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Yam festival will go on

September 23, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Yam festival will go on

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]

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The Good News for Aug. 21-27

August 21, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 21-27

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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Rodeo brings out big crowds at Lake

August 16, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Rodeo brings out big crowds at Lake

Broncs, bulls and barrel racing made for two big nights at Lake Waccamaw this weekend.The Southeastern Gospel Music Association sponsored a pro rodeo at the Boys and Girls Home, with all proceeds going the home. [Read More]

Mayor Daniel Hilburn reads the resolution honoring the DYB World Champion Riegelwood team Tuesday.
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DYB champs honored at Lake

August 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DYB champs honored at Lake

Cheers rang out in Lake Waccamaw Town Hall Tusday evening as the Riegelwood Dixie Youth Boys baseball team was honored.  The team, known as “The Wood,” became N.C. State Division II champions back in July. [Read More]

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Back to School block party Friday

August 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Back to School block party Friday

Sandy Plains Baptist Church will be having a back-to-school block party this coming Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be music, food, and a school supply give-a-way. There will be an outside [Read More]

Christopher Gower in front of his art gallery and tattoo parlor.
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Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

An art studio on in Tabor City offers peace, beauty and tattoos. Local artist Christopher Gower has settled into his art studio in downtown Tabor City after a long and continuing pandemic. He welcomes visitors [Read More]

Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Registration for Take the Lake 2021

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Registration for Take the Lake 2021

Registration has begun for Take the Lake 2021. The event is free and will take place from Aug. 23 to Sept. 6.   Due to COVID-19, Take the Lake will be held virtually again this year, [Read More]

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Pierce and Co. on the hunt for old pictures

August 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pierce and Co. on the hunt for old pictures

  Pierce and Company has an extensive history in Hallsboro beginning in 1898. Worth and Vance Pierce ran the store together with Henry Wyche, and the families maintained ownership until the 1990s when the Jolly family took over. The [Read More]

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Women’s Adventure Day to take place in October

August 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Women’s Adventure Day to take place in October

There’s nothing like getting together with a group of your peers and doing some of the things that you love. A fun-filled Women’s Adventure Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 9, from [Read More]

It's hard to tell who was happiest during several of the adoptions Saturday.
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Shelter holds adoption fair

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shelter holds adoption fair

Saturday was “Gotcha Day” for a number of animals at the Columbus Animal Protective Services shelter.A number of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens went to new homes during the special Saturday event.We’ll have more on [Read More]

Despite the heat, equestrians from across the area turned out Saturday for the Reed family benefit at Lake Waccamaw.
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Benefit show raises money for family

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Benefit show raises money for family

David Reed and his family are well-known for their work on the new fence and the riding rings at the Boys and Girls Home event center. They’re also familiar faces whenever there’s an equestrian event [Read More]

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Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

July 30, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

The local faith community is coming together Aug. 15 to join in prayer for the coming school year.  This effort of faith was put into place by Dr. Dave Heller and Rev. Willard McPherson a [Read More]

Mable and her sister are available for reduced adoption fees at the Columbus Shelter.
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The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

July 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

Columbus County has really come out of its shell this past week, and has shown that giving is a big part of the community. From donations to volunteering, residents, and visitors are showing the softer [Read More]

City manager Darren Currie
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Update from City of Whiteville

July 28, 2021 Darren Currie Comments Off on Update from City of Whiteville

Hello to the citizens of Whiteville and Columbus County.  Jefferson Weaver of Columbus County News has approached the City about writing a column to let the citizens know about what is going on in the City.  This [Read More]

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Small town boy with big city dreams

July 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Small town boy with big city dreams

Thomas Newman Powell lives, works, and plays in the Green Sea/Tabor City area, but the small-town kid aspires to go far beyond small-town life.   Powell was born and raised in Loris and is a Green [Read More]

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The Good News for July 17-24

July 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for July 17-24

• We first brought you the story about Lakyn Wilson over the Independence Day weekend. Lakyn was upset when a fried cut her foot on a broken bottle in Lake Waccamaw, and set out on [Read More]

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