Government News for Columbus County NC
Columbus County still lags behind most of the state in vaccinations for COVID-19, but officials hope a series of clinics puts a dent in that this week. StarMed will offer the Pfizer vaccine to anyone ...
The Lewis Smith shopping center is one step closer to being a memory. City Council on Tuesday will consider three bids for demolition of the shopping center, which was damaged by Hurricanes Matthew an...
Saturday was “Gotcha Day” for a number of animals at the Columbus Animal Protective Services shelter.A number of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens went to new homes during the special Saturd...
Lake Waccamaw is a popular spot to swim and fish, vacation, and has a state park with camping facilities. While most visitors put much thought and planning that goes into making the most of a trip, wa...
The growing surge of COVID-19 in the state is causing local officials to take action on a number of fronts. Whiteville Police announced Wednesday (today) that the office is closed to the public. The o...
Hello to the citizens of Whiteville and Columbus County. Jefferson Weaver of Columbus County News has approached the City about writing a column to let the citizens know about what is going...
Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies will be available for adoption Saturday during a special event at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. The adoption fair and rabies clinic will be held from 10 a.m. unti...
The former Acme-Delco school campus could be home to a satellite sheriff’s office as well as a farmers market. County Commissioner Laverne Coleman, County Manager Eddie Madden and Sheriff Jody Greene,...
Lake Tabor has undergone a facelift, but it’s not just for aesthetics. There’s a practical reason for the new look. While it’s been a long work in progress – since 2017, in the wake of Hurricane Matth...
Several candidates made it just under the wire Friday as filings closed at noon for most municipal offices. Filing for Lake Waccamaw, which elects commissioners by ward, begins July 26. Whiteville ele...
Eastern Columbus residents have fought for years for more patrols by the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Jody Greene said Wednesday (today) that additional coverage is coming. Greene, Chief Deputy Aaron...
Lake Waccamaw Police and Fire had an Independence Day weekend to remember, according to both chiefs. “There were no crimes reported for that weekend,” Police Chief Scott Hyatt told the board Tuesday. ...
• Bright Hope Recovery Center is off to a good start at the Boys and Girls Home. Children in families facing substance abuse problems now have professional, faith-based help in Columbus County. Last N...
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to turn toward Georgia tonight, and make a visit to North Carolina later Thursday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. update today (Wednesday) also...
Storm weary towns and landowners along the Lumber River are hoping Elsa doesn’t bring more problems to already hard-hit areas in western Columbus. Fair Bluff was devastated by Hurricane Matthew...
Post time 3:30 p.m. Although Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring little more than some wind and rain here, emergency officials are double-checking equipment and keeping a close eye on development...