Columbus County

State and local officials gathered in Whiteville on Wednesday to discuss new strategies to address flooding across the region, part of a broader statewide effort to strengthen North Carolina’s long‑term flood preparedness. The N.C. Department […]

Crews with the N.C. Department of Transportation spent Wednesday cleaning stormwater drains along Madison Street, a project that temporarily blocked several parking spaces and caused minor traffic delays. Officials said the work will clear and, […]