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Blood Drive Today at Amy’s Acadamy of Dance Arts

December 30, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Blood Drive Today at Amy’s Acadamy of Dance Arts

Video Report by Macyne Garrell of CCN News The Blood Connection is hosting the Jenna Jenkins Scholarship blood drive today at Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn from 1-6. Every donor will receive $40 [Read More]

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Hikes and Walks are Planned in Columbus County

December 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Hikes and Walks are Planned in Columbus County

The Lake Waccamaw State Park will hold its annual First Day hike on New Years Day from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meet at the visitors center and enjoy a one and a half mile [Read More]

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Fresh, Creative, and Friendly: Mt. Tabor Manna Cafe

December 27, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Fresh, Creative, and Friendly: Mt. Tabor Manna Cafe

By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Special to CCN Eric and Faith are building a great reputation in the Tabor City area with their downhome disposition and tasty treats. Mt. Tabor Manna Cafe is [Read More]

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Christmas Time in Whiteville – A Photo Gallery

December 25, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Christmas Time in Whiteville – A Photo Gallery

A Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley

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Wildlife Commission Urges Duck Hunters to Use Water Safety Equipment

December 23, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Wildlife Commission Urges Duck Hunters to Use Water Safety Equipment

Hunting season is in for most waterfowl, and the Wildlife Commission is urging duck hunters to wear proper water safety equipment. Hypothermia is one of the top causes of death nationally for waterfowl hunters, along [Read More]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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