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Film screening set for June 11 in Columbia

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:00 am by N_BLayton

COLUMBIA – As an official stop on an ambitious national tour, the award-winning new documentary The American Constitution is coming to Columbia for a special free screen.... Read More

State says alligator encounters increase now through summer

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:00 am by N_BLayton

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Com mission (NCWRC) is ad vising coastal residents and visitors not to feed or interact with alliga tors. NCWRC’s Wild life Helplin.... Read More

Columbia Town Council OKs budget

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:00 am by M_Layton

COLUMBIA — The Columbia Town Council approved a new munici pal budget Monday (June 1) that includes $35,000 for emergency repairs to a deteriorating waterfront bulkhead,.... Read More

Hidden struggle of the families who hold our communities together

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:00 am by N_BLayton

By Sue Tidd Behind the storefronts, schools, farms, and care cen ters are ALICE households stretched to the breaking point. In Eastern North Carolina, we pride ourselves on.... Read More

Letter: Recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month

Jun 10, 2026 at 07:00 am by N_BLayton

As we recognize Gun Violence Awareness Month, I am remind ed that violence impacts far more than the individuals directly involved. It affects families, friends, neighbors, sc.... Read More