Health News For Columbus County, NC
Voluntary testing stations have been set up in a number of counties as the Wildlife Resources Commission monitors the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). No cases of CWD have...
Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic...
Some water customers at Lake Waccamaw are experiencing periods of low and no water pressure. Customers on Canal Cove Drive are advised to boil water intended for human consumption or...
Giant invasive snails with poisonous eggs may sound like a science fiction movie plot, but apple snails are real, and in the Lumber River. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC)...
By Mark Green Guest Columnist September is coming to a close and so is National Suicide Prevention Month. For many people, September is a difficult time of the year....
County commissioners Monday approved request to consider a “pro-active” mosquito spraying plan for the county. Commissioner Laverne Coleman asked County Manager Eddie Madden if the county had started ...
Many public outreach and resource information organizations are coming together on Wednesdays to bring aid to those in need in the area. Community CPR (CCPR) is partnering with Catholic Charities,...
Community Health Assessment is the foundation for enhancing and improving the health of county residents. Community is defined as “county” for the North Carolina Community Health Assessment Process. T...
From the headlines at SCC: Southeastern Community College’s nursing program recently celebrated the 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) of its ADN and LPN stude...
Uninsured and underinsured people with a history of smoking can be screened for lung cancer for free Friday. The Lung Bus will be at Hills Plaza Shopping Center near Roses...
Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments...
A broken water main in the 800 block of Canal Cove Road has prompted a boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw until further notice. Customers will experience periods of low...
Catholic Charities will have the mobile pantry at the Old Dock Community Center Tuesday from 2:30 until 4 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled...
After receiving a clean bill of health, Columbus Animal Protective Services (APS) reopened its doors for business this morning (Monday). “We are here and ready to help,” said APS employee...
Southeastern Community College’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program is launching college education for high school students at a faster pace and putting them on the road to successful pathways. ...
Local agencies and organizations will be holding blood drives in Columbus beginning on Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 29. September is the nationally recognized awareness month for Sickle Cell dise...