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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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Cerro Gordo intersection become all-way stop

A dangerous intersection in Columbus County will soon become a four-way stop.  The Department of Transportation announced today (Wednesday) that the intersection of U.S. 76 and N.C. 242 in downto...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2020
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Bad goats, flat tires and Thahus

Jefferson Weaver As I write these words, tornadoes have spun off a hurricane that has turned my pastures to mud, my ditches into creeks, and my road into a river....

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August 4, 2020
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Power companies hard at work

2 p.m. update Utility companies are closing the gap on restoring power across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Duke Progress Energy reported around 2,000 customers, including around 1,000...

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August 4, 2020
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Weekly preparedness tips: planning, water and tools

Note–this is the second in a series of preparing your family for emergencies. To review last week’s installment   Week two This week’s installment has three sections  — one, evaluatin...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2020
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Flooding is continuing throughout some areas of the county, leading to blocked roads like Red Bug at Hallsboro.
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Isaias brings much water, scattered damage

Power outages are continuing across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias, which came ashore in Brunswick County around midnight. Torrential rains were reported throughout the county, which saw thr...

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August 4, 2020
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Isaias brings rain, tornado warnings

11:25 p.m. Hurricane Isaias is coming ashore in Brunswick County. The storm spawned multiple tornadoes that prompted warnings throughout the southern and eastern portions of the county this evening, a...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2020
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Rapid testing will be available by appointment Friday at the Health Department in Whiteville.
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Two additional COVID-19 deaths reported

Both victims were hospitalized, according to the Columbus County Health Department. Another two COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Columbus County, along with 22 more active cases. Daniel Buck of...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2020
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Local governments, law enforcement agencies and residents are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias later today.
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Preparing for Isaias

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August 3, 2020
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Woman beaten with bat; home invasion reported

The sheriff’s office is investigating several assaults that occurred over the weekend. Friday, Peresha Jenerette and Tyreek Philip of Goins Road, Chadbourn, reported that two men entered the coup...

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August 3, 2020
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Shelters won’t open here

6:35 p.m. Sunday update No evacuation shelters will be open in Columbus County for Tropical Storm Isaias.Emergency Management Director Kay Worley said Sunday (today) that shelters will not be opened,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2020
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Water, nonperishable foods and batteries are quickly moving off the shelves as Columbus residents prepare for the storm.
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Area under tropical storm warning

1:15 p.m. Sunday Columbus County is under a tropical storm warning due to the approach of Isaias. The storm is expected to make landfall Monday in South Carolina, and early...

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August 2, 2020
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Isaias forecast to affect here Monday

6:15 p.m. update for Friday. Hurricane Isaias will impact southeastern North Carolina Monday afternoon, on its current track. The National Weather Service Wilmington office sent out an update on the...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2020
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Double trouble: Cooper declares state of emergency

4:50 p.m. update Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon, paving the way for federal assistance if Hurricane Isaias has a major impact on North Carolina. “...

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July 31, 2020
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This 300 pound antique bell was stolen from a Tabor City area residence, according to the sheriff's office (courtesy photo)
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Bell thief sought by CCSO

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office requests the assistance of the public in locating a large cast iron church bell that was stolen from the 2000 block of Swamp Fox Hwy...

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July 31, 2020
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Hurricane Isaias could impact state, NWS says

7.31.20 2 p.m.Two to four inches of rain are expected beginning Sunday into Tuesday. Hurricane Isaias slowed slightly and shifted a bit to left Friday (today), the National Weather service...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2020
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Rapid testing will be available by appointment Friday at the Health Department in Whiteville.
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County reports 50 new cases since Monday

No additional deaths here, but sharp increase on positive cases. More than 8,000 tests administered. Columbus County had a major spike in COVID-19 cases since Monday, with 50 new cases...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2020
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