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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]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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]
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Gator Fest and Other Events Coming to Lake Waccamaw
Lake Waccamaw’s fifteen minute April Town Hall meeting was short and sweet on Tuesday evening, but with the budget on track and business squared away, the session was a buzz about the second annual Gator [Read More]
Government
Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed
The March Town Hall meeting at Lake Waccamaw covered more than just the water in the lake itself. Well projects, DOT construction, and culverts were the main topics discussion on Tuesday night’s agenda. Commissioners and [Read More]
Lead Story
Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed
The March Town Hall meeting at Lake Waccamaw covered more than just the water in the lake itself. Well projects, DOT construction, and culverts were the main topics discussion on Tuesday night’s agenda. Commissioners and [Read More]
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Lake Discusses Land Use Plan; Approves 401K for Employees
Lake Waccamaw held a brief monthly meeting to kick off the new year. At the first 2024 session, town leaders set a date for the public hearing for the land use plan developed in conjunction with [Read More]
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Lake Adopts Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Lake Waccamaw held their last 2023 meeting of the year on Tuesday evening. Commissioners Terry Littrell and Karl Bracey were sworn in after their victory at the polls, and the long-awaited bike and pedestrian plan [Read More]
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Lake Waccamaw Tree Lighting and Parade
The town of Lake Waccamaw had a big couple days hosting their tree lighting ceremony and annual Christmas parade. Here’s a few images captured by Columbus County News. You can also watch live streams of [Read More]
Business
Lake Recognizes Jones; Approves APS Agreement
Lake Waccamaw will be decking the halls, but that’s not all, and it was only the November meeting Tuesday night. Town leaders approved a contract with the Columbus County Sheriff’s APS, discussed the bike and [Read More]
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The Good News Oct. 14
Cool, crisp, fall weather will make its way into Columbus this weekend. Volunteer at Shizzy’s, hang out at the haunted trail, or shop at the farmers market. There’s fall fun out there to be had. [Read More]
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Lake Celebrates Officers; Renews Contract
The town of Lake Waccamaw had a brief meeting on Tuesday evening honoring those in uniform, tabling the APS contract, and renewing one with the Cape Fear Council of Governments. The meeting ended with the [Read More]
Church News
‘Field of Faith’ Prayer Gathering on Oct. 11
The local chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes is inviting local churches and parents to an event for kids led by kids. The Fields of Faith prayer gathering invites students to share and pray with [Read More]