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Articles in the Commentary section are opinions, not news.  We feature columns by staff members and guests, letters to the editor, and editorials from ColumbusCountyNews.com.  Dissenting opinions are always welcome and encouraged. Length should be no more than 300 words. Libelous, vulgar and defamatory language will not be published. Personal attacks and ad hominem criticisms of individuals will not be published.  Comments, compliments, criticisms, observations, testimonials, and other submissions are welcome.  Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. You must include a name, community and telephone number with any submission. The telephone number will not be published, but we will contact you to ensure that you are who you claim to be. While submissions from readers outside our county are welcome, Columbus residents or those with roots here will take precedence.  Endorsements of candidates will be published until the beginning of early voting.  ColumbusCountyNews.com reserves the right to edit submissions for grammar and consistency with libel laws and journalistic standards.

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Happy Anniversary Columbus County News – It’s Been Five Long Years

July 4, 2025 Jeff Allen Jones 0

As we all celebrate our Independence Day today with family and friends, we here at Columbus County News also celebrate our five-year anniversary. For me, it is hard to believe that five years have passed [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – First Amendment, Independence Day Thoughts, and Happy Birthday CCN

July 4, 2025 Columbus County News 0

In this edition of The Columbus Connection Jefferson discusses the anti-Trump sign controversy in Whiteville, why freedom of speech is so important in the preservation of the United States of America, and he talks about [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • The Field of Pain and Sorrow

July 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Note to my readers: With rare exceptions, I do not like to reprint columns, since I consider this to be a lazy habit. However, at the request of several folks, the column below is an [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – An Independence Day Commentary

June 28, 2025 Columbus County News 0

On This Edition of The Columbus Connection – Independence Day Commentary from Jefferson Weaver This Edition of The Columbus Connection is a repeat from last year and Jefferson has commentary on Independence Day, the Constitution, [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Common Sense and Dinosaurs

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

 It was a warm, beautiful spring day when I became acutely aware of my place in the food chain. I was on a dream trapping job — exclusive access to a huge millpond with multiple [Read More]

Jefferson and Tom Weaver.
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Jefferson Weaver • Big Plans, Baseball and Snapbrim hats

June 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Big Plans, Baseball and Snapbrim hats

We had big plans, the Old Man and I, but they didn’t quite work out like we expected. Papa loved baseball, especially what I call “hungry” baseball, the minor leagues, where  the players are still [Read More]

Jefferson and Rhonda Weaver
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Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

June 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

It was just another Saturday in June. The corn was tall, but cried out for mercy in the heat. The only clouds in the sky gave but the faintest hope of a late afternoon thunderstorm. [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • In Defense of Men

June 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • In Defense of Men

There has been study after study of late showing that young men are even less interested in dating, marriage and families than young women. They seem to prefer video games, television and yes, pornography to [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Toxic Masculinity and Kratom Regulation Commentary

May 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Toxic Masculinity and Kratom Regulation Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks about the battle against masculinity in today’s society, and why legislators should do more than just regulate Kratom.You don’t want to miss this informative and possibly [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Finding Peace in the Pen

May 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Finding Peace in the Pen

We were gifted a dandy flock of chickens the other day, so restoration of the Chicken Castle jumped to the top of the to-do list. The castle was a gift from a neighbor several years [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • A Man Called Frank

May 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • A Man Called Frank

 They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my grandfather, W. Thomas Weaver. My dad was 2, leaning [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Chaplain Marcia DeRush of the Columbus County Disaster Coalition

May 23, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Chaplain Marcia DeRush of the Columbus County Disaster Coalition

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Chaplain Marcia DeRush of the Columbus County Disaster Coalition about their upcoming Disaster Preparedness Expo coming up on May 31, 2025 at the Columbus County [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

May 18, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson questions the motivation behind the county’s new municipal tax collection process, and warns of one of the forgotten problems of overdevelopment. You don’t want to miss this [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Jasmine

May 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Dear Jasmine

Dear Jasmine, I missed seeing you enter this world by just a few minutes the other day, but I was happy to welcome you a week afterward. As I expected, you are just as pretty [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

May 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson questions the motivation behind the county’s new municipal tax collection process, and warns of one of the forgotten problems of overdevelopment. You don’t want to miss this [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • The Death of a Newspaperman, 2001

May 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • The Death of a Newspaperman, 2001

A while back, I happened to be able to solve a seemingly insurmountable problem with a pocketknife and a little patience. The fellow I was helping was shocked. “How did you learn to do that?’ [Read More]

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