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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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Tabor Talk for Dec. 30

By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Wow!  Another year has just breezed on by.  It seems like we were just ringing in 2025 and now it’s time...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • The Last Sunday of the Year

I had a particularly difficult time sleeping, what with one thing and another, and finally I just gave up. Well before the rooster crowed I was making coffee, and since...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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ADR Runs Seven Fire Calls in 24 hours

Dogs saved in structure fire. High winds and dry conditions led Acme-Delco-Riegelwood firefighters hopping Monday, with seven calls in less than 24 hours. ADR responded mutual aid to a structure...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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Suspect Jailed After Chadbourn Chase

No headlights led to drug charges for a Chadbourn suspect Tuesday. Sherman Lee Campbell, 67, was held under a $45,000 secured bond, charged with trafficking in opiates, maintaining a vehicle...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Dec. 24

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December 24, 2025
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Primary Ballot Lineup Set

The March Primary ballot will be a short one in Columbus, since multiple nominations are not contested. Democrat candidates were lacking in the filing for the 2026 primaries. In several...

Jefferson Weaver
December 23, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Early Report for Dec. 23

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December 23, 2025
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Hospital Puts Restrictions On Visitors

Columbus Regional is prohibiting visitors under age 12 and requiring masks for all other visitors. The increased number of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 led to the tightened rules, CRHS announced...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2025
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WPD Investigating Rash of Car Break-ins

Thieves have been scoring big in recent days in the city of Whiteville, hitting unlocked vehicles and even stealing two. Lt.  Scott Moody of the Whiteville Police said the thieves...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 22

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December 22, 2025
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Paula, Callie, Mack and Muff

 Paula’s Christmas Adventure for 2025   Once upon a time there was a possum named Paula. She was a very special possum, because she could fly. That skill led her...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2025
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Murder Charged in Sunday Incident

Updated 1:17 p.m. A Whiteville man has been charged in Sunday’s killing on Dudney Lane. Williams Cody Inman, 28, is being held under no bond, charged with first degree murder...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Early Report for Dec. 22

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December 22, 2025
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The Good News for Dec. 20 — Audio

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December 20, 2025
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Filings Close; Several Races Unopposed

Filing for the 2026 elections closed at noon today, and a number of races will likely be decided in the March Primary. Republicans dominated the filing period, with only a...

Jefferson Weaver
December 19, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • Traditions New and Old

Almost every year, folks talk about starting “new” traditions. The term always bugs me a little – a “new” tradition is like the first annual anything.  By its nature, a...

Jefferson Weaver
December 19, 2025
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