Dry conditions have turkeys moving more and strutting earlier this year, possibly making Saturday’s youth season opener a bigtime for young hunters. Whild turkey season for youth is open Saturday and ...
On March 8, 1965, the first troops arrived in Vietnam and on March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops left Vietnam and returned home. Over 2.6 million servicemembers served in Vietnam, and more...
Easter is just around the corner, and many churches and community organizations are announcing where your family can celebrate in Columbus County. If you would like your event added to the listing, th...
One of Columbus County’s biggest events of the year kicks off Friday, as Southern Farm Days returns the Boys and Girls Home Farm at Lake Waccamaw for the 16th year. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Farm Her...
North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community resourc...
A disastrous train wreck that could have been avoided will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Joanna Phillips will detail the Dec. 16, 1943 crash...
The Coastal Land Trust will host a Volunteer Trail Day March 7 in Sandyfield. Participants will help clear the trail, pick up trash, and use hand tools for maintenance and improvement. Tools, snacks, ...
Community CPR and several businesses in the area are working together to stock the pantry shelves for families in need at the center. No matter if it’s one can or one bag, every little bit helps...
One of the largest food pantry and assistance non-profits in the area is teaming up with area businesses for a canned food drive. Community CPR is collecting canned goods for needy families in Columbu...
Vendors are being sought for a new farmers market for Whiteville. The market is scheduled to open April 16, and will be held twice a month in downtown Whiteville at Vineland Station. “The goal of thi...
Columbus County Parks and Recreation has announced the dates and locations for their annual Easter egg hunts. Families are invited to enjoy a morning or afternoon full of fun, laughter, and egg-citing...
Transformation Church will host a three-night revival Feb. 17-19 with special speaker Dakota Eddings. Special music will be brought by the Cribb family, Iron Hill Baptist Church Kids and Praise Team, ...
Quick work by a Columbus County deputy prevented a grass fire from damaging a home Monday. Sgt. Jeffrey Thomas was escorting a funeral procession along Greens Mill Road when he saw a fast moving grass...
The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP) is proud to announce the launch of the Barbara J. Brown Nursing Scholarship, a new $1,000 award designed to support North Carolina st...
Roseland Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual barbecue sale Saturday. Cost is $10 per plate. Plates will include BBQ, slaw, sweet potato fries, and hushpuppies. The sale will begin at 11 a.m...
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