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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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Whiteville UMC Sets Yard Sale

Christmas bargain hunters can find some unique items and good deals for a good cause Dec. 16. Whiteville United Methodist Church will host a huge yard sale Dec. 16 from...

Jefferson Weaver
December 7, 2023
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Chase, Drugs, Handgun Lead to Federal Time

A federal jury convicted Quillan Inman, 33, this week on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Inman is a previous felon and validated gang member from...

Jefferson Weaver
December 7, 2023
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Auto Parts Firm to Expand, Add Jobs

State and local officials today announced that a major auto parts manufacturer will be expanding in Tabor City. DMA Industries will create 21 jobs averaging $40,000 a year, just over...

Jefferson Weaver
December 7, 2023
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Rent Dispute Leads to Mail Charge

An argument between a tenant at a motel and a clerk led to a charge of destroying mail Tuesday. Jamaine Thompson, 34, who listed a Fayetteville address on court documents,...

Jefferson Weaver
December 6, 2023
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Woman Hospitalized, Man Jailed in Beating

The victim of a domestic assault Tuesday was taken to another hospital with internal injuries. Her alleged boyfriend is in jail under no bond. Joshua Williams, 30, of 1309 Clyde...

Jefferson Weaver
December 6, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • The Glory of Being Free

Mine might be the last generation of people who understand freedom. I do not mean God-given, constitutionally-guaranteed freedom, although that too is in danger (but that’s a column for another...

Jefferson Weaver
December 6, 2023
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Shooting Victim Airlifted After Driving Home

The victim of a late night shooting near Whiteville drove himself home before being taken to Columbus Regional and airlifted. Brandon Tyler Butler, 28, reportedly called 911 after he was...

Jefferson Weaver
December 5, 2023
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Filing Begins for March Primaries

Today (Monday) was the start of filing for the March primaries. All the council of state positions are on next year’s ballot including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state...

Jefferson Weaver
December 4, 2023
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Nature Homeschool Group Meets Saturday

N.C. Nature Homeschool Group will host its second gathering this Saturday (Dec. 9) from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The second meeting for the group will include a nature walk, scavenger...

Jefferson Weaver
December 4, 2023
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Thursday Event Set for Children, Families

The Columbus County Partnership for children will be serving up free food, toys, coats and information Thursday. Magic On Main is for families with children ages birth through five years....

Jefferson Weaver
December 4, 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 Drives Underway in Columbus

Several area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Columbus County Partnership for Children is collecting coats and sweaters through Wednesday. The...

Jefferson Weaver
December 4, 2023
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Winter Weather Awareness is This Week

Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 – 9 and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina...

Jefferson Weaver
December 4, 2023
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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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