Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
At least two of my ancestors were truly insane. We don’t like that term nowadays, of course, but even 100 years ago it was commonly applied to people who had serious mental illness. One of [Read More]
In June of 1215, King John of England and a rebellious group of barons signed a document called the Magna Carte Libertatum. We generally call it the Magna Carta. For centuries, the Magna Carta has [Read More]
This editorial commentary by Jefferson Weaver was featured on the Columbus Connection on Aug. 10. You can “Catch the Connection” on Spotify, Coolbeach1053.com, and WTXY 103.9 FM. Dissenting opinions and comments are always welcome. You [Read More]
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the City of Whiteville, the Historic Columbus County Courthouse, and Local Dam Busters, If you would like to be a Guest on The Columbus [Read More]
I hate August. Every year, it slithers in like a disease-carrying slug, leaving a sneaking slimy trail of sweat, sorrow, sadness, stink, suppuration and suffering that no amount of scrubbing and sanitizer can sluice away. [Read More]
In feudal Japan, a period lasting around 700 years, a samurai warrior who found himself without master, family or cause was called ronin. The term could equally apply to an individual or the individual’s status. [Read More]
Tucked away in a plastic bag buried in a box of odd memories, I have a small, flat piece of stone. It’s very crumbly and jagged, so the bag is in a small box. There [Read More]
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would like to devote this column to an upcoming event. We hope all of you will help spread the word on the following September event. [Read More]
On a cold winter’s day, with a nor’easter howling in from the Atlantic, I thought I would be stabbed by Santa Claus. He wasn’t really Santa, of course. He was just a scruffy, down on [Read More]
In the days after the signing the document that would give birth to our country as a nation, riders headed out with copies to share throughout the colonies. Some areas wouldn’t learn the news for [Read More]
The things I take for granted are things they never knew. I am writing these words in a comfortable, air conditioned office, despite the thermometer soaring to sinful levels. I had a good supper last [Read More]
When I was in Kosovo, I met up with a staff sergeant from the unit we were relieving. A part of that changeover involved getting familiarized with the area we were in, local customs, etc. [Read More]
It should surprise no one that I am a Southern Baptist. First and foremost, of course, I am a Christian. Then I am a Southern Baptist. There’s doctrine and then there’s the often-overused term dogma. [Read More]
Courtesy Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We are beyond blessed to represent the greater Tabor City area. This past Thursday, we had the privilege of holding a Ribbon Cutting/Open House w/Tour event of 5 Star [Read More]
His name was Woody. He never got to run a deer, tree a coon or trail a rabbit. He never got to chase a ball, bark at a cat, or follow a little kid on [Read More]
I was taken aback the other day while talking with a random diner at one of my favorite eateries. I didn’t know him from Adam’s housecat, but we struck up a conversation. We’re around the [Read More]
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