Government News for Columbus County NC
Columbus County voters will have five early voting sites to choose from during the runup to the Nov. 8 general election. A big change in the early voting schedule this...
The N.C. Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents served by the Cape Fear Council of governments regions to attend the upcoming public workshops to develop strategies and projects that aim...
Southeastern Community College took big steps forward in education this week. On Thursday morning, the school announced a partnership with the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Eshelman Schoo...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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 M...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...