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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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My own Charlotte’s Web

Buying a new house is never an easy thing. You have to give a loan company your information, and let them delve deep into your paper trails, and pull out...

Jefferson Weaver
June 28, 2021
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Old Lake Road at U.S. 74-76 will have an overpass when construction is completed on the next phase of the I-74 project.
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Town awaiting word on road projects

Plans are underway for road construction at the Chauncey Town Road and Old Lake Road corridors at Lake Waccamaw.  The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to put in 180 degree turns,...

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June 28, 2021
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Millions in hurricane relief for agribusiness available

  Farmers who suffered damages in Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Dorian could qualify for direct payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The N.C. Department of Agriculture and ...

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June 28, 2021
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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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Celebrate freedom with free fishing

This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July...

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June 28, 2021
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Officers from multiple agencies are on the scene of a reported shooting at the Whiteville Walmart.
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Fugitive killed in Walmart lot shooting

DEVELOPING STORY:The man wanted for killing his girlfriend in Pender County was killed by U.S. Marshals in a shooting incident at the Whiteville Walmart around 2:30 p.m. Thursday (today).Initial repor...

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June 24, 2021
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Lake woodworker turns hobby into business

Don Delisle is a Lake Waccamaw local with a story to tell.  Like many at the height of the pandemic, he was laid off from his job of 46 years....

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June 24, 2021
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Wildlife officials are urging people not to feed alligators, as it makes the reptile look to humans for food. (Jeff Hall, WRC)
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Woman spotted feeding gators at Lake

 • Law enforcement searching for alleged “Gator Woman” after Wednesday incident. An unidentified woman was seen Wednesday feeding gators at Lake Waccamaw area. Magistrate Brent Lanier...

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June 24, 2021
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James Edward Emanuel was previously convicted of felony death by vehicle after one of his impaired driving arrests. (Courtesy photo)
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16th time the charm for DWI defendant

The 16th conviction for driving while impaired may be enough to keep James Edward Emanuel off the highways. District Attorney Jon David announced Wednesday that Emanual, 56, was found guilty of...

Jefferson Weaver
June 23, 2021
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Robber apologized in note

Robbery suspect planned to hit other bank, report says. The suspect in Tuesday’s robbery in Tabor City initially planned to hit the CresCom bank, but decided it was too crowded,...

Jefferson Weaver
June 23, 2021
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Whiteville man arrested in Tennessee with body in car

Victim was Thomas Academy Honor Student.Some information courtesy Johnson City (Tenn.) Press The woman allegedly strangled by a Whiteville man was a former resident of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and...

Jefferson Weaver
June 23, 2021
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Minwax, Genesis, and things that go splat

  In the book of Genesis, after the fall from Eden, God tells Adam that he will no longer have it easy. The first man is told he’ll have to earn...

Jefferson Weaver
June 22, 2021
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Fireworks set for July 1 at South Columbus High School

The annual Independence Day fireworks show will be held this year on July 1 at South Columbus High School. The gates will open at 5 p.m., and fireworks are set to...

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June 22, 2021
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First post-pandemic Friday Fest held at museum

The first Friday Fest for 2021 – and the first since the pandemic — was held this past weekend at the Lake Waccamaw Train Depot Museum.  The tradition goes as...

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June 22, 2021
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Tabor city police said this man robbed the First Bank on Fifth Street this morning.
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Tabor First Bank suspect caught

BREAKING NEWS 8:45 p.m. update. Deputies arrested the suspected First Bank robber at his home Tuesday evening. Arthur Reid Jennings, 24, was taken into custody at the Green Sea Road...

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June 22, 2021
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Armed robbery call leads to stolen van, naked suspect

Tabor City Police recovered drugs, a stolen vehicle, two firearms, and a suspect who didn’t want to get dressed after a foot chase June 16. Shontia Russ, 26, of 107...

Jefferson Weaver
June 21, 2021
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State legislators pass Downs abortion bill

Solons are waiting Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature or veto on a bill prohibiting abortion due to race or Down syndrome. The Human Life Non-Discrimination Act, House Bill 453, Passed the...

Jefferson Weaver
June 21, 2021
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