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The Columbus County Dixie Darlings softball team is now heading for the World Series. (Submitted photo)
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Columbus County Dixie Darlings headed for World Series July 23

July 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus County Dixie Darlings headed for World Series July 23

The undefeated Columbus County Dixie Darlings have their eyes set on the World Series. The Darlings defeated Montgomery County in a hard-fought softball game Tuesday (today). They brought home the state title in a 15-7 [Read More]

The Central Columbus Dixie Darlings Rolle dthrough downtown Whiteville this morning en route to the state championships.
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Dixie Darlings and Sweetees head for state championships

July 9, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dixie Darlings and Sweetees head for state championships

The Columbus Dixie Darlings were honored in a parade through downtown Whiteville this morning. With flags and balloons flying, the sluggers were escorted by the Whiteville Fire Department and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office as they [Read More]

Left to right: Third place winners Dalton Pridgen and Hugh Smith (who took home the prize for Biggest Bass, at 6.1lbs); first place winner John Norris with a bundle weighing 20.4 lbs; and second place winners Tom Elliott and Lindsey Musselwhite.
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Lake Tabor holds 16th annual bass tournament

May 31, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Lake Tabor holds 16th annual bass tournament

The fish were biting Saturday at Lake Tabor, and several area anglers have the prizes to prove it. The 16th annual Lake Tabor Bass Tournament was sponsored by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce. Contestants [Read More]

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It’s turkey shoot time

November 4, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on It’s turkey shoot time

Autumn means turkey shoot time in Southeastern North Carolina. If your church or non-profit is holding one of these popular fall affairs, let us know and we’ll publicize it for free on WTXY and Columbuscountynews.com. [Read More]

Tree stands are an excellent way to get the drop on big game, but some basic safety precautions are required to keep your hunt safe. (Courtesy National Tree Stand Assoc.)
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Tree stand safety should be first for hunters, state says

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tree stand safety should be first for hunters, state says

As deer season begins, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to always follow safety guidelines when hunting from a tree stand.“It’s of the utmost importance to always use a fall-arrest system and follow the [Read More]

Harmless pine snakes are rare and elusive. The NCWRC is seeking information about sightings of the snakes to better judge the status of the species. (Courtesy Jeff Hall NCWRC)
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State wants reports of pine snakes

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State wants reports of pine snakes

Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public to help them learn more about the distribution of the northern pine snake in western North Carolina by reporting any sightings of snakes in [Read More]

Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has designated Saturday, Sept. 26, as a Youth Deer Hunting Day for 2020. On this day, youth 17 and younger may use any legal weapon to hunt deer of either [Read More]

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Football off til February

August 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Football off til February

The score is COVID-19 1, High School Sports 0, but the game isn’t over yet. High school football will not be played until February, according to a decision handed down by the NC High School [Read More]

Que Tucker announced this morning that sports are on hold for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.
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Sports still on hold

August 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sports still on hold

High School sports remain in limbo after Gov. Roy Cooper’s extension of the Phase Two COVID response on Wednesday. Sports are still on hold in North Carolina High Schools, and will remain that way until [Read More]

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Fall school sports delayed

July 15, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fall school sports delayed

Breaking news School sports will not begin until at least Sept. 1. The N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCSAA) made the announcement on Twitter this morning. The first five days of the school year will [Read More]

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