Business in, around and outside of Columbus County
Courtesy N.C. Forest Service The health of North Carolina’s forests can be negatively impacted by a number of factors such as wildfire, insects and diseases. Elements such as these are a major threat to forest [Read More]
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is building community resilience across North Carolina with more than $171.5 million committed to affordable housing development in hurricane-impacted communities. In total, NCORR is funding 2,182 units [Read More]
R.J. Corman Railroad has been awarded a state grant to improve the railway between Columbus County, Mullins and Conway. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division this week announced $1.8 million in 50-50 matching grant [Read More]
Courtesy of Amanda Irwin Boys and Girls Home One of the oldest cottages at the Boys and Girls Home has been renovated and reopened to help meet the expanding need for foster care. On July [Read More]
Columbus County is under a natural disaster declaration, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture said this morning. County spokesperson Amanda Prince announced the disaster declaration just after noon. The declaration became effective July 15. Farmers who [Read More]
Despite the spotty heavy rains of late, the state Drought Monitor published today keeps most of Columbus squarely in the extreme drought category. No burn bans have been issued for the area, but outdoor burning [Read More]
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began [Read More]
The state Department of Health and Human Services is initiating $11 million in new funding for treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of [Read More]
The courthouse square in Whiteville will be closed today while paving crew try to beat the forecast thunderstorms. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. said he was contacted this morning about the change in plans. [Read More]
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would like to devote this column to an upcoming event. We hope all of you will help spread the word on the following September event. [Read More]
Applications are being accepted for funding through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program, funded through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, will reimburse nonindustrial private forest landowners in [Read More]
A bridge project in Wilmington that has regional impacts got a major boost Friday (today), as federal officials announced a $242 million grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project. The bridge carries U.S. 74-76 [Read More]
Updated July 11 at 3:30 p.m. Summer is a busy time for highway crews across the state, including the Columbus County area. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation said several projects may require detours or delays [Read More]
With most of Columbus County now in a severe drought, Whiteville officials are urging more conservation by residential water customers. “According to the city Water Response Plan, customers are expected to reduce their water use [Read More]
The Columbus County Community Foundation has awarded $109,720 in grants to local non profits and service groups. The board of advisors granted: $7,500 to Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation for Mount Olive Head Start and [Read More]
While the state officially designated Columbus County in a moderate drought Thursday, the dry conditions weren’t news to area farmers. “The drought has been a challenge across much of the state this year,” said Lydia [Read More]
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