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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.

William taking it easy between patrols.
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Beware the Cobrachickens

Jefferson Weaver William stopped in the center of the lane, jowls flopping, long red ears slapping against his head as he had a good scratch. The redbone loved the cooler mornings, because the smells ...

Jefferson Weaver
October 19, 2021
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LGC to monitor County finances

The Local Government Commission will monitor county finance for at least the next year, county Manager Eddie Madden told commissioners last night.“It’d much like being audited by the IRS,” Madden expl...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2021
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Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

Yet another roundabout could be coming to a Columbus County intersection. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering constructing a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 130/U.S. 74-76 bus...

Jefferson Weaver
October 18, 2021
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A man who could make you laugh

Jefferson Weaver I have no idea why I couldn’t sleep the night of Oct. 16-17, 2018.I hadn’t taken a long nap that evening, or had too much coffee.The animals were behaving.  I wasn’t worried about any...

Jefferson Weaver
October 16, 2021
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Some of the contraband seized on Dessie Road Friday. (CCSO photo)
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Dessie Road raids net drugs, cash, firearms

Citizen complaints led the sheriff’s office to raid three trouble spots on Dessie Road near Chadbourn Friday. One suspect collided with a patrol vehicle while trying to evade arrest, according to a pr...

Jefferson Weaver
October 14, 2021
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Bladenboro body identified

The body found in an abandoned home near Bladenboro has been identified as Samantha Christina White. White, 26, was last seen Oct. 6 in Bladenboro, according to Mac Warner of the Bladen Sheriff’...

Jefferson Weaver
October 14, 2021
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County offices to close during shuffle

Several county offices will be closed while departments move to new quarters in the coming days. The Veterans Office will be closed tomorrow (Oct. 14) and will reopen Friday. The biggest changes will ...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses

Seasoned hunters have something to shoot about this year, and it can last a lifetime for those who are 50-69 years old.    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission made some leg...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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City changes Halloween rules

Halloween is still on in Whiteville. City Council voted Tuesday to remove the so-called “Halloween Ordinance” from the city’s code. City manager Darren Currie explained that Whiteville was one of many...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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Those old sayings

Crystal Faircloth, Staff Writercrystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news It’s a tumultuous time in the world right now. I don’t believe I have ever seen the country so divided, or seen folks so bent on tea...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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Raul Iglesias (CCSO photo)
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Juvenile missing from Silver Spoon

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teenager. Raul Francisco Iglesias, 17, was last seen Oct. 11 on Silver Spoon Road. He left the home on foot heading toward Toon Road, the ...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Lake Waccamaw annexes Tops Tobacco; holiday preps discussed

The October Lake Waccamaw Town Council meeting was short and to the point with all affairs in order Tuesday evening.   The voluntary annexation of Tops Tobacco was approved unanimously with ...

Jefferson Weaver
October 13, 2021
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Jewelry store thief caught

Whiteville Police have arrested a Florida man for the robbery of Fowler’s Jewelry last week. Jesmain Burnette was arrested by Whiteville detectives and the Clearwater, Fla., police. He is being held u...

Jefferson Weaver
October 12, 2021
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The Good News for Oct. 9-15

  Lots of good news and family fun are going on this week in the county, and folks are looking forward to getting out and about to take advantage of it.   • The Classic Charter Schools ...

Jefferson Weaver
October 9, 2021
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Floyd to join commissioner race

Retired State Trooper Scott Floyd said today (Friday) that he plans to throw his hat in the ring for the District Seven county commissioner seat next spring. “I have some goals, if I am elected,” Floy...

Jefferson Weaver
October 8, 2021
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New charge added in 2018 Animal Control case

Former Animal Control Director Joseph David Prince was served today (Thursday) with a single misdemeanor warrant for failure to keep trust funds separate. He was released on a unsecured $1,000 bond. A...

Jefferson Weaver
October 7, 2021
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