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Biggie went to his new forever home this week after months at the animal shelter. (APS photo)
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The Good News for Jan. 6

January 5, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Jan. 6

While some communities are winding down with the end of the holiday season, there’s p[lenty to do in Columbus County. If you’re looking for something to do, we can help. Next week we debut the [Read More]

Biggie went to his new forever home this week after months at the animal shelter. (APS photo)
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The Good News for Dec. 30

December 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 30

  Just as many folks have Christmas leftovers in the refrigerator, we have a few holiday leftovers here as well. Wiling Hands Ministries served more than 500 plates last week as part of their free [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 22

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 22

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone. Here’s your Good News from our area for Dec. 23. Happening Saturday, two big Christmas dinners are available for anyone in need of a good meal. Willing Vessel Ministries, who sponsored [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 16

December 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 16

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, and there is a lot going on. If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping, you can get some unique and handmade gifts right here at home, but you have [Read More]

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Even More Good News for This Week

December 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Even More Good News for This Week

Note – the holiday season is always busy, and this year seems even moreso. For that reason, we’re adding a bonus segment of the Good News on the CCN website so you can keep up [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 8

December 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 8

Saturday is parade day in Fair Bluff and Riegelwood. Riegelwood’s Christmas in the Village is from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., with a parade at 5 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6. The festival will end with [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 2

December 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 2

Today is one of the biggest parade days of the year in Columbus. Lake Waccamaw’s Christmas parade and their first ever crafts fair is at 10. There’s a whole slate of events going in Chadbourn [Read More]

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The Good News for Nov. 24

November 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 24

It’s a busy time in Columbus County. Make sure you tune in to the Good News on Saturday on KOOL 103.9 FM, and check back with the Good News tab throughout the week for updated [Read More]

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The Good News for Nov. 17

November 17, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 17

  Columbus County is gearing up for the holidays, in a big way. There will be a free Thanksgiving meal Saturday starting at 11 at Murf’s Pawn on Madison Street in Whiteville. Willing Hands and Milk B4 Meat [Read More]

Family dollar in Cerro Gordo is cheering on the WCHS Vikings as well as remembering Brady Mercer, who died last month.
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The Good News for Nov. 10

November 10, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 10

There’s a full slate of events honoring our veterans Saturday. After a ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, there will be the second annual VETERANS CELEBRATION PARADE in Whiteville at 11 a.m. [Read More]

A wide range of actitivities is set for this weekend at the Pecan Harvest Festival in Whiteville.
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The Good News for Nov. 3

November 3, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 3

  The Pecan Harvest Festival is in full swing today in downtown Whiteville. There’s music, vendors, food trucks, the car show and more. Remember the parade is at 11, and that will cause some traffic [Read More]

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The Good News for Oct. 27

October 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Oct. 27

While Halloween and the Yam Festival are dominating everyone’s plans this weekend, there’s even more going on in our county. Yam Festival is in Tabor City Saturday. The parade is at 10 a.m., and we’ll [Read More]

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The Good News for Oct. 20

October 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Oct. 20

It’s a busy time in Columbus County. There’s the pow-wow, the first trunk or treat, and much more happening in our back yards. Get out there and enjoy it. Today is the Waccamaw Siouan Pow [Read More]

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The Good News Oct. 14

October 13, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News Oct. 14

Cool, crisp, fall weather will make its way into Columbus this weekend. Volunteer at Shizzy’s, hang out at the haunted trail, or shop at the farmers market. There’s fall fun out there to be had. [Read More]

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The Good News for Oct. 6

October 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Oct. 6

The temperatures may be falling but the activities are picking up in Columbus County for the first of October. Gates open at the 43rd Annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair Tuesday at the fairgrounds. Monday at [Read More]

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The Good News for Sept. 29 — Farmers Markets, Flea Markets and Music

September 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Sept. 29 — Farmers Markets, Flea Markets and Music

If anyone tells you there’s nothing going on Columbus County, they’re just not keeping up. This weekend there’s music, classic cars, a special worship service and beautiful weather. Saturday starting at 11 is the inaugural [Read More]

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