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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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Early Voting Sites Open for Primary

As of 8 a.m. today (Thursday) five early voting sites are open in Columbus County. Early polls leading up to the March 5 primary are located at the county board...

Jefferson Weaver
February 15, 2024
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Teen Leads 100-MPH Chase from Bladen

Juvenile petitions are pending after a teenager allegedly stole a car in Elizabethtown and led law enforcement on chase that ended in Johnston County. Bladen Sheriff James McVicker said in...

Jefferson Weaver
February 14, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • Nothing Left To See

On the road the other day, I glanced at an old farm I’ve watched for years, but this time there was nothing left to see. The first house on the...

Jefferson Weaver
February 14, 2024
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Speeding, Seatbelts and Squatted Trucks Targets in City

Whiteville Police will kick off an intensive enforcement effort on Valentine’s Day aimed at cracking down on speeders, squatted trucks, seatbelt use and other violations. Officer Christian Cribb, the ...

Jefferson Weaver
February 13, 2024
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County, City Schools on Two Hour Delay

The forecast high winds for tomorrow (Tuesday) have led to a two hour delay for both county school systems. Buses cannot safely travel when wind speeds exceed 35 miles per...

Jefferson Weaver
February 12, 2024
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Crack Raid Bond Set at $110K

Citizen complaints led to the arrest of an alleged crack cocaine dealer near Whiteville on Thursday, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Broadus Jerome Justice, 48, with addresses of...

Jefferson Weaver
February 12, 2024
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The Good News for Feb. 9

The Columbus County Community Farmers Market is open for last minute Valentine’s Day shopping from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Look for crafters, original artwork and pottery,...

Jefferson Weaver
February 9, 2024
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Meth Found During ‘Tag Team Thursday’ Effort

A multi-county effort focusing in western Columbus netted a number of traffic violations and a quantity of crystal meth Thursday. As part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, the Columbus...

Jefferson Weaver
February 9, 2024
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Jospeh Graham (CCSO)
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Robeson Suspects Caught in Chadbourn

Deputies searching for a suspect wanted in Robeson County arrested a man and detained a teenager with drugs and firearms Wednesday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported that Joseph Graham...

Jefferson Weaver
February 9, 2024
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Bladen Woman Found Shot

Detectives are investigating the apparent shooting death of a Bladen County woman. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were called to a home in the 18000 block of N.C....

Jefferson Weaver
February 9, 2024
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Fatmucket Event Postponed

The Lake Waccamaw Fatmucket Walk/Hike/Ruck has been postponed until May. In an emailed announcement today, Joan McPherson said the event was delayed  due to the recent death of Emily Perry....

Jefferson Weaver
February 8, 2024
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Voter Registration Ends Friday; Early Vote Starts Feb. 15

Voter registration ends Friday for the March 5 primary, and early voting begins Feb. 15. Same day registrations will still be available during the early voting period, but voters will...

Jefferson Weaver
February 8, 2024
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On- and Off-road Chase Leads to Drug Arrest

Deputies following up on complaints about suspicious activity in Hallsboro arrested a man after an extended offroad chase Tuesday. Ricky Levell Mitchell, 34, was held under no bond on charges...

Jefferson Weaver
February 7, 2024
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Airplane Manufacturer Moving to Elizabethtown

Aviation management company Sovereign Aerospace will invest $4.15 million to manufacture, sell, and service personal aircraft in Elizabethtown, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week. This first U.S. man...

Jefferson Weaver
February 7, 2024
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Drug Seized from Stefan Geathers' vehicle. (CCSO)
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‘Manic Monday’ leads to Meth, MDMA, Marijuana

Monday was a busy day for the sheriff’s office, as two departments made major narcotics arrests in two different parts of the county. Stefon Geathers, 38, of 4875 Old Lumberton...

Jefferson Weaver
February 7, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • I Saw My Mother

I saw my mother the other day, despite the fact that she went to Heaven 20 years ago. There was a pretty, intense and somewhat frazzled young mother holding hands...

Jefferson Weaver
February 7, 2024
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