Government News for Columbus County NC
The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced [Read More]
County commissioners will receive comments on changes to the county’s major subdivision ordinance at their Sept. 15 meeting. Commissioners instructed County Manager Eddie Madden to immediately begin work on changing the rules at the Aug. [Read More]
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Driver License Office in Whiteville is temporarily closed through Sept. 2 so crews can perform office interior repairs and upgrades. The office, located at 917 Washington Street, is closed [Read More]
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II would have brought 10,000 homes to [Read More]
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with the beleaguered agency. The N.C. [Read More]
Whiteville City Councilwoman Helen Holden has been charged with driving while impaired four times since 2007, convicted twice, and exonerated once, according to court records. Holden, 49, was arrested Saturday night just before midnight after [Read More]
After multiple questions from residents, county commissioners Monday sent two rezoning requests back to the planning board for more work, and ordered the county staff to begin work on repealing the planned unit development ordinance. [Read More]
Staff photos by Laura Norton Southeastern Community College broke ground this morning on a new $22 million, 22,000 sq. ft. Transportation Technology STEM Building on the campus. Dr. Chris English of SCC said the [Read More]
Two planned unit developments are scheduled for public hearings Monday at the county commissioners meeting. The proposed Coleman Tract will be the site of a planned unit development with 190 single family and duplex homes, [Read More]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared August as Tree Check Month for Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). August is the best time of year to check for adult beetles that have emerged from trees. [Read More]
It’s been a big year for puppies and kittens – and that is bad news for Columbus Animal Protective Services. The shelter is once again at maximum capacity, according to a social media post. APS [Read More]
Here’s the monthly Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting for August 2025. It also can be viewed at CCTV – Columbus County TV Here.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) welcomes Commissioner Justin Boyd to its governing board. Boyd was appointed as an At-Large member by N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, and will serve a four-year term until [Read More]
By Kayla Henson CCPC Families in Columbus County now have access to a Rootle Discovery Corner—a fun, child-friendly space designed to spark curiosity and support early learning through play. Hosted by the Columbus County Partnership [Read More]
As the first tropical system of the season gets underway, officials and owners of flood-prone property in Whiteville are getting ready. Last week’s heavy rains on Wednesday were a wakeup call, City Manager Darren Currie [Read More]
Sports betting dropped again in North Carolina during July, according to figures released this week by the N.C. State Lottery Commission. During the period July 1-31, Tar Heel gamblers spent $370,385,588 in online sports wagers. [Read More]
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