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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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Museum reopens some facilities

One of the most popular playgrounds in downtown Whiteville will reopen next week. Outside areas at the Museum of Science will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2020
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Elizabethtown woman is 16th road death here

Sabrina Troy of Elizabethtown was killed Monday when her automobile went out of control on Chanceytown Road. Troy — who would have turned 21 next month — went off the...

Jefferson Weaver
September 15, 2020
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Angela Carter Hill
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Angela Carter Hill

Angela Carter Hill, age 58, of Bryson City, formerly of Whiteville, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.  She was born in Kinston to...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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Alice Duncan
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Alice Faye Harrelson Duncan

Alice Faye Harrelson Duncan, age 75 of the Beaverdam Community in Chadbourn, entered into her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at her residence. Faye was born November 12,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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AJ Soles
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Albert Lee Soles

Albert Lee Soles, Jr. age 24 of Tabor City, slipped into eternity on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. AJ, as he was...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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Helen Sue Williamson Green

Helen Sue Williamson Green, age 75 of Evergreen, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Helen was born...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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Joseph Gregory Hoover
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Joseph Gregory Hoover

Joseph Gregory Hoover, age 72 of Chadbourn, died on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Gregory was born on October 22, 1947, in Columbus...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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Honey Day is Saturday at the Columbus County Farmers Market. (File photo)
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Honey Day is Saturday at Farmers Market

Saturday will be about all things naturally sweet as the Columbus County Farmers Market holds Honey Day this Saturday. The event will feature local honey, honey and beeswax-based products like...

Jefferson Weaver
September 14, 2020
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Where did America go?

What happened to the country we all saw on Sept. 12, 2001? It’s still here, but you have to look. Like most of you, I can remember the day in...

Jefferson Weaver
September 11, 2020
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Local man killed in Myrtle Beach

A Guideway man was shot and killed, and another seriously injured in a shooting at Myrtle Beach restaurant around 1 a.m. today. Albert Soles Jr., better known as AJ, was...

Jefferson Weaver
September 11, 2020
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Christophe Lynn Washington
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One charged in assault with teeth, bat

Teeth and a baseball bat were allegedly used to assault two people Sept. 9. Christophe Lynn Washington, 43, of 704 Nolan Ave., Whiteville, was charged with two counts of simple...

Jefferson Weaver
September 10, 2020
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• Welcome to the farm

The possum raised his nose, picking up a half-dozen scents – chickens, eggs, the dodgasted geese, dogs, cats, cat food, the empty garbage can , horses, the stinking goat. On...

Jefferson Weaver
September 10, 2020
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Mary Medlin
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Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin

Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin, age 70, of Chadbourn, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at her home.  Mary was born on April 26, 1950, in Marion, SC, to the late...

Jefferson Weaver
September 10, 2020
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Alleged dealer had toddler in car during sales

A Whiteville man charged with selling heroin made at least one transaction with a toddler in the car, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Scott Deans, 24, is charged with possession...

Jefferson Weaver
September 9, 2020
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Taylor Lauren Williamson and William Scott Sealy. Debra Sealy's photo was not available.
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Deputy witnesses alleged break-in attempt

An alleged break-in that took place in eyesight of a deputy led to three people being arrested Sept. 3.  Taylor Lauren Williamson, 27, of 5426 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 9, 2020
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Volunteers needed at Fair Bluff big cat rescue

Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary...

Jefferson Weaver
September 9, 2020
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