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The Wolfpack Gets Stung in North Brunswick
(Photo by Savanna Elkins) [Read More]
Articles by Jeff Allen Jones
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with In-Studio Guests Executive Director Tony Shipman and Community Service Coordinator Grace Thompson of Columbus County Teen Court about what they do and some of the programs they offer, including [Read More]
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Deputies and Doughnuts
Columbus County Deputy Paul Carrano met Junior Deputy Gage and K-9 Tuffy at Dunkin Donuts in Whiteville this past Friday. Deputy Carrano purchased Junior Deputy Gage a doughnut in celebration of the unofficial “Give a [Read More]
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Whiteville Looks Good at Bash at the Beach
At last Saturday’s Bash at the Beach Jamboree at West Brunswick High School, Whiteville topped New Hanover 20-14 in their preseason scrimmage game. The regular season kicks off this Friday night when North Brunswick comes [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson has In-Studio Guest Hal Lowder Jr. This week Jefferson talks with Hal Lowder Jr., Emergency Services Director of the City of Whiteville, and they talk about Hurricane Preparedness, the city’s fleet [Read More]
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High School Football Returns to Legion Stadium
(All Photos by Savanna Elkins) [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
Doug Smith with Jefferson Weaver of The Columbus Connection [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson the In-Studio Guest is Dr. Chris English of Southeastern Community College. Jefferson and Dr. English talk about the new Automotive Systems Technology Program, and other Skilled Trades Programs available at Southeastern [Read More]
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Lisa Yemma of Yemma Farm. They talk about pollination and other garden related topics. You can listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs [Read More]
Covid-19
Cooper Warns of Newest COVID strain
State officials are sounding the alarm over the latest variant of COVID-19. BA.5 is now the most common variant, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press release, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Ray Cockrell, the Chief Mission Officer of The Lake Waccamaw Boy’s & Girls Home. Some of the topics include Youth Mental Health Services, Equine Therapy, Foster Care, and Community Based Services. [Read More]
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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]
Life in Columbus
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with City of Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. about Independence Day safety. Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced [Read More]
Business
Applications Begin July 1 for “Mrs. B” Grants
Applications begin July 1 for Mrs. B’s grants Louise Oriole Burevitch died a wealthy woman, surprising many who knew her, and but the Wilmington woman’s legacy has become well-known in the years since her death. [Read More]
Life in Columbus
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Assistant District Attorney Heath Nance about Child Exploitation and Child Sextortion. Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, [Read More]
News
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Local Teacher & WTXY Chief Meteorologist Christopher Cawley THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County. Each week Jefferson and [Read More]