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Southern Farm Days – A Look Back at This Years Event on Video
CCN’s Jefferson Weaver at the opening day at this year’s Southern Farm Days at The Boy’s and Girl’s Home in Lake Waccamaw. Darrell Jackson was also our Videographer.
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Brews & Bites
Whiteville Nutrition Offers Much More Than Drinks
By Tyler Wittkofsky Whiteville Nutrition is more than just a drink shop—it’s a hub for health, flavor, and community. With a menu that includes meal replacement shakes, clean energy drinks, and protein coffee, this spot [Read More]
Business
‘Community Cultivator’ Sponsored by Feast Down East
Feast Down East (FDE), a nonprofit that supports local farmers and food access throughout Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina, will be holding a free event for the public. ‘Community Cultivator’ will be on Oct. 5 [Read More]
Business
Whiteville Vocational Rehabilitation Services moves downtown
If you have never heard about Whiteville’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (WVRS), then you or a loved may be missing out on a great opportunity. As part of downtown’s revitalization project, the center moved to an [Read More]
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The Good News for Feb. 4-11
Jobs are on the rise in Columbus County this coming week. Several businesses and municipalities are seeking professionals to join their team. There is also some fun on the horizon so be sure to check out [Read More]
Business
On Friday Grapeful Harvest Winery Had Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration
On Friday the new Grapeful Harvest Winery in Whiteville had its Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration. Many local dignitaries and chamber members were on hand at the 4pm ribbon cutting to [Read More]
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New Years Baby Born at Columbus Regional
Welcome Columbus Regional’s New Year’s Baby! Baby Boy Melvin was born on January 2, 2022 at 12:14pm weighing 7lbs and 13oz. Congratulations, Mom and Dad and welcome to the world sweet boy! According to spokesperson [Read More]
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The Christmas Spirit is Alive in Whiteville
Various Shots of the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Whiteville courtesy of Photographer, Local Meteorologist, Teacher, Musician, and Father, Christopher Cawley We would love to see your pictures here on the Columbus County News website. You [Read More]
Business
Ribbon Cutting Downtown
First Class Salon & Nails Does Ribbon Cutting After being open since August 2020, Kareesa Enzor of First Class Salon & Nails did her ribbon cutting at her South Madison Street location in downtown Whiteville. [Read More]
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NFPA Urges Caution This Holiday Season
December 8, 2021 – Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. [Read More]
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Today’s boy is tomorrow’s man
By Katie Compton Boyd His math grades aren’t perfect. His handwriting can be sloppy and rushed at best. He’s outgrowing pants and shoes in record time. I have to remind him to brush his teeth [Read More]
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We are all Santa Claus
Every time we turn around lately, somebody is angry or offended or something. Indeed, it almost seems to be worse as we’ve moved closer to Christmas. That bothers me. We really aren’t the first to [Read More]
Church News
Find five reasons to be thankful
I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous works. I will rejoice and boast about you; I will sing about your name, Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 By Rev. Dave [Read More]
Business
SeHealth to offer free nursing assistant program
Southeastern Health has collaborated with Robeson Community College to offer a work training program for individuals interested in becoming a nursing assistant and working at Southeastern Health. Individuals will apply for a student nursing assistant [Read More]
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Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home
The Duke Endowment has awarded a $184,000 grant to support the Success Coach program at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina. “Our goal is to support families once reunification occurs,” said Chief Operations Officer [Read More]
Business
Diabetes: A Closer Look
By Dawn Langley, PA This is the first in a series of columns focusing on diabetes management as part of November as Diabetes Awareness Month. Let’s begin with some statistics from the Centers of Disease [Read More]