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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.

Colby Edward Dent (BCSO)
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Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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Javon Geathers (CCSO)
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Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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Landmark Store Destroyed in Fire

The original Pierce and Co. store at Red Bug was destroyed in an early morning fire today (Saturday). Hallsboro Fire Department was dispatched around 2 a.m., and spent hours on...

Jefferson Weaver
October 21, 2023
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The Good News for Oct. 20

It’s a busy time in Columbus County. There’s the pow-wow, the first trunk or treat, and much more happening in our back yards. Get out there and enjoy it. Today...

Jefferson Weaver
October 20, 2023
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Complaint Filed After Group Prayed on ECHS

County school officials are making sure staff are familiar with policies regarding religious practices after someone complained about a group praying on the East Columbus campus Oct. 13. “We received...

Jefferson Weaver
October 20, 2023
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Security Increased at Nakina After Threat

Nakina Middle School has an increased security presence today after a specific threat against the school. Kelly Jones of Columbus County Schools said parents were notified Thursday night of a...

Jefferson Weaver
October 20, 2023
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Nakina Fire and Rescue Contract to be Cancelled

Citing a pattern of poor performance and missed calls, County Commissioners voted to cancel the emergency services contract with Nakina Fire and Rescue today (Wednesday). The board met in executive...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • A Deer for the Ages

I wonder sometimes if he is still out there. Considering the number of years it’s been, the odds are ridiculously long, but nature has some funny ways sometimes, and strange...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2023
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Early Voting Starts Thursday

Early One Stop Voting for the Nov. 7 municipal elections begins Thursday. The only early polling site will be at the county board of elections office.  Early polls will be...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2023
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IP to Cut 200 Positions at Riegelwood

International Paper announced this morning that it will eliminate 200 positions at the Riegelwood plant by the end of the year. “Decisions like these are extremely difficult, because of the...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2023
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Early Voting Starts Thursday in Town, City Elections

Municipal elections are Nov. 7 in Columbus County, and several races are uncontested. One stop early voting begins Thursday and continues through noon on Nov. 4  Barring a Supreme Court...

Jefferson Weaver
October 17, 2023
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County Officially Opens Downtown Campus

Columbus County officials cut the ribbon today (Tuesday) ion the former BB&T Campus in downtown Whiteville, making the facility the “official” home for county offices. Most county serv...

Jefferson Weaver
October 17, 2023
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Tabor Man Charged with Kidnap, Resisting

Tabor City Police arrested a man Monday who allegedly said he was going to shoot officers who came to take him in. James Ricco Gore, 52, of 503 W. Sixth...

Jefferson Weaver
October 17, 2023
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Latosha Walker (CCSO)
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Prison Guard Jailed for Drugs

Drug charges have been filed against a Tabor City prison guard who was allegedly smuggling contraband into the prison. Latosha Shante Walker, 37, of Wilmington, is being held under $5,000...

Jefferson Weaver
October 17, 2023
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CCSO Chopper Now in Robeson

Columbus County’s helicopter and a fuel truck used to support the chopper are being transferred to Robeson County. Commissioners are expected to approve an agreement tonight completing the transfer of...

Jefferson Weaver
October 16, 2023
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