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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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Gator Fest and Other Events Coming to Lake Waccamaw

April 9, 2024 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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]

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Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed

March 18, 2024 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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 Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed

March 12, 2024 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

January 10, 2024 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

December 12, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

December 2, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

November 14, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

October 13, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

October 10, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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]

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‘Field of Faith’ Prayer Gathering on Oct. 11

September 22, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on ‘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]

Business

Chappell Brings HVAC Knowledge to SCC

September 22, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Chappell Brings HVAC Knowledge to SCC

From the headlines at SCC: Billy Chappell, a self-described hillbilly and mountain boy, is training the next generation of HVAC technicians in Columbus County as one of Southeastern Community College’s new full-time HVAC instructors. Born [Read More]

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Honey Festival Sponsors Buzz Bowl

September 22, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Honey Festival Sponsors Buzz Bowl

The North Carolina Honey Festival has come and gone, but the committee is still sponsoring ways to raise money for the community. In partnership with Columbus County Schools, the organization will be hosting the Buzz [Read More]

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Toy Store 2023 Needs Volunteers

September 22, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Toy Store 2023 Needs Volunteers

The Columbus Baptist Association will be working in cooperation with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Department and the Military Vet Riders Association to sponsor the 2023 Christmas Toy Store for needy families in the area. The [Read More]

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The Good News Sept. 22

September 22, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News Sept. 22

The rain may put a damper on going outside this weekend, but there is still plenty to do indoors in Columbus. Competitions and church events are still happening in our area. Be sure log onto [Read More]

Church News

Chaplain Needs Donations

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Chaplain Needs Donations

Chaplain Marcia McMullen DeRush has opened her heart and the doors of her office with special individuals in mind. McMullen House of Heroes is a safe haven where the chaplain offers a multitude of things other than [Read More]

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Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

Many public outreach and resource information organizations are coming together on Wednesdays to bring aid to those in need in the area. Community CPR (CCPR) is partnering with Catholic Charities, W.A.R.M., Flourishing Families at Coastal [Read More]

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