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Columbus County votes to enter closed session citing attorney–client privilege, economic development, real estate and personnel

Columbus County · December 1, 2025
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Summary

Columbus County officials voted to move into a closed session under North Carolina statute §143-318.11, citing attorney–client privilege and matters related to economic development, real estate and personnel. Commissioner Floyd moved; Commissioner Featherston seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

Unidentified Speaker opened the meeting and then requested a motion to move into a closed session, stating: "Can I get a motion to enter into closed session?" The speaker cited North Carolina law as the legal basis for the private meeting.

The meeting record shows that Commissioner Floyd placed the motion and Commissioner Featherston seconded it. The presiding official announced the motion and second: "Got a…

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