Columbus County
Whiteville City Offices to Close on Monday
Due to Inclement Weather/Conditions, City of Whiteville Offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Government
Government
North Carolina Gets $200 Million Through FEMA Grant
FEMA Approves $971 Million for Disaster Recovery Across the Southeast ATLANTA — Federal officials have approved more than $971 million in new disaster recovery funding for six Southeastern states, supporting debris removal, emergency protective measures, […]
Brunswick County
Review Pauses New Sewer Line Permits
Updated capacity rules prompt review as county advances major wastewater expansions Brunswick County NC — The county is facing a pause in new sewer line extension permits as the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality […]
Government
VA Announces Record $4.8 Billion to Modernize Health Care Facilities Nationwide
Investment expected to benefit veterans served by Wilmington and Fayetteville VA systems. Washington, D.C. —The Department of Veterans Affairs will invest $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and upgrade health care facilities […]
Brunswick County
Oak Island Announces Temporary Closure of W. Beach Drive for Beach Project Work
No thru‑traffic allowed past 69th Place West during daily closure window Oak Island, NC — Town officials have announced a temporary daily closure of W. Beach Drive from 69th Place West to The Point beginning […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Commissioners to Hold Emergency Meeting Friday at 8:30am
WHITEVILLE — The Columbus County Board of Commissioners will convene an emergency called meeting on Friday, January 30, at 8:15 a.m. at the county’s administrative building on West Webster Street in Whiteville. The meeting was […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Approaching Winter Storm
County activates emergency operations as hazardous winter weather approaches. Columbus County, NC — Officials have issued a State of Emergency as a significant winter storm is forecast to impact the region beginning January 30, […]
Government
NC Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Weekend Storm
Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for another round of winter weather expected to arrive Saturday morning. The declaration activates the State Emergency Response Team and ensures the […]
Brunswick County
County Responds to Wastewater Leak in Calabash
Valve failure caused 34,650‑gallon overflow; site repaired and environmental sampling completed Brunswick County Public Utilities reported a discharge of untreated wastewater on January 28, 2026, after a sewer line tap failed near 101 South Middleton […]
Columbus County
SCC Marks Construction Milestone With Topping Ceremony for New Transportation Technology Building
Southeastern Community College celebrated a major milestone in its campus expansion on Jan. 27, signing and raising the final steel beam for its new Transportation Technology/STEM Building. Despite cold temperatures, state leaders, trustees, college officials, […]