Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some thoughts on the government shutdown and SNAP benefits; the effects of outdated laws on wildlife management; and the reaction to ICE...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Editor’s note: This column is from 2021, so some of the figures are outdated.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 ...
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson sits down with GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Don Brown. They go through a wide range of topics in this extended edition of the Connection....
They know, just as surely as if they had a calendar. Their tails wag more; some bounce at the sight of any truck. Others bay constantly, even more than a...
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Jess Hill of the Columbus County Agricultural Fair about all the Fair activities planned for next week. This is a Columbus Connection...
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...
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. Th...