Portable Propane Still Hard to Find in Columbus County After Winter Storm

Refill stations remain the most reliable option as exchange cages recover from weather‑related delivery delays

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — Portable propane remains in short supply across Columbus County following last weekend’s winter storm, which slowed delivery trucks and pushed demand sharply higher. Many residents stocked up ahead of the cold snap, and icy road conditions delayed restocking routes for several days, leaving some exchange cages empty or refilled only sporadically.
Supplies are improving, but availability still varies widely by location. Refill stations continue to be the most dependable option, as they fill tanks on‑site and are not dependent on regional cage‑exchange deliveries.

Below is an updated list of where Columbus County residents can refill or exchange propane, including phone numbers so customers can verify availability before traveling.

Most Reliable: Propane Refill Locations
These businesses refill tanks on‑site and have maintained steadier supply since the storm.
Whiteville
Lumber River Propane
106 E Love Mill Rd
910‑642‑3191
Full-service refills; typically, steady supply.

Campbell Oil & Gas Co.
Whiteville
910‑642‑3424
Propane distribution and refills; often stocked even during high demand.

Chadbourn
Enroh LP Gas
640 N Brown St
910‑654‑4146
Local refill station: supply varies but generally available.

Tabor City
Wright’s Gas Company
235 US‑701 Bypass
910‑653‑3458
Refills and residential propane service; historically reliable.

Exchange Locations (Stock Varies Daily)
These sites offer Blue Rhino, AmeriGas, or similar cage exchanges. Due to weather‑related delivery delays, availability may change throughout the day.

Whiteville
• Walmart Supercenter –910‑640‑1394
• Lowe’s Home Improvement — 910‑640‑6000
• Tractor Supply Co.– 910‑640‑1860
• Murphy USA (Walmart Gas Station) — 910‑640‑1863
• Food Lion (Whiteville locations) — 910‑642‑2044 / 910‑640‑108

Chadbourn
• Food Lion — 910‑654‑4141
• Dollar General (Main St) — 910‑654‑4800
• Circle K / Speedway — numbers vary by location

Tabor City
• IGA / Local Grocery Stores — 910‑653‑3471
• Dollar General (5th St) — 910‑653‑4804
• Circle K / Speedway — numbers vary by location

Lake Waccamaw
• Waccamaw Speedy Mart — (910) 646-4800

Hallsboro 

• Pierce & Co. 4229 Sam Potts Hwy — (910) 646-4158

What Residents Should Know
Refill stations are the best bet until distribution trucks fully catch up.
Exchange cages may be full in the morning and empty by afternoon.
Calling ahead is strongly recommended.
Suppliers expect inventory to stabilize as delivery routes return to normal.

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