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The Good News for Jan. 15-21
Life will move a little slower for the start of the week in Columbus County as most schools, businesses, and government offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on [Read More]
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Waccamaw STEM Studio Plans Busy 2022
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Studio has announced plans for events during 2022. Virtual career programs, scholarships, a youth wigwam challenge, and the Yacunne Community Camp will be the highlights of the organization’s busy [Read More]
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Benefit Cooking Contest Goes Virtual
The Columbus County Youth and Families organization will be having a Virtual Bites cooking contest. Participants can enter the contest by recording themselves making their signature dish and submitting it before Feb. 11. Prizes are [Read More]
Business
Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon
The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is stepping into the new year with hopes of raising money for the organization while bringing awareness to heart health. A county-wide walk-a-thon, Hearts and Vets, is scheduled to begin [Read More]
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The Power of the Storm
01/03/2022 Storm Damage in Whiteville Send your Storm Pictures and Stories to news@z2j.c7e.myftpupload.com
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The Good News for Jan. 1-7
Columbus County News and WTXY 103.9 KOOL FM would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year. With a new year comes new opportunities so be sure to take advantage of everything the area [Read More]
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H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation Spreads Love in Chadbourn
Chadbourn has seen its share of ups and down over the last year or so, but a grassroots non-profit is trying to make a difference in the lives of the residents there. The H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping [Read More]
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The Christmas Spirit is Alive in Whiteville
Various Shots of the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Whiteville courtesy of Photographer, Local Meteorologist, Teacher, Musician, and Father, Christopher Cawley We would love to see your pictures here on the Columbus County News website. You [Read More]
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The Good News for Dec. 17-24
Christmas is almost here, but without community support some families won’t get to experience the joy this magical time of the year brings. Consider donating to a charity or adopting a family this holiday season. [Read More]
Business
Ribbon Cutting Downtown
First Class Salon & Nails Does Ribbon Cutting After being open since August 2020, Kareesa Enzor of First Class Salon & Nails did her ribbon cutting at her South Madison Street location in downtown Whiteville. [Read More]
Business
Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale
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]
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The Good News Dec. 11-17
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]
Church News
Angel Tree Gifts Due Today
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]
Church News
Columbus Baptist Association 11th Annual Toy Store
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]
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Benefit Boston Butt Sale Saturday, Dec. 18
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]
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Musician Stonewall Jackson, Tabor City native, died Saturday
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]