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Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is editor and publisher of Columbus County News. He can be reached at 910.234.6991, 910.632.4965 or by email at CCn.JWeaver@gmail.com.

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Search Continues for Missing Delco Woman

Friends, family and volunteers are conducting ground searches and going door to door today (Monday) looking for information about Shanna Perry. The Delco woman disappeared April 26. She was last seen ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 20, 2024
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Law Enforcement Joins Forces to Combat Impaired Driving, Boating

An estimated 38 million motorists are expected to travel by roadways this Memorial Day weekend. Thousands will also take to the water for the unofficial start of summer boating season. AAA predicts th...

Jefferson Weaver
May 20, 2024
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This screech owl chick and a sibling were rescued locally after this week's storms.
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The Good News for May 17

We have some lovely spring time weather going on, despite the occasional shower. Get out there this weekend and enjoy all our county has to offer. The Bogue and Hallsboro communities are invited to he...

Jefferson Weaver
May 17, 2024
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TCPD Officer Timothy "Shane" Miller's parents at Friday's service.
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Fallen Officers Honored

Twelve Columbus County men who died in the line of duty were honored Friday (today) in the annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Service at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. It was the first...

Jefferson Weaver
May 17, 2024
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Nakina Shooter Identified

The man who engaged four deputies in a shootout in Nakina Wednesday has been identified as a South Carolina resident. Henry Allen Zartman, 66, was pronounced dead on the scene. The State Bureau of Inv...

Jefferson Weaver
May 17, 2024
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Suspect Dead in Nakina Shooting

The State Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Nakina that happened Wednesday. The four deputies involved in the incident are on administrative leave while the sh...

Jefferson Weaver
May 16, 2024
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Door Dash Scam Totals More Than $700

Someone illegally using a  Door Dash account has racked up more than $730 in hygiene products, a sex toy and soft drinks – and the items were delivered to the victim’s home. The Hallsboro woman contac...

Jefferson Weaver
May 15, 2024
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Runaway Said Raped; Two Charged

Two men from the Chadbourn area are being held under no bond after allegedly helping a teenaged girl run away from home. She was later allegedly raped by one of the men. Aldo Ismael Esparza, 20, and G...

Jefferson Weaver
May 15, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • Life With Goats

I was involved in a conversation the other morning, but I have no idea what was said. That’s life with goats. Breakfast is usually served to our livestock as I head out for work, at roughly the same t...

Jefferson Weaver
May 15, 2024
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Weatherman, Boliek Win Nominations

Tuesday’s second primary for two Republican Council of State seats drew very few voters in Columbus County and at the state level. Hal Weatherman handily won the GOP nomination for Lt. Governor, while...

Jefferson Weaver
May 15, 2024
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Detention Officer Arrested for Contraband

A sergeant in the Columbus County Detention Center is out of a job and under arrest after allegedly providing tobacco and a cellphone to an inmate. Sharon Marie Farmer, 51, was charged with three felo...

Jefferson Weaver
May 14, 2024
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Grand Jury Indicts Two for Assaulting Infant

The man and woman who allegedly broke a child’s arms and legs and left her with permanent injuries have been indicted for attempted murder. Kayla Michelle Evers, 31, and Parker Delane Spaulding, 29, w...

Jefferson Weaver
May 14, 2024
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Grand Jury Indicts Shooter for Attempted Murder of Unborn

David Sharrod Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to kill an unborn child inn 2021. Thomas, 36, is being held under no bond. His address was listed in court documents as 4712 Andre...

Jefferson Weaver
May 14, 2024
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Vereen Pleads in 2019 Carnivore Case
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Vereen Pleads in 2019 Carnivore Case

One of the suspects arrested in a 2019 felony sweep in Columbus County pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court. Joshua Vereen entered a plea of guilty to charges of being a habitual felon and being a ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 13, 2024
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Second Primary is Tuesday

Republicans and unaffiliated voters have one more chance to choose nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor. Polls will be open for Tuesday’s second Republican primary from 6:30 a.m. until 7...

Jefferson Weaver
May 13, 2024
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The Good News for May 10

We have another busy weekend. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather and get ready to spend some quality time with your mama tomorrow. The Classy Cars and Country Cooking car show and food truc...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2024
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