ABSTENTION Board notified state legislative representatives that they would make no decision about their bill giving the sheriff power to appointed additional deputies. Mar 1, 1939, 11:116. ABSTENTIONS The Board did not pass the general resolution whereas Mr. Johnson felt that it would be for the best interest of all concerned that the County postpones the final consideration of re-districting for the County Commissioners election. Feb 7, 1972, 16:525. Commissioner T. E. Burns was allowed to abstain from participating in the decision affecting Kaiser Chemical Company. May 15, 1973, 17:1. ABSTENTIONS Chairman Marlowe abstained from voting for Sheriff because he was related to one of the candidates, Oct 5, 1977, 17:578-579. ACCOUNTING James High and J. W. Ellis were appointed to settle the accounts of county offices, which have money under their control. Dec 5, 1870, UN:166. A petty cash fund was set up in the amount of $100.00 under the general county fund for the purpose of paying miscellaneous small items during each month. Feb 13, 1929, 9:17. ACCOUNTING Chairman and clerk authorized to sign check to transfer money from the revolving fund to the general county fund. Jul 6, 1949, 13:1. ACCOUNTING The bills for the Columbus County Airport are to be certified by Colonel R. B. Walters. May 24, 1971, 16:449. The Auditor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners will sign checks concerning the airport. May 24, 1971, 16: 449. The county accountant was allowed to cancel checks listed in the June 30, 1971, audit as outstanding in the undistributed tax account. Aug 16, 1971, 16:486. ACCOUNTING The Board adopted a resolution establishing a trust fund to account for funds received under the state and local Assistance Act of 1972. Dec.18, 1972, 16:643. A motion was made to make changes in the present bookkeeping system to comply with the revised Fiscal Control Ant. Mar 26, 1973, 16:674. ACCOUNTING Allen Price, CPA, will be allowed to proceed with the necessary changes to implement the new accounting system. Apr 16, 1973, 16:681. The Chairman of Commissioners and Chairman of the Rural Public Commission in addition to the Finance Officer will sign the checks for the disbursement of funds for the Public Safety Commission. Aug 6, 1973, 17:34. ACCOUNTING The accountant will write a letter to the Local Government Commission requesting their assistance in implementing their required records system. Oct 1, 1973, 17:58. The accountant and chairman will jointly discuss and make decisions concerning the transfer of funds between line items for all departments during the month of June. Jun 17, 1974, 17:152. ACCOUNTING Bids were advertised for accounting equipment and a repeater station; no contracts awarded. Nov 18, 1974, 17:210. A contract was awarded to Burroughs Corporation for accounting equipment. Nov 26, 1974, 17:215. The chairman and accountant will be authorized to make line item changes within a depart-ment's budget without changing the total amount of the budget. Mar 3, 1975, 17:250. ACCOUNTING

The clerk informed the chief deputy of the Register of Deeds' office to keep a separate account of fees collected under the special act for Columbus County. Jan 19, 1976, 17:369. The accountant will be allowed to adjust funds between line items in the various departments not to exceed the total budget appropriation for each department. Jun 7, 1976, 17:404. ACCOUNTING An appropriation of $2,500 was made from the housing fund for accounting costs. Aug 21, 1978, 18:17. The college was allowed to bond an employee to co-sign checks now being signed by the county finance office. May 7, 1979, 18:111. The Board will sign an agreement with David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd., for a direct cost plan for the county. Aug 20, 1979, 18:165. ACME - DECO FIRE DISTRICT The Board passed a resolution calling a special election for the Acme-Delco Fire District. Mar 6, 1972, 16:535; Aug 21, 1972, 16:60l-603. Acme-Delco Fire District will be allowed to set a tax rate of 15cents per $100.00 valuation for the District for 1973-74. Jun 14, 1973, 17:15. ACME-DELCO FIRE DISTRICT The chairman will sign the amended contract with Acme-Delco Fire District for 15 years to entitle them to enter into a loan agreement with the Farmer's Home Administration. Feb 4, 1974, 17:102. The chairman will execute the amended contract on behalf of the Board for the Acme-Delco Fire District. Apr 16, 1974, 17:124. ACME-DELCO FIRE DISTRICT The clerk is to write the Acme-Delco Fire District for a list of certified names of firemen who are eligible for North Carolina Pension Fund coverage. The list is to be filed in the office of the commissioners. May 21, 1974, 17:140. The Chairman will sign the annual certification for firemen in the Acme-Delco District to entitle qualified firemen to participate in the N.C. Firemen's Pension Fund. Jun 2, 1975, 17:294. ACME - DELCO FIRE DEPARTMENT Ordered the Chairman be authorized to sign the necessary papers from the Dept. of Insurance to qualify Acme Delco fireman for insurance. Oct 15, 1973, 17:66. Members of the Sanitary District Board met with the Board of Commissioners requesting permission to contract fire protection for their district to Acme-Delco Fire Dept; the county attorney will help them with the contract. Aug 20, 1979, 18:164. ACME - DELCO RESCUE, SQUAD Will receive $1,000 of county funds. Aug 21, 1972, 16:600. The Board passed a resolution approving the application of Cerro Gordo and Acme-Delco Rescue Squads for ambulance vehicle grants. Sep 6 1977, 17:564. ACME MANUFACTURING COMPANY Valuation of property determined. Sep 3, 1883, 1:271. Valuation of property determined. Sep 1, 1884, 1:323. Valuation of property determined. Jan S, 1885, 1:344. Property valuation determined. Jul 2, 1888, 1:531. ACME WOOD CORPORATION Valuation of property determined. Mar 20, 1961, 14:633. Property valuation determined. Apr 28, 1969, 16:127. Adams, H E Valuation of property determined. Apr 6, 1959, 14:419. Adams, Homer (Mrs.) Appointed to the Community Action Committee. Feb 15, 1965, 15:370. Addison, Rosella Property valuation determined. May 17, 1941, 11:393.

ADL INVESTMENT COMPANY Will be allowed to contact county employees concerning the purchase of insurance on an individual basis. Oct 2, 1972, 16:613. ADVANCEMENT, INC. Received a $225 check for the county's share of operating expenses for the fiscal year 1969-1970. Oct 6, 1969, 16:206. Board ordered a letter to be sent from the Commissioners requesting that Advancement, Inc. programs be refunded. Nov 16, 1970, 16:378. ADVANCEMENT, INCORPORATED Made available to Columbus County $22,550 to be used to defray a portion of the cost of renovating the Columbus County Airport. Dec 20, 1971, 16:516. E. W. Williamson was appointed to serve on Advancement, Inc. Sep 21, 1979, 18:188. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, See also PERSONNEL - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS AGED Board approves budget for old Age Assistance. Jun 4, 1962, 15:59. The Board appropriated $2,000 for a United Way senior citizen program to be coordinated by the Extension office. Jul 18, 1977, 17:547. Commissioner Williamson was appointed to contact various agencies to inquire if they wish to apply for grants for Older Citizens' Programs. Sep 6, 1977, 17:564. AGED The Retired Senior Volunteer Program requested $9000 from the county to continue their program for the coming fiscal year. Apr 17, 1978, 17:643. The Cape Fear Council of Governments was designated the area agency for the aging. Jan 2, 1979, 18:72. SENCland Community Action, Inc. was allowed to apply for the funds from the Department of Human Resources for an aging pilot program. Mar 5, 1979, 18:86. AGED The Board received a budget request for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Apr 17, 1979, 18:103. AGREEMENTS, See also CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT AGENCY Budget appropriation for 1947-48 approved. May 24, 1947, 12:387. AGRICULTURAL STABITIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE To occupy former office of Soil Conservation Service and will be allowed to renovate at no cost to the county. Feb 1, 1965, 15:363. Johnie Powell will assume the duties of the cleaning contractor for the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation office. Oct 7, 1974, 17:195. AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE The clerk will write a letter to the proper agency stating the expenditures for maintenance and repairs to the ASC’s office building. Feb 17, 1975, 17:245. AGRICULTURE Commissioners resolved to support and endorse the Farm Credit Act of 1971. Sep 7, 1971, 16:88. The clerk will write a letter to the Congressman and Senators from this district supporting the securing of federal crop insurance on corn and soybeans at such time as requested by Mr. H. J. Watts, who is presently securing signatures on a partition supporting the measure. Oct 6, 1975, 17:337. AGRICULTURE General discussion on the possibility of improving the open-market facility which was operated on the 701 Bypass for the sale of farm-fresh products. Dec 20, 1976, 17:465. The Board was asked for their approval of a House Bill, which would exempt certain farm products from ad ad valorem taxes. Jun 19, 1978, 17:669.

ALCOHOL The sheriff was ordered to summon the following persons to act as registrar and judges for an election to determine if liquor will be sold in the city of Whiteville; Registrar, S. E. Memory; judges, A. F. Toon, W. M. Boswell, A. G. Millican, and H. B. Registar. Apr 3, 1888, 1:521. ALCOHOL Beer licenses were approved for Thrifty Supermarket and Pleezing Food Store. Oct 18, 1971, 16:499. ALCOHOL, See also LIQUOR ALCOHOLICS - REHABILITATION Coordinator of Alcoholic Rehabilitation and associate director of local Mental Health Center discussed the possibility of expanding the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program in the county. Sep 17, 1973, 17:56. The Drug Abuse Committee presented a proposed budget to the Board requesting that their agency use the 5 cent per bottle tax to operate a program for the rehabilitation of alcoholics in counties; no decision made. Nov 5, 1973, 17:75. ALCOHOLICS - REHABILITATION Mr. Paul Sutton requested that a portion of the 5-cent ABC tax be contributed to the Good Shepherd Home at Lake Waccamaw, to rehabilitate alcoholics. Oct 6, 1975, 17:337. The director of Good Shepherd Home requested assistance for the home through CETA workers and/or financial aid. Sep 19, 1977, 17:568. ALCOHOLICS - REHABILITATIONS The Board endorsed a resolution requesting each ABC Board to give any excess funds to the Good Shepherd Home. Oct 17, 1977, 17:583. The Board received complaints concerning the Mental Health Center and the Halfway House; they were referred to the Southeastern Regional Mental Health. Aug 21, 1978, 18:16. ALCOHOLICS - REHABILITATION The Board was requested to appropriate funds in the upcoming budget for the Good Shepherd Home. Apr 17, 1979, 18:103. ALCOHOL - TAXATION The five cents per bottle tax will be transferred to the Regional Mental Health Center to be spent between the Mental Health Department and the Drug Abuse Committee. Feb 4, 1974, 17:102. The Mental Health Regional Center will be allowed to use the unexpended balance of the ABC five cent funds from 1973-1974 in the 1974-1975 year. Jul 1, 1974, 17:160. ALCOHOL - TAXATION Mr. Paul Sutton requested that a portion of the five-cent ABC tax be contributed to the Good Shepherd Home at Lake Waccamaw to rehabilitate alcoholics. Oct 6, 1975, 17:337. A resolution passed supporting the Whiteville ABC Board in its efforts to defeat proposed legislation that would take more ABC funds from the county, Jan 3, 1977, 17:468-469. ALCOHOL – TAXATION The Board endorsed a resolution requesting each ABC Board to give any excess funds to the Good Shepherd Home, Oct 17, 1977, 17:583. Alderman, W. H. The valuation of Mt. Alderman's brick plant and fixtures was increased to $3,000.00. Jul, 1895, 2:295. Aldrige, L. M. He was granted a license to sell liquor. Jul 2, 1895, 2:298. Aldridge, T. M. He was granted a license to sell liquor. Jan 8, 1895, 2:276; Jul 13, 1896, 2:340; Jan 7, 1896, 2:322. Alfar, N. W. (Estate) Property valuation determined. Jun 26, 1939, 11:155.

Alford, D W Valuation of property determined. Aug 13, 1883, 1:268. Alferd, N W Recorded his stock ear mark: swallow fork in right ear, upper bit and smooth crop in left ear. Jul 3, 1882, 1:213. Allen, D C Property valuation determined. Aug 5, 1878, UN:569. Appointed to a committee to contract for and superintend the repairing of Wayman Creek Bridge. Mar 24, 1879, 1:46. He was elected to serve on the Finance Committee of Columbus County. Dec 3, 1895, 2:318. He was appointed to make repairs on Wayman bridge. Jun, 1895, 2:293. Allen, Dewey J Property valuation determined. Apr 4, 1960, 14:534. Allen, George Appointed to serve on the Youth Study Task Force. Mar 1, 1976, 17:377. Allen, Harry Valuation of property determined. Mar 19, 1945, 12:140. Allen, Mary Anna S Property valuation determined. May 10, 1979, 18:116. Allen, Z. V. Valuation of property determined. Mar 19, 1951, 13:176. ALLEN APPRAISAL COMPANY Property valuation determined. Feb 1, 1971, 16:400. ALLIED CHEMICAL CORPORATION Allowed to build a plant in Columbus County by a resolution of the Board. Feb 28, 1962, 15:29. Property valuation determined. Apr 5, 1965, 15:385. Allred, H. L. Granted retail beer license. Mar 1, 1948, 12:457. ALOE, A. S., CO. Contract awarded for equipment for Columbus County Public Health Center. Oct 17, 1955, 14:113. ALTERNANTHERA PHILOXERIDES Board passed a resolution soliciting help in eradicating alternanthera philoxerides (alligator weed). Feb 7, 1966, 15:496. Altman, B. E. Valuation of property of B. E. Altman determined. May 15, 1973, 17:1. AMBULANCES County funeral homes can no longer offer ambulance services because of new state health regulations. Dec 4, 1967, 15:789. Resolution passed requesting each municipality to consult with all ambulance services and submit recommendations for ambulance service in Columbus county. Dec 4, 1967, 15:789. AMBULANCES Board appointed a committee to study the ambulance issue in Columbus County; names listed. Feb 14, 1968, 15:811. Board received a report from Ambulance Committee recommending that ambulance services be furnished by private industry. Feb 19, 1968, 15:812. AMBULANCE

Columbus County will participate as lead agency in the Governor's Highway Safety Program for the Fair Bluff and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood rescue squads. Feb 16, 1976, 17:375. The chairman will sign contracts with the Governor's Highway Safety Program to allow the Whiteville and Tabor City Rescue Squads to purchase one ambulance back. Sep 7, 1976, 17:431. AMBULANCES The chairman will be authorized to execute an intent to lease an ambulance to the town of Tabor City. Nov 15, 1976, 17:452. The chairman will sign a contract with Fair Bluff Rescue Squad to lease to the Squad the ambulance that was purchased. Nov 1, 1976, 17:446. AMBULANCES The Board passed a resolution approving the application of Cerro Gordo and Acme-Delco Rescue Squads for ambulance vehicle grants. Sep 6, 1977, 17:564. The Board was requested to provide an ambulance to transport patients to other hospitals if they can’t be treated at the Columbus County Hospital. Oct 2, 1978, 18:36-37. AMBULANCES Claude Spivey met with the Board to restate that he has again been denied ambulance service by the Tabor City Rescue Squad. May 7, 1979, 18:113; Jun 18, 1979, 18:246. A resolution was passed adopting a contract between the county and Fair Bluff for the taxation of Cole's Fire, Ambulance and Rescue squad. Jun 4, 1979, 18:127-128. AMIULANCES The Board was requested to help finance a private ambulance service. Feasibility of this service plan will be investigated. Jun 4, 1979, 18:129; Jun 18, 1979, 18:145; Jul 2, 1979, 18:148-150. The Board passed a resolution approving a contract for an ambulance service. Jul 2, 1979, 18:148-150. AMBUIANCE COMMITTEE Board received a report from Ambulance Committee recommending that ambulance service be furnished by private industry. Feb 19, 1968, 15:812. Amentt, John Property valuation determined. Jul 10, 1934, 10:124. American Employer’s Insurance The insurance carried by the County was paid. Oct 6, 1930, 9:229. AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSISTANCE COMPANY The representative from the American Family Life Assistance Co. was allowed to contact county employees concerning cancer care policies. Apr 16, 1973, 16:681. AMERICAN HEATING COMPANY Was awarded a contract to furnish and install the heating plant in the new court house. Aug 11, 1914, 5:222-227. AMERICAN LEGION A portion of the county farm to be leased to the American Legion) Whiteville Post #137. Apr 8, 1946, 12:267. AMERICAN TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATION, INC. Chairman will sign the lease agreement between Columbus County and the American Television Communication Inc. Oct 1, 1973, 17:58. American Trust Company Valuation of property determined. Jun 1930, 9:92, 194. Ammond, W. M. Allowed to peddle without a license. Feb 7, 1949, 13:543. Ammonds, W M Allowed to peddle household products in Columbus County without a license. May 2, 1960, 14:545.

Ammons, J. O. (Ex-sheriff) The county attorney was ordered to bring suit against Mr. Ammons for money he owed to the County. Dec 15, 1924, 7:310-311. Amour, A L (Heir) Property valuation determined. May 17, 1941, 11:391. Anderson, A. N. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for six months. Jul 6, 1885, 1:368. Valuation of property determined. Jul 14, 1926, 8:95. Anderson, Arnold Valuation of property determined. Jul 11, 1921, 6:314. Anderson, B. A. Was issued a license to retail liquor. Jan 1, 1874, UN:322. Was appointed registrar for the municipal election in Fair Bluff. Mar 11, 1878, UN:546. Was granted a retail liquor license. Aug 5, 1878, UN:565. Was granted a retail liquor license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for six months, Nov 4, 1878, 1:14. Anderson, B. A. Appointed judge for the election of the mayor and County Commissioners. Apr 8, 1879, 1:51. Granted a retail liquor license for three months. May 5, 1879, 1:57. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for three months from this date. Aug 4, 1879, 1:73. Anderson, B. A. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for three months. Nov 3, 1879, 1:90; Feb 2, 1880, 1:104; May 3, 1880, 1:115; Aug 2, 1880, 1:125; Nov 1, 1880, 1:135; Feb 7, 1881, 1:148. Appointed judge for the election to be held at Fair Bluff for town officers. Apr 5, 1880, 1:111. Anderson, B. A. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for twelve months. May 2, 1881, 1:161. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for twelve months. May 1, 1882, 1:205. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for three months. Oct 1, 1883, 1:275. Anderson, B. A. (Mrs.) Valuation of property determined. Aug 26, 1879, 1:78. Anderson, B A & Brothers Was granted a license to retail liquor. Mar 1, 1875, UN:386. Was granted a license to retail liquor. May 1, 1876, UN:440. Anderson, B. B. Property valuation determined, four tracts. Jul 13, 1925, 7:445; Jul 13, 1925, 7:446. Anderson, Dennis Valuation of property determined. Jul 6, 1932, 9:458. Property valuation determined. Jul 6, 1936, 10:382. Anderson, James Mr. Anderson was granted a license to retail liquor. Dee 6, 1875, UN:426. Was granted a license to retail liquor. May l, 1876, UN:440. Was granted a retail liquor license. Jul 2, 1877, UN:501 Was appointed inspector for the municipal election in Cerro Gordo. Mar 11, 1878, UN:546. Anderson, John A. Property valuation determined. May 10, 1972, 16:559. Anderson, John C Appointed electrical inspector for Whiteville district. Dec 1, 1952, 13:359.

Anderson, L. E. The order authorizing the sale of Mr. Anderson’s property was rescinded until advertisements are made announcing the sale. Jul 6, 1943, 12:1. Anderson, L. F. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff for three months. Oct 4, 1886, 1:425. He was granted a license to sell liquor in Fair Bluff. Jan 2, 1888, 1:499; Jan 7, 1889, 1:560. Anderson, Leo J. Property valuation determined. Mar 21, 1949, 12:553. Anderson, Levi A retail liquor license was granted to Levi Anderson for three months, dating from the first day of March, 1879. Mar 4, 1879, 1:41. Anderson, Louise (Mrs.) Property valuation determined. Jun 16, 1930, 9:195. Anderson, Luva (Mrs.) Property valuation determined. Jun 26, 1939, 11:155. Anderson, R M Was granted a license to sell beer in Columbus County. Jul 3, 1935, 10:16. Anderson, Rhone Granted a garbage permit to cover a 15-mile radius of the town of Whiteville. Apr 6, 1970, 16:280. Mr. Rhone Anderson will be hired as supervisor of the Sanitary Landfill and Rural Garbage Collection and will be authorized to hire 4 additional employees. Jun 9, 1973, 17:7. Anderson, Rhone Mr. Rhone Anderson will be paid 10 cents per mile for travel expenses while driving his own vehicle for county business. Sep 4, 1973, 17:50-51. Will receive an increase in his salary. Oct 21, 1974, 17:202. The resignation of Rhone Anderson, supervisor of the landfill was accepted. Oct 10, 1975, 17:341. Anderson, S C The valuation of his property was increased to $1700.00. Aug 5, 1889, 2:14. Anderson, S F Was granted a retail liquor license. Jul 2, 1888, 1:532. Anderson, S. H. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff I for three months. Jan 4, 1886, 1:387. Granted a license to sell liquor at Fair Bluff until January 1, 1887. Apr 5, 1886, 1:401. Andrews, Aline (Mrs.) Property valuation determined. Mar 19, 1962, 15:36. Andrews, C L Property valuation determined. May 17, 1941, 11:333. Andrews, Perava Lucy Was hired as a secretary-counselor for the housing director. Jul 23, 1979, 18:157. Angle, Annabelle Valuation of property determined. Mar 21, 1955 14: 52. Angle, Thomas S Valuation of property determined. Mar 21, 1955, 14:52. ANIMAL SHELTERS Dog pound established on the county farm. Mar 16, 1953, 13:387.

Health Director, Dr. J. R. Black, was authorized to proceed with construction of a dog pound. May 6, 1963, 15:170. ANIMAL SHELTERS Rudolph Walters was authorized to appropriate bulldozer agencies for grading the area for the county dog pound and the lot purchased for parking facilities for courthouse employees. Feb 17, 1969, 16:98. ANIMAL SHELTERS Cecil Edwards, Sanitarian, will be responsible for correcting the water and sewer problem at the dog pound. Sep 4, 1973, 17:50. Interested citizens came before the Board to request treatment of animals in the Dog Pound and to form a humane society. Sep 4, 1973, 17:51. ANIMAL SHELTERS The holding time for dogs in the dog pound will be three days unless the dog warden decides it should be longer. Jan 7, 1974, 17:96. A letter from the Humane Society requested that the dog pound keep the dogs at least three days before destroying them. Mar 18, 1974, 17:115. ANIMAL SHELTERS The Town of Tabor City was informed that the county dog warden does not pick up dogs within the city limits, but the Town may bring dogs to the county dog pen and deposit them. May 19, 1975, 17:285. The Board ruled that all towns should deliver their own dogs to the dog pound. Jan 6, 1977, 17:532. ANTEX EXTERMINATING COMPKNNTY Maintenance contract with county for county buildings terminated. Jul 17, 1967, 15:735. Applewhite, B. D. Appointed to a committee to determine whether a public road should run from Clear Branch to Freeman Creek, as now granted, or to Maxwell's Depot, as petitioned for. Feb 3, 1879, 1:33. Applewhite, B. F. He was appointed fence commissioner of Ransom Fence District #1 in place of the committee members appointed in December. May 7, 1917, 5:411. Applewhite, B W Was appointed overseer of the Bergwin Ford Road. Jun 3, 1878, UN:558-559. Applewhite, G W The new Board of Commissioners did not accept him as a returning officer for an election in 1896. Jan 3, 1897, 2:357. Appointed to a committee of one to repair a bridge across Livingston Creek at Burgwin Bend. May 6, 1901, 3:30. Appointed to a committee of two to replace and rebuild a bridge across Livingston Creek. Aug 5, 1901, 3:44. Applewhite, G. W. He was authorized to build two bridges on Big Branch. Apr 5, 1915, 5:256. Applewhite, George B Property valuation determined. May 17, 1941, 11:393. Applewhite, Hackett Property valuation determined. May 17, 1941, 11:391. Applewhite, R C Appointed to examine into the condition of the county bridge over Livingston Creek and report to the Board at its next meeting. May 7, 1883, 1:253. He was appointed a Committee of One to make repairs on the bridge across Dans Creek. Jan 1, 1900, 2:455. He was allowed $186.09 for repairs made on the Dans Creek bridge. May 7, 1900, 2:468. Applewhite, R C Valuation of property determined. Jun 16, 1930, 9:192.

Applewhite, W. D. Recorded his stock ear mart; bullet hole in right ear, swallow fork in left ear. Oct 3, 1881, 1:81. Applewhite, W. G. Mr. Applewhite was awarded a contract to build the Livingston Creek bridge. Feb 5, 1894, 2:236. Applewhite, W H Property valuation determined. Apr 24, 1967, 15:706. Real estate valuation determined. Apr 28, 1969, 16:130. APPLEWHITE, R C, AND COMPANY Granted a license to sell liquor at the 18-mile post on the Carolina Central Railroad until the first Monday in July. May 7, 1883, 1:252. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. School committee members were appointed in each district; names and districts listed. Oct 1, 1868, UN:38, 39. A committee was appointed to divide the schools in each township into districts; names and townships listed. Nov 6, 1868, UN:38, 39. A committee of finance was appointed; Haynes Lennon, Josiah Maultsby, and James High were named members. Feb 10, 1869, UN:60. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Daniel U. Brown was appointed to the school committee in Welches Creek Township. Apr 1, 1872, UN:240. John R. Baldwin was appointed to the school committee. Jul 1, 1872, UN:255. G. Pridgen, Daniel Bowen and David N. Gore were appointed to lay off a site for a school in Whiteville Township, district #3. Aug 5, 1872, UN:265; Oct 7, 1872, UN;273. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTES, ETC. Melton Campbell, S. B. Jennings, and the clerk to the Board were appointed to investigate the nature of unfinished work left by the past register of deeds. Oct 7, 1872, UN:273; Nov 4, 1872, UN:277-279. A committee was appointed to locate the line between Fair Bluff and Williams Townships between Beaver Dam Swamp to Huggins Creek. Mar 3, 1873, UN:285. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A committee was appointed to investigate the amount of the indebtedness of the county. May 5, 1873, UN:295. James Brown, Sr., Barney Brown, and John E. Powell were appointed school committeemen of Western Prong Township. May 5, 1873, UN:295. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A committee was appointed to confer with Robeson County officials about re- pairs needed on the bridge over Big Swamp. Jan 1, 1874, UN:323, Mar 2, 1874, UN:326. A committee was appointed to audit the county treasury and other offices. Feb 2, 1874, UN:324. A Board of Assessors was compiled of township officials; names and townships listed. Apr 6, 1874, UN:329. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed a committee to confer with the Robeson County Commissioners about repairing the Lumber River Bridge; names listed. Nov 2, 1874, UN:371. James Williamson and James Thompson were appointed to serve on a joint commission with Brunswick County representatives to survey the Brunswick-Columbus County line. Feb 8, 1875, UN:383; May 17, 1875, UN:395. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. D. Mears was appointed to work in conjunction with a Robeson County Commission to have repairs made on the lumber River Bridge. Sep 6, 1875, UN:430. J. B. Harrelson, V. V. Richardson, and D. P. High were appointed a committee of finance. Jan 3, 1876, UN:430. A Board of Assessors was appointed; names listed. Apr 3, 1876, UN:437. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTIES, ETC. Jonathan Gore and J. C. C. Gore were appointed to confer with Brunswick County officials to determine what action will be taken concerning the building of a bridge at Pireway Ferry across the Waccamaw River. Aug 6, 1877, UN:507. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC.

D. S. Cowan, 0. J. Burns, and S. W. Formyduval were appointed as a committee to cause the Livingston Bridge to be repaired in the cheapest manner possible, not to exceed $200.00. Sep 2, 1878, 1:2. E. D. Mears and J. B. Harrelson were appointed as a committee to work the poor house and inspect work done on it. Sep 23, 1878, 1:6. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTTES, ETC. A committee was appointed consisting of Thomas Bright, Archie Barefoot and James P. Pierce to lay out and extend the Elbow County Road to Archie Barefoot's. Oct 7, 1878, 1:8. G. W. Elkins, C. W. Hill, Sr. and J. W. Council were appointed a committee of finance. Dec 2, 1878, 1:20. G. W. Hill, Sr.'s appointment to the Committee of Finance was reconsidered and E. D. Meares was appointed in his place. Dec 3, 1878, 1:21. APPOINTMENTS - BOARD, COMMITTEE, ETC. J. J. Long, G.W. Elkins and A. H. Powell were appointed to a committee to contract for material to repair Plank Road Bridges below Whiteville Depot. Jan 7, 1879, 1:29. Five people were appointed to a committee to determine whether a public road should run from Clear Branch to Freeman Creek, as now granted, or to Maxwell’s Depot, as petitioned for; names of committee members listed. Feb 3, 1879, 1:33. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A committee of three, consisting of M. Campbell, D. P. High, and Sheriff A.M. Collum, will examine the condition of the Courthouse and report the necessary repairs. Feb 4, 1879, 1:36. R. E. Lloyd, F. K. King, and John W. Collins were appointed to a committee to examine the condition of Wayman Creek Bridge and report to the Board. Mar 3, 1879, 1:39. APPOINTMENTS BOARDS~ COMMITTEES, ETC. Dr. A. B. Lucas, D.C. Allen and W.S. Hindler were appointed to a committee to contract for and superintend the repairing of Wayman Creek Bridge. Mar 24, 1879, 1:46. A committee of three was appointed, consisting of D. P. High, G.W. Elkins and William Richardson, to superintend repairs on the jail and the Courthouse. Apr 8, 1879, 1:54. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS.' COMMITTEES; ET& D. P. High, J. W. Elkins and E. D. Meares were appointed a Committee of Finance. Dec 2, 1879, 1:98. O. H. Powell was appointed to the Committee of Finance. Jan 5, 1880, 1:102. B. W. Smith was appointed to the Committee of Finance, Jul 5, 1880, 1:123. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, SOMMITTEES, ETC. Francis Lennon was appointed to a committee to meet a similar committee from Robeson County and examine and have repaired the bridge across the Lumber River at Griffin's Bluff. Aug 2, 1880, 1:124. H.B. Collier was appointed to a committee to meet a similar committee from Robeson County and examine and have repaired the bridge across the Lumber River at Griffin's Bluff. Aug 2, 1880, 1:124. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Thomas Barefoot was appointed Commissioner to superintend and have repaired the Big Bridge on Marsh Causeway. Nov 1, 1880, 1:136. ? Long, E. D. Meares and H. C. Moffitt were appointed to a Committee of Finance. Dec 7, 1880, 1:140. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS; COMMITTEES; ETC. Shade Wooten, A. Toon and Buck Brown were appointed to a Committee to superintend and have repaired the bridge over Western Prong. Apr 4, 1881, 1:156. H. B. Collier, W. J. Huggins and D. H. Cook were appointed to a Committee to ascertain what repairs are necessary on the poor house and report to the Board. Oct 3, 1881, 1:180. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Sheriff A. M. Collum, ? Long, and the clerk of the Board were appointed to a committee to contract for and have re-covered the Courthouse. Oct 3, 1881, 1:180. A. G. Smith, E. D. Meares, and J. P. Stanley were appointed to a committee of finance. Dec 4, 1882, 1:233. Committee appointed to build a bridge over Red Hill Swamp; names listed. Sep 7, 1885, 1:374. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS; COMMITTEES, ETC.

J. B. Brinkley and S. H. Formyduval were appointed to a committee to superintend and have repaired the bridge over Livingston Creek. Sep 6, 1861, 1:421. Rev. G. A Hill was appointed a member of the Board of Education. Oct 4, 1886, 1:423. H. B. Collier was appointed a member of the Board of Education. Dec 6, 1886, 1:429. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. D. Meares and J.P. Stanley were appointed to a committee of Finance. Dec 6, 1886, 1:431. A. G. Smith was appointed to a Committee of Finance. Dec 6, 1886, 1:431. J. P. Stanley and E. M. Meares were appointed as a Committee to 1ook after the standard weights and measures of the county. Jan 4, 1887, 1:440. APPOINTMENTS BOARDS; COMMITTEES, ETC, E. J. McRackon and Joshua Smith were appointed to a committee to examine the bridge across Soles Swamp at the Depot. Aug 1, 1887, 1:474. The Board appointed John A. Nealy constable for Williams Township. Feb 6, 1888, 1:508. J. R. McCloskey was appointed a committee of one to meet with a like committee for Robeson County to have the bridge at Ivies Bluff across the Lumber River repaired. Apr 3, 1888, 1:520. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A committee was appointed to have the necessary bridges constructed across Porter’s Swamp; names listed. Sep 3, 1888, 1:540. L. W. Stanley was appointed to replace G. W. Hill on the Board of Education. Dec 3, 1888, 1:554. B. F. Pierce was elected Commissioner to replace A. G. Smith. Jun 3, 1889, 2:1. Mr. H. B. Short was elected Chairman of the Joint Board of Commissioners, Jan 3, 1889, 2:1. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The County Commissioners elected the following men to serve on the Board of Education: H. B. Collins, J. A. Elderdice, L. W. Stanley. Jan 3, 1889, 2:1. E. D. Meares was appointed a committee of one to look after and collect all money due the county from hired convicts. Jun 4, 1899, 2:3. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed E. D. Meares, J. P. Stanley, and H. B. Collier to serve on a committee to confer with a similar committee appointed by Robeson County in regard to putting draws in bridges across the Lumber River. Jun 4, 1889, 2:3-8; Dec 3, 1889, 2. E. D. Meares was appointed a committee of one to have a bridge built across Porter Swamp on the road leading from Cerro Gordo to Williams crossroads. Jul 1, 1889, 2:7. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES$ ETC. A committee was appointed to visit Georgetown, S. C., to look into and take a report in regard to the drawbridge across the Lumber River. The committee’s report is listed. Oct 7, 1889, 2:23, 24. The Board appointed E. D. Meares, J. P. Stanley, and B. F. Prince as a finance committee for the ensuing year. Dec 2, 1889, 2:30. APPOINTMENTS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. D. Meares was appointed a committee of one to confer with a like committee from Robeson County to look after the drawbridge at Fair Bluff. Dec 3, 1889, 2:32. E. D. Meares was appointed a committee of one on bridges across Gapway Swamp. Jan 6, 1890, 2:36. E. D. Meares was appointed a committee of one to confer with a like committee from Robeson County to look after the bridge at Ivey's Bluff. Mar 4, 1890, 2:47. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed a committee to select someone to take charge of the new county poorhouse. Mar 4, 1890, 2:48. J. D. Maultsby was appointed a committee of one to repair the two bridges on White Marsh. Jun 3, 1890, 2:59. A committee was appointed to make an estimate of the cost of a bridge across the Seven Creeks. Jun 3, 1890, 2:60; Jul 28, 1890, Aug 4, 1890, 21, Sep 2, 1890, 21, Nov 29, 1890, 2. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. D. Meares was appointed a committee of one to look at the crossing at Porter Swamp of the Whiteville and Fair Bluff Road. Jun 3, 1890, 2:61,66. D. P. High was appointed a committee of one to determine the cost of building a vault in the courthouse. Jul 8, 1890, 2:66, Sep 2, 77, 79; Nov 29, 86, 87; Dec 95.

APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed J. B. Brinkley, G. M. Summerell, and S. B. King to serve on a committee to have a bridge built across Wayman Creek. Sep 1, 1890, 2:76, 84. J. M. Shipman was appointed a committee of one to investigate the amount of bank deposits belonging to the state of S. A. Smith, deceased. Dec 1, 1890, 2:89, 101. J. W. Powell, M. J. Ward, and J. M. Williamson were appointed to a finance committee for the ensuing year. Dec 1, 1890, 2:89. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed J. H. Williamson a committee of one to make a report on the probable cost of building a bridge across Porter Swamp on the Elizabeth Road. Dec 1, 1890, 2:92. J. W. Powell and J. H. Williamson were appointed a committee of two to look after the poorhouse. Dec 1, 1890, 2:92. APPOINTMENTS - BO&RDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. M. J. Ward was appointed a committee of one to sell the Seven Creek barge. Jan 6, 1891, 2:100. The Board appointed a committee on bridges; names listed. Jan 6, 1891, 2:103. J. H. Williamson was appointed a committee from Robeson County to discuss building a bridge across the Lumber River. Feb 2, 1891, 2:105. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. S. N. Formy was appointed a committee of one to have the Livingston bridge repaired. J. A. Thompson was appointed a committee of one to examine the slough near the Waccamaw River and make an estimate for a bridge across the slough. May 4, 1891, 2:119. The Board appointed a committee to look at the grounds and machinery of Butler's Lumber Company's plant to estimate the value. Aug 3, 1891, 2:133; Sep 7, 1891, 2:135-138. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed a committee to look at the New Britton Bridge and have repairs made. Oct 6, 1891, 2:140. The Board appointed S. M. Formy to look after the county hospital. Dec 8, 1891, 2:148. J. W. Powell and J. H. Williamson to the finance committee. Dec 8, 1891, 2:148. Henry Lennon was appointed constable of Ransom Township. Feb 1, 1892, 2:153. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed E. D. Meares and Joshua Smith to a committee to make an estimate and draw up specifications for a bridge across Soules Swamp. Feb 1, 1892, 2:154; Mar 7, 1892, 2:156-157; Apr 4, 2:159; May 7, 2:162; Jun 6, 2:166-167; 169, 175; Aug 1, 1892. G. W. Meadows was appointed to repair the bridge across Western Prong. Mar 7, 1892, 2:157. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. J. W. Powell, Ed Troy and Joshua Smith were appointed to the finance committee. Jun 6, 1892, 2:167; Jun 5, 1893, 2:212. The Board appointed M. J. Ward to meet with a Brunswick County committee concerning the building of a new bridge at New Britton. Aug 1, 1892, 2:175. N. M. Benton and J. E. Powell were appointed to make estimates of a bridge across Western Prong Swamp. Dec 5, 1892, 2:190. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. J. A. Smith, Ed Troy and L.W. Stanley were appointed to the Board of Education. Jun 5, 1893, 2:212; Jul 2, 1893, 2:213. James M. Shipman and S. N. Formy were appointed to look after the bridge across Seven Creek. Nov 6, 1893, 2:225. H. Moffitt and C. C. Pridgen were appointed to inspect the bridges across the White Marsh Causeway and to make a report on the repairs needed and the approximate cost. May 8, 1894, 2:244; Jun 4, 1894, 2:245, 247. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. C. Moffitt was appointed a member of the Board of Education. Jun 5, 1894, 2:248. T. E. Bardin and L. I. Yates were appointed to investigate the bridge to be built in Porter Swamp and make a report at the next meeting. Feb 5, 1895, 2:278; Mar 1895, 2:282. P. Blackman was appointed a committee of one to look after the County Hospital. Feb 5, 1895, 2:280.

APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. J. A. Elderdice was appointed a member of the Board of Education. Apr 1895, 2:284. M. T. Owen was appointed a member of the Finance Committee to replace Ed Troy. Apr 1 1895, 2:284. M. F. Owen was appointed to assist J. H. Williamson in inspecting the bridge at Ivey's Bluff. Apr , 1895, 2:287. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. C. Moffitt was appointed a committee of one to look after the road across White Marsh. May 9 1895, 2:289. The Board appointed George Applewhite a committee of one to make repairs on Wayman bridge. Jun 1895, 2:293. James Shipman, E. D. Meares, and M. F. Owen were elected to the Finance Committee. Jul 2, 1895, 2:299. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. C. Moffitt was appointed a committee of one to secure lumber for White Marsh Swamp. Aug 6, 1895, 2:305. J. D. Maultsby was appointed a committee of one to borrow money to meet County expenses. Aug 6, 1895, 2:305; Sep 4, 1895, 2:308. J. L. Powell was appointed a committee of one to investigate the bank stock of S. A. Smith’s estate. Sep 3, 1895, 2:306. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. D. Meares, D. C. Allin, and M. T. Owen were elected as the Finance Committee of Columbus County. Dec 3, 1895, 2:318. J. D. Maultsby, V. V. Richardson, and J. S. Wiggins were appointed a committee to solicit contributions for the Causeway. Dec 3, 1895, 2:320. The petition for a new school district was granted, and a committee consisting of C. F. Benton, W. J. Griffin, and W. J. Benton was appointed. Dec 3, 1895, 2:320. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. J. L. Powell was appointed to the committee on finance. Mar 2, 1896, 2:328. J. C. Powell was appointed a committee of one to borrow $1,000.00 for Columbus County. App 6, 1896, 2:331. L. D. Yates was appointed a committee of one to borrow $1,000.00 for county purposes. Apr 20, 1896, 2:333. E. D. Meares was appointed registrar for Fair Bluff Township in the place of R. I. Powell. May 4, 1896, 2:335. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. C. Moffitt and J. L. Wiggins were appointed a committee of two to investigate the condition of the lumber in the White Marsh Causeway. Jul 6, 1896, 2:338. D. W. Brown was appointed a committee of one to repair the bridges across Porter Swamp. Oct 5, 1896, 2:345; Nov 2, 1896, 2:350. M. F. Owen was appointed a committee of one to look after the bridge across Red Hill Swamp. Oct 6, 1896, 2:347. APPOINTMENTS- BOARDS, COMMITTEES; ETC. S. N. Formy and D. R. Wells were appointed to build a bridge across Livingston Creek at Joshua Ford. Oct 6, 1896, 2:347. S. A. Formy was appointed to investigate and repair Wayman Bridge. Nov 2, 1896, 2:350. H. Wyche was appointed a committee of one to check on the lumber bought for the marsh crossing. Aug 3, 1897, 2:379. APPOINTHONTS – BOARDS, COMMITTIEES, ETC. The Board appointed Ira Lennon and A. M. Benton to meet with a committee from Robeson County to discuss having the bridge across the Lumber River repaired. Dec 6, 1898, 2:419. Joshua Smith, J. P. Stanley, and Ira Lennon were appointed to the finance committee. Jan 10, 1899, 2:423. Henry Vines was appointed to repair the bridge across Josh Ford on Livingston Creek in Ransom Township. May 1, 1899, 2:433. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTIEES, ETC. J. B. Brinkley was appointed to repair the bridge across Walls Branch in Ransom Township. May 1, 1899, 2:433. Joshua Smith, L. W, Stanley and J. R. Williamson were appointed to make corrections and settle with the ex-treasurer, J. H. Williamson. Aug 7, 1899, 2:443; Aug 21, 1899, 2:443. E. D. Meares was appointed to make repairs on the bridge across Gapway Swamp. Aug 7, 1899, 2:141; Oct 2, 1899, 2:448. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMIITTEES, ETC. R. C. Applewhite was appointed to make repairs on the bridge across Dans Creek.

D. Hand was appointed to make repairs on the bridge at Cronly wand across Wayman Creek. Jan 1, 1900, 2:455. J. M. Shipman was appointed to meet with a similar committee from Bladen County to decide if a bridge needs to be built across Slade Swamp. Feb 5, 1900, 2:459. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS CO124ITTrT 215 0 ETC. A. M. Benton and A. D. Williams were to investigate the advisability of building a bridge across Dunn Swamp, Feb 5, 1900, 2:459. A. M. Benton and A. M. Williamson were appointed to have a bridge made across Dunn Swamp on the road from Chadbourn to Fair Bluff. Apr 2, 1900, 2:465. J. N. Maxwell and J. W, Rouse were appointed to make repairs on the bridge across Danns Creek in Ransom Township. Apr 2, 1900, 2:466. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. J. F. Stanley was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of J. P. Stanley. Jun 4, 1900, 2:472. J. B. Harrelson was appointed a Committee of one to have the bridges across Porter Swamp repaired. Aug 6, 1900, 2:479. J. M. Shipman, J. M. Brown were appointed to confer with a committee from Bladen County on the advisability of building a bridge across Slade Swamp. Aug 6, 1900, 2:480. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMTTEES, ETC. G. A Coleman was appointed to make repairs on the bridge across the Waccamaw River near Old Dock. Sep 3, 1900, 2:481. T. F. Stanley was appointed to confer with a like committee from Brunswick to determine if repairs are needed on the bridge across the Waccamaw River. Nov 19, 1900, 2:1190. Ira Lennon and A B. Pierce were appointed to investigate the Bridge across the White Marsh, Dec 3, 1900, 2:5. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. D. Page was appointed a committee of one to handle the construction of two bridges across Porter Swamp. Feb 4, 1901, 3:18. Joshua Smith was appointed a committee of one to investigate and report to the Board the advisability of building a bridge 50 feet line across Green Swamp at the least cost to the county. Apr 1, 1901, 3:23. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Joshua Smith was appointed a committee of one to look after the construction of the fireproof room to be constructed in the courthouse. Apr 1, 1901, 3:27. Dr. A. G. Floyd was appointed one of the sanitary committee members for Columbus County, Apr 1, 1901, 307. G.W. Applewhite appointed a committee of one to repair a bridge across Livingston Creek at Burgwin Road. May 6, 1901, 3:30. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Ira Lennon and A. M. Benton were appointed a committee of two to investigate the advisability of repairing the Iveys Bluff Bridge. Jun 3, 1901, 3:34. G. W. Applewhite and C. H. Vires were appointed a committee of two to replace and rebuild bridges across Livingston Creek. Aug 5, 1901, 3:44. Ira Lennon was appointed a committee of one to investigate the condition of a bridge across Western Prong below Powell Mill. Aug 5, 1901, 3:44. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Joshua Smith was appointed a committee of one to inspect the road leading from Maxwell’s into the Green Swamp. Aug 5, 1901, 3:45. F. B. Pierce was appointed to have a bridge built across White Marsh. Apr 7, 1902, 3:88. Ira Lennon, Joshua Smith, and E. J. Butt were appointed to investigate the building of a road in Tatum Township. May 5, 1902, 3:91. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMTTTEES, ETC. Henry Coleman, Jr. was appointed to look after and repair the bridge across the Lumber River at Fair Bluff. Jun 10, 1902, 3:100. Commissioners were appointed in to Chadbourn stock law territory; names listed. Jul 7, 1902, 3:102. Henry Coleman was appointed to look after and repair bridge across Gapway Swamp. Jul 7, 1902, 3:105. APPOTNTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMTTEES, ETC.

T. B. Pierce was appointed to look after and investigate the condition of the Dans Creek bridge. Sep 1, 1902, 3:114. Ira Simmons was appointed one to look after and have repaired the bridge across Western Prong Swamp. Oct 6, 1902, 3:117. Joshua Smith, F. B. Pierce, and T. F. Stanley were appointed to the Finance Committee for Columbus County. Dec 1, 1902, 3:33. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. R. E. L. Brown was appointed a committee of one to look after and have repairs to the county jail. Feb 2, 1903, 3:116. W. H. Collier and J. E. Powell were appointed as a committee to look after and have repairs made to the bridge across Western Prong Swamp. Mar 2, 1903, 3:147. Henry-Coleman, Sr. was appointed to a committee of one to look after and have repaired the bridge across the Lumber River at Fair Bluff. Jun 1, 1903, 3:162. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTTEES, ETC. Dr. N. A. Thompson and Dr. N. R. Davis were appointed a committee with power to select a site, and contract for, and have built two pest houses. Jul 13, 1903, 3:169. Henry Coleman and T. R - - - - - - appointed a committee to confer with a committee from Robeson County to examine the bridge across the Lumber River at Fair Bluff. Oct 5, 1903, 3:186. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. T. F, Stanley was appointed a committee of one to let out to the lowest bidder the bridge across Grissett Swamp. Feb 1, 1904, 3:220. F. B. Pierre and H. H. Holton were appointed a committee to investigate and report on the advisability of building a dam across Gum Swamp in Waccamaw Township. Jul 11, 1904, 3:252. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES; ETC: Thomas Brown and J. M. Hall were appointed a committee to let bridges across Bogue Swamp. Aug 1, 1904, 3:259. Joshua Smith, F. B. Pierre and A. S. Richardson were appointed to the finance committee. Dec 6, 1904, 3:293. J. A. Formyduval was appointed a committee of one to advertise and let out to the lowest bidder a bridge to be built across a slough near Waccamaw River. Mar 15, 1905, 3:323. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. R. E. L. Brown was appointed a committee of one to correspond with different parties about buying books for re-indexing the records of Columbus County Commissioners. Jun 14, 1905, 3:348. J. A, Brown, J. P. Council and C. C. Pridgen were appointed a building committee to investigate and make all necessary repairs on the County jail. Jul 3, 1905, 3:355. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. C. Moffitt, R. I. Powell, and C. W. Brown were appointed to the Finance Committee. Dec 11, 1906, 3:491. B. A. Marlow and Bryant Long were appointed a committee to look after the Juniper Creek Bridge. Mar 4, 1907, 3:518. B. A. Marlowe and C W. Suggs were appointed a committee to look after the Juniper Creek and Skipper Landing bridges. Aug 5, 1907, 3:553. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons were appointed fence commissioners for stock law territories #1 and 2; names listed. Jan 6, 1908, 4:11. Three persons were appointed to a committee to investigate and report to the Board the amount of damage at Grissett Swamp; names listed. Feb 5, 1908, 4:20. Three persons wore appointed to a committee to assess damages on the farm of Joshua Smith; names listed. Mar 2, 1908, 4:31. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. G. Herbert Smith was appointed to the finance committee. Mar 2, 1908, 4:26. E. C. Watts was appointed a list taker in South Williams Township. Jun 1, 1908, 4:56. Arthur Baldwin was appointed fence commissioner. Aug 3, 1908, 4:79. J. L. McKoy was appointed fence commissioner. Sep 7, 1908, 4:85. W. Ross Davis was appointed fence commissioner. Nov 8, 1908, 4:117.

APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Three people were appointed as a committee to assess the damages to the property of H. H. Prince dirt used on the road; names listed. Dee 7, 1908, 4:121. Three people were appointed to a finance committee for the ensuing term; names listed. Dec 8, 1908, 4:133. Daniel Hester was appointed to the Finance Committee. Feb 1, 1909, 4:150. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Three persons were appointed to a committee to consider specifications and plans for a new jail building; names listed. Mar 1, 1909, 4:156. John C. Cribb was appointed constable for Williams Township. Mar 1, 1909, 4:158. Three persons were appointed to a committee to receive plans to build a jail for Columbus County. Apr 5, 1909, 4:165. J. B. Stanley was appointed constable of Bug Hill Township. May 3, 1909, 4:169. APPOINTMENTS - BOARS, COMNITYES, ETC. A. M. Benton was appointed fence commissioner. Feb 7, 1910, 4:251. Lucian Gore was appointed constable of Bug Hill Township. Apr 4, 1910, 4:267. Three persons were appointed a committee on sewage for the new jail; names listed. Apr 4, 1910, 4:270. APPOINTNENTS - BOARDS, COMMTTEES, ETC. Jeff L. Powell was appointed keeper of the county home. Dec 6, 1910, 4:338. A. H. Lennon, Jr. was appointed fence commissioner in the stock law territory of Ransom Township. Mar 6, 1911, 4:366. A. W. Baldwin was appointed clerk to the Board of Commissioners in the absence of C. E. Smith. Jun 12, 1911, 4:406. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A. W. Baldwin was appointed clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. Sep 4, 1911, 4:439. E. J. Grimsley was appointed commissioner to erect a ferry across the Cape Fear River between Columbus, Bladen, and Pender Counties. Oct 2, 1911, 4:447. F. B. Pierce was re-appointed Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Dec 4, 1911, 4:476. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEESP ETC, J. A. Hedgpeth was appointed constable of Tatum Township. Jan 1, 1912, 4:490. Three persons were appointed fence commissioners in Ransom Township; names listed. Feb 6, 1912, 4:506. Several persons were appointed delegates to the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting to be held at Wrightsville Beach on August 14, 1912; names listed. Jul 1. 1912, 4:559. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons were appointed delegate's to the Good Roads Association; names listed. Jul 1, 1912, 4:559. Hubert G. Smith was appointed a member of the Board of Audit and Finance for the county. Dee 2, 1912, 5:42. The clerk of the Superior Court appointed J. P. Council as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. Dec 2, 1912, 5:35. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. C.C. Pridgen and R.E.L. Brown were appointed delegates to the state convention of County Commissioners. Jul 7, 1913, 5:106. The Board appointed R.E.L. Brown a committee of one to put J.W. Martin in charge of the county road force. Oct 6, 1913, 5:130. The board appointed R.E.L. Brown, W. Ross Davis, and J.E. Thompson as a committee to oversee the construction of the new courthouse. Dec. 14, 1914, 5:241. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed B. F. Applewhite, T. H. Williams, and A. H. Lennon fence commissioners of Ransom Fence District #1 in place of the committee appointed in December. May 7, 1917, 5:411. R. W. Scott, Jr., D. W. Merritt, and J. W. Dale were appointed to an advisory committee for the Bolton fence district. Jan 1. 1917, 5:383. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. D. W. Merritt and J. H. Williamson was appointed to the county Board of

Appraisers and Review. Apr 10, 1919, 6:55. Bruce Pierce was appointed to oversee all concrete work done on county roads and property. May 7, 1923, 6:572. Board appointed O.M. Stephens road commissioner of Lee’s Township. Sep 3, 1923, 7:1. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES.,~ETC. Four persons were appointed to serve on a committee to make recommendations relative to placing county funds after Jan 1, 1924; names listed. Dec 10, 1923, 7:70. The Board appointed A L. Burchett road commissioner of Welches Creek Township. Nov 5, 1923, 7:51. S. G. Sarvis was appointed road commissioner of South Williams Township. Dec 3, 1923, 7:62. APPOINTMENTS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. A. Moffitt was appointed a committee of one to handle supplies for the highway force. Mar 16, 1921, 6:268. A committee was appointed to contract for bridges; names listed. Apr 13, 1921, 6:280. A committee was appointed to confer with the State Highway Commission about surveying the highway road from Whiteville to the Brunswick county line; names listed. Apr 13, 1921, 6:280. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed road commissioners for the ensuing year; names listed. Feb 4, 1924, 7:90. The Board appointed B. A. Marlowe as road commissioner of Lee's Township. May 5, 1924, 7:138. A. H. Phillips was appointed road commissioner of Whiteville Township. May 5, 1924, 7:138. APPOINTMENTS - B0ARDS, COMMITTEES, INC. A. W. Baldwin was re-appointed as county auditor. Dee 1, 1924, 7:304. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Road commissioners were appointed for different townships; names listed. Feb 2, 1925, 7:341. Six men were appointed a committee dividing Fair Bluff Township into two townships; names listed. Nov 30, 1925, 7:558, 571. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A committee was appointed to appraise the valuation of real and personal property of the Butters Lumber Company; names listed. Jul 12, 1926, 8:89. Bruce Pierce and J. M. Shipman was appointed as a committee to confer with the Commissioners of Bladen County concerning building a road over Red Hill Swamp. Sep 6, 1926, 8:126. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Township road commissioners were appointed; names listed. Feb 7. 1927, 8:257. Stephen E. Hooks was appointed to the Chadbourn Board of Road Commissioners. Dec 3, 1928, 9:2. D. F. McGougan was appointed chairman to the Board of road commissioners. Dec 3, 1928, 9:2. APPOINTM7NTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Members were appointed to the Board of road supervisors; names and townships listed. Mar 4, 1929, 9:19; Jun 3, 1929, 9:42; Jul 1, 1929, 9:53. A. L. Pate was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Waccamaw Township Road Board. Mar 26, 1930, 9:162. D. F. McGougan and H. G. Avant were appointed a committee to purchase road equipment. Jun 16, 1930, 9:196. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. D. F. McGougan and H. G. Avant were appointed a committee to purchase road equipment. Jul 9, 1930, 9:198. Commissioner H. G. Avant and the County Auditor were appointed as a committee to receive sealed bids from various road equipment companies for wheelers for the chain gang. Sep 1, 1930, 9:221, 222. H. M. Little was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Arthur W. Little's resignation. Oct 6, 1930, 9:230. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. C. D. Garrell was appointed to make changes in the fire insurance policy. Jan 5, 1931, 9:269. D. W, Merritt was appointed to investigate Hallsboro and Old Dock Road. Mar 2, 1931, 9:289. Rufus Newell was appointed Road Commissioner for Waccamaw Township. Mar 2, 1931, 9:290. W. L. Pate was appointed Road Commissioner for Waccamaw Township. Mar 2, 1931, 9:290.

APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. B. S. Lennon was appointed as road commissioner of Welches Creek Township. Mar 2, 1931, 9:290. J. W. Smith was appointed as road commissioner of Welches Creek Township. Mar 2, 1931, 9:290. H. S. High was appointed road commissioner of Welches Creek Township. Mar 2, 1931, 9:290. APPOINTMENTS - B0ARDS, C0MMITTEES, ETC: J. A. Powell was appointed road commissioner for Waccamaw Township. Mar 2, 1931, 9:290. J. R. Blake and C. D. Garrell were appointed to investigate the clerk of superior court's records. Dec 7, 1931, 9:382. J. C. Hooks, Sr. was re-elected chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Dec 14, 1931, 9:389. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEE ETC. J. R. Blake and C. D. Garrell were appointed to investigate the clerk to superior court's office; due to sickness report not ready. Jan 4, 1932, 9:393. Several persons were appointed to appear before the State Highway commission; names listed. Aug 19, 19320 9:475. C. D. Garrell was appointed to view and report on land valuation in Bug Hill Township. Sep 5, 1932, 9:477. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITEES, ETC. P. M. Page was appointed to the Board of vital statistics. Feb 6, 1933, 9:523. Lila Mae Dyson was appointed as treasurer of state school fund. Jun 19, 1933, 10:6. C. D. Garrell was re-appointed chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. Dec 4, 1933, 10:62 James Worthington was appointed vital statistics registrar for Whiteville Township. Jan 19, 1934, 10:73. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTTEES, ETC. R. T. Bruton was appointed registrar of vital statistics. Feb 21, 1934, 10:82. C. A. Small was appointed chairman of the Board, Dec 3, 1934, 10:174. C. S. Sasser was appointed constable of Bogue Township. May 6, 1935, 10:215. Three persons were appointed as a building committee for a new county home; names listed. Mar 11, 1937, 10:475. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. R. C. Benton was appointed as a committee of one to collect the house rent on Hughes’ property. Sep 6, 1937, 10:533. W. M. Stephens was appointed as a committee of one to work with attorneys in straightening out L. C. Harper and wife's foreclosure proceedings. Jan 12, 1938, 10:577. K. Clyde Council was re-appointed as a member of welfare board for a three-year term. May 11, 1939, 11:138. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS; COMMITTEES, ETC'. Building committees appointed; names listed. May 29, 1939, 11:141. Grover C. Hinson was appointed to fill the unexpired term of commissioner W. M. Stephens. Jun 5, 1939, 11:144. Columbus County Hospital Board of Trustees appointed; names listed. Oct 6, 1939, 11:187. W. L. Hobbs appointed as Chairman of the Board for the balance of term. Dec 4, 1939, 11:204. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. W. H. Applewhite, Bruce Pierce, and W. D. Brooks appointed as a Board of Appraisers and Review for 1941 tax assessments. Dec 3, 1940, 11:330. K. Clyde Council was appointed as a member of the Board of Charities and Public Welfare. Mar 3, 1941, 11:367. Members of the Library Commission appointed; names listed. Sep 3, 1946, 12:303. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mrs. Jack Williamson appointed to serve as member of Columbus County Library Board. Oct 4, 1948, 12:03. J. T. Wooten, Jr. appointed to Board of County Commissioners. Dec 22, 1949, 13:52. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mrs. Titus Williamson appointed to the Columbus County Library Board. Jun 5, 1951, 13:205.

Committee appointed to review plans and possible location for courthouse annex; names listed. Jun 28, 1951, 13:215. Charles R. Council appointed to serve on board of Columbus County Dept. of Social Services. Mar 2, 1953, 13:382. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Alice Lowe, and Mrs. H. H. Bullock were re-appointed to the Columbus County Library Board. Aug 4, 1952, 13:324. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. A committee was appointed to estimate and report to tie Medical Care Commission on the current value of the acre of land designated by the Board of Commissioners for a public health center; names listed. Jan 3, 1955, 14:14. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Dan C. Bartley was sworn in as county commissioner. Dec 3, 1956, 14:204. L. P. Ward was sworn in as county commissioner. Dec 3, 1956, 14:204. L. P. Ward was elected chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Dec 3, 1956, 14:204. W. B. Buffkin was sworn in as county commissioner. Dec 3, 1956, 14:204. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Horace Carter was appointed to serve on the Columbus County Library Board of Trustees. Mar 4, 1957, 14:224. Lloyd Collier was appointed to serve on the Columbus County Library Board of Trustees. Mar 4, 1957, 14:224. Mrs. Titus Williamson was appointed to serve on the Columbus County Library Board of Trustees, Mar 4, 1957, 14:224. APPOINTILENTS - BOARDS; COMMITTEES' ETC. W. B. Buffkin was appointed to serve on the Columbus County Welfare Board, effective July 1, 1959. Jun 1, 1959, 14:432. Elmo Covil was appointed to the Riegelwood Sanitary District Board to replace J. D. Dailey, who moved out of the district. Aug 1, 1960, 14:578. APPOINTMENTS - BOARD, COMMITTEE, ETC. Three persons appointed to serve on a local Centennial Committee Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the War between the States; names listed. Oct 3, 1960, 14092. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Ralph Marlowe and W. D. Little were named to the Columbus County Planning Board. Apr 2, 1962, 15:37. W. B. Buffkin re-appointed to the County Welfare Board. Jun 7, 1962, 15:65. A. B. Gregory, 0. A. Narrow, A R. Campton, R. H. Aronow and D. J. Luther were sworn in as members of Sanitary District Board in Riegelwood. Dec 3, 1962, 15:127. APPOINTMENTS - BOARD, COMMITTEES, ETC. L. P. Ward elected to serve for 1963 as Chairman of Board of Commissioners; W. B. Buffkin elected as vice-chairman for 1963. Dec 3, 1962, 15:129. Several persons were appointed to a committee to study the possibility of a community college in Columbus County; names listed. Mar 4, 1963, 15:150. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Luther C. Rich, Sr. was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner A. O. Burns. Jul 20, 1963, 15:196; Aug 5, 1963, 15:197. Board of Trustees appointed for Southeastern Community College; names listed. Jan 15, 1964, 15:251. Committee appointed to plan the observance of Industry Appreciation Week; names listed. Mar 16, 1964, 15:268. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Board appointed members of the Advisory Commission to assist the planning board in county zoning; names listed. Jul 6, 1964, 15:296. Board appointed members of the county planning board; names listed. Jul 6, 1964, 15:296. J. C. High appointed to a Steering Committee to promote the Highway #74 Project. Jul 6. 1964, 15:296. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. J. C. High appointed to the Board of Directors of the Highway 74 Improvement Association. Aug 3, 1964, 15:308. The Board appointed an advisory Board to the Mental Health Center; names listed. Sep 8, 1964, 15:316. New members appointed to the Whiteville Zoning commission; names listed. Dec 7, 1964, 10347.

APPOINTMENTS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Dr. Joseph Wyche was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Mental Health Association. Jan 13, 1965, 15:360. Members of the Industrial Development Advisory Committee were appointed; names listed. Jan 13, 1965, 15:360-361. George Gold was appointed to the Industrial Development Advisory Committee as a temporary chairman. Jan 22, 1965, 15:362. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES. ETC. Board of Directors appointed for Columbus County Community Progress, Inc. Feb 15, 1965, 15:370. Community Action Committee appointed; names listed. Feb 15, 1965, 15:370. Commissioner H. J. Watts was appointed to serve on the Mental Health Advisory Board. May 3, 1965, 15:389. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Members appointed to the newly organized Economic Development Commission; names listed. May 24, 1965, 15:401. Commissioner Lacy R. Thompson was appointed to the Welfare Board for a three-year term. Jun 7, 1965, 15:406. Sam Koonce re-appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Southeastern Community College. Jun 7, 1965, 15:406. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Rev. Leo Hawkins and Mrs. R. N. McCray were appointed to the Area Mental Health Council. Jul 6, 1965, 15:415. T. E. Burns was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Luther C. Rich. Jul 6, 1965, 15:415. B. E. Delamater was appointed to the Riegelwood Sanitary District Board. Nov 1, 1965, 15:453. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Whiteville Board of Adjustments appointed; names listed. Nov 1, 1965, 15:454. William Godwin was appointed to the Riegelwood Sanitary District Board. Nov 1, 1965, 15:453. T. E. Burns was elected vice-chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Dec 6, 1965, 15:468. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. W.O. Johnson was elected Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Dec 6, 1965, 10468. Dr. Richard Darden was appointed Chairman of the Mental Health Advisory Council. Jan 4, 1966, 15:484. An Advisory Board was appointed for the Tri-County Sencland Community Action, Inc. Oct 3. 1966, 15:590. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Members appointed to the Columbus County Council on Mental Retardation; names listed. Nov 7, 1966, 15:606. New members were appointed to the Columbus County Economic Development commission: C. Bion Sears, W.D. Little, R.C. Soles, Jr., and William B. Friedman. Mar 6, 1967, 15:685. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Henry Wyche was re-appointed to the Board of Trustees of Southeastern Community College. Jun 19, 1967, 15:726. Jury commission appointed; members are John. L. Ward, Harry Lee Jordan, and Asa Reeves. Sep 6, 1967, 15:756-757. L. D. Worley, Worth Edwards and Wallace Dickens were appointed to the Whiteville zoning Commission. Oct 2, 1967, 15:765. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS. COMMITTEES, ETC. Clerk Lee J. Greer administered the oath of office to John L. Ward, Asa Reeves, and Harry Lee Jordan, newly appointed Columbus County Jury Commission. Oct 2,1967, 15:765. B.T. Elliott was appointed to the Columbus County Economic Development Commission. Dec 18, 1967, 15:796. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. William Delaney, John Anderson and Philip Marlowe were appointed to the Columbus County Planning Commission. Dec 4, 1967, 15:789. Edward W. Williamson was appointed to the Board of Directors of Sencland Community Action, Inc. Feb 6, 1967, 15:665. Stanley D. Wilson and R.M. Hobbs were appointed to the Riegelwood Sanitary District Board. Feb 6, 1967, 15:665.

APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed a committee to study the ambulance issue in Columbus County; names listed. Feb 14, 1968, 15:811. William Freedman was re-appointed as Director of the Southeastern Economic Development Commission for one year. May 6, 1968, 15:829. Three new members wore appointed to the Board of Directors of Sencland Community Action; names listed. May 6, 1968, 15:829. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, C0MMITTEES, ETC. Edward W. Williamson was appointed to the Welfare Board. May 6, 1968, 15:829. Gordon Hobbs, Sankey Robinson, and Clifton Shaw were appointed to serve a two- year term on the Columbus County Planning Board. Sep 3, 1968, 16:23. Martin Carter appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the SENCland Community Action, Inc. Sep 3, 1968, 16:23. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Board appointed C. W. Duggins to the Board of Directors of the SENCland Community Action, Inc. Oct 7, 1968, 16:36. Mr. Colvert M. Lee appointed temporarily to the Board of Commissioners of the Riegelwood Sanitary District. Oct 7, 1968,16:36. Nine persons were appointed to the Columbus County Airport Authority; names listed. Oct 21, 1968, 16:42. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. W.0. Johnson was appointed to serve on the Political Action Committee for Columbus County. Jan 6, 1969, 16:79. Raymond L. Creekmore was appointed to serve on the Columbus County Economic Development Commission Board of Directors. Feb 17, 1969, 16:98. Harold Marlowe was appointed to serve the unexpired term of Mr. L. O. Worley on the Outside Zoning Board. Mar 3, 1969, 16:101. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Officers and executive committee of the Columbus County Agri-Business Center were presented to the Board; officers listed. Mar 3, 1969, 16:103. Rev. O’Ferrall Thompson was appointed as a member of the Columbus County Council on Mental Retardation. Jun 2, 1969, 16:144. APPOINTMENTS - BOARD, COMMITTEES, ETC. Board re-appointed Jim Lattay to serve on the Board of Trustees of Southeastern Community College. Jun 12, 1969, 16:159. Five persons were appointed to the Chadbourn Zoning Commission; names listed. Jun 16, 1969, 16:163. Willard Small was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Columbus County Economic Development Commission. Jun 16, 1969, 16:163. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Sol Mann appointed to the Board of Directors of Southeast Area Community Action Program, Inc. Jul 22, 1969, 16:181. D. Jack Hooks was appointed as a member of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Aug 4, 1969, 16:183. James R. Rabon was designated to serve as the first chairman of the Housing Authority of Columbus County; several persons were appointed as members. Aug 4, 1969, 16:186. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Jimmy Strickland was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of SENCland Community Action, Inc. Sep 2, 1969, 16:194. Rudolph Walters was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Economic Development Commission. Oct 6, 1969, 16:207. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Jimmy Strickland was re-appointed to the Board of Directors of SENCland Community Action, Inc. Oct 20, 1969, 16:220. C. W. Duggins was re-appointed to the Board of Directors of SENCland Community Action, Inc. Oct 20, 1969, 16:220. Sam Scott was appointed as a member of the Columbus County Planning Board. Oct 20, 1969, 16:220.

APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Leo Mercer was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Economic Development Commission. Nov 17, 1969, 16:237. Daniel C. Faulk was appointed constable of Western Prong Township. Dec 1, 1969, 16:241. Edward W. Williamson was re-appointed vice-chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Dec 1, 1969, 16:241. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Herman Williams appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Columbus County Economic Development Commission. Dec 15, 1969, 16:246. Richard Defandurf was temporarily appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Riegelwood Sanitary District. May 19, 1969, 16:142. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, CO~DIITTEESI ETC. Several persons were appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustments; names listed. Feb 20, 1970, 16:269. Several persons were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Economic Development Commission; names listed. Mar 2, 1970, 16:270. Several persons were appointed to serve on the Count Librrary Board; names listed. May 4, 1970, 16:292. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons were appointed as members of the Lake Waccamaw Safety Committee; names listed. Jun 1, 1970, 16:310. Robert L. Duncan was appointed enforcement officer for Southeastern Community College. Zoning Area. Nov 2, 1970, 16:370. Edward A Williamson was sworn in as a County Commissioner. Dec 7, 1970, 16:382. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. H. J. Watts was designated to serve as a member of the Social Services Action Committee. Aug 3, 1970, 16:341. J. R. Black was appointed to the Board of Directors of the SENCland Community Action, Inc. Dec 7, 1970, 16:382. Kenneth (Bill) Smith was appointed constable for Welches Creek Township. Dec 7, 1970, 16:382. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons were appointed to a committee for the N. C. American Revolution Bicentennial Commission to serve Columbus County; names listed. Dec 7, 1970, 16:384. Veneda S. Ray was appointed as assistant clerk to the Board and assistant county auditor. Dec 7, 1970, 16:382. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Alec Quick was appointed to the Columbus County Planning Board. Feb 1, 1971, 16:399. Junius C. Campbell was appointed to the Columbus County Planning Board. Feb 15, 1971, 16:406. L. R. Bowers was appointed Chairman of the Columbus County Airport Commission. Feb 15, 1971, 16:407. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Crowell Black was appointed a member of the Columbus County Airport Commission. Feb 15, 1971, 16:407. Jesse Bullard was appointed as a member of the Columbus County Airport Commission. Feb 15, 1971, 16:407. J. W. Council was appointed as a member of the Columbus County Airport Commission. Feb 15, 1971, 16:407. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Carl Meares, Sr. was appointed a member of the Columbus County Airport Commission. Feb 15, 1971, 16:407. Leo Mercer was appointed a member of the Columbus County Airport Commission. Feb 15, 1971, 16:407. Leo Mercer was re-appointed to the Southeastern Economic Development Commission. Apr 5, 1971, 16:422. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Clayton W. Chestnutt was appointed to the Columbus County Planning Board. May 3, 1971, 16:439. Luther McMillian was appointed as a member of SENCland Community Action Board of Directors. May 5, 1971, 16:446. H. J. Watts was appointed to the Policy Board of the Cape Fear Council of Governments. May 17, 1971, 16:446. APPOINTNENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. W. 0. Johnson was appointed to the Policy Board of the Cape Fear Council of Governments. May 17, 1971, 16:446. Edward W. Williamson was re-appointed to serve on the Social Services Board. May 17, 1971, 16:448.

Lionel Todd was appointed to serve on the Southeastern Economic Development Commission Board. Jul 6, 1971, 16:467. APPOINTMENTS - BORRDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Lloyd Grantham was appointed to serve on the Economic Development Commission Board. Jul 6, 1971, 16:467. Dr. R. M. Williamson was re-appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees of Southeastern Community College. Jul 16, 1971,16:467. Twenty people were appointed to the Chadbourn Planning and Zoning Board; names listed. Aug 2, 1971, 16:473. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Leo Nance was appointed to the Board of Directors of SENCland Community Action. Oct 18, 1971, 16:499. John Purvis Stevens was appointed as a member of the Columbus County Pollution Abatement and Industrial Financing Authority. Feb 7, 1972, 16:532. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. T. E. Burns and E. W. Williamson were appointed to the Board of the Cape Fear Council of Governments. May 15, 1972, 16:561. Eugene Sears and J. P. Gainey were appointed to serve on the Columbus County Library Board of Trustees. Jun 19, 1972, 16:574. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Rudolph Walters and E. W. Williamson were appointed to serve on the Cape Fear Council of Governments Water Authority. Aug 7, 1972, 16:596. Nine persons were appointed to serve on the Columbus County Economic Development Commission Board; names listed. Sep 5, 1972, 16:606. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Leo Mercer was re-appointed to serve another term on the Southeastern Economic Development Commission Board. Oct 2, 1972, 16:613. Charles Ward, Edward McLelland and Dr. Robert Yates were re-appointed to serve on the Chadbourn Planning and Zoning Ordinance Board. Oct 2, 1972, 16:613. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Benjamin Wyche, Clifton Shaw and Daniel Todd were re-appointed as a member of the Columbus County Housing Authority. Oct 2, 1972, 16:615. R. B. Walters and Edward A Williamson were appointed a member of the Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority. Nov 20, 1972, 16:628. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mayo Brown was appointed to serve on the Mental Health Authority Board. Dec 4, 1972, 16:639. Donald P. Currie was appointed to serve on the Steering Committee for the Resources Conservation and Development Project. Dec 4, 1972, 16:639. Rabbi Ruben Keshner was appointed to the Southeastern Regional Mental Health Board Authority. Dec 18, 1972, 16:642. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons were appointed to a Solid Waste Disposal Committee; names listed. Jan 3, 1973, 16:647. Donald Currie was appointed the Political Action Committee member from Columbus County. Feb 5, 1973, 16:653. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMTTTEES, ETC, Eighteen persons were appointed to a task force which will develop a regional plan for family planning in order to receive grants for a family planning program. Feb 5, 1973, 16:654. Several persons were appointed a member of the Columbus County Airport Authority; names listed. Feb 5, 1973, 16:654. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Jesse Bullard was appointed to serve on the Ecomomic Development Commission Board. Mar 5, 1973, 16:670. Sam Koonce was re-appointed to the Board of Trustees for SCC for another term. May 29, 1973, 17:6. Board appoints Jasper Hoover and Edgar Mincher as alternate members of the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments for Chadbourn. Jun 4, 1973, 17:7, APPOITNTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC.

Mr. Robert Ezell was appointed as treasurer of school funds. Jul 9, 1973, 17:24. Mr. Landis Formyduvall was appointed Assistant Treasurer of school funds, upon a written recommendation of the Board of Education. Jul 9, 1973, 17:24. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mrs. Elizabeth Covington will replace Mr. Dennis Macinko as Director of Columbus County Mental Health Center. Jul 16, 1973, 17:31. Asa Reeves will be reappointed to serve on the jury Commission for Columbus County. Sep 4, 1973, 17:49. Dr. H. G. Damerson has been appointed to replace Jesse Bullard on the Economic Development Board. Oct 1, 1973, 17:58. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mr. Herbert Riggins has been appointed to replace Raymond Creekmore on the Economic Development Board. Oct 1, 1973, 17:58. J. Howard Stanley, Civil Preparedness Coordinator will be appointed to serve as coordinator for the county on the Governor’s Energy Panel. Nov 19, 1973, 17:77. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mr. Paul Woodall and Mr. John Yates will be appointed to the Whiteville Planning and Zoning Board at the request of the City Council. Dec 17, 1973, 17:89. Miss Mildred Griffin will be appointed to serve as Chairman of the Bicenntenial Committee of Columbus County. Dec 17, 1973, 17:89. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Subject to their acceptance, several persons will be appointed to serve on the Simmons Bay Drainage Committee; names listed. Nov 5, 1973, 17:68. Mr. Wray Thompson was appointed Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee. Jan 7, 1974, 17:95. Dr. J. T. Wyche was re-appointed to another term on the local Board of Health; new members listed. Jan 21, 1974, 17:100. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mr. W. F. Floyd and Mr. C. R. Ward were appointed to serve on the Southeastern Regional Mental Health Authority Board. Jan 21, 1974, 17:99. Mr. Shater Sasser and Mr. Vance Maultsby were appointed to the Whiteville Planning and Zoning Board. Feb 18, 1974, 17:107. Mr. J. M. Spaulding vas appointed a member of the Columbus County Airport Authority. Mar 4, 1974, 17:109. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. E. W. Williamson was appointed to serve on the Southeastern Economic Development Commission Board. Apr 1. 1974, 17:117. Mrs. Amanda Bible will be appointed to serve the unexpired term on the Library Study Commission. Apr 1, 1974, 17:117. Miss Alice Lowe and Mrs. Alma Bullock were re-appointed to the Library Board for another term. Jun 3, 1974, 17:144. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Ben Douglas and Mrs. Leon Fox, suggested by the Town of Lake Waccamaw, were approved as members of the Lake Waccamaw Planning Board. Jun 17, 1974, 17:152. Commissioner Burns was appointed to serve as a member of the Social Services Board. Jul 1, 1974, 17:160. The chairman was appointed the official delegate to the bicentennial celebration. Jul 1, 1974, 17:160. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Commissioners Currie and Brown were appointed to serve on the Steering Committee with the Cape Fear Council of Governments in obtaining additional water supplies for Brunswick - Chadbourn - Whiteville area. Jul 1, 1974, 17:160. Several persons will be added to the Bicentennial Committee; names listed. Sep 16, 1974, 17:192. APPOINTMENTS – BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons will comprise the Columbus County Safety Council and the Safety Inspection Team; names listed. Sep 16, 1974, 17:192. John McNeill will be re-appointed to the county Board of Health to serve another term. Jan 6, 1975, 17:227.

APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. C. Waldo Marlowe, E. D. Meares, III, and Herbert Riggins have been officially designated to serve on the Emergency Board as requested by the COG. Jan 20, 1975, 17:232. Elaine Currie and Janie C. Norris have been re-appointed to serve on the Region "O'' Family Resources Board. Jan 20, 1975, 17:232. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons have been appointed to the Bicentennial Committee for Columbus County; names listed. Mar 3, 1975; Apr 7, 1975, 17:260-261. Bernice Gerald of Tabor City has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Economic Development Commission Board. Apr 21, 1975, 17:268. APPOINTMENTS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Mr. Carlton Thompson has been re-appointed to the Whiteville Planning and Zoning Board. Jul 7, 1975, 17:307. Chairman Currie has been appointed to serve as ex officio member of the Columbus County Library Board. Jul 7, 1975, 17:307. Mr. Henry Wyche has been re-appointed to serve another eight-year term on SCC Board of Trustees. Jul 7, 1975, 17:307. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEESO ETC. Several persons have been appointed to serve a two-year term as members of the Columbus County Personnel Board; names listed. Jul 21, 1975, 17:316; Aug 18, 1975, 17:324. Several persons have been added to the Bicentennial Commission; names listed. Sep 15, 1975, 17:332. Jim Sessions has been appointed chairman of the Columbus County Personnel Board. Sep 16, 1975, 17:334. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Frank Stanley has been appointed secretary of the Columbus County Personnel Board. Sep 16, 1975, 17:334. The Board appointed Mr. R. H. Woodard as chairman of the Bicentennial Commission. Sep 18, 1975, 17:335. The Board appointed Garland McCullen county extension chairman. Oct 6, 1975, 17:336. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Asa Reeves has been re-appointed a member of the jury Commission. Oct 20, 1975, 17:342. S. T. Enzor has been appointed zoning officer for Columbus County. Oct 20, 1975, 17:342. Several persons were appointed to serve as members of the Columbus County Community Development Board; names listed. Nov 3, 1975, 17:344. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Richard Wright and Andy Lefler have been appointed to the Tabor City Planning Board. Dec 1, 1975, 17:355. Dr. Robert Yates has been re-appointed to serve another term on the County Board of Health. Jan 5, 1976, 17:363. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Commissioner Marlowe has been appointed to the Youth Study Task Force. Feb 16, 1976, 17:375. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Junior Dew, Willis Burroughs, and Edward W. Williamson have been re-appointed to serve on the Columbus County Fire Commission. Feb 16, 1976, 17:375. A notion was passed to appoint several persons to the Youth Study Task Force; names listed. Mar 1, 1976, 17:377. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several persons have been appointed to serve on the Economic Development Commission, with terms as designated; names and terms listed. Mar 1, 1976, 17:377. Several persons will be appointed to the Columbus County Planning Board; names listed. Jun 5, 1976, 17:363-364. The Rev. Tommy Beaver will be appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Region "0" Family Resources, Inc. Jun 7, 1976, 17:401. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMKITTEES, ETC. Several persons have been appointed to the Columbus County Parks and Recreation Commission; names listed. Jun 21, 1976, 17:408. P. L. Elvington, Jr. was appointed to serve on the Planning Board for the town of Fair Bluff. Jun 21, 1976, 17:409. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC.

Several persons have been named to the Board of Commissioners of the Columbus County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority; names and terms listed. Jun 21, 1976, 17:406. Mrs. Beth Woody and Mrs. Hilda Jordan will be appointed to fill the vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees; then terms will end on June 30, 1982. Jul 6, 1976, 17:416. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed members to the Columbus County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority; names listed. Jul 19, 1976, 17:417. Mrs. Pat Coleman will replace Mrs. Leon Fox as a member of the Lake Waccamaw Planning Board. Oct 4, 1976, 17:441. Mrs. Irene Young was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Region “0” Family Planning Board Nov 15, 1976, 17:451. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, ETC. Several persons were appointed to serve on the Community Development Advisory Board; names listed. Dee 6, 1976, 17:459. A letter was received from Dottie Crouch naming members for the Council on the Status of Women; names listed. Nov 15, 1976, 17: 451; The members' terms shall be terminated at the end of six months. Dec 6, 1976, 17:458. APPOINTMENTS - BCARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. L. A. Hinson was appointed to serve on the Area Mental Health Board. Dec 6, 1976, 17:460. Donnie Graham will fill the unexpired term of C. R. Ward on the Area Mental Health Board. Dec 6, 1976, 17:459. Junior W. Dew was appointed to serve as ex officio member of the Columbus County Library Board. Dec 6. 19760 17:460. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. David McPherson and Edward W. Williamson were appointed as delegates to the Cape Fear Council of Governments. Dec 6, 1976, 17:460. Col. R. B. Walters was appointed to serve on the Community Development Advisory Board. Dec 7, 1976, 17:462. Edward W. Williamson and Willis Burroughs were re-appointed to the Columbus County Fire Commission, and Charles Moore will replace Junior Dow for a term of one year. Dec 6, 1976, 17:460. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. The Board appointed a committee to study the feasibility of electing a county manager in Columbus County; names listed. Dec 20, 1976, 17:463-464. Several persons mere re-appointed to serve on the Columbus County Health Board for a 3-year term; names listed. Dec 20, 1976, 17:464. Commissioner McPherson was appointed to serve on the Community Development Advisory Board. Dec 20, 1976, 17:464. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. Several