Columbus Co. Health Dept. scores high accreditation marks

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 5:06pm

Columbus Co. Health Dept. scores high accreditation marks

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Columbus County Health Department received high marks during its recent state evaluation.

Health departments in North Carolina are evaluated for accreditation every four years.

Employees are scored on several policies and procedures, including how examine rooms and medical records are kept.

The health department in Columbus County came up one point short of a perfect rating, scoring 147 out of 148.

In 2005, the state passed a law requiring accreditation. By 2014, all health departments must be accredited.

View Comments | Post a Comment

SCC to borrow money from future budget to fill shortfall now

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 4:36pm

SCC to borrow money from future budget to fill shortfall now

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Commissioners in Columbus County agreed Monday night to give Southeastern Community College a little more than $150,000 to fill a budget shortfall the school was facing for this year.

While the extra funding will help now, the money received will come out of the college's budget for next year. This means officials know the hardest financial road is yet to come.

SCC President Kathy Matlock said the college could see $1 million cut due to the state budget.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Columbus County Volunteers host program on Constitution Hall

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 3:13pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — “The Columbus County Volunteers,” the North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 794, will sponsor a program on Constitution Hall, the headquarters for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

According to the Whiteville News Reporter, the event will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Peace Baptist Church on Love Mill Road in Whiteville.

The public is invited to the free program.

View Comments | Post a Comment

SCC hosts Minority Male Youth Empowerment Summit

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 4:51pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Southeastern Community College is hosting a Minority Male Youth Empowerment Summit for young men on Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Young men in Columbus and surrounding counties are encouraged to attend. Registration is $5 and includes lunch.

The summit is open to male students age 13 and older and will focus on health, education and goal planning.

According to Justin Smith with SCC, the keynote speaker will be Bryant Smith, who will present “The Application for Manhood.” He is also expected to present a workshop entitled “Lifestation,” which uses familiar imagery from the PlayStation videogame to teach lessons about developing into manhood.

Brand architect Craig Stokes and Whiteville resident Andy Anderson will also reportedly host presentations.

“It is my hope that the Minority Male Youth Empowerment Summit will encourage students to embark on a new or improved life pathway,” said Barbara Campbell, director of the SCC Men Mentoring Men Program, in a news release. “The event is part of a larger initiative at the College to help minority males enhance their academic experiences.”

View Comments | Post a Comment

East Columbus comes-from-behind to win 1A State Title

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 2:55pm

East Columbus comes-from-behind to win 1A State Title

ZEBULON, NC (WECT) — Shortstop Derrick Bracey had two hits and two runs batted in to led East Columbus to a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over South Stanly on Saturday night in the final game of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state 1-A baseball championship series at Five County Stadium on Saturday.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Pedestrian hit and killed in Columbus County

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 12:14pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A pedestrian in Columbus County was hit and killed by a vehicle early Friday morning, according to Highway Troopers.

According to investigators, Michael Powell, 41, was walking on the side of Hallsboro Road around 1:30 a.m., but then walked into the middle and was hit by a vehicle driven by Toboris Buie, 36.

Authorities say Buie is not facing any charges at this time.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Pickup truck backs into Lake Waccamaw

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 11:00am

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Lake Waccamaw police officials say Saturday morning, just before 9:30, the driver of a white pickup truck backed into an access area to slide his boat into the water.

As he was backing in, the truck reportedly had a mechanical problem and started going into the water.

Police say the driver kept trying to get the brakes to stop, but they weren't working. No one was injured.

View Comments | Post a Comment