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Columbia County Observer

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The Wampanoags Helped the Pilgrims Survive for Their First Thanksgiving – They Still Regret It

The actual history of what happened in 1621 bears little resemblance to what most Americans are taught.

Statue of Chief Ousamequin of the Wampanoag Nation, overlooking Plymouth Bay, with Caption: The first Thanksgiving. The Wampanoags help was followed by years of a slow, unfolding genocide
Columbia County Observer graphic, photo as above

LSHA: Hospital trashed by Authority negligence – no insurance. Board “Mums the Word.”  Tries to pay off Meridian not to inspect the Hospital.


In June of 2023, there was only minor damage. In Nov. 2025 the damage is unfathomable.

Kevin Kirby, Columbia County’s Co-Commander, files ethics complaint, including collusion, against County Commissioner Rocky Ford

Kevin Kirby, Columbia County's Co-Commander, files ethics complaing agianst Commissioner Ford

Lake Shore Hosp. Auth.: Not a Pretty Picture Update presented to Legislative Delegation

Shands at Lake Shore hospital with broken sign
The Lake Shore Hospital Authority's Shands at Lake Shore. Photo taken after the Legislative Delegation meeting.

Columbia County Legislative Delegation: Rep. Chuck Brannan's Final Delegation Meeting


Rep. Chuck Brannan makes his final Legislative Delegation remarks as Sen. Bradley looks on. Rep. (Columbia County Observer photo)

Columbia County Legislative Delegation: Tuesday, 9:30 am, FGC Wilson Rivers Library, Simulcast Live by the FGC Media Team

Photo of January 2025 Legislative Delegation meeting
January's Legislative Delegation meeting played to a packed house. College President Larry Barrett is moving Tuesday's meeting to the conference room at the library.

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Fight For Social Security Is Part of a Larger Racial Agenda

On the 50th Anniversary of Endangered Species Act, Protecting Rice's Whales (estimated 100 left) and Others With This Landmark Legislation

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