Politics

City and state leaders meet to discuss concerns, annexation

Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 7:35pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A Wake County Superior Court judge ruled Monday that the petition process that terminated the Monkey Junction annexation is unconstitutional.

Monday, Judge Shannon Joseph ruled on the side of five cities fighting to declare the petition process unconstitutional.

The judge's decision also has leaders in Whiteville eyeing neighborhoods they would like to bring inside their city limits.

Thursday morning, Whiteville City Council members got the chance to sit down with state lawmakers who represent their area and voice their concerns.

Many issues were discussed, but annexation was the main topic of conversation.

"It helps increase the tax base in the town," said Terry Mann, Whiteville Mayor. "As town goes on [sic], you have some deterioration in the inner cities. People move out of the town, the population goes down and it's just a good growth formula."

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State's longest serving commissioner honored

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 10:17am

State's longest serving commissioner honored

COLUMBUS COUNTY, (WECT) - Tuesday night, The state's longest serving county commissioner was honored for his years in office.

Columbus County commissioner Lynwood Norris was presented the Long Leaf Pine, which is an award only the governor issues out.

Norris has been a commissioner for 32-years.

Earlier this year, the 77-year-old decided not to seek reelection so he can focus on his health.

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Check out the Decision 2012 page on WECT.com

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 11:17am

Check out the Decision 2012 page on WECT.com

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Confused about the local elections? Wondering who to vote for or which politician is in the lead?

WECT.com has a Decision 2012 page with the latest news about the national presidential race, the North Carolina candidates and local contests. There are complete lists of candidates from all of the southeastern North Carolina counties and an interactive GOP primaries map. You can even check out slideshows, watch videos and check your polling places on the page.

Click here to check it out.

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Longest-serving county commissioner to step down

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 8:49pm

Longest-serving county commissioner to step down

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The state's longest serving county commissioner is stepping down.

For 32-years, Lynwood Norris has been the county commissioner representing the Pireway, Tabor City area.

According to friends, the 77-year old decided not to run, so he could focus on his health.

Trent Burroughs, who's currently a Tabor City Town Councilman is the only person to file for Norris' seat.

However, there could still be a write-in candidate.

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Columbus Co. Commissioners to meet Monday evening

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 20th, 2012, 4:23pm

Columbus Co. Commissioners to meet Monday evening

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Columbus County Board of Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20.

Here are some items of interest from the meeting’s agenda:

Beaver management assistance program update
N.C. DOT secondary roads improvement program
Relocation of sewer line at Department of Aging

The meeting is open to the public and scheduled to take place at the Dempsey B. Herring Courthouse, located at 112 W. Smith Street in Whiteville.

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Over $100K awarded to fire department in Columbus Co.

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 1:43pm

Over $100K awarded to fire department in Columbus Co.

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Over $100,000 in federal funds has been awarded to the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue, according to a news release from U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre.

The $103,858, awarded through the firefighters’ assistance program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will reportedly be used for operations and safety improvements.

McIntyre stated, “Our fire departments are on the front lines in protecting our citizens and communities. These federal funds will help the ADR Fire and Rescue continue to do their job! Congratulations to Chief Steve Camlin and all the great folks at ADR for securing these funds!”

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