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Lake Waccamaw Police say child may have been bitten by alligator

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Lake Waccamaw Police say child may have been bitten by alligator

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LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY) — The Lake Waccamaw Police Department says a child may have been bitten by alligator. Police say there were multiple children playing in about 4′ of water when one exclaimed “something bit me!” All the children were rushed out of the water and a 6′-7′ alligator surfaced in the area they had been. The injuries sustained were serious but not life threatening in any way. It is also unclear as to if the injuries were caused…See the Story

Water Source Concerns Cited for Old Lake Project – CCN – Columbus County News

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Water Source Concerns Cited for Old Lake Project – CCN – Columbus County News

Around 60 people concerned about a proposed 4,500 home development turned out Thursday for a question and answer session at Lake Waccamaw. County Commissioner Lavern Coleman, who attended Tuesday’s meeting organized by Bay Branch Timber Read Article

Big Crowd Speaks Out Against Proposal – CCN – Columbus County News

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Big Crowd Speaks Out Against Proposal – CCN – Columbus County News

Around 200 people turned out Tuesday to speak out against a planned development for Old Lake Road between Lake Waccamaw and Buckhead. Bay Branch LLC wants to build 4,531 homes on 1,000 acres between Union Read Article

Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake – CCN – Columbus County News

Developers want to bring 4,500 new homes to an area north of Lake Waccamaw. The plan by Advance Land and Timber LLC received a positive endorsement from the planning board last week. The Planned UnitLake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin (age 31) – CCN – Columbus County News

November 2, 1993 ~ May 27, 2025 Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin, age 31 of Lake Waccamaw passed away May 27, 2025. lilymortuaryservicesinc.com/obituary/Jonathan-BaldwinLake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

Kaleidoscope of Hope returns a second year to bring needed funding to Columbus County’s only child advocacy center

Contributed LAKE WACCAMAW – Carolyn’s Kaleidoscope Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will celebrate six years of serving physically and sexually abused children in Columbus and Bladen counties with the Kaleidoscope of Hope Soiree at 5:30 p.m. May 30 at Vineland Station in downtown Whiteville. The fundraiser will include dinner, dancing, a photo booth wall and a program showing the incredible impact of the CAC in the region with speaker Whiteville Chie…Lake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

NCDOT to dedicate Columbus County bridge to Waccamaw Siouan Tribe

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LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Department of Transportation will be dedicating the newly constructed Old Lake Road overpass near Lake Waccamaw to the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe on Saturday. Last year, the N.C. General Assembly passed an NCDMV session bill that also directed the NCDOT to dedicate this bridge to the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17th, at 2:00 p.m. The bridge, which opened to traffic late las…Lake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw See the Story

Charles Ray Mercer - CCN - Columbus County News

December 21, 1946 ~ May 3, 2025 (age 78) Charles Ray Mercer, 78, of Lake Waccamaw passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Pikeville, NC while residing with his daughter. He was born December [Read More] The post Charles Ray Mercer appeared first on CCN - Columbus County News.Lake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

2025 Lakeside Ministry Schedule Announced - CCN - Columbus County News

It’s that time of year again to worship by the water. The 2025 Lakeside Ministry will be returning to the Campground Pavilion at Lake Waccamaw on May 25 and will run through Aug. 31. Services [Read More] The post 2025 Lakeside Ministry Schedule Announced appeared first on CCN - Columbus County News.Lake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

Wildlife Biologists at Lake Waccamaw - CCN - Columbus County News

State Wildlife biologists are at Lake Waccamaw this week taking blood samples from alligators to check for toxins in the water. Alligators provide overall data because they retain toxins from prey animals. They are being [Read More] The post Wildlife Biologists at Lake Waccamaw appeared first on CCN - Columbus County News.Lake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

Welcome Back, Crystal, We Sure Have Missed You Around Here - CCN - Columbus County News

Welcome Back, Crystal! 💗 We Sure Have Missed You Around Here We’re pleased to be welcoming back a important team member of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth will once again be covering Lake Waccamaw, bringingLake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article