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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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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 of elections, as voters make ...

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 Aug. 13 on charges of ...

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 to 959....

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. Ho...

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 by the NC High School Athletic A...

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 removal ...

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 not waste any time,” Mayor Daniel Hi...

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 said the three measures – ...

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 I, but they didn’t quite work out like we expected. Papa love...

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 should have your water-tight tote. This pay ...

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. Andre ...

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, So are My ways higher than your ways, A...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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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 injuries sustai...

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 Wooded Acres. A leaking water main on Canal Co...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2020
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