Columbus County sheriff’s race: GOP primary candidates go On the Record
Justin Smith, publisher of The News Reporter, hosts this episode of On the Record focused on the Republican primary for Columbus County sheriff.With no Democrat on the ballot, the March primary is lik...
5 Helmi 38min
A closer look at the GOP primary for district attorney
One of the most significant races on the local ballot this year is for district attorney.Voters in Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties will elect a successor to District Attorney Jon David, who an...
23 Tammi 21min
Inside the move: Columbus County Health Department’s next chapter
The Columbus County Health Department is preparing for one of the biggest transitions in its history, leaving a building it has occupied for generations and spreading services across several temporary...
12 Tammi 24min
How does Columbus County plan to compete for jobs in 2026?
Columbus County’s new economic development director, Dylan Bowen, goes “On the Record" to discuss the state of growth and job creation in the county. Bowen explains workforce challenges, infrastructur...
29 Joulu 202527min
Regional Teacher of the Year Anthony Martin on AI, career education and today’s classroom
Regional Teacher of the Year Anthony Martin of East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High School joins On the Record to discuss his path from administrator to classroom teacher, the impact of career and technical edu...
18 Joulu 202524min
Jess Hill takes the lead for clerks across N.C. in a new digital era
Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court Jess Hill continues to serve locally while also advocating for clerks across all 100 North Carolina counties during one of the biggest technological shifts in s...
20 Marras 202521min
Honoring service: Inside the new Veterans Community Outreach Center
Just in time for Veterans Day, The News Reporter’s Justin Smith sits down with Angela Norris — a founding board member of the Veterans Memorial Park of America — to discuss a major milestone: the open...
6 Marras 202515min
Meet the candidates for Lake Waccamaw mayor.
Meet the candidates for Lake Waccamaw mayor.
17 Loka 202536min
