Government News for Columbus County NC
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Registration Opens at SCC
Spring registration is open at SCC. Prospective students and the community have a lot of options to learn a new skill, start a new career, or take a class for fun. Thanks to multiple funding [Read More]
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State Train Network Breaks Records, Officials Say
The state-supported intercity passenger rail service experienced its single highest ridership month in 35 years of service in October, when NC By Train carried 74,400 passengers – an almost 10 percent increase over ridership in [Read More]
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Lakefront Rules on Agenda Tomorrow
Lake Waccamaw Commissioners will consider a text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. in the commissioner chambers in town all at [Read More]
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SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
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October Gambling Numbers Continue to Rise
October was a big month for Egamblers in North Carolina, as they placed more than $811 million in online bets. The state Lottery Commission released its October numbers today (Nov. 12). Between Oct. 1 and [Read More]
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Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
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BEMC Rewards Bright Ideas
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) proudly celebrated a record-breaking year for its Bright Ideas education grant program, awarding $62,000 to 57 local teachers during its annual Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon on Nov. 6 at BEMC [Read More]
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ByHeart Formula Recalled
A popular brand of baby formula is being recalled due to possible contamination, with a possible case in North Carolina. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services along with Agriculture and Consumer Services are [Read More]
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SCC Partners With Three Universities
Southeastern Community College has signed new partnerships with three North Carolina universities to streamline the enrollment process. Western Carolina, N.C. State and UNC-Pembroke are all offering “Connect” programs, SCC announced Monday. The guaranteed admission programs [Read More]
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State Expands Hours for Veterans Service Hub
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and their families. These efforts strengthen the [Read More]
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Veterans Events Set for Tuesday
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]
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Forest Service Offers Discounts to Veterans
Beginning Nov. 10, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 [Read More]
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Partial SNAP Benefits Go Out Today
North Carolina families who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, will begin seeing partial November benefits loaded onto their EBT cards today (Nov. 7). The N.C. [Read More]
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AG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween
State officials are urging parents to ensure their trick or treaters don’t have a special surprise in their candy bags this Halloween. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is reminding North Carolinians to be careful they’re not [Read More]
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SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
The Aspen Institute has named Southeastern Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and [Read More]
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DOT to Begin Work on Madison Street Project
One of the worst spots for flooding along Madison Street in Whiteville is scheduled for a major upgrade starting in 2027. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie briefed the city council on the project at Tuesday’s [Read More]