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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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Victim Pursues Suspects Despite Gunfire

Two theft suspects allegedly opened fire on their victim as he chased them Saturday. No one was injured, and a stolen truck and trailer were recovered in the incident. James...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2022
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Jury Selection Begins Tuesday in 2017 Killing

Jury selection begins Tuesday in Columbus County Superior Court for the murder trial of Corey Tshombe Hines, charged in the 2017 shooting death of Elliot Dew. Hines, 25, is charged...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2022
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Puppy Rescued from Burning Home

Two Bolton firefighters saved a puppy from a burning home Saturday. Kevin Benton and Riley Beach found the puppy in a bedroom while checking the house, Deputy Fire Marshal Chase...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2022
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Missing Women Found Dead in Unrelated Cases

Two unrelated missing persons cases have turned into investigations with the discovery of the women’s bodies. Candice Diaz, 33, was reported missing in the Calabash area earlier this week, according...

Jefferson Weaver
August 25, 2022
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Blue Tongue Outbreak Widespread This Year

Blue tongue – properly known as epizootic hemorrhagic disease – is more widespread in whitetail deer this year, according to wildlife officials. Scattered observations of sick and dead deer due...

Jefferson Weaver
August 25, 2022
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Salesmen on Hoverboards Visit Lake, East End

While some door-to-door salesmen might have unusual transportation, apparently their pitch is legitimate. Residents of the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood community, Buckhead and Lake Waccamaw are reporting tha...

Jefferson Weaver
August 25, 2022
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The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.
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Monkeypox Case Confirmed Here

Columbus County has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, according to the health department. “It was just a matter of time,” Director Kim Smith said. Bladen County has had two...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2022
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Dove Season Starts Sept. 3

The 2022-23 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens on Saturday, Sept. 3. This is big news for hunters who enjoy hunting migratory game birds. It’s also an opportunity for o...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • Lines on the Wall

Paint covers some of the marks. Others are barely visible behind moss, mold and dust. In some cases, the lines where the waters rose are worn like battle scars, reminders...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2022
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$12 Million in Solar Projects Coming to County

Two solar projects in Columbus County will receive $6 million each in federal funding, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Arthur 2 LLC and Beckwith Solar LLC will receive...

Jefferson Weaver
August 24, 2022
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Deputies and SROs donated 40 backpacks to area school children last week. (CCSO photo)
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Deputies Donate Backpacks to Needy Kids

Students are used to School Resource Officers being there to protect kids on campus, but the SRO division with the sheriff’s office opted to serve some children as well this...

Jefferson Weaver
August 23, 2022
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One Hurt in Whiteville Shooting

At least one man was injured in a daylight shooting on Burkhead Street in Whiteville Monday (today). The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. at a residence on the west side....

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2022
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County Qualifies for More Flood Housing Relief

Local governments in areas hit by Hurricanes Florence and Matthew can apply for $19.4 million in state storm relief funding –if they have “shovel ready” multifamily projects waiting for financing....

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2022
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Two State, Three County Chase Ends in Lumberton

Three people, including a juvenile, were arrested after a chase from South Carolina went through Columbus County into Lumberton. Ahmad Devonte Scott, 24, Ke’vonna Enve Mendoza-Smith, 21, and a 17...

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2022
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McKamey Jury Selection Begins

Jury selection for the long-delayed capital murder trial of James McKamey got underway today (Monday). McKamey is charged with the 2016 stabbing and slashing death of Carol Greer in Whiteville....

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2022
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Whiteville Eyes Millions More in Federal Funding

Whiteville could see “dramatic” improvements in its water and wastewater systems, if the city is approved for two additional federal grants. At tonight’s city council meeting, City M...

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2022
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