A local exotic animal rescue will be holding several volunteer days throughout the summer. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in captivity and in the wild. They are in [Read More]
Southeastern Community College has summer programs and experiences planned for high school students beginning June 26. The college is partnering with Columbus County Schools to further education for the kids while offering them the chance [Read More]
Memorial Day Week was expected to be the largest travel time since 2020, and a number of those drivers are now facing court dates. The Sheriff’s Office reported 284 violations and arrests, including eight fugitives, [Read More]
The operator of a personal watercraft sustained only minor injuries at Lake Waccamaw Sunday when he struck a dock. The incident occurred 2:37 p.m. in the 2005 block of Waccamaw Shores. Wildlife Enforcement Officer Dern [Read More]
The Whiteville Garden Club will be gearing up for their annual event happening this weekend. The Garden Tour 2023 will feature six properties on or near Lake Waccamaw on Saturday, June 3, beginning at 10 [Read More]
There is a revival coming to Columbus County, and this event is like none other. New Breed Revival is based out of Tampa, Fla., and Whiteville will be the be their next stop in July [Read More]
They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my grandfather, W. Thomas Weaver. My dad was 2, leaning [Read More]
The flags are flying on Flemington in Lake Waccamaw in honor of Memorial Day. Mike and Charlotte Hollingsworth and their crew raise the flags in observance of holidays that recognize military service both past and [Read More]
It’s going to be a wet one all throughout the Memorial Day weekend, so you may want to plan those celebrations indoors. Be sure to log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free to catch up on [Read More]
Nathan Larry Lee was eight days past his 21st birthday and a few days from coming home when he was killed in Vietnam in 1971. On Sunday, family and friends will come together to dedicate [Read More]
School officials are investigating complaints about racist comments and “poor sportsmanship” at Thursday second game between East Columbus and North Duplin. The ECHS Lady Gators took Tuesday’s contest, 9-5, but North Duplin came out swinging [Read More]
Brunswick deputies used a large offroad vehicle to rescue – and arrest – a missing man near Leland today. Anthony Andrew Snyder, 40, is being held for failure to appear, probation violations and two counts [Read More]
It’s the middle of Teacher Appreciation Week as I write this, and I’ve been thinking about the teachers I’ve had in my life. It has been a minute or two since I was in high [Read More]
Parents interested in fostering or adopting children can find out more about the process June 1. The Columbus Baptist Association will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. at the CBA offices in Whiteville. Mark [Read More]
Complaints about teens getting sick from vape products led to the arrest of a tobacco store owner and four raids Tuesday. Abdulfatah Moha Mozib, 25, of 109 S. Franklin St., Whiteville, was charged with 13 [Read More]
The family of a Lake Waccamaw legend will be holding an event to raise money for a scholarship at Southeastern Community College to be given in the gentleman’s name. Grant Egley passed away in January [Read More]
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