Business in and Around Columbus County
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a herd of dairy cows in North Carolina. HPAI has several strains, all of which are commonly referred to as Bird Flu. The virus is highly [Read More]
A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) fees will increase, effective July 1. As directed by state law, the DMV is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, based on the [Read More]
County commissioners approved plans to demolish two flood damaged properties Monday. The funding is coming from a state Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) recovery grant. Finesse Builders of Red Springs was the lowest of four [Read More]
The weather is warming up and gardening and lawn activities will soon be in full swing, which may include taking soil samples to be tested for agronomic recommendations for many growers and homeowners. It [Read More]
Road construction is once again causing water pressure problems at Lake Waccamaw, leading to yet another boil advisory. Lake Waccamaw announced Monday that the new advisory is in effect through Friday (March 19) due to [Read More]
Firefighters are mopping up after a fire destroyed the WTXY 103.9 FM broadcasting facility tonight (Saturday). The building on Virgil Street beside Central Baptist Church in Whiteville housed the transmitters and other equipment, WTXY General [Read More]
While the most recent boil advisory for Lake Waccamaw was lifted Friday, the Boys and Gils Home is still accepting donations of bottled water. The home cares for upwards of 300 children at any given [Read More]
Courtesy Tabor City Chamber of Commerce March brings so many wonderful things! We have St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and Easter! Pollen is everywhere already and our kids are beginning their spring [Read More]
Some Lake Waccamaw water customers may experience outages starting March 4 due to DOT road construction at Chaunceytown Road and U.S. 74. To reduce inconvenience for residents, the outages are scheduled to take place after [Read More]
From the Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would love for you to join us Thursday, February 29, for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new member, T & G Specialty Cleaning Service, at the [Read More]
Tabor City has qualified for a $1 million water improvement grant. Rep. Brenden Jones said Thursday that the State Water Infrastructure Authority had approved a Community Development Block Grant for the town. The grant will [Read More]
Whiteville will receive $6.8 million for the replacement and rehabilitation of part of the sewer system, and upgrades at several lift stations, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today (Wednesday). The grant includes $1.5 million in principal [Read More]
A commercial turkey operation in Duplin County has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This is the second case of high path avian influenza in commercial poultry in North Carolina this month. “I [Read More]
Local veteran organizations are partnering with government agencies to bring support for veterans to Columbus County in the form of job opportunities and transition assistance. NCWorks, with help from the Columbus County Veterans Council (CCVC), [Read More]
A commercial turkey operation in Lenoir County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh [Read More]
Aviation management company Sovereign Aerospace will invest $4.15 million to manufacture, sell, and service personal aircraft in Elizabethtown, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week. This first U.S. manufacturing plant will bring 33 new jobs to [Read More]
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