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Bolton town leaders ask board to include ‘Bolton’ in new school name
Summary
Two town officials from Bolton urged the Columbus County School Board to reconsider a proposed name for a new school, asking that 'Bolton' be included to reflect the community’s history and past Bolton Elementary School.
Two representatives from the town of Bolton addressed the Columbus County Board of Education during public comment to ask that the board reconsider the name chosen for a new school and include the community name "Bolton" in the school’s official name.
Frank Wilson, who identified himself as Bolton’s finance officer and a former mayor of Bolton, said the town is excited about the new school but that a name should mean something to the community and county. Wilson said the town’s history is tied to the timber industry and asked the board to “reconsider incorporating the name of Bolton in the naming of that school.”
Gary Graham, identified as Bolton’s mayor pro tem, told the board that about 60 years ago the community had a Bolton Elementary School that served as a focal point for local activities and community life; he said preserving the Bolton name would honor that legacy and the civic role the school historically played.
Chair remarks thanked the speakers; no formal action or vote on school naming was recorded during the public comment segment.
Ending: Board members did not immediately act on the request during the meeting. The request entered the public record for future consideration in the naming process.
