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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.

Terry Brady is in custody after an incident near Conway this afternoon.
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One in custody after Horry manhunt

A man considered armed and dangerous has been captured in Horry County, according to police. Residents were warned to stay in their homes after Terry Brady was allegedly involved in an incident in the...

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April 29, 2021
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Dry weather brings fire warning

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.The watch is in effect fo...

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April 29, 2021
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Man dies in Wednesday crash

The driver of a pickup on N.C. 131 crossed the center line and became the county’s seventh highway death Wednesday. The male driver, whose name has not been released by the Highway Patrol, was killed ...

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April 29, 2021
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Scam targets local doctors

If Lt. Kenneth Smith is calling you from the sheriff’s office – hang up the phone. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is warning doctors in the area about a “failure to appear” scam that is making t...

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April 28, 2021
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COVID-19: Who’s at higher risk of serious symptoms?

The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as heart or lung co...

Jefferson Weaver
April 27, 2021
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Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports

Deputies investigated four different assaults Monday, including one where the victim ended up with a broken leg. Bruce Milligan was punched and kicked by someone he knows near Cerro Gordo Monday. Mill...

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April 27, 2021
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WFD Chief David Yergeau directs traffic at the wreck on J.K. Powell Boulevard and Hay Street. (Ben Proctor photo)
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Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic

Whiteville Fire, Rescue and Police are on the scene of a collision at the intersection of J.K. Powell and Hay Street.Traffic is being detoured onto Madison, which is currently being blocked off so aut...

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April 27, 2021
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The Wildlife Commission is seeking reports about the Pine Snake, a nonvenomous snake coming to our area. (WRC photo)
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WRC wants reports of pine, rattlesnakes

They’re not always the most welcome springtime guests, but snakes serve an important role in nature, and the Wildlife Resources commission wants to know more about the sightings of several kinds. The ...

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April 27, 2021
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The death of a newspaper, 1978

Tuesday, April 25, 1978, was a beautiful spring day.  A new department store had opened in town, and a beauty queen cut the ribbon. It was an election year, so there were rallies, speeches and pi...

Jefferson Weaver
April 27, 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 reports waterline break

A waterline break at Lake Waccamaw is affecting customers from the 2800 block of Canal Cove Road to the end of Waccamaw Shores. The break does not affect Wooded Acres.When repairs are completed, the t...

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April 27, 2021
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Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault

Multiple felonies were levelled against a Riegelwood man Sunday after he allegedly stabbed and beat a woman, then fought with deputies placing him under arrest. Howard Leroi Bernard, 43, was placed un...

Jefferson Weaver
April 26, 2021
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If you have a church announcement, event, festival, family or nonprofit yard sale, or just a happy story you want to share with your neighbors, send it to us for THE GOOD NEWS. You can email news@ccne...

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April 25, 2021
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Cypress Village Apartments in Fair Bluff is now open for business.
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Cypress Village opens in Fair Bluff

Cypress Village apartments in Fair Bluff recently held its grand opening. The complex was purchased and remodeled by father and son investors, Kyle and Jonathan Cox of Tabor City.   In attendance...

Jefferson Weaver
April 23, 2021
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Southeastern Regional officially joined the UNC System Thursday.
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UNC Southeastern moves COVID clinic

Vaccinations offered Tuesday and Thursday Beginning Tuesday (April 27) UNC Health Southeastern will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations within Southeastern Health Mall Clinic on the campus of Biggs P...

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April 23, 2021
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Improvements coming to two lake intersections

Two troublesome intersections at Lake Waccamaw will see temporary improvements before major changes take place next year. The Department of Transportation announced today (Friday) that Chaunceyto...

Jefferson Weaver
April 23, 2021
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Bobcats and Barbie dolls

Happy Wade is my new hero. To begin with, that’s a great name. I’ve never met him, but I know folks who know him. All indications are he’s a regular type of neighbor, a good fellow who is devoted to h...

Jefferson Weaver
April 21, 2021
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