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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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Vikings Hope to Charter Bus  for Tarboro Trip

November 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Vikings Hope to Charter Bus  for Tarboro Trip

The West Columbus Football team is headed for an historic matchup with Tarboro Friday, and supporters hope the team can make the long trip in comfort. The WCHS Vikings are playing Tarboro for the Eastern [Read More]

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Turkey Shoots Continue in Several Areas

November 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Turkey Shoots Continue in Several Areas

Thanksgiving may be over, but if you’re still planning on a turkey for Christmas dinner, turkey shoots are still going on into the area. Old Dock/Cypress Creek Fire Department will continue to host their turkey [Read More]

A black and tan coonhound jumps after spotting the the dangling coonhode during the treeing contest. Dogs were scored based on how many times they bark in one minute.
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Youth Coon Hunt Challenge Draws Noisy Crowd

November 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Coon Hunt Challenge Draws Noisy Crowd

It was all about hounds and kids Saturday, as the 17th Annual Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was held at Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. The event was free to all youth, and is designed [Read More]

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Youth Turkey Shoots Saturday at Old Dock

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Turkey Shoots Saturday at Old Dock

There’s a new twist to an old favorite turkey shoot this weekend: organizers want every single child who attends to win. Saturday is youth shoot night at the Old Dock Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department [Read More]

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Christmas Festivals, Parades Set in Columbus

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Christmas Festivals, Parades Set in Columbus

Christmas is just over a month away, but celebrants across Columbus County are making big plans for the season. Whiteville’s Shop Our Stores/Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 will focus on downtown, with special deals [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 Drive Underway in Columbus

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Coat Drive Underway in Columbus

Two area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Whiteville Alliance Church and Volunteers of America are accepting new and gently used coats through Jan. 18. Coats can [Read More]

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Free Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Free Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday

Two outreach ministries are sponsoring a free community Thanksgiving dinner Saturday in Whiteville. Milk B4 Meat and Willing Vessel Ministries will have free meals and Bibles Saturday at Murf’s Pawn 1134 S. Madison Street, starting [Read More]

Former Marine Dalton Mack is walking from California to Surf City.
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Marine on a Mission to Talk About Mental Health

November 15, 2023 Mark Green Comments Off on Marine on a Mission to Talk About Mental Health

A popular navigation software app says it’s a 2,612-mile car ride from San Diego, California to Jacksonville, N.C. A former Marine is making the trip on foot to raise awareness about men’s mental health. Dalton [Read More]

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Lake Recognizes Jones; Approves APS Agreement

November 14, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Recognizes Jones; Approves APS Agreement

Lake Waccamaw will be decking the halls, but that’s not all, and it was only the November meeting Tuesday night. Town leaders approved a contract with the Columbus County Sheriff’s APS, discussed the bike and [Read More]

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Park Event at 9 a.m.; Parade Cancelled

November 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Park Event at 9 a.m.; Parade Cancelled

The Veterans Celebration Parade in Whiteville has been cancelled due to the weather. This morning’s ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park is still on for 9 a.m. The park is located on U.S. 701 south [Read More]

Family dollar in Cerro Gordo is cheering on the WCHS Vikings as well as remembering Brady Mercer, who died last month.
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The Good News for Nov. 10

November 10, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 10

There’s a full slate of events honoring our veterans Saturday. After a ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, there will be the second annual VETERANS CELEBRATION PARADE in Whiteville at 11 a.m. [Read More]

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