Government News for Columbus County NC
DMV License offices in Elizabethtown and Whiteville will expand their operating hours to 7 a.m. starting Monday. On April 7, 42 offices will join 50 others opening an hour early at 7 a.m., offering an [Read More]
The county’s largest employer is accepting grant applications from eligible non-profits through May 2. International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill is accepting applications for International Paper Foundation grants at www.ipgiving.com. In 2024, the foundation awarded more than $70,000 [Read More]
Some water customers on the county system are under. Boil advisory after contractors cut a water line in District One. Affected areas include all of Emerson Road, and Old Stake Road from 8703 to 11177. [Read More]
Governor Josh Stein and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on Thursday asked the Federal Government to allow a USDA block grant for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. Stein signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 [Read More]
Democrats introduced a flurry of bills this week in hopes of making the crossover deadline between the State House and Senate. One bill would allow illegal immigrants to pay instate tuition at state colleges [Read More]
The Columbus County Planning Board on Tuesday reversed its plans to regulate campers as primary dwellings in the county. The move came after county commissioners sent the proposed ordinance back to the planning board for [Read More]
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has recommended that North Carolinians delete their 23andme accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm as soon as possible. 23andMe filed for bankruptcy over the weekend and [Read More]
North Carolina is closer than ever to having a constitutional carry law. The senate passed its version of a bill that would not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The house version [Read More]
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. Columbus County [Read More]
Updated 4 p.m. March 20 A former county finance office employee told commissioners Monday that County Manager Eddie Madden is “vindictive” and unable to separate personal disagreements from professional life. Tess Norris worked for the [Read More]
County commissioners Monday sent a proposed ordinance on recreational vehicles and campers back to the planning board for more work. Multiple speakers had signed up for public comments prior to the second reading and scheduled [Read More]
The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1. [Read More]
On the opening day of this year’s Southern Farm Days, NC State Insurance Commissioner Make Causey visited with Jefferson Weaver to speak about The Department of Insurance and his favorite things at Southern Farm Days. [Read More]
Madison Street between Clay and Webster streets in Whiteville will be blocked for several hours today (Monday) while a “widowmaker” tree is cleared. Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said the city has had multiple [Read More]
Governor Josh Stein delivered his first state of the state address last night, surprising some by calling for a government efficiency agency similar to that put in place by President Donald Trump. He also called [Read More]
A house bill banning cellular phones for students is gaining traction in the legislature. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday will delve deeper into HB 87, titled Cell Phone Free Education. The bill would prohibit [Read More]
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