The GOOD NEWSCrystal Faircloth at (910) 914-6056 ext. 2 crystalfaircloth@columbuscountynews.com
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
• 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]
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]
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]
The undefeated Columbus County Dixie Darlings have their eyes set on the World Series. The Darlings defeated Montgomery County in a hard-fought softball game Tuesday (today). They brought home the state title in a 15-7 [Read More]
Recently, a broken bottle in Lake Waccamaw resulted in a trip to the emergency room for a child who cut her foot in the water. Olivia Bullard sustained a nasty cut, but another child took [Read More]
The Columbus Dixie Darlings were honored in a parade through downtown Whiteville this morning. With flags and balloons flying, the sluggers were escorted by the Whiteville Fire Department and Columbus County Sheriff’s Office as they [Read More]
Tabor City life wasn’t easy during the 1930s, but hard times helped create a special woman. Essie Nealey, often known by the name of “Aunt Essie,” even to those who truly weren’t related, is [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw firefighters were directing traffic at the fire station and the State Park boat landing Saturday, but not because of emergencies.Firefighters and their families were out collecting money for the annual Boot Drop. Donations [Read More]
The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. A. Nicole Jenkins Wednesday morning in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of her new practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy.The office is located at 612 Jefferson [Read More]
The cowboys (and cowgirls) are coming back to Lake Waccamaw. The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina will host a rodeo Aug. 13 – 14. It is sponsored by the Southeastern Gospel Music Association. [Read More]
Local author Dr. Bobby Waddell continues to detail his journey as a Christian with the release of his second book, Turnabout. Turnabout was published in April. It follows Principles, which was released July 2020 and details the five major [Read More]
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