The Good News

Mt. Tabor Manna opened sooner than anticipated -- during the pandemic.

Pandemic sped up plans for Mt. Tabor

June 16, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off

On a back street in Tabor City sits a small, local secret — a family-operated café called Mt. Tabor Manna. The cozy little nook sits just behind the post office, a short drive down Orange [Read More]

Lori Harper sings for the crowd at Monday's ceremony in Tabor City.

New downtown gazebo to ‘bring it together’

June 15, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off

Donors hope the new gazebo in downtown Tabor City will provide a focal point for pride in the town. The gazebo, located at the Tabor City Library, was dedicated in a special ceremony Monday night, [Read More]

Lorrie Cartret is just one of those who work behind the scenes at area schools.

Staff makes difference at schools

June 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

While teachers are a core part of every school, those behind the scenes are too often forgotten. The teacher’s aide is the helping hands of the classroom. Bus drivers are charged with keeping their children [Read More]

Search teams from three counties, along with a Highway Patrol helicopter and volunteers, scoured the southern end of the lake looking for the victim.

Search ends in tragedy Sunday morning

June 14, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off

By Crystal Faircloth and Jefferson Weaver The body of a St. Paul’s man was recovered Sunday morning after personnel from three counties spent an arduous weekend of searching Lake Waccamaw. Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez, known as [Read More]

The Good News for June 12

June 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Lake Waccamaw Community Yard Sale that was postponed this past weekend due to weather will be held Saturday (June 12) starting at 6 a.m. Vendor spots are $10. The yard sale is held at [Read More]

Deputies Dicicco and Kellihan (CCSO photo)

Right place, right time

June 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Deputies use Narcan, CPR to save victim Two members of the Heavy Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) are being credited with saving a man’s life Monday. Dep. J. DiCicco and M. Kellihan were on patrol on [Read More]

Jellystone has been a destination for families and campers for more than 20 years. (Courtesy photo)

Tabor City campground roars back after pandemic

June 7, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off

Like all campgrounds, Jellystone Park was shut down during April 2020 due to COVID-19, but the new season is already one of the busiest in years. Just a short drive down Richard Wright Road, hidden [Read More]

Some of Tanya Hilz' alpacas. The animals soft wool is highly sought after for making clothing. (Courtesy photo)

Love for animals leads to love for alpacas

June 7, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

So much Alpaca fleece, so little time. What’s a girl to do? Make yarn. Tanya Hiltz is the owner and operator of Triple H Farms near Lake Waccamaw. Her career started at the tender age [Read More]

The Good News for May 29-June 5

June 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Deputy William Scott of the sheriff’s office got a shoutout online earlier this week for going above and beyond. Scott came up on a stranded motorist on Peacock Road, and helped the female driver change [Read More]

County parks and recreation schedule summer programs

June 1, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The Columbus County Parks and Recreation Center is offering a number of enrichment clinics for the 2021 summer season. Pre-registration is accepted until the Friday before each clinic. Registration fees can be paid by cash [Read More]

Left to right: Third place winners Dalton Pridgen and Hugh Smith (who took home the prize for Biggest Bass, at 6.1lbs); first place winner John Norris with a bundle weighing 20.4 lbs; and second place winners Tom Elliott and Lindsey Musselwhite.

Lake Tabor holds 16th annual bass tournament

May 31, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off

The fish were biting Saturday at Lake Tabor, and several area anglers have the prizes to prove it. The 16th annual Lake Tabor Bass Tournament was sponsored by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce. Contestants [Read More]

Memorial Day salute on Madison Street

May 31, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Whiteville firefighters showed their respect for the nation’s war dead this morning by flying this massive American flag over Madison Street.

Golf carts ‘Cruise for a Cause’ at Lake

May 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Folks in Lake Waccamaw and surrounding communities came out to participate in the 2021 Cruise for the Cause Golf Cart Parade Sunday (today). This year’s proceeds went to the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, and [Read More]

Eastern Chipmunk (Courtesy Allen Boynton WRC)

Chipmunk sightings sought by WRC

May 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Chipmunks in North Carolina are only known to live north and west of Wake County, however, a recent photograph submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has biologists wondering if its range has expanded to eastern North Carolina. “We recently received an observation [Read More]

Johnny Todd with some his grandchildren.

Fundraiser for Hallsboro’s ‘Mr. Johnny’ June 19