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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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Woman shot in Tabor

Developing A woman is in Grand Strand Hospital after a shooting incident in Tabor City Wednesday. Russell Conway of the Tabor City Police said the 7:30 p.m. incident began near...

Jefferson Weaver
December 10, 2020
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Blake Street dumper arrested in Chadbourn

A Chadbourn man was arrested for littering more than 500 pounds after he allegedly dumped the contents of a storage building in Chadbourn. Ronald L. Cribbs, 66, of 362 Dessie...

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December 10, 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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County sees 3,027 COVID cases since March, 90 new since Monday

While no new deaths were reported this morning, the Columbus County Health Department reports positive COVID-19 cases are increasing. Six of the 90 new cases reported since Monday come from...

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December 10, 2020
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The Safe Zone is available 24 hours a day at the Columbus County Sheriff's Office.
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Safe Zone set up at sheriff’s office

Buyers and sellers using the internet and parents dropping off children for visitation now have a new, safer option courtesy of the sheriff’s office and International Paper. Sheriff Jody Greene...

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December 9, 2020
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Among the rules being considered by the WRC are a clarification of trapping laws on gamelands.
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Wildlife Commission seeks comments on new rules

Outdoors enthusiasts have until Feb. 1 to review and comment on a series of proposed changes to hunting, trapping, fishing and gamelands rules.  The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept...

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December 9, 2020
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Sheriff’s office, non-profits team up to help needy

You still have a few days to help area families in need with a better Christmas.  The sheriff’s office, community CPR and the Disability Resource Center are sponsoring Adopt a...

Jefferson Weaver
December 9, 2020
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Modified stay at home goes into effect Friday

Citing the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that a modified stay-at-home order goiees into place Friday at 5 p.m. Businesses will be required to...

Jefferson Weaver
December 8, 2020
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The door to nowhere

In many ways, I was always a pestilential child, at least when it came to my siblings. At Christmas, I was even worse. That particular year, I had become markedly...

Jefferson Weaver
December 8, 2020
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New commissioners take seats

Republican majority now holds board. Bullard named chair, with McMillian returning to the vice chair post. Despite a chilly rain, an enthusiastic crowd gathered at the courthouse in Whiteville Monday...

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December 8, 2020
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Tamika Ford and Mark Anthony Nelson (file photos)
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UPDATE: Second suspect arrested for ambush killing

The reported girlfriend of Mark Anthony Nelson has been arrested and charged with the Nov. 29 murder of a Hope Mills man and the shooting of his grandfather. Tamika Ford,...

Jefferson Weaver
December 7, 2020
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Columbus County will share COVID-19 data via its social media pages ever week.
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County schools to report COVID numbers weekly

The county school system today began reporting weekly  COVID-19 numbers via the central office. On its Facebook page, the Columbus County Schools shared a link to a new weekly listing that...

Jefferson Weaver
December 4, 2020
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NCDOI charges one with fraud

A Whiteville woman has been charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses after she allegedly submitted $4,710 in fraudulent insurance claims. Marilyn Davis, 48, of Davis...

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December 4, 2020
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Southeastern Regional officially joined the UNC System Thursday.
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Southeastern joins UNC hospitals

Southeastern Health and UNC Health announced Thursday that the two organizations have finalized a long-term, comprehensive Management Services Agreement (MSA) in which Southeastern Health becomes the&...

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December 4, 2020
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High Orchard home burns again

Officials are investigating the cause of the second structure fire in less than 48 hours at a High Orchard Road home. Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said a neighbor called...

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December 4, 2020
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Second Tabor inmate dies of COVID

Another inmate at Tabor Correctional has died from COVID-19. The inmate was in his 70s and had underlying health conditions, according to the Department of Corrections. He died in an...

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December 4, 2020
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Rapid testing will be available by appointment Friday at the Health Department in Whiteville.
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COVID testing available Friday; 73rd death reported

The county’s COVID death toll rose to 73 this week, with the latest victim dying at home Nov. 27. In today’s twice-weekly report, the county reported an additional 58 cases...

Jefferson Weaver
December 3, 2020
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