CCN - Columbus County News

Ornament Exchange Party
2025-12-13
Ornament Exchange Party —
Bring a wrapped ornnjoy good company, snacks, and laughter!
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 1138 South Madison Street, Whiteville
RVSP 910.918.9441 by 11/28
Bring a wrapped ornament you’d love to find under your tree! 🎄✨ Let’s keep it fun and thoughtful for everyone!
Let’s make the season sparkle together!

Southport Annual Winterfest Flotilla (brunswick county)
2025-12-13
The 31st year, the Southport Winterfest Flotilla
sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., and the City of Southport will illuminate the waterfront.
Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights bouncing off the water
Saturday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. along Southport’s Waterfront.
The Flotilla route will showcase vessels from Old American Fish to Marker 19 near The Landings, then return to continue down the ICW.
This year, Cape Fear Radio will broadcast live and students from the Southport Elementary School Art Program will be judging the sail and power boats of the Flotilla.
The Judges’ Artwork will be on display at the NC Maritime Museum at Southport during the month of December. Come on down to the waterfront and support all the flotilla participants and enjoy the celebration!

Columbus Community Band 6th Annual Winter Concert - Whiteville
2025-12-14
Join the Columbus Community Band at their 6th annual Winter Concert!

There will be two performances on Sunday, December 14th at two locations.

The 3pm show will take place at First Baptist Church Whiteville.
The 6:30pm show will be at Calvary Baptist Church Whiteville.

These shows are FREE to the public!

Come “Deck the Halls” with us and “Sing-Along” to some of our favorite Holiday tunes! This musical performance will be sure to Jingle all the Bells while we spin the Dreidel. There may even be an opportunity for audience participation! The band encourages everyone to dress in their best holiday sweaters, Santa hats, or light up necklaces. Give the kids of our community an opportunity to see what participating in school band and music classes can lead to- a hobby (or career) in music that can last a lifetime!
