Business

Gin with local connections wins national awards
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
Since the first distiller started experimenting with various grains and techniques, many a would-be artisan has searched for the elusive combination that would produce a...
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Columbus Regional reopens its orthopedic practice
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
Southeast Orthopedics, a part of Columbus Regional Healthcare System, celebrated its reopening Monday, Sept. 9. The opening comes after the orthopedic practice was temporarily closed...
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Chamber Shuck n’ Shag scheduled for Nov. 14
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
Plans are underway for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism's 10th annual Shuck n’ Shag Oyster Roast. The fundraiser will be held Thursday, Nov....
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Store donates two kayaks to help local woman’s relief efforts
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
If and when another flood hits the area, a local woman known for helping animals and people will be better equipped, thanks to Tractor Supply...
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N.C. Honey Festival is on for Saturday, Sept. 7
Fri, 6 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
Since weather conditions have cleared, the third N.C. Honey Festival will proceed as planned Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in downtown Whiteville, festival organizer A.C....
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Ricky Benton exchanges land to to save Cerro Gordo gym
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
The Columbus County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to accept a land donation to expand playing fields at Cerro Gordo Elementary School. The...
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Ice cream won’t last; Guiton’s throws pre-Dorian sale
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
With customers lining up for prescriptions before Hurricane Dorian arrives, Guiton's pharmacy is also offering a spoonful of something sweet to help the medicine go...
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Shoreland residents being moved due to ‘humidity levels and potential air quality’
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
A moisture problem at Shoreland Health Care & Retirement Center has led to relocation of the facility’s residents, according to Yoel Balter, a spokesman for...
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N.C. Honey Festival preliminaries already underway
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 | PREMIUM CONTENT
Although the street festival celebrating bees and honey won't come to downtown Whiteville until Saturday, Sept. 7, tickets for Tuesday's pancake supper are already for...
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