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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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The Good News for Dec. 2

Today is one of the biggest parade days of the year in Columbus. Lake Waccamaw’s Christmas parade and their first ever crafts fair is at 10. There’s a whole slate...

Jefferson Weaver
December 1, 2023
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Investigators are trying to determine why this trailer near Hallsboro burned early Friday.
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UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Fire

Updated 4:15 p.m. Two people died in a mobile home fire in Hallsboro early this morning. A neighbor who is a volunteer firefighter called the fire in via radio before...

Jefferson Weaver
December 1, 2023
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Breaking News: Hallsboro Structure Fire

Multiple fire units are on the scene of a structure fire on Hazel Lane, off Pierce Cemetery Road in Hallsboro. Initial radio traffic indicated two people were trapped in the...

Jefferson Weaver
December 1, 2023
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Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

The sheriff’s office is asking people to move some butts for a good cause. Deputy Tyler Reeves has been fighting colon cancer for four years, according to a release from...

Jefferson Weaver
November 30, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • ‘Cold Fish is Good Fish’

My friend Sherman Surles brought me a mess of fish the other day – nice fresh spots, still smelling of the salt water. Just as he shared them with me,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 30, 2023
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The intersection off Kenny Jordan and Will Inman roads.
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Woman, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire

Two vehicles were struck by gunfire and a woman hurt Wednesday in the area of Will Inman and Kenny Jordan roads. Keyatta Todd and an infant were traveling on Kenny...

Jefferson Weaver
November 30, 2023
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Santa Returns to Uptown Whiteville

Despite his busy schedule, the Real Whiteville Santa is back in his headquarters on Smith Street in Whiteville. Santa will be welcoming visitors Wednesday through Saturday, from 3:30 p.m. until...

Jefferson Weaver
November 29, 2023
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City Council Approves Rezoning

A new urgent care will be built on the site of the currently closed clinic on Powell Boulevard, after construction on the U.S. 701 Super Street is completed in the...

Jefferson Weaver
November 29, 2023
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Suspect Shoots Self During Warrant Service

A Fair Bluff man reportedly shot himself Tuesday when a deputy went to his Fair Bluff home with an order for arrest. The sheriff’s office said a deputy made contact...

Jefferson Weaver
November 29, 2023
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The 23rd Annual MVRA Toy Run is Saturday. (file)
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Veterans Toy Run is Saturday

Santa Claus will be riding a Harley Hog Saturday as the 25th annual Military Vet Riders Association Toy Run rumbles through Columbus County. The toy run benefits the Columbus Baptist...

Jefferson Weaver
November 28, 2023
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Riegelwood Christmas in the Village Saturday

Riegelwood is going all out with this year’s Christmas in the Village celebration. Most of the day’s festivities will be at 305 N.C. 87 Hwy., in the center of the...

Jefferson Weaver
November 28, 2023
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Second Cafe at West Columbus Tonight

Parents have two more opportunities to tell officials their views on county schools as well as find out about future plans for the system. Columbus County Schools is hosting two...

Jefferson Weaver
November 28, 2023
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Season’s First Real Cold Snap Tonight

Sub-freezing temperatures will pay a visit to Columbus County tonight for the first time this season. The National Weather Service Wilmington office said temperatures will drop to the mid-20s during...

Jefferson Weaver
November 28, 2023
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Board to Mull Rezoning Request

The U.S. 701 Super Street project in Whiteville is changing the landscape in more ways than widening the bypass. A developer has asked the city for permission to rezone two...

Jefferson Weaver
November 28, 2023
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Stopping Traffic Leads to Traffic Stop — and Drugs

Crack cocaine and illegal parking sent a Wilmington man to jail early Monday morning. Michael Dean Benoy, age 51, was stopped in the middle of the roadway on N.C. 211...

Jefferson Weaver
November 28, 2023
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Vikings Hope to Charter Bus  for Tarboro Trip

The West Columbus Football team is headed for an historic matchup with Tarboro Friday, and supporters hope the team can make the long trip in comfort. The WCHS Vikings are...

Jefferson Weaver
November 27, 2023
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