Sports News in and Around Columbus County, NC
At Land O’Lakes, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played its weekly tournament Aug. 4. The format was Captain’s Choice with 23 members participating in the event. First place went to the t...
FAYETTEVILLE—2024 Whiteville High School graduate Amari Best was named to the Pre-Season All-CIAA football team for Fayetteville State in the upcoming 2026 football season. The red shirt sophomore was...
WHITE LAKE—Richard “Sling” Shaw won this week’s Showdown at Sundown tournament at Goldston’s Putt-Putt Course. Shaw won this week’s tournament with a -6 for the victory. Kyle Smith claimed second plac...
As a coach I love sports. I especially love basketball. While I didn’t play in high school and played other sports, it was my favorite. My mother passed away at an early age. After her death, I came...
Columbus County Parks and Rec was recently named one of five departments nationwide to receive a prestigious grant. The $10,000 grant through the National Recreation and Park Association’s partn...
LELAND—Central Columbus gave a strong run in the 2026 Dixie Softball Word Series but fell short 9-0 to Charlotte County, Va. in the championship. For the most part, this Columbus County team has been...
Local Whiteville standout Ty Moss and the Columbus County Parks and Recreation Department recentl;y held their fourth annual football camp at Legion Stadium in Whiteville. Campers were given hands on ...
At Pinecrest, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association (SFGA) played its weekly tournament on July 28, with 27 members participating in a Texas Scramble. There was a tie for first place. First pla...
WHITE LAKE—A young man that goes by the name “Reidsville Red” came to White Lake to win this week’s Showdown at Sundown tournament. The tourney is played every Tuesday at Goldston’s Putt-Putt Course. ...
It’s the end of July and the beginning of football season. Most teams start July 29 with schedules already full of summer workouts and football camps. Most scrimmages will be Aug. 7 and 14, with sever...
When Central Columbus Angels brought home the 2025 World Series in X-Play Softball last year, they must have brought home a softball virus. Two teams from Columbus County are going to softball World S...
At Land O’Lakes, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played its weekly tournament on July 21. 29 members participated in the event, which was a Captain’s Choice this week. First place went to...
WHITE LAKE—Daryl Davis hit four aces in a row to win this week’s Showdown at Sundown tournament. The tournament is held every Tuesday at Goldston’s Putt-Putt Course. With the win, Davis received a $20...
Coach Smith’s East Squad Won 85-82, Pait on Losing End of East Loss 102-101 in OT GREENSBORO—On Monday night, a local coach and a basketball player represented Columbus and Bladen in the 2026 NCHSAA C...
Columbus County Parks and Recreation and Whiteville City Schools recently held its Annual Tennis Camp at Whiteville High School on July 13-15. Whiteville Tennis Coach Serena Smith led the camp with 30...
WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and FAST TWITCH ACADEMY held its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18 at Central Middle School in Whiteville. The one-day camp is designed to help young athletes ...