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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The rain may put a damper on going outside this weekend, but there is still plenty to do indoors in Columbus. Competitions and church events are still happening in our...
There is beautiful weather in the forecast this weekend for Columbus. Make it your mission to get outside and take advantage of the farmer’s market, catch a movie, or head...
Cooler temperatures will roll in this weekend with a sprinkle of rain in the forecast. Bring an umbrella and take a stroll through downtown Whiteville at the N.C. Honey Festival....
As Idalia passes through the Carolinas over the next few days, keep in mind Columbus County News has you covered. Listings for cancelations and storm coverage will be available for...
While you’re enjoying the last weekend before school starts back, check out and sign-up for some of the awesome events planned in Columbus from September through December. Be sure log...
There’s plenty of family time to be had in Columbus this weekend. Hangout with APS or catch a movie at the museum. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free...
The summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of events to keep the little ones occupied before school starts back in full swing. Take advantage of...
This weekend has the perfect weather in store for a motorcycle ride. Hop on your bike and head out to Whiteville to support a good cause. Be sure log onto...
As the summer begins to wind down, both faculty and students across the county are preparing to return to school. Head out this weekend to Clarkton and Chadbourn to equip...

















