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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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Series of Shootings Leaves One Hurt

One woman was shot and multiple homes and vehicles were damaged in a series of shootings that began Thanksgiving, according to sheriff’s reports. It is not known if any of...

Jefferson Weaver
November 27, 2023
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Turkey Shoots Continue in Several Areas

Thanksgiving may be over, but if you’re still planning on a turkey for Christmas dinner, turkey shoots are still going on into the area. Old Dock/Cypress Creek Fire Department will...

Jefferson Weaver
November 27, 2023
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The Good News for Nov. 24

It’s a busy time in Columbus County. Make sure you tune in to the Good News on Saturday on KOOL 103.9 FM, and check back with the Good News tab...

Jefferson Weaver
November 24, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • Pine Trees, Pie and Giving Thanks

I always feel bad for Thanksgiving. Ironically, I was having a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner when I realized how the holiday deserves our sympathy. It seems like only 20 years ago...

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2023
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Man Shot, Woman Run Over in Friday Incident

One man is in critical condition after he was shot during a fight in Buckhead Friday. A female victim is recovering after she was allegedly run over by the suspect....

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2023
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Drain Pipe Replacement Will Cause Detour Monday

Replacement of a drainage pipe in Ash will cause a number of detours into Columbus County starting Monday. The section of Pireway Road NW will close  to allow N.C. Department...

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2023
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Trash Pickups, Recycling Change for Thanksgiving

Columbus County Recycling Centers will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. The centers will reopen on their regular schedules Saturday. Municipal and county trash customers who normally ha...

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2023
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CWD Found in Franklin County Deer

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) confirms a 2.5-year-old female white-tailed deer harvested in Franklin County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The deer w...

Jefferson Weaver
November 21, 2023
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Jail Improvements Underway

More than $700,000 worth of state funding is going into making the Columbus County Detention Center safer for both inmates and staff. Sheriff Bill Rogers and Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian...

Jefferson Weaver
November 21, 2023
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Conviction Dropped in Rogers Case

New evidence in the Kandle Rogers assault case has led to the dismissal of the city school board member’s conviction. Rogers was charged with assault on a government official after...

Jefferson Weaver
November 21, 2023
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Two Charged in Illegal Shooting of Three Bears

Two suspects face charges after three bears were illegally shot Friday, according to the Wildlife Commission. Chandler Godwin, Brandi Fisher and a juvenile allegedly used a spotlight to kill three...

Jefferson Weaver
November 20, 2023
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Youth Coon Hunt Challenge Draws Noisy Crowd

It was all about hounds and kids Saturday, as the 17th Annual Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was held at Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. The event was free to...

Jefferson Weaver
November 18, 2023
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The Good News for Nov. 17

  Columbus County is gearing up for the holidays, in a big way. There will be a free Thanksgiving meal Saturday starting at 11 at Murf’s Pawn on Madison Street in Whiteville....

Jefferson Weaver
November 17, 2023
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Food Network Needs Help

Feast Down East, a vital local non-profit organization committed to strengthening the local food system by connecting local farmers to our community, has suffered a significant financial setback throu...

Jefferson Weaver
November 17, 2023
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Filing for 2024 Starts Dec. 4

Filing begins Dec. 4 for what has been called one of the most pivotal election cycles in years. With North Carolina’s primaries set for March 5, filing for the governor,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 17, 2023
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Robeson Murder Suspect Facing Federal Charges

The Robeson County murder suspect accused of shooting two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies now faces federal carjacking charges. A criminal complaint filed today (Nov. 17)  alleges that Shawn Tobin L...

Jefferson Weaver
November 17, 2023
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