As swimmers made their way to the shore for the swimming portion of Take the Lake, yard sales and crowds covered Lake Waccamaw from Wooded Acres through Sam Potts Highway....
Two people were rescued from a furniture store on Madison Street in Whiteville this morning. One of the individuals was in a wheelchair. Whiteville PD and Whiteville Fire were on...
Both a church and festival committee in Columbus County will be holding pancake fundraisers for a good cause during the first week of September. Engage Life Church and the N.C....
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has announced the date and place for their annual STEM Day. The event will be held on Sept. 16 at the Lake Waccamaw State Park...
Feast Down East (FDE), a nonprofit that supports local farmers and food access throughout Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina, will be holding a free event for the public. ‘Community Cult...
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recently announced the release of a custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the sheriff’s office to connect with Bladen...
The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will meet at the Missionary Alliance Church located at 623 Warrior Trail in Whiteville on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2:00 p.m. Some members and...
As Idalia inches closer to Columbus County, Lake Waccamaw is making preparations. Mayor Matt Wilson declared a state of emergency for the town at noon on Aug. 29. Town Hall...
As Idalia passes through the Carolinas over the next few days, keep in mind Columbus County News has you covered. Listings for cancelations and storm coverage will be available for...
As the school year resumes, children will once again be riding their bikes to and from school. Sheriff McVicker of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office provides some helpful reminders for...
Southeastern Community College’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program is launching college education for high school students at a faster pace and putting them on the road to successful pathways. ...
If you’re searching for a first responder career in Columbus County, both the towns of Tabor City and Lake Waccamaw are seeking individuals to fill positions in their municipalities. Police...
Local agencies and organizations will be holding blood drives in Columbus beginning on Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 29. September is the nationally recognized awareness month for Sickle Cell dise...
While you’re enjoying the last weekend before school starts back, check out and sign-up for some of the awesome events planned in Columbus from September through December. Be sure log...
Each summer, the Helms Nature Preserve holds their annual Pioneer Day Camp for children and teenage youth for five days in June. The camp is funded and hosted through the...
There’s plenty of family time to be had in Columbus this weekend. Hangout with APS or catch a movie at the museum. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free...