Columbus County, NC local government news and events.
Sixteen local non-profits will receive a total of $87,210 from the Columbus County Community Foundation(CCCF). The foundation announced the awards Tuesday. CCCF is an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation, and is led by a local [Read More]
The Wolfpack Optimist Majors dug down deep and defeated rival West Robeson, 4-1, today in Ruston, La., holding their place in the Dixie Youth Div. 1 AAA world series. The Pack is up against Leland [Read More]
The newest workforce training mobile lab for high school welding students in Columbus County comes in the form of ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ A ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 31 on [Read More]
An avid bird watcher and local artist is taking her love of feathered friends to new heights in Columbus County. Bess Taylor has made it her goal to paint the 224 species of birds that [Read More]
Veterans Council You ask: What is a Veterans Council? The purpose of the Veterans Council is to speak as a unified voice when presenting concerns regarding the general welfare of veterans of this county and [Read More]
Sometimes safety devices can actually become hazards. Lake Waccamaw has multiple poles marking No Wake and safety zones around much of the lake. Lightning strikes, boat collisions, and age can cause the poles to break, [Read More]
For the second year in a row the Whiteville Police Department hosted its National Night Out at City Hall in Whiteville. And although the rain shut the event down a bit early, everyone in attendance [Read More]
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is exploring the stars in the sky, the insects in the air, and everything on land during August. Check out ancient insects, bees, and space as the [Read More]
Last week, Columbus County Schools announced that there will not be a supply list for the 2023-2024 academic year, and they welcomed parents to purchase whatever they think their child may need. Teachers will have [Read More]
Morgan and Clay Hern recently walked the Boardwalk in Fair Bluff, but they weren’t just out for leisurely stroll. Along with their father, Justin Hern, they cleaned up litter along the path. Do you know [Read More]
Columbus County Deputy Ricky Lewis is the newest graduate of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Effort) Officer Training Program. Lewis completed the course at the N.C. Justice Academy in Salemburg, attending training from July 10-21. [Read More]
Several organizations will be coming together in September to host an event in the area. The second annual Columbus County Public Safety Day Expo will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. – [Read More]
The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is working hard to raise funds for construction at the site. The organization has planned benefits for the end of the summer and the fall, with proceeds going towards [Read More]
As schools across Columbus County ramp up to open their doors for the 2023-2024 academic year, the Columbus Baptist Association is putting out a call to volunteers to help with the Backpack Buddies ministry. The [Read More]
If the Watermelon Crawl is your thing, then you should head out to the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 29. The town has a full day planned for the annual event, including the comeback [Read More]
A resident at Lake Waccamaw Premier Living and Rehab Center celebrated a big milestone this week. Ms. Alma turned 101 years young and even played ‘Nothing but the Blood of Jesus’ on the piano at [Read More]
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