Columbus County News

Governor Easley announced Monday that Bladen, Columbus, and Pender counties will receive grant money to help low-income families repair their homes. Full story...

The tough economy is leading more and more people to seek financial help from social service agencies. Many people are losing their jobs and having to cut back hours, leaving some months behind on rent and utility payments. Full story...

Local election boards have been working through out the day to count up all the final vote totals. Full story...

Tomorrow is the last day of early-voting. Large turnouts at the polls have caused several counties to extend the deadline to meet the demand. With all the talk about the heavy turnout for this year's elections, many voters made sure they were prepared before getting in line. Full story...

We are just days away from Election Day, but have you considered who you will vote for when it comes to your children? Party affiliation plays a role in our area when it comes to school board elections, but why? Full story...

It is festival weekend from Columbus to Brunswick County. Plus, forget your homework; you can rock with UNCW professors Friday night. Full story...

An update on the clear cutting story in Lake Waccamaw at the Cove Canal swamp reveals that the state is offering to buy the proposed land. Full story...

There are some strange happenings going on in the Columbus County town of Tabor City, surrounding state Senator R.C Soles. The Tabor City Police have had to respond to a number of incidents recently involving Senator Soles, and the clients of his law practice. Full story...