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Maze Craze Opening Day Gallery

by Crystal Faircloth in Business Comments Off on Maze Craze Opening Day Gallery

Maze Craze at Galloway Farm in Hallsboro opened on Saturday, Sept. 24, for their 2022 season. This year, the farm has partnered with Netflix to bring the ‘Outer Banks’ (OBX) to Columbus County. The [Read More]

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver (Weekly Podcast)

by Columbus County News in Commentary Comments Off on THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver (Weekly Podcast)

This week Jefferson has in the studio Laiken Edwards of of the Whiteville Juniorette’s Club, and Hal Lowder Jr., Emergency Services Director of the City of Whiteville) Hal Lowder Jr. of the City of Whiteville [Read More]

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Maze Craze Opening Day Gallery

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September 24, 2022 Comments Off

While best known for their work in Central America, the Master's Mission is headed to Ukraine this year to brighten the lives of children there. (Master's Mission photo)

Master’s Mission Headed for Ukraine

Church News

September 20, 2022 Comments Off

The Master’s Mission hopes to bring some joy to children in the Ukraine this winter. The ministry, led by Darrell Rooks, is organizing efforts to assemble both its signature Joy Boxes and Joy Bags for [Read More]

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Maze Craze ‘Outer Banks’ opens Saturday

September 20, 2022 Comments Off

Maze Craze at Galloway Farms in Hallsboro will have their opening day on Saturday, Sept. 24, and this year, the farm is partnering with Netflix to bring the ‘Outer Banks’ (OBX) to Columbus County. [Read More]

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Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Gallery 2022

September 17, 2022 Comments Off

Purple was the color of choice at Elizabeth Brinkley Park at Lake Waccamaw on Saturday. Friends, family, and community members came out in support for the Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Lewis Harrelson. Harrelson was [Read More]

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Rabies Clinic, Adoption Event at Gurganus Gallery

September 17, 2022 Comments Off

Five dogs were adopted and around 100 rabies shots administered Saturday morning at Gurganus Farm Store in Whiteville. Columbus Animal Protective Services brought a trailer full of shelter dogs for potential new owners to meet, [Read More]

Blood Drive Thursday

September 14, 2022 Comments Off

Whiteville Police Department in association with the American Red Cross will be having a community blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 1- 6 p.m. The event will be held at Vineland Station located at [Read More]

Projects Funded at Lake; Grant Request Approved

September 14, 2022 Comments Off

Town commissioners gave Town Manager Damon Kempski approval on Tuesday to file an application for another $2.4 million in grants from the state for Lake Waccamaw’s Water Project. Last month, the area received $9.2 million in [Read More]

Proposed social district for Whiteville. (submitted graphic)

Whiteville Social District Takes Next Step

September 13, 2022 Comments Off

Patrons of some restaurants in Whiteville could soon take alcoholic drinks as they walk through downtown. The planning board has approved a draft Social District Ordinance. The vote came at today’s meeting of the board. [Read More]

Nature Calls at the Museum for September

September 13, 2022 Comments Off

The Honey Festival may be over for the year, but the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville (NCMNS) still has a lot to buzz about during the month of September. From the ground below [Read More]

Map of the proposed buyout area (City of Whiteville)

Council Mulls Floodplain Buyout Request

September 13, 2022 Comments Off

More than 100 flood-prone properties in Whiteville could become public land if council approves a proposal to expand a buyout program. City council tonight is set to consider an agreement to take over properties purchased [Read More]

One Stop Sites, Early Voting Dates Set

September 9, 2022 Comments Off

Columbus County voters will have five early voting sites to choose from during the runup to the Nov. 8 general election. A big change in the early voting schedule this year is the addition of [Read More]

CoG Hosts ‘Resilience’ Planning Workshops

September 6, 2022 Comments Off

The N.C. Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents served by the Cape Fear Council of governments regions to attend the upcoming public workshops to develop strategies and projects that aim to prepare the region for natural [Read More]

SCC Joins UNC to Encourage Pharmacy Careers

September 2, 2022 Comments Off

Southeastern Community College took big steps forward in education this week. On Thursday morning, the school announced a partnership with the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy. SCC received a [Read More]

Elwell Ferry Returning to Service

September 1, 2022 Comments Off

The iconic Elwell Ferry between Kelly and Carvers Creek will be back in service in the near future. The ferry – which was shut down due to changing river levels, hurricanes, a drought, the pandemic [Read More]

The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.

City Food Truck Workshop Thursday

August 30, 2022 Comments Off

City officials will meet with the planning board and food truck operators Thursday to discuss the future of the popular eateries in Whiteville. Food trucks are basically prohibited in the city. A plan to allow [Read More]

Sim Lab offers lifelike nursing at SCC

August 29, 2022 Comments Off

Southeastern Community College offers a nursing program that provides their students with the training and knowledge to rival any major medical university. The lifelike simulation lab above the Nesmith Student Center offers hands-on experience with [Read More]

The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.

Monkeypox Case Confirmed Here

August 24, 2022 Comments Off

Columbus County has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, according to the health department. “It was just a matter of time,” Director Kim Smith said. Bladen County has had two confirmed cases, and New Hanover [Read More]

$12 Million in Solar Projects Coming to County

August 24, 2022 Comments Off

Two solar projects in Columbus County will receive $6 million each in federal funding, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Arthur 2 LLC and Beckwith Solar LLC will receive the funds from the Inflation [Read More]

County Qualifies for More Flood Housing Relief

August 22, 2022 Comments Off

Local governments in areas hit by Hurricanes Florence and Matthew can apply for $19.4 million in state storm relief funding –if they have “shovel ready” multifamily projects waiting for financing. The N.C. Office of Resiliency [Read More]

Whiteville Eyes Millions More in Federal Funding

August 22, 2022 Comments Off

Whiteville could see “dramatic” improvements in its water and wastewater systems, if the city is approved for two additional federal grants. At tonight’s city council meeting, City Manager Darren Currie will discuss applications for more [Read More]