Government News for Columbus County NC
Columbus County has once again been designated among the 15 worst counties in the state for seat belt usage. The Department of Transportation said in a press release today that researchers will be working hard [Read More]
Break-ins of vehicles in Nakina are continuing, and the sheriff’s office is encouraging residents to lock their vehicles, hide their valuables, and keep an eye out for strangers.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating [Read More]
The Columbus County Health Department listed 1,271 confirmed cases of the virus in Columbus County Monday, with one additional death. That person died Sept. 14 in an area hospital, according to Monday’s report, bring the total [Read More]
One of the most popular playgrounds in downtown Whiteville will reopen next week. Outside areas at the Museum of Science will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The museum announced the [Read More]
One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck said the latest patient to die [Read More]
Mass gatherings can be larger, museums and aquariums can reopen at 50 percent capacity, and gyms can again welcome up to 30 percent of their normal number of customers starting this Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper [Read More]
In an historic first, voters in Columbus County will be able to vote on one Sunday during the early polls. Carla Strickland of the Board of Elections said the decision was handed down Monday from [Read More]
Sen. Danny Britt is among the North Carolina legislators supporting additional funding for the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program in the September session. Legislators hope to inject $30 million from [Read More]
After a student tested positive for COVID-19 at Whiteville High School last week, 13 others WHS students are in a precautionary quarantine. Dr. Marc Whichard, superintendent for the city school system, said that after discussing [Read More]
McPherson was in jail for his role in an assault on a woman and her three-legged dog. A prisoner at the Columbus County detention Center has been charged with two counts of interfering with a [Read More]
The routine search of a prison employee heading to work turned up a bag of tobacco Aug. 20, according to the Columbus County sheriff’s office. juJuan Lowell Lambert, 33, was arrested for possession of tobacco [Read More]
Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. As [Read More]
The boil water advisory has been lifted for the county’s Water District IV, which includes the Riegelwood Sanitary District.The advisory was issued Tuesday after periods of low pressure in the area. County attorney Amanda Prince [Read More]
UPDATE: 11:25 a.m. A student at Old Dock, another student at Edgewood Elementary, and a staff member at East Columbus have tested positive for COVID 19. Three cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at separate [Read More]
Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. As [Read More]
45-54 year olds, females most at risk While the death toll hasn’t risen, Columbus county’s total COVID-19 count rose to 1,024 as of today’s report (Thursday). Daniel Buck, spokesman for the department, said five residents [Read More]
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