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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]
MILITARY / VETERANS
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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
Weekly Podcast: 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
Weekly Podcast: 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]
Life in Columbus
Scout Troop 507 Fall Carnival – Veterans Memorial Park of America
Scout Troop 507 will host a Fall Carnival at the Veterans Memorial Park of America on October 28 at 6:30 p.m. There will be food, games and more. Everyone is welcome. The park is located [Read More]
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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Angela Norris of The Veterans Memorial Park of America
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Angela Norris of the Veteran’s Memorial Park of America who talks about Veterans Day and all the upcoming events happening at the Memorial [Read More]
Church News
Hallsboro Baptist to Hold Veterans Service
Hallsboro Baptist Church will host a veterans recognition service and reception Nov. 9. Veterans from across the county are welcome to attend. The program begins at 2 p.m., and coffee and desserts will be served [Read More]
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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Angela Norris of The Veterans Memorial Park of America
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Angela Norris of the Veteran’s Memorial Park of America who talks about their upcoming 9-11 Memorial Ceremony, as well as how the [Read More]
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New Monument Puts Spotlight on Suicides
When a local veteran committed suicide last year, Angela Norris wanted to do something. As one of the founders of the Veterans Memorial Park of America, Norris is familiar with the stories of veterans. The [Read More]
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Tee It Up for Veterans Aug. 17
Tee It Up For Veterans Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at Diamondback Golf Course (Woodland Valley) in Loris. Registration will be from 7:30-9 a.m., with the tournament teeing off at 9 a.m. [Read More]