News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wildfire conditions remain dangerously high across the state and southeastern North Carolina. Strengthening winds, low humidity and warmer temperatures tomorrow may lead to increased fire danger, acco...
A Delco man who was allegedly turkey hunting without a license was also wanted on other charges. Christopher Hunter Simmons, 25, of 5270 Livingston chapel Rd., Delco, was charged with...
Drought conditions continue to worsen across North Carolina. Today’s new state drought monitor places all of Columbus in the Severe Drought category. The last measurable rainfall here was April 6....