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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]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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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]
Business
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
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]
Church News
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
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
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]
Health
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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STEM Studio Gets New Wheels
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will be hitting the road to bring activities to the community with their new mobile trailer. The group purchased a 16′ x 7′ trailer this week from Elizabethtown Trailers who [Read More]
Church News
Local Churches Hold Events
Three churches in the area will be having events next week. The First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw, Mt. Zion Amez Church of Lake Waccamaw, and Mishop Springs Community Church will be holding their revivals [Read More]
Business
Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus
With some fall weather finally cooling things down in Columbus County, it may be a good time to catch an outdoor movie. Both the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville and McMullen House for [Read More]
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The Good News Sept. 15
There is beautiful weather in the forecast this weekend for Columbus. Make it your mission to get outside and take advantage of the farmer’s market, catch a movie, or head out of town to a [Read More]
Business
CHA Urges County to Take Assessment
Community Health Assessment is the foundation for enhancing and improving the health of county residents. Community is defined as “county” for the North Carolina Community Health Assessment Process. The CHA’s mission is to identify factors [Read More]
Business
SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent
From the headlines at SCC: Southeastern Community College’s nursing program recently celebrated the 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) of its ADN and LPN students. The NCLEX is a nationwide [Read More]
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Town, County Discuss Plans to Clear Waccamaw Shores Canal
A brief meeting at Lake Waccamaw set the course to solve a lot of issues in the town. The half hour monthly gathering addressed what to do with unused vehicles and equipment, flooding issues, and [Read More]