By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Learning the basic skills to take care of people in a healthcare setting, the Nurse Aide I course at Southeastern Community College sends students through 160 hour...
Fair Bluff is looking forward to the ribbon cutting for its newly reopened grocery store next month, and residents are coming together Sunday to ask God’s blessings on the effort. A community prayer s...
Richard Dean is used to seeing herons and other water birds in the ditches and pond at his home on U.S. 701 in Williams Towsnhip, but not pelicans. “I never saw one up close before,” the U.S. Army vet...
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College recently celebrated the graduation of its newest phlebotomy class, a group that instructor Tanya Bellamy described as te...
Lumber River State Park will open a new section this week, dedicated to the culture of the native Americans who call the area home. The State Parks, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Robeson County, and...
The summer may be in its final days, but Columbus County isn’t missing a beat when it comes to events in the area. Catch a concert at the BGHNC, worship and shop at the Lake, and don’t for...
Back to school activities are in full swing this week in Columbus County. The Wolfpack will have their senior meeting today, while health clinics, the Backpack Buddies packing party, and the Youth and...
Several area organizations are now holding their monthly meetings at the Veterans Memorial Park of America. • Memorial VFW Post 8073 and American Legion Post 507 will be having their meetings at the V...
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College In partnership with Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools, Southeastern Community College’s High School Summer Camps Certificate Ceremony...
Chadbourn and Whiteville Police will be hosting events for National Night Out tomorrow (Tuesday). National Night Out is designed to allow citizens to get to know their local law enforcement officers, ...
<p>As Columbus County prepares to head back to school, local organizations are still planning some events for a little last minute summer fun. Go check out the Farmers Market, adopt a furry new best f...
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats will be the focus of Columbus County Animal Protective Services annual adoption event Aug. 1 at the county fairgrounds. The event gives area residents a chance to meet Animal Pr...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce As July is nearing its end, August means back to school for our area youth. Many of our area businesses will be having Back to School special s...
Summer is almost over, and kids will be heading back to school next month. Local foundations and charities want to make sure that everyone has what they need to start the school year off on the right ...
Columbus County Parks and Recreation and Whiteville City Schools recently held its Annual Tennis Camp at Whiteville High School on July 13-15. Whiteville Tennis Coach Serena Smith led the camp with 30...
WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and FAST TWITCH ACADEMY held its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18 at Central Middle School in Whiteville. The one-day camp is designed to help young athletes ...