VFW Post 8866

10/11/2026

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM HANK EVANS' FAMILY - Lockwood Folly Family

Beth and the family of Hank Evans regret to inform you of his death on Sunday, September 27th. Hank's joy was living in this community and the friendships that he made here. He was a gift to us all. We will be retelling his many stories for years to come.

It was Hank wish to have a celebration of life party for his friends and family at Lockwood Folly. Please join us Sunday, October 11th from 4 - 6 pm and raise a glass to Hank at The River Room.

Hank Evans June 11, 1945 – September 27, 2026

Celebrate the life of Henry Evans, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of White Funeral and Cremation Service.

10/09/2026

⛳️ Sponsor Spotlight: Kim Cotton, Realtor! 🏌️‍♀️

Our 19th Annual VFW Post 8866 Golf Tournament is TOMORROW, and we’re so thankful for the local businesses and community members who help make this event a success!

A big thank-you to Kim Cotton, Realtor in the Brunswick County, for her generous support and donation of these awesome golf towels that clip right onto golf bags! Such a practical little gift that our golfers are sure to appreciate! 🏌️

Kim, thank you for supporting our Post, our veterans, and our local community. It’s because of folks like you that we can continue doing what we do!

❤️🤍💙 Local folks helping local folks — all for our veterans!

10/09/2026

👀 Hello All! 👀 Golf Tournament update

YES we are watching
YES we are still planning to play
YES there will fun, food and prizes!

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:23PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina, including the
following areas, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal
Pender, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Inland New Hanover and Inland
Pender and northeast South Carolina, including the following areas,
Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown
and Northern Horry.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical moisture will overspread the area Saturday through
Sunday with showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall at
times. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with a few areas
potentially observing amounts up to 8 inches. This excessive
rainfall could lead to flooding, especially along and near prone
low-lying areas.
- weather.gov/safety/flood

Do not drive through any flooded roadways. Be especially cautious at
night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

10/07/2026

♥️🤍💙🇺🇸

Today marks 25 years since the Afghanistan War began. Let us pause to remember the courage of all who bravely served and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

10/07/2026

If you wonder how much fun you’re going to have this weekend… here’s the 17th Annual Golf tournament!

See you all this Saturday!

10/05/2026

A big THANK YOU to Sorella Pizza Pasta in Holden Beach for sponsoring the golf tournament! We are so thankful for the incredible support we receive from our local businesses like Sorella’s and their family, who have several restaurants throughout the surrounding area.

After a fun day on the golf course, there’s nothing better than sitting down to a delicious family-style meal, enjoying good food, good friends, and the company of fellow veterans. 🇺🇸❤️

Thank you, for helping make the day special and for supporting our veterans and VFW Post! We truly appreciate you!

Great golf. Great food. Great company. Great community. 🇺🇸

10/03/2026

Volunteer Needed

On October 10, we’re having a golf tournament here at Lockwood Valley for the VFW. I am in search of 2 witnesses who would be willing to sit at hole 16 for the hole-in-one. 1 at the Tee box and one at the green. Breakfast, lunch and b**r provided!

10/03/2026