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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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Grand Jury Indicts Shooter for Attempted Murder of Unborn

David Sharrod Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to kill an unborn child inn 2021. Thomas, 36, is being held under no bond. His address was...

Jefferson Weaver
May 14, 2024
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Vereen Pleads in 2019 Carnivore Case
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Vereen Pleads in 2019 Carnivore Case

One of the suspects arrested in a 2019 felony sweep in Columbus County pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court. Joshua Vereen entered a plea of guilty to charges of being...

Jefferson Weaver
May 13, 2024
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Second Primary is Tuesday

Republicans and unaffiliated voters have one more chance to choose nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor. Polls will be open for Tuesday’s second Republican primary from 6:30 a.m. until...

Jefferson Weaver
May 13, 2024
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The Good News for May 10

We have another busy weekend. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather and get ready to spend some quality time with your mama tomorrow. The Classy Cars and Country...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2024
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Jesse James Arp (CCSO)
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One Charged in Pocosin Road Shooting

One man has been jailed after allegedly firing 14 shots at a home in Saint James Tuesday. Jesse James Arp, 40, was held without bond. He is charged with assault...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2024
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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Developers Ask Approval for Tiny Home Development

The first phase of a new cottage apartment complex is on Tuesday’s Whiteville City council agenda.  John Fisher and Bill Lynch are requesting the city grant a special use permit...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2024
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Brice Pidgen and Brayshaun Davis (CCSO)
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Updated: Three Charged in King Arthur Drive Shooting

Updated 3:05 p.m. May 10 Three alleged gunmen have been charged with attempted murder and conspiracy for a shooting near Whiteville. Brice Pridgen, 22, and Brayshaun Zarchary Davis, 19, are...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2024
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Shanna Perry
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Woman Reported Missing From Delco

Family members are praying for the return of a Delco woman missing since April 26. Shanna Denise Perry, 35, was last seen near her home in the 4800 block of...

Jefferson Weaver
May 9, 2024
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Hallsboro Residents to Hold Park Work Day

The Bogue and Hallsboro communities are invited to help a new beautification effort for the community park May 18. Bogue Park, located on Red Bug Road, is the only public...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2024
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Khelia Lunette Oxendine
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Lumberton Woman Reported Missing

Family members have filed a missing persons report about a Lumberton woman last seen April 28. Khelia Lunette Oxendine, 37, was last seen leaving the Monarch office at 2003 Godwin...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2024
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County Investigating Two Shootings

Warrants have been issued for a man who allegedly threatened a woman, struck her father and stole a handgun. Columbus County deputies were called to 1062 Miller Road just before...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2024
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CPD and multiple agencies held a checking station Saturday in Chadbourn.
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Saturday Night Saturation Yields Multiple Violations

In what has almost become a Strawberry Festival tradition, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and multiple neighboring law enforcement agencies launched a saturation operation in Chadbourn on Saturd...

Jefferson Weaver
May 7, 2024
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Keyonte Poole and Nona Strickland (District Attorney's Office photo)
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Strickland Gets 50 Years in Double Murder

Nona Strickland was sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday after she pleaded guilty for her role in the bludgeoning and smothering of two people in 2021. Her adopted mother...

Jefferson Weaver
May 7, 2024
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Standing left to right: Coach Bruno Godwin, Leigha Reaves, Kynley Scott, Tehya Moore, Ma’Laya Webb, Angel Webb, Ava Grice, Aleigh Godwin, Coach Matt Wilson. Front row left to right: Journey Sutton, Addyson Spaulding, Serenity Johnson, Millie Bracey, Alisha Smith, Alyssa Smith
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Middle School Gators Take Tourney, Conference

The East Columbus Gators Middle School Softball Team are Tournament and Conference champions. After an undefeated regular season, the ladies clinched the Williams Township Softball Tournament Champion...

Jefferson Weaver
May 7, 2024
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Suspect Stabs Deputy, is Shot at White Lake

Deputies from Sampson and Bladen counties shot a woman after she stabbed a deputy early Tuesday. In a news release, Bladen Sheriff Jim McVicker said the incident occurred near White...

Jefferson Weaver
May 7, 2024
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TCVFD Firefighter Dead in Conway Crash

Tabor City firefighter Danny Nobles died in a car crash in Conway, S.C. early Saturday morning. Nobles, 20, was a passenger in the vehicle, according to the Horry County Coroner’s...

Jefferson Weaver
May 6, 2024
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