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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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Where did America go?

What happened to the country we all saw on Sept. 12, 2001? It’s still here, but you have to look. Like most of you, I can remember the day in crisp detail. It was a beautiful, glorious September...

Jefferson Weaver
September 11, 2020
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Local man killed in Myrtle Beach

A Guideway man was shot and killed, and another seriously injured in a shooting at Myrtle Beach restaurant around 1 a.m. today. Albert Soles Jr., better known as AJ, was killed at the Cookout restaura...

Jefferson Weaver
September 11, 2020
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One charged in assault with teeth, bat

Teeth and a baseball bat were allegedly used to assault two people Sept. 9. Christophe Lynn Washington, 43, of 704 Nolan Ave., Whiteville, was charged with two counts of simple assault, one of assault...

Jefferson Weaver
September 10, 2020
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• Welcome to the farm

The possum raised his nose, picking up a half-dozen scents – chickens, eggs, the dodgasted geese, dogs, cats, cat food, the empty garbage can , horses, the stinking goat. On the evening breeze there w...

Jefferson Weaver
September 10, 2020
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Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin

Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin, age 70, of Chadbourn, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at her home.  Mary was born on April 26, 1950, in Marion, SC, to the late Howard Nathan Je...

Jefferson Weaver
September 10, 2020
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Alleged dealer had toddler in car during sales

A Whiteville man charged with selling heroin made at least one transaction with a toddler in the car, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Scott Deans, 24, is charged with possession with intent to ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 9, 2020
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Taylor Lauren Williamson and William Scott Sealy. Debra Sealy's photo was not available.
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Deputy witnesses alleged break-in attempt

An alleged break-in that took place in eyesight of a deputy led to three people being arrested Sept. 3.  Taylor Lauren Williamson, 27, of 5426 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville, was charged ...

Jefferson Weaver
September 9, 2020
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Volunteers needed at Fair Bluff big cat rescue

Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary in Fair Bluff. Volunteer...

Jefferson Weaver
September 9, 2020
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Man charged with revenge porn

A Chadbourn area man has been jailed for sharing intimate pictures of a woman without her permission. Christopher Harold Jacobs, 40, was arrested on warrants drawn by Det. A. Dicicco on five counts of...

Jefferson Weaver
September 8, 2020
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Woman fleeing ‘pursuers’ leads high speed chase

Multiple agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit Saturday after a woman claiming she was being followed fled form police. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Scott Hyatt said Jan Currie Somphasouk was c...

Jefferson Weaver
September 7, 2020
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Fire trucks line up at People's Funeral Home after escorting Billy Six Monday.
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Firefighter dies from wreck injuries

 Billy Six was the second local firefighter to die in a motorcycle crash this year. Hallsboro firefighter Billy Six Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, becoming the se...

Jefferson Weaver
September 7, 2020
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Two jailed for beating Whiteville man, 80

Whiteville Police arrested a male and a female for the save beating of a senior citizen Friday.John Lewis Hall Sr., 80, was found beaten and dumped in a canal in a remote location off Northeast Road b...

Jefferson Weaver
September 5, 2020
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Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52

One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck...

Jefferson Weaver
September 3, 2020
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Bumper, false name lead to drug arrest

A lost bumper and using the name of a suspect already in jail led to a drug arrest and multiple charges in Chadbourn Sept. 2. Austin Daniel Cross II, 25, of Lumberton, was arrested on charges of cocai...

Jefferson Weaver
September 3, 2020
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The Month of Golden Promise

Even though this year is different in so many ways, September is a month of golden promise. My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars somewhere in a previous life, w...

Jefferson Weaver
September 2, 2020
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Death penalty jury dismissed

Trial was scheduled when pandemic hit The alleged killer of a beloved local music teacher likely won’t go on trial this year. Carol Greer was stabbed to death in the yard of her Whiteville home on Aug...

Jefferson Weaver
September 2, 2020
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