Government News for Columbus County NC
Developers will host a meeting Tuesday (June 10) at 6 p.m. to provide more details on a proposed 4,500 home development near Lake Waccamaw. The property, located roughly between Union Chapel Baptist Church and the [Read More]
City officials and R.J. Corman Railroad are closer to improving stormwater runoff in downtown Whiteville. At their meeting Tuesday (June 10), Whiteville City Council will hear an update from City Manager Darren Currie on efforts [Read More]
On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers about the changes he’s made at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office since he was appointed, as well as strategies for [Read More]
County water customers are being required to pay their bills in person at the utilities office while new software goes online. A notice via the county’s website says that upgrades to the utility department’s computer [Read More]
Developers want to bring 4,500 new homes to an area north of Lake Waccamaw. The plan by Advance Land and Timber LLC received a positive endorsement from the planning board last week. The Planned Unit [Read More]
Whiteville Police want to know what concerns the community. Chief Paul Rockenbach said today that WPD is asking residents to participate in a community survey to find out more about what citizens like, dislike and [Read More]
Seniors, disabled people and shut-ins can now get a daily phone call from Whiteville Police. The “We Call, We Care” program started this week, Chief Paul Rockenbach said. Subscribers will be called every day at [Read More]
More than 584,000 pounds of litter was collected by participants in the recent spring litter sweep, but there’s still trash out there in need of a new home. “Removing litter from roadsides is an easy [Read More]
As Columbus commissioners and administration look at cutting positions and finding other ways to save money, the county is facing a $731,000 medical bill for inmate care. Most of the total charges come from one [Read More]
Two parks in Chadbourn will officially open Thursday, after the threat of rain postponed today’s ribbon cuttings. Wilkes Park at 689 South Wilkes Street and Our Park at 214 East First Avenue will have their [Read More]
Monday is Memorial Day, when the United States honors its war dead. Memorial Day has its roots in Decoration Day, which was first observed in 1866 after the War Between the States. Women on both [Read More]
Contractors broke a waterline in County District One this afternoon, and a boil advisory has been issued while repairs are completed. Affected customers are from F.M. Cartrette to Peacock Road along Old Cribbtown. All water [Read More]
The upcoming tropical weather season will likely be above normal, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA released its forecast for the 2025 season in a press conference this morning. Officials expect [Read More]
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 that the distribution of the pest is concentrated in [Read More]
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 the longstanding agreement between municipalities [Read More]
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