In addition to rare carnivorous plants, Mark Todd has a large “Corpse plant,” whose flowers smell like decomposition. Mark Todd of Lake Waccamaw may look like an ordinary guy, but underneath that exterior lies a [Read More]
Columbus County is bursting at the seams this week with events and good news. Community members, residents, and agency staff are being recognized for their kindness and achievements throughout the area. Laurie Parks stopped [Read More]
As more humans get outside to enjoy the weather, snakes across the state will start to slither out to share some spring sunshine. The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is reminding folks that more snakes will [Read More]
It’s bear season again – but not for hunters. Black bears are on the move across North Carolina. In Columbus, which has always been a haven for black bears, a few have made brief forays [Read More]
The end of Holy Week is drawing near, and so are the end of Easter activities as of Sunday. Be sure to catch some of the events happening in your area starting this evening. Engage [Read More]
With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, strawberry farms are opening for shoppers and, undoubtedly, strawberry lovers are ready for local berries. “Growers have done a good job protecting the crop from recent cool [Read More]
The East Columbus High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) is literally selling the fruits of their labor this year. The horticulture chapter will host a plant and BBQ plate sale Saturday to raise money for [Read More]
Youngsters can explore nature and have fun learning about science Saturday in downtown Whiteville. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville is partnering with the Columbus Council of the N.C. Reading Association [Read More]
Trees were among the most numerous casualties in major storms, and a cooperative effort April 2 will help replace some of those lost to weather. Columbus county Cooperative Extension is working with International Paper and [Read More]
If you suspect bats may be living in your home, biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ask that you relocate them responsibly before pup rearing season begins on May 1. Bats hibernate or migrate south during [Read More]
The Columbus County Beekeepers are partnering with the North Cooperative Extension to a host a beginner beekeeper class. The seminar will begin on Friday and run from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., continue on into Saturday from [Read More]
I was born in the South, and raised as country as fried chicken. Like any typical southern child, I had the overwhelming need to pluck fruit from trees and bushes, and put said fruit [Read More]
A sweet celebration of a vital part of nature is set for Whiteville on Sept. 11. The N. C. Honey Festival highlights the significance of bees in the environment, celebrates honey and honey products, encourages [Read More]
By Lisa Yemma, Yemma Farm North Carolilnians are known for their hosting skills – from backyard BBQs to formal dinners, but did you know that you can also host butterflies? As insects that go through [Read More]
The greenhouse for the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina is finally seeing the fruits — and vegetables — of love coming to life. A greenhouse on campus sat empty for several years. What started [Read More]
By Lisa Yemma, Special to Columbuscountynews.com Poetry Challenge #1 Have you ever listened to a song and been inspired, energized, curious? Music is poetry, and I love both music and poetry. Poetry gets a bad [Read More]
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