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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]

The Good News Nov. 20-26

November 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Thursday may be turkey day, but Christmas is closing in on Columbus County in a big way. From the western end to the eastern side, everyone is getting in on the holiday spirit with [Read More]

A member of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe in full regalia at Saturday's program.

Waccamaw Siouan tribe visits Science Museum

November 15, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Members of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe brought color and culture to downtown Whiteville Saturday with a special program. The event showcased both the tribe’s history and modern programs the group promotes through the Tribal Center [Read More]

Among the upcoming events is the return of the Youth coonhound Challenge at Hallsboro.

The Good News for Nov. 13-19

November 12, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Columbus County is absolutely ready for the holidays this year. Covid-19 may have put many things on the back burner in 2020, but the area is going [Read More]

Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

November 8, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Whiteville Christmas Parade is on for Dec. 5. Peace Baptist Church took over management of the parade several years ago, when it was in danger of being cancelled. After last year’s parade was a [Read More]

Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Good News This weekend will be full of fun as the N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival takes center stage in downtown Whiteville on Saturday. There are numerous other activities going on as well, all across [Read More]

Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Diane Flynn Roberts is reaching out to the community to help a local Hallsboro man near and dear to her heart who is battling Stage 4 terminal cancer. Kurt Jon Sundstrom, known to his friends as Jon, purchased [Read More]

Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Deer hunting is on in full force in Columbus County and bear season is fast approaching on Nov. 8. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to make sure folks stay safe and injury free [Read More]

Leamon Rogers Chapel at the Boys and Girls Home (BGHNC photo)

Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Many residents in Columbus County were disappointed to find out that the Halloween Safe Nite was once again cancelled this Halloween, but the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina are taking necessary measures to [Read More]

Members of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe will host a program with the Museum of Natural History in Whiteville Nov. 13.

Tribe to share heritage, history and more at museum

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Waccamaw Siouan Powwow may have been cancelled the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is not stopping a great community of indigenous people from celebrating their heritage. November is American [Read More]

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Youth coon hunt returns to Hallsboro

The Good News Nov. 20-26

Waccamaw Siouan tribe visits Science Museum

The Good News for Nov. 13-19

Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event

Tribe to share heritage, history and more at museum

2021 Pecan Festival to include parade and car show

The Good News for Oct. 30-Nov. 6

Blue pumpkin buckets for Halloween

Upcoming turkey shoots

Lake resident won’t let surgery stop Halloween

The Good News Oct. 23- 29