On the Record with The News Reporter

About On the Record with The News Reporter

Columbus County newsmakers sit down with publisher Justin Smith in The News Reporter's public affairs program 'On the Record' for a one-on-one conversation. © Copyright 2025 The News Reporter

Publisher

The News Reporter

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Apr 2025

Latest episode

30 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Why early childhood education matters in Columbus County

   Selena Rowell, executive director of the Columbus County Partnership for Children, discusses why early childhood education matters and highlights resources for families and childcare providers, including the Early Learning and Family Resource Center, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, weekly story times, lending materials and support for early educators.

2. 

   26 Jun 2026

   From the Secret Service back to Tabor City: Police Chief Kevin Fowler's unexpected journey

   How does someone go from protecting the nation's leaders and investigating nuclear security cases to leading a small-town police department in Columbus County? Tabor City Police Chief Kevin Fowler joins On the Record to discuss his remarkable career, why he returned home after nearly 30 years in federal law enforcement, and his vision for the future of the Tabor City Police Department. He also talks about recruiting officers, community policing, new technology and the lessons he brought back from the Secret Service to his hometown.

3. 

   5 Jun 2026

   Day of Hope is June 13. Here's why Boys and Girls Homes created it

   Day of Hope is coming to the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina campus on June 13, bringing health screenings, food assistance, family resources, children's activities and community partners together for a free public event. Chief Mission Officer Pamela Young-Jacobs joins On the Record to explain why the organization created Day of Hope and how Boys and Girls Homes is serving children and families.

Who has been a guest on On the Record with The News Reporter

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Anthony Martin
• Jess Hill
• Angela Norris
• Candidates for Lake Waccamaw mayor
• candidates for Whiteville mayor

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