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Articles in the Commentary section are opinions, not news.  We feature columns by staff members and guests, letters to the editor, and editorials from ColumbusCountyNews.com.  Dissenting opinions are always welcome and encouraged. Length should be no more than 300 words. Libelous, vulgar and defamatory language will not be published. Personal attacks and ad hominem criticisms of individuals will not be published.  Comments, compliments, criticisms, observations, testimonials, and other submissions are welcome.  Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. You must include a name, community and telephone number with any submission. The telephone number will not be published, but we will contact you to ensure that you are who you claim to be. While submissions from readers outside our county are welcome, Columbus residents or those with roots here will take precedence.  Endorsements of candidates will be published until the beginning of early voting.  ColumbusCountyNews.com reserves the right to edit submissions for grammar and consistency with libel laws and journalistic standards.

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Commentary: Game Lands Proposal a Step in the Wrong Direction

February 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commentary: Game Lands Proposal a Step in the Wrong Direction

Columbuscountynews.com welcomes dissenting and concurring opinions, guest columns and letters to the editor. All submissions must be signed, and have the sender’s address and telephone for verification. Only the contributor’s name and community will be [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

February 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Imaginary World Bleeding into Real Life. Do people have the right to push their delusions on the general public. and should taxpayer pay [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Stories in the Pines

February 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Stories in the Pines

My host insisted we stop the truck, get out and walk around some. I didn’t argue; it was a beautiful day for February, bright and dry, not terribly chill, and if a gentleman staring his [Read More]

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Chief Bids Farewell to City

February 17, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Chief Bids Farewell to City

Dear Citizens of Whiteville, After more than 30 years in law enforcement – and over 5 years of which I have had the distinct honor of serving as your Chief of Police – I have [Read More]

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Celebration of Black History Month

February 17, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Celebration of Black History Month

By ​​​​​​​​​Dalton B. Dockery, PhD In the world today we see so much division. We must realize the strength that lies within our diversity. The wealth of information that every culture brings is unique and [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary (04-2025)

February 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary (04-2025)

This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the proposal to turn NC Game Lands into what basically would become public parks. [Read More]

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The BGHNC Difference in Foster Care

February 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The BGHNC Difference in Foster Care

By Amanda Irwin Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina When a child in our foster homes is getting ready for adoption, Boys & Girls Homes social workers ask each child how they want to [Read More]

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The Unsung She-roes

February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Unsung She-roes

By Michael and Alicia Myrie Founders, Sheepdog Foundation Inc. When you think of military veterans that have voluntarily placed themselves in harm’s way to defend our freedoms, the image that comes to mind is more [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • My Mother’s Eyes

February 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • My Mother’s Eyes

Every once in a while, someone tells me I have my mother’s eyes. They are one trait of hers I know I share, the same brown eyes I share with my sisters, along with my [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts

February 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts

It was, ironically, Valentine’s Day when I once saw a broken heart worthy of the saddest country song. I do not know the young man’s name, or what ever happened to him, but he was [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

  I hate February. This is not news to those of you who have suffered with me through this miasma of a misbegotten misery of a month before. I will admit, there are a very [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

January 25, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio)  On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Politics in America and North Carolina. Jefferson shares his thoughts on Donald Trump, [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President

Dear Mr. President, I am pleased that you have returned to the White House. I admit that in your first election, I wasn’t sure about you, but you far exceeded my expectations and honestly, surprised [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Broken Mirrors, Backup Cameras and Inverted Speedbumps

January 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Broken Mirrors, Backup Cameras and Inverted Speedbumps

I’ve been driving my wife’s car of late, and I am terrified. It’s the newest one we have ever had; Miss Rhonda received it when her mother passed away last fall. It rides like a [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver & NC State Oath Keeper Leader Doug Smith

January 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver & NC State Oath Keeper Leader Doug Smith

  On this edition of the Columbus Connection, in the first segment Jefferson has commentary on the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capital Building. In the 2nd and 3rd segments Jefferson has NC Oath [Read More]

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Season’s End

January 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Season’s End

I kept watching the clock, but I knew in my heart there wasn’t time. It was the last day of deer season, which in my business really just means it’s about a half-day at work, [Read More]

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