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]
The Field of Flags and Veterans Memorial Park Wall of Honor will be on display at the Columbus County Fairgrounds Wednesday for Veterans Day.Angela Norris of the Park committee said construction is underway at the [Read More]
In many cases, they have grandchildren or even great-grandchildren they never met, but a local veterans group hopes never to let their names be forgotten. Weather permitting, the Veterans Park of America will host a [Read More]
The Veterans Park of America has a busy few weeks coming up, with events and fundraisers to support the park. Aug. 7 Field of Flags Sept. 11, 17, 18, 27 Field of Flags Oct. 2 Pork [Read More]
Note: this section is still being developed. Please send your announcements to news@z2j.c7e.myftpupload.com. Columbus County Memorial VFW Post 8073 Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 906 E. Fifth Street, Tabor City Columbus [Read More]
Miles Owen Edge, Jr., 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 [Read More]
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