Columbus is a town in Polk County, North Carolina, with a population of approximately 1,060.
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South Carolina man charged in Columbus County mailbox destruction spree
South Carolina man charged in Columbus County mailbox destruction spree WECT
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NewsAPR 10, 2026
Logging company owner charged with felony timber theft in Columbus County
Logging company owner charged with felony timber theft in Columbus County WECT
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NewsFEB 26, 2026
NC woman arrested in 47-year-old Columbus County landfill newborn case after DNA match
NC woman arrested in 47-year-old Columbus County landfill newborn case after DNA match WRAL
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