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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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Patriot Ford to Close in Whiteville

Developing story: Patriot Ford is shutting down its operation in Whiteville. Employees said they were told today is the last day for the business, which was the only Ford dealership...

Jefferson Weaver
October 30, 2023
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Toddler Hurt When Driver Rushes Checking Station, Wrecks

Charges are pending after a man allegedly tried to speed through a checking station and wrecked, injuring a woman and a two year old girl. The sheriff’s office reported that...

Jefferson Weaver
October 30, 2023
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Shooting on Peaceful Way Sends One to Hospital

A fight between two men led to a shooting Saturday when a juvenile allegedly opened fire with a rifle, striking one of the combatants. Justin Lee, 23, and James Gilson...

Jefferson Weaver
October 30, 2023
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The Good News for Oct. 27

While Halloween and the Yam Festival are dominating everyone’s plans this weekend, there’s even more going on in our county. Yam Festival is in Tabor City Saturday. The parade is...

Jefferson Weaver
October 27, 2023
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County to Take Over for Nakina, Unless Leadership Changes

Columbus County will handle emergency medical calls to Nakina for the immediate future, a press release from the county said today (Friday). County commissioners voted Oct. 18 to cancel Nakina...

Jefferson Weaver
October 27, 2023
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Yam Man Tiger Lovette and Cooperative Extension Director Dalton Dockery with some of the yam plants that have been loving nurtured by children since last spring. Judging of the junior yam farmers' work begins Friday night at the Tabor City Library (File photo)
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Yam Festival Saturday in Tabor City

The lowly staple food of many a farming family in Columbus County is taking center stage this weekend in Tabor City. The 52nd annual Yam Festival starts Saturday morning with...

Jefferson Weaver
October 27, 2023
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Floyd Brothers Sentenced in $20 Million Dollar Investment Scam

Note: An earlier version of the story contained inaccurate information. We apologize for any confusion caused by the error. Two Whiteville men who bilked millions of dollars out of several...

Jefferson Weaver
October 27, 2023
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Pireway Boating Fatalities Lead to First Case Under 2016 Law

The man convicted of killing three Columbus County residents in a boat wreck on the county line in 2020 was the first person convicted under tougher law. Matthew Ferster was...

Jefferson Weaver
October 25, 2023
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School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that...

Jefferson Weaver
October 25, 2023
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Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of...

Jefferson Weaver
October 24, 2023
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State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic...

Jefferson Weaver
October 24, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

The Walker hound stopped for a moment, panting. He heard the other members of his pack a couple hundred yards out, and knew they were still on the deer, so...

Jefferson Weaver
October 24, 2023
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Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62,...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2023
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