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Museum Makes a Splash in June
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville (NCMNS) will be making a splash during the month of June as they explore creatures who live on the land and in the sea. Come and [Read More]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue Updated Summer Schedule
A local exotic animal rescue will be holding several volunteer days throughout the summer. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in captivity and in the wild. They are in [Read More]
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High School Students Offered College Experiences
Southeastern Community College has summer programs and experiences planned for high school students beginning June 26. The college is partnering with Columbus County Schools to further education for the kids while offering them the chance [Read More]
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Garden Club to Host 2023 Tour
The Whiteville Garden Club will be gearing up for their annual event happening this weekend. The Garden Tour 2023 will feature six properties on or near Lake Waccamaw on Saturday, June 3, beginning at 10 [Read More]
Church News
‘Miracles Under the Tent’ Comes to Columbus
There is a revival coming to Columbus County, and this event is like none other. New Breed Revival is based out of Tampa, Fla., and Whiteville will be the be their next stop in July [Read More]
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Flags on Flemington
The flags are flying on Flemington in Lake Waccamaw in honor of Memorial Day. Mike and Charlotte Hollingsworth and their crew raise the flags in observance of holidays that recognize military service both past and [Read More]
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The Good News May 26
It’s going to be a wet one all throughout the Memorial Day weekend, so you may want to plan those celebrations indoors. Be sure to log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free to catch up on [Read More]
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Veterans Memorial Park of America Ribbon Cutting Gallery
The Veterans Memorial Park of America crew has been working diligently to open the park since 2017, and this week all their hard work paid off. Randy and Angela Norris cut the ribbon on Friday, [Read More]
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Signups Now Open for Egley Run
The family of a Lake Waccamaw legend will be holding an event to raise money for a scholarship at Southeastern Community College to be given in the gentleman’s name. Grant Egley passed away in January [Read More]
Church News
CBA Churches Announce VBS
School’s almost out for the summer, and Columbus Baptist Association churches VBS dates and locations have been announced. There are lots of opportunities for children and families to participate in one of more of these [Read More]
Obituaries
Richard Kelly Ward
March 24, 1953 – May 20, 2023 Richard Kelly Ward, Sr., age 70, of Hallsboro, died on Saturday, May 20, 2023, while in Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Richard was born on March [Read More]
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The Good News for May 20
Saturday promises clear skies before the rain returns on Sunday. Take advantage of the break in the rain and enjoy some of the many opportunities in our area. Be sure to log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely [Read More]
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Special Olympics Torch Comes Through Whiteville
The Columbus County Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics still came through Whiteville on Friday despite the rainfall. The dedicated team carrying the torch left Columbus Correction Institution at 8 a.m. on May [Read More]
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SCC Kicks Off Summer with Concert
Southeastern Community College is getting ready to rock and roll with their outdoor summer concert with On the Border-The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band. The event not only features music to your ears, but it also [Read More]
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Waccamaw Siouan Tribe Explores Green Swamp
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio and other native tribe members will be walking the trails of their ancestors with a trip to Green Swamp. The land, originally occupied by the Waccamaw Siouan, is open to [Read More]
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Movies on Madison Returns
A fan favorite and fearless foursome will grace the big screen as Movies on Madison returns for the summer season. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville will present Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [Read More]