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Health News For Columbus County, NC
Construction is a booming industry, but it also has its hazards. It comes with more than a few risks, and it’s always worth knowing how to stay safe when you’re working in construction. This is [Read More]
In recent years, more and more people have realized how important their mental health is. It’s a vital part of looking after yourself, and not putting the time or effort into it has a significant [Read More]
Contractors broke a waterline in County District One this afternoon, and a boil advisory has been issued while repairs are completed. Affected customers are from F.M. Cartrette to Peacock Road along Old Cribbtown. All water [Read More]
The state will not extend the primary and secondary Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) observation areas for the upcoming deer seasons. Ten new cases of CWD were confirmed over the past year, the Wildlife Resources Commission [Read More]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to Prevent Injuries While Biking Deb Balzer May 14, 2025 Editor’s note: May is both Traumatic Awareness Month and Biking Month Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the [Read More]
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear will host an Open House celebrating the new location of its Early Parenthood Program (EPP) in Whiteville on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 310 Jefferson St., Whiteville. [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]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing Stroke Alex Osiadacz May 5, 2025 May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens [Read More]
After overwhelming response at two other distribution events, the Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP) and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, will host another food pantry event May 10. A [Read More]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual Procedure Combines Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery Deb Balzer April 30, 2025 Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier [Read More]
County water customers along P.D. Ranch Road are being advised to boil water used for consumption. A contractor crew broke a water line in the area this afternoon, affected all customers along P.D. Ranch, the [Read More]
State Health Officials said Tuesday that Monkey Pox has been found in wastewater in two locations in Greenville. Mpox, as it is properly known, transmits through prolonged skin to skin contact, most often through [Read More]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Become an Organ Donor and Save Lives Deb Balzer April 16, 2025 Becoming an organ donor is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make, offering the chance to save lives — whether [Read More]
The State Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” and reduce tick and mosquito borne diseases. In 2024, more than 900 cases of tick and mosquito borne illnesses [Read More]
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (April 9) reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest number of statewide flu deaths recorded since broad [Read More]
Anyone in need of food assistance is welcome at a food distribution event set for April 19. The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP), in collaboration with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern [Read More]
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