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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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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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County Schools to Host Community Cafes

Parents will have three chances to tell officials their views on county schools as well as find out about future plans for the system. Columbus county Schools will host three...

Jefferson Weaver
November 14, 2023
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Mintz Indicted in Child Sex Case

A Columbus County Grand Jury has returned a true bill of indictment against a man charged with having sex with an adolescent. Christopher Mintz, 36, of 533 New Britton Hwy.,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 13, 2023
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Madison Street was blocked downtown Wednesday when high water led to stalled cars and debris.
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Flood Meeting Thursday in Whiteville

Major plans for Soules Swamp and the Waccamaw River will be discussed at a meeting Thursday in Whiteville Edward Davis of Cape Fear Resources Conservation and Development said Economic Development...

Jefferson Weaver
November 13, 2023
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Park Event at 9 a.m.; Parade Cancelled

The Veterans Celebration Parade in Whiteville has been cancelled due to the weather. This morning’s ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park is still on for 9 a.m. The park is...

Jefferson Weaver
November 11, 2023
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National Spinning Set to Close

The last textile mill in Whiteville will be closing in the new year. Rudy Ballance of the Whiteville National spinning plant said the company announced Thursday that the plant will...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2023
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Family dollar in Cerro Gordo is cheering on the WCHS Vikings as well as remembering Brady Mercer, who died last month.
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The Good News for Nov. 10

There’s a full slate of events honoring our veterans Saturday. After a ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, there will be the second annual VETERANS CELEBRATION PARADE...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2023
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Candidates Lining Up for Statewide Elections

Part Two of a Series Statewide filing for offices begins Dec. 4 for the March 4 primary elections. The governor, lieutenant governor, and all council of state positions are on...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2023
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Mickey Mouse, My Dog Among Write-ins; Canvass Nov. 17

Fewer than 20 percent of the county’s registered voters who were eligible to cast a ballot in Tuesday’s municipal elections went to the polls this year. No write-in candidates won,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 9, 2023
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Shaw to Discuss Jacobs Family at Saturday Meeting

The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will hear from Linda Conkey Shaw on the Jacobs family this satuirday. The society will meet at Whiteville Alliance Church, located at 623 Warrior...

Jefferson Weaver
November 8, 2023
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