• Stallions sputter in scrimmage with Laney team • Wolfpack gives solid effort in BB&T scrimmage with ‘Cats • Pack’s Powell named to 1A Pre-Season All-State team Sports See pages 1&2-B ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, August 17, 2015 Back to school vaccination rush underway Volume 125, Number 14 By NICOLE CARTRETTE Whiteville, North Carolina News Editor Columbus County and Whiteville City 75 Cents Schools open Monday, Aug. 24, which means the rush to get required vaccinations has already begun. “I wish parents wouldn’t wait until the last Inside minute,” said Kim Smith, Columbus County health director. 3-A Brynnleigh Williamson, 12, was among those waiting Friday at the Columbus County •Rail committee Health Department in Whiteville to get re- meets Wednesday quired school vaccines. Students entering the 7th grade in North 4-A Carolina are now required to have the menin- •Arrest in cell phone gococcal conjugate vaccine (MVC) as of July 1. “I feel okay I guess, as long as it doesn’t feel photographs. like someone is trying to stick something in my arm forever,” Williamson said. “I’d rather do this than do math homework.” A quick, sharp stick of the needle caused Williamson to grimace briefly and later joke that math homework is not that bad. The brief discomfort and soreness that fol- lows is worth it, according to Lynn Strickland, a registered nurse who along with co-worker and nurse Tammy Lovett administers immu- nization shots at the health department. “I recommended it even before it became a required vaccine because of the risk for meningitis,” Strickland said. “It’s a disease that (can cause) you (to be) dead within just a Today’s few hours. Even if they get to the hospital in American Profile Staff photo by Nicole Cartrette time they can end up losing limbs, internal Nurse Lynn Strickland gives Brynnleigh Williamson, 12, a vaccination at the Columbus County Health organs or be brain dead.” features “No-Sweat Department in Whiteville Friday. New state laws took effect July 1 that require seventh graders to get Children who are prone to drink or eat after additional vaccinations. others are putting them at a greater risk of Dinners” and easy being exposed to the disease, she said. slow-cooker meals College students often don’t eat well or get for busy school enough sleep. It leads to a weakened immune nights. Giant Columbus County fruits See Vaccination, page 10-A DIDYOB? place third and fourth in state Did you observe ... By WALLYCE TODD State study Staff Writer Charles Yelton, regional network section chief There are watermelons and then says tourism there are big watermelons. Then, for the N.C. Museum of there are the largest watermelons Natural Sciences, at work in the state. worth $51M Rodney Register and Robert Wor- mowing tall grass on ley, both of Columbus County, grow the Whiteville Museum some of the biggest watermelons in in Columbus the state and have the ribbons from grounds due to recent By JEffERsON WEAvER the State Competition held this year lush growth?... Alison at the Farmers Market in Raleigh Staff Writer Drain, development man- to prove it. Tourists generated $51 million in Columbus ager for the Friends of the Register’s 158-pound melon took County in 2014. third place and brought a cash prize “Yes, millions. With an ‘M’,” said Jennifer Museum of Natural Sci- of $300. Worley’s 135-pound melon Holcomb, president of the Chamber of Com- ences in Raleigh, at lunch took fourth place and brought a cash merce and Tourism. prize of $200. North Carolina’s first with Whiteville Friends of The total represents a local increase of place melon weighed 180 pounds. 2.93 percent since 2013, according to a study the Museum working on a The second place melon weighed recently released by the N.C. Department of strategy to develop fund- 178.5 pounds. Commerce. Register and Worley, coworkers For years, the state has been known as “The ing for the local museum and friends, have shared the hobby Variety Vacationland,” with tourism slowly and for future growth?... for years. taking the top economic slot from agriculture Worley is carrying on the tradi- and textiles. tion that his father A.J. Worley and In recent years, with the loss of the tobacco friend Monroe Enzor started in Fair industry and industrial jobs moving overseas, County Deaths Bluff decades ago. more and more rural counties have been strug- “His daddy is one of the original gling to attract tourists. founders of the Fair Bluff Water- Whiteville Rodney Register and Robert Worley of Columbus County com- Columbus was one of the leaders in aggres- melon Festival. He has deep roots peted with their large watermelons at the Raleigh Farmers Market sively pursuing tourism, both by attracting Tom Vance Stanley, Jr. in a love of watermelons,” said Thursday. Their large fruits placed third and fourth in size in the incidental travelers passing through on their James Edwin Pait Register. statewide competition. way to the beaches and encouraging destina- In 2012, Robert Worley won the tion vacationers. Alice Presley Guiton Taylor anniversary in July. Worley said. “Whoever had the big- state competition in Raleigh with The attempts appear to be working, Hol- Evergreeen “My father, A. J. Worley, and Mr. gest one got the bragging rights.” a watermelon that weighed 212 comb said. Luetta Powell Lennon pounds. The Fair Bluff native remi- Monroe Enzor – they had a friendly The weighing would take place Chadbourn nisced about the days that led to the competition, they used to ride ‘em See Watermelon, page 9-A See Tourism, page 10-A Helen Elizabeth Giard town festival, which had its 30th around and weigh them,” Robert Lanier Sylvia Edmund Bullock Carrie Elizabeth Vereen Anthony Charles Williams Broadcaster, downtown official dies at 76 Hallsboro By NICOLE CARTRETTE Prior to purchasing the sta- College in Maxton and St. An- Minnie Lossie Mitchell News Editor tion, Stanley left broadcasting drews Presbyterian College. Williams to serve as race coordinator His passion for broadcast- Tabor City Tom Stanley, a familiar for American Games (UNO), ing took him to stations in Editorials ...... 8-A Ernie Beasley voice in the radio community, sponsor of the Hoss Ellington Kingstree and Darlington, civic leader and director of NASCAR Race Teams based in S.C., Wilmington and Jack- Obituaries ...... 7-A the Whiteville Downtown De- Wilmington. sonville. Sports ...... 1-B velopment Commission died His love for radio always “He believed strongly that Crime ...... 4-A Saturday. He was 76. kept him coming back to broadcasting was a high call- Stanley was a host of “The broadcasting. ing. He believed that the citi- Hall of Fame Show” a popular Stanley’s first radio gig zens had a right to know what show on Cool 105.9 from 10 was working as a part-time was going on within their a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. high school radio disc jockey community,” said his brother, Stanley, a “friend to every- at WEWO in Laurinburg. He John Stanley. one,” was a lover of beach mu- went to high school in Lau- During several storms and sic and for 20 years owned and rinburg and Rockingham and hurricanes, Tom Stanley and Tom Stanley at work in the station. operated WTXY in Whiteville. attended Presbyterian Junior See Stanley, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015 Stanley Continued from page 1-A his radio crew would spend Award winner. nights at the station to keep The former president of the listeners informed. Whiteville Chamber of Com- “Tom just could not shake merce and 2003 Governor’s the sand from his shoes,” said Volunteer of the Year award his brother. “He even earned winner leaves behind a long a place in the Carolina Beach list of accomplishments. Music Hall of Fame.” One would be hard pressed When Stanley and his wife to find anyone that cared more Mary Alice moved to White- about Whiteville, his friends ville to operate WTXY he s a y. quickly became active in the “He was concerned about First Baptist Church. the community as a whole,” “He has been called the Steinberg said. “He wanted ‘Voice of First Baptist’,” his to see the City of Whiteville brother said. thrive as time went on.” Terrie Priest co-hosted the Steinberg said Stanley’s “The Sunny Beach Show” from wife Mary Alice made him an 2003 to 2009 with Stanley. even better person. Stanley’s creation was so “She was his backbone, popular that when the syndi- she’s strong and helped him a cated show stopped in 2009, it lot,” he said. was aired on 18 stations in four Butch Pope said he probably states Va., N.C., S.C., and Tenn. had known Stanley for 30 or “It was just a fun thing to more years. do,” Priest said. “We just tried “He absolutely loved down- to bring a lot of laughter and town Whiteville and thought it was a funny show.” it had a lot of potential,” Pope Priest said it was just one said. of many ways Stanley contrib- He credited Stanley for $1,000 Columbus Regional Healthcare System scholarships were awarded to, from left: Dana Williamson, Jamie uted to the community. being a big part of the local co- Powell, Elexsys Junious and Katie Evans. “Sunny tillion events Beach was for young his creation people. and I was “It’s just a big loss to our “He had Columbus Regional awards scholarships a real inter- just really community and the White- est in young Columbus Regional School, were honored at a lun- and supporting education. Junious is the daughter of blessed to be ville downtown area. It will a part of it,” folks,” Pope Healthcare System recently cheon at Columbus Regional. We know these students will John and LaShanta Junious. she said. be hard to find someone to said. awarded four $1,000 schol- The students completed be successful healthcare pro- She will attend the University For all the feel those sandy shoes.” Pope’s arships to Health Occupa- a second-level health occu- viders and perhaps one day of North Carolina at Chapel laughter he Butch Pope nephew, Jus- tions Students of America pation course at their high return home to work in our Hill. brought, he tin Smith, members who are pursuing schools. community.” Katie Evans is the daugh- was also a was among a career in the health care “We are honored to offer Williamson is the daughter ter of Tim Evans. She will at- strong leader those influ- industry. these scholarships to these of Danny Williamson and tend Brunswick Community in difficult times. enced by Stanley. This year’s recipients, Ja- four outstanding students” Vickie Nance. She will attend College. Priest recalled a trip to “He let (Justin) go to the mie Powell, Whiteville High said Terrie Priest, vice presi- Southeastern Community Columbus Regional has Washington, D.C. with several radio station when he was real School; Katie Evans, South dent of business development College. offered the scholarships since Whiteville Chamber of Com- young,” Pope said. Smith went Columbus High School; Dana and community relations Powell is the daughter of 1997. The hospital, its founda- merce and community leaders on to pursue a career in jour- Williamson, West Columbus for Columbus Regional. “We Jim and Elizabeth Powell. tion and auxiliary fund the in 2001. On Sept. 11, the group nalism and mass communica- High School; and Elexsys understand the importance She will attend Southeastern scholarships. was in the Cannon House Of- tion and is currently employed Junious, East Columbus High of promoting health careers Community College. fice Building on Capitol Hill with WECT. when the nation was under at- Pope said Stanley had the tack, the sky filled with smoke ability to make everyone feel Danny Graham and Yolanda and hysteria all around them. as if they were his best friend. Chiles of Livingston Creek Stanley was calm, Priest “He had a lot of best Farmers Market show said. He made contact with friends,” Pope said. Stanley off one of the “hundred- his radio station crew that in adored his wife, Mary Alice, pound” watermelons for turn notified family members he added. sale at the market. Grown of everyone on the trip that the Though Pope had no inter- here in Columbus County, group was safe. est in sports and Stanley none the melons are a hybrid va- “He was very community in motorcycles, the pair were riety. Graham said they are oriented,” said Jackie Stein- instant friends. popular with customers at berg, a fellow Civitan. “We liked Ocean Drive and the Delco stand due to both both had a love for the music “He liked what the Civitans their flavor and texture. The and shag dance,” Pope said. were doing and our projects for name isn’t just a marketing “Up until about three weeks helping people with disabili- gimmick; several of the ago, we talked almost every ties,” Steinberg said. “He was melons have topped the week and always talked about kindhearted, well liked by ev- 100-pound mark. eryone in the community and downtown, radio, music and he gave back to community.” what was going on around the Stanley was a former Shri- beach.” ner, Columbus County Arts “I figure there is some good Council board member, Emcee music playing in heaven right for the N.C. Pecan Festival now,” Pope said. “I suppose Vineland Farm Market hosts back-to- and Sol B. Mann Community they have always danced in heaven but are dancing to bet- ter music now. Station FRANK THEATRES It’s just a big loss to our Available for wedding school day Saturday community and the Whiteville COASTAL The Columbus County Com- given school materials to be tional booths dispensing a wide downtown area,” Pope said. “It receptions & other STADIUM 10 munity Farmers Market will used in classrooms. variety of helpful hints and will be hard to find someone to Showtimes (910) 754-7469 events be a busy place Saturday, Aug. Cooking demonstrations advice to adults and students. feel those sandy shoes.” www.FRANKTHEATRES.com 642-3157 22, as the market holds its will be held at 9:30,10:30, and Among the organizations 5200 Bridgers Road seventh annual Back-to-School- 11:30 a.m. and will feature lo- having a booth at the special Day, a day of fun, games, face cally grown ingredients. day will be Partnership for paintings, health screenings, There is no admission Children, Smart Start, Voca- refreshments, entertainment, charge for the day, and home- tion Rehabilitation, Museum cooking demonstrations and grown vegetables, baked goods of Science, Soybean Producers giveaways. and locally fashioned crafts Association, Watermelon Festi- The market vendors and and needlework will be on sale val, Riegelwood Credit Union, officials put on the big show as usual on Saturday mornings Southeastern Community Col- AUGUST just before school bells ring from 7 a.m. until noon. lege, and others, including each year, hopefully to get the The market is located in churches. students in the mood for study Government Complex off “It’s almost time for one in the coming months. U.S.701 Business north of of our biggest events of the SPECIALS School supplies will be giv- Whiteville near the Social year,” said Market Manager en away, as long as supplies Services and Cooperative Ex- Carol Shuman. “We encourage Prices Good last, to students on a first-come, tension Service offices. students and their families to Open 7 Days A Week August 1-31, 2015 first-served basis. Last year, Many area non-profit orga- come to the market for some more than 200 students were nizations will have informa- fun and information.” Nat. Light Newport Camel Now Buying Grain 3 Pack Special $ 91 3 Pack Special $ 47 18 pk Suitcase 14 House of Raeford - Nash Johnson 13 At the E.W. Fonvielle $ 99 Winston Kool Grain Elevator in Tabor City 9 3 Pack Special $1155 3 Pack Special $1425 1211 E. 5th Street Bud & Bud Light Newport Marlboro 12 Oz. Cans Smooth Select $ 95 $ 99 $ 12 Pack 12 Pack Pack 9 4 $48494 Per Carton Sam’s Pit Stop WHITEVILLE - 2 Locations: 503 Jefferson Street & 1707 South Madison Street BOLTON: 1128 Green Swamp Road • HALLSBORO: 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. Now Booking New Crop Corn & Soybeans • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post office • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd. Contact Warren Miller or Shane Gurkin 653-2124 The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015 – 3-A Rail committee meets Wednesday By ALLEN TURNER tion of a purchase agreement Staff Writer between Corman and Carolina Southern owner Ken Pippin The Interstate Railroad might be made before the com- Committee (IRC), formed three mittee meets on Wednesday. years ago to try to restore Henderson acknowledged railroad service to Columbus, Sunday that disposition of the Horry and a portion of Marion depot facilities serving the rail Counties, will meet Wednesday line have been the final points at 4 p.m. in Loris, S.C. “to pro- of negotiation in coming to vide all committee members terms of a sale. with an update as regards the “We’re working toward re- closing on the sale of the Caro- turning the depots to the com- lina Southern Railroad to the munities,” Henderson said. He R.J. Corman Railroad Group, said that as things stood Sun- and to discuss legal issues of day, the depot in Chadbourn interest.” would be retained by Corman Notice of the committee to serve as a base of operations, meeting was emailed by Co- depots in Whiteville and Mul- lins, S.C. would be “returned lumbus County Economic Culinary Arts instructor Sherman Axelberg shapes dough at Columbus Career and College Academy in Fair Bluff. to the communities” and that Developer Gary Lanier Friday School started back recently for students at the Fair Bluff and Southeastern Community College campuses. morning. Pippin would retain ownership Later on Friday, IRC co- of the depot in Conway, S.C. chairman Doug Wendell sent “I am optimistic that we’re a follow-up email to IRC mem- making progress and that a fi- bers saying, “this is an im- nal agreement will be reached Atlanta designer speaks at luncheon portant meeting and should in the near future,” Henderson be very informative and your said Sunday. participation is encouraged. Pippin did not return phone and fun. elegance and storytelling wit, networks’ programs, including Thanks to everyone on the calls seeking comment. “I’m excited to hear the mes- Miller said. She grew up in HGTV, PBS, TBN, and the Travel committee, we are close to our Although a deal for the sale sage she has for us,” said Stepha- South Carolina with an appre- Channel. goal but as of today there are a of the assets of the railroad to nie Miller, publicity chairperson ciation for beautiful living. She has hosted The Home & few hurdles we need to discuss Corman has not been finalized, for the crusade. “I’m looking Platz is the author of 15 Garden Television “Christmas and address.” RJC crews have been clearing forward to being empowered Christian themed books and Special,” and her family’s moun- The R.J. Corman Railroad vegetative debris along the 80- and rejuvenated.” collaborated with author Kay tain retreat was featured on The Group, based in Nicholas- mile rail line for several weeks. Lisa Clark attends Western Arthur on the book,” A Sanctu- Travel Channel’s series “Great ville, Kentucky, is poised to Henderson said that once Prong and has coordinated the ary for Your Soul.” Vacation Homes”. purchase Carolina Southern the sale has been consum- recent Woman of Worth confer- As a Christian leader in “It is important to support Railroad, which ceased op- mated, Corman crews will be ences. Platz’ message is about the Atlanta area and a large and volunteer with Go Tell Co- erations four years ago due working 24-hours-a-day, seven God rising up and empowering supporter of Israel, Platz has lumbus because it can change to infrastructure problems, days-a-week, to make repairs true “warrior women” in these hosted many events benefitting the entire landscape of our particularly with bridges on to the rail line. days of conflict, Clark said. the Christian and Jewish faiths, community,” Clark said. “It can the rail line. Negotiations have The firm hopes to have “She has such a broad view including hosting Benjamin impact people in such a way been intense and ongoing for bridges and tracks along the Ann Platz of faith and is a woman truly Netanyahu, prime minister of that for generations beyond rail line repaired in time to with a heart for Him,” Clark Israel, in her Atlanta home. lives might be lived differently the past several months. By WALLYCE TODD resume rail service before the said. “She has mentored hun- “Ann is going to bring such a because they will hear the Word Bill Henderson, vice presi- Staff Writer dent of sales and marketing first of the year and possibly dreds of women and hearing her strong message of hope in these of God at Go Tell Columbus. for R.J. Corman, has spent con- even in November or Decem- On Saturday, women from speak about being a ‘warrior’ is days that seem so crazy,” Clark “I believe it can be one of the siderable time in Columbus ber. around the county will gather at going to be empowering in our said. “She is such a wonderful most powerful opportunities and Horry counties in recent The other IRC co-chair, Ta- Western Prong Baptist Church faith walks as women in this encourager. I don’t want anyone that some of us might see in our weeks and confirmed Sunday bor City attorney Dennis Wor- to be encouraged at the Inspire community.” to miss the luncheon but I know time to expand the Kingdom of that he will be in attendance ley, could not speak for the Ladies Luncheon, featuring Ann Platz has inspired audiences with limited seating that might God,” Clark said. “I am excited at Wednesday’s meeting. record about details over the Platz as the guest speaker. from social clubs to church be hard. I hope everyone will about the counseling and follow Multiple sources close to weekend, but he did express op- The tickets are $25 and pro- groups. She has become a favor- grab a ticket and bring a friend.” up afterwards because we can the negotiations expressed timism that a deal for Corman ceeds will go to support the ite of churchwomen’s groups Platz is founder of her own continue to feel the effects of hope in the last three days that to assume Carolina Southern’s Go Tell Columbus crusade, an due to her deep spirituality and interior design firm. Her proj- how God will move in our area.” an announcement on culmina- assets is very close. evangelistic outreach scheduled love of God, as well as the top- ects can be found across the Tickets are available at New for Oct. 4-7 at South Columbus ics that attract so many women southeastern U.S, New York and Foundations Christian Book- High School. who might not otherwise attend Washington, D.C. She was the store in Whiteville or by calling Platz will bring a life-chang- a “religious” or “church” event. lead designer on the Alabama Clark at 770-3523 or Miller at County meets tonight ing message to church services Audiences react positively governor’s mansion. Platz has 770-0376 and must be purchased and women’s events, organizers to Platz’ effortless Southern appeared on many television by Thursday, Aug. 20. By ALLEN TURNER In other business, the board say. Platz’ presentations range Staff Writer will hear a departmental up- from deeply spiritual to light The Columbus County date from Social Services di- Board of Commissioners will rector Algernon McKenzie and meet tonight (Monday) but no is expected to approve a plan NOW ENROLLING major items are expected to be for the Crisis Intervention Pro- debated or decided. gram and Low Income Energy Happy Birthday The board had planned Assistance Program. Wee Care to conduct a public hearing The board also is expected Deborah on proposed revisions to the to approve a change order in 2 - 5 year olds • Mon - Fri 8:20 - 11:50 land use ordinance, particu- the contract for the new court- Dallas larly provisions relating to house. It is expected to reduce August 17, 2015 solar farms, but that hearing costs by $20,655. will not be held because the Chairman Trent Bur- After-School Care required legal notice was not roughs, who had been named published prior to the hear- as the county’s voting delegate available until 6:00 pm ing. Planning Director Gary to the N.C. Association of Lanier will request the board County Commissioners annual to reschedule the hearing for 6 conference, will be unable to p.m. on Sept. 8. attend that conference, and the Orientation/Open House Lanier also will ask the board will be asked to name board to schedule a public another commissioner as the hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 voting delegate. Thursday,August 20th at 7p-m. to discuss revisions to the or- The board also will be asked dinance regulating abandoned by Burroughs to adopt a resolu- Enter in the gym. structures. tion supporting Senate Bill 369, Edward Davis, director of the “Sales Tax Fairness Act,” Happy Birthday Deb the soil and water conserva- currently being considered by the state legislature. We love you bunches tion district, will appear Mon- Angela & Mike day with N.C. wildlife biolo- #5621 Classes begin gist Tom Padgett to consider changes to local trapping laws, as had been requested on Aug. Monday, August 24th 3 by trapper Terry Strickland. The board also is expected Enrolling ages 2-5 to pass a resolution of ap- preciation for the Columbus County North Carolina Dixie for 2, 3, or 5 days Softball Angels Dixie Youth X-Play team, which advanced per week. 8:20-11 :50am. to the state championship and took fourth place honors in that competition.

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McDowell, 19, of Trenda Devakaule Macon, Valley Acres, 26, and Shaquoia Oquasia Whiteville, Singleton, 21, both of White- was arrested ville, were arrested on Aug. 12 last week here for stealing two sets of on a felony cookware at Walmart of White- charge of ville. The items were valued at common-law a total of $94.88. robbery on Tremain Leron Smith, 32, of a warrant McDowell Whiteville, was caught Sunday, obtained by Aug. 16, stealing a Stanley Tool Whiteville Police Detective Sgt. socket set valued at $53.34. Andre Jackson. McDowell is charged with Minor robbing Stephon Fairley of Whiteville of two bankcards Both drivers had minor and $112 in cash on Aug. 13. injuries in an Aug. 13 collision at the intersection of Pinckney and Nance streets in White- ville. Police reports showed Maintain the drivers at Thomas Grant Gore Jr., 69, of Whiteville, and John Herbert McCumbee Michael Anthony McLamb, 59, Jr., 37, of of Elizabethtown. Willoughby Road, Tabor City, was ar- Trafficking rested last Kelli Brook Cribb, 38, of Gar- week on land Duncan charges of Road, Chad- selling pre- bourn, was scription McCumbee arrested last medicine to week on four an undercover buyer for the counts of Sheriff ’s Drug Unit, based on trafficking warrants obtained by Detective in the opium Cribb Justin Worley. derivative found in prescrip- McCumbee is charged with tion medication on warrants maintaining a room at the Holi- obtained by Sheriff ’s Drug day Motel north of Whiteville Detective Justin Worley. to sell and deliver medication. Cribb is charged with traf- He’s also charged with the sale ficking by the sale and delivery and delivery of Oxycodone of pills to an undercover buyer pills on both July 28 and July on Aug. 12, plus trafficking by 30, plus sale and delivery of possession and transportation Xanax on July 30. of the medication. Man caught taking photos up woman’s skirt in store Daniel Duran Duran, also the warrant. known as “Jose Gon- Edwards noted the zales Jr.,” a 27-year- woman’s husband no- old from Baldwin ticed the incident in- Circle, Whiteville, side the store, and told was arrested Friday police it was possible afternoon by local photos of the couple’s police on the felony 5-year-old daughter charge of “posses- Duran were also taken. sion of photographic Moody obtained a images from peeping” after he warrant to view Duran’s cell- was caught taking “upskirt” phone photos and said he found pictures of a Fayetteville wom- only a photo of the Fayetteville an in Walmart. woman. Police Officer Doug Ed- Edwards reported Duran wards filed the report, and De- had a fake identity card, and tective Scott Moody obtained Social Security document. Deferred prosecution given pair in video gaming machine cases Firefighters from Tabor City and Roseland were summoned to Atlantic Packaging in Tabor City Friday. A piece of Arnold Kay “Pete” William- for 30 days. machinery on the roof of the structure caught fire. No injuries were reported, and the company was open for busi- son, 60, of Chadbourn, and Both operated video poker ness late Friday afternoon. Gregory Scott Powell, 46, of equipment that allowed “ran- Whiteville, were given deferred dom or chance matching of dif- prosecution status recently in ferent words, pictures, numbers their video gaming machine or symbols depending on the Two cases of insurance cases as they entered pleas in skill or dexterity of players,” Superior Court here. according to the warrants. Both fraud face local man Both had appealed District were arrested on Sept. 4, 2013 Court convictions from last when several machines were Raymond Glenn III, 51, of Hannah Court, Whiteville, year. The two defendants will seized by detectives from the has been arrested on two charges of be on unsupervised probation Sheriff ’s Office here. insurance fraud involving two different vehicles, plus charges of fraud and driv- ing with a revoked license. Glenn, according to warrants ob- The identity of Megan Graham, shown at the immediate Break-ins, thefts tained by Investigator T.S. Braswell The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- of the N.C. Department of Insurance, left of Sheriff Lewis Hatcher, was omitted last week in ported on date shown: the names of those who graduated June 30 from the first claimed a 2006 Kia Sprectra burned as Glenn • Aug. 16 – Patrice Antigone Tudor, Old 74, Evergreen – theft he was driving, although the vehicle was Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy. To the left of Graham are Sa- of GEO Metro auto. never on fire, and he solicited a person to cause fire dam- brina Moody, Sue Bell and James Worley. • Aug. 15 – Robert H. Musgrover, Miller Road, Tabor City – age to the car during the period of July 2-8 of this year. theft of 42-inch cut Briggs & Stratton riding mower. And, Glenn claimed a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer was Fake money here • Aug. 15 – Graham Sellers, Gore Trailer Road, Whiteville vandalized on June 4, 2015, however he knew the scratches – break-in, theft of red generator, diesel combination welder- and other damage was documented with claims he filed A counterfeit $10 bill was generator, water pump, extension for air compressor. with two other insurance companies. found in a clerk’s possession • Aug. 15 – Adam Benjamin Applewhite, Warren’s Lane, Glenn submitted claims to Sentry Insurance of Stevens at the Minuteman convenience Delco – break-in, theft of Sanyo TV, Panasonic DVD-VHS player, Point, Wis., although he knew the Mercury damage had store along U.S. 701 Bypass Mosin-Nagant 7.62 rifle, Remington 48 semi-automatic shotgun. already been claimed, and the fire damage to the Kia was North here Saturday, Aug. 15. • Aug. 13 – Melissa Mitchell, Maggie Lane, Delco – theft of non-existent. The fake bill was presented Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV, wallet. Glenn is also charged with two counts of attempted to purchase gasoline, police • Aug. 13 – David Shawn Long, Snake Island Road, Whiteville fraud by making false statements to the Sentry firm in- noted. – break-in, theft of Honda Rancher four-wheeler. volving the Mercury and Kia vehicles. • Aug. 13 – Javon Baldwin, East Virgil Street, Whiteville – theft Another attempted fraud charge involves trying to of guitar, wallet; items recovered. get damage money from GEICO Insurance of Virginia • Aug. 13 – Marcus Sibbett, North Lee Street, Whiteville – at- Beach, Va., although he had already filed a claim with G. Cameron tempted break-in. Progressive Insurance. • Aug. 13 – Regina Cox, Tram Road, Whiteville apartment – Byrd The final charge was a solicitation to commit the burn- ATTORNEY AT LAW break-in, theft not shown. ing of personal property. The warrant charges Glenn “did • Aug. 12 – David L. 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David said he and his twin, A three-hour program on Ben, district attorney in New how to protect yourself from Hanover and Pender counties, fraud and scams got the atten- coordinated a regional ap- tion of 125 senior citizens last proach to fight crime. Wednesday at Southeastern “Sometimes the worst Community. The program fea- crimes are committed by those tured several “heavy-hitter” you trust,” he said. “A drug professionals who revealed addict will steal from those ways to avoid becoming a fraud closest to them. They’ll beg and scam victim. for money to make their house Chris May, executive direc- payment, say they’re sick and tor of the Cape Fear Council need money.” of Governments (CFCOG), David cautioned against al- introduced each speaker, begin- lowing anyone to obtain Social ning with Jane Jones from CF- Security numbers, bank infor- Stephanie Bias COG’s Area Agency on Aging. mation or passwords. “That’s SCC President Dr. Tony Clarke your most needed protection,” welcomed the group to the col- he said. “Last year 300,000 in lege’s renovated auditorium North Carolina were victims and thanked Dr. Melody Pre- of identity theft. If that hap- vatte, coordinator of SCC’s Re- pens, it costs about 60 hours of tired Volunteer Persons (RSVP) your life and about $1,200.” He program, for putting the fraud/ mentioned “phishing” (emails scam program together. Dr. or calls asking for confirma- Prevatte briefly explained that tion on ID), “shoulder surfing” RSVP is a program for senior (criminals watching or listen- citizens to stay involved by ing for personal information) volunteering their services. and “leeches” (friends and fam- sheriff Lewis Hatcher ily who bleed you dry). Sheriff Lewis Hatcher got a “Protect your information, destroy documents, monitor round of applause after open- D.A. Jon David ing with, “I hope you won’t your finances, protect your Secretary of State Elaine Marshall mind if I say God is good to all mail and choose your friends of us.” He told the group he carefully,” he said. “Last year welcomes invitations to speak Target data was compromised at senior centers and churches and a couple checked into a and cautioned people to be hotel at $600 expense to me. alert to possible scams through Get your mail secured if you’re social media. away, protect your home, mail- “If they ask for specific box, wallet, phone and com- information such as Social puter. And if you go on a trip Security numbers, close it and and park your car long term delete it,” he said. “If a scam- at the airport, someone can mer gets your Social Security get your car and the GPS will number, you are no longer who tell them where you live and you say you are. And if it the automatic garage opener sounds like it’s too good to be will let them in. Get annual true, it probably is.” credit reports and if you do- The sheriff said some peo- nate to charity, see if they’re ple who get scammed never re- registered with the Secretary port it, feeling that they should of State, ask for financial state- have known better. “But no ments, if it’s tax deductible, or matter how small, report it to just donate to a charity of your the Sheriff ’s Department,” he choice.” said. Hatcher said he received Adult Protective a check for $1800 that he was services Dr. Tony Clarke Jane Jones Sheriff Lewis Hatcher Chief Jeff Rosier supposed to cash and send a Sandra Shaw, in charge certain amount to a business of adult protective services in California and keep $400 for through the Columbus County himself. Investigation revealed Department of Social Ser- that the “business” was a va- vices, talked about protect- cant lot in California and the ing the rights of seniors and money would have gone there adults and how anyone who and on to Nigeria, where the is aware of or even suspect American dollar is worth twice that a senior is being abused as much. or neglected is required by “Be vigilant, be aware and be law to report it. Some of the cautious,” Hatcher cautioned. signs include unreasonable Chief Jeff Rosier confinement, injury, mental Chief Jeff Rosier of White- anguish, bruises, fractures, ville Police Department told a pinch marks, scratches, fear of story about two men who went family members or caregivers, to a woman’s home to talk poor hygiene, weight loss, bed about a potential line-cleaning sores and such. problem and while one talked “Everyone has a right to call to her outside, the other went and report it confidentially,” inside and took all her jewelry. Shaw said. “Call DSS or 911. A He said current scams also in- social worker will make a visit clude someone notifying Duke and you will get a call telling Energy customers that they you the disposition of the case. didn’t pay the bill. “If that hap- That call may save someone’s Caroline Farmer Dr. Melody Prevatte Sandra Shaw Chris May pens, call the power company life.” suffer financial loss. They are $4.7 million stolen, per crook. Fi at public places to prevent against you. and inquire, then report it to sec. of state giving information on how to ‘Known amount,’ that is. This identification theft, and said “Medicare funds are your law enforcement,” he advised. Elaine Marshall avoid that.” is $89 million taken from people passwords should be unique money,” she continued. “You “It’s a small world now be- “No matter how many Marshall said since she like you and me, although and should be changed often. have paid into it and that’s cause of social media and crooks we throw in jail, we can became secretary of state in in one case the victims were She gave the most prominent your investment dollars.” She it’s easy to become victims,” never win that fight without the 1997 “we have arrested many banks. We know of at least 679 passwords and told how to said everyone should carefully Rosier said. From his research, public getting more educated, scam artists and crooks. That is victims associated with those redesign passwords that are check explanation of benefits he read a long list of scams more aware and more wary of why when they asked me what cases.” more difficult to determine. She (EOB) reports from doctors and and frauds, noting that most the scam artists out there look- I wanted to call my remarks, I Marshall said Ponzi schemes talked about fake calls to a rela- medical facilities to assure they come from India, Pakistan ing to rip them off,” Secretary said let’s call my talk ‘Crooks and investment fraud are not tive stating that a grandson is in are correct. and China. Pets for sale, fake of State Elaine Marshall said. are real, so always check the rare, isolated crimes. On aver- jail and needs money and other She told about one woman websites, the power company Before that, Marshall deal!’ They are doing great age, two people per day become fake calls to avoid by hanging who was going to the doctor, scam, property rentals, payday thanked Jane Jones, Chris presentations about scams and victims. She noted that doctors, up or asking a question a fraud- fell and skinned her knee and loan scams, time-share resales, May and Dr. Tony Clarke, and crimes and how to fight back lawyers, business people and ster wouldn’t know the answer the doctor cleaned it and put work from home offers “and noted that the big crowd re- if you think it is happening to even banks get conned. “So to. Another scam is someone a band-aid on it. When she re- anything associated with fees, sponse moved the session into you. What I want to drive home you can, and should, call us posing as an IRS agent telling ceived her EOB the doctor had beware!” he cautioned. “If it a larger place. is that the advice they are giv- when you are approached by a person they owe more money also billed Medicare for a shoul- seems to be too good to be true, “Also, to be honest, I just ing about these things is not anyone trying to sell you an and stated the IRS won’t call der X-ray. The woman called his call us.” appreciate this chance to get theoretical. Protecting your- investment. We will tell you if you. Still another is someone hand on the “mistake” and he D.A. Jon David out of Raleigh and to spend self against these crimes is not that person is registered to sell calling and stating that there is told her it was nothing out of District Attorney Jon David time with people who have just something you should do investments and if the product a problem with your computer her pocket. She informed him said, “an ounce of prevention lives away from politics,” she because there is some remote they are promoting is a regis- and you will lose everything if that she paid into the Medicare is worth a pound of cure” in added. “This is an event where chance of something going tered securities product. it isn’t fixed, the non-payment system and it was her money, preventing scams and frauds. we get to help real people. This wrong, because that is not the “Thank you all for being of a utility bill and other at- not his. He said his office works closely is an event where we get to case. The chance of you or a here and making yourselves tempts to extort money. “You can make sure your with law enforcement as a earn our ‘public servant’ title relative or neighbor encoun- North Carolina’s newest lean, stephanie Bias benefits are protected if you police/prosecutor team. He because we are here talking tering a criminal attempting mean, investment fraud fight- Stephanie Bias from the N.C. write down what you talk about introduced Ashley Gore, an directly to you about protect- to scam you out of your hard- ing machines.” Department of Insurance gave with the doctor and what is assistant D.A., after noting ing your savings and retire- earned money is not remote. It Caroline farmer information about “Medicare done, and compare it to the that “I hire the best I can find. ment nest eggs. You have spent is something that may really Caroline Farmer from At- Fraud and You: Protect, Detect, Medicare summary. If it is in- She does a wonderful job and your lifetimes building your happen.” torney General Roy Cooper’s Report.” She also discussed correct, report it. Protect your she cares about Columbus savings and retirement nest Marshall said since August office said people should closely the Senior Health Insurance benefits.” County; your problems are her eggs, funds that show your 2014, her Secretary of State monitor their money, credit Information Program (SHIIP), Bias briefly discussed SHIIP, problems. achievements through hard law enforcement agents and cards, cell phone accounts and noting that $168 billion was lost noting that there are 1,000 “You can steal a lot more work. That money should let attorneys have been involved credit ratings. She encouraged to Medicare fraud. SHIIP volunteers helping to money with a computer than you have some fun, feed you, in cases where 19 investment putting a security freeze on “Don’t take your Medicare dispense Medicare information you can with a gun,” David pay your bills, make your life crooks have been fined, crimi- your credit line to prevent any- card with you unless you’re for seniors in North Carolina. continued. He talked about more pleasant. But there are nally charged, convicted or sen- one from obtaining informa- going to the doctor,” she said. SHIIP volunteers in Columbus a Ukrainian man who was very real, very bad people who tenced. “The known amount of tion to open credit accounts in “Your Medicare number is County work through the De- charged and convicted of fraud want to ruin your plans. You money associated with stealing your name, and unlock it only your Social Security number partment of Aging. in Columbus County. He was are hearing great speakers from the public is over $89 mil- when you apply for new credit. and if it is lost, stolen or pho- caught in the JFK airport as today tell you what to do if you lion,” she said. “That is about She warned about using Wi tographed, someone can use it 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015

Nathan Norris Norris awarded

Major General Robert Howe Chapter DAR members attending a District VII meeting scholarship were, left to right, Amanda Bible, Faye Pierce, Nancy Dove and Ann Fox. Nathan Norris, a rising Mr. and Mrs. Derrick John Butler senior at Campbell University, has been awarded $1,000 schol- DAR members attend district meeting arship by the Caswell Center Butler-Barrett united Four members of the Major regent; and Ann Fox. of each of the 17 chapters Foundation. He will graduate General Robert Howe Chap- District Director Barbara in the district. Awards were next spring with a major in ter of the National Society Price Lewis from the Battle of presented to chapters for out- kinesiology and a minor in in Poley Bridge Church Daughters of the American Rockfish Chapter in Wallace standing work. Approximately biology and interdisciplinary Leighangel Barrett of becca S. Price of Wilmington, Revolution attended the Dis- presided. The purpose of this 200 members attended. studies. He plans to attend Chadbourn and Derrick John cousin of the bride, was maid trict VII meeting hosted by the fall meeting was to introduce The Major General Robert physical therapy school to Butler of Whiteville were of honor. Shawna Greene of Brunswick Town Chapter in state and district officers of Howe Chapter was awarded receive Doctorate of Physical united in marriage June 27 Tabor City was bridesmaid. Southport Aug. 10. Members the new administration, dis- a second level certificate for Therapy in a 2 p.m. ceremony at Poley Catalynn Grace Barrett attending were Amanda Wor- cuss their duties and projects chapter achievement and a Norris is the son of Russell Bridge Baptist Church. The of Whiteville, cousin of the ley, registrar; Faye Pierce, sec- and to present brief oral sum- Celebrate America certificate and Pam Norris of Crusoe Rev. Glenn Lane officiated the bride, and Sarah E. Greene of ond vice regent; Nancy Dove, maries of the annual reports for volunteer hours. Island and a 2012 graduate of double ring ceremony. Tabor City were flower girls. South Columbus High School. The bride is the daughter TyQuareon Mason of Chad- At Campbell University he is of Vickie Leigh Barrett of bourn was ring bearer. vice president of the Exercise Chadbourn. She has a bach- Jonathan Butler of Tabor Science Club, peer tutor for Bi- elor’s degree in sociology and City, cousin of the groom, Best selling author to speak ology 220 and 223, and review is employed by the Columbus was best man. Joe Allen For- leader for the Biomechanics County Department of Social myduval of Hallsboro, brother Group. Services and Dollar Tree. of the groom, and Ernest at Festival of Trees lunch Since 2007 Caswell Cen- The groom is the son of Hardwick of Loris, S.C. were ter Foundation has awarded Lisa Formyduval of Lumber- groomsmen. Ushers were Iza- $38,000 in scholarships at $1,000 Jason Wright, a New York articles and ‘Christmas Jar’ ton and the late Steve John ya Barrett, John Barrett, Oden each to students pursuing a Times, Wall Street Journal movement. Guests will leave Butler. He has an associate Barrett Jr. and Mike Milligan. degree in the allied health, and USA Today bestselling the luncheon inspired and degree in turf management Katrina Hardwick directed psychology or education field author, will be the featured touched by his message.” and is employed by National the wedding. related to individuals with speaker at the 2015 Bladen/ Tickets for the luncheon Spinning. A reception at the church intellectual and developmental Columbus Festival of Trees are $35 per person or $250 for They are residing in White- was given by Katie Barrett, disabilities. The Foundation holiday luncheon. It will be a table of eight. Pre-purchase ville after honeymooning at Ronda Milligan, Peggy Price is a non-profit organization 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, of tickets is required. Ocean Isle Beach. and Rebecca Price who also that began in 1999 to serve Nov. 19, at Northwood Church, The 10th Annual Bladen/ The bride was given in hosted the rehearsal dinner at individuals with intellectual 2672 James B. White Highway Columbus Festival of Trees marriage by her mother. Re- the church. and developmental disabili- in Whiteville. will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ties at Caswell Developmental Wright will share his inspi- Nov. 16-Nov. 21 at Northwood Center and the 38 surrounding rational and moving message Church. Proceeds from the fes- counties. about the “Christmas Jars” tival and luncheon go to work Norris and two other movement. His bestselling immediately providing hos- students, Troy Eason and novel, “Christmas Jars,” is a pice services and programs to Monique Washington, were story and tradition to warm the community. awarded their scholarships hearts this holiday season. For more information at a July 23 Foundation board Wright is a weekly colum- about the holiday luncheon meeting. nist for the Deseret News and or sponsorship opportunities, Northern Virginia Daily. His contact Champion at 910-796- articles have appeared in more Jason Wright 8047 or email Lindsey.Cham- than 50 newspapers and maga- [email protected]. Champion of Hope “The Wedding Letters” (2011); zines across the United States, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and, “The 13th Day of Christ- nominations sought including The Washington is a nonprofit agency that pro- mas” (2012). Times, The Chicago Tribune vides healthcare and comfort Women of Hope is seeking Wright is also a popular and Forbes. to people with advanced ill- nominations for its 2015 Cham- speaker who speaks on faith, He is the author of “The nesses, support and counsel- pion of Hope. This award rec- the joy of service, the lost art James Miracle” (2004); ing to families, and education ognizes a person employed in of letter writing and more. “Christmas Jars” (2005); “The in Bladen, Brunswick, Colum- a care or support role of treat- “We are thrilled to have Wednesday Letters” (2007); bus, New Hanover, Onslow and ment for cancer patients in Jason Wright as this year’s “Recovering Charles” (2008); Pender counties, and Horry Columbus, Bladen, Brunswick, luncheon speaker,” said Lind- “Christmas Jars Reunion” County, S.C. For more infor- New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, sey Champion, Lower Cape (2009); “Penny’s Christmas Jar mation visit www.lcfh.org or Sampson or Duplin counties. Fear Hospice development Miracle” (2009); “The Cross facebook.com/lcfhospice The recipient is someone who manager. “Jason personifies Gardener” (2010); “The Seven- has demonstrated compassion- Christmas through his books, teen Second Miracle” (2010); ate care, and been a source Monica Williams, Nakia Brown of hope and optimism. This person illustrates professional behavior by example. Two attend 4-H Congress Nominees must be profes- Lewis attends Governor’s School sionally employed in a direct North Carolina State 4-H education, discussion groups care or related support role to Congress is an annual edu- and workshops. John Morgan Lewis, a se- ing from “How to Write Your a patient who has received can- cational event sponsored by Approximately 500 youth nior at South Columbus High Own Song” to “The Science of cer care with the last five years. the 4-H Youth Development and adults attend Congress. School and son of John and Special Relativity.” Three finalists and the Department and planned by Columbus County’s delegation Jami Lewis of Tabor City, A break at the middle of Champion of Hope will be the State 4-H Council. It is consisted of Monica Williams attended North Carolina Gov- the session allows students to honored at the third Diamonds the high point of the 4-H year, and Nakia Brown. ernor’s School this summer. return home for a three-day & Champagne Hope Ball Sat- bringing together young peo- The 4-H program is the The five and a half-week pro- weekend. urday, Nov. 7 at the Coastline ple from across the state to the youth education program of gram is held at Governor’s There are two dances dur- Conference & Event Center in North Carolina State Univer- North Carolina Cooperative School East in Raleigh on the ing the session: students dress Wilmington. sity campus and Raleigh for a Extension, based at North Meredith College campus and to disguise themselves for a To nominate someone visit week of activities. Carolina State and North at Governor’s School West on masquerade ball, and dress in womenofhopenc.org. Nomina- Attending from Columbus Carolina A&T State universi- the Salem College campus in their best attire for a special tions will be accepted through County were Monica Williams ties. More than 230,000 young Winston-Salem where Lewis night at a Fancy Dance. Stu- Aug. 30. and Nakia Brown. people between the ages of 5 attended and studied math. dents are open to activities and Women of Hope, is a 501(c) 4-H Congress is designed to and 19 participate in North Each campus holds approxi- recreation every night, such as (3) non-profit cancer organiza- supplement county 4-H pro- Carolina 4-H activities each mately 325 students. swimming, tennis, Ultimate tion focused on women and grams. During the week, 4-H- year with the help of 24,000 Classes are from 9 a.m. - 3:15 Frisbee, Capture the Flag, bas- women’s cancers, dedicated to ers are involved in leadership adult and youth volunteers. p.m., with Area I, II, and III ketball and soccer. Students classes. Area I is composed of can watch movies that are enhancing the quality of life the main subjects, which are part of the International Film for the female cancer patient, mathematics, natural science, Series every week in the audi- their families, and friends. social science, English, Span- torium on a giant projection Chadbourn schools ish, dance, art, theatre, choral screen. They are given much music and instrumental mu- freedom on what they should open house Aug. 20 sic. In mathematics, Morgan spend their time on, with HHS Class of ’65 Chadbourn Elementary bill) or rent receipts. Call the studied theoretical ideas in only their classes and certain reunion Oct. 24 School will host an open house office at 654-3825 for more de- the areas of knot theory, ring seminars being mandatory. Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:30 tails. School supply lists can be theory, and number theory. Whether students want to The Hallsboro High School to 7 p.m. Pre-K slots are still found on the school Facebook Area II and III classes are John Morgan Lewis play Ultimate Frisbee on the Class of 1965 will hold a 50-year available for students who are Page, webpage or at Walmart. taken by all students and each athletics field, or go to the fine reunion Saturday, Oct.24 at the class is composed of students arts center and practice their 4 years old on or before Aug. Chadbourn Middle School society class where students Lake Waccamaw Depot Mu- from each Area I. Area II is instruments and singing, or 31, 2015. will host an open house Thurs- discuss controversial topics seum beginning at 1 p.m. For a philosophy oriented class just walk to a nearby coffee Registration will occur day, Aug. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and current events and are information contact George where students try to under- shop and talk with friends, it during open house and a par- School supply lists can be exposed to different cultures, Frink at gwfrink3@gmail. stand culture-based ideas and is inevitable that they will re- ent/guardian should bring found on the school Facebook ideas, and answers. com or Susan Prescott Little are urged to “question every- turn home enriched and with the child’s birth certificate, Page, webpage or at Walmart. Each afternoon is filled at susanprescottlittle@gmail. thing.” Area III is a self and many memories. immunization record, Social Call the office at 654-4300 if you with optional seminars rang- com, 919-971-5397. Security card, proof of resi- have any questions. dence (electric, water or cable Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015 -- 7A

ERNIE BEASLEY ALICE PRESLEY DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE TABOR CITY -- Ernie Beas- GUITON TAYLOR ley, 64, died Thursday, Aug. 13, WHITEVILLE -- Alice Pre- SYLVIA EDMUND 2015 at his home. Born Feb. 19, sley Guiton Taylor, 68, died BULLOCK 1951 in Horry County, he was Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. She was CHADBOURN -- Sylvia the son of the late Robert Bea- the daughter of the late Hart- Edmund Bullock, 93, went sley and Eunice Bullard Beas- ford Eugene Guiton and De- to be with her Lord Sunday, ley. In addition to his parents, lois Presley Guiton. She was Aug. 16, 2015. She was the he was preceded in death by preceded in death by her hus- daughter of the late Wal- one son, Ernie Davis Beasley band, Ray Earl Taylor. ter Steven and Bessie Con- Jr.; and one sister, Alice Faye She was a member of the nor Edmund and the widow Horn. Presbyterian Church and was of James Edwin Bullock. Visitation was held Satur- a teacher for Anson Technical She was preceded in death day, Aug. 15 in the chapel of College for five years. She was by four siblings, Steve Ed- Inman Ward Funeral Home. also self-employed as an ac- mund, Lawton Edmund, Final rites were held Sunday, countant and bookkeeper. Martha E. Burnette and Aug. 16 at Tabor City Holiness A memorial service was Pauline E. Ford. Tabernacle. Burial was in held Saturday, Aug. 8 in the Final rites are incom- Myrtle Green Cemetery. chapel of McKenzie Mortu- plete and will be announced He is survived by his wife, ary with Rev. Andy Smith of- THOMAS VANCE by Worthington Funeral Linda Haven Phillips Beasley ficiating. Visitation was held STANLEY JR. Home in Chadbourn. of the home; two sons, Chuck Saturday, Aug. 8 at McKenzie HELEN ELIZABETH WHITEVILLE -- Mr. JAMES EDWIN PAIT She leaves to cherish Dewayne Beasley and Michael Mortuary. GIARD LANIER Thomas Vance Stanley Jr., WHITEVILLE -- James her memory, two daugh- Davis Beasley, both of Tabor Survivors include one sis- CHADBOURN -- Helen 76, died Saturday, Aug. 15, Edwin Pait, 80, died Thurs- ters, Brenda S. Bullock of City; three daughters, Melissa ter, Sandra Johnson of Rae- Elizabeth Giard Lanier, 90, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear day, Aug. 13, 2015 at Lower Chadbourn and Cynthia Jacobs, Michelle Faulk and ford; and one brother, Charles went to be with her Lord Hospice and LifeCare Cen- Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- Bullock Page (John Robert) Teresa Graham, all of Tabor E. Guiton of Highpoint. ter. He was born Jan. 1, eCare Center. He was born Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 at her City; two brothers, Lorenzo of Whiteville; one brother, ANTHONY CHARLES June 30, 1935 in Bladen residence. Beasley of Leland, Kenneth 1939, the son of the late Hubert L. Edmund of Ev- WILLIAMS County, the son of Clayton She was a native of Beasley of Longs, S.C.; and Thomas Vance Stanley Sr. ergreen; two grandchil- CHADBOURN -- Anthony and Louise Guyton Pait. He Mahnomen, Minn. and the eight grandchildren. and Mable Hasty Stanley. dren, J. Robert Page II of Charles Williams, 51, died was also preceded in death widow of Buell Edward Tom worked for many Nashville, Tenn. and Sara Tuesday, Aug. 11 2015 at Cape by one sister, Jeanette Lanier Sr. She was the CARRIE ELIZABETH years in radio and was the Page Goff (Jeff) of San Di- Fear Valley Medical Center in Brooks. daughter of the late Henry VEREEN current director of the ego, Calif.; and one great- Fayetteville. Mr. Pait was a First Ser- Alexander and Catherine CHADBOURN -- Carrie Whiteville Downtown De- granddaughter, Julia Page Final rites were held Sat- geant in the Montgomery Giard and Elizabeth Vereen, 100, died velopment Commission. of Whiteville. urday, Aug. 15 in the chapel N.C. Army Na- was also preceded in death Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 at His memorial service Memorials may be made of D&A Funeral Home. Burial tional Guard by one son, Buell Edward Columbus Regional Health- will be held at 2 p.m. Mon- to Chadbourn Baptist was in Belvue Cemetery. where he “Eddie” Lanier Jr.; and six care. day, Aug. 17 at First Baptist Church, 504 Howard Street, He is survived by one served for 43 years. He was siblings, Jean G. Bunker, Final rites will be held at Church with Dr. Fred Sent- Chadbourn, N.C. 28431. brother, John B. Flowers. er and Rev. Andrew Barn- awarded numerous achieve- Joel R. “Pete” Giard, Har- 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 in the hill officiating. The family ments over the years. old Giard, Billy Giard, Pri- chapel of Peoples Funeral in MINNIE LOSSIE Randy Ward in concert will receive friends Mon- After retiring, he found cilla Giard and Mary G. De- Whiteville. Burial will be in MITCHELL WILLIAMS day, Aug. 17 in the church pleasure in his handyman master. Belvue Cemetery. Viewing Nominated for song of the HALLSBORO -- Minnie fellowship hall following and lawn care business. The family received will be held from 2-7 p.m. Sun- year, male vocalist of the year Lossie Mitchell Williams, 90, his service. Peacock Funer- He was a member of friends Saturday, Aug. 15 at day, Aug. 16 and Monday, Aug. for 2013, LGMA award winner died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 at al Home is handling the ar- Whiteville United Meth- Worthington Funeral Home 17 one hour prior to the ser- and 2013 October artist of the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and rangements. odist Church where his in Chadbourn. Final rites vice at the funeral home. month Randy Ward will be in LifeCare Center in Whiteville. He is survived by his service included Sunday were held Sunday, Aug. 16 Surviving are one daugh- concert Wednesday, Aug. 19 at The funeral will be held at 2 wife, Mary Alice Barefoot school teacher, chief usher, at Chadbourn Presbyterian ter, Betty J. Gause of the 6 p.m. at Delco First Baptist p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at Mount Stanley; two brothers, Ed- United Methodist Men, lay Church with Rev. C.F. Mc- home; and one son, Ernest Church. Zion AME Zion Church, 107 ward Collins and wife, witness, evangelism com- Dowell III officiating. In- Vereen of Nevada. Mount Zion Street, Lake Wac- Sharon, of San Diego, Ca- mittee and other various terment was in Chadbourn St. Bethel MBC camaw. Burial will be in Cut- lif., John Stanley and wife, committees of the church. Memorial Cemetery. ler Cemetery. Viewing will be Veterans benefit scholarship program Rose, of Gastonia; one sis- He also served on the board She leaves to cherish her Monday, Aug. 17 one hour pri- ter, Nancy Harris and hus- of Whiteville Housing Au- memory, three sons, Terry Sunday, Aug. 23 or to the service at the church. fair Aug. 21 band, Mike, of Wilming- thority. G. Lanier (Ann) of White- There will be no viewing after A veterans benefit fair will St. Bethel Missionary Bap- ton; and many close family The family received ville, Ambassador Jerry the service. Peoples Funeral be held Friday, Aug. 21 from tist Church will host a schol- members and friends. friends Saturday, Aug. 15 P. Lanier (Catherine) of Home of Whiteville is han- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bruns- arship program Sunday, Aug. In lieu of flowers, me- in the fellowship hall of Khartoum, Sudan and Gary dling the arrangements. wick-Waccamaw Missionary 23 at 5 p.m. There will be a morials may be made to Whiteville United Method- W. Lanier (Rebecca) of An- She is survived by three Baptist Association, located featured guest speaker along Lower Cape Fear Hospice ist Church. Final rites were gier; four sisters, Kathleen grandchildren. at 600 Pine Log in Whiteville. with a guest choir. and LifeCare Center, 206 held Saturday, Aug 15 at G. Burdick of Mahnomen, Veterans can learn more The church is located at 456 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, the church with Rev. Paul Minn., Irene G. Lorentz about education, dependent Old Lumberton Road, White- N.C. 28472; Whiteville Stallsworth officiating.of Minneapolis, Minn., care and employment benefits ville. Downtown Development Burial was in Columbus Ruth G. Walz of Ridgefield, New Life CC to host as well as file or check on a Gregory Hewett is the pastor. Commission, P.O. Box 1093, Memorial Park. Wash. and Lois G. Burnett The Shireys Aug. 23 claim for service related dis- Whiteville, N.C. 28472 or He is survived by his of Vancouver, Wash.; 10 New Life Community ability benefits. Hallsboro Middle First Baptist Church, Or- wife of 60 years, Ann Hum- grandchildren, Suzanne Church will host the popular The Fayetteville Rural gan Fund, 412 N. Madison phrey Pait; two sons, Alan Savage, Joi Thomas, Mi- open house southern gospel singers The Health Team from the VA Street, Whiteville, N.C. James (Vickie) Pait and chelle Jacobs, Eric Lanier, Hallsboro Middle School Shireys Sunday, Aug. 23 at Medical Center, representa- 28472. Eric Edwin (Tonya) Pait, all John Lanier, Julianne Hol- will hold its open house 10:30 a.m. tives with the Veterans Ben- Online condolences may of Whiteville; three broth- lingsworth, Peter Lani- Thursday, Aug. 20 from 5:30- The church is located at 107 efit Administration Winston be made at www.peacockfu- ers, Levy (Sylvia) Pait, er, Jordan Lanier, Claire 7:30 p.m. Maultsby Street. Salem Regional Office, vet- neralhome.net. Billy Ray (Emma) Pait and Lanier and Adam Holt; and eran service officers, Vet Cen- Students and families can Windell (Linda) Pait, all of 11 great-grandchildren, Dewayne Dickerson is the ter mobile unit and NC Works meet teachers and parents Bladenboro; two sisters, Collier, Virginia, Holden, pastor. career staff and community may pay school fees at this LUETTA POWELL Jane (Clifton) Pait of Blad- Parker-Leigh, Sam, Julian, LENNON college representatives are time. enboro and Betty (Danny) Eli, Charlie, Jesse, Sierra Young to preach at EVERGREEN -- Luetta among those participating in Cummings of Laredo, Tex- and Anna. Powell Lennon, 94, died this free event for veterans as; four grandchildren, Memorials may be made Greater THC Aug. 23 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 at that is open to the public. Leah (Kevin) Easlick of Ra- to Chadbourn Presbyteri- Jean Young, the pastor of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and For more information, con- PLEASE leigh, Kelly Pait (her fian- an Church, 600 East First Young Tabernacle Holiness LifeCare Center in Whiteville. tact Melvin Peterson at 910- ceé, Greg Edwards), Luke Avenue, Chadbourn, N.C. Church of Buffalo, N.Y., will Final rites were held Sat- 308-1183 or Ann Garrett at 910- Pait, Zach Pait; and one 28431. preach Sunday, Aug. 23 at RECYCLE urday, Aug. 15 at Piney Grove 212-2098. great-grandchild, Shep- 11:15 a.m. at Greater Taber- Missionary Baptist Church, herd Edwards. nacle Church. She is the sister 4911 Arthur Collier Road. Memorials may be made Kelly Youth Focus of Pastor Lula Webb of New Welcome PFWBC Burial was in the Lennon to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Townsend Temple Church of Family Cemetery. Peoples Center registration & LifeCare Center, 206 War- Bolton. chicken fry Sept. 4 Funeral Home of Whiteville The Kelly Youth Focus Cen- rior Trail, Whiteville, N.C. The church is located at Welcome Pentecostal Free- handled the arrangements. ter is registering for its fall 28472 or Whiteville United 3683 Longwood Road, Ocean will Baptist Church will hold Friends may visit the fam- session Tuesday, Aug. 25-Fri- Methodist Church Men, 902 Isle Beach. a Labor Day Chicken Fry ily at the home of Rev. Albert day, Aug. 28 from noon-4 p.m. Pinckney Street, White- Cathy S. Moore is the pastor. Friday, Sept. 4 from 5-7 p.m. Singletary in Bladenboro. Classes will begin Sept. 14 ville, N.C. 28472. The plates are $6 and consist from 2:30-5 p.m. Seating is Online condolences may Baldwin Branch MBC of fried chicken, potato salad, limited. be made at www.peacockfu- green beans, roll and cake. BRENDA MAE JONES For more information call food pantry open neralhome.net. The event is sponsored by the CLARKTON -- Brenda Hattie Kelly at 918-7583. The Baldwin Branch Mis- men’s fellowship. After You Read. Mae Jones, 68, died Saturday, sionary Baptist Church food A stainless steel grill will Aug. 15, 2015 at New Hanover pantry, “From His Table to also be raffled off. Tickets Regional Medical Center in Artesia Alumni sets WN/CHS all school Yours” will be open Saturday, are $2. Wilmington. Family Fun Day Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. The church is located be- Arrangements are incom- reunion set Sept. 4-5 Identification and transporta- Artesia Alumni Associa- tween Chadbourn and Tabor plete and will be announce The Whiteville Negro/Cen- tion required. There is no fee. tion will hold a Family Fun City at 3104 Old Cribbtown by Union Funeral Home in tral High School will hold an Baldwin Branch is located Day Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 Road. Whiteville. all school reunion Sept. 4-5 at at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call 1 p.m. at the Whiteville Parks Elizabethtown. The event will be held at 653-9284 or Rev. Donald Carlyle ELNETA H. ROBINSON & Recreation Center. This is Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the Bogue Park at Jockey and Red at 863-3995 or 876-0287. GREEN SEA, S.C. -- Elneta for all students that attended pastor. H. Robinson, 68, died Saturday, Bug roads, Hallsboro. the school. Aug. 15, 2015 at her residence. There will be food, fun, For more information call Arrangements are incom- games and entertainment. 770-1273 or 648-5862 before plete and will be announce by For more information call Sept. 1st. Westside Funeral Home in Ta- Sid Hazel at 918-3016. bor City. LESTER ROBERTS St. Paul HC usher FAYETTEVILLE -- Les- Pregnant? ter Roberts, also of Lake anniversary Waccamaw, died Monday, St. Paul Holiness Church We are here to help you. Aug. 17, 2015. will hold its annual Usher Call us today at 642-2677. Arrangements are incom- Anniversary Sunday, Aug. 16 plete. at 3:30 p.m. The speaker will be Betty Bryant of United ------Pentecostal Church of Christ, Who was the first Presi- Whiteville. dent born in the 20th cen- Vineland The church is located at 215 tury? John F. Kennedy. He W. Smith Street, Chadbourn. was born in Brookline, Mass, Bishop E. Davis is the pastor. Station on May 29, 1917. Lyndon John- Available for wedding 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 son, Richard Nixon, Gerald receptions & other 910.642.2128 Ford, and Ronald Reagan were all born before JFK in the 20th We’re On The Web: events www.mckenziemortuary.net century but served after him. www.whiteville.com 642-3157 Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015

City Hall’s move Seventy years to center is fine, along the Road but long term to Character

By TOM CAMPBELL it must be located NC SPIN

in downtown Seventy years ago on August 14, 1945, America and its Allies One has only to walk into Whiteville City observed V-J Day, the end of World Hall to understand why change is necessary. War II. As we remember all those The dank smell of mold and mildew is evi- who sacrificed and contributed to dent. People shouldn’t be expected to work this effort it is fitting to consider in those conditions. where we’ve come from and where The city will relocate its municipal offices we are today. for time being to Hill Plaza. David Brooks, The New York The city’s venerable municipal building, Times, syndicated columnist has which previously served as a post office and just released a new book called, was constructed in the 1930s, needs some The Road to Character. He begins serious tender, loving care. The building the book by recounting the replay was constructed during the Depression by of a nationwide radio broadcast the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that aired the day after V-J Day. and is a classic example of the beauty and Singer Bing Crosby opened the stolidity of star-studded broadcast by saying the architec- The point that, while ture created Moving City Hall to Hill Danger, Will Robinson everyone during that Plaza is the best short- could time. term move because peo- By JEFFERSON WEAVER walking out of its parking place in reported near airports, elementary thank There God it ple’s health is in danger Staff Writer the Boston Dynamics facility. As it schools, beaches and parks. I saw a was only goes down the hallway, geeks and state trooper strongly discourage was over, one major in the current building, I was never a big science fiction engineers kick and push the BigDog, two guys from flying their drone “Today, problem: the but whatever the deci- fan when I was growing up; Davy trying to make it fall over. in the middle of the median when our deep post office, sion, council must remain Crockett, Daniel Boone and The Rifle- Now, I know the darn thing is a they couldn’t get into the scene of a down feel- like dozens ing is one committed to keeping City man were more my style, along with machine, and sometimes some dogs tornado strike. of others, any number of other western/Early need a good kick (as do kids) but these I see the contraptions as a viola- of humil- was built to Hall downtown, whether American TV dramas. guys were enjoying it way too much. tion of privacy, an issue the courts ity.” Actor a standard it’s in the current building I do recall from reruns the seem- Serves them right if the BigDog turns are still discussing. What’s readily Burgess government- or another one. ingly innocuous and somewhat bum- around and bites somebody. visible from a public right of way Meredith Tom Campbell issue blue- bling B-9 the Robot (get it? Be-nign?) They recently announced the like the road is, well, readily visible. quoted a print that called for a basement. The water from Lost in Space with the famous WildCat, which like its cousins also Whether or not one has anything to passage table in our area is far too high, even in a Space Family Robinson. The machine suffers from poor grammar at chris- hide or not is immaterial, but I don’t from a column written by legend- drought year, to make a basement a practical was constantly warning the young- tening. The WildCat is cuter than the want a stranger blithely videotaping ary war correspondent Ernie Pyle, addition to most buildings. est of the family, Will Robinson, of BigDog, and it almost seems to be ex- my farm, my backyard or anything “We did not win it because destiny While the building stayed sealed for some peril or another. His trademark cited while the operator revs it up (via else without my permission. created us better than all other decades, the natural materials used for “Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!” has the controls on his laptop computer) It’s just weird. people. I hope that in victory we are caulking and sealing eventually gave way, become ingrained in my generation’s in preparation for a 38 mile-per-hour Yet the darn things are every- more grateful than proud.” and moisture moved in, producing an envi- psyche, even amongst those who run through where. The General Assembly had to We’ve all seen the pictures in ronment far friendlier to mold than to the never spent a lot of time following the Boston pass laws about bunnyhuggers using Times Square of the sailor kissing people’s business. the Robinsons on their never-ending Dynamics drones to harass hunters (guess said a total stranger. All across the coun- Progress was made in the sealing and quest for home. parking lot. hunters must not be good wingshots, try huge crowds gathered to rejoice cleaning of the basement, but the mold has As an adolescent, we were en- My rampant or else that wouldn’t be much of an and celebrate, but the mood of the crept into the walls and ceilings of the rest trenched in Star Wars, and more than technopho- issue.) A police chief I was talking country reflected the comments of the building. The solution for the mold one of us wondered why someone bism aside, to a while back was ruminating of Crosby and Pyle. People in this problem hasn’t yet been discovered. The city didn’t reprogram C3P0 so he’d quit I imagine whether or not a surveillance drone country, “…didn’t go around telling has, however, taken a positive step to deal whining. it must be operated via laptop computer in a themselves how great they were,” with the immediate crisis of how to main- Then there was the modern clas- fun to work police cruiser would be a better tool Brooks says. “Their first instinct tain city operations. sic Robocop, where one of the ma- there, ex- than cameras on utility poles in high was to remind themselves they Whiteville isn’t the first local government chines that was going to fundamen- cept for the crime areas (drug dealer, by the way, were not morally superior to any- group to utilize retail shopping centers for tally change law enforcement blew whole Bos- generally are poor wingshots). Shoot, one else. Their collective impulse office space. It’s a trend that has been build- a would-be robber baron out the ton thing. Jefferson Weaver I heard a nine-year-old boy telling was to warn themselves against ing for years. Wilmington, Fayetteville and window of a high rise office build- Then you everyone who would listen the other pride and self-glorification. other larger cities have made good use of ing. The venture capitalist pushing have the drone-contraptions that day how he was soon going to be get- They intuitively resisted the empty retail spaces, either out of necessity the project said it was “just a glitch”. are popping up everywhere. One can ting a drone that would synchronize natural human tendency to exces- or by design. Smaller towns have also dab- Apparently, the folks at Boston get some really cool pictures from a to his IPad. When I was nine I was sive self-love.” Each knew they bled in the practice. Even Whiteville, when Dynamics spent a little too much time hundred feet in the air, never mind looking forward to my first shotgun. had been part of something great the planning and inspection offices needed a watching sci-fi movies, when they the practical applications for land The whole thing got me to think- but each understood themselves to new home due to the mold problem, moved should have been outside playing. surveyors, scientists, the military ing about how maybe I should call be the “Little Me” that recognized those services into a former retail/office I wrote about these folks before, and paparazzi chasing topless movie the folks at Boston Dynamics, and they were only a part of that suc- building downtown. when they created the BigDog, a four- stars. They have even used a drone in challenge them to build me a BigDog. cess. While we desire to see every retail store- footed robot that is sort of a half-pack Texas to remotely detonate a home- I would want one that could spell my Over the past 70 years we’ve front filled with quality retail businesses mule, half-dog. The BigDog was built made bomb that wiped out a litter of horses on trail rides, carry traps into traveled a road of great change, es- that produce employment and revenue, ev- to military specifications—even light feral hogs. Seemed like a total waste the woods and beavers out of icy ca- pecially a change in the character eryone knows that isn’t likely to happen in armor plating was discussed—and of good meat to me, as well as being nals (whilst I sit in a nice warm truck of this country. I suspect those from the near future. It’s good to see some benefits it can operate nigh onto anywhere, decidedly unsportsmanlike. and watch on a computer screen). that “Greatest Generation” would in the void left by the big box stores. from ice to snow and even shallow wa- I first saw one of these things in And make darn sure it was armed barely recognize today’s culture City Hall will soon have a new temporary ter. It struck me as a handy thing for action earlier this year; the Kelly with a shotgun in case one of those in comparison to the one in which home. The hard part now is figuring out a hunter or trapper, since one could Spring Festival featured a 5K run for bunnyhugger drones came by. they lived. what the long-term solution will be. haul a lot of trapping equipment and the first time, and I was riding with a My fear would be that the Big- We are no longer that “Little The move to the former retail space in a passel of critters with very little buddy en route to our farm when we Dawg would make friends with the Me” but have transformed to what the strip center was best short-term choice. effort. I noted then—as I note now— spotted something in the sky. drone, and the two of them would de- David Brooks calls the “Big Me.” Ultimately, whatever the decision council that if something were to glitch, the At first we thought, truly, that cide they weren’t going to be pushed Our narcissistic, self-indulgent, makes with the current building, City Hall end result might not be pretty. Martians were coming to attend the around by those silly little humans self-important, me first culture needs to remain downtown. Downtowns are The latest version of the BigDog Spring Festival. Stranger things have any more. can hardly spell humility, much the heart and soul of any town or city, large is supposed to be autonomous. It was happened, and it’s a hallmark of our Only problem is, in almost every less respect it as a virtue. We get or small. Making a permanent move outside originally controlled by a remote, just community that everyone is welcome movie where mankind becomes education to learn how to compete of downtown would be a negative statement like one of those radio-controlled at Spring Fest. Turns out the organiz- overly reliant on machines, the ma- in the workplace, not to discover for a downtown that is fortunately holding cars I really dislike, or the airplanes I ers of the run were taking pictures chines get resentful, and decide to how to be good people and satisfy its own, but needs every bit of TLC it can once loved. The so-called quad copter from above the race. Both John and take over the world. Nobody seems to our inner beings. muster. drones work the same way, but more I opined that if said drone violated remember how to turn off the power, The competition to succeed, on those contraptions later. the airspace over either of our prop- and the robots run wild. make money and have things is I have enough trouble making real erties, it would be the last race it Armed, self-directing, self-con- so great that we don’t have time to dogs, who rely on me for food, do what recorded for posterity. We concurred trolling robots who have been kicked consider the qualities of character Tom Stanley: I tell them to. Now these folks have that it would be worth the risk, a around by grownups who had play- we admire and desire. We seldom gone and created a robot that can go shotgun loaded with buckshot might ground problems when they were treat others, whether those of our where it wants? Am I the only one kick a little harder with an extra-full kids. What could possible go wrong? race or place or not, with respect, city loses its who sees anything wrong with this turkey choke, but the taxidermy bill Danger indeed, Will Robinson. especially those who disagree with picture? would likely be low enough that the Runaway robots might even be too us. No wonder most of us are con- One of the videos of the BigDog savings would buy a lot of ibuprofen. big of a job for The Rifleman and stantly restless and are never satis- shows the thing cranking up and I’ve since read about drones being Daniel Boone. fied, no matter how much we have P.T. Barnum or what recognition we receive. The great accomplishments Thumbs down Every town needs a P.T. Barnum, someone made in this country were largely who not only believes in the people, their the result of people working to- virtues, and who sees the good in everything, For Bill gether, each playing their part, but someone who also has the unique gift of BY RAY LUNDY none feeling overly important. “telling it and selling it.” Bill was liked by many people, Bill always called me Mr. Lundy. Special to The News Reporter We should be grateful to live in Tom Stanley was Whiteville’s P.T. Barnum. and he was a good friend. His late Wherever I saw Bill, he was the greatest time in the greatest Part showman, part ambassador, Stanley They buried Bill Strickland today. wife, Betty Jo, was a good uphol- always the same—kind, courteous, nation on earth, humbly acknowl- believed that Whiteville is a good place to live, After a long period of emotional and sterer. She was upholstering the and shook my hand. Until last year, edging that we stand on the shoul- and he often took to the airwaves or traveled physical suffering, Bill succumbed seats on our pontoon boat and found Bill always gave our grandson, Ben, ders of those who came before us, to nearby towns as part of his job as director to the damage done to his body by a some bad wood. When she told Bill a Christmas gift. especially remembering those who of the Whiteville Downtown Development bullet. Months ago, Bill was shot in it was my boat, Bill told her that In his business, if anybody got made such great sacrifices in World Commission to tell the Whiteville story to the back by an intruder hoping to he would do the woodwork, and he out of hand, he showed them the War II and other conflicts. We whomever would listen. steal money from his business. did—superbly. door. If you got in his business, he should once again be more grateful Stanley had an unmistakable, wonderful He lived over his business, and When I went to look at the boat to got you out. I liked that. than proud. radio voice. He spent countless hours emcee- went downstairs to investigate a see how the work was going, Betty He was a strong, strapping man This is a proper time for self- ing events on the main stage at events like power outage. One of the thieves Jo showed me the cushioned seats. until the bullet, and I was so sad- examination and reflection, ask- the Pecan Harvest Festival to the Columbus shot him, and the bullet paralyzed They were better than ever. Bill dened when he was severely wound- ing ourselves where are we on the County Cotillion Club Debutante Ball. him. showed me the woodwork: “I put you ed. I do not know the mind of others, “Road to Character?” Whiteville, or any town for that matter, For months, Bill struggled with new, thicker plywood than you had but he was my friend. As far as I benefits from the gifts and enthusiasm of his condition, and friends and fam- when it was new. It should be there know, the crook who shot him has Campbell is former assistant people like Tom Stanley. ily helped him. Through hospital for the life of the boat.” not been brought to justice—justice North Carolina State Treasurer This city will miss someone who was truly stays and rehabilitation, Bill tried Bill put marine plywood on it, indeed. and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a the “Voice of Whiteville” and arguably its extremely hard to make it. However, but only charged me for regular ply- This New Year’s Eve, many will weekly statewide television discus- number one cheerleader. the bullet had done too much dam- wood. He charged me nothing for his think of Bill, who threw the best sion of NC issues. NC Spin airs in age to his body, and complications labor. “I did it for you, Mr. Lundy.” party ever. Rest in peace, my friend. Wilmington on WILM-TV, Sundays set in that he could not overcome. Even though our ages were close, at 8 a.m. The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015 – 9-A

things I’m going to try to do Watermelons differently and to do better.” Continued from page 1-A Register is a big farming advocate. near the parking lot of the “Everybody’s gotta eat,” First Union Bank, he said. he said. “It’s important that “The hardware store next we have an understanding door to the bank had a set of of how to produce enough scales. They’d roll them out to food. We’ve got to increase the sidewalk and weigh them yields so we can feed a hun- right there at Main Street.” gry world. Farming teaches Robert Worley enjoys con- responsibility and time man- tinuing the tradition with agement.” his friend and colleague, Register’s faith in God is Register. Both men work with also evidenced when he talks Coastal Agro Business Inc., about the practice and privi- selling chemicals, seed and lege of growing food. “When fertilizer to farmers for the we need rain, we can pray. company based in Greenville. Once you put the seed in the Both men are also pas- ground, that’s all you can do sionate about seeding and for it to grow. (You’ve) got to competing with their giant depend on nature, the bees watermelons. and all that goes along with Register discovered a “Gi- it,” he said. ant Watermelon Growers” “I would encourage ev- group online in the early days eryone to develop a hobby,” of his hobby. Register said. “For me, this is “I bought the seeds at an a hobby I really enjoy. auction from a large vegeta- My hobbies used to in- ble-growing club where seeds clude baseball with my kids; are donated to them for a fun- at an earlier age, that took all draiser,” Register said. “You summer. Now, my kids are can usually buy one seed or grown, and my time and sum- two seeds or a mixture of two mers are devoted to trying to seeds from lots of different grow large watermelons.” melon plants across the state Photos by Heather Register. Register might live in the or world. country, but he uses the In- “My 158-pound watermel- Some of Rodney Register’s culls that did not make it “big enough” to get selected for the Raleigh contest. ternet to make national and on this year came from a international connections female flower off a plant from with farmers’ markets and Italy and was crossed with a giant watermelon growers’ male flower from a plant out chat lines. of Ohio,” Register said. When he goes online, he “I’ve been growing big said he frequently gains in- watermelons for five years. sight about what other grow- I struggled my first years, ers are doing to produce their but now, having a better un- mammoth fruits. “We are derstanding of nutrients able to exchange ideas and and when plants need them methods with other growers in their development has not only in the United States enabled me to produce larger but in other countries,” he melons.” said. Register and his wife, From there, he makes al- Heather, a teacher at Nakina terations in his own process Middle School, along with he thinks are needed. their two sons, Andrew and “It’s about making adjust- Matthew, live in a house the ments,” Register said. “Just couple built on a family farm. like life, it’s about trying to His family and Heather’s Plants being prepped in the greenhouse. Big melons require a lot more TLC. improve every day.” family were neighbors when the two were growing up and still are. bad,” he said. “So you’ve His award-winning water- got to balance with a right melon this year was “a Caroli- amount at the right times. na Cross variety. I germinate His melon was pollinated the seeds indoors around the June 1 and picked July 30 and first of March or last week of averaged growing 2.5 pounds February. a day, he said. “Then, I put the plants “I guess the biggest thing into a greenhouse,” Register is, you gotta have the right said. “I let them stay in the seed and the right condi- greenhouse until usually af- tions,” Worley said. “A lot ter the last frost. They will be of work goes into it during planted in the fields around the growing season. I guess the first week of April or so. the more time you put in “They usually start bloom- something, the more likely ing the middle of May, but you’re going to achieve your ultimate goal,” Worley said. the first blooms are usually Watermelon plants grow in the field with only one se- “I’m already making plans not good melons,” Register lected melon per plant. Each melon is on a rack off the for next year. There’s going to said. “I do self-pollinate some ground with a cover over them to protect from sun blis- be some adjustments, some with eyebrow tweezers, tak- tering. ing the male flower from one plant and crossing it with the female flower with another plant.” Big melons require good Deadline for BEMC grants Sept. 21 pollination, he said. Time is running out for lo- committed to local communi- Applications will be ac- The alternative would be cal teachers to apply for grants ties, and we believe there’s no cepted through Sept. 21. “the old fashioned way and of up to $2,000 from Brunswick better way to contribute than BEMC is the second larg- allow bees to pollinate” the Electric Membership Corpora- by investing in the education est electric co-op in North plant. tion’s Bright Ideas education of our youth.” Carolina, the 35th largest At that stage, the plant is grant program. Educators Teachers who submited of 851 co-ops in the U.S. and handled with a lot of tender with creative ideas for hands- their applications by the early serves about 89,000 locations loving care and top-secret on classroom projects must bird deadline of Aug. 14 will be in Brunswick and Columbus treatment. The melon is lifted submit applications by Sept. entered into a statewide draw- counties, plus small areas of off the ground to prevent rot- 21. Teachers can find the appli- ing for one of five $100 Visa Bladen and Robeson counties. ting and put in the shade. cation and grant-writing tips gift cards. The early bird prize BEMC is a locally owned There’s a certain amount at www.ncbrightideas.com. winners will be notified and not-for-profit corporation com- of water that is needed. 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on Hwy80 701 at Hwy 74 Overpass • 910-640-2900 1423 North JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville Sports The News Reporter, Monday, August 17, 2015 - Page 1B Stallions sputter in scrimmage with Laney team By DAN BISER Sports Editor

WILMINGTON - The Laney Buccaneers converted their first three possessions into impressive scoring drives as they our-scored the South Columbus Stallions 21-0 in the opening scrimmage of Friday night’s BB& T Football Jamboree at Le- gion Stadium. The Buc offense was led by the quarterbacking of Travone Greene and the ball-carrying of Imeek Watkins. The Laney defense held the Stallions to limited yardage for the night. South Columbus managed two first downs in the scrimmage that consisted of two 12-minute periods. The South Columbus defense came up with two defensive stops late in the scrimmage to prevent further Laney scoring. Brennan Ivey, Jeffrey “J.J.” Daniels and Kendrick Green came up with some big stops on defense for Coach Kyle Hutchi- son’s Stallions, who are out to improve on last season’s 5-7 record that included a tie for runnerup in the It markd the second straight year that South Columbus suf- fered a rough outting in the 10-team Jamboree event. In 2014, the Stallion were thumped by New Hanover 44-6 Coach Ashaad Yeoman’s Laney team scored on the first pos- session of the night, using a key pass from Greene to Jordan Photos by Grant Merritt Shaw to set up a three-yard touchdown by Watkins. After South Columbus was forced to punt after three downs Whiteville High School head football coach Luke Little (far right) gives instructions to his offensive unit before it on it’s first possession, Laney drove the football 67 yards in three takes the field in Friday’s BB&T Football Jamboree against the New Hanover Wildcats at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium, plays for its’ second TD. The drive included runs of 13 and eight Whiteville, which took a 6-0 loss to New Hanover High in the fourth scrimmage of the night. will open its 2015 regular- yards by Watkins and a 46-yard scoring pass to Ryan Williams.. season schedule on Friday night at 7:30 against the North Brunswick Scorpions at Whiteville’s Legion Stadium.. The Lewis Powell’s second straight extra point kick gave Laney BB&T Jamboree celebrated its 29th year Friday night. a 14-0 lead. South Columbus’ second possession saw the Stallions advance the ball to midfield behind a pair of runs by Dennis Leggett, but back-to-back penalties stalled he drive. Laney drove 70 yards on its next possession, utilizing six plays and featuring a 21-yard pass from Johnson to Shaw. The Buccaneers got their third TD on a 27-yard pass to Shaw. Powell’s Wolfpack gives solid effort in PAT made the score 21-0 early in the second period. A muffed punt attempt on the Stallions’s next possession gave the Laney the ball deep in South Columbus territory. But the Stallion defense stiffened at that point forced the Bucs to BB&T scrimmage with ‘Cats turn the ball over after that. Results of other scrimmages during the night had Hoggard By DAN BISER touchdown, advancing the topping Wallace-Rose Hill 14-7, West Brunswick defeating Ashley Sports Editor ball to the nine yard line on 19-14, New Hanover edging Whiteville 6-0 (see story at right). and one possession before being North Brunswick belting South Brunswick 35-7. WILMINGTON - His team stopped on fourth down. Last Tuesday, South Columbus competed against Green Sea- didn’t score any points, but The Wolfpack got the ball Floyds and Dixon in a five-team scrimmage at Green Sea-Floyds. Whiteville High head football back in the game’s final min- South Columbus will open its regular-season schedule on coach Luke Little still came ute, advancing to the New Friday with a home game against East Bladen. The East Bladen away pleased Friday night. Hanover 35-yard line before squad posted a 10-3 record last fall while finishing in a three- The Wolfpack came out on time expired. way tie with Wallace-Rose Hill and Clinton in rough-tough Four the short end of a 6-0 score in “We have a real young of- County 1A-2A Conference. its scrimmage with the 4A New fense, especially in the line, Laney, which last year finsehd at 5-6 while placing third in the Hanover Wildcats but I feel like we held our own Mideastern 3A-4A Conference, will travel to play Wallace-Rose “I didn’t think we would tonight,” Coach Little said. Hill in its opener on Friday. be able to hang with them to- “Hopefully tonight will five night,” Coach Little said after Fall sports us a little more confidence in the scrimmage. “I’m pleasantly preparing for what’s ahead.” surprised. The Whiteville offense got “I’ve never been pleased a good running effort from about getting beat on the score- sophomore Keshawn Bellamy board, but the effort our kids who carried seven times for gave tonight against a strong, 35 yards. experienced football team. Senior quarterback Ny- “We looked better than we dir Carr completed a 27-yard did in our scrimmage with pass to sophomore receiver North Myrtle Beach on Tues- Cameron Smith on the game- day,” Little added. opening drive. The Whiteville offense con- Defensively, the Wolfpack trolled the football for most got good performances from of the first period of play its line-backing trio of Andrew and came up with some big Powell, Garrett Wilson and defensive plays that helped Monchovia Gaffney, Wesley stymie New Hanover much of Thompson and Nate Powell led the night. the defensive secondary. Whiteville, which will vie “New Hanover did a great for a third straight Three Riv- job executing the big pass play ers 1A-2A Conference cham- that set up their score,” Little pionship this fall, played the said and that was the differ- scrimmage without the ser- ence in the scrimmage. vices of starting defensive Whiteville’s scrimmage backs, Raeqwon McAllister record in the BB&T Jamboree and Shakir Ford - both out with Whiteville High School senior quarterback Nydir Carr stands at 12 wins, 12 losses, injuries. gets a pass off toward the end zone in the Wolfpack’s four ties and one rain-out over New Hanover got the only Friday night scrimmage against New Hanover in the the past 29 years of the event. score of the scrimmage on BB&T Football Jamboree. The Wolfpack will play host six-yard run by New Hanover to North Brunswick on Friday back Jahaan Simmons. The at 7:30 p.m. touchdown had been set up by New Hanover, which fin- a clutch fourth-down pass from ished runnerup last season in Burke Estes to tight end and the Mideastern 3A-4A Confer- University of Georgia commit South Columbus running back J.J. Daniels tries to break ence while finishing at 7-5 will Garrett Walston. The play cov- out of a tackle in the Stallions’ BB&T Football Jamboree step into regular-season action ered 38 yards. scrimmage Friday against Laney. on Friday with a road game at The Wolfpack gained a cou- Hoke County. ple of scoring opportunities following the New Hanover Gators compete in scrimmages The East Columbus High that scrimmage,, and I think School football team took part our kids were encouraged by in scrimmage play last Wednes- it.” BB&T Football day at South Brunswick High Lewis said that things be- School. came more difficult for his Jamboree results On Friday, the Gators played squad when it later took the host to cross-county rival West field against Northside Jack- New Hanover 6 Columbus is another scrim- sonville, a longtime Eastern Laney 21 mage. North Carolina 2A power- South Columbus 0 Whiteville 0 ECHS is coming off an 0-11 house. season in 2014. “Northside gave us a lot to Rocky Lewis, who is head- handle,” Lewis said, “But it Hoggard 14 North Brunswick 35 ed into his second season as gave us the opportunity to go Wallace-Rose Hill 7 Whiteville 7 Gator head coach, said he against a strong program in was pleased with the way his ore-season.”’ players handled themselves In Friday’s scrimmage the West Brunswick 19 in the scrimmage at South Gators got a good test against Ashely 14 Brunswick. a West Columbus offense that Combined score South Columbus back Aaron Bellamy eludes a Laney “We did a good job against is led by quarterback Johnny Home side 90 defender during Friday’s BB&T Football Jamboree in Columbus County South Brunswick,” Lewis said. McFadden Wilmington. South Columbus will play host to East “I saw some good things on Lewis said that the play Visitor side 33 Bladen this Friday at 78:30 in the season opener. Friday, August 21 both sides of the football in high school football schedule 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 Pack’s Powell named to 1A Pre-Season All-State team Whiteville High School se- of Pamlico. nior linebacker Andrew Powell Defensive backs are Aapri has been named to the NCPreps Washington of Mountain Is- Class 1A All-State Football land, Keyshawn Canady of Team. Wallace-Rose Hill, Angel Bow- The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Pow- ers of Swain County and Will ell was the leading tackler Buntin of Camden. for the WHS squad last fall as On the offensive side of the Coach Luke Little’s Wolfpack ball, Jeremy Parker of Gran- won the Three Rivers 1A-2A ville Central has been selected Conference championship and as quarterback with Antwoin advanced to the third round of Pittman of North Edgecombe the state 1A playoffs. Whitevile and Robert Washington of closed the 2014 season with an Mountain Island at running 11-3 record. backs. Powell recorded 113 tackles Wide receivers are Jordan during the 2014 season was Cody of Swain County, John named the Three Rivers Con- Brooks of James Kenan, Con- ference Defensive Player of nor O’Donnell of Mountain the Year and was also selected Island. to the All-Columbus County Offensive linemen are Aus- team. tin Reddick of Robbinsville, Andrew Powell Powell is joined on the 1A Gabriel King of Mount Airy, All-State defensive unit are Caleb Cashwell of North Dup- North Stanly, Chad Dance of linebackers Kennan Panther lin, Gabe Ellis of West Mont- Plymouth and Fred Lomax of of Cherokee and Ozzy Cor- gomery and Ishnel Georges of West Montgomery. rales of Murphy. James Kenan. Special team selections are Defensive linemen selected Chose as “Athletes” are kicker Pedro Sustaita of West are Jalen Price of Riverside Blake Marion of East Surry, Montgomery, punter Emilia- -Martin, Avery Hash of Al- Dalton Beaver of Mitchell, no Mora of North Duplin and leghany, Marcus Joyner of Brandon Prescott of Star- Wallace-Rose Hill kick/punt Camden and Rayson Watson mount, Antonio Williams of returner Johnnie Glaspie.

South Columbus (above) and Whiteville (below) cheerleading squads perform during the BB&T Football Jamboree Cheerleader Showcase held just before scrimmage play Former Columbus County high school athletes who Friday at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium. will be competing for college teams this fall are: Photos by Grant Merritt Joe Gore (East Columbus) - Clemson Pharaoh McKever (South Columbus) - N.C. State Rontonio Stanley (South Columbus) - UNC-Pembroke Vann Brock (Whiteville) - North Carolina Wesleyan Aljere Adams (Whiteville) - Catawba Dylan Williams (Whiteville) - Wingate Darius Williams (South Columbus) UNC-Pembroke Spencer Campbell (Whiteville) - Western Carolina Terrin Manning (Whiteville) - Catawba Kalyk Banks (West Columbus) - Johnson C. Smith

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Booter scrimmage Staff photos by Dan Biser Whiteville High School soccer player Doug Skipper (4) sends a shot upfield in Thurs- day’s pre-season scrimmage with Pender at the WHS soccer field. Pender out-scored the Wolfpack 3-2 in the scrimmage It was the second pre-season scrimmage the weak for Coach Ronnie Todd’s defending Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference Whiteville team. On Tuesday, the Wolfpack played host to Ashley High School of Wilmington. The Ashley squad prevailed 8-1. The Wolfpack will open its regular-season schedule this Thursday when it plays host to Coastal Carolina Academy of Wilmington . The junior varsity match will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity match-up at 7.

The South Columbus offensive unit (left) gets set for the snap in its scrimmage against the Laney Buccaneers Friday in the 29th BB&T Football Jamboree at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium. The 10-team football scrimmage event brought ideal weather and a large crowd,

Whiteville youth football registrations Whiteville High school soccer coach Ronnie Todd addresses his players during halftime of its Thursday evening scrimmage with visiting Pender. Whiteville, Registration for Whiteville Parks and Recre- is $30 while cost for residents outside the city which has won the last two Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference titles will play host ation Youth Football is now under way. League is $40. There will be amandaytoero insurance Coastal Carolina Academy of Wilmington this Thursday in its regular-season lay is open to children of ages 5-12. fee of $8.50for players og agnes 8-12 Registration cost for Whiteville City resdents opener. In 2014, the Wolfpack posted a 14-7 record after advancing to the third round of the state 1A playoffs.

MAY 25 AA (ages 7-8 coach-pitch) Quality Cleaners 10 Civitans 7 Cory Faison, Hunter Hagood and Isaac Sealey of Quality Cleaners; and Parker Bass, John Lucas Newell and Quinton Lennon of Civitains each had three hitters. Those with two hits were Drake Grainger of Civitans, and Devin Faulk and Holland The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, August 17, 2015 THURSDAY EVENING AUGUST 20, 2015 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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For Sale oKra CUT FreSh vacation and sick leave accumulative 2015 niSSan alTima 2.5 S, intelli- lanD For Sale in Whiteville/Eliza- From The garDen. Call 910- key w/push-button start, 2k. $18,900. DoUBleWiDe WiTh lanD. 2000 i BUy JUnK CarS $100-$650 after six months. Salary based on bethtown & St. Pauls. Call for details. 642-2597 experience. Please no phone calls. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Redman on private lot, 3 BR, 2 baths 910-876-3099 ***Also I want to buy a 2005 or newer with step down kitchen. Fair Bluff car. Open daily. 910-385-8585 green PeanUTS For Sale. $35 area. $25,000 negotiable. 910-628- per bushel. Call 910-234-5618 or 7004. i BUy olD CoinS US or foreign, 654-3362. SERVICES scrap gold & silver. Call or text Patrick 2014 ForD F-150 xl reg cab 4x2 For renT or Sale Clayton Mobile 910-499-3889 after 12 noon. long bed, trailer hitch, 12k. $22,900. Home, like new 3 BR, 2 bath. Private Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 acre lot with private storage. Call 910- 642-0344 ****Publisher’s Notice**** **Watts Backhoe & Tree Service* equal housing opportunity Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, All real estate advertised herein is 2013 ForD eConoline 350 Super top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land subject to the Federal Fair Housing Duty XLT, 15 seat, loaded, 38k. Act, North Carolina and Columbus exPerienCeD CarPenTer helP- clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or reSorT ProPerTieS 090 Lawn Mowers er neeDeD. Call Faircloth Construc- $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- mobile 770-0534. gal to advertise any preference, limita- tion 910-874-1325. 2014 ForD eDge limiTeD, 3.5L moTel For Sale tion, or discrimination based on race, Bobby hinson Construction CraFTSman riDing moWer, 27 V6 auto, leather, chrome wheels, 31k, N. Myrtle Beach SC. Swimming pool. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial FUll Time PoSiTion Lot clearing, pond building, bush hog- hp, Kholer Engine. Hydro trans. Can $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 Positive cash flow principals only. Call status or national origin, or intention Technician/Installer- Electrical/Low ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Ken Wells Coastal Business Brokers to make any such preferences, limi- be used as lawn tractor, a lot of new Voltage. Valid NC Drivers License. excavator. Call 640-7606. 2014 ForD eSCaPe TiTaniUm, 843-241-4676 tation or discrimination. We will not parts have been put on. OBO. Call Must pass criminal background 1.6L Ecoboost, auto, sunroof, 18k, knowingly accept any advertising for 910-840-8120. check and drug/alcohol screening. Carpentry Work $24,900. Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 real estate which is in violation of the Mail resume PO Box 371, Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No law. All persons are hereby informed 100 Pets & Animals Chadbourn, NC 28431 job too small. Workmanship guaran- that all dwellings advertised are avail- teed. Call 642-4226. able on an equal opportunity basis. To SaleS aSSiSTanT neeDeD. 1.29 acre nice wooded lot on White- complain of discrimination, call HUD Free CaTS To a gooD homeS, Part time with flexible hours. Earn high larry hinSon’S BaCKhoe hall Rd., Hallsboro. Perks for 4 bed- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. different colors. Call 642-2107. commissions! Seniors encouraged to All types of backhoe work, lot clear- ****Publisher’s Notice**** rooms. Owner financing avail- equal housing opportunity 1 aCre 3 Br, 2 bath, carport, apply. Call 1-910-536-1366 ing, sand, top soil and marl. able.$14.999. Call 704-502-9489. All real estate advertised herein is garage/workshop near Whiteville. No Free KiTTenS To gooD home Call 654-4503. 910-575-6273 subject to the Federal Fair Housing pets. 910-640-3896 Call 910-234-5551. Act, North Carolina and Columbus SKiP’S laWn Care & pressure 10 (1) aCre lots. $1,000 each. 20 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 2 BeDroom, 1 bath house for rent. PiT BUll PUPPieS for sale, ready to washing, utility tractor work, etc. Free acre wooded lots, $500 per lot. Call gal to advertise any preference, limita- 910-228-6228, Charles Collier. vinyl siding, large living room, kitchen, go. Blue & black/white. Call 910-234- nUrSeS: Bladen County Hospital- estimate. 910-234-3418 tion, or discrimination based on race, 1663. Serious inquiries only. washroom. $400 mo., $400 deposit. CFV, Elizabethtown is seeking RNs color, religion, sex, handicap, familial laKe WaCCamaW WaTerFronT Central heat/air. 910-212-2974/ and LPNs. RNS are needed for the status or national origin, or intention loT for sale. Call 910-642-8527. ED, Med/Surg., OR and ICU. FT, PT, to make any such preferences, limi- 212 W. 3rD ave-Chadbourn; 2bd. tation or discrimination. We will not and per Diem, Day or Night shifts posi- loT For Sale at North Lakes. 1ba.; W/D hookup, back yard, lawn knowingly accept any advertising for Beautiful views. Call 910-642-8527. tions are available. LPNs for the Clinics real estate which is in violation of the care incl; $650/mo. $650 security ray’S USeD FUrniTUre deposit; first month’s rent free for 8 and 12 hr shifts. Competitive sala- law. All persons are hereby informed loT For Sale: Williams Township/ 2.5 miles from 701 by BemC on qualifying applicant, apply @ car- ry, excellent benefits. Send resume to that all dwellings advertised are avail- Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- 2010 ForD TaUrUS Limited, V6, able on an equal opportunity basis. To tretteproperties.managebuilding. hwy 130. living rooms & dining [email protected] or by fax ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, to GParks 910-862-1127. SYNC, auto, hot/cold leather, sunroof, complain of discrimination, call HUD com; contact: 252-756-2920 & more, also buying used furni- 97k. $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. PrivaTe DUTy lPn or rn 649-7531 ture! open 9 am - 6 pm. Call 910- AssistedCare at Home is seeking 840-5356 LPNs and RNs with private duty nurs- 2013 FiaT 500 PoP, auto, Bluetooth, NOTICE OF SALE BY THE COLUMBUS COUNTY ing experience for a pediatric case in alloys, 4 wheel abs brakes. 32k. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL White Oak. Various shifts available, $12,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 For Sale By oWner 3 BR, 2 bath 230 Miscellaneous brick home, oak floors just finished, including weekday, weekends and 2013 ForD FUSion Se, turbo, auto, BUILDING CONSTRUCTED BY overnights. LPNs/RNs must have cur- completely remodeled including wir- STihl BaCKPaCK BloWer for SYNC, heated leather, 44k. $17,900. ing, windows, HVAC, private patio. WEST COLUMBUS HIGH rent NC license (AD or BSN) and at Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 sale. Call 910-840-3601 least 1 year of skilled nursing, recent Must See!! Call 910-640-7192. SCHOOL TRADE AND INDUSTRIES CLASS vent/trach experience and be CPR/ yamaha Clavinova eleCTriC First Aid certified. Must have reliable piano. Several background musics + transportation, valid driver’s license A public auction will be held on the Grounds of many more features. Must See! and car insurance. We offer competi- West Columbus High School on Friday, August Gold’s Gym 450 treadmill, used about tive pay rates, direct deposit, ongo- 30 minutes. ing education and paid CPR/First 21, 2015, at 12:00 NOON. Craftsman front tine tiller 280 cc Aid renewal. Come join our team of engine, paint still on tines. All items dedicated and caring professionals! at sacrifice prices. Call 910-640-3437 Send resumes to careers@assisted- or 840-0043 care.net. Employment Opportunities Assistant Director Med Surg/Telemetry/CCU: Full-time Want The Get ADD position requires RN license from NC or compact state, HIGH-SPEED BLS, ACLS and PALS. Minimum of 2 years critical care DISH! INTERNET Best Deal promotional prices nursing experience required. Supervisory experience starting at only ... $ 95 preferred. 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3 Br hoUSe for rent. No pets. Cred- Place of Sale: Columbus County This sale is made subject to all tioner will apply to the Court for the described real property for a period The above described tract of 1.02 it check required. Call 910-840-1318 Courthouse unpaid taxes and superior liens or relief demanded in the petition. of one hundred and twenty (120) acres is located at 56 Sunny Brook after 6 pm. Description of Property: encumbrances of record and assess- You are entitled to attend any hear- days following the date when the final Lane, Chadbourn, NC 28431 and the ments, if any, against the said prop- ing affecting the adjudication of your upset bid period has expired. Columbus County Tax Office identi- 3 Br, 1 1/2 BaTh house, car- For a tie line commence at Point A, port, $650 month. Security deposit this being an iron set at the intersec- erty, and any recorded leases. This child. Attorney Sherry Dew Prince An Order for possession of the prop- fies the property as property num- required. Call 910-368-6652. tion of two 40 foot wide proposed sale is also subject to any applica- has been provisionally appointed erty may be issued pursuant to N.C. ber 76713. easements shown on a “Map for ble county land transfer tax, and the to represent you in this matter, and Gen. Stat § 45-21.29 in favor of the Included as security is a 2000 Fleet- house, outside stor- 3 Br, 1 BaTh Daniel Adam Rooks,” dated March successful third party bidder shall be such provisional appointment will purchaser and against the party or wood Brook Mobile Home, age. CH/A. $550 month, + deposit. required to make payment for any be reviewed by the court at the first parties in possession by the clerk VIN: NCFLY41A\\ B52527-BF2, with References required. 910-368-6652, 24, 1995 and recorded in Map Book such county land transfer tax. 840-1433. 59, Page 37; thence with the cen- hearing after service. You may con- of superior court of the county in this mobile home located on the 1.02 terline of the easement South 52 A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase tact Attorney Prince at 910-641- which the property is sold. Any per- acre tract at 56 Sunny Brook Lane, 659 Cedar Branch rd, Chadbourn degrees 42 minutes 52 seconds West price will be required at the time of 1980. son who occupies the property pur- Chadbourn, NC 28431. 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- 16.69 feet to a point in the middle of the sale. Any successful bidder shall Such hearing will be conducted on suant to a rental agreement entered August 10, 17, 2015 up, private, security system, large the easement; thence with the middle be required to tender the full balance the 1st day of October, 2015 at 9:00 into or renewed on or after October 1, yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. noTiCe To CreDiTorS of the easement South 53 degrees of the purchase price so bid in cash a.m. in the District Court of Colum- 2007, may, after receiving the notice $850 deposit; first month’s rent free Having qualified as Co-Administra- 55 minutes 57 seconds West 183.31 or certified check at the time the bus County, Columbus County of sale, terminate the rental agree- for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- tors of the Estate of Sherry Lesain feet to a point set in the middle of the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Circle, ment upon 10 days written notice to tretteproperties.managebuilding. Gore Haywood, deceased, of Colum- com; office contact: 252-756-2920 easement, THE BEGINNING; thence deed for the property or attempts to Whiteville, North Carolina. You may the landlord. Upon termination of a bus County, State of North Carolina, South 36 degrees 04 minutes 03 sec- tender such deed, and should said call the Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile rental agreement, the tenant is liable the undersigned does pursuant to FUrniSheD hoUSe For renT. onds East 283.37 feet total to a point successful bidder fail to pay the full Court of Columbus County at (910) for rent due under the rental agree- $750 per month. Deposit and refer- N.C.G.S. § 28A-14-1 hereby notify in the corner of Lot #7 and #8; thence balance purchase price so bid at that 641-4440 for further information. ment prorated to the effective date ences required. 910-642-4923 all persons, firms, associations or South 46 degrees 46 minutes 46 sec- time, he shall remain liable on his David S. Tedder of the termination. corporations having claims against onds West 189.33 feet to a point in bid as provided for in North Carolina Assistant County Attorney The record owners of the above- the estate of the said decedent to the corner of Lot #9 and #10; thence General Statutes Section 45-21.30 111 Washington Street described real property as reflect- present them to the undersigned on with the eastern line of Lot #10 North (d) and (e). This sale will be held Whiteville, NC 28472 ed on the records of the Columbus or before the 25th day of October, 2 BeDroom aParTmenT. No pets. 39 degrees 13 minutes 05 seconds open ten (10) days for upset bids as (910) 642-5645 County Register of Deeds not more 2015, or this notice will be pleaded Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call West 302.40 feet total to a point in required by law. August 17, 24, 31, 2015 than ten (10) days prior to the post- in bar of their recovery. All persons, 642-4049. the middle of the easement; thence Residential real property with less ing of this Notice are George Randy firms, associations or corporations with the middle of the easement than 15 rental units: an order for Williamson and wife, Laurie Anne notice of indebted to the said estate will please South 53 degrees 55 minutes 57 sec- possession of the property may be Williamson. make payment immediately. onds East 204.62 feet to a point in issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in Substitute Any successful bidder may be This the 24th day of July, 2015. the middle of the easement, the cor- favor of the purchaser and against required to deposit with the Substi- 2 BeDroom moBile home, East- Trustee’s Sale of Atheia Bellamy over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. ner of Lot #8, THE BEGINNING, and the party or parties in possession tute Trustee immediately upon con- Susan B. Powers 642-4049. being a composite of Lot #8 and #9 by the clerk of superior court of the real estate clusion of the sale a cash deposit of Co-Administrators of the Estate of of a (unrecorded) “Map of Subdivi- county in which the property is sold. the greater of five percent (5%) of the 3 BeDroom moBile home fur- Sherry Lesain Gore Haywood sion Layout for Daniel Adam Rooks, Any person who occupies the prop- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA amount of the bid or seven hundred nished for rent in the Chadbourn area. JOHN ALAN HIGH, PLLC “dated January 5, 1995, by Soles & erty pursuant to a rental agreement IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE fifty dollars ($750.00). Any success- Call 654-4130. Attorney at Law Walker, PA, RLS. Being the same entered into or renewed on or after SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ful bidder shall be required to tender 102 Courthouse Square 3 BeDroom, 1 1/2 BaTh mobile lot #8 and #9 on the attached map. October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS the full balance of the purchase price Whiteville NC 28472 home. Power Stat ready. $375 month- Together with and subject to a per- ing notice of sale, terminate the rent- 15 SP 93 so bid in cash or certified check at ly, $375 deposit. Located off Farmers Telephone: (910) 640-2111 petual easement for ingress and al agreement upon 10 days’ written In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the the time the Substitute Trustee ten- Union Road. Call Linda 770-1211, Facsimile: (910) 212-7333 egress from NC Hwy #130 to said notice to the landlord. Upon termina- Deed of Trust of George Randy Wil- ders to him a deed for the property leave message. July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2015 lots over the 40 foot wide easements tion of a rental agreement, the tenant liamson and wife, Laurie Anne Wil- or attempts to tender such deed, FUrniSheD 2 BeDroom mobile shown on the above plats in common is liable for rent due under the rental liamson a/k/a Laurie Hill Williamson and should said successful bidder noTiCe To CreDiTorS home on Princess Ann Rd., Chad. with others. agreement prorated to the effective to Kenneth W. Mabe, Trustee dated fail to pay the full balance of the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA No pets. 654-3063. Subject to Restrictive Covenants date of the termination. December 28, 2007, and recorded purchase price so bid at that time, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS for Briarwood Estates in Book 481, Dated: in Book 916, Page 472, Columbus he shall remain liable as provided The undersigned, BEVERLY A. Page 330, Columbus County Reg- Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee County Registry in N.C. Gen. Stat § 45-21.30. The EDWARDS, has qualified as Admin- istry. For back title see Book 908, Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P C. Martin Scott, II, owner and holder of the indebted- istratrix CTA of the Estate of MARIE For renT Downtown Commercial Page 83, CCR. Posted on Substitute Trustee, ness secured by the Deed of Trust EDWARDS, late of Columbus County, Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Description of Manufactured Home August 10, 17, 2015 See Substitution of Trustee as may make a credit bid. and this is to notify all persons having Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. (Personal Property) recorded in Book 1111, Page 393 of Should the property be purchased claims against said Estate to present Make: Oakwood Year: 2008 notice of Service the Columbus County Registry by a third party, that party must pay them to the undersigned on or before Model: 2301 of Process Under and by virtue of the power the tax of Forty Five Cents ($0.45) October 27, 2015, pursuant to North Serial Number(s): ROC722075NCAB and authority contained in that cer- per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, (the “Manufactured Home” herein) re: Juvenile tain Deed of Trust executed and required by N.C. Gen. Stat § 7A-308 or this notice shall be pled in bar of moBile home loTS For renT. (a)(1). 294 Thompsontown Rd., Whiteville. Record Owners: Suzanne Ward Petition (abuse/ delivered by George Randy Wil- their recovery. All persons indebted Tony Stanley 840-2454. Address of Property: 153 Justin Ave., neglect/Dependency) liamson and wife, Laurie Anne Wil- This sale will be held open ten (10) to said Estate will please make imme- Whiteville, NC 28472 liamson a/k/a Laurie Hill William- days for upset bids as required by diate payment to the undersigned at law. Deed of Trust: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA son, dated December 28, 2007 and the following address: IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PRO- Book : 935 Page: 572 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS recorded in the Office of the Regis- This the 27th day of July, 2015. TECTION OF THE BANKRUPT- Dated: July 10, 2008 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- ter of Deeds for Columbus County, BEVERLY A. EDWARDS, CY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DIS- Grantors: Kandace L. Spivey TICE North Carolina, in Book 916 at Page ADMINISTRATRIX CTA CHARGED AS A RESULT OF A (released) and William D. Coleman DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 472 (“Deed of Trust”), because of 609 Kings Road BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS notice of (released) and assumed by Suzanne FILE NO. 15JA39 default in the failure to carry out or Whiteville, NC 28472 NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSU- Ward IN RE: MUHLEIK RICHARDSON, perform the stipulations and agree- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. ANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIRE- Foreclosure Sale Original Beneficiary: Vanderbilt Mort- a minor child ments therein contained, pursuant to Attorneys at Law MENT AND FOR INFORMATION- gage and Finance, Inc. Respondent: Brandon Faison, the demand of the owner and holder P. O. Box 1467 AL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT NORTH CAROLINA CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the Respondent Father of the indebtedness secured by said Whiteville, NC 28472 INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLUMBUS COUNTY property be purchased by a third TO: BRANDON FAISON Deed of Trust and pursuant to the July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2015 COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 88 party, that person must pay the tax PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti- Order of the Clerk of Superior Court TO COLLECT, ASSESS OR RECOV- noTiCe To CreDiTorS Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One tion has been filed by the Colum- for Columbus County, North Caro- ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Date of Sale: August 19, 2015 Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required bus County Department of Social lina, entered in this foreclosure pro- DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Time of Sale: 2:00 PM by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). Services for the purpose of adju- ceeding, the undersigned, C. Mar- This the 22nd day of July, 2015. The undersigned, DON W. VIETS, dicating the above named minor tin Scott, II, Substitute Trustee, will s/ C. Martin Scott, II JR., has qualified as Public Adminis- child as a dependent juvenile. The expose for sale at public auction on C. Martin Scott II, Substitute Trustee trator of the Estate of RONNIE DEAN THIS BLOOD THINNER IS CAUSING DEATH above named minor child was born the 19th day of August, 2015 at 12:00 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. JOHNSON, late of Columbus Coun- LEGAL HELP IS AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY! to Rebecca Dew, now deceased, on p.m. on the steps of the Columbus 136 Washington Street ty, and this is to notify all persons December 28, 2009. You must pre- County Courthouse, Whiteville, North Post Office Box 1467 having claims against said Estate D. Miller Law pare and file with the Clerk of Supe- Carolina, the real property (includ- Whiteville, NC 28472 to present them to the undersigned rior Court of Columbus County a writ- ing any improvements thereon) with Telephone: 910-642-7151 on or before November 10, 2015, Have You Taken Xarelto? ten answer to the petition within forty a property address of 56 Sunny If you or someone you know have EXHIBIT 1 pursuant to North Carolina General (40) days of the first date of publica- Brook Lane, Chadbourn, North Car- experienced bleeding problems after Lying and being in Chadbourn Town- Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall tion (written below). You must also olina, 28431 and more particularly taking Xarelto, we need to speak with you described in the Deed of Trust and ship, Columbus County, North Car- be pled in bar of their recovery. All immediately. You may have a claim against serve a copy of the answer on the on Exhibit 1 attached hereto which olina and being more particularly persons indebted to said Estate will the drug manufacturer because it is alleged petitioner’s attorney (address below). described as follows: please make immediate payment that they did not properly warn the public If you fail to file an answer, the peti- descriptions are incorporated by BEGINNING at a point marked by an to the undersigned at the follow- about this serious life threatening side effect. reference herein. This sale may be held up to one (1) hour after the time iron in the Northern margin of a 60 ing address: Call us for a free case consultation. 800-419-8268 stated in this Notice pursuant to N.C. foot wide unnamed street, the south- This the 10th day of August, 2015. Gen. Stat § 45-21.23. western corner of that certain tract of DON W. VIETS, JR., SHORT The real property to be offered pur- land of Myrtle Powers as recorded in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR suant to this Notice of Sale is being Deed Book 386, Page 303, Colum- 135 Washington Street BROS. offered for sale, transfer and convey- bus County Registry; thence with Whiteville, NC 28472 ance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Northern margin of said street Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. RENT-A-CAR the Substitute Trustee nor the holder North 88 degrees 18 minutes to the Attorneys at Law of the Note secured by the Deed of West 180 feet to a point marked by P. O. Box 1467 Trust being foreclosed or the officers, an iron; thence North 01 degree 42 Whiteville, NC 28472 $ 95 directors, attorneys, employees, minutes to the East 253.80 feet to August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015 a point marked by an iron; thence DAILY agents or authorized representatives noTiCe To CreDiTorS 19 of either the Substitute Trustee or the South 85 degrees 21 minutes to the KERR / BUGGS ISLAND LAKE Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA holder of the Note make any repre- East 180.24 feet to a point marked COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ON SITE, PRESTWOULD DR, OFF HWY 15 N OF CLARKSVILLE VA 642-4175 sentation or warranty relating to the by an iron the Northwestern corner The undersigned, E. W. BOWEN, has title or any physical, environmental, of the Myrtle Powers’ lot; thence with qualified as Executor of the Estate of health or safety conditions existing the Western line of said lot South ESTELLE D. ELLISON, late of Colum- in, on, at or relating to the real prop- 01 degree 42 minutes to the West Low Price Tire Guarantee bus County, and this is to notify all erty being offered for sale and any 244.52 feet to the point of beginning, persons having claims against said and all responsibilities or liabilities containing 1.02 acres, more or less. Estate to present them to the under- arising out of or in any way relating Being shown and delineated as Lot signed on or before November 17, to any such conditions are expressly Number 3 on a Map entitled “Map of 2015, pursuant to North Carolina disclaimed. a Tract Division for James Allen Car- General Statute 28A-14-1, or this No need to fetch, The real property will be sold sub- trette and Leroy Thompson”, dated notice shall be pled in bar of their ject to any and all prior and superior September 3, 1987, said map [being recovery. All persons indebted to deeds of trust, mortgages and liens, a preliminary map not for recordation said Estate will please make imme- we’ll bring it to you restrictions, easements and other and referenced is hereby made to diate payment to the undersigned at matters of record, if any, and to all said map for clarity and particularity the following address: unpaid ad valorem taxes and special of description. This the 17th day of August, 2015. assessments, if any, which became For further chain of title, reference E. W. BOWEN, EXECUTOR a lien subsequent to the recordation is made to Deed to George Randy 23588 NC 87 East of the Deed of Trust. Further, this Williamson and wife, Laurie Anne Riegelwood, NC 28456 real property will be sold subject to Williamson, filed November 1, 2007 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. 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