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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.

A black and tan coonhound jumps after spotting the the dangling coonhode during the treeing contest. Dogs were scored based on how many times they bark in one minute.
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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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This large dam is estimated to be one-half mile in width. It's unclear if the dam is in or outside the city limits. The proposed cleanup program would include both waterways in the city and county.
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Debris, Beaver Dams Slow Soules Flow

Avid kayakers Doug Smith and Mitchell Cain launched from Madison Street today (Nov. 16)to get a closeup view of some of the problems set to be discussed tonight at the...

Jefferson Weaver
November 16, 2023
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North Carolina Only State on 50 Best for Vet Hires

The state government of North Carolina is the 46th best employer in the nation for veterans looking for jobs, Forbes Magazine  announced that the state of North Carolina has been...

Jefferson Weaver
November 16, 2023
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Charter School Teacher Jailed

Updated A former teacher at Columbus Charter School is in jail under $250,000 secured bond, three counts of indecent liberties with a student.  Scott Dale Todd, 29, was dismissed from...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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Thieves Hit Cerro Gordo Store Three Times

Thieves targeted the Cerro Gordo Family Dollar multiple times over the course of several days, taking merchandise and even a cash register. The sheriff’s office reported that someone stole an...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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Youth Turkey Shoots Saturday at Old Dock

There’s a new twist to an old favorite turkey shoot this weekend: organizers want every single child who attends to win. Saturday is youth shoot night at the Old Dock...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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Christmas Festivals, Parades Set in Columbus

Christmas is just over a month away, but celebrants across Columbus County are making big plans for the season. Whiteville’s Shop Our Stores/Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 will focus...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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Lake Waccamaw First Baptist is looking for donations as well as recipients for its community coat drive. (file photo)
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Coat Drive Underway in Columbus

Two area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Whiteville Alliance Church and Volunteers of America are accepting new and gently used coats...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday

Two outreach ministries are sponsoring a free community Thanksgiving dinner Saturday in Whiteville. Milk B4 Meat and Willing Vessel Ministries will have free meals and Bibles Saturday at Murf’s Pawn...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • Have a Nice Day

The TV people were ignoring the growing war in the Middle East, the souring economy at home and other real stories of the morning to yammer happily (and possibly drunkenly)...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2023
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No Cases in Columbus, Bladen; State Closely Eyes CWD

Voluntary testing stations have been set up in a number of counties as the Wildlife Resources Commission monitors the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). No cases of CWD have...

Jefferson Weaver
November 14, 2023
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Backpack Buddies Need Help Monday

As many families prepare for a big Thanksgiving week, the Backpack Buddies Ministry is making sure that 1,000 children will at least have food for the long holiday weekend. Rev....

Jefferson Weaver
November 14, 2023
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