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Columbus County — Largest Volunteer Turnout for The Wall That Heals

May 2, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Columbus County — Largest Volunteer Turnout for The Wall That Heals

The Wall That Heals visited Columbus County and the Veterans Memorial Park of America last week, pulling out on Sunday.  Angela Norris said the wall had more than 400 visitors who signed the guest book, [Read More]

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Wall That Heals Passes Through Whiteville

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall That Heals Passes Through Whiteville

  Accompanied by motorcyclists and law enforcement from several agencies, the Wall That heals made its way through downtown Whiteville today en route to the Veterans Memorial Park. The wall is a 3/3 scale replica [Read More]

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Wall Coming Through Whiteville at 12:30 Today

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall Coming Through Whiteville at 12:30 Today

  The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be escorted through Whiteville today around 12:30 today (Tuesday). The caravan with the wall will be escorted by veterans motorcycle [Read More]

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The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC

April 8, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC

The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC

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Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday

March 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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

March 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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

March 3, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

January 28, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

January 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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

December 4, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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

November 25, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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]

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The Veterans Memorial Park of America hosting THE WALL THAT HEALS April 24-27, 2025

November 22, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

November 12, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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

November 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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

November 10, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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]

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