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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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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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Charter Schools Closed Friday

Columbus Charter School will be closed to staff and students Friday due to flooded roadways in the county.  ...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2023
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County Schools on Remote Learning for Friday

Due to the many road closures occurring across the area, Columbus County Schools will remain in remote instruction for Friday. County schools spokesman Kelly Jones announced the change this afternoon....

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2023
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Trash Collections Delayed; Offices Open Late

Thursday trash collections will take place Friday, due to Tropical Storm Idalia. County spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email that Waste Industries and Waste Management will not be operating...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2023
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NCFS Crews Head for Louisiana Fire

A firefighting team from the N.C. Forest Service District Eight offices based in Whiteville is heading for Louisiana to help battle the Ida Fire in the Kisatchie National Forest near...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2023
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Community College Closing at 3

Southeastern Community College will close at 3 p.,m. today (Aug. 30) and will reopen Friday at 8 a.m. SCC officials announced a short time ago that the school will be...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2023
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Idalia Threat Worsens; County Sets State of Emergency

Category Three Hurricane Idalia is coming ashore in Florida this morning, and is forecast to bring more tornadoes and possibly more rain as it crosses Columbus County tonight into Thursday....

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2023
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Madison Street was blocked downtown Wednesday when high water led to stalled cars and debris.
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City Asks Residents: Don’t Sightsee, Do Keep Debris off Streets

As city residents scramble to trim trees and cut grass before Hurricane Idalia’s visit, Whiteville officials are asking for yard debris to be kept out of the gutters before the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2023
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City Schools Close Thursday

Whiteville City Schools will be on a regular schedule Wednesday, and will be closed to students and staff Thursday due to Hurricane Idalia. There will be no after school sporting...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2023
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County Schools Move to Remote Instruction for Thursday

Due to the potential arrival of Hurricane Idalia, Columbus County Schools will move to remote instruction for Thursday, Aug. 31. County schools will be on a regular schedule on Wednesday,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2023
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Sheriff, DA Speak Out on Leaked Evidence

A pending murder case may have been compromised when crime scene photos – including photos of the victim, Julian Juan Fipps – were released on social media last week. Sheriff...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2023
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Price Gouging Law Goes into Effect

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that the price gouging law is in effect after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia. “Hurricane...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2023
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Hurricane Idalia Expected to Bring Heavy Rains Here

Updated 08/29/23 at 7:45 p.m. Hurricane Idalia is expected to make its impacts known here Wednesday into Thursday. Idalia is forecast to come ashore in Florida today as a Category...

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August 29, 2023
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Shelter Reopens for Adoptions, Intakes

After receiving a clean bill of health, Columbus Animal Protective Services (APS)  reopened its doors for business this morning (Monday). “We are here and ready to help,” said APS employee...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 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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Storm Possibility Cancels Event

Wednesday’s Catholic Charities distribution event at Old Dock has been cancelled due to the possibility of severe weather. The next distribution event will be Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2023
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Suspect Leads WPD on Chase in Stolen SUV

Whiteville Police terminated a high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle Sunday out of safety concerns. Officers were not informed that the vehicle was stolen until several hours later. The...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2023
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