Gov. Roy Cooper extended the ‘modified’ Phase 3 COVID lockdown to Nov. 13. Meanwhile 36 counties have been told to do more to control the spread of the novel corona...
Whiteville officials want to know what residents and business owners think will help downtown grow and become more attractive.The city will be holding the first public meeting for the downtown...
Columbus County reported 34 new cases but no new fatalities in Thursday’s COVID-19 pandemic report. The Health Department said that since the pandemic began in March, 1,562 total cases have...
County governments and nonprofit groups may apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for farmland preservation projects beginning Oct. 1...
Throughout the month of October, SeHealth is sponsoring initiatives designed to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Businesses are invite...
Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public to help them learn more about the distribution of the northern pine snake in western North Carolina by reporting...
Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary...
Two of the handguns stolen during a Whiteville break-in last year were recovered last week, according to Whiteville Police. Lt. Andre Jackson said one handgun was found when WPD and...
Sen. Danny Britt is among the North Carolina legislators supporting additional funding for the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program in the September session. Legisla...
Angie Fowler credits her husband with helping her start Down South Home Décor and Gifts. The Fowlers were mourning the loss of their son, Mrs. Fowler said, and her husband...
More drainage relief could be coming to Columbus County in the near future, after commissioners approved a $906,000 grant Monday for the Soil and Water Conservation Service. “We’re really grateful...
Breaking news update Aug. 13 Columbus County has 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Monday, according to the twice-weekly health department report, bringing the total number in the county...
Lake Waccamaw voters will get the chance to decide whether to allow liquor by the drink and on-premises sale and consumption of beer and wine this fall. Mayor Daniel Hilburn...
Jamille Gore Your Edward Jones financial adviser 117 W. Main St., Downtown Whiteville910.642.2820 The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture for months and will likely contin...
Gov. Cooper praises progress, urges caution Phase Two of the COVID-19 lockdown will continue for five weeks in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press conference today. Cooper...
The Veterans Park of America has a busy few weeks coming up, with events and fundraisers to support the park. Aug. 7 Field of Flags Sept. 11, 17, 18, 27 Field...