Above and below: Areas of downtown Columbus along Hwy. 108 that will be getting road upgrades in upcoming months. The N.C. Department of Transportation has funded curb and guttering from Blanton Street to Park Street along Hwy. 108. The town is applying for sidewalk enhancement funds to add a sidewalk on one side of the street at no cost to the town. The project is planned to be completed in either late fall or early spring. (photo by Leah Justice)