MILITARY / VETERANS
Donald “Don” F. Harrelson
October 15, 1947 ~ August 29, 2025 (age 77) Donald F. “Don” Harrelson, age 77, of Tabor City, NC, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Grand [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
MILITARY / VETERANS
Joseph Pearson Jacobs, Jr.
January 1, 1964 ~ August 27, 2025 (age 61) Joseph Pearson Jacobs, Jr., 61, formerly of Hallsboro, NC, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at home in Indianapolis, IN. He was a veteran of the U.S. [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Ronald Lee Pierce
October 4, 1970 ~ August 27, 2025 (age 54) Ronald Lee Pierce, 54, formerly of Whiteville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was a veteran of the U.S. [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Lenon Dale Wilcox
Services will be announced. May 29, 1967 ~ August 21, 2025 (age 58) Lenon Dale Wilcox, 58, of Chadbourn, died on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home. Dale was born on May 29, 1967. [Read More]
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How to Select the Right Bulletproof Backpack Insert
How to Select the Right Bulletproof Backpack Insert The selection of an appropriate bulletproof backpack insert requires careful consideration of multiple technical factors. Consumers must evaluate both protection level requirements and practical constraints. NIJ classifications [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen of Columbus County Veterans of America, and Tommy Taylor, Sports Editor of Columbus County News
This Week: Mike Creen of the Columbus County Veterans of America, and Tommy Taylor, Sports Editor of Columbus County News On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Mike Creen of [Read More]
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VMPA to Hold Flag Ceremony; Wreath Sponsors Needed
The Veterans Memorial Park of America has proudly announced a series of events for 2025 that will bring together both the community and the veterans of Columbus County in remembrance and camaraderie. From flag ceremonies [Read More]
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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
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
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]
MILITARY / VETERANS
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
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]
MILITARY / VETERANS
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]