Our Area

Welcome to Our Corner of Eastern North Carolina

There’s something special about life in a small town, and we’re fortunate to call this one home. Centered around Columbia, Tyrrell County and the waterways of the Albemarle Sound and Scuppernong River, our area offers a slower pace, beautiful natural surroundings and communities where neighbors still know one another.

Whether you’re considering a move to the area or simply getting to know the place you may soon call home, we’ve gathered some of our favorite local places, resources and things to do.

Explore Columbia & Tyrrell County

Albemarle Queen

Coming Soon

the Blue Juniper Inn bed & Breakfast

Discover Blue Juniper Inn, a charming boutique hotel in North Carolina’s Inner Banks.

Pocosin Arts

School & Gallery of Fine Craft

Columbia Theater & Cultural Resource Center

Environmental and cultural history museum

Somerset Plantation

A comprehensive and realistic view of 19th-century life on a large North Carolina plantation.

Events

Second Saturday of October: Scuppernong River Festival

First Weekend in December: Rivertown Christmas

Articles

The History of the Scuppernong In Columbia, the river that gave its name to our grape is a lifeline and a family tie.

Our State Magazine

Pearls of the Coastal Plain: 14 Towns Before the Shore

Columbia, NC

5 Can’t-Miss Spots in Columbia

Discover renowned artists’ handicrafts, flavor-packed bites, and expansive wilds during a delightful detour in Tyrrell County.

I'm Fixin' To

Columbia NC Travel Guide: Discovering the Charm of Tyrrell County

A Walking Guide to Columbia

Situated on the banks of the Scuppernong River, this Tyrrell County town surprises and delights with its independent businesses, vibrant arts scene, and friendly community

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