Holiday News Round-Up: Two Local Papers Spotlight Tabor City’s “12 Days of Christmas on Ice”

The holidays are quickly approaching, and Tabor City is gaining regional attention! Two area newspapers have published stories highlighting one of the season’s most exciting additions to our community—the upcoming “12 Days of Christmas on Ice” skating event at the Garrell Depot.

While we won’t spoil the details here, both articles offer a closer look at what makes this new tradition special, including how the rink came to Tabor City, what families can expect during the event, and a few festive surprises planned along the way.

From The News Reporter

A recent feature explores Tabor City’s holiday preparations and gives readers an early peek at this December’s skating experience, perfect for locals and visitors looking to celebrate in a new way.

From the Tabor-Loris Tribune

The Tribune’s coverage also dives into our “12 Days” event—touching on operating hours, skate session details, and how the event ties into a full month of community celebrations. (See PDF content from Page 8 and the front-page article.    )

Both papers share unique perspectives, and we encourage residents to support local journalism by giving each story a read:

👉 Read the Tabor-Loris Tribune coverage

👉 Read the News Reporter article

These stories capture the excitement building around town—an energy we can’t wait to share with everyone this December.

Stay tuned for the Town’s official announcements, schedules, and additional holiday updates.

Happy Holidays from the Town of Tabor City!