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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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‘Gentle Giant’ Retires from CCSO

The “Gentle Giant” of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has retired. Major Bobby Faulk officially retired Friday after nearly 30 years in law enforcement in Columbus County. Faulk started as a...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2022
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Sixth Road Death Reported Sunday

The county’s sixth road fatality occurred Sunday night near Tabor City. Laramie Stanley was traveling west on Inman Road, 1.1 miles from Tabor City, when the crash occurred, Sgt. A.M....

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2022
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Shopping Center Demolition Winds Up; Suggestions Sought For Site

After being flooded at least twice and burned last year, the Lewis Smith Shopping Center in downtown Whiteville is now only a memory. Crews are hauling off the last few...

Jefferson Weaver
February 18, 2022
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July 4 is North Carolina's Free Fishing Day. While no license is required, all other rules apply.
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Yacunne Fishing Camp Set

 The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has hosted many events over the past year, but the most successful of them all will be back again for two weekends in April.  The...

Jefferson Weaver
February 17, 2022
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Shooting Under Investigation in Clarendon

Developing right now: the sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting incident in the Clarendon community. No additional details were immediately available.  The shooting was the second in 24 hours a...

Jefferson Weaver
February 17, 2022
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Eight Indicted for Voter Fraud in Brunswick

Four illegal immigrant and four convicted felons have been indicted by a Brunswick County grand Jury for voter fraud. District Attorney Jon David announced the indictments yesterday. Complaints from t...

Jefferson Weaver
February 16, 2022
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Infant Becomes Fifth Road Death

The six month old baby airlifted after a crash near Chadbourn has died. King Matthew Jaron Frink was identified as the third death from the headon collision. Baby King’s mother,...

Jefferson Weaver
February 16, 2022
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UPDATE: Suspects Shot Man in Navassa, Police Say

• Pair was wanted for shooting, robbery. Two suspects wanted for attempted murder in Brunswick County led deputies on a chase through Hallsboro early Friday morning. The chase ended when...

Jefferson Weaver
February 15, 2022
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Chadbourn Town Councilman Dies

Longtime Chadbourn town board member Donald Ray Bass died Saturday at his home. Bass, 72, was known for his fiscal conservatism and love of youth sports. A tireless proponent of...

Jefferson Weaver
February 14, 2022
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Brunswick Suspects Caught After Hallsboro Chase

Two suspects wanted for attempted murder in Brunswick County led deputies on a chase through Hallsboro early Friday morning. The chase ended when the suspects fled from their still-moving vehicle...

Jefferson Weaver
February 14, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver • Mother Was a Fighter

She was gentle when she needed to be, but she could fight, too. Most people remember their mothers as an example of the godly woman from Proverbs, but I’m sure,...

Jefferson Weaver
February 14, 2022
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The Good News for Feb. 12-18 

If your child is interested in playing baseball, T-ball, or softball this spring and summer in Columbus County, this weekend may be your last chance to get them signed up....

Jefferson Weaver
February 11, 2022
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Crime Against Nature, Child Sexual Abuse Charges on Bladen Man

A Bladen man has been arrested in Whiteville on charges he sexually abused a child. Dwayne Campbell Jr., 30, was ordered held under $150,000 secured bond on charges of crime...

Jefferson Weaver
February 11, 2022
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Passenger, Infant in Critical Condition After Tuesday Wreck

Two people died in the head-on collision near Chadbourn. An infant and a passenger who survived Tuesday’s horrific crash near Chadbourn are in critical condition. Angela Lashon Shipman of Chadbourn...

Jefferson Weaver
February 10, 2022
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Charles “Gary” Winters

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Charles “Gary” Winters, 79, of Parkersburg on February 5, 2022.  He was born in Logan, W.V., June 20, 1942,...

Jefferson Weaver
February 10, 2022
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Traffic Deaths Increase in State, Nation

More people were killed in traffic fatalities in North Carolina last year than in any other year in the past two decades. A total of 24 people died in car...

Jefferson Weaver
February 10, 2022
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