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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.

A participant gets ready to go during the treeing contest Saturday.
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Youth coon hunt returns to Hallsboro

After being cancelled by COVID-19 last year, the annual AKC Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was back in full swing Saturday at the Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. Sponsored by...

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2021
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Inmate at Tabor overdoses

Authorities at Tabor Correctional are investigating an inmate’s overdose. The inmate, Dustin Goodson, was transported to Loris hospital on Nov. 12, according to a report with the Tabor City Poli...

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2021
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Guard jailed for drug trafficking

Tabor City Police have arrested a guard at Tabor Correctional after he allegedly brought 200 doses of synthetic cannabinoid into the prison. Wesley Thompson, 24, is being held under $25,000...

Jefferson Weaver
November 22, 2021
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The Good News Nov. 20-26

  Thursday may be turkey day, but Christmas is closing in on Columbus County in a big way. From the western end to the eastern side, everyone is getting in...

Jefferson Weaver
November 19, 2021
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Crystal Faircloth • Crabapples, fig trees, and me

  I was born in the South, and raised as country as fried chicken.  Like any typical southern child, I had the overwhelming need to pluck fruit from trees and...

Jefferson Weaver
November 19, 2021
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Corey Tashombe Hines (CCSO)
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Hines trial delayed

The murder trial of a man charged with playing a role in a series of shootings in Whiteville has been delayed due to COVID-19. Corey Tashombe Hines, now 26, was...

Jefferson Weaver
November 19, 2021
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Nigel Bracey (CCSO photo)
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Murder defendant charged; inmate hospitalized

An inmate in the county detention center is facing additional charges after allegedly stabbing another prisoner Tuesday.  Nigel Bracey, 32, struck Roderick Barr multiple times about the upper lef...

Jefferson Weaver
November 19, 2021
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Surrounded by local elected officials and representatives form area towns, Brenden Jones addresses the crowd Friday morning. (Sammy Hinson photo)
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‘Historic day for Columbus County’

More than $50 million in capital projects here funded by state budget. Rep. Brenden Jones was the man of the hour Friday morning as officials announced more than $50 million...

Jefferson Weaver
November 19, 2021
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Water break causes boil advisory at lake

The crew installing high speed internet lines at Lake Waccamaw broke a water main on Old 74 this morning, causing a water outage, according to the town. The affected areas...

Jefferson Weaver
November 19, 2021
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Gov. Roy Cooper signed the state's first new budget since 2017 into law today. (Courtesy Governor's Office)
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Cooper signs budget; county to detail plans

For the first time since 2017, North Carolina has a budget. Gov. Roy Cooper somewhat reluctantly signed the $25.9 billion budget today (Thursday). The state budget increases by 4.3 percent...

Jefferson Weaver
November 18, 2021
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Suspect captured after motorcycle chase

A bad muffler sent a man back to jail after a high speed chase Monday. Antonio Arp, 18, of 1250 Buckhead Rd., Bolton, was charged with fleeing to elude arrest...

Jefferson Weaver
November 17, 2021
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Vaccine clinics set

Columbus County has several opportunities for COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming days.A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set for Friday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 210 Old Stake...

Jefferson Weaver
November 16, 2021
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Tabor shooting crosses state line

A break-in and shooting at Tabor City Sunday may have crossed the state line. Jacqueline McCullon called 911 to report an alleged break-in at 6:33 p.m., according to sheriff’s office...

Jefferson Weaver
November 15, 2021
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Among the upcoming events is the return of the Youth coonhound Challenge at Hallsboro.
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The Good News for Nov. 13-19

  Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Columbus County is absolutely ready for the holidays this year. Covid-19 may have put many things on the back burner in 2020,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 12, 2021
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Reusable masks are available for free at the Columbus County NEws/WTXy offices at 1015 S. Madison St., Whiteville.
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Mask mandate dropped in county buildings

Masks and face coverings will no longer be required in county buildings.Columbus County Spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email today (Friday) that beginning Monday, masks will no longer be...

Jefferson Weaver
November 12, 2021
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Kay Stephens (Submitted photo)
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Stephens moves to new post in county

Nick West temporarily takes over EM office. Emergency Management Director Kay Stephens is the new director of Employee Relations/High Performance Organization coordinator for the county. Stephens, who...

Jefferson Weaver
November 11, 2021
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