Columbia County Observer

Chris Doolin's 2026 Legislative Session Update: "Local government is under threat."

December 13, 2025  4:00 pm | 5 min read

Chris Doolin addresses the NCFRPC, giving his take of this year's [2026] legislative session.

LSHA: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Hosp. Auth. Board is at it again: ADA & Sunshine Law non-compliance, document swapping, life-safety issues

December 11, 2025  11:35 am | 6 min read

Columbia County Commissioner Kevin Parnell: How do we get 'riff-raff' banned from County meetings?

December 6, 2025  7:45 pm | 3 min read

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.

November 27, 2025

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.

November  25, 2025  11:40 am | 12 min read

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

November 11, 2025  11:30 pm | 9 min read

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

November  4, 2025  4:38 pm | 3 min read

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

October 30, 2025  1:30 am | 5 min read

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