Experiences at National Spin- Fice and Requested a Welfare Check on Katonya Charles, 38, City Drive Is a Mobile Home Ning

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By Jefferson Weaver ing deputies found Charles [email protected] dead at the home, located on Cunningham Circle near Lum- Whiteville Police helped berton. They gained entry to authorities discover a Robeson the home with assistance of County murder early Sunday. an apartment manager after Officers responded to 109 receiving no reply at the front City Drive around 5:30 a.m. to door. Initial reports were that investigate a report of a man Charles had been beaten to “in distress,” according to Ma- death. jor Alan May of the Whiteville Davis was transported to Police. Officers found Willie Columbus Regional for treat- Davis, 44, with numerous cuts ment of his injuries, then and bruises. Davis was inco- turned over to Robeson County herent, but was “blurting out” deputies. He was also wanted that he had “hurt his girlfriend for failure to appear on traffic and wanted to die.” warrants, May said in a press Whiteville Police Cpl. Jose release. Garcia then contacted the Robeson County authorities Staff photo by Allen Turner Robeson County Sheriff ’s Of- did not immediately return requests for more information. Gov. Roy Cooper, left, talks with SCC student David Bryson, right, about his internship experiences at National Spin- fice and requested a welfare check on Katonya Charles, 38, City Drive is a mobile home ning. SCC President Tony Clarke, second from left, and Mark Lennon, director of industrial and workforce training at at the home Davis and Charles park located in Whiteville, the college, listen to the discussion. shared, according to the Robe- between Virgil and Thompson son Sheriff ’s Office. Respond- streets. Governor talks jobs creation, training in Tuesday visit to community college Helena Chemical By Allen Turner Among participants in the school. challenging. “I have about 25 moving plant to [email protected] roundtable discussion, in ad- Clarke called the intern- temporary employees right dition to Cooper and Clarke, ship training “invaluable.” now and would love for them Gov. Roy Cooper visited were National Spinning man- “It gets students out there and to be full time. I have six open- Southeastern Community ager Rudy Balance and David doing what they’ll be doing ings for full time employees higher ground College Tuesday to participate Bryson, a student at SCC who after they leave school, or at that I need to fill right now.” By Allen Turner ect has been “Project Dry,” in in a roundtable discussion on is interning least something He praised the work ethic [email protected] recognition of the fact that jobs creation and the state’s at National similar to what demonstrated by his intern, flooding problems at the com- JobReady program. Spinning, This lets you get a real they’ll be do- SCC’s Bryson. pany’s current location have The governor visited the Richard ing full time,” Top’s Hopkins said he Tabor City’s Helena Chemi- world situation better created problems for the firm. college because of its intern- Hopkins of he said. “That’s would like to see the intern- cal Co. will invest $3.5 million The current site is on Pine ship program, which pairs stu- Top Tobacco, than the classroom could the type of thing ship program expanded from into expanded operations at Log Road at the Whiteville dents with local businesses for along with we’re trying to one semester to two. the intersection of Georgia- teach you. You get out city limits. a semester. “These places work SCC student provide.” The governor said that Pacific and Midway Roads there and see what actu- The decision by commis- with the community colleges Ronnie God- Godwin told many people’s belief that a over the next three years and sioners to award the incen- to create these internships win who is the governor, two-year degree or a four-year Columbus County commis- ally happens. tives was unanimous. County so they can get good people to interning “This lets you degree is necessary to get a sioners Monday night au- Ronnie Godwin Economic Developer Gary help them out and hopefully at Top, SCC get a real world good job isn’t always accurate. thorized $80,035 in economic Lanier told commissioners groom good employees for the Vice Presi- situation better “There is work with training development tax incentives that investment of an addi- future,” the governor said. dent for Workforce and Com- than the classroom could that doesn’t require a degree,” to be spread over five years to tion $1.5 million by Helena “The interns can get on-the- munity Development Beverlee teach you. You get out there the governor said. “My goal enable the expansion. Chemical also is possible in job training and experience as Nance, Bettina Cox, manager and see what actually hap- is to establish businesses to At least five new full-time the future. For now, however, well as get the education and of the NCWorks Career Center pens. The classroom teaches these rural communities but jobs are expected to be created the company must invest $3.5 training they need. It’s just a at the college, SCC Technical you a lot, but it’s not how it we have to have qualified as a result of the expansion. million and create five new mutually beneficial relation- Programs Division Chair actually is.” people who are motivated to Economic development jobs in order to get the $80,035 ship here.” Cooper seemed Angie Ransom and Mark Len- National Spinning’s Bal- work and trained to provide projects typically have code in tax incentives. impressed by what he saw and non, director of industrial ance told Cooper that keeping a valuable service to the busi- names, and the working name for the Helena Chemical proj- heard. and workforce training at the 240 people employed has been uuSEE GOVERNOR 3A uuSEE CHEMICAL 3A Foster mother speaks from ‘wonderful’ experience

By Diana Matthews “They become just like your when she comes to pick up her security guards.” She [email protected] family,” she said. a child to take them home to described how one son “holds Since then she has provided their parents, she’d better not her every morning while I take About eight years ago, Sha- a home for a series of foster see us pack up their clothes my shower.” nette Cunningham took an children, several of whom and things in trash bags. ‘Send That same child original- “awesome” training class at she has adopted. “When the them away with dignity,’ she ly came into Cunningham’s Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. workers from the Homes come told us.” household by a therapeutic to become a foster mother. to visit, it’s not like just any Cunningham, who moved foster placement, bringing “After you leave one of their agency coming in. It’s more to Hallsboro from New York, serious personal issues and training classes,” she said, like an auntie or a cousin. The said, “I’ve worked with other some behavior problems. “it’s just like you’ve had a col- last time one of their interns agencies before, but no one Cunningham is quick to lege course.” visited us, she got down on else ever said anything like give credit to the BGH staff, In addition to the practical the floor and played with the that.” especially Jasmine Patrick and psychological preparation baby.” She now cares for a girl and Lytonia Alford, and to her she received for foster parent- A comment Cunningham who has been with her since siblings for “extreme support” ing, Cunningham said she heard during her training has about 4 months of age. “My they gave that child and the gained a lasting, supportive stayed with her ever since. children love her to pieces,” others she has fostered. Shanette Cunningham has “always loved babies,” and relationship with BGH staff. “Jasmine Patrick told us that, Cunningham said. “They are has helped care for other people’s children since she was uuSEE FOSTER 2A 9 years old.

Volume 127, Number 79 Gov. Roy Cooper and SCC Chief Executive and President Anthony Clarke having a humorous moment when they Whiteville, North Carolina DIDYOB found themselves locked out of a classroom they tried to enter during Tuesday’s visit?... Chris Corchiani, former N.C. DID YOU OBSERVE? State basketball standout, as one of the guest speakers at the Highway for Veterans Friday? Corchiani’s business is a big supporter of the park... 2A • The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 DAR AWARD WINNERS Candidates forum to be held Monday at SCC The Columbus Chamber themselves but will not be issues critical to our business of Commerce & Tourism will invited to participate in the climate and community well- host a Candidates’ Forum on panel and take questions. The being. What better way to do so Monday, April 9 at Southeast- chamber will host another than to have a forum where we ern Community College. The forum prior to the general can discuss these issues with forum will begin at 5:30 in the election. those that could potentially auditorium. “The chamber is proud to represent us?” Candidates with primary host this event for our busi- Questions for candidates in opposition for the following ness leaders and community,” any of the above races may be races have been invited to said Jennifer Holcomb, presi- submitted prior to the event attend: U.S. House of Repre- dent of the Columbus Cham- via email, info@thecolum- sentatives- 7th District, N.C. ber of Commerce and Tour- buschamber.com or by calling Senate, Columbus County ism. “It’s our goal, as the voice the Chamber at 642-3171. The sheriff, and county commis- of business, to provide our forum is open to the public and DAR Essay winners from elementary through high school pose for a group photo. sioner-districts 1 and 7. members and the general pub- will also be broadcast live on Candidates without pri- lic with as much information the Chamber’s Facebook page. mary opposition will be given as possible in order for them News Reporter Editor Les High DAR chapter presents an opportunity to introduce to make informed decisions on will be the moderator. awards to local students Training begins Monday for The Major General Robert Central Middle; Lilianna Gar- Edgewood Elementary; Jo- foster and adoptive parents Howe Chapter of the Nation- cia, Cerro Gordo Elementry; seph Prince, Evergreen El- al Society Daughters of the Savanna Nance, Chadbourn ementary; Gemilia Calderon, American Revolution held Middle; Jada Carter, Ever- Hallsboro-Artesia Elemen- By Diana Matthews Thorough training they become disruptive.” their annual Awards Night at green Elementry; Tomie-Lynn tary; Alexis Williamson, Old [email protected] Adults attending the train- Foster parents will not be South Columbus High School Sing, Nakina Middle. Dock Elementary; Greenley ing course, said Alford, will alone during that process. “A March 14. Individuals and couples learn “the reasons kids are lot of our work is coaching Awards are given to stu- interested in providing in foster care. People have and supporting the parents,” dents who have demonstrated homes for children in need one mindset about that, but she said. qualities of good citizenship are invited to a six-week there are many more reasons The main goal of the fos- and who are selected by their training course at Boys and than they realize for why a ter system, said Alford, is peers. The selections are then Girls Homes beginning Mon- child might need regular or reunification with the birth submitted to the principal’s day, April 9, said Lytonia Al- therapeutic foster care, or family. In the meantime, fos- designee and subsequently ford, Foster Care Licensing adoption services.” ter parents provide a loving, to a faculty committee, for Worker. The child’s family could stable environment for the further judging in accordance Classes will be Mondays be struggling with health children until that becomes with NSDAR guidelines. and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., at issues, addiction, homeless- possible. The time frame Each student selected was the Girls Activity Center, ness or other challenges could be days, months or presented with an award 208 Flemington Dr., Lake that make it impossible for years. But foster parents certificate and a youth citi- Waccamaw. parents or other relatives to need to prepare themselves zenship medal. Winners of care for the child. If the De- for another separation and the DAR Youth Citizenship ‘Great need’ partment of Social Services loss process that will occur Awards were: Many people know about takes custody of a minor, he when the children leave the Grade 11: Brianna Tyler, BGH’s residential services, or she is given a foster home. foster home. Alford’s sup- SCHS; Asha Farmer, WCHS; “but not as much about our Vice-president of Commu- port will again be valuable Jermonte Fleming, WHS. foster care program,” Alford nity-Based Services Donna to them and the children at Grade 10: Jauan Frink, said. Currently there are Yalch called foster parents that time. SCHS; Leah Redwine, WCHS; 170 licensed foster homes “the lifeblood of what we do.” The state pays a stipend to Lauren Dowless, WHS. cooperating with BGH; 117 Class members will also foster parents to help cover Grade 9: Madison Grigsby, of them are giving regular learn about how we (BGH) basic living expenses and SCHS; Ethan Brown, WCHS, foster care while 53 are giv- work in partnership with also provides the children Andrew Cahn, WHS. ing therapeutic foster care other agencies across North with state-paid medical care. Grade 8: Jose Barrios, Cen- to boys and girls with more Carolina, Alford said. On a Enrollment is still open tral Middle ; Sarah Faulk, complex needs. A total of more personal level, “They’ll for the free class series. Cerro Gordo Elementary; 174 foster children are in the learn about the kids’ experi- Those interested in attend- Eduardo Islas, Chadbourn 170 homes. ence of separation and loss.” ing should call Alford at (910) Middle; Olivia Brown, Ever- “We need more foster par- Being removed from one’s 646-1124. green Elementary; Khalib Keith Dale Boyd of Hallsboro Middle School was a dis- ents. Our homes are filling birth parents’ home is a ma- Kennedy, Hallsboro Middle; trict winner from the Major General Robert Howe Chapter up,” Alford said. Some foster jor upheaval in a child’s life, Elaina Price, Nakina Middle. of the Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter es- households can accept two and foster parents need to be ready to manage behavior Grade 7: Torin Faulk, Cen- say competition. He is a sixth grader and received a $100 or more children, but not all Vineland tral Middle; Bryssa Simmons, can. “There are criteria that changes that come from that Cerro Gordo Elementary; award. The district is comprised of 17 chapters. limit how many children we loss. Aubrey Strickland, Evergreen can place in a home. “We see behavior (prob- Station Elementary; Aaron Mitchell, Grade 5: Lilyanna Torres, Hardee, Williams Township “The number of kids lems) from minimal to the Available for wedding Hallsboro Middle; Gabrielle Cerro Gordo Elementry; An- Elementary. needing homes is growing, most extreme,” said Alford. receptions & other FormyDuval, Nakina Middle. gela Strickland, Chadbourn so there’s a great need for She and her colleagues train events Grade 6: Brayden Tyler, Elementry; Alesa Meshaw, more homes.” foster parents to recognize signs of unhappiness “before 642-3157 FOSTER foster children to live by the may give them a reward, but I family, she thinks, “What I’ve Continued from 1A values they have learned let them know that they won’t given to them, they’re giving in her home and at church. always get a reward for every- to (the baby.)” Alford got her children in- “When I see one of them thing they do right.” Cunningham encourages volved in church, where, she other people to take the re- said, her pastor gave extra at- quired free training classes to tention to the foster children’s learn about foster parenting, needs. “and I go to the first couple of “The Boys and Girls Homes nights with them,” she said. staff took them to (medical The next training course and counseling) appointments begins Monday evening (see sometimes if I had a conflict. related article). Cunningham Open Daily Monday - Thursday 10 - 8 They have been nothing but a recommends that prospective blessing. foster parents follow the prac- Friday & Saturday 10 - 9 “They (BGH staff) have tical instruction that BGH been more like family than provides and make use of the Monday - Saturday anything else. They never resisting a temptation to do Now, when Cunningham Homes’ ongoing support to judged my foster kids.” something bad they used to do, sees one of her big kids caring have a “wonderful” experi- Lunch Buffet 11 - 2 I say ‘Thank you.’ Sometimes I for the smallest member of the ence foster parenting. Cunningham expects her Friday & Saturday After 31 years in business Nicole M. 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GOVERNOR VISITS SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Gov. Cooper held a roundtable discussion with students, business partners and faculty and staff members at Southeastern Community College Tuesday.

a lighter moment when his able to watch the governor’s GOVERNOR entourage tried to enter one roundtable but didn’t take an Continued from 1A classroom where a class was active part in the discussion. nesses that move here.” in progress but the door was They included county com- The roundtable discus- locked from the inside. “The missioners Amon McKenzie sion was held in the Sasser governor’s here, don’t you and Trent Burroughs, Sheriff Industrial Training Center in know,” Clarke shouted and the Lewis Hatcher, county school the college’s T-Building, but door was quickly unlocked to board Chair Barbara Yates- Science Lab Technician Teresa Lengner shows Gov. Cooper venus flytraps at SCC as Cooper also toured several allow the tour group to enter. Lockamy and SCC Board President Tony Clarke looks on. classes in the adjacent Car- Several local officials and Chairman Henry Edmund. Thursday, January 14, 2016 trette Building. There was other interested citizens were Chadbourn approves zoning COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS RAIL REALIGNMENT amendment for mobile home sales By Allen Turner parade day of the Strawberry future due to loss of revenue.” [email protected] Festival. Street vendors will In other business, council pay $104 for one-day permits tabled action on whether to The Chadbourn town coun- that allow them to operate on demolish buildings and clear cil okayed a text amendment to parade day anywhere in town lots on four properties found the zoning ordinance Tuesday except the event field behind to be in noncompliance with night that will allow the sale Hardee’s. $99 of the fee will current ordinances due to the of manufactured and modular go to the N.C. Strawberry Fes- illness of code enforcement of- homes in areas zoned Highway tival, while $5 will be retained ficer John Ganus, tweaked the Service Business. by the town to cover admin- classification and pay plan for Marty Wright Home Sales istrative costs of issuing the town employees, issued proc- requested the change to allow permits. lamations for beautification the re-opening of a sales lot on Strawberry Festival Presi- and clean-up week and for the a 3.78-acre lot at 370 Joe Brown dent Nathan Moore requested 86th Strawberry Festival, and Hwy. N. the change, telling Council tabled discussion of a deci- The Chadbourn Planning that “The street vendors take sion on whether to purchase Board recommended approval away revenue needed to con- a sprayer for mosquitos and of the change after a public tinue our festival’s future fruit flies. hearing on April 2 and coun- existence while event field The board also went into cil members conducted a re- vendors pay $225 (for) which closed session for economic quired second public hearing we provide a site, water and development matters, after Tuesday night before approv- electricity.” Moore told council which they voted not to rent ing the change. that without favorable action, for commercial purposes a Council also tweaked fees “It is highly possible that this vacant town-owned lot across for vendors offering wares on event (the Strawberry Festi- the street from Pawn South on val) may not continue in the North Brown Street Laura W. Padgett, a former Wilmington council member who serves as coordinator of the Wilmington rail realignment project, discusses her group’s plans with Columbus Old Man Winter still hanging on to cold County commissioners Monday. The group hopes to move rail entry points to Bruns- wick County. Currently, much of the traffic comes through Wilmington. Padgett sought By Ray Wyche A good question, since Station Weather Station seven and won an endorsement from the commissioners. [email protected] March used to be considered miles northwest of Whiteville. the beginning of warmer, wel- The average high tempera- With planting season speed- comed spring weather, but the ture for the month was 60.29 ily approaching during weather March that came to Columbus degrees while the high aver- that acts like it’s still January, County a few days ago brought age thermometer reading for the question being asked fre- us 10 days when the thermom- March for about the last 60 quently is, “When is spring eter fell below the freezing years stands at 82.04 degrees. coming?” point of 32 degrees. Rainfall for March mea- Adding to the gloom of the sured 3.62 inches at the station, missing spring were 22 days of about average for the month. CHEMICAL cloudy weather recorded at the Precipitation was recorded on Continued from 1A Border Belt Tobacco Research eight days.

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A convicted drug trafficker had three infractions since were detained, Bennett said. was hospitalized after he was he was incarcerated in 2015, The inmate was transferred allegedly attacked by a gang including possession of a cel- to Columbus Regional Health- of other inmates at Tabor Cor- lular telephone. care and later released back to rectional on Tuesday. Sources told The News Re- prison custody. Another inmate was in- porter that a prison guard The Department of Cor- jured at the Columbus Cor- making his rounds discovered rections is conducting both a rectional Institute Wednesday five men stabbing and assault- criminal and internal investi- morning. ing Lane. gation into the assault. The Tabor inmate, identi- Sonja Bennett, spokesper- The assault at Columbus fied by multiple sources as son for the Department of Cor- Correctional left one man in- James Lane, 56, is serving a rections, said the five inmates jured at 8:50 a.m., but Bennett 23-year sentence for traffick- have been placed in adminis- said no suspects were identi- ing in cocaine. He is from trative custody. The assailants fied, and the extent of his Wake County, according to apparently used homemade injuries was not immediately the Department of Correc- knives and a padlock inside a available, but they were not tions Offender database. The sock. The floor was placed on life-threatening. That case is A photo from the N.C. Forest Service shows flames billowing above the treetops as a website reports that Lane has lockdown while the inmates also under investigation. fire rages near White Lake. The smoke can be seen from parts of Columbus County. Forest Service, volunteers Bladen operation jails working huge wildfire Columbus drug suspects A 500-acre forest fire near nel and numerous pieces of fire may smolder underground White Lake has created a equipment, including aircraft, for an extended period of time A joint undercover opera- David Dean “Sambo” Bow- • John Jarmon of Clarkton, plume of smoke visible from are working around the clock without heavy rains. tion between Bladen detec- en, 59, of 161 Carter Rd., possession of marijuana; Columbus County. to contain the fire, which is The region is not techni- tives and officers from Co- Riegelwood, was arrested and • Jackie Dixon of Clarkton, Brian Haines of the N.C. slightly north and west of cally in a drought, but the en- lumbus and Pender counties charged with possession of co- possession of drug parapher- Forest Service said the fire is the 2008 Tussock Bay fire tire area is somewhat behind resulted in multiple arrests caine and drug paraphernalia. nalia; roughly 50 percent contained. that burned for weeks and on rainfall. Columbus and last week. He was jailed under a $25,000 • Sheldon Morgan of Le- The blaze is being fought destroyed thousands of acres. Bladen counties are currently Bladen Sheriff James A. bond. Bowen is alleged to have land, driving while license by Forest Service crews and Haines said that while the listed by the National Weather McVicker said that begin- operated a documented illegal revoked; volunteer departments from current fire is contained, the Service as experiencing “ab- ning March 26, officers from open air alcohol and narcotics • Reuben Harrelson Jr. of eastern Bladen. flames have ignited organic normally dry” conditions. local agencies joined with the distribution outlet known as White Oak, driving while li- Around 23 NCFS person- material in the ground. The FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Sambo’s on Carter Road in cense revoked; Drug Enforcement Agency, East Arcadia. McVicker praised citizens Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Other arrests included who contacted the sheriff ’s and Firearms, and the Alcohol Ricky Butler II, of Whiteville, office to provide tips about the Fair Bluff shooting leaves man critical Law Enforcement Branch of who was arrested on three out- illegal activities. the State Bureau of Inves- standing warrants for assault A shooting on Scott Street around 7 p.m. in the street. to CRHS, where crews took tigation to conduct a multi- with a deadly weapon, held in Fair Bluff Wednesday night Fair Bluff Fire and Rescue him to an Airlink helicopter agency operation in the East under a $2,500 bond. Deandre left one man in critical condi- rushed the man, who was waiting at the helipad. He was Arcadia and Clarkton areas Robbins, of Riegelwood, was tion. unidentifed at presstime, to then airlifted to New Hanover of Bladen County. The inves- also charged with marijuana The man was shot in the Columbus Regional. Paramed- Regional. tigation came about after mul- possession and drug para- head. ics from Whiteville met the There were no arrests at tiple community complaints, phernalia. The shooting happened Fair Bluff ambulance en route presstime. McVicker said. Deputies and agents also Antonio Levon Graham, arrested a number of indi- 40, of 1319 East Arcadia Road, viduals in the Clarkton area Riegelwood, was arrested and during the operation. charged with possession with Among those were: Medicare fraud sentences intent to manufacture, sell and • Ronald Goins of White- deliver cocaine; possession of ville, fictitious registration Two men have been sen- filed on Dec. 22, 2016, which The co-conspirators targeted cocaine, maintaining a vehicle and no insurance; tenced to prison in U.S. court charged him with conspiracy the North Carolina Health for drug activities; carrying • Susan Montgomery of for a health care fraud racket to commit health care fraud. Choice (NCHC) Health Insur- an illegal concealed weapon, Clarkton, possession of mari- G. Cameron that stretched across the state. On Feb. 16, 2017, Brown Jr. pled ance Program for Children in and traffic offenses. He is be- juana and drug paraphernalia; United States District Judge guilty to the charge. particular, a comprehensive ing held in the Bladen County • Stephanie Johnson of Byrd Louise W. Flanagan sentenced A third co-conspirator, health coverage program for Detention Center under a Clarkton, possession of mari- ATTORNEY AT LAW Christopher Leon Brown and Darryl Vaushan Stanford, of low-income children which $52,500.00 bond. juana; 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville Mark Rayfield Brown, both of Raleigh, pleaded guilty to a is part of the North Carolina Raleigh, to 40 months in prison charge of criminal informa- Medicaid system. 642-2258 Office and 30 months in prison, re- tion on April 13, 2017. On Between approximately • Criminal • Divorce spectively, for their roles in a Feb. 22, 2018, Stanford was April 2014 and May 2015, • Wills • Custody health care fraud conspiracy sentenced to 34 months im- Brown, Brown Jr. and Stan- Cadet class meeting April 16 that targeted the North Caro- prisonment and three years ford submitted fraudulent • Child Support lina Medicaid system. U.S. of supervised release and claims to Medicaid through with Sheriff’s Office • Traffic • Personal Injury Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. ordered to pay restitution Christian Medical Center, The Columbus County Sher- Deputy Josh McPherson at Evening & Weekend of the United States Attorney to North Carolina Medicaid Inc., a purported provider of iff ’s Office is recruiting young 918.2459 or Det. Andrea DiCic- Appointments Available for the Eastern District of Program, among other terms outpatient behavioral services men and women for the next co at 770.2837. North Carolina announced the of the judgment. in eastern North Carolina. Deputy Cadet Program. sentencing in federal court in According to the charging In truth, Christian Medical An informational meeting New Bern. instruments, statements made was a shell company or “false will be held April 16 at 6 p.m. BBQ Plate Fundraiser The court ordered the in court, and other public front” with no legitimate busi- at the sheriff ’s department on terms of imprisonment to information, the three defen- ness operations by this point. Jefferson Street in Whiteville. and Meet & Greet be followed by three years dants were co-conspirators Brown Jr.. was the owner of Youth 14-20 are being sought of supervised release. Both in a health care fraud scheme record for Christian Medical for the program. The first Saturday, April 7 defendants were also ordered that stole hundreds of thou- and partnered with Brown meeting will give parents and to pay restitution to the North sands in funds from the North (no relation) to facilitate the prospective cadets an opportu- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Carolina Medicaid Program, Carolina Medicaid Program scheme. nity to find out more about the Bolton Fire among other terms of the through the purchase and Among other things, Brown program. judgment. exploitation of stolen Medic- purchased stolen Medicaid Cadets will learn the ins Department Christopher Brown was aid beneficiary information beneficiary information and and outs of law enforcement, 225 9th Street, Bolton named in court documents and clinician information. forwarded it to Stanford, an including investigative and pa- filed on March 31, 2017, which The stolen information was experienced Medicaid biller. trol techniques, drug enforce- charged him with conspiracy used by the co-conspirators Stanford, in turn, used the ment, and other skills. The TIM FLOYD to commit health care fraud. to submit thousands of false stolen information to prepare program is designed to give for Sheriff On April 13, 2017, Brown pled and fraudulent claims for re- and electronically file the young people an opportunity to guilty to the charge. imbursement for health care fraudulent claims on Chris- find out more about a possible Mark Rayfield Brown was services that were never ren- tian Medical’s behalf through Democratic Candidate Vote May 8th career in law enforcement. Paid for by committee to elect Tim Floyd named in court documents dered by the listed providers. Medicaid’s NCTracks system. For more information, call

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Madison St. • 640-3317 • CALL IN ORDERS WELCOME mental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services with funding from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Open Tues - Fri 6 am-2 pm (Drive Thru open until 2 pm) • Sat 6 am-1 pm Services Administration, Opioid STR/Cures (Grant#1H79TI080257) and SPF-RX (Grant # 1U79SP022087) The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 • 5A Fair Bluff boad awards bid for Town Hall, PD work By Allen Turner of the Adams Company had replace the deceased Pat Pow- [email protected] expected bids to come in start- ell on the board. ing at a low range of about Fair Bluff commissioners $725,000 and Worley’s lower awarded a contract to Bill bid will permit the construc- PRODUCE Worley and Sons General tion of the restroom building & SEAFOOD Contractors of Chadbourn on Riverside Drive. to add a new Town Hall and The former bank building police station to the existing now being used as a Town Hall Large Variety of former BB&T building the and police department will town now uses for a town become the headquarters for Flowers & Ferns hall. Worley’s bid of $682,337 the visitors center, while town All Hanging Baskets was substantially lower than hall and police operations will including Ferns $12.99 or 2/$25 four other bids received and be moved to new areas of the greatly-expanded building. Husky Red Tomato Plants will allow for the town to also $ 00 erect public restroom facili- Funds for the expansion are arriving daily 2. Ea. ties along Riverside Drive to being provided by the Golden NEW ITEM Commission Chairman Amon McKenzie gives Department of Social Services employee replace bathrooms lost when LEAF Foundation. Frozen Crab Soup In other business, coun- Karen Garrell a retirement plaque expressing the county’s thanks for nearly 27 years Hurricane Matthew flooding decimated the former visitors cil reappointed Ricky Ward, or Lobster Soup of service. $ 99 center. Frank Horne and Keith Fuller 20 oz. 6. Ea. Other bids ranged from to continue serving on the Fresh Croakers, $727,000 to $1.13 million. Con- zoning board of adjustment Flounder, Catfish, Commissioners name sulting engineer Bob Mitchell and named Jeff Axelberg to White Perch & Sea Bream Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) Compassionate Ray’sShrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 County Jumbo (16-20 ct.) Nobles head of utilities plagued with Friends to meet Shrimp $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 By Allen Turner time for the annual “Spring plaque expressing the county’s in Whiteville Alaskan Snow Crab Legs [email protected] Litter Sweep,” in which citi- thanks for nearly 27 years of $13.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $12.99 Lb. zens are encouraged to take service. child poverty The April meeting of the County commissioners an active role in making their No action was taken on a Compassionate Friends Bor- Cooked, Whole Crawfish went into a closed session communities cleaner. county attorney. That post By Ray Wyche der Belt Chapter, serving the 5 Lb. Bag $18 to discuss personnel at the Commissioners also heard has been vacant since for- [email protected] parents of both Columbus end of their open meeting a departmental update from mer county attorney Mike and Bladen counties, will be Flounder Filets Monday night, after which Animal Control Director Lo- Stephens was elevated to the Some Columbus County held in the fellowship hall of 10 Lb. Box $40 they announced that interim retta Shipman. county manager’s position children are growing up in Grace Episcopal Church, 105 public utilities director Harold In the public comments several months ago to replace homes racked with poverty, S Madison St. in Whiteville, Tilapia Filets with hunger considered a ma- Monday, April 9. Nobles has been named to the portion of the meeting, Na- Bill Clark upon his retirement. $ post permanently and that Re- kina’s Johnny Edge – who is Stephens, who continues jor problem. The new meeting time is 3 10 Lb. Box 38 becca Tyson has been named running in the Democratic to fulfill county attorney du- The lack of money is nega- p.m. Any adult who has expe- Whiting Filets tively reflected in living con- rienced a loss of their child, as interim public housing primary against incumbent ties in addition to his county $4.49 Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab $29 director while director Betty Charles McDowell for a seat on manager responsibilities, is ditions, with 59.4 percent of grandchild or sibling is wel- McKeithan deals with some the county commission – com- said to be anxious for a new school children in the county come to attend. Fresh Local health issues. plained about what he called a county attorney to be named, living in poor or near-poor There are many special days The county commissioners lack of progress and excessive but commissioners are said to homes. The lack of proper that highlight our losses. There HONEY also took action on a number expense in upgrading radio want to see more applications food, in sufficient quantities, is a better way to cope with of other agenda items. service for fire and rescue for the post. All applicants for is present in 25.9 percent of the sadness. We meet to share and Ziploc Freezer Bags The commissioners pro- operations in the county. the position reportedly are county homes, according to a understand our grief to and Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 report prepared by NC Child, a claimed April as “Sexual As- Department of Social Ser- from outside the county. help each other. $ sault Awareness Month” and vices employee Karen Gar- statewide, non-profit organiza- We invite and welcome any- Pinestraw 4.50 Bale designated April 14-28 as the rell received a retirement tion that reports on children’s one who is interested in at- Carports welfare. tending. NC Child is urging current A second opportunity to get DOG KENNELS and future elected officials to together will be at the Village take some action to remedy We accept USDA Food Stamps Cerro Gordo to let bids on new Town Hall; Buffet in Whiteville Monday, We accept MasterCard & Visa these hindrances to a normal April 16 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, Mon-Sat 8am-6pm building permits issued for Family Dollar childhood for the state’s chil- with a social time and a com- dren. An under-nourished fort time if needed. Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 child student cannot grasp or By Allen Turner new facility. than the existing building. understand words spoken by [email protected] Cerro Gordo’s existing Council also learned that a teacher, experts have proved. Town Hall, severely damaged building permits were issued Reductions in school fund- Cerro Gordo town council in the wake of Hurricane Mat- Tuesday for a new retail busi- ing by the state legislature have Tuesday night unanimously thew, will be replaced with ness in town. Family Dollar further reduced the learning New & Used Tires approved floor plans for a new funds from a $459,200 grant will locate at the intersection possibilities of students. any size for Cars, Trucks & SUVs Town Hall and authorized con- from the Golden LEAF Foun- of Haynes-Lennon Highway NC Child grades items that sulting engineer Bob Mitchell dation. Included in the grant (N.C. 242) and U.S. 76. The store affect the learning ability of of the Adams Company to is money to demolish the exist- will face U.S. 76 adjacent to students by counties. Tires to fit prepare packets for contrac- ing structure. The new facility G&G Healthcare and will be Michelle Hughes, execu- tors interested in bidding on on the same site at 36 Railroad across Haynes-Lennon High- tive director of NC Child, said all makes the contract to construct the Street will be slightly larger way from West Columbus. North Carolina and Columbus County “are making halting & models progress toward improving BMW Conservationist at planetarium children’s health and education, but a stronger investment…is needed to assure Mercedes Earth Day Event on April 21 children’s well-being and long- term success.” Lexus Ingram Planetarium wel- cover how daily activities can tion issues such as deforesta- comes professional conserva- make a difference. tion, ocean acidification, and and others tionist John Simcox on April At 4:15, the free Earth Day global climate change. He will 21 as part of its free Earth Day program moves from the Sci- offer solutions and ideas to Parks & Rec to celebration. He is a wildlife ence Hall to Ingram Planetar- move conservation forward conservationist who is now ium’s full dome theater. Plan- and show how your individual meet Monday primarily based in Myrtle etarium Manager Katherine conservation efforts can make The Columbus County Over 15,000 Tires In stock Beach, S.C. He has a back- Hunt will begin the program a difference. Simcox will end Parks and Recreation Depart- Including new & used ground in Marine Science and by providing a summary of the program with a question- ment will hold its quarterly MUD TIRES has experience working with the intricate systems that and-answer session with audi- Recreation Advisory Board predatory animals such as drive our climate. Simcox will ence members. meeting on Monday, April 9, sharks, alligators, and snakes. illuminate how these systems Ingram Planetarium is at 6 p.m. Meet Simcox April 21 from drive life to flourish and how located at 7625 High Market The meeting will be held in Carolina Tire Sales 1 to 4 p.m. in Ingram Plan- tipping the scale with human Street in Sunset Beach. For the Columbus County Parks & 5652 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn etarium’s Paul Dennis Science activities can change our en- more information, visit www. Recreation office located at 606 Hall. Learn what it is like to vironment at its foundation. museumplanetarium.org or N Thompson St. (behind the 654-1500 • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 work in conservation and dis- He will discuss conserva- call 910-575-0033. Health Dept.) 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DAILY or email [email protected] 607 Jefferson St., Whiteville 642-8141 …and help bring new jobs to Columbus County baldwinwoodspharmacy.com 6A • The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 Visits to ERs for opioid Park volunteers take a breath, move on to next event overdoses soar in state By Jefferson Weaver contributors,” Norris said. fident that we can and will [email protected] “2018 is the year we start build our Veterans Memorial Emergency department both prevention and treat- pand treatment, including building,” Norris said, noting Park in Columbus County to visits for opioid overdose in ment.” medication-assisted treat- After a very brief respite that efforts have been under Honor ALL Veterans of the North Carolina have risen As part of the plan, quar- ment for opioid use disorder. this week, volunteers with the way since 2012 to establish the United States.” sharply, with preliminary terly reports will examine Updated the Controlled Veterans Memorial Park will memorial park. She noted that in addition data for 2017 indicating more progress in key areas. The Substance Reporting System be back at work raising funds The non-profit owns 15 to memorial bricks and other than 5,700 visits, a nearly 40 plan is a living document that (CSRS) to connect to other for the ongoing project. acres of land in New Hope, be- fundraisers, the $5 challenge percent increase in opioid will be updated as it tracks states, allowing doctors and The Highway for Veterans side U.S. 701, and hosts events that helped fund early efforts overdose ED visits compared progress on the epidemic other clinicians to obtain fundraiser held on Friday and ranging from the Field of has never stopped. to 2016. The 2017 increase and identifies new issues and multi-state information about Saturday of last week drew a Flags to the 24-hour Highway “We have a population of represents a doubling of the solutions. their patients’ opioid prescrip- big crowd to support the park, for Veterans. more than 55,000,” she said. “If number recorded in 2009. Data continues to highlight tions. Angela Norris said. Plans call for a museum, we got $5 from every citizen, The ED visits are tracked the need for enhanced preven- STOP Act, including re- The park organizers took memorials, and a photo gal- the first phases would be well as part of North Carolina’s tion and treatment efforts and vised, Safe Prescribing Poli- advantage of the holiday lery featuring every Columbus on their way.” Opioid Action Plan, devel- for greater access to evidence- cies to reduce opioid misuse weekend to add an Easter egg County veteran from every Donations for the park are oped in 2017 with community based opioid use disorder and overdose hunt to the event schedule. branch of service, whether tax deductible, and may be partners to combat the opioid treatments, including medi- “Opioid addiction is a “I think everybody had a they served in war or peace- sent to Veterans Memorial crisis. cation-assisted treatment and chronic disease,” said Susan good time,” she said. The final time. Park, PO Box 2046 Whiteville, The plan includes mea- harm reduction services. Kansagra, M.D., MBA, Chief total is still being tallied as The park has a long way to N.C. 28472. surable strategies to reduce The percentage of ED vis- of the Chronic Disease and pledges come in, Norris said. go, Norris said, but volunteers “Keep riding by, reading the oversupply of prescrip- its that involve heroin and Injury Section in DHHS’ Di- A wide variety of goods with the effort are undaunted. the News Reporter, watching tion opioids, the diversion of other illicit opioids has in- vision of Public Health. “We and services were given to the “Just think -- school kids Facebook, and checkout our prescription drugs and the creased and is now 68 percent must continue to work on park by local businesses for brought a battleship to Wilm- website for updates,” Norris flow of illicit drugs, increase of opioid overdose ED visits, prevention, while we ensure the silent auction, Norris said. ington with nickels and said. community awareness and according to the most recent that those with addiction have “We are so thankful for our dimes,” she said. “I am con- prevention, make naloxone quarterly report. access to the care they need widely available, expand treat- Most people visiting the throughout their lives and the ment and recovery systems emergency department for various stages of treatment of care, and coordinate the opioid overdose in 2017 were and recovery.” state’s infrastructure to tackle white (85 percent), male (62 Going forward, DHHS will the opioid crisis. percent) and age 25-34 (39 also post preliminary monthly “We are seeing progress percent). data on opioid overdose ED in some areas, but the latest In the past year, several visits around the 15th of each Beat The Heat numbers show that we still measures have been put in month. While the data have have a long way to go to stem place to help stem the opioid been made available to local the tide of this crisis,” said crisis in North Carolina: health departments and part- with... Mandy Cohen, M.D., Secre- Naloxone standing order, ners, DHHS will be posting on tary of the North Carolina which is increasing distribu- its websites to enable broader Department of Health and tion of the overdose-reversing access to those on front lines Human Services. “We must drug naloxone to first respond- of the epidemic. Monthly re- continue to develop and imple- ers, family and friends. ports will be available on the ment innovative approaches Providing funding received Chronic Disease and Injury to address the issue, working from federal Opioid STR grant Section’s website. 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MARGARET IRENE WINELDA JUNE BISHOP STRICKLAND WHITE OAK -- Winelda WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. June Bishop, 80, died Tuesday, Margaret Irene Strickland, April 3, 2018. She was preceded 73, died Monday, April 2, in death by her parents, Jerrod 2018. Born Aug. 30, 1944 in and Wynona Shields; and one Horry County, S.C., she was brother, Dwayne Ervin Shields. the daughter of the late Er- A memorial service will nest Smith and Addie Odella be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Harper. April 8 at White Oak Baptist She was the owner and Church in White Oakwith operator of 701 Nursery for Rev. Danny Lewis officiating. 25 years. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home Final rites were held of Elizabethtown is handling Wednesday, April 4 in the the arrangements. Inman Ward Funeral Home She is survived by her hus- Chapel in Tabor City. Visita- THOMAS H. ETHERIDGE band, Hayden Bishop of the tion was held Wednesday, CRUSOE -- Thomas H. home; three daughters, Diane Columbus Career & College Academy’s Masonry students traveled to Robeson County April 4 prior to the service Etheridge, 90, died Wednes- Stewart of Martin, Mich., Career Center to compete in the 5th Annual Masonry Face-Off. Students competed in in the funeral home cha- day, April 4, 2018 at Lower Cape Karen Moehr of Flag Staff, five events. These SkillsUSA members used this event to practice for state conference pel. Burial was in the Long Fear Hospice and LifeCare Ariz., Kathryn Bishop of coming up in April in Greensboro. Maria Torres won the level two masonry contest, Cemetery. Center in Whiteville. He was Charlotte; one brother, Troy marking the fifth straight year that CCCA has won this event. First row left to right: She is survived by two born Nov. 16, 1927 in Colum- Shields of Sherwood, Ark.; five Fred Mason, masonry Instructor, Natltaly Razo, last year’s level two winner/this year a daughters, Debbie Strick- bus County, the son of the late grandchildren; and four great- judge, Natasha Villalobos, 3rd place level two, Jennifer Key, 2nd place level two, Maria land Walker of Lake Wac- Harvey and the late Larw- grandchildren. Torres, 1st place level two. Second Row left to right: Annayeli Dionisio, 1st place level ance Long Etheridge. He was camaw, Angie Strickland 1 masonry and 3rd place masonry poster, Nancy Ballesteros, 2nd place level 1, Marco preceded in death by his wife, ARCHIE CALVIN WARD (Mark) Shelley of Claren- Garcia, 2nd place Masonry PowerPoint, Rossy Ballesteros, 4th place level 2, Annel Eula Mae Aronald Etheridge; EVERGREEN -- Archie Cal- don; two brothers, Billy Doinisio, 1st place Construction Tool ID and 2nd place in masonry poster, Elizabeth three brothers, Roscoe Ether- vin Ward, 67, died Saturday, Wayne Smith of Tabor City, Kirby, 3rd place Masonry PowerPoint. Ernest Smith Jr. of Loris, idge, Henery Etheridge, Rowe March 31, 2018. S.C.; two sisters, Magdaline Etheridge; three sisters, Ruby Viewing will be held from Norris of Clarendon, Faye Long, Alda Long, Odie Long; 1-6 p.m. Thursday April 5 at Taylor of Whiteville; AND one grandaughter; and one S&L Funeral Home and Cre- four grandchildren, Bradley great-grandson. mation Service in Fair Bluff. Nance, Adam Nance, Kate- He previously did line work Final rites will be held at 1 p.m. lyn Caines, Hunter Shelley. for Sumter Builders, was em- Friday, April 6 in the Heavenly In lieu of flowers, me- ployed by Asplundh Service, Holiness Temple Church in- morials may be made to Spinning Mill, and was a self Evergreen with Rev. Emmitt Lower Cape Fear Hospice employed carpenter. Ward officiating. Burial will be and LifeCare Center, 206 Arrangements are incom- in the church cemetery. Warrior Trail, Whiteville, plete and will be announced Surviving are two daugh- N.C. 28472. by Peaock Funeral Home in ters, Victory Lynn Walker and A guest register is avail- Whiteville. Rochelle Lawson; two broth- able at inmanwardfuneral- He is survived by three ers, Thurman Odell Ward and home.com. daughters, Judy Price and Johnny Lee Ward; six sisters, Mary Etheridge, both of Mable Ray Ward, Marie An- Whiteville, Rita Register of tone, Doretha Taylor, Nellie BRENDA CAROL Chadbourn; one son, Matthew Johnson, Annette Johnson PHILLIPS Etheridge of Whiteville; one and Motaleen Rattley; and one TABOR CITY -- Brenda Car- brother, Elmer Etheridge; 11 grandchild. ol Phillips, 40, died Thursday, grandchildren; nine great- March 29, 2018 at Loris Sea- grandchildren; and six great- RONALD WAYNE BRITT coast Hospital in Loris, S.C. great-grandchildren. ELIZABETHTOWN -- Ron- She was the daughter of the ald Wayne Britt, 70, died Mon- late Robbie Jean Ball Phillips ARTHUR LEE HEYWARD day, April 2, 2018. and Henry Alfred Phillips. WHITEVILLE -- Arthur Lee He was preceded in death by She was also preceded in death Heyward, 77, remains were his parents, Buddy and Tillie Produce on the way to a food pantry in West Philadelphia. by one brother, Albert Phillip found Feb. 15, 2018. He went Britt; and one sister, Patricia Grainger. missing in late 2017. Dowless. Final rites will be held at He was an The family will receive Grow a bountiful garden and share with the hungry 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5 at Army veteran. friends from 10-11 a.m. Thurs- By Melinda Myers chard, kale and winter squash ply’s online “Show What You Final rites Worthington Funeral Home day, April 5 at Bladen-Gaskins Do you always squeeze in on their website at gardeners. Share” photo contest for a will be held at 1 with Rev. Roger Small officiat- Funeral Home followed by a an extra tomato plant, another com. Best of all, these late ma- chance to win a prize for you p.m. Friday, April 6 in the Jones ing. The family will receive graveside service in Bladen row of beans or hill of zuc- turing vegetables will be ready and your local food pantry. Cemetery in Clarkton with friends Thursday, April 5 one Memorial Gardens. chini? It seems like a good for harvest all at about the With the “Garden to Give,” Bishop Joseph Heyward offi- hour prior to the service at the He is survived by three idea at the time, until they all same time, so you can make program, everyone who par- ciating. Union Funeral Home funeral home in Chadbourn. brothers, Herbert Britt of start to produce all at once. your donation in just one trip. ticipates is a winner. The real is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Myrtle Elizabethtown, Johnny Britt Your family, friends and co- Don’t let a lack of space prize is making a difference He is survived by one sis- Green Cemetery in Tabor City. of Asheboro and Jerry Britt of workers start to hide as you try stop you from participating. while doing something you ter, Maybell Jackson; and two She is survived by one Columbia, S.C.; and one sister, to pawn off yet another bag of Plant a row or container of love. Once you’ve experienced brothers, Joseph and William brother, Junior Alfred Phillips Wanda Everette of Elizabeth- zucchini or tomatoes. Here is one or more of these vegeta- the benefits of sharing fresh Heyward. of Tabor City; and uncles and town. a solution that satisfies your bles to share; join forces with produce with the hungry in aunts, all of Tabor City. a neighbor who may have the your community, you are like- OLIVER ANDERSON JR. LUCILLE BROCK GREEN gardening obsession and feeds the hungry in your commu- space, but only limited time to ly to find yourself making FAIR BLUFF -- Oliver An- WHITEVILLE -- Lucille nity. Designate some growing garden; or gather a few friends regular donations of garden derson Jr., 77, died Saturday, Brock Green, 84, died Wednes- SANDRA ‘SANDY’ LYNN space to a Giving Garden and and rent a community garden fresh fruits and veggies to March 31, 2018. He was born day, April 4, 2018 at Lower Cape PENN-SANDLIN donate the harvest to your lo- plot. Together you can grow those in need… and feeling Oct. 5, 1940. Fear Hospice and LifeCare WHITEVILLE -- Sandra cal food pantry. fresh produce and memories great about it, too. Visitation was held Wednes- Center in Whiteville. She was “Sandy” Lynn Penn-Sandlin, Feeding America reports to share. day, April 4 at S&L Funeral the daughter of the late Mary 47, died Friday, March 30, 2018. that 41 million Americans Get the children in your Back to the Bible Home and Cremation Service. Buffkin Brock and Willie Man- She was born Oct., 19, 1970 in struggle with hunger. And life involved in growing and Final rites were held Wednes- son Brock and the widow of revival at Ephesus SDA Superior, Wisc. She was pre- many are children and se- giving. Gardening increases day, April 4 at the funeral home George John Green. She was A Back to the Bible revival ceded in death by one brother, niors. Gardener’s Supply Com- focus, decreases stress and with Rev. Ronald Alford offici- also preceded in death by four will be held at Ephesus SDA Paul Garro. pany is inviting gardeners to elevates children’s moods. Giv- ating. Burial was private. siblings, Lloyd Brock, Edward Church April 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, Peacock Funeral Home is lend a hand and take the “Gar- ing helps children grow into Surviving are three daugh- Alford Brock, Elwood Brock 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28 each handling the arrangements. den to Give,” pledge to grow caring well-rounded adults. ters, Sharon Davis, Yvette and Lizzie B. Carter. Wednesday, Friday, and Satur- She is survived by her hus- food to give to those in need. Plus, if they grow the veg- Overby and Pamela Ervin; Arrangements are incom- day. Saturday mornings will be band, Billy Sandlin Jr.; two They surveyed food pan- etables, they are more likely one son, Ronald Anderson; plete and will be announced by held at 11 a.m. and Wednesday sons, Mykel Penn of the U.S. tries to find out what types to eat them. two brothers,Thomas Ander- Worthington Funeral Home in and Friday evenings at 6:30 Navy and Timothy Penn of of fruits and veggies people Be sure to capture a few son and Billy Anderson; one Chadbourn. p.m. Wisconsin; one daughter, Sher- most enjoy eating, and those photographs of your donation sister, Betty Jean Anderson; She is survived by one The guest revivalists will be ise Vukoty of Wisconsin; her that store well. You’ll find a to inspire others to follow your eight grandchildren; and seven daughter, Doris Green Richard- Pastors Derrin Davis Sr., Cal- mother and father, Tom and simple Giving Garden plan for lead. Starting in August, you great-grandchildren. son McKeithan of Whiteville; vin Preston, Raymond John- Gail Schindelholz of Wiscon- beets, carrots, cabbage, Swiss can enter Gardener’s Sup- sin; one sister, Michelle Schin- Baldwin Branch MBC one son, George David Green son, Daniel Kelly and Evan delholz of Wisconsin; and of Socastee, S.C.; four siblings, Willis. A musical ministry will mother-in-law, Linda Haley of gospel sing April 8 Ester Suggs of Loris, S.C., Wil- No service held at Woodmen Chapter be given by D.R.Barnes and Whiteville. The Baldwin Branch Male lard Brock of Hope Mills, Gene- 137 monthy meeting The Majestic Choir. va B. Dickerson of Chadbourn House of Mercy For more information call Chorus anniversary is Sun- The Woodmen of the World day, April 8 at 3 p.m. Rev. Andy and Bonnie B. Hinson of Cerro There will be no service held the church office at 762-9989. Gordo; six grandchildren; and Sunday, April 8 at the House of Whiteville Chapter 137 will hold its The church is located at 10th Friendship MBC 102nd Anderson of Whiteville is the monthly meeting Tuesday, April 10 seven great-grandchildren. Mercy Church. Pastor Robert Castle Street, Wilmington. church anniversary master of ceremonies. Sev- at 12:30 p.m. at the Southern Sizzler eral singing groups are on the Williams and the church fam- Friendship Missionary Bap- located at 1405 S. Madison Street. program. David Long to perform ily will be rendering service The chapter will cover $10 toward tist Church will observe its Baldwin Branch Missioary at Union Missionary Baptist the cost of the meal. All memebers 102nd Church Anniversary at Nu Emporium nrcolumbus.com Baptist Church is located at Chruch in Brooksville, S.C. are encouraged to bring friends. Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. High- David Long will perform 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in They will depart from HOM lights of the service include at the Nu Emporium, 9265 S. Elizabethtown. at 10 a.m. recognition of the Founder’s Madison Street Friday, April 6 Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. Family and the Golden Dis- from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is pastor. is the founder and pastor. ciples and a memorial tribute $5; refreshments will be served. to a deceased member. WHS Class of ‘53 meets Rev. Algernon McKenzie, pastor, will bring the anniver- The Whiteville High School Class sary message and the Friend- of 1953 will meet Saturday, April 14 at Happy Birthday In Heaven ship adult choir will furnish 11:30 a.m. at Dale’s Seafood in Lake Waccamaw to celebrate their 65th the music. William David Robinson class reunion. 4/8/27 - 3/12/11 Love and miss you every day Daddy! Your Son, 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Wayne 910.642.2128 Robinson www.mckenziemortuary.net #7615 8A • The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 ‘The man she thought she married’ tried to kill her By Clara Cartrette violence, “but I was blinded by therapist and counselors,” she think he knows, and his family said she wants to inspire oth- on medication because of the [email protected] things. I made allowances for continued. She said there were knows about the book.” She ers who are suffering domestic anxiety and fear of this impact what he was doing to compen- times when she thought about did not use his real name in violence to seek help and get on my life.” A woman who grew up sate for nice things he bought doing something to him when the book. out of the situation before they “Do not allow a man to in Chadbourn but now lives for me. The abuse started on my he was asleep in order to break She said she was planning become victims. take you to the point where in Hope Mills has written a wedding day.” free. a book signing A counselor gave her en- your kids have to look down on book about her suffering as an Four years later she finally “He had a and celebration couragement and strength to you,” she said for the benefit of abused wife, but thankfully, her found a way out of the bad life tracker on my of life on March overcome the tragedy she suf- abused women. ex-husband is now in jail. she was exposed to. She and two phone and 30, Good Friday, fered. Following a session, the Presently, she feels safe be- “Looking for the Man I sisters all graduated from the car,” she said. at Pinecrest counselor said, “It’s okay to get cause her abuser is locked up Thought I Married” is the title same college last July “and he “He knew the Country Club it out, but you can’t allow this under a high bond. of Tehesia Maultsby’s book, tried to kill me in September,” location of my in Lumberton. to control your life. Forgive “His family would have which reveals that her husband she said. “He kidnapped me, calls and voice She teaches at this man and allow God to help gotten him out if they could,” tried to kill her last Sept. 6. shot at me, spit on me and tor- mail messag- Saint Paul Mid- strengthen you. Why are you she said. “All I could do was cry,” she tured me with a gun for three es.” dle School. Her going to run and leave your Maultsby resides in Hope said, and she asked herself, and a half hours.” This hap- Maultsby co-college sis- family, job, friends, etc. behind, Mills with her dog, Jucie. She “What am I going to do with my pened at their home in Hope said her sisters ters are Denise why? If you leave, this is telling has a 26-year-old son, Larry and feelings?” She said God gave Mills and she was finally able and other fam- Maultsby, who Reggie that he has control over a 23-year-old daughter, LaSay- her the answer: “Write; You’ve to run out the back door to a ily members lives in White- your life.” sha. She earned her bachelor’s got to write ‘ neighbor’s home. The neighbor were upset and ville, and Elisha “At that moment, the tears degree in psychology with a mi- Her husband once pulled called the police and “Reggie” disappointed Campbell of Fay- stopped and I said to myself, ‘I nor in special education from her outside their home and told has been in jail since then. about her situ- etteville. Their will not let Reggie continue to Fayetteville State University her to run because he would “In June he started choking ation, but she parents are Al- control me. I am taking back and her Master’s in Education follow her and shoot her in the me and it continued into July didn’t want ice and Truman my life, freedom and peace. from Strayer University. She back of her head and shoot the when he was choking me and to get family Campbell of At that moment I decided to is a special education teacher person who would come out to stuffing things in my mouth,” involved for fear of what he Chadbourn. speak out and tell everyone. and is the owner/operator of help her. He also told her he she continued. “I kept the 23rd might do to them. Asked why she decided to Before counseling, I could not Tee’s Designz and Naturally U would shoot her heart out and Psalm in my heart.” “God said let it go, tell it,” write about her violent treat- sleep, eat or concentrate. I was by Ms. Tee Salon. Follow her feed it to the dog. She pleaded He was locked up so she had she said. “I have no regrets ment, other than hearing a really traumatized, suffering at [email protected] and with him to “let’s work this out. the home remodeled to make about publishing the book. I message from God, Maultsby from PTSD and was placed Facebook: NatashalovesJesus. I love you. You’re my husband, it different and moved back NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION my lover, my protector. Why are in, “but there’s always that NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION COLUMBUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA you wanting to hurt me?” fear, especially if it’s raining,” NOTICECOLUMBUS OF SPECIAL COUNTY, PRIMARY NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION When “Reggie,” the name she said. “It all happened on a she gave her husband for the rainy day.” A primary election will be helCOLUMBUSd on Tuesday, May 8 ,COUNTY, 2018 in Colum bNORTHus County to CAROLINA vote in the following contests: US House of She said when she entersA pri mthea ry election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Columbus County to vote in the following contests: US House of book, went out the front door RepresentativeAs primary Distric electiont 07 (D willEM )be, N heldC S ontat Tuesday,e Senat Maye D i8,s t2018rict in13 Columbus (DEM), CCountyolum btou votes Co inu nthety following Board o contests:f Comm USiss Houseioner s District 1 house she goes to everyR eroompre stoe ntatives District 07 (DEM), NC State Senate District 13 (DEM), Columbus County Board of Commissioners District 1 to get her phone from the car, of Representatives District 07 (DEM), NC State Senate District 13 (DEM), Columbus County Board of Commissioners she ran out the back door with make sure she is alone( andDEM tells), C olumbus County Board of Commissioners District 7 (DEM), Columbus County Sheriff (DEM), and Columbus County District 1 (DEM), Columbus County Board of Commissioners District 7 (DEM), Columbus County Sheriff (DEM), and a dog, Marty. They ran through herself, “I’m okay.” Sheriff (REP) She said there were times Columbus County Sheriff (REP) two fences and she screamed for help. when Reggie would get upset One-stop early voting One-stop will be early held voting at the will Columbus be held at Countythe Columbus Board Countyof Elections Board office of Elections and at office additional and at One additional-stop earlyOne-stop voting early sites. vot- The Columbus A janitor heard her, they hid and angry but he never hurt ing sites. The Columbus County Board of Elections will be open weekdays from Thursday, April 19 through Friday May 4, her before the day heC triedount yto Board of Elections will be open weekdays from Thursday, April 19 through Friday May 4, 2018 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 and the janitor called police. 2018 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and 8:30- 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Additional One Stop Early Voting sites loca- kill her. She left himp in.m June. an d 8:30- 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Additional One Stop Early Voting sites locations and schedules are as follows. Neighbors also called the po- p.m. and 8:30-tions 1:0 and0 p schedules.m. on S areatu asrd followsay, M.ay 5, 2018. Additional One Stop Early Voting sites locations and schedules are as follows. lice and 12 squad cars arrived. and got an apartment but he “Reggie” started running but found her. Additional One-stop Early Voting Site Dates of Operation Time was caught and started to fight “He came to my apartment Bolton Town Hall, Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2018 2:00PM-8:00PM and said I needed to come out- 221 9th St., Bolton, NC 27423 an officer. He was arrested Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4, 2018 and put into a patrol car. They side,” she said. “The next day Chadbourn Municipal Annex, Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2018 2:00PM-8:00PM heard a noise and discovered I talked with the manager and 208 E. 1st Ave, Chadbourn, NC 27431 got an apartment in a gated Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4, 2018 that it was Reggie kicking the East Columbus Senior Activity Center, windows out of the patrol car. community. 2596 General Howe Hwy, Riegelwood, NC Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2018 2:00PM-8:00PM Maultsby said there were “The doctor says I have post 27456 Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4, 2018 traumatic syndrome and I see a Fair Bluff United Methodist Church warning signs about domestic Fellowship Hall Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2018 2:00PM-8:00PM 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff NC Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4, 2018

Tabor City Courthouse Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2018 Tabor City Courthouse Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, April 27, 2018 2:00PM-8:00PM 110 W Fourth St. Tabor City, NC 27463 Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4, 2018 2:00PM-8:00PM 110 W Fourth St. Tabor City, NC 27463 Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4, 2018 Fundraiser for WHS Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the day of the election, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Polls will be opPollsen f willrom be 6: open30 a .fromm. to 6:30 7:3 a.m.0 p. mto. 7:30 on tp.m.he d onay theof tdayhe ofele thecti oelection,n, Tues Tuesday,day, Ma yMay 8, 28,0 201818.

principal April 14 at PCT POLLING PLACE NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PCT POLLING PLACE NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP P01A BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT 753 HALLSBORO RD S HALLSBORO, NC 28442 Williamsons Crossroads P01A BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT 753 HALLSBORO RD S HALLSBORO, NC 28442 P02B BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT 225 9TH ST BOLTON, NC 28423 P02B BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT 225 9TH ST BOLTON, NC 28423 P03 BUG HILL 1 - PIREWAY(NAKINA) FIRE SUBSTATION 18032 SEVEN CREEKS HWY TABOR CITY, NC 28463 By Clara Cartrette at Edgewood. P03 BUG HILL 1 - PIREWAY(NAKINA) FIRE SUBSTATION 18032 SEVEN CREEKS HWY TABOR CITY, NC 28463 In a phone conversation P04 BUG HILL 2 - OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E TABOR CITY, NC 28463 [email protected] P04 BUG HILL 2 - OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E TABOR CITY, NC 28463 with Georgeanna Tuesday P05 BUG HILL 3 - NAKINA BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY NAKINA, NC 28455 P05 BUG HILL 3 - NAKINA BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY NAKINA,CERRO GORDO, NC 28455 NC The youth group at Wil- morning, she said they went P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO COMMUNITY CENTER 178 CHURCH ST CERRO28430 GORDO, NC liamsons Crossroads Baptist back to Duke Monday for a P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO COMMUNITY CENTER 178 CHURCH ST P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX 208 E 1ST AVE 28430CHADBOURN, NC 28431 Church will sponsor a fun- kidney biopsy and would get P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX 208 E 1ST AVE CHADBOURN,CERRO GORDO, NC NC 28431 the results Wednesday, and P08 CHERRY GROVE - CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER 9833 SWAMP FOX HWY W draiser for Whiteville High CERRO28430 GORDO, NC P08 CHERRY GROVE - CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER 9833 SWAMP FOX HWY W School Principal Jes Seal- would go back to Duke Friday P09 FAIR BLUFF-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 1030 MAIN ST 28430FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439 for blood work. She said doc- ey Saturday, April 14 at the P09P10 EASTFAIR BLUFFLEES -- OLDUNITED DOCK METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH BLDG FELLOWSHIP HALL 128201030 MAIN NEW STBRITTON HWY E FAIRNAKINA, BLUFF, NC 28455NC 28439 church. Hot dogs, sausage tors could not confirm that the P10P11 NORTHEAST LEES LEES - OLD - PLEASANT DOCK COMMUNITY PLAINS CHURCH BLDG FELLOWSHIP HALL 6112820 PLEASANT NEW BRITTON PLAINS HWY CHURCH E RD NAKINA,WHITEVILLE, NC 28455 NC 28472 dogs, baked beans, slaw, des- kidney was functioning, but P11 NORTH LEES - PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 61 PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 sert and all the trimmings will stated that the donor kidney P12 SOUTH LEES - MACEDONIA FREEWILL BAPTIST CH FELLOWSHIP HALL 216 CRUSOE ISLAND RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 be served, beginning at 10 a.m. was a perfect match. P12P13 WESTSOUTH LEES LEES - NAKINA- MACEDONIA BAPTIST FREEWILL CHURCH BAPTIST EDUCATIONAL CH FELLOWSHIP BUILDING HALL 7883216 CRUSOE SEVEN CREEKSISLAND HWYRD WHITEVINAKINA, LLE,NC 28455 NC 28472 They are not charging but will Georgeanna said Jes never P13P14 RANSOMWEST LEES-UNION - NAKINA HALL BAPTIST LOCAL 738CHURCH EDUCATIONAL BUILDING 1027883 HWY SEVEN 87 CREEKS HWY NAKINA,RIEGELWOOD, NC 28455 NC 28456 be accepting donations for the had to go on dialysis, as his P14P15 TATUMRANSOM - -WOWUNION LODGE HALL 1088LOCAL 738 6847102 HWY HAYNES 87 LENNON HWY RIEGELWOOD,EVERGREEN, NC NC 28438 28456 Sealey family. native kidney was partially LAKE WACCAMAW, NC P15P16B WACCAMAWTATUM - WOW - LAKELODGE WACCAMAW 1088 FIRE DEPT 2036847 FLEMMINGTON HAYNES LENNON DR HWY EVERGREEN, NC 28438 functioning. She said doctors 28450 Sealey, a deacon at Wil- LAKE WACCAMAW, NC P16B WACCAMAW - LAKE WACCAMAW FIRE DEPT 203 FLEMMINGTON DR liamsons Crossroads Baptist, reassured them that not being P17 WELCHES CREEK - WELCHES CREEK FIRE DEPT 45 MILLE-CHRISTINE RD 28450WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 underwent a kidney trans- able to confirm that the kid- P17P18 WESTERNWELCHES PRONGCREEK --MT WELCHES CALVARY CREEK FB CHURCH FIRE DEPT FELLOWSHIP HALL 6845 MTMILLE CALVARY-CHRISTINE RD RD WHITEVILLE,CLARKTON, NC NC 28433 28472 ney was functioning was not plant a couple of weeks ago at P18P19 WHITEVILLEWESTERN PRONG 1-WHITEVILLE-MT CALVARY RESCUE FB CHURCH UNIT BUILDING FELLOWSHIP HALL 10668 MT FLOWERS CALVARY PRIDGEN RD DR CLARKTON,WHITEVILLE, NC NC 28433 28472 abnormal, that they are used Duke Hospital, and his church P20A WHITEVILLE 2 - VINELAND STATION DEPOT 701 E MAIN ST WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 wants to help the family with to seeing these things. P19 WHITEVILLE 1-WHITEVILLE RESCUE UNIT BUILDING 106 FLOWERS PRIDGEN DR WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 P21 NORTH WHITEVILLE - NORTH WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPT 747 PEACOCK RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 medical expenses. Sealey’s “We are trusting in the P20A WHITEVILLE 2 - VINELAND STATION DEPOT 701 E MAIN ST WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 wife Georgeanna grew up in Good Lord that His will be P21P22A SOUTHNORTH WHITEVILLE -- ABUNDANTNORTH WHITEVILLE LIFE CHURCH FIRE DEPTFELLOWSHIP HALL 5384747 PEACOCK JAMES B WHITERD HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 the Williamson Crossroads done,” she said. “There has P22AP23 WESTSOUTH WHITEVILLE WHITEVILLE - AMERICAN- ABUNDANT LEGION LIFE CHURCH POST 137 FELLOWSHIP HALL 765384 LEGION JAMES DR B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 community and is a teacher at been an outpouring of love P24 WILLIAMS 1- ROSELAND FIRE DEPT 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD CHADBOURN, NC 28431 P23 WEST WHITEVILLE - AMERICAN LEGION POST 137 76 LEGION DR WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Edgewood Elementary School. from the school system, the P25B WILLIAMS 2 - LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Jes grew up in the Cherry Whiteville community and our P24 WILLIAMS 1- ROSELAND FIRE DEPT 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD CHADBOURN, NC 28431 P26B SOUTH WILLIAMS-TABOR CITY COURTHOUSE 110 W FOURTH ST TABOR CITY, NC 28463 Grove community. communities, and it means P25B WILLIAMS 2 - LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Both are dedicated to their more than the words ‘thank P26B SOUTH WILLIAMS-TABOR CITY COURTHOUSE 110 W FOURTH ST TABOR CITY, NC 28463 jobs and their church. They you’ can convey. WeTh aree P rsoov isionaThel Vo Provisionalte Count w Voteill t Countake p lwillace take on Tplacehurs onda Thursday,y, May 17 May, 20 17,18 2018 at 1 at1: 011:000 a. ma.m.. a nandd C Canvassanvass willwil lbe b eheld he lind in the Columbus thankful for the support and the Columbus County Board of Elections office at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018. have two children, a 16-year- County Board of Elections office at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018. old sophomore at Whiteville prayers.” The Provisional Vote Count will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. and Canvass will be held in the Columbus

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Persons with questions about registration, polling places, early voting, absentee ballots, a Multi-partisan Assistance Team visit to a facility, or other election matters may call the Columbus Board of Elections Office at (910)640-6609. The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 • 9A CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY Fair Bluff rezones for big cat sanctuary project By Allen Turner Commissioners Randy Britt, the vote, unlike at an ear- [email protected] Jack Meares and Lester Drew lier public hearing before the voted in favor of the change. planning board where several The Fair Bluff board of Commissioner Carl Meares citizens voiced concerns that commissioners voted 3-1 Tues- was not present and Mayor Haque was able to satisfy with day night to modify the town’s Billy Hammond votes only in his responses. zoning ordinance to allow the event of a tie. Haque said the animal animal sanctuaries as a per- Shazir Haque, accompa- sanctuary eventually will re- mitted use in Highway Ser- nied by Columbus County sult in 10-15 new fulltime jobs. vice Business zones, paving Economic Development Direc- It will be home to about A drawing of the new City Hall, which will be completed next spring. the way for Shizzy’s Wildlife tor Gary Lanier and by David 15 big animals such as lions, Rescue to open in the former Small, who is among owners tigers and bears, as well as to Fair Bluff Ford property on donating the auto dealership other species of wild rescue Main Street. property for the refuge, spoke animals when it reaches its Columbus closed at Madison briefly to advocate for the full potential. Mayor Pro Tem Clarice Faison voted against the mea- change. It initially will start with sure, saying that although There was no comment two big cats. The refuge will Street as City Hall work starts she supports the establish- from other members of the be regulated by the U.S. Dept. ment of the sanctuary she has public during the required of Agriculture. By Jefferson Weaver amount of space open on the to repair the old Post Office concerns about the location. public hearing that preceded [email protected] City Hall site. and improve handicapped Access to the police and accessibility and energy effi- Columbus Street at Madi- fire departments will be open ciency were in excess of $3.8 son in Whiteville has been from Franklin Street. million, as opposed to just Rep. Jones’ shop burns in Tabor City closed for the foreseeable Equipment was staged at below $2 million to rebuild. The painting department Marshal’s office said the fire efforts, where he noted the future as contractors begin the site Monday, and fenc- Last year, city council voted of Rep. Brenden Jones’ car was reported around 12:45 p.m. property was not insured. work on the new City Hall ing began going up Tues- to demolish the building dealership, Ready Motors on An estimate of damages was The paint shop is separate complex. day. Excavation work began and a neighboring property U.S. 701 Bypass in Tabor City, not immediately available, but from the sales office owned by City Fire Marshal Hal Wednesday morning. owned by the city and build sustained damage in a fire was said to be “moderate.” Jones’ father. The nearly $3 million proj- a new facility. Lowder said the intersection Monday. Jones thanked firefighters The blaze is under investi- ect will replace the 1938 U.S. The project is being paid is being closed to allow Smith The Columbus County Fire on his Facebook page for their gation. Allen Construction to set up Post Office that served as for through a combination the office trailer that will City Hall for decades. Of- of a loan, on-hand reserves, be used for the project. The ficials closed the landmark and a tax increase. street will also be used for building in 2014 due to mold, The new City Hall is ex- Chase leads to discovery of cocaine storage of equipment and lead, asbestos, and struc- pected to be in use by Febru- A late-night chase from a simple possession of amphet- his person when he fled from a tural concerns. Estimates ary, 2019. materials, due to the small traffic checkpoint sent a Tabor amines, assault on a female traffic stop on Joe Brown High- City man to jail early Tuesday. and communicating threats. way. The chase went down Warrants show that Mon- He was held under $18,000 N.C. 410 and Bird Cage Road at Campaign targets distracted drivers torious Vereen, 28, of 23293 secured bond. The assault and speeds more than 15 miles per Peacock Rd., was arrested and threat charges were outstand- hour above the posted 55 mile Governor Roy Cooper ed driver and nearly 25,000 about the risks of texting charged with fleeing to elude ing warrants. per hour speed limit. has proclaimed April as Dis- were seriously injured. This while driving because it arrest, possession with intent Vereen is alleged to have tracted Driving Awareness is a 13 percent decrease over combines all three types of to sell and deliver cocaine, had four bags of cocaine on Month to increase awareness the previous year in the num- distraction – visual, manual that distracted drivers are ber of fatal crashes caused and cognitive. not only a danger to them- by distracted driving, but The One Text or Call selves, but everyone else on was still way too many. Could Wreck It All campaign 410 Clothing, Furniture & Gift Shop the road. 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Thursday, February 11, 2016 Remembering King 50 years after his death

Yesterday, April 4, marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis. History reveals a man who at the time of his death was under immense strain and pressure. King’s leg- acy has strengthened over the past five decades, but at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, he was reviled in some quarters, and many people celebrated his death. He was wrongly accused by some to be a communist. Many African-American The point: leaders refuted King’s belief in It’s easy to forget what non-violent protest a difficult and tumultuous as too passive and time the Civil Rights Move- ineffective. ment was in America. King That he was able to carry on makes carried the burden of fight- King’s life even ing injustice in the face of more remarkable incredible adversity. In the and worthy of cel- end, he paid a heavy price, PUBLIC OPINION ebration. The burden but the fight was won. that King bore, N.C. Good Samaritan/Naloxone which was the hope of an entire race of Americans who were segregated, couldn’t vote, and were treated as inferiors, must have been overwhelming; yet, he Access Law from a concerned citizen persevered. I am not sure people in person was asking for help good faith, they think the Today when we remember King, we look back with North Carolina, and spe- for an overdose. They will person is having a drug over- reverence at Selma, the “I Have a Dream” speech, and cifically Columbus County, also not get in trouble with dose and they use reason- are aware of the N.C. Good their parole or probation able care to give the nalox- his insistence on non-violent protest. The passing of Samaritan/Naloxone Access officer if police find small one. They are also protected Walden many years, however, has diminished just how diffi- Law. It protects people who amounts of drugs or drug from a lawsuit for giving the cult and tumultuous the times were surrounding King ask for help from 911, the paraphernalia on them when person naloxone. Reading You Decide: and the Civil Rights Movement. police, or EMS. because they they are trying to get help information on how to give King’s assassination set in motion one of the most or another person is having for an overdose. People who naloxone is one way for them Can we reduce ominous periods of U.S. history, but revolt in the face a drug overdose. seek help for someone who is to show that they are using of injustice is often difficult, and over time, the rule People cannot be tried having an overdose must give reasonable care. I think it’s invisible in court for having small their own name to 911 or to important people are made of law, the country’s institutions and eventually, the amounts of drugs or items the police who come to help. aware of this. I am not a fan unemployment? American people, came to understand King’s mission used to take or store drugs The law in North Carolina of drug use but I am a fan of By Dr. Mike Walden for equality. (drug paraphernalia) if the also protects people who give saving lives. Many wonder if the words King spoke in a speech police find the drugs or drug naloxone to someone who Dalton Dockery We’ve seen great improve- paraphernalia because the is having an overdose. If, in Nakina the night before his assassination portended his fate, ment in reducing unemploy- but they were as prophetic then as they are now. ment in both the nation and “We’ve got some difficult days ahead,” he said. “But North Carolina in recent it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve Reward for help in solving this murder years. Many economists think been to the mountaintop.” the most frequently cited job- Another Christmas Eve tered on the wall tells of her was expecting additional less rate could fall under four has passed and Kathy Jean struggle. Detective Sgt. Jeff money for others. Appar- percent this year. Indeed, Jones Williamson’s killer Nealey had indicated the ently, this has not happened. there is already talk of the still walks free. case had strong evidence A short time later, The labor market being at “full Thumbs up On Christmas Eve 2003, and was near to requesting News Reporter on 11-3-16 employment”, and an increas- she was anticipating Christ- a grand jury. indicated the case had been ing number of companies are mas with her tree and pack- Since her death, several reopened but no information now citing problems of finding •To the adoptive and licensed ages unopened. She was billboards of unsolved mur- since then has been given. qualified workers as their big- foster families who make room beaten to death as she clung ders were put around the Please help solve this mur- gest problem. for one more child – or more to the hallway walls of her county, but Kathy was not der. There is a $5,000 reward. But there’s a type of unem- than one more. Traumatized home. one of them. Call 911. ployment that’s missed in the children find a safety net in I’m sure she was begging Sherriff Hatcher said they Christine Williamson commonly used jobless rates caring homes such as Shanette for her life as blood spat- chose the ones put up and Longs, S.C. we see released each month. Cunningham’s. Cunningham I call it “invisible unemploy- gives credit to the staff of DSS ment”. Invisible unemploy- and Boys and Girls Homes, ment is composed of individuals of working age (25-54) who and all her friends and rela- SCC success scholarship: a great aren’t working and – this is the tives who have supported her key – are not actively looking in her fostering and adopting pathway to college and a career for work. They’re not included journey. Boys and Girls Homes in the most used unemploy- has a respected and needed ment numbers because they By Anthony Clarke school graduates in Colum- receive any other grants or program to train and support don’t meet the requirement for President, SCC bus County. In fall 2017, 48 scholarships, the SCC Suc- inclusion in these numbers. potential foster parents, of recent high school graduates cess Scholarship paid all which there is a shortage. Specifically they are not seek- I read with much inter- qualified for the scholarship tuition and fees for these four ing work by visiting potential est Chancellor Robin Cum- and 25 of those students students. The SCC Success employers or sending out mings’ recent article about received funding through Scholarship is a result of the resumes. UNC Pembroke and the the SCC Success Scholar- leadership of the SCC Board Stated another way, the in- NC Promise Program. As of Trustees and the SCC visible unemployed are work- the president of Columbus Foundation Board who are ing-age individuals who have County’s college, I am atten- focused on removing cost as dropped out of the labor force. tive when other institutions a barrier to higher education Studies show the number LIMERICKS want to serve Columbus in Columbus County. of the invisible unemployed County. At SCC, we want to So, this is how it works. fluctuates with the business make sure that we are doing A student takes two free By Bob Aldrich cycle – rising during reces- all we can to meet the post- Career & College Promise sions but falling when the secondary needs of Colum- (CCP) courses at SCC while economy expands, but still the Sea Lions and salmon are protected bus County citizens. in high school. CCP courses number has trended upward But their fates are interconnected. As Chancellor Cummins are college-level courses that in recent decades. Among The officials all wish mentions, the NC Promise high school students can take men, the invisible unemployed Sea lions didn’t eat fish Program offers $500 tuition at their local community col- as a percent of the labor force Extinction is what is projected. per semester for in-state lege to earn college credit was under four percent in the students at UNC Pembroke. while in high school. We 1950s but has risen to over 10 When his glass eye popped out on the fly, Based on the UNC Pembroke are working with Columbus percent today. website, other program costs County Schools and White- These rates put the current A young girl grabbed it as it flew by. could include room & board, ville City Schools to offer number of invisible unem- It was later I read $8,782; student health insur- CCP courses online at the ployment for men at near 7 That the two had been wed, ance, $2,540 and fees, $2,354. Anthony Clarke local high schools and on our million in the country and They fell in love when she caught his eye Even with these costs, the NC campus. 230,000 in North Carolina. Promise program is a great ship. The other 23 students After successful comple- What are the reasons be- Acrophobia is fear of height. deal for Columbus County were awarded grants and/or tion of the CCP courses and hind the increase in invis- Elevation some see as a plight. students who want to pursue named scholarships, so they meeting the other scholar- ible unemployment? Clearly I am not a bit shy a four-year degree. also attended SCC with no ship requirements, the stu- the rise in drug addictions About being too high Another path for students tuition or fee payments. In dent enrolls at SCC for up – particularly to painkillers like opioids – has been a big But my being too wide gives me fright. to consider is the SCC Suc- addition, for four of the 25 to two years with no tuition cess Scholarship. The SCC students, the SCC Success and fees. The student should contributor. Half of the men Success Scholarship is a scholarship was the only choose a pathway that the among the invisible unem- free tuition and fee scholar- scholarship they received. ship available to recent high Since these students did not uuSEE SCHOLARSHIP 11A uuSEE WALDEN 11A The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 • 11A PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS State influenza deaths in Your 20s: a whole new ballgame last period set record By Ray Wyche state. Flu season is considered by U.S. medical personnel to older, wishing we had control, decisions and debt, and de- quite so scary or insane. [email protected] By Caroline Hensley have begun this year in early [email protected] wishing ourselves into the spite it all, you somehow still You’re going on 3 a.m. ad- October. next journey. find time for a social life. It’s ventures or socializing in a Just when officials and residents thought the recent The state Department of Nobody can prepare you And when we finally at- exhausting and exhilarating friend’s living room while severe outbreak of influenza Health and Human Services for your 20s. The funny thing tain it, it is nothing like we and you can’t wait for it to be their toddler watches Paw was over, 11 deaths for the re- said of the period’s death total about it is that it’s an experi- expected. over even as you find yourself Patrol. Your 20s are full of porting period ending March that 13 of the 14 death victims ence you can’t quite explain enjoying the ride along the extremes and uncertainty -- a 23 brought the reporting pe- were 65 years old or older. The to someone who hasn’t gone Expect the unexpected w a y. rollercoaster of emotions and riod death total thus far to 342 state agency does not provide through it themselves. No I entered my 20s as a sopho- And then suddenly, you opportunities. North Carolina residents. any additional information matter how you describe it or more at Barton College and wake up on graduation day The total deaths in the state about the victims in consider- attempt to prepare someone for found myself in the midst of and find yourself facing adult- What I learned for the period set a record for ation of the surviving family it, it will still be a surprising switching universities, majors hood -- true adulthood. I have quickly learned that influenza-related deaths in the members’ privacy. experience once they reach and overall out- Suddenly, the time in your early 20s is that age. looks on life. I everyone is when you really grow through was in the talking about adversity and get to know What I expected middle of yet the weather or yourself. It is when you are When I was about 7 years another messy asking about suddenly thrust from under- unemployed persons would old, I went ahead and planned break-up with interests. Not neath the safety of your par- WALDEN move to where they could get Continued from 10A out my life. I knew exactly the on-again, about your in- ents’ wing and left to face the work. We’ve certainly seen what I wanted to do; I would off-again per- terests, but the world on your own. You switch this in North Carolina in the ployed are estimated to have rescue all of the lonely dogs son and in the interest you school and homework for a last forty years as people have painkiller addictions that and cats in the shelters and same on-again, pay when buy- full-time job and taxes and relocated from small towns make them unemployable. bring them home with me, off-again state ing a new car suddenly, everything is fast- and rural areas to the rap- Another reason is the de- where I would provide end- of focus on my or investing paced and different and real. idly expanding metropolitan cline in traditional manufac- less affection and all of the studies. I was in something As kids, we are so blinded areas like Charlotte and the turing jobs. Traditional fac- treats they could ask for. I stuck wonder- else huge. The by the idea of growing up Triangle. tory work offered reasonable wouldn’t bother marrying ing what in the good news is and attaining that freedom Yet the fast growth in the pay to individuals without a anyone, though, because boys world I wanted that you’ll that we all seem to crave, we big metros has caused those college degree and who were had cooties. to do with my find a few who sometimes forget to enjoy our- areas to become more expen- capable of physically chal- Of course, this changed as life, and three are genuinely selves in the moment. I have sive, particularly for housing. lenging work. Since its peak I grew a bit older. In middle years later I am interested in had to learn that as I now am For many of the invisible in 1980, manufacturing em- school, my plans leaned more still wondering. your interests. left to look back and cherish unemployed, this means their ployment is down by one-third toward music and videog- The thing about your early You’re hanging out on the moments of my childhood that economic situation is better in the nation and by almost raphy. I wanted to graduate 20s is that there is never a dull weekends and working your I never thought twice about staying where they are. That half in North Carolina. The from college, marry my crush moment. Sure, you may find butt off during the week be- back then. is, living with even modest manufacturing work that does and move to some European yourself in a temporary rut cause you’ve got bills to pay I am always on the go, rush- public support, or from the remain increasingly requires countryside. By high school, where life has slowed down for and your own mouth to feed. ing and stressing until I am a charity of friends and family, education beyond high school, I just wanted to be free from the moment and you’re falling Friends start announcing ball of anxious tension about in a low cost-of-living area is which precludes individu- the rules and curfews. Parents into a routine, but something engagements, which soon to explode. My Jedidiah has better than living in a high als whose focus is outside of were overrated and I knew too always seems to completely turn into wedding planning to slow me down and remind cost-of-living region with a academics. much for my own good. blindside that. and invites. me to breathe and simply take job. As a result, the migration Perhaps the biggest change I think that is the saddest For the first few years, Pregnancies go from “oh things on one at a time. of the invisible unemployed from the past is the lack of part of growing up. We end up college takes over your crap!” to “congrats!” Your 20s are an adventure, to the job-rich metro areas has mobility among the invisible spending so much of our time mind. You’re stressing your- Buying a house or moving and I can’t wait to see what unemployed. In earlier times uu WALDEN and effort wishing we were self to death over deadlines, in with someone doesn’t seem comes my way next. SEE 12A

transfers to UNC Pembroke. Scholarship is a great choice McArthur Supply SCHOLARSHIP When the student gradu- for some students. Combin- Continued from 10A ates in four years, they will ing them into a seamless Now Available Top Quality Clean Topsoil have paid $2,000 in tuition pathway towards a four year North Carolina Community for a four-year degree, $0 degree is even a better choice College System and UNC in tuition at SCC and $2,000 for Columbus County stu- Pembroke have developed to tuition at UNC Pembroke. dents. I want students and ensure that all community In addition, the student will parents to consider the SCC college credits transfer to have paid $0 in fees at SCC, Success Scholarship when UNC Pembroke. After earn- saving even more money. making their college deci- ing their associate degree, The NC Promise program sion. Remember – at SCC, the student then enters the is a great choice for some we are Succeeding Together NC Promise Program and students. The SCC Success in Columbus County.

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But today there is reason on a faster growing economy WALDEN for heightened optimism as driving unemployment rates Continued from 11A private firms are beginning so low that companies become to address the problem. As very motivated to find avail- declined in recent years. the fast growing big metros able labor. Therefore, this is So what’s the solution if run out of available work- another benefit of pushing we want to reduce the ranks ers, there is now more incen- economic growth into a higher of the invisible unemployed? tive for new and expanding gear. There appear to be two op- firms to consider locations in For many, unemployment tions. One is to bring more jobs smaller towns and regions. In has become a way of life. En- to counties and towns where fact, we’ve recently seen some suring a job for everyone who the invisible unemployed live. major job announcements in can work and wants to work is The other is to work on provid- North Carolina in these spe- a laudable – but also stubborn ing more reasonable living cific geographic areas. and sticky – goal. However, costs – mainly in terms of There have also been na- today we may be in the “sweet housing – in the big metro- tional stories about private spot” of the economic cycle politan areas so the invisible firms in tight urban labor where it is more achievable unemployed can move there markets actively seeking out than at any time in recent and find jobs. and recruiting individuals memory. Can we keep the prog- For a long time North Caro- among the invisible unem- ress going? You decide. lina has been trying both ap- ployed. The firms help those proaches. State and local gov- with addictions reduce and Walden is a William Neal ernments have an assortment ultimately end their depen- Reynolds Distinguished Profes- of incentive packages and dence, and then the firms train sor and Extension Economist other inducements designed to the individuals for needed in the Department of Agricul- attract businesses to high un- skills. The result is a win-win tural and Resource Economics employment areas. However, – the businesses get trained at North Carolina State Uni- the results have been mixed. workers, and the workers get versity who teaches and writes Many large cities have also a paycheck and freedom from on personal finance, economic made increasing the supply of addictions. outlook and public policy. Workers install an erosion-control device at the site of the new City Hall. Construction affordable housing a priority. Both these approaches rely began Monday. Sports

The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2018 -1B East Columbus, Whiteville drop tourney openers

By Franklin Davis 12 hits. [email protected] East rallied in the fifth. Izzy Lennon tripled. Porter’s base East Columbus and White- hit scored Lennon. ville drew two formidable Daniels singled. Zae Flow- foes in the opening round of ers’ one-out walk loaded the the Beach Diamond Softball bases. Porter was forced out tournament Monday. The Ga- at home, but Hannah Andrews tors lost to the sixth-ranked 4A delivered a two-run single to Northwest Guilford Vikings cut the Vikings’ lead to 7-4. 7-5. Whiteville's rematch with Flowers and Alexis Jacobs second-ranked, 4A Richmond singled in the Gators final at County ended with a 4-2 defeat. bat. Caitlyn Andrews’ base Both rankings come from the hit drove in Flowers, bu the most recent MaxPreps playoff rally ended there. NW Guilford predictions. advanced with a 7-5 win. The Gators were led offen- NW Guilford 7 sively by Diamond Porter with East Columbus 5 three hits. Arianna Daniels The Gators matched the contributed a double and sin- Staff photo by Franklin Davis gle. Hannah Andrews pitched Vikings in hits, each with a Izzy Lennon slides into third base with a fifth-inning triple against Northwest Guilford. dozen. NW Guilford bunched the first four innings for East. Alanna Deal came on in relief five of its hits together in the The Wolfpack got on the Raeganne Sholar singled. of the final 14 Whiteville bat- The runner was called safe in the fifth to finish the game. fourth inning to take a 7-1 lead board in the bottom of the first. Sholar was forced at second ters. Lauren Hilbourn was the and the runner from second East Columbus faced anoth- that proved too much of an Kourtney Grainger struck out, on Kiara Wilson’s grounder. only Wolfpack player to reach scored on the play. er 4A school Tuesday, Reagan advantage to overcome. but reached first base as the Wilson advanced to second base in the final four innings Ivy Hayes went the distance High School from the Winston- East Columbus matched pitch eluded the catcher. Ivy on a passed ball before scor- with an infield hit in the sixth. in the circle for Whiteville, Salem area. NW Guilford’s first-inning Hayes singled. ing on Grainger’s single. The Richmond added an insur- giving up seven hits, strik- run. Diamond Porter singled. Lauren Hilbourn’s single Wolfpack held the 2-1 lead until ance run in the seventh. A ing out six and walking two. Richmond County 4 Arianna Daniels doubled. scored Grainger for a 1-0 Wolf- the top of the sixth. two-out single and walk was Lauren Hilbourn had two hits Whiteville 2 Porter scored on Alanna Deal’s pack lead. Paige Ransom’s The Raiders took a 3-2 lead followed by a grounder to for Whiteville. Sholar, Wilson, Richmond County rallied sacrifice fly. The Vikings added lead off home run in the top with two runs in the sixth. A shortstop Grainger. She ap- Grainger and Ivy Hayes added for two runs in the sixth in- two more in the top of the sec- of the third tied the contest triple, sacrifice fly and consec- peared to touch second base one each. ning and added a questionable ond. Four more runs scored at one-all. utive doubles scored two runs. with her bare hand prior to Whiteville took on North score in the seventh to over- in the top of the fourth as NW Whiteville regained the Meanwhile, Richmond pitcher, the Raider runner arriving for Brunswick in second round take Whiteville 4-2. Guilford collected five of its lead in the bottom of the third. Greyson Way, was retiring 13 a force out. play Tuesday. Wolfpack sweeps Monday games in Greenville

By Franklin Davis the inning with a home run. som's two-run homer in the Jake Harwood singled. Will seventh provided the final 12-2 [email protected] Hinson's double scored Har- score. The Whiteville Wolfpack wood. Hinson scored on an RBI Brooks Baldwin and Jake picked up two big out of con- single by Logan Hooks for a 5-1 Harwood each connected for ference wins on Monday in Whiteville lead. Rose added a three hits and a home run. Greenville. Whiteville defeated run in the bottom of the frame Lincoln Ransom homered home-standing J.H. Rose 12-2. to close to 5-2. and singled. Earl Grubbs con- Rose is eighth in the 3A Max- Baldwin relieved starter tributed two hits and four Preps rankings. Whiteville's Dylan Lawson on the mound RBIs. Will Hinson and Dylan second game Monday matched in the fourth inning and held Lawson added two hits each. the reigning 1A and 2A NCH- the Rampants scoreless the Baldwin earned the win with SAA baseball champions as remainder of the contest. four innings pitched, three hits the Wolfpack took on Edenton Leading 6-2, Whiteville broke allowed, six strikeouts and no Holmes. A final-inning rally the game open with four runs walks. gave the Wolfpack a 4-3 win. in the sixth. Baldwin singled The Aces of Edenton Whiteville connected for and rode home on Harwood's Holmes put up a battle that 15 hits and scored in every in- homer. Lincoln Ransom and belied their 5-6 record enter- ning except the fourth in the Lawson walked prior to Logan ing the contest. Things started win over the Rose Rampants. Hooks being hit by a pitch. off well for the Wolfpack as Staff photo by Franklin Davis Ahead 2-1 in the top of the Earl Grubbs' base hit pushed Brooks Baldwin smashed a South Columbus’ second baseman Joseph Ward prepares to throw to first after the third, Brooks Baldwin led off the Wolfpack lead to 10-2. Ran- See WOLFPACK, 2B force out on the East Forsyth runner. Vikings down Croatan; Stallions fall to Eagles By Franklin Davis run sixth that made the final [email protected] margin 8-2. Shawn Tyson, Cody Benton West Columbus traveled 130 and Jerry Locklear connected plus miles to Croatan High in for two hits apiece. Haynes was Newport while South Colum- credited with three RBIs. bus chose a shorter trip to West Brunswick to find opposition East Forsyth 11 over spring break. Monday's South Columbus 2 results showed West Columbus South Columbus pitching winning over Croatan 8-2. South allowed East Forsyth just three Columbus was defeated by East hits. However, the Eagles took Forsyth 11-2. advantage of 14 walks and seven errors in their 11-2 win. Despite West Columbus 8 Croatan 2 the pitching and defensive woes, West Columbus received the Stallions battled and found a a solid pitching performance way to stay close to the 4A team from sophomore Jagger Haynes. out of Kernersville until the Haynes pitched six innings, al- bottom of the sixth. lowed two runs, four hits, struck East Forsyth scored twice in out 10 and walked one. Shawn the first and once in the third Tyson pitched the final inning, without benefit of a hit. South retiring the Cougars in order. Columbus used two Eagles’ er- Cole Benton’s bases-loaded rors, an RBI single by Chandler walk put the Vikings on the Ward and a bunt single by Tate board in the first. Dylan Black- Lee to plate another score, pull- well drove in a run with a sec- ing within 3-2 in the top of the ond inning single. Jerry Lock- fourth. lear led off the WC third with a The score stayed that way un- home run. Cole Benton walked til the bottom of the fifth when and eventually scored on a balk East Forsyth collected its first The WCHS varsity cheerleading squad won the CANAM National Cheer Competition held March 16-18 in Myrtle to up the Viking lead to 4-1. hit to go with three walks and Beach. The squad received the second-highest score awarded to a scholastic team, earning a Gold Bid (paid bid) to Haynes’ single drove in two two wild pitches to score twice. the U.S. Finals in Virginia Beach, Va. In order to help raise money for expenses for this competition, the team is hold- runs in the top of the fourth. The Eagles scored six runs in ing a chicken bog plate sale April 7 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Chadbourn Masonic Lodge, 417 East Strawberry Croatan added a single run in the sixth to pull away. Blvd. Plates are $7 each. Donations are also welcomed. For tickets, contact any WCHS cheerleader or Coach Tasha the fourth to make the score Miller Gore had two sin- Dyson. Delivery for orders of 10 or more plates is available. For more information, contact Dyson at 840-0840. 6-2. Dawson Butler’s double was gles to lead the Stallions’ hit- the big blow in the Vikings’ two- ters. 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2018 Baldwin leads Whiteville past Powhatan

By Franklin Davis runs. Logan Hooks doubled, [email protected] singled and knocked in three runs. Lincoln Ransom and The Powhatan High Indi- Will Hinson contributed two ans gave Whiteville a stiff hits each with one of Ran- battle for four innings, leading som’s a double. 8-7. The Wolfpack bats con- Freshman Jacob Allgood tinued to crank out the runs started on the mound for while Dylan Hamilton limited Whiteville. Although All- the Indians to no runs and two good allowed five runs in the hits over the final three in- first two innings, he finished nings in Whiteville’s 16-8 win. strong, retiring the Indians Whiteville pounded out 18 in order in the third inning. hits. Brooks Baldwin led the Hamilton allowed three runs; way with five hits, including two earned, struck out one and two home runs, two doubles walked three over the final and a single. Baldwin played a four innings to earn the win. role in 13 runs with nine RBIs Powhatan High is located and four runs scored. Dylan in Virginia, just west of Rich- Staff photo by Franklin Davis Lawson notched four singles mond. Its student enrollment and drove in two runs. Lead A disputed call in the final inning gave Richmond County an extra run. The umpire claimed Kourtney Grainger (left) is approximately 1,400. off batter Dylan Hamilton never touched the base to force out the Raider runner to end the inning. Also pictured is second baseman Carmen Whiteville is now 12-1 over- reached base in all six plate all. The Wolfpack will travel Hilbourn. appearances with a double, to Wilmington Saturday to single, three walks and a hit face New Hanover at Legion Vikings split by pitch. Hamilton scored four Stadium. Game time is 1 p.m. with Croatan Gators take two By Franklin Davis The Vikings finally got the at Clinton [email protected] offense on track in the fifth, By Franklin Davis Reaves, Luke Watts, Kaleb Cole- with some help from the Cou- [email protected] man and Walker Galloway con- gars. Cody Benton singled, West Columbus baseball tributed a base hit each. Jerry Locklear’s double scored won the rubber game of its The East Columbus Gators East Columbus assumed a Benton with the Vikings’ first three-game series with the continue to show they are a 2-1 lead in the second inning run. Cole Benton’s sac fly Croatan Cougars 9-4. Croatan team to reckon with any given of game two courtesy of Gar- scored Locklear. With two opened Tuesday’s double- day. Coach Brad Smith took his rett Jacobs’ two-run single. Jay outs, Dylan Blackwell walked. header with an 11-1 win. The mixed bag of youth and experi- Levine scored the third Gator Dawson Butler’s fly ball was Vikings defeated Croatan 8-2 ence to Clinton on Tuesday. The run in the third inning as he and erred, scoring Blackwell for a Monday. Gators came home with wins Kaleb Coleman executed a steal 3-2 WC lead. Croatan pitching held West of 8-3 in game one and 6-4 in of second and home. Walker Final standings Timothy Soles singled. Columbus to one hit, a single game two. Galloway singled in the fifth and Shawn Tyson’s base hit scored by Bennett Ivey, in game one. Alex Ellis provided another was driven in by Dillon Ward’s Butler. The Croatan center- The Vikings scored the game’s solid mound performance and base hit. The Gators final two fielder misplayed the baseball, first run in the second. Jerry Kenji Bowen’s third-inning, runs came in the sixth as Je- allowing Soles and Tyson to Locklear’s fly ball was mis- grand slam home run gave the rome Beck and Jacobs singled, score, giving the Vikings a played for a two-base error. Gators a lead they would not scoring later on an error and 6-2 lead. Courtesy runner, Jared Wil- relinquish in game one. Ellis sacrifice fly. Croatan added two runs liamson, advanced to third on Ellis allowed three runs Daniel Wells picked up where in their fifth. The rally was a wild pitch and scored on a and four hits; none after the he left off in finishing game one. snuffed out when catcher Cody passed ball. third inning until reaching his Wells allowed one run; one hit, Benton gunned down a runner The Cougars bunched three pitch limit with one out in the struck out three and walked attempting to steal second. hits, two walks and an error seventh. four. The final two walks came West Columbus stranded three together to plate five runs in Daniel Wells replaced Ellis. to open the Clinton fifth. more runners in the sixth in- the bottom of the second. They Wells recorded an out before giv- Freshman J.T Junious came ning. added two more runs in the ing up consecutive singles and on in relief to record three The Vikings added three third. Four, fourth-inning runs a walk to load the bases. Bowen consecutive outs. Junious gave runs in the seventh. After two put the home team in front 11- Photo by Grant Merritt secured a fly ball in center for up two hits and three runs (two outs, Jagger Haynes singled, 1. The game was halted by the West Columbus’ Leah Floyd delivers a pitch against the final out. unearned) in the sixth to bring as did Cody Benton. Ethan 10 run rule after West did not Bowen’s blast came after Clinton within two at 6-4. He Hilbourn, running for Benton, South Brunswick. The Vikings held an early lead before score in the top of the fifth. walks to Nick McLamb and Gar- pitched a scoreless seventh to stole second. Haynes and falling 4-2 to the 3A Cougars. Viking coach Jason Jones rett Jacobs and a bunt single by earn the save. Hilbourn scored when the Cro- Cole Benton earned the work. saw his team waste scoring Fisher Reaves. McLamb’s single Garrett Jacobs again led East atan first baseman dropped win, pitching five innings. Locklear led West Colum- opportunities in each of the and Jacobs’ double added two with three hits, Galloway, Ward, Locklear’s pop up. Cole Ben- Benton gave up four runs (two bus with two doubles. Tyson, first four innings of game insurance runs in the seventh. Coleman, Beck and Colton Sim- ton reached on another error earned), four hits, struck out Cody Benton, Ceesay and two, leaving two men on base Jacobs led East with three mons each had one hit. East before Nigel Ceesay’s single 10 and walked four. Ethan Soles each contributed two in each frame. Croatan used hits. McLamb added two singles. Columbus is now 7-4 overall, scored Locklear for the final Hinson earned the save with hits. West Columbus improves three singles and a walk in the In addition to Bowen’s homer, while Clinton drops to 7-5. third to take a 2-0 lead. score of 9-4. two scoreless innings of relief to 10-5 overall. South Brunswick Basketball WHS softball is the softball sweep WC contest By Franklin Davis South Brunswick got one run winner [email protected] back in the second. West Colum- lone bright spot bus missed a chance to increase While the baseball team was its lead, leaving the bases loaded announced playing at the Croatan Cougars By Franklin Davis 5-1. Haley Cartrette singled bination of errors and wild in the second. South Brunswick The grand prize winner Tuesday, the West Columbus [email protected] in front of Grainger’s second pitches around a triple to score used three hits and two Vi- of The News Reporter’s 2018 softball team hosted the South long ball, giving Whiteville a five times in the second frame. kings’ errors to score thrice in NCAA Basketball Champion- Brunswick Cougars softball Whiteville’s softball team 7-1 margin before the Scorpi- Uwharrie added a sixth run in the third. The 4-2 Cougar lead ship Challenge sponsored by squad for two games. The Vi- bounced back from Monday’s ons’ final at bat. North Bruns- the third with a single, error, turned out to be the final score. Domino’s is Marie Faulk of kings could not sustain an early close loss to a very good Rich- wick managed two runs to walk and hit batter. Floyd pitched well for West Tabor City. Faulk wins $200 2-0 lead and dropped game one mond County team with a 7-3 make the final score 7-3. South Columbus rallied in Columbus. She gave up four runs presented by Allstate Insur- 4-2. South Brunswick scored win over North Brunswick Hayes earned the win as the sixth. Spencer was hit by (two earned), six hits, struck out ance - Angela Slagle Agency in early and often in game two, five and walked no one. Jada on day two of the Beach Dia- Whiteville improves to 10-2 a pitch and Tanner Barnhill Whiteville. Rodney Hester of taking a 15-2 win. Faison, Alexis Bullard, Collins mond Softball/Baseball Clas- overall. The Wolfpack faced singled. After one out, Rajon Bladenboro finished in second After retiring the Cougars and Barnhill contributed hits in sic hosted by West Brunswick. Reagan High School Wednes- Graham’s bunt single loaded place, winning $100 from The in order in the top of the first, addition to Floyd’s triple. East Columbus was not as day. Visit nrcolumbus.com/ the bases. News Reporter. Contest spon- West’s Leah Floyd tripled to South Brunswick collected fortunate, losing to Reagan sports for the latest scores. Tate Lee delivered a base sors were Domino’s, Allstate, lead off the bottom of the frame. 11 hits in its 15-2 game two vic- High 18-7. On the baseball side, hit, driving in two runs, but Baldwin Woods Pharmacy, Emily Britt walked. A one-out tory. Kristen Meares blasted Uwharrie Charter escaped Reagan 18 the rally ended there. The Black’s Tire & Auto Service, walk to Kristen Meares loaded a solo home run in the fourth with a 6-4 win over South Co- East Columbus 7 Stallions got the tying runs on Hill’s Food Stores, ReNewed the bases. Kasey Collins single for West Columbus, her fifth of lumbus. Furniture, S. Preston Douglas East Columbus played base in the seventh, but were scored Floyd. A Brittany Barn- the season. Hailey McKeithan & Associates, and Sam’s Pit North Brunswick on Wednes- unable to score. hill single plated Britt for a 2-0 singled in the fifth and scored Whiteville 7 Stop. day in the final day of tourna- South’s Miller Gore, Spen- Viking advantage. on Floyd’s base hit. North Brunswick 3 ment action. cer and Graham each con- Whiteville scored in each nected for two hits. DaRon of the four odd-numbered in- Uwharrie Charter 6 Stephens started on the mound gave up his first and second ton’s bunt was thrown wildly nings to defeat North Bruns- South Columbus 4 for the Stallions. hit with two outs in the fifth to first, Inman came all the wick. Kourtney Grainger’s Stallion baseball coach He was relieved in the WOLFPACK before retiring the side with way around to tie the game at solo homer got the Pack off on Scott Johnson had seen the second by chandler Ward. Continued from 1B his 10th strikeout. three-all. the right foot in the first. Kiara story play out before. The op- Ward performed well, allow- Edenton used three hits, Baldwin walked. Har- Wilson and Grainger singled position gets a big inning and ing three hits, striking out first-inning home run after a two errors, a walk and a wild wood singled with Hamilton in the third and both scored South must battle back from two and walking two over walk to Dylan Hamilton. How- pitch to take a 3-2 lead in the stopping at third. Lincoln on Ivy Hayes’ single for a 3-0 behind. A five-run Uwhar- four and one-third innings. ever, the Wolfpack was held bottom of the sixth inning. Ransom’s bases-loaded walk Wolfpack advantage. rie second inning provided Andrew Daveron retired the scoreless the next five innings. Lincoln Ransom came on in scored what proved to be the North Brunswick broke enough cushion for the Eagles Eagles on five pitches in the The lack of runs did not relief of Harwood and ended winning run. Ransom retired through with a single run in to defeat South Columbus 6-4. seventh. seem to matter as Jake Har- the rally with two strikeouts. the Aces in order in the bottom the fourth. Robby Spencer’s single South Columbus drops to wood retired 13 of the first 14 Trailing for the first time of the seventh to earn the 4-3 Wilson doubled and was scored Miller Gore for a 1-0 4-7 overall. The Stallions were batters, nine by strikeout. The since facing Fairmont on victory. able to trot home when Ivy South lead after one inning. scheduled to play Harrells one batter that did reach was March 9, Whiteville rallied Brooks Baldwin added a Hayes powered a pitch out of The Eagles sandwiched three Christian Academy Wednes- eliminated on a nifty double in its last at bat. Jake Inman triple to his home run. Lincoln the park to stretch the lead to walks, a hit batter and a com- d a y. play by Wolfpack second base- walked. Dylan Hamilton laid Ransom and Jake Harwood man Will Hinson. Harwood down a bunt. When Hamil- had the Wolfpack’s other hits. The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 • 3B

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Hannah Andrews applies the tag at third base. Ivy Hayes delivers a pitch to the plate. Lauren Hilbourn looks to the dugout for a sign.

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The senior catcher for the Pacers is The Pacers freshman shortstop is the currently hitting above .600. Bullock en- son of Nancy and Scott Crabtree. Crab- joys being a team leader, building lifelong tree enjoys the teamwork involved to be relationships through sports and gaining successful in baseball. Crabtree says. “If memories to last a lifetime. The daughter we give the glory to God and have faith of Susan and David Bullock credits her and trust in him, our team will come father with starting her off in rec ball and out on top.” He praises Coach Brooks practicing with her. Bullock says, “Both Blackwell for his devotion to the team. of my parents have been very support- Crabtree says, “Coach Brooks is really in- ive.” She also gives credit to former CCA vested in our team and he loves baseball.” player Hannah Watts for wanting Bullock His favorite Pacer baseball moment was to be her catcher and working with her to winning the conference tournament last improve. Bullock was a member of the season after a winless regular season. volleyball, basketball and soccer teams Crabtree also plays soccer and basketball at Columbus Christian. She has played at Columbus Christian. Crabtree began on the volleyball, basketball and softball playing soccer and baseball for CCA in teams since entering the seventh grade. the seventh grade. When not playing or- Her favorite subject is biology and she ganized sports, Crabtree enjoys fishing, would like to pursue a career as a physi- swimming and playing the piano. He is cal therapist. Bullock is the student gov- also active in Boy Scouts. His favorite ernment president and co-editor of the food is Goldfish, the cracker, not the yearbook. She has played the piano for member of the carp family. Crabtree describes himself as “humble, clumsy, 13 years. Bullock describes herself as, Abigail Bullock, Softball William Crabtree, Baseball funny and goofy.” “determined, outgoing and competitive.” 4B • The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 NASCAR Sponsor of the Week: Automotive Electric

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Date: April 9, 2018 ****Publisher’s Notice**** edge in construction; siding, roof- Default having been made of the note Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon there- ing, framing, drywall, interior trim. a Equal Housing thereby secured by the said Deed of **Watts Backhoe & Tree Service* after as the agenda will allow Required to come to job site and Opportunity Trust and the undersigned, Trustee LLC. Insured, tree removal, bucket All real estate advertised herein is Meeting Location: Whiteville City demonstrate skills. Renovation and Services of Carolina, LLC, having truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for drive- subject to the Federal Fair Housing Hall, 24 Hill Plaza new construction. Ask for Chuck 732- been substituted as Trustee in said 730-4593. way, land clearing, stump grinding. 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Call will be required at the time of the notice and upon your failure to do garage. $120,000. Call 910-914- sale. Following the expiration of the 1384. Clint Grainger 910-234-4676. so the party seeking service against Electric • Water statutory upset bid period, all the you will apply to the court for the Cypress Village Apartments remaining amounts are immediately relief sought. 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. due and owing. THIRD PARTY PUR- This the 29th day of March, 2018. Cable • Heating Fuel 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE WILLIAM E. WOOD accessible units available. TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Laundry facilities + Community Phone • Internet? FOR THEIR DEED. 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE room **24 hour maintenance** Said property to be offered pursu- Don’t worry. We will pay all your bills. Section 8 Assistance Available WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 735 Washington St, Whiteville. ant to this Notice of Sale is being TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 1776 sq ft, 3BR, 2 bath brick, stor - Income Restrictions may apply 4 Week Special - $550 & Up offered for sale, transfer and con- STATE BAR NO.: 5909 age bldg, 2 carports, generator. Seniors 62 years and older veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There $115,000. Call 910-642-5405 910-649-7971 April 5, 12 & 19, 2018 are no representations of warranty Call now-ph: 910-642-5162 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm relating to the title or any physical, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Professionally Managed by M & M Properties environmental, health or safety con- Having qualified as Executor of the ditions existing in, on, at, or relating Estate of Joseph Arnold Maye, Jr. FOREST GLEN to the property being offered for sale. deceased, late of 7855 Swamp Fox BRUNSWICK SWANZY This sale is made subject to all prior Highway East, Columbus County, & FOREST EDGE liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land North Carolina, the undersigned does PLACE RIDGE transfer taxes, special assessments, hereby notify all persons, firms and APARTMENTS APARTMENTS APARTMENTS easements, rights of way, deeds of corporations having claims against release, and any other encumbranc- the Estate of said decedent to pres- 106 Forest Glen Drive Furnished 2nd floor, 1 br. 27 Mill Stream Dr. Elizabethtown apartment near Courthouse. $600/ es or exceptions of record. To the ent them to the undersigned in care Brunswick Tabor City, NC month, plus electric. No pets. Call best of the knowledge and belief of of Davies Law, PLLC at 15720 Brix- are now accepting is now accepting applications 910-642-2409 the undersigned, the current owner(s) ham Hill Avenue, Suite 203, Char- Apartment Complex of the property is/are Bettie Jean lotte, NC 28277 on or before the applications for one, for available one bedroom in Brunswick, NC apartment homes and the wait- Melton. 25 day of June, 2018, or this notice two, and three, bedroom ing list. Swanzy Ridge is an af- An Order for possession of the prop- will be pleaded in bar of their recov- taking applications on: erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. ery. All persons, firms and corpora- apartment homes. 2 bedroom mobile Home for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. fordable apartment community 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser tions indebted to the said Estate will We are located at 106 offering one, two, and three rent. Located in Eastover Park White- Laundry center, exercise ville. JL Powell. Call 642-4049. and against the party or parties in please make immediate payment to Forest Glen Drive and/ bedroom apartment homes. possession by the clerk of superior the undersigned. room, computer room or 125 Forest Edge Circle Office hours are 2 BR unfurnished mobile home, court of the county in which the prop- This 20th day of March, 2018. to obtain an application. private lot. Good neighborhood. No erty is sold. Any person who occu- Jeanne Arnold Catoe, Executrix Water included Mon., Wed., & Fri. pets. Call 910-642-3740 Income restrictions apply. pies the property pursuant to a rental c/o Janice L. Davies, Esq., 24 hour maintenance 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. agreement entered into or renewed Davies Law, PLLC available. For additional Please call (910)862-3014 or on or after October 1, 2007, may, 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 203 information please call: after receiving the notice of sale, ter- Charlotte, NC 28277 Taking applications on visit 402 Swanzy Ridge Way 910-653-6010 for application information. Commercial Building for rent minate the rental agreement by pro- March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2018 Tues. & Thurs. 8am-4pm Professionally Managed by: 40x90 Body Shop. 9 C.O. Moss Rd., viding written notice of termination to or 910-653-2073. Whiteville. $800 month. Call 910- the landlord, to be effective on a date NOTICE TO CREDITORS Professionally managed by Excel Property 579-1996. stated in the notice that is at least 10 Having qualified as Administratrix of 642-3166 Excel Property Management, Inc. the ESTATE OF TIMOTHY WAYNE EQUAL HOUSING Management, Inc. days, but no more than 90 days, after 1004 Bullard Court, Suite 106 OPPORTUNITY Commercial Lease 5,000 sq. BARNHILL, JR., late of Columbus EQUAL HOUSING Raleigh, NC 27615 the sale date contained in the notice OPPORTUNITY Equal Housing Opportunity ft. commercial building for lease in County, North Carolina, I, pursuant Bolton. Call 910-770-0428 for details of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notifY the tenant provides the notice of all persons, firms and corporations termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) having claims against the decedent to 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR (2)]. Upon termination of a rental present them to the undersigned by Farm land for Rent in Nakina agreement, the tenant is liable for the 4th day of July, 2018 or this notice area. Call 910-918-0906. rent due under the rental agreement will be pled in bar of their recovery. 62 YEARS AND OLDER prorated to the effective date of the All persons indebted to the Estate termination. will make immediate payment to the • Refrigerator • Range • Blinds • Carpet • Central Heat & Air • Coin Operated Laundry Room If the trustee is unable to convey title undersigned. • Handicap Accessible • Emergency Call System • Community Room to this property for any reason, the This the 2nd day of April, 2018. sole remedy of the purchaser is the LULA GRAINGER RUSS, “Rent Based on Income” NOTICE TO CREDITORS return of the deposit. Reasons of ADMINISTRATRIX Having qualified as Executrix of the such inability to convey include, but 183 HARDY ROAD estate of Ella Monroe, deceased, are not limited to, the filing of a bank- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 late of Columbus County, the under- ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- PAUL J. EKSTER OXFORD VILLAGE signed hereby notifies all persons tion of the sale and reinstatement WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER Green Sea Rd., Box 127, Tabor City, NC 28463 having claims against the estate of of the loan without the knowledge & MOSS, PLLC said decedent to present them to the of the trustee. If the validity of the ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE For application or information, please call undersigned within three (3) months sale is challenged by any party, the P.O. BOX 457 from the date of the first publication, trustee, in their sole discretion, if they TABOR CITY, NC 28463 or this notice will be pleaded in bar believe the challenge to have merit, (910) 653-2082 EQUAL HOUSING April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018 910-653-2675 • TTY 800-735-2962 OPPORTUNITY of their recovery. All persons indebt- may request the court to declare The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 • 7B

Notice of Sale bearings magnetic North (Plat Book http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ H. Meares, et al., to James Nixon, Jr., personal property located within its the Commissioner or the County 7, Page 108). 16-083861 and Cynthia Henry by Deed dated boundaries in accordance with the of Columbus make any represen- The tract herein described as a por- March 29, April 5, 2018 April 19, 2002, recorded in Book laws of the State of North Carolina tation of warranty relating to the IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- tion of Lot #1 of the Joseph Wilbur 688, Page 680, Columbus County and the Default Judgment and Order title or any physical, environmental, TICE Brown division. For Deed reference Registry. of Sale entered on the 26th day of health or safety conditions existing OF NORTH CAROLINA Notice of Tax see Secon tract of Deed recorded The property to be offered pursu- February, 2018 and is foreclosing on in, on, at, or relating to the property SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION in Book 410, Page 329, Columbus Foreclosure Sale ant to this Notice of Sale is being the following land of CHASE CAUL- being offered for sale, and any and COLUMBUS COUNTY County Registry. offered for sale, transfer and convey- DER LONG and JESSICA BROOKE all responsibilities or liabilities aris- 16SP145 And Being more commonly known ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither LONG in order to satisfy the prop- ing out of or in any way relating to IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA as: 6102 Princess Ann Rd, Ever- the Commissioner nor the County erly assessed but unpaid taxes any such condition expressly are CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST COUNTY OF COLUMBUS green, NC 28438 of Columbus, nor the officers, direc- upon certain lands. Pursuant to the disclaimed. EXECUTED BY JEFFREY L. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- The record owner(s) of the prop- tors, attorneys, employees, agents or Judgment entered on the 26th day Also, this property is being sold free BOWEN DATED JULY 15, 2011 AND TICE erty, as reflected on the records of authorized representatives of either of February, 2018, William E. Wood and clear of all taxes, special assess- RECORDED IN BOOK 1012 AT PAGE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION the Register of Deeds, is/are Jeffrey the Commissioner or the County has been appointed Commissioner ments, prior liens or encumbranc- 794 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY FILE NO.: 17 CV 1081 L. Bowen. of Columbus make any represen- with the authority to sell the following es of record against said property PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and The property to be offered pursu- tation of warranty relating to the land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- except as may have priority under OLINA TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF, ant to this notice of sale is being title or any physical, environmental, bus County Courthouse in the City of Federal or State Law, if any. Under and by virtue of the power and Plaintiffs offered for sale, transfer and con- health or safety conditions existing Whiteville, Columbus County, North A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- authority contained in the above-ref- vs veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- in, on, at, or relating to the property Carolina at 12:10 o’clock p.m. on the chase price, or $750 whichever is erenced deed of trust and because of GRACE NIXON; UNKNOWN HEIRS ther the Trustee nor the holder of being offered for sale, and any and 12th day of April, 2018 and will sell to greater, will be required at the time default in the payment of the secured OF JAMES NIXON, JR.; the note secured by the deed of all responsibilities or liabilities aris- the highest bidder for cash all interest of the sale with the balance remain- indebtedness and failure to per- UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CYNTHIA trust, being foreclosed, nor the offi- ing out of or in any way relating to in the following described real estate: ing due to be paid in full by cash or form the stipulation and agreements HENRY, cers, directors, attorneys, employ- any such condition expressly are Lying and being in Whiteville Town- certified funds at the Office of the therein contained and, pursuant to Defendants ees, agents or authorized represen- disclaimed. ship, Columbus County, North Car- Commissioner within three (3) days demand of the owner and holder of NOTICE is hereby given that the tative of either Trustee or the holder Also, this property is being sold free olina, and being more particularly after the entry of the Judgment of the secured debt, the undersigned COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the of the note make any representation and clear of all taxes, special assess- described as follows: Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. substitute trustee will expose for TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF as bodies or warranty relating to the title or ments, prior liens or encumbranc- Being all of Lot 1, containing 1.00 Hearing before the Honorable Amy sale at public auction to the highest politic incorporate of the State of any physical, environmental, health es of record against said property acre after excluding the highway W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Supe- bidder for cash at the usual place of North Carolina, are exercising their or safety conditions existing in, on, except as may have priority under right-of-way which lot is fully set rior Court for Columbus County, sale at the county courthouse of said power and authority to assess, levy at or relating to the property being Federal or State Law, if any. forth on a map made by Soles & North Carolina was held in connec- county at 10:00AM on April 11, 2018 and collect taxes against real and offered for sale. Any and all respon- A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- Walker, Registered Land Surveyors, tion with this foreclosure on the 26th the following described real estate personal property located within their sibilities or liabilities arising out of chase price, or $750 whichever is which map was a division survey for day of February, 2018 at which time and any other improvements which boundaries in accordance with the or in any way relating to any such greater, will be required at the time the heirs of Margaret Long Horne Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized may be situated thereon, in Colum- laws of the State of North Carolina condition expressly are disclaimed. of the sale with the balance remain- and is dated October 25, 1990, and this foreclosure sale as required by bus County, North Carolina, and and the Default Judgment and Order This sale is made subject to all prior ing due to be paid in full by cash or recorded in Plat Book 52, Page 5, statute. being more particularly described of Sale entered on the 22nd day of liens and encumbrances, and unpaid certified funds at the Office of the Columbus County Registry, with the This the 22nd day of March, 2018. as follows: February, 2018 and is foreclosing on taxes and assessments including but Commissioner within three (3) days same being hereby incorporated by WILLIAM E WOOD Lying in Tatum Township, Columbus the following land of GRACE NIXON, not limited to any transfer tax associ- after the entry of the Judgment of reference for more particularity of COMMISSIONER County, North Carolina, containing UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES ated with the foreclosure. A deposit Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. description. 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE 1.00 acres, more or less, total (0.91 NIXON, JR. and UNKNOWN HEIRS of five percent (5%) of the amount Hearing before the Honorable Amy Reference is made to the Last Will WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 acres, more or less, after excluding OF CYNTHIA HENRY in order to sat- of the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Supe- and Testament of Margaret Long TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 the portion within the State Road isfy the properly assessed but unpaid lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is rior Court for Columbus County, Horne as the same is located in STATE BAR NO.: 5901 right of way), said tract being set for taxes upon certain lands. Pursu- required and must be tendered in the North Carolina was held in connec- 90-E-259 in the Office of the Clerk of March 29 & April 5, 2018 and delineated upon a plat for Sha- ant to the Judgment entered on the form of certified funds at the time of tion with this foreclosure on the 22nd Superior Court for Columbus County, ron Bowen, dated June 25, 1995, 22nd day of February, 2018, William the sale. This sale will be held open day of February, 2018 at which time North Carolina. prepared by Billy H. Duncan, R. L. E. Wood has been appointed Com- ten days for upset bids as required Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized Being the same property described in S., and being set for and delineated missioner with the authority to sell Low Price Tire Guarantee by law. Following the expiration of this foreclosure sale as required by Deed in favor of Dallas Grady Long, upon said plat as follows: the following land at the Courthouse the statutory upset period, all remain- statute. for his life only, then to his children To arrive at the beginning point, begin Door, Columbus County Courthouse ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE This the 22nd day of March, 2018. then living, recorded in Book 416, at a point marked by an existing nail in the City of Whiteville, Columbus AND OWING. WILLIAM E WOOD Page 316, Columbus County Reg- at the centerline intersection of S.R. County, North Carolina at 12:20 Failure to remit funds in a timely COMMISSIONER istry, 1504 and S.R. 1512, proceed on a o’clock p.m. on the 12th day of April, manner will result in a Declaration of 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Dallas Grady Long died May 22, tie line South 52 degrees 33 minutes 2018 and will sell to the highest bid- Default and any deposit will be fro- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 2016, survived by his two children, 16 seconds East 354.89 feet to a der for cash all interest in the follow- zen pending the outcome of any re- TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Chase Caulder Long and Jessica point marked by a nail in the center- ing described real estate: sale. If the sale is set aside for any STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Brooke Long. line of S.R. 1504, said point marking Lying and being in the Town of Fair reason, the Purchaser at the sale March 29 & April 5, 2018 The property to be offered pursu- the Westernmost corner of the tract Bluff, Fair Bluff Township, Colum- shall be entitled only to a return of ant to this Notice of Sale is being herein described and being the point bus County, North Carolina, and the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall offered for sale, transfer and convey- and place of beginning. FROM SAID being more particularly described Notice of Tax have no further recourse against the ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither BEGINNING POINT SO LOCAT- as follows: Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- Foreclosure Sale the Commissioner nor the County ED, proceed North 42 degrees 08 TRACT ONE: Being all of Lot 1, Sec- stitute Trustee or the attorney of any of Columbus, nor the officers, direc- minutes 06 seconds East (passing tion II of the Meares-Small Subdivi- Behind Quality Ford of the foregoing. tors, attorneys, employees, agents or 106 Quality Street, Whiteville a point marked by an iron on the sion as that subdivision is described STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD authorized representatives of either 910-640-FAST (640-3278) State Road right of way at 30 feet) a on a survey recorded in Plat Book COUNTY OF COLUMBUS TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- total distance of 310 feet to a point 50, Page 71, Columbus County Reg- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- ing in the property, be advised that marked by an iron; thence proceed istry, with that plat being incorpo- TICE an Order for Possession of the prop- South 50 degrees 55 minutes 04 rated herewith by reference for fur- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION erty may be issued in favor of the pur- seconds East 151.36 feet to a point ther certainty of description of Lot FILE NO.: 17 CV 737 chaser. Also, if your lease began or Shallotte Auto Sales marked be an iron; thence proceed 1, Section II. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, was renewed on or after October 1, You want it, we will find it! South 49 degrees 54 minutes 00 Subject to any existing rights of way Plaintiff 2007, be advised that you may ter- seconds West 55.50 feet to a point and easements. vs minate the rental agreement upon Serving Southeastern marked by an existing iron; thence Being the same property conveyed CHASE CAULDER LONG; JESSICA written notice to the landlord, to proceed South 44 degrees 08 min- by Carl W. Meares and wife, Miden BROOKE LONG, North Carolina since be effective on a date stated in the utes 30 seconds West (passing an H. Meares, et al., to James Nixon, Defendants notice that is at least 10 days, but 1983 existing iron on the State Road right Jr., by Deed dated October 19, NOTICE is hereby given that the no more than 90 days, after the sale of way at 221.16 feet) a total distance 2007, recorded in Book 910, Page 1, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a 4701 Main Street date contained in the notice of sale, of 254.50 feet to a point marked by Columbus County Registry. body politic incorporate of the State provided that the mortgagor has not Shallotte, NC 28459 910-754-8348 an existing PK nail located in the cen- TRACT TWO: Being all of Lot 2 and of North Carolina, is exercising its cured the default at the time notice of terline of S.R. 1504 (this point marks Lot 3, Section II of the Meares-Small power and authority to assess, levy Visit our inventory at ShallotteAutoSales.com termination is provided. You may be the Southwest corner of Lot #1 as set Subdivision as that subdivision is and collect taxes against real and liable for rent due under the agree- forth in Deed Book 410, Page 329 described on a survey recorded in ment prorated to the effective date Seconds Tract); thence proceed to Plat Book 50, Page 71, Columbus of the termination. a point marked by a nail in the cen- County Registry, with that plat being The date of this Notice is March 5, terline of S.R. 1504 North 51 degrees incorporated herewith by reference 2018. 34 minutes 13 seconds West 135.01 for further certainty of description of John Donoghue Automotive Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells feet to a point marked be a nail in the Lot 2 and of Lot 3, Section II. Substitute Trustee centerline of S.R. 1504, this being Subject to any existing rights of way 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 the point and place of beginning. All and easements. 910-642-2400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Being the same property conveyed 704-333-8107 by Carl W. Meares and wife, Miden

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Public Notice Email: [email protected] or this notice shall be pled in bar of The record owner of said real prop- being foreclosed, said sale to remain POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING; Columbus County reserves the right their recovery. All persons indebted to erty as of a date not more than ten open for increased bids for ten (10) thence, N. 60-33-41 W. 13.33 feet to to reject any or all submissions, said estate will please make immedi- (10) days prior to the posting of this days after report thereof to the Clerk an old nail; thence, with a new line The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- to withdraw this solicitation at any ate payment. notice is: Jason Elliott Pickett of Superior Court. In the event the N. 00-53-23 W. 210.09 feet to an old cation Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law time, and to award the contract to This the 29th day of March, 2018. Trustee, or Trustee’s agent conduct- debtor files a bankruptcy petition iron; thence N. 61-05-17 W. 209.58 108.446) Project is presently being the company providing the scope of JUDY FLYNN ing the sale, may begin the sale up prior to the expiration of the 10-day feet to an old iron in the boundary line amended. The Project describes services deemed to be in the best Administratrix of the Estate of to one hour after the time fixed herein period required by G.S. 45-21.27, an with B.E. Benson, Jr. Properties (DB the special education programs that interests of Columbus County. GEORGE CURTIS FLYNN JR as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. An automatic stay of the foreclosure will 542, P 136) as shown in Plat Book Columbus Charter School proposes April 5, 2018 Deceased order for possession of the property be imposed in accordance with the 60, page 33; thence, with the com- for Federal funding for the 2018-2019 4941 Old Stage Highway may be issued pursuant to NCGS Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. §362) mon line with B.E. Benson, Jr. Prop- School Year. Interested persons are Riegelwood, NC 28456 §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and the bidder must pursue relief erties (DE 542, P 136) N. 00-56-11 encouraged to review amendments Public Notice Telephone 910-840-4537 and against the party or parties in through the bankruptcy court. W. 382.02 feet to an old light wood to the Project and make comments Matthew J. Tedder possession by the clerk of superior The Substitute Trustee may require stake S. 70-30-13 E, 433,35 feet to concerning the implementation of The individuals with Disabilities Edu- Attorneys for the Estate court of the county in which the prop- the high bidder to deposit cash at the an iron pin set; thence S. 20-09- special education under this Fed- cation Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 110 West Nance Street erty is sold. Any tenant who resides sale in an amount equal to the greater 56 W. 591.80 feet to an iron pin set eral Program. All comments will be 108.446) Project is presently being Whiteville, NC 28472 in residential real property contain- of five percent (5%) of the amount of which is the POINT OR PLACE OF considered prior to submission of the amended. The Project describes Telephone: 910-642-8147 ing less than 15 rental units that is the bid or $750.00. If no upset bid BEGINNING. amended Project to the North Car- the special education programs that March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018 being sold in a foreclosure proceed- is filed, the balance of the purchase ALSO CONVEYED IS THE RIGHT olina Department of Public Instruc- Columbus County Schools proposes for Federal funding for the 2018-2019 ing under Article 2A of Chapter 45 of price, less deposit, must be made in TO A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLU- tion in Raleigh, North Carolina. The NOTICE TO CREDITORS School Year. Interested persons are the General Statutes may terminate cash upon tender of the deed. Third SIVE EASEMENT of 20 feet in width IDEA-Part B Project is open to the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA encouraged to review amendments the rental agreement for the dwell- party purchasers at sale must pay from and along the common bound- public for review and comments dur- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS to the Project and make comments ing unit after receiving notice pursu- the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) ary line with B.E. Benson, Jr. Proper- ing the week of April 30 through May The undersigned, Patricia Green, has concerning the implementation of ant to G.S. 45-21.17(4) by providing per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) ties, Ltd (DB821, P 559) for access 4, 2018, in the office of Steve Smith qualified as Executrix of the Estate of special education under this Fed- the landlord with a written notice of as required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). for ingress, egress and regress and located at 35 Bacons Way, White- Roy Dale Worley, Sr., late of Colum- eral Program. All comments will be termination to be effective on a date Lisa W. Powell for the placement of electric, water ville, NC 28472. bus County, and this is to notify all considered prior to submission of the stated in the notice of termination Substitute Trustee and sewer utilities for the subject March 29, April 5, 2018 persons having claims against said amended Project to the North Car- that is at least 10 days, but no more P.O. Box 1550 property. Estate to present them to the under- olina Department of Public Instruc- than 90 days, after the sale date con- High Point, NC 27261 See Deed Book 1011, page 568 for signed on or before July 2, 2018 Public Notice tion in Raleigh, North Carolina. The tained in the notice of sale, provid- 336-889-8733 conveyance to Kayla Marie McDuff- pursuant to North Carolina General Request for IDEA-Part-B Project is open to the ed that the mortgagor has not cured EXICIRIT A ie (Pickett). Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall public for review and comments dur- the default at the time the tenant 773 Old Wilmington Road, Whiteville, April 5, 12, 2018 Proposal (RFP) be pled in bar of their recovery. All ing March 19th, 2018 thru May 14, provides the notice of termination. NC 28472 persons indebted to said Estate will Management, 2018 in the office of Jesse E. Beck, Upon termination of a rental agree- Columbus County please make immediate payment Vegetative Debris II, Director of Special Education for ment under this section, the tenant is Parcel Id.: 79961 Operation, and to the undersigned at the following Columbus County Schools located liable for the rent due under the rental Located in the Bogue Township, Removal Bid address: Maintenance of a at 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, agreement prorated to the effective Columbus County, North Carolina This the 27th day of March, 2018. Announcement NC 28472. date of the termination payable at the and described as: Coordinated PATRICIA GREEN March 26, April 5, 9, 19, 23, May 3, time that would have been required FROM at an old PK Nail set in the The Columbus Soil and Water Con- Executrix Transportation 7, 2018 by the terms of the rental agreement. centerline of S.R. Highway 1714, said servation District will receive bids 2803 Hwy. 111 The tenant is not liable for any other PK Nail being located in the South- until Friday, April 20, 2018 for debris Service in Little River, SC 29566 NOTICE TO CREDITORS rent or damages due only to the early east Corner of B.E. Benson Jr. Prop- removal on the following projects; Having qualified as Executrix of the Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP Columbus County, termination of the tenancy. If you erties, Ltd, (DB 821, P 529), (said PK Cove Canal- Section 1 estate of Eric Foy Marshburn, III, Attorneys at Law are a tenant and have any questions Nail being set in the tie line of the Lumber River- Section 2 North Carolina deceased, late of Columbus Coun- P.O. Box 1467 about your legal rights, please con- center of the roadway and being Lumber River- Section 3 ty, the undersigned hereby notifies Whiteville, NC 28472 sult an attorney. located at a point N. 61-00-04 W. These bid packets are posted on our On behalf of Columbus County all persons having claims against March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018 Said property will be sold subject 7.61 feet from an old PK nail in the tie website at; http://columbusco.org/ Board of Commissioners the Colum- the estate of said decedent to pres- to taxes, including all transfer taxes line which is located N. 60-29-59 W. Departments/SoilConservation.aspx bus County Transportation System is ent them to the undersigned within Second Notice of associated with the foreclosure, 97.77.feet from another old nail set For more information, contact the Dis- soliciting competitive proposals to three (3) months from the date of the assessments, and any superior ease- in the tie line); THENCE, N. 20-09- trict office at 45B Government Com- secure a professional transportation first publication, or this notice will be Foreclosure Sale ments, rights of way, restrictions of 56 E. 50.50 feet to an Iron Pin Set in plex Road, Whiteville, NC or call 910- management company to administer, pleaded in bar of their recovery. All record, liens, or other encumbrances the edge of the right-of-way of S.R. 642-2196 Extension 3. operate, and maintain a coordinated, persons indebted to said estate will 17 SP 63 prior to the lien of the deed of trust 1714 “Old Wilmington Road”, the March 26, 29, April 2, 5, 2018 countywide transit program serving please make immediate payment. Under and by virtue of the authority clients of human service agencies, This the 29th day of March, 2018. contained in a certain Deed of Trust rural general public passengers and Monica Shipman, dated July 16, 2014, securing a Note para-transit services. The County Executrix of the estate of and indebtedness of $67,191.08, will lease to the contractor a fleet of Eric Foy Marshburn, III which was executed by Kayla Pick- eighteen vehicles and make provi- P.O. Box 1412 ett a/k/a Kayla Marie Pickett f/k/a sions for the operating facility. NASCAR Season Whiteville, NC 28472 Kayla Marie McDuffie and Jason All proposals and related documents March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018 Elliott Pickett, and which is recorded shall be committed to a financial in Book 1089, at Page 595, Colum- assistance contract between Colum- NOTICE TO CREDITORS bus County Registry, the under- bus County and the North Caro- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA signed having been appointed Sub- is under way! lina Department of Transportation 18-E-37 stitute Trustee by instrument record- and the United States Department COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ed in said Registry, default having of Transportation, Federal Transit The undersigned, ARDELLA McDON- occurred in the payment of the Note Administration, under the Federal ALD, has qualified as Executor of the secured by said Deed of Trust, and Transit Act of 1964, as amended. Estate of LUCY C. WILLIAMS, late of at the request of the holder of said Terms and conditions associated Columbus County, and this is to noti- Note, the undersigned Substitute with these contracts shall be appli- fy all persons having claims against Trustee, in accordance with the pro- cable to this solicitation. All Respon- said Estate to present them to the visions of said Deed of Trust, will offer dents will be required to certify they undersigned on or before June 13, for sale at public auction to the high- are not on the U.S. Comptroller Gen- 2018, pursuant to North Carolina est bidder for cash at 11:00 o’clock eral’s List of Ineligible Contractors. General Statute 28A-14-1, or this a.m. on the 18th day of April, 2018 The Respondents will be required notice shall be pled in bar of their at the Courthouse door in Whiteville, to comply with all applicable Equal recovery. All persons indebted to Columbus County, North Carolina, all Opportunity laws and regulations. said Estate will please make imme- of debtors’ right, title and interest in Columbus County hereby notifies diate payment to the undersigned at the real property known as approxi- all Respondents that in regard to the following address: mately 3.38 acres off Old Wilmington any contracts entered into pursuant This the 15th day of March, 2018. Road aka 773 Old Wilmington Road, to this Request for Proposal, disad- ARDELLA McDONALD Whiteville, NC, 28472, which is more vantaged business enterprises will 5175 Joe Brown Hwy, N particularly described as follows: be afforded full opportunity to sub- Whiteville, NC 28472 See attached legal description NASCAR SEASON IS UNDER WAY mit bids in response and will not be C. Greg Williamson TOGETHER WITH ALL PRIVILEGES subjected to discrimination on the Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP AND APPURTENANCES THEREUN- Get the inside scoop each race week, with the NASCAR basis of race, religion, color, creed, Attorneys at Law TO BELONGING. page in the Sports section of The News Reporter and sex, disability, age, or national origin P.O. Box 1467 TOGETHER WITH A 2013 CLAY, VIN online at nrcolumbus.com. in consideration for award. Whiteville, NC 28472 # OHC022951NC MANUFACTURED A non-mandatory pre-proposal March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2018. HOME AND ANY ADDITIONAL Read about your favorite drivers and teams, meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM NOTICE TO CREDITORS ACCESSORIES AND FURNISHINGS and get fresh perspective from the ones on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA LISTED IN THE CONSUMER LOAN on the track. Columbus County Transportation COUNTY OF COLUMBUS NOTE, SECURITY AGREEMENT Office, located at 290 Legion Dr., IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Also, the Next Up section lets you Whiteville, NC 28472. Proposals (THE “SECURITY AGREEMENT”) TICE know where the next week’s are due in the same office, no later SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION DATED JULY 16, 2014 EXECUTED than 4:00 PM on Monday, May 7th, FIL NO.: 18E117 BY KAYLA MARIE PICKETT. SAID race will be, and what channel 2018. Late proposals will not be IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE will be broadcasting the considered. SOLD PURSUANT TO THE TERMS GEORGE CURTIS FLYNN JR. Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, For copies of the RFP or any ques- Having qualified as Executor of the AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOAN tions concerning this procurement, Estate of GEORGE CURTIS FLYNN DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING SAID and Camping World Series. address inquiries to: JR, deceased, late of Columbus SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND ALL Be sure to visit the sponsors Joy Jacobs, Transportation Director MODIFICATIONS, RENEWALS AND County, North Carolina, the under- on the NASCAR page, Columbus County signed hereby notify all persons hav- EXTENSIONS THERETO. 290 Legion Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472 ing claims against the estate of said The present title holder of said per- and tell them Tel: 910-641-3929 decedent to present them to it on sonal property is: Kayla Marie Pickett you saw their ad in The News Reporter Fax: 910-642-6338 or before the 5th day of July, 2018, Living e News Reporter, ursday, April 5, 2018 1-C Everyone is a little ‘eggs’-cited for Easter

Carianne Pipkin’s second grade class charges for the Easter eggs on the Whiteville Primary School playground with a mission to find the golden lucky eggs.

Jordan Harrell opens an egg to reveal a math problem for her fourth grade exceptional children students to answer at Edgewood Elementary School.

Children race to find lucky eggs among 10,000 eggs dropped from a helicopter at Gal- loway Farms in Hallsboro.

The heat is on as Whiteville Primary School teachers battle for prize-containing eggs.

Children pick up scattered eggs on the lawn of Western Prong Baptist Church after a hot dog lunch and devotion. Staff photos by Grant Merritt 2C • The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 ‘A sign from God’

This week’s featured “Sign from God” is from Piney Forest Baptist Church in Chadbourn. If you have a sign you would like featured, send a high resolution photograph to [email protected]. Church Events CRHS sponsored GriefShare Hill Road, near the intersection of The home is located at 2694 and Evangelist Sara Manning on Hwy. 74 and Union Valley Road. The Jefferson Helping Hands General Howe Road in Riegelwood. Thursday and Friday nights. support groups GriefShare seminar and sup- For more information or direc- Project will hold an “I got S-O-L-E” For more information call 616-6604. April 15 - The women’s depart- Diabetes Support Group – 2nd port group meets at Peace Baptist tions call 914-0002 or 642-5820. project helping children in need get ment will sponsor a service entitled Thursday of the month from Church, 653 Love Mill Road, White- new shoes for the new school year to Pancake breakfast “An evening with the King” at 4 6-7 p.m. at 800 Jefferson Street, ville, each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Sandy Plain help them make a step in the right The Knights of Columbus is p.m. Elder Shaun Maynor of Gospel Whiteville. For more information GriefShare is a friendly, caring direction. offering a pancake breakfast for $3 Harvest COGIC in Bolton will be the call 840-9585. group of people who will walk worship service For more information call Bar- from 10-11:30 a.m. on the first Sun- guest speaker. alongside you through one of life’s day of the month at Sacred Heart Stroke Support Group – 3rd Sandy Plain Missionary Baptist bara Pierce Boone at 625-7314. The church is located at 1113 S. most difficult experiences. Church. Tuesday of the month from 2–3 Church worship service is held Madison Street. For more information call Peace The church is located across the p.m. at 609 Pecan Lane, White- every second and fourth Sunday Barbara Powell is the senior Baptist Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 House of Mercy street from Whiteville High School. ville. For more information call at 11:15 a.m., Sunday school is held pastor. or 770-1271. Outreach worship 640-4637. at 10 a.m. and Bible study is every Chip Hannah is the pastor. Donayre Cancer Care Support Wednesday at 7 p.m. The House of Mercy Outreach HOPD church Drive-Thru Prayer at Group 3rd Thursday of the month The church is located at 902 Church is located to 113 W. Com- announcements St. Paul UMC at 4 p.m. at Whiteville United Meth- Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Rev. merce Street in Whiteville between Celebrate Recovery The House of Prayer and Deliv- A Drive-Thru Prayer began at odist Church. For more informa- Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of Fayette- Whiteville Meat Market and Joyce Celebrate Recovery meets at erance announcements for April St. Paul United Methodist Church tion call 770-0084. ville is the pastor. Alteration. Living Word Church, 6374 Chad- are: in Tabor City and will continue on Parkinson’s Support Group Worship is held every Sunday bourn Hwy., Chadbourn, each April 5 and 6 - youth revival at the first and fourth Tuesdays of - Last Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Monday at 6 p.m. Blessed Beyond 7 p.m. Speakers will be Evangelist May, June and July. from 5-6 p.m. at 609 Pecan Lane, Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. is Whiteville. For more information call Janie Bowen on Wednesday night Continued on page 3 770-0511. Measure Ministries service the founder and pastor. Blessed Beyond Measure Minis- Celebrate Recovery tries services are held every Sunday Car show in Chadbourn Year-round yard sale at 11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at A car show will be held every Members of The Lord’s Chapel The first and third are Pastoral Peace Baptist Church, 653 Love Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. are on a mission to provide items Sundays. Pastor Freda and Minister Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Thurs- The car show will be held by to the community, at a minimal fee, Homer Kirk invite everyone to fel- day from 6-9 p.m. Advance Auto Parts on Hwy. 410 in from their year ‘round backyard sale. lowship. For more information call Chadbourn. It is located at 2886 Hallsboro The ministry is located at 3730 642-0251. Partial funding by Good The car show is open to everyone Road South, Hallsboro. The shop is Joe Brown Hwy, Chadbourn. Shepherd Ministries. and there are no fees to enter. open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 DivorceCare p.m. and closed on Wednesday. Greater McKoy’s Items donated will be greatly God’s Hands Cultural The DivorceCare recovery appreciated. Proceeds go to The Chapel worship services Home adult education seminar and support group meets Lord’s Chapel. Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. at Peace Baptist Church, 653 holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. God’s Hands Cultural Home Inc. Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each and morning worship at 11 a.m. Resource Center will hold adult Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Childcare Revelation Pastoral Sunday’s are 2nd, 3rd and education classes every Wednesday is provided through fifth grade. Lynn Hill Baptist Church will 4th Sunday’s; 1st Sunday is Deacon at 1 p.m. DivorceCare features nationally hold a new Sunday school series on and Deaconess Day or Ministers and The home is located at 2694 recognized experts on divorce and “The book of Revelation.” Pastor Christian Women’s Day. Y.P.C.W. is General Howe Road in Riegelwood. recovery topics. Schalk is teaching a thought-provok- at 6 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on For more information call V. Seminar sessions include Fac- ing series of power-point messages Wednesday’s. Armond at 616-6004. ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- on the book of Revelation. Sunday The chapel is located at 284 Cen- ness, Depression, New Relation- school begins at 10 a.m. and the main ter Road in Dublin. God’s Hands Cultural ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. worship at 11 a.m. Dr. Delora A. LeSane is the For more information call There is also an informative pastor. Home clothing closet Peace Baptist Church at 642-0251 power-point series on Sundays at 6 God’s Hands Cultural Home Inc. or 640-7237. p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Jefferson Helping holds an open clothing closet every The pastor is Chip Hannah. Friday from 1-3 p.m. The church is located at 620 Lynn Hands project

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Donnie Car- lyle former pastor of Welcome Friday, April 6 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The church is located at 10th Antioch Baptist Church will hold Plates are $7 and include two pork church anniversary PFWBC Centennial events beginning with This ministry is offered to com- Castle Street, Wilmington. chops, green beans, baked potato, Friendship Missionary Bap- April 10 will be Rev. Joe Foster Old Fashion Day Sunday, April 8. muters to remind them that God roll and cake. tist Church will observe its pastor of Dublin PFWBC. Dress as if it were 1918. The guest cares about them and so do we. The church is located at 3618 Joe Senior Citizen Saturday 102nd Church Anniversary April 11 will be Rev. Leroy Wright speaker will be Rev. David Watts. Drivers turn into the side street, pastor of Salem PFWBC. Brown Hwy. South in Chadbourn. Every Saturday through April Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. High- Dinner will be on the grounds pray with us while seated in their Rev. Charlie Tatum is the pastor. For more information call Pastor 7, Ryan Featherson will host Senior lights of the service include (weather permitting). car, and are on their way in a matter John McPherson at 840-9258. For more information call 991- Sunday, April 15 singing service Citizen Saturday, which includes recognition of the Founder’s of minutes. 6540. at 6 p.m. Special music will be delivering lunch to senior citizens Family and the Golden Dis- in Fair Bluff April 7. provided by own people. Soup and Back to the Bible ciples and a memorial tribute Cornerstone OFWBC sets The event is to appreciate the Cypress Branch PFWB sandwiches will follow. revival at Ephesus SDA to a deceased member. pork chop dinner April 6 senior citizens of the communities. spring revival Sunday, April 22 Centennial cel- Any question call Featherson at Rev. Algernon McKenzie, ebration service. The speaker will A Back to the Bible revival Cypress Branch Pentecostal Cornerstone Original Freewill will be held at Ephesus SDA 336-340-5000 or email him at feather- pastor, will bring the anniver- be Rev. Chris Hardee. Lunch will be Baptist Church youth league will Freewill Baptist Church will hold Church April 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, [email protected]. sary message and the Friend- provided. hold a grilled pork chop dinner its spring revival Sunday, April 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28 each ship adult choir will furnish Wednesday, April 25 Happy Anni- Friday, April 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 8-Wednesday, April 11. Sunday ser- versary Antioch BC with a firework Wednesday, Friday, and Satur- the music. Plates are $7 and include two grilled New Beginnings MBC vice will be held at 5:30 p.m. and extravaganza and candle light vigil. boneless pork chops, green beans, day. Saturday mornings will be ushers ministry Monday through Wednesday service A cake and ice cream social will corn, roll and dessert. Eat in or take held at 11 a.m. and Wednesday Clarkton PFWB spring at 7 p.m. nightly follow. New Beginnings Missionary out. Plates can be delivered with and Friday evenings at 6:30 The guest speakers will be Rev. Baptist Church ushers ministry will revival April 8-11 advance notice. To order call Tammy p.m. Clarkton Pentecostal Freewill Brad Hardwick and Brother Benja- celebrate its 11th ushers anniversary Oak Grove BC at 642-5783. The guest revivalists will be Baptist Church will hold its spring min Cribb II. Sunday, April 8 at 4 p.m. The speaker The church is located at 8428 revival Sunday, April 8-Wednesday, The church is located at 1067 announces 2018 singers Pastors Derrin Davis Sr., Cal- will be Minister Michelle McKenzie Hallsboro Road South in Whiteville. April 11. Sunday service will be Small Road just off Hwy. 904 outside Oak Grove Baptist Church an- vin Preston, Raymond John- of Chadbourn. All area ushers are held at 6 p.m. and Monday through Fair Bluff. nounces its line up of singers for son, Daniel Kelly and Evan asked to be present. Wednesday service at 7 p.m. nightly Rev. Perry Cribb is the pastor. 2018. Events start at 6 p.m. Chadbourn COG sets Willis. A musical ministry will The church is located at 519 S. There will be special singing April 8 will be Julie and The be given by D.R.Barnes and Wilson Street in Chadbourn. pork chop sale April 6 provided by T.J. Tatum. Altarmen. The Majestic Choir. Rev. Jared Lewis is the pastor. Antioch Baptist April 8 will feature Rev. Johnny Chadbourn Church of God of For more information call Continued on page 5 Guyton of Ammon PFWBC. Centennial events For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas

How to Become a Part of Our Sacred Heart Church Directory . . . of Jesus Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, Roman Catholic weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also Church 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 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. Phone: 910-642-3895 call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church Our Mission Statement: mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. “We, the parish family of Sacred diverse and multicultural. We are this weekly directory, plus in our web Heart of Jesus, devote ourselves to building our faith community by proclaiming the Good News of the providing catechism every Sunday AFRICAN-METHODIST Piney Forest Baptist Church Kingdom of God and to continue for our youth and children. We EPISCOPAL First Baptist Church 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chad- 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville bourn His mission to bring all to knowl- have members who are involved 910-642-2139 Mount Horeb AME Church Rev. Willard McPherson • 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor edge of and union with God through with the Knights of Columbus, 910-654-5284 Church Phone 654 1887 [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm the teaching, celebrating the sacra- one of the biggest men’s organi- Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am, Wednesday 7:00 pm ments and living the example of our zations in the world. The Lady’s Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am, Smyrna Baptist Church Roman Catholic Faith.” Club, a parish organization, sup- Wed. 6:30 pm Wed. Supper 5:45pm, 4934 Peacock Road., Whiteville Bible Study 6:30 pm ports community outreach. The 910-642-6266 We are the Catholic Commu- St. James AME Church Conossian Society promotes the 225 West Walter St., Whiteville First Baptist Church of Pastor Merle Johnson • 910-862-7570 nity of Columbus County since Church Phone 642-8832 Lake Waccamaw Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11:00 am African-American spirituality. Bible Study 6:00pm, Rev. Kimberly Walker 910-473-1808 Pastor Will Harris 1919. Today we are about 130 Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm Come and See us. All are welcome! Sun Church School 9:45 am 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., families and our community is Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Lake Waccamaw smyrnabaptistwhiteville.org Wed. 6:00 pm 910-646-3727 Sweet Home Missionary Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, AFRICAN-METHODIST Baptist Church EPISCOPAL ZION 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Visit the house of worship of your choice this week. St. Mark AME Zion Church Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm Rev. James Williams, Pastor Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED First Presbyterian Church Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Wednesday 7:00 pm Church 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Rev. Dr. Joseph Washburn Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Trinity Baptist Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Methodist 910-642-2253 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville [email protected] 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn fpcwhiteville.org Bible Study/Prayer Service www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Happy Home Baptist Church Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Lake Waccamaw Mt. Zion AME Zion Church Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 [email protected] Wednesday 6:45 pm 107 Mt. Zion St., Lake Waccamaw Presbyterian Church www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:15 am Rev. Vanness Middleton, Pastor Fair Bluff United Methodist 301 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff 910-352-2196 Morning Worship Hour 10:30 am Rev. Steuart T. Link Wednesday 7:00 pm Church Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Sunday 11:00 am, 1:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm 910-646-4244 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo [email protected] Bible Study 1st Saturday of the month Sunday School 9:45 am, Services 11:00 am Lennon’s Cross Roads Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am at 10:00am. Breakfast served Baptist Church Western Prong Baptist Church 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Westminster Presbyterian ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Sun School 10 am, Mishop Springs Church Abundant Life Assembly of God Rev. John Cobb Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm United Methodist 910-642-2762 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., westernprong.org 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Whiteville Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Rev. Mark Fisher CATHOLIC Pastor Jerry Dalton • [email protected] Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, 910-640-2783 Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am [email protected] 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Sacred Heart Catholic [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Group, 6:00 pm Bible Study Church mishopspringsumc.webs.com Wednesday 7:30 pm Jimmy Caines, Pastor 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville NC Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Wor- SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 7:00 pm Worship Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th • 910-642-3895 ship 11:00 am Seventh Day Adventist Whiteville Assembly of God Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study on Facebook: Sacred Heart of Jesus 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville 516 N. Madison St. (Former location day 7:30 pm Roman Catholic Church Whiteville of Missionary Alliance Church) NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pastor Kenneth A. Lee White Marsh Baptist Church Sunday 9 a.m. in english, Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Nakina Baptist Church 910-642-0698 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 11:30 a.m. in spanish. Living Word Church Sunday School 9:30 am 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina [email protected] Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm [email protected] www.livingwordnc.com Wednesday 7:00 pm Missionary Alliance Church BAPTIST Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Wednesday 7:00 pm FREEWILL BAPTIST Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 10:30 am Calvary Baptist Church Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery www.missonaryalliance.com 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., New Hope Baptist Church Oak Grove FWB Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Whiteville 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville 1423 Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro If you would like Wednesday 6:30 pm PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 Rev. James H Nobles Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm www.nhbcwhiteville.com Prayer Room 9:45 am, EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Chadbourn Pentecostal your church Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday School 10:00 am, Service Grace Episcopal Church & Holiness Wednesday 7:00 pm 11:00 am Sunday evening 6:30 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn included on this Wednesday 7:30 pm Pastor Donald Conway Palmyra Missionary Baptist 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville • 910-654-4850 12753 New Britton Hwy., Whiteville 910-642-4784 www.chadbournph.org page for only Rev. John Roberson • 910-642-4693 MISSIONARY BAPTIST [email protected] Sunday School 9:45 am www.gracechrist.bizland.com Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am: First Missionary Baptist Church Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Sun eve 6:00 pm Sun Services 10:30 am Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm $21.50 per month, Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. Wednesday 7:00 pm Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves _ Peace Baptist Church 910-654-3225 HOLINESS PRESBYTERIAN we invite you to 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Chadbourn Church of God Chadbourn Presbyterian Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Church www.peacebc.org Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am of Prophecy call us today at 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Rev. C.F. McDowell III Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Rev. John McPherson Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM 910-654-3449 642-4104, ext. 237. Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm 910-654-3968 Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer chadbournpresbyterian.org Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am (six month commitment) DivorceCare & GriefShare Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages 4C • The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 TABOR CITY Savvy Senior Community Meetings Happenings & Events Alcoholics Anonymous meets #139 meets the second Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, 511 of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 By DIANNE NOBLES WARD How to find financial N. Thompson St., Whiteville on First Ave., Chadbourn. Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City Monday, Wednesday, Thursday nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker Veterans of Foreign Wars I hope that everyone had a will be held to benefit the Co- assistance for elderly parents Post 8073 meets on the second wonderful Easter and enjoyed lumbus Christian Academy will be at the meeting on the last Dear Savvy Senior, Food Program, and the Senior Tuesday of each month at 6:30 their weekend relaxing and on Saturday, April 14 begin- Thursday of each month. The Where can I go to locate fi- Farmers’ Market Nutrition church is located on Thompson p.m. at the Veterans of America enjoying our beautiful spring ning at 5 p.m. at 623 Warrior building at 1028 S. Madison St. nancial assistance programs Program. Street in Whiteville. weather. It felt as if spring Trail, Whiteville. Silent and Whiteville. for seniors? I have been help- Healthcare: Medicaid and would never arrive but hope- live auctions will take place Narcotics Anonymous meets ing support my 70-year-old Medicare Savings Programs Military Vet Riders Associa- fully our nice weather is fi- and a delicious meal of BBQ at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. mother the past couple years can help or completely pay tion meets on the last Monday of nally here to stay. With the an- and all the fixings will be Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- and really can’t afford to do it for out-of-pocket health care each month at 6:30 p.m. at the nouncement of spring, Tabor served. Family tickets are days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at any longer. costs. And, there are special Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Veterans of America building at City starts their own spring $25 and single tickets are $10. 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Feeling Overwhelmed Medicaid waiver programs 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- cleaning with their Semi-An- To purchase tickets, contact that provide in-home care and wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- VFW Auxiliary meets on the nual Clean Up week. CCA Office at 642-6196. Dear Overwhelmed, assistance. days at 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month The semi-annual clean The Market on Live Oak, There are actually a wide Prescription drugs: There at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of up week in Tabor City is un- which is an Open-Air Market, Al-anon meets at First Presbyteri- variety of financial assistance are hundreds of programs of- America building at 1028 S. derway and will continue opened March 30. The market an Church, 511 N. Thompson St., programs and government fered through pharmaceutical Whiteville on Mondays at 8 p.m. Madison St., Whiteville. through April 6. Clean up be- is located at the Ritz Plaza benefits that can help seniors companies, government agen- Veterans Memorial Park of Diabetes Support Group meets gan April 2 and Public Works parking lot. The market will in need. But what’s available America meets on the last- cies and charitable organiza- at Columbus Regional Health- has been hard at work. Dur- be open every Friday from 4-8 Thursday of each month at 6 to your mom will depend on tions that help lower or elimi- care, Education Center, Class- ing this week, Public Works p.m. and every Saturday from p.m. at the Veterans of America her income level and where nate prescription drug costs, room 2 the second Thursday of Department will pick up bulk 8 a.m. until noon through building at 1028 S. Madison St., she lives. including the federal Low In- each month at 6 p.m. For more and junk items at the curb- Oct. 13. For more information Whiteville. To find out what types of come Subsidy known as “Ex- information call Shauna Nobles side at no cost. If any citizen about this event call Commit- assistance your mom may be tra Help” that pays premiums, at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Concerned Bikers Associa- has items such as these, they tee Chair, Pam Byrd at 625- eligible for, just go to Benefits- deductibles and prescription tion meets on the last Monday wish to have picked up call 7974. Brain Injury Support Group meets CheckUp.org, a free, confi- copayments for Medicare Part of each month at 6 p.m. at the the town office as 653-3458. The new 2018 phone books at Columbus Regional Healthcare, dential Web tool designed for D beneficiaries. Veterans of America building at This will help the town sched- are now available at the Tabor Education Center, Room 1A the adults 55 and older and their Utility assistance: There’s 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. ule pick up in a more orderly City Visitor Center. Come by second Thursday of each month families. It will help you lo- the Low Income Home En- fashion. As a reminder, they anytime during our hours of at 6 p.m. For more information call Disabled American Veterans cate federal, state and private ergy Assistance Program (LI- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at will not be picking up the fol- operation (Monday-Friday Chapter #35 meets the second benefits programs that can as- HEAP), as well as local util- 642-8011 ext. 9458. Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. lowing: building materials, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday sist with paying for food, med- ity companies and charitable at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. automotive parts, hazardous 10 a.m.–2 p.m.) to pick up your Compassionate Friends Sup- ications, utilities, health care, organizations that provide materials, or electronic devic- free copies. port Group (Grief group for par- Family and Community Hope housing and other needs. This assistance in lowering home es. You still have two days left The Tabor City Chamber ents who have lost children to Resources Inc. would like per- site - created by the National heating and cooling costs. to get rid of unneeded items of Commerce hours of opera- death) meets at Grace Episco- sons from 20-40 years of age to Council on Aging - contains Supplemental Security pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., such as old pieces of furni- tion are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon- attend Community Development more than 2,000 programs Income (SSI): Administered Whiteville the second Monday ture, used clothing, broken day through Thursday. They meetings on the fourth Thursday across the country. by the Social Security Ad- of each month at 7:30 p.m. For of each month at the Columbus household items, and similar are in place to help promote To identify benefits, you’ll ministration, SSI provides more information call 647-8401. County Dream Center from 6:30- things. We expect to pick up and serve the community. first need to fill out an online monthly payments to very 7:30 p.m. For more information call 10 to 15 tons of junk items Call 377-3012 to schedule an Vietnam Veterans of America questionnaire that asks a se- low-income seniors, age 65 Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 or during this clean up week. appointment or stop by dur- Chapter #962 of Columbus ries of questions like your and older, as well as to those County meets the first Tuesday Yolanda Davis at 704-780-8350. At other times, residents will ing office hours. Give them mom’s date of birth, her ZIP who are blind and disabled. of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 need to take their junk items a call to learn more about A Community Garden is avail- code, expenses, income, as- SSI pays up to $733 per month S. Madison St., Whiteville. to the count convenience cen- their chamber members and able at Chadbourn United sets, veteran status, the medi- for a single person and up to Methodist Church. Persons are ter located at Mollie. to share your achievements, The American Legion Post cations she takes and a few $1,100 for couples. invited to come and plant in the The North Carolina Mu- so they can spread the good #233 meets the first Tuesday other factors. It takes about 15 In addition to these pro- raised bed plots. For more in- seum of Natural Sciences news. of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 minutes. grams, there are numerous Phillips St., Whiteville. formation call 654-5250 or 654- at Whiteville invites you to If you are looking for Once completed, you’ll get other benefits they can help 4069 and leave message, name participate in First Saturday a venue to hold a wedding a report detailing all the pro- you locate such as HUD hous- The American Legion Post and number. Nature Explorations, that is reception, family reunion, grams and services she may ing, home weatherization as- being held on Saturday, April birthday party etc., look no qualify for, along with detailed sistance, tax relief, veteran’s 7 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bring a further. The Ritz Center in information on how to apply. benefits, senior transporta- pair of binoculars, a camera downtown Tabor City just Community Events Some programs can be ap- tion, respite care, free legal and a lot of excitement as we may be what you are looking plied for online, some have assistance, job training and For more information and explore the natural beauty for. To schedule an appoint- HomeCare MC sets downloadable application employment and debt coun- to register call 641-8220. of our area. Through citizen ment or to get your questions forms that you can print and seling. Special Olympics science and exploratory ac- answered contact The Ritz meeting mail, fax or email in, and Columbus County tivities, this month’s explora- Center Manager, Dianne No- some require that you contact A Special Olympics com- Leadership committee tion will be at the Columbus bles Ward at 653-4141. the program’s administrative mittee meeting will meet the meets Tuesdays County Wildlife Action Head- The Tabor City Visitor office directly (they provide third Thursday of each month quarters, Helms Preserve (543 Center is open Monday – Fri- the necessary contact infor- at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- The Columbus County Sunset Terrace, Whiteville.) day from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 mation). ment Corporation. The meet- Leadership Council Steering Meet at the parking lot at the p.m. and Saturday’s from If you don’t have Internet ing is for individuals who want Committee meets each second head of the trail. For more in- 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop by access, you can also get help to help improve and grow the Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue formation contact Meredith anytime during these hours in-person at any of the 47 Ben- Special Olympics program in Community Park, Hallsboro. Morgan at 914-4185 or Mere- of operation and one of our efit Enrollment Centers lo- Columbus County. This non-partisan, non- dith.morgan@naturalscienc- friendly hostess’s will be hap- cated throughout the U.S. Call HomeCare MC is located at profit advocacy group encour- es.org. In case of inclement py to assist you in gathering 888-268-6706 or visit NCOA. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., ages participation of citizens weather call the museum for information to help plan your org/centerforbenefits/becs to Whiteville. willing to collaborate to effect possible cancellations. Na- next vacation in the beautiful locate a center in your area. For more information call powerful, positive changes ture explorations is recom- state of North Carolina and Some centers also offer assis- Tammy Whitlow at 640-1153. on the local, state and federal mended for ages 8 and up, but her many destination spots. tance over the phone. levels. all ages are welcome. Pick up your free 2017 phone- Types of benefits Greater Restoration Group goals, bylaws, mem- Tabor City Middle School book, North Carolina map Depending on your mom’s bership information and ap- is holding a fundraiser to sup- and Tabor City maps while income level and where she food distribution plications may be secured via port their school. The fund- you are there. Free Our State lives, here are some benefits email request at www.colum- raiser is a Pork Chop dinner, Magazines are also available. Greater Restoration Enrich- that she may be eligible for: buscountyleadershipcouncil. which will be held Friday, We look forward to seeing you ment Center in Whiteville has Food assistance: Pro- weebly.com or send written April 13 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. soon and catching you up on TEFAP and commodity food grams like the Supplemental request to Columbus County Plates are $8 and include pork all the happenings and events distributions every second Nutrition Assistance Pro- Leadership Council, P.O. Box chops, green beans, potato in North Carolina and Colum- Saturday and fourth Tuesday gram (SNAP) can help pay for 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442. salad and dessert. Delivery or bus County. of each month beginning at groceries. The average month- Send your senior questions For more information call pick up available. For more That’s what’s happening 10 a.m. for Columbus County ly SNAP benefit is currently to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or information call 653-3637. in Tabor City this week. residents. around $127 per person. Other Norman, OK 73070, or vis- Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. A BBQ dinner and auction Until next week…… For more information call programs that may be avail- it SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller 641-0800. Narcotics Anonymous able include the Emergency is a contributor to the NBC To- GREC is located at 3490 Food Assistance Program, day show and author of “The James B. White Hwy. South. Narcotics Anonymous Commodity Supplemental Savvy Senior” book. meetings will be held every Upcoming event in Fair Bluff JCPC meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 7 An upcoming event in Fair Bluff will be BBQ on The Bluff p.m. at Mt. Pleasant AMEZ set for Friday, April 27-Saturday, April 28 from 5 p.m. Friday Columbus County Department The Juvenile Crime Preven- Church in Riegelwood. until 1 p.m. Saturday on Riverside Drive. The event is spon- tion Council meetings are on sored by The Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce. of Aging presents senior prom the first Wednesday of each Riegelwood AA meets The Columbus County De- 4166 in Bolton, Jenny God- month at noon in the White- Wednesdays partment of Aging presents win at 640-3791 in Bug Hill, ville City Schools Civic Room. Volunteer Guardians ad Litem are quiet heroes The Riegelwood group of the senior prom Thursday, Ruby Shelley at 654-4423 in In the intense, confrontational arena of Juvenile Court, Alcoholics Anonymous meets April 26 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Chadbourn, Erica Harris at one of the most powerful and influential people may be one Cancer Support at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Vineland Station. Dinner 655-4754 in East Columbus, without a law degree or a state paycheck: the modest but tena- Group meets the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Michelle Dippel at 649-6881 cious Guardian ad Litem. The Cancer Support Group Stage Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. cost is $12 and money is due in Fair Bluff, Susan Prince Volunteer Guardians start with compassion for vulnerable by April 12. at 653-3063 in Tabor City and of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- young people. They add to that 30 hours of training, and they ter of Columbus Regional Yokefellows Ministry For more information call Kayla Bordeaux at 640-6602 in commit to keep acting on that compassion until the child or your local senior center co- Whiteville. Healthcare meets the second seeking participants youth is settled in a secure home. Judges and lawyers call Wednesday of each month ordinator for reservations. Vineland Station is located them “invaluable.” We call them heroes. Catherine Spaulding at 655- at 701 S. Madison Street. from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS Yokefellows Prison Ministry It is a bit appalling that Columbus County does not have education department. The is seeking Christians in the enough home-grown Guardians ad Litem to meet the needs programs are free. Tabor City area to be a part of of our own children but has to depend on Brunswick County Suffering from a past abortion this ministry. volunteers. We hope readers will consider speaking for the Do you feel guilt? horror? through Bible studies/sup- For presentation dates call children. emotionally numb? shame? port groups. All information Help available 918-4531 or 653-2782. The number to call is (800) 982-4041. loneliness? panic? regret/ is confidential. remorse? nightmares? anger/ For information call 642- for Matthew Celebrate Recovery rage? grief/sorrow? bitter- 2677 and ask for abortion re- Garden Club meets ness? or more. covery coordinator or email every Monday Whiteville Apparel If you are suffering from [email protected] The Cerro Gordo Garden Club survivors Celebrate Recovery is held a past abortion Living Hope or visit the website at www. 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Greater McKoy’s Chapel National Prayer. The Day of Prayer is part of the opening ceremonies Church Events birthday celebration leading up to the annual Strawberry Greater McKoy’s Chapel will Festival. Pastors from the Chad- hold its revival Saturday, April hold its annual birthday celebra- bourn community participates in Continued from page 3 14-Monday, April 16. tion Saturday, April 21 at 4 p.m. The reading scriptures and invoking Saturday at 6 p.m. will be praise special guest will be Rev. Edwin prayers for our nation, community, and worship night with Rev. Joe Ferguson, pastor of Mt. Zion AME and schools. In addition, a brief pa- May 6 is The Locklears. Monk from The Gathering Commu- Zion Church along with his choir triotic homily will be presented. The June 3 is Nadine and Stevie. nity Church of Fuquay-Varina and and congregation. Chadbourn Middle School choir, as July 1 will be Homeward Bound. Mission Serv will bring the message. The church is located at 284 well as a guest singer(s) from the lo- Aug. 5 is The Browns. The Gathering Community Worship Center Road, Elizabethtown in the cal community provides the music. Sept. 2 will be Joyfull Sound. The Columbus County Baptist Association children’s team will be leading the music for Dublin community. The 2018 Day of Prayer will be held Oct. 7 will be Full Mercy. an evening of contemporary praise Dr. Delora LeSane is the pastor. Thursday, May 3 at noon. The Chad- Bible drill was held at Nakina Baptist Church March 17. Nov. 4 is Glorybound Quartet. and worship. bourn community and surrounding Four children advanced to the state regionals, which will Dec. 2 is the Hanging of the Sunday at 11 a.m. is gospel day areas are invited to attend. be held April 28 at Berea Baptist Church in Pembroke. Green. Mt. Zion MBC prayer with the Beaverdam Boys Gospel Reverend T.A Lance and Angelyn The drill members advancing to state regionals are left to For more information call Rich- breakfast April 21 Quartet leading the morning wor- McDuffie, are in charge of the day right: Bo Kinlaw, Clarendon Baptist, Kinley Nance, Chad- ard Hewett at 880-4537. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist ship with gospel music. of prayer. Church will host a prayer breakfast bourn Baptist, Austin McCleney, Chadbourn Baptist and Sunday and Monday at 6 p.m. will R.J. Jackson, Nakina Baptist. Tai Chi class set be Rev. Ryan Clore from Whiteville Saturday, April 21 at 9 a.m. The A weekly Tai Chi class will be First Baptist Church bringing the theme is “When God’s people pray. Greater McKoy’s are Lake Waccamaw Methodist ter to a lonely man or woman behind offered on Monday evenings at 6 message each night and Rev. Eddie The guest speaker will be Minister Chapel annual car show Church, Lake Waccamaw Presbyte- bars. It’s possible to visit a prison in p.m. in the St. Paul United Methodist Fort leading nights of gospel and Julie Jones of Mill Branch Mission- Greater McKoy’s Chapel will hold rian Church, Little Wheel of Hope an envelope through a caring minis- Church’s Fellowship Hall in Tabor traditional worship. ary Baptist Church in Whiteville. its annual Car Show Saturday, May 5. Church and First Baptist Church of try of correspondence. Millions of City, beginning April 9. This hour- Todd Padgett is the minister. The event is sponsored by the Registration will be held from 8 a.m.- Lake Waccamaw and the Boys and men and woman are locked away in long class will be taught by DVD. Christian Education Ministry of noon. Judging will be held from 1-2 Girls Homes of N.C. also participate. America’s prisons and jails. Most of Men, women, and youth (child care the Missionary Departments. This p.m. and awards from 2-3 p.m. There Healing hurting women For more information call 646-3727. them are desperate for contact with not provided) are encouraged to at- is a dress down event and breakfast is a $25 entry fee for car show or $15 the outside world. tend. No cost and no special clothes and men conference will be served in the fellowship hall registration fee for vendors (no food Global School Many have been abandoned by needed. Just wear something com- following the program. vendors allowed). Food and drinks Healing hurting women and men friends and even family members. fortable and easy to move in. The church is located at 210 Old will be sold by Greater McKoy’s of Ministry conference will be held Saturday, They desire for an expression of hu- Stake Road, Chadbourn, in the Grist Chapel, Inc. April 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bread enrolling students man concern. That’s where Baldwin community. For more information call Danny Clarendon FWB of Life Ministries with Dr. Jay R. Global School of Ministry is now Branch intervenes. Correspondenc- Dr. Jerry S. Ganus is the pastor. LeSane at 876-3582. and Dr. Magdalene Leach. The theme enrolling students. es from the Missionary Ministry will spring revival is “hiding behind the mask.” The The church is located at 284 Clarendon Freewill Baptist Global School of Ministry is being be mailed. speaker will be Pastor Denise Clewis Diamond Branch MBC Center Road, Elizabethtown in the Church will hold its spring revival offered free of charge through love Send names and addresses of of The Shepherds House. Dublin community. Monday, April 9-Friday, April 13 at installation service offerings and donations. those incarcerated in your com- The event is sponsored by Evan- 7:30 p.m. nightly Diamond Branch Missionary Individuals interested in learning munity to Minister D’Vora Shaw, gelistic Outreach Ministry Inc. of The guest speaker will be Rev. Baptist Church will celebrate the Alumni Association how to receive biblical training and Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Shallotte. Dr. Joyce Gause, CEO and Wedford Clark of Lumberton. There installation of their new Pastor Rev. education without paying the high Church, P.O. Box 1642, Elizabeth- founder. scholarship applications will be special singing each night. Ronald Alford Saturday, April 21 at cost of tuition are invited to contact town, N.C. 28337. To register email joyce.gause@ Applications for the Whiteville The church is located at 3960 Wil- 3:30 p.m. Minister Patrina Wright at 234-3092. ymail.com or call 754-4304. Negro/Central High School Alumni liams Road. A reception will follow the ser- A seed offering will be taken and Association Scholarship are now We Care food minis- For more information call 770- vice. snacks will be served. being accepted. Eligible graduating By His Grace church try to distribute food 3381 or 653-4674. The church is located at 1909 S. The ministry is located at 624 high school seniors are encouraged The We Care food ministry will Rev. Bobby Cartrette is the pastor. Madison Street. announcement Columbus Apparel Road. For more information call Dea- to apply. By His Grace Ministries has distribute food on the second Mon- con Timothy Collier at 840-4997. Applications are available in the moved to its new location, 5285 Main day at 10 a.m., the fourth Monday New Prong Chapel China Grove MBC office of the school counselor at each Street, Suite 18, Shallotte. at 10 a.m. and third Saturday at 10 a.m. Distribution is also after Sun- FWBC spring revival spring revival St. Luke A.M.E. Zion high school in Columbus County and Word Up Bible study will be held New Prong Chapel Freewill Whiteville. The deadline is April every Thursday at 6 p.m. and worship day morning service and Monday China Grove Missionary Baptist Baptist Church will hold its spring church anniversary 15, 2018. service every Saturday at 5 p.m. at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church will hold its spring revival revival Wednesday, April 11-Friday, St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church For questions call 642-3689 or The minister of music is Torey Zion Church located at 15956 Old Sunday, April 15-Wednesday, April April 13 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will celebrate its 125 years church 770-1273. Bessent. Lake Road, Riegelwood. 18. Sunday service will begin at 6:30 will be Pastor James Smith along anniversary Sunday, April 22 at 3:30 Overseer Elgin Blake is the pastor. For more information call 795- p.m. and Monday-Wednesday at 7:30 with a different choir each night. p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. 6471, 777-3449 or 655-3606. p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will Volunteers needed The church is located at 2015 Gordon L. Griffen, pastor of Moore’s Life Ministries services be Rev. Larry Johnson. Creek Missionary Baptist Church Peacock Road. for Meals of Love Life Ministries services will Clothing donations The church is located at 2136 in Currie along with his choir and Elder K.T. McGeachy is the pas- Lower Cape Fear Hospice is look- be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at being accepted China Grove Road, Chadbourn. congregation. tor. ing for volunteers to help with its Emmanuel Sounds of Praise, 5051 Walk Into Your Inheritance Out- For more information call Karen A memorial balloon release will Meals of Love program at the hospice Northside Drive, Shallotte. Carmin reach Ministries is asking for dona- McPherson at 654-3013. follow the service. care center. Leach is the guest speaker. tions of gently used clothing to help Sandhill MBC church Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the pastor. Rev. Hardy Ballard Jr. is the Volunteers prepare meals that Rev. Kelvin Howard is the pastor. families in need and the homeless. announcements pastor. are shared by families visiting loved Donations can be dropped off at Sandhill Missionary Baptist Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. ones at the inpatient hospice care Baldwin Branch MBC 1757 Stanley Road, Supply located Church announcements for March Zion worship Pastor appreciation set center at 206 Warrior Trail in White- near Cedar Grove Middle School. and April are: prison ministry Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church ville. Meals of Love allow families to For more information call 294-0656. April 11-13-Sandhill MBC young Friday, April 27 will hold a morning worship ser- concentrate on spending time with Baldwin Branch Missionary Bap- adults will hold a spring revival at vice at noon Sunday, April 15. The A pastor appreciation for Pastor their loved ones and take needed tist Church introduces to the general A Matter of Balance class 7:30 p.m. nightly. speaker will be Rev. Dr. Florence Gregory and First Lady Beverly breaks without having to leave the public their prison ministry, “Christ A Matter of Balance class de- April 29 - Sandhill MBC will Spearman Brown the presiding elder Spaulding of Union Baptist Church hospice care center. in Every Cell.” signed to prevent falls will be held recognize birthday celebration for of the Clarkton district. Brown is a is set for Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at “Home-cooked meals offer com- Individuals are incarcerated Tuesdays and Thursdays in April the months of Jan. Feb. and March. Bolton native. the Lakeside Event Center located fort to families dealing with a loved way in advance of ever arriving in from 10 a.m.-noon. Dates are April 3, The church is located at 16920 The church is located at 42 Black- between Whiteville and Chadbourn. one’s life-limiting illness,” said prison. A card and an envelope are 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. The classes Twisted Hickory Road, Bladenboro. smith Road, Bolton. There will be food, entertainment Brooke Hinson, community out- all that’s needed to achieve one of will be held at the Chadbourn Senior Rev. Donald Thompson is the Rev. Thomasina Brailford is the and door prizes. reach coordinator for Columbus and the neediest mission in America. Not Center, 403 N. Pine Street. pastor. pastor. Tickets are $15 for single and Bladen counties. every Christian can visit prisoners For more information call Ruby $25 for couple. See any pastor aide “Many of them express their in person, of course. Shelley, senior center coordinator, God’s Heavenly Garden member for tickets. gratitude at having access to snacks That’s not the only way to minis- at 654-4423. Honey Hill MBC and meals. Having food available Ministry program revival in the hospice care center’s family God’s Heavenly Garden Minis- Clarendon FWBC family/ Honey Hill Missionary Baptist kitchen allows families to spend as try presents “Give me my flowers” Church will hold its revival Sunday, friends day April 29 much time as possible with their ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH program Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. April 15 at 11 a.m. and Monday, April loved ones.” at Greater Tabernacle Church. The Clarendon Freewill Baptist Established April 25, 1918 15-Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. The welcoming setting of the keynote speaker will be Elder David Church will hold its Family and nightly. The guest speaker will be kitchen allows families access to Richardson of Church In Christ of Friends Day Sunday, April 29 at 10 Michael Caulder. needed nourishment and the oppor- New Haven, Conn. The guest choir a.m. This will be an old fashion dress The church is located at 6140 tunity to interact and gain support will be The Community Choir. up day with bib overalls and plaid Honey Hill Road in Hallsboro. from other families going through Saturday, April 14 will be lunch shirts for the men and old fashioned Troy Little is the pastor. hats and bonnets for the ladies. the same experience. with Heavenly Garden Ministry with “We rely on individuals and Elder David Richardson and Sister Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall after the morning service. groups to volunteer to help with the Dorothy Bellamy from 12:30-2 p.m. Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Meals of Love program. Their kind- Dinner sale begins at 11 a.m. The church is located at 3960 Wil- Zion Men’s program liams Road. ness means a great deal to us and ANTIOCH CENTENNIAL EVENTS Fish or chicken $7 per plate. Dine in Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church the families we serve,” Hinson said. or take out. For more information call Pastor OLD FASHION DAY will hold a “Black men swaggin” pro- Rev. Bobby Cartrette at 770-3381 or For more information about The church is located at 683 Long- Sunday, April 8 gram Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. The Ethel Cartrette at 653-4674. Meals of Love and other volunteer wood Road, Ocean Isle Beach. theme is “Swagg not sag.” Men come opportunities, contact Hinson at Dress as if it were 1918. Dr. Cathy S. Moore is the pastor. dressed in your best. The speaker 620-2264 or email lindsey.hinson@ Guest Speaker - Rev. David Watts will be Jamie Young. 2018 Chadbourn Day lcfh.org Columbus Conference The church is located at 15956 Old of Prayer May 3 SINGING SERVICE at 6:00 pm fellowship breakfast Lake Road, Riegelwood. The National Day of Prayer is an Lake Waccamaw Sunday, April 15 For more information call Janice annual observance held on the first Special music provided by our own people. Columbus Conference Eldress Waddell at 655-4664. Thursday of May, inviting people Food ministry to Soup and sandwiches to follow Fellowship will hold a prayer break- Rev. Thishaun M. Kendall is the of all faiths to pray for the nation. distribute food fast Saturday, April 14 at 8 a.m. at St. pastor. The theme for this year is “Pray for Lake Waccamaw food ministry CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SERVICE Stephens Freewill Baptist Church. America – Unity,” based on Ephe- will distribute food to those in Sunday, April 22nd The guest speaker will be Sister New Light BC gospel sians 4:3, “endeavoring to keep the need. Guest Speaker - Rev. Chris Hardee Edith Marsh of New Hope Freewill unity of the Spirit in the bond of The distribution days will be Lunch will be furnished Baptist Church of Rennert. choir anniversary peace.” The Day of Prayer was first the second Wednesday and fourth The church is located on Camp- New Light Baptist Church gospel recognized in 1952 by a joint resolu- Saturday of each month, from 9-10 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH ground Road. choir will celebrate their 23rd choir tion of the United States Congress, a.m. at First Baptist Church, Sam Wednesday, April 25 - 7:00 pm Elder Martha McKoy is the pastor. anniversary Sunday, April 15 at 4 and signed into law by President Potts Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. Firework Extravaganza - Candlelight Vigil p.m. There will be several choirs on Harry S. Truman. Food recipients need only a photo Cake & Ice Cream social to follow! the program. The Chadbourn Day of Prayer is ID to receive free food. Fair Bluff BC revival Rev. Franklin Graham is the Fair Bluff Baptist Church will held annually on the same day as the The partnering churches Anchored in Jesus, 100 Years!!! Hebrews 6:19 pastor. The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2018 release dates: March 31-April 6, 2018 13 (18)

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Mini Fact: Happy Thomas Jefferson served as Birthday, president from 1801 to 1809.

T.J.! of Congress Library courtesy photo Jefferson, right, with (left to right) John Adams, Gouverneur Morris and The United States’ third president, Thomas study law with professor George Wythe. Alexander Hamilton during the First Jefferson, was born on April 13, 1743 — During that time, Thomas was invited Continental Congress in 1774. 275 years ago! Jefferson was more than to dinners and other events where educated, just a president. His ideas and actions were curious people met and talked about science, His greatest work important to the formation of our country. literature and politics. Jefferson hosted similar On April 19, 1775, the war between This week, The Mini Page learns more gatherings throughout his life, even during his British troops and American Colonists about this fascinating Founding Father. time in the White House. began in Massachusetts. Two months As a boy Entering politics later, Thomas Jefferson left his home, Thomas was born in the colony of Virginia Jefferson was elected to the Virginia Monticello, and went to Philadelphia to at his family's home, Shadwell. He was the House of Burgesses in 1769. This group was serve in the Second Continental Congress, third-oldest of 10 children. When Thomas was elected to make laws for the Colony. Although where statesmen talked about what to do just 2 years old, his father's friend William Jefferson owned and inherited slaves, he used about the war. Randolph died. Thomas' father was asked to his public office to try toreform , or change, Jefferson was not a speaker like Patrick take care of Randolph's children, so the family slavery. In 1769, he proposed a law that would Henry, but he listened and wrote well. moved to Randolph's plantation, Tuckahoe. allow slave owners to free their servants. But In June 1776, the Congress decided a They lived at Tuckahoe for seven years. his bill never became law. declaration of independence from Britain Thomas' family was wealthy. His father Other interests should be written. John Adams declared had a library full of books, and his parents that Jefferson should do it. Thomas Jefferson showed great interest taught their children to enjoy music and dance. On July 4, 1776, the Congress approved in architecture, or Thomas played the violin. But when he got Jefferson's Declaration of Independence, the art and science tired of playing, he read his father's books. and the United States became a country. of designing At 9 years old, Thomas went to live with and building a teacher, Rev. William Douglas, who taught structures. He him French, Latin and Greek. Thomas came was also fond Resources to believe that education was more important

of gadgets, and Smithsonian Institution courtesy photo than money or land. he invented new Thomas Jefferson's lap desk On the Web: Off to college ways to do things • bit.ly/MPJefferson Thomas left home for the College of throughout his life. William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, For example, Jefferson wrote the At the library: when he was 17. He loved living in the Colonial Declaration of Independence on a lap desk • "Thomas Jefferson: President and capital of Virginia, where he gambled, danced that he designed and had built. He linked his Philosopher" by Jon Meacham and watched politics unfold. He graduated parlor doors with chains under the floor so •"Thomas Jefferson: The 3rd President" after just two years at college and went on to that when one opened, the other would too. by Josh Gregory The Mini Page® © 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication

Try ’n’ Find Mini Jokes Words that remind us of Thomas Jefferson are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward, and some Martha: What was Thomas letters are used twice. See if you can find: Jefferson's favorite dessert? ARCHITECTURE, T N E V N I S S E R G N O C H Jane: Monti-jello! BIRTHDAY, BOOKS, S K O O B N O S R E F F E J U COLLEGE, CONGRESS, X D I N D E P E N D E N C E E DECLARATION, GADGETS, D E C L A R A T I O N C D T G Eco Note INDEPENDENCE, INVENT, R O P O L I T I C S X G N H E JEFFERSON, LAW, MUSIC, E R U T C E T I H C R A U O L Farmers, beekeepers POLITICS, PRESIDENT, F W A L P R E S I D E N T M L and scientists are worried about bees. REFORM, SLAVES, O O K A I N I G R I V W W A O Bees are disappearing around the world. THOMAS, VIRGINIA. R C I S U M Z G A D G E T S C Researchers think several factors may M S L A V E S B I R T H D A Y be contributing: Chemicals meant to kill other insects that eat crops could accidentally harm the bees. Development of wild areas, abandoned farms, growing Cook’s Corner crops without leaving habitat for wildlife, Pecan Pie and growing gardens with flowers that are not friendly to pollinators contribute You’ll need: • 3 eggs, beaten to poor nutrition for bees, making them • 1 cup sugar • 1/2 cup pecans, less able to fend off diseases. • 1 tablespoon butter, melted chopped adapted from climatekids.nasa.gov • 1 cup dark corn syrup • 1 unbaked pie shell • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For later: Look in your newspaper for events What to do: honoring Thomas Jefferson's 275th 1. Place sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix well. birthday. 2. Stir in eggs. Mix well. Add pecans and mix well. 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication 3. Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Teachers: For standards-based 4. Bake in a preheated, 375-degree oven for 1 hour or until firm. activities to accompany this feature, 5. After pie cools, slice and serve. Serves 6. visit: bit.ly/MPstandards. And follow The Mini Page® ©

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LeBron, crawls, ridge, busy, twice, addition, Answers: ©2017 The News Reporter • Thursday, April 5, 2018 • 7C UNCP, RCC launch BraveStep program Museum’s April Calendar Following is an exciting line ty: Whiteville — Offsite Loca- The University of North “Robeson County is in BraveStep students will re- lent example of how higher up of events for the Museum of tion: Retreat (57 Walt’s Lane, Carolina at Pembroke offers the unique position of be- ceive academic advising from education should and can Natural Sciences in Whiteville: Whiteville) Steve’s Retreat, Fri- pathways for its students to ing home to a high-quality both institutions through a function at its best.” Wednesday Storytime, 10–11 day, April 20, 8:30–10:30 p.m. further their training in engi- community college and UNC collaborative model designed There are 144 RCC gradu- a.m.— Join us every Wednes- Join the museum for an eve- neering, medicine and veteri- System institution,” Dr. Cum- to provide support and guid- ates, like Kimberly Fuqua, day for an exciting story, a little ning under the stars. Explore nary science. mings said. ance every step of the way. who are currently enrolled singing, a lot of dancing and the night sky with local astron- But equally important are “We are one of only a few Students admitted into at UNCP. Cummings said hands-on exploratory activi- omy enthusiasts. Fun interac- the pathways from commu- rural counties in the state to the program will participate that number will likely grow ties. Storytime is designed espe- tive activities for all ages. Bring nity college. The BraveStep have such a powerful combi- in North Carolina’s Reverse thanks to the BraveStep pro- cially for children pre-school to a flashlight, blanket or chair to program is the latest example nation of resources. Transfer Program. gram. kindergarten aged, but all ages Steve’s Retreat, 57 Walt’s Lane, of the collaboration between It is vitally important that This will allow them to ob- “I was 32 and a single mom are welcome. No reservations Whiteville. This is a free family- UNC Pembroke and Robeson Robesonians fully leverage tain an associate degree from when I enrolled at RCC,” said required for this free program event: no pets, coolers, alcohol Community College. Brav- the power and potential of RCC with the credits they Fuqua, a special education except for groups larger than or smoking permitted. The eStep creates a pathway for RCC and UNCP to improve earn from UNCP. major. “I had nothing when I 10. NC Science Festival’s annual prospective UNCP students their lives, the lives around Gold, who is credited with came here, and I have every- Nature Play Day, Friday, Statewide Star Party is made to begin their college career them, and, in turn, move our envisioning the program, said thing now.” 3-4:30 p.m. — This drop-in fun possible through the generous at RCC and transfer to UNCP county forward.” she is excited to build on the Ross Masters took classes and interactive outdoor event support of the NC Space Grant. after completing 30 credit BraveStep students will already strong partnership to become a paramedic at celebrates nature through cre- Celebrate Birds! Saturday, hours. Qualified applicants be members of UNCP Brav- between the two institutions. RCC and courses at UNCP ative play. Come dressed for the April 21. Join Research Cura- who are selected will be co- eNation from day one. They “Not only will this program to prepare him for medical weather and ready to get messy tor of Ornithology from the NC admitted to UNCP and RCC. will have a UNCP student ID ensure that students can school. “I enjoyed both expe- every Friday. The Nature Play- Museum of Natural Sciences Chancellor Robin Gary and access to all campus re- transfer from RCC to UNCP in riences,” Masters said. “My Space is designed especially for in Raleigh, John Gerwin as he Cummings touted the pro- sources, programming and a seamless way, this program paramedic training and work children pre-school to elemen- shares his knowledge and love gram as he and RCC President admission to athletic events will provide the advising and got me workforce ready, and tary aged, but all ages are wel- of birds. This special event is Kimberly Gold signed the offi- and Givens Performing Arts support that students need to UNCP helped me to check ev- come. free. 9:00–11 a.m. First Saturday Nature Ex- cial agreement last week. Center events. be successful,” she said. ery box for applying to medi- Nature Journaling Work- plorations — April 7, 10:30-11:30 “This program is an excel- cal school.” shop at Lumber River State a.m. Bring a pair of binoculars, Park (2819 Princess Ann Road, a camera and a lot of excite- Orrum NC 28369). 1:30– 4 p.m. Season ends with Free Plant and Seed Swap and ment as we explore the natural Join museum staff for an in- beauty of our area. Through troduction to nature journal- citizen science and exploratory ing. Participants will receive Sale Saturday, April 7 at activities, this month’s explo- a nature journal to sketch ob- ‘On Golden Pond’ ration will be at the Columbus jects observed while visiting Henry and Jane Fonda and fully found. It is this dynamic, Columbus County Farmers Market County Wildlife Action Head- the park. Meet at the parking Katharine Hepburn made this finding of family and the Although official opening tour of the market, overview quarters, Helms Preserve (543 lot by the river. No registration the story famous in the 1981 love therein that keeps “On day for the 2018 season at Co- of guidelines and fees, as well Sunset Terrace, Whiteville.) required. Academy Award-winning Golden Pond” forever rel- lumbus County Community as a question and answer ses- Meet at the parking lot at the Backyard Birds: A Closer film. Now, the timeless story evant. Farmers Market is not until sion. Anyone with locally head of the trail. For more in- Look Program. Explore the is bringing twilight to the Written by Ernest Thomp- the second Saturday in May, grown fruits or vegetables, formation contact Meredith fascinating world of backyard 2017-18 Professional Artist son, “On Golden Pond” alter- the market will be bustling baked goods, canned prod- Morgan at 910-914-4185 or Mer- birds. Some are familiar while Season at Givens Performing nates between humor and poi- with activity Saturday, April ucts, or handmade crafts are edith.morgan@naturalscienc- others are a pleasant surprise. Arts Center on the campus of gnancy in this endearing ode 7, as the Farmers Market and invited to attend. Any new es.org. In case of inclement Join John Gerwin and staff as the UNC Pembroke. to growing old and redemp- the Columbus County Exten- vendor who attends will re- weather call the museum for they present information about “On Golden Pond,” pro- tive love. sion Master Gardeners cel- ceive a voucher for a free, one- possible cancellations. Nature birds that make their home duced by Montana Repertory “If you’ve never spent time ebrate spring with a free plant day vendor space at the mar- explorations is recommended near ours. Learn how to proper- Theatre, is the last show in on Golden Pond before, wel- and seed swap and sale. The ket (limited to one per family for ages 8 and up, but all ages ly assemble and place a Brown- the annual GPAC season. come,” says writer Ernest event will be held from 8 a.m. or farm). are welcome. headed Nuthatch bird box. The show will be held Friday, Thompson. “If you’re back until 1 p.m. Volunteer opportunities Second Saturday Story- Uncover simple ways to lend a April 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are for another visit, I know the Participants are encour- are available on Saturdays time— April 14, 10–11 a.m. Join helping hand to our feathered $36, $31 and $21 for adults and feeling; I never seem to stray aged to bring plants, seeds, throughout the market season us the second Saturday of each friends. $16 for children. too far.” bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, cut- to assist patrons with t-shirt month for a special story and Science Cinema, A Bug’s Beguilingly simple, this “On Golden Pond” has been tings, plant books, garden- and promotional purchases, hands-on exploratory activity. Life; Saturday, April 28, Show- quintessentially American performed in 30 languages ing tools, etc. to swap or sell informational booth, and spe- Storytime is recommended for times: 10a.m., 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. tale of a single family and and it has been seen all over to other plant enthusiasts! cial events. Individuals inter- children in pre-school to kin- Embark on an incredible jour- how they pull apart and then the world. Booth space and admission is ested in becoming a farmers dergarten, but all ages are wel- ney with one little ant as he find each other has been “Our season has been as- free! market volunteer are encour- come. No reservations required searches for a brave band of touching audiences for de- tounding,” said James Bass, For more information or aged to attend a free new vol- for this free program except for warriors to help him battle the groups larger than 10. cades and generations. director of GPAC. “While to reserve a space, call mar- unteer orientation session at bullying grasshoppers who Open Minds Teen Science “On Golden Pond” has en- we’re sad to see it come to ket manager Susie Rockel at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, in threaten his home. When he Café, Sea Turtles Dig in the dured because it deals with a a close, I think ‘On Golden 252-588-0300 or email info@ the farmers market kitchen. stumbles on a bumbling troupe Dark — Friday, April 20, 5–6:30 family in crisis in a humane, Pond’ is an ideal performance columbuscountyfarmersmar- The Columbus County of circus bugs instead, their p.m. Calling all teens! Learn only hope for victory is the bond poetic and often very funny for us to turn down the lights ket.com. Farmers Community Market how a terrestrial rover can of friendship and the awesome way. It continues to resonate with. We hope you’ll join us Seeking new vendors and is located at 132 Government help scientists study the nega- power of imagination. This free because we all have mothers for this heart-felt story.” volunteers Complex Road in Whiteville, tive effects of light pollution on 96-minute film is rated G. After and fathers, we all cope with For information about tick- In preparation of its 20th near the Department of Social nestling sea turtles and explain each showing, we extend the aging, and we have all experi- ets visit www.uncp.edu/gpac annual market season, the Services. New 2018 hours of how people can help solve this learning experience in fun and enced being lost––and hope- or call 910-521-6361. farmers market is seeking operation are Saturdays from problem. Teen Science Café is engaging ways. Drop by our new vendors and volunteers. 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Thurs- an informal, interactive pro- education table to learn more. Individuals interested in days at Columbus Regional Wine Fest’s amateur wine gram with a visiting scientist Science Cinema programming Healthcare System from 3-6 becoming a farmers market that promotes exploration, is funded by a grant from the p.m. from May through De- contest deadline is April 9 vendor are encouraged to at- creativity & lifelong learning. International Paper Founda- cember. The Ocean Isle Museum beque Road, Ocean Isle Beach. tend a free new vendor ori- Meal provided. Teen Science tion. No registration required. For more information, and Foundation, Inc. and the Competition winners will be entation session at 9 a.m. Sat- programming is funded by the For more information about a copy of the 2018 vendor Ocean Isle Beach chapter of announced at a medal ceremo- urday, April 7, at the farmers Burroughs-Wellcome fund. the museum or any upcoming guidelines and application, the American Wine Society ny on April 22, 2018 at Silver market kitchen. This free teen program is rec- events, call 914-4185 or email: visit www.columbuscounty- are sponsoring an amateur Coast Winery and recognized at The 30-minute informa- ommended for ages 11-17. whiteville@naturalsciences. wine competition as part of Wine Fest 2018. Complete con- tional meeting will include a farmersmarket.com. 2018 NC Statewide Star Par- org. Wine Fest. Enter your home- test rules and entry forms are made wine for a chance to win available at www.MuseumPlan- a gold, silver or bronze medal etarium.org. You may email Tactics to help your in various award categories. business@museumplanetari- CLASS REUNIONS Your wine will be judged by um.org to obtain entry forms a panel of experts who will give or contact Stan Barwikowski at WCHS Class ’06 planning reunion child face down bullies Childhood bullying has be- valuable feedback on winemak- 910-579-5235. The West Columbus High School Class of 2006 is planning can to help them. Counselors come such a widespread prob- often remind parents that they ing skills. Wines must be sub- For more information about its 10-year class reunion. lem that one Wisconsin com- shouldn’t place blame on the mitted by April 9, and the entry the Museum of Coastal Caro- If interested in participating in activities or taking part in munity even proposed levying child by asking questions such fee is $15 per each wine entered. lina, call 910-579-1016 or visit planning contact Phylisa Collier at [email protected] or $1,000 fines against the parents as, “Did you do something that Wines should be submitted to www.MuseumPlanetarium. call Amber Lee at 336-493-9808 or join the class group on Face- of bullies. might have made them bully Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Bar- org. book at www.facebook.com/wchsclassof2006. In most cases, though, bul- you?” That wrongly puts the WHS Class of ’63 planning reunion lied children can’t count on help blame on the victim. Whiteville from their city councils, so it’s • Tell the child they can be as- The Whiteville High School Class of 1963 is planning its 55th often up to their parents to help sertive without being violent. class reunion Saturday, April 21, and Sunday morning, April them find solutions. In extreme Bullies tend to prey on those City schools menu 22. situations, fighting back might they can easily push around, Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with If anybody you know was a member at any time of this class, be the answer, but that should emotionally or physically. each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and contact Rachel Woodard Ward @[email protected], or be a last resort, says a martial That’s why it’s important to let Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. Linda Nance Rivenbark @ [email protected]. arts instructor who has taught them know they can’t push you MONDAY, APRIL 9: - Breakfast - Blueberry Muffin, Raisins, young people how to face bullies. around, Bola says. This is where Apple Juice. Lunch - Cheeseburger or Chicken Salad, PB&J “You can learn to bob and the confidence that martial arts Pocket, Chef Salad, Saltine Crackers, Side Salad, Corn, Peaches. Artesia Alumni reunion weave, and to deliver punishing training provides plays a signifi- TUESDAY, APRIL 10: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Orange “A celebration of Artesia” Artesia Alumni Association 2018 blows, and when it comes to self cant role. “Children who know Juice. Lunch - Corn Dog or Papa John’s Pizza, Chef Salad, PB&J reunion will be held Friday, May 25-Sunday, May 27 at Halls- defense, that’s all very impor- they can defend themselves if Pocket, Green Beans, Carrot Dippers, Crustless Apple Pie. boro-Artesia Elementary School. tant,” says Jerry Bola, who has it comes to that can much more WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11: - Breakfast - Cinnamon Honey Bun, The school is located at 1337 Giles Byrd Road, Hallsboro. practiced martial arts for nearly easily look a bully in the eye and Banana, Apple Juice. Lunch - Baked Ham or Salisbury Steak, For more information call Quincy Stephens at 919-209-5212, four decades and is creator of brush off their taunts without Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Creamed Potatoes, Collard Greens, Jim Pridgen at 910-234-5991, Mary Smith at 910-646-3259 or Mar- the Martial Art Extreme DVD letting things escalate,” he says. Yeast Roll, Orange. va Harper at 642-1285. training program. “But what is “They are able to stay calm as THURSDAY, APRIL 12: - Breakfast - Pancake on Stick, Dried perhaps even more important is they speak to the bully.” Mixed Fruit, Fruit Juice. Lunch - Hawaiian Chicken or BBQ the confidence that comes with • Encourage them to report Pork/Bun, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Baked Beans, Cuke Dippers. Old Dock ES registration martial arts training. That con- the problem. If the bullying is FRIDAY, APRIL 13: - Breakfast - Pop Tarts, Orange Wedges, Old Dock Elementary School will hold its kindergarten reg- fidence alone is often enough happening at school, the child Apple Juice. Lunch - Stuffed Crust Pizza or Turkey & Cheese/ istration Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19. If your to help you stand up to bullies should let a teacher, school Bun, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Crinkle Fries, Broccoli Dip- child will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31 come by the school without ever actually fighting administrator or other adult pers, Gelatin Fruit Cup. for an application and to schedule an appointment. them.” know. The parent can also con- Bullying doesn’t just pres- tact someone at the school to Columbus ent momentary problems for discuss what is happening so Southeastern Community and young people. It can create se- action can be taken. Getting rious health concerns, includ- your child involved in an activ- County schools menu ing physical injury, social and ity that they can become good Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Family Services Head Start emotional distress, and even at – playing baseball, learning each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and Southeastern Community health insurance informa- death, according to the Centers a musical instrument, joining a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. and Family Services, Inc. is tion. for Disease Control. Victims a swim team – can also serve to MONDAY, APRIL 9: - Breakfast - Super Doughnut, Apple- now accepting head start ap- For more information call are at increased risk for depres- help improve their confidence sauce Cup, Juice. Lunch - Lasagna or Corn Dog, Peaches, Baby plications for children who the center nearest you in Co- sion, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and self-esteem, Bola says. Limas, Corn, Roll. will be 3-4 years of age by lumbus County. and poor school adjustment, the He, of course, is a big believer TUESDAY, APRIL 10: - Breakfast - Cereal Bar, Apple, Juice. Aug. 31. Applications on chil- Mt. Olive Head Start Center CDC reports, and bullies them- in martial arts as one such op- Lunch - Chicken Filet or Sloppy Joe, Mixed Fruit, Oven Fries, dren with special needs are is located at 5465 Silverspoon selves are at increased risk for tion. “It gets you in shape physi- Sweet Potatoes. also accepted. Children will Road, Whiteville. Call 648- substance use, academic prob- cally and mentally,” Bola says. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Apri- be transported to and from 4860. lems, and violence later in ado- “As you transform your body, cot Cup, Juice. Lunch - Spaghetti or turkey & Cheese Sandwich, home by bus. Ransom Head Start Cen- lescence and adulthood. Bola you’ll also transform your mind Ppineapple, Side Salad, Corn, Rice Krispy Treat. Bring birth certificate, shot ter is located at 2694 General offers a few tips for parents of to be more focused, more disci- THURSDAY, APRIL 12: - Breakfast - Muffin, Craisins, Juice. record, Social Security num- Howe Hwy., Riegelwood. Call children who face harassment plined and more aware. You’ll Lunch - Orange Tangerine Chicken or Cheeseburger, Spiced ber of all family members 655-4025. at school or on the playground: build the confidence to know Apple, Peas, Rice, Spinach, Roll. in household, directions to Elizabethtown Head Start • Let the bullied child know you have what it takes not only FRIDAY, APRIL 13: - Breakfast - Cinnamon Roll, Strawberry home, mailing and physical Center is located at 601 David you support them. It’s impor- to stand up against bullies, but Cup, Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Catfish, Marinara Sauce, Pineap- address, verification of in- Street, Elizabethtown. 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