Government News for Columbus County NC
The upcoming tropical weather season will likely be above normal, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA released its forecast for the 2025 season in a press conference this morning. Officials expect [Read More]
The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Rockingham County. Initial surveys indicate that the distribution of the pest is concentrated in [Read More]
Whiteville taxpayers could see the equivalent of a two cent tax increase under the county’s new plans for collections. City council on Tuesday will discuss the county’s decision to end the longstanding agreement between municipalities [Read More]
April was a big time for online gambling in North Carolina. The state gaming commission release the April numbers his morning (Monday). Online gamblers in North Carolina wagered $576,209,378 on sporting events in April through [Read More]
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Director of Communications SCC Southeastern Community College will hold its 2025 commencement exercise Friday, May 16, honoring the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the front [Read More]
A battle is brewing between state ag and health officials and the General Assembly over a controversial bill making its way through the house. House Bill 609 would legalize the sale of raw, non-pasteurized goat [Read More]
The five new appointees to the NC State Board of Elections were sworn in to four-year terms Wednesday (today). The new board immediately elected Francis X. De Luca of Wilmington as chairman. Member Stacy “Four” [Read More]
Columbus County Commissioners Monday approved a plan to charge municipalities 3% of the tax value for every tax bill serviced by the county. County Manager Eddie Madden said Whiteville and Tabor City had offered to [Read More]
Breaking news Columbus County’s 911 calls are being rerouted through Bladen County due to the system going offline here. County spokesperson Amanda Prince said there is no interruption in service, and calls are being dispatched [Read More]
The rush to beat the Real ID deadline is jamming DMV license offices statewide. The Real ID will be required for domestic flights, entering some federal facilities after May 7. It’s issued through driver’s license [Read More]
A bill eliminating diversity equity and inclusion requirements passed the state house Wednesday, and is expected to do the same in the state senate. Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County introduced the bill, which would [Read More]
The State Board of Elections has reviewed nearly 499,000 voter records across North Carolina as part of routine cleaning, as required by law. Most of those removed from the rolls were people who have not [Read More]
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program starting [Read More]
Information gathered from official news releases from state agencies. N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby has announced his Commission on Professionalism awards for 2024. This award is presented annually to an individual or individuals whose contributions [Read More]
If a bill approved by the N.C. House becomes law, sheriffs and local law enforcement will be required to cooperate with law enforcement. House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act adds to HB 10, which [Read More]
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