Government News for Columbus County NC
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 vote before the end of the term. The ...
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 roads in areas of...
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 will be open...
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 office, provide 15 ne...
North Carolinians spent slightly less on gambling in December than in November, the state lottery commission said today. During the month of December, e-gambling account holders wagered $629,520,784 o...
Governor Josh Stein today issued an executive order about abortion that might spark the first battle between the governor’s office and the general assembly. Stein directed state cabinet agencies not t...
Governor Josh Stein and the council of state did not have the traditional public inauguration this weekend due to the winter storm’s impact on Raleigh. Stein did announce that FEMA extended hotel stay...
The new Lake Waccamaw roundabout project at N.C. 214 (Sam Potts Highway) and Chaunceytown Road got underway Monday. The roundabout will eventually replace the current intersection that has stopsigns a...
Note: this is an edited version if a previous story that contained an error. Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt presided over the opening session of the N.C. State Senate Jan. 8 in her role as ex officio president....
State Auditor Dave Boliek was sworn in Wednesday, and as he promised in his campaign, got right to work. After his election, Boleik told Carolina Journal that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is...
Several new bills became law Jan. 1, while others are still on hold pending litigation. Several of the new laws went on the books after the Republican-dominated legislature overrode vetoes by former G...
Governor Josh Stein was sworn into office Wednesday, replacing Roy Cooper in the state’s top slot. Stein promised continued help for Hurricane victims, better teacher pay improvements to schools and p...