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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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Donations Needed for Lake Firefighter’s Family

Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue is collecting donations and clothing for firefighter Tim Rossell. The Rossell family lost their home in Byrdville recently to a fire. The blaze is under investigation. Do...

Jefferson Weaver
May 3, 2024
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The Good News for May 4

It’s N.C. Strawberry Festival weekend in Chadbourn. The oldest agricultural fair in the state has a full slate of events at the Strawberry Event Field as well as downtown. Friday night is the dance an...

Jefferson Weaver
May 3, 2024
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Big Bloom is Saturday in Green Swamp

The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will lead a tour of the Green Swamp Nature Preserve Saturday. The event is free, and includes lunch from Two Natives Smokehouse. The tour will focus on the area burned ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 2, 2024
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Woman’s Charges Upped After Traffic Stop

A simple drug possession case became much more complicated when a Bolton-area woman allegedly refused to cooperate with deputies. Barbara Lynn Sessions, 45, was charged with simple possession of marij...

Jefferson Weaver
May 2, 2024
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Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will visit Chadbourn Friday, making in a campaign stop and an appearance at the N.C. Strawberry Festival Strawberry Encounters. Robinson is the Republican nominee for governor, ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 2, 2024
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Bladenboro Man Charged in Columbus Child Sex Offense

Columbus County detectives have charged a Bladenboro man with sexually abusing a seven year old child in 2020. Patrick Corey Fields, 33, was released on a $100,000 secured bond less than two hours aft...

Jefferson Weaver
May 2, 2024
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Gator Watching Season in High Gear at Lake

This year has the hallmarks of being a banner season for alligators at Lake Waccamaw, and officials are stressing the danger of feeding the large reptiles. The exploding population of gators (due to t...

Jefferson Weaver
May 1, 2024
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Author to Speak at Genealogical Society

The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will meet at the Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church Fellowship Hall, located at 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, on May 11 at 2 p.m. Some members ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 1, 2024
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National Day of Prayer is Thursday (May 2)

The 73rd annual National Day of Prayer is Thursday at noon. There will be four observances around Columbus County: * Columbus County Government Complex, 127 W. Webster St., Whiteville * Columbus Count...

Jefferson Weaver
May 1, 2024
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The Death of a Newspaperman, 2001

I got out of the truck and a gust of wind threatened to steal my Stetson. I caught it before the Stratoliner could live up to its name, pulled the hat down firmly, and ran the brim. I happened to catc...

Jefferson Weaver
May 1, 2024
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Project Lifesaver Helps Locate Missing Man

Deputies and Whiteville Police used a tracking system to help rescue a dementia patient Friday. Joe Baldwin, 70, disappeared from his home sometime between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., according to a release fr...

Jefferson Weaver
April 30, 2024
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Greater Tabor Bass Tourney May 11

A two-decade-old tradition launches at Lake Tabor May 11, as the annual bass tournament kicks off starting at 5 a.m. First prize is $250, second $175, and third $100. Registration opens at 5 a.m., wit...

Jefferson Weaver
April 30, 2024
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Indian Education Meeting Tonight

The Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee and Public Meeting is tonight (April 30) at Hallsboro Artesia School. The meeting is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Items on the...

Jefferson Weaver
April 30, 2024
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Biden Visit ‘Presidential,’ Not Political

President Joe Biden will visit Wilmington Thursday to draw attention to pollution problems along the Cape Fear. Leadership with the New Hanover Democrat party said the visit is “presidential,” not a c...

Jefferson Weaver
April 29, 2024
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Argument Leads to Gunshot, but No Injury

Whiteville Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened at a tire dealer Friday. An unidentified subject began arguing with Brian Koenig at the New and Used Tire Barn around 2 p.m., the ...

Jefferson Weaver
April 29, 2024
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State Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate

Owners of horses, donkeys, ponies and mules are being encouraged to vaccinate their animals as the season for mosquito-borne illnesses gets underway. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the ma...

Jefferson Weaver
April 29, 2024
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