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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]

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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]

Dianne Flynn and Jon Sundstrom
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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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Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

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)
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Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event

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.
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Tribe to share heritage, history and more at museum

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tribe to share heritage, history and more at museum

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]

A wide range of actitivities is set for this weekend at the Pecan Harvest Festival in Whiteville.
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2021 Pecan Festival to include parade and car show

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 2021 Pecan Festival to include parade and car show

  The 2021 Pecan Harvest Festival is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 in downtown Whiteville. The day will include a parade, car show, and many vendor booths for attendees to explore.   Festivities [Read More]

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The Good News for Oct. 30-Nov. 6

October 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Oct. 30-Nov. 6

Trick-or-treaters are heading out to collect some goodies in Columbus County this weekend, and they will not be disappointed. This year there are opportunities all weekend long to give those costumes some wear and tear. [Read More]

Blue buckets on Halloween denote a child with autism, especially one who is non-verbal.
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Blue pumpkin buckets for Halloween

October 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Blue pumpkin buckets for Halloween

As you head out the door with a costume clad character of your child’s choosing, you may stop to pick up an orange bucket or bag on your way. You never really stop to think [Read More]

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Upcoming turkey shoots

October 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Upcoming turkey shoots

• Abundant Life Assembly of God will be holding their annual turkey shoot every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of November at 6:30 p.m. There will be special rounds for children and ladies. [Read More]

Christy Harrelson with some of her decorations, waiting for early trick or treaters.
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Lake resident won’t let surgery stop Halloween

October 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake resident won’t let surgery stop Halloween

  Christy Harrelson is an energetic mother and grandmother who absolutely loves Halloween.  Her home, located at 1905 Lakewood Avenue in Lake Waccamaw, is decorated with pumpkins, hay, cobwebs, and even a clown or two [Read More]

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The Good News Oct. 23- 29

October 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News Oct. 23- 29

  Fall fun is in store all week long for Columbus County. Festivals, haunted houses, and spooky trails kick off the holiday season as we say goodbye to the month of October.   • The District 31 Haunted [Read More]

Yam Man Tiger Lovette and Cooperative Extension Director Dalton Dockery with some of the yam plants that have been loving nurtured by children since last spring. Judging of the junior yam farmers' work begins Friday night at the Tabor City Library (File photo)
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Yam Festival to go big or go home this year

October 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Yam Festival to go big or go home this year

The North Carolina Yam Festival was largely canceled last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic, but this year “Tater City” will go all out for the big yam day.   At 10 a.m. Saturday a [Read More]

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Halloween activity guide for 2021

October 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Halloween activity guide for 2021

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]

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