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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.

The latest grants obtained through the Soil and Water Conservation Service office will help alleviate flooding problems in more areas of the county. (File photo)
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Board gives nod to accepting $906,000 drainage grant

More drainage relief could be coming to Columbus County in the near future, after commissioners approved a $906,000 grant Monday for the Soil and Water Conservation Service. “We’re really grateful...

Jefferson Weaver
August 18, 2020
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Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.
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More new cases as county COVID toll rises to 987

Two local COVID-19 patients died while hospitalized Friday and Monday, bringing the death toll to 50 and the total number of cases to 987. The Columbus County Health Department released...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2020
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Juvenile assaults woman after collision

A teenager could face charges after she allegedly assaulted a woman during a car crash Aug. 14. The sheriff’s office reported that Erica Hinz, 26, was involved in a collision...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2020
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Sheriff Jody Greene, Chief of Detectives Jeremy Barber and Barrett Thompson of the Vice Narcotics unit with some of the drugs and other contraband seized during Friday's raids.
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Sheriff’s office reports multiple drug arrests

UPDATED. Cocaine, heroin, opiates, pills confiscated in undercover cases. Deputies seized drugs and cash in a series of narcotics raids over the weekend. The sheriff’s office arrested suspects in Bolt...

Jefferson Weaver
August 17, 2020
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Absentee requests pouring in at Elections Board

Officials are seeing 100 to 200 mail in requests for absentee ballots every day.   COVID-19 and a presidential election is making for a busy time at the county board...

Jefferson Weaver
August 14, 2020
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Woman charged with husband in second bat attack

An alleged husband and wife crime duo is back in jail after another alleged attack involving a baseball bat. Ashley Nicole Jones, 37, of Ward Town Road, Whiteville, was arrested...

Jefferson Weaver
August 14, 2020
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Rapid testing will be available by appointment Friday at the Health Department in Whiteville.
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County says 51 new cases of COVID-19; no new fatalities

Breaking news update Aug. 13 Columbus County has 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Monday, according to the twice-weekly health department report, bringing the total number in the county...

Jefferson Weaver
August 13, 2020
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Breakins of vehicles are continuing in the Nakina area.
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Another handgun stolen as more break-ins reported in Nakina area

The break-ins occur in batches each night, generally after midnight and before dawn. An additional six vehicle breakins were reported in the Nakina area Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office....

Jefferson Weaver
August 13, 2020
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Football off til February

The score is COVID-19 1, High School Sports 0, but the game isn’t over yet. High school football will not be played until February, according to a decision handed down...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2020
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Lake hires contractor for leaf and limb

Donald Smith is expected to begin collection leaf and limb debris at Lake Waccamaw later this month. The town commissioners Tuesday approved a contract with Smith to provide vegetative debris...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2020
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Former Loris manager starts at Lake Waccamaw

Damon Kempski was sworn in today as the new town manager for Lake Waccamaw. He was hired Tuesday night by a unanimous vote from the board of commissioners. “We did...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2020
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Mixed drink, beer and wine sales will be on fall ballot

Lake Waccamaw voters will get the chance to decide whether to allow liquor by the drink and on-premises sale and consumption of beer and wine this fall. Mayor Daniel Hilburn...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2020
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Baseball, snapbrims and big plans

Papa and I had the big house on Divine Street all to ourselves. We decided we were going to a ball game. We had big plans, the Old Man and...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2020
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Your emergency food supply doesn't have to be boring.
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Weekly preparedness planning: food

  Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2020
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Victim recovering after second Sandy Ridge shooting in a month

Updated with additional information A Whiteville man is recovering in New Hanover Regional after he became the second shooting victim in a month at Sandy Ridge Apartments. Whiteville Police Lt....

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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When God messes up your plans

Rev. Dave Heller Isaiah 55:8-9: For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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