Politics

County officials return from China

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 5:37pm

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Leaders in Columbus County say they are closer to bringing new business into that part of the state.

Three county commissioners, the econmic director, and a business owner went on the trip.

Gary Lanier, the county's economic director says while in China they toured several factories and are close to officially having a sister city in the country.

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Officials investigate possible case of voter fraud

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 3:47pm

Officials investigate possible case of voter fraud

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Officials in Columbus County are investigating a case of possible voter fraud.

County attorney Mike Stephens said the county’s Board of Elections received an email informing them of a possible duplicate registration.

The email asked the county board to look into the situation.

Stephens said they’re gathering information and will soon send all their documents to the state board.

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Chadbourn Town Council members concerned about budget

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 6:51pm

Chadbourn Town Council members concerned about budget

CHADBOURN, NC (WECT) - Chadbourn town council members are concerned about possibly losing money.

Some state lawmakers are proposing to get rid of funding called hold harmless -- something they agreed to give towns years ago after cutting a revenue stream. Some mayors are also concerned lawmakers could lower the food tax. Town officials in Chadbourn say that if those proposals pass, they would have to raise property taxes.

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Commissioners exploring options for school improvements

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 6:25pm

Commissioners exploring options for school improvements

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Columbus County Commissioners have to provide annual funding to Columbus County Schools, Whiteville City Schools, and Southeastern Community College.

Commissioners say, with both school systems having old buildings they're really going to having old buildings they're really going to have to pitch pennies to meet capitol needs.

When Columbus County Commissioners met with superintendents and board members from both school systems last week, they discussed possible leasing building to help accommodate aging schools.

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McIntyre-Rouzer recount cost taxpayers $18,000

Submitted by Jon Evans, WECT/Fox Wilmington anchor

Friday, January 4th, 2013, 4:13pm

The recount of votes in the NC7 Congressional race cost taxpayers more than $18,000

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – The recount of votes in the District 7 Congressional race between Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer cost taxpayers at least $18,000, according to figures from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

The twelve-county recount on November 26-28 verified McIntyre's victory over Rouzer in the general election. McIntyre lost one vote in the process, winning a ninth term in Congress by 654 votes out of more than 336,000 cast in the race.

Elections officials put the recount cost at $18,096, with only Robeson County not reporting a total cost.

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Town holds reception in honor of Kenneth Waddell

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 3:03pm

Town holds reception in honor of Kenneth Waddell

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Town of Chadbourn will host a reception for former mayor Kenneth Waddell Tuesday night. He was recently elected to the NC House of Representatives District 46 Seat.

Everyone in Chadbourn is invited to attend the event at Town Hall on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Waddell will be sworn in as a state representative at 6:45 p.m.

District 46 includes all of Columbus County and some of Robeson and Bladen Counties.

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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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