By Cynthia Nelson
Greater Tabor City Chamber
We had such a memorable Fourth of July and 250th Fireworks Celebration! Thank you to everyone in our area that joined us at South Columbus High School for the 39th annual celebration. While the numbers inside the gate were perhaps down by a few, there was a record number of onlookers parked along the roadsides to take in the colorful display of pyrotechnics. After all, our nation is only 250 years old once, right?
A special word of appreciation to our veterans. Thank you for coming out and allowing us the privilege of honoring you for your service. You are why we continue to celebrate the freedom of being an American.
Our annual ad celebrating the 4th and 250 years of freedom was a little different for the momentous occasion. Sponsors names were listed in this column on July 1 instead of in the ad. To balance that out, we are listing our sponsors one more time this week. It’s the least we can do as a huge way to say thank you for being responsible for the greatest display of fireworks we may have possibly ever had. We are still receiving calls and messages of excited gratitude.
Below is the list of 2026 sponsors. Please share with these businesses, organizations, and/or individuals the accolades we have been receiving to say thank you. It’s worth every extra effort.
Corporate:
Atlantic Corporation, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation, Columbus County Tourism Development Authority, County of Columbus
Platinum:
Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Consumers Choice Insurance Agency, N.W. Inman, Inc., Town of Tabor City
Gold:
Black’s Tire Service, Dale’s Seafood-Tabor City, Duke Energy, East Coast Agency, First Bank-Tabor City, FOCUS Broadband, K.A. Harnish, LLC – Tabor City McDonald’s, Singletary Small Engines, Inc., Southern Corrosion, Samuel P. Gaskins and Lynda F. Turbeville – In Memory of Bill and Sarah Norris, The Adams Company, Inc., Richard and Margo Wright, Yam City Oil and Gas Company
Silver:
Bell Supply Company, Columbus County Youth and Families Association, Counsel of the Carolinas, Dameron Drug Store, Fowler’s Grill-Tabor City, Fowler’s Market, Minuteman Food Mart, Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams and Company, P.A.
Bronze:
Town of Cerro Gordo, Westside Funeral Home
The fireworks event would not and could not happen at all without our sponsors. Kudos to each one!
If you would ever like to sponsor any of our events, please reach out to us by phone or email. We would wholeheartedly welcome you.
Should you wish to become a member of this Chamber of Commerce, please contact us by email at tccofc@yahoo.com or by phone at 910.377.3012 or 910.840.0292. We look forward to hearing from you. We are stronger and better together.
Our established days and hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Should you need to schedule a meeting outside of the above days and hours, please call me, Cynthia Nelson, at 910.840.0292 to coordinate it.
Reminder: The N.C. Yam Festival is barely three months away. Please start thinking about decorating our community to show your love for the festival and for the fall season. Let’s make our Yam Man proud!
Remember that “Opportunity Awaits” as Today’s Youth become Tomorrow’s Leaders. It’s our duty to guide our youth who are the future of this nation that we so dearly love.
