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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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Candidates Invited to Share Their Stands

This is an election year, and it’s going to be a nasty one. While we will not hesitate to share opinions on the Columbus Connection podcast or in the commentary...

Jefferson Weaver
January 11, 2024
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Madison Street was blocked downtown Wednesday when high water led to stalled cars and debris.
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Council to Vote on Flood Buyouts Tonight

More than 100 properties damaged by flooding from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, as ell as other storms, could soon become city property. Whiteville City Council tonight is expected to vote...

Jefferson Weaver
January 11, 2024
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Courthouse Project Nearing Completion

Renovation of the iconic Columbus County Courthouse is expected to wrap up by June, and officials are working out final details on how to use the structure. The courthouse was...

Jefferson Weaver
January 11, 2024
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UPDATE: WPD Arrests One on Child Porn Charges

Updated information. Whiteville Police have made their third unrelated arrest in less than a month on child sex offense charges. Devon Michael Bishop, 40, was arrested today (Jan. 10). He...

Jefferson Weaver
January 10, 2024
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High Water Brings Hogs Close to Homes

When rural residents relied on backyard hogs for food, January was once a popular time for hog killings. Residents of southern Columbus County are having January hog killings of their...

Jefferson Weaver
January 9, 2024
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Power Companies on Standby as Storm Hits Area

Duke Progress and both electric co-operatives serving Columbus County have crews on standby as severe storms cross the area today.  Brunswick and Four County EMC have both upgraded their infrastructur...

Jefferson Weaver
January 9, 2024
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Closings and Delays Announced for Storm

Columbus County Schools, Whiteville City Schools and Columbus Charter School will be on remote earning tomorrow due to the potential severe weather. The Lake Waccamaw Board of Commissioners has resche...

Jefferson Weaver
January 8, 2024
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‘Miss Ann’ Honored by State Fair Association

The lady known as the “Matriarch of the Columbus County Fair” was honored Saturday night with a statewide award for her work promoting the event. Ann Ferguson worked with her...

Jefferson Weaver
January 8, 2024
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County Schools Go Remote Tuesday

The threat of severe weather has led county schools to move to remote learning tomorrow (Tuesday.) The system made the announcement just after noon today. Students will receive instructions in...

Jefferson Weaver
January 8, 2024
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N.C. 11/N.C. 87 at Sandyfield (DOT photo)
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Detour Set in Sandyfield as NC 11/87 Project Starts

Contractors have closed a section of an eastern Columbus highway for the construction of a bridge as part of an interchange project. The portion of N.C. 11  between Salter Road and...

Jefferson Weaver
January 8, 2024
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Storm Could Cause Problems Tuesday

Severe January weather usually means ice and snow, but a potent system heading toward our area could bring heavy rains, hurricane-force wind gusts and potentially even tornadoes. The National Weather...

Jefferson Weaver
January 8, 2024
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Game Stopped After Incident at WCHS

Officials halted the West Columbus-Whiteville basketball game Friday night after a “disturbance “ caused a panic at the WCHS gym. The game was later completed with no spectators, with the...

Jefferson Weaver
January 6, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • Never Waste a Good Crisis

Today is January 6, the anniversary of the protests, riot, insurrection of whatever you want to call it that rocked Washington DC and led to a shameful witch hunt by...

Jefferson Weaver
January 6, 2024
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Biggie went to his new forever home this week after months at the animal shelter. (APS photo)
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The Good News for Jan. 6

While some communities are winding down with the end of the holiday season, there’s p[lenty to do in Columbus County. If you’re looking for something to do, we can help....

Jefferson Weaver
January 5, 2024
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BMW Recovered After Driving Into Bridge Project

It took a specialized craze to lift a BMW convertible from its illegal but locally famous  parking place on the Cape Fear River Bridge in Elizabethtown Wednesday. Department of Transportation...

Jefferson Weaver
January 4, 2024
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Self-inflicted Gunshot Leads to Pot Plants, Meth

An accidental shooting led to the discovery of marijuana plants, a quantity of drugs and firearms Saturday. The incident occurred just before midnight in a home on Swamp Fox Highway...

Jefferson Weaver
January 4, 2024
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