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The Good News for November 29

November 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Saturday is a big day in downtown Whiteville. The Shop Our Stores on Small Business Saturday will give shoppers all kinds of alternatives to big box stores while supporting your neighbors. Tinsel the Elf will [Read More]

The Good News for November 23rd, 2024

November 23, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Good Saturday, everyone. This is Jefferson Weaver with the GOOD NEWS from Columbus County News Dot com. Today is the free community Thanksgiving meal at the Murph’s Pawn parking lot on Madison Street in Whiteville. [Read More]

The Good News for Nov. 15

November 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The 17th annual Carolina Youth Challenge is Saturday (Nov. 16) in Winnabow. There’s a treeing contest at 12:30, followed by the AKC-recognized YEP training class at 2:30, bench show at 3:30, and a one hour hunt [Read More]

The Good News for Nov. 8

November 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Veterans Day events are going to make for a busy weekend across our area. The county Veterans Day Parade is Saturday at 11 a.m. in downtown Whiteville. The Hallsboro Community Veterans are hosting a reception [Read More]

The Good News for Nov. 1

November 1, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday is the Pecan Harvest Music Festival in Downtown Whiteville. Festivities are centered around Vineland Station. There will be live bands, food vendors, and more all day and into the evening. [Read More]

The Good News for October 25, 2024

October 25, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Saturday is the N.C. Yam Festival in Tabor City. There are vendors, food trucks, games and activities for the kids, a car show and much more in downtown Tabor City today. You can catch the [Read More]

The Good News for Oct 19, 2024

October 19, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

There’s a lot going on in our community over the next couple weeks. Get outside and enjoy this beautiful fall weather and have some fun. It’s Pow Wow time at the Waccamaw Siouan Tribal Center [Read More]

The Good News for Oct. 11

October 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. for the 41st annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair. Saturday marks the return of the fair queen pageant at 6 p.m., as well as the demolition derby. The [Read More]

The Good News for Oct. 4

October 5, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

Hurricane Helene may not have done much here, but it smashed communities in the North Carolina mountains. All this week we have been sharing opportunities for you to donate, and in the coming days we’ll [Read More]

The Good News for Sept. 27

September 27, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

For the second week in a row, we’ve seen some rough weather in our area. Thankfully the rest of the weekend should be lovely, if a bit more like midsummer than early fall. Get outside [Read More]

The Fix-A-Friend clinic in Winnabow was destroyed in Monday's flooding. (FB photo)

The Good News for Sept. 20

September 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

• Sunday at 4 p.m. is the kickoff for this year’s See You At the Pole rally. There will be free food, praise music, and a special message from Pastor Nate Watts at 38 White’s [Read More]

The Good News for Sept. 13

September 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

The rainy weather cancelled or postponed a number of events – even football – in our area, but there’s still plenty going on, rain or shine. • The Southeastern Genealogical Society will meet Saturday at [Read More]

The Good News for Sept. 6

September 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

If you like flea markets, farmers markets, festivals and food, you have a lot of choices Saturday and in the coming weeks. Fair Bluff’s community market is Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Yard salers, produce [Read More]

The Good News for Aug. 30

August 30, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Family Fur Day is today at the fairgrounds. You can adopt shelter pets for free, get free rabies shots for your animals. Enjoy the petting zoo, check out area food trucks, and join in the [Read More]

The Good News for Aug. 23

August 23, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Saturday Aug. 24 is Okra Fest at the Columbus County farmers market. Whether you like it stewed, fried or in soups and gumbo, the lowly okra is a healthy, easily grown and prolific part of [Read More]

The Good News for Aug. 16

August 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

For some parents it’s that most wonderful time of the year – the beginning of the school year. There are a number of back to school events lining up in our area today and next [Read More]

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