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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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Ian Could Bring Heavy Rain, Wind Here

Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified this morning, and is taking aim at the Florida coast before knocking on the doors of Southeastern North Carolina later this week. WTXY Meteorologist Christopher Cawle...

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September 26, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

  This week Jefferson has in the studio Laiken Edwards of of the Whiteville Juniorette’s Club, and Hal Lowder Jr., Emergency Services Director of the City of Whiteville) THE COLUMBUS...

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September 25, 2022
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The suspects are dropped off and walk from house to house, checking for unlocked vehicles. (BCSO photo)
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Car Break-in Crew Hits Bladen, Columbus

Deputies in Columbus and Bladen counties are investigating a rash of car breakins that occurred Thursday night. The thieves hit areas north of Whiteville, and along the N.C. 211 corridor...

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September 23, 2022
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Banks Batten (right) and some of the evidence seized during the raid. (CCSO photo)
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$1.5M Bond for Alleged Dealer

A pre-dawn raid turned up crack cocaine and illegally shortened AR-15 rifle Tuesday in Green Acres. Banks Raphel Batten, 35, of 60 Pine Circle Drive, was held under $1.5 million...

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 2022
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Armed Felons Jailed by WPD

Quick response by Whiteville Police led to the arrest of two armed felons Wednesday. Lafayette Treshaun Davis, 24, of 1855 Mill Pond Rd., Whiteville, and Jesse Lee Thomas Jr., 38,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 2022
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Whiteville Fire Chief Suspended

Whiteville Fire Chief David Yergeau is on suspension pending the outcome of an investigation. City Manager Darren Currie said he could not further comment on the suspension, citing personnel rules....

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 2022
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Miller Pleads to Killing Father

Isaac Miller pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday (today) in the shooting death of his father in 2019. Miller, 27, will serve 94 to 125 months (7.5 to 10.5) years in...

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September 21, 2022
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While best known for their work in Central America, the Master's Mission is headed to Ukraine this year to brighten the lives of children there. (Master's Mission photo)
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Master’s Mission Headed for Ukraine

The Master’s Mission hopes to bring some joy to children in the Ukraine this winter. The ministry, led by Darrell Rooks, is organizing efforts to assemble both its signature Joy...

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September 20, 2022
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Starbuck’s Coming to Whiteville

Updated After 14 months of negotiations, construction of a new Starbuck’s coffeehouse is expected to begin next month. “It’s a done deal,” said Kyle Cox, who owns the property where...

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September 20, 2022
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Maze Craze ‘Outer Banks’ opens Saturday 

Maze Craze at Galloway Farms in Hallsboro will have their opening day on Saturday, Sept. 24, and this year, the farm is partnering with Netflix to bring the ‘Outer Banks’...

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September 20, 2022
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Unrestrained Driver is 17th Fatality Here

Monday’s wreck at N.C. 87 and U.S. 74 might not have been deadly had the driver been wearing a seatbelt. The Highway Patrol reported that Deshawn Ford, 27, of Paddlefish...

Jefferson Weaver
September 20, 2022
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Theft Victim Spots Property, Calls 911

Two men are in jail after a theft victim spotted his property being pulled down the road Aug. 30. Casey Jacobs, 34, of 6534 Old Lake Rd., Bolton, was held...

Jefferson Weaver
September 19, 2022
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John Strickland and Peyton Thomas (CCSO)
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Two Charged with Trafficking Meth, Coke

Crystal methamphetamine and cocaine were found in a vehicle minutes after midnight Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office reported that John Strickland, age 59, and Peyton Thomas, age 25, had 70...

Jefferson Weaver
September 19, 2022
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Rabies Clinic, Adoption Event at Gurganus Gallery

Five dogs were adopted and around 100 rabies shots administered Saturday morning at Gurganus Farm Store in Whiteville. Columbus Animal Protective Services brought a trailer full of shelter dogs for...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2022
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Missing Tractor Found Before Owner Missed It

Tractors along area roadsides aren’t unusual, especially at this time of year, but a local man recovered his stolen tractor before he knew it was gone. Teddy Inman told deputies...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2022
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Warrants: Child Taken to Drug Deal

Two people were charged with child abuse after allegedly taking a juvenile along during a drug deal Tuesday. Richard Manning Thomas III, 55, was held under $10,000 secured bond on...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2022
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