Strawberries and their role in Columbus County history will be the topic of a program Saturday. Dr. Howard Marshall Wallace II will address the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society Saturd...
Southeastern Community College is proud to announce the 2026 commencement exercise for Friday, May 8 honoring the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the front lawn of...
Saturday is the biggest day for the N.C. Strawberry Festival at Chadbourn, wrapping up more than a week of events celebrating the tasty red fruit and its impact on the...
On Saturday April 18, we rose early in the morning and headed over to meet Mr. Lloyd Morgan and then headed to the Denton Farms Military Show. We were on...
Athletes, supporters and volunteers from across the area crowded Legion Stadium today (April 15) for the annual Special Olympics. This was the second year back for the Special Olympics here....
The N.C. Gator Fest in Lake Waccamaw is set for April 25 at Elizabeth Brinkley Park, and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year. The fourth annual event promises to far surpass all the othe...
Immediate first aid often means the difference between life and death, and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue is working with a non-profit to provide free training for the public. The class, hosted by...
The N.C. Special Olympics Spring Games return to Columbus County Wednesday, for the second spring event. “Last year, the Special Olympics were held in the spring for the first time...
Dry conditions have turkeys moving more and strutting earlier this year, possibly making Saturday’s youth season opener a bigtime for young hunters. Whild turkey season for youth is open Saturday...
On March 8, 1965, the first troops arrived in Vietnam and on March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops left Vietnam and returned home. Over 2.6 million servicemembers served...
Easter is just around the corner, and many churches and community organizations are announcing where your family can celebrate in Columbus County. If you would like your event added to...
One of Columbus County’s biggest events of the year kicks off Friday, as Southern Farm Days returns the Boys and Girls Home Farm at Lake Waccamaw for the 16th year....
North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community...
A disastrous train wreck that could have been avoided will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Joanna Phillips will detail the Dec....
The Coastal Land Trust will host a Volunteer Trail Day March 7 in Sandyfield. Participants will help clear the trail, pick up trash, and use hand tools for maintenance and...
Community CPR and several businesses in the area are working together to stock the pantry shelves for families in need at the center. No matter if it’s one can or...