Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch visited Main Street recently, bringing holiday cheer. Nearly 200 children participated in Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s (CCPC) Magic on Main event at Vineland Station Depot, getting [Read More]
An empty trailer home was destroyed by fire Friday, and officials are investigating the blaze. The home on Old Stake Road had been vacant for several years and had no electricity. The blaze is considered [Read More]
Drivers on Old Lake Road will permanently lose access to U.S. 74/76 this week as part of the project to upgrade the highway to interstate standards. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation recently [Read More]
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with local and state law enforcement to enforce a simple, but weighty message: if you have consumed impairing substances, do not get behind the wheel. The [Read More]
By Justin Williamson So here I am, hungry, driving around the county. Facing the daily question of where to grab a quick bite on my way home. I’ve eaten all this before. I don’t want [Read More]
Last Saturday in Whiteville was all festive for the holidays with the Downtown Christmas Extravaganza. And as the darkness appeared, children of all ages lined the streets for the annual Downtown Christmas Parade presented by [Read More]
November was another big month for gambling in North Carolina, according to the State Lottery Commission. The commission on Monday (today) released its sports betting revenue report for November. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30, [Read More]
By Tyler Wittkofsky Whiteville Nutrition is more than just a drink shop—it’s a hub for health, flavor, and community. With a menu that includes meal replacement shakes, clean energy drinks, and protein coffee, this spot [Read More]
Whiteville’s 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley Full Parade Video will be Posted Tuesday Morning (click on each photo to enlarge)
On Thursday Tabor City had their annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Tabor City. Columbus County News Account Executive Misty Cribb was on hand to bring us all the action. You can watch the video below, [Read More]
It is the Christmas season in Columbus County, and if you can’t get a little bit of cheer, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. The Lake Waccamaw Christmas parade is today at 10 a.m. [Read More]
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Dec. 14 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds received after hurricanes Matthew and Florence. [Read More]
A massive, mobile memorial to those who served in Vietnam is coming to the Veterans Memorial Park next spring. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a [Read More]
By Emily Cross Whiteville Downtown Development Wondering what you can expect at the Downtown Whiteville Christmas Extravaganza? We’ve got a loaded evening of festivities so please read below to make sure you are ready. The [Read More]
Boondocks Adventure Farm’s “Christmas in the Boondocks” made its seasonal debut over the weekend in Nakina. It’s a one-of-a-kind Holiday Lights and Entertainment Show that takes place from 5pm -10pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday [Read More]
News Briefs for December 2 County commissioners tonight will vote on what may be the strongest regulations in the state on vape and tobacco stores. The county ordinance will strictly limit the location of any [Read More]
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