Columbus County, NC local government news and events.
On this edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has on the program Lyndsay Powell and Jake Faircloth from the “Cape Fear Jeep Club”, a non-profit community service organization. They talk about “Storm The Jeeps” [Read More]
While puppies were clutched in the arms of several young visitors at Family Fur Day today (Saturday) the pigs were among the most popular adoptable animals at the second annual event at the county fairground. [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association is an organization that was founded right here in Columbus County. The CBA is well known for their Backpack for Buddies ministry, a program geared toward feeding children over the weekend [Read More]
School across Columbus are once again getting ready to open their doors to welcome students back into the fold. Last week, the district announced the dates for open houses all over the county. The 2023-2024 [Read More]
The summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of events to keep the little ones occupied before school starts back in full swing. Take advantage of the community days and supply [Read More]
The Columbus County Farmers Market may be known for fresh local produce, but this Saturday, Aug. 12, the organization will be partnering with Columbus Regional Healthcare, Western Prong Baptist Church, and Crossroads Church to host [Read More]
Sylvia Pinyan is known for saving lives and comforting families in her 30 plus years as an EMT in Columbus County. Her fellow first responders are coming together Saturday to help the community return the [Read More]
The town of Lake Waccamaw recognized a league of extraordinary heroes at their August monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Several citizens, first responders, and town officials were involved with what everyone is calling a ‘miracle’ [Read More]
There was a lot of thunder rolling through Columbus County Saturday, but there wasn’t a storm involved. Instead, it was the sound of several dozen motorcycles being ridden honor the country’s military. The annual Freedom [Read More]
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]
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