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‘Calabash Point Place’ to become venue for artisan markets, concerts and car shows in Brunswick County
CALABASH, N.C. (WECT) - Six years ago, Terrilynn and Robert Glover purchased a property on Riverview Drive that was the site of both a trailer park and a shipbuilding barn garage. Since then, they have made upgrades and have transformed the property into an event venue called ‘Calabash Point Place.’...
The Good News for July 26
Saturday is Watermelon Festival Day in Fair Bluff. Columbuscountynews.com will be livestreaming the parade at 12:30 p.m. with commentary by Darrell Jackson. This weekend will be your last chance to visit several of the century-old buildings downtown. Much of the downtown area is set to be razed due to flood damage. There will also be a guest book where you can share your memories of Fair Bluff as it used to be.
Corman Railroad Awarded State Grant
R.J. Corman Railroad has been awarded a state grant to improve the railway between Columbus County, Mullins and Conway. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division this week announced $1.8 million in 50-50 matching grant funding to improve rail infrastructure on three short line railroads, including Corman, Aberdeen Carolina and Western, and Alexander Railroad Co. This grant funding is in addition to $10.2 million in grants to 12 short line railroads, announced in December 2023 under the same program.
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