Columbus County, NC local government news and events.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David is in serious condition in [Read More]
There is lots of giving going on in Columbus County this month. Residents and businesses alike are opening their hearts and their pockets to take care of those in need this holiday season. In a partnership [Read More]
The Whiteville City Schools Board of Education is hosting its 2021 Angel Tree event. Folks in the community are asked to sponsor a less fortunate child by calling 910.642.3546 extension 4223. Gifts can include bikes, [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association will be having their 11th Annual Toy Store at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church. Families in need will be able to purchase brand new unwrapped toys for just pennies on the dollar. [Read More]
The Elizabethtown and Tar Heel fire departments will be having a Boston Butt Sale on Saturday, Dec. 18 to benefit Emma Melvin. She is the daughter of firefighters Dustin and Caitlin Melvin who was diagnosed [Read More]
Tabor City born Grand Ole Opry legend passes away at 89 years old Grand Ole Opry Legend Stonewall Jackson may have been raised in Georgia, but the singer was born in Tabor City on Nov. 6, 1932. [Read More]
Diane Flynn Roberts reached out last month to the community to help a local Hallsboro man near and dear to her heart who is battling Stage 4 terminal cancer. Kurt Jon Sundstrom (Jon) purchased a home located [Read More]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and it really will be everywhere you go in Columbus County. From Santa Claus to church productions, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in the area. [Read More]
Photos by Kandi Thompson Tabor City kicked off the Christmas season Thursday with a parade and the community Christmas tree lighting. This weekend, the chamber of commerce will host the”Cookie Crawl,” when shoppers can visit [Read More]
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications now for six law enforcement positions, and five detention officer positions. You can apply in person or online and you must be Basic Law Enforcement Certified to [Read More]
This Saturday is the Military Veteran Riders Association’s 23rd annual Columbus County Toy Run. The turnout is expected to be better than in past years, with pleasant weather and great times awaiting all riders. The ride starts and ends in the [Read More]
Registration for the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Winter Youth Basketball League is going on through Dec. 3. The league is for ages 5-16, and you can register in person at City Hall, 317 S. Madison Street [Read More]
Families First, Inc is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Columbus and Bladen counties, but they also serve the children of survivors. Christmas is no exception. Families First is [Read More]
Happy birthday to our strength and loved one. You are a loving wife and mother. You are there for us always, no matter what. We want to say how much we love you. Happy Birthday! [Read More]
Submitted by Sammy Hinson Guests at Saturday’s Veterans Memorial Park dinner were expecting music with their meal, but they got a special surprise. Samuel Linden, 97, a veteran of World War II, sang God Bless [Read More]
After being cancelled by COVID-19 last year, the annual AKC Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was back in full swing Saturday at the Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. Sponsored by the Columbus, Coastal and Twin [Read More]
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