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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.

Estimated rainfall amounts as of Wednesday morning. (NWS graphic)
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Elsa inland, on the move

  Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to turn toward Georgia tonight, and make a visit to North Carolina later Thursday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. update today (Wednesday) also...

Jefferson Weaver
July 7, 2021
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Jadekiss Jaheim Watkins and Kaitlin Mitchell
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Accused murderer charged in drug case

The man charged with a February 2020 murder is back in jail after a drug arrest Saturday. Jadekiss Jaheim Watkins, 20, was arrested on Elwell Ferry Road in Council after a vehicle stop by members of t...

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July 7, 2021
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Chadbourn Manager Jerome Chestnut called on town residents to take a stand against violence in the press conference Wednesday.
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‘We should be marching’

Town leaders discuss violence in Chadbourn Interim Town Manager Jerome Chestnut called on the citizens of Chadbourn to help fight the crime that has surged in the town in recent months.  “We should be...

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July 7, 2021
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Lumber river basin preps for Elsa

  Storm weary towns and landowners along the Lumber River are hoping Elsa doesn’t bring more problems to already hard-hit areas in western Columbus. Fair Bluff was devastated by Hurricane Matthew...

Jefferson Weaver
July 7, 2021
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Lourdes Dixon, Alexander Shellman and Hugo Nunez-Jaimes (CCSO)
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Three charged with trafficking

Three people were charged with trafficking in cocaine after more than a kilo of cocaine was seized in a traffic stop Friday. Lourdes Dixon, 56; Alexander Shellman, 60, and Hugo Nunez-Jaimes, 43, were ...

Jefferson Weaver
July 6, 2021
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County gearing up, just in case

Post time 3:30 p.m. Although Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring little more than some wind and rain here, emergency officials are double-checking equipment and keeping a close eye on development...

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July 6, 2021
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Broadway Road was blocked Saturday morning while investigators secured what was referred to as "a large crime scene" in Chadbourn.
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Victims identified in Chadbourn killings

The District Attorney’s office released the names of the three people gunned down at a party in Chadbourn Saturday. Deonde Qwabe Sadler, 27; Mack Darren Jenkins Jr., 26 and Kameesha Daezhneka Powell, ...

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July 5, 2021
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Donations to the fundraiser help with needed equipment at the station. The boot drop at Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue has become an Independence Day tradition.
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Lake firefighters work to ‘fill the boot’

Lake Waccamaw firefighters were directing traffic at the fire station and the State Park boat landing Saturday, but not because of emergencies.Firefighters and their families were out collecting money...

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July 5, 2021
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‘Couldn’t see him for the flames’

Local boy in burn center after accident. A local boy is in UNC Burn Center after sustaining second and third degree burns July 3.  Ryder Faircloth, age seven, was seriously burned after an aeroso...

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July 5, 2021
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Broadway Road was blocked Saturday morning while investigators secured what was referred to as "a large crime scene" in Chadbourn.
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Three dead in Chadbourn shooting

BREAKING NEWS Chadbourn Police and the State Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of what may be the town’s first triple homicide. Interim Police Chief Ken Elliot said CPD was responding to a shot...

Jefferson Weaver
July 3, 2021
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Woman charged in June 11 death of farmworker

Alexis Kirt now faces charges in the hit and run fatality. Charges against Robert Bolick have been dropped. The Highway Patrol has charged a woman with the June 4 hit and run death of a farmworker in ...

Jefferson Weaver
July 2, 2021
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Woman dies from Wednesday crash injuries

An avid church member and former substitute teacher has died from injuries sustained in a traffic crash on U.S. 74-76 Wednesday. Bernice “Mickey” Little McKeithan, 90, was airlifted after a wreck near...

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July 2, 2021
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The field of pain and sorrow • Jefferson Weaver

Note to my readers: With rare exceptions, I do not like to reprint columns, since I consider this to be a lazy habit. However, this is one people ask me about every year. This column below is an edite...

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July 2, 2021
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Dr. A. Nicole Jenkins is surrounded by family and friends as she officially opened her practice in Whiteville.
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Physical therapist opens in Whiteville

The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. A. Nicole Jenkins Wednesday morning in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of her new practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy.The office is loca...

Jefferson Weaver
June 30, 2021
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The road will feature a number of competitions and demonstrations over two days in August. (file)
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Rodeo returns to Lake Waccamaw

The cowboys (and cowgirls) are coming back to Lake Waccamaw. The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina will host a rodeo Aug. 13 – 14. It is sponsored by the Southeastern Gospel Music Associatio...

Jefferson Weaver
June 30, 2021
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Waddell releases second book on parents

Local author Dr. Bobby Waddell continues to detail his journey as a Christian with the  release of his second book, Turnabout.  Turnabout was published in April. It follows&nb...

Jefferson Weaver
June 30, 2021
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