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Santa’s Team Received Special Clearance to Cross NC Airspace

December 23, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Santa’s Team Received Special Clearance to Cross NC Airspace

State Veterinarian Mike Martin said Friday that Santa Claus has received special clearance for his reindeer to cross North Carolina airspace during Christmas. Martin noted that the Department of Agriculture regulates captive cervids, including reindeer, [Read More]

Brews & Bites

Tabor City: What Are My Options?

December 21, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor City: What Are My Options?

By Justin Williamson This week I am going to begin a series called: “What Are My Options” where I will be sharing the known establishments to grab a bite or brew in each section of [Read More]

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Leesville Show Lights Up Holiday Season

December 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Leesville Show Lights Up Holiday Season

There is no doubt that Christmas is Corey Lee’s favorite holiday. More than 50,000 Christmas lights shine bright at Leesville, as his display on New Britton Highway south of Whiteville has become known. The annual [Read More]

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A Family Tradition, A Gift to the Community

December 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on A Family Tradition, A Gift to the Community

A Christmas tradition for 15 years will light up the skies through January 6, 2025. Since 2009, Corey Lee’s family has decorated their home at 7020 New Britton Highway E. (NC-130) Whiteville with what may [Read More]

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Magic on Main: Smart Start gives back for the holidays

December 19, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Magic on Main: Smart Start gives back for the holidays

Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch visited Main Street recently,  bringing holiday cheer. Nearly 200 children participated in Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s (CCPC) Magic on Main event at Vineland Station Depot, getting [Read More]

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Landmark Guiton’s Pharmacy Under New Ownership

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landmark Guiton’s Pharmacy Under New Ownership

Guiton’s Pharmacy is changing its name and management. The landmark Whiteville Drug store is now Whiteville Family Pharmacy, under the leadership of Angela Soles. The soda counter will remain in operation, with its famous handmade [Read More]

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Christmas Plays, Church Services for December 16-23

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Christmas Plays, Church Services for December 16-23

Macyne Garrell contributed to this report. The Columbus Baptist Association will host Meet Me in The Alley in downtown Whiteville on Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, smores, cookies, giveaways and the Christmas [Read More]

Brews & Bites

Food Truck Fun: Smokin Me Crazy

December 15, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Food Truck Fun: Smokin Me Crazy

By Justin Williamson So here I am, hungry, driving around the county. Facing the daily question of where to grab a quick bite on my way home. I’ve eaten all this before. I don’t want [Read More]

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Winners from the Tabor City and Whiteville Christmas Events

December 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Winners from the Tabor City and Whiteville Christmas Events

Tabor City and Whiteville had their big Christmas events last week. Winners in the Tabor City Chamber decorating contest were The Todd House, Ooh La La boutique, and Consumer’s Choice Insurance. Ron and Kiki Jarmuth [Read More]

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Christmas 2024 in Downtown Whiteville – Parade Video

December 12, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Christmas 2024 in Downtown Whiteville – Parade Video

Last Saturday in Whiteville was all festive for the holidays with the Downtown Christmas Extravaganza.  And as the darkness appeared, children of all ages lined the streets for the annual Downtown Christmas Parade presented by [Read More]

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Toy Drive Leader Asks for Help

December 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Toy Drive Leader Asks for Help

While her heart is broken for people in western North Carolina, Tiffany Buzzerio also wants every child in Columbus County to have something for Christmas.  Her annual toy drive is short of sponsors this year, [Read More]

Business

Santa to Visit Pierce and Co. Saturday

December 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Santa to Visit Pierce and Co. Saturday

In what has become a tradition in Hallsboro, Santa Claus will visit one of the county’s oldest businesses for some holiday cheer Saturday (Dec. 14). Pierce and Co. in Hallsboro will host the jolly old [Read More]

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Whiteville 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery

December 8, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Whiteville 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery

Whiteville’s 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley Full Parade Video will be Posted Tuesday Morning (click on each photo to enlarge)  

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Great Turnout for Tabor City’s Christmas Parade – Parade Video

December 7, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Great Turnout for Tabor City’s Christmas Parade – Parade Video

On Thursday Tabor City had their annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Tabor City.  Columbus County News Account Executive Misty Cribb was on hand to bring us all the action.  You can watch the video below, [Read More]

Business

Christmas in the Boondocks Has Huge Opening Weekend in Nakina

December 3, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Christmas in the Boondocks Has Huge Opening Weekend in Nakina

Boondocks Adventure Farm’s “Christmas in the Boondocks” made its seasonal debut over the weekend in Nakina.  It’s a one-of-a-kind Holiday Lights and Entertainment Show that takes place from 5pm -10pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday [Read More]

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Christmas Plays, Church Services for December

December 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Christmas Plays, Church Services for December

Updated Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. Macyne Garrell contributed to this report. Transformation Church has several events during December. The Oxendines will sing Sunday at 10 a.m. The church sponsors a turkey shoot every Friday [Read More]

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