When you think of Fair Bluff, usually exotic animals aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in capt...
Columbus County will be buzzing with all kinds of activities over the next couple of weeks as folks honor the fallen and raise money for worthy causes. Celebrations, observances, and lots of good eats...
Over the next couple of weeks, Columbus County will be jam-packed full of things for everyone to see and do. You can adopt a new friend, take advantage of a free health clinic, or you eat for a worthy...
It wasn’t a cat in a tree, but a kitten in a storm drain that brought firefighters and other animal lovers to downtown Whiteville Tuesday. It took the efforts of store employees, Public Works, E...
City and county schools resumed classes today across Columbus County. Parents are reminded that masks are now required for anyone inside a class or school building, regardless of vaccination status. T...
A sweet celebration of a vital part of nature is set for Whiteville on Sept. 11. The N. C. Honey Festival highlights the significance of bees in the environment, celebrates honey and honey products, e...
The Honey Festival pancake supper will provide breakfast for supper and support a good cause this year. The 2021 North Carolina Honey Festival Charity Pancake Sale is set for Sept. 7 at Central Missio...
Kids are headed back to school this week with masks in hand, but there will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air this season. Make sure to renew those hunting and fishing ...
Broncs, bulls and barrel racing made for two big nights at Lake Waccamaw this weekend.The Southeastern Gospel Music Association sponsored a pro rodeo at the Boys and Girls Home, with all proceeds goin...
Parents and students maybe gearing up for school this fall, but Columbus County is not without a work hard, play harder mentality for this season. With lots to see and do, folks around the community a...
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 ...
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 bac...
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 Oliver ...
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 mov...
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...
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. • Quinta...