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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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Elwell Ferry Returning to Service

The iconic Elwell Ferry between Kelly and Carvers Creek will be back in service in the near future. The ferry – which was shut down due to changing river levels,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2022
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Eight Jailed After Drug Investigation in City

Complaints about drug activity in Whiteville, including near Central Middle School, led to eight arrests by the sheriff’s office. Beginning in July, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Vice-Narcotics...

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September 1, 2022
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 Jefferson Weaver • The Month of the Golden Promise

The harvester was cutting valleys through corn that had reached epic heights, despite a dry summer. Dust rose yellow-red in the sunset, as a tractor with a bushhog busily cut...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2022
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Child Molester Dies in Prison

A convicted child molester was found dead in his dormitory at Columbus Correctional this morning (Wednesday). Bruce Pratt, 42, was found unresponsive at 4:54 a.m., according to John Bull, spokesman...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2022
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Allen Robinson allegedly used this homemade trailer to steal fuel in the Riegelwood area (CCSO photo)
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Patrol Deputy Catches Alleged Fuel Thief

The quick response of a deputy resulted in the arrest of a Kelly man on fuel theft charges Friday. Allen Robinson, 44, was held under $7,500 secured bond on charges...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2022
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Asian Longhorn ticks (Courtesy SC)
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Officials Warn of Invasive Asian Ticks

An aggressive Asian tick species has invaded South Carolina, and is showing up in higher numbers in North Carolina, according to the S..C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)....

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2022
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Highway Patrol, Wildlife, Local Law Enforcement Focus on Impaired Drivers, Operators

Drinking and driving on the road or the water this weekend could mean a trip to jail rather than to the beach or pool. After 2021’s highway death toll was...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2022
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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City Food Truck Workshop Thursday

City officials will meet with the planning board and food truck operators Thursday to discuss the future of the popular eateries in Whiteville. Food trucks are basically prohibited in the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2022
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Jeffery Coleman (CCSO)
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Shoplifter Jailed, ATV Seized

Deputies arrested a Lake Waccamaw man for larceny and drug possession after he allegedly took snacks and glue from a Dollar General store – and had narcotics on the ATV...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2022
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Scott Gore (CCSO)
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Impaired, Armed Man Arrested at Nakina Open House

Deputies arrested a Nakina man after he allegedly turned up impaired at Nakina Middle School Friday. Scott Bennett Gore, 41, was charged with disorderly conduct at a school, resisting an...

Jefferson Weaver
August 29, 2022
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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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Corey Tashombe Hines (CCSO)
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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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