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Crystal Faircloth

Crystal Faircloth is a General Assignment Reporter from Lake Waccamaw, NC. She can be reached at (910) 914-6056 or by email at crystalfaircloth@columbuscountynews.com

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The Good News May 6-12, 2026

Just when you thought spring events were slowing down, May comes in with a wind-up and a pitch to throw us right back into the swing of things. There is...

Crystal Faircloth
May 6, 2026
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2026 Charity Golf Tourney for Cancer Announced

The side effects of cancer treatment are never a pretty thing, but a woman in South Carolina is doing everything she can to make life a little easier for patients...

Crystal Faircloth
May 4, 2026
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The Good News April 29-May 5, 2026

The Good News this week is full of good eats, giving folks, and fundraising opportunities. We just can’t get enough of hearing about all the great things everyone is doing...

Crystal Faircloth
April 29, 2026
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The Good News for April 22-28, 2026

There are festivals and events galore to keep you busy throughout the weekend in Columbus County. Gator Fest, Robinson Produce Strawberry Festival and Flower Show, and the Fair Bluff BBQ on Bluff are...

Crystal Faircloth
April 22, 2026
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Contracts, EMS, and Gator Fest Discussed at Lake

Lake Waccamaw held a brief, but productive Town Hall meeting on Tuesday evening, April 21. New contracts were adopted, EMS and fire members were recognized, and folks were all a...

Crystal Faircloth
April 21, 2026
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The Good News April 15-21, 2026

Spring is in the air, and Columbus County is swinging into action with tons of activities, festivals, fundraisers, and musical opportunities for everyone to enjoy. April is full of fun, entertainment,...

Crystal Faircloth
April 15, 2026
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Lake Gears Up for 2026 Gator Fest

The N.C. Gator Fest in Lake Waccamaw is set for April 25 at Elizabeth Brinkley Park, and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year. The fourth annual event promises to far surpass all the othe...

Crystal Faircloth
April 14, 2026
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The Good News April 8-14, 2026

It’s time to get outside, and there are plenty of activities to keep you and your family busy this weekend in Columbus County. Hang out at the Farmers Market, visit...

Crystal Faircloth
April 8, 2026
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Honeybee Swarm Saved in Lake Community

A community in Lake Waccamaw woke up to the buzzing of tiny winged heroes on Tuesday morning, and a local beekeeper swooped in to save the displaced hive. Russell Tyler of Waccamaw Apiaries was...

Crystal Faircloth
April 7, 2026
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The Good News April 1-7, 2026

If you aren’t excited for Easter weekend, then just take a peek at all the events coming up during Holy Week and all throughout the month of April. Plant sales, worship opportunities,...

Crystal Faircloth
April 1, 2026
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The Good News March 25-31, 2026

Spring has sprung, and now is the time to stop and smell the roses. Don’t have any flowers to sniff? That’s ok because several campuses in Columbus County have you covered. Check out the p...

Crystal Faircloth
March 25, 2026
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Local Mom Honors Infant Loss with Remembrance Walk

In the quiet spaces of a mother’s heart, the loss of the smallest life can leave the deepest footprints. One woman in Columbus County is striving to never let the memories of her...

Crystal Faircloth
March 24, 2026
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The Good News March 18-24, 2026

Southern Farm Days, plant sales, and book signings, oh my! Columbus County is jam packed full of adventures over the next couple of weekends. Be sure to check back in every Wednesday...

Crystal Faircloth
March 18, 2026
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Community Easter Events for 2026

Easter is just around the corner, and many churches and community organizations are announcing where your family can celebrate in Columbus County. If you would like your event added to...

Crystal Faircloth
March 17, 2026
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The Good News for March 11-17, 2026

The month of March is all about opportunities and community gatherings as we roll on into spring. Shop local, eat local, patronize small businesses, and take advantage of the farmers and open-air mark...

Crystal Faircloth
March 11, 2026
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Lake Agrees ‘Good Fences Make Good Neighbors’

Lake Waccamaw town leaders agree that ‘good fences make good neighbors’, and the board made a much-anticipated decision about what those structures entail on Lake Shore Drive at the March...

Crystal Faircloth
March 10, 2026
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