Tue, 22 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 Monday to contract with Boyd T. Worley to serve as board attorney.  “I’m excited for the opportunity....

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Clearer zoning rules could help attract jobs and investment to Columbus County, a planning consultant advised the county commissioners during their June 7 meeting. Richard...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

In a surprise action two weeks ahead of the anticipated vote, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to decline the application for...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

The Whiteville City Council will decide on two land use changes after hosting public hearings at its Tuesday meeting at 6:30 p.m. The first public...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Brunswick Status of budget: Public hearing is June 21, 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Size of budget: $673,666, total;  $530,023, General Fund; $143,643, Utility Fund. ...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Chadbourn Town Council held a special-called meeting Wednesday night to interview two potential manager candidates, according to Interim Town Manager Jerome Chestnut.  No other items...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Whiteville might have another option for housing, pending Whiteville City Council approval of a permit that would allow a major subdivision in Pleasant Plains.  At...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 | PREMIUM CONTENT

By Ivey Schofield iveyschofield@nrcolumbus.com Thomas Sherrill tsherrill@nrcolumbus.com Whiteville staff and law enforcement are hopeful about solutions to the violence at the Sandy Ridge Apartments after...