Business in, around and outside of Columbus County
Students at North Carolina Title 1 public high schools have until March 7 to apply for a new, one-week page program. Title I is a federally funded program that provides...
A manufacturer of fencing products will make Columbus County its new home. Gov. Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, which makes aluminum and vinyl fences for residential and...
CCN Business Spotlight Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC is a private outpatient Physical Therapy practice consisting of movement experts who improve quality of life thro...
The N.C. Pesticide Board announced Friday that it had settled a case against a local cropduster. Hugh Cundiff, an apprentice spray pilot for Moore’s Aerial Applicators, was fined $1,200 because...
Farmers have used manure for fertilizer for centuries, but a study by the USDA shows that one source for natural soil improvement is often overlooked – insect “frass”. Insect droppings,...
Five railroad crossings in upper Brunswick and Eastern Columbus counties will be closed in the coming weeks for repairs. Traffic will be detoured around the project sites. Each repair is...
By Dianne Nobles Ward Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We hope that all of you had a glorious holiday season. It’s hard to believe that we are already a...
A Whiteville Family Dollar store was one of 14 stores statewide fined by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division for price scanning errors during the final...
CCN Business Spotlight Whiteville Nutrition NC Est. March 2022 FUEL GOOD. FEEL GOOD. We offer delicious, plant based treats! From immune boost to cake pops to protein shakes!...
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, and some of those fires are beneficial. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is gearing up for its controlled burn season, which runs January...
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced the second round of awards from the North Carolina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative. These $6.6 million in awards focus on the expa...
Longtime Tabor City Town Manager Al Leonard has a new title: trustee. The college announced Friday that Leonard is now a member of the board of trustees at Southeastern Community...
Southern States Chemical is pleased to announce that the company’s Wilmington site won two major safety awards in 2024, including the CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award as well as the North Carolina...
As you’re finishing off that Christmas shopping this weekend, get ready to say goodbye to an icon. Big Lots announced yesterday that a planned sale of the chain fell through,...
The renovation and refit of a downtown Whiteville building will cost $2.1 million. City council on Tuesday was briefed on the progress of the Provalus project. The tech support firm...
In what has become a tradition in Hallsboro, Santa Claus will visit one of the county’s oldest businesses for some holiday cheer Saturday (Dec. 14). Pierce and Co. in Hallsboro...