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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.

Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Boil water advisory up for Lake Waccamaw

Some water customers at Lake Waccamaw are under a boil water advisory this morning. Residents in the area of Cameron Street, Lake View Avenue, Central Avenue, Ash Street and Church Street are advised ...

Jefferson Weaver
February 26, 2021
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Bladen woman found dead off Klondyke Road

The body of a missing woman was found off Klondyke Road Wednesday. Jacqueline Elaine “Lynn” Landreth, 37, was reported missing from her Rosindale Road, Clarkton hom on Feb. 8, according to a joint sta...

Jefferson Weaver
February 25, 2021
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Video of a Community Innovations employee allegedly trying to influence a voter has been sent to the District Attorney's office for investigation.
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DA sends video to state Board of Elections

The video that caused multiple complaints of elections tampering during the early voting period has been turned over to the District Attorney’s office.  Brandon Patrick recorded the exchange between a...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2021
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CRHS opens hotline as UNCSE website offers appointments

Two area hospitals are upping their game in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations.A recent directive from Gov. Roy Cooper prioritized teachers, education professionals and childcare workers for vaccination...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2021
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Curfew ends, masks must continue

Citing improving numbers but cautioning Carolinians to be safe, Gov. Roy Cooper today announced the end to the nighttime curfew as well as loosened restrictions on some businesses.The new executive or...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2021
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Cooper to hold COVID-19 briefing; rules may loosen

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a video update of the state’s COVID-19 efforts at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). On Tuesday, State Sec. of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen hinted that some restriction...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2021
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Whiteville High goes back to 100 percent online

Rising COVID-19 cases at Whiteville High School have put the school back on virtual learning through March 9, and postponed two upcoming football games. The school system announced the change shortly ...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2021
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Three charged in prison drug toss

A Wildlife officer investigating a stolen game camera helped deputies make a drug bust at Tabor Correctional Monday.  The sheriff’s office reported that the Wildlife Officer asked for the assista...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2021
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Canal Cove is closed where the canal drains into Lake Waccamaw.
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Road closed at Lake Waccamaw

A busy road at Lake Waccamaw will be closed for an indefinite period after it was damaged by high water.Mayor Daniel Hilburn said on the Lake Waccamaw community Facebook page that Canal Cove Road is c...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2021
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Camaro killing suspect had drugs, firearms, CCSO says

The suspect jailed for the Nov. 29 ambush killing of a Hope Mills man had “several” firearms, ammunition and narcotics in his Chadbourn home, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Jermaine Reaves, 22...

Jefferson Weaver
February 22, 2021
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Bandit with noodles and handgun sought

Police are searching for an armed robber who got away with cash and noodles Saturday in Tabor City. Tabor City police were called to the Food Lion at Tabor Crossing to investigate a reported armed rob...

Jefferson Weaver
February 22, 2021
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East Bladen athlete Lamont Pridgen has died from bullet wounds he sustained in Whiteville Feb. 10.
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East Bladen football player shot to death here

An East Bladen High School football player has died 11 days after being shot twice in the back. The victim of a February 10 shooting has died. Lamont Pridgen Jr., 18, was shot in the North Whiteville ...

Jefferson Weaver
February 22, 2021
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Third suspect jailed in Craigslist killing

The sheriff’s office has arrested the third suspect in the Nov. 29 ambush that left a grandfather injured and his grandson dead. Christopher Jermaine Reaves Jr., 22, was arrested Thursday night on cha...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2021
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Rising water across the county is causing dangerous road conditions in many areas, such as this flooding along Peacock Road. (Submitted photo)
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Heavy rains bringing flooding to area

The water is rising fast across Columbus County.  In addition to five days of measurable rainfall over the past week, an additional two-plus inches have fallen in Columbus since Wednesday night, ...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2021
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Cooper addresses COVID, storms

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. on the state’s COVID-19 response and the winter weather. You can view the video here.https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference...

Jefferson Weaver
February 18, 2021
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Alfonzer "Showtime" Blanks
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Blanks sentenced to federal prison

A Whiteville man who was arrested in a drug raid last year has received federal prison time. Alfonzer Shavaar “Showtime” Blanks, 37, was sentenced to eight years in prison for possession of firearms d...

Jefferson Weaver
February 17, 2021
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