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A new sign has gone up at 318 Columbus Corners Dr. to tell shoppers that the retailer formerly known as Burkes Outlet has been renamed bealls. “This is not an ownership change,” said Karen O’Neil, director of communications with the Florida-b…

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Southeastern Community College hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning to launch its Small Business Center satellite office in Tabor City. Representatives from area municipalities, local businesses, county and state go…

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In contrast to the Columbus County Board of Adjustment’s April 18 meeting, there were no members of the public present Tuesday to voice opposition to a 25-megawatt solar farm proposed for a rural area northwest of Whiteville.

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A widely popular Southern-style fast food chain may be opening its doors in Whiteville soon, although company representatives aren’t ready to discuss their plans.

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Lynn Hinnant, owner of Lake Waccamaw Campground, gained town approval Tuesday for a plan to add 18 new RV campsites on property he owns adjacent to his existing camping area. During its meeting Tuesday, the Lake Waccamaw Town Council voted un…

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In contrast to the Columbus County Board of Adjustment’s April 18 meeting, there were no members of the public present Tuesday to voice opposition to a 25-megawatt solar farm proposed for a rural area northwest of Whiteville.

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A widely popular Southern-style fast food chain may be opening its doors in Whiteville soon, although company representatives aren’t ready to discuss their plans.

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Lynn Hinnant, owner of Lake Waccamaw Campground, gained town approval Tuesday for a plan to add 18 new RV campsites on property he owns adjacent to his existing camping area. During its meeting Tuesday, the Lake Waccamaw Town Council voted unanimously to allow the expansion.

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Southeastern Community College has signed an articulation agreement with UNC Pembroke to provide a seamless pathway for information technology students seeking to further their education in the cybersecurity field.

This monthly feature will list local firms recently incorporated with the State of North Carolina. The information is from the North Carolina Secretary of State website. In some cases, the addresses listed are for the registered agent and not…

A diverse group of local nonprofit organizations are among the latest recipients of FOCUS Broadband Community Connections grants, according to a Friday news release from the member-owned communications cooperative.

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During its 6:30 meeting Monday, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners could approve the proposed Carolina Bluff residential zoning district, which would bring 1,000 homes to the southern part of the county, with construction beginning in…