Wood-burning Electric Plant Clears First State Review
A $22 to $26 million, 10 megawatt woodchip burning electric plant planned for a site at the Columbus County landfill at New Hope is slowly making progress toward obtaining permits.
Wood Waste Electric Plant Seeks State Approval
The Columbus County landfill may soon become home to a $22 to $26 million electricity producer.
Columbus Renewable Energy, LLC (CRE) filed an application on Dec.…
MaxPro Brings New Potential to Industrial Park
A shell building vacant 12 years is showing signs of new potential.
A once dirt floor with small sprigs of green weeds here and there is now concrete.
Commissioners Agree to Lease Land to Wood Burning Facility
Columbus County Commissioners agreed to lease five to 10 acres of land at the landfill near New Hope to Columbus Renewable Energies.
The start-up firm is looking…
New Company Breaks Ground, Brings New Jobs
Jobs Growth Follows Films Manufacturer to Columbus County
Patience plus just the right, ready-to-go building were potent factors in the arrival recently of MaXPro, Inc., to Columbus County’s Southeast Regional Industrial Park. The company, a maker of specialty window films for construction and automotive markets, began up-fitting a 45,500-…
Company Eyes Landfill for Wood Chip Burning Electrical Project
A start-up firm looking to use wood chips from leaf and limb debris to generate electricity is interested in making the county landfill at New Hope its home.
Mon…
Solar Farm Finds Home on Midway Rd.
The News Reporter
…
County Leaders Looking to Bring Trains Back to Columbus Co.
Columbus County Commissioners Looking to Approve "Big Sky Project"
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Monday night, Columbus County commissioners requested Gary Lanier the county's economic director to work with Columbus Renewable Energy and get more information on a co-generation facility, the company wants to op…
After 12 Years of Vacancy, Company Buys Shell Building in Columbus Co.
MaXPro Manufacturing, LLC, Locating to Columbus County
MaXPro Manufacturing, LLC, closed on the purchase of Shell Building #4 on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. The building is located in Whiteville's Southeast Regional Park that was developed by the Columbus County Committee of 100.
The start-up company will specialize in residenti…
North Carolina Named "State of the Year" for its Economic Development Efforts
RALEIGH, N.C. – Southern Business & Development, a leading publication covering and promoting economic development in the American South, announced that North Carolina has been named the “2012 State of the Year.” …
Chinese Delegation Visit to Columbus County Successful
Columbus County welcomed an 11-person Chinese delegation from Zhaoyuan City on July 23-24, 2012. The delegation came to Columbus County to explore the possibility of establishing a "sister-city" relationship as well as to investigate potential investment opportunities. During …
Chinese Delegation to Visit Columbus County
An 11-person delegation from Zhaoyuan City in China will visit Columbus County July 23-24 to explore the establishment of a "Sister-City" arrangement and to investigate potential investment opportunities. Gavin Johnson of WECT TV6 interviewed Gary Lanier, Columbus County's Economic …
Port Expansion Could Grow State's Economy
A guide to the future development of the state ports offers suggestions about how the state can grow its economy through expansions of existing ports in Wilmington and Morehead City or construction of new facilities.
The 274-page N.C. Maritime Strategy study…
Solar Farm Coming to Columbus County
Carolina Solar, a Durham company, has purchased some land adjacent to the Columbus County Fairground, to install solar panels and sell power created to Progress Energy. Columbus County Economic Development Director Gary Lanier says that Carolina Solar hopes to start building the sol…
NC Ports Post Revenue in 2011
North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) Interim CEO Jeff Strader reported that, on the whole, the state of North Carolina’s Ports is strong. In the last year the ports in Wilmington and Morehead City saw business growth and revenue increases, and overal…
China-American Partnership Will Bring Winery to Columbus County
In early March, Columbus County Economic Development Director Gary Lanier traveled to China to attend the grand opening of a winery that has partnered with a start-up winery soon coming to Columbus County. For the article printed in The News Reporter, …
Columbus Career and College Academy to Launch Radio Station
The Columbus Career and College Academy in Fair Bluff, NC, offers career path options to students while still in high school. Current programs of study include Broadcasting and Telecommunications Technology, Culinary Science and Food Processing, Green Construction, Metals Machining …
Carolina Southern Railroad Seeks Federal Grant to Repair Bridges
Carolina Southern Railroad (CSR) voluntarily shut down their operation approximately six months ago after the Federal Railroad Administration identified several bridges in need of repair. CSR is seeking a $15 million federal transportation grant to make the required repairs. A…
North Carolina's Ports Poised for Success in 2012
As reported by the North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA), the state of North Carolina’s Ports is strong. In the last year the ports in Wilmington and Morehead City saw business growth and revenue increases, and overall there is a renewed sense of importance for the…
Chinese Companies Aim to Partner with Columbus Co.
During his recent trip to China, Columbus County Economic Development Director Gary Lanier talked with a Chinese businessman interested in partnering with the owner of Tortimex to open a chain of Mexican restaurants in China and manufacturing the taco shells at Tortimex. I…
North Carolina Ready to Duke It Out
Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor of The Journal of Commerce Magazine, wrote the article entitled "North Carolina Ready to Duke It Out" concerning North Carolina's plan to win back cargo from Charleston and Virginia ports. Here is the article in its entirety: