It’s going to be a hot one for the first weekend of summer vacation in Columbus County. If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat, head to the water...
Graduation days are set for local high schools in Columbus County. The last day of school will be on Friday, June 9, with early release at 1 p.m. The early...
The H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Everyone Achieve Rewards Toward Success) Foundation of Chadbourn will be hosting a kickball tournament to help with their annual Back-to-School supply drive. The group gives ...
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services will not be accepting anymore animals until further notice. APS put out a statement via Facebook Tuesday, June 6, explaining that the she...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will be implementing a new system and encourages those who need a new license or need to register a vessel to get these items done...
After years of planning and hard work, the Veterans Memorial Park of America (VMPA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 26 officially opening the grounds. Randy and Angela Norris...
As schools close for the summer, Columbus County churches are setting up for their Vacation Bible Schools, From the eastern end to the west, there are plenty of opportunities for...
Dry weather and partly cloudy skies will make for a nice weekend in Columbus County. Get out and enjoy some of the events happening on Saturday. Be sure to log...
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville (NCMNS) will be making a splash during the month of June as they explore creatures who live on the land and...
A local exotic animal rescue will be holding several volunteer days throughout the summer. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in captivity and in...
Southeastern Community College has summer programs and experiences planned for high school students beginning June 26. The college is partnering with Columbus County Schools to further education for t...
The Whiteville Garden Club will be gearing up for their annual event happening this weekend. The Garden Tour 2023 will feature six properties on or near Lake Waccamaw on Saturday,...
There is a revival coming to Columbus County, and this event is like none other. New Breed Revival is based out of Tampa, Fla., and Whiteville will be the be...
The flags are flying on Flemington in Lake Waccamaw in honor of Memorial Day. Mike and Charlotte Hollingsworth and their crew raise the flags in observance of holidays that recognize...
It’s going to be a wet one all throughout the Memorial Day weekend, so you may want to plan those celebrations indoors. Be sure to log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely...
The Veterans Memorial Park of America crew has been working diligently to open the park since 2016, and this week all their hard work paid off. Randy and Angela Norris...