Government News for Columbus County NC
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...
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,...
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 profession...
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 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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting – March 11th, 2025 Videographer was Crystal Faircloth You can watch this, and other local community videos on the CCTV – Columbus County TV YouTube...
Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220 was filed by Senators Bill Rabon,...
A Republican-supported bill banning diversity equity and inclusion practices is making its way through state senate. Senate Bill 227 is a companion bill to the anti DEI measures proposed in the...
Porch pirates are a plague on every community in the state, and a bill passed by the state house will increase punishments for mail theft. Under House Bill 34...
U.S. Secretary of the Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit North and South Carolina for a tour of the hardest hit wildfire areas and briefings about the fires in both states....
County Commissioners Monday tabled two controversial agenda items. A memorandum of understanding regarding financial reporting from the sheriff’s office was held over until a future meeting. Commissio...
A state agency’s ongoing mishandling of hurricane relief funds from Matthew and Florence is bringing the State Auditor’s Office to Columbus County. County Manager Eddie Madden said the county’s ongoin...