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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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Extra security at schools due to TikTok rumor

While there have been no credible threats locally, the latest viral rumored to additional security at area schools today. Posters on TikTok, a social media group frequented by teens and...

Jefferson Weaver
December 17, 2021
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Investigators seized illegal firearms, narcotics, marijuana and cash in a series of raids near Tabor city this week. (CCSO photo)
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Raids result in heroin, cocaine seizures

• Woman jailed after allegedly trying to ram patrol car. Five people are in jail and two more are being sought as deputies crack down on drug activities near Tabor...

Jefferson Weaver
December 16, 2021
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Burned body found off Braswell

A badly-burned body was found in the yard of a Braswell Road home early Tuesday, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. The individual, whose name has not been released,...

Jefferson Weaver
December 15, 2021
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Broadway Road was blocked Saturday morning while investigators secured what was referred to as "a large crime scene" in Chadbourn.
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Reward offered in Chadbourn triple murder case

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the gunmen who killed three people in Chadbourn July 3. Xavier Sadler, Mack...

Jefferson Weaver
December 15, 2021
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Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David...

Jefferson Weaver
December 13, 2021
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The iconic BB&T building in downtown Whiteville will soon become new county offices. The former main branch will become an entrepreneurship center.
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County buys downtown BB&T campus for offices

The long-rumored purchase by the county of the empty BB&T campus in downtown Whiteville came true Friday. County commissioners, meeting in a special session, voted to purchase the three buildings...

Jefferson Weaver
December 13, 2021
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Henry Brandy and Joe Formyduval (CCSO)
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Two arrested after motel stop

One suspect was arrested after he ran into a metal pole while fleeing deputies last week. Henry Charles Brandt and Joe Allen Formyduval pulled into the Holiday Motel parking lot...

Jefferson Weaver
December 13, 2021
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Murder Suspect, Stolen Gun, Drugs Picked Up Near Fair Bluff

The investigation into an unrelated pursuit led to the arrest of a murder suspect and two other men on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic and HEAT Teams were operating a...

Jefferson Weaver
December 9, 2021
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‘Lifesaver’ Tracker Locates Missing Senior

A Tabor city area man is safe after getting lost near his home in heavy fog Monday morning and falling in a ditch. Ernest Meadows suffers from a cognitive impairment...

Jefferson Weaver
December 8, 2021
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The Good News Dec. 4 –10

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and it really will be everywhere you go in Columbus County. From Santa Claus to church productions, the Christmas spirit is alive...

Jefferson Weaver
December 3, 2021
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Landlord Fair to be held at new Housing office

The Columbus County Public Housing Agency (CCPHA) has moved to a new location and with the big move comes a new event for the landlords in the county. For the...

Jefferson Weaver
December 3, 2021
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James Adam Brown and Joshua Williamson (CCSO)
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WCHS Thanksgiving thieves arrested

Two men are in jail after allegedly stealing a truck and tools from West Columbus High School on Thanksgiving. The sheriff’s office said James Adam Brown, 42, and Joshua Williamson, 33,...

Jefferson Weaver
December 3, 2021
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Facebook live drug use gets ‘dislike’ from sheriff’s office

A Sellers Town Road woman was arrested and jailed after she allegedly prepared marijuana for smoking on a Facebook Live videocast. Candace Keene, 33, was arrested on charges of possession...

Jefferson Weaver
December 3, 2021
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Lake opts to use $2.5m for sewer work, not paths

The Lake Waccamaw Town Board of Commissioners met Friday morning for a brief meeting to clear up questions about the spending of the $2.5 million the town was allocated by the state...

Jefferson Weaver
December 3, 2021
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Sheriff’s office to host youth violence forum

Increasing violence by youth and especially gangs will be the topic at a public forum sponsored by the sheriff’s office Dec. 16. The call to action forum will feature discussions...

Jefferson Weaver
December 2, 2021
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Food program doesn’t end with last bell

Hundreds of students are fed throughout the day at Whiteville City Schools (WCS), and each campus is offering healthier snack options through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).  The...

Jefferson Weaver
December 1, 2021
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