Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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...
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 C...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Everyone notices potholes on daily commutes and cracks that can swallow small tires. Some stretches of road are so uneven that they feel like riding a rollercoaster instead of driving....
August slunk into the shadows the other morning, hissing, spitting and licking its wounds, as September’s loving embrace rose with a sunrise worthy of song. As much as I despise...
Following is an edited transcript of this week’s Columbus Connection. Dissenting opinions are welcome. See our letters to the editor section for information. A lost, misguided soul shot up a...
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks about what led to the tragedy in Minnesota this past week, and the good work undertaken by State Treasurer Brad Briner. This...
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 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 Jeffe...
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...
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...
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...