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Museum Ramps Up for Fall 

September 30, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Museum Ramps Up for Fall 

Temperatures have cooled down, and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) in Whiteville is taking advantage of all the things fall.  This month’s schedule includes movies, bats, and pumpkins, as well as the facility’s [Read More]

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SCC Passion Project Seeks Dresses, Material 

September 27, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SCC Passion Project Seeks Dresses, Material 

October means a lot of things to a lot of people, but to the Cosmetology Department at Southeastern Community College, it means helping those who have experienced infant loss dress those babies for the first [Read More]

Kindness Rocks from the Juniorettes
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‘Kindness Rocks’ with WJC 

September 27, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on ‘Kindness Rocks’ with WJC 

Though Columbus County is full of organizations willing to offer a helping hand, one group of teenagers is doing everything they can for the community they love. Laiken Edwards is the president of a club [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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FBCLW Holding Coat Drive

September 27, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on FBCLW Holding Coat Drive

As families try to find their footing after the pandemic, the First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw is preparing these folks and their children for cold weather with the church’s winter coat drive.   “Usually, [Read More]

Steven bright and Willie Wilkins won Saturday's Brunswick Stew contest.
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Brunswick Stew Festival Gallery

September 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Brunswick Stew Festival Gallery

Folks came out to the fairgrounds in Whiteville today to celebrate a southern classic. The Brunswick Stew Festival included good eats and smiling faces. WTXY Kool 103.9 FM’s Karen Nickel captured some of the fun [Read More]

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Maze Craze Opening Day Gallery

September 24, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Maze Craze Opening Day Gallery

Maze Craze at Galloway Farm in Hallsboro opened on Saturday, Sept. 24, for their 2022 season. This year, the farm has partnered with Netflix to bring the ‘Outer Banks’ (OBX) to Columbus County.   The [Read More]

While best known for their work in Central America, the Master's Mission is headed to Ukraine this year to brighten the lives of children there. (Master's Mission photo)
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Master’s Mission Headed for Ukraine

September 20, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Master’s Mission Headed for Ukraine

The Master’s Mission hopes to bring some joy to children in the Ukraine this winter. The ministry, led by Darrell Rooks, is organizing efforts to assemble both its signature Joy Boxes and Joy Bags for [Read More]

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Maze Craze ‘Outer Banks’ opens Saturday 

September 20, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Maze Craze ‘Outer Banks’ opens Saturday 

Maze Craze at Galloway Farms in Hallsboro will have their opening day on Saturday, Sept. 24, and this year, the farm is partnering with Netflix to bring the ‘Outer Banks’ (OBX) to Columbus County.   [Read More]

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Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Gallery 2022

September 17, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Gallery 2022

Purple was the color of choice at Elizabeth Brinkley Park at Lake Waccamaw on Saturday. Friends, family, and community members came out in support for the Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Lewis Harrelson. Harrelson was [Read More]

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Rabies Clinic, Adoption Event at Gurganus Gallery

September 17, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rabies Clinic, Adoption Event at Gurganus Gallery

Five dogs were adopted and around 100 rabies shots administered Saturday morning at Gurganus Farm Store in Whiteville. Columbus Animal Protective Services brought a trailer full of shelter dogs for potential new owners to meet, [Read More]

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COLUMBUS CONNECTION

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver (Weekly Podcast)

September 17, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver (Weekly Podcast)

This week on The Columbus Connection Jefferson has no in-studio guest. Instead, this week Jefferson gives his thoughts and opinions on various topics. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced [Read More]

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Blood Drive Thursday

September 14, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Blood Drive Thursday

Whiteville Police Department in association with the American Red Cross will be having a community blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 1- 6 p.m. The event will be held at Vineland Station located at [Read More]

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 Youth Deer Day Set for Sept. 24

September 13, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on  Youth Deer Day Set for Sept. 24

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has designated Saturday, Sept. 24 as Youth Deer Hunting Day for 2022.  Youth Deer Hunting Day was established in 2015 by the Wildlife Commission to increase interest in deer hunting [Read More]

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Nature Calls at the Museum for September 

September 13, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nature Calls at the Museum for September 

The Honey Festival may be over for the year, but the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville (NCMNS) still has a lot to buzz about during the month of September. From the ground below [Read More]

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Honey Festival 2022 Gallery

September 10, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Honey Festival 2022 Gallery

Rain was in the forecast for the 2022 Honey Festival in downtown Whiteville, but at 10 a.m., the sun come out to play for attendees to enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Bee vendors, non-profits, [Read More]

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COLUMBUS CONNECTION

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver (Weekly Podcast)

September 10, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver (Weekly Podcast)

    This week Jefferson talks with In-Studio Guests Chris Worley – Candidate for District 1 Board of Education, Columbus County Sheriff Jody Green – Currently Running for Reelection, and Randy Williams – Write-In Candidate [Read More]

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