Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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That 70s Show: A Totally Groovy Ride Down Memory Lane (9 Out of 10 Stars) “That ’70s Show” isn’t just a sitcom; it’s a warm, fuzzy, and often hilariously accurate postcard from a bygone era. [Read More]
One of my favorite Halloween costumes ever was a sign of my mother’s love. She spent weeks sewing a Godzilla costume; she even engineered a series of rings and twine to keep my tail from [Read More]
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson sits down with Mike Creen from the Veterans Day Parade to talk about this year’s parade, and also Amanda Irwin from the NC Boys and Girls Home to talk [Read More]
Z Nation: A Gloriously Goofy Apocalypse Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into Let’s be clear from the outset: Z Nation is not The Walking Dead. If you’re looking for gritty realism, existential dread, and characters who [Read More]
A Genre-Bending Ride: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Prepare to have your mind blown, your inhibitions shed, and your penchant for the delightfully bizarre thoroughly satisfied. The Rocky Horror Picture Show isn’t just a [Read More]
Earlier this year, a friend contacted me about her goose. Her husband was considering killing the long-necked varmint, whom she had raised by hand from a baby. Could we give the baby a home? “He” [Read More]
Editor’s note: This column is from 2021, so some of the figures are outdated. Thankfully, some things have changed since then. We are seeing more support for law enforcement than we did when I angrily [Read More]
The Office: A Masterpiece of Mockumentary Gold (2005-2013) There are sitcoms, and then there’s The Office. The American adaptation of the beloved British original doesn’t just tread water; it dives headfirst into the mundane and [Read More]
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson sits down with Whiteville City Manager to talk about the ongoing flooding issues in downtown Whiteville. The Columbus Connection is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and [Read More]
The Black Phone: A Terrifyingly Tender Masterpiece (9/10) Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone” doesn’t just creep you out; it burrows under your skin and stays there long after the credits roll. This isn’t just another [Read More]
Better Call Saul: A Masterpiece Forged in the Shadows (2015-2022 Netflix) From the moment the iconic “Saul Goodman” jingle first serenaded our ears, Better Call Saul promised a prequel. What it delivered was nothing short [Read More]
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson sits down with GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Don Brown. They go through a wide range of topics in this extended edition of the Connection. You’ll want to listen to [Read More]
They know, just as surely as if they had a calendar. Their tails wag more; some bounce at the sight of any truck. Others bay constantly, even more than a normal hound whose life revolves [Read More]
October 4, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jess Hill of the Columbus County Agricultural Fair
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Jess Hill of the Columbus County Agricultural Fair about all the Fair activities planned for next week. This is a Columbus Connection you don’t want to miss. [Read More]
Weeds: A Suburban Symphony of Sin Rarely does a show manage to be as hilariously dark, tragically absurd, and surprisingly poignant as Showtime’s “Weeds.” For eight seasons, it chronicled the descent of Nancy Botwin, a [Read More]
A Bold Leap Forward: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Delivers The Fantastic Four are back, and with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel has taken a confident and undeniably exciting stride forward. This relaunch series [Read More]
Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
