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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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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 deer
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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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HPAI Found in Turkey Flock

A commercial turkey operation in Johnston County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), according to state officials.  This is the first case of high path avian influenza...

Jefferson Weaver
March 30, 2022
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Harris, Haynes and Deans (CCSO photo)
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Suspect Rescued, Then Arrested

A traffic stop turned into a water rescue for a Whiteville man March 21. Christopher Scott Deans, 26, was charged with resisting an officer, misdemeanor child abuse, possession of cocaine...

Jefferson Weaver
March 30, 2022
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State to Reverse Some Revocations

More than 185,000 North Carolina drivers with revoked licenses could see their privileges restored over the next two months. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said in a press release...

Jefferson Weaver
March 29, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • Sally’s Scar

None of her streetnames are even vaguely polite, so I’ll call her Sally. I saw her the other day, talking to herself as she debated crossing a five-lane street from...

Jefferson Weaver
March 29, 2022
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Duane Henderson Manning (CCSO)
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Narcotics Detective Struck by Fleeing Suspect

A Columbus County narcotics officer is recovering after a suspect allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon. Duane Henderson Manning, 55, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon on...

Jefferson Weaver
March 28, 2022
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K9 Gunny (courtesy CCSO)
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Gunny Finds Drugs, Guns

Four firearms and drugs were recently confiscated thanks to the sharp nose of a Sheriff’s Office canine. Jeroid Long, 33, of Riegelwood was held under $8,500 secured bond after a...

Jefferson Weaver
March 28, 2022
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Shootout Sends One to Hospital, Then Jail

One man was jailed after a shootout on Whitehall Road Extension Friday. Karsten Maurice Powell, 52, of 125 Stabley St., Whiteville, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell...

Jefferson Weaver
March 28, 2022
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This crash between Whiteville and Hallsboro has westbound lanes snarled as of 2 p.m.
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Driver Dies in Ejection Crash

Justin Lee Locklear became the county’s eleventh road death Friday when his soft drink truck slammed into the rear of a tanker on U.S. 74-76. First Sgt. Andrew Pait of...

Jefferson Weaver
March 28, 2022
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The Good News for March 26-April 1

With the spring comes the return of the bug population. You may be tempted to swat at the little guys, but keep in mind that some of them are essential...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2022
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This crash between Whiteville and Hallsboro has westbound lanes snarled as of 2 p.m.
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One Dead in Friday Crash

The driver of a soft drink truck became the county’s 11th road death today(Friday). The victim was ejected when the delivery truck collided with a tanker on U.S. 74-76 between...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2022
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