Columbus County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program receives $10,000 donation

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program has received a large donation.

Whiteville ABC Board Member Gary Bass and ABC Store Manager Amanda Richardson recently presented Deputy Barnes with a donation of $10,000.

The Sheriff’s Office says the donation will be used to purchase various supplies needed for the D.A.R.E. program.

“It takes a village, and we are so thankful for our village,” the Sheriff’s Office said.