Business in and Around Columbus County
The Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club hosted their 2nd annual Artic Alligator Plunge this morning at the Lake Waccamaw State Park. Challengers couldn’t jump off the pier because of the shallow water, but the group banned [Read More]
Bethel United Methodist Church will be having their annual Famous Fried Chicken Supper Drive-Thru fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per plate and will include chicken, potato salad, [Read More]
As prisons fight to recruit and keep corrections officers across the state, a Salisbury company will soon bring a number of high-paying jobs to Columbus Correctional. P&G Kiker Security has provided private guards to the [Read More]
The Brown Street Station in Chadbourn will follow their ribbon cutting on March 5 with a nod to first responders. The venue is offering free tickets to the “Them Sweeney Boys” 3 p.m. show to [Read More]
The Columbus County Shrine Club will be having their annual golf tournament on Friday, April 22 at the Land-O-Lakes Golf Course. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. is the shotgun start. [Read More]
If you have never heard about Whiteville’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (WVRS), then you or a loved may be missing out on a great opportunity. As part of downtown’s revitalization project, the center moved to an [Read More]
The Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club is back again this year with their 2nd annual Artic Alligator Plunge. The purpose of the event is to raise money to help the organization with charitable projects, scholarships for [Read More]
The State Farm Insurance corporation is celebrating their 100th anniversary by building their Neighborhood Assist program even bigger. The company is helping meet needs in communities with $25,000 grant opportunities by providing funding for [Read More]
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is now accepting applications from airports for its 2022 ACE (Aviation Career Education) academy grant program. The grants provide up to $3,000 per academy to encourage airports to host [Read More]
Columbus County residents may qualify for a one-time LIEAP payment Residents who received LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) during the month of December may qualify to receive an automated payment right away. Individuals who [Read More]
As we begin February together, I wanted to write a quick note just to say thank you to all of the great employees of Columbus County. I continue to be amazed at the level of expertise [Read More]
The Columbus County Beekeepers are partnering with the North Cooperative Extension to a host a beginner beekeeper class. The seminar will begin on Friday and run from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., continue on into Saturday from [Read More]
The Hearts and Vets Walk-a-thon hosted by the Veteran’s Memorial Park is now virtual due to the chance of inclement weather. The countywide event was scheduled to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. in honor [Read More]
Chaplain Marcia McMullen DeRush has opened her heart and the doors of her office with special individuals in mind. McMullen House of Heroes is a safe haven where the chaplain offers a multitude of things other than [Read More]
Small, women-owned and disadvantaged business owners wanting to learn how to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to attend a free workshop Feb. 19 at Robeson Community College. The meeting was rescheduled due to the [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association had a successful evening at their monthly Backpack Buddies Ministry Tuesday. The organization had 15 volunteers lend a hand and over 500 bags were packed. Without access to free or reduced [Read More]
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