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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 Jeff Allen Jones 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 Jeff Allen Jones 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

May 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

A fundraiser will be held for Johnny Todd of Hallsboro on June 19 at the building beside Pierce and Company on Sam Potts Highway from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In April, “Mr. Johnny” was diagnosed with [Read More]

The East Columbus High Graduating Class of 2021.

ECHS graduation at 6 p.m.

May 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The East Columbus High School Class of 2021 commencement ceremony will take place this afternoon (Thursday) at 6 p.m. The school will be utilizing the auditorium and the gym. Guests with tickets will be admitted [Read More]

Christian rock band Skillet, Jordan Feliz and Colton Dixon will be at Stateline Movie Time June 12.

National recording artists coming to Tabor City drive-in

May 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Christian rock band Skillet, featuring Jordan Feliz and Colton Dixon, will be performing live June 12 at the State Line Movie Time Drive-In near Tabor City. The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are going fast, and [Read More]

The Good News for the week of May 22-29

May 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Columbus County News is proud to announce two new members of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth of Lake Waccamaw and Kandi Thompson of Tabor City will be covering local governments, human interest stories and other [Read More]

Proceeds from this year's cruise go to breast cancer research.

Golf Cart cruise is Sunday at lake

May 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The 2021 Cruise-For-A-Cause Golf Cart Parade and Fundraiser benefitting The National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation will take place at Lake Waccamaw Sunday (May 30). The inaugural cruise took place during the first Memorial Day weekend [Read More]

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