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Hallsboro UMC Events, Opportunities

September 11, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Hallsboro UMC Events, Opportunities

Hallsboro United Methodist Church is hosting several events and outreach opportunities in our community: Widows Fellowship Support Group – A safe and supportive space for widows. For privacy and safety, please contact us via email [Read More]

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Strangers, Veterans Gather to Honor Local Marine

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Strangers, Veterans Gather to Honor Local Marine

Both war and peacetime veterans came together today to honor a local Marine that none of them knew. Corby Ward Jr., 77, died in a nursing home in August. He is survived by his sister, [Read More]

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Burger Battle Week Two: Etna Diner

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burger Battle Week Two: Etna Diner

By Justin Williamson Week Two of the Whiteville Area Burger Battle takes us to the Etna Diner. This is a local establishment that has garnered a huge following over the years. Let’s dive into a [Read More]

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Park, Community to Honor Veteran

September 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Park, Community to Honor Veteran

A Sidney native who loved hot dogs, hamburgers and vanilla milkshakes will be buried with military honors Tuesday, thanks to the Veterans Memorial Park and the community. Corby P. Ward, 77, was a U.S. Marine [Read More]

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The Recipe Corner: Crunchy Top Pound Cake

September 6, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Recipe Corner: Crunchy Top Pound Cake

Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. If you have found yourself wondering around in my wide world [Read More]

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Girls Basketball Camp Starts in October

September 5, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Girls Basketball Camp Starts in October

The Youth Developmental Basketball League (YDBL) and Whiteville Parks and Recreation are launching “Her First Shot.” This is a basketball camp made for girls ages 7-12 ready to work on their game and confidence. The [Read More]

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Wellness Health Fair is Friday

September 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wellness Health Fair is Friday

Friday is the Wellness Health Fair at Vineland Station. Sponsored by Donayre Cancer Center and local first responders, the event will feature health and first responder information booths, free health screenings, mental health service information [Read More]

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Unsung Heroine Topic of Next SENCGS Meeting

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Unsung Heroine Topic of Next SENCGS Meeting

Margaret French McLean will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern Genealogical Society this Saturday. Blake Tyner will discuss the state’s little known first lady who spearheaded the restoration of the Governor’s [Read More]

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Brews and Bites: Whiteville Area Burger Battle

August 28, 2025 Jeff Allen Comments Off on Brews and Bites: Whiteville Area Burger Battle

By Justin Williamson The Whiteville area is home to more than a handful of local diners and grills and we are blessed to be able to walk into every one of these and get quality [Read More]

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Dove Season Begins Monday

August 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dove Season Begins Monday

Hunting season for doves begins Monday across North Carolina, and the overall flock health and migration both look to be excellent for this year. The early season runs through Oct. 4. The middle season is [Read More]

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The Recipe Corner: Peanut Butter Cookies

August 27, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Recipe Corner: Peanut Butter Cookies

Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. I have always loved creating tasty meals and baking sweet treats [Read More]

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Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Angel’s Tacos

August 21, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Angel’s Tacos

By Justin Williamson I have been on a quest as of late to get some love in the eastern side of the county and today I have a little gem to share with you. The [Read More]

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CCN Community Hero

August 19, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Community Hero

A little girl named Emma recently turned 8 years old and wanted the most unusual of gifts for her birthday this year. She didn’t ask for things for herself, but she did request that everyone [Read More]

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PILLS Academy Opens Doors to Pharmacy Careers for Local High School Students

August 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on PILLS Academy Opens Doors to Pharmacy Careers for Local High School Students

By Kaylie Simmons SCC This summer, rising high school juniors and seniors from Columbus County and surrounding rural and underserved communities had a unique opportunity to explore careers in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences through the [Read More]

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Community Organizations Hold Back to School Events

August 5, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Community Organizations Hold Back to School Events

Several facilities and community organizations are doing their very best to ensure students in Columbus County have everything they need to head into the 2025-2026 school year. If your child doesn’t have all their supply [Read More]

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Central Columbus Angels Parade Saturday

August 1, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Central Columbus Angels Parade Saturday

The World Series Champion Central Columbus Angels will be honored by a parade through Whiteville at 9 a.m. The procession will go from Roses shopping center to the historic courthouse and back through downtown to [Read More]

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