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Chaplain Needs Donations

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Chaplain Needs Donations

Chaplain Marcia McMullen DeRush has opened her heart and the doors of her office with special individuals in mind. McMullen House of Heroes is a safe haven where the chaplain offers a multitude of things other than [Read More]

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Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

Many public outreach and resource information organizations are coming together on Wednesdays to bring aid to those in need in the area. Community CPR (CCPR) is partnering with Catholic Charities, W.A.R.M., Flourishing Families at Coastal [Read More]

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STEM Studio Gets New Wheels

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on STEM Studio Gets New Wheels

The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will be hitting the road to bring activities to the community with their new mobile trailer. The group purchased a 16′ x 7′ trailer this week from Elizabethtown Trailers who [Read More]

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Local Churches Hold Events

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Local Churches Hold Events

Three churches in the area will be having events next week. The First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw, Mt. Zion Amez Church of Lake Waccamaw, and Mishop Springs Community Church will be holding their revivals [Read More]

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Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus

With some fall weather finally cooling things down in Columbus County, it may be a good time to catch an outdoor movie. Both the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville and McMullen House for [Read More]

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SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent

From the headlines at SCC: Southeastern Community College’s nursing program recently celebrated the 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) of its ADN and LPN students. The NCLEX is a nationwide [Read More]

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Partnership Golf Tourney Sept. 22

September 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Partnership Golf Tourney Sept. 22

Duffers can enjoy a round of golf and encourage literacy Sept. 22. The Columbus County Partnership for Children is hosting its third annual golf tournament at the Land o’ Lakes course. Male, female and mixed [Read More]

Firefighters from several area departments competed for bragging rights.
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First Responder Day Honors TCPD Officer

September 9, 2023 Angela Norris Comments Off on First Responder Day Honors TCPD Officer

Photos courtesy Angela Norris and Brian Locklear. The American Flag was flying high at the Columbus County Fairgrounds, For the second Annual Columbus County Public Safety Expo and Chicken Bog Cook-Off. the Columbus County Fire [Read More]

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‘FED’ Art Teacher Needs Donations

September 8, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on ‘FED’ Art Teacher Needs Donations

The art teacher at West Columbus School responsible for the ‘FED’ pottery program needs help with another quest for her education journey. Jennifer Sams teaches kindergarten, first, and fifth through eighth grades at WCS, and [Read More]

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Museum Gets Outdoors in September

September 8, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Museum Gets Outdoors in September

The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) at Whiteville is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and going on adventures outdoors during September. Learn about arachnids, the honeybee, and catch a movie all with Storytimes, Playspace Pop-ups, [Read More]

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Honey Festival This Weekend

September 8, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Honey Festival This Weekend

 The annual N.C. Honey Festival is saluting the honeybee this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 10 a.m.  The day dedicated to the tiny-winged honeybee heroes will feature food [Read More]

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WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Previous donors are [Read More]

The distribution event for Wednesday at Old Dock has been cancelled due to the threat of Tropical storm Idalia.
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Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

September 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

Catholic Charities will have the mobile pantry at the Old Dock Community Center Tuesday from 2:30 until 4 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia. The [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Yard Sale; Take the Lake Swimmers

September 4, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw Yard Sale; Take the Lake Swimmers

As swimmers made their way to the shore for the swimming portion of Take the Lake, yard sales and crowds covered Lake Waccamaw from Wooded Acres through Sam Potts Highway. The entire community participated in [Read More]

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Local Pancake Fundraisers Set

August 30, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Local Pancake Fundraisers Set

Both a church and festival committee in Columbus County will be holding pancake fundraisers for a good cause during the first week of September. Engage Life Church and the N.C. Honey Festival committee will be [Read More]

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Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio Hosts Annual STEM Day

August 30, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio Hosts Annual STEM Day

The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has announced the date and place for their annual STEM Day. The event will be held on Sept. 16 at the Lake Waccamaw State Park from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. [Read More]

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