News Reporter Columbus, Emily Grice files for county school board

Emily resides in Riegelwood with her husband and daughter. She is a Christian. She is the founder and president of the East Columbus Education Foundation.

Emily worked as an elementary and middle school teacher in Columbus and Brunswick counties, as well as the private sector, for over 13 years. She now manages her family's rental properties.

Emily Parks Grice's campaign for the Columbus County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

As of June 9, 2025, Emily Parks Grice did not have a website or any information online.

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The News Reporter, Jacobs seeks return to county school board after nearly three decades

Charles is a lifelong resident of Columbus County and attended Acme-Delco High School. He has a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences from Shaw University. 

Charles is the pastor of First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Armour. He previously owned a trucking business called CHJ Trucking, worked as a substitute teacher in Columbus County Schools, as a workforce development specialist in New Hanover County Schools, and at the DuPont plant in Navassa. 

Charles H. Jacobs, Jr. served 1 term on the Columbus County Board of Education from 1996-2000. 

Supports more transparency between the board of education and its stakeholders.

- Supports more transparency between the board of education and its stakeholders.

As of June 9, 2025, Charles H. Jacobs, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 9, 2025, Charles H. Jacobs, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 