Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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...
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week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some thoughts on the government shutdown and SNAP benefits; the effects of outdated laws on wildlife management; and the reaction to ICE...
The tulip poplar in my front yard changed clothes last week. Seemingly overnight, the leaves went from green to brown and yellow. A stiffening breeze Saturday meant the leaves began...
Note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of Armistice Day, when World War I, the “war to end all wars,” officially ended. At the request of a more...
Editor’s note: following is an edited transcript of this week’s Columbus Connection. Dissenting opinions are always welcome. Email your thoughts to jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com....
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce The N.C. Yam Festival celebrated a banner year with 145 vendors and one of the largest crowds in the history of...
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Local Flooding Issues, Tax Increases, and Municipal Elections and Future Developments. This is a Columbus Connection you won&#...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...