Columbus NewsLocal news for Columbus, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Get your Fourth of July plans in order- June 29, 2008 Fourth of July Celebration: 1-10 p.m. July 4, City-County Plaza, Asheville. Includes music, games and fireworks at 10 p.m. Independence Day fireworks shows: After the Asheville Tourists games July 4-5, ...http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/get-your-fourth-of-july-plans-in-order?fromr... Area gears up for Independence Day- June 27, 2008 Independence Day means barbecues, fireworks and good times with the friends and family.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/area-gears-up-for-independence-day?fromrss=1 The kilt wanderer- June 25, 2008 Tom Troop is probably most recognizable by his wardrobe. Even in a town known for offbeat fashion statements, his full-dress kilt and cane make him stand out.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/the-kilt-wanderer?fromrss=1 Newspaper publisher slashes 1,400 jobs- June 17, 2008 NEW YORK - Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co. is slashing 1,400 jobs, or 10 percent of its work force, as part of an accelerating drive to cut costs as advertising revenues dwindle, the company announced Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/newspaper-publisher-slashes-1-400-jobs?fromr... Firefighters battle Polk County blaze- June 14, 2008 Firefighters battled a blaze at the Sunny View Pallet Co. in Polk County on Friday night.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/firefighters-battle-polk-county-blaze?fromrs... Graduates- June 11, 2008 University of North Carolina Asheville The following students received their degrees from the University of North Carolina Asheville in May 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/graduates?fromrss=1 Polk Co. investigates possible drowning- June 9, 2008 Rescue crews leave the scene of a drowning call near Columbus around 2:30 p.m. MIKE DIRKSTIMES-NEWS Click here to enlarge.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/polk-co-investigates-possible-drowning?fromr... Polk County purchasing Lake Adger- June 8, 2008 With its agreement to purchase Lake Adger, Polk County has set a course to become a major water supplier.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/polk-county-purchasing-lake-adger?fromrss=1 Tryon discusses water systems- June 4, 2008 Tryon Mayor J. Alan Peoples discussed the Polk County interlocal water system at a conference held May 22 in Research Triangle Park.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/tryon-discusses-water-systems?fromrss=1 Polk man killed in truck crash- June 3, 2008 Josh Boatwright jboatwrightcitizen-times.com published June 2, 2008 1:19 pm Comments on Topix forums : COLUMBUS Alcohol may have contributed to a deadly truck accident in Polk County Sunday night where a ...http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-nc/2008/06/polk-man-killed-in-truck-crash?fromrss=1 |