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...
Congratulations are in order for Columbus County School system’s Teachers of the Year. CCS made an announcement honoring these faculty members on June 20. Winners include instructors from Old Do...
The town of Lake Waccamaw will be bringing another first to the area on Monday, July 3. The Summer Flotilla will be making its way through lake waters beginning at 8:30 p.m. Fishing and pleasure boats...
The staff at Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to wish all the dads out there a very happy Father’s Day. Kids, be sure to take Dad out to eat on Saturday and Sunday and supp...
Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer will be hosting their annual golf tournament fundraiser once again this year. The organization has paired with the Tidewater Golf Club to bring a fun-filled day to s...
Though Karli Godwin has already graduated and headed off to Oklahoma State University for summer term, praises of her softball career in Columbus County linger on. Gatorade announced on Friday Godwin ...
Columbus County Schools recognizes two outstanding faculty members annually as Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year. On Wednesday, June 14, Stephanie Hammond from West Columbus High School wa...