Southeastern Community College has been recognized for helping prison inmates prepare for life outside. After more than doubling its High School Equivalency Test pass rate in 2025 over the previous year, SCC was awarded a [Read More]
State officials reported the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season this week. A child in the western region of the state recently died due to complications of influenza, according to the Dept. [Read More]
Courtesy National Weather Service The only tropical system to directly strike the continental United States this year was Tropical Storm Chantal – which hit North Carolina and caused flooding in some areas. The [Read More]
For the fifth straight year, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is leading a coordinated effort with partners, agencies and land stewards across the Great Plains to advance high-impact conservation projects that conserve one of [Read More]
A number of area organizations are offering opportunities to help provide Thanksgiving meals for the needy this week. Capture Community Center in Loris, SC will have their annual community Thanksgiving dinner giveaway on Nov. 25 beginning at [Read More]
The State Highway Patrol today announced 55 new troopers graduated from its 166 Basic Patrol School, and one of them is coming to Columbus County. Christopher Renzi will begin work here Dec. 10. The troopers [Read More]
Slumber time for black bears is quickly approaching, and in some cases, already happening. Now is the time to start bear proofing residential and commercial properties to discourage winter denning. Black bears in North Carolina can start [Read More]
A turkey breeding operation in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in [Read More]
Whiteville Police will be helping the American Red Cross give the gift of life Friday. A community blood drive will be held at Vineland Station downtown from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Schedule your appointment by [Read More]
Eligible Columbus County residents can potentially see major savings on the electric bills through a new program. The new Energy Saver North Carolina program is designed to make it more affordable for low- to moderate-income [Read More]
Spring registration is open at SCC. Prospective students and the community have a lot of options to learn a new skill, start a new career, or take a class for fun. Thanks to multiple funding [Read More]
The state-supported intercity passenger rail service experienced its single highest ridership month in 35 years of service in October, when NC By Train carried 74,400 passengers – an almost 10 percent increase over ridership in [Read More]
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We sure are getting close to Thanksgiving. It seems like each year we tend to move into Christmas right after Halloween. Nothing wrong with that at [Read More]
October was a big month for Egamblers in North Carolina, as they placed more than $811 million in online bets. The state Lottery Commission released its October numbers today (Nov. 12). Between Oct. 1 and [Read More]
A new surgery technique is being used to improve the outcome of prostate surgery in Columbus County. Columbus Regional Healthcare System is among the first in the region to offer Aquablation® therapy with the new [Read More]
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) proudly celebrated a record-breaking year for its Bright Ideas education grant program, awarding $62,000 to 57 local teachers during its annual Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon on Nov. 6 at BEMC [Read More]
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