State Board of Elections to Decide Columbus County’s Early-Voting Sites
The local elections board could not decide whether to open four or five sites ahead of the November election.
Columbus County Elections Board Might Eliminate Some Early-Voting Sites
Some residents and activists have pushed back against the plan, saying it would limit access for marginalized voters.
Should Bladen County Have Fewer Commissioners?
The county’s governing board is larger than most in N.C. But some skeptics fear shrinking it could diminish Black voters’ power.
‘The Citizens Voted’: N.C. Mayor Takes Office More Than Two Years After Election
Allen Dial was sworn in as mayor of Pembroke following a lengthy legal battle over the 2023 election.
Pembroke Mayor Asks North Carolina Supreme Court to Halt Lower Court’s Order
The state appeals court ruled this month that the mayor, who lost by 19 votes in 2023, did not have sufficient evidence of irregularities.
Data Point: Two Border Belt Counties See Increases in Voter Turnout
More voters turned out for Tuesday’s primary in Columbus and Scotland counties than in 2022. But Bladen and Robeson counties saw decreases.
Columbus County Sheriff Wins Primary; Longtime County Commissioner Out
Here are the results for Columbus County’s 2026 primaries. This page will update regularly after polls close.
More Elections Coverage
Butler Wins Republican Primary for Scotland County Sheriff; Rematch for N.C. House Seat
Voters cast ballots in federal, state, and local races during the primary election. Check out the results.
Two Bladen County School Board Members Are Out; Longtime Sheriff Wins Primary
Voters cast ballots in federal, state, and local races during the primary election. Check out the results.
Robeson County Commissioner Loses Primary, Two Others Win
Unofficial results for Robeson County’s 2026 primaries are in.
Election Day is Tuesday in N.C. Here’s What to Know Before You Vote in the Border Belt
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the primary election for federal, state, and local races.
Old Wounds Reopen as Columbus County Prepares to Elect a Sheriff
Four Republicans are running in the primary in the first election since former sheriff Jody Greene stepped down.
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