News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to attend upcoming forums to discuss implementation of a Conservation Access Pass currently under consideration. It would grant indivi...
During its business meeting on Feb. 6, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to notice a temporary rule that would close the recreational harvest of spotted seatrout in inland and...
A look at Downtown Whiteville tonight by CCN’s Chief Meteorologist and Photographer Christopher Cawley....
It’s that time of year, again: bears are seeking places for long winter naps, and sometimes they find human habitation rather inviting. The Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises the public...
The Lake Waccamaw State Park will hold its annual First Day hike on New Years Day from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meet at the visitors center and enjoy a...
Hunting season is in for most waterfowl, and the Wildlife Commission is urging duck hunters to wear proper water safety equipment. Hypothermia is one of the top causes of death...
Boondocks Adventure Farm’s “Christmas in the Boondocks” made its seasonal debut over the weekend in Nakina. It’s a one-of-a-kind Holiday Lights and Entertainment Show that tak...
Courtesy N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. A manatee has been successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville in Pitt County. It is the first documented case of a manatee being...
The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the...
The changing weather is leading to changing habits in two wild species in our area – whitetail deer and coyotes. Deer are in the early stages of breeding season right...
Transformation Church hosts their turkey shoot every Friday and Saturday night at 6 p.m. at 9955 James B. White Highway South. Hot dogs and drinks will be available. Cost...
Almost every evening, I get home, change shoes, toss my necktie and sigh. My bride brings me a cup of coffee or a glass of tea, I mess with the...
This weekend is the 51st annual Waccamaw Siouan POW Wow at the tribal grounds. Events start today and continue through Saturday night. There will be traditional dancing and dance competitions,...
Conventional deer season opens in Columbus County and across the southeast Saturday. All deer hunters must wear a hat, cap or other outer garment of safety orange at all times....
September and October are often big times for cleaning yards, especially after storms, and cleaning up can often mean finding copperhead snakes. The venomous snakes are native throughout the state,...