Food

Down East Connect business is down

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 3:52pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Business is down for a popular online farming service in Columbus County.

Down East Connect allows people in Wilmington, Shallotte, and Hampstead to go online and order fresh produce from farmers in Columbus County.

Some farmers believe Whole Foods, which opened in Wilmington a few months ago is to blame for fewer customers.

But organizers of Down East Connect say, during the summer customers have more options when it comes to buying produce.

Organizers say, since farmers with Down East Connect grow crops year round, they tend to see business pick back up during the winter.

Click here to see how to start having fresh, local food delivered to you.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Former Food Network, HGTV boss to speak in Whiteville

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 1:09pm

Former Food Network, HGTV boss to speak in Whiteville

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) - The President Emeritus of HGTV will be the guest speaker at the next summer luncheon series for Women Leading Columbus and the Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce.

Judy Girard lives in Wrightsville Beach now. She is credited with starting the Food Network and leading HGTV. According to a news release, she also has had leadership roles with Dick Clark productions, NBC, Shop at Home and Lifetime. Girard was once named one of cable's "50 Most Influential Women" by Cable World.

Girard will speak August 15 at the Vineland Depot in Whiteville. The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 701 South Madison Street. Contact the chamber for ticket information at (910) 642-3171.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Getting fit through a program at church

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 6:03pm

RIEGELWOOD, NC (WECT) – Members of a church in Riegelwood are trying to help residents become healthier.

They county’s health department said they’ll soon start offering a program called Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less. The goal is to help people make better choices about eating and physical activity.

The program will start at Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Whiteville boil water advisory lifted

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 6:30am

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Whiteville was under a boil water advisory from Friday afternoon until 10 a.m. Sunday, according to officials with Columbus County dispatch.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />

Water testing for contamination came back positive, so the advisory was in place as a precaution.

Residents were advised to boil all water before being used for consumption.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Health Dept. hours will stay the same for now

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Monday, May 7th, 2012, 9:51pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – It looks like the Columbus County health department hours are going to stay the same, for now.

Columbus County is the state's unhealthiest county. Kim Smith and her staff at the Health Department wanted to see if operating four days a week would make the county a little healthier.

Right now the Health Department is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Smith said they're proposing to change their hours to Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Smith said they want to have a four-day work week so they have more access to care for their patients.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Celebrate local art during the Lunch on the Lawn

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, April 27th, 2012, 12:22pm

Celebrate local art during the Lunch on the Lawn

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WECT) – Some of the best art pieces in Columbus County will be up for sale this weekend during the 12th annual Lunch on the Lawn in Lake Waccamaw.

The event is one of the Depot Museum’s largest fundraisers.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Local artists and high school students will be selling their work.

Tickets for the luncheon are $20 and can be purchased at the Depot Museum.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Swap or buy plant materials at the farmers market

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, April 6th, 2012, 9:18am

Swap or buy plant materials at the farmers market

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Residents are encouraged to bring plant seeds, bulbs, cuttings, vegetable seedlings to the Plant Swap & Sale Saturday at the farmers market.

The Columbus County Community Farmers Market and Columbus County Master Gardeners are hosting the event that is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7.

The public will be given the opportunity to swap, trade, and buy plant and gardening related items like books, tools, or plants.

View Comments | Post a Comment