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Man Charged with Damaging Home, Car

January 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged with Damaging Home, Car

Deputies caught a break-in suspect at the scene Thursday. Jonathan Tyreese Smith, 23, of 172 Mangum Rd., Evergreen, was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond, according to detention center reports. He was charged with injury [Read More]

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Update: Dead Cat Found in Cruelty Case

January 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Update: Dead Cat Found in Cruelty Case

Update: The sheriff’s office said today (Jan 28) that the owner of the animals has purchased appropriate shelters and the animals are now housed in compliance with state law. Deputies are checking on the property [Read More]

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Shooting Incidents Under Investigation

January 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting Incidents Under Investigation

Whiteville Police and the sheriff’s office are investigating separate shooting incidents that left one man seriously injured. WPD said a man was shot and seriously injured at Kent Place Apartments Thursday. The victim was treated [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

January 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio)  On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Politics in America and North Carolina. Jefferson shares his thoughts on Donald Trump, [Read More]

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LOCAL NEWS UPDATE with Jefferson Weaver Storm Closing Updates (01.21.25)

January 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on LOCAL NEWS UPDATE with Jefferson Weaver Storm Closing Updates (01.21.25)

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Shootings Hurt Three;  Investigations Continuing

January 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shootings Hurt Three;  Investigations Continuing

Four people were shot, one critically, separate shooting incidents in Columbus County over the weekend. All of the incidents are under investigation. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to 24119 Peacock Road, near Tabor [Read More]

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County Prepares for Winter Storm 2:50 p.m. Update

January 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Prepares for Winter Storm 2:50 p.m. Update

Updated closings as of 2:50 p.m. Two to four inches of snow could fall on Columbus County today, and bitterly cold conditions are forecast to continue through the week. The entire area is under a [Read More]

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CCN Community Hero

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Community Hero

  Our community hero this week is Allen Strickland. When the cold weather moved in with a vengeance last week, Allen opened the Todd House Wedding and Event Center to anyone who was in need [Read More]

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Veteran Memorial Park of America

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veteran Memorial Park of America

It’s hard to believe, but five years ago this week, ground was broken on the Veterans Memorial Park of America on U.S. 701 South of Whiteville. What began as a dream had grown to a [Read More]

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Commissioners to Meet Early

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commissioners to Meet Early

Columbus County Commissioners will have a full agenda when they meet Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m. Among the items being considered are a request to place 911 under the sheriff’s office, provide 15 new vehicles [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President

Dear Mr. President, I am pleased that you have returned to the White House. I admit that in your first election, I wasn’t sure about you, but you far exceeded my expectations and honestly, surprised [Read More]

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Early Morning Traffic Stop Yields Drugs

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Early Morning Traffic Stop Yields Drugs

Two people were arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffic stop turned up methamphetamines Jan. 17. Jerry Delane McBride, 51, of 1417 Bill Hooks Rd., was held without bond. He was charged with [Read More]

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State Gambling Revenues Drop in December

January 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Gambling Revenues Drop in December

North Carolinians spent slightly less on gambling in December than in November, the state lottery commission said today. During the month of December, e-gambling account holders wagered $629,520,784 on sports events, and took home $590,889,744. [Read More]

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Burger King Sustains Major Damage

January 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burger King Sustains Major Damage

Another Burger King restaurant, this time in Whiteville, was damaged by fire Friday morning. Whiteville Fire Marshall Hal Lowder said staff at the Columbus Corners BK called 911 at 6:32 a.m. They discovered smoke and [Read More]

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Governor Stein Issues Abortion Executive Order

January 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Governor Stein Issues Abortion Executive Order

Governor Josh Stein today issued an executive order about abortion that might spark the first battle between the governor’s office and the general assembly. Stein directed state cabinet agencies not to cooperate with investigation, prosecution [Read More]

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Burn Barrel Reported Stolen

January 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burn Barrel Reported Stolen

Updated Jan. 17 10 a.m. Two people were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing a burn barrel near Tabor City. Tara Little McPherson, 52, of 10625 Swamp Fox Hwy. Eat, Tabor City, and Steven Best, [Read More]

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