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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.

The first Performing Arts show at the charter school will feature original artwork, music and performances by groups such as the Beta Club. (submitted)
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Music, Dance, and More at Charter School’s First Arts Show

Music, dance and the visual arts will be front and center Thursday (April 14) at the first Classical Charter Schools of America-Whiteville Performing Arts Show. “We are excited to provide...

Jefferson Weaver
April 11, 2022
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Jennifer Scurdato (CCSO)
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One Charged in Friday Homicide

A mechanic was killed Friday at his home in Old Dock, and his fiancé has been charged with second degree murder. Jennifer Crafford Scurdato, 38, is being held under no...

Jefferson Weaver
April 10, 2022
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Wade Garcia (BCSO photo)
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Clarkton Raid Nets Western Fugitive

A man wanted in Arizona is being held under $1.2 million bond after a raid near Clarkton. Wade Anthony Garcia, also known as Donovan Davis, is being held on three...

Jefferson Weaver
April 8, 2022
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One Dead in Old Dock Shooting

The sheriff’s office is on the scene of a reported shooting death on Snake Island Road in the Old Dock community. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring said the shooting occurred this...

Jefferson Weaver
April 8, 2022
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Former Pill Mill Doctor Sentenced Today to 78 Months in Prison

A former doctor who operated a “pill mill” in Columbus County was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for unlawfully distributing Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Methadone, and Marijuana. John Whan Kim,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 7, 2022
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Rep. Brenden Jones, flanked by Sheriff Jody Green and county officials, speaks to the crowd Wednesday.
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Eastern Division Sheriff’s Station Opens

After two years of false starts due to budgets and the pandemic, the long-awaited Eastern Division station for the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office opened Wednesday. “The residents of the eastern...

Jefferson Weaver
April 7, 2022
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Thousands of Poultry Killed Due to HPAI

State officials said Tuesday that several commercial flocks of turkeys chickens are being destroyed after testing positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). More than 280,000 broilers and ...

Jefferson Weaver
April 6, 2022
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Edward Nsubugu and some of the orphans he cares for in Uganda.
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Jefferson Weaver • Pork Chops and Perspective

It was pork chop day at my favorite eatery, ensuring a large, hungry crowd. I wasn’t in the mood for one of my favorite meats, so I had my usual, an...

Jefferson Weaver
April 6, 2022
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Sheriff Jody Greene with two of the new murals at the shelter. The murals are just some of the improvements that have been made at the shelter.
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Makeover Continues at APS Shelter

Major renovations are underway at the Columbus County Animal Protective Services (APS) shelter. “It takes a while to get things up to where they were supposed to be,” said Sheriff...

Jefferson Weaver
April 5, 2022
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Thursday, Friday Fatals Bring Death Toll to 13

Woman charged in Friday Bladen fatality. Two people died in unrelated crashes within 24 hours in Columbus, and a Clarkton man died in a Bladen crash Friday afternoon. Charges have...

Jefferson Weaver
April 4, 2022
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The Good News for April 1-8

The water is high, and the weather is warm. Events in the county are happening all over the place, so how about a little fishing to add to the mix. ...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2022
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CWD Found in North Carolina Deer

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has finally hit North Carolina’s deer herd. Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today (Thursday) that a sample collected from a hunter-harvest...

Jefferson Weaver
March 31, 2022
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Gabriel James McDowell (BCSO photo)
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Clarkton Man Guilt in Uncle’s Murder

The man who beat his uncle to death in a Clarkton home has been found guilty. Gabriel James McDowell, 21, was a teenager when he assaulted Leon Leach in a...

Jefferson Weaver
March 31, 2022
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Tornado Watch for Columbus Area

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area through 8 p.m. Conditions are good for a spinup or isolated tornado to form this afternoon and evening...

Jefferson Weaver
March 31, 2022
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Angel Taleesa Bryant (CCSO)
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Stolen Guns, Drugs Seized

Suspect had more drugs hidden in underwear at jail, CCSO says. Two stolen guns, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana were confiscated after a traffic stop involving a Leland woman Monday. Taleesha...

Jefferson Weaver
March 31, 2022
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ECHS FFA Plants and Plate Sale Saturday

The East Columbus High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) is literally selling the fruits of their labor this year.  The horticulture chapter will host a plant and BBQ plate sale...

Jefferson Weaver
March 30, 2022
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