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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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Ash Man Charged with Exposure, Assault

A midnight quest for a cigarette ended badly for an Ash man Tuesday morning. Ivan Yanez, 21, was arrested and charged with assault on a government official, resisting an officer, indecent...

Jefferson Weaver
March 3, 2022
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Helidoro Noyola (Courtesy J. Reuben Long) and Victoria Noyola (CCSO photo)
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Couple Could Soon Reunite — in Court

A local couple with four children could soon be reunited – in court. Heliodoro Noyola Jr., 34, was returned to Columbus County Wednesday after he was arrested in Conway Feb....

Jefferson Weaver
March 3, 2022
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Private Firm Bringing Jobs to Prison

As prisons fight to recruit and keep corrections officers across the state, a Salisbury company will soon bring a number of high-paying jobs to Columbus Correctional. P&G Kiker Security has...

Jefferson Weaver
March 2, 2022
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Strickland Says She Did Nothing Wrong

Former Elections Supervisor said she “did not know” she was filing retirement papers. Carla Strickland said she is “not worried” about a computer drive turned over to federal investigators Tuesday....

Jefferson Weaver
March 2, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President

Dear President Biden, As I write these words, you are preparing your first State of the Union address. I’m scared to see what you plan to do to America this...

Jefferson Weaver
March 2, 2022
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Brown Street Event Free for First Responders

The Brown Street Station in Chadbourn will follow their ribbon cutting on March 5 with a nod to first responders. The venue is offering free tickets to the “Them Sweeney...

Jefferson Weaver
March 1, 2022
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Shrine Club Golf Tourney Set

The Columbus County Shrine Club will be having their annual golf tournament on Friday, April 22 at the Land-O-Lakes Golf Course. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., and 11 a.m....

Jefferson Weaver
March 1, 2022
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Roundabout Planned for Dangerous Crossing

Another roundabout could be coming to Columbus County roadways. The state Transportation Department (DOT) is recommending the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 11 and Old Lake...

Jefferson Weaver
March 1, 2022
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FBI Seizes Drive From Elections Board

UPDATED 4:09 p.m. Multiple sources have confirmed that federal agents seized a computer at the Columbus County Board of Elections this morning (Tuesday). The computer hard drive was taken from...

Jefferson Weaver
March 1, 2022
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Man Dies After Fight, Fall

A fight Friday ended with the death of a Lake Waccamaw area man. The sheriff’s office reported that Luke Simmons, 39, died after he fell and hit his head during...

Jefferson Weaver
March 1, 2022
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Trooper Credited with Saving Woman Saturday

A Chadbourn woman is in New Hanover Regional after a single-vehicle wreck Saturday, and a trooper is getting credit for saving her life. First Sgt. Andrew Pait of the Highway...

Jefferson Weaver
February 28, 2022
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Bond $5 million for Spivey; Two Jailed for Helping

The couple ex-police chief Anthony Spivey called “ma and pa” have been jailed for helping Spivey hide form law enforcement. Harold Dean and Debbie Sasser, both of Fair Bluff, were...

Jefferson Weaver
February 25, 2022
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Spivey after being arrested early Thursday. (HCPD photo)
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Spivey Friends Jailed; Letter Mentioned Suicide

The man and woman Anthony Spivey called “Pa and Ma” have been arrested. Harold Dean Sasser and Debbie Sasser were taken into custody this afternoon, according to jail reports. CCN...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2022
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Spivey Arrested in South Carolina

Anthony Spivey was arrested early Thursday after running out of a relative’s apartment in South Carolina, where he had apparently been hiding since Sunday. The disgraced former Chadbourn Police Chief...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2022
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Spivey Held Under $1 Million Dollar Bond

Anthony Spivey Taken into Custody ...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver — Demons and Darlings 

I reached for the alarm, missed the snooze, and debated whether to try harder.  I was warm and snug in bed; I hadn’t started the daily hurts yet. I told...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2022
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