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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.

Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day

Thursday morning’s service at the Veterans Memorial Park served two purposes. In addition to celebrating Veterans Day, the event also marked the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown...

Jefferson Weaver
November 11, 2021
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Veterans Day services Thursday

Two services honoring veterans will be held in Columbus County tomorrow (Thursday) as part of Veterans Day observances. At 9 a.m., the Veterans Memorial Park will host a special service...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2021
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Sheriff’s office investigates two shootings

A home and a car were damaged by gunfire over the weekend, but no one was injured, according to the sheriff’s office. Shannon Riggins told deputies that her Kia automobile...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2021
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Bladenboro woman charged with stealing from Subway

Chadbourn Police have arrested a Subway employee who allegedly stole food and hundreds of dollars from her employer over the course of two months. Jacqueline Christine Robinson, 29, was arrested...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2021
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Lake Waccamaw discusses bike and pedestrian plan

New employees introduced to the board  A bike and pedestrian plan has been the topic of discussion for many years at Lake Waccamaw, and guests at last night’s meeting are bringing the...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2021
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Second run fails for suspect

The second time wasn’t the charm for an alleged drug dealer who ran from a traffic checkpoint Nov. 9. Alijah Jouwan Green, 18, of Loris, was held under $42,500 secured...

Jefferson Weaver
November 10, 2021
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Regardless of what they grow up to smell like, baby goats have a fragrance that's almost as good as puppy breath.
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Starry nights, baby goats and virtual reality

Jefferson Weaver Everywhere you turn right now, someone is offering a new virtual reality system. If you’re like I was, and don’t quite know what these things are, then you...

Jefferson Weaver
November 9, 2021
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Man arrested after run from school

Deputies arrested a man who was allegedly trespassing at Central Middle School Friday, and found drug paraphernalia in his pockets. Elijah Carmichael, 42, of 102 E. Calhoun St., Whiteville, was...

Jefferson Weaver
November 8, 2021
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Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

The Whiteville Christmas Parade is on for Dec. 5. Peace Baptist Church took over management of the parade several years ago, when it was in danger of being cancelled. After...

Jefferson Weaver
November 8, 2021
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Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

The Good News This weekend will be full of fun as the N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival takes center stage in downtown Whiteville on Saturday. There are numerous other activities going...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

Diane Flynn Roberts is reaching out to the community to help a local Hallsboro man near and dear to her heart who is battling Stage 4 terminal cancer.   Kurt Jon Sundstrom, known...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

Deer hunting is on in full force in Columbus County and bear season is fast approaching on Nov. 8. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to make sure folks...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Threats posted against South Columbus

Threats on social media prompted a large law enforcement presence at south Columbus High School this morning. There is no lockdown, according to Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene. Deputies, school...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Samuel Arnette
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Arnette gets 17 years for drugs, guns

An armed dealer in illegal drugs and guns will spend 17 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Samuel Arnette Jr., 43, pled guilty in June to...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2021
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Simmons given life without parole

William Dewayne Simmons will spend the rest of his life in prison for the slaying of Carlos David Alfonso Jr. Superior Court Judge Jim Hardin handed down the life sentence...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2021
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Mayor Elect Matt Wilson and his father Rodney working the polls Tuesday morning (Crystal Faircloth photo)
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Wilson wins Lake mayor race

Rosemary The election didn’t turn out as we’d hoped, but I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported our campaign. Also, I want to...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2021
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