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Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is the Managing Editor of Columbus County News and he can be reached at (910) 914-6056, (910) 632-4965, or by email at jeffersonweaver@ColumbusCountyNews.com.

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Pregnant Woman Killed in Riegelwood; Suspect Jailed

UPDATED at 4:33 p.m. A Riegelwood area man has been arrested on murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing a pregnant woman. Najee Dizon Leach, 31, was taken into custody...

Jefferson Weaver
June 5, 2024
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Joint Agency Effort Nets More Arrests, Citations

Saturday wrapped up three days of aggressive traffic enforcement coordinated by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in seven more fugitives being arrested and multiple traffic violations. ...

Jefferson Weaver
June 5, 2024
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Evergreen Native Killed in Wilmington Crash

One of the two people who died in a Wilmington wreck Sunday was an Evergreen native. Parker Elizabeth Nance, 22, and Jeanette Yoho, 59, both of Wilmington, died  in a...

Jefferson Weaver
June 5, 2024
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“Giant” Spiders No Cause for Alarm

First it was armadillos and nutria rats, then hammerhead worms and “murder hornets” – and now, flying spiders. Invasive Joro spiders with four-inch-long legs and a habit of spinning webs...

Jefferson Weaver
June 5, 2024
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CRHS Awards Scholarships

Columbus Regional Healthcare System recently awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students who would like a future in the healthcare industry. This is the...

Jefferson Weaver
June 4, 2024
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Commissioners Pass ‘Tight’ Budget

(Editor’s note: this story has been edited to correct an earlier error. — JW) No nonessential capital projects, no new hiring, and other cuts are part of the Fiscal 24-25...

Jefferson Weaver
June 4, 2024
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Columbus Community Farmers Market Welcomes Resellers

Yard salers and resellers are now welcome at the Columbus Community Farmers Market. The market’s primary focus is local produce, seafood, arts and crafts and other small business products, but...

Jefferson Weaver
June 4, 2024
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Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
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State Grant Helps Fund Mollies Branch Project

Whiteville will receive $1.3 million in state funding for the Mollie’s Branch Drainage Project. The funding was made public when N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) announced the first round of grant...

Jefferson Weaver
June 4, 2024
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BEMC Named Best Employer

For the second year in a row, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) has been named a Best Employer by Business North Carolina magazine. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized...

Jefferson Weaver
June 4, 2024
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Two Shootings Investigated on Wright Road

Two shooting incidents were reported on Wright Road over the weekend, but one case was closed after witnesses refused to cooperate with law enforcement. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies...

Jefferson Weaver
June 3, 2024
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Officers from multip[le agencies participated in Operation Heat Wave (CCSO photo)
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Fugitive Caught; 89 Citations Issued

Four mobile testing labs and law enforcement from nine agencies issued 89 citations, charged one person with driving while impaired and arrested a wanted fugitive Thursday (May 30).  Operation Heat...

Jefferson Weaver
June 3, 2024
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Milk B4 Meat Plans Sidewalk Service

Milk B4 Meat ministries will host a sidewalk service in the Alley Way on Madison Street, Whiteville, on June 15. The Alley Way is beside Collier’s Jewelers. Worship starts at...

Jefferson Weaver
June 3, 2024
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Vehicle Damages Cars in Car Wash

Four vehicles sustained minor damage after a car got off the tracks at an automatic car wash in Whiteville. Whiteville Police Sgt. Scott Moody the incident was reported Thursday at...

Jefferson Weaver
June 3, 2024
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No Gunman Found In Saturday Call

Police investigating a call about a man waving a handgun found no suspect Saturday in Whiteville. Whiteville Police were called to Memory Twins Circle just before 11:30 p.m., according to...

Jefferson Weaver
June 3, 2024
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Trailer Fire Called Arson

An early morning fire destroyed a mobile home near Farmer’s Union, and the Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire was intentional. It was the second fire at the home in...

Jefferson Weaver
June 3, 2024
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The Good News for May 31

The Tabor City Spring Has Sprung Festival starts this morning at 10 a.m. There will be vendors, food trucks, a free KidZone featuring Flimsy the Clown, Live Entertainment, a Car, Truck,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 31, 2024
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