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Camps and Events Still Happening

Across Bladen and Columbus counties, camps and family night events are still happening and available. Some happenings that are going on are: June 25: West Bladen Baseball Day camp 8-13...

Tommy Taylor
June 23, 2026
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Ashland Craft, Marshall Tucker Band Show a Hit at Cape Fear Vineyard

A rising country star and a classic Southern rock band entertained a crowd of more than 1,000 Saturday at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery. The Marshall Tucker Band and Ashland...

Tommy Taylor
June 22, 2026
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Father’s Day: Being a Son of the Greatest Generation

On June 23, 1918, Macy Nelson Taylor was born in Norlina, N.C. He was the first of three children to Doma and Samuel Taylor. He went joined the Navy before...

Tommy Taylor
June 19, 2026
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Columbus County Wins District 2 Majors Title

TABOR CITY—Columbus County defeated South Columbus Black 5-3 in the championship of the District 2 Division 1 Major League Tournament on Wednesday at Tabor City Baseball Sports Complex.  Columbus...

Tommy Taylor
June 18, 2026
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Tommy Taylor • The Kids Are All Right

As an older adult, we tend to talk about how it was, the way “we” used to do things. Parents and neighbors would step in and correct a child and...

Tommy Taylor
June 17, 2026
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120 Golfers Battle Heat in Schultz Foundation Whack Smack It Tournament

More than 120 golfers fought 108-degree index heat Friday to raise money for the Jim and Sue Schultz foundation with their annual “Whack Smack It” Golf Tournament held at Vineyard...

Tommy Taylor
June 16, 2026
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First ‘Almost Famous’ Putt-Putt Championship Held at White Lake

White Lake held its first annual “Almost Famous” Putt-Putt Championship June 13 at Goldston’s Beach Putt-Putt Course. The event was a fundraiser for the White Lake and White Lake Fire...

Tommy Taylor
June 16, 2026
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Whiteville National Claims Championship Over South Columbus Silver 11-1

BLADENBORO—River Scott had a home run to go with his other two hits to lead Whiteville National claimed the District 2 Diamond Youth Coach Pitch Tournament with a 11-1 victory...

Tommy Taylor
June 15, 2026
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Fore! Local Golf Roundup

On June 9 at Land O’Lakes at Whiteville, the SFGA held its weekly tournament. The tournament was a two net ball score format. The team of Danny Davis, Stan Matthews,...

Tommy Taylor
June 15, 2026
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Columbus Parks and Rec Offers Free Bike Helmets

Columbus County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Trillium Health Resource and the YMCA-Lower Cape Fear, is giving away free bike helmets for riders of all ages. Head injuries from...

Tommy Taylor
June 10, 2026
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Free Football Camp Offered in July

WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and Fast Twitch Academy will hold its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18. The camp is a one-day seminar designed for young athletes to help them...

Tommy Taylor
June 10, 2026
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WHS Athletic Awards Ceremony

Whiteville High School held its annual athletic awards Thursday. Individual and team awards were handed out for football, baseball, basketball, track, golf and other sports. Note – Since the baseball...

Tommy Taylor
June 8, 2026
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 Summer Camps Set for Columbus County Parks and Recreation

With the school year over, there are many camps available for kids during the summer. These camps range from fun to athletic and indoor to outdoor. The list of camps...

Tommy Taylor
June 5, 2026
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East Columbus’ Freeman Signs With Fayetteville State

  East Columbus High Track standout Chyeanne Freeman has signed an athletic track scholarship with Fayetteville State University.  Freeman finished second in the 1A State Championship 300 Meter H...

Tommy Taylor
June 3, 2026
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State Champion McLean Signs with Brunswick Community College

Layton McLean of the 2026 3A State Championship Whiteville Wolfpack committed to Brunswick Community College this week to continue his academic and baseball career.  McLean was a key member of...

Tommy Taylor
June 3, 2026
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Fore! Golf Roundup for June 1

At Land O’Lakes at Whiteville, the SFGA held its weekly tournament May 16. The tournament was a Texas Scramble format with 32 members in the event. The teams of Marvin...

Tommy Taylor
June 2, 2026
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