News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
“Gator” Mills was at work deep in the Green Swamp Preserve back in June when he and his crew from Moore Logging noticed an impossibly-thin hunting dog. The Walker hound had multiple, heavy tumors that...
North Carolina is one of the states selected for a pilot program to control feral swine. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) offering $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine...
By Anna Gurney N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Besides the sun, sand and ocean waves, a visit to the N.C. coast offers the opportunity to see interesting and unique coastal birds and sea turtles (d...
Columbus County is gearing up for a huge celebration of epic proportions this week. Several firework displays, festivals, and a food truck rodeo will take place all over the area this week. If you mis...
Summer for many people means spending time with friends and family on the water boating, swimming, fishing or just being outdoors. Last August, the Carroll family and their friends were doing just tha...
In efforts to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC) is announcing new deer hunting regulations that will offer hunters increased deer harve...
Where there’s smoke, there’s always fire, but sometimes it’s a good thing. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is advising the public that if they see smoke on state game lands through summer, they...
Rabies vaccinations will be available for free Saturday from 2-6 p.m. in Delco. The second free clinic for the year is being held at Brown’s Outdoor Headquarters, 25409 Andrew Jackson Hwy. East (U.S. ...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has affirmed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) primary and secondary surveillance areas for North Carolina’s 2026-27 deer hunting season, effective May 1. Ch...
While today’s rains were not welcome at area events, the slow downpours meant an end to the burn ban in 81 counties. The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effect...
Despite showers last weekend and a few during the week, the state’s drought monitor expanded the extreme drought category to include Columbus today (April 30). Columbus and part of Brunswick join the ...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to adopt a temporary rule for sheepshead harvest in Inland Fishing Waters and by hook-and-line in Joint Fishing Waters. The daily creel limit for sheepshea...
State researchers are seeking reports of a snake best known for being elusive and its attractive coloring. Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) biologists want to know more about the distribution of th...
Food trucks, axe throwing, and dozens of vendors helped make this year’s Gator Fest the biggest yet. The fourth annual event at Lake Waccamaw drew visitors from across the county and the region ...
While there is a chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday, the forecast precipitation won’t be enough to alleviate the ongoing drought and resultant wildfire dangers. “We are going to need some rain ...
Emergency officials are cautioning against any form of outdoor burning as fire conditions reached extreme levels today, with little or no improvement before at least Friday. The National Weather Servi...