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Coordinates: 34°22′51″N 78°47′27″W / 34.3808°N 78.7908°W / 34.3808; -78.7908
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Columbus Christian Academy
Address
Map
4934 Peacock Road

, ,
North Carolina
28472

United States
Coordinates34°22′51″N 78°47′27″W / 34.3808°N 78.7908°W / 34.3808; -78.7908
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Websitecolumbuschristianacademy.com

Columbus Christian Academy (CCA) is the largest private school in Columbus County, North Carolina.[1]

History

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CCA was founded in 1977 as a ministry of Missionary Alliance Church under the leadership of Bobby Phillips.[2] The school began in the church building at 110 Wyche Street and steadily grew until they purchased a larger facility on Calhoun Street. CCA eventually built a new facility on Alliance Dr. which housed their middle and high school.

In 2013, under the leadership of Justin DuBose, CCA purchased the former Waccamaw Academy and consolidated their entire school on the Warrior Trail campus.[3] Under DuBose, CCA started a preschool and built and dedicated a new library in honor of the founding Phillips family. [4] In 2018-2019, the school had an enrollment of more than 180 students. [5]

In 2022, CCA separated from Missionary Alliance Church and became an independent organization.[6][7][8] CCA principal Jennifer Noble led and oversaw the move into their current location on Peacock Road.[9][10]

Athletics

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CCA fields six varsity boys athletic teams (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis) and four varsity girls athletic teams (basketball, cross country, softball, and volleyball).[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Best Private Schools in Columbus County (2024)". www.privateschoolreview.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  2. ^ McKenzie Mortuary. "Obituary for Rev. Bobby Elliott Phillips | McKenzie Mortuary". McKenzie Mortuary. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  3. ^ "Waccamaw Academy prepares to permanently close Friday". www.wect.com. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  4. ^ Smith, Shalon (April 11, 2016). "Christian Academy holds grand opening" (PDF). The News Reporter. pp. 10–A. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Merritt, Grant (2021-08-23). "First day of school at Columbus Christian Academy". NRcolumbus.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  6. ^ Smith, Celeste (2022-07-22). "Columbus Christian Academy finds new location after forced to vacate church property". WWAYTV3. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  7. ^ "Jennifer Noble (Administrator)". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  8. ^ "North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration Search". www.sosnc.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  9. ^ "Columbus Christian Academy opens on new church campus". NRcolumbus.com. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  10. ^ Andrews, Emily (2023-08-01). "Columbus Christian Academy prepares to welcome back students". WWAYTV3. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  11. ^ "Columbus Christian Academy (Whiteville, NC) Sports - Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
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