Government News for Columbus County NC
The iconic Elwell Ferry between Kelly and Carvers Creek will be back in service in the near future. The ferry – which was shut down due to changing river levels, hurricanes, a drought, the pandemic [Read More]
City officials will meet with the planning board and food truck operators Thursday to discuss the future of the popular eateries in Whiteville. Food trucks are basically prohibited in the city. A plan to allow [Read More]
Southeastern Community College offers a nursing program that provides their students with the training and knowledge to rival any major medical university. The lifelike simulation lab above the Nesmith Student Center offers hands-on experience with [Read More]
Columbus County has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, according to the health department. “It was just a matter of time,” Director Kim Smith said. Bladen County has had two confirmed cases, and New Hanover [Read More]
Two solar projects in Columbus County will receive $6 million each in federal funding, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Arthur 2 LLC and Beckwith Solar LLC will receive the funds from the Inflation [Read More]
Local governments in areas hit by Hurricanes Florence and Matthew can apply for $19.4 million in state storm relief funding –if they have “shovel ready” multifamily projects waiting for financing. The N.C. Office of Resiliency [Read More]
Whiteville could see “dramatic” improvements in its water and wastewater systems, if the city is approved for two additional federal grants. At tonight’s city council meeting, City Manager Darren Currie will discuss applications for more [Read More]
County school leaders are hoping that the third time is the charm for a $40 million dollar grant application. Commissioners gave the school system the nod Monday night to apply for a needs-based grant from [Read More]
Forest Service crews from Columbus County are among those attacking the Juniper Road Two wildfire in Pender County. The fire apparently ignited from a lightning strike in the Holly Shelter Game Lands Aug. 9, Phillip [Read More]
After 888 days, Gov. Roy Cooper today (Monday) officially suspended the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper issued the emergency declaration March 20, 2020, after shutting down schools, churches and businesses [Read More]
All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and is available as a podcast [Read More]
Chadbourn Police have a new tool for finding stolen cars and suspect vehicles. Council approved an $85,600 contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 12 license plate reader (LPR) cameras in the town. The [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw commissioners had big surprises to share with residents at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Mayor Matt Wilson announced that the town has been officially notified of a $9.2 million grant from the [Read More]
The pandemic brought many changes in North Carolina, including how parents feed their children. The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) was created, and now more than $2 billion has been distributed to North Carolina [Read More]
Several members of Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Auxiliary were involved in the series of events that led to the department losing its contract with the county, according to a statement from Columbus County Commissioners. [Read More]
Voters in North Carolina now have another choice when it’s time to register. The State Board of Elections on Monday voted 4-0 to recognize the North Carolina Green Party as an official political party in [Read More]
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