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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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COVID, cold help shoplifters

Two beer thieves in Tabor City got a boost from the chilly temperatures and the pandemic. Tabor City Police reported that officers were called to the Family Dollar on Pireway...

Jefferson Weaver
February 1, 2021
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Two die in Sunday crash

An early morning car crash on Hallsboro Road left two people dead Sunday. The Highway Patrol reported that Tomeka Bradford and James Strickland were killed when a Mercedes automobile driven...

Jefferson Weaver
January 31, 2021
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Rape suspect sought

Update: MCCormick is in custody. Detectives in two counties are searching for an alleged rapist. James Patrick McCormick, whose last known address was in Evergreen, is wanted for the statutory &n...

Jefferson Weaver
January 28, 2021
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First dose vaccines stopped at Southeastern

UNC Health Southeastern will be postponing all first-dose vaccine appointments that were scheduled to begin today (Jan. 28) and subsequent vaccine clinic days at their Lumberton and Pembroke vaccine c...

Jefferson Weaver
January 28, 2021
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Southeastern Regional officially joined the UNC System Thursday.
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UNC Southeastern reopens to visitors

Visitors will again be allowed at one area hospital beginning Friday.  UNC Health southeastern made the announcement today (Thursday). “Our revised visitation policy speaks to our commitment to e...

Jefferson Weaver
January 28, 2021
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Shelter security down during break-in

Cameras and a burglar alarm were not functioning when the Columbus County Animal Shelter was hit by thieves Tuesday. Three dogs — including two owned by Shelter Manager Loretta Shipman—...

Jefferson Weaver
January 27, 2021
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Modified curfew, eviction halts remain in effect

While the state’s numbers are improving, Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the modified stay at home order should remain in effect until Feb. 28. “Our numbers are stabilizing, but...

Jefferson Weaver
January 27, 2021
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Cooper to address curfew

Gov. Roy Cooper and the COVID-19 task force will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. You can watch it live here. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference...

Jefferson Weaver
January 27, 2021
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Suspects sought in Dollar General break-ins

The sheriff’s office is searching for two suspects who broke into the Dollar General stores in Mollie and Old Dock in January. Investigators reported that on Jan. 8 deputies responded...

Jefferson Weaver
January 27, 2021
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Wormy trucks and raising boys

Gentlemen, fix your sons. The other night, I had stopped at a gas station to feed my ancient Tahoe, Valkyria. One pump down was one of those ridiculous, repulsive squatted...

Jefferson Weaver
January 26, 2021
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The sheriff's office sis seeking information about this shoplifting suspect.
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Scotchman sweets shoplift suspect sought

The sheriff’s office is searching for a shoplifter with a sweet tooth. On Jan. 16, the male individual entered the Riegelwood Scotchman and stuffed a number of candy bars in...

Jefferson Weaver
January 25, 2021
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One jailed for Friday shooting

Deputies have arrested the man who allegedly shot a Swamp Fox Highway resident while a bedridden family member was in the home. Jacques Ali Vereen, 26, was taken into custody...

Jefferson Weaver
January 25, 2021
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Deputy, two others hurt in Tuesday crash

A collision between a sheriff’s deputy and another vehicle sent the officer and two civilians to the hospital Wednesday night. The Highway Patrol reported that the 6:50 p.m. collision occurred...

Jefferson Weaver
January 22, 2021
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‘Inexcusable action’ leads to COVID warning

The city schools sent out a strong warning Thursday to parents about school attendance for students who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Whiteville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Marc Whichard&nbsp...

Jefferson Weaver
January 22, 2021
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State organization breaks ties with Oath Keepers

Members of the North Carolina Oath Keepers have broken with the national organization of the same name, after members of the umbrella organization were alleged to have entered the U.S....

Jefferson Weaver
January 22, 2021
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Tips lead to drug roundup

Tips from citizens led to a major roundup of narcotics suspects in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that...

Jefferson Weaver
January 21, 2021
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