News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
Most of North Carolina remains at some level of drought, as Columbus County moves into its third week with no significant widespread rain. This morning’s weekly update of the state drought monit...
A while back, Missus and I had another bout of COVID, or something darn near like it. When it was over, and things were returning to normal, I was out in the yard one day and had to rest a moment, hav...
A wildfire in Brunswick County is causing visible smoke in eastern and southern Columbus, and it’s in a familiar place. Brunswick County Emergency Services said the Quarry Road II fire is burning in t...
As fall wildfire season begins in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to take extra care with outdoor burning. A suspected trash fire in Robeson County quickly bloomed to more...
I was on the phone with a close friend for a half-hour the other day. He recently had surgery, and on top of that, a mutual friend had passed away the day before. In my circle of friends, those exact ...
Debra Lynn Smith Wise, age 67, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Friends may visit the Tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie Mortuary,...
The N.C. Chamber announced today that Council Tool Company’s Scout Hatchet is among the 30 semifinalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition, which began with 88 nominees. In ...
Missing Kayaker Found The search for a missing kayaker came to a tragic end around 11:15 a.m. today, as search teams found his body in Lake Waccamaw. A team from the Wildlife Resources Commission usin...
Helicopters have been deployed to continue the search for a missing man at Lake Waccamaw. The 25 year old was kayaking somewhere between Dale’s Seafood and the 2500 block of Canal Cove when he went mi...
Water rescue units and drone teams are scouring Lake Waccamaw between Dale’s Seafood and the Sigmon Boat Ramp after a kayaker was reported missing. The kayaker has been described as a 25 year o...
Richard Dean is used to seeing herons and other water birds in the ditches and pond at his home on U.S. 701 in Williams Towsnhip, but not pelicans. “I never saw one up close before,” the U.S. Army vet...
Lumber River State Park will open a new section this week, dedicated to the culture of the native Americans who call the area home. The State Parks, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Robeson County, and...
Possibly the only benefit to the ongoing drought is that clearing crews have better access to Soules Swamp through Whiteville, and teams are taking the opportunity to clear out beaver dams and blockag...
Two men attempting to stop a boat from sinking at Lake Waccamaw Sunday night were apparently injured by a lightning strike. First responders were paged at 8:40 p.m., officials said. The men were tryin...
An old standby for protecting gardens may be a useful tool for beekeepers, gardeners and others dealing with bears: electric fencing. The Wildlife Resources Commission is suggesting the use of electri...