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Halloween activity guide for 2021

October 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Editor’s note — we will be adding to this list in the coming days. If you have a Halloween activity to share, email crystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news. Halloween is creeping around the bend, and the county has big [Read More]

King, Young-Jacobs will serve as grand marshal, queen

October 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival is shelling out a parade marshal and a queen ahead of the Nov. 6 event. Suzanne King has been named Parade Marshal for 2021. Suzanne loves the city of [Read More]

Kindness Roacks with inspirational messages are turning up in Whiteville and elsewhere. (Angela Norris photo)

Kindness Rocks found in Whiteville

October 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

A new sensation of the heart is sweeping through the county, and you may find evidence of its impact in Whiteville. Angela Norris proposed a question on a Facebook post about a rock she found [Read More]

The Good News for Oct. 9-15

October 9, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Lots of good news and family fun are going on this week in the county, and folks are looking forward to getting out and about to take advantage of it. • The Classic Charter [Read More]

Whiteville High School homecoming photos

October 4, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Here are a few highlights from Whiteville Homecoming Game and Court Friday, from Jeff Reichert. You can find far more on our Facebook page. Share and enjoy!

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The Good News for Oct. 2-8

October 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Cooler weather is finally rolling in for Columbus County, and there is so much to do this fall season. Halloween adventures, fairs, and festivals await citizens as leaves fall and pumpkins appear on front porches [Read More]

The WHS band led off the homecoming parade through downtown.

Whiteville homecoming parade

October 1, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The annual tradition continued today (Friday) as the Whiteville High School homecoming court, escorted by the WHS band, cheerleaders and student groups, brought a parade through downtown Whiteville.

Lucy Byrd accepts a donation from one of the younger benefactors Friday. (Crystal Faircloth photo)

Whiteville Police Department hosts donation drive for Families First

October 1, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Whiteville Police Department set up a donation drive bright and early Friday morning to help Families First, the shelter and support organization for victims of domestic violence. “They did this all on their own. They [Read More]

Help is available from the state for hard of hearing and disabled persons to improve their use of the telephone. (Courtesy NCDHHS)

State program helps disabled and hard of hearing make calls

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

No cost programs through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are redefining how those who are disabled, deaf, or hard of hearing are making phone calls with clarity. The Division of Services [Read More]

The Good News for Sept. 17-24

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

• First Sgt. Josh McPherson and Sgt. Justin Inman of the sheriff’s office were caught doing a good deed in Whiteville on Monday. A stranded motorist had a flat tire and these two officers stopped [Read More]

The Good News for Sept. 18 – Sept. 24

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Summer days are winding down, but a season of festivities is in full swing in the county. There’s even something for the little guys out there. • Speaking of little guys, congratulations are in order [Read More]

Teen Court helps juvenile defenders

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

It’s far too often that defendants under the age of 21 appear on court dockets, but when Columbus County has another option out there to try to steer those kids in the right direction. Tony [Read More]

ATMC awards $35,000 to 12 local educators

September 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

ATMC recently awarded $35,000 in grant funds to 12 Columbus educators to expand educational programs here. Recipients in the Columbus County area include Danielle Hinson and Michael Powell of Chadbourn Elementary; Amy Malpass of East [Read More]

Volunteers spent the Sept. 11 working on new fences at the wildcat rescue. (submitted photo)

Love of animals brings exotic rescue to Fair Bluff

September 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

When you think of Fair Bluff, usually exotic animals aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in captivity and in the wild. They [Read More]

The Good News for Sept. 4-10

September 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Columbus County will be buzzing with all kinds of activities over the next couple of weeks as folks honor the fallen and raise money for worthy causes. Celebrations, observances, and lots of good eats are [Read More]

The Good News for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

August 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Over the next couple of weeks, Columbus County will be jam-packed full of things for everyone to see and do. You can adopt a new friend, take advantage of a free health clinic, or you [Read More]

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