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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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Crime Against Nature, Child Sexual Abuse Charges on Bladen Man

A Bladen man has been arrested in Whiteville on charges he sexually abused a child. Dwayne Campbell Jr., 30, was ordered held under $150,000 secured bond on charges of crime...

Jefferson Weaver
February 11, 2022
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Passenger, Infant in Critical Condition After Tuesday Wreck

Two people died in the head-on collision near Chadbourn. An infant and a passenger who survived Tuesday’s horrific crash near Chadbourn are in critical condition. Angela Lashon Shipman of Chadbourn...

Jefferson Weaver
February 10, 2022
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Charles “Gary” Winters

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Charles “Gary” Winters, 79, of Parkersburg on February 5, 2022.  He was born in Logan, W.V., June 20, 1942,...

Jefferson Weaver
February 10, 2022
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Traffic Deaths Increase in State, Nation

More people were killed in traffic fatalities in North Carolina last year than in any other year in the past two decades. A total of 24 people died in car...

Jefferson Weaver
February 10, 2022
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Complaints Lead to Bolton Raid

Citizen complaints led to six arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs in Bolton Feb. 2. The sheriff’s office reported that the Vice Narcotics Division was investigating...

Jefferson Weaver
February 9, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

I hate February. It wasn’t even February when I realized that my loathing for the second month was in full swing. It was still technically January, but a foul February...

Jefferson Weaver
February 9, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a new weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of...

Jefferson Weaver
February 5, 2022
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Rainy Day Wrecks Tangles Traffic

Traffic was tied up on N.C. 130 near Brunswick today after a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the SUV reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and lost control on...

Jefferson Weaver
February 4, 2022
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Suspect Jailed in San Jose Shooting

The man who allegedly shot a 17 year old female and caused a panic in the San Jose parking Lot has been arrested by Whiteville Police. Jalen Nique Shipman, 21,...

Jefferson Weaver
February 4, 2022
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Raid Leads to Second Suspect

An undercover investigation into one alleged drug dealer led authorities to a second suspect Jan. 31. Willie Albert Batten, 60, of Country Club Rd., Whiteville, was held under $25,000 secured...

Jefferson Weaver
February 4, 2022
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Donations Welcome for Tabor Puppies

The surviving puppies and dogs seized from a Tabor City home Tuesday are recovering at Columbus County Animal Protective Services.APS workers said today (Thursday) that the mother of of the...

Jefferson Weaver
February 3, 2022
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100-MPH Bladen Chase Ends Near Line

100-mph Chase Goes from Bladen to Columbus A high speed chase that began in Bladenboro ended near the Columbus County line Tuesday. Bladen Sheriff James McVicker reported that Bladenboro Police...

Jefferson Weaver
February 3, 2022
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Man Charged After Dogs Found Dead, Starving

A starving stray dog led police to multiple malnourished animals and two dead puppies Tuesday. Some of the dogs had apparently stayed alive by eating a litter mate. Christopher Bryan...

Jefferson Weaver
February 2, 2022
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News from County Manager Eddie Madden

As we begin February together, I wanted to write a quick note just to say thank you to all of the great employees of Columbus County.  I continue to be amazed...

Jefferson Weaver
February 1, 2022
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Suspect Learns Real Pain at the Pump

Tabor City Police have arrested a Florence man for altering, then using a fleet fuel card, running up thousands of dollars in diesel bills. Jasper Jerrell Epps, 24, was charged...

Jefferson Weaver
February 1, 2022
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Woman Injures Two CRHS Workers

Two Columbus Regional employees are recovering after they were allegedly beaten by a female patient. Warrants show Kimberly Cherie Gore, 44, of Radio Station Road, was placed under a secured...

Jefferson Weaver
February 1, 2022
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