The Veterans Memorial Park of America crew has been working diligently to open the park since 2016, and this week all their hard work paid off. Randy and Angela Norris cut the ribbon on Friday, [Read More]
The Veterans Memorial Park of America (VMPA) has a busy schedule during the next few months. Community events, fundraisers, and a golf tournament are just a few of the things the organization has planned while [Read More]
Members of the BB&T/Truist Lighthouse Project organization presented Angela Norris, Treasurer of the Veterans Memorial Park, with the 2021 Spirit Award and a check for $5,000 Tuesday morning. The money was a surprise to Norris, [Read More]
The Veterans Memorial Park of America is raising funds for the latest project in the Never Forget Gardens. The organization is planning to install a Freedom Circle to honor all five branches of the military. [Read More]
THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest pertaining to Columbus and surrounding [Read More]
THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a new weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest pertaining to Columbus and [Read More]
The Hearts and Vets Walk-a-thon hosted by the Veteran’s Memorial Park is now virtual due to the chance of inclement weather. The countywide event was scheduled to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. in honor [Read More]
Chaplain Marcia McMullen DeRush has opened her heart and the doors of her office with special individuals in mind. McMullen House of Heroes is a safe haven where the chaplain offers a multitude of things other than [Read More]
The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is stepping into the new year with hopes of raising money for the organization while bringing awareness to heart health. A county-wide walk-a-thon, Hearts and Vets, is scheduled to begin [Read More]
This Saturday is the Military Veteran Riders Association’s 23rd annual Columbus County Toy Run. The turnout is expected to be better than in past years, with pleasant weather and great times awaiting all riders. The ride starts and ends in the [Read More]
Submitted by Sammy Hinson Guests at Saturday’s Veterans Memorial Park dinner were expecting music with their meal, but they got a special surprise. Samuel Linden, 97, a veteran of World War II, sang God Bless [Read More]
Thursday morning’s service at the Veterans Memorial Park served two purposes. In addition to celebrating Veterans Day, the event also marked the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Work [Read More]
Two services honoring veterans will be held in Columbus County tomorrow (Thursday) as part of Veterans Day observances. At 9 a.m., the Veterans Memorial Park will host a special service honoring service members and commemorating [Read More]
A league of extraordinary gentleman and one gentle woman got up bright and early Thursday morning to put up the flags along Flemington Drive in Lake Waccamaw. The crew is headed by Mike Hollingsworth [Read More]
Motorcycles, runners, children, Native American dancers and a parade are part of an event at Lake Waccamaw to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The Freedom isn’t Free event will be held [Read More]
As the nation pauses briefly to observe the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Lake Waccamaw and the Veterans Memorial Park are coming together for a major event to commemorate Patriot’s Day. Beginning [Read More]
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