The state Department of Health and Human Services says 15 cases of measles have been confirmed in North Carolina since late December 2025, with the first hospitalized case announced last...
A community food distribution is set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Columbus County Health Department. No registration or ID is necessary. The agency said the food drive is...
The Columbus County Solid Waste Department said the following temporary revisions to the GFL trash collection schedule this week due to the winter storm. Residents who normally receive service on:...
Basketball Games Rescheduled Schools are still out today and most government offices are operating on modified schedules as Columbus crawls out of last weekend’s winter storm. The town of Chadbourn...
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is ending extended early-morning hours at 90 driver license offices this week due to a lack of federal funding. the exhaustion of federal...
All sessions of court are cancelled for Tuesday due to the weather and road conditions. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Ashley Gore and Chief District Court Judge Scott Ussery ordered...
Southeastern Community college will remain closed Wednesday due to the winter storm. The campus is closed and all scheduled events cancelled. Students should prepare for remote learning when applicabl...
North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register to vote by Friday, Feb. 6. Feb. 6 is also...
1 p.m. Saturday update Columbuscountynews.com will update this list of closures and delays as new information come in. Send your schedule changes for churches, vici groups, businesses and others to...
Five more warming shelters will open tomorrow to help residents without adequate heat in their homes. Facts of Life Church in Whiteville is currently open, and will remain open 24...
While Southeastern North Carolina missed most of the mess last weekend, a new system brewing could bring snow to the area Saturday into Sunday – along with record cold temperatures....
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Southeastern Community College is proud to announce a significant multi-year commitment from Black’s Tire Service, Inc., a longtime local business and trusted community partner. ...
While it’s too early to tell what will happen, the National Weather Service today (Monday) said more winter weather may be heading to North Carolina. Frigid temperatures have led to...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber We hope everyone is staying warm during these cold winter days. We know that each season has its purpose and many are anxiously...
Updated 830 a.m. Jan. 25 Note: A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Columbus County. Send your church or business closings and delays to CCN.JWeaver@gmail.com...
Columbus County officials will move onto an emergency footing Thursday in preparation for the winter storm forecast for the weekend. The latest accumulation estimates from the National Weather Service...