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 ...
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....
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 8 p.m., ...
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 East...
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 h...
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 to help young hun...
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 Depa...
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, ...
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...
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 1...
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, di...
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 ...
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...
The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will hear from Linda Conkey Shaw on the Jacobs family this satuirday. The society will meet at Whiteville Alliance Church, located at 623 Warrior T...
Saturday is Veterans Day, and preparations are underway across the county to honor all those who have served in the military. The Veterans Memorial Park will hold a special ceremony at 9 a.m. at the p...
The 2023 Pecan Harvest Festival will bring bands, a parade, food trucks, vendors and friendly competition – along with all things pecan — to downtown Whiteville beginning Friday (tomorrow). Vin...