Skip to content
Hot News

Weather Update – Friday July 10, 2026

Woman Charged with Assaulting Child

Drought Conditions Continue to Worsen

Jefferson Weaver • The Field of Pain and Sorrow

South Madison Closes Next Week

Weather Update – Thursday July 9, 2026

Clayton Man Charged in Timber Thefts

Columbus County News
Columbus County News

Fair, fast and free

Friday, July 10, 202606:51:15
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • CCN Weather Update
  • The Good News
  • Opinions & Commentary

Staff Report

  • Business
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Health
  • Lead Story

Screwworm Outbreak Causes State Reaction

 Due to the detection of New World Screwworm in the United States, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will enforce additional interstate movement health requirements fo...

Staff Report
July 7, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Missing Brunswick Woman Sought

A woman who has been missing since Sunday night is being sought by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Johanna Lee Marshburn, 40, is described as standing 4’11” tall, weighing 110...

Staff Report
July 7, 2026
Read More
  • Business
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Health

Study Assesses Fats, Oils in Livestock Feed

By Maribel Alonso USDA Office of Communications A comprehensive review of 15 years of collaborative research between the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Minnesota iden...

Staff Report
July 7, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • Lifestyle
  • News

The U.S. Constitution

Transcript of the U.S. Constitution, courtesy of the National Archives. Note the spelling, grammar, etc. are reproduced exactly as in the original document.  We the People of the United States, in...

Staff Report
July 4, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • Lifestyle

The U.S. Bill of Rights

Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form, courtesy of the National Archives. These amendments were ratified December 15,...

Staff Report
July 4, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News

The Declaration of Independence  

Note – the following is a digital transcript courtesy of the National Archives. Spelling, spacing, capitalization, etc. were preserved as much as possible. You can see this and other foundational...

Staff Report
July 4, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Health
  • Lead Story
  • News

County Offers Free Water During Hot Weekend

Hydration stations will be set up at several area fire departments during this weekend’s anticipated record heat. Temperatures and heat indices could reach 105 and higher throughout the weekend, accor...

Staff Report
July 2, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Operation Firecracker Underway

As Fourth of July celebrations get underway across North Carolina, drivers are encouraged to make safe choices behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its annual “Operation Fi...

Staff Report
July 2, 2026
Read More
  • Elections
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News

Mailer Spreading False Information, SBOE Says

A voter-registration mailing is spreading incorrect information and even mailing forms to dead voters, according to the State Board of Elections. The SBOE said in a press release that it...

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • Life in Columbus

Coastal Land Trust Announces New Leader

The Coastal Land Trust will have a new leader in October. Associate Director Jesica Blake has been named the trust’s next executive director, effective Oct. 1.  Blake, who joined the...

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Health
  • Lead Story

Heath Officials Warn Heat Injuries on the Rise

More documented heat-related injuries and illnesses have been recorded this year that in the past five years, and state officials warn it could get worse. A dangerous heat wave is...

Staff Report
July 1, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • Outdoors
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

WRC Hits the Water for Sober Boating Effort

Summer for many people means spending time with friends and family on the water boating, swimming, fishing or just being outdoors. Last August, the Carroll family and their friends were...

Staff Report
June 26, 2026
Read More
CWD deer
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Outdoors

State Opens Extra Deer Hunts in CWD Areas

In efforts to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC) is announcing new deer hunting regulations that will offer hunters increased deer harve...

Staff Report
June 26, 2026
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Lumberton Tax Preparer Pleads in Fraud Case

The owner of a North Carolina tax return preparation business pleaded guilty Tuesday (June 24) to conspiring to prepare false returns claiming fraudulent refunds based on COVID-19 tax credits. Seven...

Staff Report
June 24, 2026
Read More
Hardwood and conifer tree seedlings go on sale via the NCFS July 1. (NCFS photo)
  • Business
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News

Forest Service Seedling Sale Starts July 1

The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 10 million seedlings, and a reliable supply...

Staff Report
June 22, 2026
Read More
  • Business
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News

Whiteville Again Awarded Main Street Accreditation (updated)

Whiteville has received Main Street America Accreditation status for 2026, the North Carolina Department of Commerce said. Each year, Main Street America and its state coordinating partner, the N.C. M...

Staff Report
June 16, 2026
Read More
123...266
Copyright © 2026 Columbus County News | Powered by News Magazine X