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Crystal Faircloth

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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The Good News Sept. 3-9, 2025

The month of September is just rolling in, but Columbus County already has tons of events on deck over the next several weeks. There are food drives, plate sales, and...

Crystal Faircloth
September 3, 2025
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Museum Flies into Fall

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville just might have a feather up their sleeve as the facility flies into fall. The staff is excited to welcome Ornithology...

Crystal Faircloth
August 27, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Peanut Butter Cookies

Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. I have always loved creating tasty...

Crystal Faircloth
August 27, 2025
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The Good News August 27 – September 2, 2025

Labor Day is Monday, and Columbus is going all out with events over the weekend. Shop until you drop, get groovy at the Lake, or sign up to do a...

Crystal Faircloth
August 27, 2025
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The Good News August 20-26, 2025

As the weather begins to cool down, events are heating up in Columbus County for the fall. SCC is on the roll with education adventures, police departments are welcoming new...

Crystal Faircloth
August 20, 2025
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The Good News Aug. 13-19, 2025

There’s been plenty of rain in the forecast, but don’t let those dreary days get you down. Columbus is still buzzing with activity and lots of fun stuff despite the...

Crystal Faircloth
August 13, 2025
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Open House Dates for Columbus County Schools

The Columbus County School District has officially announced the dates for their upcoming open houses. These events will provide students and their families an opportunity to meet teachers and adminis...

Crystal Faircloth
August 11, 2025
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The Good News Aug. 6-12, 2025

August is off to a flying start as teachers and kids gear up to return to school. Before getting back into the swing of bells, ball practice, and books, check...

Crystal Faircloth
August 6, 2025
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Community Organizations Hold Back to School Events

Several facilities and community organizations are doing their very best to ensure students in Columbus County have everything they need to head into the 2025-2026 school year. If your child...

Crystal Faircloth
August 5, 2025
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The Good News July 30 to August 5, 2025

Back to school is upon us, but several events are still planned before the kids head out to hit the books once again. Hang out at the museum, catch a...

Crystal Faircloth
July 30, 2025
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CBA Seeks Donations and Volunteers

The Columbus Baptist Association has a growing list of ministries planned for the fall, but they need help from the community to continue to do their good works. Food donations,...

Crystal Faircloth
July 29, 2025
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The Good News July 23-29

The summer may be winding down in Columbus, but there are still big events coming your way over the weekend. Check out the Watermelon Festival in Fair Bluff, do a...

Crystal Faircloth
July 23, 2025
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Fair Bluff Calls the Kids to the Market

The town of Fair Bluff has been making moves and starting grooves, and now they want to bring the kids and the community in on all the fun they are...

Crystal Faircloth
July 22, 2025
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The Good News July 16-22, 2025

Columbus County is pulling out all the stops by way of inspiration, donation, and celebration in this week’s Good News edition. There are people headed overseas to spread the gospel,...

Crystal Faircloth
July 16, 2025
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The Good News July 9-15, 2025

July started out with a bang, and the momentum will just keep going into August. There are still events to attend, good causes to donate to, and a movie to...

Crystal Faircloth
July 9, 2025
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The Good News July 2-8, 2025

Columbus will be letting freedom ring all over the county this week. Independence Day activities will span from Tuesday through Saturday, from Tabor City to Lake Waccamaw, and everywhere in...

Crystal Faircloth
July 2, 2025
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