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CCN Community Hero
A little boy named Carter made a big statement for the sake of animals over in Brunswick County last week. The youngster held a bake sale and used the money he earned to buy supplies [Read More]
Life in Columbus
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: The Grind
By Justin Williamson Today I’m happy to share my experience with you from a new coffee and sandwich shop in the heart of Tabor City, called The Grind. This new vendor has taken over the [Read More]
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Cumbee to Speak to Genealogical Society
Crusoe native and historian Archie Cumbee will be the next speaker Saturday at the Southeastern Genealogical Society. Cumbee was born in Columbus County and lived in Crusoe Island until his family moved near the town [Read More]
Business
Fair Exhibit Spaces Available
The Columbus County Agricultural Fair is set for Oct. 7-12, and reservations for indoor and outdoor spaces are now available. Indoor spaces in the exhibit hall are $200 each. Outdoor spaces are $40 per square [Read More]
Business
Food Pantries, Arts Council, Others Receive Grants
Non-profits from all corners of Columbus County are the newest recipients of 22 grants from the Columbus Community Foundation (CCF). CCF is an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation. NCCF maintains more than 1,300 endowments [Read More]
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Independence Day Events Last Through Saturday
Multiple events celebrating the nation’s birthday are set for Columbus County through Saturday. Friday will be the Patriotic Family Fourth at Lake Waccamaw’s Elizabeth Brinkley Park. Decorate your bicycle or golf cart, and be there [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: What Are My Options — East Columbus
By Justin Williamson Several months ago we looked into the eatery options in both the Tabor City and the West Columbus areas. Today I am jumping into the east side of the county. There are [Read More]
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Joint Effort Rescues Kitten from Drain
Truist bank staff and Whiteville Police worked together to save a kitten from a storm drain Wednesday. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said he and Maj. William Hinz responded to the bank after the chief’s [Read More]
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APS Presents Paws, Music and Moonlight Event
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Animal Protective Services will be hosting a very unique event to bring together the community and help the furbabies in the shelter find their furever homes. ‘Paws, Music, and Moonlight’ [Read More]
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CCS-A Students Advance in History Contests
Contributed Students from Classical Charter Schools of America (CCS-A) are earning recognition at both the state and national levels in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) youth history contests. The SAR is a non-profit [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: El Juan Mariscos and Grill
By Justin Williamson Today I’m happy to discuss El Juan Mariscos and Grill. Located on Sam Potts Highway in Lake Waccamaw, I expect that folks in this community have to be happy about having another [Read More]
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Juneteenth Events Set for Area
Thursday is Juneteenth, marking the anniversary of when slaves in Texas became the last to find out they had been freed in 1865. M<Any professional and government offices will be closed for the holiday. Thursday [Read More]
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Area Schools Dish Out Summer Meals
Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools have begun dishing out their summer meal programs this week. Chadbourn Elementary, Tabor City School, and Acme Delco Elementary will participate in the county program, and Whiteville will [Read More]
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Ransom New Associate VP; Ammons and Orders Promoted to Dean
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College’s leadership roles received an upgrade March 1 when Angie Ransom was named the Associate Vice President of Education and Training, Dr. Mike Ammons was named Dean [Read More]
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Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer
A ceremony and bridge dedication Friday will honor a fallen local officer. Franklin Dale “Frankie” Perritte died in a car crash while pursuing a felony suspect in Cumberland County in 1995. Perritte was with the [Read More]
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Whiteville Second Grade Parents Turn Out for Last Day
Parents of second graders turned out for a stylish sendoff today for Whiteville Primary students headed for Elementary next year. Pack parents painted the boulder at front of the school, and had a special guest [Read More]