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There were cheers, pom-poms, airhorns and applause for the Whiteville DYB World Series winners Tuesday as they had a parade through downtown.
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Whiteville honors DYB champs

August 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville honors DYB champs

The Whiteville Majors were honored with a parade and at the Whiteville City Council Tuesday night as part of continuing accolades for their World Series win. The team will also be honored, along with the [Read More]

Mayor Daniel Hilburn reads the resolution honoring the DYB World Champion Riegelwood team Tuesday.
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DYB champs honored at Lake

August 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DYB champs honored at Lake

Cheers rang out in Lake Waccamaw Town Hall Tusday evening as the Riegelwood Dixie Youth Boys baseball team was honored.  The team, known as “The Wood,” became N.C. State Division II champions back in July. [Read More]

Dameron's Drug Store has been a fissure in Tabor City for years.
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Tabor drug store help schools

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor drug store help schools

Helping the community has been a staple part of Dameron Drug ever since they opened their doors in 1946. H.G. “Doc” Dameron moved to Tabor in 1946. He then purchased the Prince Drug Store from [Read More]

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Back to School block party Friday

August 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Back to School block party Friday

Sandy Plains Baptist Church will be having a back-to-school block party this coming Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be music, food, and a school supply give-a-way. There will be an outside [Read More]

Christopher Gower in front of his art gallery and tattoo parlor.
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Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

An art studio on in Tabor City offers peace, beauty and tattoos. Local artist Christopher Gower has settled into his art studio in downtown Tabor City after a long and continuing pandemic. He welcomes visitors [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 7-13

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 7-13

Folks who have been cooped up since 2020 have plenty of events and activities to look forward to, and many in the county are counting their blessings, while others are being a blessing.  • Quintay [Read More]

It's hard to tell who was happiest during several of the adoptions Saturday.
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Shelter holds adoption fair

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shelter holds adoption fair

Saturday was “Gotcha Day” for a number of animals at the Columbus Animal Protective Services shelter.A number of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens went to new homes during the special Saturday event.We’ll have more on [Read More]

Despite the heat, equestrians from across the area turned out Saturday for the Reed family benefit at Lake Waccamaw.
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Benefit show raises money for family

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Benefit show raises money for family

David Reed and his family are well-known for their work on the new fence and the riding rings at the Boys and Girls Home event center. They’re also familiar faces whenever there’s an equestrian event [Read More]

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Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

July 30, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

The local faith community is coming together Aug. 15 to join in prayer for the coming school year.  This effort of faith was put into place by Dr. Dave Heller and Rev. Willard McPherson a [Read More]

Mable and her sister are available for reduced adoption fees at the Columbus Shelter.
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The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

July 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

Columbus County has really come out of its shell this past week, and has shown that giving is a big part of the community. From donations to volunteering, residents, and visitors are showing the softer [Read More]

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Adoption Fair, rabies clinic Saturday

July 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Adoption Fair, rabies clinic Saturday

Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies will be available for adoption Saturday during a special event at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. The adoption fair and rabies clinic will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 [Read More]

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‘I wanted to give back’

July 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on ‘I wanted to give back’

School supplies drive Aug. 14 Quintay Kelley has a need to help young people. “Growing up, besides a few teachers, I feel like a lot of students in my community didn’t have the proper guidance,” [Read More]

Seventy entries joined in Saturday's show, along with some cars that were just entered for display.
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Car show raises $2,750 for shelter

July 26, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Car show raises $2,750 for shelter

The WTXY/Columbus County News Car Show drew 70 entries, hundreds of spectators and raised $2,750 for the Columbus County Animal Shelter on Saturday. Vehicles ranging from a 1928 Ford hot rod to a 2021 Dodge [Read More]

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The Good News for July 17-24

July 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for July 17-24

• We first brought you the story about Lakyn Wilson over the Independence Day weekend. Lakyn was upset when a fried cut her foot on a broken bottle in Lake Waccamaw, and set out on [Read More]

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Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya

July 15, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya

Two Tabor City men are traveling half a world away to spread the word of God. Robert Nealey, a schoolteacher and minister, booked his flight this week to Kenya, along with John Causey, international bishop [Read More]

A local man's desire to document his son's life has turned into a passion for photography.
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New York native documents beauty in Columbus

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on New York native documents beauty in Columbus

Jeff Reichert’s passion for photography began with his love for his son. “I picked up my first DSLR when my son was four to better document his life,” the Lake Waccamaw resident said. “From there, it blossomed [Read More]

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