Government News for Columbus County NC
After 30 years of service in Brunswick County, it has been announced that town of Shallotte Police Chief Adam Stanley will retire from his position early in 2026. Stanley, who is a Shallotte native, [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw Commissioners put in place a modified text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront on Lake Shore Drive and Canal Cove Road and voted to purchase a piece of property at Tuesday night’s November [Read More]
North Carolina is growing. In September, NC state officials announced that with a 24% population increase from 2020 to 2024, Brunswick County was the fastest-growing county in North Carolina. According to the N.C. Office of [Read More]
Whiteville Police will be helping the American Red Cross give the gift of life Friday. A community blood drive will be held at Vineland Station downtown from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Schedule your appointment by [Read More]
Eligible Columbus County residents can potentially see major savings on the electric bills through a new program. The new Energy Saver North Carolina program is designed to make it more affordable for low- to moderate-income [Read More]
Spring registration is open at SCC. Prospective students and the community have a lot of options to learn a new skill, start a new career, or take a class for fun. Thanks to multiple funding [Read More]
The state-supported intercity passenger rail service experienced its single highest ridership month in 35 years of service in October, when NC By Train carried 74,400 passengers – an almost 10 percent increase over ridership in [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw Commissioners will consider a text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. in the commissioner chambers in town all at [Read More]
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
October was a big month for Egamblers in North Carolina, as they placed more than $811 million in online bets. The state Lottery Commission released its October numbers today (Nov. 12). Between Oct. 1 and [Read More]
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) proudly celebrated a record-breaking year for its Bright Ideas education grant program, awarding $62,000 to 57 local teachers during its annual Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon on Nov. 6 at BEMC [Read More]
A popular brand of baby formula is being recalled due to possible contamination, with a possible case in North Carolina. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services along with Agriculture and Consumer Services are [Read More]
Southeastern Community College has signed new partnerships with three North Carolina universities to streamline the enrollment process. Western Carolina, N.C. State and UNC-Pembroke are all offering “Connect” programs, SCC announced Monday. The guaranteed admission programs [Read More]
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and their families. These efforts strengthen the [Read More]
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]
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