Jacobs, Memory ousted from commission

Congratulations

County Commissioner candidate for District 4 Edwin Russ is congratulated Tuesday evening as poll results are announced at the Columbus County Board of Elections offices in Whiteville. Russ defeated incumbent Bill Memory for the seat. From left is Chuck Stanley, Russ’s sister Charlotte Phillips, his wife Kathy, District Three candidate Buddy Byrd, Russ’ sister Martha Russ, Byrd’s son Cameron and Russ family friend Sue Boykin.

Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist