Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
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On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on Budgets, and how accountability Zero Based Budget Policies would work. Jefferson also talks about the NC DOT & DMV and the way it operates. [Read More]
At least five, usually six days a week, I wear a tie. Neckties were already becoming somewhat passe before COVID made it acceptable to wear pajamas in public. Since then, life seems to have become [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Commentary on Current Events of Interest to Columbus, and the Surrounding Counties of NC
