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The Good News Jan. 8-14
New additions run wild this week in the Good News. It even includes a baby of the four legged kind. The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina welcomed a new addition to the equine [Read More]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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The Good News for Jan. 1-7
Columbus County News and WTXY 103.9 KOOL FM would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year. With a new year comes new opportunities so be sure to take advantage of everything the area [Read More]
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Crystal Faircloth • Duncan Hines and Southern Hospitality
“We survived another year!” said the Bossman as he walked through the office door. “Just barely,” I replied as my fingers pounded over the keyboard of my computer. Our Christmas was a blessed one, but [Read More]
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H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation Spreads Love in Chadbourn
Chadbourn has seen its share of ups and down over the last year or so, but a grassroots non-profit is trying to make a difference in the lives of the residents there. The H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping [Read More]
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The Good News for Dec. 22-31
Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to wish all our readers and listeners a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy New Year. Please remember to shop local after the [Read More]
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Wildlife Commission to hold public hearings in January
The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the dates for public hearings on changing regulations on hunting, fishing, land and water access, and wildlife management. The purpose of the hearings is to provide people with [Read More]
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The Good News for Dec. 17-24
Christmas is almost here, but without community support some families won’t get to experience the joy this magical time of the year brings. Consider donating to a charity or adopting a family this holiday season. [Read More]
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Hilburn passes torch to Wilson as Lake mayor
Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn passed the torch to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Wilson Tuesday. Hilburn read Matthew 24:45-47 in honor of Wilson during the invocation stating he knows he will be a “good steward” [Read More]
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Lake Waccamaw Mayor Passes the Torch
Tonight’s meeting at Lake Waccamaw Town Hall was filled with heartfelt tears as Mayor Daniel Hilburn passed the torch to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Wilson. Wilson, Commissioner Theresa Mckeithan, and Commissioner Frank Carroll were sworn [Read More]
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CPR still has families for adoption
Community CPR was founded by Wallyce Todd in 2017 to meet the needs of families suffering from unfortunate circumstances in Columbus County. This holiday season, the organization is partnering with the disAbility Resource Center to host the Adopt a [Read More]
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Girl gives allowance to help others at Christmas
The Columbus Baptist Association has a Toy Store every year at Christmas for families in need. Toys can be purchased for just pennies on a dollar, and help provide gifts to children who may not [Read More]
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– A Christmas Tale For the Little Ones
Pull up a chair and sit for a bit while I tell you story about a little mouse called Gus. Gus didn’t have much growing up. He came from a family of 30 brothers and [Read More]
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The Good News Dec. 11-17
There is lots of giving going on in Columbus County this month. Residents and businesses alike are opening their hearts and their pockets to take care of those in need this holiday season. In a partnership [Read More]
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Musician Stonewall Jackson, Tabor City native, died Saturday
Tabor City born Grand Ole Opry legend passes away at 89 years old Grand Ole Opry Legend Stonewall Jackson may have been raised in Georgia, but the singer was born in Tabor City on Nov. 6, 1932. [Read More]
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Hallsboro Baptist Men’s Association builds ramps
Diane Flynn Roberts reached out last month to the community to help a local Hallsboro man near and dear to her heart who is battling Stage 4 terminal cancer. Kurt Jon Sundstrom (Jon) purchased a home located [Read More]