MILITARY / VETERANS
The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC
The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC
MILITARY / VETERANS
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Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday
The Veterans Memorial Park will host a wreath laying ceremony Saturday to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. Events start at 9 a.m., and refreshments will be served afterwards. The park is located on U.S. 701 [Read More]
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Wall That Heals Needs Local Volunteers
The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park, set for April 24-27. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve four-hour shifts around the clock, [Read More]
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THUNDER AT THE PARK – CAR SHOW
Veterans Memorial Park of America – Whiteville THUNDER AT THE PARK CAR SHOW ✨️ Free Admission/Donations accepted All proceeds go directly to the Veterans Memorial Park of America Saturday is Thunder in The Park at [Read More]
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The Unsung She-roes
By Michael and Alicia Myrie Founders, Sheepdog Foundation Inc. When you think of military veterans that have voluntarily placed themselves in harm’s way to defend our freedoms, the image that comes to mind is more [Read More]
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Veterans Memorial Park Committee to Meet
The Veterans Memorial Park of America Committee will meet Thursday, January 30th at the Columbus County Fairgrounds 886 Prison Camp Rd, Whiteville, at 6:30 p.m. New volunteers and members are welcome. Call 910.840.3848 for more [Read More]
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Veteran Memorial Park of America
It’s hard to believe, but five years ago this week, ground was broken on the Veterans Memorial Park of America on U.S. 701 South of Whiteville. What began as a dream had grown to a [Read More]
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Wall That Heals Coming to Park
A massive, mobile memorial to those who served in Vietnam is coming to the Veterans Memorial Park next spring. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a [Read More]
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NCFS Offers Discount to Veterans
The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 of all new [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
The Veterans Memorial Park of America hosting THE WALL THAT HEALS April 24-27, 2025
The Veterans Memorial Park of America will be a stop for the Wall that Heals next spring. The Wall that heals is a full size replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, and features [Read More]
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A Veterans Day Celebration in Nakina
On Sunday November 10th the annual Nakina Veterans Day Parade and Celebration took place in Nakina. Below in the video is the full parade, and a gallery of photos from the event. Video and Photos [Read More]
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Veterans Park Breaks Ground on New Project
The rain tapered off just in time today for ceremonial shovels to be turned on the new Veterans Outreach Center to be built at the Veterans Memorial Park. Volunteers erected tent Saturday in anticipation of [Read More]
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Tabor City Lights Up for the First Responders & Veterans Cruise-In
In remembrance of 9/11 Tabor City honored Veterans and Everyday Heroes as well during their First Responders / Veterans cruise in on Saturday night. Starting at 3 p.m. Classic cars and trucks lined main street, [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary about the recent Election, Free Speech, X (Twitter) & Elon Musk, plus Veterans and Veterans Day. The Columbus Connection is Brought to You in Part [Read More]
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Busy Weekend for Area Veteran Day Events
Veterans Day Events are going to make for a busy weekend across our area. The County Veterans Day Parade is this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Whiteville. ColumbusCountyNews.com will be broadcasting the parade for [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen of the Veterans of America
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Mike Creen of the Veterans of America where they talk about Veterans Day and the big Veterans Celebration Parade in Downtown Whiteville. Veterans [Read More]