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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.

A tired Lily after Saturday night's search for a missing man. (CCSO photo)
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K9 Lily finds man lost at Lake

One of Columbus County’s K9 teams successfully located a missing man at Lake Waccamaw Saturday.  The 65-year-old disappeared from a campsite at the state park just after sunset, Chief Deputy...

Jefferson Weaver
November 9, 2020
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Man reported missing

Update– Gore has been found safe in Wilmington. A Silver Alert has been issued for a North Whiteville man last seen in the Clarkton area. Markel Dashan Gore, 22, was...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2020
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Earl Jennings Cook

Earl Jennings Cook, age 88, of Charlotte, N.C. died Thursday evening, October 29, 2020, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospice.  Mr. Cook was born on September 27, 1932 to the late...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2020
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Elvia Mintz Harrelson

Elvia Mintz Harrelson, age 91, of Delco, N.C., passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at Premier Living, Lake Waccamaw.  Elvia was born in Columbus County on January 20, 1929...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2020
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Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

The Duke Endowment has awarded a $184,000 grant to support the Success Coach program at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina. “Our goal is to support families once reunification...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2020
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Veterans Day event moves to fairgrounds

The Field of Flags and Veterans Memorial Park Wall of Honor will be on display at the Columbus County Fairgrounds Wednesday for Veterans Day.Angela Norris of the Park committee said...

Jefferson Weaver
November 6, 2020
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COVID claims 64th life here

New local data shows a 64th person has died from COVID-19 in Columbus county. The Health Department’s twice-weekly report today said the individual died Nov. 3 at an area hospital. Another...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2020
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It’s turkey shoot time

Autumn means turkey shoot time in Southeastern North Carolina. If your church or non-profit is holding one of these popular fall affairs, let us know and we’ll publicize it for...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2020
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Wright joins SeHealth medical staff

Obstetrician/Urogynecologist Johnnie Wright, Jr., M.D., has joined the medical staff of Southeastern Health and will provide care at Southeastern Women’s Healthcare at The Oaks. Dr. Wright is certifie...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2020
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Hallsboro saw lines stretching to the other end of the fire station at times Tuesday morning. (Jefferson Weaver photo)
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County board seats turn red; governor keeps post

Columbus County had a red tide Tuesday night, as three of four county commissioners seats on the ballot saw Republicans take handy victories.The results will not be official until Canvass Day,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2020
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Results delayed til 8:15 p.m.

Problems at four precincts across the state led the State Board of elections to leave those polls open for extra time tonight, delaying the first release of results until 8:15...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2020
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The joy of baby goats

I can’t recall the last time an election wasn’t “history making” or “the most important election of our lifetimes.” Once in a while, that’s been the case, but most times...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2020
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Hallsboro saw lines stretching to the other end of the fire station at times Tuesday morning. (Jefferson Weaver photo)
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Long lines, hand sanitizer and enthusiasm at polls

Today is Election Day in what may be one of the busiest political seasons in history.  Most of the reports so far today show voting is going smoothly but slowly...

Jefferson Weaver
November 3, 2020
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White powder found in shot-up, flipped Mercedes

An overturned Mercedes Benz with “multiple” bullet holes was found in a ditch near Whiteville Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office. The vehicle also had suspected narcotics inside. Deputies an...

Jefferson Weaver
October 30, 2020
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Commissioner Giles "Buddy" Byrd has been cleared of larceny charges, according to the district attorney's office.
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Byrd cleared of larceny charges

Felony larceny charges have been dropped against Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd. Byrd was arrested in September on charges of larceny and possession of stolen goods. He was accused of taking...

Jefferson Weaver
October 29, 2020
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Shots fired call shuts down schools

Updated 3:17 p.m. Two homes were struck but no one was injured after a drive-by shooting in broad daylight Thursday. Four Whiteville schools were placed on lockdown. Det. Scott Moody...

Jefferson Weaver
October 29, 2020
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