Back to school activities are in full swing this week in Columbus County. The Wolfpack will have their senior meeting today, while health clinics, the Backpack Buddies packing party, and the Youth and Family Entrepreneurship Day will prepare kids to return to the classroom with supplies, food, and a new skillset or two.
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Daisy Vereen Brooks and the Facts of Life Community Outreach Program hosts their Nourish Hope distribution event every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to N.C. and S.C. residents. The food drive is held at the church located at 24678 Peacock Road in Tabor City. For more info, visit their website at www.factsoflifeoutreach.org.
The Columbus County Community Farmers Market opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come shop fresh and local and support vendors and farmers in our community.
The market has fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, homemade breads, jams and jellies, local honey, fresh juices, handmade jewelry, custom tumblers, crafts, games for all ages, live music, and so much more. The market is located at 132 Government Complex Drive in Whiteville.
The Whiteville senior parent meetings will be held this evening, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Whiteville High School Media Center. The gathering will cover senior dates and events, essential graduation and senior information, and opportunities for parents to stay informed and involved throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
A very familiar face in Lake Waccamaw is finally retiring from the State Park, and he’s heading back to Northern Maine. A celebration is planned for Toby Hall on Aug. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the Lake Waccamaw State Park Visitors Center for friends and colleagues to say goodbye. The center can be found at 1866 State Park Drive.
Raising the Bar, Love Connection Foundation, M&J Financial Management, W.L. Dorsey Family Treehouse, DZineeBest LLC, and C. Ellis Management LLC will be partnering together to host Youth and Family Entrepreneurship Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Southeastern Community College.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay and participate. This is a fun, interactive experience designed for the entire family to learn and grow together to be successful. Come ready to think, create, collaborate, and discover how to make your money—and your ideas—work with purpose. Build a vision board and play the money smart games to help build your dreams and shape your future.
The event will be held at the Cartret Building in rooms 164-165. SCC is located at 4564 Chadbourn Highway in Whiteville.
The Family Birthing Center at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is inviting expectant mothers in their third trimester and their partners to attend birthing classes at the facility. Space is limited, but they will accommodate all interested participants.
The class will include topics like what to expect during your birth experience, the benefits of breastfeeding and how to be successful, a tour of the center, and a meet and greet with the staff. Refreshments will be served at each session.
The event is free, and each session will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes are scheduled for the following dates:
- Aug. 15
- Sept. 19
- Oct. 17
- Nov. 14
- Dec. 12
To register or for more information, call Heather Nobles at 910.625.4785 or send her an email at heather.nobles8990@gmail.com. Classes will meet at Baldwin Woods OB-GYN located at 221 Jefferson Street in Whiteville.
Lakeside worship services will continue to run every weekend through Labor Day Sunday. The services are held at 9 a.m. at the Lake Waccamaw Campground Pavilion. Located at 3010 Canal Cove Road. On Aug.16, this Sunday, the speaker will be Ed Wilkinson, and the singer will be Connie Hinnant.
The Columbus Baptist Association needs your help for their first Backpack Buddy packing party of the 2026-2027 school year on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The CBA sends children home with food for the weekend who may not otherwise have a meal again until they return to school on Monday.
If you would like to help out, the packing party will be at the CBA office located at 208 South Thompson Street in Whiteville. Donations of Pop Tarts, Beanie Weenies, juice boxes, ramen noodles, crackers, and other individually wrapped items as seen on the flyer are always welcome.
The Columbus County Health Department will be hosting a back-to-school, drive-thru vaccine clinic to help families get ready for the upcoming school year. The clinic will be held on Aug. 18 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the department.
Children entering kindergarten, seventh, and twelfth grade can get their school required vaccinations at the drive thru. Parents and legal guardians must be present and bring the child’s vaccination record (if available) and their insurance card.
Free school supplies will also be handed out. The CCHD is located at 604 North Madison Street in Whiteville.
Nakina Fire and Rescue will be partnering with the North Carolina Forestry Service to host the Volunteer Fire Department Wildland Fire Suppression class on Aug. 18. The class will provide essential training in wildland fire behavior, safety, equipment, and suppression techniques for VFD personnel.
Both sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. both evenings. If your department plans to attend, please contact Victor Jacobs or Rockey McPherson to help them obtain a head count. The station is located at 214 Ramsey Ford Road in Nakina.
The Boys and Girls Home of N.C. will be hosting a benefit concert on Friday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the BGHNC Chapel. An Evening with Buddy Deshler and Kristy Mezines will feature trumpet and piano musical stylings by the duo.
A love offering will take place at the benefit for the organization. The BGHNC is located at 400 Flemington Drive in Lake Waccamaw.
Catholic Charities will have their mobile pantry open on Aug. 28 at Building Bridges in Fair Bluff beginning at 11 a.m. They will be giving out free diapers for children, adult incontinence supplies, and feminine hygiene products.
Building Bridges is located at 135 Rogers Street.
Columbus Regional Healthcare, Columbus County Partnership for Children, and the George Henry White Memorial Health and Education Center will be coming together to host the End of Summer Health Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
There will be food trucks, a DJ, Kona Ice, free health screenings, healthcare vendors, and a bike raffle at the event. The festival will be held at the George Henry White Memorial Health and Education Center located at 731 Farmer’s Union Road in Clarkton.
Lake Waccamaw residents will be participating in their community wide yard sale on Labor Day, Sept. 7, beginning at 7 a.m. Those who are planning to sell are asked to place a sign or a flag in your yard to let folks know you are open for business.
Shoppers are invited to come out and explore, shop, support the Lake community, and find your next treasure. The fourth annual event will span from Jefferson Road, Flemington, Lake Shore Drive, Canal Cove Road, Waccamaw Shores, and the whole Wooded Acres neighborhood. Updated details will be posted to the Lake Waccamaw Community Information Page on Facebook.
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