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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 the week of May 22-29

Columbus County News is proud to announce two new members of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth of Lake Waccamaw and Kandi Thompson of Tabor City will be covering local governments,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 25, 2021
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Proceeds from this year's cruise go to breast cancer research.
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Golf Cart cruise is Sunday at lake

The 2021 Cruise-For-A-Cause Golf Cart Parade and Fundraiser benefitting The National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation will take place at Lake Waccamaw Sunday (May 30).  The inaugural cruise too...

Jefferson Weaver
May 25, 2021
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LWVFD’s Gore feted at surprise party

Chief Jerry Gore had no idea of the celebration taking place inside of Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Department in his honor until he and wife Anne Gore pulled up...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2021
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More charges for alleged abuser

The Clarendon man charged with child sex abuse now faces additional charges.Frederick William Booth, 56, is being held under $350,000 secured bond on three counts of statutory sex offense and...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2021
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Consumer Health: Understanding the link between depression and pain

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2021
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Burning ban in effect for Columbus

4:52 p.m. Hallsboro Volunteer Fire Department is responding to a woods fire located at 5640 Sam Potts Highway. The cause is currently unknown. Dry conditions and intense heat across 26...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2021
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After Sunday's baccalaureate at Lake Waccamaw United Methodist Church, ECHS Seniors were honored with a parade at the Lake.
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ECHS seniors lauded with Lake parade

Seniors celebrated in style Sunday with a baccalaureate service and parade around Lake Waccamaw as the community came out to celebrate the East Columbus High School graduating Class of 2021. ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2021
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Burning discouraged as dry conditions prevail

N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to postpone any outdoor burning through early June. During the next two weeks as warmer, drier weather patterns continue across the state, fire...

Jefferson Weaver
May 21, 2021
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The Nolan Park complex surrounds Sandy Ridge Apartments on three sides.
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Council to discuss Sandy Ridge

Whiteville city council will discuss the troubled Sandy Ridge apartment complex Tuesday.An amendment to the regular agenda was emailed Friday (today). The agenda item gives no details other than to...

Jefferson Weaver
May 21, 2021
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Emergency officials set p a command post at the Family dollar store due to the gas leak on Powell.
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BREAKING NEWS: Broken gas line repaired

1145 update: The gas line has been repaired, and the roads are now reopened. Traffic is still congested in downtown Whiteville.A construction crew broke a gas line on J.K. Powell...

Jefferson Weaver
May 20, 2021
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Lake Waccamaw Police and Park Rangers have taken a man into custody after witnesses said he stole a firearm, then hid in a camper on Bella Coola. (Submitted photo)
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BREAKING NEWS: armed man on Bella Coola

3:45 p.m. updateOne man is in custody after a brief standoff with Lake Waccamaw Police and State Park Rangers on Bella Coola Drive at the lake. A witness said the...

Jefferson Weaver
May 19, 2021
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Clarendon man charged with molesting boy

Detectives have charged a Clarendon man with sexually abusing a preadolescent boy.  Frederic William booth, 56, is being held on a $50,000 secured bond on a charge of indecent liberties...

Jefferson Weaver
May 19, 2021
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Man facing felony after starving puppy

A Whiteville-area man was charged with a felony after an Animal Protective Services officer found a starving, sick and injured puppy at his home. The puppy was seized, but had...

Jefferson Weaver
May 19, 2021
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Joy comes in the morning • Jefferson Weaver

Doodle eyed me suspiciously, then fluffed his neck feathers before announcing the pending new day. I have no idea why I was up early; it had been a fitful night....

Jefferson Weaver
May 18, 2021
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The Nolan Park complex surrounds Sandy Ridge Apartments on three sides.
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City ‘committed’ to park safety; parent to address county board

Thursday’s shooting incident at Whiteville’s Sandy Ridge apartment complex beside Nolan Park has increased calls for a larger, county-owned park outside of the city. Shane Hardee, whose daughters play...

Jefferson Weaver
May 17, 2021
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The Nolan Park complex surrounds Sandy Ridge Apartments on three sides.
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Lumberton man charged in Nolan Park shooting

12:45 UPDATE: WPD said further investigation showed only one suspect is involved at this time. One of the victims was a pregnant woman shot in the abdomen. Two people, including...

Jefferson Weaver
May 14, 2021
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