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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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Woman Charged with Statutory Rape

Multiple sex charges sent a Chadbourn-area woman to jail Thursday. Tiffany Charmin Norris, 35, of 1455 Shade Fisher Rd., was arrested after an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Warrants show...

Jefferson Weaver
January 20, 2024
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This wandering pig enjoyed a stroll along Lake Waccamaw and a lot of treats Thursday. (Submitted photo)
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The Good News for Jan. 20

Turkey shoots aren’t just for the fall of the year. Sandy Plain Baptist Church is hosting one more shoot Saturday, Jan. 21. Starting time is 630. There will be $4...

Jefferson Weaver
January 19, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • Pajamas, Bare Feet and the Wisdom of Jeremiah Johnson

A deadbeat young mother goat and a few other needs sent us on a semi-emergency trip to town the other night. It was a Saturday, which means dress codes are...

Jefferson Weaver
January 17, 2024
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Byrd Calls for ‘Alternative’ Uses for Courthouse

County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd on Tuesday demanded the board vote on other uses for the old county courthouse before it reopens this summer. The project is expected to be...

Jefferson Weaver
January 17, 2024
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Event Focuses on Stalking

Families First hopes a Thursday event will bring more awareness to stalking. “Making the Invisible Visible” is from 6-8 p.m. at San Jose Restaurant in Whiteville. The bar outreach event...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2024
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Man Accidentally Shoots Self Friday

Deputies were called to a Sam Potts Road home Friday after a man accidentally shot himself. Robert Marvin Hinson, 77, was shot while answering the door just after 9 p.m.,...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2024
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School Threat ‘Unfounded’

Parents and staff spent several tense minutes Friday after a report of possible violence at an area school. The sheriff’s office said the case was “unfounded.” Deputies were called to...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2024
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Suspects Sought in Car Shooting

Two gunmen allegedly blocked their victim in, riddled his car with bullets and fled the scene Saturday near Tabor City. Billy Lenny McCovers, 24, told deputies he was driving down...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2024
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Columbus Moving to eCourt Systems in 2025

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) on Friday announced additional go-live plans for counties transitioning from paper files to Enterprise Justice (Odyssey), the state&#8217...

Jefferson Weaver
January 12, 2024
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The Good News for Jan. 12

The annual Martin Luther King Day march is Saturday (Jan. 13)  at 10 a.m. Marchers will gather at Vineland Station in Whiteville and walk to the courthouse for music, speeches, and...

Jefferson Weaver
January 12, 2024
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Trust Fund Seeks Grant Applicants

The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is requesting applications from qualifying organizations that support the agricultural industry, impact rural communities, and stimulate economic development. On...

Jefferson Weaver
January 12, 2024
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Candidates Invited to Share Their Stands

This is an election year, and it’s going to be a nasty one. While we will not hesitate to share opinions on the Columbus Connection podcast or in the commentary...

Jefferson Weaver
January 11, 2024
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Madison Street was blocked downtown Wednesday when high water led to stalled cars and debris.
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Council to Vote on Flood Buyouts Tonight

More than 100 properties damaged by flooding from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, as ell as other storms, could soon become city property. Whiteville City Council tonight is expected to vote...

Jefferson Weaver
January 11, 2024
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Courthouse Project Nearing Completion

Renovation of the iconic Columbus County Courthouse is expected to wrap up by June, and officials are working out final details on how to use the structure. The courthouse was...

Jefferson Weaver
January 11, 2024
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UPDATE: WPD Arrests One on Child Porn Charges

Updated information. Whiteville Police have made their third unrelated arrest in less than a month on child sex offense charges. Devon Michael Bishop, 40, was arrested today (Jan. 10). He...

Jefferson Weaver
January 10, 2024
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High Water Brings Hogs Close to Homes

When rural residents relied on backyard hogs for food, January was once a popular time for hog killings. Residents of southern Columbus County are having January hog killings of their...

Jefferson Weaver
January 9, 2024
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