The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to participate in the 2026 Terrapin Tally, a volunteer-supported survey event conducted each spring to learn more about diamondback te...
Spring is a busy time of year for N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) biologists. Warmer weather brings wildlife out from winter slumber. Spring is when many species are on the move looking...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce In our last column we spoke of our 80th Annual Banquet. We are pleased to say that it was one of...
By Amanda Irwin BGHNC Boys and Girls Homes is launching the public phase of its four-year Making Futures Brighter Now and Forever Capital Campaign with an official goal of reaching...
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will work together to conserve the 2,519-acre Big Swamp tract in Robeson County. The announcement was made today (March...
A boil advisory has been issued for some county water customers along Peacock Road, effective today (March 4). Contractors struck a line supplying water to customers from 3067 to 4944...
A disastrous train wreck that could have been avoided will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Joanna Phillips will detail the Dec....
Illegal dumping on Big Island Road has caught the attention of the sheriff’s office. “The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding illegal littering and dumping alon...
Much of the state, including Columbus County, is moving deeper into drought as the spring fire season begins, and the N.C. Forest Service is gearing up for a busy time....
Southeastern Community College has been awarded $200,000 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation through its Open Grants Program to expand high school welding opportunities across Columbus County. ...
Columbus Regional staff will be at the Ransom Center Friday to host a free heart health screening fair. The Heart Health Fair will offer free blood pressure checks, cholesterol, A1C...
Chadbourn will shut down its water system from 9 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday for repairs. The town said in a social media post that water used for consumption...
Investigators at the State Board of Elections are looking into allegations of misconduct by individuals conducting voter registration drives, including that they are impersonating state or county elec...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications In collaboration with Columbus County Schools (CCS), Southeastern Community College (SCC) will showcase local technical, public safety and healthcare career opport...
The Shooting For Jesus Men’s Ministry Event is set for Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. David Pait will be the special guest speaker for an evening of faith, fellowship and...
Cherry Grove Baptist Church will offer a new spin on an old favorite with its first Pig Shoot Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. There will be music, fellowship, food and...