Hallsboro is an

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and

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(CDP) in Columbus County, in southeastern

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, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 465.

Education

Hallsboro has an elementary school and middle school. For high school, students must travel to East Columbus Jr./Sr High School at Lake Waccamaw, about 5 miles to the east. There are no libraries in Hallsboro; the closest is the Rube McCray Memorial Library away at Lake Waccamaw.

Geography

Hallsboro is located in east-central Columbus County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hallsboro CDP has an area of , all land. Surrounding communities include Lake Waccamaw to the east, Whiteville, the Columbus County seat, to the west,

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to the east, and Clarkton to the north.

Demographics

Local parks and attractions

Lake Waccamaw State Park is located on the far side of Lake Waccamaw, southeast of Hallsboro.Lake Waccamaw State Park
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved on 2008-06-28.

Notable person

* Ann Atwater, born in Hallsboro, became a civil rights activist in

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, working especially with Operation Breakthrough

References

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