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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.

Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has designated Saturday, Sept. 26, as a Youth Deer Hunting Day for 2020. On this day, youth 17 and younger may use any legal weapon...

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 2020
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Absentee requests continue to roll in

Between heavy marketing efforts, a presidential election, and fears of the COVID-19 virus, mail-in absentee ballots are coming into the Columbus County Board of Elections office by the box almost...

Jefferson Weaver
September 22, 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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Attorney says arrest was political; sheriff says status no shield

The attorney for Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd said Friday that Byrd’s arrest is politically motivated, and the storage shed he is charged with stealing was the center of a misunderstanding....

Jefferson Weaver
September 21, 2020
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Heimnick pleas in rape attempt on senior citizen

Marcus Ryan Heimnick will spent four to ten years in prison and 30 on the state’s sex offender registry for his May 2020 sexual assault on a 75 year old...

Jefferson Weaver
September 21, 2020
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Commissioner Giles Byrd arrested for larceny

BREAKING: County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd was arrested Friday morning on felony larceny charges.Byrd, 71, was booked at 9:32 a.m. at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Deten...

Jefferson Weaver
September 18, 2020
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POW/MIA event set for Friday, rain permitting

In many cases, they have grandchildren or even great-grandchildren they never met, but a local veterans group hopes never to let their names be forgotten. Weather permitting, the Veterans Park...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2020
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The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.
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No new deaths, but cases jump to 1,304

An additional 33 new cases of COVID-19 were reported since Monday, bringing the total for Columbus County to 1,304. Active cases total 188. Eight residents remain hospitalized form the virus,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2020
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Columbus among worst for seat belt usage

Columbus County has once again been designated among the 15 worst counties in the state for seat belt usage. The Department of Transportation said in a press release today that...

Jefferson Weaver
September 16, 2020
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WPD charges one for Happy Mart incident

Whiteville Police have charged the suspect in the Sept. 12 shooting incident at the Happy Mart. Marcellino Sprauve, 40, was arrested Tuesday and charged with going armed to the terror...

Jefferson Weaver
September 16, 2020
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Breakins of vehicles are continuing in the Nakina area.
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Sheriff urges vigilance as car break-ins continue

Break-ins of vehicles in Nakina are continuing, and the sheriff’s office is encouraging residents to lock their vehicles, hide their valuables, and keep an eye out for strangers.The Columbus Cou...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2020
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Reusable masks are available for free at the Columbus County NEws/WTXy offices at 1015 S. Madison St., Whiteville.
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County records 52nd death from COVID-19

The Columbus County Health Department listed 1,271 confirmed cases of the virus in Columbus County Monday, with one additional death. That person died Sept. 14 in an area hospital, according to...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2020
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Museum reopens some facilities

One of the most popular playgrounds in downtown Whiteville will reopen next week. Outside areas at the Museum of Science will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2020
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Elizabethtown woman is 16th road death here

Sabrina Troy of Elizabethtown was killed Monday when her automobile went out of control on Chanceytown Road. Troy — who would have turned 21 next month — went off the...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2020
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Angela Carter Hill
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Angela Carter Hill

Angela Carter Hill, age 58, of Bryson City, formerly of Whiteville, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.  She was born in Kinston to...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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Alice Duncan
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Alice Faye Harrelson Duncan

Alice Faye Harrelson Duncan, age 75 of the Beaverdam Community in Chadbourn, entered into her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at her residence. Faye was born November 12,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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AJ Soles
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Albert Lee Soles

Albert Lee Soles, Jr. age 24 of Tabor City, slipped into eternity on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. AJ, as he was...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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