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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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Man charged with revenge porn

A Chadbourn area man has been jailed for sharing intimate pictures of a woman without her permission. Christopher Harold Jacobs, 40, was arrested on warrants drawn by Det. A. Dicicco...

Jefferson Weaver
September 8, 2020
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Woman fleeing ‘pursuers’ leads high speed chase

Multiple agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit Saturday after a woman claiming she was being followed fled form police. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Scott Hyatt said Jan Currie...

Jefferson Weaver
September 7, 2020
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Fire trucks line up at People's Funeral Home after escorting Billy Six Monday.
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Firefighter dies from wreck injuries

 Billy Six was the second local firefighter to die in a motorcycle crash this year. Hallsboro firefighter Billy Six Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, becoming...

Jefferson Weaver
September 7, 2020
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Two jailed for beating Whiteville man, 80

Whiteville Police arrested a male and a female for the save beating of a senior citizen Friday.John Lewis Hall Sr., 80, was found beaten and dumped in a canal in...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2020
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Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52

One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck...

Jefferson Weaver
September 3, 2020
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Bumper, false name lead to drug arrest

A lost bumper and using the name of a suspect already in jail led to a drug arrest and multiple charges in Chadbourn Sept. 2. Austin Daniel Cross II, 25,...

Jefferson Weaver
September 3, 2020
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The Month of Golden Promise

Even though this year is different in so many ways, September is a month of golden promise. My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars...

Jefferson Weaver
September 2, 2020
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Death penalty jury dismissed

Trial was scheduled when pandemic hit The alleged killer of a beloved local music teacher likely won’t go on trial this year. Carol Greer was stabbed to death in the...

Jefferson Weaver
September 2, 2020
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Drugs and several firearms -- including one that was reported stolen in Bladen County -- were confiscated in the second raid on the Whiteville area home.
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Second time’s the charm

Drugs, stolen firearms, five suspects picked up in second drug raid on home. Five suspects were arrested after the second investigation into alleged drug activity on Northwood Drive. The sheriff’s...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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COVID recovery Phase 2.5 goes into effect Friday

Mass gatherings can be larger, museums and aquariums can reopen at 50 percent capacity, and gyms can again welcome up to 30 percent of their normal number of customers starting...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Sunday voting approved for Columbus

In an historic first, voters in Columbus County will be able to vote on one Sunday during the early polls. Carla Strickland of the Board of Elections said the decision...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Whiteville Firefighters will ‘fill the boot’ Friday

If you see firefighters around the courthouse Friday, don’t be alarmed. The Whiteville Firefighters Association will be holding its Fill the Boot campaign from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Toy Store is fast approaching

By Rev. Dave Heller Preparations have been underway since May and continue.  While it may seem like a long time until Christmas, the elves working at the Columbus Baptist Association are...

Jefferson Weaver
September 1, 2020
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Two Country Boys handguns recovered

Two of the handguns stolen during a Whiteville break-in last year were recovered last week, according to Whiteville Police. Lt. Andre Jackson said one handgun was found when WPD and...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2020
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Sally Mann, Ann Rockwell and Diane Soles talk about Soles' plans for a new home.
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Class of 74 helps alumni in need

Diane Pratt Soles lost her home to fire on Aug. 3, but her best friend and fellow classmates from Whiteville High stepped up Saturday to help her get a fresh...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2020
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Man, woman charged in check scheme

A man and woman were arrested on multiple fraud charges last week, according to the sheriff’s office.    Ryan Anthony Rabon and Christy Cribb Hilbourn were arrested after they allegedly...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2020
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