Columbus County, NC local government news and events.
Thursday may be turkey day, but Christmas is closing in on Columbus County in a big way. From the western end to the eastern side, everyone is getting in on the holiday spirit with [Read More]
I was born in the South, and raised as country as fried chicken. Like any typical southern child, I had the overwhelming need to pluck fruit from trees and bushes, and put said fruit [Read More]
Members of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe brought color and culture to downtown Whiteville Saturday with a special program. The event showcased both the tribe’s history and modern programs the group promotes through the Tribal Center [Read More]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Columbus County is absolutely ready for the holidays this year. Covid-19 may have put many things on the back burner in 2020, but the area is going [Read More]
Two services honoring veterans will be held in Columbus County tomorrow (Thursday) as part of Veterans Day observances. At 9 a.m., the Veterans Memorial Park will host a special service honoring service members and commemorating [Read More]
The Whiteville Christmas Parade is on for Dec. 5. Peace Baptist Church took over management of the parade several years ago, when it was in danger of being cancelled. After last year’s parade was a [Read More]
The Waccamaw Siouan Powwow may have been cancelled the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is not stopping a great community of indigenous people from celebrating their heritage. November is American [Read More]
Trick-or-treaters are heading out to collect some goodies in Columbus County this weekend, and they will not be disappointed. This year there are opportunities all weekend long to give those costumes some wear and tear. [Read More]
• Abundant Life Assembly of God will be holding their annual turkey shoot every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of November at 6:30 p.m. There will be special rounds for children and ladies. [Read More]
Christy Harrelson is an energetic mother and grandmother who absolutely loves Halloween. Her home, located at 1905 Lakewood Avenue in Lake Waccamaw, is decorated with pumpkins, hay, cobwebs, and even a clown or two [Read More]
Editor’s note — we will be adding to this list in the coming days. If you have a Halloween activity to share, email crystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news. Halloween is creeping around the bend, and the county has big [Read More]
The North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival is shelling out a parade marshal and a queen ahead of the Nov. 6 event. Suzanne King has been named Parade Marshal for 2021. Suzanne loves the city of [Read More]
Here are a few highlights from Whiteville Homecoming Game and Court Friday, from Jeff Reichert. You can find far more on our Facebook page. Share and enjoy!
The annual tradition continued today (Friday) as the Whiteville High School homecoming court, escorted by the WHS band, cheerleaders and student groups, brought a parade through downtown Whiteville.
The N.C. Yam Festival will go on in Tabor City next month.The festival committee said in a press release today that the 50-year-old event will continue, with come modifications due to COVID-19. At a meeting [Read More]
Kids are headed back to school this week with masks in hand, but there will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air this season. Make sure to renew those hunting [Read More]
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