After coming close in recent seasons, East Columbus softball is hungry to take the next step. nrcolumbus.com/sports/we-got-…

Public school districts in the Border Belt saw a drop in student enrollment this year, as more families look to charter schools and other education options. nrcolumbus.com/news/public-sc…

With the final beam raised, SCC expects its Transportation Technology/STEM Building to open for classes in spring 2027. nrcolumbus.com/news/scc-raise…

The National Weather Service says snow could begin as early as Saturday morning, with dangerous travel and bitter wind chills expected through early next week. nrcolumbus.com/townnews/meteo…

Sheriff Bill Rogers explains how a murder suspect was mistakenly released from jail and how the error was discovered hours later. nrcolumbus.com/news/sheriff-c…

The latest National Weather Service projections on the approaching winter storm show rising confidence in significant snowfall and dangerous cold, with impacts expected to linger beyond the weekend. nrcolumbus.com/news/nws-extre…

County officials announced plans to activate the Emergency Operations Center and outlined storm preparations during an emergency meeting Friday. nrcolumbus.com/news/all-hands…

A Columbus County firefighter has been charged with multiple felony offenses related to fires in the Clarendon area. nrcolumbus.com/news/firefight…

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Remote learning will continue and county offices will stay closed as winter storm impacts linger. nrcolumbus.com/news/remote-le…

The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce honored longtime community supporters and recognized the revival of a historic local radio station. nrcolumbus.com/news/chamber-h…

“The mood and sense of place will feel familiar,” the author says of his debut novel, which draws inspiration from Lake Waccamaw and the surrounding area. nrcolumbus.com/news/novel-ins…

The deadline to change party affiliation before the March primaries is approaching, a key detail for voters who want to understand which races will appear on their ballots. nrcolumbus.com/news/are-you-e…

A three-way Republican primary in March could decide the District 6 Columbus County Board of Commissioners race. Meet the incumbent and two challengers in our candidate survey. nrcolumbus.com/news/bullard-f…

Columbus County and Whiteville City school students are set to return to class Thursday after a weekend winter storm disrupted travel across Columbus County. nrcolumbus.com/news/county-ci…

From insurance services to electrical expertise, here are the 48 new Columbus County-based corporations that formed in January. nrcolumbus.com/news/48-new-co…

East Columbus senior Malia Graham’s standout season has earned her national recognition and an All-Star selection. nrcolumbus.com/sports/heartbe…

West Columbus baseball enters the 2026 season with new leadership and high expectations. nrcolumbus.com/sports/hammond…

A warning from Chadbourn’s finance officer halted a proposed cut to the council’s travel budget mid-meeting. nrcolumbus.com/news/chadbourn…

As three Columbus County towns consider turning over their utility systems to the Town of Fairmont, one mayor said his town’s officials have “concerns about the unknown." nrcolumbus.com/news/officials…