Government News for Columbus County NC
As deer season begins, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to always follow safety guidelines when hunting from a tree stand.“It’s of the utmost importance to always use a...
Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public to help them learn more about the distribution of the northern pine snake in western North Carolina by reporting...
Between heavy marketing efforts, a presidential election, and fears of the COVID-19 virus, mail-in absentee ballots are coming into the Columbus County Board of Elections office by the box almost...
The attorney for Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd said Friday that Byrd’s arrest is politically motivated, and the storage shed he is charged with stealing was the center of a misunderstanding....
BREAKING: County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd was arrested Friday morning on felony larceny charges.Byrd, 71, was booked at 9:32 a.m. at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Deten...
In many cases, they have grandchildren or even great-grandchildren they never met, but a local veterans group hopes never to let their names be forgotten. Weather permitting, the Veterans Park...
An additional 33 new cases of COVID-19 were reported since Monday, bringing the total for Columbus County to 1,304. Active cases total 188. Eight residents remain hospitalized form the virus,...
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...
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 Cou...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. Legisla...
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...