Government News for Columbus County NC
The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Rockingham County. Initial surveys indicate t...
Whiteville taxpayers could see the equivalent of a two cent tax increase under the county’s new plans for collections. City council on Tuesday will discuss the county’s decision to end...
April was a big time for online gambling in North Carolina. The state gaming commission release the April numbers his morning (Monday). Online gamblers in North Carolina wagered $576,209,378 on...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Director of Communications SCC Southeastern Community College will hold its 2025 commencement exercise Friday, May 16, honoring the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony will be...
A battle is brewing between state ag and health officials and the General Assembly over a controversial bill making its way through the house. House Bill 609 would legalize the...
The five new appointees to the NC State Board of Elections were sworn in to four-year terms Wednesday (today). The new board immediately elected Francis X. De Luca of Wilmington...
Columbus County Commissioners Monday approved a plan to charge municipalities 3% of the tax value for every tax bill serviced by the county. County Manager Eddie Madden said Whiteville and...
Breaking news Columbus County’s 911 calls are being rerouted through Bladen County due to the system going offline here. County spokesperson Amanda Prince said there is no interruption in servic...
The rush to beat the Real ID deadline is jamming DMV license offices statewide. The Real ID will be required for domestic flights, entering some federal facilities after May 7....
A bill eliminating diversity equity and inclusion requirements passed the state house Wednesday, and is expected to do the same in the state senate. Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County...
The State Board of Elections has reviewed nearly 499,000 voter records across North Carolina as part of routine cleaning, as required by law. Most of those removed from the rolls...
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients ...
Information gathered from official news releases from state agencies. N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby has announced his Commission on Professionalism awards for 2024. This award is presented annually to...
If a bill approved by the N.C. House becomes law, sheriffs and local law enforcement will be required to cooperate with law enforcement. House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act...
North Carolina poultry has been designated High Path Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health. This designation means that the state can resume exports and international trade ...