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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.

Patrick McKay submitted this photo of the explosion and fire at Chadbourn’s Budget motel this morning. The fire is still under investigation.
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Developing Story: One Hurt in Chadbourn Hotel Fire

At least one person was seriously injured early this morning in an apparent explosion at a Chadbourn motel. Witnesses said Mayor Phillip Britt and his wife, Councilwoman Shannon Britt, treated...

Jefferson Weaver
May 18, 2022
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Janoraleashia Doramaria Brown
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Playing Hooky from School, Court Gets Failing Grade

Missing school didn’t mean the principal’s office, but a day in court for a Whiteville woman.  Janoraleashia Doramaria Brown, 49, was charged with one count of violating school attendance laws,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 17, 2022
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Primary Day Brings Mixed Electoral Bag

Primary Day is tomorrow across Columbus County.  Early voting wrapped up Saturday, with 2,202 of the county’s 36,170 registered voters casting a ballot.  On the ticket are several county commissioners...

Jefferson Weaver
May 16, 2022
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Deputy Jose Garcia (CCSO)
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Deputy Saves Overdosing Man

Columbus County Deputy Jose Garcia is being hailed as a hero after saving a possible overdose victim May 10. The deputy was responding to a call about a man in...

Jefferson Weaver
May 16, 2022
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Some of the evidence seized during Operation Spring Cleaning. (CCSO photo)
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CCSO Drug Operation Nets Cash, Firearms, Narcotics

Columbus County Vice-Narcotics officers spent last week cleaning up. Operation Spring Cleaning netted a  dozen suspects as well as narcotics, firearms, a stolen vehicle and cash. The drug in...

Jefferson Weaver
May 13, 2022
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Coyote sightings are more common in late spring.
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Coyote Sightings Rise with Puppy Season

It’s puppy season – but not the cute and cuddly kind. Coyote sightings are on the rise as puppy season nears its peak, and parents forage closer and closer to...

Jefferson Weaver
May 12, 2022
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Body Recovered at Lake Waccamaw

A body thought to be that of Jeb Baldwin was found just before 1 p.m. today, washed up on shore at Lake Waccamaw. Baldwin, 18, disappeared Sunday after a kayak...

Jefferson Weaver
May 11, 2022
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Two Dead in Morning Crash

3:30 p.m. Update Two women were killed and a teenager seriously injured after a crash near Tabor City this morning (Wednesday). Teva Marie Norris, 44, and Taunya Norris, 64, both...

Jefferson Weaver
May 11, 2022
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NCFS personnel are on the scene of a wildfire that has caused N.C. 211 to close at the Brunswick line. (File photo)
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Highway Closed Due to Green Swamp Fire

Conditions improve, but road still closed. Updated 1:30 p.m. 5/10/22 A stubborn wildfire in the Green Swamp at the Brunswick County line is causing an hour-long detour for motorists on...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • Elon, Orwell, and Scary Poppins

Elon Musk doesn’t owe society a dang thing.He employs thousands of people. I bet most of their lives are already significantly better than they had at other jobs. The free...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2022
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Searchers returned to Lake Waccamaw Monday.
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Search Continues for Missing Teen

Crews with drones, side scanning sonar and multiple boats are back at Lake Waccamaw for the third day of searching for Jeb Baldwin. Baldwin, 18, disappeared Sunday after standing up...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2022
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Searchers returned to Lake Waccamaw Monday.
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Searchers Work to Find Missing Kayaker

Searchers were back on the water at 8 a.m. today searching for Jeb Baldwin. The youth was kayaking with two friends when they hit rough water Sunday. Baldwin’s two companions...

Jefferson Weaver
May 9, 2022
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Search Called Off; Resumes Monday

Teams search for a missing teen have gone home for the night after spending Mother’s Day scouring Lake Waccamaw. The 18-year-old male and two companions hit rough water while kayaking...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2022
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Developing Story: Search Continues for Missing Person in Lake

Multiple search teams and divers are scouring Lake Waccamaw for a reported missing person. An 18 year old male is still missing, according to Katie Hall of N.C. State Parks....

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2022
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Tabor Corrections Guard Jailed on Drug, Firearm Charges

A former Tabor Correctional guard is under $1.075 million bond in the Robeson County Detention Center, facing dozens of drug and firearm charges. Derek C. Madden, 32, of 8472 N.C....

Jefferson Weaver
May 6, 2022
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Sheriff Jody Greene wasted no time after announcing the nuisance abatement order against this property on Dessie Road. The sheriff manned the excavator used to demolish the home right after Friday's press conference. (submitted).
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Dessie Road Home Demolished Under Nuisance Law

The property that was the subject of hundreds of 911 calls was demolished shortly after a press conference Friday.A perennial troublespot near Chadbourn is history. Sheriff Jody Greene said in...

Jefferson Weaver
May 6, 2022
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