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Remaining aldermen must fill vacancy after resignation

Garry Crail resigned from the Columbia Board of Aldermen on July 31, and the four remaining members have a duty to fill the vacancy. But neither the town ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:08 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Board of Education holds August meeting

The Tyrrell County Board of Education met Aug. 7 in regular session. The board heard an update on professional development activities and approved the 2017-2018 Title I Plan. The board also ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:31 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Drainage designations discussed

Should a ditch be classified as a drainway just as much as a drainpipe is a drainway? Rhett White, Columbia’s town manager, told the board of aldermen he has ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:27 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Aldermen request to lower speed on Main Street

The Columbia Board of Aldermen on Aug. 7 adopted unanimously a resolution requesting the N.C. Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit to 25 mph on eastern Main Street. The board is ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:22 pm

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Three-county drug abuse summit scheduled for Oct. 19

A three-county summit on drug abuse is scheduled for the Bob Martin Center in Williamston on Oct. 19, Tyrrell Manager David Clegg announced. “It’s designed to engage every area of our communities,” ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:18 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Fire chief requests town to clear vegetation on streets

Fire Chief Johnny Spencer on Aug. 7 requested Columbia officials to cut back vegetation on 18 town streets to ensure access by fire apparatus. “Just about every street needs some ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:02 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Columbia prepares for election of aldermen

The three candidates for Columbia Board of Aldermen will be running as a group and not for numbered seats, as reported earlier. Last year the board asked the General Assembly ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 3:58 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Columbia receives disaster grant funding

The Town of Columbia has been allocated $150,000 which it intends to apply toward rehabilitation of at least three houses damaged by Hurricane Matthew or ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:45 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

Elections set for Nov. 7

Columbia voters this November 7, for the first time, will elect aldermen by numbered seats. Seats 1, 2, and 3 will be filled this autumn, ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:44 pm

Scuppernong Reminder

FFA students attend state convention

Five Future Farmers of America students attended the Ag State Convention in Raleigh during the week of June 19, Dr. Will Hoffman, superintendent, reported. Letty ... Read more

by Ray McClees, Saturday, July 15, 2017 3:41 pm

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