It’s not just Columbus County spreading beekeeping education in the area. The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Bladen County will be getting in on the act too. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Better [Read More]
The art teacher at West Columbus School responsible for the ‘FED’ pottery program needs help with another quest for her education journey. Jennifer Sams teaches kindergarten, first, and fifth through eighth grades at WCS, and [Read More]
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) at Whiteville is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and going on adventures outdoors during September. Learn about arachnids, the honeybee, and catch a movie all with Storytimes, Playspace Pop-ups, [Read More]
The annual N.C. Honey Festival is saluting the honeybee this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. The day dedicated to the tiny-winged honeybee heroes will feature food [Read More]
Cooler temperatures will roll in this weekend with a sprinkle of rain in the forecast. Bring an umbrella and take a stroll through downtown Whiteville at the N.C. Honey Festival. Stop by the Columbus County [Read More]
As swimmers made their way to the shore for the swimming portion of Take the Lake, yard sales and crowds covered Lake Waccamaw from Wooded Acres through Sam Potts Highway. The entire community participated in [Read More]
Two people were rescued from a furniture store on Madison Street in Whiteville this morning. One of the individuals was in a wheelchair. Whiteville PD and Whiteville Fire were on the scene.
Both a church and festival committee in Columbus County will be holding pancake fundraisers for a good cause during the first week of September. Engage Life Church and the N.C. Honey Festival committee will be [Read More]
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has announced the date and place for their annual STEM Day. The event will be held on Sept. 16 at the Lake Waccamaw State Park from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. [Read More]
Feast Down East (FDE), a nonprofit that supports local farmers and food access throughout Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina, will be holding a free event for the public. ‘Community Cultivator’ will be on Oct. 5 [Read More]
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recently announced the release of a custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the sheriff’s office to connect with Bladen County residents and visitors and [Read More]
The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will meet at the Missionary Alliance Church located at 623 Warrior Trail in Whiteville on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2:00 p.m. Some members and visitors arrive early to share [Read More]
As Idalia inches closer to Columbus County, Lake Waccamaw is making preparations. Mayor Matt Wilson declared a state of emergency for the town at noon on Aug. 29. Town Hall will be closed for business [Read More]
As Idalia passes through the Carolinas over the next few days, keep in mind Columbus County News has you covered. Listings for cancelations and storm coverage will be available for absolutely free. Events schedule for [Read More]
As the school year resumes, children will once again be riding their bikes to and from school. Sheriff McVicker of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office provides some helpful reminders for students who will be taking [Read More]
Southeastern Community College’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program is launching college education for high school students at a faster pace and putting them on the road to successful pathways. Recently, seven high school students completed [Read More]
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