Columbus County Parks and Recreation will sponsor the 29th annual Candlelight Event on Monday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of music presented by local talent at Vineland Station in downtown Whiteville. Distribution of candle “glow sticks” will begin at 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and sweet treats will be provided.

The first candle light walk was held in 1990, as troops fought in the Gulf War. Columbus County citizens banded together, with over 700 citizens to light a candle and join voices in support of all who were serving the country.

“While wars are still raging, soldiers continue to fight for our freedom and law enforcement officers are constantly fighting wars in our communities, there are many reasons for the citizens of Columbus County to come together to sing in peace and harmony,” a Columbus County Parks and Recreation press release stated.  

Ring in the new year at Columbus Regional Healthcare Hometown Healthy & Happy New Year’s Eve event at Vineland Station December 31, 2018, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Admission to the event is FREE to enjoy activities, dancing, ball drop, etc. Participation in Taste of Columbus is $15 per adult and children 12 and under are free. (The Taste of Columbus fee is strictly to help restaurants cover their food costs.)

We’ll have games and activities for children, a balloon drop, DJ, dancing, and tickets available for purchase for the Taste of Columbus. Come and watch the ball drop at midnight in downtown Whiteville!

Join the guest list or purchase Tickets for Taste of Columbus  at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thenewsreporter/219901#