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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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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...

Jefferson Weaver
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...

Jefferson Weaver
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...

Jefferson Weaver
June 22, 2021
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Shontia Russ
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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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Firefighter, driver charged in Saturday incident

Both the firefighter and the driver involved in a confrontation that become a viral video have been charged. Jeffery Scott Sherwood, 51, has been charged with misdemeanor assault by point...

Jefferson Weaver
June 18, 2021
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O.D. Church to sponsor free concerts

The O.D. Church of the Lost and Found of North Myrtle Beach will sponsor a series of  gospel music concerts throughout the summer and fall seasons. There will be one concert...

Jefferson Weaver
June 16, 2021
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Investigators reviewing Saturday gun incident in Delco

The sheriff’s office is investigating a viral video of an Acme-Delco-Riegelwood firefighter aiming a handgun at a woman at a wreck scene on U.S. 74-76 Saturday.  The fireman, Jeff Sherwood,...

Jefferson Weaver
June 16, 2021
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One man was killed in this single vehicle crash on Delco Propser Road Monday morning. (Submitted photo)
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Delco wreck claims East Arcadia man

An East Arcadia man died in a high speed crash Road Monday morning. The Highway Patrol said Kedell Marquis Nixon was traveling north on Delco Prosper Road when he crossed...

Jefferson Weaver
June 16, 2021
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Ex-chief took money from leukemia fundraiser, documents show

Anthony Spivey took $8,000 in fundraising money that was collected for a leukemia patient, according to the newest indictments for the former Chadbourn Police chief. Spivey, 35, now faces 110...

Jefferson Weaver
June 16, 2021
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Former detective announces sheriff run

Victor Jacobs is a former Columbus County sheriff’s detective. The first candidate has declared his intentions to run for Columbus County Sheriff in 2022. Victor Jacobs, a Buckhead resident and...

Jefferson Weaver
June 15, 2021
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Lorrie Cartret is just one of those who work behind the scenes at area schools.
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Staff makes difference at schools

While teachers are a core part of every school, those behind the scenes are too often forgotten. The teacher’s aide is the helping hands of the classroom. Bus drivers are...

Jefferson Weaver
June 15, 2021
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Drowning victim gave life vest to boys

The body of a St. Paul’s man has been recovered after an arduous weekend of searching. Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez, known as Paco to friends and family, went missing Friday...

Jefferson Weaver
June 13, 2021
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Search continues for missing man

8 p.m. update: crews have called off the search for tonight. Efforts will begin again at 7 a.m. Sunday. At least seven agencies and a helicopter are still searching for...

Jefferson Weaver
June 12, 2021
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Eddie Madden
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County manager calls out Byrd

County officials took the unusual step of calling out Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd Friday after Byrd made several inaccurate statements to a Wilmington television station. Byrd cast the sole dissen...

Jefferson Weaver
June 11, 2021
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SC man charged in June 4 hit and run

A South Carolina man has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run and driving while license revoked after he allegedly struck and killed a farmworker last week.Robert Eugene...

Jefferson Weaver
June 11, 2021
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