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State denies Brunswick County burn ban request
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (232+ words) NRcolumbus.com Brunswick County renewed its request for a state burn ban after the Quarry Road Fire began July 10 and burned 283 acres near Shallotte. The fire, pictured, was 75% contained as of Wednesday, July 22. The N.C. Forest Service has denied Brunswick County…...
Waterford donates to Post 68 veteran suicide awareness program
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (247+ words) NRcolumbus.com Pictured, left to right, are Post 68 Commander Tom Powers; Waterford Social Committee members Gary Studer, Lori Gonzalez, Missy Barsky, Patti Pearce, Michelle Herrmann and Chair Carol Fesser; and Post 68 Second Vice Commander and Be the One Chair John…...
Columbus County students win big at Beta nationals
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (605+ words) More than a dozen students from schools across Columbus County earned national awards — including four first-place finishes — during academic and artistic competitions in June. The Elementary Beta Club and Junior Beta Club both held their national conventions in Nashville, Tennessee....
Dylan Stacks, Cape Fear Ghost Crabs
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (153+ words) NRcolumbus.com The Leland Town Council recognizes former North Brunswick High School pitching standout Dylan Stacks with a Certificate of Achievement during its agenda meeting last week. The town honored Stacks for his accomplishments on the field and his representation…...
State audit flags late reports, falling reserves in Columbus County
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (155+ words) NRcolumbus.com A new performance audit by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor says Columbus County is not in a financial crisis However, years of late financial reports, recurring accounting problems and declining reserves have created challenges that…...
Retiring park superintendent says community became ‘friends and family’
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (607+ words) Hall said Wednesday that state officials have approved his retirement effective Sept. 1. He plans to move back to his home state of Maine at the end of August. Most of his family still lives there, and he said he was…...
Lake council selects town hall architect, honors time capsule committee
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (562+ words) During its July 14 meeting, Lake Waccamaw Town Council adopted a resolution honoring the 2026 time capsule committee, whose work formed a major part of July 4 celebrations in the town. Committee members who were present accepted a written proclamation from the council....
CCSO incident reports from July 13 - July 20 | Crime
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (587+ words) The following incidents were reported to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Two retired school superintendents now hold the top positions on the Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees. At Tuesday’s meeting, trustees unanimously elect… Read moreStrickland elected chair of SCC…...
EVELYN MALPASS SMITH | Obituaries
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (626+ words) BOLTON -- Evelyn Malpass Smith, 81, died Sunday, July 19, 2026. Peacock Funeral Home & Crematory, Whiteville. Two retired school superintendents now hold the top positions on the Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees. At Tuesday’s meeting, trustees unanimously elect… Read moreStrickland elected chair of…...
ANN LOGUSZ JERNIGAN | Obituaries
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (655+ words) TABOR CITY -- Ann Logusz Jernigan, 85, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, in her home with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Jernigan was born May 1, 1941, in Lublin, Poland, and was the middle daughter of Ukrainian parents Emilian Logusz and Julia Maksymowycz....