The Bladen County Sherriff’s Office is looking to add new family members to their team. BCSO is currently accepting applications for deputy sheriffs, detention officers, and school resource offi...
New Breed Revival is based out of Tampa, Fla., and Whiteville will be the be their next stop for the ‘Miracles Under the Tent’ revival. The ministry will begin tomorrow, July 12. Kevin an...
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services will be back once again this summer for their annual Family Fur Day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. – 2...
A power outage in downtown Whiteville is affecting the business day throughout much of the area. Duke Energy says that power will be restored by 1:45 p.m. this afternoon. The outage is causing interru...
Southeastern Community College (SCC) will be partnering with a cutting edge information technology company to hire IT specialists locally. Provalus hopes to expand to Columbus County and bring more th...
A favorite weekend pastime is coming to Lake Waccamaw in a very big way. Ginger Littrell, wife of town commissioner Terry Littrell, has helped to organize a town wide community yard sale on Labor Day ...
There are plenty of ways to beat the heat this weekend in Columbus. Head to the museum or do some shopping at Brown Street Station. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free to c...
Several youth softball and baseball teams are on their way up the ladder. The East Columbus teams were honored with a parade at Lake Waccamaw last night. Today, July 7, the Whiteville Dixie Darlings, ...
The town of Lake Waccamaw is actively seeking individuals to fill open positions in the area. Jobs include fire chief, police officer, paramedic, and EMT, and all openings are for full-time employment...
All across Columbus County, Dixie Youth softball are heading to state playoffs on July 7. The town of Lake Waccamaw wanted to show both their pride and support of the East Columbus players, so they he...
The town of Lake Waccamaw celebrated Independence Day to the fullest in 2023. On Monday evening, July 3, the municipality held its first summer flotilla. The floating procession was lead by Lake Wacca...
A little girl from Columbus County took home a big title this weekend. Tabor City youth Grace Watts traveled to Orlando, Fla for the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships and came away vict...
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville will have hands-on learning opportunities throughout the month of July. Children will get the chance to see how it’s made and build things for n...
It’s going to be a hot one for Independence Day weekend, but skies will be clear for everyone to enjoy those patriotic firework celebrations. Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would li...
Whiteville Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. The evening will include music, games, entertainment, and food. Local fire and rescue d...
Congratulations are in order for girls’ Dixie Youth softball teams all over Columbus County. Each division took home the title of district champion or runner up. The list of teams and titles are...