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The Good News Aug. 12
The summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of events to keep the little ones occupied before school starts back in full swing. Take advantage of the community days and supply [Read More]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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Farmers Market Hosts Community Day Saturday
The Columbus County Farmers Market may be known for fresh local produce, but this Saturday, Aug. 12, the organization will be partnering with Columbus Regional Healthcare, Western Prong Baptist Church, and Crossroads Church to host [Read More]
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Lake Recognizes Heroes at Meeting
The town of Lake Waccamaw recognized a league of extraordinary heroes at their August monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Several citizens, first responders, and town officials were involved with what everyone is calling a ‘miracle’ [Read More]
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SCC Introduces Welding Unit
The newest workforce training mobile lab for high school welding students in Columbus County comes in the form of ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ A ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 31 on [Read More]
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Local Artist Takes on Birder Project for Nature Education
An avid bird watcher and local artist is taking her love of feathered friends to new heights in Columbus County. Bess Taylor has made it her goal to paint the 224 species of birds that [Read More]
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The Good New Aug. 5
This weekend has the perfect weather in store for a motorcycle ride. Hop on your bike and head out to Whiteville to support a good cause. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free to [Read More]
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Museum Explores Land and Sky in August
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is exploring the stars in the sky, the insects in the air, and everything on land during August. Check out ancient insects, bees, and space as the [Read More]
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Council Signs Teacher Scholarship with SCC, CCS, and UNCP
The Columbus County Schools Future Teachers Scholarship, made possible by the partnership between Southeastern Community College, the Columbus County School system, and U.N.C. Pembroke, was awarded to William Chase Council. A signing agreement ceremony was [Read More]
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The Good News July 29
As the summer begins to wind down, both faculty and students across the county are preparing to return to school. Head out this weekend to Clarkton and Chadbourn to equip your little ones with what [Read More]
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School Supply Giveaways Begin This Weekend
Last week, Columbus County Schools announced that there will not be a supply list for the 2023-2024 academic year, and they welcomed parents to purchase whatever they think their child may need. Teachers will have [Read More]
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County Agencies Schedule Annual Expo
Several organizations will be coming together in September to host an event in the area. The second annual Columbus County Public Safety Day Expo will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. – [Read More]
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Veterans Memorial Park of America Holds Run; Raffle
The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is working hard to raise funds for construction at the site. The organization has planned benefits for the end of the summer and the fall, with proceeds going towards [Read More]
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Backpack Buddies Ministry Begins in August
As schools across Columbus County ramp up to open their doors for the 2023-2024 academic year, the Columbus Baptist Association is putting out a call to volunteers to help with the Backpack Buddies ministry. The [Read More]
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Watermelon Festival to be Held Saturday
If the Watermelon Crawl is your thing, then you should head out to the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 29. The town has a full day planned for the annual event, including the comeback [Read More]
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Godwin and Patrick Regin Softball Queens
HighSchoolOT has released its third-annual all-state softball team which features the best players across all state associations. It’s no surprise that ball queens Karli Godwin and Chynna Patrick have their names on that list, once [Read More]
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Resident Turns 101 Years Old
A resident at Lake Waccamaw Premier Living and Rehab Center celebrated a big milestone this week. Ms. Alma turned 101 years young and even played ‘Nothing but the Blood of Jesus’ on the piano at [Read More]