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Longtime Tabor City Town Manager Al Leonard has a new title: trustee. The college announced Friday that Leonard is now a member of the board of trustees at Southeastern Community...
Southern States Chemical is pleased to announce that the company’s Wilmington site won two major safety awards in 2024, including the CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award as well as the North Carolina...
As you’re finishing off that Christmas shopping this weekend, get ready to say goodbye to an icon. Big Lots announced yesterday that a planned sale of the chain fell through,...
The renovation and refit of a downtown Whiteville building will cost $2.1 million. City council on Tuesday was briefed on the progress of the Provalus project. The tech support firm...
In what has become a tradition in Hallsboro, Santa Claus will visit one of the county’s oldest businesses for some holiday cheer Saturday (Dec. 14). Pierce and Co. in Hallsboro...
One of the most popular events of the year at the Columbus County Farmer’s Market is Dec. 14, and has a new feature. The Christmas From the Heart Crafts Show...
By Emily Cross Whiteville Downtown Development Wondering what you can expect at the Downtown Whiteville Christmas Extravaganza? We’ve got a loaded evening of festivities so please read below to make...
Boondocks Adventure Farm’s “Christmas in the Boondocks” made its seasonal debut over the weekend in Nakina. It’s a one-of-a-kind Holiday Lights and Entertainment Show that tak...
Small Business Saturday is going to be big in downtown Whiteville. The Shop Our Stores on Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for customers to avoid the big box stores...
By Dianne Nobles Ward Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Happy Thanksgiving from our Board of Directors, staff, and general membership! We hope you, your family, and friends have a very...
Nothing ushers in the holiday season like seeing roadside Christmas tree lots pop up across the state of fresh trees outside grocery stores or retailers. The 940 farmers who grow...
Raleigh businessman Wilson Alfredo Olivera Borda pled guilty to nine counts of defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for over $1 million. At sentencing, Olivera faces a statutory maximum of...
Southeastern Community College held its ACCESS Apprenticeship Open House Wednesday to showcase the growing programs emphasizing skilled trades offered by the college. The ACCESS Apprenticeships progra...
CCN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Y’VULL AXES & ALES On Saturday November 16th, The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism welcomed Y’Vull Axes & Ales to Downtown Whitevill...
Courtesy N.C Forest Service Invasive species is a term that often sparks debate. The meaning of ‘invasive’ can be subjective, which further muddies the water and often leads to misuse...
Inns and accessory dwellings are on the agenda for Lake Waccamaw Commissioners Tuesday. In August, the board of adjustments heard an appeal from Lynn Hinnant, who wants to renovate ten...