Government News for Columbus County NC
Both the city and county school systems said this week that they will not cooperate with any law enforcement agency seeking illegal immigrants unless the agency has a warrant. Rumors...
Paul Rockenbach, Whiteville’s new police chief is tired of cold weather. “I’m super excited to be coming to Whiteville,” the former Columbus County homicide investigator said. “I’ve had my fill...
Governor Josh Stein today (Feb. 3) requested $1.07 billion in state funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. The move came while legislators are investigating continued mi...
A no-cost food distribution event is set for Saturday at West Columbus High School. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will host the “pop up” market from...
Just hours after issuing a boil advisory for District V today (Thursday), county water officials reported that there was a second break in the public water system, this time...
County water customers in District V are under a boil advisory due to repairs to the system. Customers from 8699 to 9719 Swamp Fox Highway East and on Clemmons Drive...
A familiar face will be the new chief of Whiteville Police starting Feb. 17. Paul Rochenback was introduced to the Whiteville City Council Tuesday as the replacement for Douglas Ipock....
New registrations for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) will end Feb. 1. “This was a difficult decision, and we understand how it may affect families hoping to sign up,”...
President Donald Trump made his first official visit outside of Washington Friday when he toured Western North Carolina and promised help for Hurricane Helene Victims. House Majority Leader Brenden Jo...
Automobile and homeowners insurance rates are going up for many North Carolinians. The increase approved by the Department of Insurance was significantly less than requested by insurance companies. In...
The Lumbee Tribe is one major step closer to federal recognition by the federal government. Congress approved the bill in 2024, but it did not make it to a Senate...
Stay off the roads — That’s the main message from the N.C. Department of Transportation after snow blanketed the state’s eastern half. “We have significant amounts of snow and slick...
County office will reopen in Whiteville at 11 a.m. Friday. Columbus County Emergency Management Director Kay Stephen’s said in an email that offices will be open as normal. The courthouse...
Editor’s note: A earlier version of this story contained incorrect information. We apologize for any confusion resulting from that error. — Jefferson Weaver Columbus County Commissioners Tuesday turne...
Eleven months before filing begins, three candidates for sheriff have announced their intentions to run. Josh McPherson, and former deputy, detective and director of Animal Protective Services,...
Columbus County Commissioners will have a full agenda when they meet Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m. Among the items being considered are a request to place 911 under the sheriff’s...