Business in, around and outside of Columbus County
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has announced the date and place for their annual STEM Day. The event will be held on Sept. 16 at the Lake Waccamaw State Park...
Feast Down East (FDE), a nonprofit that supports local farmers and food access throughout Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina, will be holding a free event for the public. ‘Community Cult...
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recently announced the release of a custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the sheriff’s office to connect with Bladen...
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that the price gouging law is in effect after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia. “Hurricane...
As the school year resumes, children will once again be riding their bikes to and from school. Sheriff McVicker of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office provides some helpful reminders for...
The New Tabor City School is open for business. The county school board and County commissioners were joined by Rep. Brenden Jones and other dignitaries this morning to cut the...
If you’re searching for a first responder career in Columbus County, both the towns of Tabor City and Lake Waccamaw are seeking individuals to fill positions in their municipalities. Police...
Star Telephone Membership Corporation will receive $24.9 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to connect rural residents, businesses and farmers in Bladen, Columbus and Sampson counties to ...
From Eddie Madden, Columbus County Manager As we approach the end of August, I wanted to share a few updates with the citizens of Columbus County. This week the Columbus...
A billing software error has led to unpleasant surprises for Lake Waccamaw property owners. The town’s tax billing is handled by the county, like most communities. A software mistake led...
Jesse Beck II will replace Dr. Jonathan Williams as assistant superintendent for Columbus County Schools. Williams recently announced he is leaving the county to become the new superintendent of White...
The county’s newest school will host a ribbon cutting and tours Aug. 24. Tabor City School consolidates Tabor Elementary and Middle schools. The $30 million facility on Stake Road will...
Sixteen local non-profits will receive a total of $87,210 from the Columbus County Community Foundation(CCCF). The foundation announced the awards Tuesday. CCCF is an affiliate of the N.C. Community F...
Southeastern Community College and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute joined forces to offer a truck driver training course starting Aug. 1, when 13 students will work for qualificatio...
Two familiar faces have new jobs in the Columbus County courts. District Court Judge Ashley Gore was invested as Superior Court Judge Monday in a special ceremony in Whiteville. Gore...
The U.S. 701 bridge over the Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown will be reduced to one lane starting Wednesday. The lane reduction is necessary for contract workers to complete the...