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...
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 ...
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 e...
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...
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 ...
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 arrested after deputies raid...
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 ...
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,...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 an...
Registration has begun for Take the Lake 2021. The event is free and will take place from Aug. 23 to Sept. 6. Due to COVID-19, Take the Lake will be held virtually again this year, but par...