Columbus Co., NC Heritage book deadline extended to Jan 31, 2004! Because of numerous requests, and "because we insisted upon it" says Gerri Lynn of the S.E. NC Genealogical Society, "the deadline for stories, pictures and book orders has been extended to Jan. 31, 2004!" For all details, click on: http://www.columbuscountyheritage.com/ As a part of the prestigious NC County Heritage series, the Columbus County book will become one of approximately 70 North Carolina County Heritage Volumes. Important and unique aspects of the Columbus book include; Free 500 word family household story Free Pioneer story (1850) allows another 500 words FREE family photos to A L L submitters Rich, vibrant color (not black) coffee table binding For reference, the Columbus County book will be in brilliant color, like the dozens of other counties who worked with the same printer. Click on: http://www.columbuscountyheritage.com/ to view a photo of other breathtaking County heritage volumes printed by the same firm.. Even if you just "passed thru" Columbus County, we want your family story and FREE picture! Beck Mills for the S.E.N.C. Genealogical Society