Columbus County is located in southeastern North Carolina and is part of the Fayetteville metropolitan area. The county seat is Whiteville.

Columbus County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's budget. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and District Attorney.

The county is home to several state parks, including Lake Waccamaw State Park, Green Swamp Preserve, and the Whiteville State Fish Hatchery. The county is also home to the Columbus County Fair, which is held annually in October.

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