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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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Bumper, false name lead to drug arrest

A lost bumper and using the name of a suspect already in jail led to a drug arrest and multiple charges in Chadbourn Sept. 2. Austin Daniel Cross II, 25,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 3, 2020
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The Month of Golden Promise

Even though this year is different in so many ways, September is a month of golden promise. My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars...

Jefferson Weaver
September 2, 2020
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James Edward McKamey
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Death penalty jury dismissed

Trial was scheduled when pandemic hit The alleged killer of a beloved local music teacher likely won’t go on trial this year. Carol Greer was stabbed to death in the...

Jefferson Weaver
September 2, 2020
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Drugs and several firearms -- including one that was reported stolen in Bladen County -- were confiscated in the second raid on the Whiteville area home.
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Second time’s the charm

Drugs, stolen firearms, five suspects picked up in second drug raid on home. Five suspects were arrested after the second investigation into alleged drug activity on Northwood Drive. The sheriff’s...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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COVID recovery Phase 2.5 goes into effect Friday

Mass gatherings can be larger, museums and aquariums can reopen at 50 percent capacity, and gyms can again welcome up to 30 percent of their normal number of customers starting...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Sunday voting approved for Columbus

In an historic first, voters in Columbus County will be able to vote on one Sunday during the early polls. Carla Strickland of the Board of Elections said the decision...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Whiteville Firefighters will ‘fill the boot’ Friday

If you see firefighters around the courthouse Friday, don’t be alarmed. The Whiteville Firefighters Association will be holding its Fill the Boot campaign from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Toy Store is fast approaching

By Rev. Dave Heller Preparations have been underway since May and continue.  While it may seem like a long time until Christmas, the elves working at the Columbus Baptist Association are...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Two Country Boys handguns recovered

Two of the handguns stolen during a Whiteville break-in last year were recovered last week, according to Whiteville Police. Lt. Andre Jackson said one handgun was found when WPD and...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2020
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Sally Mann, Ann Rockwell and Diane Soles talk about Soles' plans for a new home.
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Class of 74 helps alumni in need

Diane Pratt Soles lost her home to fire on Aug. 3, but her best friend and fellow classmates from Whiteville High stepped up Saturday to help her get a fresh...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2020
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Man, woman charged in check scheme

A man and woman were arrested on multiple fraud charges last week, according to the sheriff’s office.    Ryan Anthony Rabon and Christy Cribb Hilbourn were arrested after they allegedly...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2020
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Drugs, cash and a .380 handgun were confiscated after an early morning raid near Chadbourn. (CCSO Photo)
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Complaints lead to raid

A Gillard Road woman was jailed Wednesday on multiple narcotics charges, according to the sheriff’s office.  Complaints from the community led the sheriff’s office to conduct surveillance on Jacq...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2020
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Durham man jailed after Chadbourn chase

A police chase in Chadbourn ended in drug charges during the early morning hours of Aug. 22. Davin Jan-Michael Zimmerman, 46, of Durham and New Jersey, was held under $25,000...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2020
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Solons to discuss more rural internet funds

Sen. Danny Britt is among the North Carolina legislators supporting additional funding for the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program in the September session. Legisla...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2020
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Whiteville High case leads to 14 under quarantine

After a student tested positive for COVID-19 at Whiteville High School last week, 13 others WHS students are in a precautionary quarantine. Dr. Marc Whichard, superintendent for the city school...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2020
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Drugs, paraphernalia nd this stolen Glock 45 were seized during an arrest Thursday in Whiteville.
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‘Substantial amount’ of narcotics, stolen firearm recovered; three jailed

UPDATED 2 p.m. Handgun was stolen in Whiteville store heist last year. Three suspects, a handgun stolen from a local store and a “significant” quantity of drugs were seized by...

Jefferson Weaver
August 28, 2020
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