Residents of Columbus County, North Carolina, have numerous opportunities to engage in local gatherings and services during the week of March 11-17, 2026. The Columbus County News highlights various free events, markets, and celebrations focused on community support and spring activities. These include aid distributions, banquets, and recreational programs.
As spring begins, Columbus County emphasizes community involvement through a series of events detailed in the local news. On March 12, the Diaper Bank of North Carolina collaborates with the Columbus County Department of Aging to offer free adult incontinence supplies at the Senior Center, located at 827 Washington Street in Whiteville, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own bags, with supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis.
That same evening, the Greater Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce hosts its 45th annual banquet at the Christian Life Center of Fair Bluff Baptist Church, 1205 Main Street. Registration starts at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m., featuring a meal catered by Chef Sarah Gore Events and Catering and desserts from A Sweet Discovery-Jessica Pallitto. More details are available at www.fairbluff.com.
On March 13, veterans can access benefits assistance from the Veterans Benefits Administration at Veterans Memorial Park of America, 6354 James B. White Highway South in Whiteville, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are required via 910.840.5207, and refreshments will be provided. Later that day, the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum at 201 Flemington Drive holds a chili cook-off from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with prizes for the best chili; non-contestants may contribute sides or desserts. Contact 910.646.1992 or LWDMuseum@gmail.com for information.
The North Whiteville Volunteer Fire Department organizes its second annual Community Day on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 747 Peacock Road, offering fire truck demonstrations, children's activities, a free hot dog lunch, and interactions with firefighters.
Additional highlights include a deadline of March 15 for youth spring soccer registration through Columbus County Parks and Recreation at https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/columbusconc/Search?TagId=654. The Columbus County Farmers Market operates Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 132 Government Complex Drive in Whiteville. A ladies' spring conference is scheduled for March 21 at the Christian Life Center in Fair Bluff, featuring speakers Ashton S. Cox, Tamber Patterson, and Angela Huggins; RSVP by March 15 to Helen Dotson at 910.499.2191.
Other notes cover honeybee swarm relocation via local beekeepers, congratulations to Elisabeth Stubbs for her selection to the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation Youth Tour, and Tanijah Gerald's poetry win. Upcoming markets and farm days extend the season's vibrancy.