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‘I wanted to give back’
School supplies drive Aug. 14 Quintay Kelley has a need to help young people. “Growing up, besides a few teachers, I feel like a lot of students in my community didn’t have the proper guidance,” [Read More]
Articles by Columbus County News
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Car show raises $2,750 for shelter
The WTXY/Columbus County News Car Show drew 70 entries, hundreds of spectators and raised $2,750 for the Columbus County Animal Shelter on Saturday. Vehicles ranging from a 1928 Ford hot rod to a 2021 Dodge [Read More]
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Lake Tabor dam project nearing completion
Lake Tabor has undergone a facelift, but it’s not just for aesthetics. There’s a practical reason for the new look. While it’s been a long work in progress – since 2017, in the wake of [Read More]
Church News
Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya
Two Tabor City men are traveling half a world away to spread the word of God. Robert Nealey, a schoolteacher and minister, booked his flight this week to Kenya, along with John Causey, international bishop [Read More]
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Southern Hospitality
By Lisa Yemma, Yemma Farm North Carolilnians are known for their hosting skills – from backyard BBQs to formal dinners, but did you know that you can also host butterflies? As insects that go through [Read More]
Commentary
Grandma’s house
Tabor City life wasn’t easy during the 1930s, but hard times helped create a special woman. Essie Nealey, often known by the name of “Aunt Essie,” even to those who truly weren’t related, is [Read More]
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Fire marshal’s office urges safety with celebrations
Fireworks displays across the county have prompted the fire marshal’s office to warn celebrants to be safe while showing their patriotic pride.Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said it’s important to keep safety at the top [Read More]
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SFSP continues summer lunch program
All Columbus County schools participate in providing meals for children and teens 18 and under and will continue until July 15. The full meals, which will include an entrée, a grain (bread, pasta, noodles, etc.) [Read More]
Business
Shop local and shop small in Tabor City for Independence Day
A “buy local” event is being held by the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce July 1 through July 4. The event is an effort to encourage citizens to support local businesses and help the community. [Read More]
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Gun safe found at Forest Lawn cemetery
Tabor City Police received a call Monday from concerned funeral home personnel reporting the finding of a gun safe at a cemetery. The safe was reportedly found pushed down into the water at Forest Lawn [Read More]
Business
Pandemic sped up plans for Mt. Tabor
On a back street in Tabor City sits a small, local secret — a family-operated café called Mt. Tabor Manna. The cozy little nook sits just behind the post office, a short drive down Orange [Read More]
Business
New downtown gazebo to ‘bring it together’
Donors hope the new gazebo in downtown Tabor City will provide a focal point for pride in the town. The gazebo, located at the Tabor City Library, was dedicated in a special ceremony Monday night, [Read More]
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Search ends in tragedy Sunday morning
By Crystal Faircloth and Jefferson Weaver The body of a St. Paul’s man was recovered Sunday morning after personnel from three counties spent an arduous weekend of searching Lake Waccamaw. Francisco Javier Vazquez Hernandez, known as [Read More]
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Man missing in Lake Waccamaw
7:45 update: Both boat landings are closed, and boaters are asked to stay off the lake while crews work to recover the missing man. Rescue crews are combing Lake Waccamaw near Waccamaw Shores for a [Read More]
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Yemma Farm’s Curiosity Corner
By Lisa Yemma, Special to Columbuscountynews.com Poetry Challenge #1 Have you ever listened to a song and been inspired, energized, curious? Music is poetry, and I love both music and poetry. Poetry gets a bad [Read More]
Business
Tabor City campground roars back after pandemic
Like all campgrounds, Jellystone Park was shut down during April 2020 due to COVID-19, but the new season is already one of the busiest in years. Just a short drive down Richard Wright Road, hidden [Read More]