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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.

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Dogs found in Robeson cleanup

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the gruesome discovery of ten dead dogs tied in garbage bags and thrown in a swamp.Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said the dogs, mostly pit bulls, we...

Jefferson Weaver
March 22, 2021
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies participated in Friday's checkpoint at Sandyfield.
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Checkpoint uncovers drugs, impaired drivers, weapons

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies converged on the crossroads of N.C. 11 and N.C. 87 Friday night for a Click or Ticket enforcement effort.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office orga...

Jefferson Weaver
March 22, 2021
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The year of fear

It’s been a year now since we allowed the politicians to take us hostage with a virus. Don’t get me wrong – I do not doubt that COVID-19 is dangerous, even deadly for some folks. I am reasonably sure ...

Jefferson Weaver
March 19, 2021
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Single-vehicle crash kills Loris woman

A Loris woman became the county’s fourth highway death for 2021 this morning. The Highway Patrol reported that Jenny Fowler, 24, died after she was ejected from her GMC Yukon. Fowler lost control on a...

Jefferson Weaver
March 18, 2021
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Suspect arrested going to court

A day in court turned into much more for a man charged with drug and assault offenses. Dan Maurice Gowans, 26, is being held under $306,500 secured bond in the Columbus County Detention Center, accord...

Jefferson Weaver
March 18, 2021
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Severe weather may hit here

Tornadoes, hail, severe thunderstorms and high winds are likely across Southeastern North Carolina Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The National Severe Storm Prediction C...

Jefferson Weaver
March 17, 2021
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Finances, other issues at Animal Control questioned

The sheriff’s office is investigating a number of financial irregularities and other issues at the Columbus County Animal Shelter.  Sheriff Jody Greene, who is interim director of the department,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 17, 2021
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Finance officer suspended

Developing story/UPDATED County officials escorted finance officer Bobbie Faircloth out of the building after last night’s county commissioners meeting. Faircloth was allowed to remove her personal be...

Jefferson Weaver
March 16, 2021
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Sheriff pitches new animal control rules to county board

Updated.Columbus County’s Animal Control lacks clear direction, purpose, and revenues, Sheriff Jody Greene told county commissioners Monday night. Greene was appointed interim animal control superviso...

Jefferson Weaver
March 15, 2021
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DA says guns, drugs money missing at CPD

Chadbourn case dismissed when drugs not sent to state, DA says District Attorney Jon David recommended suspending Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey March 4 due to problems with criminal evidence t...

Jefferson Weaver
March 15, 2021
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City to sponsor COVID clinic

Whiteville is partnering with a healthcare firm to provide a vaccination clinic next week. Covid-19 vaccines will be available at the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center, 255 Recreation Center Driv...

Jefferson Weaver
March 12, 2021
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Hilburn won’t run for reelection

Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn will not run for reelection. “I’ve been in office for 15 years here, and in public service in one way or another for 34 years,” Hilburn said. “It’s just time.” The f...

Jefferson Weaver
March 12, 2021
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More Group Four shots to come; inside nursing home visits okay

More members of Group Four will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations March 17, Gov. Roy Cooper said this afternoon. Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen mad...

Jefferson Weaver
March 11, 2021
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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More than $6,000 in equipment stolen from city

Someone broke into the Whiteville City Garage and stole more than $6,000 worth of equipment over the weekend. City workers discovered the thefts Monday morning, according to Whiteville Police. Two cha...

Jefferson Weaver
March 11, 2021
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Cooper to update COVID vaccine plans at 3 p.m.

Gov. Roy Cooper and the COVID-19 task force will hold a video briefing at 3 p.m. Among the topics expected to be discussed are the compromise bill to reopen schools and a possible expansion of the sta...

Jefferson Weaver
March 11, 2021
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Cooper, legislature agree on school reopening

The standoff over reopening in-person instruction in public schools may be over. In a press conference in Raleigh this morning, Gov. Roy Cooper and Senate Majority Leader Phil Berger announced a compr...

Jefferson Weaver
March 10, 2021
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