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State officials are seeking sightings of mud puppies and hellbender salamanders across the state. (composite courtesy WRC)

State wants mudpuppy sightings

December 29, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

Some scary but harmless salamanders are being sought by the biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The general public, but particularly anglers, are asked to submit any sightings of mudpuppies to the agency. The [Read More]

Among the rules being considered by the WRC are a clarification of trapping laws on gamelands.

Wildlife Commission seeks comments on new rules

December 9, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

Outdoors enthusiasts have until Feb. 1 to review and comment on a series of proposed changes to hunting, trapping, fishing and gamelands rules. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept comments through Feb. 1 on [Read More]

Church News

It’s turkey shoot time

November 4, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

Autumn means turkey shoot time in Southeastern North Carolina. If your church or non-profit is holding one of these popular fall affairs, let us know and we’ll publicize it for free on WTXY and Columbuscountynews.com. [Read More]

Bringing home the bacon

October 23, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

Garrison Simmons and Jonathan Hammond took this wild hog in Nakina recently with a Browning 6.5 mm. Email your trophy photos and some basic information to news@ccnews2020.com or message us on Facebook.

Scooter was just one of many lost or castoff hounds who lived with us for a time.

Houndsong

October 13, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

The dogs looked not just happy, but ecstatic. I sometimes think hounds look forward to the start of hunting seasons more than the hunters themselves. Their heads stuck out between the edge of the dogbox [Read More]

Tree stands are an excellent way to get the drop on big game, but some basic safety precautions are required to keep your hunt safe. (Courtesy National Tree Stand Assoc.)

Tree stand safety should be first for hunters, state says

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

As deer season begins, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to always follow safety guidelines when hunting from a tree stand.“It’s of the utmost importance to always use a fall-arrest system and follow the [Read More]

Harmless pine snakes are rare and elusive. The NCWRC is seeking information about sightings of the snakes to better judge the status of the species. (Courtesy Jeff Hall NCWRC)

State wants reports of pine snakes

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

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 any sightings of snakes in [Read More]

Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26

September 22, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has designated Saturday, Sept. 26, as a Youth Deer Hunting Day for 2020. On this day, youth 17 and younger may use any legal weapon to hunt deer of either [Read More]

Bass tourney Saturday to benefit ALS patient

August 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

A fishing competition Saturday will benefit a well-known local man fighting ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Proceeds from the bass tournament go to help with to medical equipment and expenses for Barry Hammond. Registration and launch [Read More]

Life in Columbus

Meeting place

July 9, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 0

Note: this section is still being developed. Please send your announcements to news@columbuscountynews.com. Columbus County Memorial VFW Post 8073 Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 906 E. Fifth Street, Tabor City Columbus County [Read More]