Col. Co. Building New Jailhouse

WECT Construction Underway for New Columbus Co. Jail Dec 27, 2005, 08:41 PM DECEMBER 27, 2005 -- Construction on the new jail in Columbus County should be finished by the end of February. The multi-million dollar complex will have a hundred more beds than the current jail, which sleeps 67 Crews started construction on the new jail in early October. According to the Whiteville News Reporter, the new jail will be two stories with cells on both levels. Officials will even have the option to add more beds if the number of inmates increases. More beds for Chris's fight against potheads.