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WWW.NRCOLUMBUS.COM Thursday, September 15, 2016 75 CENTS Death penalty sought City School Board wants in Greer murder By Jefferson Weaver [email protected]

$73.4 million high school Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the man By Nicole Cartrette charged with killing retired [email protected] Whiteville music teacher Carol Greer. The Whiteville City School Board, in a 3-1 vote Monday At a press conference night, endorsed a $73.4 million plan to build a new Whiteville Wednesday, District Attorney High School and athletic complex at a new location. Jon David said a grand jury The plan was chosen over other options that, in one form returned a true bill of indict- or another, would keep the school or certain athletic fields at ment against James Edward the school’s present 16-acre location in town. McKamey on Wednesday School board members Rev. David Flowers and Chairwoman morning. A Superior Court Kandle Rogers voiced opposition. hearing will determine if the Though the chairperson votes only to break a tie among killing of Greer meets one or the five-member board, Rogers voiced a “nay” at the time of more of the factors needed for the vote along with Flowers. a capital murder case, David “Why are we doing all of this stuff at Legion now?” Flowers Several attended the Whiteville City School meeting. The said. said, referring to a new field house there. “We’ve got a lot board voted to endorse a plan to build a new high school. McKamey, 51, faces charges James Edward McKamey of money tied up there. I like of first degree murder, armed the idea of a new school but robbery, kidnapping, and as- I think we can do something where we are.” uu McKAMEY 4 A He questioned if support for the school would dimin- ish as the result of a move and if students who walk to school would suffer, among Rail tie firm seeks other things. “Just because something is big doesn’t mean it is better,” employees though Flowers said. “I do share a lot of opin- ions with Rev. Flowers,” said SCC training classes Chairwoman Kandle Rogers. She pointed out that many By Allen Turner students walk to school and [email protected] after school walk to their par- ents’ place of work. S & A Railroad Ties, LLC is set to begin operations in Fair Carlton Prince made the Bluff soon and is partnering with Southeastern Community motion to endorse the plan College to offer pre-employment skills classes for prospective Architect Paul Boney presents one of three options for Whiteville High School’s building employees in the coming weeks. uu WHS 12 A plan on Monday at the Whiteville City School board meeting. Classes at SCC will begin on Sept. 26 to train potential S&A employees. S & A Railroad Ties will renew, recycle and repurpose rail- road ties and other forms of treated wood. The company will bring the railroad ties and other treated wood from four states to Columbus County where the wood will be graded for quality. The majority of the wood will be chipped and used as fuel for an alternative energy product to be produced at the former Georgia Boys and Girl Home celebrates Pacific plant in Whiteville. S&A expects to employ about 50 people locally. opening of Brill Middle School uu RAIL 6 A

A dedication ceremony cel- set aside funds to help young tion has recognized that what the greater the opportunity for ebrating the Anthony J. Brill men and women achieve their we do makes a difference even our children.” Middle School at Flemington goal of attending college and before the students reach the With total enrollment for Juveniles arrested in Academy was held Tuesday at becoming better citizens. high school level. This new fa- Flemington Academy just the campus of the Boys and “The generosity of the Brill cility will allow us to provide above 100 students, the middle Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. Foundation has helped several an even more individualized school enrollment includes a ‘clown purge’ case A light reception and tour of our students go on to pur- educational experience for waiting list. of the building will follow the sue higher education,” said middle school children. The ceremony. Simmons. “What we see with earlier we can make an impact, By Jefferson Weaver “We are excited that we have this grant is that the founda- uu BRILL 2 A [email protected] been able to start the year in the new building,” said Vice Two juveniles have been charged with felonies in what officials President for Education Dr. referred to as a “clown caper” that led to mass absences in city Tom Simmons said prior to and county schools Wednesday. the event. “We will truly ex- “This may involve clowns, but it’s no laughing matter,” said perience the benefits of this District Attorney Jon David. facility for years to come.” Columbus County Sheriff Lewis Hatcher and Whiteville Ground was broken on Police Chief Jeff Rosier said they became aware of threats the 6,400-square-foot facili- against area schools Monday, and officers immediately began ty just under one year ago. investigating. The funding for construction A post on a now-private Instagram page, came largely through dona- Clownsofwhiteville, hinted that there would be violence at sev- tions, including a matching eral area schools Wednesday, perpetrated by clowns. The post grant from the Anthony J. was taken down and the page’s privacy setting changed Monday. Brill Foundation. Based in A new page, we_killer_clowns_of_whiteville, was up by Fayetteville, the foundation Tuesday, with similar threats being posted there. provides grants and support to County schools reported 1,342 absentees Wednesday, compared educational institutions, schol- to a typical day with 527 missing class. Whiteville City Schools arships, student financial aid had 652 of 2,307 checked as absent – or 72 percent attendance, services and awards. as opposed to an average 95 percent. A North Carolina native, Attendance in Whiteville City Schools was at 72 percent Brill returned to Fayetteville Wednesday. “Typically, our district is at 94-96 percent on a dai- when he retired from army ser- ly rate,” said Whiteville City Schools Superintendent Kenny vice with the rank of Colonel. Garland. A total of 652 students of 2,307 did not show up for Dedicated to helping young school Wednesday. adults realize their educa- tional dreams, Brill’s estate Owen Robison cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the Anthony J. Brill Middle School on Sept. 13 at the Boys and Girls Home. uu CLOWNS 5 A

Jenny Greco showing off her latest acrylic painting, titled “Make a wish” on Facebook? • West Columbus and Whiteville Volume 126, Number 22 boys soccer players warming up in a downpour? • Everyone wishing Amy Fowler “happy birthday” yesterday? • Ashley Ward Whiteville, North Carolina DIDYOB inviting animal rescue groups to Saturday’s PAW event at Tractor Supply? Find out more inside today’s edition • Mason Gray Did You Observe? Evers turning five months old this week? He is the son of Meleah Collier Evers and Stacey Evers. 8 95297 00000 6 2 A • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016 BRILL Continued from 1A

“This is such an important investment in these students,” said Flemington Academy Director Tracy Coston. “These children know that we are committed to their success. Providing the middle school students with a space of their own will increase learning and make an even greater impact.” Flemington Academy is a North Carolina Public Charter School that educates middle and high school students. Located on the Lake Waccamaw campus of Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, the academy provides a tailored academic experience to students who are oftentimes in need of a more specialized, integrated curriculum. Flemington Academy was founded on personalization in education, unique offerings and educating through purposeful design. Enrollment is open to any student in grades six through 12.

Science teacher Delayne Hines discusses Delicia Hine’s good grades to her mom, Shamia Hines during the tour of the Anthony J. Brill Middle School.

Gary Faircloth, President of Boys and Girls Homes of NC, Felicia Maynor explains her daughter’s love for school to makes opening remarks and literature teacher Betty Hux during the tour of the Anthony J. welcomes the crowd to the Brill Middle School. A large crowd attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. ribbon cutting and dedication.

Jason Beck DAR program Artists sought for N.C. Wildlife on Bill of Rights chosen for Resources duck stamp competition The Major General Robert Howe Chapter, Daughters of The N.C. Wildlife Appropriateness, accuracy Commission’s Waterfowl Fund, the American Revolution, Leadership Resources Commission and and detail in depiction of the which generates revenue for held its first meeting of the the Washington Tourism selected species’ habitat; the conservation of waterfowl new year Sept. 14 at Whiteville Development Authority Attractiveness and creativi- habitat in North Carolina. United Methodist Church. NC XXIV are calling all artists for ty of the composition, regard- For more information about Guest speaker was Nicole their annual N.C. Waterfowl ing spatial balance, lighting the Waterfowl Conservation Cartrette, news editor of The By Clara Cartrette Conservation Stamp Print and harmony of subject and Stamp and Print Competition, News Reporter. The program [email protected] competition. background; and, visit the Washington Tourism was on the U.S. Bill of Rights. The winning artwork will Visual appeal and suitabili- Development Authority web- The chapter’s scrapbook, Jason Beck, senior direc- be featured on the 2017-18 wa- ty for reproduction at both the site at littlewashington.com. certificates of awards and the tor for clinical operations at terfowl conservation stamp, print and stamp scales. For more information on wa- obituaries notebooks were on Columbus Regional Healthcare also known as the North Artists may submit one terfowl hunting and licenses in display. Hostesses were Elaine System, is among 55 civ- Carolina duck stamp. Artists design, in any medium they North Carolina, visit ncwild- Blake, Amanda Worley and ic and community leaders Jason Beck 18 years and older are eligible choose. Images must be hori- life.org/hunting. Nancy Collier. from across the state accept- to enter. Entries must be sub- zontal, 13 by 18 inches, matted ed for the 2016-2017 class for “Networking is invalu- mitted by 5 p.m., Jan. 20, 2017 in white to outside dimensions Leadership North Carolina able,” Beck said of attending to the Washington Tourism of 18 inches by 23 inches and (LNC), the state’s premier lead- Leadership North Carolina’s Development Authority, lo- should be loosely covered with Appreciation Day for first ership engagement program. Class XXIV. “It is a great op- cated at 108 Gladden Street, a protective overleaf, although Each year, through a rig- portunity to expand my hori- Washington, N.C. 27889. not framed or covered with responders today at church orous selection process, LNC zon on the state level and I’m The Commission and glass. The image should bear chooses a class of established prepared to bring it back to the Washington Tourism no signature or other marks The Pentecostal Holiness ners are working, somebody is and emerging leaders from Columbus County.” Development Authority spon- that would identify the artist. Church of Whiteville is spon- praying for their families. Our across the state to participate Over the course of six two- sor the annual national con- Complete entry guidelines, soring Appreciation Day today church prays for them every in its acclaimed program. and-a-half day sessions, Class test, which typically draws as well as specific require- (Thursday) for all law enforce- day. They are out there help- Leadership North Carolina’s XXIV participants will learn artists from across the United ments for artwork, are located ment officers and other first ing the people we’re trying to Class XXIV is made up of top about issues critical to the States. This year, artists may on the Little Washington web- responders. reach.” leaders from the government, state through discussions with submit a full-color, realistic site (www.littlewashingtonnc. “It’s our way of saying thank Cartrette said the church business, nonprofit and educa- top officials and professionals, rendering of tundra swans, com/nc-duck-stamp). you for what they do for our will serve meals on three shifts, tion sectors. field trips and experiential blue-winged teal, ring-necked The winning design will be community,” Pastor Miles from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Whiteville Beck, a Columbus County learning activities. LNC’s ses- duck, Atlantic brant, gadwall, selected by a panel of five judg- Cartrette said. “Spouses are Pentecostal Holiness Church is native of the Beaverdam com- sions focus on five key areas: or bufflehead, which must be es who have expertise in water- invited, too. We want the first located at the corner of North munity, is the son of Jesse economic development, edu- depicted in the appropriate fowl biology or artistic method responders and their spouses Madison and Calhoun streets. and Jeanie Beck. He and his cation, environment, govern- habitat. and expression. The judging to know that when their part- wife Jodie have a daughter ment and health and human Artwork will be judged on will take place on Jan. 24, 2017 and son, Maddie, 13, and services. Through LNC’s pro- the following criteria: and the winner will be notified Ayden, 9, who attend Williams gram, participants gain new Level and accuracy of detail shortly after. The winner will Township School. Graduating insight into North Carolina’s in all aspects of the anatomy of receive $7,000 in prize money. from Waccamaw Academy and strengths and challenges and waterfowl; Proceeds from sales of Robeson Community College, develop their own action plans the print and stamp sup- he began his career as a respi- for ways they can improve and port the Wildlife Resources ratory therapist. empower their communities Beck said he began work- and the state as a whole. ing at the local hospital after LNC sessions are held graduating from Robeson around the state, highlight- Town of Brunswick Community College. He also ing the social, geographic worked part time at other and economic diversity of rd Brunswick Stew hospitals but he has been em- North Carolina. The mem- 3 ployed primarily by Columbus bers of Class XXIV will con- Annual Regional for the past 19 years vene in Boone in October for FESTIVAL as a respiratory therapist, their orientation session. The assistant director of cardiac group will meet in Raleigh in Parade September 24, 2016 pulmonary, then as the direc- November for the government Judged Stew Contest 9:00am - 6:00pm tor of imaging and cardiac session and in Winston-Salem (Doors open for vendors 8:00am) pulmonary departments. He is for the December education Bike Show now senior director of clinical session. The remaining ses- Live Entertainment operations, which includes im- sions for LNC Class XXIV will aging, laboratory and various be held in Charlotte, New Bern, Bouncy Houses performance projects through- and Asheville. Live DJ out the hospital. Brunswick Queens Crowned Don’t Miss This Weekend! Columbus County 24th Fairgrounds 886 Prison Camp Rd, Annual Dublin Whiteville, NC For more information contact: Alonzo McArthur, Commissioner (910) 625-7016 Peanut Festival Town of Brunswick (910) 642-6741 Saturday, September 17, 2016 Looking for: Parade participanties, Entertainers and Vendors *If there’s inclement weather on this day, all events will be held dublinpeanutfestival.com October 1, 2016 at the same time and location Thursday, September 15, 2016 •The News Reporter • 3 A Oratorio Society has new director, new outreach plans

By Diana Matthews loved by singers and audiences made him a favorite of many [email protected] alike.” American choral groups. The music for this concert is J.L. Powell & Company, The 2016-2017 season will a return to classical program- a longtime supporter of be a period of outreach and ming, after several concerts of Southeastern Oratorio Society, change for the Southeastern more modern music. is the major sponsor of this Oratorio Society. Dr. Timothy During the 2015-16 Season, concert in honor of the mem- Koch, who has served as inter- Koch and the Society surprised ory of Dr. Jesse C. Fisher, Jr. im director for two seasons, be- their audiences with challeng- Other generous grants from came the group’s permanent ing programs of cutting-edge the Sadler and Sikes founda- director last month. pieces in a wide range of tions, the Columbus County Koch replaces Dr. Larry languages and styles, mostly Arts Council and individ- Cook, who retired in 2014. Koch unaccompanied. ual music lovers allow the has conducted the choir in four In May, Koch announced Southeastern Oratorio Society Councilwoman Kelly reads a document to Army veteran Ronald Hall concerts in the last two years. to the audience at First to present its concerts free of Dr. Koch brings a wealth Presbyterian Church in charge to the public again this of experience to his position. Whiteville that, “We’re about year. A graduate of the Eastman to do something strange.” He School of Music, he has con- then had the singers arrange Community Outreach Veterans honored at Kelly- ducted the well-regarded themselves in a circular forma- Another change for the group Carolina Master Chorale in tion, which, he explained, “will this season is a plan to perform Myrtle Beach for 16 years. help us hear one another bet- in a wider variety of venues. Graham reunion in Chadbourn He teaches voice at Coastal ter and produce more beautiful In the past two years the choir Carolina University. sound on the next piece.” They has sung at Whiteville United needed the extra cohesion be- Methodist Church’s Carolyn The Kelly-Graham family ham (US Army) for his service Classical Programming cause, he said, “This piece is T. High Preaching Mission, reunion is held annually in during the Korean War. The choir will perform mu- almost beyond what we can do. at the Whiteville Community Chadbourn on the first Sunday Kelly also presented proc- sic of Antonio Vivaldi and Not quite, but almost.” Thanksgiving Service and at in September. This year, that lamations commemorat- John Rutter on Monday, Dec. Dr. Koch may not have to Take the Lake. day became much more to ing the 50th anniversary of 12. Accompanying the choir make that disclaimer this This year they hope to per- the Chadbourn community the Vietnam War signed by will be an orchestra featur- December. Although exciting, form at the Columbus County than an occasion when ex- President Barrack Obama, ing professional instrumen- neither of December’s pieces Arts Council Center as well as tended members of the Kelly proclamations signed by talists from North and South is technically tricky to learn on several other public occa- and Graham families gather Gov. McCrory, Certificates Carolina. First Presbyterian or to listen to. sions yet to be announced. for a meal and recreational of Service, Letters of Church, at 511 N. Thompson St. The Vivaldi piece was Singers will begin prepa- activities. Appreciation and Vietnam War in Whiteville, will be the site of written about 300 years ago ration for the concert on In addition to feeding more lapel pins to Louis William (US the concert. during the high baroque pe- Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. than 500 people at their 2016 Army), Whittie “Ronald” Hall Both pieces are titled riod. Vivaldi composed lively Weekly rehearsals are held in family reunion, the Kelly- (US Army) and Bobby Wilson “Magnificat,” based on the first and expressive choral music the downstairs choral room Graham family honored mem- (US. Navy), respectively. word in Latin of a text from and became an influence upon of Southeastern Community bers of their extended family Photographs are courte- the gospel of Luke in which his contemporary, Johann College’s arts building. As al- who served in the military sy of Val Prince and Debra Mary praises God for his acts Sebastian Bach. Southeastern ways, prospective singers are during the Korean War and Farrington. Army veteran of mercy to Israel, herself and Oratorio Society performed invited to participate without Vietnam War era. Woodrow Graham the world. Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in 2013. audition. Those wanting to ask Chadbourn Town Coun- Koch said, “We’ve chosen The British composer John questions may call outreach cilwoman Colleen Kelly pre- two of the most charming mu- Rutter is one of the most pop- coordinator Diana Matthews sented Gov. Pat McCrory’s sical renderings of the song of ular living authors of sacred at (910) 642-8510. Organizations Certificate of Service, Letter Mary, one historical and one music today. His inventive mel- wanting to book Southeastern of Appreciation and Korean modern. Both pieces are be- odies and lush harmonies have Oratorio Society for a future War lapel pin to Woodrow Gra- event may do so as well. Bannerman School of Visual Arts opens for art lessons Professional artist and artists and cannot fit art class- retired art teacher Mary es in their class schedule. She Louise Bannerman opened wants to offer those students a Bannerman School of Visual chance to take art classes. Arts on Monday to students Bannerman School of Visual Army veteran Louis Williams and Councilwoman Kelly grades 1 through 12 and adults Arts is located in downtown for art lessons. The visual arts Whiteville, two doors down school will explore a variety from Sherwin Williams. There of media and subject matter, is a one-time $25 registration gain an understanding of the fee. Monthly tuition from elements of art the principles September to May is $60 with of design and help connect a $5 discount given per child each student with their “inner with families with more than artist.” one child enrolled. “I’m not going to accept Classes are one hour long more than 10 students per class and meet on Monday through because I want each class to be Thursday of each week. There small and intimate with a lot will be an exhibit and recep- of one on one time with me,” tion at the end of the school Bannerman said. year. Students can be enrolled Bannerman explained that at any time during the school classes will focus on drawing, year. Councilwoman Kelly and Navy veteran Bobby Wilson painting, printmaking, fiber arts and clay hand-built ce- ramics. Subject matter will include still life, portraiture/ figure drawing, decorative art, landscape and abstract/ non-representational. “I have one class per grade level in grades one through eight,” Bannerman said. “But I have two classes for high school students with one of them being a combined middle school and high school class.” Bannerman opened her vi- sual arts school because she wants more people to have the opportunity to take art lessons. She said that a lot of band stu- Mary Louise Bannerman dents in school are also visual Western Round-up and Fall Festival Sunday, September 18th 5:30-7:30 Dinner from 5:30-6:00 Games from 6-7:30pm

Horse Back riding for the kids, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Mechanical Bull, Tug-of-War, Pie Eating Contest, Sack Races, and much, much more!

and Bible Study Registration Western Prong Baptist Church 167 Peacock Rd. Whiteville • 648-2744 4 A • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016 Free grief workshops Three charged with in October Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free grief work- Oxycodone trafficking shop, Kids, Teens and Grief, from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.4, By Jefferson Weaver at Angel House Hospice Care [email protected] Center, 206 Warrior Trail Road in Whiteville. Three suspects have been To register, call 910-515-6689. jailed under narcotics traf- When leaving a message, leave ficking and other violations your name, phone number and after an undercover operation indicate the program you wish targeting dealers in Whiteville to attend. The program is free and Clarendon. but donations are appreciated. Michelle Tatum of the “The death of a loved one Columbus County Sheriff ’s is difficult for everyone, and Office said the investigation by children feel the loss strong- the Vice-Narcotics Unit origi- Kayla Brooke McPherson Sarah Elizabeth Timmons ly,” said Melissa Rogers, Lower nated from information gath- Cape Fear Hospice bereave- Jon David describes the prosecution path forJames Edward ered from citizen complaints Edwards and McPherson, and ment counselor. “Because McKamey in the Carol Greer murder case. concerning the defendants. Timmons allegedly provided children and teens understand Steven Elbert Edwards, 27, Edwards her Oxycodone tab- death differently from adults, Sarah Elizabeth Timmons, 31, lets to sell. After the undercov- their reactions may be differ- and Kayla Brooke McPherson, er buy was complete, detectives ent. Some of the things they McKAMEY 26, were arrested in the Sept. 7 stopped the defendants’ vehi- say or do may seem puzzling. Continued from 1A incident. cle. The officers seized addi- This workshop reviews how Narcotics officers first tional prescription pills from children grieve and how par- sault with a deadly weapon David said his office has made an undercover buy of the vehicle, Tatum said. ents and other caring adults with intent to kill, inflicting received numerous calls and Oxycodone from McPherson Edwards is charged with can help them understand serious injury, according to the emails about the killing in the and Edwards on Sept. 7, Tatum four counts of trafficking in death better. It offers sugges- indictments. He was arrested two weeks since McKamey was said. The purchase was made opiates and two of conspiracy Steven Elbert Edwards tions for helping children cope Sept. 1 after an Aug. 29 crime arrested. at a residence on Lebanon to sell opiates. His bond was set with death and grief.” spree that began with alleged- “The impact that Mrs. Greer Church Road in Clarendon. at $155,000 secured, according Timmons listed her ad- Grief workshops will be of- ly stabbing Reshonta Love at had on the community is aston- Edwards allegedly provided to jail records. He listed his ad- dress on arrest records as 47 fered the first Tuesday of each McKamey’s home on Nance ishing,” he said. “You can tell McPherson with the prescrip- dress as 81 Crowel and Cratie Oleander Lane, Whiteville. She month through December at Street, then ended when he it in her children, as well as tion pills, Tatum said, and Lane, Clarendon. was held under $80,000 secured Angel House Hospice Care stole Greer’s car, David said. the testimonials we’re hearing McPherson completed the sale. McPherson, whose address- bond, charged with four counts Center. McKamey was arrested in from the hundreds of students On Sept. 12, the Vice es were listed as 715 N. Oak St., of felony conspiracy to traffic Additional groups and pro- Brunswick County while op- she nurtured at Whiteville Narcotics Unit made anoth- Chadbourn, and 81 Crowel and opiates. grams will be offered through- erating the victim’s Subaru au- Primary School.” er buy from McPherson and Cratie Lane, Clarendon, was Oxycodone is a highly ad- out the year. Grief counseling tomobile on Sept. 1, David said. The decision to seek the Edwards in the parking lot charged with two counts of dictive painkiller that can be services are available to LCFH “This was a crime of oppor- death penalty was a complex area of Walmart in Whiteville. sale of opiates. Her bond was taken in pill form, snorted as patients’ families, as well as tunity,” David said. one, David said. Sarah Elizabeth Timmons set at $50,000 secured. a powder, or injected. others in the community. Love had apparently given “Right now, there are around was also in the vehicle with McKamey a ride to his home 30 pending murder cases in our on West Nance Street on Aug. office,” he said. “In only one 29, and is alleged to have at- other of those are we seeking tacked Love in the driveway. the death penalty. This is not Environmental violation She managed to fight him off, something we approach lightly, Shooting reported in David said, and drove herself and it’s not a decision I make to the hospital. on my own. cited; cleanup under way The Greer home is located on “This is a serious case,” Chadbourn Tuesday By Jefferson Weaver The area had not been ap- Smyrna Drive, and less than David said, “and it demands [email protected] proved for discharge or dump- 100 feet separate the two prop- the full attention of the district ing, Kritzer said. erties, Rosier said. attorney’s office.” Officers are searching for Police Chief Darrell Trivette A septic system pumping Turner apparently got Officers with the Whiteville Rousey said that although the person who fired several said no one was injured in the service violated state envi- his truck stuck in deep sand Police were initially dis- McKamey is in custody and shots in the vicinity of the incident, but some property ronmental laws in August, during one of the dumping patched to Columbus Regional, facing felony charges, “the Chadbourn Hasty Mart around damage was reported. according a Division of incidents, Kritzer said, and but soon made their way to the investigation is still ongoing. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Environmental Quality (DEQ) called a wrecker for assis- Nance Street home. Chief Jeff “There are some things that spokesman. tance. The county Department Rosier said a “house to house” we are still developing,” he S&S Septic Service of of Environmental Health was canvass was conducted. David said. “There are some gaps Clarendon illegally discharged contacted regarding the dump- confirmed that Greer’s door and overlaps that we’re work- wastewater three times on two ing, Kritzer said. “was knocked on” by police, ing on. We’re still gathering Drug charges leveled sites that were not approved Turner was issued a notice who received no answer. evidence in this case.” for sewage discharge, accord- of violation – an official noti- Officers searched the ing to Jamie Kritzer of the fication – on Aug. 22, and was McKamey home, and the im- The Law Office of against Pembroke man state DEQ. The sites were lo- ordered to clean the site of all mediate area, but found no cated on Buk-Ridge Road in contaminated soil and vegeta- sign of McKamey, David said. Clarendon, and are owned by tion, Kritzer said. The materi- Greer was found in the yard Tabitha A. in Chadbourn Sunday Southern Diversified Timber, al was then transported to the of her home the next day, David Chadbourn Police arrested a deliver marijuana, Oxycodone Kritzer said. Regional Landfill in Sampson said. Her body was partially Etheridge Pembroke man on marijuana and Adderall. On Aug. 8, 9 and 11, Kritzer County for proper disposal, at concealed by shrubbery and an and narcotic charges Sept. 11. Jacobs is alleged to have said, John G. Turner, owner Turner’s cost. outbuilding, David said. PLLC Warrants show that Michael had 37.1 grams of marijuana, of the firm, dumped untreat- “He apparently used a heavy “It should be noted the neigh- NEW LOCATION Delearo Jacobs, 47, was arrest- eight Oxycodone pills, and 10 ed sewage on the property. The rake and other equipment to bor who found her didn’t even 715 North Madison Street ed by Officer Brian Anderson Adderall tablets when he was violation came to light when remove the soil,” Kritzer said. see her the first time,” David Post Office Box 1307 after a traffic stop. Jacobs was stopped. Turner called inspectors to “When the cleanup is finished, said. “I’m satisfied that prop- Whiteville, N.C 28472 charged with possession with His address is listed as 2600 ask them to examine a poten- inspectors will return to make er law enforcement procedure Office: (910) 625-1757 intent to manufacture, sell and Moss Neck Rd., Pembroke. tial dump site in the same area, sure it’s complete.” was followed.” Facsimile: (910) 516-1415 Bond was set at $20,000. Kritzer said. While no fines have been is- David praised the work of “In the course of the inspec- sued, Kritzer said, the inves- the Whiteville Police, State tion,” Kritzer said, “Turner ad- tigation is continuing. Illegal Bureau of Investigation, and mitted to our inspectors that septic dumping is a civil vio- Columbus and Brunswick he had released the septic ma- lation of state law. sheriff ’s departments for solv- Canal Cove Boat Ramp terial onto the ground in the ing the case. area.” “It’s sad, but sometimes bad things happen to good people,” closes for construction David said. “It’s tempting to say she was in the wrong place The Canal Cove Boat Ramp The additional work in- at the wrong time, but she was Criminal, Family, & at Lake Waccamaw will be cludes bulkhead and parking Theft by employee charged at Lake home, where she was supposed closed until further notice for lot construction, Foley said. to be. She did nothing wrong.” Personal injury law additional construction. The state park boat landing Lake Waccamaw Police charges stemmed from an Aug. Lake Waccamaw Town at Bella Coola will remain charged a woman with stealing 28 case. She is alleged to have Manager Harry Foley said open, but boaters are cautioned from her place of work. taken $125 without her em- the ramp, which is maintained that not all vessels can fit un- Warrants show that Rebecca ployer’s permission. She was and operated by the Wildlife der the bridge at Big Creek. Jean Losavio, 35, was charged an employee of Sam’s Pit Stop, Resources Commission (WRC), That landing is operated and with a single count of larce- according to police. will close Sept. 19. The ramp re- maintained by the State Park. ny by employee Sept. 20. The cently saw major renovations, but the construction work was put on hold during the peak us- age months, according to the WRC. McArthur Supply

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Jonathan Williams, vantage of the situation, how- dren were kept out of school have reported no evidence of At the same time, Surles –the creepy clown threat has Assistant Superintendent for ever, to help educate children Wednesday because of the al- clowns lurking around stores, said, she understood parents’ gained international attention. Columbus County Schools said about real predators. leged threats. parking lots, parks, schools or fears. The Daily News of London the central office, as well as “We have heard rumors of “People are on edge, because shopping centers, despite ru- “I don’t know what to say featured a story about the schools, have been “very busy” the ‘clown’ but nothing tangi- of the type of world we live mors that officers were pursu- or feel about this situation as Carolina clown scare on its fielding calls from concerned ble,” he said. “My officers have in now,” he said. “You can’t ing clowns through Whiteville I have nieces and nephews in website, and the Bangor Daily parents. been educating children on the make jokes like this on social Saturday night. Whiteville Primary and middle News, the leading newspaper “Attendance is down today,” in Maine, sought out one of he said. “We respect the rights the that city’s most famous of parents to be concerned over residents, and one who made the safety of their children, but creepy clowns a popular part we are doing our level best to of pop culture—horror writer reassure everyone that we take Stephen King. this as seriously as they do. King’s book “It” and his “We just want to reassure ev- movie of the same name, tells eryone that we are doing all we the story of a monster that can, working very closely with takes the form of a clown law enforcement, to ensure the called Pennywise. The clown safety of the children.” in the movie has become a pop- “I am hoping all of the fears ular depiction of scary clowns from this incident will subside in everything from Internet and we can get back to a reg- memes to Halloween costumes. ular schedule,” Williams said King told the Bangor Daily following the press confer- News that he is skeptical ence. The Columbus County that clowns are invading schools had seen student ab- the Carolinas. He noted that sences triple since the threat. creepy clown scares have Wednesday 1,400 absences been reported in the 1980s in were reported across the dis- Massachusetts, New Jersey trict of 5,800 students. Patrols were escalated at City and County schools due to the threats. and Arizona, as well as other After working well into the places. night Monday with the assis- ‘stranger danger’ just to reiter- media, and not expect a broad Priscilla Jacobs said she school as well as Williams and “I suspect it’s a kind of tance of the State Bureau of ate safety in the neighborhoods reaction.” felt the parents of the alleged Guideway.” low-level hysteria, like Slender Investigation, Hatcher said, around town.” The sheriff ’s department de- prankster is also responsible. Annette Elkins kept her Man, or the so-called Bunny authorities made contact with The outreach effort wasn’t tective division is aggressively “Most teens do not pay their children home, and like a lot Man, who purportedly lurked the youths. an official policy, Trivette said. investigating the alleged clown own phone bills so the phones of parents, trusted in her faith. in Fairfax County, Virginia, “Officers began going door “My officers took this upon threat, Hatcher said, and has are property of the parents,” “We’ve been praying hard wearing a white hood with to door after the ISP address themselves when they see a been from the beginning. she said. “There is no excuse and claiming Psalm 91,” she long ears and attacking people of the social media accounts group of children out playing,” “These posts were direct- for this.” said, referring to the psalm of with a hatchet or an axe,” King were confirmed,” Rosier said. Trivette said. “They deserve ed to citizens of Columbus Her children stayed home protection. The Bible passage told the Bangor Daily News. David emphasized that the the credit here.” County,” he said. “We are ac- Wednesday, although she said reads, in part, ”Whoever dwells “The clown furor will pass, threats, whether or not they At Lake Waccamaw, Police tively investigating the origin she didn’t think the threats in the shelter of the Most as these things do, but it will were real, “are criminal acts. Chief Scott Hyatt said his de- and validity of these posts. Our were real. High will rest in the shadow come back, because under the “These days, people think partment has heard rumors of top priority is the safety of all “I trust in the Lord and our of the Almighty. I will say of right circumstances, clowns they can sit behind a computer the clown threats in other com- Columbus County citizens.” law enforcement officers but the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and really can be terrifying.” screen and throw these rockets munities, but nothing directed Double patrols will continue the children begged to stay my fortress, my God, in whom Selina Surles said that she out there with no real world at the Boys and Girls Home or at area schools until the origi- home,” she said. “I do not be- I trust.’” hopes the clown frenzy stops effects,” David said. “That’s Flemington Academy. He said nal case and the “copycat” case lieve anything will happen, but Teeya Reeves Scheer, Sara before anyone gets hurt. not the case.” he feels the threats are nothing are closed, Hatcher said. if I did I could not live with Faulk Stephens and sever- “I don’t understand why Officials have not confirmed more than a prank that has spi- “We should note that making myself.” al others said their children scaring, hurting, or potentially that the recent rash of “creepy raled out of control. a false threat against a school Selina Surles said her daugh- stayed home, but Elaina killing children is appealing to clown” sightings in other cities “We are always vigilant is a Class A felony,” David said. ter Katherine had a different Lesley said her children went anyone,” she said. “I pray that led to the social media threats. when it comes to protecting “This is no joke. We intend to take on the clown threat. to school as usual, even though whoever is behind this stops Reports of suspicious clowns everyone in our town,” he said. prosecute this to the full extent “She came home and told she was nervous. and gets their life together be- began last month in South “I don’t think the kids who are of the law.” us how she feels her teachers “I received some texts from fore theirs is the one taken. Carolina, and have spread to perpetrating this realize the Hatcher and Rosier said will protect her at school,” them saying so far so good,” “What I am sure started out Winston-Salem, Wilmington magnitude of the penalties investigators are working to Surles said. “I am proud to Lesley said. “There was extra as a joke is not even close to and elsewhere. No photographs they might face. It’s a differ- identify the people responsi- say that I too feel that these security there when I dropped funny. I just put my faith in the of the mysterious clowns have ent world than it used to be, in ble for the “copycat” posts that teachers love and care for our them off. Made me feel better.” Lord and hope that when they been documented. part because of the instanta- appeared Tuesday. children. While I pray that no As authorities continue to do find the children responsi- Despite multiple social me- neous nature of the Internet, “Regardless of the inten- harm comes to any child at any search for the people respon- ble that the parents actually be dia reports of officers pursu- and because of situations like tion of the posts,” Rosier said, school I do feel that Old Dock sible for posting the veiled parents and straighten them ing suspicious clowns in the Columbine.” The Columbine “these acts are serious crimes, is a very safe school.” threats – and other school sys- out.” area, local law enforcement High School shooting in 1999 and will be treated as such.” tems across the state report officials have not reported any left 13 students and staff mem- The series of reports of similar threats on social media such calls that were considered bers dead, and dozens injured. “Creepy Clowns” have received valid. The suspects in that case made media attention from South Some parents took the threats that were ignored by Carolina through Greensboro, threats as pranks, while oth- authorities and school officials Wilmington and last weekend, ers considered the potential for before the shooting spree. Columbus County. No official danger real. Hyatt said he knew of at police reports have been filed, “We are keeping our chil- least one parent whose chil- and law enforcement officers dren home today,” said Jaynelle Hudson Daniels on Wednesday. “It is probably nothing more than a hoax, but in this day and age, there are so Lake Time many crazy people in the world that we would rather not take a chance.” Vintiques Peter Yurgel of Delco said Hills Plaza beside China Garden his family’s reaction was quite the opposite. Lake Waccamaw “Absolutely not staying We accept consignments home,” he said. “My daughter Rosie thought it was a dumb 910-475-1688 or 910-833-1817 joke. 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Fourteen hundred railroad ticipated eventual relocation to when we’ve got train cars still-unnamed company that ties were offloaded by R.J. the G-P site, and Friday’s off- coming through with the train expects to locate in the old G-P Corman Railroad Friday in loading of railroad ties was in horns blowing in our towns.” site in the near future. Fair Bluff in preparation for preparation for the beginning All S&A classes at SCC That Project Black offi- operations to begin. The firm of the SCC classes. will meet Monday through cial, who – like his company will support the codenamed Ron Gaskins, who grew up Thursday on the college cam- – cannot be identified now, “Project Black,” expected to and still lives in the Pireway pus in T-building, room 122. heaped praise on Columbus occupy the old Georgia-Pacific community, is heading up Interested individuals must Jobs Foundation head Rick site between Whiteville and Georgia-based S&A’s local participate in one of the fol- Edwards and on R.J. Corman Chadbourn. operation. lowing sessions: Sept. 26–Oct. Railroad for their efforts to S&A is located at the old “It’s an honor. I’m proud to 6 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30pm; make things happen here. McNeill/Thompson cotton be a part of it,” Gaskins said. Sept. 26–Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m.– “This is a project that is gin/tobacco warehouse site “The county needs it. I’ll be 9:30p.m.; Oct. 10–Oct. 20 from coming to culmination,” S&A’s at the western side of the Fair glad when that plant opens (at 8:30 a.m.–12:30p.m.; or Oct. 10– Gaskins said. “It’s going to be Bluff town limits, before an an- the G-P site) and I’ll be glad Oct. 20 from 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. a good relationship between To be considered for em- S&A and our partners, Project ployment by S&A, potential Black and R.J. Corman, and At Tuesday’s Lake Waccamaw Commissioners meeting, Bruno employees must have proof it’s going to be a good thing Godwin (left) and Benny Nye (right) were presented with of completing the SCC classes. for economic development in proclamations honoring their efforts to save the Roby family On completion of those class- Columbus County.” in an Aug. 2 house fire. Mayor Daniel Hilburn (center) said the es, prospective employees will men will also be honored in the Lake’s Christmas parade. apply at Coastal Group Staffing at 2268 James N. White Hwy., Whiteville. Those interested can con- Neighborhood heroes honored by Lake tact the Columbus County NC Works Career Center at By Jefferson Weaver coming from the home at the resolutions resoundingly ap- 910-64207142, ext. 261, or visit [email protected] same time, and immediately proved by the commissioners. the center in the A-Building went to the aid of their neigh- The mayor also announced at SCC. Two men who happened to bors, Mayor Daniel Hilburn that Nye and Godwin will Beverlee Nance, vice presi- be in the right place at the right said. be honored again later this dent of workforce development time were honored by Lake “These two gentlemen dis- year, when they are honorary for SCC, and Mark Lennon, di- Waccamaw Commissioners regarded their own personal grand marshals of the Lake rector of industrial and work- Tuesday. safety and removed Mr. Roby Waccamaw Christmas Parade. force training at the college, Bennie Nye and Bruno from the home, saving his and “This is the type of com- were on hand Friday to watch Godwin broke through the his wife’s lives,” Hilburn said munity we have at the Lake,” the offloading of ties in Fair door of a burning Council Tuesday. Hilburn said. “We have peo- From left, Southeastern Community College’s Beverlee Nance Bluff. Avenue house and saved Mr. The men were presented with ple who care about their and Mark Lennon, S&A Railroad Ties’ Ron Gaskins and R.J. Also present was a represen- and Mrs. Paul Roby on Aug. 2. framed proclamations of the neighbors.” Corman’s Adam Boyles talk in Fair Bluff Friday. tative of “Project Black,” the The two men spotted smoke PRODUCE Political stumping, tradition since 1990, set for Sept. 24 & SEAFOOD Fresh Local Okra The Fair Bluff Political if the governor cannot be there, speech of his career at the Fair Besides stump speeches Monroe “Pebo” Enzor, Jr., who Appreciation Stumping, first he will send a representative. Bluff Stumping. from the politicians, the free is the son of one of the found- Boiled Daily Fresh Local held 26 years ago, is scheduled Stanley has not yet heard back Fair Bluff native Bill Rabon event will include food and ers, Kyle Cox, former Supt. of Jumbo White Boiled Peanuts for Saturday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 from Attorney General Roy lives in Brunswick County music. Schools Mitchel Tyler, Danny p.m. in the National Guard Cooper, the Democrat who is and no longer represents For the first 20 years or so of “Bill” Meares, Fair Bluff Cooked, Whole Crawfish Armory in Fair Bluff. challenging McCrory. Columbus County after redis- the stumping, politicians from Commissioner James “Jack” 5 Lb. Bag $1695 One of the original orga- Stanley said that in a bold tricting four years ago, but the all parties attended, but only Meares Jr., Maxie Dozier, nizers, 79-year-old construc- and probably over-optimis- Republican legislator who will Democrats were allowed to Legrand Cantey, Ken Thomas, Alaskan Snow Crab Legs tion company owner Frank tic move, he also has invit- be chairman of the powerful speak. That changed six years and James and Yvonne Sarvis. $11.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $10.99 Lb. Horne, still remains actively ed Republican presidential Senate Rules committee in the ago, when anyone running for involved in the event. In fact, nominee Donald Trump to next session of the General office, regardless of their polit- Fresh Catfish, White Perch Horne is and always has been the stumping, but he has not Assembly continues to be a ical affiliation, was invited to Sea Bream, Croakers the stumping’s driving force. received a response. He con- regular attendee. take the stump, which literally The stumping hasn’t been ceded that he has not invit- If past years are an accu- is a tree stump placed on the Mullets & Flounder held every year because or- ed Democrat Hilary Clinton. rate indication of who will stage and on which speakers Black Drum, ganizers skipped two or three There is a precedent for some- attend and speak on Sept. 24, stand as they give their spiels. non-election years, so this isn’t one who ended up on a national all serious candidates for local Most of the event’s current Spanish Mackerel the 26th “annual” stumping. ticket attending the stumping. congressional and state legisla- sponsors have helped carry out Ray’sFlounder Filets However, it has been ongo- John Edwards, who was elect- tive offices, county and munic- the event for years, although ing since Horne and the late ed to the U.S. Senate after his ipal boards, district attorney, some new ones have come on Tilapia Filets Monroe Enzor Sr. and A.J. appearance in Fair Bluff and school boards and elective board more recently. The spon- 10 Lb. Box $38 Worley, along with others, put sors underwrite all the costs of together the first one in 1990. food, entertainment and venue Whiting Filets In addition to Horne, two of rental, allowing the event to re- $4.49 Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab $29 the original organizers Willard main free to attendees. Small and Carl Meares Jr. are Besides original sponsors Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) still actively involved. Horne, Small, who was the Shrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 The first few stumpings longest-serving town board were held at Horne’s shop off member in the history of Jumbo (21-25 ct.) Causey Road on the state line North Carolina when he re- Shrimp $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 outside of Fair Bluff. The event tired from service as Fair Bluff grew so rapidly that it soon had commissioner, and Meares, a Ziploc Freezer Bags to be moved to the armory in long-time Fair Bluff town com- Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. $3.99 Ea. order to accommodate the missioner, this year’s sponsors Frank Horne crowds. include Stanley, Fair Bluff Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 Horne says that ever since Commissioner and former Pinestraw $4.00 Bale its inception it has been an im- Mayor Randy Britt, Columbus $ portant political stop for local County Airport Director Vineland Carports 18x20 595 plus tax candidates. He laughs, “The David Rouzer, former Congressman Mike McIntyre, and Frank Phillip Edwards, Columbus first time Bill Gore ever ran for Horne at a previous Political Stumping event. County Clerk of Court Jess DOG KENNELS judge he had some opposition, Hill, former District Court Station We accept USDA Food Stamps but after we had that stumping later became the Democratic county offices are expected, as Judge Sherry Prince, Howell Available for wedding receptions & other We accept MasterCard & Visa his opponents dropped out and nominee for vice president in well as statewide candidates Strickland, Alex Jordan, for- Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Judge Gore was elected with- 2004, made the first political for Council of State and judi- mer Tabor City mayor and cur- events out opposition.” cial posts. rent councilman Nelson Lee, 642-3157 Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 Former Democratic U.S. Rep. and state Supt. of Public Instruction Bob Ethridge, a long-time friend of Horne’s, has been a frequent attendee roudly serving olumbus ounty even though he never repre- P C C sented this part of the state in Congress. Secretary of State and surrounding areas sinCe 2013, Elaine Marshall usually at- tends, as do most statewide and for deCades to Come judicial candidates. Former Rep. Mike McIntyre was a reg- ular throughout his tenure in Dr. Sutton graduated from UNC Chapel Hill Medical School Congress, and his successor, With Distinction at the top of his class. He is also a nationally David Rouzer, has attended since he first ran for the House award-winning cataract surgeon. Dr. Sutton is the only full-time of Representatives six years Board Certified Ophthalmologist in all of Columbus County. ago. The stumping has become a must-stop appearance for all local candidates for office and even some not-so-local ones. Over 90% of our patient visits have Kathy Ashley, Horne’s 810 Spivey Rd. daughter who keeps up with Whiteville, N.C. 28472 the minutia of organizational 910-642-9850 less than a 10 minute wait time. details every year, says that with this being an election As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Sutton specializes in: year, a large number of state- Visit our website . Routine eye exams for children and adults wide political candidates are www.WhitevilleEye.com expected to attend. Chuck . Glasses and contact lenses Stanley, an event sponsor who’s . Eye exams for diabetics helping Ashley with the de- Accepting all major . Treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration tails, already has received con- health insurance plans . Treatment of dry eyes, itchy/red eyes, and eye discomfort firmations of attendance this including Medicare and . Surgery of the eye and eyelids year from Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Medicaid Commissioner of Insurance . Urgent and Emergency eye care Wayne Goodman, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. Republican Gov. Pat We are available to schedule your appointment “Professional eye care, McCrory’s office has told Stanley they are trying to work now by calling 910-642-9850. out a scheduling conflict so the where you’re treated like family.” governor can attend and that, Obituaries The News Reporter, Thursday, September 15, 2016, Page 7A SAMUEL LEE MOORE DAVID LENNON MICHAEL JEROME WHITEVILLE -- Samuel Lee BUTLER JR. GARRIS Moore, 56, died Saturday, Sept. ELIZABETHTOWN -- David CHADBOURN -- Michael 10,2016 at Lower Cape Fear Lennon Butler Jr., 78, died Jerome Garris, 63, died Sunday, Hospice and Life Care Center. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. He was Sept. 11, 2016 at his residence. The funeral will be held at preceded in death by his par- A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at the ents, David L. Butler Sr. and held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. Brunswick-Waccamaw Bap- Annie Miller Butler. 16 at Saint John Missionary tist Headquarters, 600 Pinelog A memorial service will be Baptist Church, 888 Tommie Road, Whiteville. Burial will held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Wooten Road with Rev. Darryl be in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Wesley Chapel United Method- Hardie officiating. Cremation Viewing will be held from ist Church. The family will re- will follow. Viewing will be noon-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 ceive friends after the service held from noon-7 p.m. Thurs- at Peoples Funeral Home of in the multi purpose building. day, Sept. 15 at Peoples Funeral Whiteville and Friday, Sept. 16 He is survived by his wife Home of Whiteville. one hour prior to the service at of 20 years, Carol Butler of the Surviving are his wife, Eu- RUBY NEIL WILLIAM CRAIG WARD the headquarters. There will home; four sons, Dean Butler nice J. Garris; five daughters, DUDLEY SUGGS CHAPEL HILL -- William be no viewing after the service. of Tarheel, Bryon Robinson of Tawanna Hammby of Atlanta, JAMES FRANKLIN TABOR CITY -- Mrs. Ruby Craig Ward, 51, a native of Surviving are one son, Sam- Leland, Nickey Smith of Rocky Ga., Angela Thomas of Wilm- HARRELSON Neil Dudley Suggs, 88, died Chadbourn, passed away my Lee Shipman of Whiteville; Point and Mickey Smith of ington, Dianne Thomas and LELAND -- James Frank- Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 Tuesday, Sept. 13 at UNC one daughter, Samantha Miller Wilmington; three daughters, Shearka James, both of White- lin Harrelson, 72, died at Lower Cape Fear Hos- Hospitals in Chapel Hill. He of Tabor City; his mother, Donna Davis of Hampstead, ville and Tamika Lennon of Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at pice and LifeCare Center, was the son of the late Willie Juanita Moore of the home; Kim Pridgen of Riegelwood, Charlotte; three sons, Michael Liberty Commons. Born Whiteville. Born Aug. 27, Floyd Ward. Craig attend- five sisters, Doris Moore-Rus- Vera Weber of Germany; one S. Garris of Charlotte, Deme- in Whiteville, May 7, 1944, 1928 in Columbus County, ed high school in Orange sell of Fayetteville, Linda Ea- sister; Julie Capps of Smith- trius McGirt of Whiteville and he was the son of the late she was the daughter of County and attended UNC at son of Four Oaks, Rosa Mack field; 10 grandchildren; and Jamal Lennon of St. Peters- Joseph E. and Martha Ether- the late Dewey Lee Dudley Chapel Hill with a major in of Wilmington, Jacqueline four great-grandchildren. burg, Fla.; his mother, Lillie idge Harrelson. and Gladys Evelyn Stevens Industrial Relations. Biagas of Spring Lake and In lieu of flowers, memori- Ann Holmes of Wilmington; He had Dudley and the widow of For the last 30 years he Maryann Moore of Whiteville; als may be made to Wesley Cha- and two brothers, Peter Da- served in both Herbert Eugene Suggs. was employed in the real and three brothers, Henry pel United Methodist Church; mon and Earl Damon, both of the U.S. Navy In addition to her par- estate industry in the Re- Moore Jr. of Greensboro, Ser- Bladen We Care; or Lake Wac- Wilmington. and U.S. Ma- ents and husband she was search Triangle Park area. gio Reed and Brandon Frink, camaw Boys and Girls Home. rine Corps. He preceded in death by three A celebration of life both of the home. Mt. Horeb A.M.E. had been a police officer brothers, Wilson Dudley, service will be held at 3 MAZIE ANDERSON women’s day PEGGY ANN MILLER in Scotland Neck for many Edward Dudley and Paul p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at FAIR BLUFF -- Mazie An- Mt. Horeb A.M.E. Zion Church TABOR CITY -- Peggy Ann years before his retirement. Dudley. Worthington Funeral Home derson, 75, died Sunday, Sept. will hold its annual women’s day He was the husband of Visitation will be held with Rev. Olin Tatum of- Miller, 55, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Liberty Commons Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. The guest Jane Dixon Harrelson. from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. ficiating. Interment will be 8, 2016 at her residence. in Whiteville. speaker will be Rev. Ruth Pugh, pas- Visitation was held Satur- 16 at Inman Ward Funeral in Wards Station Church of The funeral will be held at Final rites will be held at tor of Island Creek in Rose Hill along day, Sept. 10 at Wilmington Home. Final rites will be at God Cemetery, Chadbourn. 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at with his choir and congregation. Funeral & Cremation, Vil- 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 The family will receive Great Grace Church, 101 North Sandy Grove Baptist Church The event is sponsored by the lage Road Chapel, 525 Vil- at Dulah Baptist Church. friends from 2-3 p.m. Satur- Lewis Street, Tabor City, with with Dr. Jay Leach officiating. women’s day committee. lage Road. Burial will be in Old Zion day, Sept. 17 one hour prior Rev. Thomas Nelson officiat- Burial will be in Butler Branch Rev. Sylvester Colvin is the pas- Besides his wife, he is sur- Cemetery. to the service at the funeral ing. Burial will be in Colum- Church Cemetery. Viewing will tor. vived by one son, Jeff Har- She is survived by one home in Chadbourn. bus County Singing Union be held from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Randy Ward in concert relson and his wife, Kassira, daughter, Linda Renee Suggs Cemetery. Viewing was held Sept. 16 at S&L Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his Randy Ward will be in concert of Tabor City; two sons, Eu- Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Peoples of Leland; one daughter, memory, his mother and She is survived by her moth- Sunday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at White Funeral Home of Whiteville Christy Canady and her hus- gene Neil Suggs andCharles stepfather, Miriam Jeanette er, Hattie Ruth Faulk; one son, Oak Missionary Baptist Church for band, Guy, of Nakina; one Willard Dudley, both of Hilbourn and Jim Jones of and and will be held Thursday, Harry M. Anderson Jr.; one their homecoming. stepdaughter, Patty Meh- Tabor City; one brother, Durham; uncles and aunt, Sept. 15 following the service at sister, Maxine Faulk; four renberg of Leland; and five D.L. Dudley of Garner; two Kenneth Hilbourn and his the church. grandchildren; and one great- grandchildren, Cameron, sisters, Mary Lois Lee of wife, Martha, of Chad- Surviving are one daughter, grandchild. Amber Paige Ashlyn, Brianna, Katelyn Casselberry, Fla., Ella Gray bourn, Thomas Hilbourn Samantha Miller of the home; one son, Brandon White of and Lauren. Scott of Tavares, Fla.; five and his wife, Frances, of EVELYN MERLE CLARK Babson Share memories or con- grandchildren; Carl Wil- Bolton and Annette H. Ta- Nichols, S.C.; four sisters, FOWLER October 14, 1987 - dolences with the family at lard Dudley, Keith Puckett, tum and her husband, Olin, Linda Johnson of Chadbourn, COUNCIL -- Evelyn Merle September 14, 2008 www.wilmingtoncares.com. Brianna Jena Throckmor- of Burlington; and many Marie Miller of Hope Mills, Clark Fowler, 81, died Sunday, 910-383-3511 ton, Cameron Neil Suggs, cousins. Irene Parrott of Tabor City, Sept. 11, 2016. Dana Dudley; and two great- Condolences may be of- and Betty Miller of Greens- The family received friends grandchildren, Chase Dud- boro; and one brother, Tommy CONSTANCE WILLIAMS fered at www.worthington- Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Lisbon Bap- Harrison of Poughkeepsie, JOHNSON ley, Savanah Gray Dudley funeralhome.com. tist Church. Final rites were A guest register is avail- N. Y. CHARLOTTE -- Constance AMOS LEON JACOBS held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at able at inmanwardfuneral- Lisbon Baptist Church. Burial Williams Johnson, 64, formerly WHITEVILLE -- Amos Leon LEON A. JACOBS home.com. was in Mt. Horeb Cemetery of Riegelwood, died Wednes- Jacobs, 77, died Saturday, Sept. CLARKTON -- Leon A. Ja- in Council. Bladen-Gaskins day, Sept. 7, 2016 at her home. 10, 2016 at Elizabethtown Nurs- cobs,77, died Saturday, Sept. DEBRA DARLENE Funeral Home, Elizabethtown The funeral will be held ing Center, Elizabethtown. 10, 2016. NICHOLS handled the arrangements. at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Viewing will be held from Arrangements will be an- GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Deb- She is survived by two sons, Mount Zion Missionary Bap- 1-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 in nounced by Union Funeral ra Darlene Nichols, 61, died Dale Fowler of Elizabethtown tist Church, 2020 Woodyard the chapel of Union Funeral Home of Whiteville. Road, Riegelwood. Burial will Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at her and Darryl Fowler of Clarkton, residence. She was the daugh- Home, Clarkton. Final rites be in the church cemetery. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, two daughters, Dianne Beavers ter of Elizabeth Williams Nich- Fayetteville State Alumni Still Missing you after 8 years! Viewing will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at Pierce Chapel AME of the home and Donna Greene ols of Whiteville and the late The FSU will meet Saturday, Sept. Amber, we love you very much. Sept. 17 one hour prior to and Zion Church, 595 Porterville of Elizabethtown; one brother, George Washington Nichols Jr. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Dream Center following the service at the School Road, Clarkton with Riley Clark of Whiteville; and Daddy, Mama, Amanda, church. Peoples Funeral Home The funeral will be held at on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in four grandchildren. Pastor Jonas Freeman and Rev. Whiteville. All Broncos are welcome. Mema and Granddaddy of Whiteville is handling the 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Ce- dar Grove Missionary Baptist Harrison Branch officiating. #6616 arrangements. Burial will be in Mitchellfield Surviving are one daughter, Church, 4604 Joe Brown Hwy. Narcotics Anonymous North, Whiteville, with Rev. Cemetery. Tiffany Johnson of the home; Narcotics Anonymous meetings John Sheridan officiating. He is survived by three Thank you from the Family of the Late one son, Joseph T. Johnson sisters, Zella White, Cecelia will be held every Tuesday and II of Charlotte; two sisters, Burial will be in the Mount Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Olive Baptist Church Cem- Cunningham, Clara Campbell; Jaunnice Enoch of Morrisville one brother, Willie E. Jacobs. AMEZ Church in Riegelwood. Pastor Thomas Register and Warriette Williams of etery.Viewing will be Held from noon-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. Words are not ade- Rockingham; and one brother, quate to express the Dwayne Williams of Riegel- 16 at Peoples Funeral Home of feeling within our wood. Whiteville and Saturday, Sept. 17 following the service at the hearts felt by your church. many acts of love BECKY WILLIAMSON LEE Surviving, in addition to and kindness. Elect EVERGREEN -- Becky Wil- her mother, are her sister, Lady Linda Register liamson Lee, 61, died Tuesday, Beatrice Nichols of Whiteville; Sept. 13, 2016 at Southeast- and the Register and one brother, Gary Nichols Family wish to thank ern Regional Medical Center of Whiteville. each and everyone in Lumberton. She was the Friends may visit the family daughter of the late Claude at 3562 Joe Brown Hwy. North, of you for all the love Shelton Williamson and the Whiteville. shown in the many wife of the late Billy Carroll phone calls, time Lee Sr. She was also preceded you spent to comfort in death by a brother, Randy us, cards, meals, Joe Williamson. floral arrange- Arrangements are incom- ments, monetary plete and will be announced by gifts and especially Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn. your many prayers She is survived by two during the passing daughters, Candice W. Lawson of a loving husband of Lumberton and Carla W. and father, Pastor Batten of Orrum; two sons, Bil- Thomas Register. ly C. Lee Jr. of Whiteville and These are valuable Jason T. Lee of Chadbourn; signs of support and her mother, Mary Jane “Sally” provide ongoing en- Britt Williamson of Evergreen; couragement. You two siblings, Claude Shelton will always be dear to our hearts because there is nothing Williamson Jr. and Timothy Al- like family and friends to help you during times of sorrow. len Williamson, both of Ever- green; and six grandchildren. It has not been easy to accept the death of Pastor Thomas Register, although, we know he is in a better place; it has Little Iron Hill MBC fall been difficult to let go. We will continue to trust in God because He said “...My grace is sufficient for thee: for my revival Sept. 19-21 strength is made perfect in weakness...” Little Iron Hill Missionary Bap- - 2 Corinthians 12:9. tist Church will hold fall revival Monday, Sept. 19-Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The guest minister will It is with our deepest appreciation that your love and kind- be Rev. Olajuwan Windley, pastor of ness will always be remembered by our family. Thank you McNeil Chapel Missionary Baptist to all the churches and a special thanks is extended to the Church of Longs, S.C. Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church family for the love, Rev. Leon Dockery is the pastor. support, and closing program held in his memory. Love Without End, nrcolumbus.com The Register Family 8 A • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016 Sheriff details police response to 20,185 calls during the past fiscal year

By Allen Turner pain, abduction/kidnapping, [email protected] accidents involving property damage and other accidents Columbus County Sheriff involving physical injuries), Lewis Hatcher presented an airplane down, alcohol vi- county commissioners with a olations, animal bites, armed departmental update last week robberies, arrests, attempts to detailing how his 86 employees locate, back pain, bank alarms, (not counting detention center be-on-the-lookout messages, workers) responded to a myr- breathing problems, careless iad of 20,185 calls during the and reckless vehicle operation, fiscal year that ended June 30. cardiac or respiratory arrests, The largest number, 2,294, vehicle and foot chases, traffic involved residential burglar checkpoints, chest pains, child alarms, while 742 were pre- abuse, child custody disputes, Columbus County Commission Chairman Giles “Buddy” cipitated by burlar alarms that citizen arrests, civil “standby” Byrd, left, presents a proclamation of thanks and appreciation sounded at businesses. cases, citizen assist incidents, Monday night to Chandler Tyrone Freeman. Chandler served Deputies responded to 248 civil “standby” incidents, com- as the 4-H county representative for Youth Voice 2016 at a assault calls, 358 breaking and municating threats, counter- recent N.C. Association of County Commissioners conference enterings without larcenies, feiting, damage to property, in Winston-Salem. and 447 break-in calls that in- DCI information, death notifi- volved larcenies. There were cation, diabetic problems and another 763 calls about larce- directing traffic; nies or thefts. Other calls involved the NCDA awarded grant for food Another 871 calls were in DOT, drag racing, drill train- response to disturbances, not ing, drownings, driving while production safety program including another 162 distur- impaired, drunk pedestri- bance calls in which weapons ans, evictions, falls, fights, The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a five-year were involved. Domestic calls, fire alarms, foot patrols, fol- $5.3 million grant to enhance food production safety to the N. recognized as perhaps the low-ups, fraud, gas station C. Department of Agriculture. most dangerous of the kinds drive-offs, grass fires, harass- The grant funds will be used to ensure that North Carolina to which a law officer can re- ment calls, keyholder contacts, farmers are ready to comply with the stricter requirements in spond, numbered 939 that did Sheriff Lewis Hatcher hazardous conditions, heart handling agriculture produce grown for human consumption. not involve a weapon. Another problems, heat/cold exposure, North Carolina Secretary of agriculture Steve Troxler said 159 domestic calls involved males. For the year, $302,489 (or and four prostitution cases hemorrhages/lacerations, hit concerning the grant, “I’m a firm believer in educating before weapons. an average of $25,207 a month) were opened, cases that were and runs, house arrests, iden- regulating, and this funding will support training opportunities.” Unrelated to the disturbanc- was spent on contracted medi- lumped with drug cases in the tify thefts, illegal sumpting, He added that the grant will support infrastructure improve- es and domestic calls, another cal services for inmates, such sheriff ’s statistics. inaccessible incidents, inde- ments at state-operated research stations across the state, 63 calls involved subjects with as in-house physician visits Sheriff ’s employees issued cent exposures, information including upgrading classrooms and providing hands-on demon- a gun. Fifty-three calls not in- and 24/7 nursing coverage. 2,351 permits to purchase requests, investigations, in- stration areas. The goal of the grant is to provide training in cluded in that figure pertained Outside medical services guns, of which 2,237 came voluntary commitment paper- best practices from planting to growing, harvesting, packing to gunshot wounds, stabbings (emergency room visits, sur- about through online applica- work, juvenile transports, calls and holding foods grown for human consumption. or other penetrating trauma. geries and hospital stays) for tions and 113 were walk-ins. for service, law transports and The USDA has awarded $21.8 million to 42 states to help in put- Deputies responded to 308 prisoners cost the sheriff ’s Similarly, of 989 concealed training; ting the new, stricter rules for handling produce into practice. calls involving mental patients, department $99,301. carry permits issued, 890 appli- Other calls involved sus- and those calls did not include Safekeeping county prison- cations were made online and picious persons, suspicious 190 transports (and, usually, re- ers in the state corrections 37 made by walk-in applicants. vehicles, traffic enforcement, turn trips) of patients to men- department cost $356,302, in- The department took 382 sets traffic stops, transfers to oth- See ‘Dead Stars’ at planetarium tal health facilities. Nor did cluding some medical costs. of fingerprints. er agencies, truants, unautho- that number include 237 calls Another $55,450 was spent Officers served 7,623 civ- rized use of motor vehicles, Ingram Planetarium at Sunset Beach will feature “Dead Stars” involving abnormal behavior housing prisoners who had to il papers and 1,881 criminal unconscious persons, un- that will explore the life cycle of stars in the sky and the ways or suicide threats. be separated from the general papers during the year. They known problems such as a per- that our eyes may deceive us when it comes to understanding Prowlers prompted 139 calls population, such as gang mem- transported 190 patients to son down, unsecuire premises, the cosmos Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. for sheriff ’s deputies and depu- bers and murder defendants. mental health facilities and, in utility calls, vandelisms, vehi- How do stars form and change over time, and why will all ties responded to 212 trespass- The department spent $33,062 most cases, had provide return cles fire, weapons on campus, stars, including the sun, eventually die? Travel across the galaxy ing complaints. in the housing of juveniles. transportation. woods fires, worthless checks visiting stars at different stages to grasp a better understanding They participated in 249 Meals for prisoners totaled Deputies provided 351 funer- and wrecker calls. of the light that decorates dark skies. welfare checks, served 1,281 $259,433 (184,392 meals served al escorts and 63 escorts of oth- For more information, call 910-575-0033, visit warrants and conducted 1,702 at an average cost of $1.39 per er kinds. museumplanetarium.org, or like us on facebook.com/ traffic stops. meal). The range of other calls in- IngramPlanetarium. In addition to 39 fulltime de- Felony narcotics arrests for cluded in the 20,185 that sher- tention center employees, the the department totaled 186 iff ’s officers responded to, with sheriff ’s office has 86 fulltime for felonies and 125 for misde- numbers provided in Hatcher’s employees in patrol, investiga- meanors and did not include 13 report but not listed here, tive and support positions. arrests made through federal included four-wheeler/mo- The average daily jail popu- ATF task force cases. A total torcycle investigations, aban- WHITEVILLE lation was 178, 24 of them fe- of 671 drug cases were opened doned vehicles, abdominal

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Chairwoman Kandle Rogers voted “nay” but her vote does not count because under the board rules the chairperson only votes to break a tie. If her vote had been counted, the vote would have been 3-2. There were three options, two of which sought to keep at least part of the school in its current loca- tion. All three were roughly the same price. Architect Paul Boney presented a schematic, simi- lar to ones from other high schools, based on projec- tions for learning over the next 50 years. Nothing Boney nor Superintendent Kenny Garland said was wrong. First and foremost, something has to be done to improve Whiteville High School. The main building is 55 years old and terribly obsolete. There is a need for collaborative spaces. Many of the current pro- grams, such as band and drama, are not in facilities for which they were originally designed. Some class- rooms are in trailers. There are security and parking issues. The schematics showed what a new school could be like, in mouth-watering detail. Only board member David Flowers and board chair Kandle Rogers, however, seem to grasp the idea that location matters – a lot. You can build a new school that would include new PUBLIC OPINION spaces for JROTC and band, but what if great num- bers of students can’t participate because they can’t get there, or get home? Keep campus where it is Because WHS is so centrally located, many stu- dents are able to either walk to and from school or to I read with interest about Looking at the other more- U.S. Most of the great campus- number of students being able extra-curricular and after-school tutoring programs. the recent vote to move the or-less new schools in the coun- es have both buildings close to to actually walk to school. None of this was addressed in the presentation, Whiteville High School to a ty, I have a sense that building each other and a mixture of Whiteville is a wonderful though this was a huge issue for parents in two pre- new site, probably out of town. on the existing site could result both old and new. Wouldn’t it town and my wife Jane and vious public input sessions. I’m a past student of in a new school that has some be nice to see a new entrance I were so very lucky to have Additionally, the numbers are ingeniously skewed Whiteville High and wanted real character, akin to a small to the Whiteville high school grown up there. I hope that to show that renovation would cost about the same to share some thoughts. It college. For example, why not campus with a group of old those who make the decisions seems that a new high school keep Bowers Auditorium as and new buildings that have about a place for a possible new as a new school. is in everyone’s best interests. a part of any new campus. It the feel of a college campus school will think about how a Though none of this is dishonest, the renovation But might it not be both in would allow the school to have with a student commons a cen- school on the present site adds plan quietly includes millions of dollars to buy land the school’s interest and in a really nice theater and give ter of high school life? lots of life to this small, sweet for and build new athletic facilities that aren’t need- Whiteville’s interests to keep the new school a feeling of be- And, if the land were used town that many of us really ed. the school where it is? ing part of history rather than properly, there might be treasure and save money in Option 1 also includes building a new auditorium From my perspective, as an just plunked down on a piece enough room to have both a the process. architect, there is plenty of of farmland. practice football field and a and gym. room without acquiring lots Loving the institution of practice baseball field too, Bill Valentine In athletics, the WHS baseball team has won three of new land around the school Whiteville High as I do, I have along with tennis, etc. Mill Valley, Ca. of the last four 1A or 2A championships at historic to replace the old school with spent some time thinking I am doubtful about some of Legion Stadium. Several WHS Olympic sports teams a really fine new school and about how a new school on the costs associated with keep- regularly participate in regional and state champi- do it in a way that keeps the that site might actually work. ing the school on the present onship matches and meets. The football team has old school going while the new Think of some of the really site and also mindful of the ad- school is being built. great college campuses in the vantages of having a certain done well, and a brand new field house is currently under construction next to the field. Obviously, WHS sports teams have done OK where they are. Academics, however, suffers because of the obso- lescence of the current classroom building. Losing a pet is a lot like losing That’s why the commissioners should prioritize funding for construction of a state-of-the-art class- room building on the existing campus, plus other one of your best friends needed renovations. The new classroom building can include all of the By Les High modern education aspects and forward-thinking There has never been a time design that Option 1 includes, plus include space for when my family hasn’t had a programs like JROTC and band. hunting dog that was also a Not much money, however, needs to be spent on close companion, and we had land, new athletic facilities and an auditorium. Is- to put a good one to sleep last Ramblin’ sues such as security and parking can be addressed week. relatively cheaply compared to the cost of building a Eli was an English pointer with a big personality. He was with Ann new school. only 10 years old when he died, It’s also not worth the risk of losing community and that’s the one sad thing support with a new, distal site, which has happened about dogs – you love them like By Ann Worthington to a number of schools in the region that have moved a member of the family, but from their venerable campuses into outlying areas. they live for only a few years. A pound cake seemed like We don’t accept that the pluses of a new school He was a big, healthy, ro- an easy dessert for dinner, so I bust dog with a chocolate head grabbed eggs, flour, sugar, milk nearly meet the need to keep the school convenient and all-white body. He never and butter from my refrigera- and centralized for all students, especially those who walked; he trotted everywhere, tor and vanilla from my cabi- participate in tutoring and other important pro- always with his tail held high net. I was soon mixing, stirring grams. as pointers do. He was hand- and getting my cake all ready The price of the project will be bantered around some and stylish, often lifting The girls with Eli at Masonboro Island. for the oven on my electric quite a bit in the next few days and weeks, but let’s his right foot when locked on stone. I also purchased Cool a covey of quail. It was Field & He didn’t care much for be- as we drove up, obviously de- Whip for an extra little touch. not forget what price would be paid if the school is Stream cover-worthy. ing cooped up in the house, lighted to have us back. As I stood there, I thought moved to an area where the lack of accessibility does He was the picture of health probably a good thing because What a good feeling to know about the difference in the way more harm than good. in June, but it became obvious pointers have a trillion little that however long we were I made my cake and the way something was wrong when white hairs that easily detach gone, we were always joyously my mom made hers. he began to precipitously lose on sofas and rugs. welcomed home. I grew up on a farm. Instead weight and developed a cough. But he didn’t like cold weath- On my early-morning runs, of making a trip to the store A trip to Dr. John Stih at The er because pointers have such he was always there, sitting at for all the things my mom LIMERICKS Animal Hospital, and then to short coats, and he always wel- attention, waiting for my run- would need to make her pound By Bob Aldrich the North Carolina State vet comed a night by the fire or in a ning buddies and me to pass by, cake, she used eggs from our school revealed what we sus- side room where he sometimes then happily greeting me after hen house, and milk from our Our government collects penalties, pected – that he had inoperable slept. we finished. cows and homemade butter. Legal payments and settlement fees. lung cancer and wouldn’t sur- He was always on patrol. We He liked to have his chest It left few ingredients to buy vive for longer than a month. have a fairly large back yard rubbed. We have an old church and she cooked the cake in our Justice is in cahoots Putting a pet to sleep is never with an Invisible Fence, and bench by our back door. woodstove oven. I could hardly With advocacy groups easy. he rarely went more than a Whenever we came or went, wait to eat a piece of her good Giving funds that should be Treasury’s. What was particularly en- few minutes when he wasn’t he’d jump up to his spot and smelling cake as it baked. dearing about Eli is that he patrolling the perimeter, pre- look wantingly in our direc- The best part was the deli- In Oklahoma earthquakes abound had these large sclera, or the sumably to make sure all was tion. That bench will forever cious whipped cream topping From waste water pumped deep underground. white portions of the eye, that safe and secure. His bark was be known as “Eli’s Bench,” and on mom’s cake because she Most oil wells in the state made his expressions almost probably worse than his bite, his dog tag will be affixed to the didn’t buy Cool Whip like I did. Will now be forced to wait human. People obviously can’t and he foiled at least one break- backrest. She would take milk from our ‘till new ways of disposal are found. have verbal, two-way conversa- in of our car. One thing we loved about Eli cows, strain it and let it cool tions with our dogs, but if their He was a loyal companion. If is that he was still a big puppy, in our ice cabinet. Then she If they extended Hillary’s files, eyes could talk… we went away for a weekend, which made his death at age would skim the thick cream off With Eli, it’s as if he pur- he was always under the car- 10 seem so premature. He did the jar of milk and whip the They would stretch out for hundreds of miles. posefully used his eyes to com- port waiting our return, typ- something puppy-like every cream until it stood in peaks. It would be a long trail municate, and more often than ically taking five or six spins day that made us laugh, which It was then returned to the re- Paved with salvaged e-mail, not, I understood. And detours around the denials. uu HIGH 11 A uu WORTHINGTON 11 A Thursday, September 15, 2016 •The News Reporter • 11 A HIGH Continued from 10A Coleman is true blessing. That’s one rea- a Sunday, he would go to the It reminded us of one of ended it. It will be a memory But time is a healer. We have son why many people, myself back of my Jeep, put both feet our first memories of him as we’ll cherish forever. a small pet cemetery in the Richard and Beth Coleman included, believe that dogs are on the bumper, and stare di- a puppy. We were at Topsail The girls spent the last few woods behind our house that of Crusoe announce the Sept. a special gift from God. rectly at the rear door until you Beach one Saturday and had days before they went back to is overseen by a statue of St. 2 birth of a daughter, Alannah Despite his size, he was either had to drag him away or him with us. We knew right college loving him up. It was Francis of Assisi, the patron Rhea, in the Betty Cameron quite playful. When he was in accommodate him. away he was going to be a good bittersweet, because everyone, saint of nature and animals. Women’s and Children’s the house, he’d find someone Eli was particularly close to bird dog when he instinctive- including Eli, knew the end Buried there are other pets and Hospital in Wilmington.She on a sofa to burrow under. But our two children, now 19 and ly pointed the sandpipers and was near. Still, it gave everyone hunting dogs we’ve loved just weighed 1 pound 5 ounces and more than anything, it was 21. seagulls along the beachfront, the closure they needed before as much and that created their was 11.45 inches long. She is in those eyes that communicated His passing hasn’t been impressing the bystanders and saying goodbye. own special memories. the neo-natal unit but is doing a young enthusiasm. easy for them. Our family had us. I could fill this page with Eli Still, it will be hard to walk well. One regret I have is that some nice moments two weeks At Masonboro, being short stories, as could most people past Eli’s gravesite and not see Alannah Rhea has a we never got to do much bird before he died when we took of breath and emaciated didn’t who love their pets, but admit- those big, human eyes looking 19-month-old brother, Stanley. hunting, in large part because him on a boat ride down Banks deter him from having the time tedly, I still get a little teary- up at you from his bench, ask- Maternal grandparents wild quail hunting is nearly a Channel at Wrightsville Beach, of his life, and it delighted us eyed trying to put words on ing, “OK, Master, when are we are Robin and Danny Hayes thing of the past, plus the de- then on to Masonboro Island, to see a brief rejuvenation. paper. going on that run?” of Supply and the late Rufus mands of work. He loved to go the extended strip of beach be- Though he was a quail dog, Losing a close companion Faulk. for Sunday-afternoon runs at tween Wrightsville Beach and he began his life by pointing like Eli really is like losing one Maternal great-grandpar- a nearby farm that has lots of Carolina Beach where dogs can seabirds, and that’s how he of your best friends – because ents are Dewell (Mackie) space and ponds. If we missed roam without a leash. he was. Barefoot and the late Carl Barefoot. Paternal grandparents are Sandra and Randy Price and the late Richard Coleman Sr. WORTHINGTON Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation awards Paternal great-grandparents Continued from 10A are Thomas Etheridge and the grants toward recreation for CF patients late Eula Mae Etheridge. frigerator until time to add to buttermilk biscuits and she the cake. Wow, it was so good. and dad would drink the but- Public awareness not only physical and mental quality of tion of incorporating a peer Watching Mom make the termilk. I thought that stuff contributes additional funding life. support or recreation mentor butter used in her pound cake tasted terrible. for the research of new treat- On the flip side, a lack of CF to participate with the grant was even more interesting. I sure do miss the good old ments and a potential cure for awareness leads to fear. If the recipient in the activity for Corrections She would strain milk into days of growing up on the Cystic Fibrosis, but also affects public community grew igno- which assistance is being a jar and add a little salt and farm. My parents might have how people with the disease rant about the disease, indi- requested. An article in Monday’s News sugar. Then she would shake worked hard in those days. But see themselves. viduals with CF would choose The intent of this program Reporter incorrectly stated the milk until butter started to what a happy time we had. I The Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle to hide their CF rather than is to help improve lifestyle. that the current Columbus form. I later learned it was the wouldn’t give up those days Foundation (CFLF) has award- pridefully flaunt it as they ac- Therefore, preference is given County Board of Elections cream that would rise to the and the memories I made. ed more than $450,000 to 850 complish true accolades. to applications requesting as- eliminated early voting at the top of the jar of milk that she I wish all of you blessing in people since 2007. Individuals The CFLF awards grants sistance for ongoing activities, Old Dock precinct. In fact, used to make the butter. The abundance. As always and un- are using this money to fund to be used toward recreation as opposed to one-time events. early voting at Old Dock was leftover milk was buttermilk. til next time, don’t forget God exercise activities of their activities for people with CF. eliminated by a previously-sit- She would use it for making loves you and so do I. own, which improve both their Applicants also have the op- ting board of elections in 2012. The misunderstanding was brought about by reports out of Raleigh indicating that ear- ly voting hours in Columbus County had been reduced; in Memory loss? Odds are, it’s not Alzheimer’s fact, those early voting hours were reduced from hours in the last general election four By Doug Dickerson tive diseases like Alzheimer’s, ing recipes, and adhering to Manage your medications. Get adequate sleep and re- years ago but remain the same along with specific actions peo- medica tion schedules. So, it’s A number of medications can duce stress. 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Scheme 1 Scheme 2A Scheme 2B

New Site - 60 acres Existing Lee St Site - 16 acres Existing Lee St Site - 16 acres

All New Academics Renovations and Additions to the Auditorium to remain CARLTON PRINCE Existing Campus Gym to remain New Baseball (Similar to Legion) All New Athletics Existing Legion Site - 8 acres New Softball Field New Tennis Courts (8) Renovate Football and Soccer New 8-lane Track & Field

New Athletic Site - 10 acres Existing Legion Site - 8 acres

New Baseball Field Renovate Football and Soccer

New Softball Field New School Site - 12 acres New BaseballSoftball Field House New Academics New Tennis Courts (8) Gym & Auxiliary Gym 1,000 Seat Auditorium COLEMAN BARBOUR New 8-lane Track & Field Total Construction Cost Total Construction Cost Total Construction Cost 58,746,655 54,143,603 58,246,193

Total Proect Cost Total Proect Cost Total Proect Cost

73,378,810 72,734,558 72,547,529 Heidi Trask High School was shown as an example of what the Three schemes were presented to the Whiteville City School new Whiteville High School campus could look like. Board. Scheme 1 was selected. REV. DAVE FLOWERS

GREG MERRITT Vice Chair

KANDLE ROGERS Board Chair Modern, flexible, and technology focused classrooms are part Spacious athletic facilities would be housed on the sixty-acre of the design plan. campus proposed. WHS Continued from 1A to build a new 60-acre campus community deserve a new high athletic site to include a new The lack of adequate space He pointed out the school “We tried to be realistic,” to house both academics and school . We are grown-ups and baseball and softball field, a at Legion Stadium for multi- nurse’s office is in the media Boney said, noting the figures athletics. It passed with the what grown-ups do is the right new baseball and softball field ple sports, a band room that center. included fees, land costs and support of Coleman Barbour thing for the students.” house, eight new tennis courts was never designed for band, He added that while Legion furniture expenses in addition and Greg Merritt. Scheme 1, as selected, esti- and a new 8-lane track. security issues with an open Stadium is historic, it requires to construction costs. “I think we need to think of mates construction costs at Scheme 1A would require campus and other issues were 50 people to man it on a game The proposal goes before what will make our children $58.7 million for a new 50-acre the use of mobile units for up noted in the discussion. night, that the gym on Lee commissioners Monday, Sept. the best we can make them,” academic campus and nearly to two years while renovations Whiteville City Schools Street has been over crowded, 19. It comes on the heels of a Prince said. He emphasized a $11 million for a new 10-acre were underway. Superintendent Kenny forcing school officials to turn recent county finance proposal campus with classrooms and athletic campus. Those costs Scheme 2B called for the ex- Garland pointed out that a away spectators, among other prepared by County manager facilities that reflect “the world combined with escalation, pro- isting site to become more of lack of space made it difficult issues. Bill Clark and Finance Officer of work” was needed. “Our fessional fees, a new land pur- an athletic facility. The audito- to add new programs and that Boney emphasized that a Bobbie Faircloth related to children are not going to be chase, fixtures and furnishings rium and gym would remain at the three R’s of education to- 21st century school looks very Columbus County Schools. left in Columbus County the make up the $73.4 million esti- the current campus, under that day are rigor, relevance and different from schools of the That consolidation is esti- rest of their lives. They have mate projected by Paul Boney, plan. It called for a new base- relationships. past, with friendlier learning mated at roughly $70 million. to compete. Look in the schools an architect with LS3P. Boney’s ball and softball field, eight “An automotive classroom environments, better use of It calls for two new middle in North Carolina which blaze firm was tapped earlier this tennis courts and an 8-lane with a one-bay garage for 20 natural light, flexible spaces schools and to add a major ad- the trail and score the highest year to complete a study on the track to be added to the cam- students is not acceptable,” and technology-focused class- dition to another. on scores,” Prince declared. He feasibility of building a new pus in town. Legion stadium Garland said. “Our parking sit- rooms. He called the high Clark has said the county said schools with such campus- high school or renovating the would undergo renovations to uation is scattered, at best . If school proposed “an economic school plan would require a es proposed do not lose the sup- existing facilities. The county host football and soccer games you have driven by the school, engine that would boost eco- 2.5-cent property tax increase port of the community. commissioners and Whiteville only and a new school site of there are cars parked from one nomic development and train to be levied by commissioners “Whether two miles or three City Schools jointly paid for 12 acres with a gym, auxiliary end of Lee Street to the other.” a better workforce. or a quarter-cent sales tax to miles away, this communi- the study, which came after gym and 1,000-seat auditorium be voted for via a referendum. ty will be behind this school Columbus County Schools was included. system; I guarantee you that,” voted to have a district-wide Boney said the plans pro- 0 Merritt said. He added that the facilities accounting and study posed call for bringing the school district included much on aging facilities in their dis- school up to a 50-year stan- PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH more than the city limits. trict, also funded in part by dard. He added that the pro- Barbour argued that a new commissioners. cess was a collaborative and facility at a new site was the Two options not chosen by transparent effort. “The com- right thing to do in a new era. the Whiteville City School mittee worked really hard to “We need to plan for our chil- Board included plans to reno- help us understand existing dren to be in the information vate the existing 16-acre cam- conditions,” Boney said of a technology era and reaching pus in one way or another. facilities study committee that for the era to come . That’s the Scheme 2A called for renova- included WHS Principal Jess Honor Your new deal; that’s the future. You tion of the existing campus, Sealy, Anthony Martin, Huey do things collaboratively; not renovation of Legion stadium Godwin, David Smith and W.C. individually,” Barbour said, for football and soccer uses Butler. A few public input ses- in part. “The students in this only, and add a new 10-acre sions were also held.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Vikings, Gators still out to gain fi rst victories

By Dan Biser West Columbus, which posted a 3-9 record [email protected] last season, is headed by such players as Both East Columbus and West Columbus Khali Snowten, Nigel Ceesay, Nick Godfrey, high schools have home football games Fri- Skylar Ritchart. day night with both hoping to gain their fi rst wins of the 2016 season. East Columbus, which was overpowered Both will be playing their fi nal non-con- by Trask 50-0 last Friday, will play host to ference games of the season on Friday with the Jones Senior Trojans of Trenton. Jones both contests set to start at 7 p.m. Both have Senior, which will make the 100-mile bus 0-3 records. Both teams suffered disappoint- journey to Lake Waccamaw Friday with a ing shut-out losses to Heide Trask in their 1-2 record after falling hard to Southwest last outings. Onslow 55-0 last Friday. The Trojans’ lone win to date came over South Lenoir by a West Columbus, which had an open date 28-6 score. last week, will close out its non-conference In last year’s Gator-Trojan matchup at slate by playing host to Aynor, S.C. Coach Trenton, Jones Senior took a 32-18 win en James Pierce’s Vikings fell to Trask 48-0 route to a 6-7 season record. in their last outing on Sept. 2. Pierce is in Both teams have new head coaches this his fi rst season as the West Columbus head season with Maurice Huey at East Columbus coach. and Lewis Hampton at Jones Senior. Aynor will bring a 3-1 record into Friday’s East Columbus has managed only one matchup. Coach Jody Jenerette’s Blue Jacket win its last 24 games and that came against squad ran past Creek Bridge of Marion, S.C., Trask last season. 47-13 last Friday. Coach Huey took over the Gator football In last year’s Viking-Blue Jacket clash, program and athletic director position late Aynor pulled out a 40-32 homefi eld win. Along after Rocky Lewis was hired to the head with its loss to Trask, the Vikings also fell coaching position at South Brunswick. by scores of 40-22 to South Brunswick and East Columbus has returned this season 49-14 to West Bladen. with Leumichael Jones, Kenji Bowen, Dex- Pierce was elevated to the West Columbus ter McKoy and Trumal Baldwin. head coaching position last spring after serv- The Gator football program got a lift last ing as an assistant to Jason Jones. Jones, the Thursday when the ECHS junior varsity WCHS athletic director, has remained on the came away with a 28-0 homefi eld shutout Viking coaching staff.

Staff photo by Franklin Davis South Columbus High School volleyball player Hailey Sarvis (foreground) makes a Stanley plays big role in UNCP’s 2-0 start set for teammate Madison Spencer in Tuesday’s Three Rivers Confernece volleyball Rontonio Stanley, UNC-Pembroke’s fi fth year senior running back, has played a signifi cant match with visting Fairmont. South Columbus won the match in three sets to remain role in the Braves’ fi rst two football outings of undefeated in TRC play. the 2006 season. The Nakina native, a former football stand- out at South Columbus High School, is now Wolfpack jumps into win column Battles for ree Rivers supremacy in his fourth year as a starting running back Rontonio with 35-6 victory over Knights for UNCP, which has opened the season with Stanley victories over Winston-Salem State and Fay- highlight Tuesday sports action etteville State. Through the fi rst two games, Stanley has UNCP football By Franklin Davis Bailey Barnhill (W) 6-4, 6-4 over Cummings (SP) rushed for a net 91 yards, including a 20-yard [email protected] Doubles C. Barnhill/Moss (W) 8-2 over Estrada/Barrera (SP) gainer and has one pass reception for eight Undefeated teams met on both the ten- Royal/Ezzell (W) 8-6 over Hughes/Moncrief (SP) yards. He has also returned three kick-offs for nis and volleyball courts Tuesday with fi rst Baldwin/B. Barnhill (W) 8-4 over Dugarte/Cummings a total of 70 yards. place in the Three Rivers Conference at stake. (SP) In the Braves’ Sept. 3 game at Winston-Salem, Whiteville girls tennis remained undefeated they fought back from a 17-3 halftime defi cit to in conference and overall with a convincing Fairmont entered Tuesday’s match ranked overtake the Winston-Salem State squad 20-17. UNCP photo 9-0 win over St. Pauls. South Columbus domi- seventh in the state 2A volleyball teams. South Last Saturday, UNCP pulled a away froma nated Fairmont from the outset and took a 3-0 Columbus was ranked fourth. 19-14 halftime lead to again dominate second victory over the Golden Tornadoes. . The Stallions served notice early with a 25- half play and post a 50-28 homefi eld victory. 10 win in set one. They completed the shutout The Rams will take on Shaw University this Since Stanley’s freshman season, UNCP has Whiteville did not lose a single set to a with 25-16 and 25-17 wins in sets two and three. Saturday at 1 p.m., in a game scheduled to be a record of 19 wins and 16 losses. St. Pauls team that came in sporting an 8-0 Statistical leaders for South were Hailey played at Durham County Memorial Stadium. While playing for Coach Jake Fonvielle’s overall record. The Wolfpack improved to 8-0 Sarvis with 11 service points and 25 assists, Mat- Last season, the 5-foot-8, 175-pound Stanley South Columbus High team from 2009-11, Stan- overall and 5-0 in TRC play. Results follow: tie Johnson had 13 kills and six service points, rushed for 666 yards and scored eight touch- ley rushed for 3,946 career yards and had 570 Madison Spencer had seven kills and fi ve solo downs while catching 15 passes for 120 yards. career receiving yards. Singles blocks, Haley Rising had 10 service points and During his 2014 sophomore season, the for- He was named the 2010 Columbus County Chase Barnhill (W) 6-0, 6-2 over Estrada (SP) Anna Caroline Suggs had 11 service points. mer Stallion rushed for 270 yards on 89 carries Football Player of the Year.. Aundria Moss (W) 6-3, 7-6, (7-5) over Hughes (SP) Stallion coach David Marlowe said, “We played and hauled in 24 passes for 191 yards. Stanley is a nursing major at UNCP. Natalie Royal (W) 6-1, 7-5 over Moncrief (SP) As a red-shirt freshman in 2013, he ran for 517 UNC-Pembroke football team, which was Cailin Baldwin (W) 6-4, 6-4 over Barrera (SP) yards on 76 carries and seven touchdowns while revitalized in 2007, is an independent member Anna Ezzell (W) 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 over Dugarte (SP) SEE TRC, 2B catching 22 passes for 305 yards and another TD. of the NCAA Division II. Stallions, Wolfpack have open dates VIP PICKS TO WIN Match your skills against the VIP Pickers each week! Two ways to Play: while preparing In the Sports Section of Monday’s paper or Online at nrcolumbus.com South Columbus, County unbeaten after two rounds for league openers of state DY AAA event 1 After closing their respective non-conference football schedules last week with losses of considerable margins, both the Whiteville Wolfpack and South Columbus Stallions have open dates this Friday as they set their sites on Three Rivers WEEK 2 Conference 1A-2A action that opens on Sept. 23. VIP Winning Picks

South Columbus suffered a 41-0 road loss to the powerful *All printed picks are preliminary, final picks Angela Slagle Freddy Norris Ted Williams Ethan Scott Brian Davis Tim Schedler Brian Murphy Paige Brewer Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs last Thursday, leaving their non- can be changed until online deadline. conference record at 2-2. The Stallions also absorbed a 28-15 Allstate Insurance Black’s Tire Waffle International Chadbourn Feed Whiteville New & Used Johnson Home Med. Murf’s Pawn Southern Tire loss to West Brunswick while their wins came over East Bladen Last Week Score 1 9-8 14-4 12-6 9-9 12-6 12-6 13-5 14-4 29-22 and Loris, S.C. 1 The Stallions went 0-4 in non-conference play in each of Overall Score 9 14 12 9 12 12 108 108 the past two seasons before coming on strong in TRC action. Jones Senior at East Columbus Jones Senior Jones Senior Jones Senior Jones Senior Jones Senior Jones Senior Whiteville Whiteville Coach Russell Dove’s Stallions will resume play on Sept. 23 in Aynor (SC) at West Columbus Aynor (SC) Aynor (SC) Aynor (SC) Aynor (SC) Aynor (SC) Aynor (SC) West Columbus West Columbus their Three Rivers Conference opener against East Columbus. The Stallions have won all 26 of their previous football outings Hoggard at Clinton Hoggard Clinton Clinton Hoggard Clinton Hoggard Wallace Rose Hill Wallace Rose Hill against the Gators. East Bladen at Laney Laney Laney Laney Laney East Bladen East Bladen East Bladen East Bladen South Columbus finished in a tie for the Three Rivers Conference championship in both the 2013 and 2015 seasons. Florida State at Louisville Florida State Florida State Florida State Florida State Louisville Florida State Fairmont Fairmont Vanderbilt at Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Red Springs Red Springs Whiteville, which was overtaken by the host West Bruns- Virginia at Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Virginia Virginia Connecticut NC State NC State wick 34-7 last Friday is off to its slowest start since the 2011 season. That year, the Wolfpack won only one of its fi rst fi ve James Madison at UNC UNC UNC UNC James Madison UNC UNC North Carolina North Carolina games and fi nished with a 3-7 record, and failed to gain a berth South Florida at Syracuse Syracuse South Florida South Florida Syracuse South Florida South Florida Memphis Memphis in the state 2A playoffs. Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Northwestern Northwestern Coach Luke Little’s Wolfpack won the outright Three Rivers Boston College at Virginia Tech 1A-2A Conference championship in 2014 and tied for the title Pittsburgh at Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Pittsburgh Iowa Iowa in both 2013 amd 2015. Alabama at Mississippi Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Notre Dame Notre Dame The Wolfpack’s only win thus far came in a 35-6 decision over West Bladen. Along with last Friday’s setback at West ECU at South Carolina South Carolina South Carolina South Carolina South Carolina ECU ECU Louisville Louisville Brunswick the Wolfpack fell to North Brunswick 21-20 and Old Dominion at NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State Miami Miami East Bladen 43-15. Delaware at Wake Forest Wake Forest Wake Forest Wake Forest Wake Forest Delaware Wake Forest Clemson Clemson Whiteville will play host to longtime rival West Columbus in its Sept. 23 TRC opener. Whiteville holds a 40-10-1 edge in its Michigan State at Notre Dame Michigan State Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Texas Christian Texas Christian football rivalry with WCHS that began in 1965. Ohio State at Oklahoma Ohio State Ohio State Ohio State Ohio State Ohio State Ohio State Tennessee Tennessee Alabama Alabama John Col- umn

2B- e News Reporter • ursday, September 15, 2016 2016 Biser’s Th ree Rivers Conference football football standings Conf. Overall PF PA predictions Red Springs 0-0 2-1 80 64 High schools: Aynor 43, South Columbus 0-0 2-2 79 105 West Columbus 18; Jones Se- St. Pauls 0-0 2-2 77 113 nior 44, East Columbus 20.Last Whiteville 0-0 1-3 77 107 week’s record: 2-0. Overall: West Columbus 0-0 0-3 36 137 9-4. South Robeson 0-0 0-3 20 105 Colleges: Louisville 36, Florida State 34; Pittsburgh Fairmont 0-0 0-3 60 134 29, Oklahoma State 26; Vir- East Columbus 0-0 0-3 28 130 ginia Tech 33, Boston College 23, North Carolina 50, James Madison 28; N.C. State 35, Old FRIDAY’S GAMES Dominion 19; Wake Forest 36, Jones Senior at East Columbus, 7 Delaware 22; Northwestern Aynor, S.C., at West Columbus, 7 32, Duke 30; Miami 35, Appa- Whiteville - OPEN lachian State 26. Georgia Tech South Columbus - OPEN 27, Vanderbilt 18; Alabama St. Pauls - OPEN 38, Ole Miss 21; Ohio State 24, Oklahoma 21; Stanford 28, Lakewood at Red Springs, 7 Southern Cal 20; Last week’s Fairmont at South Brunswick, 7 record: 6-4. Overall: 18-5. Lake View, S.C., at South Robeson, 7

LAST FRIDAY’S RESULTS On this date ... Wallace-Rose Hill 41, South Columbus 0 September 16, 2005 West Brunswick 34, Whiteville 7 Malcolm Smith runs for St. Pauls 30, West Bladen 7 two touchdowns and Trask 50, East Columbus 0 returns an interception for West Columbus - OPEN another TD in pacing the South Columbus Stallions Red Springs - OPEN to a 47-27 football victory South Robeson - OPEN over West Columbus. Fairmont -OPEN

Staff photo by Franklin Davis Whiteville High’s Will Hinson drives a kick to the net for the fi rst score of the match in the Wolfpack’s 4-0 shut-out of West Columbus. At left is West Columbus defender Elmer Lopez. By Franklin Davis [email protected] Pack boys take TRC soccer win over Vikes

By Franklin Davis corner kick gave Whiteville a minutes remaining due to the [email protected] 2-0 lead 12:24 before intermis- adverse weather conditions. sion. Leonel Balthazar scored Central is 2-0 and Acme-Delco Conditions were not ideal 1:10 into the second half and is 1-1. on Monday afternoon for an Vann Ciamillo ended the scor- Nancy Ballesteros scored outside sporting event unless ing with 23:43 remaining in thrice to lead Hallsboro to your name was Donald, Daffy the game. West Columbus’s a 4-0 win over Tabor City. or Daisy. best scoring chance came with Breelyn Lynch also scored The West Columbus and under fi ve minutes remain- for the Tigers. Alanna Deal Whiteville boys soccer teams ing. A foul in the box provided had four saves in goal for ignored a pregame downpour the Vikings with a penalty Hallsboro. Hallsboro is 2-0 and and steady fi rst half drizzle to kick. Whiteville goalie Brooks Tabor City 0-2. open Three Rivers Conference Baldwin stopped the initial Nakina doubled up West play. Whiteville came out on shot. The shot off the rebound Columbus 4-2 in a match that Staff photo by Franklin Davis top 4-0. The turf at the soc- was over the crossbar. was halted at halftime due Whiteville High School tennis player Aundria Moss gets set to return a shot during cer pitch adjacent to Legion Whiteville is 1-0 in the to lightning. Anette Pineda Stadium held up well during TRC and 5-2-3 overall. All fi ve scored twice for Nakina. Tuesday’s Three Rivers Conference match with St. Pauls at the WHS courts. Whiteville the contest and was not a fac- Whiteville wins have been Gabrielle FormyDuval and won the match 9-0. tor. shut outs. Vanessa Garcia each scored The biggest factor was a once. relentless Wolfpack offen- Prior to the WC/Whiteville Williams Township shut TRC sive attack that’s bound to match, Central Middle out Chadbourn 5-0. Williams Continued from 1B score simply by the volume School’s girls played host is 1-1 and Chadbourn 0-2. of opportunities they had. to Acme-Delco. Central West Bladen defeated West pretty well at times in this West Columbus goalie Aaron jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but Columbus 5-0 in un abbreviat- 25-18, 25-19 win over St. Pauls. land Lewis (SC) match, however we have got to Elkins and the Viking defense the Trojans scored twice to ed girls tennis match at West The Wolfpack junior varsity Scarlette Cartrette (SC) 6-1, 6-1 pass the ball better. Fairmont were dogged in their attempt trail 3-2 at intermission. The Bladen. West Bladen had se- also won in straight sets 25-13, over Seals (F) has a really good program and to turn Whiteville away, but Hornets pulled away the sec- cured victories in fi ve of the 25-10. Doubles it is always nice to get a win unable to do so on every at- ond half to take a 7-3 victory. singles matches and led 5-1 in Despite outscoring South M. Koonce/E. Koonce (SC) 9-8 over them. There is still a long tack. Grace High scored four goals the other before the rain dis- Robeson 104-95 in total points (12-10) over Woodell/Kierra Fuqua (F) way to go in the season, so it Will Hinson scored the ini- for Central. Emma Hooks rupted play. The fi ve points won, East Columbus fell to the Oxendine/Kelsey Fuqua (F) 8-4 was a nice early test.” South tial goal for Whiteville at the contributed two scores and were enough to earn the Mustangs 3-2. Set scores were over Watts/Holt (SC) Columbus improves to 12-2-1 27:44 mark of the fi rst half. Melena Hester added one. The 20-25, 25-21, 10-25, 25-23, 15-10. Lewis/Cartrette (SC) 8-6 over J. match win for West Bladen. overall and 4-0 in the TRC. Logan Butler’s perfectly di- match was stopped with eight East Columbus won the junior Jackson/K. Jackson (F) rected header off Hinson’s The South Columbus junior varsity contest. East Columbus varsity fought back from an and South Robeson are each 2-2 West Columbus fell 6-3 to opening set loss to defeat Fair- in TRC play. They trail White- Red Springs in girls tennis. mont 21-25, 25-18, 15-12. The ville for the top 1A conference Morgan McDonald was a win- Black’s Tire Stallion JVs are 8-1 overall and seed by one match. ner in number one singles, 7-6, 4-0 in conference play. 6-2, Jessica Griffi n continued preparing to hold South Columbus defeated her winning ways with a 6-4, Boys & Girls Home Other Columbus County Fairmont 7-2 in girls tennis. 1-6, 10-8 victory in fourth-seed teams were involved in sig- The victory pulled the Stal- singles and paired with Bay- Golf Tournament nificant conference matches lions even with St. Pauls for the lee Haynes for an 8-2 win in on Tuesday as well. top 2A conference seed. South number two doubles for the travels to St. Pauls for a match Vikings. West Columbus earned its today (Thursday). first conference victory and The Hallsboro Tigers kicked second win overall with a 3-2 Singles off the middle school football volleyball road win over Red Mary Koonce (SC) 7-5, 6-1 over season with a 30-28 victory over Springs. The Vikings trailed Woodell (F) Lumberton. For the Tigers, two sets to one before staging Elizabeth Koonce (SC) 6-3, 6-4 Jamar Williams rushed for their comeback. Scores were over Kierra Fuqua (F) two touchdowns, Jerome Beck 25-20, 22-25, 18-25, 25-17, 15-12. Amanda Watts (SC) 6-1, 6-1 over for one. Beck also completed a Oxendine (F) scoring pass to Corey Jacobs. Whiteville volleyball im- Madison Holt (SC) 6-2, 2-6, 10-8 Lavarr Jones was the lead- proved to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in over J. Jackson (F) ing tackler for the Hallsboro N.C. Dixie Pre-Majors conference action with a 25-17, K. Jackson (F) 6-2, 6-3 over Ire- defense. Tournament at Leland SHORT DOVE SHOT SPECIAL BY THE BOX OR CASE BROS. 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Volleyball and Girls Tennis Teams Vie for TRC Lead

Tuesday’s action featured meetings between undefeated teams in TRC play. Fairmont faced South Columbus in Volleyball and St. Pauls met Whiteville in Girls Tennis. See the Sports section for results.

Anna Caroline Suggs (6) scores against Fairmont. Cailin Baldwin strikes a forehand from the baseline.

Chase Barnhill prepares to slam home a winner. Madison and Mattie invite Fairmont to thier “block” party.

Victoria Harrelson slams a winner for the Stallions. Natalie Royal is set for a return.

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Call 910-840- scription of this position, visit www.sccnc.edu or call (910) 642- found in barns or fields, any kind any Southeast Farm Equipment of Whiteville 5356 7141, ext. 310. condition. 910-918-1430 is currently accepting applications for A completed Southeastern Community College application, resume Experienced Technicians in their Service Department PUBLIC NOTICE and educational transcript/diploma must be submitted to the col- Openings available: lege Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be consid- DOCKET NO. SP-8275 SUB 0 Agricultural Equipment Technician ered for this position. Deadline for applications is 9/23/16. APPLICATION OF ACME SOLAR, LLC Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC Small Engine Technician Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY 401K, Health Insurance, Retirement are provided Whiteville, NC 28472. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 15, 2016, An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Acme Solar, LLC (Applicant), filed an application seek- Call 910-642-8181 or email [email protected] ing a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of a 5-MW for information on openings. solar generating facility to be located at approximately 445 Fertilizer Road in Riegelwood, Columbus County, North Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell the electric- ity to Duke Energy Progress, LLC. Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs F/T Computer Instructor Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Tabor Correctional Institution Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or TEEN MOM CO-PARENT FOR LAKE HOUSE Minimum Requirements on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is accepting ap- 1. Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. If a complaint is received within ten days after the last plications for the position of TEEN MOM CO-PARENT FOR 2. Significant proficiency related to Microsoft Office Applications date of the publication of this notice, the Commission OUR B&GH Lake House – a Teen Mom & Baby Home. This (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Keyboarding). will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a position requires a high school diploma. This is an exciting 3. Knowledge of information systems. 4. Ability to use computerized instruction. certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable no- team LIVE-IN position for individuals with a desire to work with teenagers. You are educating and providing role models 5. Ability to teach adults of all educational levels. tice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant 6. Willingness to teach in a correctional institution. for young women and their babies. and to each complaining party, and will require the Ap- plicant to publish notice of the hearing in this newspa- This position requires two (2) LIVE-IN co-parents’ respon- Preferred Requirements per. If no complaint is received within the time specified sible for three (3)teen moms and their babies. Responsibili- 1. Associate’s degree in computer science or business related fields. above and if the Commission does not order a hearing ties will include: coordinating doctor visits, transporting to 2. Teaching and/or training experience in Microsoft computer applications. school, jobs, daycare, guidance with shopping , meal prep- 3. Experience teaching/working in a prison institution. upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an 4. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. order awarding the certificate sought by the Applicant. aration, light housekeeping, teaching life skills, as well as other similar duties. There will be flexible time off between Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file state- the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm providing no appointments Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished ments to that effect with the Commission. Such state- or travel are needed. You will have two weekends off each upon request. Position should be filled no later than Sept. 30, 2016. ments should reference Docket No. SP-8275, Sub 0 and month. A rent-free apartment is included with this position. A completed SCC application, resume, and college transcript(s) (un- be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina official copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening pro- Exempt salaried position. Schedule and salary to be dis- Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, cess, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) cussed during interview process. We offer an excellent ben- North Carolina 27699-4300. must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order efit package. This position is located on the Lake Waccamaw for applicants to be considered for this position. Deadline for receipt Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. campus. EOE of applications is Friday, September 16, 2016. Applications received after this date may not be considered. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org , by Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, email at [email protected], or fax to 910-646-3609 and/or For a required Southeastern Community College application, visit www. North Carolina 27699-4300 or to The Honorable Roy mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. sccnc.edu or call (910) 642-7141, ext. 310. Applicants should send all Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Hu- documents and inquiries to the Human Resources Office, SCC, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. man Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa Bush August 25, Sept. 1, 8, & 15, 2016 at 910-646-3083 ext 205. An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 6B • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016

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Legal notice v. Lying and being in the City of White- taken from Schnibben survey) 120 Being the same property conveyed ments, prior liens or encumbranc- KENNETH H. CAMPBELL, ville, Whiteville Township, Columbus feet to the Northwest corner of Lot by Rose Ethel Lynn, single, to Wiley es of record against said property Defendant. County, North Carolina, and being Number 10; thence with the Western Thurman Lynn, single, by Deed dated except as may have priority under On September 6, 2016, Carolina TO: KENNETH H. CAMPBELL more particularly described as fol- line of Lot No. 11, as shown in Plat October 26, 1989, recorded in Book Federal or State Law, if any. Christian Radio, Inc. of Wilmington, ADDRESS UNKNOWN lows: Book 4, Page 27, North 30 minutes 405, Page 983, Columbus County A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- NC filed an application for assign- WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN Being Lot Numbered Nine (9) as East 101 feet to the beginning. Registry. chase price, or $750 whichever is ment of control of FM translator Take notice that a pleading seeking shown on map entitled Map of a sur- Being the same lot described in deed Wiley Thurman Lynn died May 18, greater, will be required at the time W231BV Whiteville, NC to Sunrise relief against you has been filed in the vey of the Subdivision of Lot Num- dated October 27, 1970, from Ernest 2008, in Columbus County, North of the sale with the balance remain- Broadcasting of Wilmington, NC. above-entitled action. The notice of ber Eleven (11) of the division of the D. Pridgen and wife, Thelma Pridgen, Carolina. ing due to be paid in full by cash or The Board of Directors of Carolina the relief being sought is as follows: Dr. W. R. Davis Estate, located just to Charles Hardwick and wife, Mar- The property to be offered pursu- certified funds at the Office of the Christian Radio, Inc. are as follows; This is a civil action seeking an abso- East of Whiteville, dated October gie P. Hardwick, registered in Book ant to this Notice of Sale is being Commissioner within three (3) days Jim & Cynthia Stephens, Ulmer lute divorce. 10, 1963, prepared by H.T. Schnib- 250, Page 209, Office of the Regis- offered for sale, transfer and convey- after the entry of the Judgment of Eaddy, Matthew Wall and Anthony You are required to make defense to ben, Surveyor. ter of Deeds of Columbus County, ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. Register. A copy of the application such pleadings no later than Novem- A description of said lot Number North Carolina. the Commissioner nor the County Hearing before the Honorable Amy is on file for public inspection dur- ber 4, 2016 and upon your failure to Nine (9) is as follows: Beginning at Being the same property conveyed of Columbus, nor the officers, direc- M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superi- ing regular business hours at 3305 do so the party seeking relief against the Southwest corner of Lot Num- by Charles Hardwick and wife, Mar- tors, attorneys, employees, agents or or Court for Columbus County, North Burnt Mill Road, Suite 400 Wilming- you will apply to the Court for the ber Eight (8) this point being situ- gie P. Hardwick, to Wiley T. Lynn authorized representatives of either Carolina was held in connection with ton, NC 28403. relief to be sought. ated in the Western line of Lot Num- and wife, Rose E. Lynn, by Deed the Commissioner or the County this foreclosure on 7th day of July, September 8, 12, 15, 19, 2016 This the 29th day of August, 2016. ber Eleven as shown on Plat entitled dated September 11, 1975, recod- of Columbus make any represen- 2016 at which time Clerk Amy Walk- /s/ William L. Davis, III “Map showing Subdivision of Dr. W. ed in Book 287, Page 98, Columbus tation of warranty relating to the er authorized this foreclosure sale as notice of Public William L. Davis, III Ross Davis Estate,” prepared by County Registry. title or any physical, environmental, required by statute. Hearing Attorney for Plaintiff E.M. Eutsler, C. E., in October, 1949, Being the same property conveyed health or safety conditions existing This the 26th day of August, 2016. N.C. Bar No. 7685 and registered in Plat Book 4, Page by Wiley Thurman Lynn and Rose in, on, at, or relating to the property WILLIAM E WOOD columbus county Post Office Box 1363 27, Office of the Register of Deeds Ethel Lynn to Rose Ethel Lynn, a life being offered for sale, and any and COMMISSIONER Planning board Lumberton, North Carolina 28359 of Columbus County, North Caro- estate, and Wiley Thurman Lynn, all responsibilities or liabilities aris- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Telephone: (910) 738-7776 lina, South 30 minutes West (course remainderman, by Deed dated July ing out of or in any way relating to WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Notice is hereby given that the Email: [email protected] taken from the Schnibben survey) 27, 1988, recorded in Book 396, any such condition expressly are TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Columbus County Planning Board Sept. 1,8, 15, 2016 858.5 feet from the Northwest cor- Page 717, Columbus County Reg- disclaimed. STATE BAR NO.: 5901 will conduct two public hearings on ner of said Lot Number 11 which is istry. Also, this property is being sold free September 8 & 15, 2016 Tuesday, September 27, 2016 start- notice of Tax situated in the South edge of U.S. and clear of all taxes, special assess- ing at 6:00 PM in the Commissioners Highway 74-76 at a distance of 50 Chambers located in the Dempsey B. Foreclosure Sale feet from the center line); running Herring Courthouse Annex at 112 W. thence (paralleling said highway) Smith Street in Whiteville, NC. The STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA South 89 degrees 30 minutes East purpose of the public hearing is to COUNTY OF COLUMBUS (course taken from the Schnibben receive oral and written comments IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- survey) 120 feet to the Southeast from the public regarding the planned TICE corner of Lot Number 8 in the West installation of the below described DISTRICT COURT DIVISION edge of the 60 foot road known as solar generation facilities. Applica- FILE NO.: 15 CV 1358 Davis Avenue; thence with said edge tions have been made for a Special COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and of said Avenue (and at a right angle FREEFor Free AD! Stuff Use Permits to be issued authorizing CITY OF WHITEVILLE, to the highway) South 30 minutes the construction of said solar gen- Plaintiffs West (course taken from the Schnib- Name eration facilities by Renesolar Ener- vs ben survey) 101 feet to the Northeast gy, Inc. and Cathcart Solar, LLC, in PATRICIA HARRELSON LYNN; corner of Lot Number 10; thence with Address keeping with the requirements of the GERRI LYNN, the North line of Lot Number 10 North Columbus County Land Use Regula- Defendants 89 degrees 30 minutes West (course City State Zip tion Ordinance. NOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the Public Hearing #1 (6:00pm) Appli- Low Price Tire Guarantee Ad text (up to 4 lines, approx. 15 words, typed or printed clearly) cant is Cathcart Solar, LLC with proj- CITY OF WHITEVILLE as bodies poli- ect site located at 2772-3214 Chad- tic incorporate of the State of North bourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC Carolina, are exercising their power Public Hearing #2 (6:30pm) Applicant and authority to assess, levy and col- is Renesolar Energy, Inc. with proj- lect taxes against real and personal ect site located at 379 Merritt Road, property located within their bound- Chadbourn, NC aries in accordance with the laws of All interested citizens are invited to the State of North Carolina and the *Name, address & phone # must be completed or coupon will not be accepted. Ad will run for 3 days. attend this hearing to present oral Default Judgment and order of Sale and written comments. Contact the entered on the 7th day of July, 2016 Columbus County Planning Depart- and is foreclosing on the follow- The News Reporter Classifieds Work! ment at 910-640-6608 regarding ing land of PATRICIA HARRELSON questions. LYNN and GERRI LYNN in order to Restrictions: Applies to Lost & Found notices and items being given away for free. Private September 15, 19, 2016 satisfy the properly assessed but parties only. One item per ad. Limit of 2 free ads per family per 30-day period. Ads can be unpaid taxes upon certain lands. submitted via coupon OR in person in our Advertising Dept. Mail to: Free Classified, The Pursuant to the Judgment entered Behind Quality Ford notice of Service 106 Quality Street, Whiteville News Reporter, PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. No phone calls please. on the 7th day of July, 2016, William 910-640-FAST (640-3278) of Process by E. Wood has been appointed Com- Publication missioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Columbus County Courthouse STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA in the City of Whiteville, Columbus COUNTY OF COLUMBUS County, North Carolina at 12:00 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- THE DEALER YOU CAN TRUST o’clock noon on the 20th day of TICE September, 2016 and will sell to the DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 2005 Ford Mustang V6 Prem. 2010 Chevy Equinox LT 2010 Ford Flex Limited highest bidder for cash all interest in CHRISTEN J. CAMPBELL, the following described real estate: Plaintiff,

Health Resources and Services Administration NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Proposed Goshen Medical Center 5 Whiteville Towne Center (Lot 5) Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina 199,153 miles 108,335 miles 161,891 miles C8DCS29189 Project 129542-01 Silver $5,900 White $10,900 White $10,900 In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for im- plementing NEPA (44 CFR Parts 1500 through 1508) and the 2015 Ford Focus SE 2014 Ford Fusion S 2015 Ford Fusion SE HHS General Administration Manual Part 30 Environmental Protection (February 25, 2000), HRSA has determined that the Proposed Construction of the new Goshen Medical Center will have no significant adverse impact on the qual- ity of the human environment. As a result of this FONSI, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides discretionary grant and cooperative agreement 25,544 miles 21,947 miles 18,819 miles awards to support health centers expand their capacity White $14,900 White $15,800 Magnetic $17,500 to provide primary and preventive health care services to medically underserved populations nationwide. Goshen Medical Center Inc. has applied for HRSA grant 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2015 Ford Escape SE 2015 Ford Escape SE funding. The applicant proposes to use grant funds for the construction of a new 8,500 square foot, single-story clinic with associated paved parking lot. The proposed site is located on an approximately .97-acre lot located near the intersection of Leslie Newsome Avenue and US Highway 701 Bypass in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina. The applicant has submitted an Environmental Assessment (EA) that documents impacts of the proposed action. This EA is incorporated by reference into this FONSI. 16,803 miles 27,075 miles 27,969 miles Additional project information is contained in the Environ- Silver $17,500 Dark Blue $18,900 Ruby Red $19,900 mental Assessment for this project, which is on file at the following address for public examination upon request be- tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through 2013 Ford E350 Super Duty XLT 2016 Nissan Frontier SV 2015 Lincoln MKZ Friday. Goshen Medical Center, Inc. Corporate Office 412 SW Center Street Faison, NC 28341 Attn: Brenda Autry Phone: (910) 267-1942 ext. 1112 Email: [email protected] No further environmental review of this project is proposed prior to final approval from HRSA. 50,530 miles 20,782 miles Public Comments 5,497 miles White Dk Gray Black Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this de- $21,900 $27,500 $27,900 termination or wishing to comment on these projects may submit written comments to Goshen Medical Center, Inc., Attn: Brenda Autry, Finance Director, at P.O. Box 187, Faison, FAIR BLUFF FORD NC 28341. HRSA will consider all comments received within 15 days of Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 this “Notice” prior to final approval from HRSA. (888) 870-FORD Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 8B • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS This the 1st day of September, 2016. JOAN GAIL JACOBS AND 1109 Spofford Circle served by publication of the following NORTH CAROLINA PAULA STONE ATKINS STEFAN M. JACOBS Wilmington, NC 28403 Notice for four (4) consecutive weeks Public Notice COLUMBUS COUNTY ADMINISTRATRIX Co-Executors Of The ]Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. in The News Reporter, a newspaper The Whiteville City School System The undersigned, LLOYD ANTHONY 8633 Bald Eagle Lane Estate Of Gloria Gail Mitchell Attorneys at Law published in Columbus County, N.C. offers Career Technical Education LONG, having qualified as Executor Wilmington, NC 28411 1401 Jacobs Road P. O. Box 1467 and available in the vicinity of WIL- Programs for students in grades 6 of the Estate of PEGGY WHITE BASS O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE Bolton, North Carolina 28423 Whiteville, NC 28472 LIAM EUGENE SMITH II’s last known through 12 for the 2016-2017 school deceased, late of Columbus County, WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER T. SCOTT SESSIONS, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 address. year. The mission of Career Tech- NC, this is to notify all persons having & MOSS, PLLC Attorney For It is further ORDERED that if the nical Education in the Whiteville claims against said Estate to present Attorneys at Law The Estate Of Odell Jones NOTICE TO CREDITORS Respondent, WILLIAM EUGENE City School System is to empow- them to the undersigned Executor on Post Office Box 457 The McGougan Law Firm STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SMITH II, does not enter an appear- er students to reach their maxi- or before December 18, 2016 at Pow- Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 130 Jefferson Street COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ance or otherwise Answer the Peti- mum potential for lifelong learning ell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 The undersigned, WILLIAM WICK tion, further personal service or ser- and productive citizenship. Career Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 WESTMORELAND, has qualified as vice by further publication shall be Technical Education Programs are will be pled in bar of their recovery. All Administrator of the Estate of VELMA dispensed with and service of any being offered in: Agricultural Edu- persons indebted to said Estate will NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS E. WESTMORELAND, late of Colum- future notices, motions, orders or cation, Business Education, Fam- please make immediate payment to Having qualified on the 29th day of In the General Court of Justice bus County, and this is to notify all other legal documents in this matter ily and Consumer Sciences, Health the undersigned Executor. August, 2016, as Administrator Of North Carolina persons having claims against said may be made upon the Respondent, Occupations, and Trade & Industrial This the 13th day of September, 2016 The Estate Of Odell Jones, deceased, Columbus County Estate to present them to the under- WILLIAM EUGENE SMITH II, by filing Education. LLOYD ANTHONY LONG of Columbus County, North Carolina, Superior Court Division signed on or before December 1, same with the Juvenile Court Clerk In compliance with federal law, the Executor this is to notify all persons having Before the Clerk 2016, pursuant to North Carolina for Sevier County, Tennessee. Whiteville City Schools System and 2699 Macedonia Church Road claims against the decedent or said File No: 16-E-314 General Statute 28A-14-1, or this NOTICE CTE programs administer all educa- Evergreen, NC 28438 Estate to present them to the under- In the Matter of the Estate of Jimmy notice shall be pled in bar of their TO THE RESPONDENT: WILLIAM tional programs, employment activi- c/o J. Coburn Powell signed on or before December 2, E. Brown, deceased recovery. All persons indebted to said EUGENE SMITH II, ties and admissions without dis- Powell & Powell, Attorneys 2016, a date that is three (3) months Having qualified as Administratrix of Estate will please make immediate The state of Tennessee, Department crimination because of race, color, PO Box 428 from the date of the first publica- the Estate of Jimmy E. Brown, late of payment to the undersigned at the of Children’s Services, has filed a national origin, sex, religion, disabil- Whiteville, NC 28472 tion of this Notice, or this Notice will Columbus County, North Carolina, following address: Petition to Terminate Parental Rights ity or age. Sept.15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 2016 be pleaded in bar of any recovery. this is to notify all persons having This the 1st day of September, 2016. concerning William Eugene Smith Please direct all claims to the atten- claims against the said estate to pres- WILLIAM WICK WESTMORELAND, III and Miguel Smith. It appearing NOTICE TO CREDITORS tion of Gary C. Jones, Administrator, ent such claims to the undersigned ADMINISTRATOR that ordinary process of law cannot Aviso público El sistema escolar de la Cuidad de Having qualified as Administra- Estate Of Odell Jones, 173 Church Administratrix whose address is 4635 4004 General Howe Road be served upon you because your Whiteville ofrece programas de Edu- tor of the Estate of CHRISTOPHER Lane, Whiteville, North Carolina Haynes Lennon Highway, Cahdbourn, Riegelwood, NC 28456 whereabouts are unknown. You are cación Técnica Vocacional para los LEE WETHERINGTON, deceased, 28472. All persons indebted to said NC 28431 on or before December 19, Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. hereby ORDERED to serve upon Lori estudiantes en los grados 6 a 12, en of Breckenridge Texas, the under- Estate are hereby requested to make 2016, a date more than 3 months from Attorneys at Law Walker, Attorney for the Tennessee el año escolar 2016-2017. La Edu- signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § immediate payment thereto. the first publication of this notice. P. O. Box 1467 Department of Children’s Services, cación Técnica Vocacional del siste- 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, This the 30th day of August, 2016. Failure to present a claim against the Whiteville, NC 28472 115 Allensville Rd., Suite 105, Sevier- ma escolar de la Cuidad de White- firms, associations or corporations GARY C. JONES, estate within the specified period of September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 ville, TN 37876, Phone No: (865) 429- ville tiene come misión capacitar a having claims against the estate ofthe Administrator Of time will be pleaded in bar of recov- 6625, an Answer to the Petition to los estudiantes para que puedan said decedent to present them to the The Estate Of Odell Jones ery of the same. All persons indebted Order for Service Terminate Parental Rights filed by the alcanzar su máximo potencial en undersigned on or before the 28th day 173 Church Lane to the said estate will please make Tennessee Department of Children’s by Publication el aprendizaje de toda la vida y una of November, 2016, or this notice will Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 immediate payment to said Estate at Service, within thirty (30) days of the ciudadanía productiva. Se ofrecen be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All T. SCOTT SESSIONS, the stated address. last date of publication of this notice IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SEVI- carreras de educación técnica en: persons, firms, associations or corpo- Attorney For This 15th day of September, 2016. or appear personally in the Juvenile ER COUNTY, TENNESSEE Educación Agrícola, Educación de rations indebted to the said estate will The Estate Of Odell Jones LINDA S. BROWN, Administratrix Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, STATE OF TENNESSEE Negocios, Ciencias de la Familia y del please make payment immediately. The McGougan Law Firm Junius B. Lee, III at 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, No. 16-001111/16-001112 Consumidor, Ocupaciones en Salud, This the 18th day of August, 2016. 130 Jefferson Street Lee & Lee, Attorneys Tennessee, 37862, on November 30, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S y Educación Industrial y Comercial. JOHN ALAN HIGH, Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 100 Washington Street 2016 at 9 a.m. to personally answer SERVICES, En cumplimiento de la Ley Federal, Administrator of the Estate of September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 Whiteville, NC 28472 the Petition for Termination of Paren- Petitioner, los programas del sistema de las JOHN ALAN HIGH Tel: 910-642-3708 tal Rights. Failing to appear for the NOTICE TO CREDITORS vs. escuelas de la Cuidad de Whiteville Attorney at Law Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 2016. hearing on this date and time, with- Having qualified on the 29th day WILLIAM EUGENE SMITH II, Father y CTE (siglas en Ingles) administran 102 Courthouse Square out good cause, pursuant to T.C.A. of August, 2016, as Co-Executors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Unknown address programas educativos, actividades Whiteville NC 28472 § 37-1-125 may result in your paren- Of The Estate Of Gloria Gail Mitch- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Respondent. de empleo y admisiones sin discrimi- Telephone: (910) 640-2111 tal rights to these children being ter- ell, deceased, of Columbus County, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE MATTER OF: nación de raza, color, nacionalidad, Facsimile: (910) 212-7333 minated. You may view and obtain North Carolina, this is to notify all The undersigned, RICHARD ALAN WILLIAM EUGENE SMITH III, d.o.b: sexo, religión, discapacidad o edad. Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 2016. a copy of the Petition and any other persons having claims against the CAMPBELL, has qualified as Exec- 7-11-2001 September 15, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS decedent or said Estate to pres- utor of the Estate of RICHARD A. MIGUEL SMITH, d.o.b: 10-4-2005 subsequently filed legal documents Having qualified as Administratrix of ent them to the undersigned on or CAMPBELL, late of Columbus Coun- CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, the ESTATE OF CARRIE LOU HAM- before December 2, 2016, a date that ty, and this is to notify all persons YEARS OF AGE 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, Ten- MOND STONE, late of the County of is three (3) months from the date of having claims against said Estate to It appearing to the Court from the alle- nessee 37862. SHORT Columbus, State of North Carolina, the first publication of this Notice, or present them to the undersigned on or gations of the Petition for Restraining ENTER the 24th day of August, 2016. I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, this Notice will be pleaded in bar of before December 1, 2016, pursuant to Order, the returned summons, show- HON. JEFF RADER BROS. hereby notify all persons, firms and any recovery. Please direct all claims North Carolina General Statute 28A- ing no service, and the Affidavit of Dil- SEVIER COUNTY JUVENILE JUDGE corporations having claims against to the attention of Joan Gail Jacobs 14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar igent Search that the whereabouts of APPROVED FOR ENTRY: RENT-A-CAR the decedent to present them to and Stefan M. Jacobs, Co-Executors, of their recovery. All persons indebted the Respondent, WILLIAM EUGENE Lori J. Walker, BPR No. 032421 the undersigned by the 1st day of Estate Of Gloria Gail Mitchell, 1401 to said Estate will please make imme- SMITH II are unknown and cannot Assistant General Counsel December, 2016, or this Notice will Jacobs Road, Bolton, North Carolina diate payment to the undersigned at be ascertained by diligent search, Tenn. Dept. of Children’s Services $ 95 be pled in bar of their recovery. All 28423. All persons indebted to said the following address: therefore, the ordinary process of 115 Allensville Rd., Suite 105 DAILY persons indebted to the Estate will Estate are hereby requested to make This the 1st day of September, 2016. law cannot be served upon WILLIAM Sevierville, TN 37876 19 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville make immediate payment to the immediate payment thereto. RICHARD ALAN CAMPBELL EUGENE SMITH II. It is therefore, (865) 429-6625 undersigned. This the 30th day of August, 2016. EXECUTOR ORDERED that said Respondent be Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 2016 642-4175

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Barbara Ervin helps Quincy Townsend and Addison Tyson open canned tomatoes for the vegetable soup.

Addison Tyson pours clean water and sugar water into funnels with coffee filter underneath to show how clean water Kids Eat Smart, drains through the filter faster than sugar water. Adults Move More

Children and adults had a taste of healthy cooking, eating and activity thanks to food and nu- trition and Eat Smart, Move More classes offered at Columbus County Cooperative Extension recently. Cooperative Extension and NETworX of Hope Columbus County (formerly Circles of Hope Columbus County) sponsored the classes. A grant form the Columbus County Community Foundation to NETworX of Hope and the DREAM Center made the class and meal share possible. Rebekah Benton taught the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program to the children. Meleah Evers taught the Eat Smart, Move More classes to the adults. There was no cost to the class participants. Children prepared the meals and the adults from the Eat Smart, Move More class ate with them. Children learned food safety rules, how to measure ingredients, and how to read recipes. Adults learned new exercise routines, how to incorporate physical activity in their lives, and make healthy choices with their diets. Benton said that Columbus County has the worst obesity ranking in North Carolina, and the program is geared toward improving health behaviors and aims to reach youth early. Rebekah Benton helps Tre Johnson use a can opener to open the beans for the vegetable soup.

Rebekah Benton teaches the kids about food groups and which foods go where. Addison Tyson and Ashley Donnelly help wash tomatoes for the vegetable tray that will Photos by Grant Merritt accompany their chicken salad meal.

Meleah Evers teaches the adults about incorporating walking into daily exercises at the Eat Smart Move More class at Whiteville United Methodist Church. 2C • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016

Rev. Paul Stallsworth says the blessing before the monthly Wonderful Wednesday meal at Whiteville United Methodist Church on Sept. 7

Marsha Stallsworth helps serve the monthly Wonderful Wednesday meal at Whiteville United Methodist Church on Sept. 7.

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tions call 914-0002 or 642-5820. Celebrate Recovery Year-round yard sale Brunswick-Waccamaw St. Bethel Missionary Baptist St. Paul HC

Celebrate Recovery meets at Members of The Lord’s Chapel woman’s auxiliary Church will hold Prince Hall Day celebratory program Sandy Plain Sunday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. The speak- Peace Baptist Church, 653 Love are on a mission to provide items St. Paul Holiness Church will The women’s auxiliary of the er will be Rev. Andy Anderson. Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Thurs- to the community, at a minimal fee, worship service hold a celebratory program for Brunswick-Waccamaw Missionary Everready Lodge #765 will be the day from 6-9 p.m. from their year ‘round backyard Bishop Emeritus Eugene Davis Sandy Plain Missionary Bap- Baptist Association will observe host lodge. Music will be provided For more information call sale. Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Davis has tist Church worship service is their 99th annual session Saturday, by The Columbus County Area 642-0251. Partial funding by Good It is located at 2886 Hallsboro been the pastor for 45 years and been held every second and fourth Sun- Sept. 17 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Singers Male Chorus. Refreshments Shepherd Ministries. Road South, Hallsboro. The shop is preaching for more than 50 years. day at 11:15 a.m., Sunday school is headquarters building located at 600 will be served. open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 The speaker will be Bishop Purdie held at 10 a.m. and Bible study is Pine Log Road. The church is located at 456 Old DivorceCare p.m. and closed on Wednesday. Elliott II from Anderson Creek every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The service will be rendered by Lumberton Road. Items donated will be greatly Christian Center in Linden. The DivorceCare recovery The church is located at 902 Rev. Joey Hill of Zion Hill Baptist Rev. Gregory Hewett is the pas- appreciated. Proceeds go to The For more information call De- seminar and support group meets Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Church of Bolivia. tor. Lord’s Chapel. The host church will be St. at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of Continued on page 3 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Fayetteville is the pastor. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Childcare Date change Elizabeth Suggs is auxilliary president. is provided through fifth grade. Good News Community Youth Jefferson Helping Rev. Franklin Graham is the Whiteville United Methodist DivorceCare features nationally Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 Giles “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” recognized experts on divorce and Hands project moderator. Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has changed Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. recovery topics. the date of their Informer Bible The Jefferson Helping Hands Seminar sessions include Fac- study from Thursdays at 7 p.m. to Project will hold an “I got S-O-L-E” Bethesda homecoming Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- project helping children in need get each Saturday at 3 p.m. to benefit Bethesda Church will hold its 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 ness, Depression, New Relation- new shoes for the new school year to seniors who may not be able to homecoming service Sunday, Sept. ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. help them make a step in the right travel at night. For more informa- 18 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Spotlighting Our Volunteers For more information call direction. tion call 646-4898. Ken Sides. Peace Baptist Church at 642-0251 For more information call Bar- or 640-7237. bara Pierce Boone at 625-7314 The pastor is Chip Hannah. Revelation Whiteville HC Lynn Hill Baptist Church will DKG meets appreciation service GriefShare hold a new Sunday school series on The Omega Chapter of Delta Whiteville Holiness Church “The book of Revelation.” Pastor GriefShare seminar and sup- Kappa Gamma will meet Thursday, will celebrate Pastor Otis and Pam Two Precious Schalk is teaching a thought-provok- port group meets at Peace Baptist Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Todd House Geiger appreciation service Sunday, ing series of power-point messages Acolytes Church, 653 Love Mill Road, White- in Tabor City. Devotion will be given Sept. 18 at 4 p.m The guest minister on the book of Revelation. Sunday ville, each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. by Ethel Thomas. Hostess committee will be Pastor Helen Jones. The admiring the school begins at 10 a.m. and the main GriefShare is a friendly, caring chairperson is Sarah Lewis. guest singers will be Faithful Broth- “All Saints worship at 11 a.m. group of people who will walk Presiding will be Beverly Turner, ers in Christ. The guest MC will be There is also an informative Tree” alongside you through one of life’s president and program chairperson, Minister Linda Rogers. power-point series on Sundays at 6 most difficult experiences. Katie McLam as a surprise program The church is located at 2271 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information call Peace planned featuring several members. Farmer’s Union Road, Clarkton. The church is located at 620 Lynn Baptist Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 Reservations must be made by Hill Road, near the intersection of or 770-1271. calling Jewel Cribb at 653-3715. St. Bethel MBC Chip Hannah is the pastor. Hwy. 74 and Union Valley Road. For more information or direc- Prince Hall Day

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Mission Valley Original Freewill nise Bryant at 625-5305, Quadra by morning worship at 11 a.m. A hold an appreciation celebration Wednesday will be Bishop Wil- Refreshments will be served after Baptist Church will hold its fall re- Montgomery at 234-6348 or Shanetta meal will be served after the service. music ministry featuring Sandra lie Powell of Pentecostal Holiness Friday night’s service. vival Monday, Sept. 19-Friday, Sept. Dossie at 234-8439. The speaker will be Rev. Har- “Poochie” Rogers Sunday, Sept. 18 Church of Christ of Whiteville, Iron Rev. Jamie Ward is the pastor. 23 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest The church is located at 215 W. rison Branch, the imminent pastor at 4 p.m. Hill and Elizabethtown. speaker will be Rev. Darwin Cook, Smith Street, Chadbourn. of Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion Church of Special guest speaker will be pas- Thursday will be Rev. Eric Smtih pastor of Maple Street Freewill Bap- Elder Teresa McClelland is the Clarkton accompanied by his choir Beaverdam OFWB tor Shawn Maynor and congregation of Flagg Patch Missionary Baptist tist Church in Rockingham. There pastor. and church family. Rev. William Peterson is the of Gospel Harvest Church of God in Church of Loris, S.C. revival Sept. 19-23 will be special singing each night. Friday will be Pastor Tommy G. The church is located at 5634 pastor. Christ in Bolton. Beaverdam Original Freewill Burns of Continuous Flow Fellow- Lebanon Church Road, Clarendon Lee’s Chapel AMEZ Special guest MC will be Bro. Baptist Church will hold its revival ship Center of Hope Mills. in the Mollie community. homecoming Delano Townsend musician/play Monday, Sept. 19-Friday, Sept. 23. Rev. Western Prong BC Saturday will be Elder John Wes- Rev. Paul Lambert is the pastor. and songwriter/choir director. Spe- Marty Cox will be the evangelist. Lee’s Chapel AME Zion Church ley Price of Upper Room Church of fall festival/round-up cial guest minister of music will be Morning services will be held of Bolton will hold its homecoming God in Christ of Raleigh. Western Prong Baptist Church Bro. Virgil Peterson. at 11 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 1270 Old The church is located at 305 E. RSP meets The speaker will be Rev. Thomasina will hold its western round-up and Monday will feature Pastor Don- Boardman Road. 5th Street. The Columbus-Whiteville re- Brailford. Lunch will be served after fall festival Sunday, Sept. 18 from ny Jernigan. Elder Dennis Hempstead is the Bishop John Price is the founder tired school personnel will meet the service. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served Tuesday will be Pastor Bobby pastor. and pastor and First Lady is Rena Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Dale’s Seafood An afternoon service will be held from 5:30-6 p.m. and games from Carden M. Price. in Whiteville. at 3 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA and Bible study Wednesday will be Pastor James For more information call 207- Presiding and introducing the Nathaniel Johnson of Summerville registration. True Holiness Outreach Howard Nobles 6084 or 918-3038. guest speakers will be Pearl Freed- AME Zion Church of Leland. Games will include horseback Thursday will be Pastor Bobby riding for the kids, hay rides, face revival Sept. 19-24 Cartrette man, president. The speakers will be painting, mechanical bull, tug-of- True Holiness Outreach Church Macedonia OFWB Friday will be Pastor Wayne Joan Bass, state president of NCRSP Graham Chapel A.M.E. war, pie eating contest, sack races will hold a holy ghost old time re- fall revival Snipes. and John Williams, regional 6B RSP Zion homecoming and more. vival Sept. 19-24 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Buddy Seay is the pastor. director. The speakers will be Monday Elder Macedonia Original Freewill Rev. Alonzo Braggs of Mt. Hebron Graham Chapel A.M.E. Zion Minter’s Chapel music Antonie Bellamy of Life Center Baptist Church in Crusoe will hold AME Zion Church of Hallsboro will Church in the East Arcadia commu- Ministries in Tabor City. its fall revival Monday, Sept. 19-Fri- Mission Valley OFWBC day, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. nightly. The Continued on page 5 For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas

How to Become a Part of Our Living Word Church Directory . . . Church 6374 Chadbourn Highway Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, Chadbourn, NC weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, Church Phone: 910-654-4164 tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also Pastor: Ron Fields thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. Living Word Church was organized in downtown Chadbourn. Today this call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- in 1980 with a small congregation vibrant non-denominational, Full Gos- only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church meeting in a storefront on Brown Street pel ministry occupies twenty acres east of Chadbourn on old Highway 74-76. mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. Pastor’s Comments: this weekly directory, plus in our web This multi-ethnic, culturally diverse We cordially invite you to Living Word ministry has a vision to reach Columbus First Baptist Church of Western Prong Baptist Church Church, where we are endeavoring to live AFRICAN-METHODIST County, the surrounding areas, and the Lake Waccamaw 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville and give abundant life in Christ. We de- EPISCOPAL 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 sire to be a church overflowing with love, world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 910-646-3727 westernprong.org A further strategic goal is to minister to Mount Horeb AME Church Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am strengthening the family, bettering the com- 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, munity, affecting the world, where every the entire family in order to teach the Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 member is a minister. We hope you will visit uncompromised Word of God and to Happy Home Baptist Church 6:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 9:45 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 7:00 pm Worship us soon and give us the opportunity to meet enable people to live victorious lives Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 Wednesday 7:00 pm and serve you. Wed. 6:30 pm in Jesus Christ. LWC is known for its www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org contemporary Praise & Worship, its in- St. James AME Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church Services: 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. novative program for children, and its Church Phone 642-8832 Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am dynamic youth ministry (“Joel’s Place”). Rev. Kimberly Walker 910-473-1808 Lennon’s Cross Roads Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. Bible Study & Joel’s Place - Sun Church School 9:45 am Baptist Church 7:00 p.m. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Williamsons Crossroads Wed. 6:00 pm Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Baptist Church 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn AFRICAN-METHODIST of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED Interim Pastor Carroll Fonvielle 642-6459 PRESBYTERIAN EPISCOPAL ZION ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Cell 840-5589 Diana Fonvielle 625-9889 Church 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian St. Mark AME Zion Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Macedonia Baptist Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Church 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen [email protected] Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. C.F. McDowell III Jimmy Caines, Pastor CHURCH OF GOD www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am 910-654-3449 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sunday School 9:45 am chadbournpresbyterian.org Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- New Life Community Church 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Fair Bluff United Methodist Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am day 7:30 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Rev. DeWayne Dickerson Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Bible Study/Prayer Service Nakina Baptist Church 910-642-0130 First Presbyterian Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist [email protected] 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina [email protected] Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 910-642-2253 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm Abundant Life Assembly of God Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Mishop Springs United Methodist Whiteville Church of God 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sun School 10 am, Westminster Presbyterian Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays Church Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer Meeting mishopspringsumc.webs.com 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville 910-642-2762 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God 7 pm Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 Rev. Mark Fisher Wednesday 7:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth www.nhbcwhiteville.com Wednesday 7:00 pm CATHOLIC [email protected] NON-DENOMINATIONAL Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Church Living Word Church of Missionary Alliance Church) FREEWILL BAPTIST 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Peace Baptist Church Avants Chapel FWB Church Rev. Father Joseph Yaeger Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Seventh Day Adventist Sunday School 9:30 am 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville www.livingwordnc.com 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Morning Worship 10:30 am Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am www.peacebc.org Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Eucharist/Santa Misa Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm [email protected] Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Sunday 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 910-642-0698 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm BAPTIST Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas pm Mass [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm Martes (Tues.) 9 am Misa de la tarde Northwood Church Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Calvary Baptist Church Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Thursday (Jueves) 7 pm Mass DivorceCare & GriefShare Oak Grove FWB Church Pastor Russell Honeycutt 1423 Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Whiteville Call to request Confessions 910-642-7654 Rev. James H Nobles Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 Piney Forest Baptist Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Sunday 10:30 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Prayer Room 9:45 am, Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Missionary Alliance Church If you would like Sunday evening 6:30 pm PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Chadbourn Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn INDEPENDENT BAPTIST www.missonaryalliance.com 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn your church 910-654-3992 Sweet Home Missionary Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor Wednesday 6:30 pm www.chadbournph.org [email protected] Baptist Church Lynn Hill Independent Sunday School 9:45 am www.chadbournbaptist.com 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Baptist Church EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm included on this Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Grace Episcopal Church & Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm Pastor William A. Schalk • Wednesday 7:00 pm 910-914-0002 Discipleship Training 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Christ the King Lutheran Church page for only http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Fair Bluff Church of God Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 910-642-4784 154 Enzor Street, Fair Bluff Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Bishop Charles Dudley Trinity Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] 910-625-9972 $21.50 per month, 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville MISSIONARY BAPTIST www.gracechrist.bizland.com Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Sun Services 10:30 am Sunday evening 6:00 pm 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org First Missionary Baptist Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup ______Wednesday 7:00 pm we invite you to [email protected] Church supper. Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Whiteville First Pentecostal Wednesday 6:45 pm Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves HOLINESS Holiness Church First Baptist Church 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville, NC call us today at 910-654-3225 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Chadbourn Church of God of (corner of Madison & Calhoun Street) www.firstmbcchadbourn.org 910-642-2139 Pastor, Rev. Myles Cartrette Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Prophecy Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor 252-561-6874 Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn 642-4104, ext. 237. [email protected] Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 www.whitevillefirstph.com Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM Service Times: Sunday 10:30 am www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Sunday Worship 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am, Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages (six month commitment) Wed. Supper 5:45pm, Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Wednesday night 7:00 pm 4C • The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016 YOUR PET TABOR CITY Community Meetings Happenings & Events The cutting edge The American Legion Post scratching and placing the cat Alcoholics Anonymous meets By DIANNE NOBLES WARD #233 meets the first Tuesday with his back on my lap, this be- at First Presbyterian Church, Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 ing done to prevent the “kick” on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- Phillips St., Whiteville. A newly designed post- If you dance, sing, play a pia- which would be disastrous for day nights at 8 p.m. A guest The American Legion Post card is now on sale at the Ta- no, have some other talent or both of us, I proceeded to clip speaker will be at the meeting #139 meets the second Tues- bor City Visitor Center. It is would like to do a skit contact his claws. This, my dear friend, on the last Thursday of each day of each month at 7 p.m. at a replica of the water color Rachel Todd at 843-504-5306 or takes practice. Do not try to month. The church is located 208 First Ave., Chadbourn. print that was commissioned email her at Racheltodd03@ clip the nails of either dog on Thompson Street in White- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post by Deborah Robbins back in yahoo.com. Applications for or cat without first allowing ville. 1998. It has beautiful rendi- the talent show are also avail- them to become accustomed to 8073 meets on the second Tues- Narcotics Anonymous meets day of each month at 6:30 p.m. tions of the old Town Hall, able at the Tabor City Visitor your holding their paw, period. at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. Mt. Tabor School and several Center. Cash prices will be With CHARLENE HIGH at the Vietnam Veterans building Take the paw in your hand as Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- at 1028 S. Madison St. White- other places that are familiar awarded to the winners. Special to The News Reporter often as possible allowing the days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at ville. symbols and establishments This year’s Yam Festival This past week we had an ap- pet to be relaxed as you hold Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, that represent our town. The will be having a Classic Car pointment for our cat’s rabies the paw and talk soothingly to 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- Military Vet Riders Associa- postcards are $1. Also we have Show and adding a Swap tion meets on the last Monday vaccine and while waiting, them. Once the pet relaxes you wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- a few of the larger watercolor Meet Saturday, Oct. 22. This days at 7 p.m. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at took him out of the pet car- can then massage each and prints on sale for $5. event will also have a radio Al-anon meets at the Vietnam Veterans building every claw and if allowed to do First Presby- “Coffee with a Cop” was remote from 94.9, which is rier to trim his claws. It was terian Church, 511 N. Thomp- at 1028 S. Madison St. White- obvious to anyone around that so, express the claw from it’s such a success that McDon- being sponsored by House sheath. This is preparing both son St., Whiteville on Mondays ville. the sharp points of the claws at 8 p.m. ald’s and the Tabor City Po- of Representative Candidate belonging to this cuddly docile of you for the day of clipping Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets lice Department have teamed Brenden Jones. Vehicle reg- animal could do damage to as it is positively impossible to Diabetes Support Group on the second Sunday of each up once again and scheduled istration and vendor regis- meets at Columbus Regional month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam whatever came in contact with restrain an animal and clip at three more events to take tration can be done ahead of the same time. Some pets act Healthcare, Education Center, Veterans building at 1028 S. place this year. Dates of “Cof- time by filling out an applica- them. One could also identify Madison St., Whiteville. like cutting their nails is their Classroom 2 the second Thurs- fee with a Cop” are Saturday, tion or register the day of the them as an appendage belong- day of each month at 6 p.m. For ing to a raptor. Granted they worst nightmare. Having a Disabled American Veterans Sept. 24, Saturday, Oct. 29 and festival beginning at 8:30 a.m. cooperative pet is the first step. more information call Shauna are used for the same slash- Nobles at 642-9458 or 641- Chapter #35 meets the sec- Saturday, Nov. 19. Mark your Vehicle registration is $15 Patience and a bit of practice ing, gripping, pinning, or even 8208. ond Thursday of each month at calendars to attend one or all and vendor registration for a capturing of climbing prey is all you need to sharpen your 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., of these events and sit down 20 X 20 booth is $25 per space. Brain Injury Support Group as the “deinonychus” and its skill. Whiteville. and talk with your local law Applications can be picked up meets at Columbus Regional similarly-equipped pre-historic Now trim enforcement over a free cup at the Tabor City Visitor Cen- Trim day has arrived with Healthcare, Education Center, Family and Community Hope of coffee. The events will be- ter. Chairperson Mike Rich- relatives commonly called Room 1A the second Thursday Resources Inc. would like per- pet and lap in position. Take gin at 8 a.m. and go until 10 ardson is excited about the “raptors”. Facts between those of each month at 6 p.m. For more sons from 20-40 years of age to one paw at a time and express a.m. This is your opportunity addition of the Swap Meet to creatures and today’s domestic information call Shauna Nobles attend Community Development the nail as you practiced previ- animals are quite similar when or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. meetings on the fourth Thursday to discuss your concerns and this event. For more informa- you observe that their claws are ously and start by trimming 9458. of each month at the Columbus give your ideas to the Tabor tion, contact Richardson at a little off the top of the nail. County Dream Center from 6:30- City Police Department. 653-3458 or 770-1020. shaped for each species par- Compassionate Friends Sup- Never get too close to the pink 7:30 p.m. For more information Congratulations to Town North Carolina Yam Festi- ticular behavior. Some animals port Group (Grief group for par- part of the nail as that is where call Shelle Blanks at 910-207- Councilman Nelson Lee and val t-shirts are on sale now at like the dog have relatively ents who have lost children to the nerve endings lie. Try to do 8982 or Yolanda Davis at 704- his wife Jeanne on the birth the Tabor City Library. New straight claws as those ground- death) meets at Grace Episco- 780-8350. dweller dinosaurs, whereas the at least the front paws on this pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., of their first grandchild, t-shirts have been designed tree-climbing species have thin first venture. Continue this Whiteville the second Monday Nash Cooper. Mother, baby and printed for the 2016 Yam every other week until you A Community Garden is avail- and daddy are doing great. Festival. The t-shirts are $15 claws with small, sharp points, of each month at 7:30 p.m. For able at Chadbourn United are both comfortable with the Congratulations to Madison and come in a variety of col- in other words like cats. Don’t more information call 647-8401. Methodist Church. Persons routine. Then and only then and Justin on their new ar- ors and sizes. Let’s all support let their behavior fool you Vietnam Veterans of America are invited to come and plant in attempt to clip the hind nails. rival. the festival by purchasing though, claw shape reflects Chapter #962 of Columbus the raised bed plots. For more Your pet may squirm a bit how- The 37th Annual Colum- one. Also applications for the flexibility rather then a par- County meets the first Tuesday information call 654-5250 or bus County Industrial Golf ticular lifestyle. Dogs don’t nor- ever by then you will be able to of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 654-4069 and leave message, North Carolina Yam Pageant mally climb trees whereas cats restrain slightly to accomplish S. Madison St., Whiteville. name and number. Tournament is set for Friday, are ready. If interested in be- can if given the chance. Even the final trimming. Although Sept. 16 at Land O’Lakes Golf ing in the pageant pick up an typical soil animals such as this works with cats and small Club. Registration will be at application at the Tabor City 11 a.m. with a noon shotgun crickets and ants have specific dogs, larger breeds are another Visitor Center or download start. After the tournament a it at www.ncyamfestival.com. structures for scouring soil for story. For active dogs who are Community Events dinner and awards ceremony Food and craft vendor forms housing and food. Then there walking or running on hard will take place. For more in- can also be downloaded and is the bird family whose talons surfaces, trimming nails may to help improve and grow the Columbus County Bible formation about this event printed. Go out to our website scrape the earth’s surface for not be necessary. For the rest special Olympics program in College enrolling call the Columbus Chamber and get a head start on becom- those tasty morsels needed of the dog population it is. Long Columbus County. of Commerce and Tourism at ing a vendor or pageant con- for daily living. Granted the toenails are painful as the hard Columbus County Bible HomeCare MC is located at 642-3171. testant. insect and bird claw shapes are ground pushes the nail back up 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., College is now enrolling stu- Saturday, Sept. 17 is “Old The Greater Tabor City completely different then those into the nail bed. The toes may Whiteville. dents for the fall semester 2016. Fashioned Farm Day” at the Chamber of Commerce is of the domestic animal yet be sore and when you touch For more information call Classes are set to begin Columbus County Farmers gearing up for some great up- as mentioned above, they are your dog’s nail he will start to Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. Ask Market in Whiteville. Cele- coming events. The annual designed for flexibility rather pull his paw back. The concept about day classes. brate Columbus County’s rich fall 5K run in October is be- then lifestyle. of trimming nails is easy, trim Greater Restoration The college is offering cer- Farm and Agricultural Heri- ing planned and the second Preparing to trim around the nail, never across tificates in biblical studies, food distribution tage and then walk around annual Barn Dance has been Scissor type clippers and the pink area, also called the associate bachelor, master and and view old farm equipment set for Saturday, Oct. 15. For small size clippers are the best quick. This part is actually Greater Restoration Enrich- doctorate degrees. This is an from days gone by. Cooking more information about these for better control. Never use your dog’s finger. Carefully cut- ment Center in Whiteville has accredited Bible college. demonstrations will also be events contact Cynthia Nel- the guillotine style clippers ting at a slight angle just before TEFAP and commodity food For more information con- taking place. son, EVP, Greater T.C. Cham- the curve or notch of the nail distributions every second (the ones that slice downwards) tact Dr. Tanty A. Freeman, The Columbus County ber of Commerce at 377-3012. will remove the insensitive Saturday and fourth Tuesday as they crush the toe, which dean of Columbus County Literacy Council is holding The chamber office is open nail. Short toenails are crucial of each month beginning at is painful. Never squeeze the Bible College at 619-7111 or the Gralyn Buffkin Memorial Tuesday–Thursday from 9 to your pet’s health and well- 10 a.m. for Columbus County toes as that hurts and will 655-8971. Scrabble Challenge on Tues- a.m. until 2 p.m. If you need being and for your protection residents. set you up for trouble in the The college is housed in day, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the to schedule an appointment against scratches. Prepara- For more information call future. Although having a pet Community Prayer House, Whiteville City Schools Civic call Nelson at 840-0292. tion is the key to success in 641-0800. nail trimmer on hand is not the 17362 Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. Room. A dinner will be served The Taste of Tabor is set normal for most pet owners, grooming. GREC is located at 3490 Yourpetrxtopics@gmail. and then Team Scrabble will for Thursday, Oct. 20 and Pa- an ordinary nail clipper will Summer reading James B. White Hwy. South. begin. Individuals can play rade Day will be Saturday, work as well. On the day of the com welcomes your questions and responses. Remember we program at library for $25 or if you have a team Oct. 22. More details of new vet visit I just so happened to JCPC meetings of four the cost will be $100. events will be shared closer to have a small nail trimmer in are not vets and do not diag- nose. You should always con- Columbus County Public Library The Juvenile Crime Preven- Door prizes will also be given the festival date. my grooming bag. Putting the presents Summer Reading Program sult a vet if you are concerned tion Council meetings are on out during the tournament. If The Tabor City Visitor towel from the carrier across 2016. This years’ theme is On your the first Wednesday of each you would like to sign up or Center hours are Monday- my lap to prevent accidental about your pets condition. mark, get set, read. The Summer month at noon in the White- get more information about Friday from 8:30 a.m. until Reading Program is for children of ville City Schools Civic Room. this event, call 642-2442 and 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s from Southeastern N.C. Ag. Festival varying ages throughout the county. get you signed up. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop by The Southeastern N.C. old, Princess ages 15-17 years Lunch or snack will be served at “Tabor’s Got Talent” tal- and get information about the the main library and at all branch Agriculture Festival will old and Queen ages 18-22 Church Builders/Walk ent show will be held in con- beautiful state of N.C. and her libraries. be held Saturday, Nov. 12 at into Your Inheritance OM years old. • Tabor City Library, 653-3774, junction with the North Caro- many destination spots. Free Horne Bay Farm located at Other divisions include Mondays 2 p.m. for children ages 3 food/clothing giveaway lina Yam Festival. This will Our State magazines, phone 225 Frank Horne Drive in Cutest Farmer and Farmer- to 12, July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1; be the 2nd annual Tabor’s books, N.C. and Tabor City Fair Bluff. ette ages birth to one year old, • East Columbus Library, Riegel- Church Builders of Bruns- Got Talent show and it will be maps are available as well. Applications are available Tiny Farmer and Farmerette wood 655-4157, Thursdays 1:30 p.m. wick County and Walk Into held this year at the South Co- That’s what’s happening in for the scholarship pageants. ages 2-4 years old and Little for children ages 3 to 12, July 14, 21, Your Inheritance Outreach lumbus High School Audito- Tabor City this week. Divisions are: Little Prin- Farmer and Farmerette ages 28, Aug. 4; Ministries will hold a free rium Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. Until next week ... cess ages 7-9 years old, Junior 5-7 years old. • Chadbourn Community Li- food/clothing giveaway Satur- Princess ages 10-12 years old, For more information call brary, 654-3322, Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. day, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Young Miss ages 13-14 years Kathy H. Ashley at 840-4091. for children ages 6 to 12, June 29-July The event will be held at 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3; 2072 Longwood Road, NW in Community Events • Lake Waccamaw Library, 646- Ash. Management Corporation. Celebrate Recovery every Monday 4616, Thursdays 10 a.m. for children Riegelwood AA meets For more information con- HomeCare MC is located at Celebrate Recovery is held grief, financial difficulty, ages 5 to 12, July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4; tact Rev. William Boynton, El- every Monday at Living Word drugs, alcohol, depression, Wednesdays 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., • Carolyn T. High Memorial Li- der Utrillia Bryant Johnson Church. Dinner is from 6-7 anxiety, gossip, love and rela- The Riegelwood group of Whiteville. brary, Whiteville 642-3116 or 641-3974, or Elder John H. Johnson III p.m. with main meeting from tionships, sexual addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous meets For more information call Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. for at 294-0656 at 294-0656 or Elgin 7-8 p.m. food addiction and anger. at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Tammy Creech-Whitlow at children ages 3 to 12, June 27-Aug. 4; and Felicia Blake at 557-0438. Small groups meet from For more information call • Fair Bluff Community Library, the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old 640-1153. 8-9 p.m. and Joel’s Place at Pastor Ron at 918-5355, Cheryl 649-7098, Thursdays 11-noon for chil- Stage Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. 9 p.m. Walton at 642-4164 or Darren dren ages 6-12, July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4. Cancer Support Columbus County This is a 12-step Christ- Mills at 770-0511. Call for more information: 641- HomeCare MC Leadership committee centered recovery with free- The church is located at 3974 or a library branch near you. Group meets dom from physical abuse, 6374 Chadbourn Hwy. STARS support group meets Tuesdays The Cancer Support Group The STARS support group of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- The Columbus County HomeCare MC sets will meet the 4th Tuesday Make-A-Wish needs volunteers ter of Columbus Regional Leadership Council Steering Wish Granting Volunteers make the wish truly magical. Special Olympics of each month at 3 p.m. at Healthcare meets the second Committee meets each second are needed for the Make-A- Wish Granters see first- HomeCare Management Cor- meeting Wednesday of each month Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue Wish Foundation of Eastern hand the impact a wish can poration. The groups goal is to from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS Community Park, Hallsboro. North Carolina. make on a child with a life- A special Olympics com- empower parents/caregivers education department. The This non-partisan, non- Wish Granters visit the threatening medical condi- mittee meeting will meet the who support individuals with programs are free. profit advocacy group encour- family and help determine tion. first Thursday of each month intellectual developmental For more information and ages participation of citizens the wish of the child while For more information, at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- disabilities. to register call 641-8220. willing to collaborate to effect explaining wish procedures contact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or ment Corporation. The meet- HomeCare MC is located at and using their creative side to [email protected]. ing is for individuals who want powerful, positive changes 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., on the local, state and federal Whiteville. levels. For more information call Group goals, bylaws, mem- Living Hope offers free prenatal vitamins Twyla Hodges at 640-1153. bership information and ap- In an effort to better serve tal vitamins as early as pos- service of Living Hope, which en regardless of age, income or plications may be secured via their pregnant clients and to sible in her pregnancy to help is celebrating 25 years of ser- marital status. HomeCare MC email request at www.colum- promote better health in Co- ensure her health and the vice to Columbus County. The center is located at 116 sets disabilities buscountyleadershipcouncil. lumbus County, Living Hope healthy development of her Other services include free Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle support group weebly.com or send written Pregnancy Support Services unborn child. pregnancy tests and estimated International in Whiteville. request to Columbus County A social support group for has begun offering a free The vitamins have been pro- due dates necessary for apply- Office hours are Mondays Leadership Council, P.O. Box Individuals with Develop- 6-month supply of prenatal vided to Living Hope through a ing for Medicaid for Pregnant from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays and 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 mental Disabilities for ages 17 vitamins to women who have grant from Vitamin Angels of Women, and an Earn While Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. For more information call years old and older will meet positive pregnancy tests. Santa Barbara, California. You Learn incentive program. For more information, call Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or the second Tuesday of each This allows a pregnant The provision of free pre- Living Hope provides ser- the 24-hour helpline at 642- Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. woman to begin taking prena- natal vitamins is the newest vices free of charge to all wom- 2677. month at 6 p.m. at HomeCare The News Reporter • Thursday, September 15, 2016 • 5C PEOPLE’S PHARMACY Many people report that heart medicine Toprol-XL trol during manufacturing. Asthma? What Your Doctor tart cherries or cherry (metoprolol) do not work as As a result, some consum- Isn’t Telling You -- and Why.” juice (Montmorency) can well as expected. One person ers have lost confidence in It is published by People’s Pain relievers and blood be helpful for gout flare- wrote: generic drugs manufactured Pharmacy Press and can be ups (BMC Complementary “I currently take a ge- abroad. found at www.PeoplesPhar- and Alternative Medicine, neric metoprolol made in macy.com. thinner don’t mix March 1, 2016). We could India. I have been taking Q. Several years ago, I Scientists in Australia find no research on interac- generics for years, but this took azithromycin for a and Japan have recently gout flare-ups? Are there tions between cherries and latest batch seems bad! My severe lung infection. It published a study show- any natural anti-inflam- warfarin. If you decide to blood pressure has been run- didn’t quite go away, so I ing that infection with C. matory supplements or try cherries, make sure you ning 10 to 20 points higher was prescribed a second pneumoniae early in life can foods that might help? have your blood tested on a than normal. Today it was round of the antibiotic. cause permanent reduc- regular basis. even higher, and my heart After that, I never had tion of lung function and A. Warfarin (Coumadin) rate was faster. Doubling the an asthma attack again. I more severe allergic airway is an anticoagulant medi- Q. I read in your col- dose didn’t help much.” had suffered with breath- disease (aka asthma) later cine that reduces the risk umn about a drug recall A faster heart rate is ing problems for more in life (American Journal of for blood clots. Drugs like of metoprolol succinate a tipoff that this generic than 20 years. This result Respiratory Cell and Molec- By JOE AND TERESA naproxen or other NSAID made in India in 2015. The is not what it should be. seems like a miracle to ular Biology, April 2016) GRAEDON pain relievers (celecoxib, first time I ever took a Beta blockers like atenolol, me. King Features Syndicate diclofenac, ibuprofen, tablet of generic metopro- metoprolol and proprano- In their column, Joe and A. David Hahn, M.D., meloxicam, etc.) can add to lol succinate, I landed in lol almost always slow the Teresa Graedon answer let- has found that some cases Q. I used to take the anti-clotting effect and the hospital. The bill for pulse. If heart rate goes up, ters from readers. Write to of wheezing that have been naproxen for the pain of increase the risk of bleed- that one day was $26,000. there is a good chance that them in care of this newspa- diagnosed as asthma may be a gout flare-up, but now I ing. I am certainly paying there is a problem with the per or email them via their caused by an infection with hear it can cause a prob- Adding to the danger of more attention now to medication. Web site: www.PeoplesPhar- Chlamydia pneumoniae. lem with my Coumadin. this combination, NSAIDs what my new doctor is In the past few years, the macy.com. Their newest book This elusive microbe is vul- Is there any safe anti- often damage the lining of prescribing. Food and Drug Administra- is “Top Screwups Doctors nerable to antibiotic treat- inflammatory medication the digestive tract. Even a tion has scolded many of the Make and How to Avoid A. We have heard from ment with azithromycin. that can be taken with tiny ulcer could bleed dan- largest generic manufactur- Them.” many readers of this col- Dr. Hahn has written Coumadin to help with gerously when warfarin is ers in India for data manipu- (c) 2016 King Features umn that some versions a book with details about the intense pain caused by being taken. lation or faulty quality con- Syndicate Inc. of the generic form of the this approach: “A Cure for Church Events tries will hold a clothing giveaway participants to fully engage in the Clothing donations concentrate on spending time with By His Grace church Continued from page 3 Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-until. abundant life God has waiting for their loved ones and take needed The event will be held at the those who allow Him to take the lead. being accepted breaks without having to leave the announcement bring the greetings and inspirational Household of Faith, 1290 Dennison Member books, which cost $13, Walk Into Your Inheritance Out- hospice care center. By His Grace Ministries has thoughts for the day. Ave., Myrtle Beach, S.C. must be ordered in advance. reach Ministries is asking for dona- “Home-cooked meals offer com- moved to its new location, 5285 Main Members are encouraged to at- Rev. Carmin Leach is the pastor. For further information or to tions of cases of water, personal fort to families dealing with a loved Street, Suite 18, Shallotte. tend and pay dues and bring a gift order a book, call Janet McPherson hygiene products, canned foodand one’s life-limiting illness,” said Lisa Word Up Bible study will be held to be auctioned. at 642-9714 no later than Sept. 22. gently used clothes for spreading Clark, community outreach coor- every Thursday at 6 p.m. and worship For more information call Lois Beaverdam OFWB love-community relief. dinator for Columbus and Bladen service every Saturday at 5 p.m. Gerald 642-5058 or 840-4083. fall gospel sing Mt. Hebron AMEZ Donations can be dropped off at counties. “Many of them express The minister of music is Torey 507 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, S.C. their gratitude at having access to Bessent. Beaverdam Original Freewill Spaghetti dinner or 1757 Stanley Road, Supply located snacks and meals. Having food avail- Overseer Elgin Blake is the pastor. Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Baptist Church will hold a fall gos- Mt. Hebron AME Zion Church near Cedar Grove Middle School. able in the hospice care center’s fam- pel sing Saturday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. three-night revival will hold a spaghetti dinner spon- For more information call Mi- ily kitchen allows families to spend Life Ministries services featuring Crystal River. sored by the senior ministry Friday, as much time as possible with their Mt. Olive A.M.E. Zion Church chael and Latarsha Smith at 321-961- Rev. Buddy Seay is the pastor. Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-until. Plates are loved ones.” Life Ministries services will will hold a three-night revival 9913 or Utrillia and John H. Johnson $7 eat in or take out. Delivery is The welcoming setting of the be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at Wednesday, Sept. 21-Friday, Sept. 23. III at 294-0656. Rev. Carmin Leach is available. kitchen allows families access to Emmanuel Sounds of Praise, 5051 The guest speaker will be Bishop the pastor. St. James FD plate The church is located at 570 Red needed nourishment and the oppor- Northside Drive, Shallotte. Carmin Staccato Powell, pastor of Grace Bug Road, Hallsboro. tunity to interact and gain support Leach is the pastor. AME Zion Church of Raleigh. He is sale fundraiser Lake Waccamaw from other families going through a former native of Hallsboro. St. James Fire Department of Food ministry to the same experience. The church is located at 32 Mt. Lake Waccamaw will hold its annual Life Ministries and Walk Living Hope dinner “We rely on individuals and Olive Road, Elizabethtown. plate sale fundraiser Saturday, Sept. distribute food celebrates ‘Choose life’ groups to volunteer to help with the into Your Inheritance OM For more information call 645- 24 beginning at 10 a.m. Plates are $8. Lake Waccamaw food ministry Meals of Love program. Their kind- 6332. The fire department is located on Old A five-year legal battle is over and accepting donations will distribute food to those in ness means a great deal to us and the Rev. Haywood Oliver is the pastor. Northeast Road. the ruling is in: the State of North Life Ministries and Walk Into need. families we serve,” Clark said. Carolina can now issue specialty Your Inheritance Outreach Minis- The distribution days will be For more information about license plates bearing the pro-life tries is accepting gently used clothes, Clarendon FWBC steak Bolton BC the second Wednesday and fourth Meals of Love and other volunteer message “Choose Life.” According coats and toys. Drop off at 507 N. Oak Saturday of each month, from 9-10 opportunities, contact Clark at 620- supper Sept. 23 revival Sept. 25-28 to John Rustin, president of the NC Street, Myrtle Beach, S.C. or 1757 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Sam 2264 or email [email protected] Family Policy Council, “This is a Clarendon Freewill Baptist Bolton Baptist Church will hold Potts Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. Stanley Road, Supply in Brunswick huge pro-life victory for North Caro- Church will hold a steak supper its revival Sunday, Sept. 25 through Food recipients need only a photo County. lina which will not only give motor- Praying for Revival Friday, Sept. 23 from 4-7:30 p.m. The Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. ID to receive free food. For more information call Mi- ists the ability to communicate a life- cost is $8. The guest speaker will be Rev. Scott The partnering churches To every child of God consider chael and Latarsha Smith at 321-961- affirming message on their license The church is located at 3960 Wil- Gore. are Lake Waccamaw Methodist this as your personal open invitation 9913 or John and Utrillia Johnson at tags, but also provide funds to help liams Road. Homecoming will be held Sunday, Church, Lake Waccamaw Presbyte- to attend a monthly prayer meeting 294-0656. save the lives of unborn children in For more information call Joe Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish rian Church, Little Wheel of Hope to pray for revival in the local com- Rev. Carmin Leach is the pastor. our state.” A portion of the money Nobles at 653-3506 or Ethel Cartrette lunch following the service. Church and First Baptist Church of munity. generated by the sale of the plates is at 653-4674. The church is located at 126 Pop- Lake Waccamaw and the Boys and This call goes beyond denomina- Yokefellows Ministry lar Street. earmarked for “nongovernmental, Girls Homes of N.C. also participate. tion, race and/or size of the build- seeking participants Rev. Sterling Sarvis is the pastor. not-for-profit agencies that provide For more information call 646- ing where you worship as a church McCormick Chapel AME pregnancy services that are limited 3727. family. Yokefellows Prison Ministry is to counseling and/or meeting the church anniversary The location will change from seeking Christians in the Tabor City physical needs of pregnant women White Marsh BC Volunteers needed month to month as other churches area to be a part of this ministry. McCormick Chapel AME will . . . and shall not be distributed to choose to host, but it will always oc- For presentation dates call 918- celebrate its 6th church anniversary revival Sept. 25-28 any agency that provides, promotes, for Meals of Love cur on the First Wednesday of the 4531 or 653-2782. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. with a White Marsh Baptist Church will counsels or refers for abortion.” Lower Cape Fear Hospice is month at 7 p.m. banquet. Following worship service hold its revival Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11 One such agency, Living Hope looking for volunteers to help with For more information call Frank- Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. preach- a.m. and run through Wednesday, Pregnancy Support Services, has its Meals of Love program at the lin Spaulding at 641-2377. Spay/Neuter clinic ing will be by Presiding Elder Evelyn Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest been serving the families of Co- hospice care center. overwhelming success G. Dunn, N.C. Conference, Southern speaker will be Rev. Titus Caraway lumbus County for 27 years. Living Volunteers prepare meals that Global School District. The church is located at 341 Hope is a Christian ministry whose are shared by families visiting loved The Columbus Humane Society The church is located at 215 Main Whitehall Road. mission is to affirm life by sharing ones at the inpatient hospice care of Ministry low-cost spay/neuter clinic was so Street. Rev. Ray Yow is the pastor. the love and truth of Jesus Christ center at 206 Warrior Trail in White- enrolling students successful with registrations that Rev. Dr. Judy V. Johnson is the and His plan for sexuality, marriage ville. Meals of Love allow families to only a few slots remain for the month Global School of Ministry is now pastor. and the family. of September. This program is avail- White Marsh BC enrolling students. The ministry is located at 116 Columbus County Dept. able to curb unwanted puppies and Global School of Ministry is being Antioch First Born Church gospel sing Premiere Plaza in Whiteville. Living kittens and is offered to pet owners of Aging Biltmore trip offered free of charge through love of all income levels. White Marsh Baptist Church will Hope’s services include pregnancy of the Living God service The Columbus County Depart- offerings and donations. For further information and to hold a gospel sing Sunday, Sept. 25 at tests, an Earn While You Learn ment of Aging will hold a holiday Individuals interested in learning register for the October or Novem- A service honoring Sis. Bernice 6 p.m. featuring Glorybound Quartet incentive program for expectant trip to the Biltmore Estate in Ashe- how to receive biblical training and ber clinics contact CCAC Director Alderman will be held at Antioch The church is located at 341 mothers, and provision of diapers ville. The three day/2 night package education without paying the high Joey Prince at 641-3807 or Columbus First Born Church of the Living God Whitehall Road. and gently-used clothing for young includes two nights hotel accom- cost of tuition are invited to contact Humane Society Vice President and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. There will Rev. Ray Yow is the pastor. children. All services are offered be various singing groups. free of charge in a loving Christian modations, two breakfasts at the Minister Patrina Wright at 234-3092. spay/neuter coordinator, Buzzy Staf- A repast will be given after the atmosphere. hotel and two dinners including one ford at 499-1148. service. Sandhill MBC “Choose Life” is the theme of holiday dinner at Biltmore Estate Dublin Peanut Also on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. church announcements Living Hope’s annual fundraising and a self-guided “Candlelight” Tour Alderman will be giving her “annual dinner, which will be held on Thurs- of the Biltmore House. Festival Pageant Sandhill Missionary Baptist Also on the agenda is admission LW Depot concert, The reason why I sing.” She day, Oct. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First The Dublin Peanut Festival will be singing old time gospel. Church announcements for Sep- Baptist Church in Whiteville. to Biltmore Estate gardens and Pageant Committee is accept- Museum NYC Elder Donovan Taylor is the tember are: Admission is free but reserva- grounds, wine tasting at the famous ing applications for the 2016 pastor. Sept. 25 the church family will tions are needed. The event is not Biltmore Estate Winery and holiday spearhead the church’s 107th an- appropriate for children. shopping at the new Asheville Outlet Dublin Peanut Festival Schol- trip filling up niversary/church homecoming The guest speaker will be Karen Mall. arship Pageant that will be Lake Waccamaw Depot Mu- Sweet Home MBC fall celebration starting with the 11 a.m. LaBarr, president of Choose Life The trip will be held Nov. 15-17 held Saturday, Sept. 10. At the seum is planning a trip to New revival Sept. 25-28 worship service. Donald L. Thomp- Georgia. Karen, the adoptive mother and the cost is $379 per person - end of the Queens one year son will deliver the message. York City Nov. 17-20. Lynn Sweet Home Missionary Baptist of two grown children, will share double occupancy. reign, she will be presented Spaulding and Phyllis Russ Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Jerry her personal story while giving at- For more information call Mi- a $1,000 check, provided she Church will hold its fall revival McDowell of New Zion Missionary will be guides. tendees insights into how they can chelle Dippel at 649-6881, Jean Pow- has met all her requirements Sunday, Sept. 25-Wednesday, Sept. Baptist Church of Riegelwood will A bus tour of the city, the 28.Sunday night service will begin promote Choose Life tags here in ers at 640-6602, Catherine Spaulding set forth in her contract. The be the special guest speaker. North Carolina. The evening will at 655-4166, Susan Prince at 653-3063, 9-11 museum, the Statue of at 6 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday at Lunch will be served between the check will be made payable Liberty, Ellis Island, the Em- 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be also feature a delicious meal, fellow- Erica Harris at 655-4754, Ruby Shel- to the college she will be at- two services. ley at 654-4423 or Jenny Godwin at pire State Building, the United Rev. Ragsdale Allsbrook. ship with pro-life friends, and a video tending in the fall. Message The church is located at 16920 montage of testimonies by clients of 640-3791. Nations, the Top of the Rock, The church is located at 3111 us online at Facebook.com/ Twisted Hickory Road, Bladenboro. Living Hope. the Metropolitan Museum of Walter Todd Road, Clarendon. For more information call 648- DPFScholarshipPageant for an For further information or SENCGS meeting Art, Soho, Macy’s and more are For more information call Pastor 6130. application. Wayne Faulk at 770-4832. to make a reservation, call Janet options for travelers. The cost McPherson at 642-2677 no later than The Southeastern North Caro- Dublin Peanut Festival or- of the trip is $620 for double Oct. 9. No one will be admitted with- lina Genealogical Society will meet ganizers are now accepting occupancy, $540 for triples, and Bass reunion Chadbourn Freewill BC at the Fair Bluff Depot Museum, 339 out a reservation. craft and food vendor applica- $500 per person for 4 in a room The decendants of Thomas J. homecoming Railroad St., Fair Bluff, NC, on Sat- tions for the festival that will urday, September 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm. at the Millenium Hotel in the and Martha J. Bass will hold their Chadbourn Freewill Baptist Sons of God 6th be held Sept. 17. Contact Jane Betty Waddell Willis and her heart of Manhattan. It is one reunion in conjunction with the Church will hold its homecoming Starnes at 862-4301 or visit anniversary group will host the SENCGS. The block off Broadway and one Bass-Buffkin Reunion Sept. 25 at service Sunday, Sept. 25. www.dublinpeanutfestival. The Sons of God will hold its depot was built in 1897 as a combined block from the Lion King The- the Columbus County Fairgrounds. Revival will begin Monday, Sept. com for your application. sixth anniversary Saturday, Nov. 19 Atlantic Coast Line passenger and ater. The cost includes the bus Activities will begin at 11 a.m. 26-Wednesday, Sept. 28. The speaker at Southport Baptist Church. Doors freight depot. The Museum was Classic Cruisers Car Club with lunch at 1 p.m. Bring a covered will be Rev. Luther Harrison. trip, hotel and portage (each open at 4:30 p.m. and concert starts founded in 1990 and now has more is now accepting registration person is allowed one suitcase). dish for a great family style meal. The church is located on Institute at 5 p.m. for the Dublin Peanut Festival All family and friends are invited than 800 items and artifacts from This year the Depot Mu- Street. George Lashley is the pastor. On the program will be Rev. car show to be held Sept. 17 on to attend. 1700’s – 1940’s on display. seum will offer two free tickets Matthew Mickens and the Highway Members and visitors are encour- festival day. For more informa- For more information contact Travelers of Hopkins, S.C., PC and to the 9-11 Museum in lower Gary Bass at 840-3611 or email at Ladies Bible Study aged to arrive around 1:30 p.m. for tion contact Wayne Dove at All area ladies are invited to an Perfect Praise, Rachel and Joy, Barry Manhattan to a lucky winner [email protected] or Eddie Pope fellowship. 876-5578. inter-denominational Bible study, Smith and Company and Freedom’s via a drawing the 1st of No- at 840-3055. which will meet at First Presbyteri- Way Vocalaiers, all of Wilmington vember. A non-refundable $50 an Church in Whiteville. The classes and Spiritual Voices of Warsaw. Weight Express meets Mondays deposit to Lake Waccamaw Life Ministries and Walk will meet on Tuesday mornings from The cost is $10 in advance and People who want to lose berry Blvd. Everyone is invited Depot Museum at P.O. Box 386, 9-11 a.m. starting Sept. 27. $12 at the door and $5 for children weight and learn to eat health- and there are no fees involved, Lake Waccamaw N.C., 28450 is into Your Inheritance OM ages 6-12. One in a Million: Journey to Your ier are invited to join “Weight although donations are accept- required. For more information call Taraus clothing giveaway Promised Land by Priscilla Shirer Express” each Monday from ed. For more information call For more information call is a seven-week discussion-driven Deas or Keon Harrison at 398-2570 Life Ministries and Walk Into 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn George Baysden at 654-3911or Karen Gore at 646-1992 Wednes- women’s study, which encourages or 508-1809. Your Inheritance Outreach Minis- Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. day-Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The News Reporter, Thursday, September 15, 2016 release dates: Sept. 10-16, 2016 37 (16)

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Issue 37, 2016 Founded by Betty Debnam The Red Cross Mini Page The Red Cross headquarters is a Mini Fact: stone’s throw from the White House in Heroes: Clara Barton Washington, D.C. Clara Barton’s Red founded the Cross building stands as a sturdy symbol American of the organization’s commitment to lend Clara Red Cross in a hand whenever and wherever disaster 1881. strikes. In the midst of earthquakes, floods, acts of terrorism, fires, tornadoes, Barton volcanic eruptions, hurricanes or any other catastrophe, Red Cross volunteers Sept. 17, 1862, is called the bloodiest day care to everyone — Northern soldiers, Southern are always there to help. Why? Because of the American Civil War. prisoners of war, white men and black men. they have the same caring spirit as Clara It was the day of the Battle of Antietam Barton. Carrying on good works One of the United States’ strengths (some call it the Battle of Sharpsburg), and After the war, she headed the government’s a nurse named has always been its people’s willingness search for missing soldiers. She became one of to help those whose lives are shattered Clara Barton was the United States’ most beloved heroes. For the there to help care by disaster. What about you? Do you remainder of her life after the Civil War, she want to pitch in? Get in touch with your for the wounded. continued her humanitarian work and built As cannon shells local Red Cross office or contact the the organization we know as the American national office: American Red Cross exploded and Red Cross. other nurses ran National Headquarters, 2025 E St. N.W., for cover, she Helping others near and far Washington, D.C. 20006; redcross.org/ stayed by the Clara Barton knew she had to go when support surgeon’s side, the United States’ worst flood disaster ever steadying the devastated Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1889. A

crude operating of Congress Library courtesy photos dam had burst, sending a raging river into the table. He later Clara Barton mining town. In just four hours, floodwaters Resources (1821-1912) called her “the true had killed more than 2,000 people. heroine of the age, the angel of the battlefield.” Those left behind needed help. They This issue of Mini Page needed Clara and her organization, the Heroes is based on a A young nurse American Red Cross. chapter from “50 American Heroes But before that heroine became so famous, Clara spent four months in Johnstown Every Kid Should Meet” by Dennis she was a shy, withdrawn little girl from a small helping the survivors, never once leaving the Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe. To town in Massachusetts. scene, even for a day. Working from giant order the book, go to heroes4us.com and Clara had always loved helping people. tents, she directed hundreds of volunteers in click on “50 American Heroes Book” When she was 11, her brother David fell from distributing blankets, and “How to Purchase the Book.” a barn roof and was badly hurt. Young Clara food, clothes and On the Web: would be his nurse. During the next two money. Flying above • bit.ly/2ar6k14 years, Clara left his bedside for only half an her command tent • rdcrss.org/2akZHd3

hour a day! the courtesy photo Cross Red was the red-and- The Red Cross flag At the library: Nearly 30 years later, Clara Barton would white flag that is now spend day and night caring for the wounded • “The Life and Times of Clara Barton” recognized everywhere in the United States by Susan Sales Harkins and William H. and dying men of the Union Army during the and around the world — the Red Cross flag. American Civil War. She offered her tender Harkins

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Next Week: Philadelphia welcomes Democrats Issue 28, 2016 Founded by Betty Debnam

Mini Fact: Republican Delegates Groups of delegates from the same Try ’n’ Find RepublicansMini JokesA Republican state or territory are called a delegation. candidate They usually stay at the same hotel needs 1,237 during the convention. delegates Words that remind us of Clara Barton are hidden in this Meet in to win the Alabama ...... 50 nomination of Alaska ...... 28 puzzle. Some words are hidden backward. See if you Billy: What 200-yearthe party. American Samoa ...... 9 Cleveland Arizona ...... 58 Arkansas ...... 40 can find: event do buffaloes California ...... 172 A political party* holds a national meeting Colorado ...... 37 Welcome to Cleveland Connecticut ...... 28 before a presidential election. At that meeting,recognize? Did you notice Delaware ...... 16 representatives from each state, called the guitar in the District of Columbia ...... 19 BARTON, BATTLE, delegates, announce which candidateBob they: Theconvention bisontennial! logo? It Florida ...... 99 S E A E W E N I O R E H O L N have chosen to run for president. represents the Rock Georgia ...... 76 The candidate also may announce his or and Roll Hall of Guam ...... 9 her choice for a running mate, who would be Hawaii ...... 19 BROTHER, CIVIL, CLARA, Fame and Museum, Idaho ...... 32

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CLASS REUNIONS WHS ‘76 reunion is Oct. 22 Tabor City HS alumni reunion/ The Whiteville High on Classmates.com and on School Class of 1976 will have Facebook’s Whiteville High class of ‘63 slated Oct. 22 its 40th year class reunion School Class of 1976 page. Oct. 22. Classmates who would like to The Tabor City High p.m. and the class of 1966 will Classmates are encour- have information mailed may School class of 1963 will meet be in charge of the program. aged to attend the Wolfpack contact a committee member. at Coleman’s Drive-In, Old The Tabor City High homecoming game at 7 p.m. Call any of the following Stake Road, Tabor City begin- School Alumni Reunion will on Oct. 14 at Legion Stadium. committee members to up- ning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. be held in the Beth R. Woody The class reunion will be Oct. date telephone numbers and 22 to celebrate the 53rd Class Auditorium on the Tabor City 22 at Interim HealthCare, 305 emails: Rhonda Hinson Bul- Reunion. Elementary School Campus Liberty Street, Whiteville, lard-Dutton at 640-8080, rh- Each member of the class at the intersection of Stake N.C. at 6 p.m. [email protected]; Laura of 1963 is also encouraged to Road and U.S. 701 Business. The cost per person is $25 Pridgen at 642-6060; Phyllis attend the Tabor City High For more information con- for a catered meal and a DJ. Griffin Merritt at 641-7494; School Alumni Reunion tact Chris Canady Coleman Information to register for Tina Pridgen Ellis at 234-1679; which begins at 2 p.m. Satur- at 910-207-1707, W.H. Morris the reunion will be posted Connie Baker at 625-6230 or day, Oct. 22, which is the same at 843-756-9525, Wanda Fowl- through emails as available, Alex Jordan at 862-9357. day as the N.C. Yam Festival. er at 910-653-4229 or Richard The doors will open at 1:15 Wright at 910-653-2082. WCHS of ’06 planning reunion HHS ‘60 planning reunion The West Columbus High Collier at msp.collier@gmail. Faculty Senate scholarship School Class of 2006 is plan- com or call Amber Lee at Hallsboro High School class dessert will be served at 5 p.m. April Bullock of Fairmont has received the Southeastern ning its 10-year class reunion. 336-493-9808 or join the class of 1960 is planning its 56th The cost is $15 per person. Community College Faculty Senate Scholarship, award- If interested in participat- group on Facebook at www. year reunion Saturday, Sept. 17 Classmates and their ed through the SCC Foundation. Bullock is enrolled in ing in activities or taking part facebook.com/wchsclas- at the Honey Hill Hunting Pre- spouse/guest are encouraged in planning contact Phylisa sof2006. serve. Gathering will begin at to attend. Respond to Mildred the Associate Degree nursing program. The Faculty 3 p.m. followed by a short busi- Efird at 3441 Farmers Union Senate Scholarship is funded by the Faculty Senate and ness meeting at 4 p.m. A group Road, Clarkton, N.C. 28433 individual donations. Left to right are Faculty Senate Ex- WHS ‘96 planning reunion picture will taken at 4:30 p.m. or call 647-8281 or 770-0333 ecutive Committee member Roger Lee; Lisa Clark, SCC The Whiteville High at 5:30 on Saturday, Oct. 15th. A catered roast pork dinner or email msmildred4042@ director of institutional advancement; scholarship recipi- School Class of 1996 is plan- Email Blake Biser Brook- with all the trimmings and hughesnet.com. ent April Bullock; Emily Cook and Jonathan Hester. ning its 20-year reunion for shire at jblakebrookshire@ Oct. 14-15. There will be a gmail.com to RSVP, or search tailgate party prior to the “Whiteville High School Hallsboro HS class Nakina Middle homecoming game on Fri- Class of 1996” on Facebook of ‘76 reunion golf tournament Magic of Christmas day, Oct. 14. Classmates will for details. Hallsboro High School join for dinner at Panchito’s Nakina Middle School’s class of 1976 will hold its 40 Golf Tournament will be held storybook available year reunion Saturday, Oct. Sunday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at The magic of Christmas storybook is a storybook sponsored 15 at noon at 354 Honey Hill HHS ‘61 planning reunion Diamondback Golf Club. En- by the Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers Association, Inc. Road in Hallsboro. Pay at- Hallsboro High School and Girls Homes at Lake Wac- try fee is $55 per player. The storybook is a Christmas treasure filled with pictures tendance fee of $30 by final Class of 1961 will hold its 55th camaw. For more information For more information call and stories. It is open to all counties and all ages - children and deadline of Sept. 17. Contact reunion Saturday, Sept. 17 at call Faye Parrish at 252-492- Wendell Duncan at 642-8301 or families. Loretta Crawford Martin at 3 p.m in the fellowship hall 6353 or email jandfparrish1@ Jeff Register at 654-1100. For more information call 234-0756. (under the chapel) at the Boys embarqmail.com. Lojay58@aol HHS ‘85 reunion Sept. 17 Hallsboro High School al. The cost is $25 single/$45 Class of 1985 will hold its couple. Mail checks payable class reunion Saturday, Sept. to David Martin, treasurer, 17 at Whiteville Country 209 Summit Drive, White- Club. The dress attire is casu- ville, N.C. 28472. There was a time Columbus County Wright reunion when all playground UNCF scholarship is Sept. 25 For the year 2016, the UNCF equipment came Tri-County scholarship will The Wright Reunion, which be presented to a Columbus began in 1882, will be held on County student. Sunday, Sept. 25 at noon in the pre-assembled. To qualify for the $5,000 Forest Lawn Baptist Church scholarship, students must be Fellowship Hall. currently enrolled as a full- All descendants of Stephen visitnc.com time student in any accredit- Wright (1800 - 1852) and Ame- ed post secondary institution, lia Fowler Wright (1805 - 1869) 1-800-VISIT NC provide a letter of recom- are invited to attend and to bring a covered dish. Many mendation and demonstrate items of interest to the family financial need. will be on display and mem- All applicants are required bers of the family are invited to submit an official high to bring their items to be dis- school transcript, complete a played. FAFSA form, and a personal Those in the area are invit- statement outlining future ed to arrive at the fellowship career goals. Electronic sub- hall by 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. mission is required for all ap- 24 to help set up for the event. plicants. Contact Richard Wright for Applications are currently more information at 653-2082. available online at www.uncf. org through Sept. 16. Whiteville City schools menu Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. MONDAY, SEPT. 19: - Breakfast - Cereal Bowl, Graham Crackers, Banana, Orange Juice. Lunch - Buffalo Chicken Wings/Roll or Pizza Quesadilla, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Apple. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20: - Breakfast - Honeybun, Raisins, Apple Juice. Lunch - Papa John’s Pizza or Chick Filet, Potato Roast- ers, Broccoli Salad, Pineapple Tidbits. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21: - Breakfast - Banana Bread, Apple, Fruit Juice. Lunch - Baked Ham/Cornbread or Fish Filet/ Cornbread, Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, Carrot Dip- pers, Apple. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22: - Breakfast - Blueberry Muffin, Mixed Dried Fruit, Apple Juice. Lunch - Baked Spaghetti/Breadstick or Corn Dog Nuggets, Side Salad, Steamed Sweet Corn, Diced Pears. FRIDAY, SEPT. 23: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Pear, Orange Juice. Lunch - Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza or Deli Turkey/Bun, Sweet Potato Crosstrax, Celery Stick Dippers, Fruit Cocktail. Columbus County schools menu Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. MONDAY, SEPT. 19: - Breakfast - Super Doughnut, Apple- sauce. Lunch - Beef-A-Roni or Corn Dog, Peaches, Corn, Baby Limas, Roll. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20: - Breakfast - Cereal Bar, Apple. Lunch - Sliced Ham or Hamburger, Pears, Tomatoes, Rice, Green Peas, Roll. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21: - Breakfast - Pancake on Stick, Rai- sins. Lunch - Meatloaf or Hot Dog, Apple, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Roll. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22: - Breakfast - Muffin, Craisins. Lunch - Chicken and Noodles or Cheeseburger, Mixed Fruit, Baked Beans, Slaw, Roll. 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