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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]
Financial assistance is available for some people still dealing with hurricanes Matthew and Florence. The Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) has reopened to assist eligible first-time and first-generation homebuyers in 16 eastern North Carolina counties, including Columbus. The [Read More]
The temporary bridge into Crusoe Island on Dock Road was closed today after part of the bridge failed around 3:30 p.m.. Residents said there are crews on the bridge trying to effect repairs. Andrew Barksdale, [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]
One person drowned Saturday after driving around a barricade and into a flooded road near the Columbus County line, according to Robeson County EMS. The drowning occurred on a section of Old Whiteville Road, which [Read More]
The Columbus College and Career Academy will be on a two hour delay for students Monday, Aug. 12, due to flooding conditions across the county. Students who cannot be picked up due to flooding should [Read More]
Flooding at Fair Bluff has caused county emergency officials to reopen the shelter at West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo. County spokesman Daniel Buck announced the decision today (Friday) as floodwaters continued to rise [Read More]
Flooding is affecting several communities in Columbus County, including hard-hit Fair Bluff, Nakina, Old Dock and Crusoe Island. Much of the downtown Fair Bluff area is set to be demolished in the coming weeks, as [Read More]
Multiple roads are closed across the county due to Tropical Storm Debby’s heavy rains. Sheriff Bill Rogers said several drivers have been rescued after disregarding road closed signs. “If you encounter a road closed sign [Read More]
Three of the four shelters in Columbus County will close today at 5 p.m. Edgewood Elementary, the county’s only pet-friendly shelter, will remain open, according to county spokesperson Amanda Prince. “If the need for additional [Read More]
Flooded roads as of 11:35 p.m. Aug. 7, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. •7000 block Lebanon Church Rd •835 Walter Ward Rd •Ward Town x Seven Creeks •14B East Calhoun St •E Lewis [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]
CCN will be providing coverage via our social media platforms throughout the storm. Send closings to CCNEditorweaver@gmail.com or call 910.914.6056 Ext. 1. Zeko’s Italian Restaurant has closed early Thursday. Champion Karate as well as The [Read More]
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to reach hurricane status today (Sunday), and could bring what officials are calling historic rainfall to North and South Carolina later this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) said in [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]
Courtesy N.C. Forest Service The health of North Carolina’s forests can be negatively impacted by a number of factors such as wildfire, insects and diseases. Elements such as these are a major threat to forest [Read More]
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