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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]
Columbus Career and College Academy will be having a Freshman Family Night and Picnic on July 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Southeastern Community College campus. Due to seating limitations, the staff [Read More]
A “buy local” event is being held by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce July 1 through July 4. The event is an effort to encourage citizens to support local businesses and help the community. [Read More]
This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 4, offers residents and out-of-state [Read More]
Don Delisle is a Lake Waccamaw local with a story to tell. Like many at the height of the pandemic, he was laid off from his job of 46 years. With bills to pay, and [Read More]
The annual Independence Day fireworks show will be held this year on July 1 at South Columbus High School. The gates will open at 5 p.m., and fireworks are set to begin at 9:30 p.m. Refreshments [Read More]
The first Friday Fest for 2021 – and the first since the pandemic — was held this past weekend at the Lake Waccamaw Train Depot Museum. The tradition goes as far back as 32 years, [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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