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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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City Council Takes Next Step on ‘Stormwater Park’

Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will vote on a contract to take the next steps toward a million-dollar project to turn a former shopping center into a “stormwater park.” While...

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 2023
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Rainmaker Headed for SENC

What will likely become Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to bring 1.75 to 2.5 inches of rain to Columbus starting Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the coastal low...

Jefferson Weaver
September 21, 2023
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Casinos, Video Gaming Out for Now

Leaders in the General Assembly on Tuesday folded their cards when it came to sections on casinos and video gambling terminals. The two sections of the budget bills were axed...

Jefferson Weaver
September 20, 2023
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Board Briefed on Mosquito Efforts

County commissioners Monday approved request to consider a “pro-active” mosquito spraying plan for the county. Commissioner Laverne Coleman asked County Manager Eddie Madden if the county had started ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 19, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • Coffee Without a Cause

A chance to visit with a dear cousin the other day brightened up an otherwise sad afternoon. After discovering closed signs on our first two options for a cup of...

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September 19, 2023
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Female Bandit Hits Pireway Store

No one was injured when an armed woman robbed the Pireway Dollar General store Monday night. Deputies were called to the store in the 18000 block of Swamp Fox Highway...

Jefferson Weaver
September 19, 2023
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Sex Offender Charged

A registered sex offender is out on bond after he allegedly worked at an area retailer where he had access to minors. Jeffrey Perritte, 32, was arrested Sept. 15 on...

Jefferson Weaver
September 18, 2023
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Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

If a casino bill unveiled this weekend is passed, Columbus County is one of the places the Lumbee Tribe could build its gambling center — although such a project is...

Jefferson Weaver
September 18, 2023
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Friday Wreck Kills Motorcyclist

A motorcyclist leaving a wedding rehearsal dinner died early Friday in Union Valley. Kerwin D. Chavis, 33, crashed his 2002 Harley Davidson in a ditch, according to the Highway Patrol. ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 18, 2023
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Charge Increased in 2022 Vehicle Death

Cory McDougal was indicted for involuntary manslaughter by a grand jury Thursday . McDougal, 51 struck and killed Connell Faulk on South Wilkes Street on June 16, 2022, according to...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2023
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100-MPH Chase Ends in Jail

Two suspects are in jail after they led Bladen and Robeson deputies on a high speed chase that endangered school buses and children. Bryan Austin Potts Freeman, 25, of Lumberton,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2023
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Partnership Golf Tourney Sept. 22

Duffers can enjoy a round of golf and encourage literacy Sept. 22. The Columbus County Partnership for Children is hosting its third annual golf tournament at the Land o’ Lakes...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2023
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Lung Bus in Whiteville Friday

Uninsured and underinsured people with a history of smoking can be screened for lung cancer for free Friday. The Lung Bus will be at Hills Plaza Shopping Center near Roses...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2023
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Baker Gets Life-Plus for Dessie Road Murder

Tyquise Baker will spend the rest of his life in prison. Baker was found guilty Sept. 8 of killing Julius Miller and a woman at 545 Dessie Road in 2021....

Jefferson Weaver
September 13, 2023
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Boil Advisory Lifted at Lake Waccamaw

The boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw residents has been lifted. A main break on canal cove on Tuesday caused low or no pressure along the line from the 2400...

Jefferson Weaver
September 13, 2023
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Murderer  Caught in Georgia

Duane Manning has been captured in Georgia after almost a week on the run. Manning, 56, was on parole for a 1995 murder in South Carolina when he struck a...

Jefferson Weaver
September 13, 2023
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