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US Democrats won big. But what is their mandate?

Friday November 06, 2026 US Democrats are framing their sweeping midterm victory as a mandate for change, but already disagree over how far voters want them to go. Beyond broad agreement on tackling "affordability", Democrats disagree over whether voters also gave them…

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Mayor: NCDOT making progress on Whiteville drainage projects

South Columbus and Whiteville both advanced to the NCHSAA 3A girls’ tennis team playoffs, where the Columbus County rivals met in the second round. Read moreSouth Columbus, Whiteville girls’ tennis teams reflect on playoff runs The nonprofit that operates the Columbus…

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