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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.

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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Volunteer firefighter arrested for setting fires in Columbus County

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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.

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 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.

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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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.

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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Columbus County Traveling and thinking about books and things

Latest wander took me to the town of Whiteville in Columbus County, NC (yeah, I know!)

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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‑

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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Commissioners Enter Closed Session Following Motion by Bullard Commissioners approve motion to enter closed session after discussion.

Columbus County officials just went behind closed doors for a confidential meeting that could reshape local governance!

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Columbus County Leaders Encourage Community Engagement for Shared Success Commissioners seek public suggestions to improve Columbus County together.

Columbus County leaders are calling on residents to shift from seeking help to actively shaping their community's future together!

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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.

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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North Carolina Board Enters Closed Session for Legal and Economic Discussions Commissioners unanimously approve motion to recess into closed session under state statutes.

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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Columbus County Water and Sewer District Approves Beaver Dam Road Extension Project Commissioners pass Green Engineers task order for Goshen Community road project funding.

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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Commissioners Approve Relocation and Funding for 911 Center and Purchasing Policy Changes Commissioners authorize budget amendments and approve policy revisions for conflict of interest.

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 Enter Closed Session for Legal and Economic Discussions Commissioners vote to enter closed session per North Carolina statutes for legal matters.

Columbus County commissioners stealthily entered a closed session to tackle crucial legal and economic matters that could reshape the community's future.

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Columbus County finalizes purchase of Chadron property for $700000 from First Bank of Virginia County acquires 64-acre site for economic development, ensuring cleanup by the seller.

Columbus County is making strides in economic development with the acquisition of a prime 64-acre property for just $700,000, paving the way for future growth and new business opportunities!

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School Board Discusses Ordinance to Limit Protests Near School Campuses Board examines need for ordinance to prevent disruptive protests affecting student education.

Columbus County is grappling with the delicate balance between civil rights and ensuring a distraction-free education for students amidst rising protests near schools.

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Commissioners Approve Lease Renewals and Budget Amendments in Chadron Meeting Chadron commissioners approve multiple lease renewals and budget amendments in recent meeting.

Columbus County is making bold strides towards a brighter future with unanimous lease renewals and crucial budget amendments that prioritize community safety and services!

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Commissioners Enter Closed Session for Legal and Personnel Discussions Commissioners approved motion to enter closed session for attorney and personnel matters.

The Columbus County Board's recent closed session could hold the key to transformative changes for the community's future.

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Foster Care Program Faces Decline in Families Amid Staffing Challenges Foster care program struggles with fewer families and reimbursement issues from the state.

Columbus County's foster care program is in crisis as a drastic drop in available families forces officials to seek costly alternatives for vulnerable children.

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Local agencies address high costs of foster care and child placement needs Agencies respond to high foster care costs and urgent needs for children in transition.

Columbus County officials are tackling the high costs of foster care and the urgent needs of children in transition, emphasizing the community's commitment to ensuring no child goes without essential items.

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Local facility addresses juvenile health care enrollment amid uncertainty over funding changes Officials report signing up all new inmates for free health care amid funding uncertainties.

Columbus County officials are grappling with financial uncertainties in juvenile detention and healthcare, raising crucial questions about the future of inmate services.

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Credit Card Payments Resume at Collections Department After Technical Shutdown Collections department now accepts credit card payments after resolving technical and security issues.

Columbus County's Collections Department is finally accepting credit card payments over the phone again, but not without some serious concerns about security and accessibility!

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Residents frustrated over payment issues at local collection center Community members express concerns about payment difficulties and poor customer service at collection center.

Residents of Columbus County are fed up with ongoing payment processing issues that leave them frustrated and unable to fulfill their financial obligations.

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County commissioners approve general account and recess for further discussions Commissioners discuss economic development and real estate with no actions taken.

Columbus County commissioners are taking big steps towards economic growth, but what decisions are on the horizon?

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This campaign needs you now Say NO to 4,500 houses on Old Lake Rd

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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County commissioners review budget and economic development in closed session Commissioners assess budget and economic development issues but take no action.

As the Columbus County commissioners convened, a mix of anticipation and secrecy filled the air, hinting at crucial decisions that could shape the community's future.

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