A series of shooting incidents in the past few days have kept police and deputies busy in the city and the county. No one was hurt in any of the incidents. Early Friday morning, Whiteville [Read More]
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 going the home. [Read More]
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 [Read More]
As the nation pauses briefly to observe the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Lake Waccamaw and the Veterans Memorial Park are coming together for a major event to commemorate Patriot’s Day. Beginning [Read More]
As pandemic numbers rise again in Columbus County, city and town officials are taking measures to make sure things keep running smoothly. Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting at Lake Waccamaw was no exception, and the [Read More]
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 the [Read More]
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 back in July. [Read More]
This is one fish story where the quarry that didn’t get away. A fisherman called 911 Monday after finding something suspicious on his sonar in the Cape Fear River near Riegelwood. The fisherman spotted what [Read More]
The suspect arrested in a drug raid Aug. 5 has no name or address that he is sharing with law enforcement – but he has a string of felony charges. Johnn Henry Doe, 25, was [Read More]
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 [Read More]
A non-profit organization is putting out the call to those in need. The Southeastern Community Action Partnership has been serving families in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson, and Scotland counties since 1964. Their newest [Read More]
Columbus County Board of Education voted Monday to keep masks will be optional for students inside the classroom, but mandatory (as required by federal law) when using school transportation. The board also put other precautions [Read More]
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 visitors [Read More]
Columbus County still lags behind most of the state in vaccinations for COVID-19, but officials hope a series of clinics puts a dent in that this week. StarMed will offer the Pfizer vaccine to anyone [Read More]
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. • Quintay [Read More]
The Lewis Smith shopping center is one step closer to being a memory. City Council on Tuesday will consider three bids for demolition of the shopping center, which was damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, [Read More]
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