August is off to a flying start as teachers and kids gear up to return to school. Before getting back into the swing of bells, ball practice, and books, check out a concert, head off to the museum, or volunteer for a good cause. Let’s take a look at what Columbus has to offer in this week’s edition of the Good News.
Bethel Methodist Church will be hosting a free Christian Metal concert on Aug. 9 from 5:30-10 p.m. The event will feature Cast to Sea with 333, and the show is open to all ages. There will be food, fellowship, and more. The church is located at 2733 MM Ray Road in Clarendon.
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The Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum will have their Railroad Dinner on Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish and enjoy food and fellowship with the locals. Any donations made will be shared between the depot and the Rube McCray Memorial Library. The museum can be found at 201 Flemington Drive.
Speaking of Lake Waccamaw, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission trained eight leaders from the LW Police Department and the LW State Park as Jurisdictional Alligator Handlers. These awesome individuals will assist the NCWRC with local alligator response.
Two Columbus Career and College Academy students will be traveling to Oslo, Norway in November for the World Martial Arts Games. Grace Watts earned two gold medals and one silver medal at the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships in Orlando. Fla at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. She finished first in the Girls 15-17 Division in Point Fighting and Clash Fighting and placed second in Continuous Fighting. Eli Johnson finished in the top five for Point Fighting in the Boys 14-15 Division, and he also advanced in Creative Weapons at the event. Congratulations youngsters, and good luck in Norway…