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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.

The intersection at Old Boardman/MAcedonia church Roads and U.s. 76 will be converted to an interchange to improve safety and traffic flow. (DOT graphic)
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Deadly U.S. 74 intersection to see improvements

One of the county’s deadliest intersections will soon become an interchange. The crossroads at Old Boardman Road and Macedonia Church Road intersects with U.S. 74.  Drivers currently must st...

Jefferson Weaver
May 4, 2021
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Men charged after alleged street race kills mower driver

UPDATE: Second man charged. Second degree murder charges have been filed against both men who allegedly killed a Sandyfield resident while street racing April 16. Ray Antonio Graham, 35, was...

Jefferson Weaver
May 4, 2021
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Music drowns out gunfire in Tabor

Two Tabor City homes were struck by fire from two weapons Thursday, according to police, and one of the victims didn’t know it due to her loud music. Dennis Cox...

Jefferson Weaver
May 3, 2021
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National Day of Prayer events Thursday

The National Day of Prayer will be observed in six places across Columbus County Thursday.  An early observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday from 8...

Jefferson Weaver
May 3, 2021
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Nothing remains of the warehouse on Magnolia Street after an early morning fire Monday.
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Whiteville fire under investigation

Fire destroyed a vacant warehouse in downtown Whiteville Monday. Fire Marshal Hal Lowder said the blaze was reported around 5 a.m. The warehouse, located on Magnolia Street, was a total...

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May 3, 2021
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Terry Brady is in custody after an incident near Conway this afternoon.
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One in custody after Horry manhunt

A man considered armed and dangerous has been captured in Horry County, according to police. Residents were warned to stay in their homes after Terry Brady was allegedly involved in...

Jefferson Weaver
April 29, 2021
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Dry weather brings fire warning

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.The watch is...

Jefferson Weaver
April 29, 2021
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Man dies in Wednesday crash

The driver of a pickup on N.C. 131 crossed the center line and became the county’s seventh highway death Wednesday. The male driver, whose name has not been released by...

Jefferson Weaver
April 29, 2021
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Scam targets local doctors

If Lt. Kenneth Smith is calling you from the sheriff’s office – hang up the phone. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is warning doctors in the area about a “failure...

Jefferson Weaver
April 28, 2021
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COVID-19: Who’s at higher risk of serious symptoms?

The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as...

Jefferson Weaver
April 27, 2021
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Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports

Deputies investigated four different assaults Monday, including one where the victim ended up with a broken leg. Bruce Milligan was punched and kicked by someone he knows near Cerro Gordo...

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April 27, 2021
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WFD Chief David Yergeau directs traffic at the wreck on J.K. Powell Boulevard and Hay Street. (Ben Proctor photo)
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Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic

Whiteville Fire, Rescue and Police are on the scene of a collision at the intersection of J.K. Powell and Hay Street.Traffic is being detoured onto Madison, which is currently being...

Jefferson Weaver
April 27, 2021
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The Wildlife Commission is seeking reports about the Pine Snake, a nonvenomous snake coming to our area. (WRC photo)
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WRC wants reports of pine, rattlesnakes

They’re not always the most welcome springtime guests, but snakes serve an important role in nature, and the Wildlife Resources commission wants to know more about the sightings of several...

Jefferson Weaver
April 27, 2021
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The death of a newspaper, 1978

Tuesday, April 25, 1978, was a beautiful spring day.  A new department store had opened in town, and a beauty queen cut the ribbon. It was an election year, so...

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April 27, 2021
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Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Lake reports waterline break

A waterline break at Lake Waccamaw is affecting customers from the 2800 block of Canal Cove Road to the end of Waccamaw Shores. The break does not affect Wooded Acres.When...

Jefferson Weaver
April 27, 2021
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Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault

Multiple felonies were levelled against a Riegelwood man Sunday after he allegedly stabbed and beat a woman, then fought with deputies placing him under arrest. Howard Leroi Bernard, 43, was...

Jefferson Weaver
April 26, 2021
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