Politics

Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 12:53pm

Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Coffee addicts who plan to take part in voting on Election Day this year are eligible for a free cup of coffee from area Bojangles’.

According to a news release from a restaurant spokesperson, voters who display “I Voted” stickers Tuesday will receive a free cup of the company’s BoJo coffee with any purchase.

Bojangles’ describes its BoJo coffee as “a freshly-brewed medium roast, premium blend coffee made from 100 percent Arabica beans.”

Participating Bojangles’ include the ones in Wilmington, Leland, Southport, Whiteville and Hampstead, according to an official who works with the company.

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Deadline to register to vote in NC is Friday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 1:45pm

Deadline to register to vote in NC is Friday

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re planning on heading to the polls Nov. 6, make sure you’ve registered to vote by Friday at 5 p.m., which is the last chance you'll have to do so.

Keep in mind that you can check your voter registration status by clicking here.

Click one of the following links below to learn more about voting in the corresponding county you live in:

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Sen. Hagan continues 'Conversations with Kay' tour

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 12:34pm

Sen. Hagan continues 'Conversations with Kay' tour

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Senator Kay Hagan was in Whiteville Tuesday morning, to meet with constituents.

Hagan held a “Conversations with Kay” event at Southeastern Community College from 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Officials from Columbus County were at the event and asked Hagan about the future of the railroad system in the area.

Hagan also spoke with people about fracking and healthcare for seniors.

After her event in Whiteville, Hagan held a similar even in Elizabethtown as part of her 100-county “Conversations with Kay” tour. Bladen County made her 77th county of the tour.

The senator plans to visit all 100 counties in North Carolina by the end of the year.

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Columbus Co. officials considering options regarding train service

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 5:51pm

Columbus Co. officials considering options regarding train service

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Following a meeting where dozens of people met in Columbus County to talk about bringing train service between the county and several South Carolina counties to the area, officials are discussing options.

A train has not traveled through Columbus County and two counties in South Carolina in a year, due to parts of the rail system not meeting regulations.

However, many officials in Columbus County who attended the meeting feel confident they'll be able to find a solution.

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Voting place moved for South Lees Precinct

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 5:27pm

Voting place moved for South Lees Precinct

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) - Less than three months before the November election and some people in Columbus County will have to go to a new place to fill out their ballots.

The change affects voters in the South Lees precinct. People who used to vote at the WH Etheridge Building will now vote at Macedonia Fellowship Baptist Church hall.

That's off Crusoe Island Road.

Board members felt a new location would better accommodate voters.

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City council could soon make decision regarding mold problem

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, 4:20pm

City council could soon make decision regarding mold problem

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) - Whiteville City Council members will likely make a decision on what to do about a moisture problem at city hall on Tuesday night.

According to Mayor Terry Mann, for years, there has been a moisture issue in the basement, and it's getting worse.

Mann says that council can either seal off the basement or not use it anymore, or they can spend money to remodel the basement.

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New Columbus Co. DSS director named

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, 12:43pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A new director has been named for Columbus County’s Department of Social Services.

Algernon McKenzie, who has been with the department for years and is the distant relative of Columbus County Commissioner Amon McKenzie, has been named the new director.

Former DSS director Gerald Fogle resigned back in November following an investigation into allegations of unfair treatment and discrimination.

Amon McKenzie says that commissioners are not involved in the hiring process. They only vote on salaries.

Only DSS board members are involved in hiring process. He says that commissioners appoint two people to a five-person DSS board.

Edwin Russ is the only commissioner on the board.

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