Columbus County is under a natural disaster declaration, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture said this morning. County spokesperson Amanda Prince announced the disaster declaration just after noon. The decl...
Despite the spotty heavy rains of late, the state Drought Monitor published today keeps most of Columbus squarely in the extreme drought category. No burn bans have been issued for...
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get...
The state Department of Health and Human Services is initiating $11 million in new funding for treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes...
The courthouse square in Whiteville will be closed today while paving crew try to beat the forecast thunderstorms. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. said he was contacted this morning...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would like to devote this column to an upcoming event. We hope all of you will help spread the word...
Applications are being accepted for funding through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program, funded through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, will ...
A bridge project in Wilmington that has regional impacts got a major boost Friday (today), as federal officials announced a $242 million grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project....
Updated July 11 at 3:30 p.m. Summer is a busy time for highway crews across the state, including the Columbus County area. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation said several projects...
With most of Columbus County now in a severe drought, Whiteville officials are urging more conservation by residential water customers. “According to the city Water Response Plan, customers are expect...
The Columbus County Community Foundation has awarded $109,720 in grants to local non profits and service groups. The board of advisors granted: $7,500 to Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development ...
While the state officially designated Columbus County in a moderate drought Thursday, the dry conditions weren’t news to area farmers. “The drought has been a challenge across much of the...
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will begin collecting a processing fee on all transactions paid for with a credit or debit card on July 1. This includes transactions occurring...
There is no burn ban in place yet, but N.C. Forest Service officials are discouraging outdoor burning due to the ongoing dry weather. As hot and dry conditions persist across...
By Scott Elliott USDA ARS Office of Communications Part Three of a Series A tiny fly may be the key to helping control fire ants – along with a little extra...
Updated June 28 3:45 p.m. Every county except for one in North Carolina is now in either a drought or abnormally dry, the state Drought Monitor reported today (June 27)....