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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.

Dep. Devalle makes friends with the infant he and Sgt. Floyd saved Tuesday.
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Deputies save infant from choking

An infant is alive thanks to the quick action of two Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputies and the child’s family on July 14.  Sgt. D. Floyd and Dep. M. Devalle had...

Jefferson Weaver
July 15, 2020
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WPD officer not seriously injured after cruiser struck

A Whiteville Police officer escaped serious injury after her cruiser was struck by another vehicle Tuesday night.  The WPD reports that Officer Brionna Wright was struck by a delivery van....

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July 15, 2020
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Updated: Four charged for narcotics, ‘cop killer’ bullets

Three men and a woman were charged with a laundry list of drug violations and possession of so-called “cop killer” bullets Wednesday. The sheriff’s office reported that Michael Maurice Sellers,...

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July 15, 2020
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Fall school sports delayed

Breaking news School sports will not begin until at least Sept. 1. The N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCSAA) made the announcement on Twitter this morning. The first five days...

Jefferson Weaver
July 15, 2020
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Woman charged with breaking into vehicles

Deputies have arrested a woman who allegedly climbed a fence and broke into several vehicles in June. Amanda Lee Williamson, 40, of 2456 Haynes Lennon Rd., Cerro Gordo, was charged...

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July 15, 2020
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Schools may reopen, Cooper says

School systems can make the choices of what is best for their students when it comes to reopening, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a COVID-19 briefing earlier. Cooper also said...

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July 14, 2020
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Serial diaper dumper sought

Someone dumped a large bag of used diapers in the 6200 block Ramsey Ford Road over the weekend, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The trash bag of diapers in the...

Jefferson Weaver
July 14, 2020
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Jamal Bibbins has been missing since July 10.
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Missing teen sought

Authorities are searching for a missing teenager from Whiteville.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said Jamal Bibbins, 15, was reported missing on July 10 from his residence in Whiteville.  Hi...

Jefferson Weaver
July 13, 2020
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Man critical after stabbing

One man is in critical condition and another is in jail after a stabbing and fight Saturday on Peacock Road. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to a...

Jefferson Weaver
July 13, 2020
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COVID cases rise; state sees record day of new cases

COVID cases continue to rise in Columbus County, with the Health Department reporting an additional 25 cases July 11.  The current total cases here is 617, with six recovering in...

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July 13, 2020
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Jefferson Weaver: What I believe

Every once in a while, it helps to sit down and take a long, hard look at what you believe.   If you don’t remember the basics, you can forget...

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July 13, 2020
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Reward offered for suspect who threw puppy from vehicle

Image below may be too disturbing to some viewers. Authorities are searching for the person who apparently left a puppy to smother in a plastic bag at the Whiteville city...

Jefferson Weaver
July 13, 2020
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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Mollie’s Branch sewer financing on agenda

Council members will consider the next step for improvements to the sewer system along Mollie’s Branch in western Whiteville when they meet Tuesday. Phase One of the improvements is anticipated...

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July 10, 2020
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A man wanted by U.S. Marshals allegedly had these firearms and marijuana in his home when he was arrested.
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Buckhead absconder had multiple weapons

Deputies allegedly found a felon with multiple firearms and marijuana when they raided a home in Buckhead July 9. Joseph Wayne Hunt, 26, was wanted for breaking probation, according to...

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July 10, 2020
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Sambo’s shooting suspect snagged

One suspect has been jailed in the June 16 shooting of another man at a club near the county line. Shamar Devone Keaton, of 63 Buck Keaton Way, East Arcadia,...

Jefferson Weaver
July 10, 2020
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Drugs, stolen handgun seized

An undercover operation led to the arrest of a Paul Barnes Road man on drug charges. Wayland Benjamin Owens of Paul Barnes Road, Chadbourn was jailed after citizen complaints led...

Jefferson Weaver
July 10, 2020
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