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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 Recipe Corner: Pumpkin Spice Waffles

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. If you have stepped into this...

Crystal Faircloth
October 27, 2025
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The Good News Oct. 22-28, 2025

Columbus County was a flurry of activity last weekend, but hang on to your hat because the area is keeping the momentum going into this week. The Yam Festival, the...

Crystal Faircloth
October 22, 2025
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The Good News October 15-21, 2025

Columbus County has so much fun, learning, and spooktacular events headed your way over the next couple of weeks. Hang out with the Waccamaw Siouan at their annual Pow Wow, visit some local haunts, si...

Crystal Faircloth
October 15, 2025
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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meets for Zoning; Discusses Projects (Video)

The Town of Lake Waccamaw held a brief but informative meeting on Tuesday evening. The board took the opportunity to update the public on future zoning and show their appreciation to the fire and resc...

Crystal Faircloth
October 14, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Fried Apples

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. If you have wondered into this...

Crystal Faircloth
October 11, 2025
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The Good News Oct. 8-14

The ‘BER’ months are finally here, and Columbus County is rolling out the red carpet for all those amazing holiday events. Take a walk on a haunted trail, pet some ponies, or volunteer...

Crystal Faircloth
October 8, 2025
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The Good News October 1-7, 2025

Imelda is out of here, and Columbus County has a ton of adventures lined up for this weekend. The farmers market will finally get to have their postponed Harvest Festival...

Crystal Faircloth
October 1, 2025
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CCN Trick or Treat Guide 2025

Pumpkins, and candy, and hayrides! Oh my! It’s the CCN Trick or Treat Guide for 2025. If your church or organization is having a fall festival or Halloween event, we...

Crystal Faircloth
September 30, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce

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.  If you have stumbled over a rock and...

Crystal Faircloth
September 30, 2025
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The Good News Sept. 24-30, 2025

The weather is wonderful and so are the events over the next two weeks in Columbus County. Shop, worship, or donate to a great cause. Get out there and enjoy...

Crystal Faircloth
September 24, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Cake Mix 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. If you have bounded into this land of...

Crystal Faircloth
September 22, 2025
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The Good News Sept. 17-23, 2025

Columbus County kept us on our toes last week, and the momentum just doesn’t stop as we head into this weekend. The Veterans Memorial Park, the North Carolina Museum of...

Crystal Faircloth
September 17, 2025
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Lake Discusses Projects, Plans and Safe Night (Video)

Lake Waccamaw leaders took steps toward shaping the community’s future at the September Town Hall meeting on Tuesday night, Sept. 16. Commissioners approved a bid for Sewer Six improvements and suppor...

Crystal Faircloth
September 16, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Milk and Butter Biscuits

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. If you’ve happened upon this little piece of...

Crystal Faircloth
September 14, 2025
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The Good News September 10-16, 2025

The weather may be cooling down, but Columbus County is hot off the presses with fall activities. There’s plenty of fun and fellowship to be had, so don’t miss out...

Crystal Faircloth
September 10, 2025
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Museum Celebrates 25 Years and More

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville has a big anniversary coming up and few other things to tweet about during the month of September. A fundraiser, a...

Crystal Faircloth
September 9, 2025
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