•South Columbus captures state Dixie Angels softball title. •West Robeson American eliminates county from state Dixie Youth tournament.

Sports See page 2-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, July 27, 2015 Kids eat free at Chadbourn, Enrollment Volume 125, Number 8 Whiteville, North Carolina Tabor City sites this summer up at SCC By WALLYCE TODD By NICOLE CARTRETTE 75 Cents Staff Writer News Editor Childhood hunger does not take Inside a summer vacation. After five years of declining student enroll- But neither does Cinder Sin- ment, Southeastern Community College saw 2-A gletary, the cafeteria manager at increases in spring and summer enrollment Chadbourn Middle School, who is this year. •Hydrilla report also site manager for the Columbus Spring 2015 curriculum enrollment by ‘encouraging’ at County Schools’ summer feeding headcount grew from 1,242 to 1,310 students. Lake. program. The school’s full-time equivalent students Chadbourn increased from 540 to 569 or 5.4 percent. •County land use Middle School The summer 2015 enrollment increased by changes are on hold; and Tabor City “This program is 8 percent. The student headcount grew from water tap fees up. Elementary are very important 553 to 597. open sites that because in this The full time equivalent students with serve breakfast nursing clinical increased 40 percent from 56 3-A community, we to 79 students. All other courses increased 18 and lunch Mon- have children •Court upholds state- day-Thursday percent. funded scholarships during the sum- who do not get Officials are hopeful it is the beginning to private schools. mer and will a breakfast or of an upward trend for the school that had continue to until a lunch other- a change in leadership in September 2014 •ECHS principal Aug. 6. It is part when Dr. Anthony Clarke, a vice president at re-assigned; position wise, and we feel Richmond Community College, was selected of the Seamless like we’re doing remains vacant. Summer Option, to become SCC’s new president. which is fund- something good “Southeastern Community Collage has ed by a federal to provide a meal tried to focus on students a little more,” said DIDYOB? child nutrition Clarke. “Every student is critical.” for them. They Part of that process has been implement- program. enjoy coming in Did you observe ... “This pro- ing a strategic plan that focuses on attracting gram is very im- and they enjoy more students to the institution and making Lightning hitting two portant because eating.” the registration process as convenient as pos- cars at Columbus in this communi- Cinder sible, he said. “In the past if a student tried to register for Charter School during ty, we have chil- Singletary dren who do not a class that was full, a student might be told Thursday afternoon’s get a breakfast we can’t add you, that class is full,” Clarke said. “We are trying to be a little more ac- or a lunch oth- The Columbus County Schools’ Seamless Summer nutrition pro- fast-moving storm, commodating.” erwise, and we feel like we’re doing gram will provide approximately 20,000 meals this summer at Tabor Clarke said the reaction today might be to causing one of the something good to provide a meal for City Elementary School, above, and Chadbourn Middle School. them,” Singletary said. “They enjoy see if a popular class with a high demand can cars’ electric systems be moved to a bigger classroom. coming in and they enjoy eating.” “We predict we will serve approx- served at Tabor City Elementary and He said the college wants to put students in to be disabled? The The nutritionally balanced meals imately 20,000 meals this summer,” Chadbourn Middle School.” charge of planning their schedule. are free to anyone between the ages said Donna Bartley, child nutrition Breakfast and lunch was also staff member to whom The goal is to be more accommodating by of 1-18. Adults can purchase them director within the county schools. the car belonged See Feeding, page 9-A for $3.30. “The majority of those meals will be See Enrollment, page 10-A had to find alter- nate transportation home that day. ... The County schools fund-raising walk for MacRae colonist saw sawmills Fennell Yates III held boost career, at Legion Stadium rise, fall and rise again in east end Saturday morning? ... By JEFFERSON WEAVER early college The Rev. Eddie Fort Staff Writer baptizing Mitchell Andy Kranick came to Delco as a draft dodger. classes in fall Sauls at First Baptist Unlike the peace protestors of the American 1960s, however, Kranick was one of the dozens of Hungarian, for students Church Sunday? ... Polish and German refugees who made Southeastern POP! contributors fill- North Carolina their home in the early 1900s. By NICOLE CARTRETTE Kranick was interviewed in 1959 by the late Joseph News Editor ing up the conference Hufham in The News Reporter’s “Racy Sketches” series. room at The News The articles profiled people and events around Colum- Faith Cartrette, a 2015 graduate of South bus County. Columbus High School, will be a freshman at Reporter Thursday A Hungarian, Kranick was in the sights of conscrip- Southeastern Community College in the fall as they discussed the tion teams roaming the central European nation. Young but won’t have any trouble finding her way men were needed for the army, which had been bled dry around. #popselfieolympics? ... in several wars between Tsarist Russia and its smaller While in high school she took a course on neighbors. campus at SCC and two other college classes Knowing he was a prime target for a recruiter who online. wouldn’t take no for an answer, Kranick left his family, “It is a great way to get ahead,” said Car- County Deaths and took a ship for Baltimore, Md. From Baltimore he trette, who plans to enter the nursing program went to Dayton, Ohio – a haven for Central European and eventually transfer to a 4-year school to Whiteville craftsmen at the time – and began working in the lum- get her bachelor’s. Lucille High Hooks ber industry. For reasons unrecorded, he made his way “It was a good way to get familiar with Lake Waccamaw to Canada. SCC,” she said. It was probably a dream come true for the immigrant; A state-funded program that helps moti- Sally Senter Council he settled into a good job, avoided being cannon fod- vated high school students like Cartrette get Chadbourn der, and even managed to marry his sweetheart, Julia a head start on college coursework or career Christopher D. Williamson Sheppas (a girl from back home who was a “nurse to a technical training will be accessible to more Mary L. Stephens millionaire,” Hufham reported). juniors and seniors across Columbus County Bolton At the same time, Wilmington industrialist Hugh in the coming school year. MacRae was founding his empire of agricultural “colo- Photo courtesy of N.C. Division of Archives and History Columbus County Schools and SCC worked Janie M. Simmons nies” in Pender, New Hanover, and Columbus counties. Hugh MacRae, the industrialist who founded New together to find ways for the district‘s students MacRae, who was best known for the park that bears Berlin, now known as Delco. Andy Kranick was to better utilize the Career and College Prom- his name in Wilmington and the role he played in the one of hundreds of immigrants who moved to the ise program, officials said. Index 1898 race riots in the Port City, had a dream of creating area to settle in the farming communities. The program has been around since 2011 self-sustaining, profitable farming communities – using and offers qualified students classes at no cost. Editorials ...... 8-A of some renown. “There is a lot of opportunity to grow,” European immigrants, rather than the African Ameri- As the colony grew, its hardworking German popula- Obituaries ...... 7-A cans then living in those same areas. said Dr. Anthony Clarke, SCC president. “We tion helped the community’s post office to be renamed haven’t participated at the level that we can.” Sports ...... 1-B MacRae’s first agricultural colonies included farm- New Berlin. A few years later, the name was changed to Crime ...... 4-A land and timber in the Columbus County community At completion of the program students Delco after the start of World War I. The new Americans in the technical path can get a job and those Lifestyles ...... 5-A of Brinkley or Brinkly, which had its first Post Office in 1837 and became a trading post and railroad station See MacRae, page 10-A See Courses, page 3-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 Tabor City Visitors Center celebration honors former senator By CLARA CARTRETTE didn’t need technical assis- Staff Writer tance, we needed technical money.” A special tribute to Attor- Leonard stated that he ney R.C. Soles highlighted the doubts any of the projects Tabor City Visitors Center’s would have been possible if 10th anniversary celebration. it had not been for Sen. Soles’ It was Soles, a former state input in the legislature. senator and the longest serv- After Dianne N. Ward in- ing legislator in the state of troduced Visitors Center vol- North Carolina, who obtained unteers and made comments funding for the Visitors Cen- about the center, Leonard ter. Located at the corner of presented a plaque to Soles Fifth Street and Stake Road in appreciation for his will- near the Tabor City Elemen- ingness and ability to secure tary School campus and the funds to make the Visitors 1870s old schoolhouse, one Center a reality. The presen- would never guess the at- Al Leonard presents R.C. Soles with a plaque in honor of tation had been kept a secret tractive building was once a his role in procuring the visitors center. between Leonard and Ward. service station. Soles, who later said he had Larry Arp with his latest massive cantaloupe. Mayor Royce Harper gave losses. building. Mayor Baxter, then no clue about it but thought the welcome and Town Coun- Blease Gore’s old service semi-retired, made daily vis- something might be up when cilman Lamont Grate gave the station was for sale soon af- its to see how the project he drove up and saw his sis- invocation. Town Manager ter the turn of the century was progressing, offering his ter’s and brother-in-law’s car Al Leonard gave the history and the idea of a visitors expertise. and saw his office staff there Arp melon largest of the building and how it be- center arose again. Leonard Leonard was highly com- when he came inside. came a visitors center, stating said things worked out for plimentary of the three Visi- Soles recalled that he had that no local tax dollars were the town to buy the building tors Center directors, Steve difficulty getting legislative so far brought to used to establish the build- and remodel it for a visitors Lynch, Bettina Cox and cur- approval for the grant that ing or to keep it operating. center. rent director Dianne Nobles would put wheels in motion Visitors centers are funded Leonard gave a lot of credit Ward. “I can’t tell you how to repurpose the old service The News Reporter by proceeds from the sale of station. When it looked as if to then Mayor Marion Baxter, much we have asked them to By JEFFERSON WEAVER big melons, which his garden vanity vehicle license plates. it would fail because of one a contractor; Bob Rogers, an do,” he said. produces every year. An effort was made in the legislator, Soles approached Staff Writer architect; and Sonny Gra- He noted that Soles helped “I use a little 10-10-10 fertil- 1990s to get a Welcome Center him and said Tabor City really ham, the contractor who won secure funds, including the izer, and when the vines start on U.S. 701 bypass, but that needed the center and asked Larry Arp doesn’t do any- the bid to repurpose the old grant obtained earlier for a running, I put a handful of fell through. Soles secured a if he wouldn’t like to have a thing special in his garden. He service station. Leonard said civic center project, and an- cottonseed meal on the hill,” $150,000 grant several years Visitors Center in his district. isn’t even a lifelong gardener, he suggested the first thing other $150,000 for the Visitors he said. “The meal helps keep ago. The town had planned “A light bulb went off with and he says there’s nothing they do was tear down the Center. The town bought the them sweet.” to build a civic center but him and the bill passed,” Soles unusual about the soil at his canopy that once covered the service station for $75,000 and Arp said he gives away al- the grant was not sufficient added. “He also got a Visitors home in North Whiteville. gas pumps. the lot behind the building for most all of his produce. to fund the project and the Center in his district.” That garden, however, con- “Bob said that space should $3,000. That lot has now been “I like to share,” he said. money was kept in the bank. Soles expressed apprecia- sistently produces large pro- be used, and it is now the paved with a new grant from “Everybody needs some fresh Leonard said he learned tion for the recognition and duce. lobby of the Visitors Cen- the Department of Transpor- vegetables to enjoy.” a lot from quotes he heard: plaque. Arp picked a 19.52-pound ter,” Leonard said. “That was tation. One other product of Arp’s “From defeat you must find More than 40 people at- cantaloupe Tuesday. He had visionary on Bob’s part. He “Raleigh talked about the garden isn’t quite as welcome victory,” and “When you lose, tended the 10th anniversary the beast of a melon weighed at noted that Graham handled regulations we would have – he’s also been pictured in the find a way to win.” Those celebration and enjoyed fel- K.J.’s IGA store in Whiteville the challenges of not know- to comply with and how they paper for killing large rattle- quotes fit the Visitors Cen- lowship and refreshments to have an accurate weight. ing what he would find when would provide technical as- snakes that wander through ter’s history of defeating two after the program. “I had one I thought might he started working on the sistance,” Leonard said. “We get bigger,” he said, “but the and sometimes threaten his rats or the rabbits got into it, grandchildren or family. so I just let them keep it.” “I don’t do anything to Arp has been featured in make them grow big,” he said. The News Reporter several “I wish they’d stay away – all Hydrilla report ‘encouraging’ at Lake I want to do is work my garden times since he started garden- By JEFFERSON WEAVER been accidentally introduced the hottest months, when Working with the Hydrilla ing four or five years ago. and share with people.” Staff Writer into Lake Waccamaw by im- the plant blooms. Specially Technical Advisory Com- “I just wanted to start grow- proper disposal of a household trained workers with a firm mittee, the park is exploring ing things,” he said, “and I had FRANK THEATRES Just a few years ago, of- aquarium, by birds, or in what that targets invasive plant options for two boat washing the land, so I bought a little COASTAL ficials were concerned Lake is considered the most likely species have been handling the stations, one at each boat land- Farmall tractor and to just STADIUM 10 Waccamaw would be filled scenario, by plant matter application, with assistance ing. They are also planning plant things.” with hydrilla and impassable caught up in a boat or trailer. of parks personnel and town more educational signage to Arp said he has no par- Showtimes (910) 754-7469 by 2017. Some areas of Florida have workers. warn people to check their ticular secret for growing the www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Now there’s hope the 10- seen canals, creeks and ponds Original estimates of sev- boats before and after leaving 5200 Bridgers Road year control program could completely filled with the eral million dollars to control the lake. see one or two years shaved weed, which chokes out other the plant over the 10-year Hall said the hydrilla fight off, provided that education life and completely alters the period may have been on the is “more than the agencies and enforcement efforts con- habitat. The weed can be poi- high side, officials said. involved. tinue onshore. sonous to some fish and bird Hall urged caution, how- “This is something that we State Park Superintendent species, notably bald eagles eve r. need the public’s assistance Toby Hall said the most recent and other raptors that get sick “This isn’t something we on,” he said. “We need fund- hydrilla treatment, the second after eating prey birds and fish can take lightly,” he said. “It’s raising to help with signage for the year, “was a success. contaminated by the plant. not over until we are several and the washing stations, “They found very few hy- A combined state, county, years past the last discovery volunteers to look for signs of drilla plants, and the banks of town and parks department of a tuber or leaf that we can hydrilla, people willing to help tubers are greatly reduced,” effort, working hand in hand breathe easily.” with the educational process. Hall said. “That means the with volunteers, has resulted While teams are preparing “Most of all, we need people treatments are working.” in an ongoing effort to eradi- for the third application of willing to step up and help in Hydrilla is an invasive weed cate the hydrilla in Lake Wac- herbicide in the lake, Hall said little ways. that is spread when sprigs or camaw, and prevent its re- other efforts are underway on “We hope people are willing tubers, the potato-like root, are turn. A special herbicide that land to help prevent the spread to walk over to someone and transported between bodies only affects hydrilla is spread of the plant, as well as any point out a sprig of a plant of water. The plant may have several times a year during future outbreaks. hanging off their outboard,” Hall said. “It’s going to take everyone working together, keeping their boats clean and watching other folks’ boats as County land use changes are well. We’re asking everyone to be vigilant, especially if they use their boats in other bodies on hold; water tap fees up of water. Hydrilla infestations By ALLEN TURNER hearings and decide if condi- the advisory board for the are popping up everywhere Staff Writer tional and special use permits water and sewer districts 1, 2, nowadays. are issued. 3, 4 and 5, increasing the tap “We can’t sit back and fig- The Columbus County Board Commissioners now make fee for two-inch water service ure the problem’s over when of Commissioners did not take those decisions. from $1,000 to $3,000. Utilities we don’t find any more plants. action last week on proposed Solar farm director Danny Fowler said the At that point, we have to be on revisions to the county’s land Following a quasi-judicial fee more accurately reflects and defense at all times.” use regulation ordinance. public hearing last week, the actual cost to the county. All The board is waiting for a board approved a conditional new dwellings within 300 feet more comprehensive document use permit for Strata Solar to of an existing county water Southeastern Community College to be developed. site a solar farm at 2087 Old line will be required to connect The creation of a quasi- Highway 87 in the Delco com- to the county water system, Succeeding Together. judicial board of adjustment is munity. under other changes adopted. among the proposed changes. The request was approved Exceptions would be granted The new board would conduct with the stipulation that veg- for buildings that have to be etative buffers be added around rebuilt due to an act of God or New Student Registration Event the property. due to a structure fire. 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Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 “Let’s not piecemeal it,” A request by Phil Edwards, Meet with Financial Aid Specialists to discuss said county attorney Mike Ste- airport director, for a letter of Postmaster: send address eligibility and bene ts phens, advising commissioners commitment for airport safety changes to P.O. Box 707, Whiteville, N.C. 28472 they probably should wait and measures and projects was ap- Register for Fall Courses that  t your schedule! Jim High, Publisher adopt a more comprehensive proved. ordinance rather than pass- Algernon McKenzie, social Mail Subscriptions ing what was before the board services director, told com- (Columbus County) Monday night only to have to missioners that the collection $30.00 year amend it in the future. of child support payments Other N.C. Counties Tap fees remained successful. Problems $46.00 year In other matters, the tap still exist with the statewide NC Questions? Contact Student Services Home Delivery $45.00 year fee for two-inch water service Fast computer system that de- at (910) 642-7141, ext.279. Out of State $65.00 year has increased. The board ap- lay timely processing of some ©2008, The News Reporter Co., Inc. proved, as recommended by applications for assistance. The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 – 3-A Court upholds state-funded scholarships to private schools By NICOLE CARTRETTE students who have reapplied, News Editor joining 4,800 applicants for the 2015-16 school year. For Stormey Cribb, 12, of DuBose is new principal at Christian Academy For 2015-16 the Senate and Nakina going back to Co- By NICOLE CARTRETTE DuBose said. “I moved here DuBose said, “We are ex- House Budgets have each allo- lumbus Christian Academy News Editor just as the pastor and then cited about bringing unity cated $17.6 million for scholar- in Whiteville in August on a just this past spring they to the church and school ships that would serve about state-funded scholarship is a Columbus Christian asked me to serve as prin- and all working toward one 4,400 students. prayer answered. Academy has a new leader. cipal of the school.” vision together.” “Of course I am happy Last week, the North Caro- Justin DuBose, pastor DuBose said with the DuBose, who grew up in about it,” said Justin DuBose, lina Supreme Court in a 4-3 of Missionary Alliance church, school and athletic Warner Robins, Ga., served the new principal for Colum- decision ruled that it is con- Church in Whiteville, will facilities all together on the as an associate pastor with bus Christian Academy and stitutional for the state to offer serve as principal for the more than 27-acre campus First Alliance Church in pastor of the Missionary Al- need-based scholarships for K-12 school that the church off of Warrior Trail in Toccoa, Ga. before moving liance Church in Whiteville. students in North Carolina to founded in 1977. Whiteville, that it really is to Whiteville. The church founded the K-12 attend private schools. DuBose fills a role that “one big happy family. His new position as a school in 1977. Chief Justice Mark Mar- “Really the reason I’d be church treasurer and elder Justin DuBose “I don’t think there could principal will be a first tin, writing for the majority Sam Hinson has held for have been a better man for for DuBose who attended happy about the ruling is not and joined by Justices Robert years. the church after he felt God the job of transitioning senior military college at just because we may get more Edmunds, Paul Newby and Hinson accepted the posi- calling him to drop plans three campuses and the the University of North students and more money but Barbara Jackson, said that tion of interim head master of becoming an active duty church into one location,” Georgia. mainly because of what the the court’s role was “limited on what he thought would Chaplain in the U.S. Army. said DuBose. “I think a lot He is married to his high school has to offer,” DuBose to a determination of whether be a temporary basis six DuBose serves in the of the current wellbeing of school sweetheart, Alanna. said. the legislation is plainly and years ago. Army Reserves. the school is because of the They have four children: “You can get a good educa- clearly prohibited by the con- DuBose moved to White- “The Lord’s providence Lord and because of Sam Lanae, 6, Isabelle, 4, Issac, tion at the public school or stitution.” ville in Oct. 2013 to pastor brought it all together,” Hinson.” 2, and Alyssa, 9 months old. charter school but we can Stormey is one of four stu- help more people with our dents who attended Columbus astated if she can’t go to the the public school system. And etc.) has been reduced by more will work to expand funding flavor of education, which is Christian Academy on the Christian Academy,” Cribb we are deeply concerned as than $1 billion, according to for the Opportunity Scholar- a Christian based view that Opportunity Scholarship last said he told school leaders strong public schools are criti- Public Schools First NC. ship program this legislative you wouldn’t get in charter or year and reapplied this year. before the ruling. cal for growing our economy “How can sending at-risk session so more parents can public schools. The scholarship of up to “We can’t afford to pay the and maintaining the vitality children to schools where ac- choose the right educational “My assumption is there $4,200 amounts to a full ride at tuition out of pocket.” of our communities.” creditation is not necessary, setting for their children. I are plenty of people in the the Christian Academy where county that wanted that but Stormey is an A student, is Where voucher programs where teachers do not need hope that families will take tuition and fees range from probably couldn’t afford it but involved in sports and “just have been implemented, there a high school diploma, and advantage of the program $3,650 per year for elemen- now they can.” loves it to death,” he said. is no evidence that they of- where adherence to academic and continue to apply for the tary students to $3,850 for high March 1 was the deadline Opponents of the scholar- fer high-quality educational standards is not required, be upcoming school year.” school students. to apply online for the schol- ships see it differently. They alternatives to children from a worthy educational alterna- In 2014-15 $10.8 million was “To be able to have Bible arships. argue funneling state dollars low-income families, Bran- tive,” noted Brannon. “All chil- appropriated for the scholar- study and things like that at Officials at Columbus to private institutions lacks non said. dren lose when public schools ships. Scholarships worth school with our Christian Christian Academy do not accountability and pulls need- The group point to sim- are further depleted of their a total of $6 million were belief that means a lot,” said know how many students are ed funding from traditional ilar programs in Indiana, funds, and those funds are awarded to students. Stormey’s father, Ricky Cribb. where the number of vouchers then used for unworthy ends.” Last year, 1,200 students on scholarship waiting lists Her parents Ricky and An- public schools. held by the state. Public Schools First NC awarded has grown exponen- “More families will now across North Carolina at 224 gela Cribb say without the tially and they say benefit have realistic access to edu- private schools in 2014-15 used Last week’s ruling could scholarship they couldn’t af- is among those that see the increase the school’s antici- ruling a major blow to public middle class families “who cational options for their chil- $6 million in Opportunity ford to send her to the private always intended to send their pated fall enrollment of 125 schools. dren,” said Rep. Paul Stam, a Scholarship funding. school. children to private (mostly re- Wake County Republican. “We students. “Today is a very sad day Stormey is one of 1,100 Until last year, Stormey had ligious) schools and taxpayers in the history of our state,” attended public school. are footing the growing bill.” said Yevonne Brannon, chair “She was worried about They say the state should be of Public Schools First NC. Courses having to go to middle school,” focused on fully funding pre-K Continued from page 1-A “Our long-standing tradition he said. “She has been real ex- programs, adequately fund- of commitment to excellence cited and wanted to go where ing classroom supplies, offer who plan to pursue a degree school transitional programs $57 million and equal to about in public education has made she did not feel pressured.” compensation that encourages can transfer the college credit strained many college-LEA 5 percent of the state’s Gen- North Carolina a jewel among Cribb said he was con- recruitment and improve pub- earned. (Local Education Authority) eral Fund appropriation to Southern states. We cannot cerned the court’s ruling lic education. Several credit hours earned relationships and frustrated the N.C. Community College might not be in the favor of fathom how this decision up- Since 2008-09, funding for at community colleges trans- families, further contribut- System. families who have benefited holds the constitutional prom- education essentials, includ- fer to UNC system colleges. ing to enrollment declines,” Statewide it served 11,389 from them. ise that all children receive a ing (textbooks, transportation, A 2014 comprehensive ar- according to 2015 Career and full-time equivalent students “She is going to be dev- sound, basic education within teacher assistants, teachers, ticulation plan better defined college Promise report to the in the college transfer and credits that are transferable to N.C. Legislature. career technical pathways UNC system colleges. In 2012, Dual Enrollment, and innovative high schools Clarke said that SCC is Haskins and Learn and Earn in 2013-14. ECHS principal reassigned; committed to offering the online were eliminated and All juniors, seniors, and universal credit courses first. replaced with the Career and their parents are invited to The classes have been College Promise program. attend forums this week on position remains vacant scheduled to accommodate Enrollment declined with the program. eligible high school juniors defined courses and set crite- South Columbus High By NICOLE CARTRETTE “This position is similar ing a principal. and seniors at East, South and ria being implemented until School’s will host a session News Editor to assistant principal’s job,” Dew said the principal’s West Columbus high schools, the 2013-14 school year saw a on Monday, July 27 (tonight) said Alan Faulk, superinten- position at East Columbus said Alan Faulk, superinten- “rebound” in enrollment, ac- at 7 p.m. East Columbus High dent for the county schools. would be advertised. dent of Columbus County cording to the report. Sessions will be held at East School’s principal Bobby Nicky Hobbs will remain He declined to give a rea- Schools. Data for 2013-14 shows that Columbus on Thursday at 7 Vaughan has been reassigned principal at the academy. son for the move, citing it as “We are excited,” Faulk the Career and College Prom- p.m. and West Columbus on to a program director/lead Last year, the school board a personnel matter. said. ise program costs was roughly Tuesday at 7 p.m. teacher’s position at Co- renewed Vaughan’s contract “There has been a lot of Students may receive dual lumbus Career and College for an additional four years. turnover at the school,” Dew high school and college credit Academy. Junior Dew, chairman said. for many of the classes. The decision came after for the school board, said He said about four teach- College transfer and career the Columbus County School Vaughan’s pay will be about ing positions are vacant at technical pathways are avail- LUNCH BUFFET Board held a closed person- the same but could not verify the school. able. nel session July 23 at the the salary. “We really don’t have any- English, Math, Electrical Tues. thru Fri. district office in Whiteville. Vaughan, a native of one in mind,” Faulk said. I, Heating and Air, Nail Tech- $ 00 The program director po- Wilmington, was a teacher at “We want to put the best per- nology and Nurse Assistant I 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. sition was left vacant after West Brunswick High School son there that we can to meet are among the many classes 5 David Turley resigned to for 12 years and an assistant the needs of the school.” offered, Faulk said. TUES. NITE BUFFET take a position in the Raleigh principal at East Columbus Salary information was not Whiteville City Schools Pizza, area. for three years before becom- available Friday. began offering a number of Spaghetti, dual credit classes at the cam- & Salad $ 95 pus of Whiteville High School 5-8 P.M. through the College and Ca- 5 WE HONOR LOCAL Honored for 50 years reer Promise program and PIZZA COUPONS. in association with SCC, said Kenny Garland, city schools superintendent. 642-5812 “We had a lot of positive PIZZA participation last year,” Gar- 701 Bus. • Whiteville land said. “Established 1982” Career technical courses VILLAGE Staff photos by Allen Turner that included welding and The Whiteville and Ta- cosmetology were offered in agreement with SCC in the bor City rescue units spring. Collier’s Jewelers were recognized last Dual-credit, college-level week by the Colum- classes that colleges and high bus County commis- schools team up to offer are be- sioners for 50 years coming more popular across of emergency medical the state as more community service to their respec- colleges and high schools find SUMMER CLEARANCE tive communities. Both ways to better utilize the were formed in 1965. Career and College Promise Top right: Whiteville Program. Rescue Chief Shan- In the fall of 2009, the state ceased funding Dual Enroll- non Strickland, left, re- ment and Huskins programs. ceives a proclamation Only career technical and a SALE from Commissioner few general education classes NOW IN Edwin Russ. Bottom for high school students were photo: Tabor City Chief funded. Darren Norris, left, re- Enrollment declined. PROGRESS! ceives a proclamation The state continued to fund from Chairman Trent Learn and Earn online classes Burroughs. for high school students and Great Savings - Storewide enrollments in those classes increased. In 2010, additional cuts re- duced the number of classes offered online through Learn Collier s Jewelers and Earn and enrollment also declined in that program. & Collier’s Gift Shop “The continued uncertain- ty, confusion, and instabil- www.colliersjewelers.com ity surrounding these high 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 Crime briefs Rape Vandalism An 18-year-old girl from the Several reports of “Crimi- Chadbourn area told a sheriff ’s nal damage to property” were deputy on July 23 that she was noted in sheriff ’s reports filed raped at a location northwest July 25, including one for the of Chadbourn by an older man, Red Hill Pentecostal Church according to a sheriff ’s report. along Freeman-Byrdville Road, Delco. Damage to a glass door at Attempt the church was estimated at Malik Wilder, 20, of Teachey $500. It was not shown if the Lane, White- damage happened during an ville, has attempted break-in. been ar- Other damage reports in- rested on a cluded a car windshield re- charge of at- ported by Marissa Jacobs of tempting to Sidney-Cherry Grove Road, break into a Wilder Clarendon; $100 damage to a home along vehicle reported by Jessica Pinewood Drive here, accord- Lee and Jeffery Batten of Fred ing to warrant obtained by Powell Road, Whiteville; $50 Police Detective Scott Moody. damage to a Bolens mower re- Wilder is charged with try- ported by Gary Paige of Grist ing to force entry to Billy Ray Road, Chadbourn; and $2,000 in Jr.’s residence on July 20. damages to two Jeeps reported by Jasmine Necole Huggins in Shots the 2400 block of Bladenboro An unnamed suspect fired Road (N.C. 131), Clarkton. Staff photos by John Thomas, Bob High an unreported number of Pearl, aka “Pearlie Mae,” Jackson, bookkeeper in the Columbus County Clerk of Court’s office, marked her last work shots into the home of Clar- Insurance day Friday, July 24, ending a career of more than 30 years. Not liking the camera, she disappeared from her office ence William Martin, 52, of Shaquella Geathers, 28, briefly Friday afternoon as aNews Reporter photographer sought to take her photo on her last day at work. The pho- Pine Circle Drive, Tabor City, of Walters tographer took a picture of her empty office, and a photo of Jackson, taken by John Thomas in the old courthouse, in an incident reported at 11:46 Trail, White- a.m. on July 24. The walls of ville, was ar- was inserted by News Reporter employee Laurie Roy. Without a close look, it appears Jackson was at her desk work- Martin’s home were damaged rested here ing as usual Friday. an estimated $500 in the report last week on filed by Sheriff ’s Deputy Jo- one count Ex-inmate put on probation, Tabor man arrested seph Gore. each of in- surance Geathers Loris man pleads in fraud fraud, and Cody Lambert, 24, of Lum- His prior record, not in- for selling medication Four-wheeler attempted fraud on warrants berton, cluding the James Robbie Floyd Jr., 44, and delivery of Oxycodone obtained by a N.C. Department of Bell Street, Tabor Curtis Hollingsworth, 36, of was placed possession to the buyer on June of Insurance investigator. City, was arrested last Renee Lane, on proba- of a firearm 11, plus possession Geathers is charged with week on four charges Chadbourn, tion for two by a felon, of seven Xanax tab- making false statements to involving the sale and was arrested years here includes lets on July 23 – the Nationwide General Insur- delivery of prescrip- recently on recently af- convictions day of his arrest – ance Company from March tion medication to a charge of ter he plead- for break- with intent to sell. 2015 through June 2015. She an undercover buyer possession ed in Supe- ing and en- Floyd is also charged committed fraud involving for the Sheriff ’s Drug of stolen rior Court tering twice with maintaining his her employment and previous Lambert Mincey Unit. goods – a to breaking in Robeson Floyd frame home at 102 insurance-claim history, and Detective Kevin Honda four- and entering, larceny, plus County in 2012, breaking into a Bell Street as a place Hollingsworth reported items that were never Norris obtained the warrants wheeler possession of a controlled vehicle in Johnston County in to keep and illegally sell medi- missing as being stolen from substance (marijuana) while 2012, larceny in 2014, and com- that charge Floyd with the sale cation. owned by Johnathan Eric Gra- her home. ham, according to a warrant in prison. municating a threat in 2008. An estimated 10 cents of Lambert, serving a term Christopher Graham Minc- obtained by Sheriff ’s Deputy each dollar paid in insurance Donald Britt. from Columbus County for pos- ey, 35, of Loris, S.C., pleaded Heat very dangerous premiums goes toward the session of a firearm by a felon, recently in Superior Court Hollingsworth had the four- payment of fraudulent claims, wheeler on July 19. was found to have possession here in a 2012 fraud case, and for kids in vehicles according to the state’s Depart- of marijuana on Feb. 8, 2015 was ordered to pay $202.60 in ment of Insurance. To report while in prison. restitution to Pawn South of A few simple safety tips can save the life of a child suspected fraud, contact the de- He also pleaded to breaking Tabor City while on probation Another partment’s Criminal Investiga- and entering, plus larceny of for two years. With summer temperatures rising into the upper 90 degree Clayton Atlas Benton, 50, tions Division at 919/807-6840. copper wire from the Verizon The probation is to be su- mark, the N.C. State Highway Patrol reminds motorists of the of Halls- cell tower near Riegelwood in pervised by South Carolina dangers when a child is left unattended in a vehicle. boro Road, Broken August 2012. A prison term of authorities. His prior record Every year, 35 to 40 children across the country die from heat Whiteville, Salvador Ramirez Vego, 12 to 24 months was suspended shows convictions for larceny exposure in vehicles and July is historically the deadliest month has been ar- 43, of Hin- in his latest pleadings. He was in 2015, and possession of mar- for child fatalities. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise by rested again son’s Cross- paroled from prison in April ijuana in 2009. almost 20 degrees in just 10 minutes and a child’s body heats up on another roads Road, 2015. three to five times faster than an adult’s. count of Fair Bluff, Even a few minutes of heat exposure can be dangerous for a breaking and has been ar- River of Life tent child. Sadly, many of these deaths are due to a parent acciden- entering, Benton rested on a Shoplifter caught tally forgetting that a child is still seated in their vehicle or the and theft of revival Aug. 2-3 parent intentionally leaves a child in a vehicle unattended and charge of Candice Nicole Mullins, 31, tools and other items owned by A big old fashion tent re- in some cases, children crawl into a vehicle unnoticed. felony as- of Trinity Court, Chadbourn, Dorothy Mae Barbee of Bailey vival is set for Sunday, Aug. However, these tragedies can be prevented by simply follow- sault inflict- was caught stealing clothing Avenue. Vego 2 and Monday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 ing a few simple safety tips: ing serious valued at $67.60 from Walmart The warrant, obtained by p.m. nightly at the River of Life • Never leave a child alone in a vehicle. Check to make sure injury after an incident on July in Whiteville on July 23, ac- Sheriff ’s Detective Michael Outreach. The guest revivalist all children exit the vehicle when you reach your destination. 14 with Aaron Christopher cording to local police. She Fowler, shows the break-in will be Bishop P.F. Chambers of • Lock the doors when your vehicle is parked. Teach children Wright, according to a warrant had a bra, pair of flip-flops and theft of $6,500 worth of Columbia, S.C. that cars are not places to play. obtained by Sheriff ’s Deputy and four pairs of shorts in her Barbee’s belongings took place The outreach is located at • Busy parents have a lot on their minds, so give yourself a Robbie McPherson. possession. on June 30. Vego is charged with break- 370 Joe Brown Hwy. North, reminder. Place your purse, briefcase or other important items ing a bone “about an eye” of Chadbourn. in the backseat next to your child’s car seat to help you remember Break-ins, thefts Wright by an unknown means. Burglary Sunday For more information call to look in the back before leaving the car. Pastor Kevin Joyner at 770- • If you see a child or pet left unattended in a vehicle, call The following were victims Deborah Kelver reported a 2032. 911 immediately. of a break-in and/or theft re- burglary Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at ported on date shown: Co-defendant • Check vehicles and trunks first if a child goes missing. Livena Nuja Alvarez, 25, her home along Sidney-Cherry • July 26 – Diana Quim- Grove Road in the Clarendon More shoplifters tero, Whiteville – break-in of of Holly Tree Road, Riegel- community, according to a Brad Lee Adams, 24, of Sa- vehicle at East Wind Restau- sheriff ’s report filed by Deputy rant, Whiteville, theft of purse wood, has vannah Road Extension, Tabor Ken Elliott. The suspect, Mi- Prince Law Firm, PLLC containing passport, cash, been arrest- City, and Megan Alicia Hayes, chael Phillip Strickland, 20, bankcard. ed as the sec- 26, of N.C. 905, Nakina, were had a concealed handgun, ac- P • July 26 – J.C. Williams, ond person both arrested by Whiteville cording to the report, and was Whiteville – theft of electric involved in police on July 25 for stealing •Child Custody & Support stove from home along Radio the break-in arrested on the firearm charge. 17 items of clothing, valued at •Divorce & Equitable Distribution Station Rod, Whiteville. of the Delco $187.13, at Walmart in White- •Traffic Tickets Alvarez Amanda B. Prince • July 26 – Food Lion along Pentecostal ville. •Criminal Defense [email protected] U.S. 701 Bypass North, White- Freewill Baptist Church on Windows broken •Personal Injury ville – theft of four packages July 19, and the theft of several At least five window panes Phone (910) 207-6609 100 Memory Plaza of steaks by man and woman guitars and a computer. at Edgewood Elementary We’re On The Web: (910) 641-1980 Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 who concealed them in large Crayshawn Damond Brice, School here have been broken www.whiteville.com red pocketbook. 18, of Broadway in Lee County, by what is believed to be shots • July 25 – Tina Hamilton, was the first suspect arrested from a BB-gun, according to Whiteville – break-in of ve- in the case. Alvarez was ar- a July 23 Whiteville police hicle parked on Mill Street, rested on charges brought by report. Whiteville, theft of purse con- Sheriff ’s Detective Michael taining make-up, cash, glasses. Fowler. • July 25 – Derek Hinson, www.whiteville.com Rough-N-Ready Road, White- ville – theft of Craftsman/ Jewelry Crescent assorted ratchet and Fernando Arturo Hernan- socket tools. dez, 21, of • July 24 – James Moss Jr., Leland, has Shorty’s Drive, Whiteville been arrest- – theft of Samsung Galaxy ed on charg- tablet. es of break- • July 24 – EA Holdings ing and en- (vehicle rental firm) – theft of tering, plus Ford four-door Focus SE car larceny in from Mt. Moriah Church Road, the theft Hernandez Whiteville. of $5,850 in • July 23 – Roscoe Hem- goods from the home of Mi- mingway, Ramsey Ford Road, chelle Renae Daniels of Old G. Cameron Nakina – break-in, theft of Lake Road, Riegelwood, on Stihl grass trimmer. 8-1-2015 8-1-2015 July 9, according to a warrant • July 23 – Kenneth Lamote Byrd obtained by Sheriff ’s Deputy Monroe, West Hay Street, ATTORNEY AT LAW Joshua Rising. Whiteville – theft of cash. 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville Hernandez is charged with • July 22 – Linda Inman 642-2258 Office Edge, Olive Drive, Whiteville stealing a Sony game system, 8-1-2015 8-1-2015 – break-in, only damage re- laptop computer, a Canon cam- • Criminal • Divorce ported. era and assorted jewelry. He • Wills • Custody • July 22 – James Ervin Ty- was also served with Bruns- • Child Support son, Tabor City – break-in of wick County warrants charg- vehicle at Fowler’s Grill, Tabor ing him with a break-in and • Traffic • Personal Injury City, theft of Mossberg .22 rifle, theft in the Bolivia area on Evening & Weekend wallet containing cash, cards. July 1. Appointments Available Lifestyles The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 – 5-A Mincher says 100 not much different from 90

By CLARA CARTRETTE chocolate fudge icing is still a Staff Writer family favorite and is the first dessert they look for at family Ask Edna Rivenbark gatherings. Mincher of Chadbourn how Edna never worked outside it feels to be 100 years old and the home. She earned money she’ll tell you: “I can’t tell no prior to marriage by raising difference than when I was chickens and selling them and 90.” the eggs they produced. She Mincher’s wrinkle-free, also grew a large vegetable flawless complexion, bright garden every year until about eyes and pleasant smile con- five years ago. People in the tradict her age. She speaks community remember buying with a much younger-sound- vegetables from her garden ing voice and recalls details and many have commented that younger people might to Ruth that they miss being have forgotten years earlier. able to get those delicious Asked what she contributes vegetables from her mother. to her good health and well After Edna married Edgar, being for such a long time, she his mother gave Edna the smiled pleasantly and replied chickens and pecan trees that that “I didn’t eat all I could she had cared for since her hold. All of my sisters were husband Ben purchased the heavier than I was.” And she’s farm in 1931. Edna continued spent a lot of her time help- to take care of the pecan trees ing others — taking care of until a few years ago. She children, sick people and the always enjoyed sewing and in elderly much of her life. She earlier years she made embroi- said she began taking care dered baby dresses and used of others when her mother pieces of old clothes to make started sending her to sit with beautiful quilts. She made sick people in the community little country dolls dressed when she was about 10 years in prairie-style dresses. She old. misses being able to create Her brother and sister- Plaque is a gift from her home church beautiful handmade items in-law, Aubrey and Emma since her eyesight deterio- Rivenbark, hired her to keep rated and she cannot see well their firstborn, Aubrey Jr., so enough to sew. both could work. A second son, Graduation dress When Edgar died unexpect- Sammy, was born a few years edly of congestive heart fail- later and Mincher took care of ure in 1981, Edna’s and Ruth’s both boys until Sammy started world turned upside down. to school. She even postponed Edna became determined her wedding until Sammy to continue on, and pulled started to school, refusing to herself back together so she leave him because being with could be there for Ruth and her was all he had ever known. Ben. Through everything, she She married Benjamin remained strong and contin- Edgar Mincher in 1952 and ued to care for sick and elderly as they left after the wedding, people in the family. Sammy cried and called out, As her 100th birthday ap- “I want my Eddie!” proached Edna began to plan The Rivenbark couple events to celebrate. Chad- moved to his family home in bourn Presbyterian Church, Chadbourn where she still where she has been a member lives today with their only since she moved to Chadbourn child, Ruth Mincher King. in 1952, hosted a dinner after Ruth married Kenneth King the June 21 service, honoring and they gave Mincher her Edna’s 100th birthday and only grandchild, Benjamin Milton Blake’s 90th birthday. Robert (Ben) King, who is Ruth hosted a drop-in re- married to Selena Tyler and ception for her mother at has two sons, Ben and Duncan. her new gift shop, Nut House Ruth recently retired from Farms, off N.C. 410 south of teaching and now owns and Chadbourn. operates her own country On Edna’s actual birth date, gift shop, Nut House Farms, June 26, she was honored at on the family farm off N.C. her home church, Bethany 410 south of Chadbourn. She Presbyterian, in Wilmington, Edna Mincher as a young woman and her son Ben share space of which she is the last sur- at Nut House Farms where viving charter member. The he owns and operates a com- church embraced her birthday puter repair business, King celebration and centered the Computers. entire service around her, us- Edna continued to be a Recipe box she had in high school ing her favorite hymns. caregiver after moving to “Edna’s Boys,” her neph- Chadbourn with Edgar. She Baxter in 1947 and Mattie in to Edna’s daughter just weeks ews Aubrey and Sammy, helped him care for his elderly 1949. before her birthday. Edna was moved the congregation with mother, Flora, until her death The Rivenbark family thrilled to receive it. The reci- their memories of their days in 1970. She also helped care moved to the Wrightsboro area pes, in her handwriting, were with Aunt Edna. Aubrey and for others in the family, includ- of New Hanover County when still intact. another nephew, Jim, read ing Edgar’s sister, Opal, her Edna was 5. Baxter and the While helping her mother scripture from Proverbs 31 own sisters Thelma and Mil- older boys established a truck cook for their large family, that describes a virtuous dred, and her brother Clayton, farm, growing and packaging Edna became an accomplished woman. her oldest brother who was fresh produce for market or country cook. She and her Women of the church pre- her very first babysitter. local purchase. Edna said all sister Mary were the last two sented Edna with a beautiful Edna was born June 28, of the children were expected girls at home and helped with plaque and a rose bush to be 1915 near Burgaw, the 10th to do some kind of work as all the cooking and cleaning. planted outside her window. of 12 children born to Baxter soon as they were old enough, The older children were mar- Other family members gifted and Martha Murray Riven- if it was only bringing pieces ried and most had children of her with flowers, cards and bark. The day Edna was born, of wood into the house for the their own, but most of them gifts and 85 guests enjoyed a Clayton had a severe attack cook stove. She soon learned returned to the family home covered dish dinner. Women of appendicitis a week before to hoe the rows of plants, pick for Sunday dinner. It wasn’t of the church handled all of his 15th birthday. The doctor produce and help her mother unusual for Edna, Mary and the duties, not allowing family mistook his symptoms and cook and clean. their mother to cook for 25-30 members to help. gave him a laxative, which Edna started school at people. Edna says it took two Edna was deeply touched compounded the pain. He Acorn Branch School, a one- chickens, a ham, a roast and by all the honors. was eventually taken by horse room schoolhouse close to the lots of vegetables and bread. “I hope I deserve it,” she and wagon from the family farm. She later attended the For dessert there were two said, and her family knew that farm to the train station in new Wrightsboro Elementary cakes and three pies. Edna’s she was deserving of all that Burgaw and boarded a train and then New Hanover High black walnut pound cake with had been done and more. for Wilmington. He was taken School where she graduated from the train for a horse and in 1932 at age 17. A family wagon trip to the hospital treasure, a wooden recipe box for removal of the severely Recipes still intact from a high school cooking inflamed appendix, which class project, was returned to SCC Presents had almost burst. His mother her 83 years later at one of her went to Ohio to help prepare home her mother met her at EDU-Cable programming Smith Martha, called Mattie, wanted three 100th birthday celebra- his house for sale and pack the door, hugged her and said, can be viewed locally on Time 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. - to be with her son but she tions. It had been found by a his belongings for the move “Don’t ever leave me again.” Warner Cable of Whiteville Columbus County Cooks with was quite busy with her own nephew when the family home back home. As they prepared She didn’t; Edna remained in and surrounding areas, CH. Harry Foley – Eggplant Med- medical needs, giving birth to was sold and he had saved it to leave Ohio Clayton asked the home helping care for her 6. Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. ley and Fried Green Tomatoes Edna, Clayton’s fourth sister. for years before returning it Edna if she knew where his parents until their deaths, – midnight, or view online at Tuesday – Thursday - Sat- After returning home, Clay- home base would be. She said www.sccnc.edu. urday ton was restricted to bed rest she didn’t and he said, “At This week on EDU-Cable: 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – Every- for a few weeks. His mother your house, if you’ll have me.” Monday - Wednesday – Fri- body Talks – Go Tell Columbus put baby Edna in his arms She told him he was welcome Lake Museum August events day - Sunday County Crusade – Sue Hawks, while she went about her for as long as he wanted and Lake Waccamaw Depot 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Read- Rev. Rick Gage, Rev. Steve Pay- daily chores and a strong bond he stayed with her for the next Museum’s August schedule Dale’s Seafood or the dam. All ing Room sen and Brenda Jolly developed between the 15-year- 21 years, until just prior to his includes the Rummikub Club other events are at the Depot 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - old boy and his tiny baby death in 1999, at age 98. meetings every Monday at 1 Museum. – Your Health Matters – Chil- Santana Flamenco sister, a bond that continued When Edna was 20 she went p.m., Railroad Bridge at 1 p.m. Prescribed Burning, a pro- dren’s Health Care – Terrie Tuesday – Thursday – Sat- throughout their lives. to Detroit to help Clayton and every Tuesday, the Acoustic gram on prescribed fires to Priest and Dr. Randolph Mat- urday When Clayton’s wife died in his wife May take care of their Music Jam at 9:30 a.m. Satur- educate people about how fires thews 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. - Vol- 1978 he decided to move from young daughter, Patricia, dur- day, Aug. 15, Take The Lake are started under controlled 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight unteer Connection with Dr. Ohio back to North Carolina ing the birth of a second child, steering committee meeting conditions can benefit the en- North Carolina Cooperative Melody Prevatte – How Not To to be closer to his brothers and Bill. She stayed more than a at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 and vironment will be held Sunday, Extension – Paper Necklace – Be A Victim – Jane Jones and sisters. Edna, Edgar and Ruth year and when she returned the Take the Lake X-Treme at Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at the museum. Nakoma Simmons and Evelyn Sandra Shaw 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 Engagement

Mary Stewart Teachey Corey Monroe Blackwell

Teachey-Blackwell Monroe and Carol Black- well of Lake Waccamaw announce the engagement of their son, Corey Monroe Blackwell, to Mary Stewart Chase Samuel Love Margaret Anna Collier Margaret Stuart High Teachey, daughter of Michael and Pam Teachey of Wallace. The bride-elect graduated from Harrels Christian Acad- Debutantes and Son of Cotillion honored at ball emy and Aveda Institute of Chapel Hill with a cosmetol- The Cotillion Club present- the club membership. Several daughter of Mrs. James Fred- Margaret Stuart High is the father, Mr. Leslie Thompson ogy degree. ed the 2015 debutantes and functions were held in their erick Collier II of Whiteville daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie High and escorted by Bradley She is employed by Bangz sons of cotillion March 21 at honor in the weeks prior to and the late James Frederick Thompson High. She is the James Merritt. of Wilmington. its annual Debutante Ball at the ball. Collier II. granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chase Samuel Love is the The groom-elect graduated Vineland Station. Margaret Anna Collier Miss Collier graduated from James Charles High of Lake son of Mr. and Mrs. James Earl from Whiteville High School, The Cotillion Club was is the granddaughter of Mr. St. Mary’s School in Raleigh and Waccamaw and the late Mrs. Hill III. He is the grandson of earned an Associate in Sci- formed in 1951 as a social and Mrs. William Dannelly will attend High Point Universi- Carolyn T. High, and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. James Earl Hill ence degree at Louisburg Col- dance club. It has sponsored Brooks, Jr. of Whiteville. She ty this fall. She was presented by Mrs. David Keene Nix of Wilm- Jr. of Whiteville and Mr. and lege and a Bachelor of Arts at the Debutante Ball since 1997, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. her grandfather, William Dan- ington. Mrs. Wallace Edgar McNew of Campbell University. where members present debu- James Frederick Collier III of nelly Brooks Jr. and escorted by Miss High graduated from Conway, S.C. He is state trooper with the tantes and sons of cotillion to Morristown, N. J., the grand- Evan Grayson Backer. Whiteville High School and will Mr. Love graduated from N.C. Highway Patrol. attend the University of North Whiteville High School and An Aug. 1 wedding is Carolina at Chapel Hill this plans to enlist in the Navy planned at 6 p.m. in the Wilm- Program on asteroids, meteors fall. She was presented by her this fall. ington Presbyterian Church. at Sunset Beach’s planetarium Insect safety measures for the summer months Summertime brings hot fested areas, such as high grass, time, occasionally check your Ingram Planetarium at als they contain and how they at noon is free. Admission to weather and outdoor activities. leafy areas, as well as wooded body for ticks. If you find an 7625 High Market Street in might be useful to humans. Sky Theater shows and laser Warmer temperatures also areas. Covering your body is attached tick, it can easily be Sunset Beach will present After a career in corporate light and music shows is free mean the return of mosqui- an easy way to avoid mosquito removed with a pair of fine- a program on asteroids and compliance and law, Ovsenik for members. Non-member toes and ticks. Mosquitoes can and ticks bites. A critical deter- tipped tweezers. meteors at noon Friday, Aug. 7. brings his education and expe- per-show admission is $9 for transmit illnesses such as West rent is to apply insect and tick “When it comes to a tick Planetarium manager Edward rience to Ingram Planetarium adults, $8 for seniors 62+, Nile virus and malaria; ticks repellent. Products containing or mosquito bite, one must Ovsenik will discuss the dif- where he enjoys providing $7 for ages 3-12, and free for can transmit Lyme disease and at least 20 percent DEET can be periodically check the bite to ference between asteroids and insights into technology and age 2 and ypunger. For more other serious infections. used to help prevent mosquito ensure no allergic reaction will meteors, why NASA and the science. information call 910-575-0033 Mosquitoes bite primarily and tick bites. occur,” said Dr. Timothy Carr European Space Agency are Admission to the Science in or visit www.MuseumPlan- from dusk to dawn, but ticks are If you are out in these ar- of McLeod Seacoast’s emer- studying them, what miner- Small Bytes series on Fridays etarium.org. out at all times. Avoid tick-in- eas for an extended period of gency department. The Gun Exchange pre-season gun and InVenTorY reduCTIon saLe SAVE BIG: $20 to $100 on Guns $100 on Select Bows Hunting Apparel and Boots 20% to 50% OFF This sale ends 8-31-15 Hours 10:00 am till 6:00? 2440 Red Hill Road - Whiteville Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 -- 7A

JANIE MCKEITHAN LAURA VIRGINIA JAMES THURMAN DAVID WESLEY EZZELL DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE SIMMONS HERRING JONES JR. CLARKTON -- David Wes- BOLTON -- Janie McKei- LUMBERTON -- Laura Vir- CLARKTON -- James Thur- ley Ezzell, 83, died Saturday, SALLY SENTER COUNCIL than Simmons, 81, died Fri- ginia Herring, 53, formerly of man Jones Jr. died Wednes- July 25, 2015. LAKE WACCAMAW -- day, July 24, 2015 at her resi- Columbus County, died Sun- day, July 22, 2015 at Lower The family will receive Sally Senter Council died dence. She was the daughter day, July 19, 2015 at UNC Hos- Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Friday, July 24 at home of the late John Crandale pital in Chapel Hill. are Center in Whiteville. July 27 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- surrounded by family and McKeithan and Rachel Little A graveside service will be A memorial service will be neral Home in Elizabethtown. friends. She was born Oct. McKeithan. held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 24 held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27 Final rites will be held at 2 7, 1930 to Dr. and Mrs. She was a member of at Belvue Cemetery in Chad- in the chapel of Union Funer- p.m. Tuesday, July 28 in the James Carlton and Bernice Bolton Baptist Church. bourn with Elder Kevin T. al Home, 2895 Tom Sessions funeral home chapel. Burial Linville Senter in Albe- Visitation will be held from McGeachy officiating. S&LRoad, Whiteville with Prophet will be in Western Prong Cem- marle. She was also prede- 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, July 27 at Funeral Home in Fair Bluff Brenda Perkins officiating. etery. ceased by her son, Walter McKenzie Mortuary. Final is handling the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, He is survived by his Senter Council. rites will be held at 3 p.m. She is survived by three Wanda Jones of the home; spouse, Annie Ruth Ezzell; She attended Albermarle Monday, July 27 in the mortu- daughters, Christina Mabe, one son, Kevin Jones; three three sons, Wayne, Bobby, and High School and graduated ary chapel with Rev. Calvin Shavna Clatterbuck, Em- sisters, Barbara Lacewell, Jeffrey Ezzell; one daughter, from Peace (now William Malpass officiating. Burialily Clatterbuck; one son, Mat- Joyce Lacewell and Bertha Joyce Livingston; two sisters, Peace University). In 1952, will be in Delco Cemetery. thew Stansell; one brother, Cromarite; one brother, Lee Lillie Bell Hyatt and Nancy Survivors include her hus- Jeffrey Ball; one sister, Me- Grant; and three grandchil- she graduated from Salem LUCILLE HIGH HOOKS Gore; seven grandchildren; band, Wilbur Ray Simmons of lissa Sykes; and eight grand- dren. College. That same year, WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. Lu- and five great-grandchildren. she married Lt. Edward Bolton; two daughters, Jeanne children. Family and friends will be cille High Hooks, 86, died BOBBY BRIGHT (Ned) Land Council of Lake Carter of Wilmington and The family will receive received at 1187 Mitchell Ford Thursday, July 23, 2015 at HALLSBORO -- Bobby Waccamaw. While he was Judy Ann Simmons of Bolton; friends at 400 Green Sea Road, Road, Clarkton. Columbus Regional Health- Bright, 69, died Friday, July in the service, they lived in one son, John Samuel Sim- Tabor City. care. She was born in Co- 24, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Guist, England from 1954- mons of Delco; two brothers, lumbus County, the daugh- Hospice and LifeCare Center 1956. Following Mr. Coun- Fred McKeithan of Shallotte, ter of the late Oscar High Yard sale at Westside Community Aug. 1 in Whiteville. He was the son cil’s discharge from the U.S. and Buorgwyn McKeithan of and Mary Caffee High. She The biggest yard sale ever is set for Saturday, Aug. 1 at the of Napoleon Bright and Eva Air Force, they made their Salisbury; one sister, Shirley was the widow of the late Westside Community Center from 7 a.m.-noon. There will be Florence Phillips Bright and home in Lake Waccamaw. James of Salisbury; three Stephen Earl Hooks. She clothes, shoes, jewelry, furniture and a variety of household was preceded in death by five Sally was a dedicated grandchildren; and two great- was also preceded in death items. sisters, Bertha Price, Betty member of Lake Wacca- grandchildren. by two brothers, Herman There are empty spaces and tables available for anyone wish- B. Monroe, Ora Mae B. Good- maw Presbyterian Church, High and Charles High; and ing to set up. Call Anita Powell at 654-4575. win, Louise Bridgers and Es- singing in the choir for 57 CHRISTOPHER DWIGHT one sister, Betty High Tay- The center is located at 650 W. Smith Street, Chadbourn. ther Antonis; and two broth- years, serving as a Sunday WILLIAMSON lor. The event is sponsored by the Chadbourn Chapter Westside ers, Bill Bright and Howard school teacher for 35 years CHADBOURN -- Christo- Mrs. Hooks was book- Alumni Association. Bright. and also serving as an El- pher Dwight Williamson, 53, keeper at Baldwin Oil Com- He was a member of der. She was a tireless com- died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at pany until her retirement. Hallsboro United Method- munity volunteer. Lower Cape Fear Hospice and She taught Sunday School ist Church in Whiteville and In 1977, she worked with LifeCare Center in Whiteville. Clarendon FWB to young children at White Hallsboro UMC worked with Ashley Electric Hester McCray, Georgia He was the son of the late, Le- Marsh Baptist Church. Company for many years. Wyche and Betty Timber- von Walker Grainger and Ad- to hold VBS gospel sing Aug. 2 The family received Visitation was held Satur- lake to launch efforts to die Faye Williamson. Hallsboro United Method- Clarendon Freewill Baptist friends Sunday, July 26 at day, July 25 at McKenzie Mor- establish The Lake Wac- No service will be held. ist Church will hold vaca- Church will hold a gospel sing Peacock Funeral Home. tuary. Final rites were held camaw Depot Museum, Worthington Funeral Home tion Bible school Wednesday Sunday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m. featur- Her funeral service was Sunday, July 26, in the mor- serving on its board for in Chadbourn handled the ar- through Friday, Aug. 5-7. The ing The Rivertown Boys. conducted Sunday, July 26 tuary chapel with Revs. Troy many years and in 1998 rangements. theme is a carnival, “Every- The church is located at in the funeral home chapel Little and John Bracey offi- was named Board Member He is survived by two sons, where fun fair-where God’s 3960 Williams Road. with Rev. Ray Yow offici- ciating. Burial was in White- Emeritus. She worked as a Garris Jeffery Nobles of world comes together.” For more information call ating. Burial was in Pea- ville Memorial Cemetery. Red Cross Qualified First Chadbourn and Quinton Wil- Wednesday and Thursday Ethel Cartrette at 653-4674. cock’s Columbus Memorial Survivors include one Aide Instructor at South- liamson of Whiteville; and nights will begin at 6:30 with a Bobby Cartrette is the pas- Park. daughter, Pamela Bright two grandchildren. meal. Each night there will be tor. eastern Community Col- She is survived by one story time, crafts, music and Schilz of Jamestown, Mo.; one lege helping to certify law son, Michael E. Hooks of recreation/game time. Friday sister, Annette Bright Garrell enforcement officers andWhiteville; two daughters, TONY ANTOINE JACOBS will be a trip to Planet Fun in of Lake Waccamaw; and two Nursing Assistants in CPR. Vickie H. Willis and hus- CLARKTON -- Tony An- St. Bethel MBC Shallotte. For all kids who at- brothers, James Allen Bright Sally also served on the band, Raymond, of Wilm- toine Jacobs, 48, died Friday, tend Wednesday and Thurs- of Hallsboro and Robert N. Planning Board and Board ington, Kay H. Osbourne July 24, 2015 at Lower Cape program Aug. 2 day nights, Hallsboro UMC Bright of Hampton, Va. of Adjustment for the town and husband, Robert Jr., of Fear Hospice and LifeCare St. Bethel Missionary Bap- will pay admission cost and Memorials may be made to of Lake Waccamaw from Florence, S.C.; one broth- Center. tist Church’s missionary min- provide supper. Lower Cape Fear Hospice and 1968 until 1990. When her er, Jerry T. High and wife, Final rites will be held at istry will host a program Sun- Sunday, Aug. 9, will be com- LifeCare Center, 206 Warrior children were older, she Rachel, of Whiteville; one 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 in day, Aug. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. mencement during the 11 a.m. Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. worked for Waccamaw sister, Margaret H. Jerni- the chapel of Union Funeral The program will be entitled worship service, with a spe- MARY L. STEPHENS Bank for nine years. gan and husband, Larry, Home with Minister Annette “The Four Seasons.” cial communion service. CHADBOURN -- Mary L. Sally shared many happy of Whiteville; six grand- McKoy and Rev. M.C. Her- There will be four featured The church is located at Stephens, 85, died Friday, July times with a group of child- children, Michael Hooks ring officiating. Burial will guest speakers. 1004 Hallsboro Road South. 24, 2015. hood friends named WTTT Jr., Heidi Hooks, Michelle be in Mitchell Field Cemetery. The church is located at For more information or Arrangements are incom- which stands for “Womb to Fryar, Kimberly Blair, Viewing will be held from 456 Old Lumberton Road in questions, call the pastor, Rev. plete and will be announced the Tomb” and that is ex- Brad Osbourne, Alexis 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 and Whiteville. John Bracey at 209-6249 or by D&A Funeral Service. actly how long those girls Osbourne; and five great- Wednesday, July 29 one hour Rev. Gregory Hewett is the Vickie Sasser at 840-2693. were friends. Their out- grandchildren, Amy Fryar, prior to the service at the fu- pastor. Installation service for ings included a yearly trip Micalea Fryar, Michael neral home. Rodney Gore to Myrtle Beach as well as Blair, Matthew Fryar, Lola He is survived by one New Beginnings MBC The Installation Service many side trips. These re- Lucille Hooks. daughter, Whitney Bowens; Little Wheel of Hope for Rev. Rodney Gore is set unions were cherished by In lieu of flowers, memo- two sisters, Cynthia Jacobs MBC homecoming church anniversary all. for Sunday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. rials may be made in mem- and Annette McKoy; and two New Beginnings Mission- Visitation will be held Little Wheel of Hope Mis- at First Baptist Missionary ory of Lucille H. Hooks to brothers, Eddie Jacobs and ary Baptist Church will hold from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July sionary Baptist Church of Church, 304 West 6th Street the Alzheimer’s Associa- Garry Jacobs. its 8th church anniversary 27 at McKenzie Mortuary. Lake Waccamaw will hold its Tabor City. tion, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Sunday, Aug. 2 beginning at A memorial service will be annual homecoming Sunday, The guest speaker will be Floor 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601 11:15 a.m. The guest speaker held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July Aug. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will Rev. Rex Anderson of First Online condolences may St. Bethel MBC will be Rev. Jared Lewis of 28 at First Presbyterian be served after the service. Baptist Church of Fairmont. be made at www.peacockfu- Mt. Zion AME Zion Church of Church, Lake Waccamaw, Rev. Dr. James E. Fullwood neralhome.net. to hold revival Elizabethtown. with Rev. Steuart Link of- Sr. is the pastor. St.Bethel Missionary Bap- The service will be held at In Loving Memory ficiating. tist Church will hold its an- Edgewood Elementary School She is survived by her Chadbourn nual summer revivial starting in the multi-purpose room. Myron Gerard husband, Ned Council who Wednesday, Aug. 19-Friday, Rev. Corey Lyons is the pas- was her loving spouse for Town of Sandyfield Burney Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. tor. 63 years. She is also sur- COGOP VBS Chadbourn Church of God The guest preacher will be parade/fun day set 2/25/76 ~ 7/28/14 vived by one daughter Cris- of Prophecy will hold its vaca- Rev. Sylvester Smith pastor of tin Council Flynt; one son, Saturday, Aug. 22 Crystal Spring MBC tion Bible school Monday, July Pyane Temple A.M.E. Church Edward Land Council Jr.; 27-Friday, July 31 from 6:30-8:30 of Mt. Oliva. The Town of Sandyfield youth revival and four grandchildren, p.m. The theme is Camp Kili- Rev. Gregory Hewett is the will hold its 18th Annual Pa- Sally and Dave Flynt and Crystal Spring Mission- manjaro: An epic expedition pastor. rade and Fun Day Celebration George and Lilly Council. ary Baptist Church will hold through Proverbs. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. The family would like its youth revival Wednesday, The church is located at The parade line up will to thank her devoted hos- Aug. 5-Friday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. 3618 Joe Brown Hwy S., Chad- Green Chapel begin at 10 a.m. at the inter- pice caregivers, Pat John- nightly. bourn. section of Hoover Road and son and Saundra Ethridge, The church is located at For more information call MBC sponsor Bowen-Blanks Drive. from Community Homec- 4754 Blue Banks Loop Road, 654-3968. The Fun Day will continue are and Hospice as well as clothes giveaway at Sandyfield Town Park lo- Leland. her long term care physi- Green Chapel Mission- cated at 1811 Woodyard Road, Dr. Carozell Henry is the cian Dr. John Hodgson. Zion Plain MBC VBS ary Baptist Church Outreach Riegelwood. pastor. In lieu of flowers, con- Zion Plain Missionary Bap- Ministry is sponsoring a There will be food, games, We miss you so much tributions may be made in tist Church will hold its vaca- clothing giveaway Saturday, bounce houses, water slides, Myron. You meant so her memory to Lake Wacca- tion Bible school Wednesday, Aug. 22 from noon-2 p.m. vendors, and more. much to all of us. maw Presbyterian Church. July 29-Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m. The ministry is located at T-shirts are being sold on a We’re On The Web: Joseph, Erin, Monica, nightly. The theme is “It’s a 14853 Sam Potts Hwy. Bolton. pre-order basis for $10 & $12. Albenny, Alban & Heather New Beginnings MBC family affair.” Donations accepted. For more information call www.whiteville.com #5592 Rev. Mack Reed is the pas- Rev. Timothy R. Moss is the 655-9877. Friday night live tor. pastor. New Beginnings Mission- ary Baptist Church will hold Friday night live July 31 at 7 Veterans rural health team coming July 29 p.m. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Sandra Powell of Bladen, Columbus vets can enroll in the VA health care system Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Veterans in and around will also feature participa- ans’ enrollments on site. Church. Whiteville can enroll in the tion from area veterans ser- Anyone who served in the The church is located at 519 VA health care system and vice organizations such as U.S. military is invited to at- S. Wilson Street, Chadbourn receive health information the American Legion, VFW tend. Veterans are highly en- Rev. Corey Lyons is the about various services avail- and DAV. couraged to bring copies of pastor. able from representatives of The rural health team can their DD Form 214 (discharge the Fayetteville VA Medical provide information on dia- paperwork) and last year’s fi- HOPD church anniversary Center (VAMC) Rural Health betes management, control- nancial information to expe- The House of Prayer and Outreach team July 29. ling hypertension and choles- dite enrollment. Deliverance will hold its 13th The medical center’s rural terol levels, women’s health For more information church anniversary Sunday, health team will conduct a care, mental health services contact Michael Creen, 640- Aug. 2at 5 p.m. The speak- health information fair in the and other specialized pro- 2872. For information about er will be Pastor Kevin Mc- Vietnam Veterans of Ameri- grams available to veterans. the Fayetteville VAMC Rural Geachy of New Prong Chapel ca Building, 1028 South Madi- Additionally, an eligibil- Health Team, contact Mi- 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Church. son Street, Whiteville, from ity and enrollment specialist chael Shaw at 488-2120, Ext. 910.642.2128 Barbara Powell is the pastor. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be there to accept veter- 7098. www.mckenziemortuary.net www.whiteville.com Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 Ending of turf The verdict wars helping on election students succeed laws trials By TOM CAMPBELL With the cost of four-year univer- NC SPIN sities continuing to escalate, recent efforts to make attending a community Two weeks into the hearing over college more attractive is a smart move. North Carolina’s 2013 election laws, What’s more, the state has made it we have reached some conclusions. easier to take college-credit courses in For starters, mainstream media coverage has been disappointing. high school, and a new initiative means Not only is there a lack of depth, that many community college classes but it appears one-sided in favor will universally transfer to all Univer- of the plaintiffs. An example: The sity of North Carolina system schools. media reported that a woman, who Enrollment at Southeastern Commu- went to vote (at a precinct where nity College was the highest it’s been she was not registered) complained this past spring and summer since the that her 2014 provisional ballot was 2009-10 school year. Cost, collaboration not counted. with high schools, and a more intense She explained her out-of-pre- cinct vote saying she moved around focus on a lot so she didn’t bother to change individual The point her registration, could not get off students A new era of collabora- work to vote and had to pick up her rather than tion among high schools, “babies.” Under further question- a one-size- community colleges and ing she fits-all the UNC system will result revealed she had approach in more students reaching played ma- lived in their dreams as the walls jor roles. the same house All of of separation are being broken down. for three this makes Gingersnaps, ugly ties and unsplashed puddles years and sense. Why that her wouldn’t a family want high school By JEFFERSON WEAVER I very much want to be that face. At all of three and a half feet “babies” students to get college-level credit? Staff Writer friend, because quite frankly, little tall, she owned the big hairy man were 19 The Career and College Promise offers kids are cool. in the black suit, black and gold and 21 college courses at no charge; plus, the years old, Everybody needs a bright spot Little kids understand a lot that vest, and awful tie. Tom Campbell rigor is typically strong. Students also on a dreary day. we as adults have cast aside; they “That tie, Mr. Jefferson—it’s facts not get a head start on their hours once I call mine Gingersnap. know the importance of fairness awful ugly. It doesn’t go with that reported. Liberal media bias? More likely they enroll in a four-year college, mean- She has bright red curls that in deed, not speech. While few of vest at all!” rebel with all the feistiness a natu- them are above a fib or a tall tale, I still got my hug, but I also tend the inadequate coverage comes ing they’ll be more likely to graduate on from the lack of seasoned report- time. ral redhead can muster, and the they appreciate honesty. Kids who to be a little more circumspect in mischievous grin of a playful ball don’t get along well with others my fashion choices when I know ers and the reductions most news- And how many times have we heard of fire. She likes puppies, flowers soon find themselves alone on the Miss Bella’s around. rooms, especially newspapers, have parents and students complain that and puddles. She’s at her happiest playground, and that’s no fun. I met a little gentleman a while suffered. they were led to take a college transfer when a neighborhood park floods, Lit- back about Bella’s age, and he was Was the intent of the legis- course at a community college, only to since she can splash the resultant tle kids gifted with the same level of re- lature to restrict minority and find that it would be accepted at UNC- puddles to her heart’s content. can freshing openness that makes chil- student voting? It is impossible to Charlotte but not N.C. State, or vice She isn’t mine, of course—her also be dren both precious and humbling. prove intent but it is highly likely. When Democrats were in charge versa? That shouldn’t happen any more mom Heather and I just hap- utterly I disremember the particular pen to be friends. Miss Heather frank; event I was covering, but there their intent was to pass laws that with the new Comprehensive Articula- made it easier for minorities to tion program. and the Gingersnap came by to they were some draft horses there; see me the other day while they have no naturally, the littlest kids at the vote, because minorities vote SCC is also more in tune with the fact were on the family walk. It was social event wanted to meet the biggest overwhelmingly for Democrats. that many of its students must work one of those oppressive days stigma horses. Although the gross weight Republicans, wanting to win those while they take classes. Some are single when clouds threatened a frog- at- of the teams was somewhere elections for their party, passed parents, while others are saving money strangling, ditch-overwhelming, tached around 8,500 pounds, drafts are laws to encourage their followers for their final two years at a university. road-destroying afternoon storm, to tell- generally the gentlest souls ever and discourage Democratic voters, Whatever the case, this approach will be a promise that was fulfilled later ing it created. These particular teams but since they’ve gerrymandered the districts the outcome is almost the difference in many students obtain- on. Miss Heather is a strong advo- like it were well-versed in dealing with cate of keeping young’uns outside is, unlike Jefferson Weaver the public (especially since the guaranteed. ing his or her college degrees. The charge has been frequently Both the city and county school as much as possible, both for their most poli- kids were equipped with treats by physical health and their mothers’ ticians and many so-called mature the horses’ owner). made that the laws curbing early systems have bought into the total ap- well-being. grownups. One little fellow, whose parents voting, eliminating same-day reg- proach. While the city system still does They were about a block away Take Miss Bella, for instance. have had him on horseback since istration and out-of-precinct pro- not participate in the Early College, it from my office when Heather Bella is the daughter, grand- before he was born, eyed the larg- visional voting are disadvantaging has begun offering college-level courses waved at a passerby. Gingersnap, daughter and great-niece of a est of the Belgian behemoths with minorities. Heck, they are making while students are in class. The county who doesn’t miss a trick, as the family I consider dear friends. She a professional’s squint. it more difficult for everyone. school system has been all-in for a old saying goes, asked why her likes to fish, but she prefers to kiss “What do you think of the big There was most assuredly confu- sion resulting from the court cases while. mom waved. her fish, then release them. She is horsies?” his grandmother, who “We wave to be polite,” Miss something of a little fashionista, has only a passing knowledge of prior to the 2014 elections but was It’s good to see all the major play- this just about race? If that can be ers in education – the state and federal Heather explained, “and because too, which led to her unapologetic horseflesh, said. The little fellow somebody might be having a bad critique of my outfit at church one shook his head. proved it is unacceptable. Is it un- government, the UNC system, the com- day. It might make them feel bet- morning. “That thing eats a lot, so he constitutional? We doubt that it is. munity college system and the public ter.” It was during trapping season, poops a lot,” was his immediate re- So far we haven’t heard any new school system get out of their comfort Gingersnap pondered this. and I had left home at dawn and in ply. “Who cleans up all his poop?” and startling revelations coming zones and try new initiatives that break “Can we go wave at Mr. Jef- a hurry. My Sunday clothes were Everyone else was marveling at from this trial, so U.S. District the mold. ferson?” she asked. “He might be on a hanger in the truck, and after the majesty of these nine-foot tall Judge Thomas Schroeder will Helping students reach their dreams having a bad day, and we might feeding the horses, I ducked into animals, and the little fellow was hear the 90 hours of testimony, deliberate an appropriate period has always been a goal of K-12 schools, cheer him up.” the freeing tack room to change all business. Sure enough I was, and sure clothes. That, my friends, is why I love of time and issue his verdict. We community colleges and universities, suspect we already know it because but each entity has gone about it in enough they did. Grabbing clothing in the dark little kids. There’s no ill intent, Now, my beloved Miss Rhonda is never a smart move, but I had even in the frankest observation. he telegraphed his opinions last their own ways. teaches a Sunday school class of grabbed a rather bold tie that Some instinctively want to make July in allowing the law to stand. Now, a new era of collaboration kids about the age of the Ginger- clashed rather badly with my people feel better. They can rec- What we have learned is that once where turf wars don’t matter as much snap, so I can speak a little of the vest. I shrugged and went ahead ognize when something’s out of you provide a benefit to someone will do nothing but make reaching those language. I still needed a transla- dressing; God doesn’t care if your place, and want to know why. And it is difficult, if not impossible, to dreams easier. tor for the rapid-fire happiness colors compliment or collide, as before they are taught to be quiet restrict or eliminate it. that was almost shouted in my long as your heart’s in the right or that some people are different Here are our questions. Why ear as the little redhead gave me place when you’re in his house at or that they need to be part of the discourage any voters? Why not a bonecrushing hug and almost the appointed time. crowd, rather than an individual make elections as voter-friendly climbed around my neck. At church, Miss Bella came – before they’re grownup, in other as possible? We want to minimize I have a strange effect on chil- bouncing down the hall toward words—they understand why it’s fraud, but Kim Strach, head of the dren; whether it’s the hair, the Rhonda’s class (being a big girl, a good thing to make somebody’s Board of Elections, testified there’s Quotes of beard, or the occasional smell of Bella’s now an alumna). As is her day brighter. little evidence of voting fraud. an unlucky predator, kids from custom, she came running toward Little kids understand what we Costs are also a consideration but about six months old to two years me for a hug. I creaked down on as grownups forget--that even on a we’re not aware of any cost-benefit are usually terrified of me. After one knee to share the hug, and she dreary, rainy, depressing day, the analysis showing the 2013 laws the week that age, however, many automati- stopped short. world can still be full of puddles were justified. And aside from the cally assume that I am their best Her towhead tilted to one side, just waiting to be splashed. fact that legislators were told they Thumbs down “Many business people in the com- friend. and a critical look came over her were likely to lose in court we still don’t understand why the Voter ID munity have asked to help us. We provisions were recently relaxed. are a silent partner but if asked to If our legislature did not intend help we will be Johnny on the Spot. to suppress voting or discriminate In my opinion, it’s all about telling Praying presidents they can prove it with some good- it and selling it.” faith steps, such as expanding the this nation without Thy help. I am frozen, and hungry. Washington – Rick Edwards, chairman of the Co- BY RAY LUNDY voter registration deadline to two Special to The News Reporter poor and weak and sinful, O God.” slipped out of the camp, knelt in weeks before the election, allowing lumbus Jobs Foundation, an organiza- It was said later, that Lincoln’s the snow, and earnestly called on online registrations, increasing the tion of volunteers who are focused on During the darkest days of the guest who heard and witnessed the The Almighty to help his army number of IDs that are acceptable increasing economic development and Civil War, a guest of President president felt at that moment: “the and his struggling nation to win and perhaps even requiring that bringing more jobs to the county. Lincoln was staying in the White Union will be saved.” the battle and war. employees be given time off work House, and sleep had left him. The Lincoln begging God on his A soldier, hidden in the trees, to vote. guest’s room was near Lincoln’s knees, what a moment in history. wrote to his wife, “Mary, I have “We have a thriving alligator popu- Voting is a privilege, one of room. In the darkness of the deep Lincoln later addressed a great heard Washington praying in the the undeniable rights for which lation at the Lake. We also have night, the guest heard a voice in audience, and he told them that snow. We shall win this war.” our founders and subsequent gen- people who find them fascinating, agony. “That’s Abe’s voice,” the he was not only relying on shot In June, the Continentals sal- erations fought. There’s nothing as they should. They’re incred- friend thought to himself. and shell, armies, and ships, but lied forth and defeated the mighty wrong in asking people to make ible creatures. But feeding them is He slipped from his bed, eased also he was relying on the help of British army. God had heard Wash- some effort to exercise this right to the bedroom door, eased it open, against the law and can be danger- Almighty God to win the war. ington’s pleading prayers. but we need to zealously ensure and Lincoln was on his knees in Ninety years before, soon-to-be Our country desperately needs ous.” that we do not discriminate against heart-wrenching prayer: “O Thou president George Washington, more presidents on their knees, anyone or suppress voting. The – Lake Waccamaw State Park Superin- God, who heard Solomon when he prayed in the deep snow of the win- seeking direction from the Al- more who participate, the better tendnent Toby Hall, on the increasing prayed and cried for wisdom, hear ter camp of the Continental Army. mighty. the chances that the party and can- alligator population at the Lake. me! I cannot guide the affairs of His men were ragged, almost All else seems to be failing. didate with the best ideas will win. The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 – 9-A Storm brings lightning, wind heavy rain to region By JEFFERSON WEAVER flooding or road blockages, “We had nothing out of the Staff Writer but the workers had only a normal,” Jones said. “Our few calls for service. efforts on the stormwater A powerful, fast-moving “Our responses were pret- system repairs are starting to storm Thursday caused nu- ty much typical of storms pay off. Our staff is working merous power outages, some in Whiteville, minor street hard to improve the drainage minor flooding and an im- flooding and such,” said Hal issues that have plagued the pressive lightning show as Lowder. “We had to handle town for years.” it crossed Columbus County. traffic at JK Powell. Pretty Tabor City Town Manager Only minor damage was routine. Al Leonard, who also acts reported in the central part Still it was a pretty impres- as administrator for Cerro of the county, but as the sive storm. Gordo, Fair Bluff and Bruns- storm moved east, trees, “We had some traffic lights wick, said there were no dam- limbs and small structures go out for a few minutes then age reports in the western were damaged. The storm re-set to flashing,” Lowder end of the county. intensified after colliding said. “We had some real small “I guess we made out with onshore winds and more limbs down, and just heavy okay,” Leonard said. moisture. rain and wind.” At Lake Waccamaw, Town According to the National Chadbourn Town Manag- Manager Harry Foley said Weather Service (NWS), the er Bob Jones said the town’s a single limb was reported central part of the storm continued investment in down in Bella Coola. It was reached 57,000 feet into the infrastructure repairs is re- removed by the fire depart- Discussing the Seamless Summer Option child nutrition program at Chadbourn Mid- atmosphere – more than 10 turning dividends. ment and town maintenance. dle School are Columbus County Schools child nutrition team members Charlene Lee, miles. The hot air from the Several residential areas For years, whenever a Donna Bartley, Cinder Singletary and Sandra Moore. lower part of the storm col- of Chadbourn flood so badly storm threatened, town of- lided with the frigid winds that when the town ordered ficials have worked fever- at that height to create the new “High Water” signs, resi- ishly to pump down the sewer Feeding intense lightning. dents said they also needed system to avoid wastewater Continued from page 1-A The NWS Wilmington of- signs designating neighbor- spills. The Lake is in an on- fice called it the most power- hoods as “No Wake Zones.” going series of projects to available to students who par- ful storm of the year so far. Town staff created a flood repair, renovate and replace ticipated in summer enrich- Microbursts caused major action plan several years ago most of the town’s aging ment programs at five schools and the town has several sets sewer system. damage in Wilmington, blow- earlier in the summer. of barricades to cordon off Thursday, however, there ing the roof off a motel, The migrant summer pro- heavily flooded streets in the were no problems. downing trees on apartment gram also utilizes the summer event of a big storm. “We had between 1.5 and buildings and creating havoc food program for its students. The crews and equipment two inches of rain around at several businesses. Heavy Every child in the migrant were ready this time, but the Lake,” Foley said, “but flooding occurred in some ar- program is eligible to eat Jones said the effects of no spills.” eas of Pender County as well. free, said Kenwood Royal, While damage was more Thursday’s storm were noth- The storm served as a who oversees the migrant widespread in the east end of ing like others in recent practice run for more serious program. Columbus County, no major memory. While some areas weather events, Lowder said “For some children, it problems were reported. did have standing water on – although officials are glad changes their morning be- Whiteville, Lake Wacca- the roads, Chadbourn had it wasn’t any worse. cause of how we interact maw and Chadbourn had none of the crippling flooding “We really dodged the bul- with them,” said Charlene town crews ready in case of experienced in past storms. let,” Lowder said. Lee, the assistant manager of Chadbourn Middle School’s cafeteria. One example of a SSO lunch is a ham and chees sandwich “When they come in, I greet on wheat bread, cooked broccoli, milk and a fruit cup. them. I talk to them and I ask them how their day is,” Lee What to do about snakes? years. ceive during the school day, said. “When we can, we say: “It helps them be able to giving them access to healthy ‘Good Morning, sweetheart,’ concentrate because a child meals their bodies need.” and ‘Have a nice day.’” Leave them alone and walk cannot learn She said it creates summer “All meals when they jobs and generates economic By RAY WYCHE more people in the United 3:1 where the author wrote, must meet the ““If Columbus County are hungry,” activity. Staff Writer States than any other reptile. “Now the serpent was the same guide- Moore said. The open-sites are avail- Some say the copperhead will most cunning of all the wild lines as the na- Schools provide service “The able to anyone regardless of Those who roam the for- go out of his way just to strike animals the Lord God had tional school to only one hungry child, summer income. ests, fields and swamps, on a victim. made ...” breakfast and then all of our efforts are programs The open sites are located “He’ll bite you when The copperhead is a beau- lunch program their jobs or for recreation, worth it. It also provides keep us in in areas of the most need there’s no reason to bite you,” tifully patterned snake with (milk, meat/ are of one accord on one local programs federal touch with where there is a high number one copperhead victim said brown and tan markings. meat alter- element of their working students of students eligible for free nate, vegeta- Child Nutrition funding habitat: there are snakes years ago. The attractiveness of the who may and reduced lunch. bles, fruit and that will create jobs and around them and they say The most venomous of copperhead is fascinating to need the ex- “We are honored to offer grain),” Bart- generate economic activ- leave the reptiles alone and the six poisonous snakes in children, who want to touch tra benefits these summer programs to ley said. keep walking. North Carolina is the Eastern this strange, beautifully col- it y.” received our students,” Bartley said. Bartley em- But entanglements be- Diamondback rattlesnake. ored creature. Donna Bartley from these “We hope to reach more stu- phasized the tween snake and mankind do Other snakes that bite with Hall pays close attention programs,” dents in the future. desire to build occur and public health and venom in our area are the to the younger park patrons Bartley said. “Everyone bene- “If Columbus County good community connec- outdoor people repeat their cottonmouth moccasin, the when hiking through terrains fits. It combats childhood hun- Schools provides service to tions via healthy food and oft-spoken warning: leave the shy and rare coral snake, the conducive for snakes. ger by replacing the breakfast only one hungry child, then fellowship during the summer snakes alone. pygmy rattler and the timber “Children are curious,” he and lunch that children re- all of our efforts are worth it.” Columbus and surround- rattler. says. They find copperheads months. “Under the Seamless Summer Option program, ing counties, with ample Superintendent Toby Hall worth a second look. the meals are to be eaten on- swamplands, are prime habi- of Lake Waccamaw State The entire 2,300-acre lake site unless an agreement is tats for the reptiles. Park is a sort of go-between park, along with the 9,000- worked out ahead of time (an Six species of poisonous with snakes and visitors to acre lake itself, offers prime option that does exist). Most of reptiles live in our area. Most the park, particularly the home sites for serpents of all our meals are on-site. of their time is spent seclud- city dwellers who have had no breeds. Since people with no “We encourage communi- ed, out of sight of mankind, experience living with snakes experience or knowledge of ties to come together to eat but now it’s mid-summer around. snake identification may see and socialize and to build com- and the snakes are out and “We try to tell the people to a harmless looking serpent munity relations. Our sites active, as are people who live leave the snakes alone,” Hall exhibiting no signs of aggres- are located at the schools that says. But many who were not sion, they may be tempted to in snake country. are centered in the communi- raised in snake country seem pick it up. Most herpetologists agree ties to encourage walk-ins,” that practically all snakebites to want to hold the snake. “We tell people to leave the she said. are defensive on the part of The majority of the snake- snakes alone,” Hall says. “We also have adults that the snake. The reptile real- bites recorded in the U.S. are He tries to cover all areas have children in day programs izes that a human is not an the result of humans pick- that exhibit potential dan- who will bus them to our sites appropriate meal for a snake ing up or holding snakes, or gers, such as telling overnight for breakfast and lunch,” Bart- but nature has equipped the accidentally stepping on the campers to carry a flashlight ley said. venomous snake with an ef- reptile. when walking along a trail Sandra Moore is the county ficient defense system. In most humans, there ap- at night. schools’ child nutrition sec- Last spring, summer and pears to be a built-in fear and Snakes, like some other retary and eligibility coordi- fall, Columbus Regional loathing for snakes, some say attractions in nature, are best nator. She’s been working in Healthcare System in White- based on the Bible’s Genesis enjoyed from a distance. child nutrition for nearly 22 ville reported that their emergency room treated five patients for venomous snake- bites. So far this summer, three cases of poisonous Mcarthur Supply snakebites have been treated. Medical authorities say they believe some people are bitten by a snake that is BUY LOCAL & SAVE! considered poisonous, and do not bother with getting professional treatment. Watch Thursday’s News Reporter This is particularly true if the reptile is a copperhead, the venom of which is not For Our Special as toxic as that of its close cousin, the moccasin. But the victim is well aware that he has been “snake-bit.” The poison causes swelling, discoloration of the skin, SALE pain that can be intense, and worst of all, extreme nausea and debilitating sickness. One woods roamer called the ill-tempered copperhead, after describing the snake’s INFORMATION attitude with words not suit- able for a family newspaper, “the worst thing about Co- Yesterday’s Service... lumbus County.” Today’s Variety McARTHUR SUPPLY The copperhead, a beauti- Contractor Friendly INCORPORATED 117 Railroad Ave., Chadbourn 654-4615 ful snake with a bad attitude, Company has the reputation for biting 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 Courthouse access sparks discussion Enrollment Continued from page 1-A By ALLEN TURNER which permit them to bypass house. Byrd said, “These Staff Writer being screened by a metal seven men (the commission- detector/x-ray machine when ers) are.” offering classes at convenient Pharmacy Technology will staff at SCC he had no plans to times that give students more be offered as a continuing bring a bunch of new people in Columbus County Commis- they enter the front entrance; Hatcher said he is respon- opportunities to schedule a education class that leads to and his plan has not changed. sioner Buddy Byrd used the all members of the general sible for security at the front full slate of classes. a certificate but will not be a “The people here are good “commissioners’ comments” public must pass through door and the general con- Full-time students could credit course eligible for cer- enough and smart enough to section of Monday night’s the metal detector and x-ray sensus was that a judge is potentially schedule all of their tain types of financial aid. do the job,” said Clarke, adding meeting to spark a discus- screening. responsible for whatever goes classes Mondays, Wednesdays The college will offer a cur- that with them the college can sion of access by attorneys “Members of legal teams on and whatever is allowed in and Fridays or just Tuesdays riculum-based Nurse Aide improve. to the new Columbus County should be looked at just like the courtroom in which he or and Thursdays, if they wish. program, however, which will Clarke said the reorganiza- Courthouse. any court clerk,” said Byrd, she is presiding. Other areas “We are adapting to better allow students in that program tion is a reason enrollment has “I realize the courthouse whose son is an attorney. of authority remain a little serve students,” Clarke said. to tap into financial aid. increased. was built for security,” Byrd “I don’t see why the whole murky. Restructuring has occurred It is one of several programs Recent high school gradu- said, “but right now we’ve backside of the courthouse is While Sasser has issued at SCC. that motivated high school ju- ates and their parents, as well got attorneys being treated off limits (to attorneys).” rules and guidelines for the Funding cuts lead to student niors and seniors in the county as adults interested in return- like criminals, and I don’t feel Sheriff Lewis Hatcher said new courthouse, county attor- services being merged under can enroll in at no cost through ing to college, are invited to that’s right.” that only bailiffs working ney Mike Stephens said there another department in past the College and Career Prom- attend upcoming one-stop-shop The new courthouse has court have access to the rear is no established case law on years but the college recently ise program (See related story). opportunities at SCC where only two entrances. The front of the courthouse. His other just who has what authority promoted Sylvia Cox to the “It is a pipeline to the nurs- they can: entrance facing Courthouse deputies with business at the at courthouses. executive director for student ing program,” Clarke said. Meet with advisors and Square is for use by members facility must use the front At least one lawsuit was services and it is once again a The college is seeking to learn about the programs SCC of the general public and at- entrance. filed in another county but division of its own. diversify its faculty and staff. offers torneys. Byrd also complained that “they worked it out” before Registration is always ongo- “I think we have looked at Meet with financial aid The rear entrance facing attorneys initially were re- the litigation could come to ing but a few dates in July and hiring practices and found mi- counselors to discuss eligibil- the county tax office is used stricted from using anything trial. August have been set to expe- norities under represented in ity and benefits by bailiffs and sheriff ’s depu- but the public restrooms, Hatcher said that although dite the registration process the past and we have reached Register for fall courses. ties involved in transporting while in the old courthouse he is responsible for security for new students or potential out to HBCU’s (Historically New Student Registration prisoners, and members of they had access to other bath- at the courthouse, the address- students. Black Colleges and Universi- Event dates are: the clerk of court’s staff. rooms. However, that has ing of other issues as assigned “We’ve created a one-stop ties),” Clarke said. July 8, 1 p.m to 4 p.m. According to guidelines changed and a restroom on the to a committee consisting of shop,” Clarke said. Registra- Five minority applicants July 28, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. laid down by Chief Resident second floor now is reserved him, Judge Sasser and others tion, financial aid and busi- for an English position were Aug. 3, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Superior Court Judge Doug- for use by attorneys. has assigned it to the sheriff ness will be available to get all hired before SCC could con- Aug. 12, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. las Sasser after the court- A discussion ensued about and the chief resident supe- questioned answered in one sider them. house opened, attorneys have who, legally, is responsible rior court judge to work out visit, he said. “All got hired by other insti- been issued photo ID badges for the operation of the court- any issues. “The idea is to make it an tutions,” said Clarke, adding easy, pleasant experience,” he that a candidate’s credentials said. “We don’t want to turn and quality “come first” but the County MacRae into a maze of contacts.” goal is to “cast the net wide.” Continued from page 1-A Funding cuts have led to A provision in board policy some programs being elimi- had required the Board of Fair booths didn’t want anyone confus- cattle and livestock farmers press across the single-lane nated. Trustees “affirm” hiring deci- ing their loyalties – and the across the country today. street, which featured board Forestry, Facilities Main- sions but that policy recently for rent first name of choice, honor- But the land around Brin- sidewalks. N.D. Hufham op- tenance, Massage Therapy changed. ing American General “Black kly-New Berlin wouldn’t co- erated a market catering to and the Pharmacy Tech cur- The president now is to Columbus County Fair of- Jack” Pershing, quickly be- operate with farmers trying colonists and area farmers. The riculum program are being “notify” the board of personnel ficials are now accepting booth came mispronounced as “Per- to grow lettuce and cabbage. Mitchell family lived in a “big phased out. decisions. rentals for the 36th annual fair. ishing.” After a lengthy and Blueberries never rose to the roughboard house” near the “Existing students will be Clarke said it had not been a The cost is $150 for an 8x10-foot tempestuous public meeting, levels of production hoped for mill. This eventually became taken care of,” Clarke said but, problem or issue but he would inside booth with an electrical the postmaster, L.R. Hobbs, by MacRae’s managers and the boarding house owned “Unfortunately we had to look hire employees who may be outlet, first come, first served. solved the problem. tenants. The soil in the area and operated by the A.L. Dew at faculty positions.” working for weeks before the To reserve a booth email He’d just installed a Delco requires tremendous care, even family. The bottom line was the board could approve them. [email protected] or call electric generator to power today, to produce good grazing. Melton and J.C. Bordeaux budget, but low enrollment was Clarke said when he was 910-654-4808. Fair dates are the lights at the post office, Farming, on the scale imag- built another store, and former also a factor, he said. hired he told the faculty and Oct. 13-18. and more or less decided on his ined by MacRae and prom- railroad employee Tom Prid- own to honor that newfangled ised in his recruiting flyers, geon had a mercantile business device on official Post Office couldn’t work in that area, as well. That store had a num- letterhead. using the practices still com- ber of owners during the boom In 1902, however, Delco was mon in the late 19th and early times in New Berlin, and at one still known as New Berlin, 20th century. Tobacco and cot- point was even a bicycle shop and Alex Dozier, Kranick’s ton, while destructive to the run by a Rufus Connor, accord- friend in Dayton, received a soil, had always worked, and ing to Hufham’s story. flyer advertising farm land continued producing for other Wright Carroll and another and homesteading rights to set- area farmers. The European man were part-time police of- tlers in MacRae’s agricultural settlers, however, had little or ficers after New Berlin’s incor- colonies. Dozier came to New no experience with growing poration. The peace officers had Berlin and signed an agree- tobacco. a hand-built, rough and ready ment with MacRae’s Carolina Instead, some of the settlers jailhouse that was moved be- Real Estate Co., the firm that made their living as had those tween the eastern and western managed the new farms. whose first families to settle in ends of town. Dozier eventually convinced the Brinkly-Prosper area: the Kranick was there for the his friend Kranick to follow logging woods. good and bad times in New him south, and in 1902, Kranick MacRae’s building and de- Berlin, then Delco – the Hungar- came to live in the New Berlin velopment interests – as well ian refugee saw the start of the community. as the businesses of other MacRae mills, then the decline MacRae had two colonies entrepreneurs in the time pe- and fall of the sawmill. He and in Columbus County – Artesia riod – required a lot of lumber Julia had five children: Bertha, and New Berlin. Both were to function. MacRae’s New Mary, George, Andrew and founded on the idea that the Berlin Lumber Co. was already Frankie, who died as an infant. “white work ethic” MacRae well-established, and a friendly Kranick saw the first paved touted would make miracles competitor with the Waccamaw major highways through the happen in the hardscrabble Lumber Co. in Bolton. area begin to supplant the pine plantations of Southeast- Carolina cypress was need- railroads. Kranick buried his ern North Carolina. He also ed for a variety of water-re- beloved Julia in the Delco Cem- believed, based on popular sistant products. The pine etery. stereotypes, that the refugee trees that had supplied resin MacRae died in 1949, after farmers and craftsmen of war- for the naval stores industry seeing one of his “farm-city” torn Europe could create lush had reached the end of their projects, Penderlea, actually farms out of poor soil, and useful life, and were nothing become the success he had produce crops that even today more than clear-grained, long, expected. don’t thrive in sandy soil. tall flawless timber waiting to In 1957, Kranick – who Documents and news cov- be sawn into planks and beams. wasn’t entirely sure of his ex- erage in the N.C. Division of The rapid growth of cit- act age – was granted an “old Archives and History show that ies like New York, Chicago age exemption” by the county MacRae colonized six rural and Philadelphia, as well as commissioners, and refunded communities in Pender, New the burgeoning rail industry, $75 in property taxes that were Hanover, and Columbus coun- meant that juniper and spruce overpaid. At least one source ties. Italians (and some Greeks) from the Carolina swamps referred to Kranick as the “old- made their homes at St. Helena, were needed for water storage est white man in Delco.” where they had varying suc- tanks. (Some rooftop tanks in In 1959, Hufham sat down to cess growing vegetables. Dutch New York City and Jersey City talk with the Hungarian-turned families settled at Castle Hayne still bear the logos of timber Columbus County resident. and Van Eden, where several companies such as MacRae and Kranick was excited about families still live, and operate a handful of other local firms, news buzzing through the area, nationally known nurseries. more than 100 years after being news of something even bigger Greek nationals settled at put into service.) than the MacRae colonies that the now-defunct Marathon, If his farms in Columbus brought Kranick and hundreds which eventually disappeared. County didn’t produce veg- of other immigrants here de- Its population scattered into etables and hay like he planned, cades before. Wilmington, the other colonies then MacRae decided he’d sell In 1979, a pulp company and elsewhere. lumber, instead. that made paper and plywood Among the more successful Kranick and his wife came to products announced plans to immigrant farmers were the New Berlin to farm, according dramatically expand its facility Poles at Artesia, near Halls- to Hufham’s profile, but instead in the Acme-Delco area. The boro, and the Germans and Kranick went to work in the firm needed proximity to both Hungarians at New Berlin. timber industry. the Cape Fear River, for water Much of their success, how- “Eventually they settled in and the railroad to ship raw ma- ever, didn’t come from Mac- Delco and were here when the terials and finished products. Rae’s planned “mile-long rows” long saws began felling trees The company – Riegel Paper – of vegetables that would be for the sawmill site,” Hufham planned to spend $41 million in shipped from his railway de- wrote. improvements at the new mill, pots, on cars MacRae con- Like a lot of sawmill towns, along with more investments trolled, through MacRae ware- New Berlin exploded with in the surrounding community. houses to consumers all over growth. The New Berlin Lum- Kranick died in 1964, and the country. ber Co. facility in modern-day was buried beside his beloved Some of MacRae’s research Delco wasn’t as large as the Julie – a long way from his na- into “continuous grazing pas- sawmills in Bolton and Halls- tive Hungary, in a community tures” did have a positive im- boro, but the firm had several he made his home. pact on the dairy industry in similar locations, all along rail Robb Cross contributed the state, and dairies remained lines and within a day’s travel to this story. Sources include an important industry in the of Wilmington. “Recollections and Records of region until a cattle epidemic New Berlin was hustling Columbus County,” The News in the 1950s killed thousands at the time – Bordeaux owned Reporter archives; N.C. Depart- of milk – or “milch” – cows. a large company store, and ment of Archives and History MacRae’s grazing theory is Wright Carroll had a combina- NCPEdia website; and the News the background used by many tion furniture shop and cider and Observer online. 1B - The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015 We re Proud of Our

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By JOHN THOMAS even get one. innings. News Reporter Intern Burgaw jumped to an early However, South Columbus lead in the top of the first. pushed across one more run in BURGAW – Three first- The first two Burgaw batters the bottom of the third. Jazmin inning runs proved to be reached courtesy of a walk Martinez led off the inning enough for the South Colum- and an error and advanced with a walk and advanced to bus Angels (ages 9-10) to defeat into scoring position on a wild third base before Duncan drove Burgaw 4-2 Wednesday in the pitch. her in with a two-out single to championship of the N.C. Cleanup hitter and starting extend the South Columbus Dixie Girls Softball X-Play pitcher Justice Gardner scored lead to 4-2. Tournament. both runners with a single to Burgaw never threatened South Columbus starting give Burgaw a 2-0 advantage. that advantage, and South Co- pitcher Peyton Duncan shut But South Columbus re- lumbus held on to advance to down the offense of the tur- sponded in the bottom of the the Dixie Girls Angels X-Play nament-host Burgaw squad, first, drawing three walks to World Series. which scored both of its runs open the frame. Bailey Clem- Duncan led South Colum- in the top of the first inning. ons drove in Elizabeth Strick- bus with her stellar pitching She allowed just two hits in land with a ground out to trim performance and key RBI five innings, struck out five Burgaw’s lead to 2-1. single. Spivey and Reynolds batters and walked just one. Gracealynn Spivey and added the only other hits, but South Columbus went un- Chesney Reynolds each fol- South Columbus also drew six defeated throughout the six- lowed with RBI singles to put walks as a team to put pressure team double elimination tour- South Columbus up 3-2 after on the Burgaw defense. nament and will represent the first inning. The South Columbus team North Carolina in the Dixie Both teams settled in will play its first game repre- Staff photo by John Thomas Girls Softball Angels X-Play quickly, thanks in large part senting North Carolina aon Sat- South Coumbus All-Stars World Series, which begins on to stellar performances by both urday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m., against 2015 North Carolina Dixie Angels X-Play Softball Tournament Champions Aug. 7 in Moore County. pitchers. the Florida cahmpion. The South Columbus team Burgaw managed just one defeated West Lincoln 5-2 in base runner on one hit against Members of the state cham- the opening round of play Duncan in the final four in- pion South Columbus team are before blanking South Bruns- nings and failed to hit a ball out Chloe Allen, Bailey Clemons, wick 7-0. of the infield. Her teammates West Robeson American Isabella Coleman, Peyton Dun- Two more wins against augmented her performance can, Alexuz Barnes, Kyleigh Burgaw and Kings Mountain by playing stellar defense; they Manning, Jazmin Martinez, committed no errors after the eliminates county from gave South Columbus a sig- Jada McDowell, Chesney Reyn- nificant advantage going into first inning. olds, Gracie Spivey, Elizabeth Wednesday’s game. Burgaw Burgaw’s Telisha Moore Strickland and Sadie Thomp- entered the circle after just state DY tournament needed two wins to clinch the son. title, but South Columbus en- one inning from Gardner and Coaches are David Spivey, By DAN BISER sured its opponent would not stymied the South Columbus Tim Duncan and Jeff Fowler. Sports Editor offense during the next three Dunn takes title CERRO GORDO – Four home runs, including two towering tape-measure shots CERRO GORDO - The Dunn All-Stars by Troy McGirt, were the keys for the West shook off the effects of a 7-5 Friday- Robeson American All-Stars Wednesday evening loss to Burgaw in the opening evening as they eliminated the host Columbus game of the best-of-three championship County All-Stars 15-5 in bracket championship- series by bouncing back on Saturday to round play of the 2015 North Carolina Dixie subdue the Burgaw squad in back-to- Youth Majors Baseball Tournament. back games by scores of 11-1 and 8-2. West Robeson also got a shut-down relief The wins gave the Dunn squad its pitching performance by James Locklear after third North Carolina Dixie Youth (ages he relieved starter Cameron Hunt in the first 11-12) Baseball Tournament champi- inning. onship. It also won the 2008 and 2011 West Robeson American clinched the victory titles. in the fifth inning by way of the 10-run rule as The Dunn team will advance to the Locklear struck out 14 of the 17 batters he faced. 2015 Dixie Youth World Series set to Columbus County, which bowed out of state open Aug. 7 at Lexington, S.C. tournament play with a 3-2 record, got home Dunn and Burgaw each emerged as runs by first baseman Justin Connor and champions of their respective eight- centerfielder Jay Levine, but had difficulty team brackets to advance to the cham- keeping pace with West Robeson’s all-around pionship series. play. On Thursday Dunn defeated two- West Robeson American overcame a 3-0 first- time defending champion West Robeson inning deficit against the Columbus team by 3-2 for the Bracket 1 championship and tying the score in the bottom the first inning Burgaw topped Kannapolis 7-3 for the and taking charge with six runs in the second Bracket 2 title. inning. Dunn’s lone loss in bracket play McGirt, Rylan Oxendine, Ethan Wilkins, came against host Columbus County by Chris Baker, Jonathan Jacobs and Josh a 13-7 scored in Tuesday’s fourth round. Henderson all had two hits for West Robeson Elizabethtown emerged as winner of American. Jacobs and Henderson drilled home the state tournament’s Charles Lennon runs. Memorial Sportsmanship Award. Jagger Haynes was tagged with the mound loss for Columbus County. J.T. Junious pitched in relief. Columbus County quickly gained the lead in the top of the first inning as Levine led off with the score 9-3. a double off the centerfield fence and scored A one-out double by Junious and a two- following an error of a ground ball by Haynes. South Columbus batter Bailey Clemons gets set to connect with a pitch in Wednes- out home run by Levine brought in the final Connor then stepped to the plate and powered Columbus County runs of the night in the day’s finals of the 2015 North Carolina Dixie Angels (ages 9-10) X-Play Sotball Tour- a shot well over the fence in left-centerfield for third inning. nament. South Columbus defeated the host Burgaw team 4-2 to cop the tournament a 3-0 advantage. West Robeson American knocked home championship with an unbeaten record. Staff photos by John Thomas In the bottom of the first, Rylan Oxendine led two more runs in the third, one in the fourth off for West Robeson American with a single to and brought the game to an early close when right field. With one out, McGirt launched his it scored three runs on a two-run homer first home run of the day to cut the score to 3-2. by Jacobs and a walk-off double by Rylan Back-to-back singles by Wilkins and Smith tied Oxendine. the game at 3-3. Columbus County had opened tournament West Robeson American sent 10 batters to the play by defeating Leland 11-3. It suffered a 13-3 plate in the bottom of the second inning, getting second-round loss to Dunn before coming back a two-run homer by Henderson, a three-run to defeat Riegelwood 8-6. It then stunned Dunn round-tripper by McGirt while Ethan Wilkins 13-7 in fourth-round play. also had a hit. A walk, a hit batter and two In Wednesday’s other bracket round, Columbus County errors also contributed to Burgaw held off Elizabethtown 4-3. West Robeson American’s big inning, making ECHS to host Women’s Football Clinic The East Columbus Athlet- ic Department and Columbus Regional Healthcare System are joining forces to offer a free educational event to wom- en interested in learning more about high school football. The Gator football staff will be available to answer ques- tions from mothers of football players and other ladies inter- ested in the game on July 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the East Columbus cafeteria. All questions related to the game of football are welcome. All participants will receive a pink t-shirt and dinner will be provided. In addition, Columbus Re- gional will have representa- tives on hand to discuss early detection of breast cancer. Sev- eral vouchers for free mammo- ladies. East Columbus Head their understanding of foot- South Columbus pitcher Peyton Duncan releases the ball toward home plate in her grams will be given away. Football Coach Rocky Lewis ball and more importantly, the team’s state championship-clinching victory over host Burgaw in the 2015 North This event is open to all, believes “the information par- need to be screened early for not just East Columbus area Carlina Dixie Angels X-Play Softball Tournament. ticipants receive will increase detection of breast cancer.” The News Reporter, Monday, July 27, 2015-3B Up close and personal with prestigious St. Andrews By JOHN THOMAS were still at St. Andrews. So you can imagine what it News Reporter Intern But back to the tee box. I did to my golf game. stepped up and chose a 4-hy- While the fescue is certainly Professional golfers make brid to swing on the par-4 first physically imposing, it even the sport of golf look so easy. hole. I felt comfortable with played mind games with me In fact, they make it look the club, and the hole was during the round. I pulled an- Whiteville Optimist AAAs so easy that some viewers not very long, so I made the other drive well left of the fair- call golf boring. safe choice. way and found myself in the drop 5-4 heart-breaker in If you have ever attempt- I swung and made solid tall grass, searching for what ed to play the game, then contact, sending my ball felt like a needle in a haystack. 4th round of state tourney you know that golf is many down the middle of the fair- No golf carts are allowed things. way. I placed my club back at St. Andrews, so I pulled and It is infuriating. It is re- in my bag, pleased with my pushed my bag around manu- warding. It is cruel. It is effort. ally using a small handcart. befuddling. Now it was my father’s When I arrived at the place But the two things golf is turn. He stepped up with his where I thought my ball had not? Easy and boring. own hybrid, ready to strike come to rest, I put down my bag I am reminded of this his opening shot of the round. and began to search. each time I step on a golf Some golfers have a ten- It took me a few minutes, but Staff photos by John Thomas course. Golf is perhaps the dency to “jump” at the ball I found my ball about five yards most difficult sport I have during their swing. They get from my bag, so I returned to attempted, but I still manage State DY Tournament too excited, perhaps because grab my club of choice. I took Jay Levine of Columbus County (above to find it exciting and enjoy- they need to hit the ball a three steps back to where I able, even though my game long way. It usually results thought my golf ball was, but right) slides in for a double while Rie- is usually not so great. in lost concentration and a it had disappeared. The grass gelwood second baseman Coltin Sim- However, any of my club swung harder than it was so thick that I could not mons awaits the throw from the outfield golfing experiences on any should be. move a few steps away from my in last Monday’s third-round action of course pale in comparison to My father did not need to ball without having to search the North Carolina Dixie Youth Majors my time at the home of golf: hit the ball very far. But he for it again. Baseball Tournament at Cerro Gordo. St. Andrews. was certainly excited. I shook my head and laughed Columbus County won the game be- My family trekked to It is difficult to describe to myself before I took a few tween the District 3 rivals 8-6. Levine, Scotland and England three in words just how much my practice swings. I looked across Columbus County’s centerfielder and years ago in the summer father “jumped” at his golf the fairway to another hole lead-off hitter, was a leader at the plate of 2012 for our first Euro- ball. He swung and nearly to see a group of elderly men and in the field for Columbus County, pean vacation. We stayed left the ground as he missed in a similar predicament and at a hotel outside of quiet his mark, topping his ball stopped to watch for a moment. which posted a 3-2 record in tourna- St. Andrews for about four about 20 yards in front of the One of the men took a ment play, including a 13-7 win over days before flying to bustling tee box. smooth, comfortable swing eventual tournament champion Dunn. London to visit for a week. I laughed and immediately and popped his golf ball out of In photo at right, Columbus County The trip as a whole was told him to calm down a little. the fescue like it was not there. catcher L.B. Allen returns to his team fantastic, and I would gladly “I’m at St. Andrews, man,” he I put my hands on my hips and after being presented his home run ball return to Scotland, with or responded. muttered something along the by North Carolina Dixie Youth Board of without the promise of golf. I knew where we were. I lines of “You’ve got to be kid- Directors member Ken Britt following The people were welcoming, knew what it meant to be at ding me” before smacking my the Columbus County win over Riegel- the aesthetics were stun- the home of golf. ball no more than 20 yards, wood. Allen ended up going 4-for-4 in ning, and the pace of life But my thought process just enough to be back in the the game. Cerro Gordo played host to reminded me of a number of was “I’m at St. Andrews, and fairway and out of that fescue. small towns in southeastern I’m going to play as well as I This pattern continued for the 16-team North Dixie Youth Majors Columbus County North Carolina. can, just like I do back home.” much of the round, with nei- Tournament for the second time in six But we were ultimately His thought process? “I’m ther of us having much success years, ably undertaking a task usually there for one thing: golf. at St. Andrews.” in conquering the course. How- handled by much larger cities, towns Dixie Youth Baseball Thousands of people each It took a few holes, but Dad ever, my father contributed his and communities. year make the journey to St. eventually settled down a shot of the day on the par 4 Andrews, just as we did that bit. I started my round well, 16th, the second-most difficult summer. Several thousand making par and bogey on the hole on the course. He played a were at the birthplace of first two holes. I hit my next pitch-and-run for his third shot golf about a week ago for the drive down the middle of the from about 50 yards away that playing of the 144th Open fairway and began to let my stopped just a few feet from Championship, one of golf ’s guard down. the hole, giving him a simple four major tournaments. St. Andrews made me pay putt to clean up his par, which If you watched the tour- for that. he made. nament, you know that American golf courses We made it to the 18th green, American Zach Johnson have a number of obstacles, tired but happy, when we heard won the championship af- including trees and water something that caught our at- ter a four-hole playoff with hazards. tention. A group of local people Australian Marc Leishman But links courses, like was talking on the nearby first and South African Louis the New Course, have fescue tee box, when we heard the Oosthuizen. Johnson made grass and gorse bushes. phrase “Next time we’re in a 25-foot birdie putt on the I was rudely introduced to Myrtle Beach.” 18th hole that ultimately al- gorse bushes on my second My father and I stopped and lowed him to compete in the shot on the par-5 third hole. looked at one another, partially playoff and win the tourna- I hooked my ball well left in disbelief and partially to ment. If he was nervous, he and watched it disappear confirm that neither of us was did not show it. into some sort of abyss. This hearing things. I think I channeled that abyss was a bush, roughly Myrtle Beach is famous for Continued from 1B sort of composure as my eight feet tall and about 100 its plethora of golf courses, father and I stepped onto the feet wide. It looked like some- so apparently this group of first tee at St. Andrews. He, thing out of a spooky forest friends would be making a trip however, had a bit more dif- in a Disney movie, and it ate near my hometown for golf, ficulty masking his nerves. my golf ball. I quickly real- just as we had made a trip near I should clarify that we ized to stay away from gorse theirs. were standing on the first tee bushes at all costs, just like We made our putts and of the New Course at St. An- water hazards on other golf walked off the 18th green, but Staff photo by John Thomas drews, not the Old Course. courses. before we left, we stopped at the Thrill of victory The Old Course is arguably I only experienced one 18th green of the Old Course South Columbus players dash on to the field to accept their state championship trophy one of the most famous gorse bush throughout the to watch golfers for a moment. after defeating the host Burgaw team 5-4 in the finals of the 2015 North Carolina Dixie courses in the world, and it round, but I became well I saw the Road Hole green Anges X-Play Tournament. The South Columbus team has gone undefeated in district is the place where champion acquainted with fescue grass and the Swilcan Bridge in the and state tournament play. golfers have been crowned over the course of 18 holes. distance. I took in the fact that for many years. Links courses like those at my father and I had just played The “New” Course was St. Andrews are famous for 18 holes at the home of golf. 2015Whiteville High School volleyball schedule constructed in 1895, and does their thick, knee-high grass And I decided that I would not carry the same fame as that serves as rough on either find my way back in the future Aug, 18 - at Scotland County, 5 Sept. 24 - *at South Columbus, 4:30 its counterpart. It also did side of the fairway. When and do it again. Aug. 20 - East Bladen, 4:30 Sept. 29 - *West Columbus, 4:30 not require adding yourself professional golfers find the Aug. 24 - Loris, S.C., 5 Oct. 1 - *at Fairmont, 4:30 to a waitlist about two years fescue, it is one of the few Aug. 26 - Scotland County, 5 in advance in order to get a times they make golf look a Oct. 6 - *at Red Springs, 4:30 tee time. Nonetheless, we little less easy. Aug. 31 - at East Bladen, 4:30 Oct. 8 - *St. Pauls, 4:30 Sept. 1 - at Loris, S.C., 5 Oct. 13 - *at East Columbus, 4:30 Sept. 3 - *at West Columbus, 4:30 Oct. 15 - *South Robeson, 4:30 Sept. 8 - *Fairmont, 4:30 Oct. 20 - *South Columbus, 4:30 Sept. 10 - *Red Springs, 4:30 Sept. 15 - *at St. Pauls, 4:30 *-Denotes Three Rivers Conference Sept. 17 - *East Columbus, 4:30 matches. Sept. 22 - *at South Robeson, 4:30 Stallion Club Golf Tournament to be held Aug. 2 The South Columbus way 9 West, near Longs, S.C. provided. The cost is $220 Stallion Club’s annual Stal- The Captain’s Choice for- for a four-person team or $55 lion Golf Tournament will mat tournament is sched- for an individual. For more be held Sunday, August 2, uled for a 1:30 p.m. start. information or to register at the Crowne Park Golf Prizes will be awarded contact Rodney Register, 910- Course. Crowne Park Golf to the top finishers. Food317-1031 or Marti Hardee, Club is located on High- and refreshments will be 843-742-4859. WHS 1965 grid team to be honored on Sept. 11 The 1965 Whiteville High pack squad rolled to an 11-1 re- School Athletic Association School Region II 2A champion cord, including the Waccamaw limited state football playoff will celebrate its 50-year re- Athletic Association champion- action to just two rounds, thus union that will include spe- ship and home field playoff wins leaving four regional champi- cial recognition at the Sept. 11 over Wake Forest and Burgaw. ons to share the state title. Whiteville-West Brunswick high The team’s only loss came in the All members of the team John Thomas (left) and Parks Thomas stand at the entrance of St. Andrews school football game at Legion season opener at Lumberton. who plan to attend the event Links Clubhouse during their 2012 golf excursion to Scotland. Stadium. For several years during the are asked to call 910-625-5721. Coach Buck Jolly’s 1965 Wolf- 1960s, the North Carolina High

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ELBAC A&E Storage Storage Storage Storage Big Smo Big Smo Storage Storage Storage Storage ANIMAL Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters HD Dr. Jeff: Rocky (N) HD Treehouse Masters HD (:04) Dr. Jeff: Rocky HD AMC (7:00) The Dark Knight (‘08, PG-13) aaaa Christian Bale. HD Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (‘07) aac HD Fugitive BET Good Deeds (‘12, PG-13) aa Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton. Alex Cross (‘12, PG-13) aa Rachel Nichols. 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WEDNESDAY EVENING JULY 29, 2015 SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 2, 2015 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 TSACDAORB ABC The Middle Goldbergs Modern black-ish Celebrity Wife Swap Local Jimmy Kimmel Live HD Nightline TSACDAORB ABC Bachelor in Paradise (TV14) (N) HD Castle: “Reckoning” HD Local Programs Local Programs CBS Big Brother (N) HD Extant (TV14) (N) HD Criminal Minds HD Local (:35) Hawaii Five-0 HD Late Late CBS (:01) Big Brother (N) HD Madam Secretary HD CSI: Cyber (TV14) HD Local Programs NBC America’s Got Talent: “10 Year Special” (N) HD Last Comic Standing Local (:35) Tonight Show HD Late Night NBC Sweden Sweden American Ninja Warrior: “Houston Finals” HD Local Programs Dateline NBC HD FOX MasterChef (N) HD Home Free (N) HD Local Programs Local Programs FOX Simpsons Brooklyn Family Guy Last Man Local Programs Local Programs ION Ghost Whisperer HD Ghost Whisperer HD Ghost Whisperer HD Ghost Whisperer HD Ghost Whisperer HD ION Live (‘07) Live Free or Die Hard (‘07, PG-13) aaa Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant. 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HD Ray Donovan HD Kevin Hart (TVMA) HD Get Rich or Die (‘05) HD SHOW Ray Donovan HD Ray Donovan (N) HD Masters of Sex (N) HD Ray Donovan HD Masters of Sex HD 6b - the News Reporter, monday, June 27, 2015 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities SALES 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. 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3 bEDROOm, 1 bAtH house, out- ated with the foreclosure. A deposit Tax Foreclosure for the collection of Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Attorney at Law side storage. CH/A. $550 month, + of five percent (5%) of the amount of past due Columbus County and the greater, is required and must be ten- 102 Courthouse Square deposit. References required. 910- Notice of Sale the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars City of Whiteville, NC property taxes. dered in the form of certified funds at Whiteville NC 28472 368-6652, 840-1433. ($750.00), whichever is greater, is You are required to make defense to the time of the sale. The successful Telephone: (910) 640-2111 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE required and must be tendered in the such pleading not later than the 31st bidder shall be required to pay rev- Facsimile: (910) 212-7333 659 Cedar branch Rd, Chadbourn OF NORTH CAROLINA form of certified funds at the time of day of August, 2015, said date being enue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2015 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION up, private, security system, large the sale. This sale will be held open 40 days from the first publication of any Land Transfer Tax and costs of COLUMBUS COUNTY yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. ten days for upset bids as required this notice and upon your failure to do recording the Trustee’s Deed. NOtICE tO CREDItORS 15SP12 $850 deposit; first month’s rent free by law. Following the expiration of so the party seeking service against The real property hereinabove STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- the statutory upset period, all remain- you will apply to the court for the described is being offered for sale 15 E 248 CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST tretteproperties.managebuilding. ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE relief sought. “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold COUNTY OF COLUMBUS com; office contact: 252-756-2920 EXECUTED BY FELICIA L. BOR- AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in This t he 16t h d ay o f Jul y, 2015. subject to all superior liens, unpaid The undersigned, ROSE BENTON DEAUX DATED JUNE 29, 2010 a timely manner will result in a Decla- WILLIAM E. WOOD taxes, and special assessments. STRICKLAND, has qualified as Exec- bALDWIN WOODS - 3 bEDROOm AND RECORDED IN BOOK RB ration of Default and any deposit will ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS Other conditions will be announced utrix of the Estate of HOUSTON home, 1 bath. Remodeled, hardwood 987 AT PAGE 907 IN THE COLUM- LEE STRICKLAND, late of Colum- floors. $850 deposit, $850 rent with be frozen pending the outcome of 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE at the sale. The sale will be held open BUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, bus County, and this is to notify all 1 year lease. Call 910-231-0022 or any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 for ten (10) days for upset bids as by NORTH CAROLINA 910-790-5508. any reason, the Purchaser at the sale TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 law required. If for any reason the persons having claims against said Under and by virtue of the power and shall be entitled only to a return of the STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Trustee is unable to convey title to Estate to present them to the under- authority contained in the above-ref- bRICk HOuSE FOR RENt! 2 BR, 3 deposit paid.\’ca The Purchaser shall July 20, 27, August 3, 2015 this property or the sale is set aside, signed on or before October 5, 2015, erenced deed of trust and because of baths, nice yard, good location. $500 have no further recourse against the the sole remedy of the purchaser is pursuant to North Carolina General mo., 1 mo. deposit. Private or HUD. default in the payment of the secured Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- the return of the deposit. Further- Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall NO inside pets. 521 Ramsey Ford Rd., indebtedness and failure to per- Notice of Service stitute Trustee or the attorney of any more, if the validity of the sale is chal- be pled in bar of their recovery. All Nakina. 910-645-6673. form the stipulation and agreements of the foregoing. of Process by lenged by any party, the Trustee, in persons indebted to said Estate will therein contained and, pursuant to please make immediate payment SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD its sole discretion, if it believes the FuRNISHED HOuSE FOR RENt. demand of the owner and holder of Publication to the undersigned at the following $750 per month. Deposit and refer- TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- challenge to have merit, may declare the secured debt, the undersigned ences required. 910-642-4923 ing in the property, be advised that an the sale to be void and return the address: substitute trustee will expose for sale Order for Possession of the property STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA deposit. In either event the purchaser This the 6TH day of July, 2015. at public auction to the highest bidder may be issued in favor of the purchas- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS will have no further recourse against ROSE BENTON STRICKLAND for cash at the usual place of sale at er. Also, if your lease began or was IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the 2682 ROUGH & READY ROAD the county courthouse of said county renewed on or after October 1, 2007, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. CHADBOURN, NC 28431 2 bEDROOm APARtmENt. No pets. at 10:30AM on August 3, 2015 the fol- be advised that you may terminate the FILE NO: 15 CVS 693 Additional Notice Where the Real C. Greg Williamson Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call lowing described real estate and any rental agreement upon 10 days writ- DYNA JOHNSTON, Property is Residential With Less Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP 642-4049. other improvements which may be ten notice to the landlord. You may Plaintiff, Than 15 Rental Units: Attorneys at Law situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- be liable for rent due under the agree- vs. An order for possession of the prop- P.O. Box 1467 VILLAGE OAKS APARTMENTS ty, North Carolina, and being more JORDAN H. TRIP, Whiteville, NC 28472 Quality affordable housing for the ment prorated to the effective date of erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. particularly described as follows: Defendant. July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015. elderly/disabled and family in the termination. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser Lying and being in Ransom Township, Bladenboro. Immediate open - The date of this Notice is May 14, TO THE DEFENDANT: and against the party or parties in Columbus County, North Carolina: NOtICE tO CREDItORS ings for one and two bedroom 2015. JORDAN H. TRIP possession by the clerk of superi- All of Lot No. 326 in Section B, of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA apartments. No application fee - 12-030404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to or court of the county in which the Riegelwood Subdivision, as delin- 15-E-200 Application processed imme - Jonathan Blake Davis Rule 4(j1) of the North Carolina Rules property is sold. Any person who diately. Rent based on income. eated upon the Consolidated Map COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Attorney for the Substitute Trustee of Civil Procedure, that a pleading occupies the property pursuant to Central heat/air, onsite laundry of Sections A and B of Riegelwood, ELIZABETH S. MAGENBAUER, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 seeking relief against you has been a rental agreement entered into or facility, after-hours emergency NC which is recorded in Map Book filed in the Office of the Clerk of Supe- KATHARINE S. FORT, AND GLENN W. maintenance service, all electric Charlotte, NC 28216 renewed on or after October 1, 2007, 5, Page 7, of the Columbus County rior Court of Columbus County on SLEDGE have qualified as Co-Exec- appliances. Water, sewer, and (704) 333-8107 may, after receiving the notice of Registry, and as amended by map utors of the Estate of KATHARINE C. trash collection included with rent. http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ June 16, 2015, in the above-entitled sale, terminate the rental agreement recorded on January 3, 1962 in Map SLEDGE, late of Columbus County, Twenty minutes to Elizabethtown July 20, 27, 2015 action. The nature of the relief being upon 10 days’ written notice to the Book 7, Page 77, said Registry. and this is to notify all persons having and Lumberton, NC. Location 303 sought is a claim for monetary dam- landlord. Upon termination of a rent- All of Lot No. 326 in Section B, of Rie- claims against said Estate to present Pecan St. 2K, Bladenboro, NC. ages based on motor vehicle neg- al agreement, the tenant is liable for Apply in person at 303 Pecan gelwood Subdivision, as conveyed Notice of Sale them to the undersigned on or before ligence. You are required to make rent due under the rental agreement Street, Apt. 2K, Bladenboro, NC. by Deed and Agreement dated April defense to such pleadings no later October 12, 2015, pursuant to North J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. Suc- prorated to the effective date of the Office: 910-863-4365. 26, 1962 by A. R. Beth and others, as than September 5, 2015, said date Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, cessor to the Storage Place, P.O. Box termination. recorded in Deed Book 229, at Page being 40 days from the first publica- or this notice shall be pled in bar of 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, will hold Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, 9, Columbus County Registry. Refer- tion of this Notice, and upon your fail- their recovery. All persons indebted a public sale to dispose of various Substitute Trustee ence is also made to map recorded in ure to do so, the party seeking relief to said Estate will please make imme- items of personal property, pursuant 803-744-4444 Map Book 7, Page 77, said Registry. against you will apply to the Court for diate payment to the undersigned at to the assertion of a lien for rental at 020267-00424 P1145535 The above described property is the the relief sought. the following address: its storage facility. July 20, 27, 2015 same property as conveyed in Deed This the 23 day of July, 2015. This the 13th day of July, 2015. The Sale will be conducted at the ELIZABETH S. MAGENBAUER, dated November 1, 1985 from Don- WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER NOtICE tO CREDItORS following Storage Facility locations: 2 bEDROOm mObILE HOmE, East- ald R. Hunt and wife, Ethel P. Hunt to & MOSS, PLLC Having qualified as Administratrix of Co-Executor The Storage Place over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Clinton Jordan and wife, Linda Hunt ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF the Estate of Brandy Lucretia Mem- 2713 TITLEIST DR. 642-4049. 325 Strawberry Blvd. Jordan recorded in Book 370, Page P.O. BOX 457 ory, deceased, of Columbus County, SALEM, VA 24153 Chadbourn, NC 28431 50 of the Columbus County Registry. TABOR CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28463 State of North Carolina, the under- KATHARINE S. FORT Co-Executor 2 bEDROOm, 1 bath, No pets, Secu- The Storage Place And Being more commonly known TELEPHONE NO. (910) 653-2082 signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 404 FAIRWAY RD. rity deposit required. By appointment 210 7th Ave as: 203 Cornwallis Rd, Riegelwood, BY: 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572 only. 910-640-7138 Chadbourn, NC 28431 NC 28456 Paul J. Ekster firms, associations or corporations GLENN W. SLEDGE, Co-Executor The Storage Place and Resident Process Agent 2 bEDROOm, 1 bAtH mobile home. The record owner(s) of the proper- State Bar No: 26672 having claims against the estate of 213 E. Main St. N. Hallsboro area. No pets. Refer- ty, as reflected on the records of the July 27, August 3, 10, 2015 the said decedent to present them 143 BAYSHORE DR. Whiteville, NC 28472 ences required. Call 910-640-9435, Register of Deeds, is/are Felicia L. to the undersigned on or before the PARKTON, NC 28371 Date of Sale: August 8, 2015 or 642-5801 Bordeaux. 12th day of October, 2015, or this C. Greg Williamson Time of Sale: Notice of The property to be offered pursuant notice will be pleaded in bar of their Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP bLADENbORO RENt tO OWN 325 Strawberry Blvd: 10:00 am to this notice of sale is being offered Substitute recovery. All persons, firms, associa- Attorneys at Law 3 BR, 2 bath singlewide, $580 mo, 210 7th Ave: Immediately following for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS tions or corporations indebted to the P.O. Box 1467 limited pet policy. 910-316-9058. Strawberry Blvd sale trustee’s IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee said estate will please make payment Whiteville, NC 28472 www.wellingtonridgehomes,com 213 E. Main St. Whiteville immediately nor the holder of the note secured by Foreclosure Sale of immediately. July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015. following 7th Ave Sale FuRNISHED 2 bEDROOm mobile the deed of trust, being foreclosed, This the 8th day of July, 2015. Unit #098 Lona Coe Real Property NOtICE tO CREDItORS home on Princess Ann Rd., Chad. nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Marsha D. Autry Unit #311 Anna Shipman STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA No pets. 654-3063. employees, agents or authorized rep- Administratrix of the Estate of Unit #315 James Powell 15-E-216 resentative of either Trustee or the 15-SP-37 Brandy Lucretia Memory Unit #332 Monica Stribling COUNTY OF COLUMBUSThe under- holder of the note make any repre- Under and by virtue of the power and James E. Hill, jr., PLLC Unit #402 Michael Williamson signed, GEORGE W. HOLT, has quali- sentation or warranty relating to the authority contained in that certain Attorney at Law Unit #425 Sabrina Oliver fied as Admnistrator of the Estate of title or any physical, environmental, Deed of Trust executed and delivered 109 Courthouse Square FOR RENt Downtown Commercial Unit #427 Renia E. Myles MARTHA TODD HOLT, late of Colum- health or safety conditions existing by Hazel McGlockton, dated March Whiteville, NC 28472 Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Posted this 17th day of July, 2015 bus County, and this is to notify all in, on, at or relating to the property 9, 2010 and recorded on March 17, Telephone: (910) 642-8136 Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. persons having claims against said being offered for sale. Any and all 2010 in Book No. RB 980 at Page Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 (successor to The Storage Place) Estate to present them to the under- responsibilities or liabilities arising out 696 in the Office of the Register of July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015 July 27, August 3, 2015 Deeds of Columbus County, North signed on or before October 12, 2015, of or in any way relating to any such pursuant to North Carolina General Carolina; and because of default in NOtICE tO CREDItORS condition expressly are disclaimed. Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall This sale is made subject to all prior Notice of Service the payment of the indebtedness Having qualified as Administratrix be pled in bar of their recovery. All mObILE HOmE LOtS FOR RENt. liens and encumbrances, and unpaid secured thereby and failure to carry of the estate of James W. Pegese, 294 Thompsontown Rd., Whiteville. of Process by out and perform the stipulations and deceased, late of Columbus Coun- persons indebted to said Estate will Tony Stanley 840-2454. taxes and assessments including but please make immediate payment not limited to any transfer tax associ- Publication agreements contained therein and, ty, the undersigned hereby notifies pursuant to demand of the holder of all persons having claims against to the undersigned at the following the indebtedness secured by said the estate of said decedent to pres- address: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Deed of Trust, the undersigned Sub- ent them to the undersigned within This the 13th day of July, 2015. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE stitute Trustee will place for sale, at three (3) months from the date of the GEORGE W. HOLT COUNTY OF COLUMBUS public auction, to the highest bidder first publication, or this notice will be 207 HIGH STREET DISTRICT COURT DIVISION for cash at the usual place of sale pleaded in bar of their recovery. All WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 FILE NO.: 14 CV 1584 at Columbus County Courthouse, persons indebted to said estate will C. Greg Williamson COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and Whiteville, North Carolina on July 30, please make immediate payment. Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP CITY OF WHITEVILLE, 2015 at 2:00PM that parcel of land, This the 20th day of July, 2015. Attorneys at Law Plaintiffs including improvements thereon, Judy S. McKoy, Administratrix of the P.O. Box 1467 Vs. situated, lying and being in the City estate of James W. Pegese Whiteville, NC 28472 VANESSA D. FREEMAN; BRANCH of Whiteville, County of Columbus, 5099 Chadbourn Hwy July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015. BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, State of North Carolina, and being Chadbourn, NC 28431 Beneficiary (Lienholder); RALPH T. NOtICE tO CREDItORS more particularly described in the July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2015 BEASON, Beneficiary (Lienholder), STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA above referenced Deed of Trust. Defendant COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Address of property: 23 Cape Fear NOtICE tO CREDItORS To VANESSA D. FREEMAN and to The undersigned, BEVERLY A. Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472-5658. Having qualified as Co-Administra- RALPH T. BEASON (Lienholder), EDWARDS, has qualified as Admin- Tax Parcel ID: 0281.01-37-2814.000 tors of the Estate of Sherry Lesain above named Defendants: istratrix CTA of the Estate of MARIE Present Record Owners: The Heirs Gore Haywood, deceased, of Colum- Take notice that a pleading seeking EDWARDS, late of Columbus County, of Hazel McGlockton. bus County, State of North Carolina, relief against the Defendant VAN- and this is to notify all persons having The terms of the sale are that the real the undersigned does pursuant to ESSA D. FREEMAN and naming you claims against said Estate to present property hereinbefore described will N.C.G.S. § 28A-14-1 hereby notify all as a Defendant has been filed in the them to the undersigned on or before be sold for cash to the highest bidder. persons, firms, associations or cor- above entitled action. The nature of October 27, 2015, pursuant to North A deposit of five percent (5%) of the porations having claims against the the relief being sought is as follows: Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, amount of the bid or Seven Hundred estate of the said decedent to present them to the undersigned on or before or this notice shall be pled in bar of the 25th day of October, 2015, or this their recovery. All persons indebted notice will be pleaded in bar of their to said Estate will please make imme- recovery. All persons, firms, associa- diate payment to the undersigned at tions or corporations indebted to the the following address: said estate will please make payment This the 27th day of July, 2015. immediately. BEVERLY A. EDWARDS, This the 24th day of July, 2015. ADMINISTRATRIX CTA Atheia Bellamy 609 Kings Road Susan B. Powers Whiteville, NC 28472 Co-Administrators of the Estate of Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Sherry Lesain Gore Haywood Attorneys at Law JOHN ALAN HIGH, PLLC P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2015

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