🎥 Commissioners’ Meeting Disrupted By Racist Video

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Chelsea Wiley
March 12, 2025

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The Franklin County Commissioners’ meeting took a shocking turn when an unknown participant hijacked the public Zoom feed with a racist, antisemitic, and pornographic video, forcing officials to shut it down. The incident, part of a troubling rise in local hate-driven acts, has sparked calls for stronger security measures, leading the county to eliminate virtual attendance for future meetings. As authorities investigate, commissioners remain firm in their message: hate has no place in Franklin County.

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🍴T-Co Islands Restaurant is a hidden gem serving up authentic Haitian flavors in Columbus. With no printed menu and a casual, homey vibe, this spot is all about bold, flavorful dishes like crispy fried pork and spicy pickled cabbage. (Columbus Monthly)

❄️ Seventeen years ago, Columbus was buried under a record-breaking 20.5 inches of snow during the March 2008 blizzard, shutting down roads and piling up massive drifts. Just days later, a 60-degree warm-up melted it all away. (NBC4)

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