Business in, around and outside of Columbus County
While some door-to-door salesmen might have unusual transportation, apparently their pitch is legitimate. Residents of the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood community, Buckhead and Lake Waccamaw are reporting that representatives of Hawx Pest Control of Wilmington are zooming through [Read More]
After much hard work and dedication, Coastal Horizons has launched their mobile mental health clinic in Columbus County. Plans for the unit began coming together earlier this year. The office on wheels is being [Read More]
• How do you feel about firearms in businesses? Join the discussion on the Columbus County News Facebook page. Gunowners say they are turning their backs on Hills Grocery stores after the announcement that firearms [Read More]
Freeman Chiropractic introduces new equipment There’s a new kid in town at Freeman Chiropractic Wellness Center, but it’s not a living, breathing person. Instead, it’s the state-of-the-art computerized Proadjuster 360. “I’m very excited for my [Read More]
The N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) is now accepting orders in its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 15 million seedlings, the Nursery and Tree Improvement Program produces enough native and genetically [Read More]
Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism president Jennifer Holcomb is leaving the post she has held for a decade. Holcomb made the announcement this morning in an email. “I have accepted a position with the [Read More]
A highway project that has drawn criticism from its inception will move ahead next month. The latest intersection improvements on U.S. 74 at Lake Waccamaw will get underway next month. Department of Transportation spokesman Andrew [Read More]
A Murrell’s Inlet man is being sought after allegedly claiming to be an attorney, bilking clients of thousands of dollars in the process. Jon E. James, 35, is wanted by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. James [Read More]
Southeastern Community College may be winding down from the spring semester, but training classes are available throughout the summer for those who need to expand their horizons or renew a trade license. SCC [Read More]
Applications begin July 1 for Mrs. B’s grants Louise Oriole Burevitch died a wealthy woman, surprising many who knew her, and but the Wilmington woman’s legacy has become well-known in the years since her death. [Read More]
There’s a new kid in town, and the Whiteville Fun Factory is all about just that: kids. Vinny and Lisa Trosterud are the owners of the new establishment responsible for bringing smiles and socialization to [Read More]
Note: An earlier version of this report was inaccurate. This story contains the corrected information. One man was injured when a blockage in a dust collector caused an explosion at North Carolina Plywood in Whiteville [Read More]
Southeastern Community College didn’t let a little rain get in the way of the college’s first ever Summerfest. The free family event continued on after the clouds passed over, and folks rolled in to bring [Read More]
A Charlotte based broadband company, Brightspeed, has announced plans to build a fiber optic network in North Carolina that will include Columbus County. It expects to have the project completed by the end of 2023. Brightspeed [Read More]
Columbus Regional Healthcare System on Wednesday honored heroes that are no longer with us. Though these folks may have never served in the war, their sacrifices have saved countless lives. Wednesday was the 2022 Organ Donation [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association’s Nicaragua Missions Team will be hosting a Boston butt sale to raise money for the organization’s upcoming trip. For the past 10 years, the team has partnered with On Eagles [Read More]
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