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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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Museum Fall Schedule Begins

  With kids headed back to school, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) in Whiteville rolls out the entertainment for the fall starting this week. Creatures in the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • While the Wolves Run Free

I am angry, and you should be, too. In the past few weeks, seven law enforcement officers in North Carolina have been shot. Two were killed, including Deputy Ned Byrd....

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2022
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Gus will soon be back with his family in Nebraska, after being stollen and brought toN Hallsboro.
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Stolen Dog Heading Home to Cornhusker State

Detectives searching for stolen property found some furry contraband that will soon be heading to his rightful home. Gus the Yorkie dog was turned over to investigators while they were...

Jefferson Weaver
August 16, 2022
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County Schools Hope for $40m Grant

County school leaders are hoping that the third time is the charm for a $40 million dollar grant application.  Commissioners gave the school system the nod Monday night to apply...

Jefferson Weaver
August 16, 2022
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Cocaine Dealer Headed for Prison

‘Carnivore’ Defendant Found Guilty A latecomer to the narcotics sweep that led to multiple arrests in 2019 has been sentenced to 29 to 53 months in prison. Justin Emmanuel “Waldo”...

Jefferson Weaver
August 15, 2022
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Wildfire Slowly Coming Under Control

Forest Service crews from Columbus County are among those attacking the Juniper Road Two wildfire in Pender County. The fire apparently ignited from a lightning strike in the Holly Shelter...

Jefferson Weaver
August 15, 2022
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888 Days: State of Emergency Ends

After 888 days, Gov. Roy Cooper today (Monday) officially suspended the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper issued the emergency declaration March 20, 2020, after shutting...

Jefferson Weaver
August 15, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

  This week Jefferson has In-Studio Guest Hal Lowder Jr. This week Jefferson talks with Hal Lowder Jr., Emergency Services Director of the City of Whiteville, and they talk about...

Jefferson Weaver
August 14, 2022
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The Good News for Aug. 12

Columbus County families have plenty to do in the coming week. While parents, teachers, and students gear up for kids to head back to school, the area has events planned...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2022
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Four Charged in Jail Assault

Update: Two murder suspects part of assault. Two of the four suspects in the Aug. 3 beating of an inmate at the county jail are awaiting trial for murder. Michael...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

I hate August. Not my dear friend and brother in Christ by the same name. Thankfully, that August was born in July. For him I have nothing but fraternal love...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2022
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Candidates Welcome on Columbus Connection

All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2022
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Chadbourn will soon begin installing 12 Flock safety license plate reading cameras in the town. (Photo courtesy Flock Safety).
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Chadbourn Police Approved for Flock System

Chadbourn Police have a new tool for finding stolen cars and suspect vehicles. Council approved an $85,600 contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 12 license plate reader (LPR)...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2022
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Sunday Wreck Injures Local Singers

Two well-known local musicians were injured in a collision Sunday at Midway and Union Valley Roads. Ryleigh Madison Bunch and Dustin Chapman were on their way to band rehearsal when...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2022
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Boil Advisory Issued for Northern Columbus

County water customers in part of District III are being advised to boil their water due a line break. Contractors bored through a line that services homes on U.S. 701...

Jefferson Weaver
August 8, 2022
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SBI Investigating Inmate Beating

Updated 5:29 p.m. State investigators were called in after a Chadbourn man in the county detention center was severely assaulted by other inmates. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring confirmed that the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 8, 2022
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