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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 Stabbed in ‘Styling Device’ Fight

There were no  charges after a woman attacked another woman Wednesday, forcing the victim to improvise a stylish defense for herself. The sheriff’s office said Tanieka Vonka Davis and Ophelia...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2024
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‘Historic’ Rainfall Possible This Week

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to reach hurricane status today (Sunday), and could bring what officials are calling historic rainfall to North and South Carolina later this week. The National...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2024
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The Good News for Aug. 2

The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe has long been identified with the Old Lake Road between Lake Waccamaw, Saint James and Buckhead. Historical references indicate it was used by the Waccamaw people...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2024
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Summer Malpass, James Delaney and Crystal Long (CCSO)
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Stolen Truck Leads to Guns, Financial Crimes

Trying to pawn a gold bracelet led to the arrests of three suspects in a string of crimes involving stolen financial information, firearms and a vehicle on Tuesday. James Andrew...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2024
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Chase Endangered Toddler, Report Says

The suspect who fled a traffic stop at high speed with an unsecured toddler in his car has been arrested. Kiheem Raekwon Bell, 24, of Loris, S.C. was taken into...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2024
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Sweating Leads to Arrest

A wanted man was picked up outside the Nakina Dollar General store Tuesday after he was seen “Acting erratically and sweating profusely”. Kevin Michael Babson of Ash had good reason...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Man Forced Child to Drive, Report Says

A man described as “aggressive when he is impaired” was arrested after allegedly forcing a child to drive him around  the Sydney community. Matthew Blake Coker, 35, was held under...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Backpack Buddies Begins Aug. 19

Backpack Buddies for the new school year begins August 19 at the Columbus Baptist Association Office. Volunteers are needed to help fill bags for children at al city and county...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Students in the class will learn about prescribed burns, their benefits, and controlling fires in wildlands. (NCFS photos)
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Certified Burner Class Set by NCFS

Registration is now open for the N.C. Forest Service Certified Burner Training Class set for Oct. 21-23. All 2024 Certified Burner classes will be delivered through a combination of virtual...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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State Sweeping Snack Brand from Shelves

A snack line sold online and in CBD, vape and convenience stores is being withdrawn after 78 people in 28 states have been sickened by the products. Diamond Shruumz makes...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

I hate August. Every year, it slithers in like a disease-carrying slug, leaving a sneaking slimy trail of sweat, sorrow, sadness, stink, suppuration and suffering that no amount of scrubbing...

Jefferson Weaver
August 1, 2024
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Hemingway Gets 200+ Months Federal Time

The suspect in a 2019 shooting and a string of other crimes across three counties will serve more than 17 years in federal prison. Maurice Isaac Hemingway was found guilty...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Deputy to Lead Finance as Interim

Deputy Finance Director Heather Woody was named as interim director in an emergency meeting today (Wednesday). “Ms. Woody is well respected and has a vast knowledge of local government,” County...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Smart Start offers Braille resources for children

By Kayla Henson Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s Early Learning and Family Resource Center (ELF) now has resources for children who are blind or visually impaired. These resource...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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Emergency Meeting Today to Appoint Interim Finance Director

County commissioners will meet today (July 31) at 4 p.m. to discuss a replacement for Finance Director Lacie Jacobs, who resigned Tuesday. The meeting will be held in the commissioners...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Nature Conservancy Executive Director Katherine Skinner, and Gov. Roy Cooper Tuesday at the Green Swamp announcement. (Photos and video by Darrell Jackson)
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Governor Touts EPA Grant as ‘Historic’

A portion of a $421 million grant will be used to expand state parks and preserve more of the Green Swamp Preserve. Gov. Roy Cooper and state Natural and Cultural...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2024
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