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Blue lights, black ribbons
All I do is tell the stories, best as I can. My friends in blue, gray, brown, red and green live the stories. So do…
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There are no yellow ribbons now
There are no yellow ribbons now. Well, I reckon there might be a faded thread of a memory around a utility pole near Microwave Tower…
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A queen’s farewell
We met through a mutual friend on a late spring day, and fell in love on a farm where pears and persimmon blossoms were in…
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Brownies, biscuits and big hearts
The lady behind the counter was insistent. Outside, a John Deere tractor turned a PTO that ran a generator. “Can’t I fix you a biscuit?”…
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Scarlett, Xavier, Kyle and America
When I hunt, especially in my beloved Southeastern North Carolina rainforest, I look for eyes. The soft brown of a deer in a thicket. The…
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The Golden Lady of the Year
Every year, I count down the days until we can be together again. My wife understands my love for the Golden Lady, and isn’t jealous….
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Column: Angry snakes, exploding firewood and duct tape
A few years back, I accidentally became friends with a producer of so-called reality shows. He and his buddies were fascinated that the man wearing…
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A life worth living
He did not die a warrior’s death like he wanted. Every man hopes for what the song calls a life worth living, and a death…
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The wisdom of donkeys
After a lot of long, deep thinking, I’ve come to the conclusion that my donkeys are far smarter than many people. I am not the…
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A promise of hope
The pictures tell part of the story, but never the whole thing. My Sister the Troll in an Easter dress and hat holding a fat…
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Community Events
Current Month
september, 2019
16sep(sep 16)3:30 pm30(sep 30)5:30 pmRiegelwood Library Fundraiser
Time
16 (Monday) 3:30 pm - 30 (Monday) 5:30 pm
Cost of admission/event
Free.
Venue Name
East Columbus Public Library
Address
103 Church Rd, Riegelwood, NC 28456
Event Details
Snowie of the Carolinas a Riegelwood Mobile Shaved Ice Bus will be vending with part of the proceeds (20%) going back to support the East Columbus Public (Riegelwood ) Library. We will vend Monday-Friday, Sept. 16 -30 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
17sep01octRiegelwood Library Fundraiser
Time
September 17 (Tuesday) 3:30 pm - October 1 (Tuesday) 5:30 pm
Cost of admission/event
Free.
Venue Name
East Columbus Public Library
Address
103 Church Rd, Riegelwood, NC 28456
Event Details
Snowie of the Carolinas a Riegelwood Mobile Shaved Ice Bus will be vending with part of the proceeds (20%) going back to support the East Columbus Public (Riegelwood ) Library. We will vend Monday-Friday, Sept. 16 -30 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
20sep12:00 pm3:00 pmFREE Prostate Screening "Tailgate for Prostate"
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost of admission/event
FREE
Venue Name
Southeast Urology
Address
320 Jefferson St. Whiteville, NC 28472
Event Details
FREE Prostate Screening! Free tailgate food!
21sep10:00 am2:00 pmLumber River Day
Event Details
Lumber River Day is an annual event, FREE to vendors and patrons celebrated this year on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lumber River State Park For
Event Details
Lumber River Day is an annual event, FREE to vendors and patrons celebrated this year on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lumber River State Park For more info call, Jim Caulder at 910-616-1133 or call Lumber River State Park. Activities include music, arts, crafts and canoe rides. 
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Lumber River State Park
2819 Princess Ann Road
21sep11:00 amSoutheastern NC Agriculture FestivalDowntown Fair Bluff on Riverside Drive
Event Details
The Southeastern NC Agriculture Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Downtown Fair Bluff on Riverside Drive. A pancake breakfast will be held at 8 a.m.; vendor set-up
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Event Details
The Southeastern NC Agriculture Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Downtown Fair Bluff on Riverside Drive. A pancake breakfast will be held at 8 a.m.; vendor set-up at 8:30 a.m.; Walk-a-thon on the River Walk at 9 a.m.; 10 a.m. entertainment begins; 11 a.m. SENC agriculture parade; 11:45 a.m. entertainment; 1:45 p.m. farm theme dog costume contest; 2 p.m. farm theme hat contest; 2-4 p.m. vendors and entertainment. Vendors selling all kinds of neat items and food will be available. For vendor applications go to hornebayfarm.com. For questions on becoming a vendor, contact Kathy H. Ashley at 840-4091.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
Location
Fair Bluff
21sep2:00 pmHallsboro High School Class of 1960 Class Reunion
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Cost of admission/event
$15.00 per person
Venue Name
Honey Hill Hunting Preserve
Address
Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro, NC
Event Details
There will be a short business meeting at 3 pm followed by a class photo. A grilled steak dinner with all the trimmings, dessert included will be served at 4 pm. Dress is casual. Check or money order mailed to Mildred Efird, 3441 Farmers Union Road, Clarkton, N.C. 28433. Please send on or before September 12th. Classmates are encouraged to attend as last year’s reunion was cancelled due to hurricane. Following dinner, everyone is urged to stay and participate in remisicing and fellowship. If more information is needed contact Mildred Efird at 770-0333 or 647-8281.
email: msmildred4042@hughes.net
21sep6:00 pm9:00 pmTown of Brunswick 6th Annual Brunswick Stew Festival Pageant
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue Name
Southeastern Community College
Address
4564 Chadbourn Hwy Whiteville, NC 28472
Event Details
Young ladies ages 5-18 will compete for the title of Little Miss, Teen Miss and Miss Brunswick. This event is the the precursor to the Brunswick Stew Festival which will be held the following Saturday, Sept. 28.
22sep3:00 pmPoetry reading and sharingAt the Reuben Brown House
Event Details
A Sunday afternoon poetry reading and sharing is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, at 3 p.m. at the Reuben Brown House, 128 East Columbus Street, Whiteville, NC. Participants may read poetry
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Event Details
A Sunday afternoon poetry reading and sharing is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, at 3 p.m. at the Reuben Brown House, 128 East Columbus Street, Whiteville, NC.
Participants may read poetry that they have written or select poems written by a favorite poet. The gathering will be facilitated by Marcus Gallagher, Southeastern Community College English Instructor and Reuben Brown House vice president. Margo Council Wright serves as president of The Reuben Brown House Preservation Society.
Interested persons are invited to attend at no cost. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information please contact Janice Simms at 910-642-9782 or Patricia Ray at 910-642-4813.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Reuben Brown House
128 East Columbus Street
24sep5:30 pm8:00 pmGralyn Buffkin Memorial Scrabble Challenge for Literacy
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost of admission/event
$25.00 per player/teams of 2 and no more than 4 players
Venue Name
Whiteville City Schools Civic Room
Address
107 West Walter Street, Whiteville, NC
Event Details
The SCRABBLE Challenge is a fundraising endeavor sponsored by the Columbus County Literacy Council and dedicated to the memory of Gralyn Buffkin. Numerous teams of avid scrabble players are sought to enjoy an exciting and fun-filled tournament to provide financial support to the organization that provides literacy services free of charge to adults and youth. Registration is encouraged by Thursday, September 19. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and tournament play will follow. Prizes and awards will be given. Contact the Literacy Office at 910-207-6082 for further information.
26sep6:30 pm8:00 pmColumbus County Democratic Party General Membership Meeting
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue Name
Whiteville City Hall
Address
317 S. Madison St.
Event Details
General membership meeting.
28sep10:00 am4:00 pmTown of Brunswick 6th Annual Brunswick Stew Festival
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost of admission/event
Free
Venue Name
Columbus County Fair Grounds
Address
886 Prison Camp Rd. Whiteville, NC 27472
Event Details
The festival kicks of with a parade, line up is at 9 a.m., parade begins at 10 a.m.
Other festival events include: stew judging contest, car show, live entertainment, bounce houses for the children, and a corn hole tournament.
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