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 next several years. Yet, there is a very bright spot that isn’t reflected in those numbers: a surge in young people who are not only living and working here, but who are also ready and willing to take leadership roles in improving the county. That’s something to celebrate, so The News Reporter asked its readers to nominate 15 up-and-coming