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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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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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CPD and multiple agencies held a checking station Saturday in Chadbourn.
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Checkpoint Turns Up Drugs, Other Charges

Juvenile allegedly strikes officer with car. Officers manning a checking station in Chadbourn Saturday night had a busy two hours. Chadbourn Police, assisted by multiple agencies, arrested six suspect...

Jefferson Weaver
August 22, 2022
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Both Victims Identified In Chadbourn Shooting

Dennis Willis has been identified as the man shot to death in Chadbourn Thursday morning. Stevan Barfield was also shoot around the same time, Mayor Phillip Britt said, but it...

Jefferson Weaver
August 19, 2022
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Second CWD Deer Discovered

A second deer in North Carolina has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say the deer was tested as part of ongoing...

Jefferson Weaver
August 19, 2022
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One Dead, One Hospitalized in Chadbourn Shooting

One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a midnight shooting in Chadbourn Thursday. Mayor Phillip Britt said more details will be released Friday. Britt said the Chadbourn Police...

Jefferson Weaver
August 18, 2022
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Three Jailed for Cerro Gordo Thefts

Firearms, tobacco and cash were the targets of three alleged thieves arrested after a string of break-ins in western Columbus. Shawn Demarques Doe, 18, a 14-year-old and a suspect who...

Jefferson Weaver
August 18, 2022
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Deputy Narrowly Escapes Injury

A deputy escaped injury, a Boonville man went to jail, and a dog is in the Animal shelter after an incident at Green Acres early Wednesday. John Joshua Timmons, 36,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 18, 2022
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Couple Charged with Felony Child Abuse

A visit by Social Services led to the arrest of a Tabor City-area couple. Jail reports show Lyndsey Taylor Johnson, 25, and Michael Lynn Soles Jr., 24, were arrested on...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2022
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Suspect Back in Jail After 85 Charges Dismissed

The suspect in five recent break-ins near Tabor City was released on parole in December after 85 previous charges were dismissed. James Stanley “Jimmy” Thompson, 52, of 120 Queen St.,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2022
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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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