Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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A Bold Leap Forward: The Fantastic Four: First Steps Delivers The Fantastic Four are back, and with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel has taken a confident and undeniably exciting stride forward. This relaunch series [Read More]
The yellow ribbons are gone now, like the little boy none of us really knew. Buddy Myers today may be a truck driver, like his beloved Great Uncle John; he might be a soldier, possibly [Read More]
September 27, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Hurricane Preparation, Partisan Battles in the General Assembly, and Why Iryna’s Law Might Signal the Need for Justice Reform
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson discusses Hurricane Preparation, and the Partisan Battles in the General Assembly, and why Iryna’s Law might signal the need for justice reform. This is a Columbus Connection you don’t [Read More]
To call HBO’s “OZ” simply a television show feels like a disservice. It’s an experience. A visceral, unflinching, and often brutal deep dive into the darkest corners of humanity, set within the claustrophobic confines of [Read More]
“Americana” is the kind of film that feels both comfortingly familiar and frustratingly uninspired. It attempts to weave a tapestry of classic American dream narratives – the rise from rags to riches, the pursuit of [Read More]
I had a visit from royalty the other day. The Dandelion Queen burst into my office with all the energy of a Category Four hurricane, running into my outstretched arms as she has since she [Read More]
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Local Veteran Mike Creen about the upcoming Veteran’s Celebration Parade in Downtown Whiteville on November 8th. This is a Columbus Connection you don’t want to miss. [Read More]
“The Ranch” rides into the sunset with a solid 8 out of 10 for its unique blend of multi-camera sitcom humor, surprisingly deep drama, and a genuinely stellar cast that grounds its often-crude but heartfelt [Read More]
Two senseless killings made the headlines last week: one of a man who was likely the calmest voice of conservatism and Christianity in the world today, the other a young woman who was just trying [Read More]
On paper, the pairing of comedic legend Eddie Murphy and modern-day deadpan maestro Pete Davidson is an intriguing prospect, and their collaboration in “The Pickup” largely delivers on that promise, settling into a comfortable 7 [Read More]
By Teresa Smith Deputy Director, Columbus County Emergency Management As we move into fall and winter the Columbus County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone to take this time to check the overall safety around their [Read More]
September 13, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Ann Huffman of the United Methodist Church Disaster Coalition and Commentary on the Death of Iryna Zarutska
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Ann Huffman of the United Methodist Church Disaster Coalition, and he shares his thoughts on the death of Iryna Zarutska. This is a Columbus Connection you [Read More]
Cobra Kai: Striking First, Striking Hard, and Striking Gold (9/10) Who would have thought that a sequel series to the beloved Karate Kid films, airing decades later, could not only live up to the legacy [Read More]
M3GAN 2.0: The Glitch Gets an Upgrade – And It’s Glorious Sequels are a notoriously tricky business, often failing to recapture the magic of their predecessors. However, M3GAN 2.0 not only lives up to the [Read More]
Someone commented a while back that she liked my business card holder. I explained to her that it is much more than just a pedestrian piece of desk furniture: it’s a reminder of when our [Read More]
September 6, 2025Jefferson WeaverComments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – 9/11 and the Return of the American Spirit. Plus, Suicide Awareness Month
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks about 9/11 and the return of the American Spirit. In the second segment, he discusses Suicide Awareness Month. This is a Columbus Connection you don’t want to miss. [Read More]
Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
