News Briefs for October 8, 2025
The Columbus County Agricultural Fair opened Tuesday. Gates open through Thursday at 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sunday. For a full schedule of events check out the Columbus County Fair tab.
The first candidate in U.S. senate races to visit Columbus County in several years will be here Friday. Republican Don Brown is running for the nomination that would put him against former Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, in 2026. Brown is challenging Michael Whatley for the nomination. Brown will be attending the Columbus County Agricultural Fair Friday afternoon. Brown will also be the guest on this week’s edition of The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver, heard on Spotify, and Here on ColumbusCountyNews.com
The City of Whiteville broke ground Tuesday on the Madison Street Park downtown. The multi-use facility is being built on the site of the former Lewis Smith Shopping Center, which was damaged in three floods and a major fire. The park will feature open areas, a bandstand and more features, on what was a bare section of floodplain. Much of the $1.3 million cost is being paid for through state grants.
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