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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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Man Airlifted After Gunshot Wound

A Boardman man was airlifted to an area trauma center after he was shot in an Evergreen-area home early Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to 2753...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2023
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The wooden bridge on Roberts Road through the Green Swamp is being replaced with a more modern bridge with guardrails.
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Bridge Being Replaced in Gamelands

An iconic wooden bridge in the Green Swamp Gamelands is being replaced. Work is underway replacing the heavy wooden bridge on Roberts Road off N.C. 211. The new reinforced bridge...

Jefferson Weaver
August 25, 2023
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Members of the county school board, commissioners, Tabor School staff and Rep. Brenden Jones at Thursday's ribbon cutting. (Robert Nealy photo)
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Ribbon Cut on New Tabor School

The New Tabor City School is open for business. The county school board and County commissioners were joined by Rep. Brenden Jones and other dignitaries this morning to cut the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 25, 2023
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Columbus Among Counties to Receive More Internet Infrastructure

Star Telephone Membership Corporation will receive $24.9 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to connect rural residents, businesses and farmers in Bladen, Columbus and Sampson counties to ...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2023
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Children Left Alone; Woman Charged

Child abuse charges were filed against a Clarendon woman after a girl was burned trying to prepare a meal. Donna McCutchen, 34, of 1904 Vinegar Hill Rd., Clarendon, was held...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2023
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Bridge Open For Business in Crusoe

The first of four bridge projects designed to help alleviate flooding has been completed in Crusoe Island. The Dock Road bridge project at the Waccamaw River, known locally as the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • She Ain’t Like That Anymore

She made the perfect image of a pretty Saturday morning. I meant nothing untoward when I looked at the young woman; she was just plain pretty, kneeling there in her...

Jefferson Weaver
August 23, 2023
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Ron Sasser is sworn into office.
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Sasser New Fire-Rescue Chief

Ron Sasser has been named the new chief of Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue. The new chief was sworn in this morning, with his father, Retired Superior Court Judge Douglas...

Jefferson Weaver
August 23, 2023
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APS Shelter Closed Until Aug. 28; Emergency Fosters Needed

Animal Protective Services has temporarily closed due to an outbreak of parvovirus. APS posted on social media Monday evening that the shelter will be closed until Aug. 28 for a...

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2023
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Mourning dove (NCWRC photo)
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Dove Season Opens Sept. 2

The big day for many hunters is right around the corner. Dove season opens September 2 across North Carolina. The first season ends Oct. 7, with the second and third...

Jefferson Weaver
August 21, 2023
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WPD, Deputies Respond to Multiple Gunfire Calls

Deputies and Whiteville Police stayed busy with several reports of property damage by firearms through the weekend. A home in the 300 block of North Thompson in Whiteville was hit...

Jefferson Weaver
August 21, 2023
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Murder Charge Filed Against Mincey in April Killing

The reported boyfriend of a murder victim Alissa Lee’s mother has been charged in the April killing. Brandon Wayne Mincey, 41, has been in jail since May on a charge...

Jefferson Weaver
August 21, 2023
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Event was Cancelled for Non-payment

The dance competition set for this past Saturday at Whiteville High School was cancelled for non-payment of the rental fee. Superintendent Jonathan Williams said today (Monday) that the organizers for...

Jefferson Weaver
August 21, 2023
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Blue and his new best friend.
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Family Fur Day Features Fun and Names for New Friends

While puppies were clutched in the arms of several young visitors at Family Fur Day today (Saturday) the pigs were among the most popular adoptable animals at the second annual...

Jefferson Weaver
August 19, 2023
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Dance Contest Cancelled

Organizers for the Who Hotter Than Me dance contest violated the city school’s rental policies, and the show has been cancelled, officials said Thursday. The show was not sponsored by...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2023
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Madison Street was blocked downtown Wednesday when high water led to stalled cars and debris.
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Heavy Rains Swamp Whiteville, Chadbourn

From three to six inches of rain fell in parts of Columbus County Wednesday, blocking streets and flooding neighborhoods. One woman had to be rescued when she drove her car...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2023
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