Government News for Columbus County NC
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Driver License Office in Whiteville is temporarily closed through Sept. 2 so crews can perform office interior repairs and upgrades. The office, located at...
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II woul...
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with...
Whiteville City Councilwoman Helen Holden has been charged with driving while impaired four times since 2007, convicted twice, and exonerated once, according to court records. Holden, 49, was arrested...
After multiple questions from residents, county commissioners Monday sent two rezoning requests back to the planning board for more work, and ordered the county staff to begin work on repealing...
Staff photos by Laura Norton Southeastern Community College broke ground this morning on a new $22 million, 22,000 sq. ft. Transportation Technology STEM Building on the campus. Dr. Chris...
Two planned unit developments are scheduled for public hearings Monday at the county commissioners meeting. The proposed Coleman Tract will be the site of a planned unit development with 190...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared August as Tree Check Month for Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). August is the best time of year to check for adult beetles...
It’s been a big year for puppies and kittens – and that is bad news for Columbus Animal Protective Services. The shelter is once again at maximum capacity, according to...
Here’s the monthly Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting for August 2025. It also can be viewed at CCTV – Columbus County TV Here....
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) welcomes Commissioner Justin Boyd to its governing board. Boyd was appointed as an At-Large member by N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, and...
By Kayla Henson CCPC Families in Columbus County now have access to a Rootle Discovery Corner—a fun, child-friendly space designed to spark curiosity and support early learning through play. Hosted...
As the first tropical system of the season gets underway, officials and owners of flood-prone property in Whiteville are getting ready. Last week’s heavy rains on Wednesday were a wakeup...
Sports betting dropped again in North Carolina during July, according to figures released this week by the N.C. State Lottery Commission. During the period July 1-31, Tar Heel gamblers spent...
The state has documented the first case of West Nile Virus related illness in a human for this year. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services said the case...
Chadbourn Town Councilmember Rashad Roberts has been named Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials (NCBEMO). Roberts was officially swo...