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About public records in Columbus County
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Columbus County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Whiteville
- Population
- 50,623
- Area
- 954 sq mi
- Founded
- 1808
- Cities and towns
- 10
Columbus County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Columbus County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Columbus County.
Police Departments. In addition to Columbus County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Columbus County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Columbus County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 710 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 (phone: 910-640-6629), is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Columbus County and provides countywide services including operating Columbus County Detention Center. North Carolina General Statute § 153A-225 governs the operation of county jails and detention facilities.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Columbus County are maintained by Columbus County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request copies of arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Columbus County are taken and retained by Columbus County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that compile such information.
The Clerk of Superior Court (phone: 910-640-6615) maintains court records and handles estate administration, special proceedings, and civil filings. 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 • Phone: (910-642-3133 Local business licenses in Columbus County are administered by individual municipalities; businesses operating within town limits must contact the respective town hall: Whiteville Town Hall (910-642-3133), Tabor City Town Hall (910-653-3045), or other municipal offices for specific licensing requirements.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Columbus County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Columbus County
- Old mine sites
- 3
- Still producing
- 3
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 11
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, gravel pit, borrow pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1962 to 1990
- Records behind them
- 19 records for 17 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 6 named mine sites inside the county, 3 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 11 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is construction sand and gravel.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. No abandoned mine inventory is published online.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Columbus County (6 shown, 11 unnamed on the map)
- Bowman PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Columbus County East MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Columbus County West MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Fields PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Jordan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Leonards Crossroads PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Columbus County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Columbus County Sheriff or a city police department in Columbus County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Columbus County, North Carolina?
The North Carolina criminal history record comes from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Fingerprint based Right to Review of your own record using the SBI form Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information; a certified name search of court records in one county costs $25 at the clerk of superior court with Form AOC CR 314. Fee: $14 for a NC state fingerprint based check; $18 for a national fingerprint based check.
How can I look up sex offenders in Columbus County, North Carolina?
Search the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Investigation), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Columbus County, North Carolina?
Register with the county board of elections or through the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The regular registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day; same day registration is available at early voting sites during the early voting period, not on Election Day for most voters. Online registration is open only to existing DMV customers with a DMV issued driver's license or ID.
How do I look up property records in Columbus County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Columbus County are kept by the Columbus County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county tax assessor, and tax bills come from the county tax collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Columbus County, North Carolina?
Certified birth and death certificates for North Carolina come from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Vital Records. Birth, death and marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event took place, in most cases the same day. Online, by phone or by mail through VitalChek, the only authorized vendor for a state issued certified birth certificate, or in person at NC Vital Records. Fee: $24 state search fee, which includes one certificate; $15 for each added certificate.
How do I find business license records in Columbus County, North Carolina?
Business entity filings are searched with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. North Carolina has no single generic business license; besides state licenses, a local license may be required for your business.
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