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Feast Down East Announces Scholarships

December 26, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Feast Down East Announces Scholarships

Feast Down East has announced the second round of winners for its inaugural Farmer Scholarship Program, through funds provided by the Resourceful Community Foundation. The scholarships, valued up to $450 each, have been awarded to [Read More]

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Duke Progress Offers Recipes

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Duke Progress Offers Recipes

Finely curated recipes may not come to mind when you think about lineworkers or the electric grid, but Duke Energy’s E-Recipe Book may have you thinking differently when you check out this year’s edition, which [Read More]

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Transformation Church Turkey Shoot Saturday

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Transformation Church Turkey Shoot Saturday

Transformation Church will host its last turkey shoot of the year Saturday t 7 p.m. Rounds are $5, and if there are enough shooters for 20 rounds, there will be a grand prize shootoff. Hot [Read More]

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Chadbourn Baptists Host Santa

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Baptists Host Santa

Chadbourn Baptist Church will host brunch with Santa Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be snacks, crafts, and FREE professional photos with Santa. The church is located at 504 North Howard Street.

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Self Defense Club Meets Tuesday

December 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Self Defense Club Meets Tuesday

Sheepdog Foundation’s Women’s self defense Club will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Nolan Park Recreation Center, 255 Rec Center Dr., Whiteville Tuesday’s event is a “meet and greet” where women can find out more [Read More]

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Churches Join for Alley Event

December 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Churches Join for Alley Event

Friday night will see a special time of Christmas worship in the Alley on Madison in Whiteville. The congregations of Crossroads Church, Beaverdam Original Free Will Baptist, New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist, Pleasant Plains, Trinity [Read More]

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Tabor’s Twinkle Town Parade Ushers in Season

December 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tabor’s Twinkle Town Parade Ushers in Season

Tabor City’s Twinkle Town Christmas celebration continued Thursday with the annual parade through downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting. Hundreds of celebrants turned out to line the streets as fire trucks, floats, marching bands [Read More]

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Whiteville UMC Sets Yard Sale

December 7, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville UMC Sets Yard Sale

Christmas bargain hunters can find some unique items and good deals for a good cause Dec. 16. Whiteville United Methodist Church will host a huge yard sale Dec. 16 from 7 a.m. until noon. The [Read More]

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The 2023 Whiteville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

December 5, 2023 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The 2023 Whiteville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Last Saturday was The 2023 Whiteville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and plenty of folks were downtown to enjoy the festivities.  Darrell Jackson from CCTV was on hand to live stream the parade and [Read More]

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Nature Homeschool Group Meets Saturday

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nature Homeschool Group Meets Saturday

N.C. Nature Homeschool Group will host its second gathering this Saturday (Dec. 9) from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The second meeting for the group will include a nature walk, scavenger hunt, outdoor games and storytime. [Read More]

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Thursday Event Set for Children, Families

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thursday Event Set for Children, Families

The Columbus County Partnership for children will be serving up free food, toys, coats and information Thursday. Magic On Main is for families with children ages birth through five years. The event will be at [Read More]

Lake Waccamaw First Baptist is looking for donations as well as recipients for its community coat drive. (file photo)
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Coat Drives Underway in Columbus

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Coat Drives Underway in Columbus

Several area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Columbus County Partnership for Children is collecting coats and sweaters through Wednesday. The garments will be distributed for free [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Tree Lighting and Parade

December 2, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw Tree Lighting and Parade

The town of Lake Waccamaw had a big couple days hosting their tree lighting ceremony and annual Christmas parade. Here’s a few images captured by Columbus County News. You can also watch live streams of [Read More]

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Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

November 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

The sheriff’s office is asking people to move some butts for a good cause. Deputy Tyler Reeves has been fighting colon cancer for four years, according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]

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Santa Returns to Uptown Whiteville

November 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Santa Returns to Uptown Whiteville

Despite his busy schedule, the Real Whiteville Santa is back in his headquarters on Smith Street in Whiteville. Santa will be welcoming visitors Wednesday through Saturday, from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., through Dec. 23. [Read More]

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Riegelwood Christmas in the Village Saturday

November 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Riegelwood Christmas in the Village Saturday

Riegelwood is going all out with this year’s Christmas in the Village celebration. Most of the day’s festivities will be at 305 N.C. 87 Hwy., in the center of the village. From 10 a.m. until [Read More]

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