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Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

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]

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The Good News Dec. 11-17

December 10, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News Dec. 11-17

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]

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The Good News Dec. 4 –10

December 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News Dec. 4 –10

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]

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The Good News Nov. 27- Dec. 3

November 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News Nov. 27- Dec. 3

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).
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‘Time is too precious’

November 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Time is too precious’

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.
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Real Whiteville Santa back in town today

November 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Real Whiteville Santa back in town today

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]

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Freeman named surgical services director

November 24, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Freeman named surgical services director

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.
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Happy birthday to India Burgos

November 24, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Happy birthday to India Burgos

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]

Business

Flea market may be back

November 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Flea market may be back

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.
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Youth coon hunt returns to Hallsboro

November 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth coon hunt returns to Hallsboro

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 Nov. 20-26

November 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News Nov. 20-26

  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.
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Waccamaw Siouan tribe visits Science Museum

November 15, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Waccamaw Siouan tribe visits Science Museum

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.
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The Good News for Nov. 13-19

November 12, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 13-19

  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]

Church News

Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

November 8, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

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]

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Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

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]

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Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

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]

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