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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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Chadbourn Man Charged in Horry Killing

A Sunday morning shooting left a woman dead and sent a Chadbourn man to jail, according to Horry County Police. William Cody Perritt, 21, of Chadbourn is charged with murder...

Jefferson Weaver
November 7, 2023
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Robeson Deputies Shot

Two Robeson County deputies were rushed to an area hospital after they were shot “multiple times” this morning. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins posted open social media that the two...

Jefferson Weaver
November 7, 2023
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One Dead in Marsh Collision

One person died and another was critically injured in a head-on crash that snarled traffic on White Marsh Monday evening. The 5:45 p.m. crash occurred on Red Hill Road near...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2023
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Candle Kandle Rogers
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Black Leaders Call for Rogers to Quit

The Columbus County NAACP and North Carolina Statewide NAACP wants Whiteville School Board Chair Kandle Rogers to resign. Local NAACP president Curtis Hill said in a press release Monday evening...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2023
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Thieves Hit Diner During Overdose

Several suspects apparently took advantage of an overdose Thursday to steal cash from a Whiteville Diner. Whiteville Police were called to Jerry’s Sandwich Shop just after 4 p.m. Witnesses said...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2023
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A wide range of actitivities is set for this weekend at the Pecan Harvest Festival in Whiteville.
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The Good News for Nov. 3

  The Pecan Harvest Festival is in full swing today in downtown Whiteville. There’s music, vendors, food trucks, the car show and more. Remember the parade is at 11, and...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2023
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Teacher Fired for Alleged ‘Relationship’ with Student

A teacher at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville was fired Wednesday for what school officials described as “an inappropriate relationship with a student.” The action was taken Wednesday morning, ...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2023
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Vikings Take a Breath; Pack, Gators Saddle Up

The “First Time Since 79” team fromWest Columbus has the week off, but Whiteville’s Wolfpack and the never-say-die ECHS Gators are both hitting the field tonight for conference playoff games....

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2023
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School Board Member Appeals Guilty Verdict

Kandle Rogers was found guilty in district court today of assault on a government employee, and immediately appealed the verdict. Nishawn Pridgen’s affidavit said that Rogers scratched his arm and...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2023
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This black coyote was carrying a dead gray fox when it was shot by a hunter in Bladen county. (Reed Allen photo)
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Deerhunter Harvests Black Coyote Carrying Gray Fox

Sam Allen was deer hunting from his blind in Bladen County Thursday when he shot a coyote. While there’s nothing particularly unusual about deer hunters spotting and shooting coyotes, this...

Jefferson Weaver
November 2, 2023
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A wide range of actitivities is set for this weekend at the Pecan Harvest Festival in Whiteville.
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Pecan Harvest Festival Starts Friday

The 2023 Pecan Harvest Festival will bring bands, a parade, food trucks, vendors and friendly competition – along with all things pecan —  to downtown Whiteville beginning Friday (tomorrow). Vin...

Jefferson Weaver
November 2, 2023
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State Races Heating Up Even Before Filing Date

Part One of a Series Statewide filing for offices begins Dec. 4 for the March 4 primary elections. While most eyes are focused on the races for governor and lieutenant...

Jefferson Weaver
November 2, 2023
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Shriners Fish Fry Thursday and Friday

An annual tradition that helps children gets underway in Columbus County Thursday and Friday. The annual Shriner’s Fish Fry will be held at Riegelwood on Thursday, and in Whiteville Friday....

Jefferson Weaver
November 1, 2023
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Water Outage at Lake Leads to Boil Advisory

Lake Waccamaw officials have issued a boil advisory after a loss of water pressure in the 3200 block of Canal Cove Road. Customers from 3200 Canal Cove to the end...

Jefferson Weaver
November 1, 2023
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Break-in Causes Hundreds in Damage, Nets Pocket Change

Someone tore through a metal wall at a Tabor City business during an alleged beak-in, but only got away with a handful of change after causing hundreds of dollars in...

Jefferson Weaver
November 1, 2023
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Some of the youngest hunters at the Youth challenge often have the most experience. (file photo)
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Youth Coon Hunt Challenge Nov. 18

One of the noisiest events of the year will take place in Hallsboro on Nov. 18. The Carolina Youth Challenge 2023 is sponsored by the Columbus County Coon Hunters, Coastal...

Jefferson Weaver
October 31, 2023
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