Government News for Columbus County NC
Some water customers at Lake Waccamaw are under a boil water advisory this morning. Residents in the area of Cameron Street, Lake View Avenue, Central Avenue, Ash Street and Church Street are advised to boil [Read More]
The video that caused multiple complaints of elections tampering during the early voting period has been turned over to the District Attorney’s office. Brandon Patrick recorded the exchange between a poll judge, the caretaker and [Read More]
Two area hospitals are upping their game in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations.A recent directive from Gov. Roy Cooper prioritized teachers, education professionals and childcare workers for vaccinations. That anticipated increase in vaccinations was delayed due [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a video update of the state’s COVID-19 efforts at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). On Tuesday, State Sec. of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen hinted that some restrictions could be [Read More]
Rising COVID-19 cases at Whiteville High School have put the school back on virtual learning through March 9, and postponed two upcoming football games. The school system announced the change shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday [Read More]
A busy road at Lake Waccamaw will be closed for an indefinite period after it was damaged by high water.Mayor Daniel Hilburn said on the Lake Waccamaw community Facebook page that Canal Cove Road is [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. on the state’s COVID-19 response and the winter weather. You can view the video here.https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
Updated with names of four former employees. Four employees have left or been fired from Columbus County Animal Control, forcing the shelter to temporarily cease intakes except for emergencies. The empty positions were posted on [Read More]
The state’s longest serving legislator, Tabor City attorney Robert Charles “R.C.” Soles, died Friday. Soles did not run for reelection in 2010. At a political event that fall, Soles quoted Gen. George Patton, saying “old [Read More]
UNC Health Southeastern has partnered with Faith Tabernacle Christian Center to offer a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday (Feb. 11). The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church’s multipurpose building, 3744 [Read More]
UPDATED The fire that destroyed the Lewis Smith shopping center in Whiteville on Friday was set, City Fire Marshal Hal Lowder said. Lowder said he worked with State Bureau of Investigation arson specialists to determine [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon proposed almost $5 billion in budget requests using federal COVID-19 funding. Among the proposed uses for the money are $37 million for minority businesses, $2 billion for public and private [Read More]
Columbus Regional to begin 65+ vaccinations; Southeastern gets new shipment. Two area hospitals are expanding their vaccination efforts. Columbus regional is setting up a COVID vaccine clinic for persons 65 and up beginning Wednesday at [Read More]
Cameras and a burglar alarm were not functioning when the Columbus County Animal Shelter was hit by thieves Tuesday. Three dogs — including two owned by Shelter Manager Loretta Shipman— were stolen, along with around [Read More]
While the state’s numbers are improving, Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the modified stay at home order should remain in effect until Feb. 28. “Our numbers are stabilizing, but are still too high,” Cooper [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper and the COVID-19 task force will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. You can watch it live here. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
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