Community Information
Tabor City, North Carolina is located in Columbus County in the southeast corner of the State. The County is rural with agriculture, specifically corn, sweet potatoes and tobacco as the main crops. The municipality has a population of 4,287 and is located within a 30-minute automobile ride to the Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Brunswick County, North Carolina). Tabor City has quick access to Route 9 and the newly constructed Route 31 in South Carolina. Tabor City has an excellent infrastructure complete with its own water and sewer treatment plant which makes it ideal for residential and commercial development.
Education
Columbus County has 22 schools that include elementary, middle and 4 consolidated high schools.
Higher education consists of the Southeastern Community College-enrollment 2,400, in Whiteville, the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)-enrollment 16,487, University of North Carolina Pembroke-enrollment 6,069, and Coastal Carolina University-enrollment 10,641 in Conway, South Carolina.
Local Schools
Tabor City Elementary School
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-3618
http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/tces/
Tabor City Middle School
701 West 6th Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-3637
http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/tcms/
South Columbus High School
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-4073
http://www.southcolumbushigh.com/
TAXES
Real Property is assessed per $100.00 of value as follows:
Town of Tabor City $.67 per $100.00
Columbus County $.805 per $100.00
Sales Tax is 6.75%
Corporate tax is 6%
AREA RECYCLING CENTER
Mollie Site
129 Mollie Iron Hill Road
Clarendon, NC 28462
910-653-6237
Handling of on-site products: Aluminum Cans, Bi-metal Cans, Bulk Waste, Cardboard, HOPE Plastic Jugs, Lead Acid Batteries, Newspapers and Inserts, Used Motor Oil, White Goods, Yard Waste, Tires (4) at a time.
Recycling Center Days and Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday 8:00am-5:30pm
Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm
Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce
103 East 5th Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-377-3012
Wednesday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Facebook page- Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce located in downtown Tabor City works to support area businesses. It is also the primary location for NC Yam Festival information and merchandise. Leave voicemail and your called will be returned.
Executive VP Cynthia Nelson
Senior Citizens Center
110 Linwood Norris Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-3063
Monday – Thursday – 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am-1:30pm
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Tabor, the Tabor City Senior Center is funded by the Columbus County Department of Aging. Seniors can take part in craft and recreation activities. Lunch is served Monday – Friday for citizens age 60 and over. There is no fee for the lunch, but donations are encouraged.
Coordinator Susan Prince
Tabor City Public Library
101 East 5th Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-3788
Monday-Thursday – 11:00am-6:00pm
Friday – 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED
Located in downtown Tabor City. Computers available for use. Headquarters for the NC Yam Festival with festival merchandise available for purchase all year.
Branch Manager Judy Powell
United States Post Office – Tabor City
200 East 5th Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-2658
Postmaster Harriett Epps
Publications
Tabor-Loris Tribune – Wednesday
1202 East 5th Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-3153
The News Reporter – Monday & Thursday
127 West Columbus Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-642-4104
Local AM Radio Station
WTAB 1370am
Hwy. 701 Bypass
Tabor City, NC 28463
910-653-2131
Electrical Utilities
Duke Energy – within the Tabor City limits
910-509-7327
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation – outside the Tabor City limits
910-642-5011
Cable
Spectrum
Direct-TV
FOCUS Broadband
Telephone
Cell Service: Verizon or Spectrum
CenturyLink
800-672-6242
FOCUS Broadband (offers internet, cable, and telephone services)
888-367-2862
Area Hospitals
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
500 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28463
910-642-8011
McLeod Health Loris
3655 Mitchell Street
Loris, SC 29569
843-716-7000
CULTURAL & RECREATION
The Columbus County Arts Council and the Southeastern Community College Cultural Services provide the majority of the activities in the County.
UNC Wilmington, UNC Pembroke and Coastal Carolina have a series of plays, recitals typical of any major University.
Thalian Hall in Wilmington has a variety of plays, concerts and performances.
The North Carolina Museum of Forestry in Whiteville celebrates the natural history and cultural heritage of our forests.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Baseball Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Soccer Wilmington Hammerheads
FISHING, HUNTING & GOLF
Lake Tabor – a 100+ acre freshwater lake located at the intersection of Route 701 Business and 701 Bypass.
Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe’s, stocked ponds, and RV site on Richard Wright Road off Route 701.
Within a 40-mile radius there are 100+ golf courses.
GENERAL INFORMATION
County Seat Whiteville
Form of Government
Tabor City Council with Mayor
Columbus County Commissioners with Chairman
Yearly Precipitation 48-50 Inches
Summer Temperature Mean high 88 and low 69
Winter Temperature Mean high 61 and low 38