The Columbus County Board of Education reorganized its leadership during its Dec. 4 meeting, electing Chris Worley as chairman and Irvin Inzer as vice chairman for the 2026 term.

Bill Figgs opened the floor for nominations and members nominated Worley for chair and Inzer for vice chair. A motion to close nominations carried by voice vote, and the board confirmed the officers by acclamation. Newly elected officers participated in the required oath of office administered during the meeting.

The reorganization proceeded before the board moved into its regular business, including approvals of the evening agenda and minutes for the Nov. 10 meeting (the minutes were amended to remove Mr. Worley’s name from the attendance list for that earlier meeting). The chair’s and vice chair’s terms take effect immediately as part of the board’s annual reorganization.

No formal contest or roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; the board used voice votes to carry the motions and to close nominations.