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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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Former detective announces sheriff run

Victor Jacobs is a former Columbus County sheriff’s detective. The first candidate has declared his intentions to run for Columbus County Sheriff in 2022. Victor Jacobs, a Buckhead resident and ...

Jefferson Weaver
June 15, 2021
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Lorrie Cartret is just one of those who work behind the scenes at area schools.
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Staff makes difference at schools

While teachers are a core part of every school, those behind the scenes are too often forgotten. The teacher’s aide is the helping hands of the classroom. Bus drivers are charged with keeping their ch...

Jefferson Weaver
June 15, 2021
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Drowning victim gave life vest to boys

The body of a St. Paul’s man has been recovered after an arduous weekend of searching. Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez, known as Paco to friends and family, went missing Friday evening shortly afte...

Jefferson Weaver
June 13, 2021
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Search continues for missing man

8 p.m. update: crews have called off the search for tonight. Efforts will begin again at 7 a.m. Sunday. At least seven agencies and a helicopter are still searching for the man who disappeared on Lake...

Jefferson Weaver
June 12, 2021
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County manager calls out Byrd

County officials took the unusual step of calling out Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd Friday after Byrd made several inaccurate statements to a Wilmington television station. Byrd cast the sole dissen...

Jefferson Weaver
June 11, 2021
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SC man charged in June 4 hit and run

A South Carolina man has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run and driving while license revoked after he allegedly struck and killed a farmworker last week.Robert Eugene Bolick Jr., 31, o...

Jefferson Weaver
June 11, 2021
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The Good News for June 12

The Lake Waccamaw Community Yard Sale that was postponed this past weekend due to weather will be held Saturday (June 12) starting at 6 a.m. Vendor spots are $10. The yard sale is held at the One Stop...

Jefferson Weaver
June 11, 2021
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Right place, right time

Deputies use Narcan, CPR to save victim Two members of the Heavy Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) are being credited with saving a man’s life Monday. Dep. J. DiCicco and M. Kellihan were on patrol on An...

Jefferson Weaver
June 11, 2021
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Clarendon man jailed for handgun, dirt bike thefts

Deputies have arrested a Clarendon man wanted in two separate felony cases. Tyler Edward Sutton, 25, was picked up in a traffic stop on Horace Cox Road near Tabor city, according to a press release fr...

Jefferson Weaver
June 10, 2021
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State offers four million-dollar prizes for vaccinations

With “vaccine hesitancy” growing, Gov. Roy Cooper is offering million-dollar prizes and scholarships to North Carolinians who get the shot. Four vaccinated state residents will win $1 million each, an...

Jefferson Weaver
June 10, 2021
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When the corn was melting

` The day was so hot, I thought the corn was melting.I know that the corn was actually thriving on that still, humid June day, but to me it seemed the day was so hot the fields around the little churc...

Jefferson Weaver
June 9, 2021
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DOT recruiting disadvantaged businesses

The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to compete for state transportation contracts and will host a workshop in Fayetteville later this month. Starting in June,...

Jefferson Weaver
June 9, 2021
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Critical need drives CRHS blood drive

Columbus Regional is hosting a blood drive June 24, and donors can walk away with some cash.  The Blood Connection (TBC) will host the drive, and every donor will receive a $20 Visa gift card. Bl...

Jefferson Weaver
June 9, 2021
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Matthew Dudley turned a love of photography and Lake Waccamaw into two books of his photographs.
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Lake Waccamaw scenery leads to book release

  Matthew Dudley moved from Whiteville to Lake Waccamaw in 2017. The drum and percussion teacher was quickly drawn to what a lot of the locals admire about the area; the scenery.  Armed...

Jefferson Weaver
June 9, 2021
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Lake budget approved

The Lake Waccamaw Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 Town Operating Budget at last night’s meeting. The proposed $3.1 million budget will maintain the $.20 current tax rate, and will n...

Jefferson Weaver
June 9, 2021
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Lake issues boil advisory

The Town of Lake Waccamaw is reporting a leaking water main on Canal Cove Road. Due to the leak, bacteria may have been introduced into the water system causing the town to issue a Boil Water Advisory...

Jefferson Weaver
June 8, 2021
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