Jughead grinned at me, embarrassed, as he slunk back through the gate. He was waiting as I pulled down the lane, more than a little frustrated at the real world...
By Angela Norris Veterans Memorial Park of America As we reflect on 2025, where have we been and where will 2026 take us? Weather unpredictable all year long…cold, hot,...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Wow! Another year has just breezed on by. It seems like we were just ringing in 2025 and now it’s time...
I had a particularly difficult time sleeping, what with one thing and another, and finally I just gave up. Well before the rooster crowed I was making coffee, and since...
Paula’s Christmas Adventure for 2025 Once upon a time there was a possum named Paula. She was a very special possum, because she could fly. That skill led her...
Almost every year, folks talk about starting “new” traditions. The term always bugs me a little – a “new” tradition is like the first annual anything. By its nature, a...
The big old house was cold, but the brothers were warm on that Christmas Eve when the little boy saw Santa Claus. He was always a curious child, and it...
My mind was anywhere but on the Christmas season, although I was trying. Work, a couple of parades to cover, a project unfinished on Saturday that left me in such...
A Near-Perfect Apartment: Why “Friends” Still Captures Our Hearts (9/10) “Friends” isn’t just a sitcom; it’s a cultural phenomenon, a comfort blanket, and for many,...
Lost: A Near-Perfect Descent into Mystery and Humanity “Lost” isn’t just a television show; it’s an experience. For six seasons, it captivated millions, weaving a labyri...
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: A Hilarious, Heartfelt Journey John Hughes. John Candy. Steve Martin. If those names alone don’t immediately spark a sense of nostalgic joy and anticipation, the...
The Good Place: A Near-Perfect Dive into Ethics, Existentialism, and Exceptional Comedy Let’s be clear from the outset: The Good Place is not just a television show; it’s a philosophical...
A Solid, If Not Spectacular, Takedown: The Smashing Machine “The Smashing Machine” arrives with a certain weight of expectation, promising a gritty, unflinching look at the life and career...
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some thoughts about the Jeffrey Epstein Case, the Needed Improvements for Animal Protective Services in Columbus County, and Reasons to B...
I love Thanksgiving. The holiday is all too often forgotten, what with Halloween barely wrapping up before Santa Claus starts slamming Merry Commercialmas in everyone’s face, with a shopping day...
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some thoughts on the government shutdown and SNAP benefits; the effects of outdated laws on wildlife management; and the reaction to ICE...

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