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One of the rescued puppies enjoys a warm truck sea after being rescued at the Lake last week. (Submitted)

The Good News Jan.22-28

January 21, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

Three cold and wet puppies were rescued by Lake Waccamaw Police Department in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Jeff Marlowe found the furbabies abandoned at the dam at the end of Waccamaw Shores Road, and called [Read More]

The Good News Jan. 8-14

January 7, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

New additions run wild this week in the Good News. It even includes a baby of the four legged kind. The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina welcomed a new addition to the equine [Read More]

The Good News for Jan. 1-7

December 31, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

Columbus County News and WTXY 103.9 KOOL FM would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year. With a new year comes new opportunities so be sure to take advantage of everything the area [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 22-31

December 22, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to wish all our readers and listeners a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy New Year. Please remember to shop local after the [Read More]

Church News

The Good News for Dec. 17-24

December 17, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

Christmas is almost here, but without community support some families won’t get to experience the joy this magical time of the year brings. Consider donating to a charity or adopting a family this holiday season. [Read More]

Dave Heller accepts Paisley Stevens' donation of $85 for the CBA Toy Store. Paisley's mother, Ash-Leigh Hewitt Stevens, thought Paisley was saving up for an iPhone.

Girl gives allowance to help others at Christmas

December 14, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

The Columbus Baptist Association has a Toy Store every year at Christmas for families in need. Toys can be purchased for just pennies on a dollar, and help provide gifts to children who may not [Read More]

Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David is in serious condition in [Read More]

The Good News Dec. 11-17

December 10, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

There is lots of giving going on in Columbus County this month. Residents and businesses alike are opening their hearts and their pockets to take care of those in need this holiday season. In a partnership [Read More]

The Good News Dec. 4 –10

December 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and it really will be everywhere you go in Columbus County. From Santa Claus to church productions, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in the area. [Read More]

The Good News Nov. 27- Dec. 3

November 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season is getting a jumpstart this year. Make sure you check out our compilation of Christmas parades and festivals elsewhere on the CCN webpage. • Celebrate the Holidays Downtown [Read More]

The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe oral history project needs volunteers. (Courtesy photo).

‘Time is too precious’

November 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Waccamaw Siouan Tribe preserving their culture for the future. Many times in life we miss the opportunity to learn and preserve the knowledge of our elders, but the Waccamaw Siouan tribe is making sure their heritage lives [Read More]

The Real Whiteville Santa with another Whiteville fixture, Jimmy Kirk.

Real Whiteville Santa back in town today

November 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Real Whiteville Santa has returned to Santa’s House just in time for Christmas. Columbus County News had the privilege of interviewing jolly ole St. Nick [Read More]

Freeman named surgical services director

November 24, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Josh Freeman, DNP, NP-C, has been named director of surgical services for UNC Health Southeastern. A Lumberton native and resident, he began his career with the health system in August 2014 as a nurse practitioner [Read More]

India Burgos will celebrate her birthday Nov. 26.

Happy birthday to India Burgos

November 24, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Happy birthday to our strength and loved one. You are a loving wife and mother. You are there for us always, no matter what. We want to say how much we love you. Happy Birthday! [Read More]

Flea market may be back

November 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Since the construction of the Truist Building in Whiteville in 2019, the casual Saturday strolling at flea market on J.K. Powell Boulevard has been shut down. That may soon change.Depending on interest from the public and the [Read More]

A participant gets ready to go during the treeing contest Saturday.

Youth coon hunt returns to Hallsboro

November 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

After being cancelled by COVID-19 last year, the annual AKC Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was back in full swing Saturday at the Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. Sponsored by the Columbus, Coastal and Twin [Read More]

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The Good News Jan.22-28

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The Good News for Jan. 1-7

The Good News for Dec. 22-31

The Good News for Dec. 17-24

Girl gives allowance to help others at Christmas

Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

The Good News Dec. 11-17

The Good News Dec. 4 –10

The Good News Nov. 27- Dec. 3

‘Time is too precious’

Real Whiteville Santa back in town today

Freeman named surgical services director

Happy birthday to India Burgos

Flea market may be back

Youth coon hunt returns to Hallsboro