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The future’s so bright you gotta wear shades
The latest census numbers show that Columbus County is getting older and expected to lag behind the rest of the region in growth over the...
Les High
Jul 21, 2016


Team approach bringing new jobs to county
A revitalized team approach taken by Columbus County economic development groups and the county commissioners paid dividends with the...
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Jul 21, 2016


Railroad tie recycling company locating here
A railroad crosstie recycling company that will eventually bring 50 new jobs to the county announced it is locating near the former...
Les High
Jul 21, 2016


15 Under 40 party slated for July 29
A party to celebrate the Class of 2016 Fifteen Under 40 winners is set for Friday evening, July 29 at the Batten Pavilion at Vineland...
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Jul 21, 2016


Commissioners okay grant for company near Georgia-Pacific
In a split 6-1 vote, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners last Monday approved a $100,000 grant to the Columbus Jobs Foundation’s...
Allen Turner
Jul 15, 2016


Two proposed railroad routes would utilize old rail bed
Two of six proposed routes to connect local rail service to the port would utilize much of the abandoned rail bed between here and...
Allen Turner
Jul 15, 2016


Edwards says time has come for growth
Rick Edwards has a tough time hiding his enthusiasm. “I feel very good about Columbus County,” the president of the Columbus Jobs...
Allen Turner
Jun 14, 2016


Walden tells Jobs Foundation economic outlook is good here
North Carolina State University economist Dr. Michael Walden told about 150 members of the Columbus Jobs Foundation Thursday that, while...
Allen Turner
Jun 6, 2016


Deal to reactivate G-P site in the works
Columbus Jobs Foundation Chairman Rick Edwards told more than 100 people Monday night that efforts to reactivate economic activity at the...
ALLEN TURNER
Feb 29, 2016


Park groundbreaking Thursday
What started as just an idea for Angela Norris and several other supporters of area veterans will soon become reality. A groundbreaking...
JEFFERSON WEAVER
Jan 13, 2016


Watts joins CresCom
CresCom Bank has added five new team members to its growing staff, including one for the Whiteville branch. Kayla Watts will serve...
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Nov 3, 2015
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