News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
If you suspect bats may be living in your home, biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ask that you relocate them responsibly before pup rearing season begins on May 1. Bats hibernate or migrate south during [Read More]
The Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club hosted their 2nd annual Artic Alligator Plunge this morning at the Lake Waccamaw State Park. Challengers couldn’t jump off the pier because of the shallow water, but the group banned [Read More]
The Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club is back again this year with their 2nd annual Artic Alligator Plunge. The purpose of the event is to raise money to help the organization with charitable projects, scholarships for [Read More]
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has hosted many events over the past year, but the most successful of them all will be back again for two weekends in April. The second annual Community Yacunne (Fish) [Read More]
A wild Northern shoveler duck has tested positive for avian influenza in Hyde County, prompting reminders for commercial and hobby poultry growers to increase their biosecurity measures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and [Read More]
Deputies with the sheriff’s office man tracking team found a Tabor City area man safe and sound after a harrowing few hours Tuesday. Ronald Gore, 58, was reported missing by his wife around 9:30 p.m., [Read More]
Michael Edward Abernethy got more of an adventure than he bargained for while hunting in the Green swamp this week.Abernethy, 56, was on vacation in Myrtle Beach with his family from Morganton. After careful research [Read More]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Columbus County is absolutely ready for the holidays this year. Covid-19 may have put many things on the back burner in 2020, but the area is going [Read More]
Deer hunting is on in full force in Columbus County and bear season is fast approaching on Nov. 8. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to make sure folks stay safe and injury free [Read More]
The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1 is closed through mid-November for improvements to the fish passage. The Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1, located just above Riegelwood, [Read More]
Seasoned hunters have something to shoot about this year, and it can last a lifetime for those who are 50-69 years old. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission made some legislative decisions recently, and they [Read More]
North Carolina has dodged Chronic Wasting Disease in its deer population for years, and state officials hope it stays that way. The Wildlife Resources Commission is increasing monitoring efforts for chronic wasting disease(CWD) this deer season. [Read More]
There’s nothing like getting together with a group of your peers and doing some of the things that you love. A fun-filled Women’s Adventure Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 9, from [Read More]
David Reed and his family are well-known for their work on the new fence and the riding rings at the Boys and Girls Home event center. They’re also familiar faces whenever there’s an equestrian event [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop presented by the North American Falconers Association on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters located at 1751 Varsity Drive in Raleigh. Falconry is [Read More]
Fireworks displays across the county have prompted the fire marshal’s office to warn celebrants to be safe while showing their patriotic pride.Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said it’s important to keep safety at the top [Read More]
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