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At least 10 people detained at Columbus County checkpoint, NC advocacy group says • NC Newsline
Video obtained by the group shows a man wearing a badge standing near two men sitting in the grass next to a road. The seated men’s hands are behind their backs.
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September 27, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Fellow NCers: a petition to stop developers from gutting more of the Columbus County/Waccamaw area. NOT HOUSING FOR LOCALS. My Gma was a Hall of Hallsboro, taught school in RedBug. #northcarolina #lakewaccamaw #petition #columbuscounty #hallsboro #stopdevelopers

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June 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Columbus County Commissioners have hit pause on an $8.77 million performance bond for the 7 Rivers PUD, seeking a risk-reduction plan before moving forward.

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Commissioners pause approval of $8.77 million performance bond for 7 Rivers PUD, ask for risk‑reduction plan
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners took up a request to accept an $8,769,036.89 performance bond for the 7 Rivers PUD (formerly McGill Meadows) and voted to hold the item until staff returns with options to reduce county risk, including phasing or minimum on‑site improvements.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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Third arrest made in fatal drive-by shooting of Columbus County teen
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August 12, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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Columbus County received a clean audit opinion, but several material weaknesses and a late filing raise questions about its financial health.

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Auditors give Columbus County a clean opinion but flag material weaknesses, late filing
External auditors reported an unmodified opinion for Columbus County’s FY2024–25 financial statements but identified three material weaknesses, a late filing under state statute, and HUD/TANF deficiencies; the board approved the audit after questions about declining fund balance and revenue shortfalls.
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August 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Latest wander took me to the town of Whiteville in Columbus County, NC (yeah, I know!)

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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Columbus County is set to transform the former Acme Delo school into a vital expansion for the regional hospital with a $500,000 sale approval!

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Board approves sale of former Acme Delo school to Columbus Regional Properties for hospital expansion
After a public hearing, commissioners approved authorizing Chairman Brent Watts to sign closing documents for the $500,000 sale of the former Acme Delo school to Columbus Regional Properties Second LLC to support expansion of Columbus County Regional Hospital.
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June 30, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Finance Director Heather Wood unveiled crucial budget amendments to address fiscal year-end discrepancies, ensuring public safety and departmental needs are met.

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Finance director details FY25 year‑end amendments, board approves adjustments
Finance Director Heather Wood presented a package of fiscal year‑end budget amendments covering multiple funds, appropriations from fund balance and modifications to public safety, economic development and other departmental budgets; commissioners approved the amendments.
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June 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Columbus County is taking bold steps to secure its economic future by approving an incentive for Global Cellulose Fibers, promising new jobs while ensuring strong protections with clawback provisions.

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Commissioners approve incentive for Project Dial, attorney says contract will include clawbacks
Columbus County approved an economic incentive for "Project Dial," disclosed as Global Cellulose Fibers (formerly International Paper). County attorney said the grant will create four new jobs and retain 415 positions; commissioners pressed staff to strengthen contract clawbacks and will review the final contract before closing.
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June 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Columbus County faces significant budget challenges as revenue declines threaten vital services, prompting a crucial public hearing on June 1, 2026.

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Columbus County schedules public hearing for FY 2026–27 budget as manager warns of revenue shortfalls
The board set a public hearing for the FY 2026–27 proposed budget for June 1, 2026; County Manager Madden outlined revenue pressures — including a roughly $2 million loss tied to a local employer and a $1.4 million DSS revenue decline — and urged careful review of the proposed plan.
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May 23, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Columbus County is taking a bold step forward, investing over $1.18 million in a comprehensive plan to combat the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

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Columbus County approves $1.18 million opioid‑settlement spending plan to fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The board approved a strategic plan allocating $1,182,177 in opioid‑settlement funds across harm reduction, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery, and authorized participation in remnant‑defendant distributions.
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April 21, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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A Columbus County commissioner has sounded the alarm over skyrocketing medical bills for inmates and prolonged jail stays, urging immediate action from the judicial system to alleviate the financial burden.

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Commissioner urges letter to judicial system over long jail stays and rising inmate medical bills
A commissioner told the board that several inmates have been detained since December 2020, raising county medical costs (figures cited in meeting) and asked the manager to write the judicial system to press for faster processing; county staff said the issue is statewide and under discussion with legislators.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Columbus County is making a bold move by adding a $20 million sports complex to its 2026 legislative needs list, bringing the total request to over $63 million!

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Columbus County adds $20 million sports complex request to 2026 legislative needs list
The Board approved the 2026 legislative needs list, adding an item for a $20 million sports complex and updating the total request to about $63.36 million to send to the state legislature.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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Columbus County is gearing up for a severe storm by activating its Emergency Operations Center and providing support for multiple warming centers—are you prepared?

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Columbus County declares Level 2 EOC activation, will support warming centers instead of opening mass shelter
Columbus County staff told commissioners they will activate the county Emergency Operations Center to Level 2, will not open a single mass shelter but will support multiple warming centers with generators, and urged residents to limit travel and check on vulnerable neighbors.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Columbus County is taking major steps forward with FEMA flood mitigation and a $614,000 grant for economic development—find out how these decisions will impact the community!

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Columbus County approves FEMA mitigation bid, IDF support resolution and opioid settlement update
The board approved a $12,469 low bid for FEMA flood mitigation structure clearance, a $614,000 Industrial Development Fund resolution of support, and an amended FY26 opioid settlement resolution.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Columbus County's board just approved crucial grants and projects, including a $422,939 airport weather system and a $200,000 job-creation boost for Pipeline Plastics!

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Votes at a glance: grants, requisitions, appointments and water/sewer contracts approved
The board approved multiple routine and development items: acceptance of an airport block grant (AWOS), a Pipeline Plastics job‑creation grant, several budget amendments and requisitions (including lottery‑funded school projects), on‑call engineering agreements for water districts, and a set of appointments and board minutes.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Columbus County has just adopted a groundbreaking 20- to 30-year Comprehensive Transportation Plan that will reshape the future of its roads, railways, and bike paths!

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Columbus County adopts 20‑ to 30‑year Comprehensive Transportation Plan
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) presented by the Cape Fear Council of Governments, a needs‑based, long‑range multimodal blueprint that will guide project prioritization, funding requests and local land‑use decisions over the next two to three decades.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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A surprise 2.4% state health-plan surcharge has prompted Columbus County to draw $589,603 from its fund balance, leading to critical budget amendments and discussions of financial impact.

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Finance director: new state health-plan surcharge forces $589,603 draw from fund balance; commissioners approve related budget amendments
Finance Director Heather Woody told the board a newly announced 2.4% state health-plan surcharge, applied retroactively to July 1, will cost the county and require budget amendments; commissioners approved a package of amendments, requisitions and personnel moves, and discussed fund-balance uncertainty.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Columbus County's vital WIC and EBT programs are at risk of suspension due to a looming federal government shutdown, threatening food assistance for thousands of low-income residents.

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Columbus County DSS warns federal shutdown could suspend WIC and EBT; Medicaid rebase prompts vendor rate cuts
DSS and health department staff told commissioners a prolonged federal shutdown could force suspension of WIC and EBT benefits; Medicaid rebase shortfalls led to a 3% reduction in county Medicaid vendor reimbursement for transportation, and county officials said they will continue paying DSS staff payroll while awaiting clarification on federal re‑
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October 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Columbus County officials just went behind closed doors for a confidential meeting that could reshape local governance!

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Commissioners Enter Closed Session Following Motion by Bullard
Commissioners approve motion to enter closed session after discussion.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Columbus County leaders are calling on residents to shift from seeking help to actively shaping their community's future together!

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Columbus County Leaders Encourage Community Engagement for Shared Success
Commissioners seek public suggestions to improve Columbus County together.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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In a pivotal government meeting, Columbus County officials united to approve ambitious initiatives that could redefine the region’s economic landscape—what's next for the community?

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Commissioner Byrd moves to approve real estate acquisition; board takes no action
The board voted on real estate acquisition matters but took no actions.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Columbus County officials are keeping crucial discussions under wraps, but what could these closed-door meetings mean for the future of local economic growth?

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North Carolina Board Enters Closed Session for Legal and Economic Discussions
Commissioners unanimously approve motion to recess into closed session under state statutes.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Columbus County is taking a bold step forward in enhancing local infrastructure by approving a crucial project to improve water and sewer services—find out how this will impact your community!

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Columbus County Water and Sewer District Approves Beaver Dam Road Extension Project
Commissioners pass Green Engineers task order for Goshen Community road project funding.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Columbus County's recent commissioners meeting unveiled critical decisions that promise to enhance community safety and transparency, including the relocation of emergency services and significant budget amendments.

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Commissioners Approve Relocation and Funding for 911 Center and Purchasing Policy Changes
Commissioners authorize budget amendments and approve policy revisions for conflict of interest.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM