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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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Crystal Faircloth • January, The Redheaded Stepchild

January 25, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Crystal Faircloth • January, The Redheaded Stepchild

Of all the months out of the year, January is the one I despise the most. The holidays are a beautiful thing with all the food, lights, and family gatherings, but when the clock strikes [Read More]

Many beautiful wedding dresses will be available at the sale.
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Dress Sale Will Benefit Boys and Girls Home

January 25, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Dress Sale Will Benefit Boys and Girls Home

The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina is planning an event that will be the first of its kind for the organization. A “Save the Date” bridal dress sale will take place during the [Read More]

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Backpack Buddies step up for hungry kids

January 21, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Backpack Buddies step up for hungry kids

The Columbus Baptist Association had a successful evening at their monthly Backpack Buddies Ministry Tuesday. The organization had 15 volunteers lend a hand and over 500 bags were packed.   Without access to free or reduced [Read More]

One of the rescued puppies enjoys a warm truck sea after being rescued at the Lake last week. (Submitted)
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The Good News Jan.22-28

January 21, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News Jan.22-28

Three cold and wet puppies were rescued by Lake Waccamaw Police Department in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Jeff Marlowe found the furbabies abandoned at the dam at the end of Waccamaw Shores Road, and called [Read More]

Reproduction of a typical Woodland wigwam.
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STEM Studio Offers Wigwam Challenge

January 18, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on STEM Studio Offers Wigwam Challenge

  Youngsters with the Waccamaw Siouan tribe have the opportunity to tap into some architectural skills for a chance to win some big prizes.  The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio is hosting the Wigwam Challenge. The [Read More]

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Crystal Faircloth • The World is Short Staffed

January 18, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Crystal Faircloth • The World is Short Staffed

As winter creeps back into the South, so has the sheer panic of COVID-19. Experts say to get vaccinated and wear a mask, while the other half says that none of the previous measures taken [Read More]

The Good News/Puppy
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The Good News for Jan. 15-21

January 14, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for Jan. 15-21

   Life will move a little slower for the start of the week in Columbus County as most schools, businesses, and government offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on [Read More]

State news are brining roads across the state as a precaution against the weekend's expected winter weather. (DOT photo)
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Columbus Expecting Rain, Not Snow

January 14, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Columbus Expecting Rain, Not Snow

  • Some icing possible early Sunday. While meteorologists are tracking a winter storm headed into North Carolina that will dump one to two feet of snow in the mountains of the state, Columbus County seems to [Read More]

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Lake Plans Improvements to Infrastructure

January 12, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Plans Improvements to Infrastructure

  The town of Lake Waccamaw was all about getting the job done at last night’s meeting. Valerie Riege, retired Navy officer and resident, asked permission from the board to paint pickle ball lines on [Read More]

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Boys and Girls Homes Takes Measures Against COVID

January 12, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Boys and Girls Homes Takes Measures Against COVID

With COVID numbers on the rise, the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina is taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus to office staff and the children both on campus and at [Read More]

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Benefit Cooking Contest Goes Virtual

January 11, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Benefit Cooking Contest Goes Virtual

The Columbus County Youth and Families organization will be having a Virtual Bites cooking contest. Participants can enter the contest by recording themselves making their signature dish and submitting it before Feb. 11. Prizes are [Read More]

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It’s Good To Be Different

January 7, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on It’s Good To Be Different

The experts call it “Florence Syndrome”  The actors came to the center of the stage and as the lights dimmed, a song began to play. The young men and women were signing the words to [Read More]

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The Good News Jan. 8-14

January 7, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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]

Happy New Year sign with fireworks
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The Good News for Jan. 1-7

December 31, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

December 31, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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]

Chadbourn's H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation is working to improve lives in the town. (Submitted)
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H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation Spreads Love in Chadbourn

December 31, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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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