Government News for Columbus County NC
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...
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...
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...
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...
After a brief executive session Monday, Columbus County commissioners voted to cancel the Lake Waccamaw EMS contract with the county. The motion was suggested by County Manager Eddie Madden and...
Dr. Dan Strickland is Southeastern Community College’s newest board member. The former school superintendent of county schools was appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commissioners. Strickland w...
With summer soon coming to an end, Whiteville City Schools have announced the date and times for district open houses. Sessions will take place on Aug. 25, and the times...
Dawn Hinshaw has been named the new Agribusiness Technology instructor at Southeastern Community College. Hinshaw comes to SCC with nine years of experience teaching at West Columbus High Sc...
Chief Mission Officer Ray Cockrell will serve as temporary CEO of the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. President Rickey Creech and two family pets died this morning after...
The N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) is now accepting orders in its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 15 million seedlings, the Nursery and Tree Improvement Program...