Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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Following is a partial transcript of this week’s episode of the Columbus Connection podcast. For the full program, follow The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver on Spotify. Click the link on this website for more. [Read More]
August 23, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Development in Columbus County, Problem Drunk Drivers, and Something New at CCN
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson shares his thoughts on the changing attitude toward development in Columbus County, and ongoing problem of people Drinking and Driving. Plus Jefferson announces, “The DWI Roundup”, a [Read More]
Well, they did it. They took one of the most iconic, hopeful figures in all of fiction and managed to turn his highly anticipated cinematic return into an unmitigated disaster. My fears were not just [Read More]
When I get to Heaven someday, I want to look up Noah and ask him why in the … world … he didn’t swat those mosquitoes while he had a chance. It won’t matter anymore, [Read More]
August 19, 2025Anthony FerraraComments Off on Tulsa King: A Royal Flush of Action, Humor, and Heart (Seasons 1 and 2 Review)
Tulsa King: A Royal Flush of Action, Humor, and Heart (Seasons 1 and 2 Review) From the moment Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi stepped off that private jet, cigar in hand and a lifetime [Read More]
August 16, 2025Columbus County NewsComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Whiteville City Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr.
The Columbus Connection – Whiteville City Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has Whiteville City Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. They have a frank discussion about [Read More]
August 14, 2025Anthony FerraraComments Off on MOVIE REVIEW: The Naked Gun (2025): A Hilarious, If Familiar, Return to Form
MOVIE REVIEW – The Naked Gun (2025): A Hilarious, If Familiar, Return to Form By Anthony Ferrara The challenge of reviving a beloved, iconic comedy franchise like The Naked Gun is immense. How do you [Read More]
MOVIE REVIEW – “Together” By Anthony Ferrara “Together,” the body horror vehicle starring real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco, arrives with a concept as intriguing as it is squirm-inducing: what if the stresses of [Read More]
TELEVISION REVIEW – From (Epix / MGM+) By Anthony Ferrara A Descent into the Unknown: A Review of “From” (Seasons 1-3) In the crowded landscape of mystery-horror television, “From” has carved out a unique and [Read More]
Dylan Mulvaney is a man. Sydney Sweeney is a woman. It’s pretty simple. Miss Sweeney is a rather fetching young lady who has been at the center of an advertising campaign turned viral drama. The [Read More]
August 7, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Local Christian Metal Bands “Cast To Sea” and “333”
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson interviews the local Columbus County Christian Metalcore / Sludge bands “Cast To Sea” and “333” about their upcoming show at the Bethel Methodist Church in Clarendon, NC. [Read More]
August 2, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Dam Busters and Downtown Flooding, and the Exploding Pet Population
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some commentary about The Dam Busters, and the ongoing flooding issues in Downtown Whiteville, and The Pet Population Problem the county is experiencing, and how you [Read More]
MOVIE REVIEW – Happy Gilmore 2 By Anthony Ferrara Divisive ’90s sequel that’s “surprisingly heartwarming” storms to top of Netflix trending chart. The soft clang of a golf club hitting a ball echoes in the [Read More]
In an attempt to avoid stepping on a toad the other night, I inadvertently found a piece of broken glass. In the interest of keeping this column family-friendly, I will only say that it hurt, [Read More]
When I was a little kid, I watched Sesame Street. If you are of a certain age, I’d bet ten to one odds on a nickel you remember the theme song, where the kids were [Read More]
July 18, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – NC State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey Talks About Scams, and Homeowner Programs
On this edition of The Columbus Connection Jefferson sits down with NC State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey for a wide-ranging discussion about fraud and scams, a program that helps homeowners better prepare for severe [Read More]
Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
