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09/05/2026

The CCAF is next month!! Can you believe it?? It’s time to Pre-Order your Ride Bands!

Labor Day Sale

1 Band for $20
4 Bands for $75

Purchase at https://columbuscountyfair.com/

09/03/2026

🎉 MERCANTILE CURIOSITIES IS TURNING ONE 1️⃣ 🎉

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 723 S Madison St.• Whiteville, NC

🔎 SCAVENGER HUNT at 10am
🎟️ RAFFLE
🎯 GAMES
🍪LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
🛍️ DEALS STOREWIDE 💰

One whole year of great finds, amazing friendors & the BEST customers! 🤎

Come celebrate ONE with us!

09/03/2026

Two exciting events will take place Thursday afternoon at the Garrell Depot in Tabor City. At 5:30 p.m., an unveiling of Tabor City’s barn quilt will take place, along with

08/31/2026

Experience a perfect day in Lake Waccamaw & Whiteville in Visit Columbus County, NC's latest blog post! We hope to see you soon.

What if your perfect day started beside one of North Carolina's most unique natural wonders and ended with dinner in a welcoming small town?In Lake Waccamaw and Whiteville, NC, you don't have to choose between outdoor adventure and small-town experiences. These neighboring communities in Columbus Co...

08/31/2026

Experience the amazing photographs and artwork in the Southeastern North Carolina Landmarks Exhibit at the Columbus County Arts Council on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 7-9 p.m.

08/29/2026

Here is a super helpful Take The Lake schedule to help you plan your events.

We hope you will join us Labor Day weekend to "take the lake" and/or volunteer. All the information you need is on our website: runsignup.com/Race/NC/LakeWaccamaw/TaketheLake

To streamline event logistics and ensure participant safety, Take The Lake is implementing online-only registration. Registration will officially close exactly 30 minutes before the start of each event.

Once the online registration window closes for an event, we will not be able to take in-person, paper registration sign-ups. Participants must secure their spots ahead of time online.

If you have questions, please send us a message from the website portal.

08/26/2026

08/23/2026

An unforgettable evening of live music is coming to SCC! 🎶

The SCC Foundation is excited to welcome internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan to campus on Sept 15 as part of The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026.

Known around the world for his extraordinary musicianship and distinctive sound, Bensusan will take the stage in the SCC Auditorium at 7 p.m. Experience an internationally recognized performer right here in Columbus County! 🌟

Read more and get your tickets: bit.ly/4wY0t8B