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Columbus County commissioners approve opioid-litigation filing change and $500,000 property sale
Summary
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners approved withdrawing prior consent in an opioid litigation filing to add Trish Farmer as a defendant, authorized proceeding with the $500,000 sale of the Atme Delco property to Columbus Regional Healthcare System, and approved several procedural calendar and policy items; final approvals and a public hearing were scheduled for June 29 at 9:00 a.m.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners approved a series of procedural and administrative actions at a brief meeting that included a change in the county’s position in an opioid lawsuit and authorization to proceed with the sale of county property.
County Attorney Amanda Prince told the board the county needed to act on a litigation filing by June 26 and asked the commissioners to approve withdrawing prior consent to join a motion to amend the complaint to add Trish Farmer as a defendant. "This is a matter that action by the county is required by June 26th," Prince said. Commissioner Byrd moved the action; Commissioner Featherson seconded, and the motion carried. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally.
Separately, the board considered a resolution and a purchase-and-sale agreement to transfer the Atme Delco property to Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The resolution authorizes advertisement of the sale and sets a final approval for June 29 at 9:00 a.m. The sale price cited during the discussion was $500,000; the motion to proceed was approved (mover and seconder were not specified in the transcript).
Transportation staff member Mr. Jacob asked the board to approve a second reading of the county procurement policy so it conforms with an updated North Carolina Department of Transportation template. Commissioner Floyd moved the item and Commissioner Byrd seconded; the board approved the policy on its second reading.
Economic Development Director Dylan Bowen requested rescheduling the public hearing for an East EDC incentive grant from June 15 at 6:30 p.m. to June 29 at 9:00 a.m.; Commissioner Bullard moved the rescheduling, Commissioner Byrd seconded, and the motion passed.
The board also agreed to move the county’s regular session meeting from June 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to June 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (motion by Commissioner Featherstone; second by Commissioner Floyd). The meeting concluded after a motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Floyd, to close the session.
The transcript does not include detailed vote counts; actions were recorded as "all in favor" with verbal 'aye' responses. Final approvals and the rescheduled public hearing are set for June 29 at 9:00 a.m.
