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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...