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First Annual 5K run and Canoe Race hosted by Fair Bluff United Methodist Church

First Annual 5K run and Canoe Race hosted by Fair Bluff United Methodist Church

FAIR BLUFF, NC (WECT) – Fair Bluff United Methodist Church will host its first annual 5K run and Canoe Race, benefitting Juvenile Diabetes and Christian Ministries on Saturday, May 18 .

This event is located at the Fair Bluff Riverwalk and stage.

SCC to host Eco-Run on April 13

SCC to host Eco-Run on April 13

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southeastern Community College will host an Eco-5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. on the College’s campus. Both events are free and open to the public.

The Kids Fun Run, for children 12 years old and younger, will take place in the circle drive in front of A-Building. The 5K will take place in the loop drive around campus, with the start/finish line in front of A-Building.

The overall male and female winner will receive a medal. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive a certificate.

Hydroplane boat race scheduled at Lake Tabor

Hydroplane boat race scheduled at Lake Tabor

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A hydroplane boat race will take place soon at Lake Tabor, according to Tabor City’s website.

The American Power Boat Association Race will begin Friday, April 12 and end Sunday, April 14.

‘Boomer Games’ sporting event for seniors scheduled for April

‘Boomer Games’ sporting event for seniors scheduled for April

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) –Senior citizens in Columbus County will soon be participating in the 2013 Columbus Boomer Games, according to the Tabor City Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page.

The event, which is scheduled for April, includes a 5K, bowling, golf, cycling and more. An awards celebration will take place May 3.

Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

 

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.

SCHS baseball team to take on Fairmont High School

SCHS baseball team to take on Fairmont High School

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big sports fan, considering checking out a South Columbus High School home baseball game Wednesday.

According to the school’s website, the varsity team will be playing against Robeson County’s Fairmont High School at 5 p.m.

To see the complete baseball schedule, visit http://www.southcolumbushigh.com/VarsityBaseball2013.html.

The school is located at 40 Stallion Drive in Tabor City.

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West Brunswick Trojans take on the S. Columbus Stallions

West Brunswick Trojans take on the S. Columbus Stallions

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The West Brunswick Trojans will host the South Columbus Stallions in basketball Friday night.

According the WBHS website, tip off for the JV women’s team will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by the JV men.

After the JV teams wrap up, the varsity women will take the court. The varsity men will finish up the night.

Good luck to both teams.

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