News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) will hold a virtual second public hearing Sept. 18 to review rules about changes for boaters at White Lake. At its July business meeting the WRC adopted an emergency, [Read More]
West Nile Virus has been confirmed in three patients in Columbus County. Health Department Director Kim Smith said the cases have been verified by the state. “All three cases have occurred since July,” a press [Read More]
In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby and several heavy rain systems, mosquitoes are enjoying a baby boom across the area. County spaying trucks have been fogging communities across Columbus, based on the number about [Read More]
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and [Read More]
A wayward alligator was removed from under a car at the Hampton Apartments in Whiteville today (Monday). Whiteville Police were called after a resident found the gator in the parking lot, WPD said a social [Read More]
A South Carolina man is in the hospital after nearly losing his hand in a boating accident on Lake Tabor Sunday. Lt. Forrest Orr of the Wildlife Resources Commission said Allen Michael Ward, 30, was [Read More]
Greg Hewitt was watching the forecasts about Hurricane Debby when he decided to do something to help downtown Whiteville. The owner of Nautilus Elite on Frazier Street has dealt with multiple floods, ranging back to [Read More]
Registration is now open for the N.C. Forest Service Certified Burner Training Class set for Oct. 21-23. All 2024 Certified Burner classes will be delivered through a combination of virtual classroom sessions and in-person group [Read More]
Boaters on the Palmetto State’s Lake Murray may notice dead or dying striped bass in the water over the next several weeks, according to fisheries biologists with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Summertime [Read More]
A portion of a $421 million grant will be used to expand state parks and preserve more of the Green Swamp Preserve. Gov. Roy Cooper and state Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson joined [Read More]
Almost 5,000 boaters got to meet Wildlife officers during the week of Operation Dry Water. The Wildlife Resources Commission’s (WRC) annual effort targets impaired and unsafe boaters on all state waterways, and is held in [Read More]
North Carolinians can celebrate their freedom with some free fishing time Thursday. In honor of Independence Day, no fishing license is required for anyone who fishes on July 4 between the hours of 12 a.m.-11:59 [Read More]
Columbus County was one of the top five places in the state for turkey hunters this year. Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters recorded 24,074 [Read More]
Wildlife law enforcement officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign being observed July 4-6, developed through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). The focus of [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase to fees for hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications, which will go into effect on July 1. The fee adjustments are [Read More]
A Clinton businessman who focuses on conservation is the newest member of the Wildlife Resources Commission. Reid Smith joined the governing board today (June 6). Smith was sworn in by Rep. John R. Bell IV [Read More]
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