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Jefferson Weaver • Beauty in Simplicity

July 11, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Beauty in Simplicity

Somewhere in the unnecessarily complex internals of my beloved truck Valkyria, a chip or widget or circuit or something was misbehaving. Since my modern mechanical skills are roughly equal to my spare time – that [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

July 9, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with Chadbourn Interim Police Chief Ken Elliott about the challenges of Policing in a small community, and what is currently happening in the city of Chadbourn.  You can listen in the player [Read More]

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The Good News for July 8

July 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for July 8

Columbus County has enough going on this week to fill your plate to overflowing. If you want to share the wealth, be sure to check out three food drives happening throughout the area.  • The [Read More]

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YWCA.CCPA Sponsor Child Seat clinic

July 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on YWCA.CCPA Sponsor Child Seat clinic

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear Early Parenthood Program will be partnering with the Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) to sponsor a free car seat safety check meeting on Wednesday, July 13.  The event will [Read More]

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No Weapons Used on Fleeing Suspect

July 7, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on No Weapons Used on Fleeing Suspect

Christopher Wilson was not Tased, struck or hit with any lethal or non-lethal weapon when he ran from narcotics officers last week, according to the sheriff’s office.  The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office released more information [Read More]

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County School Uniforms Out for New Year

July 7, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County School Uniforms Out for New Year

Although classes don’t start for most students  for several weeks, the county school board is making sure there is no confusion about appropriate clothing. Uniforms were done away with in May, after multiple complaints by parents [Read More]

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Fake Attorney Sought for Fraud

July 7, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fake Attorney Sought for Fraud

A Murrell’s Inlet man is being sought after allegedly claiming to be an attorney, bilking clients of thousands of dollars in the process. Jon E. James, 35, is wanted by the Brunswick  County Sheriff’s Office. James [Read More]

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Slingblade Assault Charged in Hallsboro

July 7, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Slingblade Assault Charged in Hallsboro

The ex-boyfriend of a Hallsboro woman is recovering after an early morning slingblade assault. Patricia Ann Jackson, 39, of 231 Cherry Town Road, was held under a $2,500 secured bond on a single charge of [Read More]

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Water Tank Maintenance May Cause Pressure Loss, Discoloration

July 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water Tank Maintenance May Cause Pressure Loss, Discoloration

County water customers in District II can expect pressure loss, discoloration and possibly boil orders in the coming weeks. Maintenance on the water tank serving the North Whiteville and Western Prong area will cause the [Read More]

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Chadbourn Community Safety Day Saturday

July 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Community Safety Day Saturday

Chadbourn Police are holding their first “Community Safety Day” to help connect with area residents. “This is a good time for people to come out and get to know their police,” Chief Ken Elliot said. [Read More]

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Drug Suspect Dies After Fleeing Traffic Stop

July 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Drug Suspect Dies After Fleeing Traffic Stop

A Whiteville drug suspect who fled a traffic stop died in a South Carolina hospital. Christopher Wilson, 41, died June 28, the day after he was arrested on narcotics charges, according to the sheriff’s office.  [Read More]

Cary Efron Graham Jr. (CCSO)
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Home Invasion Leads to Charges

July 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Home Invasion Leads to Charges

The man who allegedly broke into a Bolton home and pointed a handgun at four residents has been arrested and charged. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported that Cary Efron Graham, 40, is under a [Read More]

This student was all smiles during the day on the island. The crab didn't look as enthused.
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Tribe STEM Takes Island Field Trip

July 5, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Tribe STEM Takes Island Field Trip

The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has already had a busy summer. With the Yacunne fishing camp and the tribal summer kickoff party under their belt, the organization recently looked to the sea and the sand [Read More]

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Parks and Rec Hosts Pollinator Program

July 5, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Parks and Rec Hosts Pollinator Program

 The mystery of how fruits and vegetables get from seed to plate will be solved at the Columbus County Parks and Recreation’s latest clinic “Bees, Butterflies, and Blooming Beauties.”   This special enrichment class will [Read More]

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Dirt Bike Crash Kills Man

July 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dirt Bike Crash Kills Man

No lights, speed and no helmet led to the death of a motorcycle rider early Saturday, according to the highway Patrol. Ramel Williams, 19, of Old Lumberton Road, died after his Yamaha motorcycle slammed into [Read More]

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The Field of Pain and Sorrow

July 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Field of Pain and Sorrow

Note to my readers: I do not like to reprint columns, since I consider this to be a lazy habit. However, folks ask me about this one every year.  At a time where our country [Read More]

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