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Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is editor and publisher of Columbus County News. He can be reached at 910.234.6991, 910.632.4965 or by email at CCn.JWeaver@gmail.com.

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Chase Endangered Toddler, Report Says

The suspect who fled a traffic stop at high speed with an unsecured toddler in his car has been arrested. Kiheem Raekwon Bell, 24, of Loris, S.C. was taken into...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2024
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Sweating Leads to Arrest

A wanted man was picked up outside the Nakina Dollar General store Tuesday after he was seen “Acting erratically and sweating profusely”. Kevin Michael Babson of Ash had good reason...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Man Forced Child to Drive, Report Says

A man described as “aggressive when he is impaired” was arrested after allegedly forcing a child to drive him around  the Sydney community. Matthew Blake Coker, 35, was held under...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Backpack Buddies Begins Aug. 19

Backpack Buddies for the new school year begins August 19 at the Columbus Baptist Association Office. Volunteers are needed to help fill bags for children at al city and county...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Students in the class will learn about prescribed burns, their benefits, and controlling fires in wildlands. (NCFS photos)
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Certified Burner Class Set by NCFS

Registration is now open for the N.C. Forest Service Certified Burner Training Class set for Oct. 21-23. All 2024 Certified Burner classes will be delivered through a combination of virtual...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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State Sweeping Snack Brand from Shelves

A snack line sold online and in CBD, vape and convenience stores is being withdrawn after 78 people in 28 states have been sickened by the products. Diamond Shruumz makes...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

I hate August. Every year, it slithers in like a disease-carrying slug, leaving a sneaking slimy trail of sweat, sorrow, sadness, stink, suppuration and suffering that no amount of scrubbing...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Maurice Isaac Hemingway
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Hemingway Gets 200+ Months Federal Time

The suspect in a 2019 shooting and a string of other crimes across three counties will serve more than 17 years in federal prison. Maurice Isaac Hemingway was found guilty...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Deputy to Lead Finance as Interim

Deputy Finance Director Heather Woody was named as interim director in an emergency meeting today (Wednesday). “Ms. Woody is well respected and has a vast knowledge of local government,” County...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Smart Start offers Braille resources for children

By Kayla Henson Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s Early Learning and Family Resource Center (ELF) now has resources for children who are blind or visually impaired. These resource...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Lacie Jacobs
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Emergency Meeting Today to Appoint Interim Finance Director

County commissioners will meet today (July 31) at 4 p.m. to discuss a replacement for Finance Director Lacie Jacobs, who resigned Tuesday. The meeting will be held in the commissioners...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Nature Conservancy Executive Director Katherine Skinner, and Gov. Roy Cooper Tuesday at the Green Swamp announcement. (Photos and video by Darrell Jackson)
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Governor Touts EPA Grant as ‘Historic’

A portion of a $421 million grant will be used to expand state parks and preserve more of the Green Swamp Preserve. Gov. Roy Cooper and state Natural and Cultural...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Jacobs Resigns as Finance Officer

County Finance Officer Lacey Jacobs resigned abruptly this afternoon (Tuesday). County Manager Eddie Madden confirmed that Jacobs handed in her resignation at 3:40 p.m. details about her exit were not...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2024
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Tee It Up for Veterans Aug. 17

 Tee It Up For Veterans Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at Diamondback Golf Course (Woodland Valley) in Loris. Registration will be from 7:30-9 a.m., with the tournament...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2024
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Suspect Crashes into Guardrail, Flees

Whiteville Police arrested a man after a vehicle chase and foot pursuit Monday. Brandon William Hammonds, 41, was held under $10,000 secured bond on charges of possession of methamphetamine, hit...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2024
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Badcock Furniture to Close All Stores

A century-plus old furniture retailer is under Chapter 11 and will be closing all its stores across the country, including Whiteville. Badcock Furniture and More, located on South Madison Street,...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2024
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