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Veterans Park Issues 250 Club Challenge

June 6, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Veterans Park Issues 250 Club Challenge

After years of planning and hard work, the Veterans Memorial Park of America (VMPA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 26 officially opening the grounds. Randy and Angela Norris and their crew have been [Read More]

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Veterans Memorial Park of America Ribbon Cutting Gallery

May 26, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Veterans Memorial Park of America Ribbon Cutting Gallery

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]

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Golf Tourney and More at VMPA

May 17, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Golf Tourney and More at VMPA

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]

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Veterans Memorial Park receives surprise donation from Lighthouse Project organization

March 15, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Veterans Memorial Park receives surprise donation from Lighthouse Project organization

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]

Artist's rendering of the Freedom Circle planned for the Veterans Park.
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Freedom Circle is Next Big Park Project

March 4, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Freedom Circle is Next Big Park Project

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]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

February 19, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

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]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

February 12, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

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]

Potential bad weather has caused the Veterans Park Walk-a-Thon to go virtual. PArtivccipants are still encouraged to pull on their walkingg shoes and log their miles throughout the month of February.
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Park Walk Goes Virtual

January 28, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Park Walk Goes Virtual

  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]

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McMullen House Opens for Veterans and First Responders

January 26, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on McMullen House Opens for Veterans and First Responders

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]

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Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon

January 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon

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]

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Toy run to rumble through Columbus Saturday

November 30, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Toy run to rumble through Columbus Saturday

  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]

The Blackwater Band provided music for Saturday's fundraiser dinner for the veterans park. (Sammy Hinson photo)
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WWII Veteran serenades dinner guests

November 23, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on WWII Veteran serenades dinner guests

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]

Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day

November 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day

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]

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Veterans Day services Thursday

November 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veterans Day services Thursday

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]

Mitch Simmons, Gray Rogers, Charlotte and Mike Hollingsworth, and Mike Fishburn take a moment while erecting the dozens of flags along Flemington Drive Thursday.
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Flags fly at Lake Waccamaw

September 9, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Flags fly at Lake Waccamaw

  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]

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Freedom Isn’t Free event set for Sept. 11

August 31, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Freedom Isn’t Free event set for Sept. 11

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]

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