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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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Multiple Dogs Surrendered from Nakina Home

Multiple dogs were surrendered to Animal Protective Services (APS) Tuesday after being found without food or water. The sheriff’s office and APS were called to a home in the 2100...

Jefferson Weaver
September 6, 2023
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City Provides Dumpsters, Yard Debris Pickup

Dumpsters have been dropped off in downtown Whiteville for businesses cleaning up after Hurricane Idalia flooded around half of downtown. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said the green container...

Jefferson Weaver
September 6, 2023
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WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments...

Jefferson Weaver
September 6, 2023
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Chicken Bog to Benefit Church Planting

Chicken bog for a good cause will be on the menu Sept. 16 in Whiteville. The Columbus Baptist Association will hold a chicken bog plate sale in the Lowe’s Parking...

Jefferson Weaver
September 6, 2023
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 Cattle Said Stolen in Delco

Three cattle are missing from a farm in Delco, according to the sheriff’s office. Marilu Herrera told deputies that she has had the cows for around two years. The cattle...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2023
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Boat Wakes Lead to 911 Call

No charges were filed after a woman was accused of pointing a firearm at several people in a boat on the Waccamaw River Saturday. The sheriff’s office said deputies were...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2023
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Water Outage Reported at Lake

A broken water main in the 800 block of Canal Cove Road has prompted a boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw  until further notice. Customers will experience periods of low...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2023
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Flooding at Lake Lot Causes Concern

A newly-cleared lot at Lake Waccamaw flooded due to Hurricane Idalia’s heavy rains and a major rainstorm days before, leading to flooding and runoff worries for several homeowners on Waccamaw...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2023
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Man, Woman Shot Monday

UPDATED Two suspects are sought after two people were shot at a home on Georgia Pacific Road near Whiteville Monday. The male victim was transported to New Hanover Regional with...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2023
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AN ADR ambulance crew picks up the bodies of the man and woman.
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Victims Named in Riegelwood Death Case

Crack cocaine was found with the man and woman discovered dead in an outbuilding in Riegelwood Friday. Henry Lamont Webb, 47, and Keshia Tenae Sander, 37, were found when a...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2023
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The distribution event for Wednesday at Old Dock has been cancelled due to the threat of Tropical storm Idalia.
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Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

Catholic Charities will have the mobile pantry at the Old Dock Community Center Tuesday from 2:30 until 4 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2023
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Boardman Interchange Open to Traffic

One of the deadliest interchanges in Columbus County has an entirely new look. The intersection of U.S. 74 at Boardman, where Old Boardman Road and Macedonia Church Road intersect in...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2023
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Truck Found Submerged in Creek

Firefighters in Riegelwood expected to be deployed on submerged vehicles and swift water rescue calls during Hurricane Idalia, so when they were dispatched to a report of a submerged truck...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2023
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City School Board Chair Charged with Assault

Whiteville City School Board chair Kandle Rogers has been charged with assault. Rogers was served with a summons today (Friday) after an incident that occurred during Thursday’s flooding. Rogers is...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2023
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Water Came ‘Out of Nowhere’

Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said officials expected some flooding with Hurricane Idalia.  “With all the work the city has been doing, there are still going to be situations like...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2023
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Two Found Dead in Riegelwood

Developing story   Two individuals were found dead in an outbuilding in Riegelwood this morning. The sheriff’s office is investigating after a call came in around 8 a.m., according to...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2023
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