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Whiteville MLK Day Walk is Jan. 14

January 3, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville MLK Day Walk is Jan. 14

The annual Martin Luther King Day walk will be Jan. 13 starting at 10 a.m. Marchers will gather at Vineland Station in Whiteville and walk to the courthouse. More than 200 people turned out to honor [Read More]

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Skate Nights Return to Anchorage

January 3, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Skate Nights Return to Anchorage

Saturday Skate Nights resume this weekend (Jan. 6) at the Anchorage of Lake Waccamaw. The roller skating rink will be open from 7-9:30 p.m. Admission is $8, skate rental $2, and season passes are $110. [Read More]

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Commentary: Who Will Bell The Cat?

January 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commentary: Who Will Bell The Cat?

Note: this commentary is a partial transcript from the Columbus Connection with Managing Editor Jefferson Weaver. The Connection is broadcast every Saturday at 10 a.m. on WTXY and is available on Spotify. There’s an old [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • The Glider and the Firepit

January 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • The Glider and the Firepit

I was skeptical that the wood would be too damp, but since it was New Year’s Eve, I needed a fire. It took a few minutes, but the leaves, pine straw and a suggestion of [Read More]

Biggie went to his new forever home this week after months at the animal shelter. (APS photo)
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The Good News for Dec. 30

December 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 30

  Just as many folks have Christmas leftovers in the refrigerator, we have a few holiday leftovers here as well. Wiling Hands Ministries served more than 500 plates last week as part of their free [Read More]

The Boys and Girls Home greenhouse sat idle for several years, until Buddy and Sherry Kennedy spearheaded an effort to get it growing again. (Courtesy photo)
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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]

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