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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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What does an unplanned career transition mean for you?

Jamille Gore Your Edward Jones financial adviser 117 W. Main St., Downtown Whiteville910.642.2820 The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture for months and will likely contin...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.
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COVID cases top 900; no new deaths

See related, updated story for the latest data. Columbus County reported 908 confirmed COVID 19 cases in its twice-weekly report today (Monday).  The health department updates local data every Mo...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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Local woman dies from crash injuries

A Whiteville woman has died from injuries sustained in a June collision in Brunswick County. Melissa Ashley Madison, 39, of Hallsboro Road South, died in an area hospital Saturday from...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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Lake reports water leak

The town of Lake Waccamaw has issued a boil water order for homes from the 2600 Canal Cove Road to the end of Waccamaw Shores. The order does not include...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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‘It wasn’t a big deal’

CCSO sergeant saves Lake resident during Isaias Sgt. John Cobbs is known for being a modest man – so much so, he didn’t tell his supervisor about saving an 86-year-old...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2020
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The current trend toward a more active season means NOAA may have to add names to the official 2020 hurricane list.
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Record active hurricane season now expected

The updated hurricane forecast Thursday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) increased the anticipated number of storms in the Atlantic Basin. The estimated number of named ...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2020
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One arrested after evening shooting near Tabor City

One man is in jail and another recovering after a shooting near Tabor City Thursday. Ronnie Junior Dixon, 44, is being held under $32,500 secured bond, charged with assault with...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2020
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Mother slips cuffs when son arrested for DWI

Lucy Jane Shipman charged with resisting, endangering child. A mother and son from Delco were arrested Aug. 4 after the teen son was stopped for allegedly speeding while intoxicated. Lucy...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2020
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Bass tourney Saturday to benefit ALS patient

A fishing competition Saturday will benefit a well-known local man fighting ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Proceeds from the bass tournament go to help with to medical equipment and expenses for...

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August 6, 2020
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Nakina residents hit by string of car beak-ins

Residents along Seven Creeks Highway in Nakina are being reminded to lock their cars and keep an eye out for suspicious persons. The sheriff’s office and Bug Hill Concerned Citizens...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2020
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UPDATE: Two more COVID deaths reported in Columbus

State numbers show 27 more cases here since Monday, while the county reports 34. Columbus County saw two more COVID-19 related deaths since Monday, according to the state Department of...

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August 6, 2020
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Que Tucker announced this morning that sports are on hold for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.
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Sports still on hold

High School sports remain in limbo after Gov. Roy Cooper’s extension of the Phase Two COVID response on Wednesday. Sports are still on hold in North Carolina High Schools, and...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2020
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Phase Two for five more weeks

Gov. Cooper praises progress, urges caution Phase Two of the COVID-19 lockdown will continue for five weeks in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press conference today. Cooper...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2020
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Rapid testing will be available by appointment Friday at the Health Department in Whiteville.
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COVID-19 test sites set across county; results in 36-48 hours

Free COVID-19 testing sites willa open in several communities in the next week. On Aug. 7, Fair Bluff Town Hall from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., then the Buckhead fire department from...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2020
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Park has busy few weeks ahead

The Veterans Park of America has a busy few weeks coming up, with events and fundraisers to support the park.  Aug. 7 Field of Flags Sept. 11, 17, 18, 27  Field...

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August 5, 2020
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Guns, meth seized in arrest

A Bolton man allegedly had two stolen firearms and crystal meth when he was arrested July 29. Charles A. Lewis, 49, was charged with possession of stolen firearms, crystal methamphetamine...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2020
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