Government News for Columbus County NC
Columbus County Schools will be on remote learning Tuesday and Wednesday due to the winter storm and icy conditions. Students should check Google Classroom for assignments and communication from their...
The town of Chadbourn is under a curfew from 6 p.m. today (Saturday) until 8 a.m. Sunday. The town announced a state of emergency today due to the winter storm....
Whiteville has put a curfew in place as part of its state of emergency order. Only travel for “essential travel for work, medical, and emergency purposes” will be permitted between...
1 p.m. Saturday update Columbuscountynews.com will update this list of closures and delays as new information come in. Send your schedule changes for churches, vici groups, businesses and others to...
A major winter storm could bring four to ten inches of snow to Columbus County starting early tomorrow morning, with sub-zero windchills possible into Monday. The system is expected to...
Five more warming shelters will open tomorrow to help residents without adequate heat in their homes. Facts of Life Church in Whiteville is currently open, and will remain open 24...
Columbus County Commissioners will hold a called meeting at 8:15 a.m. Friday for a briefing on the pending winter storm, and to cancel Monday’s regular session. Monday’s agenda items will...
Baseballs will be replaced with snowballs this weekend in Columbus County due to the potential winter weather. The Southeastern Community College Rams had their season opener with Caldwell Community C...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Southeastern Community College is proud to announce a significant multi-year commitment from Black’s Tire Service, Inc., a longtime local business and trusted community partner. ...
New City Manager May Be Announced Whiteville may grow by 130 acres if city council approves an application for voluntary annexation at tonight’s meeting. AMC II, LLC, the owner of...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber We hope everyone is staying warm during these cold winter days. We know that each season has its purpose and many are anxiously...
Columbus County Schools will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday. Spokesman Kelly Jones said the possibility of single-digit windchills and freezing temperatures led officials to the decision. Parents are ...
Updated 830 a.m. Jan. 25 Note: A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Columbus County. Send your church or business closings and delays to CCN.JWeaver@gmail.com...
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will activate its hotline Saturday, Jan. 24, to connect farmers with resources that can assist with damage and other agricultural emergencies r...
Lake Waccamaw State Park is conducting a controlled burn today, and heavy smoke conditions may be present in some areas of the town. Controlled burns help maintain the health of...
A boil advisory has been issued for part of the County Water District 1. The areas affected include all customers from 21869 to 22876 Peacock Road, from 17 to 328...