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Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is editor and publisher of Columbus County News. He can be reached at 910.234.6991, 910.632.4965 or by email at CCn.JWeaver@gmail.com.

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The Good News for Sept. 17-24

• First Sgt. Josh McPherson and Sgt. Justin Inman of the sheriff’s office were caught doing a good deed in Whiteville on Monday.  A stranded motorist had a flat tire and these two officers stopped to ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 2021
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County board member Herring dies

One of the strongest advocates for students in Columbus County has died. Monte Herring, 67, died Monday at McLeod Loris Hospital after a brief illness. The Cerro Gordo resident previously worked with ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 21, 2021
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The Good News for Sept. 18 – Sept. 24

Summer days are winding down, but a season of festivities is in full swing in the county. There’s even something for the little guys out there.  • Speaking of little guys, congratulations are in ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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Local school nutrition services impacted by food shortages

COVID-19 has caused staff shortages to many businesses and organizations over the past 18 months, and it’s now impacting how schools will feed their students.   The N.C. Department of ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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Authorities recovered two pieces of heavy equipment stolen here in Johnston County. (CCSO photo)
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Stolen Columbus equipment found in Johnston

Heavy equipment that disappeared from a Clarendon construction site has been recovered near Four Oaks. Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that on Aug. 4, a Caterpillar mini excavator and Verm...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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Victim identified in Tuesday killing

Julius Armani Miller has been named as the man shot to death in a triple-shooting near Chadbourn Tuesday.Miller, 20, was gunned down in a Dessie Road home around 11:30 p.m., according to the Columbus ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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Fighting, grave destruction charged

One man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted one man, chased a woman, desecrated a graveyard, and then fought with deputies Wednesday.  Paul Nobles, 34, of Davidson, was charged with ass...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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COVID vaccinations today at Aging office

A COVID-19 vaccination event will be held today (Friday) from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Columbus County Department of Aging. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available. Each first time patient wi...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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Teen Court helps juvenile defenders

It’s far too often that defendants under the age of 21 appear on court dockets, but when Columbus County has another option out there to try to steer those kids in the right direction.  Tony Ship...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2021
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Some of the heroin seized during the nearly year-long investigation. (NHCSO photo)
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Multi-county dealer had ties here

Five counties and multiple agencies came together to break open a major drug trafficking ring with major connections here, according to a release from the New Hanover Sheriff’s Office. Nearly a year a...

Jefferson Weaver
September 16, 2021
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Columbus Regional offices renamed

Columbus Regional is now donning a new sign that reads “Center for Robotic Surgery” on the front of the building. The hospital has been making advances in medicine, and now has state-of-the-art techno...

Jefferson Weaver
September 16, 2021
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ATMC awards $35,000 to 12 local educators

ATMC recently awarded $35,000 in grant funds to 12 Columbus educators to expand educational programs here.  Recipients in the Columbus County area include Danielle Hinson and Michael Powell of Ch...

Jefferson Weaver
September 16, 2021
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Water break closes ECHS

A water break near East Columbus High School has cancelled classes for the rest of the day and caused a boil water advisory for a large portion of the town’s water customers. School officials sa...

Jefferson Weaver
September 16, 2021
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Chase leads to arrest of theft spree suspect

A chase that crossed the state line Saturday ended with the arrest of one theft suspect, and later led to another to jail. Thomas Tony Bradley, 50, of Main Street, Loris, was jailed here under $29,000...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2021
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Volunteers spent the Sept. 11 working on new fences at the wildcat rescue. (submitted photo)
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Love of animals brings exotic rescue to Fair Bluff

When you think of Fair Bluff, usually exotic animals aren’t the first thing that comes to mind.  Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in capt...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2021
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911 rerouted after cable cut

Crews are scrambling to repair a fiber communications line after service was cut to 911 this afternoon. 911 service was not lost, the county said. Emergency calls are being rerouted to a neighboring c...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2021
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