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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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HPAI Detected in North Carolina Dairy Herd

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a herd of dairy cows in North Carolina. HPAI has several strains, all of which are commonly referred to as Bird...

Jefferson Weaver
April 10, 2024
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Car Hit by Gunfire Near State Line

Two teenagers escaped injury in a shooting Sunday, but investigators are not sure where the shooting actually occurred. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to Fries Bay and...

Jefferson Weaver
April 9, 2024
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Man Grazed by Bullet While Feeding Cats

Deputies are searching for the suspect who wounded a Riegelwood man while he was feeding his cats Saturday. Sherman Lewis Brown, 72, of Weyman Road, told deputies he was working...

Jefferson Weaver
April 9, 2024
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Suspect Sought After Friday Shooting

A man is recovering after he was shot through the leg near Tabor City Friday. Deputies were called to 15 Ying Lane around 3:30 a.m. to a disturbance, sheriff’s reports...

Jefferson Weaver
April 9, 2024
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Nestor Redono-Paloma (CCSO Detention)
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Father Pleads to Ten Sex Crimes Against Four Girls

Nestor Redono-Paloma will serve 20 to 29 years in prison for the rape and molestation of four of his minor children. Redono-Paloma, 43, pleaded guilty to ten felony sex charges...

Jefferson Weaver
April 9, 2024
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Sheila Bullock (CCSO poto)
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Warrants: Woman Took Roundup, Pens, Refrigerant

Chemicals, inkpens, a magazine and other items were among the merchandise a Tabor City woman allegedly shoplifted from Walmart March 12. Sheila Deanna Bullock, 23, was arrested April 4 and...

Jefferson Weaver
April 8, 2024
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State Will Raise Some DMV Fees

A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) fees will increase, effective July 1. As directed by state law, the DMV is required to adjust fees and rates every...

Jefferson Weaver
April 8, 2024
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Narcotics and cash seized during Thursday's raids. (CCSO photo)
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County Takes Down Two Alleged Drug Operations

Two alleged narcotics distribution operations were raided Thursday, resulting in the confiscation of cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, along with firearms and cash. Sheriff W.A. “Bill” Rogers said in ...

Jefferson Weaver
April 8, 2024
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Nigel Bracey (CCSO)
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Bracey Sentenced in 2020 Hallsboro Killing

Almost exactly four years after Joshua Blake Teder’s death, Nigel Tasheem Bracey was sentenced to prison for second degree murder today (April 5). Bracey, 35, pleaded guilty to second degree...

Jefferson Weaver
April 5, 2024
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The Good News for April 4

The weather looks beautiful for this weekend, so get out there and enjoy some of the activities taking place in our area. Be sure to check out the new events...

Jefferson Weaver
April 5, 2024
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Raheem Davis was sentenced in Columbus County Superior Court today (April 4).
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Davis Sentenced for Role in Conner Slaying

The final suspect has been sentenced for his part in the October 2018 killing of Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Conner. Raheem Davis, 27, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact...

Jefferson Weaver
April 4, 2024
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The Simple Things

 I crumpled gratefully into my grandfather’s chair, and moaned a little as I took off my shoes. I had to wonder how many other men in my family had done...

Jefferson Weaver
April 4, 2024
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Jamaal Omar Green (CCSO)
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Green Sentenced to Life

The second defendant in a brutal 2021 murder was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday. Jamaal Omar Green, 37, was found guilty of first degree murder and robbery with a...

Jefferson Weaver
April 4, 2024
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Armed Federal Parolee Arrested in Whiteville

Local and federal agents arrested a parole violator who was carrying a firearm at Sandy Ridge Apartments March 27, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Aaron Bernard Phifer,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 3, 2024
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No Charges for Shooter of Murder Suspect

The person who shot murder suspect Jeff Fowler will not be charged, District Attorney Jon David said today. Fowler, 53, is being held under no bond on a charge of...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2024
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Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
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Commissioners Give Nod to Demolition of Two Flooded Homes

County commissioners approved plans to demolish two flood damaged properties Monday. The funding is coming from a state Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) recovery grant. Finesse Builders of Red S...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2024
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