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Sports See page 2-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, June 29, 2015 Announcement

Volume 124, Number 105 ends long slog Whiteville, North Carolina to restore rail 75 Cents service here By ALLEN TURNER Inside Staff Writer

2-A The announcement last week that the R.J. •Oklahoma man Corman Railroad Group (RJC) will assume ownership of Carolina Southern Railroad carries his (CSR) was the culmination of a long, slow and cross to spread hard slog by many to restore rail service here, Christian faith. a slog that began shortly after CSR ceased operating in August 2011 due to infrastructure problems. 4-A It came four years after rail service was •More plea cases from effectively ended here and about three years Superior Court. after community efforts to restore service were formalized. The long awaited deal to get the Carolina Southern Railroad operational and productive DIDYOB? moved forward last week as Kentucky-based Did you observe ... RJC and CSR owner Ken Pippin agreed to final- ize the $13.9 million sale by the first of August. Preparation con- The 80-mile line extends from Mullins, S.C. to Whiteville and Chadbourn, though Fair tinuing for Wednes- Bluff and Tabor City, and then to Loris and day night’s ecu- Conway, S.C., where it connects to a line owned by Horry County, S.C., reaching Myrtle Beach. menical “Solidarity The $13.9 million deal means that trains Service of Worship” could be rolling again locally as soon as the at St. Mark AME first of the year. Columbus, Horry and Marion Counties

Zion? The 7 p.m. Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL came up with $1.8 million in property tax service will remem- incentives to help grease the deal and help ber and honor those Dragon light ensure that the sales agreement went through. Stand near a “flight” or cluster of dragonflies with your pointer finger extended into the air and sooner The deal was brokered through the efforts who were recently or later, one of them willl light on it, taking a breather. This fellow took advantage of the perch offered of the Interstate Rail Committee (IRC), a group by the photographer Friday morning. formed at the behest of Columbus County killed in Charleston, economic developer Gary Lanier and Rep. S.C. ... The excite- Ken Waddell, D-Columbus, who was mayor of ment of the children Chadbourn when first efforts got underway. The group’s first meeting was held at who took home their New courthouse opens here today first books from the See Railroad, page 10-A nDistrict criminal and juve- Court, scheduled for Friday in the nections were in place and working pediatrician’s of- nile sessions set today. new quarters, was cancelled to allow properly. fice on Thursday as the moving to continue. Some clerks continued to use part of Smart Start’s By BOB HIGH The first sessions of the large shopping Staff Writer court in the new court- “All my clerks carts, supplied by Reach Out and Read house opened today (Mon- Hill’s Food stores, to Whiteville It took four days to move tens day) with Judge Tom have worked extra transfer items from open house recep- of thousands of criminal and civil Aldridge presiding over hard to make the the old courthouse tion? … Youth from files – without losing a single sheet criminal sessions with to the new. Dozens of okays church of paper – from the historic 100-year- Tara Benton and Susan move as seamless pieces of criminal and several churches in old Columbus County courthouse to Smith as clerks. as possible, and civil evidence were and around Colum- the new county facility a half block A session of Juvenile I’m grateful to the also moved. for Calhoun bus County taking southwest of the old structure that Court, with Judge Bill “We’re very grate- sits in a traffic circle. Fairley, opened this morn- moving firm that ful to many people nCouncilwoman Sarah Thompson part in the dance “It’s been a hectic but very ef- ing with Teresa Rasberry handled all the who helped us move. casts sole vote against. ministry anniversa- ficient move,” Clerk of Court Jess as clerk. We’ve had help from Hill said Friday. “All my clerks have Computers, printers furniture and very probation officers, By JEFFERSON WEAVER ry service Saturday worked extra hard to make the Hundreds of pieces important files of court bailiffs and oth- Staff Writer evening at Mt. Olive move as seamless as possible, and of furniture, dozens of p ap e r wor k .” ers in the justice sys- I’m grateful to the moving firm that computers, printers, and tem. It couldn’t have Without specifically saying why, Whiteville Missionary Baptist handled all the furniture and very supporting equipment Jess Hill been done as quickly city councilwoman Sarah Thompson cast the important files of paperwork,” he tied to the statewide com- and efficiently with- Church? ... sole negative vote Tuesday on a motion to al- added. puter system, were in place by early out their help,” Hill pointed out. low Impact Outreach Church to open on West First sessions Friday. Workers went from machine Calhoun Street. A tentative session of District to machine making sure all the con- See Courthouse, page 4-A County Deaths The church will hold services and other ac- tivities in the old Missionary Alliance Church Whiteville property located at 115 W. Calhoun Street. James S. Sarvis The city council, in a 6-1 vote, approved the After successful day camps, Wildlife Action conditional use request Tuesday with a few Lloyd Garland Sellers Sr. requirements. Lake Waccamaw hopes to add a barracks for overnight camps Church leaders Michael Shane Fletcher Joshua Daniel Blackburn and Mary Tidwell appeared before the coun- Tabor City By WALLYCE TODD cil to make the request. City planner Hiram Staff Writer Marziano said the planning board approved Eldred Waddell the request, based on other churches being Nakina More than 50 children fished, ca- allowed in residential areas, and a promise Mary Ellen Reaves noed, learned gun safety, competed from church leaders that programs would be with the bow and arrow, studied finished by 11 p.m. Bolton animal pellets and explored nature Alice Williams Hickman Fletcher told the board that the church during the third annual Wildlife Ac- would hold services from around 9 a.m. until tion (WLA) Pioneer Day Camp held 2 p.m. on Sundays and from 5-9 p.m. the same at Columbus County’s Helms Nature evening. Bible study will be held on Tuesday Index Preserve (HNP) June 15-19. and Wednesday nights, youth group on Thurs- The campers were divided into days, and a family movie night will be held “tribes,” named for different ani- once a month. Editorials ...... 8-A mals. The co-ed tribes grouped the Obituaries ...... 7-A The building has been empty for several boys and girls by their ages. years, Fletcher said. It is owned by Sammy Sports ...... 2-B Many of the kids who came or Hinson. Crime ...... 4-A returned to the WLA day camp this Thompson asked if the church would have Living ...... 1-C year were excited to know it was music, specifically “drums.” coming. Kim Smith’s sons, Wilson Staff PhotoS by WALLYCE TODD Fletcher said the church will have a music and Wesley, both love the week of Frank Oliver, Wildlife Action, CEO & National Camp Director, speaks program, and music will be a part of services, being outdoors and taking part in about Pioneer Day Camp and its benefits and counselor contribu- but a device called a drum “pad” would be WLA activities. tions during the camp’s Thursday evening “Spirit Night.” used. “They love this camp. They talk “I’m told the volume can be adjusted – it about it for months and count down isn’t like an open drum set,” he said. ter,” Wesley said when asked what the camp’s emphasis on safety with the weeks until they can come,” Fletcher also noted that the building is one of his favorite camp activities all activities. Kim said. heavily soundproofed, and members would do was. Wilson has come to the camp She and her husband, Mason, their utmost not to disturb the neighborhood. “We had life jackets so we grew up in Whiteville and now live every year he was able to age-wise, Marziano noted that the planning board in the Elon area. “I liked canoeing wouldn’t drown,” he noted, high- “except the three years we were because it was very close to the wa- lighting one of many examples of See Camp, page 9-A See Church, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015

Columbus Regional CEO Carla Hollis, center, with award recipients Patricia Senkkow, left, and Heather Nobles, right. Columbus Regional awards top honors Two Columbus Regional employee who goes above and Healthcare System employees beyond the routine to improve were recently honored with patient safety. top awards that recognized Senkow has been employed them for outstanding service for nine years as a pharmacist and attention to patient safety. at CRHS. Awards named for Betty Born and raised in Phila- Ann Lamb Singletary and delphia, she is a graduate of Steve T. Epp plans to walk cross-country to spread his Christian beliefs, all while rolling this large wooden cross. Grace Drayton Powell were Temple University. She has presented during mid-day re- one daughter and lives in ception attended by Columbus Ash. Regional team members. The John B. Singletary Heather Nobles, a regis- family established the em- Oklahoma man carries his tered nurse at Columbus Re- ployee award in 2011 in mem- gional, received the 2015 ory of their wife and mother, Grace Drayton Powell Award Betty Singletary. for Service Excellence. Presented annually, this cross to spread Christian faith The most prestigious ser- award was established to rec- vice excellence award given ognize an employee for going By JOHN THOMAS to talk to any people who stop Epp requires plenty of hy- Epp served as a painting at Columbus Regional, its “above and beyond” the rou- Staff Writer to greet him. dration. Saundra drops him contractor and local pastor for purpose is to recognize an em- tine to improve patient safety. Their ministry focuses on off with his cross each day, 40 years before contracting a ployee who goes “above and The generosity of the Sin- The Bible states that Jesus young people, a demographic and Epp walks as far as he can, serious illness about five years beyond” to deliver excellent gletary family allows the Christ told his disciples that that Epp believes has not been usually about 15 to 20 miles, ago. Epp credits God for his service to patients. hospital to recognize and any man seeking him should exposed enough to Christian- before Saundra returns to pick recovery from that illness and Nobles was nominated for reward the annual winner “take up his cross and follow ity. him up. for leading him to begin this her dedication to Columbus of the “Good Catch Award” me.” “I love the Lord,” he said. The cross-carrying min- new ministry. Regional and for going the program. One man from Tulsa, Okla. “I love the church. But I feel istry began as short walks Epp said he strives to con- extra mile to provide excellent The employee recogni- is taking those instructions like we’re not reaching out to around the country before vey a message of hope and service to everyone in need. tion program is designed to literally. a younger age group.” Epp trained in New Mexico to forgiveness to all with whom She has been employed encourage hospital staff to Steve T. Epp, leader of a Their journey brought them improve his stamina. he speaks. by CRHS for eight years and report unplanned events that ministry called “The Well through Columbus County last Since then, Epp has walked “America needs hope right lives in Clarendon with her did not result in injury, illness Tulsa,” plans to walk cross- week, and Epp had nothing but throughout Oklahoma and now, “ he said. “We are in a husband and two children. or damage, but may have had country to spread his Chris- good things to say about the hopes to walk across the coun- critical time. It’s time to come Patricia Senkow was the the potential to do so. tian beliefs, all while rolling citizens of the county. try from North Carolina to together as a body. recipient of this year’s Betty Quality and safety experts a large wooden cross behind “I love the South,” he said. California. “No matter if you’re a Ann Lamb Singletary Memo- believe that examining these him. If I didn’t live in Oklahoma, I’d Epp began his most recent Christian or not, there’s some- rial Award, which is present- close calls provides hospitals Epp and his wife Saundra live right here.” journey about a week ago and thing good about forgiveness,” ed annually to an employee with a critical opportunity began the ministry approxi- Epp said that numerous has seen the Facebook page, he added. “If we just forgive who is the overall winner to identify and implement mately one-and-a-half years drivers have stopped to talk “The Well Tulsa,” gather more each other, that will get rid of of the CRHS Good Catch potentially lifesaving risk- ago. Epp walks along major with him and offer bottles of than 1,200 new followers in the lot of hate and anger that program and to recognize an reduction strategies. highways with his cross, ready water and sports drink. that time. we see.” Solidarity Service is Wednesday night In response to the church like to experience this kind shooting during a mid- of unity service and to sup- week bible study at (Moth- port what it stands for. St. er) Emanuel AME Zion in Mark AME Zion is located Charleston, S.C. on June 17, at 114 W. Virgil Street in a local “Solidarity Service Whiteville. of Worship” will be held Wednesday. This “ecumeni- FRANK THEATRES cal service of unity” will be held at St Mark AME Zion COASTAL at 7 p.m. STADIUM 10 The Columbus County Showtimes (910) 754-7469 service is open to everyone www.FRANKTHEATRES.com in the community who would 5200 Bridgers Road STORE CLOSING Visitors at the Lake Waccamaw Fire Department during its celebration Final Two Shopping Days Lake’s fire department celebrates first year Monday June 29th By AMANDA COFFMAN Rescue Department celebrat- & Tuesday June 30th Staff Intern ed its first anniversary. The members and their families The pagers go off for their gathered for dinner and a Come In and daily 6 o’clock test page. The friendly cornhole tourna- sound is louder today than ment Let’s Make normal, because most of the “It’s nice to get everyone department is all together. together for a fun time in- Boutique A Deal! On Saturday, June 28, the stead of coming together for 1017 S. Madison St. 642-9881 Lake Waccamaw Fire and training,” said Jerry Gore, chief of the Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Department. “Most of our people came by and I think we all had a good time.” A cake for the fire department The department has done a lot in the past year, but they are not done yet. They still have more that they want to accomplish. Their next event is a fundraiser hot dog sale on the Fourth of July. “We’ll start at 8 in the morning, and we’ll be done at 12,” said Gore. “We’re go- ing to do that in the morning, so the families that are out here with the department can go home after dinner and spend the day with their fam- ilies and enjoy the Fourth. “After that, we’re working on more training, and mak- ing our firefighters better,” Gore continued. “We’re glad for the support of our com- Serving hotdogs for the guests. munity.” The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 – 3-A 911 operator suspended Fundraising starts for three days without pay Faustino Castro family By JEFFERSON WEAVER holes and two broken back handgun when bullets struck nate, whatever they can.” have gone to the homesite Staff Writer windows. Neither person was the minivan. The pair was not By JEFFERSON WEAVER injured. aiming at the vehicle, accord- Staff Writer Castro and his family to continue the cleanup and are well-known as friendly rebuilding process. The 911 operator who told The couple continued driv- ing to police. Officers were on neighbors and hard working “These are some very a couple that Chadbourn was ing until they reached Tabor the way to and on the scene Much of what remained hardworking people worthy a dangerous place has been City, calling 911 after exiting when Columbus County 911 of Faustino Castro’s shat- members of the community. suspended for three days with- the town limits. They later dispatched Chadbourn police tered home has been cleared Dozens of friends and fam- of our assistance,” Loy said. out pay, according to County met with a Tabor City police to Brown and Institute streets, and removed from his family ily turned out the day the Loy is a veteran of the Manager Bill Clark. officer, but refused to return Jones said. A resident heard property near Bolton. tornado skipped over U.S. response to Hurricane Floyd Chadbourn town officials to Chadbourn to make a report the gunfire, and contacted a Organizers of the effort 74-76, demolished the home in Burgaw, as well as help- had asked that the operator of the incident. Chadbourn police officer via that cleaned and cleared the a half-dozen family members ing on cleanup efforts from be fired or severely disciplined On the recording of the the officer’s cell phone before one place struck full on by shared, and moved off into Hurricane Katrina and other after her conversation with a call, the 911 operator tells the the Skelton’s 911 call. last month’s tornado are now the Green swamp. disasters. He explained that South Carolina couple whose Skeltons that Chadbourn is The 911 operator sent the moving on to raise $20,000 for Elmer Hernandez, 12, took due to the small scale of the vehicle was struck by gunfire a dangerous place, and that officers to a different address, a new home for the family. shelter in the central part impact of the tornado at June 15. Two men have been they should never drive there. according to Jones, but inves- “Our goal is to replace of the home. It was the only Bolton, no state or federal as- arrested in the midnight in- In posts on social media, Bob tigators soon cleared up the their home in the most prac- room left standing, and the sistance will be funded. cident. Skelton said she told him and confusion. The two suspects tical, least expensive way,” first that had been completed “Even when it’s a small Bob and Sue Skelton were his wife that vehicles were reg- were arrested later that week. said the Rev. Samuel Loy as Castro and his family slow- storm, if it affects you, it’s travelling to North Myrtle ularly struck by gunfire, and The incident is still under of Lake Waccamaw United ly began building a house for as bad as the biggest hur- Beach from Raleigh when that the town was dangerous. investigation, and the 911 op- Methodist Church. “We hope the entire family. Elmer was ricane,” he said. “We of the their minivan passed into the According to Chadbourn erator has returned to work. to purchase or have donated uninjured, but the family lost church have a responsibil- line of fire, according to Town police, Houston Edward Scott Clark has refused to iden- a good doublewide mobile virtually everything, includ- ity to step up and help our Manager Bob Jones. The Skel- and Rakeem Davis were shoot- tify the 911 operator who took home. Even if it needs some ing thousands of dollars of neighbors when thev are in tons’ vehicle sustained bullet ing a .22 rifle and .40 caliber the call. work, if it’s a good home, we building supplies they were need. Even if someone can’t can handle the repairs and using for their new residence. come out and help clean up renovations with donations Castro and some of the the lot, this is a way they can and volunteers.” family are now staying in a help—even $10 or $20 can The relief fund currently large motor home parked on make a difference.” has around $8,000, Loy said. the property, while others Lake Waccamaw UMC is “We have had several are living with relatives. Loy spearheading the fundraiser. churches and individuals said Castro and his family Loy said donations are tax de- who have stepped up to help have been jumping in to help ductible, and can be mailed to very generously,” Loy said. any time volunteers from the the church at 506 Lakeshore “We’re hoping every church United Methodist Men Disas- Dr., Lake Waccamaw, N.C., in the community will do- ter Relief or other groups 28450. Free fireworks show slated at South Columbus Friday

By CLARA CARTRETTE be seen. Wear uniforms if or military hats, if possible. News Editor possible. They will be called on stage Military veterans who have and given an opportunity to Christopher Harrelson with a sample of the check scam. Columbus County’s an- served or are currently serv- introduce themselves and tell nual 4th of July Fireworks ing with honor and selfless- their branch of service. Spectacular will pay tribute to ness will be recognized before This annual fireworks show veterans and first responders the fireworks spectacular. is sponsored by the Greater Check scam returns to Columbus from the surrounding area These men and women have Tabor City Chamber of Com- By JEFFERSON WEAVER Usually the checks are real, heard of the scam would be on Friday, July 3 at South Co- fought and continue to stand merce, which has expressed Staff Writer but drawn on an empty or over- victimized. lumbus High School athletic ready to fight for our freedom appreciation to other personal seas bank account. Sometimes “It takes a cold person to field. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and “thank you” could never sponsors and to town govern- Christopher Harrelson they are fake. steal anyway,” he said. “I think and admission is free to this be said enough. Veterans are ment for its continued support doesn’t know why the scam In each case, the victim a lot of them don’t care who patriotic event. also asked to wear uniforms of this event. artists think he is special, but either loses money to the they steal from.” Entertainment showcas- he’s a little tired of the extra scammer, who steals finan- The check – and its two ing local talent will begin at attention. cial information while track- counterparts – will be turned 7 p.m. and Tabor City Town For the third time this year, ing the check, or the victim is over to the sheriff ’s office, Councilman Lamont Grate Harrelson has received a check left holding the bag for thou- Harrelson said. He credited will be master of ceremonies. that links back to a national sands of dollars in penalties his own credit union and local Several raffles will be held and scam. The check – this time, when the check is returned, law enforcement for their help food and drinks will be sold. drawn on a credit union in after cashed in exchange in the case. Law enforcement officers, Texas – would have given the for a percentage of the face “I had to check,” he admit- firefighters and emergency sender access to Harrelson’s value with the bulk sent to ted. “I knew it wasn’t real, but I services personnel will be rec- bank account and other per- the scammer’s account or had to check. I’m not sure what ognized around 7:45 p.m., and sonal information. address. I’d do with $2,000 of free money, those heroes from Columbus “They spent some money on “They put a lot of time and and it’s fun to think it was for County or Loris, S.C. are en- this thing,” he said, holding up money into these things,” Har- real, but it wasn’t. I just hope couraged to line up around the an Express Mail envelope with relson said, “so I guess they somebody who is desperate outside of the fence around a $5 postmark. “They don’t send must get something back for doesn’t end up falling for this.” the football field so they can them regular mail.” them.” Harrelson said he knows Harrelson said he hopes some people would be tempted people realize that nothing LUNCH BUFFET to fall for the scam, which comes for free. comes in various forms. Some “Nobody is going to send you Tues. thru Fri. flim-flammers ask for a portion money out of the blue,” he said. 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. $ 00 of the check to be wired to spe- “If it’s too good to be true, it al- cific addresses. Others simply ways is, or so I’ve been taught.” 5 harvest information from bank Harrelson said he was wor- TUES. 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Beaverdam residence Criminal, civil and special “It was an act of God. That’s all it was,” Roger McPherson of clerks involved in the move the Beaverdam community said Sunday about the two lighten- included Amy Nance, chief ing bolts that struck his son’s home and caused it to burn and civil clerk, and her assistants, create a total loss Saturday night. Wendy Stone, Jennifer Smith, “One bolt of lightening hit it at 9:15 Saturday, and while I was Shannon Long, Tisha Junious, standing outside watching the roof burn, another bolt hit in just and Sheila McClary. about the same place,” McPherson said of Craig McPherson’s Chief criminal clerk De- residence. niece Edwards, and her assis- Craig, wife Rose, children Ray and Macelyn, plus son Josh, tants, Krystal Young, Grayan- his wife Jessie and their 3-week-old son Shelt, were at the beach na Freeman, Jessica Thomas, for a special meal when the home burned. Tara Benton, Susan Smith, The structure was Roger McPherson’s old home along Rose- Tina Blackmon and Olethia land Road, east of N.C. 410. Firefighters from Roseland and Wil- Britt, set up their desks to han- liams departments stopped the fire from spreading, but couldn’t dle the thousands of warrants save the home or its contents. and supporting paperwork that “They stayed until 1 a.m., and they did all they could,” Roger flows into the office each week. added. Anyone who wants to assist Craig McPherson with fur- In addition, juvenile court niture, clothing or other assistance can call Roger McPherson clerk Teresa Rasberry, Special at 840-9530. Proceedings clerk Regina Hes- ter, estates clerk Laura Davis and bookkeeper Pearl Jackson completed the move. The only clerk not participating was Crime briefs Delores Threadgill, out on medical leave. Pleads Shots “We’re ready for the public. It’s going to be a little differ- Russell Bryan Berrier, 43, Branton Jamaine Scott, 37, ent, but we’ll make sure they of Lexington, pleaded in Supe- of Tabor City, told police there will be quickly served,” Hill Staff photo by John Thomas rior Court recently to driving on June 25 his vehicle was hit observed from his first-floor Workers move equipment last week during the transition to the new court facility from without a license, and was put by shots, including one that offices. the 100-year-old historic courthouse. on probation for a year, with eventually led to a flat tire on a 20-day jail term suspended. Sidney-Cherry Grove Road, six Assault on He appealed a District Court miles from Tabor City. conviction where he was sent The incident began in the Virgil Street to jail for 30 days in the Septem- edge of South Carolina at The An early morning walk ber 2013 case. Time Saver convenience store, turned into a beating for a and shots were fired at Scott’s Whiteville woman June 26. vehicle as Scott approached the Kathy Odum, 29, of West Marijuana Tabor City limits at the state Walter Street, told Whiteville line, according to a Tabor City police she was on foot along Vir- Dan Gowans, 20, of White- police report. gil Street around 2 a.m. when a ville, was car approached her, and at least Tara Benton Delores Threadgill Shannon Long placed on Krystal Young three women jumped out. They probation for began to beat Odum, with one Misdemeanor Olethia Britt two years re- telling Odum that the assailant cently after Koby Alston, 18, of Chad- had promised to “get her.” he pleaded bourn, Odum fought back, and the in Superior pleaded to trio left. She called 911, and was Court here misdemean- transpoprted to the hospital. to possession or breaking She did not identify any of the of marijuana Gowans and entering assailants, according to the with intent in Superior report. to sell the illegal drug in an Court here October 2012 case. recently, and Boyfriend breaks in, This was Gowans’ first was put on Alston beaten with stick probation Jessica Thomas criminal conviction. A prison Carolyn Anderson of Cal- term of six to 17 months was and ordered to make restitu- Denice Edwards houn Street told Whiteville suspended. tion of $200 to Christopher police that her boyfriend broke Hinson of Chadbourn. into her apartment on June 26 Alston committed the crime and began assaulting her. Shoplifting in September 2013. This was Anderson reported that she his first criminal conviction. Clerk of Court Jess Hill is pictured with the was struck around the head Penny Tabitha Jordan, 26, 19 assistants in criminal, civil, special pro- and body, but she retrieved a of Carolina Road, Tabor City, ceedings, bookkeeping, and estates sec- “stick” that she used to hit the was arrested June 22 by Tabor Restitution tions of his courthouse offices. They all boyfriend in the head. He then City police for stealing items Derrick Jarrelle Robinson, Susan Smith moved to the new courthouse last week. fled the scene. from the town’s Family Dollar 25, of Chad- Whiteville police found evi- store along Pireway Road. bourn, was dence of forcible entry, but An- When confronted by police, ordered to derson had no serious injuries, Jordan dropped a blue nylon pay $2,500 in She was advised to contact a bag beside U.S. 701 Bypass Tisa Junious restitution magistrate about filing charges. where she was walking toward to Derrick the South Carolina line, and Robinson of Break-ins, thefts threw a zebra-print pocketbook • June 28 – Terri Benton, Chadbourn, into some briars in a wooded Ramsey Ford Road, Nakina as part of area. – break-in, theft of laptop com- his proba- Robinson The pocketbook was recov- Tina Blackmon puter, assorted jewelry, Apple tion term af- ered, and it contained 10 items I-Phone with jewels attached ter Jarrelle pleaded to felony with Family Dollar security to case. breaking and entering in a stickers on them – body spray, • June 28 – Dana Javon Love, September 2013 incident. eyebrow pencils, and a candle, Cherry Grove Road, Cerro Gor- Jarrelle’s Robinson’s pro- Laura Davis Regina Hester mascara, pacifiers, hair spray do – theft of Suzuki 750 GSX bation is for two years, and a motorcycle. and air freshener. prison term of six to 17 months • June 27 – Janie Pickett was suspended. His prior re- Frink, Manley Smith Road, Na- cord showed convictions for Jennifer Smith kina – break-in, loss not shown. Prison breaking into a vehicle in 2009, • June 27 – Robert Harold and larceny in 2014. Tyler, N.C. 904 West, Fair Bluff Carl Andrew Herring, 31, Sheila McClary – break-in, theft of Sony and LG who has TVs, Remington pump shotgun. Whiteville Jail • June 27 – Venkita Mott Wad- and Bat Cave Bradford Maurice White, 47, dell, Money Hole Road, Riegel- addresses, of Waterline wood – break-in, loss not shown. was sent Way, Riegel- • June 26 – Phyllis Joe Nealey, to prison Sellers Town Road, Whiteville wood, was for five to – break-in, theft of medication, sent to jail 15 months, cell phone. for 60 days Pearl Jackson with no days Teresa Rasberry • June 26 – Betty Simmons Herring recently as credit, after Hennegan, Dothan Road, Ta- part of his he pleaded in Superior Court bor City – break-in, theft of punishment White here recently to two counts of Amy Nance Magnavox TV, 10-inch Hewlett after he pleaded in Superior Wendy Stone breaking and entering. Staff photos by John Thomas Packard tablet. Court here to felonious re- Herring was convicted of straint in a July 2014 incident break-ins in September and Oc- where Frances Beatty of Coun- tober in 2013. He was ordered Grayanna cil was held at gunpoint. to serve two years of probation Freeman White forced Beatty to drive upon his release from prison, to a location by pointing a gun and pay a total of $1,020 in at her. White had no days credit restitution to his victims – $620 toward the jail term, and he to Charles Mullins, and $400 to will begin a three-year proba- Fred Spivey. tion term when released. A Another prison term of 10 to prison term of 17 to 30 months 30 months was suspended for was suspended. the probation. Herring’s prior White is to pay $350 restitu- record showed convictions for tion to Beatty while on proba- carrying a concealed weapon, tion. His prior record showed and writing a worthless check convictions for felony fleeing in 2009, assault on a female in to elude arrest in 2011, and pos- 2003, and larceny and driving session of a weapon of mass without a license in 2010. destruction in 1998. G. 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Dr. Tom Simmons and Judge Ola Lewis The Flemington Procession Flemington celebrates second graduating class Flemington Academy cel- performance by the Fleming- “You must use your connec- “Aristotle said that excel- Civic Club Committee of the a tailored academic experience ebrated the accomplishments ton Academy Chorus before tions,” she said. “Use your com- lence is not an act as much as Board of Trustees for Boys and to students in need of a more of the Class of 2015 during a keynote address by Senior passion to dig a little deeper. it is a habit,” said Simmons. Girls Homes of North Carolina. specialized, integrated cur- the commencement ceremony Resident Superior Court Judge Use your character to never “I want you to use what you Flemington Academy is a riculum. Flemington Academy held June 16 in the Kochititzky for the 13B Judicial District Ola give up. Make the sacrifices to learned here at Flemington North Carolina public charter was founded on personalization Gymnasium at the Catherine M. Lewis. accomplish your dreams.” Academy to make excellence school that educates middle in education, unique offerings V. Powell Educational Center. “The power to master your Dr. Tom Simmons, director a habit.” and high school students. Lo- and educating through pur- Assistant Director Tracy circumstances is within you,” at Flemington Academy, also Following the turning of cated on the Lake Waccamaw poseful design. Enrollment is Coston presented the distin- said Lewis. “Within you is a challenged the students to use the tassels, the Class of 2015 campus of Boys and Girls open to any student in grades guished senior award to Crys- giant to help you make your what they learned in school to enjoyed a reception with family Homes, the academy provides six through 12. tina Marie Ansell for exemplify- dreams come true. You are the make their dreams come true. and friends sponsored by the ing “exactly what we want our master of your fate. You can Flemington Eagles to be.” and will be successful in life. Ansell later issued a chal- The keys to success are what Murray and Price awarded lenge to the underclassmen. you learned here.” “Take advantage of all the Lewis specifically refer- Class of 1959 scholarships opportunities offered at Flem- enced the Flemington Acad- The Whiteville High School visits with gifts and singing ington Academy,” she said. emy motto of “Connection, Class of 1959 awarded two $1200 for nursing home residents. “You are responsible for your Compassion and Character” scholarships to two outstand- As a Juniorette, she has also own success.” during her remarks to the ing seniors of the WHS Class been involved with the Trick The ceremony included a graduates. of 2015 on May 26 at the annual or Treat activity that collects WHS scholarship ceremony. canned goods for local food Morgan Murray and Nick pantries. One of her most Price were the recipients. Both popular activities has been have contributed much to WHS participating in establishing through their activities and a food distribution program have done so while maintaining at a local school. Children in Achsah King and Sen. Jane Achsah King and Rep. Ken impressive academic records. need are identified and then Smith Waddell These scholarships are also supplied with a bag of food to awarded in honor of the Wood- take home each Friday. Columbus 4-H’er meets legislators ard family of educators whose Nick Price many generations of educators Nick Price, son of Preston Columbus County 4-H mem- could make an impact in the have supported and inspired and Karen White of Whiteville, ber Achsah Graham King and area of citizenship. Whiteville students to pursue has been active in a number of a delegation attended 4-H Citi- The highlight of the con- their goals through education WHS organizations and clubs: zenship North Carolina Focus ference was the Legislative and to pass on a legacy repre- National in Raleigh. The Columbus Breakfast where delegates senting the best traditions of Honor County delegation returned had a chance to meet and have American society — all things Society, home from three days in which photos taken with their elected Nationally recognized Christian band, “Among the good, righteous and admirable. Future more than125 youth and adults officials. Following the break- Thirsty,” from left, Brock Douglas, Ryan Daniel, John Morgan Murray Business representing 60-plus 4-H pro- fast, delegates traveled to the Wall, Riley Donnell and Brian Henderson. Morgan will attend East Lead- grams across the state gath- Legislative Building to meet Carolina ers of ered to exchange ideas, gain with their elected officials and Universi- America, knowledge and learn through their staff. ty in the Health, hands-on experiences about 4-H Citizenship North fall with Occupa- the importance of being an ac- Carolina Focus is sponsored an inter- tions Stu- tive and engaged citizen. by North Carolina’s Electric est in ma- dents of Achsah represented Co- Cooperatives – Touchstone joring in America, lumbus County at the June Energy. North Carolina 4-H is business Explor- 15-17 conference. Through Cooperative Extension’s youth or educa- ers Club Nick Price various conference sessions development program. tion. She Teen and facilitated discussions, For more information on is the Court, marching and concert delegates learned and shared this event or other 4-H pro- daughter bands, Fellowship of Christian information related to local, grams in Columbus County of Jolene Students, Book Club and has state and national government contact 4-H Agent Nakoma Mur- served as a marshal. as well as learned how they Simmons at 640-6607. ray and Morgan Murray He will attend East Carolina Keith University in the fall and plans “Forgiven,” a Columbus County-based band, includes Murray of Whiteville. She has to major in biology, with an em- Christopher Jenkins, Kylie Jenkins, Ethan Jenkins, Ethan been a member of many clubs phasis on pre-med. He will then State DHHS grants will Kellihan and Alex Kellihan. and organizations — Spanish pursue an advanced degree in Club, Art Club, Theatre and anesthesiology. enhance crisis services Dance Club, Math Club, Book Nick has also participated in adults. An array of outpatient Club, marching and concert several community and church The N.C. Department of B&GH Community Block Party: services and other community bands, theatrical performanc- activities, including teaching Health and Human Services supports will also be provided ‘It was a great day of family fun’ es, Future Business Leaders kindergarten and first grade - Division of Mental Health, in a comprehensive care cen- of America, varsity sports, students at his church, Sacred Developmental Disabilities Music and laughter filled is something we will build on,” ter. National Honor Society, and Heart Catholic, from 2012- and Substance Abuse Services the campus at Boys and Girls said Jones. “We are excited Projects were selected be- Fellowship of Christian Ath- 2014. He also helped with his (DMH/DD/SAS) has awarded Homes during the recent Com- about making this an annual cause of comprehensive plan- letes. She has also participated church’s food bank as members funding to four projects to en- munity Block Party. campus and community activ- ning and contributions from in piano competitions each gathered and distributed food hance mental health and sub- “It was a great day of fam- ity.” Local Management Entities- year in high school and won for those in need. Operation stance abuse crisis services. ily fun,” said Rev. Dr. Michael Boys and Girls Homes of Managed Care Organizations first place in the state piano Christmas Child was another Projects will receive $998,458 Jones, director of pastoral care North Carolina, Inc., has been (LME-MCOs), providers and competition of the N.C. Music program Nick volunteered to each year for the 2014-15 fiscal and event coordinator. “We had helping children since 1954. other community partners. Association. work with, as well as with the year and 2015-16 fiscal year. people from throughout the area Since then, nearly 5,000 chil- The funding is a combina- Morgan enjoys Yoga and Families First Thrift Store and • Eastpointe in Lumberton, come out to enjoy the activities dren have benefitted by the tion of federal block grants and long distance running, having with nursing home residents. with Monarch, will renovate and music.” services of the not-for-profit, state appropriations. These already run a half marathon. He won a second place in and expand an existing 11-bed The highlights of the day 501(c)3 agency. Its mission is to grants are awarded as part She is training for another an FBLA state leadership con- facility, adding five beds while included musical performances provide a comprehensive array of the N.C. Crisis Solutions half marathon and hopes to ference competition, which increasing safety and security by Columbus County’s own of services for children and Initiative, a statewide effort eventually compete in a full emphasized personal finance measures for adults, and de- “Forgiven” and a nationally youth who have been removed under the leadership of DHHS marathon. Singing, kayaking and has earned Academic Su- velop a co-located Behavioral known Christian band, “Among from their homes due to abuse, Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D., and painting are other interests perstar status all four years of Health Urgent Care Center. the Thirsty.” neglect or other family dysfunc- to identify and implement the and one of her paintings, “The high school. • Cardinal Innovations “It was a powerful perfor- tion. best known strategies for men- Blank Flower,” won a national Nick is an avid outdoors- Healthcare Solutions in Char- mance in the chapel,” said B&GH offers adoption, fam- tal health and substance abuse art contest. Her community man who loves to fish, hike, lotte, with Monarch, will de- Jones. “I was watching from the ily and therapeutic foster care, crisis care while reducing and church activities have been kayak, canoe, swim and rock- velop the state’s first 16-bed back and saw the way the crowd as well as residential care on avoidable visits to emergency many. As a member of Western crawl. He also enjoys boating crisis facility for children and was moved through the musical the campus at Lake Waccamaw. departments. Prong Baptist Church, she has and paddle boating and has adolescents. testimony.” The campus features a SACS- “Our goal is to resolve the worked with children and has become highly skilled at knot • CenterPoint Human Ser- The band performed some accredited public charter school crisis quickly by ensuring indi- been involved in many of its tying as a result of his experi- vices in Winston-Salem, with of their top charting songs, in- with a middle and high school viduals receive the treatment ministries, such as the CARE ences in Boy Scouts. Monarch, will develop a 24- cluding “Completely,” “I Need a curriculum, vocational educa- they need in a timely manner, program that focuses on giv- “The WHS Class of 1959 is hour Behavioral Health Ur- Savior” and “What Love Looks tion, recreation facilities, farm, and we can do that by focusing ing back to the community proud to contribute scholar- gent Care Center for adults Like.” chapel and cottage life. As many on community-based care,” by visiting shut-ins and nurs- ships to these WHS graduates and children, and a co-located The day also included pony as 220 vulnerable children are said Dr. Courtney Cantrell, ing homes. Two unforgettable who have shown remarkable 16-bed crisis unit for adults. rides courtesy of Wonderland cared for through the residen- director of DMH/DD/SAS. experiences have been inter- success in academics, school • Smoky Mountain Center Farm, inflatables from Ragland tial and community-based ser- “We will offer funding for national trips to Nicaragua, activities and in service to the in Asheville, with RHA Be- Productions and other activities vices provided by B&GH at any projects that are expected to feeding and interacting with community,” a class spokes- havioral Health, will develop such as face painting, a dunking given time. B&GH is nationally significantly reduce use of children there. man said. “This class wishes a 24-hour Behavioral Health booth and a corn hole toss run accredited by the Council on Ac- emergency departments and Other community outreach them the very best in the future Urgent Care Center to serve by the B&GH staff. creditation. To learn more, visit inpatient care for individuals activities Morgan has par- as they pursue their goals and adults and children, and a co- “The success of this event www.boysandgirlshomes.org. in a behavioral health crisis.” ticipated in include Christmas dreams.” located 16-bed crisis unit for The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 – 6-A Oliver- McNeill vows exchanged Engagement Anna Elizabeth McNeill and David Justin Oliver III of Raleigh were married at the First Baptist Church in Whiteville on Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. The Reverend William Francis Malambri III of Florence, S.C., cousin of the groom, officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Albert McNeill Jr. of Whiteville. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sam P. Stanley Jr. and the late Patricia and Larry Cribb present the 2015 Jonathan O’Neill Cribb Scholarship to Bryson Cribb, center. Mr. Stanley and John Albert Hannah Avery Cox McNeill Sr. and the late Mar- Andrew Christopher Watts garet Powell McNeill, all of Whiteville. SCC Foundation awards The groom is the son of Mr. Cox-Watts and Mrs. David Justin Oliver II Jonathan Cribb Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cox of Marietta. He is the grand- Bryson Cribb is the 2015 “When our son Jonathan grad- of Tabor City announce the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. recipient of the Jonathan uated from Whiteville High engagement of their daugh- James Ernest Oliver of Mari- O’Neill Cribb Scholarship. School, we knew ‘our college’ ter, Hannah Avery, to Andrew etta and Mrs. Ralph Britt and He is a graduate of Columbus would be ‘his college,’ too.” Christopher Watts, son of Mr. the late Mr. Britt of Fairmont. Career and College Academy, Jonathan bravely lived with and Mrs. Chris Watts of Clar- Matron of honor was Jenny which afforded him an Associ- muscular dystrophy. He was a endon. McNeill Purvis of Wilmington, ate degree from Southeastern strong participant in college, The bride-elect graduated sister of the bride. Brides- Community College as well. church and community activi- from South Columbus High maids were Katherine Brindell Currently enrolled in a sum- ties. He lost his battle with the School, Southeastern Com- Diefes of Raleigh, Eliza Smith mer anatomy class, Bryson will disease in 2002 when he suf- munity College and is attend- Dunn of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., apply to the nursing program fered a fatal heart attack at age ing the University of North Margaret Marie Hodgson, in the fall. The Cribb Scholar- 21. Jonathan was a freshman Carolina at Pembroke. Heather Hooks Holmes, Lara ship, an award of $2,000, will at SCC majoring in journal- She is employed with BB&T Beach McNeill, all of Wilming- Mr. and Mrs. David Justin Oliver III help defray the cost of Bryson’s ism and communications. His in Whiteville ton, Janna Neisler Myers of education at SCC. He is the son dream was to become a sports The groom-elect graduated Raleigh and Catherine Clark Abigail Frances Balter, Ben- The Madison House. of Barry and Lynn Cribb. announcer. from South Columbus High Oliver of Ocean Isle Beach, jamin Lachlan Balter, Rachel The bride is a graduate The Jonathan O’Neill Cribb Larry remembered that School, Southeastern Commu- sister of the groom. Marie Chambers, Erin Eliza- of the University of North Scholarship was established Jonathan’s favorite instruc- nity College and the University David Justin Oliver II beth McNeill and Samantha Carolina at Chapel Hill and the in 2004 by Larry and Patricia tor was English professor Bill of North Carolina at Pembroke served as best man. Grooms- Caroline McNeill, all of Wilm- Campbell University Wiggins Cribb, both proud alumni of Horchler. An assignment by with a degree in criminal men were George Tyler Bow- ington and cousins of the School of Law. She is employed Southeastern Community Horchler to write an essay that justice. He is employed as a ery of Huntersville, James bride. by Young, Moore and Hen- College, in honor of their son. would compare and contrast correctional officer at Tabor Trevor Johnson, Tyler Hender- Following the ceremony derson of Raleigh. She was Larry enrolled immediately af- compelled Jonathan to write Correctional Institute. son Knowles, Gregory Michael a reception was held at the presented by the Cotillion Club ter his high school graduation about the redwoods in Califor- The wedding is planned for Kuruc and Jonathan Craig home of the bride’s parents. of Whiteville in 2003 and the in 1967 and Patricia earned two nia. His final paper received a Sept. 26 at Tabor City Baptist Stanley, all of Raleigh; Benja- A rehearsal dinner and party, Terpsichorean Club in 2004. degrees at SCC. Graduating grade of A-. Church. min Bryant Long of Scotland hosted by the parents of the The groom is a graduate of in 1971, she earned her first Larry is a fifth and sixth Neck, Robert Benjamin Mc- groom and Ann Oliver, aunt of North Carolina State Univer- degree in business administra- grade math and science Neill of Wilmington, brother the groom, were held at Vine- sity and East Carolina Univer- tion. Later, when her career teacher who retired from the Free program of the bride, and Benjamin land Depot. The bridesmaids sity with a Master’s of Public goals changed, she returned to Brunswick and Horry County about fireworks Chase Smith of Rural Hall. luncheon, hosted by Juanita Health and is employed by SCC to enroll in the Associate systems and will be teaching The ring bearer was Wil- Stanley, grandmother of the Liberty Healthcare in Raleigh. Degree Nursing program and part-time at Old Dock this fall. at Planetarium liam McNeill Purvis, nephew bride, and Gretta Evans, Lana After a honeymoon to Riv- graduated in 1985. Patricia is retired as a home Firework displays – also of the bride. Stanley and Kathy Watkins, iera Maya, Mexico, the couple The couple makes their care specialist with Interim known as pyrotechnics -- have Program attendants were aunts of the bride, was held at resides in Raleigh. home in the Pleasant Plains Healthcare. become synonymous with July community where they raised “We strongly encourage 4. How much do you know a son, Jonathan O’Neill Cribb. alumni of Southeastern Com- about pyrotechnics? Honor Flight They never forgot their posi- munity College to support At noon on July 3, Ingram Historic plaques to tive experiences at SCC and the Foundation and its schol- Planetarium at 7625 High Mar- movie coming the educational opportunities arship program by making ket Street in Sunset Beach it offered them and their son. tax-deductible, financial con- be unveiled Thursday continues its Science in Small to CC Museum “We both remember the tributions. Collectively, we Bytes series with a free pro- Willie and Susan Wood will host a celebration Thursday, The Museum of Coastal remarkable instructors, the can turn dreams into reality Carolina at 21 East Second gram called Pyrotechnics Sci- July 2 at 5:30 p.m. to unveil two new Reuben Brown House student camaraderie and the by providing educational op- Street, Ocean Isle Beach, will ence. Bruce Stedman will talk Preservation Society (RBHPS) historic plaques. small classes that allowed us portunities to our local high present the movie “Honor about the history of fireworks, The first unveiling will be plaque #3 at the former Burns to be real individuals,” Larry school graduates,” Larry said. Flight: One Last Mission” the elements used to make Law office beside Whiteville United Methodist Church, then remarked. Scholarships are named at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. exploding fireworks, the chemi- move down the street to unveil plaque #4 at Willie Wood’s “We were both reared in through the SCC Foundation This movie is a heartwarming cals that produce different law office on Courthouse Square, previously the Bank of farming families, and our par- on either an annual or en- documentary about four World firework colors, how fireworks Whiteville. ents realized the importance dowed basis. War II veterans and a Midwest are made and much more. The group will then relax and enjoy drinks and refresh- of education. The availability Contributions to the SCC community coming together to Stedman’s slideshow begins ments at Wood’s office kicking off the 4th of July weekend. and easy access to SCC made it Foundation may be made by give them the trip of a lifetime. with background music by Willie and Susan Wood have been dubbed “poster chil- possible for us to attain higher contacting Sue Hawks, execu- dren for historic preservation in Whiteville” by some of The trips are called “Honor Katy Perry singing – what else? Flights” and for veterans who educations,” Patricia added. tive dean of institutional ad- the RBHPS members. vancement at 642-7141, ext. 320, – Firework – and ends with pho- are in their late 80s and early tos of firework displays from 90s, it is often the first time [email protected] or by mail to: SCC Foundation, P.O. around the world. they have been thanked for All aboard Stedman taught math, sci- their years of service. It is Box 151, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. ‘Pieced Together’ art at WHQR ence and computer science for “Pieced Together,” an exhibit WHQR make any artist feel like sometimes uncommon for Donations by MasterCard and 32 years in Maine. After retir- of artwork by Elizabeth Single- a welcomed one,” she said. “I am veterans to talk about their Visa are also accepted. for NYC ing, he developed educational tary and Robert Salemme, will grateful to show my work in such war experiences but the Honor The Lake Waccamaw Depot videos and volunteered at the be on display until July 10 at the a wonderful place.” Flight trip brings their stories Museum is again sponsoring a Robert Salemme has been Thanksgiving week trip to New Veterans meet Owls Head Transportation MC Erny Gallery at WHQR on out. Vietnam Veterans of Amer- creating works of art for 50-plus York City. Rooms are reserved Museum where he developed the third floor of The Warwick Admission to the museum ica meet the first Tuesday of years in a variety of media, at Millennium Broadway Hotel outreach education programs. Building, 254 N. Front Street in is free for members. Non- each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. including steel, wood, paint member all-day admission is $9 just a few steps from Times After moving to Sunset Beach, downtown Wilmington. Regular Madison St., Whiteville. gallery hours are Monday–Fri- and textiles. He is interested in for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for Square and within walking he became a volunteer and do- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. assembling found or discarded children 3-12, and free for age 2 distance of many outstanding cent at the Museum of Coastal Singletary is a collage art- objects into aesthetically pleas- and younger. A seven-day vaca- sites. Carolina and Ingram Plan- ist who describes her style as ing pieces. tion pass is $75 for two adults Experience the splendor of Subscribe Today, etarium. “painting with paper.” She tears In his earlier works of welded and up to four children. NYC at Christmas time, with Admission to the Science in pieces of magazine and glues sculpture, Salemme referred to The museum participates stores and windows decorated Small Bytes series on Fridays them onto canvas. She was the his apprenticeship in his father’s in the Blue Star Museums for the holidays. Lynn Spauld- Call 642-4104 at noon is free. featured artist for the Azalea blacksmith shop. In this most re- program that offers free ad- ing will take you shopping and Festival in 2013 and her inter- cent work, he pays tribute to his mission to the nation’s active show you the sights, as he has pretation of azaleas and butter- grandparents and immigrants duty military personnel and done for many years on the flies became the official festival to the U.S. who worked as stitch- up to five family members from Depot Museum trips. The bus poster. The print was the first ers in the garment industry in Memorial Day through Labor will leave Whiteville Thursday, ever to sell out in the festival’s Boston. Day. For more information Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. and return 65-year history. Salemme’s works are intend- call 910-579-1016 or visit www. Sunday, Nov. 22. Singletary was a 2014 WILMA ed to be viewed as a whole, rather MuseumPlanetarium.org. There are so many things Magazine’s “Women to Watch” than dissected into their com- to see and do in NYC — ice finalist. She was also voted “Best ponents. Once a work has been skate at Rockefeller Center, eat Local Artist” in 2015 by Encore completed, it is the gestalt that Homeschooling soul food in Harlem, visit the Magazine’s Best of Wilmington. is important and the individual World Trade Center Memorial “The staff and volunteers at components cease to be relevant. meeting June 30 or Metropolitan Museum of The Christian Home Edu- Art. Enjoy the Christmas show cators of Columbus County at Rockefeller Center and a (CHECC) will host a panel special buffet at the rotating discussion on Tuesday, June 30 restaurant atop the Marriott for persons who are interested Marquis. Help will be avail- in learning more about home- able to assist in seeing the best schooling, or are just starting places, or go out on your own. to homeschool and would like Mark your calendar now some assistance. This meeting and contact family and friends is free and will begin promptly who might be interested in at 7 p.m. at the National Guard joining you on this fun and Armory, 920 Washington St., exciting trip. For additional Whiteville. information contact Lynn The panel will present infor- Spaulding, Phyllis Russ or mation and answer questions Becky Lane at 646-1992 or info@ on legal issues of homeschool- lakewaccamawdepotmuseum. ing, curriculum choices/cur- com. riculum development, the day to day realities of homeschool- Turtle greeter ing, homeschooling multiple This five-foot copper sea turtle sculpture was commis- children, and homeschooling Vineland sioned by the Oak Island Art Guild from artist A. Dumay through high school – It can be Gorham, whose many works are displayed through- done! There will be ample time Station out the Cape Fear region. One of Gorham’s prominent for questions and answers. Available for wedding pieces is the Soaring Seahawk on the UNC Wilmington For more information receptions & other campus. The Art Guild donated the sculpture for the en- contact Melissa Andrews at [email protected] or events trance to the Oak Island Recreation Center in apprecia- 642-3157 tion of the Rec Center’s dedication to the arts. Laura Michaud at 642-4474. Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 -- 7A

LLOYD ‘PETE’ GARLAND DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE SELLERS SR. WHITEVILLE -- Lloyd ELDRED WADDELL JAMES S. SARVIS “Pete” Garland Sellers Sr., 75, TABOR CITY -- Mr. El- WHITEVILLE -- James died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at dred “Sappy” Waddell, 84, S. Sarvis, 80, died Friday, Columbus Regional Health- passed away Tuesday, June June 26, 2015 at Lower Cape care. He was the son of the 23, 2015 at McLeod Loris Fear Hospice and LifeCare late Jesse Garland and Hazel Hospital following an ill- Center. Born in Columbus Tyree Sellers and the husband ness. Mr. Waddell was born County, he was the son of of the late Cheryl Whittaker Nov. 10, 1930 in Tabor City, the late Fred Devine Sarvis Sellers. He was also preced- a son of the late Mr. Nathan and Lettie Mae Ward Sar- ed in death by four siblings, Waddell and the late Mrs. vis. In addition to his par- Hartford Sellers Jr., Lacy Sell- Rena Gore Waddell. ents, he was also preceded ers, Shelby Sellers and Laura In addition to his par- in death by two brothers, Sellers. ents, Mr. Waddell was pre- J.D. Sarvis and E.C. Sarvis; He was a vet- JOSHUA DANIEL eran, serving in deceased by his brother, and two sisters, Dora Mae BLACKBURN the U.S. Navy. Elbert Waddell; and two Beane and Margaret Kono. LAKE WACCAMAW -- sisters, Johnnie Edge and Visitation was held Sun- A graveside service will be Joshua Daniel Blackburn, 39, held at 11 a.m. Monday, June Patsy Perritt. day, June 28 at Inman Ward died Saturday, June 27, 2015. Mr. Wad- Funeral Home in Tabor 29 at Byrd Cemetery with He was born April 22, 1976 Rev. Jerry Sellers officiating. dell served City. Final rites will be held in Columbus County. He was MARY ELLEN REAVES his country at 11 a.m. Monday, June 29 Worthington Funeral Home CURTIS FRANKLIN preceded in death by his fa- NAKINA -- Mary Ellen with honor and courage in at Cypress Creek Freewill in Chadbourn handled the ar- STRICKLAND SR. ther, Gary Blackburn; mater- Stevens Reaves, 73, died the U.S. Air Force and later Baptist Church. Burial will rangements. FAIRMONT -- Mr. Curtis nal grandfather, Tim R. Gore; Thursday, June 25, 2015 worked as a paint and wall- be in Hosea Simmons Cem- He is survived by five chil- Franklin Strickland Sr., 83, and paternal grandparents, in New Hanover Regional paper subcontractor. etery, Nakina. dren, Donna Gail Springs of passed away Friday, June Claude and Betty Blackburn. Medical Center in Wilming- He was a member of He is survived by his Raleigh, Pete Sellers of Ash, 26, 2015 at Southeastern He was an implementation ton. She was born July 14, St. Paul United Methodist wife, Louise R. Sarvis of Janice Marie Sellers and Kay Hospice House in Lumber- manager with Duke Power 1941 in Columbus County, Church. Whiteville; three daugh- Ann Bryant, both of White- ton. He was preceded in Company. He coached Dixie the daughter of the late Le- Memorial services will ters, Carolyn Sarvis of ville and Lloyd Garland Sell- death by his parents, Curtis Youth baseball at Lake Wac- roy Stevens and Edith Wil- be held at a later date. Whiteville, Loretta Batten ers Jr. of Chadbourn; one Green Strickland and Min- camaw. liamson Stevens. She was Hardwick Funeral Home, (Kelton) and Debbie Sar- brother, Wilson Troy Sellers nie Thelma Meares; one A memorial service will be also preceded in death by Inc., 4831 East Main Street, vis (Matthew), all of Na- of Bolivia; and four grand- brother, Gary Talmedge held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2 one brother, Leroy Stevens Loris, S.C. 29569 is han- kina; one son, Allen Sarvis children. Strickland; and one sister, in the chapel of Peacock Fu- Jr. dling the arrangements. (Tonya) of Whiteville; two Mary Ann Strickland Wil- neral Home. The family will She owned and operated Survivors include his sisters, Edna Cartrette of liamson. receive friends from 4:30-6 Rain totals noted Mary Ellen’s Beauty Shop wife, Vera W. Waddell of the Gastonia, Shirley Smith Visitation was held Sat- p.m. Thursday, July 2 at the in Nakina. home; his two daughters, of Nakina; nine grandchil- The Beaverdam community urday at Floyd Funeral Ser- funeral home. She was a member of Sev- Robin Wilson and husband, dren; and six great-grand- received three soaking rains vices, 1549 Marion Stage He is survived by his wife, en Creeks Baptist Church. David, of Whiteville and children. last week, thanks to the large Road.Final rites were held Jamie Reaves Blackburn; two The family received Wendy Yount and husband, A guest register is avail- thunderstorms that hit vari- Sunday, June 28 in the cha- sons, Kolton Blackburn and friends Sunday, June 28 Greg, of Asheville; four able at inmanfuneralhome. ous regions of the county. pel of Floyd Funeral Ser- Ashton Blackburn; his moth- at Peacock Funeral Home loving grandchildren, Tan- com. Roger McPherson noted vices with Revs. Terry Dove er, Caroline Verrette Hickman in Whiteville. Her funeral ner Wilson of Whiteville three inches Monday, June 22, and Bruce Thompson offici- and stepfather, Charles B. service will be conducted and Alec, Colin and Sloane ALICE WILLIAMS another four inches Wednes- ating. Burial was in Floyd Hickman of Lake Waccamaw; at 2 p.m. Monday, June Yount, all of Asheville; one HICKMAN day, June 24, and Saturday’s Memorial Cemetery. and his maternal grandmoth- 29 at Seven Creeks Bap- sister-in-law, Irene Waddell BOLTON -- Alice Williams storms dumped another 2.5 in He is survived by his wife er, Catherine Gore of Lake tist Church with Revs. Joe of Whiteville; and many Hickman, 80, died Tuesday, inches of water on crops – a of 65 years, Rebecca Con- Waccamaw. Turner, Glenn Lane and loving nieces, nephews and June 23, 2015 at Columbus Re- total of 9.5 inches for the week. nor Strickland of the home; Charles Hilburn officiating. extended family. gional Healthcare in White- one son, Curtis Franklin GENE HAROLD POWERS Burial was in the Reaves In lieu of flowers, me- ville. Strickland Jr. of Fairmont; BLADENBORO -- Gene Cedar Hill FWBC sets Family Cemetery. morials may be made to The funeral was held Sun- three daughters, Debra Harold Powers, 81, died Thurs- Serving as pallbearers the American Heart Asso- day, June 28 at Walter’s Chapel family/friends day Strickland Leggett (Alan), day, June 25, 2015. will be Mack Long, Eric ciation, 1506 Gumm Plaza, AME Zion Church, 15111 Sam Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist Rhonda Stickland Thomp- The family received friends Stevens, Brian Stevens, Coy Hwy. 501, Myrtle Beach, Potts Hwy., Bolton. Burial was Church will celebrate Fam- son (Bruce) and Louise Saturday, June 27 at Galeed Stevens, Nick Watson and S.C. 29577 or online at in Restwell Cemetery #1. Peo- ily and Friends Day Sunday, Strickland Grier (Mitch), Baptist Church. Final rites Terry Faulk. www.americanheart.org. ples Funeral Home of White- July 5 beginning with Sunday all of Fairmont; two broth- were conducted Sunday, June She is survived by her Please sign Mr. Wad- ville handled the arrange- school at 9:45 a.m. and wor- ers, Lloyd Gerald Strick- 28 at the church. Burial was husband, Calvin Reaves; dell’s online guestbook at ments. ship service at 11:15 a.m. Rev. land (Beth) of Chadbourn in the church cemetery. Blad- two daughters, Velvet hardwickfuneralhome.com Surviving are one daugh- Michael Brandon McMillan and William Jetter Strick- en-Gaskins Funeral Home in Reaves Hardwick and hus- or call Hardwick Funeral ter, Sheila Hamilton of New- of Grace Temple Mininstry, land (Glenda) of Spring- Elizabethtown handled the ar- band, Daryl, and Misty Home at 843-756-7001 for ark, N.J.; one sister, Evelyn Florence, S.C. will render the field, S.C.; six grandchil- rangements. Reaves Caines and hus- further information. Murphy of Laurinburg; and service along with Mt. Zion dren, “Tripp” Strickland, He is survived by his wife, band, Dexter, all of Nakina; one brother, Charles Williams Choir of Fairmont. Lunch Al Leggett, Jud Leggett, Da- Annie Ruth Powers; four two brothers, James Ste- ROSEMARY HESTER Jr. of Bear, Del.. will be served immediately vid Thompson, Leslie Hea- daughters, Karen Brown, vens and wife, Barbara, and THOMPSON following worship service. sley and Ashley Grier; and Wanda Coleman, Tracy Pow- Wendy Stevens and wife, BLADENBORO -- Rose- The church is located on seven great-grandchildren. Corinth BC to host ers, and Lorna Hewett; one Teresa, all of Nakina; five mary Hester Thompson, 59, Georgia Pacific Road, White- Memorials may be made sister, Geri Gwyn; five grand- sisters, Cathleen Bertram died Saturday, June 27, 2015. Lumber River Quartet ville. to Harvest Table Inc., P.O. children; and two great grand- and husband, Steve, of N. The family received visi- Bishop Rudolph Powell is Box 402, Whiteville, N.C. Corinth Baptist Church children. Vernon, Ind., Vicki Tyree tors Sunday, June 28, 2015 will host The Lumber River the pastor. and husband, Delane, and 28472 or a charity of choice. at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Online condolences may Quartet Saturday, July 4 at Susie Vance and husband, Home in Elizabethtown. Final 7 p.m. The church is located Willie, all of Nakina, Linda be made at floydmortuary. rites will be conducted at 2 Union BC to celebrate Sandhill MBC church net. at 3576 Old U.S. Hwy. 74 in Alderman of Florida, Re- p.m. Monday, June 29 at Clark- Chadoburn. pastor anniversary announcements becca Norris and husband, ton First Baptist Church. The quartet are a well- Sandhill Missionary Bap- Al, of Franklinton; four SHARON DORINDA Burial will be in Pine Crest Union Baptist Church cel- KAY BROWN known Southern Gospel Min- tist Church church announce- grandchildren, Katelyn Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- ebrate its pastor, Gregory W. istry that travels and minis- ments for July are: Caines, Meredith Hard- WEST END -- Sharon neral Home in Elizabethtown Spaulding’s seventh pastoral ters all across the U.S. and Sunday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m. wick, Ty Hardwick, Jared Dorinda Kay Brown Sealey, is handling the arrangements. anniversary Sunday, June 12 Canada. Ronald, Glenn, Greg the pastor’s aid committee Caines; and several nieces 73, died Saturday, June 27, She is survived by one son, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker and Les have appeared on TV, will celebrate its own pastor and nephews. 2015 at her residence. She was Lonnie Thompson; one daugh- will be Rev. Jason Whitfield of radio and are national record- Thompson’s anniversary with Online condolences may the daughter of the late John ter, Shannon Thompson; two Clinton. Lunch will be served ing artists. Rev. Carl Smith of Piney Grove be made at www.peacockfu- Franklin and Alice Lee Co- brothers, David Hester and following the service. For more information call Missionary Baptist Church neralhome.net. chran Brown and the widow Dewey Hester; two sisters, The church is located at 212-7403. conducting the 11 a.m. worship of William Eugene Sealey. Natashia Watson and Ada 2290 Old Northeast Road, Lake service. The family will receive Watson; one half-sister, Carla Waccamaw. At 3:30 a.m. Rev. Clifton CARTER WALTERS friends from 6-8 p.m. Tues- Eudy; and one granddaughter. WAKE FOREST -- Carter day, June 30 at Worthington New Light BC Abundant Life Freeman Jr. and his congre- Anthony Walters, 64, formerly Funeral Home in Chadbourn. gation from First Baptist of of Bladenboro, died Tuesday, Final rites will be held at 11 Mt. Tabor MBC to hold VBS AOG to hold VBS Elizabethtown will oversee June 23, 2015 at Duke Univer- a.m. Wednesday, July 1 at New Light Baptist Church Abundant Life Assembly the program. sity Medical Center. Chadbourn Pentecostal Holi- usher anniversary of Hallsboro will hold its va- of God will be having Mega Lunch will be served be- The funeral was held Satur- ness Church with Rev. Donald Mt. Tabor Missionary Bap- cation Bible school Monday, Sports Camp Vacation Bible tween the services. day, June 27 at Round Branch Conway officiating. Interment tist Church will hold its usher June 29-Friday, July 3 from School Monday, July 6 - Friday, Sunday, July 26 will be Baptist Church, 10295 Center will be in Chadbourn Memo- anniversary Sunday, July 5 6:30-8:30 nightly. July 10. Registration begins at Women’s Day beginning at the Road, Bladenboro. Burial was rial Cemetery. at 4 p.m. The guest speaker Food and transportation 5:30 p.m. and Sports Camp is 11 a.m. worship service. Pastor in Brooklyn Memorial Gar- She is survived by one son, will be Minister Perry Frink will be provided. If you need a from 6-9 p.m. Priscilla Lorraine Jackson of dens. Peoples Funeral Home Williams Scott Sealey of Chad- of First Missionary Baptist ride call 641-1684 before 5 p.m. Sports include basketball, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist of Whiteville handled the ar- bourn; four grandchildren; Church of Chadbourn along The church is located at 210 baseball, soccer, and cheer- Church of Council will be the rangements. two great-grandchildren. with the Hickory Grove Bap- Hallsboro Road South. leading with a separate class guest speaker. All women are Surviving are his wife, Shei- Memorials may be made tist Church Choir from Fair Rev. Franklin Graham is for children 2-5. The camp is asked to wear white and a head la Walters; two daughters, Tif- to the Sharon Brown Sealey Bluff. the pastor. for ages 2-13. covering. fanie Bashay of Chesapeake, burial fund, c/o Worthington All ushers are asked to The church is located at The church is located at Va. and Shauné Walters of Ra- Funeral Home, Chadbourn. come in uniform to join in 5384 James B White Hwy. S., 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, leigh; his mother, Catherine “The Grand March of Ushers” Community Prayer Whiteville. Bladenboro. L. Walters of Bladenboro; two and participate in the service. House sets VBS For more information call Donald L. Thompson is the stepsons, Jermaine Williams Community Prayer Following the service, re- 642-5003 or 770-3288. pastor. and Jerrell Williams, both of freshments will be served. Community Prayer House Raleigh; three sisters, Evoria House youth revival The church is located at will hold its vacation Bible Johnson of Petersburg, Va., Community Prayer House 824 Cherry Grove Road, Cerro school Monday, July 13-Friday, Delilah Walters of Bladen- will hold a youth revival Gordo. July 17 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The boro and Corothine Surles “Anointed youth in action Rev. Dr. Thomas Souther- theme is “God’s creation, I am of Elizabethtown; and three worshipping God. land is the pastor. somebody.” brothers, Michael Walters of The revival will begin Fri- Meals will be served. There Lumberton, Gregory Walters day, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. with will be youth and adult classes. of Seaboard and Algenon Wal- Miracle night. The speaker Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion Apostle Tanty Freeman is ters of Washington, D.C. will be Prophet Lionnell Smith family/friends day the pastor. of Bamberg, S.C. Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion a.m.-noon will be a work- Church will celebrate Family shop “Right living in a carnal and Friends Day Sunday, July Subscribe Today, We’re On The Web: world.” Brunch will be served 5 with morning service at 11 at 11 a.m. a.m. Lunch will follow. Apostle Tanty Freeman is Rev. Dr. S.O. Greene is the www.whiteville.com the pastor. pastor. Call 642-4104 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 910.642.2128 Visit Whiteville.com for the latest news and updates. www.mckenziemortuary.net Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015

No idea Railroad about voter deal is a identification By TOM CAMPBELL N.C. SPIN

big deal No one in authority has said why both houses of our legisla- ture mysteriously, rapidly and overwhelmingly passed modi- for county fications to their 2013 election law changes or why Governor The importance of rail service cannot be McCrory said he would sign them overestimated in economic development, so into law. The trial challenging last week’s breakthrough that should ensure voter ID and other provisions the sale of Carolina Southern Railroad’s as- was due to begin shortly and the sets in Columbus, Horry and Marion counties changes left the judge, lawyers on to R.J. Corman Railroad Company is big news both sides and the public trying for Columbus County’s future. to determine how to proceed. It is far cheaper to move product by rail Many possible scenarios have than by truck, so existing companies like At- been concocted to explain the lantic Publishing of Tabor City, Idaho Timber change. of Chadbourn and Plygem building products In 2013, we were told changes of Fair Bluff, which has to import its raw to our elections laws were neces- material for making its plastic products such sary to as fences by truck, will benefit from the sale. prevent Rail is important for future development voter also. There is already interest in the former fraud. Georgia- The part Pacific plant. The point of that Southeast The expected Aug. 1 deal legisla- Industrial that will transfer Caro- tion that Park, which drew will soon be- lina Southern’s assets to the most come North R.J. Corman is a won- pushback Carolina’s derful example of the As seen on TV was the first certified require- food process- good that gets done when By JEFFERSON WEAVER maybe some heavy gauge repair field, so all I had to deal with were ment that Tom Campbell ing park, has diverse groups from dif- Staff Writer wire, I could build a whole boat. the lights from the truck we were every vot- every ame- ferent professions, back- Well, and duct tape. Everything driving, and one that was headed er present nity a new grounds, towns, counties Every once in a while, we come needs duct tape. our way. Even more important, a proper form of identification. across a question that sears the Speaking of screens—I detest when I yanked off the glasses, industry and states work together Some postulate that nobody could needs except very soul. One that requires deep biting insects. I prefer open win- there were no flashback hallucina- regionally to solve prob- firmly establish significant voter rail and will thought and introspection. A topic dows to air conditioning, unless the tions. Well, not many, anyway. Not fraud under the old laws, effec- surely see lems. that has a bearing on most, if not temperature has bypassed tropical recently. tively rendering the 2013 changes new pros- all, facets of everyday life. and gone straight to satanic. How- On those same lines, the poor unnecessary. pects. For instance -- is it just me, or is ever, when our dog Ox was still a cat in the Pop-Up Pet Bungalow One explanation for the recent R.J. Corman of Kentucky will assume anyone else struck by the fact that young- looks like he could use some seri- changes is that DMV workers operations once the deal is closed Aug. 1. By the Click’n’Peel really resembles ster, he ous medications. Every time I see were making it both difficult to all accounts, Corman is a perfect partner one of the devices women use to had a that thing, I have to wonder if the obtain the identification prom- with the reputation, machinery and financial make their feet beautiful? psycho- critter was ever forgotten inside, ised in the earlier legislation and, muscle to quickly convert the badly dilapi- I have to admit: I love the As sis re- and what kind of vengeance he in some instances, charging fees dated tracks and trestles into working rail Seen On TV stuff. Of course, due garding would wreak on the entire house- for what was promised to be a lines. Corman also has a history of being to the Internet and entrepreneur- screens; hold. free picture ID. heavily involved in economic development in ial intrepidity, these products and he could You see, we have and love our Many polls have reported the areas it serves. specials are no longer just avail- not al- cats, but I guarantee you, if we got that a majority has no problem One of the truly remarkable aspects of this able through special TV offers. l o w one of those fake-mouse-under- presenting a valid ID but it is pos- story is how this seemingly impossible deal There’s an outlet store devoted one to the-carpet things, all it would do sible our lawmakers have gotten came to pass. to these whirligig products, but remain is aggravate poor old Ox. After all, such an earful from constituents The cooperation of many diverse groups one can find them down the aisles intact. our cats ignore mice when they that they feared election reper- that formed a committee in 2012 should serve of many department stores. I Hence, run across their paws—they sure cussions next year. Some specu- as an instructive lesson about how important checked five the other day, and sure screens Jefferson Weaver ain’t going to chase a fake mouse late NAACP president William initiatives can get done when people, organi- enough, there were the Suzanne got ripped around and around in a circle. Barber and his Moral Monday zations and governments work together on a Somers Classy Lacy Camisoles and at our house on a regular basis, Try to convince them to sleep in movement was having a big regional basis. Shawls, along with uni-sex com- whether he was in or out. a Pop-Up Pet Bungalow, and I’m impact and to shut them up it was Elected and economic officials from all fort socks, Curl-A-Dogs, and other Old Ox is 12 now, and signifi- fairly sure one of them would rip best to modify the law to elimi- three counties and several towns cooperated necessities for a smiling, happier, cantly slower than he once was. my face off in the night cats are nate their charges of discrimina- in many ways, from having representatives more comfortable life. Old age and arthritis make climb- mean that way. tion. on the committee to committing dollars to the Some day, I’d love to have ing the stairs a challenge some- Speaking of dogs—well, hot The rationale most frequently cause on a pro rata basis. North Carolina and enough money to buy one of all time—never mind standing on his dogs—I can’t quite see the reason- advanced is that lawmakers had South Carolina elected and transportation the items so breathlessly adver- hind feet and throwing 130 pounds ing behind the Curl-A-Dog, espe- been told they were going to lose officials worked across state lines. Economic tised in those commercials—well, of dog through a screen door. cially since the guy advertising the case in court and decided to developers such as Gary Lanier and economic maybe none of the stuff sold by I could have used one of those it online looks like he is in pain. I get out front of the decision by development committees got involved. Many Ms. Somers. While I admire her magic mesh screen things when like hot dogs. They are a classically amending the law. private citizens gave untold hours of their for the successful battle she fought Ox was a puppy. You see, he has American food, and bring back What they passed could lead own time to see this through, despite numer- with cancer, and her advocacy always been sweet, but he isn’t the many good memories for me. Why to even more problems. During ous stumbling blocks. for cancer patients and abused brightest bulb in the marquee. If would I would want to cut one into early voting those wanting to cast But none of this would have happened children, I doubt I could pull off he were confronted with a screen a spiral, then eat it in such a way ballots without a valid ID are to without the dogged determination of the com- the Classy Lacy Camisole. We’ll that would “magically” open with as to cause me pain? be “helped” in getting mail-in mittee’s co-chairmen, attorney Dennis Worley leave that for confused has-been the slightest bit of pressure, that I admit, I like the commer- ballots, essentially circumvent- of Tabor City and Doug Wendel, a retired real sports stars, but that’s a column poor old dog would still be con- cials. I saw the dude with the ac- ing the ID law, because mailed estate executive from Horry County. Neither for another day. fused. No resistance equals no cent demonstrating one of those votes don’t require identification. was compensated for their time; rather, it was The gears in my mind turn at rips equals confused big dog -- and magical cooking kits one time at Further, those who come to the their way to give back to their communities. breakneck speeds when I see the hours of fun. the state fair, and I admired his polls on Election Day can sign R.J. Corman is to be commended for its stuff offered on those special TV Some of the products in the As showmanship and energy. Even if an affidavit affirming they had commitment as well. Corman has already offers. Seen commercials turned out to be we laugh about these devices, we a “reasonable impediment,” and been inspecting tracks and plans to meet with For instance. I would really, dangerous, at least for me. A cou- have to remember that somebody, could not obtain a valid ID. What local business and industry executives this really, really like to have an unlim- ple years back, a buddy had a pair somewhere had an idea, and many is reasonable? Voters could say week. ited supply of that spray-on leak- of those “night vision glasses” in other somebodies apparently buy they could not get off work, had Few initiatives of this size can succeed stop stuff. Now, I don’t have the his truck, and I asked if I could try the darn things. been ill, do not have any legiti- without strong, committed leadership, and slightest idea who came up with them out. He snickered and said I Sometimes, the entrepreneurial mate birth certificate or Social Worley and Wendel were a good team from the the idea to replace the bottom of a was welcome to do so. spirit laughs all the way to the Security card, among eight identi- start. Many other people, from mayors and boat with screen wire and cover it I have never used illegal drugs bank—with a deposit envelope in fied reasons. We can just envision county commissioners who convinced their in gutter repair spray, but that man in my life, but I’m fairly sure peo- the Car Caddy that keeps things some voter saying their dog ate boards that investing in bringing the railroad (or woman) is brilliant. Makes ple under the influence of LSD see from being lost between the seats. their ID and demanding they be back to their respective communities was a me want to buy about a case of it. similar lights, shapes, streaks and You can get two, you know, if you allowed to vote. good idea, played key roles as well. With a couple rolls of screen, and patterns. Thankfully, we were in a pay separate processing. This new addendum to our It’s easy to talk a good game when it comes election laws creates at least two to creating jobs and fostering economic problems. Rather than clearing development, but with so much competition up the process we are giving for new industry and businesses, words don’t precinct registrars a great deal of Thumbs down mean much. Mother Emanuel discretion and we can easily envi- In this case, Columbus County and its BY RAY LUNDY sion abuses during often-hectic partners put words into action. As a result, Mother Emanuel, as the members silently weeping. It was so moving. Special to The News Reporter election days. These provisional the future of Columbus County looks much call the church, had taken young The fine church members of ballots must then be sent to brighter. Throngs were making their way Roof into their midst, had hugged Mother Emanuel are admired the county board of elections, In the coming weeks and months, we’re this morning to 110 Calhoun Street him, shaken his hand, and loved around the nation and the world requiring more discretion and confident the addition of rail in our economic in Charleston, and we were among him, and he gunned them down in for their response – forgiveness delays as these officials attempt to development toolbox will result not only in the crowd. Emanuel AME Church cold blood. He did it for one reason; and love for the murderer. He authenticate them so as to certify saving existing jobs, but the creation of new is there, and even as Linda, Emily, they were African-Americans. killed nine of them, and they winners in elections. ones. Ben, and I made our way down Cal- We learned later that young forgive and love him in return. At We agree with the Civitas houn, the folk in Columbia were Dylann was a white supremacist, prayer tonight they prayed and Institute. This is the first time a bearing the body of Sen. Clem- fueled and filled with their lies wept. Their example is straight state ever lost a Voter ID court enta Pinckney to the state capitol of white supremacy. It sounds so from their Master. As Jesus prac- case. North Carolina did so with- building to lie in state for all to much like the Aryan Race doctrine ticed love and forgiveness, so have out going to trial. Quote of mourn. Sen. Pinckney was also that Hitler and his Nazis spewed they, and we love them even more There may have been good Rev. Pinckney, and he was pastor forth on the world. Nazis killed for their example. reason to change the law but this of Emanuel AME Church. Now, he millions of Jews just for being The tragedy has happened be- is a good government issue with is the slain pastor, because an evil, Jews, and such senseless idiocy fore, and it will happen again. On us. Without a plausible explana- the week twisted young man, Dylann Roof, and hate still thrives in the minds any given Sunday, a mad man can tion to the contrary reasonable “To see the good that is coming in the attended last Wednesday night’s of many people. Will it never end? walk into any church, synagogue, people are likely to conclude the wake of evil is amazing.” Bible Study and prayer meeting We signed the Charleston Unity or mosque and gun down worship- 2013 legislation was indeed politi- – Whiteville United Methodist Church pastor and shot Rev. Pinckney and eight board with thousands of others, ers in cold blood. But, Mother cally and perhaps even racially others dead. Eight of the victims and Emily and Ben placed flow- Emanuel has given us an example Paul Stallsworth, commenting on efforts to motivated. Legislators would be died at the church, one died later ers with the thousands of other straight from the Lord. create a community-wide unity service July better off fessing up and telling in the hospital. flowers by supporters. Many were To Emanuel and its people, we us the truth. 1 in the wake of the Charleston shooting. The dedicated Christians of standing in front of the church see, admire, love, and pray for you. The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 – 9-A Camp Continued from page 1-A overseas.” Kim said. The Smiths lived in Germany for “It’s my first time coming three-and-a-half years while Mason pastored an interna- to this camp. I really like tional church there. it here. It’s probably the This year, Wilson served best camp I’ve come to.” as a counselor for the Wolves tribe. It was his first year as a Lillian Todd, 9 counselor. During WLA camp week, the two boys stayed was a huge success with with their mom’s mother, 51 pioneers in attendance,” Joyce Maudlin. Shuping said. When Mason and Kim “Several ‘pioneers’ and came to pick up their sons on parents have called and the last day of the camp, Ma- emailed since camp to say son got a chance to see things how much fun they had, plus he’d not yet seen. “This is the they learned a lot, and hate first time I’ve been here. it was over and can’t wait till “It’s definitely an outdoor next year. Hearing that makes classroom,” the pastor-dad all the hard work in the prepa- said. “You see all the educa- ration worth every second,” tion centers, and you can she said. imagine all the little eyes WLA volunteer Doug Spiv- learning all the things they ey helped with this year’s day read about and see.” camp. “I joined Wildlife Action Lillian Todd, 9, also came eight years ago. For me, it’s all from out-of-town (Raleigh) about the kids,” Spivey said. to stay with her maternal “I became involved to help grandmother, Rita Todd, young people become aware while she attended camp. of, respect and enjoy God’s gift of the outdoors, develop She did not know that she On Thursday night of this year’s Wildlife Action Pioneer Day Camp, “Spirit Night” was celebrated. After the awards and Wesley and Wilson were responsibility for conserving were given for first and second-place winners in various categories, all of the campers and counselors gathered to and preserving nature, foster distant cousins on their sing-shout the camp’s official song. dads’ side until Wednesday good sportsmanship and fel- of camp week. president of the WLA group lowship, and have fun,” said The WLA Pioneer Day “My thoughts are that based in the N.C. headquar- Spivey. Camp acted as a family re- ters in Columbus County (in “After all, these young peo- union of sorts for the three camp has been great for the Sunset Terrace area west ple will be our future leaders youth. Unbeknownst to Todd three years, and now the of Whiteville’s city limits). and we need to pass on this initially, her camp coun- need exists for barracks “The Pioneer Day Camp heritage.” selor, Wilson, was also a rela- tive. They found out their so those junior campers kinship midweek. can continue their quest Too Hot To Work... “It’s my first time coming to learn, enjoy, and grow to this camp,” Todd said at the end of the week. “I really a greater appreciation for Let’s Go Fishing! like it here. It’s probably the our greater outdoors.” best camp I’ve come to.” Greg Collier Erica Pittman, 18, was a counselor for the Hawks tribe. “I’ve been doing this make this camp special for for three years,” she said. the kids. This was our third “I love being outdoors and year and quite possibly the spending time with the best yet,” Rita stated. young kids and doing what Greg also felt like the week they like to do.” went well. He would like to Sara Sessions, 7, and see the North Carolina camp Sealey, her sister, also liked have what the national WLA being at camp with their Rita Todd, left, and her granddaughter, Lillian Todd, 9, camp in South Carolina has cousin Aubrey McDuffie. join others in clapping for camp award winners. – overnight barracks – for Sara said she enjoyed ar- while she waited for Holland campers to use during the chery best. She was in the summer and for others to Hawks Tribe. and Emile, who were wrap- Get a new or used boat loan with Riegelwood ping up one of their camp utilize through the year. Sealey was in the Eagles “My thoughts are that Federal Credit Union with Loans as low as 3.99%! tribe and won first place in days at HNP’s “Dogwood Chapel.” camp has been great for three Archery for her age group. years, and now the need ex- Visit us at: McDuffie was in the Eagles Allison Ervin’s son, Will, is 6 years old. “He wanted to ists for barracks so those www.RiegelwoodFCU.org tribe. She won awards for junior campers can continue gun safety, archery, bait cast- come early every morning,” Ervin said about Will’s in- their quest to learn, enjoy, ing and canoeing. and grow a greater appre- “All my counselors were volvement in the Pioneer Day 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. 1629 S. Madison St. 183 John Riegel Rd. Camp. “He absolutely enjoyed ciation for our greater out- Leland Whiteville Riegelwood the best, especially Megan 910-383-1650 910-655-2274 it and all the people involved. doors,” Greg said. 910-317-0071 and Taylor.” McDuffie said. Allison Shuping is the Sealey expressed similar It’s priceless.” sentiments. “All the counsel- Greg and Rita Collier are ors here were great.” both members of WLA and The News Reporter Christine Pridgen is were heavily involved in the mother to Holland, 7, and Counselor Collier Savage coordination and carrying Emile, 6, both of whom at- shares her feelings about out of the weeklong camp. tended the weeklong 9 a.m.-1 loving the WLA camp and The weekend after camp was p.m. camp. When asked why its campers. concluded, Rita said, “I feel she registered her kids for said. “They learn to value camp was extremely suc- the camp, she mentioned a the importance of things like cessful this year despite the FOURTH OF JULY number of reasons. gun safety, water safety and intense heat. “They get to explore the education about animals. “We have so many won- outdoors, of course, and “And it’s all right here derful volunteers who give meet new friends,” Pridgen “in our back yard,” she said unselfishly of their time to Codeword Contest Cancer center fire Fire marshal announces grants in Lumberton Insurance Commissioner is $30,000 per applicant. reroutes patients and State Fire Marshal Wayne Recipients match the grant Find the Goodwin has announced the on a dollar-for-dollar basis un- A Saturday morning fire recipients of the 2015 Volun- less the department receives in the radiation oncology teer Fire Department Fund less than $50,000 per year Code wing at the Gibson Cancer grants. This year, more than from municipal and county Center in Lumberton will $9.5 million was awarded funding. How to Play! and Win! result in patients receiving to 574 volunteer fire depart- The Columbus County vol- care there having their treat- ments across the state. unteer fire departments that SEARCH through The News Reporter ment transferred to Cape The Volunteer Fire Depart- received grants, the amount Fear Valley Medical Center’s ment Fund, administered by received and the amount the each issue starting June 11 through cancer services division until the N.C. Office of State Fire department must match are: July 2. the Gibson facility can be re- Marshal, was created by the Bolton, $28,339 – 1:3; Halls- opened. 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WIN! Winners will be announced in The News Reporter. The Church more you play, the better your chance to win! Continued from page 1-A had concerns about parking Thompson asked if the con- The request was approved at the property, but church ditional use permit would ex- on a motion by Leder, and a leaders promised to rearrange pire if the new church moved, second by Harold Troy. At the planned parking areas to mini- and if the city could refuse to beginning of the hearing on mize on-street parking. permit another church at the the permit, when council was Prizes! Councilman Robert Leder location as a requirement for asked to reveal any connec- said he had contacted several allowing the permit for Impact tions with the request or the neighboring property owners, Outreach. property, Troy answered in Great prizes to be announced! and had heard nothing nega- Marziano explained that the the affirmative when Mayor tive about the request. Mar- permit would apply to use of Terry Mann asked if anyone ziano said that the planning the property, and that any oth- on the board had any interest department had received no er church or group would also in the property, or if any of Sponsored by written responses to queries be required to go through the them owned property in the Woodmen Life about the request, “but we had same process. City Attorney immediate area. There was no a lot of positive response. Carlton Williamson agreed, cause discovered to prevent Cape Fear Propane and The News Reporter “No one had anything nega- noting that the use by permit Troy from participating in the tive to say,” Marziano said. rule would apply to any group. vote or discussion. 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 Railroad Continued from page 1-A the Chadbourn Town Hall road commission which was local leaders in helping to in August 2012, but meetings headed by Dennis Worley and bring the railroad deal to subsequently were held in Doug Wendel. Their persis- fruition. Loris, S.C., in an effort to be tence, vision, ability to work “Columbus County and more centrally located among in collectively with a unified Horry County, along with stakeholders interested in get- approach was just tremen- their counties’ leadership, ting rail service restored. dous. We are very thankful for had such an impact. Their Tabor City attorney Dennis the leadership they provided administrations had a lot of Worley and Myrtle Beach busi- and we think this opportunity vision and support to make ness figure Doug Wendel were would not be available without this possible. I’m thinking of elected to co-chair the com- them. Without those two we people like Columbus County mittee at the first meeting in would not be having this con- Manager Bill Clark, in addi- Loris, attended by representa- versation.” tion to Dennis Worley and tives of Columbus, Horry and Henderson was asked about Doug Wendel. It makes a dif- Marion county governments, Vineland Station, the former ference, it really does, and Bill Henderson, vice president of R.J. Corman Railroad Company, was not upset that as well as representatives of Atlantic Coastline depot in we’re very thankful for their this temporary footpath to facilitate a baseball tournament in Cerro Gordo put the com- municipalities in the three- Whiteville, which had been leadership and vision. One pany’s plans to inspect the old Carolina Southern Railroad tracks in Cerro Gordo on county area affected by the renovated at great cost to local of the mayors of an area we’ll hold. “It’s all about the community,” Henderson said. lack of rail service in the area. interests through community be serving said that in his 33 One of the strongest pro- fundraising efforts and which years of public service he had County is extremely fortunate on the backs because they and planned to visit local busi- ponents of the committee was serves a community social never seen states, counties and to have them come and join collectively agreed to cover the ness who will be served by the the late Fax Rector, mayor hub. The depot has been leased communities come together our economic development bills when we were faced with railroad this week. of Chadbourn, after Wad- to the City of Whiteville and like they have on this one is- efforts.” the issue of footing legal bills, He even was able to laugh dell went on to serve in the Columbus County by CSR for sue, and it’s in large part due Lanier also praised Brad over $100,000.” that the firm’s “high-rail” legislature, who before his $18,000 a year. That’s a figure to the leadership of Dennis Lofton, who until recently Columbus, Horry and Mar- inspection, a procedure in death advocated loudly and that is likely to drop when RJC and Doug and people like Gary was Myrtle Beach’s economic ion counties each contributed which rails are inspected by was actively involved in the assumes ownership. Lanier (Columbus County’s development manager. “We to the legal expenses on a per- railroad personal traveling committee. Henderson said, “RJC is a economic developer).” started talking about how to centage basis calculated on in a pickup truck equipped “We appreciate this oppor- community-minded commu- Clark was happy. “It’s great better our chances of getting the number of miles of track with rail wheels, was inter- tunity and realize its signifi- nity. We support communities, news” he said. “It’s been a long the counties working together in each county. Lanier could rupted by a community event cance,” said Bill Henderson, and I have personally seen and process and it has worked its and we decided to call it the not give specific Friday on how in Cerro Gordo on Wednesday. vice president of sales and witnessed the investment the way to the end and we finally Interstate Railroad Commit- much each county had paid. Corman’s crews had marketing for RJC. “It’s easy community has in that depot have an agreement between tee,” Lanier said. “And then Worley said, “Doug and planned to do a high-rail in- to see there is tremendous and we will support the com- RJC and CSR. We’re excited we started talking to some of I are tremendously pleased spection of tracks from the opportunity for our company munity and certainly make and looking forward to see- the legislators and Rep. Wad- with the dedication and ef- state line to Chadbourn on here and for the industries sure the depot is in the hands ing service restored. I think dell said, ‘Let’s have a meet- forts of concerned citizens, Wednesday, but when they got and agricultural businesses of the community at very it’ll help us in our economic ing. The first meeting was in the elected officials, the local to Cerro Gordo they had to we will serve. We look forward reasonable value to the com- effort to help our county grow. Chadbourn and from there it and state governmental enti- stop. Organizers of a baseball to enhancing the states’ trans- munity. We’re very excited to have RJC went to reaching out and get- ties and representatives of tournament in Cerro Gordo portation systems.” “I think what they’ve done involved and we think they’re ting people to an organization Carolina Southern Railroad had blocked the track with a Henderson heaped praise with that depot is tremendous. going to be a great partner meeting in Loris because that and especially R.J. Corman to pedestrian walkway to better on Worley and Wendel for I have so much respect for and proactive in helping us was centralized.” achieving the restoration of enable attendees to get to the their persistence and said the vision you all have had move the county forward eco- Lanier praised Worley, Wen- railroad service. I think it’s tournament. that, without them, the deal and what you’ve done with nomically. It’s win-win. We’ve del and Waddell, but also said important to emphasize it was “It’s for a baseball tourna- for RJC to purchase the rail- it. The community should be always been very impressed Sen. Bill Rabon, R-Brunswick, a collective effort which will ment and we were fine with road never would have hap- very proud of the accomplish- with them.” was instrumental in ensuring benefit our local community everything. It’s our under- pened. ments. Down the road we have Lanier was a little more that the N.C. DOT agreed to and our region and should standing that tournament “The R.J. Corman Com- some ideas about that depot exuberant. “We’re dancing on pay for an appraisal of CSR, serve to preserve a very im- will be completed and they’ll pany is absolutely grateful and some things and we really the streets, or dancing on the something the ICC had to have portant part of the economic be done in plenty of time that for the opportunity to restore support the community and railroad ties.” He said, “R.J. in place for efforts to continue. engine our community. we can commence our work service to the Carolinas, and it’s a great asset for White- Corman is one of the strongest Lanier also said, “I think Henderson, the RJC vice and we’re okay with that. It’s we recognize this would not ville.” short line railroad companies you have to pat the commis- president, has been in the area all about the community,” be possible without the rail- Henderson had praise for in the nation and Columbus sioners of all three counties since the sale was announced Henderson said. 1B - The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 We re Proud of Our

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Fifteen Columbus County Montgomery County, which Central Columbus opened the teams competed across five age takes place July 10-15. tournament with a 14-0 victory groups in the District 9 Dixie SWEETEES RECAP: South against Leland before falling to Girls Softball Tournament at Columbus defeated East Colum- South Columbus in the second Northwest District Park in Le- bus 2-1 in the opening round, round. land, which began on Thursday and both teams would remain in Central Columbus fought and will conclude today. control of the five-team double back in the loser’s bracket, Two of those teams clinched elimination tournament until defeating East Columbus 1-0 titles in their respective age Sunday. to set up a rematch with South groups on Sunday and three East Columbus dominated Columbus. more will vie for two champion- the loser’s bracket, walloping The Central Columbus girls ships today. Cape Fear 16-1, crushing Leland got the best of South Columbus The South Columbus Sweet- 14-4, and demolishing Central this time, winning 3-1 to stay ees (ages 6 and under) and the Columbus 15-0. alive in the tournament. South Columbus Darlings (ages South Columbus clinched If Central Columbus defeats 7-8) each went undefeated to a berth in the championship South Brunswick tonight, it will clinch district championships. round with a 10-4 victory against face South Columbus for the Both teams defeated East Colum- Central Columbus. third time in the tournament. bus in their respective champi- East Columbus earned an- PONYTAILS RECAP: Unde- onship games. other shot at South Columbus feated East Columbus controlled South Columbus’ Sweetees but was unable to come through the seven-team tournament from nipped East Columbus 6-5 while with a victory, losing 6-5. the beginning, defeating Leland their Darlings defeated East DARLINGS RECAP: South 9-2, knocking off West Bruns- Columbus 15-9. Columbus and East Columbus wick 11-7, overpowering Central The Central Columbus Angels controlled the eight-team Dar- Columbus 8-4 and squeaking by (9-10) will have the opportunity to lings tournament as well, win- Leland again, 4-3. bring a third title to the county. ning their first-round games 17-2 However, the East Colum- They will face South Brunswick and 21-0, respectively. bus team must win one more today at 6:30 p.m., and the winner South Columbus defeated game against West Brunswick Staff photo by John Thomas will immediately play one-loss Cape Fear 13-2 in the second to clinch the tournament title. South Columbus to determine round and East Columbus BELLES RECAP: West Bruns- Central Columbus Belles pitcher Hannah Watts fires a ball to the plate against West the district champion. knocked off Leland 18-7, setting wick overpowered the remain- Brunswick in her team’s opening-round game Thursday. Central Columbus lost 17-15. The undefeated East Colum- up a match up between the two der of the five teams in the Columbus County teams won or have a chance to win championships in every divi- bus Ponytails (ages 11-12) will teams in the third round. Belles division, going undefeated sion except the Belles, in which West Brunswick won the district title Sunday. The five take on one-loss West Brunswick South Columbus bested East throughout the tournament. District 9 tournaments took place at Northwest District Park off U.S. 74-76 in Leland. today at 6:00 p.m. to determine Columbus 11-7, then defeated Central Columbus came clos- Tournament champions in every division except the Belles will advance to the North the district champion. West Cape Fear 6-5 to advance to the est to knocking off the tourna- Carolina Dixie Girls Softball State Tournament in Montgomery County, which runs from Brunswick must defeat East Co- championship round. ment champions in the first July 10-15. lumbus twice in order to clinch East Columbus fell to the round, but fell short in a high- the title. loser’s bracket and easily de- scoring contest, 17-15. The only age group in which feated Central Columbus 16-0 to East Columbus tried its hand a Columbus County team did not advance to face South Columbus next after defeating Brunswick District 2 Dixie Youth Majors win a title and does not have a once again. North 12-8 in the opening round chance to do so is the Belles (ages South Columbus picked up its and knocking off South Colum- Tournament opens Saturday 13-15). Undefeated West Bruns- second title of the tournament bus 11-7 in the second round. The District 2 Dixie Youth Majors (ages Sunday. wick clinched the championship with a 15-9 win against East West Brunswick dominated 11-12) Baseball Tournament will open in Three of the five teams in the tournament with an 8-3 victory against East Columbus on Sunday. the East Columbus team, win- Riegelwood Saturday, July 4. The five-team will advance to play in the 2015 North Carolina Columbus on Sunday. ANGELS RECAP: The nine- ning 13-1, before defeating Cen- double elimination tournament will conclude Dixie Youth Majors State Baseball Tourna- 14 of the 15 County teams won team Angels tournament was tral Columbus 9-3 to advance to on either July 8 or 9. ment in Cerro Cordo, which takes place July at least one game, and eight of the only tournament of the week the championship round. Defending champions Nakina will serve as 18-25. those teams reached the champi- to result in three one-loss teams. East Columbus earned an- the home team against South Columbus at 5 Columbus County will serve as the host onship round of their respective South Columbus controlled other chance at West Brunswick p.m., Saturday in the tournament’s opening team in the state tournament, and two other tournaments. the tournament throughout the after defeating South Columbus game. teams from District 2 will receive bids to com- The winners of the Sweetees, first three days, defeating Cape 16-1, but lost 8-3. Bladen County will take on Whiteville pete in the tournament. Darlings, Angels and Ponytails Fear 11-1 in the opening round, Optimist at 7 p.m., Saturday in the other first-round game. Bladen County will be the home team. Wilcox basketball camp opens today Host Riegelwood will receive a first-round Correction bye and will play the winner of Nakina/South In the June 18 edition of The News Re- The 13th annual Chris Wilcox his week-long basketball camp 2002 NCAA championship. He Columbus at 5 p.m., Sunday. porter, the name of Whiteville High School Basketball Camp gets under way for youth to Whiteville along played for the Clippers (2002-06), The winner of the Bladen County/White- softball player Ivy Hayes was omitted from today at the Whiteville High with his mother Debra Brown. the Seattle SuperSonics/Okla- ville Optimist game will receive a second- the listing of 2015 All-Three Rivers Confer- School gym. The camp is for boys Glenn McKoy, who served as homa City Thunder (2006-09), round bye, and the loser will face the loser of ence squad. Hayes, a freshman, was a First and girls of ages 7 through high WHS head boys basketball coach New York Knicks (2009), Detroit the Nakina/South Columbus game at 7 p.m., Team selection on the All-TRC team. school. Each daily session will from 1980 to 2006, will again be Pistons (2009-11) and Boston Celt- run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the camp’s director. ics (2011-13). Wilcox paced Whiteville High Along with the WHS gym, During his 11-year career, to the 1999 state 2A champion- gyms at Central Middle School the 6-foot-11 Wilcox averaged 8.2 ship and played a big role on the and the Whiteville Recreation points and 4.9 rebounds. Whiteville Optimist takes District 2 AA title University of Maryland’s 2002 Center will be utilized. His best season came in 2006- national championship team. Wilcox was the first-round 07 at Seattle when he started 81 TABOR CITY – A seven-run outburst in the prevented more damage by getting the third He went on to play 11 seasons in draft pick of the Los Angeles of the 82 regular-season games, fourth inning helped the Whiteville Optimist out. the NBA. Wilcox now resides in Clippers shortly after pacing averaging 13.5 points and 7.7 All-Stars overcome an early 3-0 deficit as they Bladen County maintained the lead until the Raleigh and continues to bring the Maryland Terrapins to the rebounds. came away with a 12-3 victory over Bladen fourth inning when Whiteville Optimist bats County Wednesday for the championship of came alive for the seven-run onslaught. the 2015 District 2 Dixie Youth AA (ages 7-8, Members of the District 2 champion White- Coach-Pitch) Baseball Tournament at the Tabor ville Optimist team are Kolbe Little, Parker City Recreation Complex. Bass, Will Fisher, Hunter Hagood, Dawson The Whiteville team posted a 5-0 record in Spivey, Walker Sullivan, John Lucas Newell, tournament play. Josh Harrison, Quinton Hayes-Lennon, Davis In keeping with a league policy, the White- Strickland, Zay Baldwin and Corey Faison. ville Optimist team will not advance to next Coaches are Byron Fisher, Bert Bass, Alex week’s state AA tournament in Pembroke. Newell and Luke Little. Bladen County, as the runner-up team, will Members of the District 2 runnerup Bladen represent District 2 in the state tournament. County team are Jonah Bryan, Aiden Russ, Bladen County, which had fallen to White- Cade Allen, Conner Monroe, Navaeh Singletary ville 14-0 in the tournament’s third round, Malikah Moore, Emmanuel Drew, Richard scored three quick runs in the top of the first Severien, Chason Harris, Joshua Strickland inning and had a big bases-loaded opportunity and Tyler Jacobs. Coaches are Joseph Russ, in the inning. However, Whiteville Optimist Nathan Allen, Phillip Monroe and Brian Bass.

Staff photo by Franklin Davis Kicking up dirt Post 137’s Chad Hilbourn dives back to first base in a recent Junior Legion game. Post 137 won two games last week to improve to 7-2 on the season. Post 137 Junior Legion earns two wins

The Whiteville Post 137 Junior Legion team Pitching an inning each were Hamilton, continued its successful initial campaign Rian Flaherty, Harwood and Lawson. with two wins last week, defeating Topsail 8-1 West Bladen had defeated Whiteville 2-1 the Wednesday. On Friday, the Post 137 Juniors previous Friday. Brooks Baldwin’s complete avenged one of their two losses with a 6-0 vic- game, three-hit shut out assured that would tory over the West Bladen Pre-Majors team. not be the case this round. Baldwin struck out Whiteville jumped out to a 6-0 lead against five and walked two. Topsail after two innings. Jake Harwood led His offensive help came from Hunter Car- the attack with three hits in four at bats, in- trette, who was three for four. Nick Hood added cluding a double. Dylan Lawson and Dylan two hits to the Whiteville attack that put runs Hamilton each contributed two hits. on the board in the second, fourth, fifth and Coach Fielding Hammond used five pitchers sixth innings. to help his mound staff combat the 100-plus The Post 137 Junior team is now 7-2. Its next degree heat index. Cameron Cartrette pitched action will be a home game against Pine Forest Whiteville Optimist All-Stars the first three frames. on July 1 at 6 p.m. 2015 District 2 Dixie Youth AA Tournament champions. The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 - 3-B

Staff photo by Franklin Davis Staff photo by Franklin Davis All smiles AAA DY Southpaw The South Columbus Sweetees pose with the District 9 Dixie Girls Softball Tournament champi- onship trophy after defeating East Columbus on Sunday 6-5. Team members are (not in order): Kyler Dowless delivers a pitch to home plate in Whiteville Optimist’s Lauren Cartrette, Arianna Freeman, Dashyia Graham, Lakyn Grice, Ciara Hewett, Quintasia King, 17-2 rout of Bladen County in first-round District 2 AAA Dixie Youth Tiana King, Malaysia Martinez, Brianna Price, Sarah Reaves, Riley Suggs and Skylar Wright. action on Saturday. The other two first-round games were postponed Coaches are (not in order): Josh Grice, Michelle Hewitt, Wendy Suggs and Brian Price. due to rain. City softball league meeting set for July 1 The Whiteville Department of Parks and Recreation will hold an Adult Softball League meeting on Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. at the Whiteville Rec Center. The meeting will be for both men’s and women’s teams. Entry fee per team is $400 and will be due July 20. For more informa- tion, contact Charlotte Almada at 642-9052. Columbus County Soccer League deadline is set for tomorrow Deadline for sign-ups in the 2015 Columbus County Youth Soccer Leagues (ages 4-15) is June 30 at 4 p.m. Registration fee is $30. Sign-ups can be made at the county recreation office, 606 N. Thompson Street, in Whiteville. South Columbus Darlings’ Jordyn Turbeville

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Staff photo by John Thomas East Columbus Sweetees player Lahna Kern takes a big cut at home plate in her team’s opening-round game against South Columbus on Thursday. East Columbus fell 2-1 in that game, but advanced to the championship game to

face South Columbus once again. South Columbus came away victorious, Staff photo by John Thomas winning 6-5 to clinch the District 9 Sweetees championship. Bend it like Beckham Jonathan Rivas prepares to take a corner kick during a scrimmage at the Whitevillle Parks and Recreation soccer clinic. The clinic ran from Monday-Thursday last week Optimist wins AAA opener before rain falls at Edgewood School for ages 4-15. Younger campers (ages 4-9) kicked around from CERRO GORDO – Whiteville Optimist be available on Whiteville.com/sports. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., while older campers (ages 10-15) played from 12-3 p.m. scored early and often in a 17-2 win in the first The South Columbus/Nakina and Columbus round of the District 2 AAA Dixie Youth Base- County/Riegelwood games were postponed ball Tournament. Optimist scored four runs in until Sunday afternoon. Games originally the first, five in the second and six in the third scheduled for Sunday will be played Monday. Parks and Rec Volleyball Clinic opens July 6 before allowing Bladen County’s two runs. In supplemental tournament play, Columbus Kyler Dowless led the Whiteville Optimist County defeated Bladen County 16-0 and Na- The Columbus County volleyball enrich- refreshments will be provided. attack with two doubles and a single. Tyler kina squeaked by Whiteville Optimist 7-6. Both ment clinic begins Monday, July 6, and runs Clinic two, designed for advanced players, Hammond added a double and a single. Ty games were postponed due to rain on Saturday. through Thursday, July 9. will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. Free lunch and Little reached base four times and scored four Bladen County and Whiteville Optimist will The clinic is open to girls from ages 11-18 and refreshments will be provided. runs. face off in the loser’s bracket at 5 p.m. today. will offer two sessions. Clinic one, designed for Each clinic costs $40, and pre-registration is Saturday’s final two games were postponed Nakina and Columbus County will meet in the beginning and intermediate players, will run required. Call 640-6624 for more information. due to rain. Results from Sunday’s games will winner’s bracket at 7 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free breakfast, lunch and

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, June 29, 2015 THURSDAY EVENING JULY 2, 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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TV EVENING VIEWER ELBAC (N) HD (N) HD (TV14) HD HD A&E Beyond Scared Beyond Scared American Takedown The First 48 (:01) Beyond Scared AMC (7:30) Back to the Future Part II (‘89, PG) HD Back to the Future Part III (‘90, PG) aaa Michael J. Fox. HD Future HD WUNC-TV June 29 - July 5, 2015 ANIMAL North Woods Law HD North Woods Law HD Rugged Justice HD North Woods Law HD North Woods Law HD BET (7:30) Movie Nellyville (TVPG) Single Ladies HD Wendy Williams (N) HD 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 BRAVO Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (‘05, PG) Steve Martin. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (‘05, PG) Steve Martin. Movie CARTOON King of Hill King of Hill Bob’s HD Cleveland Dad HD Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Robot Squid HD Monday Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow POV CMT Reba HD Reba HD Party Down South 2 (N) Party Down South 2 HD Josh Wolf Party Down South 2 HD Cops HD CNN Anderson Cooper 360° The Seventies HD The Seventies: “Nixon” The Seventies HD The Seventies HD Tuesday Mount Rushmore: Amer. Ex. 1913: Seeds of Conflict Frontline BBC WN COMEDY Sunny HD Sunny HD Sunny HD Sunny HD Sunny HD Sunny HD Daily (N) Nightly (N) midnight Schumer DISCOVERY Naked and Afraid HD Naked and Afraid HD Naked Afraid (N) HD Shark Week (TVPG) HD Naked and Afraid HD Operation Wild First Peoples First Peoples Wait for God BBC WN Wed. DISNEY Austin HD Undercover How to Build a Better Boy (‘14) HD Mickey Best HD Blog HD Good Luck Good Luck E! Kourtney: “There’s No” Kourtney (TV14) Kourtney (TV14) E! News (N) HD Botched (TV14) HD Our State Exploring NC NC Weekend Folkways Broadcast: Man & His Dream Keep Up App. BBC WN Thursday ESPN Baseball College Baseball: “2015 Home Run Derby” (Live) HD SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD Insiders CFL Football: Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Live) HD Insiders Baseball Tonight HD Friday Washington Wk NC Weekend PBS Drama Pinehurst’s New Golden Age National Mall Am. Front Yard BBC WN ESPN2 FAMILY (6:30) Step Up (‘06) HD Step Up 2: The Streets (‘08, PG-13) aac HD The 700 Club (TV G) Step Up 3D (‘10) aac HD Saturday Capitol Fourth Capitol Fourth Doctor Who FOOD Chopped: “Fig Out” HD Chopped: “Meatball” Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Chopped: “Meatball” FX Avatar (‘09, PG-13) aaac Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana. HD Avatar (‘09, PG-13) aaac HD Sunday Last Tango In Halifax Poldark On Masterpiece Crimson Field Eastenders HGTV Fixer Upper (TV G) HD Fixer Upper (TV G) HD Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Fixer Upper (TV G) HD HISTORY Mountain Men HD Mountain Men (N) HD Alone (TV14) (N) HD (:03) Forged in Fire HD (:01) Mountain Men HD LIFETIME Hoarders: (TVPG) HD Hoarders: (N) HD Hoarders (TVPG) HD Hoarders: (TVPG) HD Hoarders: (TVPG) HD MTV (:20) Teen Mom 2: “Catch Up” HD Scream (:40) Waiting... (‘05, R) aaa Ryan Reynolds, Justin Long. MONDAY EVENING JUNE 29, 2015 NICK One Crazy Full House Full House Full House Prince Prince Friends Friends Friends Friends SPIKE Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 SYFY WWE SmackDown HD Killjoys (TVMA) HD Olympus: “Truth” (N) Dark Matter (TV14)

TSACDAORB ABC The Bachelorette (TVPG) (N) HD The Whispers (N) HD Local Jimmy Kimmel Live HD Nightline TBS Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Big Bang Big Bang Conan (TV14) (N) HD The Office Conan HD CBS Broke Girls Mike/Molly Scorpion: “A Cyclone” NCIS: Los Angeles HD Local CSI: Crime Scene HD Late Late TCM Things Johnny Tremain (‘57, NR) The Liberty Story (‘57) The Living Desert (‘53) Grt Locomotive (‘56) NBC American Ninja Warrior: “Pittsburgh” (N) HD (:01) The Island (N) HD Local (:35) Tonight Show HD Late Night TLC My 600-lb Life HD My 600-lb Life HD My 600-lb Life HD My 600-lb Life HD My 600-lb Life HD FOX So You Think You Can Dance: “Vegas #1" (N) Local Programs Local Programs TNT Cowboys & Aliens (‘11, PG-13) Daniel Craig. HD The Expendables (‘10, R) Sylvester Stallone. HD CSI: NY (TV14) HD ION Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD TRAVEL Time (N) Time HD Mysteries (TVPG) (N) Mysteries at the Hotel Mysteries (TVPG) Mysteries (TVPG)

ELBAC A&E The First 48: (N) HD The First 48: (N) HD The First 48: (N) HD The First 48: (N) HD The First 48: (TV14) HD TV LAND How I Met How I Met Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Queens Queens Queens Queens AMC The Godfather: Part II (‘74, R) aaaa Al Pacino. HD Making Mob NY (N) HD Making Mob NY HD GoodFellas (‘90, R) HD USA Law & Order: SVU HD Complications (N) HD (:02) Graceland (N) HD Suits: “Compensation” (:03) Complications HD ANIMAL Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters (N) Redwood Kings HD Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters HD VH1 Saturday Night Live HD Saturday Night Live: “SNL in the ‘90s” (TV14) HD Saturday Night Live: “SNL in 2000s” (TV14) HD BET Movie To Be Announced Single Ladies HD Wendy Williams (N) HD WGN Home Videos HD How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met Rules HD Rules HD BRAVO Housewife (TV14) Real Housewives (N) Odd Mom Secrets and Wives Odd Mom Housewife (TV14) The Brink Ballers HD This Is Where I Leave You (‘14) HD First Look America Undercover VICE HD Detective ME R P HBO CARTOON King of Hill King of Hill Bob’s HD Cleveland Dad HD Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Robot Squid HD MAX Wonder Boys (‘00, R) aaa Michael Douglas. HD R.I.P.D. (‘13, PG-13) Jeff Bridges. Top HD Top HD Red 2 (‘13) aac CMT Reba HD Con Air (‘97, R) Nicolas Cage, John Cusack. HD Friday Night Lights HD Friday Night Lights HD SHOW (7:25) Ray (‘04, PG-13) aaac Jamie Foxx. Penny Dreadful HD 3AM (N) HAPPYish 3AM Hughley CNN Anderson Cooper 360° Anderson Cooper 360° CNN Tonight (N) Anderson Cooper 360° CNN Newsroom (N) HD COMEDY South Park South Park South Park South Park Archer HD Archer HD Daily (N) Nightly (N) midnight South Park DISCOVERY Street Outlaws: Full (N) Street Outlaws (N) HD Fast N’ Loud (N) HD Street Outlaws HD Shark Week (TVPG) HD DISNEY Judy Moody Bummer Summer (‘11) Austin HD Liv HD Blog HD I Didn’t HD Blog HD Good Luck Good Luck E! Botched (TV14) HD Enough (‘02, PG-13) aac Jennifer Lopez. E! News (N) HD Sex and the City (‘08) ESPN (7:00) MLB Baseball: Texas vs Baltimore (Live) Baseball Tonight HD SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD FRIDAY EVENING JULY 3, 2015 ESPN2 BattleFrog College HD BattleFrog College HD CrossFit Games CrossFit Games Baseball Tonight HD 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 FAMILY The Fosters (N) HD Becoming Us (N) HD The Fosters (TV14) HD The 700 Club (TV G) Mean Girls (‘04) aaa HD TSACDAORB ABC Shark Tank (TVPG) HD What Would You Do? 20/20 (N) HD Local Jimmy Kimmel Live HD Nightline FOOD Cake Wars (TV G) (N) Diners HD Diners (N) Guilty (N) Top 5 (N) Diners HD Diners, Drive-Ins HD Diners HD CBS Undercover Boss HD Hawaii Five-0 HD Blue Bloods (TV14) HD Local CSI: Crime Scene HD Late Late aaa FX The Bourne Legacy (‘12, PG-13) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. The Bourne Legacy (‘12, PG-13) Jeremy Renner. NBC America’s Got Talent: “Audition 6" (TVPG) HD Dateline NBC HD Local (:35) Tonight Show HD Late Night HGTV Love It or List It HD Love It or List It (N) HD Hunting Hunters A Sale of Two Cities Love It or List It HD FOX MasterChef (TV14) HD Gotham (TV14) HD Local Programs Local Programs HISTORY Swamp People (N) HD The Woodsmen (N) HD Forged in Fire (N) HD (:03) Leepu & Pitbull HD (:01) Swamp People HD ION Flashpoint (TVPG) HD Flashpoint (TV14) HD Flashpoint (TVPG) HD Flashpoint (TVPG) HD Flashpoint (TVPG) HD LIFETIME 27 Dresses (‘08) aac HD Devious Maids (N) HD UnREAL: “Truth” (N) HD UnREAL: “Truth” HD (:02) Devious Maids HD

ELBAC A&E Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD (:01) Criminal Minds HD (:01) Criminal Minds HD MTV Teen Wolf (TV14) HD Teen Wolf HD Teen Wolf (N) HD Wolf Watch (:41) Teen Wolf (TV14) HD AMC (7:45) Jaws (‘75, PG) aaac Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw. HD (:45) Jaws 2 (‘78, PG) aac Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary. HD NICK Full House Full House Full House Full House Prince Prince Friends Friends Friends Friends ANIMAL Insane Pools (TV14) HD (:01) Insane Pools HD (:02) Insane Pools HD (:03) Insane Pools HD (:04) Insane Pools HD SPIKE Cops HD Cops HD Cops: “Coast to Coast” Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD (:48) Cops (TVPG) HD Cops HD BET (7:30) Movie Single Ladies HD Lip Sync Husbands Wendy Williams HD SYFY Resident Evil (‘10) HD Doom (‘05, R) aa Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike. 12 Monkeys (‘95, R) Bruce Willis. BRAVO To Be Announced To Be Announced The Bourne Identity (‘02, PG-13) aaa Matt Damon. Bourne ID TBS Family Guy (TV14) HD Dad HD Dad HD Big Bang Big Bang Conan (TV14) (N) HD The Office Conan HD CARTOON King of Hill King of Hill Bob’s HD Cleveland Cleveland Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy NTSF:SD Check It TCM Hawaii (‘66, NR) aac Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow. (:15) The Magician (‘59, NR) aaa Max von Sydow. CMT Reba HD Twister (‘96, PG-13) aac Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton. HD Josh Wolf Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD TLC The Little Couple: “Adoption Story” (TVPG) (N) HD The Little Couple: “Adoption Story” (TVPG) HD CNN Anthony: “Korea” Anthony: “Shanghai” Anthony: “Tokyo” Anthony: “Vietnam” Anthony: “Thailand” TNT Major Crimes HD Major Crimes (N) HD Murder in the First (N) Major Crimes HD Murder in the First HD COMEDY Key; Peele Key; Peele Futurama Futurama South Park South Park Archer HD Archer HD Half Baked (‘98, R) HD TRAVEL Bizarre Foods America Bizarre Foods (N) Bizarre Foods America Bizarre Foods America Bizarre Foods (TVPG) DISCOVERY Alaskan Bush (N) Alaskan Bush People Catching Monsters (N) Alaskan Bush People Catching Monsters TV LAND How I Met How I Met Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Queens Queens Queens Queens DISNEY Jessie HD Jessie HD Jessie HD Jessie HD Phineas and Ferb HD Jessie HD Austin HD Girl Meets Blog HD USA WWE Monday Night Raw (Live) HD Mr. Robot: “eps1.0_hello” (TV14) HD Tough Enou E! Evan Almighty (‘07, PG) aa Steve Carell. Big Daddy (‘99, PG-13) aac Adam Sandler. Joe Dirt (‘01, PG-13) HD VH1 Love & Hip Hop (N) HD Love & Hip TI & Tiny Love & Hip Hop HD Love & Hip TI & Tiny Love & Hip Hop HD ESPN (6:00) MLB Baseball HD Baseball Tonight HD MLB Baseball: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (Live) HD WGN Home Videos HD Home Videos HD Salem (TVMA) HD Million Dollar Baby (‘04, PG-13) Clint Eastwood. ESPN2 (7:30) CFL Football: Calgary vs Montreal (Live) HD Nomination SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD Edge of Tomorrow (‘14) Larry Kramer in Love and Anger HD True Detective HD W.C. Boxing: “Bradley Vargas” HD ME R P HBO FAMILY Coming to America HD 13 Going on 30 (‘04, PG-13) aac Jennifer Garner. The 700 Club (TV G) Little Fockers (‘10) aa aaac c MAX (7:35) Man of Steel (‘13, PG-13) Henry Cavill. HD Lost in Translation (‘03, R) HD Sexual Wish List (‘14, NRAO) HD FOOD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD SHOW Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (‘04) HD Penny Dreadful HD HAPPYish Jackie HD Penny Dreadful HD HAPPYish Jackie HD FX Rise of the Guardians (‘12, PG) aaa Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin. Rise of the Guardians (‘12, PG) aaa Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin. HGTV Love It or List It HD Love It or List It HD Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Love It or List It HD HISTORY Ancient Aliens HD Ancient Aliens HD Ancient Aliens HD (:03) Ancient Aliens HD (:01) Ancient Aliens HD LIFETIME Twist of Faith (‘13, NR) aaa Toni Braxton. HD (:02) Movie Twist of Faith (‘13) HD MTV (:20) Fired Up! (‘09, NR) David Walton, Eric Christian Olsen. 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HD Falling Skies (TV14) HD Vinyl names and decals available TRAVEL Mysteries (TVPG) Mysteries (TVPG) (N) Mysteries: “Absinthe” Mysteries (TVPG) Mysteries (TVPG) TV LAND How I Met How I Met Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Queens Queens Queens Queens USA Modern Modern Modern Modern Modern Modern Modern Modern Mr. Robot (TV14) HD VH1 Saturday Night Live: “SNL in 2000s” (TV14) HD Saturday Night Live: “Will Ferrell” Saturday Night Live: “Will Ferrell” Electronics Repairs & Stereo Installs WGN How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met Rules HD Rules HD True Detective HD True Detective HD Tammy (‘14, R) Melissa McCarthy. The Brink Ballers HD Two (‘14) ME R P HBO US Cellular Now Available MAX The Untouchables (‘87, R) aaac Kevin Costner. 28 Days (‘00, PG-13) aac HD Lingerie Feature 08: Runway (‘11) A&M Electronics SHOW Boyhood (‘14, R) aaac Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette. 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TSACDAORB ABC Fresh Off black-ish Extreme Weight Loss: “Shane & Marissa” (N) HD Local Jimmy Kimmel Live HD Nightline NBC Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular HD 4th Fireworks HD Local (:29) Saturday Night Live (TV14) HD CBS NCIS: “Cadence” HD Zoo: “First Blood” (N) NCIS: New Orleans HD Local CSI: Crime Scene HD Late Late FOX (7:00) MLB Baseball: “Reg’l Coverage” (Live) HD Local Programs Axe Cop Lucas Bros Local Programs NBC America’s Got Talent: “Audition 6" (TVPG) (N) HD I Can Do That (N) HD Local (:35) Tonight Show HD Late Night ION Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD The Listener (TV14) The Listener (TV14) FOX (7:00) Wom. World Cup Beat the Champions Local Programs Local Programs ELBAC A&E Storage Wars: “Biggest Scores, Part #1" HD Storage Wars: “Biggest Scores, Part #2" HD (:01) Storage Wars HD ION Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD Criminal Minds HD The Listener (TV14) The Listener (TV14) AMC Independence Day (‘96, PG-13) Will Smith. HD Independence Day (‘96, PG-13) aaa Will Smith, Frank Welker. HD

ELBAC A&E Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Country Country Storage Storage ANIMAL Biggest Pets HD Oddest Couples HD Oddest Couples HD Oddest Couples HD Oddest Couples HD AMC (7:00) Erin Brockovich (‘00, R) Julia Roberts. HD True Lies (‘94, R) aaa Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis. HD BET To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced aac aac ANIMAL River Monsters HD (:01) Eating Giants: HD Eating Giants: Hippo (:03) River Monsters HD (:04) Eating Giants: HD BRAVO Housewife (TV14) Housewife (TV14) Enough (‘02, PG-13) Jennifer Lopez. Enough (‘02) BET (6:30) Movie Nellyville (TVPG) Single Ladies HD Nellyville (TVPG) Wendy Williams (N) HD CARTOON DBZ Kai King of Hill King of Hill Cleveland Cleveland Boondocks Dad HD Family Guy DBZ Kai Kill La Kill BRAVO Housewives (TV14) Real Housewives (N) Secrets and Wives (N) Housewives (TV14) Housewife (TV14) CMT Road House (‘89, R) HD Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley’s HD Josh Wolf Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD CNN Death Row Stories Death Row Stories Death Row Stories Death Row Stories Death Row Stories CARTOON King of Hill King of Hill Bob’s HD Cleveland Dad HD Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Robot Squid HD COMEDY Drunk HD Drunk HD Hot Tub Time Machine (‘10, R) aac John Cusack. HD Hot Tub Time Machine (‘10, R) HD CMT Reba HD A Cinderella Story (‘04, PG) Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge. HD Friday Night Lights HD Friday Night Lights HD DISCOVERY Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD CNN Anderson Cooper 360° CNN Special Report CNN Tonight (N) Anderson Cooper 360° CNN Special Report DISNEY K.C. Undercover HD Undercover Undercover Lab Rats (TVY7) HD Girl Meets Jessie HD Best HD Jessie HD COMEDY Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Schumer Period (N) Daily (N) Nightly (N) midnight Meltdown E! Big Daddy (‘99, PG-13) aac Adam Sandler. Joe Dirt (‘01, PG-13) aac David Spade. HD Soul Plane (‘04, R) ac Deadliest Catch (N) HD Deadliest Catch (N) HD Sons of Winter HD Deadliest Catch HD Sons of Winter HD DISCOVERY ESPN Hot Dog Eating HD Hot Dog Eating HD Baseball Tonight HD SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD DISNEY Teen Beach 2 (‘15, NR) Ross Lynch. Best HD Liv HD I Didn’t HD Austin HD Good Luck Good Luck ESPN2 (7:30) 30 for 30 HD ISKA Karate (Live) Mike Tyson’s Boxing Matches Baseball Tonight HD aac E! 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HD The Princess Bride HD ESPN (7:00) MLB Baseball: Chicago vs New York (Live) Baseball Tonight HD SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD FOOD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD Diners HD ESPN2 WNBA Basketball: New York vs Chicago (Live) SEC Storied HD ESPN FC Nation HD Baseball Tonight HD FX Captain America: The First Avenger (‘11, PG-13) aaa Captain America: The First Avenger (‘11, PG-13) aaa FAMILY Pretty Little Liars (N) HD Stitchers (TV14) (N) HD Pretty Little Liars HD The 700 Club (TV G) Paul Blart: Mall Cop HD HGTV Property Brothers HD Property Brothers HD House Hunters HD Hunters Hunters Property Brothers HD FOOD Chopped (TV G) HD Chopped (TV G) HD Chopped (TV G) (N) HD Chopped (TV G) HD Chopped (TV G) HD HISTORY Sons of Liberty: “The Uprising” (TV14) HD Sons of Liberty: “Independence” (TV14) HD (:01) Sons of Liberty HD FX (7:00) Jack Reacher (‘12, PG-13) aaa Tom Cruise. Tyrant: “Faith” (N) HD Tyrant: “Faith” HD Tyrant (TVMA) HD LIFETIME Cleveland Abduction (‘15, NR) Taryn Manning. (:02) To Be Announced (:02) To Be Announced (:02) Cleveland (‘15) HD HGTV Flop HD Flop HD Flop (N) Flop HD Flop HD Flop HD Flop HD Flop HD Flop HD Flop HD MTV Scream The Ringer (‘05, PG-13) aac Johnny Knoxville. Jackass 3D (‘10, R) aaa Johnny Knoxville. HD HISTORY Cars HD Cars HD Cars (N) Cars (N) Leepu & Pitbull (N) HD The Woodsmen HD Cars HD Cars HD NICK Thunderman 100 Things Nicky Henry Full House Full House Friends Friends Friends Friends aa aaac LIFETIME Dance Moms (N) HD Dance Moms (N) HD (:02) Becoming Us HD (:02) Dance Moms HD (:02) Dance Moms HD SPIKE (7:30) Rocky V (‘90, PG) Sylvester Stallone. HD Rocky (‘76, PG) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. HD SYFY Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight Twilight MTV Teen Wolf (TV14) HD Teen Wolf (N) HD Scream (N) (:07) Scream Teen Wolf (TV14) HD Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Clipped Cougar Cougar Gilmore NICK Full House Full House Full House Full House Prince Prince Friends Friends Friends Friends TBS TCM Yankee Doodle Dandy (‘42, NR) James Cagney. (:15) The Music Man (‘62, G) aaac Robert Preston, Shirley Jones. SPIKE Ink Master (TV14) HD Ink Master (TV14) HD Ink Master (N) HD Nightmares Nightmares Nightmares Nightmares TLC Undercover Boss HD Undercover Boss HD Undercover Boss HD Undercover Boss HD Undercover Boss HD SYFY Terminator 2: Judgment Day (‘91, R) aaaa Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (‘91, R) aaaa TNT The Matrix Revolutions (‘03, R) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. HD Terminator Salvation (‘09, PG-13) Christian Bale. 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It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter, Monday, June 29, 2015 - 5B The News Reporter www.whiteville.com

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Lot clearing, demolition, tree status or national origin, or intention FuRnisheD 2 BeDRoom mobile removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call to make any such preferences, limi- home on Princess Ann Rd., Chad. To apply mail or deliver a City Appli- 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. ****Publisher’s Notice**** tation or discrimination. We will not No pets. 654-3063. cation to: City of Whiteville, Atten- equal housing opportunity knowingly accept any advertising for Bobby hinson Construction tion: Human Resources, PO Box 607, All real estate advertised herein is real estate which is in violation of the 100 Pets & Animals Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- law. All persons are hereby informed Whiteville, NC 28472. The dead- subject to the Federal Fair Housing ging, lots and hedge rows with mini that all dwellings advertised are avail- line for submitting an application is Act, North Carolina and Columbus excavator. Call 640-7606. 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notice 303 GREEN ELKINS ROAD posal will be required to provide the The News Times and The News Reporter CLARKTON, NC 28433 funding agency with a preliminary ANDREW DANIEL SHIPMAN engineering report and an environ- The Columbus County Schools will 303 GREEN ELKINS ROAD mental assessment. Once the proj- destroy certain Exceptional Chil- CLARKTON, NC 28433 ect is accepted and funded, the engi- dren’s records in accordance with C. Greg Williamson neer will prepare design documents, board policy 8-44 in July, 2015. Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP and submit them to both the State Records of former students age 26 Attorneys at Law permitting agencies and the fund- and older will be destroyed. For- P.O. Box 1467 ing agency. Then the project will be mer students may request a copy Whiteville, NC 28472 placed out for bids and the engineer Watermelon of their records prior to destruction. June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015. will be expected to provide construc- Records may be needed for Social tion inspection to closeout. Security, legal proceedings, or other noTiCe To CReDiToRs Qualifications: purposes. Individuals request- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA The engineer must be a licensed ing records should contact Debo- COuNTy OF COLuMBuS professional engineer in the state of rah H. Spivey, Director for Excep- The undersigned, KAREN FIELDS North Carolina. tional Children, Columbus County BROWN, has qualified as Adminis- The engineer shall be experienced Schools, phone 910-642-5168 ext tratrix of the Estate of MALCOLM in and treatment plant and collection Festival 24016, prior to July 1, 2015. LEROy BROWN, late of Colum- system construction projects and June 22, 25, 29, July 2, 2015 bus County, and this is to notify all provide documentation to support persons having claims against said that claim. Experience in decentral- notice of Public Estate to present them to the under- ized type waste water treatment sys- hearing signed on or before September 15, tems is preferred. 2015, pursuant to North Carolina special section The engineer will provide a table General Statute 28A-14-1, or this The public will take notice that pur- of hourly charges that may apply to notice shall be pled in bar of their suant to the N.C. Local Govern- the project. recovery. All persons indebted to ment Budget and Fiscal Control Act The engineer shall be selected said Estate will please make imme- (NC General Statue 159), the Bud- based on qualifications, not cost diate payment to the undersigned at is coming in July! get Officer has submitted a recom- The engineer shall have experi- the following address: mended budget to the Fair Bluff ence with uSDA- Rural develop- This the 15th day of June, 2015. Town Council. The recommend- ment projects. KAREN FIELDS BROWN ed budget contains revenues and RFP’s are requested to be submitted ADMINISTRATRIX expenditures expected to operate and received by the joint town engi- 224 Bud Stephens Road the Fair Bluff Town government for neering search committee (Sandy Evergreen, NC 28438 fiscal year 2015-2016 in the follow- Field and East Arcadia) located Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. ing funds: at1795 Woodyard Rd., Riegelwood, Attorneys at Law A. General Fund $769,992 NC 28456 not later than Wednes- P. O. Box 1467 B. utility Fund $359,348 day, July 8, 2015 at 2 P.M. eastern Whiteville, NC 28472 Total All Funds: $1,129,340 standard time. June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2015 The recommended budget is on file Respectfully submitted, and available for public inspection Claudia A. Bray, in the office of the Town Clerk during Request for Town Clerk normal office hours. A public hearing Proposals for June 29, 2015 on the matter of adopting a budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 has been engineering scheduled for a recessed meeting services of the Town Council to be held on June 30, 2015, at 11:00 am in the The Towns of East Arcadia in Bladen Town Hall. The public is invited to County and the Town of Sandy Field attend this meeting and to provide of Columbus County North Caro- Advertising deadline is comment. lina in joint agreement and mutual Respectfully submitted, understanding are seeking the pro- June 1, 2015 fessional engineering services for the Al J. Leonard, Jr design and construction of a waste- July 2, 2015 Budget Officer water treatment and disposal sys- For more information or to reserve your ad, please contact your Sales June 18, 22, 25, 29, 2015 tem capable of meeting permit and Representative or call The News Reporter, 642-4104 administrative code requirements. notice of Public The engineer so submitting a pro- hearing Whiteville Planning Board

The Whiteville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing as follows: Date: July 6, 2015 Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon there- after as the agenda will allow Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, 317 S. Madison St. Conditional use Permit: Request from Pawn South, Inc. for a condi- tional use permit for Outside Display of Goods for Rent, Sale, Storage on the property located on South Mad- ison Street parcel #1562 (tax pin 0280.02-99-4481.000). Citizens interested in the proposal are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as a result of debate, objection, or dis- cussion. Hiram J. Marziano, II City of Whiteville Planning Director 910-640-1380 June 22, 29, 2015

noTiCe To CReDiToRs STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 15-E-8 COuNTy OF COLuMBuS The undersigned, MARILyN BATTEN AND ANDREW DANIEL SHIPMAN, have qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of MARy S. SHIPMAN, late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before Sep- tember 7, 2015, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery pursu- ant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned at the following address: This the 8th day of June, 2015. MARILyN BATTEN C/O ANDREW DANIEL SHIPMAN SHORT BROS. RENT-A-CAR $ 95 19 DAILY Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville 642-4175

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