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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.

Tony Jayshawn Baker is the fourth person who has been shot to death at Sandy Ridge Apartments since January 2019.
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One dead in latest Sandy Ridge shooting

One man died after multiple shots were fired at a troubled Whiteville apartment complex Monday. Tony Jayshawn Baker, 23, died at New Hanover Regional, according to Whiteville Police. He was...

Jefferson Weaver
October 26, 2021
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UPDATE: Three wounded, two hospitalized, car found

Three men were shot near Second and Lewis Streets in Tabor City Saturday, just blocks from the Yam Festival. Tabor City Police Major Russel Conway said two of the victims...

Jefferson Weaver
October 23, 2021
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The Good News Oct. 23- 29

  Fall fun is in store all week long for Columbus County. Festivals, haunted houses, and spooky trails kick off the holiday season as we say goodbye to the month...

Jefferson Weaver
October 22, 2021
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Nass' service dog, Trump, at on the porch of Gwen's Cafe in Hallsboro. (Alexandra Nass photo)
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Dogowner threatens to sue cafe

A misunderstanding led to a viral social media post attacking a local restaurant over alleged treatment of a veteran and what she calls her service dog.  Alexandria Nass, a four-year...

Jefferson Weaver
October 20, 2021
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Yam Man Tiger Lovette and Cooperative Extension Director Dalton Dockery with some of the yam plants that have been loving nurtured by children since last spring. Judging of the junior yam farmers' work begins Friday night at the Tabor City Library (File photo)
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Yam Festival to go big or go home this year

The North Carolina Yam Festival was largely canceled last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic, but this year “Tater City” will go all out for the big yam day.  ...

Jefferson Weaver
October 20, 2021
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Halloween activity guide for 2021

Editor’s note — we will be adding to this list in the coming days. If you have a Halloween activity to share, email crystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news. Halloween is creeping around the b...

Jefferson Weaver
October 20, 2021
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King, Young-Jacobs will serve as grand marshal, queen

  The North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival is shelling out a parade marshal and a queen ahead of the Nov. 6 event.  Suzanne King has been named Parade Marshal for...

Jefferson Weaver
October 19, 2021
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Kindness Roacks with inspirational messages are turning up in Whiteville and elsewhere. (Angela Norris photo)
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Kindness Rocks found in Whiteville

A new sensation of the heart is sweeping through the county, and you may find evidence of its impact in Whiteville.  Angela Norris proposed a question on a Facebook post...

Jefferson Weaver
October 19, 2021
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William taking it easy between patrols.
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Beware the Cobrachickens

Jefferson Weaver William stopped in the center of the lane, jowls flopping, long red ears slapping against his head as he had a good scratch. The redbone loved the cooler...

Jefferson Weaver
October 19, 2021
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LGC to monitor County finances

The Local Government Commission will monitor county finance for at least the next year, county Manager Eddie Madden told commissioners last night.“It’d much like being audited by the IRS,” Madden...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2021
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Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

Yet another roundabout could be coming to a Columbus County intersection. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering constructing a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 130/U.S. 74-76 bus...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2021
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A man who could make you laugh

Jefferson Weaver I have no idea why I couldn’t sleep the night of Oct. 16-17, 2018.I hadn’t taken a long nap that evening, or had too much coffee.The animals were...

Jefferson Weaver
October 16, 2021
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Some of the contraband seized on Dessie Road Friday. (CCSO photo)
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Dessie Road raids net drugs, cash, firearms

Citizen complaints led the sheriff’s office to raid three trouble spots on Dessie Road near Chadbourn Friday. One suspect collided with a patrol vehicle while trying to evade arrest, according...

Jefferson Weaver
October 14, 2021
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Bladenboro body identified

The body found in an abandoned home near Bladenboro has been identified as Samantha Christina White. White, 26, was last seen Oct. 6 in Bladenboro, according to Mac Warner of...

Jefferson Weaver
October 14, 2021
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County offices to close during shuffle

Several county offices will be closed while departments move to new quarters in the coming days. The Veterans Office will be closed tomorrow (Oct. 14) and will reopen Friday. The...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses

Seasoned hunters have something to shoot about this year, and it can last a lifetime for those who are 50-69 years old.    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission made some...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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