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The Good News May 21-27
Columbus County was a whirlwind of events last week, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon in the coming months. Future events are planned for the entire summer, and we have tons more Good News [Read More]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
Church News
VBS List for Summer of 2025
School is almost out for the summer, but Jesus is in session all over the county during June and July. There is no shortage of VBS fun in Columbus in 2025. If you would like [Read More]
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The Good News May 14-20
Take a breath and hold on to your hat folks. It’s going to be wild one this week in Columbus. Workshops, food, and fun are on the horizon, and many of these events will begin [Read More]
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The Good News May 7-13 2025
April showers bring May flowers, and May is buzzing with activities in Columbus County. There are plenty of good causes, good eats, and good Mother’s Day shopping opportunities in the area, so don’t let any [Read More]
Church News
CBA Plans Events; Mission Serve Returning
The Columbus Baptist Association is off to a busy start this spring, and their summer season will include a host of goodness to span from Columbus County to Nicaragua. A mission trip, teens volunteering, a [Read More]
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2025 Lakeside Ministry Schedule Announced
It’s that time of year again to worship by the water. The 2025 Lakeside Ministry will be returning to the Campground Pavilion at Lake Waccamaw on May 25 and will run through Aug. 31. Services [Read More]
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The Good News April 30-May 6
Spring is off to a busy start in Columbus, and if you think last weekend was a flurry of activity, wait until you see what’s in store this week. There’s a festival, a farmer’s market, [Read More]
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Gator Fest 2025 Gallery
The 2025 Lake Waccamaw Gator Festival was a huge success this year. More than 200 participants showed up for the Gator Fest Fun Run, while local entities and artisans set up for the vendor market. [Read More]
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The Good News April 23-29
As the weather heats up, so do events in Columbus County. This week offers a host of things to see and do. With a memorial wall, BBQ on the Bluff, Gator Fest, and church singings [Read More]
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‘Wisteria Lane Senior Prom’ Announces Kings and Queens
Proms are happening at schools all over the place, but it isn’t just the youngsters putting on their dancing shoes. The Columbus County Department of Aging (DOA) will be hosting the ‘Wisteria Lane Senior Prom’ [Read More]
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The Good News April 16-21
Hippity Hoppity the Easter Bunny is on his way, and so are the residents of Columbus. Church services are in full swing, and there are egg hunts galore. Be sure to check out our [Read More]
Church News
The Church News for April 14
As Easter approaches, local churches are announcing their celebrations and revivals. If your religious organization would like their events published, or if you would like to share your service times in the Church News, please [Read More]
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The Good News April 10-16
The weather is heating up and so are the events popping up around the county. Annual Easter egg hunts reign supreme, but don’t miss out on all the other fun activities in the area. Learn, [Read More]
Church News
Church Services Posted
Area churches are getting ready for their spring time festivities and Easter celebrations, and they want you to join them. If you would like your church’s information and events published, email crystalfaircloth@columbuscountynews.com. Take a look [Read More]
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Water and the “Insta-Gator” Discussed at Lake Meeting
There may have been rain in the forecast, but it didn’t stop the town of Lake Waccamaw from making decisions about the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) or the completion of two well sites at Tuesday [Read More]
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Second Annual Gator Fest Gallery
There was fun to be had at Lake Waccamaw’s second annual Gator Fest at Elizabeth Brinkley Park. The Crenshaw Trucking Band took center stage while Flimsy the Clown, the Kids Fire Safety Training Center, face [Read More]