Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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...
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...