The town of Lake Waccamaw celebrated Independence Day to the fullest in 2023. On Monday evening, July 3, the municipality held its first summer flotilla. The floating procession was lead by Lake Wacca...
A little girl from Columbus County took home a big title this weekend. Tabor City youth Grace Watts traveled to Orlando, Fla for the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships and came away vict...
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville will have hands-on learning opportunities throughout the month of July. Children will get the chance to see how it’s made and build things for n...
It’s going to be a hot one for Independence Day weekend, but skies will be clear for everyone to enjoy those patriotic firework celebrations. Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would li...
Whiteville Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. The evening will include music, games, entertainment, and food. Local fire and rescue d...
Congratulations are in order for girls’ Dixie Youth softball teams all over Columbus County. Each division took home the title of district champion or runner up. The list of teams and titles are...
There are plenty of red, white, and blue Independence Day activities planned starting this weekend in Columbus County. You don’t have to go far to find some good clean fun no matter where you ar...
The Southeastern Oratorio Society and the Columbus Community Band will be coming together again to provide a one-hour concert of traditional patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. The con...
If you’re not a Duke Blue Devils fan, your preferences might change with the new program the university is implementing in North and South Carolina. This fall, Duke University will provide full ...
The 36th annual Columbus County fireworks celebration will light up the sky Friday evening. Fuses will be lit on June 30 at 9:30 p.m. at the South Columbus High School football field. Gates will ope...
It had been two months of sorrow and rejoicing. My father-in-law had passed away at the end of May, and his death stood as a reminder of the loss of my own father who had moved to his eternity in the ...
Chances of rain showers are decreasing as we head into the weekend, and Columbus County residents are eager to get outdoors and enjoy some sunshine. Before you start your day on Saturday, be sure log ...
The Columbus County Cooperative Extension (CCCE) has planned a fun-filled summer for kids in the area. From field trips to learning lifelong skills, children will have a blast while broadening their h...
Veterans can start their engines for a celebration in November. The 2023 Columbus County Veterans Parade will be coming in shades of red, white, and blue on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. with lineup f...
Southeastern Community College is bringing back a popular summer program from the 90s for the first time in 25 years. College 4 Kids is a 4-day enrichment camp that allows children from ages 7-12 year...
The Veterans Memorial Park of America (VMPA) has a busy schedule for the month of July. The organization will have two big fundraisers to help bring in money for the Veterans Community Outreach Center...