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Don’t be Trashy: Volunteer for the Spring Litter Sweep

March 21, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Don’t be Trashy: Volunteer for the Spring Litter Sweep

​As spring starts, the N.C. Department of Transportation is gearing up for its annual Spring Litter Sweep from April 13-27. The Spring Litter Sweep, one of NCDOT’s roadside litter removal initiatives, harnesses the power of community [Read More]

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Rain Changes Egg Hunt Schedules

March 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rain Changes Egg Hunt Schedules

The possibility of heavy rains Saturday morning has caused several changes to the county sponsored Easter egg hunts. The hunts at Williams Township and Chadbourn Depot will still be held Saturday at 10 a.m. The [Read More]

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Easter Calendar of Events

March 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Easter Calendar of Events

Premier Living in Lake Waccamaw is having a community Easter egg hunt on March 30  at 11 a.m. for all children. The Veterans Memorial Park will host an egg hunt, telling of the resurrection story, [Read More]

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NCWRC Seeks Volunteers for Terrapin Survey

March 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on NCWRC Seeks Volunteers for Terrapin Survey

Diamondback Terrapins are small, aquatic turtles that live near coastal marshes, estuaries and tidal creeks. They are listed in North Carolina as a species of special concern and a Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Once considered [Read More]

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Celebrate the Arts is Saturday at ECJHS

March 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Celebrate the Arts is Saturday at ECJHS

Celebrate the Arts, North Carolina’s largest student arts festival, is Saturday (March 23) from 5 -9:30 p.m. at East Columbus Junior/Senior High School. The event is a partnership between Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City [Read More]

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The Good News for March 15

March 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for March 15

It looks like spring has sprung a little early this year. Get outside and enjoy this lovely sunshine and warmer temperatures. There is something for everyone going on in our county. Southern Farm Days runs [Read More]

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Southern Farm Days Opens with Big Crowds

March 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Southern Farm Days Opens with Big Crowds

Southern Farm Days opened at the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home today. Friday is always student day at the event, but there were plenty of grownups exploring the displays, browsing the antique swap shop, [Read More]

The Parade of Power -- one of the largest antique tractor parades in the state-- returns Saturday with Southern Farm Days. (file photo)
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Southern Farm Days Opens Friday

March 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Southern Farm Days Opens Friday

Hit and miss engines, horse drawn plows, antique tractors and so much more will take center stage Friday through Sunday at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw. The 14th annual Southern Farm Days, [Read More]

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Tabor Talk — Big Things Happen in a Small Town

March 14, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor Talk — Big Things Happen in a Small Town

Courtesy Tabor City Chamber of Commerce March brings so many wonderful things! We have St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and Easter!  Pollen is everywhere already and our kids are beginning their spring [Read More]

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Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed

March 12, 2024 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed

The March Town Hall meeting at Lake Waccamaw covered more than just the water in the lake itself. Well projects, DOT construction, and culverts were the main topics discussion on Tuesday night’s agenda. Commissioners and [Read More]

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UNCP Professor to Speak at Society Meeting

February 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UNCP Professor to Speak at Society Meeting

Dr. Lawrence Lockear will be the featured speaker at the March 9 meeting of the Southeastern Genealogical society. Locklear is the author of Who’s Your People?: A Brief History of the Lumbee Tribe of North [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Methodist Revival Set

February 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw Methodist Revival Set

Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church will hold revival March 10-12. All services start at 6:30. Speakers and special music include: March 10-11: Rev. Andy Lambert, evangelist and comedian, founder of Isaac Ministries. March 12: Rev. Tim [Read More]

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Columbus Baptist Spring Revival March 4-7

February 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Baptist Spring Revival March 4-7

The Columbus Baptist Association will host a spring revival Monday through Thursday (March 4-7). All services begin at 7 p.m. at Piney Forest Baptist Church, 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Chadbourn. Youth Night is Monday, March [Read More]

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Tuesday Pizza Sale Benefits Park

February 28, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tuesday Pizza Sale Benefits Park

A portion of all sales at the Whiteville Pizza Hut on Tuesday will benefit the Veterans Memorial Park. Orders must be placed between 11 a.m. and noon. Online orders should use the code RY and [Read More]

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Tabor Talk Column for Feb. 28

February 27, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor Talk Column for Feb. 28

From the Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would love for you to join us Thursday, February 29, for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new member, T & G Specialty Cleaning Service, at the [Read More]

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Youth Martial Arts Orientation Today

February 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Martial Arts Orientation Today

Sheepdog Foundation will hold an orientation for its  traditional youth martial arts today (Wednesday) from 5-7 p.m. at the Whiteville Recreation Center.

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