The Veterans Memorial Park of America (VMPA) has a busy schedule for the month of July. The organization will have two big fundraisers to help bring in money for the...
Congratulations are in order for Columbus County School system’s Teachers of the Year. CCS made an announcement honoring these faculty members on June 20. Winners include instructors from Old Do...
As the 16,000 acre fire in the Green Swamp Preserve moves into its fifth day, crews are gaining on the blaze. The fire started as a 400 acre controlled burn...
On this edition of “The Columbus Connection” Jefferson has on the program Meteorologist Christopher Cawley to talk about hurricane preparations, and of course, all things weather. The Colu...
Fire officials have closed N.C. 211 between Bolton and the Brunswick County line due to the Pulp Road fire in the Green Swamp. The fire has spread to 11,500 acres...
Crews have the Pulp Road fire contained in the Green Swamp, but the fire’s effects are stillk being felt across the area. The Forest Service said that as of 9...
The town of Lake Waccamaw will be bringing another first to the area on Monday, July 3. The Summer Flotilla will be making its way through lake waters beginning at...
The staff at Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to wish all the dads out there a very happy Father’s Day. Kids, be sure to take...
Multiple suspects have tried to outrun law enforcement in recent days, according to arrest reports. A traffic violations led to more serious charges for a Brunswick man who allegedly fled,...
Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer will be hosting their annual golf tournament fundraiser once again this year. The organization has paired with the Tidewater Golf Club to bring a...
Though Karli Godwin has already graduated and headed off to Oklahoma State University for summer term, praises of her softball career in Columbus County linger on. Gatorade announced on Friday...
Columbus County Schools recognizes two outstanding faculty members annually as Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year. On Wednesday, June 14, Stephanie Hammond from West Columbus High School...
Gambling on horses and sports will now be legal in North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will...
Traffic is partially blocked at J.K. Powell Boulevard and Washington Streets in Whiteville after a collision this afternoon. First responders are on the scene. Whiteville Police are investigating....
Union Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church will host a First Responders Appreciation Lunch Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All fire, EMS and law enforcement are welcome. There...
Several times a week, she chases my car. She always stays on the yard side of the ditch in front of her home. She always stops and runs back to...