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Whiteville Vocational Rehabilitation Services moves downtown

February 25, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Whiteville Vocational Rehabilitation Services moves downtown

If you have never heard about Whiteville’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (WVRS), then you or a loved may be missing out on a great opportunity. As part of downtown’s revitalization project, the center moved to an [Read More]

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The Good News for Feb. 4-11

February 4, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for Feb. 4-11

Jobs are on the rise in Columbus County this coming week. Several businesses and municipalities are seeking professionals to join their team. There is also some fun on the horizon so be sure to check out [Read More]

Grapeful Harvest Winery Opened on Friday in Whiteville
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On Friday Grapeful Harvest Winery Had Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration

January 16, 2022 Jeff Allen Comments Off on On Friday Grapeful Harvest Winery Had Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration

On Friday the new Grapeful Harvest Winery in Whiteville had its Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration. Many local dignitaries and chamber members were on hand at the 4pm ribbon cutting to [Read More]

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New Years Baby Born at Columbus Regional

January 4, 2022 Columbus County News Comments Off on New Years Baby Born at Columbus Regional

Welcome Columbus Regional’s New Year’s Baby! Baby Boy Melvin was born on January 2, 2022 at 12:14pm weighing 7lbs and 13oz. Congratulations, Mom and Dad and welcome to the world sweet boy! According to spokesperson [Read More]

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The Christmas Spirit is Alive in Whiteville

December 19, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Christmas Spirit is Alive in Whiteville

Various Shots of the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Whiteville courtesy of Photographer, Local Meteorologist, Teacher, Musician, and Father, Christopher Cawley We would love to see your pictures here on the Columbus County News website. You [Read More]

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Ribbon Cutting Downtown

December 14, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting Downtown

First Class Salon & Nails Does Ribbon Cutting After being open since August 2020, Kareesa Enzor of First Class Salon & Nails did her ribbon cutting at her South Madison Street location in downtown Whiteville. [Read More]

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NFPA Urges Caution This Holiday Season

December 8, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on NFPA Urges Caution This Holiday Season

December 8, 2021 – Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. [Read More]

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Today’s boy is tomorrow’s man

March 12, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Today’s boy is tomorrow’s man

By Katie Compton Boyd His math grades aren’t perfect. His handwriting can be sloppy and rushed at best. He’s outgrowing pants and shoes in record time. I have to remind him to brush his teeth [Read More]

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We are all Santa Claus

December 24, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on We are all Santa Claus

Every time we turn around lately, somebody is angry or offended or something. Indeed, it almost seems to be worse as we’ve moved closer to Christmas.  That bothers me. We really aren’t the first to [Read More]

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Find five reasons to be thankful

November 18, 2020 Dave Heller Comments Off on Find five reasons to be thankful

I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous works. I will rejoice and boast about you; I will sing about your name, Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 By Rev. Dave [Read More]

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SeHealth to offer free nursing assistant program

November 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SeHealth to offer free nursing assistant program

Southeastern Health has collaborated with Robeson Community College to offer a work training program for individuals interested in becoming a nursing assistant and working at Southeastern Health. Individuals will apply for a student nursing assistant [Read More]

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Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

November 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

The Duke Endowment has awarded a $184,000 grant to support the Success Coach program at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina. “Our goal is to support families once reunification occurs,” said Chief Operations Officer [Read More]

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Veterans Day event moves to fairgrounds

November 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veterans Day event moves to fairgrounds

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]

Dawn Langley, P.A.
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Diabetes: A Closer Look

November 5, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on Diabetes: A Closer Look

By Dawn Langley, PA This is the first in a series of columns focusing on diabetes management as part of November as Diabetes Awareness Month. Let’s begin with some statistics from the Centers of Disease [Read More]

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SeHealth schedules Breast Cancer Awareness events

September 30, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SeHealth schedules Breast Cancer Awareness events

Throughout the month of October, SeHealth is sponsoring initiatives designed to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Businesses are invited to decorate with pink and community members are [Read More]

Harmless pine snakes are rare and elusive. The NCWRC is seeking information about sightings of the snakes to better judge the status of the species. (Courtesy Jeff Hall NCWRC)
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State wants reports of pine snakes

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State wants reports of pine snakes

Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public to help them learn more about the distribution of the northern pine snake in western North Carolina by reporting any sightings of snakes in [Read More]

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