Happy birthday to our strength and loved one. You are a loving wife and mother. You are there for us always, no matter what. We want to say how much we love you. Happy Birthday! From Darin, Jayd...
Submitted by Sammy Hinson Guests at Saturday’s Veterans Memorial Park dinner were expecting music with their meal, but they got a special surprise. Samuel Linden, 97, a veteran of World War II, sang G...
After being cancelled by COVID-19 last year, the annual AKC Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was back in full swing Saturday at the Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. Sponsored by the Columbus, Coastal and Tw...
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 helpful hand...
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 in my mou...
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 ...
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 bi...
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 servi...
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 vi...
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.&nbs...
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 ...
• 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 la...
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, a...
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 b...
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 ci...
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!...