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2-A By BOB HIGH •Pastor calls on Staff Writer churches to help “I thank God for looking after both the Bolton police. guys,” Old Dock-Cypress Creek Fire Chief Edwin Ezzell said Wednesday as he talked •Lake eyes canal fix about the Tuesday afternoon wreck of his for Robeson Avenue. department’s old pumper truck that injured two older members of the unit as they rushed 3-A to a grass fire near Juniper Creek on Crusoe •County native Island. Terry Rich, 56, and Terry Stacy, 50, both liv- Sanderson wins ing in the Old Dock community, were injured Lassiter Award. in the crash about 5:15 p.m. on Dock Road near the Waccamaw River. Stacy was kept overnight at Columbus Regional Healthcare for observa- 4-A Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL •Defendant’s tion, and Rich was released Tuesday evening. probation allows for Barrel race “There were no broken bones, and I’m very A dump truck cuts it a little too close to the temporary barricades set up by maintenance crews on glad both of them were using their seatbelts. honeymoon. I stress belt usage all the time, and this is a South Madison Street Tuesday afternoon, sending about half a dozen barrels teetering into oncom- great example of how it probably saved them 5-A ing traffic. The plastic barrels did no damage. Crews members quickly set them back in place. from serious or critical injuries,” Ezzell added. Grass fire •Commissioners nix Old Dock’s department was alerted at 5:04 restrooms at fitness p.m. to a grass fire in a field near Juniper Creek park with 4-3 vote. Request to commissioners for at the southeastern border of Columbus and Brunswick counties. Ezzell said the Wacca- maw Fire Department in Brunswick County DIDYOB? increased rescue tax is deferred was alerted after Old Dock’s truck wrecked, and Waccamaw firefighters and the N.C. Forest Did you observe ... Service handled the blaze. By ALLEN TURNER Ezzell said the Forest Service was notified Staff Writer SCHS Coach Bradley when the blaze got into the swampy area near Juniper Creek, and fire trucks couldn’t reach The Columbus County Board of Strickland proposing to the blaze. Commissioners deferred a request Paige Cartrette Tuesday, “Our truck went off of the road in the from the county’s rescue squads sharp curve on the west side of the Waccamaw using a ripped-off base- requesting a one-cent increase in ball cover as a ring case? the rescue tax Monday. Instead, they See Firemen, page 4-A He popped the questions asked Randy Guyton of the Fire and Rescue Association for additional following SCHS’s 14-4 information before the board enters victory over South Robe- its budgetary process for the upcom- Riegelwood son. ... Kara McDuffie ing fiscal year. asking on Facebook if Guyton made the request for the tax increase from two to three cents man’s body anyone needed a free per $100 of property evaluation on hair style and make-up behalf of the eight rescue squads Randy Guyton, vice president of the Columbus County Fire and that are not served by Whiteville Rescue Association, asks members of the board of commission- found Sunday for prom? She started ers for a one cent increase in the rescue tax rate, from two cents to Rescue. Whiteville Rescue is sup- n doing it a few years ago ported by a tax district created years three cents per $100 of property valuation. Hunter Lewis disappeared March 6. to give financial relief before the countywide rescue tax to parents and says she district. Another penny would add about of this county.” By JEFFERSON WEAVER It has been 15 years since the res- $31,000 to each squad’s coffers every In response to a question from Staff Writer loves the smiles and “it’s cue squads last saw an increase in year. Chairman Trent Burroughs about really been a blessing” the rescue tax rate. Each department Guyton told the board, “We want why some rescue squads have “sub- The body of to her. ... Wiggles and currently receives about $62,000 a to continue to provide a high level an East Arcadia year from the current two-cent levy. of care and service for the citizens See Rescue, page 12-A man who disap- Jiggles singing “Girl peared March 6 was Crush” at a local body found Sunday night. shop? ... Bladen County Emergency Man- SCC presents budget requests agement said Ed- ward Huntington County Deaths “Hunter” Lewis, 27, to commissioners in joint meet went outside at his grandmother’s home Whiteville By ALLEN TURNER opportunity for the college’s board, increase over the $137,892 it received Mary E. “Betty” Waters on N.C. 87 just after Staff Writer president and administrators to get for the current year. midnight on March Dorothy Davis Soles together with the commissioners The college’s total request for the 6 and disappeared. Yvonne George Southeastern Community Col- to show them what we’re doing and upcoming year is almost $2.8 mil- He was wearing Anthony Ray High lege’s board of trustees and the where we’re going. In order to do lion, nearly double the $1.4 million only socks and un- that, we need their help and we need the school received from the county county commissioners held a joint derwear in mid-20 Hunter Lewis Tabor City meeting Tuesday at which the col- their financial support.” during the current year. County fi- Berneatha K. Keller degree temperatures. lege presented its budget requests Commissioner James Prevatte nance director Bobbie Faircloth said The search hit too close to home for some Chadbourn for the upcoming fiscal year, which told Edmund after the meeting, Wednesday that it is not unusual for searchers – Deborah Hobbs and her daughter, Thomas Kenneth Tyree begins July 1. “Henry, you know we’re going to the college’s capital outlay request Crystal Moore, are longtime members of the Riegelwood As usual, the college’s needs far do as much as we can. It won’t be to exceed what the county can ap- CUE Center for Missing Persons. They are also as much as you need, but anything propriate. Edward H. Lewis outweigh the county’s ability to related to the Lewis family. provide funding. helps. We haven’t met yet for our re- Most of Tuesday’s discussion cen- “Deborah has been with me since the early Commission Chairman Trent treat, but I think that education is go- tered on capital outlay needs instead days,” said CUE Director Monica Caison. “She Burroughs said he felt the meet- ing to be our number one priority.” of current expenses. and Crystal now know what it’s like to be on Index ing with the trustees went well. “I SCC President Dr. Anthony Clarke identified $1.44 million in the other side. Like everyone, they are hurting. Clarke asked for $1.35 million for immediate capital outlay priorities, Editorials ...... 10-A thought they had a very good presen- “It’s different when you’re used to being tation and we’ll certainly try to work current expenses, a 6.8 percent another $20.8 million in short term Obituaries ...... 7-A out there on the search, working, walking, with the college in any way that we increase over the $1.27 million the (1-3 years) capital outlay priorities looking, and this time, you can’t. You have to Sports ...... 1-B can,” Burroughs said. college received from the county that include the construction of a be there for the family.” Crime ...... 4-A SCC trustee chairman Henry for the fiscal year that ends June 30. $19 million applied technologies A Riegelwood native and resident, Lewis Living ...... 1-C Edmund commented, “I feel good The college is requesting $1.44 mil- about the meeting tonight. It was an lion for capital outlay, a 946 percent See SCC, page 9-A See Lewis, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 Pastor calls on churches Friday chicken bog sale to help Bolton police supports outdoor programs this. Even if you don’t have a “If we’re having Bible By JEFFERSON WEAVER The group operates the with our roots.” home church, your safety is study, I don’t want to have to By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer Helms Nature Preserve out- The chicken bog sale will in jeopardy as well. tell people, ‘I have to get out Staff Writer side of Whiteville, where be held in Sunset Terrace in “If it takes $100,000 – then of town before it’s too dark,’” When Pastor Tammy Mc- Your lunch Friday could dozens of kids attend annual Whiteville at West Whiteville let’s break it down, and figure McDonald said. Donald of Friendship AME help take a kid fishing. day camps to improve their Baptist Church. out where to find that money.” The $100,000 goal sounds Church heard the Bolton Po- N.C. Wildlife Action’s an- outdoor skills. Plates can be taken home or The preacher said she is farfetched, McDonald said, lice Department was closed, nual chicken bog plate sale is Among other activities enjoyed at the fellowship hall. “but we can do it if we come she was shocked. concerned because she has Friday. Tickets for the event sponsored by the group are Delivery is available for 10 or “I just said, ‘shut the front already heard of reports of together as a town and are are $7, and available by calling Pioneer Day Camp, Bluebird more plates, Hooks said. door,’ right there in church,” an increase in crime since the willing to work. I don’t care (910) 918-8909. Box Building Day and Pump- “This is a good, traditional she laughed. “That can’t be department closed. if we have to sell doughnuts The sale is one of only two kin Carving in the fall. way to support our kids in the – you don’t close down your “We aren’t even in hot – the churches need to lead annual fundraisers held by the Wildlife Action also spon- outdoors,” Hooks said. “We’re police department.” weather yet,” she said. “When the way on this, and the town non-profit, said Chase Hooks, sors fishing, canoeing, target always open for new members, The agency was closed last we get into warmer weather, leaders need to be willing one of the organizers. shooting and hunting events as well. Sharing the outdoors month and its sole officer, people will be outside more, to work with us to solve the “We find people are more throughout the year. is the perfect activity for any Chief Ed Gillim, laid off, drinking more, having parties problems.” receptive to having just a “Outdoor activities are fun family.” when a federal grant that has – all it takes is one cross word. McDonald said she thinks couple fundraisers a year, and and educational, as well as Find out more about N.C. funded the department for Alcohol and hot weather don’t the town should look into that way we can focus on our good for our children,” Hooks Wildlife Action on FaceBook five years ran out. The Com- mix.” hiring two officers to provide mission the rest of the time,” said. at www.facebook.com/pages/ munity Oriented Policing Sys- Some residents have al- better protection. Currently a he said. “It’s up to us who love and North-Carolina-Wildlife-Ac- tem (COPS) grant operates on ready adopted an attitude volunteer officer is filling the Wildlife Action teams youth appreciate the outdoors to con- tion/289954497803 . a staggered system, with the McDonald said was “negative, gaps between patrols by the and children with adults to tinue passing down this heri- Department of Justice com- but it’s not their fault. sheriff ’s office. learn more about conserva- tage, as it was passed down to Jefferson Weaver pletely funding each depart- “They feel like they’re be- It’s not right to ask anyone tion, hunting, fishing and the us. When we lose touch with (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] ment for the first year, and ing abandoned,” she said. “We to volunteer to be a police of- outdoors in general. the outdoors, we lose touch the recipient town gradually don’t need a society where ev- ficer, McDonald said. taking over the responsibility. eryone feels they have to fend “You volunteer at the hos- Bolton’s last year in the agree- for themselves with a gun at pital, the nursing home, or ment ends June 30. their sides all the time. That’s the senior center,” she said. When her church elders no kind of life. The sense of “You don’t volunteer to go and community is lost.” face some drunk with a knife Lake eyes canal fix told her the news, McDonald refused to believe them, and McDonald said she hopes or a gun.” asked them to call Gillim. the town’s clergy can sit down The pastor said she hopes The former chief confirmed and discuss the problem with the town can move past its for Robeson Avenue that the department had in- Mayor Shawn Maynor and financial struggles, and focus deed shut down, and briefly other town officials, “and find on reopening the department By JEFFERSON WEAVER A number of homeowners the only viable option. explained to McDonald what out what’s going on. while getting its other affairs Staff Writer reported damage from flood- The town is continuing to it would take to provide pro- “If we need grants written, in order. ing rains that overwhelmed monitor ditches for stoppages, tection for the town. let’s take turns writing them,” “We need to move past the Even an inch of rain can the town’s storm water drain- Foley said, and residents are She still couldn’t believe she said. “If we need to make mistakes of the past,” McDon- close some streets at Lake age system and flooded Robe- asked to properly dispose of the department was closed. phone calls, let’s make them. ald said, “and get the urgent Waccamaw, and officials hope son last year. More than a foot yard debris without putting “Bolton is too far from If we have to go up a little on problem solved, protecting repairing a canal will help that of water was present along leaves and other material in Whiteville,” she said. “If taxes, it’s worth it, because the town. Then there needs problem. much of Robeson and several ditches. connecting streets. The town there’s a domestic dispute your real estate is worthless to be a close look at where “I was amazed to see how rented large pumps to clear and help has to come from in a town owned by criminals. the problems came from, and much trouble just a compara- Jefferson Weaver the excess water from the area, (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 Whiteville, you may as well This is for the future as well as solutions found – but right tively small amount of rain but the pumps could not keep [email protected] call a coroner instead.” protecting the present. now, we need police protec- would cause,” Town Manager up with the sheer volume of McDonald said that while “If the gangs get a hold tion for our town. We don’t Harry Foley said at a recent water standing in the area. she lives in Wilmington, “ev- on this town, it’ll never go accomplish anything by pick- town board meeting. Heavy rains over the winter erybody deserves police pro- anywhere. If they get in there ing apart the town. We have to The town has been working Garden club caused other flooding prob- tection. and recruit, people will be too build it up, and have a strong with Buddy Byrd, a farmer and county commissioner, lems, Foley said, but not to the “There are three things scared to say anything. And community that’s willing to to meet Friday to extend the town’s main extent of last year’s deluges. you need—police, fire and right now, it’s open season. step up and help.” drainage canal across Byrd’s The town recently worked Whiteville Garden Club will rescue,” she said. “My paris- You want to put a meth lab in “This is a benefit to all of field near Robeson Avenue. with the Soil and Water Con- meet Friday, March 20 at 11 honers in Bolton don’t have your back yard? Start traffick- us,” she said. “The police de- Foley said town workers have servation Service on a survey a.m. at the Mexican restaurant. police protection, and that’s ing drugs? Hey, Bolton has no partment protects everyone cleared debris and leaves from of the properties affected by Hostesses are Betty Jo Spivey, just wrong. It cannot be.” police—it’s the place to go.” from crime, and without that other ditches and laterals in the drainage problems. Foley Merle Worley, Betsy Fisher and McDonald is spearheading Churches are attractive protection, we all have the the area that lead to the canal, said extending the main canal Jean Patterson. a campaign to get churches, targets for criminals as well chance to be victims. I am not and while that has helped, it – which crosses Byrd’s prop- Meleah Collier will give a community leaders, and the as homes, McDonald said. willing to accept that, and I hasn’t solved the problem. erty and drains it as well – is program on edible flowers. town to work together to raise “Whether or not there are don’t think the people who $100,000 to fund two police valuables or money inside, love their town are willing positions for a year. the criminal doesn’t care,” to, either.” “We can do this, but it she said. “He’s going in there McDonald said she under- will take the whole town,” and taking what he wants, and stands that some people may she said. “Whatever your doesn’t care about the dam- find it strange that she is church, you are affected by age. Never mind the cars in worried about police protec- parking lots on Sunday – we tion in a town 30 miles from go to church to worship, not her home. SCC offering be security guards.” “I have the luxury of know- Bolton Police helped Mc- ing if I need a policeman, floral design, Donald when she still worked one can be at my house in at the Boys and Girls Home at two minutes,” McDonald Chinese cooking Lake Waccamaw, and some- said. “Everyone deserves one threw a rock through that right. It doesn’t matter Southeastern Community her window as she drove if your town is small or large College will offer Chinese through town late one night. – you need police protection.” cooking and floral design in the She wonders if the streets will coming weeks. To pre-register be safe without a town police Jefferson Weaver (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 or for more information call department. [email protected] (910)642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or PASS SAU ext. 425. The schedule: Chinese cooking, Mondays, March 23-May 4, 6-9 p.m. in T-Building, room 118; $45 reg- istration and $1.25 insurance LifeYour is priceless. dream home fees due at first meeting. 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THIS ARTWORK CANNOT BE ALTERED, REVISED, RESIZED OR REBUILT BEYOND CHANGING THE AGENT PASS SAU PHOTO OR CONTACT INFO. CONTACT MADGENIUS WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT [email protected] The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 – 3-A County native Sen. Sanderson wins Lassiter Award , R-Pamlico and a native of be published only on govern- public, ‘in the sunshine,’ as they on city and county websites. it comes to the public’s right Columbus County, received this ment websites. They reasoned say. Norman Sanderson is one For Sanderson, it was easy to to know about government, year’s North Carolina Press As- that local government entities of those rare, government-in- spot the government wanting it is the courage to stand up sociation’s William C. Lassiter all have websites where public the-sunshine public servants,” to guard its own hen house in in the face of inevitable push First Amendment Award for notices can be posted, negating said John Bussian, a Raleigh- this legislation. back from the powerful public supporting government trans- the need for public notices to based attorney who represents “Sen. Sanderson also has employee lobbies that have parency. appear in print publications or the North Carolina Press As- voiced his inclination to sup- shut down every attempt to Sanderson introduced com- newspaper websites. sociation. port more transparency in gov- provide public access to no- promise bills in the past two Many people, including “In the last two sessions of ernment employee hiring, fir- tices of government action and General Assembly sessions to Sanderson, disagree, noting the General Assembly alone, ing, and performance,” Bussian adverse employment actions. ensure that public notices re- that many people don’t have ac- Sen. Sanderson stood up for added. “You would think that Sen. Sanderson has shown he main accessible to North Caro- cess to Internet. Also, it might the public’s right to know, in in the 21st century, public ac- has the political courage it lina residents both in print and not cross people’s minds to visit a big way, by preserving the cess to this part of government will take to move the public’s online. government websites regularly requirement that notices of operations would be a foregone interest forward on this front. “The award acknowledges to see if public notices have local government actions be conclusion. Yet North Carolina And that, in this day and age in Sanderson’s courage in pro- been posted that would affect printed and circulated to the stands alone with only a couple Raleigh and every other state moting the public’s interest by them, Sanderson reasoned. people in newspapers where of other states in blocking all capital, is noble. keeping government open to the Sanderson, despite resis- they expect to find those no- meaningful access to hiring, Sanderson is one of three people,” said North Carolina tance from some of his col- Sen. Norman Sanderson tices,” Bussian said. “He voted firing and performance records West Columbus High School Press Association President leagues, fought to maintain easy ernment history, there are not to allow cities and counties of public servants.” graduates serving in the Gener- Regina Glaspie. and convenient access to public precious few elected officials to supervise distribution of the “What separates the strong al Assembly. The others are Rep. Other legislators have been notices. who truly believe in operating notices of their own actions by legislator from the also-rans?” Ken Waddell of Chadbourn and pushing for public notices to “In the annals of state gov- government in full view of the simply putting those notices Bussian said. “At least when Sen. Bill Rabon of Southport. House and Senate bills support public notices A bill under consideration get news out and I think this published digitally but that in the Legislature would still bill will accomplish that.” to move too quickly in that require local governments “We need to keep all lines direction would be to “disen- to publish legal notices in of communication open,” franchise” a large portion of newspapers but would force said Rep. Marilyn Avila of the public. newspapers to give them a Wake County, who said the Rep. Chris Malone of Wake discount on second publica- country is in a transitional County is another sponsor in tion and make the notices free phase in which many people the House. and easy to find online. do not yet have the means to “Yes, I think one day we “I think this is a reason- keep up digitally. will be able to go electroni- able compromise that allows “I don’t think it is our job cally,” he said. “But we’re us to plan for the future, and to limit in any way, or hide, nowhere near that right now. the future is coming,” said by default, the information People like to read their news- Sen. Louis Pate, R-Wayne, one the citizens need about what papers. ... They need to know of the co-sponsors of the Sen- their government is doing,” that information and they ate Bill 129, at a press confer- she said. have a right to it.” ence on the measure Tuesday. Sen. Norman Sanderson, Senate Bill 129 and House Municipal and county offi- who represents Carteret, Cra- Bill 156 call for newspapers to cials say the existing require- ven and Pamlico counties, is provide a 15 percent discount ment is outdated and that Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico, Craven, Carteret) and a West Columbus High one of the primary sponsors when notices have to be pub- posting such notices on their School graduate speaks at a press conference Tuesday in Raleigh about bills in the of the bill. lished more than once. And websites would be sufficient N.C. Senate and House that would ensure continued access to public notices using “To me this is and always notices must be placed on public notice. Their support- both print and digital means. Access to public notices is under threat by local govern- has been a point of transpar- the newspaper’s website the ers have introduced a mea- ments seeking to give governments the option to run public notices only on their own ency,” he said. “Those of us same day it appears in print, sure that would do away with websites. Pictured from left with Sanderson are co-sponsors Sen. Tom Apodaca (R- who have been elected to at no additional charge. A the requirement to have legal Henderson), Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford), Rep. Ted Davis (R-New Hanover), Sen. serve the public, we have a hyperlink to notices would notices published in print. Louis Pate (R-Wayne), Sen. Sanderson, Rep. Marilyn Avila (R-Wake), and Rep. Chris responsibility to inform the be placed on the newspaper’s That would keep many Malone (R-Wake). The announcement came during National Sunshine Week, which public about what we are homepage at no charge. No- people who do not have Inter- highlights the need for greater government openness and transparency. doing.” tices have to be prominent net access from being able to Sanderson said that tech- and “present the legal notices read the notices, newspaper this bill will do that,” said high speed Internet, we would for high speed Internet, we nology is headed toward a as the dominant subject mat- supporters say. Sen. Tom Apodaca, who rep- all like to access records im- must still do certain things to day when all notices will be ter of those pages.” “In my opinion, until ev- resents three mountain coun- mediately,” he said, “but some eryone has that option avail- ties. “I think this bill protects folks don’t have that ability. able to them, we must still the public and the media.” Until everyone has that op- get the word out, and I think “We would all like to have portunity available to them, Village Buffet Seventh Annual CAPE FEAR FARM HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Sunday Lunch Beef & Gravy Fried Shrimp Pork Chops Fried Fish Southern Stuffed Crab Baked Ham Clam Strips Baked Chicken Vegetables Farm Days & Dressing Salad Bar Boys and Girls Home Horse Complex Fried Chicken Dessert Bar

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McNeill of one day served prior to his and ordered meanor possession Jr. of Whiteville, plea for not having a driver’s to spend 24 of stolen property, records show. license in May 2012. hours in jail Photo submitted by David Yergeau and was put on pro- White was ordered Thompson appealed a Dis- after she This Old Dock-Cypress Creek Fire Department pumper bation for a year, to make restitu- trict Court conviction last pleaded this truck wrecked late Tuesday afternoon on Dock Road near with a 45-day jail White tion of $2,477.25 to September where he was sen- week in Su- Simpson the Waccamaw River. Both firemen were injured as the term suspended. McNeill, and once tenced to 45 days in jail. He had perior Court truck overturned and rolled into water in a canal. See White’s plea deal includ- the amount was paid he 18 days credit by the time he here to felony assault inflicting story, Page 1-A. ed the provision that he be could be switched to unsu- was convicted. serious injuries. allowed to travel, without pervised probation. His prior record showed Simpson was convicted of violating his probation, out- His prior record showed convictions for driving with using her fist to assault Jamira Firemen of-the-county from April convictions for spotlight- a revoked license in 2010 and Waddell on Oct. 4 2013. Waddell Continued from page 1-A 26 through May 4 for his ing deer in 2008, and theft 2014, plus resisting arrest in sustained a broken cheekbone honeymoon. of an electronic dog collar. 2009, all in Robeson County. under her right eye. Simpson River bridge, and the truck oldest section of the Old Dock is also to make restitution to got back onto the road with all Elementary School. Janice D. Waddell of $80. This four wheels. It then overturned Firearms was Simpson’s first criminal and landed upright on the left Chuck Michael Greene, conviction. A prison term was shoulder, and moved back to Gore pleads in strangulation 42, of Toby’s suspended. the right into the water,” Ezzell Lane, White- declared. ville, has Doors jammed been arrest- Old Dock’s pumper truck, assault on daughter incident ed on charg- Disorderly a 1977 model purchased as Scott Bennett Gore, 33, of was once arrested for domes- es of felony used from Wilmington about Pine Level Church Road, Na- tic violence, but the case was Jamarrah Eschelle Logan, larceny, plus 10 years ago, came to rest on kina, was placed on probation dismissed. 26, of Whiteville, was arrested three counts its wheels in approximately 30 for 30 months here Tuesday During the break for lunch, here March 16 on a charge of of larceny inches of water in a canal that after he pleaded to felony and Gore changed his mind and disorderly conduct after the of firearms. Greene is flooded when the river’s wa- misdemeanor assault charges entered the plea. “This saved use of foul language and other Greene is ter level is very high and backs involving the strangulation of his daughter from having to acts in the Social Security charged with stealing $1,350 on low-lying adjacent land. his 11-year-old daughter in 2012. testify, and although she would offices here. Jalisa Logan, 24, worth of goods from Ronald “Both doors were jammed A prison term of eight to 19 have probably done a good job, also of Whiteville, was ar- Lloyd Fisher during the period shut after the truck rolled over, months was suspended. Judge it relieved her from taking the rested for resisting arrest and of March 6-13 of this year. and we had to use emergency Gregory Bell instructed Gore stand. His plea was good for the driving with a revoked license The firearms cases show equipment to get them opened. to obtain an “anger assessment state in that instance,” Nance after a vehicle, containing both the thefts of a Winchester .22 Thank God it landed upright, – an update since 2012,” and to Gore stated. rifle, a 30.06 rifle, and a Russian Logan women, was stopped at because we might have had not give any corporal punish- a choke hold, according to a Prior record 12-gauge shotgun, during the Madison and Lewis streets at a drowning if it came to rest ment to his children while on summation of evidence from Summation testimony also same time period. 2:45 p.m. on its top,” the fire chief ex- probation. Prosecutor Heath Nance. showed that during the week- plained. Gore’s charges of felony The defendant applied such end before the strangulation The Old Dock truck will assault by strangulation, and pressure as to cause blood ves- assault Gore’s then-girlfriend Shipment of pain medicine probably be declared a total misdemeanor child abuse came sels to burst in her neck and un- gave a prescription pill to one loss. A new pumper truck will from incidents during the week- der one eye, and this caused the of the girls to “calm her from found, two arrests here cost $225,000 to $250,000. “Our end of April 12-14, 2012 when appearance of bruising other hyper activity.” The child slept insurance won’t handle such a his two daughters were visiting than from accidental means, it for a long period after taking A shipment of 150 Oxy- dog handled by a narcotic total. We’ll look for a good used in his home, according to court was reported. the medication. codone pills agent. An pumper unit to replace this records. A jury had been selected, Gore, as part of his proba- from San undercover wrecked one,” Ezzell noted. Daughter choked plus one alternate chosen, by tion, was sent to jail for 48 Bernardi- officer here Old Dock’s department is One night, he told Taylor late Tuesday morning in Gore’s hours. His prior record in- no, Calif., delivered the now using a loaned pumper Gore, his 11-year-old daughter, case. Nance obtained permis- cluded convictions for carrying to a private packed to from the Brunswick Volunteer it was time for her to go to bed. sion from Judge Bell to use a concealed weapon in 1999, residence the McNeill Fire Department until final She went to her younger sister prior violent domestic acts by felony breaking and entering here, was home along repairs are made to Old Dock’s to give her a kiss and/or hug Gore against him during the in 2000, driving with a revoked intercepted Jason Road, more modern pumper unit that before leaving the living room, pending trial. license in 2004, DWI in 2006 and Monday by a dirt lane Z. McNeill J. McNeill was scorched by fire from the and her father grabbed her Domestic arrest 2014, plus having no driver’s the Sheriff ’s off Thomp- January blaze that gutted the about her neck and put her in Nance told the court he had license in 2008. Drug Unit, and the woman to son Town Road west of White- two witnesses that would testify Judge Bell stated, as part whom the package was sent, ville. to such activity, and he needed of the judgment, that Gore’s and her husband were arrested Zella McNeill is also to show such acts to the jury. conviction Tuesday was to on drug charges. charged with maintaining the Prison term given One of the witnesses was going not count as a violation of his Zella Francine McNeill, 57, couple’s singlewide mobile to be Gore’s former wife. probation for the 2014 DWI and Jerry Lee McNeill, 61, both home as a place to keep and Official records show Gore conviction. of Jason Road, Whiteville, illegally sell Oxycodone, ac- in robbery, assaults were arrested. Zella is charged cording to warrants obtained with trafficking in more than by Sheriff ’s Drug Detective Jason Dewayne Mosley, 26, Henry, and firing into a vehicle Columbus Insurance Agency, LLC 28 grams of the opium deriva- Kevin Norris. of Pinewood Drive, in Bolton occupied by tive found in the pills, and her Fourteen assorted pills, Whiteville, was sent Jermaine Henry the • Auto • Home • Life • Health husband is charged with sim- marijuana and rolling papers to prison for 96 to 128 same month as the • Commercial ple possession of marijuana were found in the home. The months this week af- robberies. that was found in the home pills were shipped from Cali- ter he pleaded in Su- Mosley robbed Come see Sammy Jacobs and Alan Roberts during a search-warrant raid. fornia in a Prenatal vitamin perior Court here to Baldwin of cash and Local drug detectives were bottle, normally used by preg- for all your insurance needs. two counts each of Mosley a necklace, and got alerted to the shipment after nant women to boost their armed robbery and cash from Jermaine it was discovered in San Ber- health while carrying a child. assault with a deadly weapon and Karkie Henry at the point 116 East Main St. nardino by a drug-sniffing with intent to kill, inflicting of a pistol. Whiteville • 640-2214 serious injuries. Mosley, who has 392 days Alan Roberts Sammy Jacobs Mosley admitted he shot and credit toward the prison term, robbed Jermaine Henry and has a prior record that shows Gwendolyn Baldwin on May Do You or a family member have a problem with Break-ins, thefts convictions for possession of Substance Abuse 11,2013. 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Just a few weeks ago, local By JEFFERSON WEAVER until asphalt plants reopen in The group got details on Groups across the state Department of Transporta- Staff Writer warmer weather. a variety of trails programs are working with the Trails tion crews were bundling Most asphalt plants are While the group promot- in the state, ranging from Alliance and others to plan up and heading out to clear not operating during winter ing a trail system here is the 200-plus volunteer Elkin and build the trail to link ice, snow and debris from months. Since “hot mix” as- currently small in numbers, Valley Trails Association to communities together, and roadways here and in other counties. phalt is not available, crews they have some big ideas. new groups in Halifax and serve as the “backbone” of Now many of the same will use “cold patch,” as well The Columbus Trails Al- Wayne counties. Smith said a statewide system of land crews are in short sleeves and Barely a day old, this calf in as spray patching machines, liance is the brainchild of the latter two counties had and water trails. sweating to get rid of the last the Buckhead community to fix the holes as an interim Steve Smith of Lake Wacca- programs similar to what he When completed, the trail signs of a hard winter – pot- is enjoying his first spring. treatment. “Cold patch” is a maw. The alliance hopes to hopes to see in Columbus. will pass through 33 coun- holes. He was one of a number premix that NCDOT stockpiles organize a system of hiking, “We clearly are at the ties. With the cold, wet winter of new babies in this par- for winter pothole response. biking and paddling trails first level of conceptual Smith planned to attend potholes are popping up ev- ticular pasture. The season Crews will perform perma- in the county, to encourage idea development,” he said. the most recent meeting of erywhere. The DOT has its officially starts Friday, but nent patches with hot mix healthy activities, tourism “We’re just trying to develop the MST effort. patching crews out in full force with the warmer weather of when it is available. and enjoying the outdoors. He said he will appeal the ‘big idea’ – for example, attacking potholes, officials the past week, many area The state advises motorists The idea came about af- some type of trail from Lake for the trail to pass through said. animals have been getting to use extreme caution around ter Smith attended the first Waccamaw State Park to Columbus County to link in Potholes can form from a head start introducing potholes. Vehicles, especially meeting of the N.C. Trails Lumber River State Park. to the Lake Waccamaw State a variety of problems – ice this year’s youngsters. tires, can be damaged in some Alliance in Raleigh last year. We also want to identify Park and its trails.” scrapers catch uneven areas holes, causing a driver to lose Only around 15 people at- existing trails and possible “This is very early and on the pavement. Frozen wa- control. Drivers are also asked tended the first public forum connectors, over time.” the talk is all conceptual at ter expands into cracks in the lanes of major routes will to give road crews plenty of held by the local group, but Among the possible re- this point,” he said. “Every- pavement and leaves behind be first priority. Potholes on room to avoid accidents. Smith said he hopes to see sources already in place, thing is just in the earliest a weak spot when tempera- that number grow. Colum- Smith said, are unused rail- stages.” tures rises. The weak spots bus County is developing a roadbeds. Smith said the group are continually damaged by reputation among hiking, Similar rail lines have plans to attend the 2015 NC traffic, wearing larger holes in biking and paddle enthu- been used for popular trails Trails Conference to net- the road surface and creating siasts. in Harnett County and else- work with other communi- ALWAYS dangerous conditions. He pointed out the Take where. ties and exchange ideas. The The DOT is asking motor- the Lake challenge, as well “The speaker also en- local group also plans to ap- ists to help the department as the upcoming visit by couraged us to follow de- proach area municipalities by reporting potholes on state On Sale Cycle NC as examples. velopment of the Coastal about joining the project. roads, either by calling 1-877- “This is a viable concept Crescent,” Smith said, “and “We will be trying to meet 368-4968, or online at ww w. 100% Italian for our area,” he said. to try to get it routed in our with towns and cities over ncdot.gov/contact. Click on Leather Thursday’s meeting fea- area.” the coming months to pres- “County Contacts” on the tured a presentation by The Crescent is part of ent and form partnerships left of your screen and then Smith Raynor, a State Parks the N.C. Mountains to the for the trail system,” Smith choose the county. The email trails specialist. Sea Trail. Also known as said. form will be sent to the local Raynor led the group “MST,” the project a contin- The group meets again NCDOT office. through the process of cre- uous off-road trail that will next month. For more in- Callers should provide as ating a trails network, de- link Clingman’s Dome in formation, go to Columbus much information as possible Leather Sofas and Living Room Suits tailing six steps to help the Great Smoky Mountains Trails Alliance on Face- about its location, including organizers make the trail National Park to Jockey’s book, and “like” the page the city or county, road name, system a reality. Ridge State Park on the for updates. nearest intersection, which “The meeting was 90 min- Outer Banks. lane the pothole is in, and the utes, with a number of ques- The State Parks System Jefferson Weaver size and depth of the pothole. tions at the end,” smith said. says that currently, there (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 If a pothole is in a work zone, [email protected] “We had some good discus- are 608 miles of the 1,000+ the contractor will be notified and is responsible for fixing it. Finished Rockers Mattresses Some streets and roads are maintained by local govern- ments, and should be reported FURNITURE DEPOT to the appropriate town office. Commissioners nix The location, size and depth of Whiteville Mattresses Always On Sale of the pothole determine its restrooms at fitness priority. Potholes within travel 723 S. Madison St., Whiteville • 642-6808 park with 4-3 vote At Baldwin Woods Pharmacy... By ALLEN TURNER my district do not support it.” property. Ask About Staff Writer McDowell said, “My opin- “Bathrooms in the park ion differs. If we put a facility would be nice,” said Bullard, there, I feel like people are go- “but at the same time, we’ve In a 4-3 vote, the Columbus Our New got a budget coming up and I County Board of Commission- ing to need to use restrooms. ers Monday decided not to Money is important, but at have a lot of concerns and I’m include restrooms at a fitness some point in time you have going to be pushing for our to invest in the community county and city schools. The Compounding park being built with Com- munity Development Block on behalf of the people who schools have been waiting for Grant funds. created that fund balance by things that will affect more The walking park will be paying their taxes. people than this park will. I Pharmacy built on newly cleared land “ I appreciate what you’re don’t think people from my the county owns behind White- saying, Mr. Prevatte, but I area would benefit from this ville Memorial Cemetery, don’t think any of those folks like they would from a track at Commissioners Ricky in your district want to see West Columbus. We’ve all got Services Bullard, Trent Burroughs, people out using the bathroom differences of opinion. That’s Buddy Byrd and James Pre- in public. We have been identi- what makes for a good board, vatte voted against a motion fied as unhealthiest county in but I would be opposed right to appropriate funds for the the state, and this is a facility now to spending the extra Call today to restrooms, while Charles Mc- that would help that problem.” money.” Dowell, Amon McKenzie and McDowell and Russ echoed Burroughs said, “It’s a mat- ask about any Edwin Russ were in favor of McDowell’s sentiments. ter of setting priorities, and the measure. Byrd expressed concerns we know we’re going to have The board then unani- that land for the park was to spend money on education compounding needs mously approved a low bid cleared without loggers bid- infrastructure. Everybody’s of $135,600 from Trigon Corp. ding on the timber. County made some valid points here.” 642-8141 for general construction at staff said that no local log- the park. The original bid ging companies that were Allen Turner from Trigon was for $190,000, contacted were interested in (910) 654-3762 but removal of the restrooms harvesting the timber on the [email protected] Welcomes ($54,400) dropped the total. Prevatte said, “That hap- pens to be in my district. I’ve talked to several people out Free Ring Sizing All Former there, and they have concerns about it. They feel like bath- on any ring rooms are not necessary.” bought at Medicap Pharmacy Prevatte continued that restrooms would “result in Flowers additional maintenance issues and would be a safety issue. Jewelry Customers This is the second time in a month we’ve come to a ques- or tion of going into our fund bal- Pawn South Just call or bring your ance. We have approximately $1 million we have verbally New Gold & Silver Jewelry • Repairs obligated to get the railroad Estate, Consignment, Antique Jewelry going, and we’re also looking Michael Kors Watches prescriptions by and at needs from every one of our We Buy: Diamonds, Gold, Silver & Coins schools. If we dip into that Columbus County’s ONLY Coin Shop fund balance again and again, we will do the rest. sooner or later it’s not going to be there and the people in 642-8141 KEEP IT LOCAL

Coin & Consignment PROUDLY SERVING YOU SINCE 1980 Monday-Saturday 9 am - 6 pm OPEN AT 8:30 A.M. DAILY In-home and on Location 770.1834 212 Brown St., Chadbourn 654-5308 607 Jefferson St. www.fullerroyalphoto.com Rear entrance & parking Whiteville 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 City school board discusses calendar, properties, policies By WALLYCE TODD from the sidewalk to the park- Staff Writer ing lot. This work will be done as soon as weather permits. Dr. Anthony Clarke, the The board will be notified new president of Southeast- when this facility is ready. ern Community College, Board member Dave Flow- was the top agenda item ers read the motion to go into at last week’s meeting of closed session. The motion the Whiteville City Schools was approved. Board of Education. When the board returned Jack Hooks, who was a to open session, the following part of the committee to actions were taken: select the new president, • The board approved the introduced Clark. hiring of Samantha Baxley “I want to thank you for as a substitute child nutrition being able to serve on this Central Middle School staff members Jenifer Hester, assistant. board,” Hooks said to the Bruce Ketchum, April Corbett, Chris Burton and Vicki • It approved the hiring of board. Frink receive an award for the school’s communications. Cynthia Stevens Nelson as a “We met Dr. Tony Clark … substitute teacher and Mari- and he was the most impres- lyn Fleming as a volunteer. It also allows student dar. He said he hopes some sive … it was a unanimous • Leaves of absence were teachers to be placed in the adjustments could be made choice the committee mem- approved for school counsel- district. Garland said the to the calendar in the future. bers made. He comes with or Dorothy Capers, bus driver agreement is a tremendous Rogers said she would outstanding references.” Mary Frink and Whiteville “Everyone who inter- Whiteville Primary teacher Rebecca Owens receives an Primary teacher Jennifer viewed with us on the nomi- award for her art entitled “Fresh Air,” from David Bobbitt. Godwin. nation committee was very The next regular meeting impressive, but I firmly be- of the Whiteville City Schools lieve, and the board firmly “Bill Valentine contacted me about three board of education will be believes we selected the best months ago about making another donation held at the Central Office on of the best,” said Joe Hooks, to WHS. One of the ideas he came up with is Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. who also served on the selec- doing some renovations to the Bowers Audito- tion committee. rium. I spoke with Mr. Valentine and he is very Wallyce Todd Clarke said he looks for- (910) 642-4104 ext. 225 ward to building an even excited about this project.” [email protected] stronger partnership be- Kenny Garland tween SCC and the White- ville City Schools. amendment for the Federal new concession stand and He said the goal is to al- Grants Fund. The board ap- bathroom yet. low any student who wants proved these amendments. Anthony Martin said the college credit while in high Garland presented the inspector determined there school to gain this college superintendent’s updates: needed to be additional credit. He thanked WHS Princi- work done on the sidewalk In-home and on Location Following Clarke’s pre- Jamie Godwin presents Kandle Rogers and Kenny Gar- pal Jes Sealey and the high and bathroom for handi- 770.1834 sentation, Garland recog- land Dr. Seuss-related items and a proclamation related school team for their efforts capped access. www.fullerroyalphoto.com nized the district’s NCSPRA to Read Across America. in making the ACT testing There was no level path Awards. resource for the district. like to see the day before process go smoothly. Rhonda Bullard-Dutton The board approved the the Christmas break and NWA Principal Susan presented Central Middle agreement. the last day of school be Smith was thanked for her School with an award for its The board was presented half-days. The board ap- efforts. Your Pets are Happier at Home! website and Facebook. with information regard- proved the calendar with Garland said the district Accepting the award ing the Bowers Auditorium the adjustment for the two hopes to see the benefits of were CMS Principal Chris Renovation Donation. half-days. the seeds that have been Burton, assistant Principal Pet Sitting & House Sitting Garland said Bill and Garland presented the planted. Vicki Frink and staff mem- Jane Valentine are donating board with the property The district has met with bers April Corbett, Jenifer Daily and Nightly Trips $100,000 for use in specified agreement for the former the 10th graders with the Hester and Bruce Ketcham. renovations at Bowers Au- North Whiteville Academy Plan test results and has Bullard-Dutton presented Overnight Stays ditorium at WHS. location, noting that the also met with the eighth Whiteville Primary School The Valentines made county commissioners had graders regarding the Ex- Farm Animal Feeding with an award for a submit- their first $100,000 to reno- already approved the dis- plore test. also available ted photo titled “Fresh Air,” vate WHS’s cafeteria. trict to sell or lease this Garland said it has been by Rebecca Owens. “Bill Valentine contacted property. informative for parents and Owens and WPS Princi- me about three months There is a suitor for the staff. Now pal David Bobbitt accepted Pet Sitting ago about making another property. The district is changing the award. donation to WHS,” Garland The agreement would Friday, June 12 to a required outside of Jamie Godwin made a said. “One of the ideas he be a 15-year lease-to-own workday. Whiteville! presentation about Read came up with is doing some with the individual given Monday, June 15 will now Call for details Across America’s celebra- renovations to the Bowers the opportunity to buy the be an optional workday. tion in early March. He said Auditorium. I spoke with property after 15 years with There will be no make-up he was a former educator Mr. Valentine and he is very a lump sum payment. day required for students Gift and was now teaching driv- excited about this project.” The board approved the due to the recent inclement er’s education at Whiteville The board approved the property agreement. weather day. Certificates High School. acceptance of the donation Garland presented the Board member Greg Mer- Available! “This is my 20th year of to the auditorium. board with the property ritt asked if the WHS soft- doing this,” Godwin said, as Insured • Bonded • Licensed Garland presented the agreement for the Swing ball team had taken over its he was decked out in full Cat board with the Local Con- Away facility. in the Hat costume. trol Calendar Resolution for This is for the Pat’s Pet Sitting “Just the thrill of having school year 2015-16. He said 10,000-square-foot facility these kids come up and want SHORT there were six or seven bills and four-plus acres of land. to be read to and hugged is Service in the General Assembly It also includes the equip- just the greatest thing.” BROS. promoting school calendar ment inside the facility. Pat Lambert, Owner Read Across America is flexibility. The board approved the part of the Dr. Seuss birth- RENT-A-CAR The law is specific on purchase of this property. day celebration. Godwin (910) 640-1505 when school can start and Finance Director Buie challenged all of the board $ 95 Leave message if no answer close. presented the board with the members to participate in DAILY Over 15 years experience! Garland said that, with budget amendments. There 19 reading to grades K-5. Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville flexibility, the district could was one budget amend- Board Chairman Kandle move the calendar around to ment for the State Public Rogers and Garland signed 642-4175 better fit its needs. School Fund and one budget Whiteville Junior a proclamation regarding For example, the first Read Across America. Woman’s Club semester could end before Garland discusses stated the semester holiday break. a three-year agreement with The board approved this UNC-Wilmington to provide Viva resolution. the district with quality Garland presented the professional development. LAS VEGAS board with the 2015-16 calen- 2015 Sat., March 28th Heritage Farm Show is 8pm - Midnight % Black Tie Optional

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VIRGIL LEON ROBERTSON HIGH POINT -- Virgil Unity Quartet will be singing Sunday, March 22 at 10:30 Leon Robertson died peace- a.m. at Abundant Life Assembly of God. fully Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He was a life-long Old Dock UMC to Liberty Tax offers free resident of High Point and service for donation to was born to Herman Rob- hold Easter event ertson Sr. and Florence Os- Old Dock United Methodist Boys & Girls Homes borne Robertson on March Church will present an inter- Liberty Tax Service will 30, 1930. He was a graduate active Via Delorosa call “From perform free tax returns Sat- of Allen Jay High School garden to tomb.” It will consist urday, March 21 from 10 a.m.-3 and attended Bob Jones of eight stations in which you p.m. to benefit the Boys and University and hear scripture while charac- Girls Homes of N.C. Taxes will Guilford Col- ters act it out. be provided free of charge for DOROTHY DAVIS SOLES lege before en- Shows are March 29 begin- a donated clothing item to be WHITEVILLE -- Dorothy listing in the ning at 5 p.m. A pre-show will given to the Boys and Girls Davis Soles, 95, died Sunday, U.S Army. be given by the Old Dock UMC Home Community Based Ser- March 15, 2015 at Liberty JEANETTE FLORENCE THOMAS KENNETH In 1954, he married the Rising Angels. vices (foster care). Commons Nursing Home. She HAWES TYREE former Mary Lois Garrell The free event will last Food and drinks will also was the daughter of the late CONWAY, S.C. -- Mrs. CHADBOURN -- Thomas who preceded him in death. approximately 45 minutes. be available along with enter- Brayton McLean and Katie Jeanette Florence Hawes, Kenneth Tyree, 74, went to Virgil was also preceded in Shows start every 20 minutes tainment for children. White Davis and the widow 75, died Monday, March 16, be with the Lord Tuesday, death by his parents; one through the 5-6 p.m. hour. The tax office is located at of Roscoe Soles. She was also 2015 at Conway Medical March 17, 2015 at Lower brother, Thomas Robert The last show is scheduled for 1018 N. J.K. Powell Boulevard, preceded in death by four sib- Center. Born Nov. 22, 1939 Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- Robertson; one sister, Glad- 7 p.m. Whiteville. lings, B.M. Davis Jr., White in Bombay, India, she spent eCare Center in Whiteville. ys Robertson Gardner; a Reservations are recom- Some clothing items will Davis, Maxine Edwards and most of her younger years He was the son of the nephew, Douglas Gardner; mended by calling 770-5025. also be given away at 4 p.m. for Katherine Singletary. in Oxford, England until late Willie Wood and Geor- and a grandson, Justice children in need. This will be She was a member of Pleas- moving to the United States gia Ann Stevens Tyree and Charette. a first come, first served offer. ant Plains Baptist Church for HOPD to hold in 1959. She was the daugh- the husband of the late Bet- A graveside service for For more information call 68 years. For many years she ter of the late M. McDonald tie Ward Tyree. He was also Mr. Robertson will be held spring youth revival 202-6251 after 3 p.m. otherwise was employed by Leder Broth- and Florence Gillette Mc- preceded in death by two at noon Saturday, March The House of Prayer and De- call Paula Philemon at 646- ers Department Store and Donald. siblings, Khonia Tyree Sr. 21 in Springfield Friends liverance will hold its spring 3082 ext. 261. later at Mann’s Department In addition to her par- and Opal Faye Tyree. Meeting Cemetery, fol- youth revival Wednesday, Store, both in Whiteville. ents, she was preceded in He retired from National lowed by a memorial ser- April 8-Friday, April 10 at 7:30 Program set at Final rites will be held death by her husband, Hil- Spinning in Whiteville af- vice at 1 p.m. in the Meet- p.m. nightly. The speakers at 2 p.m. Friday, March 20 American Legion Hut bert Hawes. ter 53 years of employment. ing House. The family will will be: at Pleasant Plains Baptist A program featuring Rev. She was a member of A graveside service will greet friends following the Wednesday, April 8 Apostle Church with Dr. David Heller Matthew Mickens and The North Conway Baptist be held at 2 p.m. Friday, service. Cumby Family Fu- Haywood McKoy, pastor of officiating. Interment will Highway Travelers, Cinseer Church. March 20 at Whiteville neral Service in Archdale Acts Christian Ministry of be in Whiteville Memorial of N. Myrtle Beach, Mighty She is survived by two Memorial Cemetery with is handling the arrange- Wilmington. Cemetery. The family will Echoes, The Woodard Sisters sons, Kevin N. Hawes and Rev. Larry Hayes officiat- ments. Thursday and Friday, April receive friends following the and Robert and the Girls will wife, Karen, of Summer- ing. Worthington Funeral Virgil is survived by his 9 & 10 Elder Shawn Maynor, interment at the cemetery. be held Saturday, April 4 at the ville, S.C., James H. Hawes Home in Chadbourn is han- children, Vicki Long (Lar- pastor of Fellowship Indepen- Worthington Funeral Home American Legion Hut. Doors of Conway, S.C.; two daugh- dling the arrangements ry), Karen Meusel (Jerry), dent Baptist Church in Halls- in Chadbourn is handling the open at 5 p.m. and the program ters, Beverly O’Donnell He leaves to cherish his Sandy Robertson-Williams boro. arrangements. begins at 6 p.m. and husband, Dave, of Mt. memory, one daughter, (Thomas) and Tom Robert- There will be different She is survived by two Advance tickets are $7 and Pleasant, S.C., Elaine Hoff- Tammie T. Hester (Rodney) son; nine grandchildren, choirs each night. daughters, Jewel Soles Wynns $10 at the door. There will also man and husband, Larry, of Bladenboro; one son, Amy Trieglaff (Carl), Ann Barbara Powell is the pastor. of Raleigh and Angela Soles be a best dressed contest. Food of West Columbia, S.C.; and Kenneth R. Tyree of White- Hale and fiancé, Roland Deal of Greensboro; three will be served and there will eight grandchildren, Mor- ville; and four grandchil- Baker, Jessica Meusel, Ja- grandchildren; and two step- be prizes. gan, Casey, Natalie, Mal- dren, Haley Brooke Hester, son Meusel, Jocelyn Meu- Kirk to preach initial grandchildren. The hut is located at 313 lory, Bailey, Ryan, Claire, Hannah Grace Hester, Jes- sel, Heather Tallman (Jay), In lieu of flowers, memo- sermon March 22 Phillips Street. Benjamin. sica Hope Tyree and Logan Michael Robertson (Tonya), rials may be made to Pleas- The initial sermon of Minis- For more information call A memorial service was Thomas Tyree. Robert Williams and Mary- ant Plains Baptist Church, 31 ter Homer Kirk Jr. will be held Pastor Robert D. Williams Sr. held Wednesday, March Memorials may be made Elizabeth Williams; and 10 Pleasant Plains Church Road, Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at at 445-1538. 18 in the chapel of Inman to the Lower Cape Fear Hos- great-grandchildren, Trev- Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Agape House of Worship lo- Ward Funeral Home in Ta- pice and LifeCare Center, or and Madison Trieglaff, cated at 199 Forest Drive West. bor City. 206 Warrior Trail, White- Megan, Allison, Logan and Sandyfield Parks and JOHNNY WILBERT BLUE Bennie L. Benjamin is the In lieu of flowers, memo- ville, N.C. 28472. Sammy Hale, Timberly BALTIMORE, Md. -- John- pastor. Rec. Easter egg hunt rials may be made to North Online condolences may Robertson, Jayden, Isabel- ny Wilbert Blue, 80, formerly The Parks and Recreation Conway Baptist Church, be made at www.worthing- la and Kinsley Robertson. of Clarkton, died Monday, Committee for the Town of 1608 Sessions Street, Con- tonfuneralhome.com. Virgil is also survived by March 16, 2015 at the Rehab Evergreen BC to hold Sandyfield will hold its Eas- way, S.C. 29526 his younger brother, Her- Center. MARY ‘BETTY’ revival March 22-25 ter egg hunt Saturday, April 4 A guest register is avail- man L. Robertson Jr. (Ge- Final rites will be held at ELIZABETH Evergreen Baptist Church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sandy- able at inmanfuneralhome. MCLAUGHLIN WATERS neva); and a host of nieces 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21 will hold its spring revival field Town Park located at 1811 com. WHITEVILLE -- Mary and nephews. at Christian Temple Baptist Sunday, March 22-Wednesday, Woodyard Road, Riegelwood. “Betty” Elizabeth McLaugh- Online condolences may Church, 2109 West North Ave- YVONNE GEORGE March 25 at 7 p.m. nightly. The lin Waters, 90, died Tuesday, be made on Mr. Robertson’s nue, Baltimore. Parker Funer- WHITEVILLE -- Yvonne guest speaker will be Rev. Ken March 17, 2015. She was the memorial page at www. al Home, 3512 Frederick Av- George, 64, died Friday, March Baker. 13, 2015 at New Hanover Re- daughter of the late Richard cumbyfuneral.com enue, Baltimore is handling Card of Thanks gional Medical Center in Alex McLaughlin and Alice the arrangements. Smith Fu- Wilmington. Pearl Memory McLaughlin ANTHONY RAY HIGH neral Home of Whiteville is Final rites were held and was preceded in death by WHITEVILLE -- Anthony announcing for the family. An Eternal Memory Wednesday, March 18 at her husband Grady B. Waters; Ray High, 57, died Sunday, He is survived by his wife, Welches Creek Missionary six sisters; and five brothers. March 15, 2015. Ella Blue; three sisters, Jan- Tommy Hunt Baptist Church, 1733 Millie- She was a member of First He was a vet- ice Blanks, Shirley Diamond, Christine Road in Whiteville. Baptist Church and was a eran of the U.S. Tribley Ann Coatney; and one Burial was in Welches Creek member of the Sunshine Coast Guard. brother, Oliver Blue. Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Group. She also was a mem- The family ber of the DAV Ladies Auxil- will receive friends from 3-4 EDWARD ‘HUNTER’ Home of Whiteville handled HUNTINGTON LEWIS the arrangements. iary, Purple Heart Ladies Aux- p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Blad- RIEGELWOOD -- Edward Surviving are her mother, iliary and VFW. en-Gaskins Funeral Home. A “Hunter” Huntington Lewis, 1/26/37 ~ 3/1/15 Ruther Lee George of White- Final rites will be held at 2 memorial service will follow 27, died Sunday, March 15, We the family of ville; two sisters, Wychulia p.m. Friday, March 20 at First at 4 p.m. in the funeral home 2015. Evangelist Hazel Graham Stewart of Nashville and Bur- Baptist Church with Revs. chapel. Burial will be in the Kerry Peeler and Eddie Fort A memorial service will be extend to you heartfelt nadean George of Wallace; Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cem- officiating. Burial will be in held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March expressions of love as you and five brothers, David Lee etery. Columbus Memorial Park. 21 at Carver’s Creek United have made our hearts glad George, Larry Jerome George, He is survived by one son, Visitation will be held from Methodist Church. Bladen- by your generosity and Carnell George and Barnell Tony High; one brother, Max 12:30-1:45 p.m. prior to the ser- Gaskins Funeral Home in many acts of kindness. You George, both of Whiteville, High; and one sister, Pamela vice Friday, March 20 in the Elizabethtown is handling the ...Until We Meet Again have truly demonstrated the and Levie George of Philadel- High. church fellowship hall. McK- arrangements. love of Christ in our time of phia, Pa. Those special memories of you enzie Mortuary is handling MINNIE DOROTHY He is survived by his will always bring a smile if only need through your prayers, BERNEATHA K. KELLER the arrangements. MCCORMICK mother, Donna Hobbs; father, I could have you back, for just words of comfort, and acts TABOR CITY -- Berneatha Survivors include three WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Min- Edward Lewis; step-father, a little while. of enduring love. May God K. Keller, 61, of the Iron Hill daughters, Linda Waters Wad- nie Dorothy McCormick, 76, Joel Edward Jones; mater- Then we could sit and talk return unto you manifold community, died Saturday, man and Shelia A. Waters, formerly of Chadbourn, died nal grandmother, Shelby M. again just like we used to do, blessings for all that you March 14, 2015 at Columbus both of Wilmington, Donna Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Hobbs; paternal grandmother you always meant so much and have done and are doing. Regional Healthcare in White- Waters Massingale of Holden Hadley Nursing Home. Sara Lewis; one brother, Davis always will do too. The Family ville. She was the daughter of Beach; two sons, Glenn Wa- Arrangements will be an- Lewis; and one sister, Ariel That fact that you’re no longer Pearlene Kelly Grant. Pauline Rouse, ters and Ken Waters, both of nounced by S&L Funeral Lewis. here will always cause me pain, Viewing was held from Whiteville; six grandchildren; Rachel Campbell, Home and Cremation Service but you’re forever in my heart Wednesday, March 18 in the and three great-grandchil- Marjorie Campbell, of Fair Bluff. until we meet again. chapel of Westside Funeral dren. Jennifer Martin HOPD to hold Love, Your Family Home. Final rites will be held Memorials may be made #5306 #5378 at 1 p.m. Thursday, March to First Baptist Church, 412 Evergreen BC to hold evangelical service 19 at Great Grace Holiness North Madison Street, White- steak dinner March 21 The House of Prayer and Church with Bishop Timothy ville, N.C. 28472 or Lower Evergreen Baptist Church Deliverance will hold an Bowman officiating. Burial Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- will hold its annual steak din- evangelical service Friday, will be in Columbus County are Center, 206 Warrior Trail, ner Saturday, March 21 from March 27 at 7:30 p.m. The guest Singing Union Cemetery. Whiteville, N.C. 28472. 4-8 p.m. Plates are $15 eat in speaker will be Pastor Cathy She is survived by her hus- ROBERT DEWITT DORES or take out. Moore along with her choir of band, Eugene Kenneth Keller; WHITEVILLE -- Robert De- There will also be home- Greater Tabernacle Church of one son, LaKeithy G. Keller of witt Dores, 64, died Wednes- made cakes and other baked Longwood. Tabor City; and one daughter, day, March 18, 2015. He was goods for sale. Barbara Powell is the pastor. Kasynmia J. Kelly of Colum- the son of the late Wayland bia, S.C. Woodrow and Mary Louise Dores. Abundant Life AOG He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and to give away bread worked with Georgia Pacific Abundant Life Assembly of for more than 39 years. God “Bread of Life Ministry” Arrangements are incom- will give away free bread Sat- plete and will be announced urday, March 21 from 9 a.m.-1 by McKenzie Mortuary. p.m. at 5384 James B. White Survivors include his wife, 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Hwy. South. Hilda Edge Dores of White- 910.642.2128 For more information or ville; one sister, Lucy Creech www.mckenziemortuary.net questions call 642-5003. of Whiteville; and one brother, Jerry Spivey is the pastor. Haynes Dores of Whiteville. 8A -- The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 MARCH 15-21

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SCC President Dr. Tony Clarke, standing, discusses the college’s immediate, short term and long range financial needs during a joint meeting of the Columbus County Board of Commissioners and SCC Board of Trustees Tuesday. Seated, from left, are commissioners Trent Burroughs, Buddy Byrd and Amon McKenzie, SCC vice presi- dent for administrative services Betty Jo Ramsey and Beverlee Nance, vice president for workforce and community development. SCC Continued from page 1-A

building and addition to the CC, $970 by Cape Fear CC and and walls in the “M” Building public safety building, and $2,093 by Brunswick CC. ($15,000), repairing security $44.28 million in long term Comparing SCC’s local ap- lighting throughout the center (5-7 years) capital outlay pri- propriations to those of neigh- of the campus ($1,800), install- orities. boring counties’ community ing chain link fencing at the There has been an overall colleges might be misleading, firing range ($9,650) and in- decline in curriculum enroll- however, because of the vastly stalling a privacy fence for the

Photos by GRANT MERRITT ment over the past five years, different demographics be- maintenance area ($20,258). The second and third place schools in the recent Battle of the Books were, respective- Clarke told the commission- tween Columbus County and Short term capital outlay ly, Hallsboro Middle and Nakina Middle schools. Hallsboro’s team, top photo, included, ers, and that has had a nega- counties like Brunswick or needs include campus direc- from left: Joyce Boone, Angie Jaimes, Anthony Brown, Abigail Rye, Natalie Jacobs tive impact on state funding New Hanover. tional signs ($88,000), repair and Treasure Steward. Nakina’s team, bottom photo, included, from left: Omar Nunex, the college has received. When comparing SCC’s and replacement of sidewalks McKenzie Price, Ethan Gore, Carrie Hawley, Logan Register and Madison Whaley. Wil- In the 2009-10 academic local funding with that of col- ($100,000), sealing/resurfacing liams Township placed first. year, there were 2,348 full-time leges in counties of similar parking lots and gravel drives equivalent (FTE) students, but population, ethnic and median ($700,000), installing an LED that number dropped to 1,286 incomes, the $491 per FTE that marquee sign in front of the Lewis for the 2013-14 year. SCC receives is more local sup- campus ($40,000), upgrading Continued from page 1-A Clarke wants to reverse port than for Edgecombe CC HVAC systems ($250,000), and that trend. He noted that SCC ($469), but less than Sampson improvements to the “M” is losing some students to ($699), Richmond ($724) and Building and welding area was staying with relatives in the state to assist any way they CUE Conference for Missing other community colleges in James Sprunt ($928). ($48,500). However, the lion’s East Arcadia when he disap- could. Neighbors and friends Persons in Wilmington. Cai- neighboring counties and said On the spending side, share of short term capital peared. put together a meal for search son said hundreds of missing he is working to encourage Clarke identified as imme- needs identified by the col- Volunteers, law enforce- volunteers on Saturday. person advocates and families Columbus County students to diate capital outlay priori- lege is construction of a new ment, fire and rescue per- “Some were there because of the missing will attend attend SCC instead of other ties upgrading the campus applied technologies building sonnel and the CUE Center of Deborah and Crystal, the three-day event, which colleges. fire alarm/security system and an addition to the public scoured the area around East while oth- includes a memorial service SCC is ranked 54th of 58 to meet current state code safety building, tagged as cost- Arcadia for days. Areas along ers were for the missing. Every year, community colleges in the requirements ($271,000), re- ing $19,532,563. the Cape Fear River were also there just “This just the event features information state in county funding per placing and repairing side- Long term (5-7 years) capi- dragged, and deputies inves- because shows that on the hundreds of cases CUE FTE, receiving slightly bet- walks for compliance with tal outlay priorities include tigated reports that Lewis there was someone can has worked since its found- ter local support than Blad- the Americans with Disabili- resurfacing parking lots might have been picked up by a family ing in 1994. Photos, missing disappear from en Community College but ties Act ($50,000), upgrading ($900,000) and adding loop a passing motorist on N.C. 87. in need,” persons posters, and other any commu- less support than Cape Fear, HVAC controls ($140,000), lines for water distribution. Lewis’ body was found Sun- Caison information about lost people Brunswick or Robeson. SCC fixing drainage problems on day evening during a second, said. nity, any time. will be featured and shared at gets $491 in county funds per the north side of campus and extended sweep of the search Cai- It could be the event. Allen Turner FTE compared to $478 received resurfacing main access roads (910) 654-3762 area. Caison said he was found son’s your neighbor, Hunter Lewis will be the by Bladen CC, $564 by Robeson ($800,000), repairing floors [email protected] very close to an area where main your relative, newest name on a long list her search dog, Ava, and an- search someone from missing persons remembered other dog had alerted. dog, Ava, at this year’s event, Caison “The water was chest deep will soon your church. said. on Ava, and she wanted to have an People need to “The way people turned out keep going,” Caison said. “It assistant, pay attention. for the family in this case was was in one of the areas flooded in part be- There is always incredible,” she said. “They by the river, and that was one cause of another poster are good people, and you can reason we kept focusing on the Lewis tell they’re much loved. It’s the water. case. Ava on the same old horrible that it ends this way. “There were reports of – who tree, but every “This just shows that some- sightings in other areas, and has nev- missing person, one can disappear from any the search dogs hit in a num- er given no matter their community, any time,” Caison ber of other places,” Caison handlers age, is some- said. “It could be your neigh- said, “but the dogs don’t lie. a false bor, your relative, someone He had been in some of those alert on a body’s child.” from your church. People places, but the strongest alerts search – Monica need to pay attention. There is were near where we found is trained Caison, always another poster on the him.” only for same old tree, but every miss- Caison and other searchers use in ing person, no matter their found two partial footprints in land searches. The Lewis age, is somebody’s child.” deep mud near the river, and searchers faced a flooding the dogs “ran straight past river, high creeks and full Jefferson Weaver there, completely focused. swamps in the area, even (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] “We knew he had been though all indications were there,” Caison said. the man would be found in A close friend of the fam- one of the water courses near ily found Lewis late Sunday the home. afternoon, Caison said. “We had to wait for a water “All indications were at search dog and handler to get the river,” Caison said, “and here from another county,” that’s where he was. You al- Caison said, “and Deborah ways hold out hope. You never heard about it, and wanted to quit hoping. You never quit do something. Then, here she praying. But in the end, what comes with this new puppy.” matters is that the family has Riegel was donated by Kara an answer.” and Kendra Mariotti, and will When the word spread that soon begin training as a certi- volunteers were needed, Cai- fied water search dog. son said, “the community Deborah Hobbs delivered turned out. Riegel the shepherd this week, “There is no question Caison said. Riegel immedi- there’s a lot of love down ately bonded with Caison and there,” she said. “There were her other search dogs, and will just droves of people at the be trained as Ava’s assistant. house for the family, and peo- The new puppy will take ple stepping up to help howev- the place on Caison’s team er they could. When we put the that was vacated last year with word out through Kim Lewis the loss of Heidi, Caison’s at International Paper that we longtime main search dog. needed boats and experienced Ironically, CUE’s first ma- fishermen who knew the river, jor case ended on Figure Nine we had the help we needed in Road, a short distance from no time. It’s good to see this the search for Lewis. Peggy kind of love and support for Carr was kidnapped in Wilm- a family. It speaks well of the ington, then taken to Lake community.” Waccamaw before being killed Caison said people who and her body left in a secluded were not participating in the area near the Bladen-Colum- search reached out in other bus line off Figure Nine Road. ways. Caison compared the reac- “I was getting some gas in tion to the Lewis disappear- my truck,” Caison said, “and a ance to another high-profile man came running out, saying local case, that of Chase Pow- ‘No! No!’ He insisted on buy- ell. The Whiteville teen was ing my gas. So many people killed in an apparent dispute, wanted to help in some way.” and his body was later found A prayer vigil at Acme by former Sheriff Chris Bat- Presbyterian Church Satur- ten on a farm near Clarkton day drew a large crowd, and in 2001. even a week into the search, The Lewis search came volunteers drove from across just a week before the annual Editorials The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015

Reconnecting police and local citizens Community policing isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that has a real place in our neigh- borhoods today. Once upon a time, when crime rates were low and police departments small, everyone knew the officers who worked their street or Ramblin’ rural community. In many areas, everyone knew the entire force. Despite the tendency to with Ann look at the past through rose-colored glasses, crime did indeed exist, although crime rates did tend to be lower in the past than today. By ANN WORTINGTON In modern times, we have the scourges of illegal drugs, It’s amazing to see so many unemploy- The point In modern times, cars in our area. Seems like ment, dysfunc- U.S. 701 is crowded every day tional families police work has had to with one vehicle after the other, and other evolve, but the basics of but I guess that’s progress. problems. Po- needing a responsible Sometimes I look at the cars lice work has citizenry to be willing to as they pass by our house and had to evolve, I am reminded of the first car but the basics reach out to law enforce- my husband bought. of needing a ment has never changed. We thought we had managed responsible That’s why citizens to buy a pot of pure gold. We citizenry to were so excited and couldn’t be willing to academies are good ideas. wait to take that baby for a reach out to spin. We bought this precious law enforce- Public opinion piece of metal from my hus- ment has never changed. band’s brother-in-law because Society in general has developed a less- help others in such need? fresh fruits, legumes, and grains. he was in the Army. He was than-positive view of law enforcement in Not only did they say they would This year’s 30th anniversary cel- getting ready for an overseas recent years. Law enforcement does have to Needed help not see her, they did not even offer ebration of Meatout is particularly tour of duty and decided to sell be held to the highest possible standard, but I would like to share an incident to dial 911 for help. As far as I am significant because of the massive his car. that doesn’t mean every action by a police of- that took place on Wednesday concerned, this facility should shift in America’s eating hab- This beauty was a black ficer, deputy or trooper should be called in to March 11. I was out of town, ac- have to shut their doors. its. “Meatless Monday” has been ’47 business coupe, and even question. Two big components of the discon- tually in the airport in Chicago, I hope that no one, even those making huge advances in public though it was eight years old nect between law enforcement and the public when I received a very disturbing who did not help my sister-in-law, schools, universities, institutional when we purchased it, we were are a lack of understanding the process, and a phone call. should have to ever go through cafeterias, and restaurants. so proud. lack of communication. My sister-in-law was visiting in such an event and get treated in The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Ad- This car had one seat in The Whiteville Police Department and Co- town (Chadbourn) and had stopped this manner. Shame on you at this visory Committee is recommend- the front and behind his, not lumbus County Sheriff ’s Office are working by and picked up my mother (her so-called medical facility. ing reduced meat consumption. another seat, but a platform, to change that. mother-in-law) to take her to lunch Kathy Hughes Stock market analysts are warning suitable for hauling materials Whiteville will soon host its first Citizen’s and then run some errands. Rocky Point clients about potential “death of when the car was used for busi- Academy. The sheriff ’s office will also hold its While out running the errands, meat.” ness. The car’s only air condi- own nine-week academy starting in April. my mother had what was thought Almost 50 percent of the re- tioner was two windows down We’re pleased to see the positive reaction Reduce meat to be a seizure and passed out in spondents in a special GlobalMeat- going 65 miles an hour, but it toward the effort, both by law enforcement the front seat of the car. My pan- After a month of persistent and News poll said they had actively was our car, and we were some and the public. We sincerely hope the first icked sister-in-law pulled in the crippling snowstorms, I do look reduced their meat consumption. kind of proud. classes fill quickly, and are enough of a suc- Chadbourn Family Practice Center forward to spring weather, green Accordingly, per capita U.S. meat When my husband operated cess to become a regular part of each depart- to seek medical assistance. grass, and flowers in bloom. consumption has dropped by more his own cabinet shop, we proud- ment. To her surprise, she was turned The advent of spring is also a than 10 percent since 2005. ly displayed a self-sticking The hope is to educate the public on as away and was told unless my great opportunity to turn over a Each of us can celebrate our advertising plaque on the side. many aspects of law enforcement as possible, mother was a patient at the facility new leaf on our dietary habits. In own advent of spring on March The best memories I have and open lines of communication between they would not see her. I am over- fact, hundreds of communities wel- 20th by checking out vegan foods of this ’47 dream machine was those who live in troubled areas, and those whelmed with anger to know that come spring on March 20 with an in our local supermarket and vegan when our son was born. When who can help take some of those troubles any medical professional, whether observance of the Great American recipes on the internet. he was old enough, he would to jail. Without information, there are few doctor or nurse, would act in such a Meatout. Visitors are asked to go Walter Neeker stand on the platform behind arrests, but without trust and understand- manner. Did these so-called health vegan, at least for the day, and to ex- Whiteville us and would reach over for ing, there is no information. It takes people professionals not take an oath to plore a healthy diet of vegetables, hugs as we drove along. willing to be owners of the community to What a precious memory. provide police with the information they need What was so nice about that car to prevent and solve crimes. was that it was good on gas. Of The academy is much more than just an- course, gas was nowhere near other Neighborhood Watch program. Partici- the price it is now and $5 would pants will get to meet officers and learn, in What industries will lead growth? take us for many miles. detail, about virtually everything from what Our family kept that old happens when they call 911 to what goes into By MIKE WALDEN service sector may be in the past. making a new refrigerator to your ’47 Chevrolet Coupe for many a criminal investigation. N.C. Cooperative Extension Plus, there are ongoing changes specifications in your home). The years and had some unforget- Chief Jeff Rosier and Lt. Clay Hagood in the world economy, in terms of “digital revolution” – which some table trips and vacations. We deserve credit for getting this worthwhile North Carolina’s economy has prices and preferences, which may call the Third Industrial Revolu- were just as proud of it as if program going again in Whiteville, after all gone through three major econom- create opportunities for new or tion – is the starting point for it were the fanciest car on the these years. Sheriff Hatcher is also deserving ic periods during the last century. revitalized economic sectors. most of these innovations, and the road, but we have to laugh of praise for taking the academy to citizens Like most states, farming was the Below are four economic areas viewpoint is that the boundaries of when we look through our pho- outside the city. leading industry in both produc- that are on many lists for being the digital revolution will continue to album. There we are in some People need to know what their law en- tion and employment in the early leaders in economic growth for the to expand. of the pictures getting ready to forcement officers face, and how the criminal 1900s. Most workers rose before upcoming decades. The big ques- North Carolina has a large foot- drive off in what felt like was justice system works. dawn and went to their fields to tion is how many of these will take print in technology. Most of it is one of the most popular cars on The outbreak of gang violence on White- care for the crops or livestock. North Carolina along for the ride? centered in the state’s large metro- the road. ville’s West Side was not too long ago; Then came the manufacturing Technology: Technology encom- politan areas near research univer- Well, my friends, I guess I’ll Chadbourn experienced another murder era. Tractors and machinery revo- passes many facets, but the most sities. A challenge will be to spread park my car’s memories for recently, and crime is on the rise in Bolton lutionized farming and released fascinating today are in areas like the wealth of the tech sector’s ex- this time. So until next time, since its police department shut down. Other thousands of workers for jobs information transfer, management pected growth to smaller cities and it’s my prayer that all of you county hotspots are again warming up as the in the growing number of facto- and analysis; robotics; micro in- rural areas. Some of this has hap- will be blessed every day in ev- temperatures moderate. These events and ries. Textile, cigarette and furni- struments; and 3D printing (think ery way. As always, don’t forget others prove that we have very bad people in Continued on next page ture manufacturing became the God loves you and so do I. our midst. mainstays of the North Carolina What’s more important, though, is that we economy. have very good people in each of our commu- Manufacturing employment nities, across the county. By being willing to peaked in the 1970s – although it’s step up to the plate and learn how to help law important to recognize that manu- enforcement, people can help reduce the need facturing output has continued to for law enforcement. An aware, informed go up. Manufacturing followed the populace that looks out for the neighbors is path of farming. Both have been not as easy of a target as one that fears both highly productive industries using citizens and police. more technology and machinery We applaud these two departments for tak- and fewer workers in their produc- ing on the challenge of the Citizens Academy, tion processes. and hope other communities will follow suit. The third shift was to services We can never recreate the idyllic times so and a reformulated manufacturing. glamorized by our memories and Hollywood, Rising incomes, the two-worker but we can take control of our homes, neigh- household and an aging society borhoods, communities and towns, and give a all combined to increase the use of helping hand to those who stand between us numerous kinds of services – per- and the predators lurking right outside the sonal, health care and professional. door. The service economy boomed, and job growth in services went through the roof. Thumbs up At the same time North Caro- lina’s “big three” of textile, ciga- • To Sen. Norman Sand- rette and furniture manufacturing erson, who won the N.C. began to wane. Replacing them Press Association’s Wil- were the upstarts of technology, liam Lassiter Award for pharmaceuticals, machinery, food his work to ensure open- processing and vehicle parts. ness and transparency in Now many forward thinkers be- state and local govern- lieve we are on the cusp of another ment. Sanderson is a West transformation in the economy. Columbus High School Many jobs in the service economy graduate now living in are being replaced by machines, Arapahoe. including robots, or computer programs. So peak growth in the The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 11-A People, Places and Things Leisure in old times By RAY WYCHE town residents unable to at- of this era seemed to enjoy times, worked together to swap country music to William one-themed speech, prison Staff Writer tend such attractions in bigger being entertained rather than the entertainers and lectur- Jennings Bryan, an early 20th reform, was a popular figure cities. enlightened. ers. A performer at one site century politician and three- on the Chautauqua circuit. Picture yourself living Lectures were the back- This more tonight might time unsuccessful presidential Her speeches on the need for without a car, TV, telephone, bones of the Chautaqua cir- current mode show up in an- candidate. improvements in the manner washers, (fairly) good roads, cuit; the speakers described of the shows other Chautau- But like all things that prisoners were treated in the movies, numbers of maga- people and customs in far-off resulted in in- qua tomorrow make a big, if temporary, U.S. resulted in those who zines and books and all the lands, national events, and creased atten- night. splash, Chautauquas were heard her speeches taking other comforts we enjoy dur- disasters such as earthquakes dance at Chau- The Swan- soon overpowered by the in- the lead in bringing about ing our non-working hours. and fires. Whenever fitting, tauquas. The nanoa Chau- exorable progress in bringing improvement for prisoners in Our ancestors for untold each talk was heavy on mo- big tents and tauqua ad- entertainment and informa- the country. years made it without the rality and the importance of newly built pa- missions fees tion to the average American A change for the better in above-mentioned items we church-going. vilions began were for days, family. Better cars, better child labor laws, women’s suf- take for granted and which we By 1900, Chautauquas were showing up in half-days and roads, more leisure time, an frage, and a reduction in the call necessities. widespread, particularly in new territories. season-long. increase in the number of use of alcoholic beverages A recent reading of an the sparsely settled Midwest- North Caro- The Chau- movie theatres and radios were topics on the Chautauqua article about everyday life in ern states. The lecture-heavy lina can boast tauqua con- made the old Chautauquas’ circuit that resulted in needed the late 19th and early 20th cen- offerings of Chautauquas of a few Chau- cept reached bills-of-fare less attractive. A improvements in society. turies was another reminder at the beginning were well tauquas exist- its peak in few years later, that lifestyle A few scattered Chautau- of how fortunate we are, sur- received but as time passed ing today, one, the 1920s with changer, television, offered all quas are still with us even rounded by what we consider and rural residents learned the Asheville more tents and and more than Chautauquas though the old lecture/ enter- these essentials that make our about musical performances, Chautauqua in Swannanoa pavilions to house the shows, could dream of. tainment format has taken on lives easier. magic shows, stage plays, and about 15 minutes east of Ashe- along with more varied pro- Some good other than spot- a new, more up-to-date motif. If our ancestors desired to preaching by big name minis- ville. A flyer for the current grams. In these years and lessly clean entertainment and But in their hey-day, they filled be entertained or enlightened ters, Chautauquas switched to season at this mountainside later, big name attractions educational programs came a pressing need for informa- in their rare moments free of these programs. pavilion features films of four ranged from Bill Monroe and from Chautauquas. Maud tion and entertainment for work, their choices were limit- Wikipedia, the free encyclo- now-deceased famous show his Blue Grass Boys with their Ballington Booth with her non-big city dwellers. ed to conversation, Bible read- pedia, says the name Chautau- people of a few years ago: Walt ing, hunting or fishing and qua came from a family type Disney, Orson Welles, Mary for a fortunate few, perhaps a camp at a lake named Chau- Pickford, and Gordon Parks, a newspaper or a magazine. tauqua in Upstate New York. famed African-American pho- Dwellers in rural areas, be When entrepreneurs in other tographer. These programs You Never Know What You Might Find... it on a farm or in a village, places heard that rural and feature experts discussing could not easily visit big cit- small town residents in New these actors and artists and ies where enlightening lec- York were paying to be “en- their l ives a nd c areers. In The News Reporter Classifieds! tures, professional stage plays, lightened” by big city experts, These “daughter” Chau- and musical concerts were and entertained by profes- tauquas (the original on the performed; their pastimes, sional stage performances and New York lake became known like their living, was home- musical shows (even classical as the Mother Chautauqua) While you search for new treasures, your next car or centered. operas), they hopped on the spread across the nation; re- Happily, for people who bandwagon. sort areas offering family your dream home; join us on our Easter Egg Hunt! lived in certain areas, there (Incidentally, the word camping or rental cottages was summertime entertain- Chautauqua is reportedly were likely sites on which to ment and enlightenment avail- North Carolina-born; before set up the big tents filled with Count Eggs, Win a Prize! able at a few locations that Europeans settled in what backless benches. In some brought big city attractions is now New Bern, a Native locations, residents and local to small town and rural resi- American village by the name governments erected perma- dents. of Chautauqua existed near nent buildings for Chautau- This was the Chautauqua, the site.) quas. or circuit Chautauqua, that The early Chautauqua pro- Chautauquas made their grew from its founding in 1874 grams that leaned heavily on money by charging admission Easter Egg Hunt as a summer training school sermon-length lectures gradu- to their presentations. Prices for Sunday school teachers ally gave way to the more through the years at different into lecture, musical and en- popular dramas, musical per- locations changed frequently; Classified Contest tertainment shows formed formances, comedic programs, the operators, who could be specifically for rural and small and magician shows. People hurt by bad weather at show What industries? Continued from previous page For more details, look for the ad in the classified section. pened with the large “data munities? You decide. of North Carolina State Uni- The News Reporter | Whiteville.com farms” (where “cloud” storage Walden is a William Neal versity’s College of Agriculture resides) in the western part of Reynolds Distinguished Pro- and Life Sciences. He teaches the state. fessor and North Carolina Co- and writes on personal finance, Energy: New drilling tech- operative Extension economist economic outlook and public nologies have allowed the in the Department of Agricul- policy. CALLING ALL COOKERS! nation to undergo an energy tural and Resource Economics revolution in the last decade, and it’s expected to continue. However, current estimates show North Carolina has a Pants, Belt & Socks Special relatively small reservoir of onshore oil and natural gas. The large deposits are thought $ 00 to be offshore, and, if that’s accurate, their recovery could 25 have a noticeable impact on the state economy. Yet federal For All approval is required, and envi- ronmental concerns to coastal Three! property owners and to the 104 East 4th Street, Tabor City • 653-8700 state’s tourism industry are always issues. Machinery Manufacturing: As the world develops with a new focus on resource effi- ciency, it’s expected there will be a surge for new machin- ery – with everything from construction equipment to turbines, vehicles, jet engines and heating and cooling equip- ment being in demand. North Carolina already has many of these industries. For example, we are among the leaders of Celebrating SAVE THE DATE! states in the production of vehicle parts, and the Triad is developing a reputation in aviation equipment. So our 20 Years April 24-25, 2015 state is well-positioned to take advantage of growth in machinery manufacturing. In Laurinburg! Join us for our 4th annual BBQ On The Bluff, featuring Agribusiness: North Caro- lina’s economy may come full some of the finest BBQ Cooks in North and South circle with agriculture. As the Join us for a celebration on world adds people – but par- Carolina. Showmanship Judging on Friday Night, ticularly middle-class people – Friday, March 20th worldwide diets are changing. BBQ Judging on Saturday morning. Trophies and Purchases of protein-based 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. prizes will be awarded on Saturday morning. foods (meats) and processed foods are increasing. Both of these sectors are in North • 20% discount Carolina’s wheelhouse. The on all items state’s agribusiness and food- 1st Prize Come have processing sectors are cur- $750.00 & Trophy rently measured in the tens of • Silent Auction fun and enjoy billions of dollars of output. These numbers could rise as • 20 cent Hot Dogs 2nd Prize the fine art the world’s consumers become $400.00 & Trophy more like us. (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) of outdoor So when we contemplate cooking. the North Carolina economy 3rd Prize of the next 50 years, we can see • Parking Lot Sale a future driven by technology, $200.00 & Trophy machinery manufacturing, • Oldies and Beach Music agribusiness and perhaps en- ergy. These might compose the • WLNCC. F. McDowell, Live III, Remotes ReStore Manager next North Carolina economy. Presented by the Greater Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce Is it possible, is it probable -- and what will it mean for 12340 McColl Road (Highway 401) For More Information, go to http://www.fairbluff.com/bbq-on-the-bluff or call 910-649-7202 workers, families and com- 910-276-3395 12-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 14th Annual Customer

Staff photo by ALLEN TURNER Appreciation Days Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., left, visited Columbus County last Thursday to tour Council Tool Company and Gore Trailer Manufacturing. While Congress was in recess last week, Rouzer spent the time visiting locally-owned busi- March 27 & 28 nesses throughout the Seventh Congressional district. Jackson Gore, right, discusses the history of Gore Trailer while Dial Gray, center, and Rouzer listen. Come see & test drive our full line of Rescue Continued from page 1-A stantial” bank balances while supporting a building reuse others are struggling finan- and restoration grant applica- cially, Guyton said that call tion to the N.C. Department volume varies by department. of Commerce Rural Division Tabor City Emergency Ser- on behalf of Sondja Textiles/ vices responded 1,890 calls in Whiteville Fabrics. The $75,000 2014 while, at the other end of grant requires a local match the spectrum, the Buckhead of $3,750 local match from the UTVs unit answered only 378 calls. county; Sondja Textiles has Commissioner James Pre- purchased the former Conflan- Starting at vatte asked what percentage dey building in the industrial of calls are billed to either park and is expected to create users of the EMS squads or approximately 15 new jobs; their insurers. Guyton could • gave final approval to a $ 00 not provide total figures for revised vehicle replacement 4749 the county squads, but said policy; and that Chadbourn, where he is • went into closed session Financing available chief of the squad, was able for 20 minutes for an economic to bill for just over 900 of the development discussion. 1,602 calls run. Neither Economic Develop- “On a lot of calls you go on, ment Director Gary Lanier the people refuse transport nor any commissioner would and some calls are cancelled confirm whether the discus- before we get there. Things of sion was to give board direc- that nature happen and even tion to county members of the PAIT’S TRACTOR though you have personnel Interstate Railroad Committee and have to respond, if you on what position to take when 7012 Princess Ann Rd., Evergreen, NC don’t transport someone, you the IRC met two days after can’t issue a bill.” the commissioners’ meeting. www.paitstractor.com In response to another ques- County attorney Mike Ste- tion, Guyton said that each de- phens said after the closed ses- 910-654-5320 partment sets its own rates of sion that no action was taken. pay and qualifications for their personnel. “Some squads are close to a neighboring county that pays more money, and they have to pay their people more because of that if they want to keep their personnel,” Guyton said. Burroughs wondered whether anything could be done on a managerial level in the departments that are struggling and Guyton replied, “Everything that can be done is being done.” Commissioner Charles Mc- Dowell said, “I dare say I’m not comfortable voting one way or the other (on a tax increase) without more information,” and asked whether Guyton would gather more informa- tion to share with the board to allow them to make a more informed decision. Guyton agreed to provide additional information to County Manager Bill Clark who will share it with board members at their annual re- treat next month . In other business Monday night, the board: • presented a retirement plaque to Terri H. Davis recog- nizing her more than 34 years of service to the Department of Social Services; • agreed with a request by Carol Caldwell to provide the Columbus County DREAM Center a letter supporting a grant application for a multi- county program to reduce teen pregnancy; • passed a resolution pre- sented to the board by Angela Norris and Mike Creen to de- clare March 29 this year and every March 29 in the future as Vietnam Veterans Day in Columbus County; • at the request of Emer- gency Services director Kay Worley, approved amending an interlocal agreement with the Town of Lake Waccamaw to allow placement of commu- nications equipment on a town water tank; • adopted a resolution re- quested by Sheriff Lewis Hatcher adopting a policy for mutual assistance with other law enforcement agencies; • approved an analysis from public transportation director Charles Patton required by Title VI; • heard departmental up- dates from Social Services Director Algernon McKenzie, Library Director Morris Prid- gen and interim maintenance director Anthony Jolly. • scheduled a quasi-judicial hearing for 6 p.m. on April 6 to consider a request by Pristine Sun, LLC for a conditional use permit; • approved a resolution TRC baseball opener Sports The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 1B All-Columbus basketball - 2015 S. Kirk, McClure lead selections By DAN BISER honors for the third straight year. Sports Editor Joining McClure on the Girls First Team are teammates Powell and senior Kayla Brown Whiteville High School senior Shaun Kirk along with Whiteville senior Shae Cokley and First team and East Columbus High School sophomore South Columbus senior Quay Newman. Marlena McClure both played major roles in the McClure was named to the Second Team as success of their respective high school basket- a freshman. ball teams during the 2014-15 season. Brown, who was slowed by an injury during The 6-foot-7 Kirk averaged 18.5 points, 5.2 her senior season, was also a First Team selec- rebounds, 2.8 assists, and connected on 54 per tion last year and a Second Team pick in 2013/ cent of his field goal attempts and 75 percent Cokley was named to the Second Team last of his attempts from the foul line as he helped year. lead the Whiteville Wolfpack to a 19-6 record Those named to the All-Columbus Boys Sec- that included the championship of the Three ond Team are Whiteville seniors Tyrell McAl- Rivers Conference Tournament and a third- lister and Brahimah Sillah, West Columbus round berth in the state 1A playoffs. senior Eric Jenkins, East Columbus senior Tau- Kirk, who scored the majority of his field ren Baldwin and South Columbus sophomore goals on towering slam dunks and 3-point shots, Kendrick Green. has been named the 2015 Columbus County Girls Second Team selections are Whiteville Boys Basketball Player of the Year and heads senior Donita Wilson, East Columbus senior the list of All-Columbus County boys selections. Tiffany Keaton, Whiteville junior Madison McClure helped lead the East Columbus Hinson, South Columbus sophomore Madison girls team to a fourth consecutive Three Rivers Spencer, and West Columbus senior Lataysha Conference championship as well as a second Mason. straight year of going undefeated against TRC Wilson has been named to the Second Team Shaun Kirk opposition. She averaged more than 15 points for the second straight season. Whiteville and nearly 10 assists per game from her back- Marlena McClure 2015 Columbus County court spot in her second season as a starter. Jerry Singletary, in his seventh season as East Columbus McClure and fellow sophomore Charity Powell WHS boys basketball coach, has been selected Boys Basketball Player of the Year as Columbus County Boys Basketball Coach of 2015 Columbus County formed one of the area’s strongest girls scoring Girls Basketball Player of the Year duos as the Lady Gators finished the 2014-15 sea- the Year for the fourth time after guiding the son with a 22-3 record and a third-round berth Wolfpack to the 2015 Three Rivers Conference in the state 1A playoffs. The ECHS girls season Tournament championship after finishing run- nerup in TRC regular-season play. included a 19-game winning streak. Photo by Amelia Sasser Kirk, who was an All-Columbus First Team Candra Powell, a former All-Columbus pick as a sophomore, is joined on this year’s County First Teamer while playing at East Co- Boys First Team by senior Jamyson Floyd and lumbus, became the Lady Gators’ fourth head sophomore younger brother Tyrell Kirk along coach in as many years this past season as she with the South Columbus cousin duo of senior led the Lady Gators to TRC regular-season and Leroy Miller and junior Stephon Miller. tournament championships. Leroy Miller, South Columbus’ standout scoring sensation, has received First Team See Player of the Year listings on 3B

Leroy Miller Charity Powell South Columbus East Columbus

Jerry Singletary Candra Powell Whiteville East Columbus 2015 Columbus County 2015 Columbus County Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Annela Tiffany Coach of the Year Coach of the Year

Jamyson Floyd Shae Cokley Whiteville Whiteville

Eric Jenkins Tauren Baldwin Lataysha Mason Madison Hinson W. Columbus W. Columbus E. Columbus Whiteville Staff photo by Dan Biser Boys Girls Second Second Team Team

Kayla Brown Tyrell Kirk East Columbus Whiteville Kendrick Green Madison Spencer S. Columbus S. Columbus

Brahima Sillah Tyrell McAllister Donita Wilson Tiffany Keaton Whiteville Whiteville Whiteville E. Columbus Boys Honorable Mention Girls Honorable Mention East Columbus: A.J. Wike, Justin Free- East Columbus: Elexys Junious, Tia man. Campbell. South Columbus: Brennan Ivey, Ra- South Columbus: Lindsey Lewis, Bailey shad Chatman. Russ. West Columbus: Johnny McFadden, West Columbus: Cambrika Jackson, Stephon Miller Raena Goodman. South Columbus Xavier Keel Whiteville: Kendrick Brady, Raqwon Whiteville: Ericka Vereen, Odassey Mc- Quay Newman McAllister. Millan. South Columbus Jiggs Powers Memorial Award winners 2B -The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 Lady Wolfpack Lady Stallions posts shutout get TRC win over SCHS over S. Robeson VINEGAR HILL - Madison The Whiteville girls soccer Spencer pitched a one-hitter in team ran its record to 4-1 with a 13-1 Three Rivers Conference a win Monday night over South softball game against visiting Columbus at the WHS soccer South Robeson. field. The game was halted in the Whiteville had a balanced fifth inning by the 10-run rule. scoring attack with Charis Ka- Leading the SCHS batting sitati scoring twice, and Madi- attack were Savannah Elliott, son Hinson, Abigail Owens, Bailey Russ and Madison Lauren DiMuzio, Shae Cokley Spencer with two hits each. and Logan Schultz scoring Alisha Givens powered a home single goals. South Columbus run to centerfield, and Hailey scored an own goal to end the Sarvis, Lindsey Jones and game at 9-0 with the mercy rule Taylor Turbeville each had shortly after the start of the one hit. second half. The South Columbus team is South Columbus keeper now 3-0 in conference play and Jada Shaw was made several 3-3 overall. nice saves. On Monday, the South Co- Coach Ronnie Todd’s Lady lumbus squad dropped a 9-8 Wolfpack went into Wednes- decision in nine innings to day night’s match with East Scotland County at Laurin- Columbus with a 2-0 record burg. Despite the loss, the Lady in Three Rivers Conference Staff photo by Les High Optimist Dixie Youth action. Stallions had a big day at The Whiteville squad will Tracking it the plate with Hailey Sarvis, play host to 4A Richmond SCHS goalie Jada Shaw and SCHS defenders, from left, Jennifer Pantaleon, Lizzy Long, and Addison Thomas, Brittney Sellers and Alisha County on Friday at 7 p.m. along with WHS forward Logan Schultz, track a WHS cross as it flies across the face of the goal in Whiteville’s Givens getting three hits each. 9-0 win Monday night. Bailey Dyson, Bailey Russ and Alex Chestnut had one hit each for the Lady Stallions. SCHS netters South Columbus will play defeat Fairmont Strickland’s Stallions take ‘engaging’ victory host to East Columbus on Friday in a key Three Rivers By DAN BISER lion infield. It just came a little “These guys made me wait a FAIRMONT - South Co- four runs in the second in- Conference match-up. Sports Editor later than he had hoped. little longer,” said Strickland, lumbus came away with an ning and four in third. “We ended up having to a former SCHS baseball stand- 8-1 Three Rivers 1A-2A Confer- Blake Stevens had two VINEGAR HILL - South play that extra half-inning,” out who is now in his first sea- ence victory over host Fair- hits, including a triple. Columbus head baseball said Strickland, whose team son as head coach. “I had just mont on Monday. Austin Irwin pitched in ECHS grab coach Bradley Strickland held a 12-0 win in the fifth in- about got my nerve up when The Stallions won all six relief. had it all worked out. ning with just three outs away all of a sudden South Robeson single matches while taking On Monday, the Stallions three softball If his Stallions came out from gaining a game-shortened had four runs. two of three doubles matches. traveled to meet South Caro- with a win over visiting 10-run rule victory. “It kind of “I surprised her and she Results follow: lina rival Loris and took a prolonged things.” victories South Robeson, he had said accepted, so it all turned out 7-3 win. South Robeson brought LAKE WACCAMAW - Ol- he would make a marriage good,” said Strickland, whose Sophomore Devin Penny S. Columbus 8, Fairmont 1 across four runs in the top of ivia Kissam drove three hits, proposal to significant other Stallions evened their Three pitched a four-hitter and Singles: Dylan Tungate (SC) def. the fifth inning to cut the lead including a double and a triple, Paige Cartrette. Rivers Conference record at 1-1 struck out eight batters. J. Leake, 6-0, 6-3; Trevor Tyree (SC) to 12-4 and extend play and Kailey Paul pitched a Continued from 1B South Columbus ran to and picked up their second win Mike Byars had three def. B. Collier, 6-1, 6-2; Tyler Chap- Behind a home run to cen- four-hitter Tuesday in the 14-4 win in five innings and in as many days. hits for the Stallions while man (SC) def. I. Bownes, 6-2, 6-0; terfield by Noah Ward, the East Columbus Lady Gators’ moments later Strickland Garrett Wilson was the win- Blake Stevens had two hits, Colby Avians (SC) def. D. Ransom, Stallions brought in two runs 12-5 Three Rivers Conference received the answer he was ning pitcher for the Stallions including a double. 6-2, 6-4; John Lewis def. A. Hunt, in the bottom of the fifth to baseball victory over visiting hoping for as the made the and centerfielder Hunter Shel- South Columbus will play 6-1, 6-1; Noah Jarman (SC) def. M. clinch the win and force their Fairmont proposal on one knee in ley had three hits, including a host to East Columbus on Orvin, 6-3, -2 coach to take a knee. Paula and Chelsea Graham front of his team on the Stal- triple, as the Stallions scored Friday at 5 p.m. Doubles: Tungate-Tyree (SC) also had three hits each for def. Leake-Bownes, 8-1; Chapman/ East Columbus,which had Avians def. Collier-Orvin, 8-4; Ran- a total of 16 hits for the day. som-Hunt (F) def. Ryan Nealy-Zack Simone Spaulding had two McCoy, 8-4. hits, including a double. Vikes overcome St. Pauls upset bid in 8-inning thriller The Lady Gators scored in Red Springs captures Nobles almost escaped fur- on a walk and three singles. score remained tied at five every inning but the first. By FRANKLIN DAVIS tennis win over WCHS ther damage, but a two-out mis- Trey Benton got the hit, driv- until the bottom of the eighth. Coach Morgan Patrick’s Sports Writer play on a slow roller down the ing in the run. A successful Madison Benton walked and Lady Gators now have a 3-1 CERRO GORDO - Visiting first base line plated two addi- pick-off of a runner at second with one out, another walk record, including a 2-1 mark Red Springs came away with A combination of a couple tional unearned runs for a 4-0 kept the Vikings from produc- moved Benton to second. in TRC play. a 7-2 Three Rivers Conference of Saints, St. Patrick’s Day lead after one half inning. St. ing more tallies. Chandler Nobles, who drove tennis victory over West Co- and the St. Pauls Bulldogs, was Pauls added another unearned West Columbus wiped out in the tying run in the sixth in On Monday, ECHS pulled lumbus on Monday. almost too much for the home run in the top of the second the 5-2 deficit with three runs an eight-pitch at bat, singled out 2-0 non-conference win standing West Columbus base- inning to stretch the margin in the sixth. Ozzly Johnson on the eighth pitch to drive in over visiting West Bladen ball nine to overcome. Red Springs 7 to five runs. West threatened singled, E.J. Jenkins doubled to Benton with the winning run. Valerie Carter pitched a But overcome they did, win- W. Columbus 2 in the first and second innings score Johnson and Hammonds’ Gage Hammonds led West two-hit shut-out that included ning 6-5 in eight innings. The Staff photos by Mary Kindschuh Singles: C. Valladarez (RS) def, without scoring. double scored Jenkins. Columbus with three hits, 10 strike-outs and she also Vikings are 2-0 in Three Rivers Grayson Jarvis, 6-0, 6-0; R. Mendoza The Vikings did plate a After Hammonds advanced including two doubles. Cole drove in both Lady Gator runs Conference play. Both wins (RS) def. Mashawn Harris, 7-6, 6-3; run in the third on a Madison to third on a passed ball, No- Strickland, Trey Benton and on a fielder’s choice play. have come in walk-off fashion B. Padron def. Adam Jens, 6-3, 6-1;S. Benton walk, a double by Gage bles’ sac fly to center scored Marvin Edge each had two hits The difference in the came after trailing by five runs. Lopez def. Malcolm Stackhouse, Hammonds and a RBI single by Hammonds to tie the score at in the 14-hit Viking attack. on defense was West Bladen The Bulldogs opened the 6-1, 6-1; R. Capote 5-7, 6-4, 10-8; Dawson Elliott. five. committed four critical er- game with four consecutive West Columbus won No. 6 singles Nobles settled down, retir- Nobles walked the lead-off St. Pauls 410 000 00 - 5 7 0 rors and East Columbus had hits off WC starter Chandler by forfeit. ing 13 of the next 14 hitters. man in the seventh. Benton W. Columbus 001 021 01 - 6 14 2 no errors. Nobles. Jacobs’ double drove in Doubles: Valladarez-Mendoza He picked off the one batter came on in relief and walked Tommy Jackson, Ted McNeill (6) Last Friday, the Lady Gators one run and Oxendine singled def. Jarvis-Harris, 8-1; Pat (RS); that did reach in the fifth. West the first hitter before retiring and Trent Jacobs; Candler Nobles, powered past visiting South in another. Trey Benton (7) and Cole Strickland. Padron-Lopez (RS) def. Jens-Dundy, added another run in the fifth the next three hitters. The Robeson 11-3 with Olivia Kis- 8-1; West Columbus won No. 3 sam leading the offense with doubles by forfeit. three doubles. Red Springs trips Wolfpack pulls out 8-6 baseball win over Red Springs Lady Wolfpack in RED SPRINGS - C.J. Ham- Springs gave us all we could triples, followed by consecutive outfielder and rolled to the 1-1 in conference play and 3-2 softball battle monds and Hunter Catrette handle.” singles by Brooks Baldwin, wall. Hammonds easily scored overall. each had three hits, and Turn- Zach Pait was the winning Cartrette and Brown. All five and Brown legged it all the way “Red Springs has a much scored for a 5-0 advantage. around the bases for his big better team this season” said RED SPRINGS - The White- er Brown ripped an inside- pitcher after relieving starter However, the Red Springs home run. Harwood. “We’re just glad we ville High softball team fell to the-park home run Tuesday Connor Grainger in the third squad brought across three Whiteville tallied its final got the runs when we needed Red Springs 5-4 Tuesday in a in the Whiteville Wolfpack’s inning. runs in the bottom of the sec- run in the top of the seventh in- them.” Three Rivers 1A-2A softball 8-6 Three Rivers Conference The big blow of the game ond inning and two in the third ning as Pait was hit by a pitch, Freshman Brooks Baldwin match-up. baseball win over the host Red was a two-run inside-the-park to tie the game. and Gore drove a run-scoring played the catcher position The loss dropped the White- Spring Red Devils. home run by Wolfpack senior The score remained dead- double that put the score at 8-5. for the Wolfpack with regular ville record to 2-1 in conference Whiteville put its season shortstop Turner Brown that locked until the sixth inning Red Springs put up another catcher Nick Hood sitting out play and 3-1 overall. record to 5-1 and TRC mark broke a 5-5 tie. when Hammonds singled and run in the bottom of the sev- the game with an injury. The defending TRC cham- to 3-0 . It looked like Whiteville was stole second before Brown enth inning before the Wolf- Whiteville will play host to pion Lady Wolfpack will played “We did a good of hitting the ready to take complete control tied into a 3-2 pitch. The line pack managed to get the final longtime rival West Columbus Wednesday at Purnell Swett, ball today, and it’s a good thing in the top of the second inning shot to the outfield eluded the out. in a battle of conference lead- and will entertain West Colum- we did” said Wolfpack head when Mackenzie Gore and glove of a diving Red Springs Red Springs now stands at ers Friday at 6 p.m. Registration for players wishing to participate in the 2015 Whiteville Optimist Dixie bus on Friday at 6 p.m. coach Brett Harwood.”Red Hammonds hit back-to-back Youth Baseball program will be held at the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center according to the following dates and times: County Alumni hoops tournament scheduled for March 27-28 at WCHS Gators battle hard Friday, February 20 from 6pm - 8pm West Columbus High School and women) from West Co- Participation fee will be ing contest as well as spe- Saturday, February 21 from 9am - 1pm will host the annual Columbus lumbus, East Columbus, South $10 per player, and spectator cial contests for children and County Alumni Basketball Columbus and Whiteville high admission will be $6 per day. youth. but bow to Fairmont The Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball league will include the following leagues Tournament March 27-28 at the schools will again compete in There will also be a slam For more information, con- for 2014: (League age is age of the child as of April 30, 2015). LAKE WACCAMAW - Un- coach Brad Smith. WCHS gym. the two-day tournament event dunk contest, a 3-point shoot- tact Pedro Stephens at 654-1248. beaten Fairmont posted late- Travion Squires, Cade An- AA Machine -Pitch Ages 6 to 8 Alumni teams (both men AAA Regular Dixie Youth Ages 9 and 10 inning runs to pull away from drews and Tyler Patrick han- Majors Regular Dixie Youth Ages 11 and 12 a 1-1 fourth-inning tie and take dled pitching chores for East WHS to honor 1985 state 2A baseball champ at April 4 home game an 8-1 victory over the host Columbus. Jameon Brown Registration in the Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball league is open to any child East Columbus Gators. scored the lone Gator run. who lives in the Whiteville City School District and who will be at least 6 years old before The 1985 state 2A cham- sionally. Reaves, Kin Nance Chris Cart- (now WHS athletic director) “Our kids kept things close East Columbus is scheduled May 1st and who will not turn 13 before May 1st of this year. pion Whiteville High School The 1985 team defeated er, Brian Eichhorn and Tony both have sons now playing and made a game of it most of to travel to play South Colum- League age 6 year olds (birthdays May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009) can opt to play Dixie baseball team will be honored Randleman in the best-of-three Nellenbach along with fresh- for Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack the way,” said ECHS first-year bus Friday at 5 p.m. Youth or remain in the Whiteville Recreation Tee ball program. during the Wolfpack’s home series with Randleman to cap man Stephen Bright. squad A $35 fee must be paid at the time of registration. Registration forms must be signed by game against A.C. Reynolds off a 27-2 seasons. Hedgpeth’s assistant coach- Also during the 1984-85 both the player and parent. Orders for Dixie Youth Baseball T-shirts and Car Magnets also High School of Asheville on Seniors on the 1985 state es were Franklin Davis and school year, the WHS football will be taken at registration. The cost of the t-shirt is $12 and Magnets $6. Saturday, April 4, at Legion title team were Tommy Greene, Greg Blackmon. team advanced to the state 2A Three Rivers Conference results from Monday’s Any participant who previously has NOT PLAYED in the 6 to 12 age group league also Stadium, Henry Threadgill, Donald Greene was selected by the championship game in Marsh- golf match at Black Bear Country Club., Longs, must bring a birth certificate copy to registration to be kept by the league. Players wishing The team recognition will George, Mickey Worthington Atlanta Braves in the first ville where it fell to Forest Hills S.C.. - South Columbus - Host team to participate must register even if they played on a team last season. be held just prior to the start and Tommy Hammonds. round of the 1985 major league 13-6; and the Wolfpack basket- of the 2 p.m., game. draft the same week the Wolf- ball team advanced to the state Anyone interested in coaching in any of the age groups should contact Brent Lawson at Junior team members in- St. Pauls - 417 [email protected] or apply at registration. Coach Linwood Hedgpeth’s cluded Patrick Lennon, Eric pack won the state title. 2A finals in Greensboro where South Columbus - 337 1985 team featured future ma- Pait, Tim Hooks, Tillman Bald- Lennon was the first-round it fell to Cherryville 72-65. Fairmont - 347 South Robeson - 429 Online player registration forms and volunteer coaches’ application forms are jor leaguers Tommy Greene win, David Smith and Tim draft pick of the Seattle Mari- Whiteville’s other state Whiteville - 382 West Columbus - 526 available at www.eteamz.com/whitevilleoptimistdixieyouthbaseball1. The Parent-Player and Patrick Lennon and sev- Southern. ners in the 1986 major league baseball championships came eral others who went on to draft. in 1983, 1989, 1991, 2012 and Red Springs - 417 information document also is available on the website. Sophomores on the team play in college and/or profes- were Chris Threadgill, Joe Eric Pait and David Smith 2014. Fill out forms online, print and bring to registration at the dates and times listed . The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 3-B

Sports Columbus County Boys Basketball Players of the Year Calendar 1993 - Quinnzel McMillan - Whiteville 1994 - Boubacar Aw -East Columbus Today, March 19 1995 - Curtis Norton - Whiteville Three Rivers Track 1996- Andre McCullum - Whiteville SCHS, ECHS, South Robeson 1997 - Alonzo Pyatt - East Columbus at Fairmont, 4 p.m. 1998 - Carlos Geathers - Whiteville Boys Tennis 1999 - Chris Wilcox - Whiteville WHS at SCHS, 4 p.m. 2000 - Michael Pierce - Whiteville Three Rivers Track 2001 - Kelly McClure - South Columbus WHS, Red Springs, WCHS 2002 - Kelly McClure - South Columbus at St. Pauls, 4 p.m. 2003 - Joseph Thompson - Whiteville Junior Varsity Girls Soccer 2004 - Robert Brown - West Columbus WHS at Fayetteville 2005 - Debais Gore - Whiteville Christian, 4:30 p.m. 2006 - Chaz Everette - West Columbus Girls Soccer 2007 - Chaz Everette - West Columbus WCHS at WHS, 6 p.m. 2008 - Bryant Edwards - South Columbus Purnell Swett at WCHS, 4:30 p.m. 2009 - Chris Richardson- Waccamaw Academy Friday, March 20 2010 - Chris Stephens - West Columbus 2011 - Quamain Rose - Whiteville Softball 2012 - Cameron Brisbon - West Columbus SCC at Patrick Henry 2013 - Pharoah McKever - South Columbus CC (DH), 1 p.m. 2014 - Kendrick Brady - Whiteville Junior Varsity Softball 2015 - Shaun Kirk - Whiteville SCHS at ECHS, 4:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball SCHS at ECHS, 4:30 p.m. Columbus County Girls Basketball Junior Varsity Softball Players of the Year WHS at WCHS, 4:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball 1993- Tonya Jones - Whiteville WHS at WCHS, 4:30 p.m. 1994 - Regina Garcia - Whiteville Softball 1995 - Dawn Threadgill - Whiteville ECHS at SCHS, 5 p.m. 1996- Tamara Bray -East Columbus Baseball 1997 - Sabrina Crenshaw - Whiteville ECHS at SCHS, 5 p.m. 1998 - Latasha Shipman - East Columbus Girls Soccer 1999 - Lattasha Shipman - East Columbus Richmond at WHS, 6 p.m. 2000 - Rosalind Antone - East Columbus Softball 2001 - Bernetta Crawford - Whiteville WCHS at WHS, 6 p.m. 2002 - Sherika Canady - West Columbus Baseball 2003 - Alicia Burris - Whiteville WCHS at WHS, 6 p.m. 2004 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville 2005 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville Saturday, March 21 2006- Shannon McCallum - Whiteville PERRY FRINK Photo Baseball 2007 - Paige McCallum - Whiteville SCHS versus TBA at It was another busy week 2008 - T.T. Bennett - East Columbus Ripken Experience in Myrtle in high school and middle 2009 - T.T. Bennett - East Columbus Beach, 12 noon. school sports with the 2010 - Tabatha Moore - East Columbus Softball Jiggs Powers Baseball/ 2011 - Shanita Hampton - East Columbus SCC at Surry CC (DH), 12 p.m. Softball Tournament under 2012 - Sam McCumbee -Whiteville way as well as WHS versus Baseball 2013 - Jordan Ray - Whiteville SCC at Surry CC (DH), 1 p.m. SCHS in soccer and WCHS versus St. Pauls in base- 2014 - Lauren Jenkins - East Columbus ball. 2015 - Marlena McClure - East Columbus Find the complete calendar and the latest sports calendar changes on Sports of all Sorts at WHS.com. “Quality Care from Our Family to Yours”

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After playing JV softball her first two years, the Now in his senior season, Daniels has run in Chelsea is an 18-year-old senior at West Co- Blake is a 17 year old senior at South Co- WHS junior decided to go out for the Lady Wolf- every Gator meet since he was a freshman. In lumbus. She plays forward for Coach Marco lumbus. He plays shortstop and bats lead pack track team this season. WHS girls track last week’s Three Rivers Conference meet at Edge and has scored “hat tricks” in the Lady off for Coach Bradley Strickland’s Stallions. coach Will Dorn is mighty glad she made that de- WHS, he took easy wins in the 1600 and 800 Vikings’ two most recent victories. Chelsea has For Blake, baseball is fun and gives more cision. In last week’s season-opening meet, Best meter runs. “My times weren’t what I wanted played soccer since she was 5, beginning in the opportunities to be with his friends doing ran to first places in both the girls 100 and 200 them to be, so I need to keep working on Columbus County Optimist recreation leagues something positive. He likes the shortstop meter dashes . Her double-win helped pace the that. Still, it was good to get those two wins and later, on travel teams. She likes soccer be- position because it is a position of leader- Wolfpack girls team to an overwhelming team because those are my strongest events, es- cause it allows her to focus on the match and ship and keeps him in the middle of the victory in its home meet with SCHS, ECHS and pecially the 1600. Daniels placed third in the take her mind off everything else. She hopes she action. Blake stole 37 bases in 2014 and Fairmont. “I’m really enjoying being on the track 1600 run in last year’s Three Rivers Confer- can lead the Vikings to a conference champion- would like to challenge former Stallion T.J. team,” said the daughter of Cynthia Daly and ence championships. He hopes to be among ship. It is no surprise that her favorite athlete is Spivey’s school record this season. Blake Lester Best. “We work hard together, and we’re the top contenders in that event this spring. Mia Hamm. Her favorite food is Italian, but she has helped the Stallions to victories against doing our best to put up times that will qualify for The son of Patrice Daniels has been accept- will eat whatever is available prior to a match. Loris, S.C. and South Robeson this week regionals.” An honor roll student, Best said her ed to enroll at UNC-Pembroke in the fall. He English is her favorite subject and she recently with four hits in the two games. Blake’s fa- favorite class this semester is chemistry under plans to pursue a career in computer science, completed reading The Color Purple. Chelsea is vorite subject in school is math because Mrs. Faulk. She would like to attend North Caro- and he is also hoping to enlist in the U.S. considering offers to continue playing soccer in “that is where I am best.” When relaxing at lina A&T after graduation from WHS. Her favorite Army Reserves. Math is his favorite subject at college and would like to attend a school where home he enjoys watching Street Outlaws, a athlete is U.S. Olympic champion runner Sanya ECHS. His favorite athlete is San Francisco she could get a degree in physical therapy. show about drag racing. Richards-Ross. 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

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****Publisher’s Notice**** equal housing John Donoghue Automotive opportunity All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, North Carolina and Columbus Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- gal to advertise any preference, limita- tion, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 15 Chevy Silverado LT status or national origin, or intention 15 Chevy Equinox to make any such preferences, limi- #10581 Z-71, 4x4, Double Cab, #10754 tation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for NEW real estate which is in violation of the NEW law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Was $25,785 Was $43,480 3 bedrooM, 1 bath house, for sale. Sun porch, energy efficient water heater, all appliances, 1 year old. New $ $ roof, paved drive, huge storage build- , , ing wired. 852 Bill Hooks Rd, White- SALE 22 950 SALE 35 988 ville. Serious inquiries. Call 640-7665. for Sale by oWner - 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, kitchen/den combination, dining room, utility room, back porch. Call 910-840-5725. houSe for Sale - 115 S. Canal 14 Buick Verano 14 Chevy Impala LTZ St., Whiteville. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Limited, #P10814 $65,000. Call 910-770-2138.

2014 70x14 Windzone II home. Starting at $29,900. Oakwood Homes Chadbourn. 910-654-4128 i ain’t going nowhere! 2014 72x16 Windzone II Energy Star home. Starting at $35,700. Oak- Was $23,835 Was $31,728 wood Homes Chadbourn. 910-654- 4128. i ain’t going nowhere! $ $ for Sale or rent. Mobile home & lot off Smyrna Rd, Whiteville. Call SALE , SALE , 910-612-5792 16 945 17 950 red taG clearance Sale. Doublewide Windzone II starting at $56,000. Oakwood Homes of Chad- RENT TO OWN-Special Financing Available bourn. 910-654-4128. i ain’t going nowhere. uSed dW With applianceS for sale. Great condition. Must be moved. on select vehicles Call Judy 910-508-9835 No Credit Check 05 Chevy 12 Chevy 12 Chevy 01 Ford F-350 07 Chevy 08 GMC Silverado Tahoe Equinox LT Super Duty Tahoe Denali 100’ x 210’ commercial land for sale. Z-71, Crew Cab Diesel, 4x4, Dually 4x4, LTZ AWD, Crew Cab 1550 Vinson Blvd. Brunswick. Call 910-770-0796.

1/2 acre lot at New Hope, Mary B Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price White Rd. Lot for $15k & up. Owner $ $ $ $ $ $ financing available. Perk permit, ready , , , , , , to build. Contact Kim Nance 843-267- 13 950 24 500 11 985 7 995 19 985 22 500 4996 12 Chevy 13 Chevy 12 Chevy 13 Chevy 08 Chevy 11 Cadillac lot for Sale: Williams Township/ Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- Cruze LT Sonic LT Volt Impala Silverado SRX ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Ext. Cab, Z-71

beautiful 3 br doublewide on large lot. For more info call Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price i ain’t going nowhere! $9,995 $10,950 $16,950 $12,985 $16,950 $19,975 John Donoghue Automotive 910-642-2400 ****Publisher’s Notice**** Highway 130 East • Whiteville equal housing opportunity All real estate advertised herein is www.johndonoghueautomotive.com *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. subject to the Federal Fair Housing See dealer for details on all leases & financing options. Act, North Carolina and Columbus 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015

Mobile hoMe for rent in Default having been made of the Said property is commonly known but are not limited to, the filing of a (910) 642-8046 This the 23rd day of February, 2015. Whiteville. 3 bedroom, 2 baths. $600 note thereby secured by the said as 991 Browntown Road, Riegel- bankruptcy petition prior to the con- March 9,19, 2015 TESA-SALINA BUSH month. Call 910-377-2217. Deed of Trust and the undersigned, wood, NC 28456. firmation of the sale and reinstate- STUART HOLMES SHERMAN III Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, A cash deposit (no personal checks) ment of the loan without the knowl- notice of CLYDE REITZEL SHERMAN having been substituted as Trustee of five percent (5%) of the purchase edge of the trustee. If the validity publication Co-Executors of the Estate of in said Deed of Trust, and the holder price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dol- of the sale is challenged by any STUART HOLMES SHERMAN, JR. of the note evidencing said default lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, for leaSe - 1,200 sq ft 6 room party, the trustee, in their sole dis- Robert G. Ray office & kitchen Powell Plaza. Call having directed that the Deed of will be required at the time of the cretion, if they believe the challenge NORTH CAROLINA Ray & Pennink PLLC Memory Enterprises 910-642-5824. Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned sale. Following the expiration of the to have merit, may request the court ROBESON COUNTY Attorneys for the Estate Substitute Trustee will offer for sale statutory upset bid period, all the to declare the sale to be void and 15 CV 00041 345 Hay Street for leaSe - MeMory plaza. at the courthouse door of the coun- remaining amounts are immediately return the deposit. The purchaser SANDRA LEE WILLIAMS 2 small offices. Available now. Call Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 ty courthouse where the property is due and owing. THIRD PARTY PUR- Plaintiff, 642-5824. will have no further remedy. Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015 located, or the usual and customary CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Vs for rent Downtown Commercial location at the county courthouse TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS Substitute Trustee HARRIS KELTON WILLIAMS notice to creditorS Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. for conducting the sale on March FOR THEIR DEED. Brock & Scott, PLLC Defendants, Having qualified as Administrator Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. 26, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell Said property to be offered pursu- Attorneys for Take notice that a plea seeking relief of the estate of Daisy T. King, also to the highest bidder for cash the ant to this Notice of Sale is being Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC against you has been filed in the known as Daisy Lee King, also known following described property situ- offered for sale, transfer and con- 5431 Oleander Drive above entitled action. The nature of as Daisy Lee Thorpe King deceased, ated in Columbus County, North veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There Suite 200 relief sought is as follows: late of Columbus County, the under- Carolina, to wit: are no representations of warranty Wilmington, NC 28403 Absolute Divorce signed hereby notifies all persons Lot # 9 containing 1.90 acres as relating to the title or any physical, PHONE: 910-392-4988 You are required to make defense having claims against the estate of amended notice of shown on map entitled “Map for the environmental, health or safety con- FAX: 910-392-8587 to such pleading not later than (April said decedent to present them to the foreclosure Sale Heirs of Willie Woodrow Keaton and ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- File No.: 08-04232-FC02 9, 2015) and upon your failure to do undersigned within three (3) months wife, Mildred Jane Keaton”, dated ing to the property being offered March 12, 19, 2015 so the party seeking service against from the date of the first publication, March 20, 2000 prepared by Davey for sale. This sale is made subject you will apply to the Court for the or this notice will be pleaded in bar of 14 SP 160 Williamson, R.L.S., recorded in Map to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any notice of public relief sought. their recovery. All persons indebted to NORTH CAROLINA Book 67, Page 72, Columbus Coun- unpaid land transfer taxes, special This the 12 day of March, 2015. said estate will please make immedi- COLUMBUS COUNTY ty Registry. assessments, easements, rights hearing Ronnie Sutton ate payment. Under and by virtue of a Power of This conveyance is together with of way, deeds of release, and any city of Whiteville Attorney at Law This the 19th day of March, 2015. Sale contained in that certain Deed and subject to a 20-foot easement other encumbrances or exceptions PO Box 787 Bertus S. King of Trust executed by Gary Keaton as shown on said Map. of record. To the best of the knowl- Pembroke, NC 28372 Administrator of the estate of and Bridget Keaton to Eugene B. This being a portion of the same edge and belief of the undersigned, The City of Whiteville will conduct 910-521-4797 Daisy T. King, also known as Davis, Jr., Trustee(s), which was property as conveyed by Deed the current owner(s) of the property a public hearing to gather public March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2015 Daisy Lee King, also known as dated March 29, 2001 and record- dated June 15, 1943 from George is/are Gary Keaton. comments regarding the proposed Daisy Lee Thorpe King notice to creditorS ed on April 3, 2001 in Book 647 at P. Dixon and wife, Ida Dixon to Wil- An Order for possession of the prop- financing for improvements to the 1601 Pine Ridge Rd. ESTATE OF Page 001 and rerecorded/modified/ lie Keaton and wife, Mildred Jane erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Nolan Fitness and Recreational Clinton, NC 28328 Complex. The City has received a STUART HOLMES SHERMAN, JR. corrected on February 10, 2006 in Keaton, recorded in Deed Book 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2015 Book 842, Page 663 and rerecord- 168, Page 507 Columbus County and against the party or parties in NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Estate File No. 15- E - 88 ed/modified/corrected on July 11, Registry. possession by the clerk of superi- (PARTF) grant award from the State All persons, firms and corpora- notice to creditorS 2008 in Book 935, Page 433, Colum- Save and except any releases, or court of the county in which the requiring a local match. The City tions having claims against STU- Having qualified as Administratrix of bus County Registry, North Carolina. deeds of release or prior convey- property is sold. Any person who proposes to finance a portion of the ART HOLMES SHERMAN, JR., the estate of James Phillip Tedder, ances of record. occupies the property pursuant match with a loan from a local bank. deceased, of Columbus County, deceased, late of Columbus Coun- to a rental agreement entered into Proposals for financing will be solic- North Carolina, are notified to pres- ty, the undersigned hereby notifies THIS BLOOD THINNER IS CAUSING DEATH or renewed on or after October 1, ited to ensure lowest interest rates ent their claims to TESA-SALINA all persons having claims against 2007, may, after receiving the notice will be obtained for the loan. The BUSH, Co-Executor, at P.O. Box the estate of said decedent to pres- LEGAL HELP IS AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY! of sale, terminate the rental agree- Public Hearing will be conducted 550, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 ent them to the undersigned within at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter or ROBERT G. RAY, Resident D. Miller Law ment upon 10 days’ written notice three (3) months from the date of the to the landlord. The notice shall also as the agenda will allow, in Coun- Process Agent for CLYDE REIT- first publication, or this notice will be state that upon termination of a rent- cil Chambers, at City Hall located ZEL SHERMAN, Co-Executor and pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Have You Taken Xarelto? al agreement, the tenant is liable for at 317 S. Madison Street in White- STUART HOLMES SHERMAN III, persons indebted to said estate will If you or someone you know have ville, North Carolina. The public is Co-Executor, at 345 Hay Street, please make immediate payment. experienced bleeding problems after rent due under the rental agreement encouraged to attend. Fayetteville, NC 28301, on or taking Xarelto, we need to speak with you prorated to the effective date of the This the 5th day of March, 2015. Written comments may also be before June 1, 2015, or this notice immediately. You may have a claim against termination. Sherry Gurganus submitted to the City Clerk, Bon- will pleaded in bar of their recov- the drug manufacturer because it is alleged If the trustee is unable to convey Administratrix of the estate of nie Williams. ery. Debtors of the Decedent are that they did not properly warn the public title to this property for any reason, James Phillip Tedder, Mayor Terry Mann requested to make immediate pay- about this serious life threatening side effect. the sole remedy of the purchaser is 120 Scottsdale Drive the return of the deposit. Reasons City of Whiteville ment to either the Co-Executor or Wilmington, NC 28411 Call us for a free case consultation. 800-419-8268 of such inability to convey include, P.O. Box 607 Resident Process Agent named March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015 Whiteville, NC 28472 above. notice to creditorS Having qualified as Administra- trix of the estate of Robert Suggs, deceased, late of Columbus Coun- ty, the undersigned hereby notifies “MARCH IS MADNESS” PRICING all persons having claims against 2008 Ford Focus the estate of said decedent to pres- 2014 Chevy Camaro 2013 Ford Fiesta ent them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of March, 2015. Shan Tannya Ann Artis Administratrix of the estate of Robert Suggs 3004 Ivey Wood Lane #612 Durham, NC 27703 14,991 miles 20,061 miles 120,478 miles March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2015 White $23,800 Black $13,900 Red $5,900 notice to creditorS Having qualified on the 10th day of March, 2014, as Executor Of The Estate Of Catherine S. Flynn, 2012 Ford Fusion 2014 Ford Mustang 2013 Ford F-150 Crew deceased, of Columbus County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the decedent or said Estate to present them to the undersigned by June 19, 2015, a day that is at least three (3) months from the date of the first pub- lication of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. Please direct all claims to the atten- tion of Ronald Keith Flynn, Execu- tor, Estate Of Catherine S. Flynn, 72 Onslow Road, Riegelwood, North 22,224 miles 20,429 miles 8,326 miles Carolina 28456. All persons indebted Steel Blue Race Red $23,500 Race Red $29,900 to said Estate are hereby requested $15,900 to make immediate payment thereto. This the 10th day of March, 2014. RONALD KEITH FLYNN, Executor 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 2015 Chrysler 200 2013 Ford E-350 Of The Estate Of Catherine S. Flynn 72 Onslow Road Riegelwood, North Carolina 28456 T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For The Estate Of Catherine S. Flynn The McGougan Law Firm 130 Jefferson Street Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2015

notice to creditorS NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS COUNTY The undersigned, FAYE WILKINS 8,414 miles 6,930 miles 37,880 miles LEWIS and EDWARD E. LEWIS, JR., White $29,900 Gray $19,900 White $23,800 having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of EDWARD E. LEWIS, deceased, late of Columbus Coun- ty, NC, this is to notify all persons 2010 Ford Explorer 2005 Dodge Gr. Caravan 2010 Ford Edge having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned Co-Executors on or before June 14, 2015 at Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned Co- Executors. This the 10th day of March, 2015. FAYE WILKINS LEWIS, JR. Co-Executrix 66,084 miles 100,407 miles 77,529 miles 203 Livingston Hills Silver $16,500 Dk Blue $5,900 Red Candy $16,900 Delco, NC 28436 EDWARD E. LEWIS, JR. Co-executor 103 Carroll St. Delco, NC 28436 c/o J. Coburn Powell FAIR BLUFF FORD Powell & Powell, Attorneys PO Box 428 Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 Whiteville, NC 28472 Telephone: 910-642-2728 (888) 870-FORD Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2015 The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015- 9B

notice to creditorS Tabor City, NC 28463 you when an agreement is about to On or after March 25th, Jewish Life Family Movies On Demand on chan- additional, two-way capable equip- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Don W. Viets, Jr. expire. The following agreements are TV will be added to Variety Pass/Pre- nel 267. ment: Jewish Life TV. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Attorney for the Estate due to expire soon, and we may be ferred TV on channel 469. The new services listed below can- For more information about your local Having qualified as Executrix of the 135 Washington Street required to cease carriage of one or HBO will offer a free preview April not be accessed on CableCARD- channel line-up, visit www.twc.com/ Estate of Odis Fowler, deceased, Whiteville, NC 28472 more of these services/stations in the 10-13, 2015. It is available to all dig- equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable programmingnotices. late of Columbus County, North Car- Telephone: 910-642-7019 near future: Azteca America, Youtoo, ital subscribers and may contain PG, Products purchased at retail without March 19, 2015 olina, the undersigned hereby noti- February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. Outdoor Channel (SD & HD), RFD PG-13, TV-14, TV-MA and R rated fies all persons having claims against HD, RT (Russia Today), ReelzChan- programs. To find out how to block the estate of said decedent to pres- time Warner cable nel (SD & HD). this preview and for more parental NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BY AUCTION ent them to the undersigned on or In addition, from time to time we make control information, visit twc.com or STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL before the 27th day of May, 2015, Time Warner Cable’s agreements certain changes in the services that call 800-892-2253. COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF COLUMBUS or this notice will be pled in bar of with programmers and broadcasters we offer in order to better serve our Time Warner Cable may cease car- their recovery. All persons indebted to carry their services and stations customers. The following changes riage of TWC Movie Pass On Demand SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION to said estate please make immedi- routinely expire from time to time. are planned: on or around April 30, 2015. Please ate payment. We are usually able to obtain renew- WGN America may be repositioned note that Disney Family Movies will This the 26th day of February, 2015 als or extensions of such agreements, from Starter TV to Standard TV on or still be available through Disney Ms. Carrie Love Watts Fowler but in order to comply with appli- around March 31, 2015. 1456 Fowler Road cable regulations, we must inform

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. SP-5072, SUB 0 DOCKET NO. SP-5047, SUB 0 APPLICATION OF HEEDEH SOLAR, LLC APPLICATION OF JUNE SOLAR, LLC ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT A FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE Under and by virtue of an Order of the Superior Court of FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Columbus County, North Carolina, entered on the 17th day of AND NECESSITY October, 2014, made in the Civil Action entitled Gregory Ward, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 10, 2015, Executor of the Estate of Margaret H. Ward vs. Gregory D. Ward, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 10, 2015, Heedeh Solar, LLC (Applicant), filed an application Michael Thomas Mobley, Robert Hallerin Ward, Gary Walter June Solar, LLC (Applicant), filed an application seek- seeking a certificate of public convenience and neces- Ward, Rory Jerome Ward, and Ronald Gene Mobley, the under- ing a certificate of public convenience and necessity sity pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1 (a) for construction of signed, were appointed as Co-Commissioners to sell the land pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1 (a) for construction of a a 5-MW solar generating facility to be located at 487 and home described herein. Take Notice that we will offer for 4-MW solar generating facility to be located at 4040 Brinkley Road in Delco, Columbus County, North sale to the highest bidder for cash that certain tract or parcel of Mitchell Road in Delco, Columbus County, North Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to land. Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to In Bogue Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, con- Duke Energy Progress, Inc. Duke Energy Progress, Inc. taining 0.48 acres, net, and being all of Lot A as set forth on Plat Details of the application may be obtained from the of the Leo Bright Estate recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 54, Co- Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities lumbus County Registry, and incorporated herein by reference. Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Being a portion of Lot 1 conveyed to Margaret Ward by deed Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail dated October 12, 1978, and recorded in Book 311, Page 718, Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325 or CCR. Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325 or Subject to perpetual easement as set forth in deed recorded in on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. Book 311, Page 488, CCR, which easement measures 10 feet in If a complaint is received within ten days after the last If a complaint is received within ten days after the last width and runs along the eastern line of subject tract. date of the publication of this notice, the Commission Located on and permanently affixed to the land and passing date of the publication of this notice, the Commission therewith is a 2001Crestline 544 Manufactured Home Vin #CL- will schedule a public hearing to determine whether will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable HABGEM2447NC, with 3 bedrooms and two baths. a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable The property address is 4491 Honey Hill Road, Hallsboro, NC notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Ap- notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Ap- plicant and to each complaining party, and will require 28442. County Tax Property# 20400.This is the former homeplace plicant and to each complaining party, and will require of Margaret H. Ward, deceased. the Applicant to publish notice of the hearing in this the Applicant to publish notice of the hearing in this DATE OF SALE: April 14, 2015 newspaper. If no complaint is received within the time newspaper. If no complaint is received within the time specified above and if the Commission does not order TIME OF SALE: 12:00 Noon specified above and if the Commission does not order PLACE OF SALE: Columbus County Courthouse a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the The highest bidder must make a cash deposit of 5% of the Applicant. Applicant. high bid at time of sale. This sale shall remain open for a period of 10 days after the Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file state- Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file state- date of sale for the filing of upset bids as permitted by law. ments to that effect with the Commission. Such state- ments to that effect with the Commission. Such state- The minimum upset bid must exceed last bid by 5% or $750, ments should reference Docket No. SP-5047, Sub 0 and ments should reference Docket No. SP-5072, Sub 0 and whichever is greater. be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina This the 16th day of March, 2015. Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Ra- Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Ra- leigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. leigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. C. Greg Williamson P.O. Box 1467 Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Whiteville, NC 28472 Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Telephone: 910-642-7151 Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Ra- Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Ra- leigh, North Carolina 27699-4326 or to The Honorable leigh, North Carolina 27699-4326 or to The Honorable Boyd Worley Roy Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Roy Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 200 S. Lewis Street Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- Tabor City, NC 28463 9001. 9001. Telephone: 910-653-2082 March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2015 March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2015 March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2015.

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In February, 1952, this car was being shown around by Spradley’s Garage and Body Scout leader Lee Greer, right, watches as Boy Scout John Thompson receives his Shop. The photo was made in front of what is now Madison Hill Apartments on Madison Eagle Scout Award from his mother, Catherine Thompson. His father, J.E. Thompson Street. The home in the center belonged to the late Mabel Maultsby Prevatte. To the Sr., looks on. The Oct. 23, 1951 event took place in the Columbus County Courthouse. right is the former home of Buck and Virginia Powell. The Prevatte home was destroyed It is the intent of the county commissioners to return the courthouse to it original look by fire several years ago. when phase two of the courthouse project commences this year.

Baldwin photographed this family in their church just prior to the funeral of a family member in the early 1950s. Columbus County’s chief investigator Horace Shaw, center in plain clothes, and White- ville Police officers look for evidence following the shooting deaths of Earl Hinson and Sam Millican in November 1953. This is East Virgil Street in downtown Whiteville. These buildings were later torn down. The open, concreted space is used today by Pawn South.

The officers of the Whiteville Chapter 211 of the Order of the Eastern Star on March 22, Downtown Whiteville on June 11, 1953. 1952 following their installation at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Miriam Biddle and Sigmond Butler (second row, fourth and fifth from the left) were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Also shown were Mrs. Bertha Garrell, James Powell, Mrs. Kate Gilm- ore, Mrs. Yetta Leder, Mrs. Irene Marlowe, Mrs. Elvira Baldwin, Mrs. Mabel Powell, Mrs. Dorothy Koch, Mrs. Polly Edwards, Mrs. Geraldine Inman, Mrs. Bess Gillam, Mrs. Irma Weaver, Mrs. Mildred Robbins, Mrs. Evelyn Warlick, Mrs. Elneta Anderson, Mrs. Bessie Powell, Mrs. Reva Butler, Mrs. Estelle Home, Mrs. Virginia Sanford, Mrs. Marie Collier, and Mrs. W.S. Caudle.

The typing class at Mt. Olive High School on Jan. 24, 1952. The school closed in 1965 when West Columbus High School opened, pulling in the high school students from Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Chadbourn, Evergreen and Mt. Olive. The school still stands today, used by the county schools as its maintenance and technology center. The main window display at Whiteville’s Leder Bros. store on Jan. 23, 1953. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 -- 2C ing worship services. The ser- National Westside vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Mill Branch MBC SERVICES a.m. each Sunday with Sunday Whiteville United Alumni seeking pastor anniversary school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- scholarship applications ers night Bible study is held on Mill Branch Missionary Acme Presbyterian Church, The National Westside Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of MC to hold Lenten Baptist Church of Whiteville, Victory services are aired week- Alumni Association Inc. is dren’s and adult Sunday School Whiteville United Method- will celebrate Pastor Dr. Jerry ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle seeking applicants for the 2015 at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, ist Church will hold its Lenten S. Ganus Sr. sixth pastoral Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. Scholarship Award. and worship service at 10 a.m. service Wednesday, March 25 anniversary Sunday, March with streaming available via the If interested call the West- with refreshments. at noon. The guest speaker will 22. The morning service will internet. The ministry is located side Community Center at at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey be Rev. Stephen T. Bazan. begin at 11:15 a.m. with Rev. Celebrate Recovery meets at 654-9925 or Ellen Daniels at A. Troy is the pastor. For more Bazan is a local United Christopher Nixon of Wilm- Peace Baptist Church, 653 516-2057 to request an applica- Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each information call 642-5416 of visit Methodist pastor serving ington as the guest speaker. tion or for more information. Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For victoryinjesusministries.org Lebanon and Bethel United The evening service will Applications may be picked more information call 642-0251. Methodist churches just south begin at 4 p.m. with Dr. Na- New Ebenezer Faith Ministries up at the Whiteville and Chad- Partial funding by Good Shep- of Whiteville. He has been thaniel Scott of Olive Grove will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and bourn libraries. The applica- herd Ministries. 4th Sundays - Sunday school at serving in Columbus County Missionary Baptist Church of tion package must be post- 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at for two years. He spent three Fair Bluff as the guest speak- The DivorceCare recovery semi- marked by May 1. nar and support group meets 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer years at Duke Divinity School e r. The recipient will be rec- at Peace Baptist Church, 653 every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible in Durham completing his The church is located at 645 study/youth night is held every ognized during the annual Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Master of Divinity studies. Rev. Stephen T. Bazan Harrelsonville Road, White- Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and scholarship banquet Saturday, Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. Prior to graduate school, he in religion at Methodist Uni- ville. Childcare is provided through 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from Aug. 29. received his bachelor of arts versity in Fayetteville. fifth grade. DivorceCare features 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- New Beginnings MBC nationally recognized experts nity). The church is located at on divorce and recovery topics. 1705 Southport-Supply Road, to hold spring revival Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Vietnam Veterans of America Seminar sessions include Fac- FUNDRAISERS New Beginnings Mission- ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- is the pastor. Chapter #962 of Columbus County meets the first Tuesday ary Baptist Church will hold ness, Depression, New Relation- COMMUNITY First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Independent Bap- of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 its spring revival Wednesday, ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. women have cookbooks for sale For more information call Peace tist Church will hold its Bible S. Madison St., Whiteville. March 18-Friday, March 20 at study every Thursday at 7:30 NEWS for $5 each. The cookbooks are Baptist Church at 640-2877. The available at the church located at 7:30 p.m. The guest speakers pastor is Chip Hannah. p.m. The church is located at The American Legion Post are Wednesday-Rev. Robert 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. #233 meets the first Tuesday Williams, Thursday-Rev. An- GriefShare seminar and sup- der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Office hours are Monday-Friday, of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 thony Rowell and Friday-Rev. port group meets at Peace at First Presbyterian Church, 511 Phillips St., Whiteville. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Green Chapel Missionary Ollie Maultsby. N. Thompson St., Whiteville on Whiteville United Methodist Rd., Whiteville, each Monday Baptist Church will hold Sun- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Veterans of Foreign Wars Post The church is located at 519 day school every Sunday at 10 Church women have prints of from 6-8:30 p.m. GriefShare nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker 8073 meets on the second Tues- S. Wilson Street, Chadbourn. a.m. and worship service every the church steeple, by the late is a friendly, caring group of will be at the meeting on the last day of each month at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Corey Lyons is the pas- 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. people who will walk alongside at the Vietnam Veterans building tor. a.m. and Midweek service ev- Thursday of each month. The The print size is 17 x 23. Call the you through one of life’s most church is located on Thompson at 1028 S. Madison St. White- difficult experiences. For more ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church office Monday-Thursday Street in Whiteville. ville. information call Peace Baptist church is located at 14853 Sam from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 or Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy chase at 642-3376. Narcotics Anonymous meets Military Vet Riders Associa- www.whiteville.com 770-1271. Chip Hannah is the Ray Moss is the pastor. at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. tion meets on the last Monday pastor. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Lynn Hill Baptist Church will of each month at 6:30 p.m. at days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Members of The Lord’s Chapel hold a new Sunday school se- the Vietnam Veterans building at Whiteville United Methodist are on a mission to provide items ries on “The book of Revela- Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” to the community, at a minimal tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- fee, from their year ‘round back- a thought-provoking series of wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. yard sale. It is located at 2886 power-point messages on the days at 7 p.m. on the second Sunday of each Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth book of Revelation. Sunday Hallsboro Road South, Halls- Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam school begins at 10 a.m. and the boro. The shop is open Monday rian Church, 511 N. Thompson Veterans building at 1028 S. 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and main worship at 11 a.m. There is Madison St., Whiteville. also an informative power-point St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 closed on Wednesday. Items p.m. donated will be greatly appreci- series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and Disabled American Veterans Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s Diabetes Support Group meets Chapter #35 meets the second Chapel. is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, near the intersection of Hwy. 74 at Columbus Regional Health- Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. care, Education Center, Class- Good News Community Youth and Union Valley Road. For more at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 information or directions call room 2 the second Thursday of Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has 914-0002 or 642-5820. each month at 6 p.m. For more Family and Community Hope changed the date of their Inform- information call Shauna Nobles Resources Inc. would like per- er Bible study from Thursdays The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe at 642-9458 or 641-8208. sons from 20-40 years of age to will hold its council meetings the attend Community Development at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 meets 3rd Thursday of each month at Brain Injury Support Group meetings on the fourth Thursday p.m. to benefit seniors who may at Columbus Regional Healthcare, 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds of each month at the Columbus not be able to travel at night. For Education Center, Room 1A the on Old Lake Road, Bolton. County Dream Center from 6:30- more information call 646-4898. second Thursday of each month 7:30 p.m. For more information The House of Prayer and Deliv- at 6 p.m. For more information call Honey Hill Missionary Baptist call Shelle Blanks at 910-207- erance will hold its worship ser- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at Church services. Sunday school 8982 or Yolanda Davis at 704- is held at 10 a.m. and service vice every Sunday morning with 642-8011 ext. 9458. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and 780-8350. Welcome to Whiteville United Methodist Church. begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night Compassionate Friends Sup- service is held at 6 p.m. and morning worship at 11:15 a.m. [email protected] Weekly services are held each port Group (Grief group for par- A Community Garden is avail- Wednesday service is at 7:30 able at Chadbourn United www.whitevilleumc.org p.m. The church is located at Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- ents who have lost children to ry prayer and Bible study are on death) meets at Grace Episco- Methodist Church. Persons are 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. invited to come and plant in the The new pastor is Troy Little. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., is located at 1113 S. Madison Whiteville the second Monday raised bed plots. For more in- CLASSIFIEDS SELL Victory in Jesus Ministries of Street. Barbara P. Powell is the of each month at 7:30 p.m. For formation call 654-5250 or 654- Whiteville will hold two morn- pastor. more information call 647-8401. 4069 and leave message, name and number. CLASSIFIEDS SELL

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How to Become a Part of Our Nakina Church Directory . . . Baptist Church 7883 Seven Creeks Rd. Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, Nakina, NC 28455 weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, Phone: (910) 641-0775 tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Pastor: Rev. J. Darryll Hester If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. Nakina Baptist Church has Our worship services are at call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church been serving the Nakina commu- 11:00 am. The church is involved mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. nity since 1977. Our church of- in ministries that include adults, this weekly directory, plus in our web fers many opportunities for Bible youth, and children of every age.

AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church study through Sunday School at Nakina Baptist is located at the EPISCOPAL 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville 910-642-2139 Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor 10:00 am each Sunday, Disciple- corner of Hwy. 905 (Seven Creeks Mount Horeb AME Church [email protected] 910-642-7764 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen www.fbcwhiteville.com [email protected] ship Training at 6:00 pm (ex- Rd.) and Ervin T. Richardson Rd. Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, www.trytbc.org cept third & fifth Sundays), and in Nakina. Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 Wednesday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday 6:45 pm Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am First Baptist Church of Wed. 6:30 pm Lake Waccamaw Western Prong Baptist Church 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Pastor’s Comments: St. James AME Church Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Eric Truesdale, Pastor • 910-646-3727 westernprong.org Here at Nakina Baptist Church you are always welcome. We look forward to Church Phone 642-8832 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor 7:00 pm, Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm your worshipping with us at any time and encourage you to do so every chance 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Sun Church School 9:45 am you have. Please call if you have a need that we can help with. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church Group, 6:00 pm Bible Study Wed. 6:00 pm 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 7:00 pm Worship Wednesday 7:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Richard Collins, Pastor 910-642-7284 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm EPISCOPAL ZION White Marsh Baptist Church METHODIST-UNITED Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Church 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville ______Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Chadbourn United Methodist St. Mark AME Zion Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am PRESBYTERIAN 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Lennon’s Cross Roads www.mombcwhitevillenc.com 910-443-9786 Chadbourn Presbyterian Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Baptist Church Williamsons Crossroads [email protected] Church Sunday School 9:45 am 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Baptist Church Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 6:45 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Rev. C.F. McDowell III Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-654-3449 910-642-4436 Rev. Larry Nobles, Pastor Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Fair Bluff United Methodist [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday 910-654-1260 Cell 910-317-1892 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD Church 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Wednesday 7:00 pm 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Abundant Life Assembly of God ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland [email protected] First Presbyterian Church 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., CHURCH OF GOD 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Whiteville Macedonia Baptist Church Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Joshua Bower New Life Community Church Sun School 10 am, Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 910-642-2253 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Mishop Springs United [email protected] Jimmy Caines, Pastor [email protected] Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Methodist Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- CATHOLIC Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am Rev. Willie Allen • 910-640-2783 day 7:30 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Westminster Presbyterian Whiteville Assembly of God Thursday 7:00 pm [email protected] Church Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Church mishopspringsumc.webs.com 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Nakina Baptist Church 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am of Missionary Alliance Church) 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Rev. Patrick Winkler Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Rev. J. Darryll Hester 910-642-2762 Whiteville Church of God [email protected] [email protected] Sunday School 9:30 am 910-499-1598 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 Whiteville United Methodist Morning Worship 10:30 am [email protected] 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Eucharist/Santa Misa Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Paul Stallsworth • 910-642-3376 [email protected] Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST BAPTIST Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am www.whitevilleumc.org Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School Seventh Day Adventist Calvary Baptist Church New Hope Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass 10:00 am Worship Service 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Saturday Night: Every last Saturday of Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass Wednesday 6:30 pm Whiteville 910-642-6345 each month 910-642-0698 Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 www.nhbcwhiteville.com Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones FREEWILL BAPTIST Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions [email protected] Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Avants Chapel FWB Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Wednesday 7:00 pm 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Glory Tabernacle Church Chadbourn Baptist Church Peace Baptist Church Missionary Alliance Church 4513 Pleasant Plains Church Rd, Whiteville [email protected] 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Pastor Clark Whittington Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 If you would like 910-654-3992 Pastor Chip Hannah 910-640-2991 Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor 910-642-0251 Wednesday 7:30 pm www.missonaryalliance.com www.gtcconnect.org www.peacebc.org Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Sunday 10:30 am and 6:00 pm your church www.chadbournbaptist.com Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Lynn Hill Independent EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Living Word Church Baptist Church 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn included on this Discipleship Training 6:00 pm 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Grace Episcopal Church & Piney Forest Baptist Christ the King Lutheran Church Pastor Ron Fields Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 910-654-4164 Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Church http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville page for only 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn www.livingwordnc.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Faith Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm www.gracechrist.bizland.com $21.50 per month, MISSIONARY BAPTIST Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm Sun Services 9:30 am Northwood Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm First Missionary Baptist Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Pastor Russell Honeycutt Wednesday 7:00 pm Sweet Home Missionary and Dinner we invite you to Church 910-642-7654 Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon HOLINESS Sunday 10:30 am Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study call us today at Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 910-654-3225 Chadbourn Church of God of Sunday 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sunday PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS www.firstmbcchadbourn.com Prophecy School, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Worship Sunday 9:45 am & 11:00 am 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness 642-4104, ext. 237. Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon,6:30 pm Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn on WVOE 1590 AM every Sunday 11:30-12:30 Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, 910-654-4850, (six month commitment) Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages www.chadbournph.org Sunday School 9:45 am 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 River Of Life OC to Tabor City hold joy night and Happenings and Events black & white night The River Of Life Outreach By Dianne Nobles Ward Center will hold its Pack the Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City Pews Old time Joy night Sat- urday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. with old fashion singing. Columbus County is well known for its many festivals and On Sunday, March 22 at the first festival of 2015 happens to be in Tabor City. Spring is 5 p.m. will be a Believers right around the corner and what better way to kick off the Dressed in black & white pro- spring season than by attending the Tabor City Spring Festival gram. The guest speaker will which will be held Saturday, April 4. A parade, lots of activi- be Bishop P.F. Chambers of ties and wonderful food will be just a part of this celebration. A Victory Praise and Worship clean up day will be held the weekend before Saturday, March 28. of Columbia, S.C. For more information about becoming a vendor or attending the The center is located at 608 festival call 234-0212. N. Brown Street, Chadbourn. (Submitted photos by John Blake) The posters are up, the tickets are ready and the countdown Kevin Joyner is the pastor. is on for the “Elwud and the Gang” show that will be held at Fellowship luncheon the Ritz Saturday, April 18. “Elwud and the Gang” are doing this Columbus County Members and guests enjoy the fellowship lunch following the worship service at Chad- show as a goodwill event for the town and all proceeds will be bourn Presbyterian Church Sunday. Pictured are members of the Genie Blake family given to the Ritz Center. Mayor Royce Harper, aka, “Elwud” will Vets committee pork who were present for Genie to be recognized for her approximately 50 years of service be performing along with Jerwud, Dollywood and the rest of his chop plate sale April 17 as one of the church’s organists. talented family. Tickets are now on sale at the Tabor City Visitor The Columbus County Vet- Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 years eran’s Park Committee will old and under. “Elwud & the Gang” will be performing a mati- host a pork chop plate sale nee at 3 p.m. and an evening show at 7 p.m. There will be songs, April 17. joke telling and good old family fun. For more information call Plates are $7 each, and all me 653-4141 or 653-9712. proceeds go to establishing As mentioned in last weeks article we are currently in search a veterans memorial park in of singers, comedians, magicians and people that can play an in- Columbus County. strument. If you like to perform and would like to be a part of The sale will be held at the talent show call 653-4141. The town is thinking about having the Vietnam Veterans head- a “Tabor City’s Got Talent” Show in the spring and plans are quarters on Madison Street in currently being discussed. A $100 grand prize will be given to downtown Whiteville. the winner. Ten or more acts are needed. For more information, con- That’s what’s happening in Tabor City this week. tact Angela Norris at 840-3848. Until next week…….. Mill Branch MBC to hold pre-pastor anniversary March 21 Over a century of service to local church From left, Blanche Bullock, Genie Blake and Richard Rabon have a combined tenure The men of Mill Branch of service of about 106 years as organists for the Chadbourn Presbyterian Church. All Missionary Baptist Church will hold its pre-pastor’s an- three were recently honored with a gift of pottery from the church. The church, at the niversary program Saturday, corner of North Elm Street and East First Avenue in Chadbourn, offers a traditional March 21 at 6 p.m. The speak- worship service at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The Rev. C.F. McDowell III serves as pastor er will be Minister Shamar and the public is invited to attend. Piggott with music by the Ga- nus Family. Boys and Girls Brandon Jenkins Lake Waccamaw The church is located on scholarship memorial Harrelsonville Road. Homes of N.C. to Food ministry to Rev. Dr. Jerry S. Ganus Sr. to hold Apollo Live is the pastor. hold Good Friday Brandon D. Jenkins schol- distribute food Event: ‘More than arship memorial will present Lake Waccamaw food min- Greater Restoration its 3rd annual Apollo Live Sat- istry will distribute food to just a man’ urday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m. those in need. food distribution The Boys and Girls Homes in the Whiteville High School The distribution days will Greater Restoration Enrich- of North Carolina will hold Auditorium. Tickets are $5 be the second Wednesday ment Center in Whiteville has its Easter Season 2015/Good at the door and $3 in advance and fourth Saturday of each TEFAP and commodity food Friday Event Friday, April 3 at (raffle tickets). month, from 9-10 a.m. at First distributions every second 7 p.m. in the Leamon Rogers There will be cash prizes Baptist Church, Sam Potts Saturday and fourth Tuesday Belk of Whiteville donated luggage to (L-R) Jaelyn Nor- Memorial Chapel at Lake Wac- for two winners. There will Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. of each month beginning at be rap and singing categories, ris young miss, Mckayla McNeil queen, Summer Wil- camaw. Food recipients need only a 10 a.m. for Columbus County other entertainment cash liamson Princess and Whitney Edwards Ambassador This year’s Easter/Good photo ID to receive free food. residents. prize giveaways throughout for travel as the reigning Southeastern N.C. Agriculture Friday event will feature a mu- The partnering churches For more information call the show and children en- Festival queens. They will be appearing at kids fest sical theater production from are Lake Waccamaw Method- 641-0800. Oceanview Baptist Church en- tertainment. All proceeds March 28 from noon-3 p.m. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw GREC is located at 3490 titled ‘More than just a man,’ a support BDJ scholarship for Presbyterian Church, Little Abundance of Love Whiteville Negro/ James B. White Hwy. South. dramatic Easter season musi- Whiteville and West Colum- Wheel of Hope Church and cal event. bus high school students. First Baptist Church of Lake Adult Day Health Central HS Alumni Antioch True The musical looks at the For more information call Waccamaw. accepting applications Association meeting ministry, life, death and res- Aleasia Jenkins at 640-8281. For more information call Deliverance HC to urrection of Jesus - as seen Abundance of Love Adult The WN/CHS alumni 646-3727. through the eyes of Nicodemus Day Health Activity Center will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, hold BBQ March 20 and Joseph of Arimathea. is now accepting applications March 19 at the DREAM cen- Antioch True Deliverance Worship at More than just a man pro- Global School for new participants. There ter on Martin Luther King Holiness Church will hold a vides a compelling glimpse are activities such as daily Avenue. BBQ dinner Friday, March 20 Rogers Chapel into the controversy surround- of Ministry exercise programs, current All members are asked to from 10 a.m. until. Plates are Leamon Rogers Memorial ing the Messiah and his trium- events and arts and crafts. be present. $6 and consist of BBQ, cole- Chapel on the Boys and Girls enrolling students phant resurrection. Meals are provided along with slaw, baked beans and hush Home Campus at Lake Wac- Global School of Ministry Reverend Michael Jones, snacks. puppies. Delivery is available is now enrolling students. WOW Easter Egg director of Pastoral Care at camaw is now holding a wor- Participants are individu- for five or more orders. Global School of Ministry B&GH, encourages the public ship service every Sunday als 18 and over with diagno- Hunt change For more information call is being offered free of charge to attend this free event. morning from 9-10 a.m. The sis of strokes, CHF, demen- The Woodmen of the World Margaret McMillan at 916- through love offerings and “We are again so excited service is open to the public tia, mental retardation and Chapter 130 has changed its 7759. donations. that Oceanview Baptist Church and all community members Alzheimer’s. Physical health Easter Egg hunt date from The church is located on Individuals interested in is coming back to Boys and are invited and encouraged to is monitored daily by a reg- April 4 to March 28 beginning Spinning Mill Road. learning how to receive bibli- Girls Homes to share their attend. istered nurse. This program at 11 a.m. in the chapter hall Bishop Bruce A. Alderman cal training and education talents with our community,” The weekly worship ser- gives relief of stress and pres- in Cerro Gordo. is the pastor. without paying the high cost Jones said. “They will again vice will include a mixture of sure on family caregivers so This change coincides with of tuition are invited to con- transform our chapel, and help traditional and modern mes- they can work or tend to per- the Parks and Recreation egg tact Minister Patrina Wright take us back to that passion sages and music. sonal needs. hung being held March 28. Hallsboro/Lake Waccamaw at 234-3092. week of Christ; where we will For more information call For more information call Children ages 0-12 can hunt. Passion Week services be caught up in the reason for Rev. Michael Jones at 646-3083. Betty Sturdivant at 914-0711 or The Hallsboro/Lake Wac- the season—Christ’s sacrificial 770-1420. Cornerstone OFWBC to camaw Passion Week services and atoning death on Calvary’s Methodists set The center is located at 212 are as follows: Elizabethtown VRS to hold pork chop dinner Cross, and His triumphant E. Columbus Street. The Cornerstone Original Sunday, March 29 at 7 resurrection. We hope that the hold fundraiser Lenten services p.m. Second St. Paul Baptist Freewill Baptist Church youth public will come fellowship The Elizabethtown Volun- Evergreen United Method- Church in Hallsboro is the league will hold a grilled pork with us during this wonderful teer Rescue Squad, Inc. will ist Church sets Lenten ser- host. Hallsboro Church of New Mt. Zion chop dinner Thursday, April 9 Easter season for this Good Fri- hold a fundraiser (bake sale) vices. God is the guest. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. day event.” Friday, April 3 from 6-11 a.m. Sunday night services will MBC services Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Plates are $7 and include Light refreshments will be Sausage dogs for $1, hot begin at 7 p.m. Services are Mt. Zion AMEZ of Lake Wac- New Mt. Zion Missionary two grilled pork chops, corn, served in the fellowship hall chocolate, cupcakes, cookies, scheduled as follows: camaw is the host. Second St. Baptist Church Sunday school green beans, roll and dessert. following the production. cakes and pies will be avail- Evergreen UMC: Paul Baptist Church in Halls- is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. Plates are eat-in, take out or For more information, con- able. March 22 – Rev. Willard boro is the guest. and morning worship service delivery. tact Jones at 646-3083. Call-in orders are accepted McPherson. Tuesday, March 31 at 7 each second and fourth Sunday Place orders by Wednesday, Boys and Girls Homes of at 862-4036 their “non-emer- March 29 – Rev. Shannon p.m. Little Wheel of Hope of beginning at 11 a.m. A spe- April 1 by calling Tammy at North Carolina, Inc. has been gency” phone number. Ross. Lake Waccamaw is the host. cial prayer time is held each 642-5783. helping children since 1954. The squad is located at 201 Hallsboro United Methodist Wednesday at noon and Bible Since then, nearly 5,000 children Mercer Mill Road, Elizabeth- Church is the guest. Sandhill MBC church study is held each Wednesday China Grove MBC have benefited by the services of town. evening beginning at 7 p.m. to hold spring revival Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. the not-for-profit, 501(c)3 agency. announcements The church is located on Hallsboro Church of God is Its mission is to provide a com- China Grove Missionary Sandhill Missionary Bap- Mill Pond Road in the Bruns- the host. Hallsboro Baptist prehensive array of services for Baptist Church will hold its Lynn Hill BC to tist Church church announce- wick community. Church is the guest. children and youth who have spring revival Sunday, April ments for March are: For more information call Communion Thursday, been removed from their homes hold spring revival 5-Wednesday, April 8. Sunday Sunday, March 29 Sandhill 445-1022. April 2 at 7 p.m. Union Baptist due to abuse, neglect or other Lynn Hill Baptist Church service will begin at 6:30 p.m. will celebrate birthdays for Rev. Anthony Rowell is the Church of Lake Waccamaw is family dysfunction. B&GH of- will hold it’s Spring revival and weeknights at 7:30 p.m. January, February and March pastor. the host. New Light Mission- fers adoption, family and thera- Sunday, May 10-Friday, May The speaker will be Rev. Don- during morning worship. ary Baptist Church of Halls- peutic foster care as well as resi- 15. Evangelist Richard Harper ald Lewis of Loris, S.C. The church is located at boro is the guest. dential care on the campus at will be preaching. Greater McKoy’s Chapel The church is located at 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Friday, April 3 at noon Lake Waccamaw. The campus Services for Sunday, May 2903 Old Stake Road, Chad- Bladenboro. to hold program Easter Cantata. Mt. Hebron features a North Carolina Pub- 10 at 10 a.m. for Sunday school bourn. Donald L. Thompson is the Greater McKoy’s Chapel AMEZ Church in Hallsboro lic Charter School, Flemington and 11 a.m. for morning wor- For additional informa- pastor. Inc. in Dublin will present is the host. Lake Waccamaw Academy, which educates mid- ship. A Sunday evening service tion, call Karen McPherson at “The seven last sayings of United Methodist Church is dle and high school students. will begin at 6 p.m. 654-3013. Christ” Saturday, March 21 at the guest. Also on campus, various recre- Services for Monday-Friday Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the Porter Swamp BC 7 p.m. Sunrise Service Sunday, ation facilities, a working farm will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. pastor. April 5 at 6:30 a.m. New Light and chapel. As many as 180 vul- The church is located at to hold sing March 29 JCPC meetings Missionary Baptist Church of nerable children are cared for 620 Lynn Hill Road northwest Porter Swamp Baptist Randy Ward in concert The Juvenile Crime Pre- Hallsboro is the host. Mt. He- through residential and com- of Whiteville at Hwy 74 and Church in Cerro Gordo will vention Council meetings Lighthouse GMA Fan Award bron AMEZ is the guest. munity-based services at any Union Valley Roads adjacent hold a sing Sunday, March 29 are on the first Wednesday winner Randy Ward, will be in March 14, 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. given time. B&GH is nationally to westbound Hwy 74. at 6 p.m. The guest singers of each month at noon in the concert Sunday, March 29 at are rehearsals for the Easter accredited by the Council on Ac- For more information call will be Bridges from Wilming- Whiteville City Schools Civic 6 p.m. at Forest Lawn Baptist Cantata at Mt. Hebron AMEZ creditation. To learn more, visit Pastor William Schalk at 770- ton. Room. Church in Tabor City. Church. www.boysandgirlshomes.org. 2073. Tim Moore is the pastor. Education The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 5C

Scarlett Cartrette and Makenzie Gore Local students win at Health and Career Fair Region IV Science Fair 30 community leaders from a variety of professions attended North Whiteville Academy’s annual Health and Four Columbus County students Career Fair. Students had made a list of career interests and rotated through the exhibits picking up information, won awards in the elementary school giveaways and asking questions. Community leaders told students about opportunities through Southeastern division of the Region IV Science and Community College, N.C. Agricultural Extension, on the job training, military, law enforcement, sales, forestry, Engineering Fair at UNC Pembroke fire and rescue, health/mental health/vocational and more. Students were encouraged to do their best and take Feb. 21. a path that will lead to success. The Juvenile Crime Prevention Coalition sponsored refreshments that were Ty Lawson of Edgewood Elementary catered by the Whiteville City Schools child nutrition department. was one of eight winners in the ele- mentary school division for his project, “Swing Batter Swing.” He is the son of Three $1,000 Dr. Brent and Sonya Lawson and ad- vances to state competition. scholarships Williams Township School had three Caroline Gore winners. Caroline Gore won an honor- are available able mention in the elementary school The Caswell Center Foun- division for her project, “Are There dation Inc. has announced Dangerous Amounts of Mercury in the availability of three Local Ponds?” A fifth grader, she is the $1,000 scholarships for the daughter of Brett and Ronna Gore. 2015-2016 academic school Scarlett Cartrette and Makenzie year. To qualify, applicants Gore of Williams Township School must be a rising college se- won an honorable mention in the Ju- nior or working towards a nior Earth and Environmental Sci- graduate degree with an al- ence Division for their project, “Ocean lied health, education or psy- Energy.” They also won the Naval Re- chology major in one of the search Award. They are daughters of following areas: occupation- Cole and Cheryl Cartrette and Rod and al therapy, physical therapy, Kelli Gore. Ty Lawson recreation therapy, psycholo- gy, nursing, speech-language pathology or social work, and intend to serve persons Honeycutt chosen for NSHSS with intellectual and devel- Whiteville High School opmental disabilities after student Braeden J. Honeyc- graduation. The scholarship utt has been selected as a Creative experience will be available to qualified member of the National So- Students in Tammy Patrick’s class at Whiteville Primary got creative as they expe- applicants residing in one ciety of High School Schol- of 38 counties, including Co- ars (NSHSS). He is the son rienced some of the imaginative books written by Dr. Seuss: 1683 - Students wore silly socks to go along with Fox in Socks. They had read this aloud; 1685 – Students lumbus. of Russell and Kim Honeyc- For more information utt. wear red ties like the cat in “Cat in the Hat.” Left to right, front row: Nalani Brooks, about eligibility require- The announcement was Aaron Grate, Elmer Sandoval, Jacob Duff; second row: Angel Smith, Westyn Hill, ments or to receive an ap- made by NSHSS founder Jaden Thomas, Maggie Herring; third row: Harmonies Barr, Tucker Herring, Gar- plication, contact Danielle and chairman Claes Noble, a ry Brown, Lillie-Grey Jacobs; fourth row: Shanyia Diaz, Brittany Addison, Danijia Howell, executive director, senior member of the family Knight and teacher Tammy Patrick. at (252) 208-3790 or danielle. who established the Nobel [email protected] or vis- Prizes. it www.caswellcenter.org. “Braeden is now a mem- The scholarship application ber of a unique community deadline is April 1. of scholars, a community Braeden Honeycutt that represents our very Old Dock kindergarten best hope for the future,” W. Lewis. “Our vision is to registration March 19-20 Nobel said. build a dynamic interna- Old Dock kindergarten The Society recognizes tional organization that con- registration will be held top scholars who have dem- nects members with mean- Thursday, March 19 and Fri- onstrated outstanding lead- ingful content, resources day, March 20. ership, scholarship and and opportunities.” If your child will be five community commitment. Membership in NSHHS years old on or before Aug. “We aim to help students entitles qualified students to 31 contact the school at 642- like Braeden build on their enjoy a wide variety of ben- 2084 for an application and a academic successes and en- efits, including scholarship scheduled appointment. hance the skills and desires opportunities, academic Reading and Leading... to have a positive impact on competitions, participation Students from Chadbourn Middle School modeled their reading and leading skills Tabor City Elementary the global economy,” said in programs offered by edu- as they read to students in grades K-3 at Chadbourn Elementary. Their diligent Pre-K and kindergarten NSHHS president James cational partners and more. work was part of the Read the Most from Coast to Coast initiative and a prelude to registration April 14-15 Read Across America Week. Left to right are D’Lajuan Bellamy, Asha Farmer, Prin- Tabor City Elementary cipal Deanna Shuman, Tahvia Smith, Joel Sturdivant, Zora Pattillo, Caitlyn Nobles, Pre-K and kindergarten reg- Whiteville Danyelle Wilder and Ashanti Moreno. istration will be held Tues- day, April 14 and Wednesday, City schools menu April 15. Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Students must be four each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and years old for Pre-K and five Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. years old for kindergarten on MONDAY, MARCH 23: - Breakfast - Super Donut, Raisins, or before Aug. 31. Bring birth Orange Juice. Lunch - Pork Chop Pattie/Bun or Hamburger/ certificate, immunization Bun, Broccoli Dippers, Pinto Beans, Fruit Cocktail. record, social security card, TUESDAY, MARCH 24: - Breakfast - Mini Pancakes, Ba- proof of residence (electric, nana, Apple Juice. Lunch - Chicken Nuggets or BBQ Rib/ water or cable bill) or rent Bun, Green Beans, , Carrot Dippers, Diced Pears. receipts. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Pear, Grape Juice. Lunch - Ham & Cheese/Bun or Chicken WHS class of ‘65 Filet/Bun, Corn, Sliced Tomatoes, Apple. THURSDAY, MARCH 26: - Breakfast - PB&J Pocket, Apple, planning reunion Orange Juice. Lunch - Fish Filet or Baked Ham, Macaroni & The Whiteville High Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, Cucumber Dippers, Diced Peach- School graduating class of es. 1965 is planning its 50th year FRIDAY, MARCH 27: - Breakfast - Strawberry Banana Yogurt, class reunion April 25, 2015. Scooby Graham Sticks, Mixed Dried Fruit, Apple Juice. Lunch Anyone with information - Pizza or Hamburger/Bun, Tater Tots, Pineapple Tidbits. for any WHS class member, such as address, email, phone number is asked to contact Ruth Nance at 654-6685 or Columbus Whiteville City Schools Superintendent Kenny Garland reads “Horton and the Kwug- Maxine Blackwell at 212-2990. gerbug and more lost stories” to a class at Edgewood Elementary during Read County schools menu Across America Day. Courthouse history Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with tour set March 28 each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, An evening with the Arts April 25 Hampton makes and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. An evening with the arts is located at 822 S. Madison A Columbus County MONDAY, MARCH 23: - Breakfast - Muffin, Raisins. Lunch will be held Saturday, April Street. HPU Dean’s List Courthouse history tour is - Pepperoni Pizza or Chicken Nuggets, Roll. Peaches, Corn, 25 at the Columbus County Brea Hampton of Bolton set for Saturday, March 28 Garden Peas. Arts Council. The event will WHS class of ‘85 made the Dean’s List at High from 10 a.m.-noon. Tours will TUESDAY, MARCH 24: - Breakfast - Cereal, Apple. Lunch - benefit Columbus Christian Point University for the fall be offered every 15 minutes. Chicken Filet or Hamburger, Pears, Tomatoes/Rice, Broccoli. Academy. There will be heavy planning reunion semester. A student must Light refreshments will be served. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, hors d’oeuvres. A silent auc- The Whiteville High have attained a 3.5 or higher For more information call Applesauce. Lunch - Chicken Salad Sandwich or BBQ Sand- tion will be held from 6-7 p.m. School graduating class of grade point average to quali- 641-7367. wich, Spiced Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans. and a live auction will begin 1985 is planning its 30th year fy for the Dean’s List. The event is free and spon- THURSDAY, MARCH 26: - Breakfast - Muffin, Raisins. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 class reunion Saturday Oct. A senior majoring in bio- sored by the Reuben Brown Lunch - Fish Filet or Corn Dog, Mixed Fruit, Oven Fries, single, $15 couple and $25 fam- 24. chemistry, this is the third House preservation society. Green Beans. ily. For advance tickets call For more information call time Hampton has been FRIDAY, MARCH 27: - Breakfast - Cereal, Apple. Lunch - Stephanie Wooten at 234-1701. Julie Monds Ward at 640-0393 named to the Dean’s List. She Vegetable Soup, PB&J or Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Orange, Tickets will also be available or Nancy Wayne Crabtree at is the daughter of Jackie and Carrot Sticks. at the door. The arts council 770-0774. Hollie Hampton of Bolton. www.whiteville.com The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: March Thursday, 14-20 March 19, 2015 11-1 (15) TM Mini Spy Mini Spy is keeping count of the monarch butterflies that visit her backyard. 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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Seekers of Knowledge Young Citizen Scientists Hundreds of thousands of kids Hand in hand with experts and adults are helping to solve the Citizen scientists usually work mysteries of Earth and beyond. They closely with scientific experts. Often, are known as citizen scientists. professional scientists need help Although these volunteers are collecting or analyzing a lot of data not professional scientists, they are over a wide area and over a lot of time. making valuable scientific discoveries For example, the Hubble telescope throughout the world. They are has collected hundreds of thousands of gathering data on thousands of images of the universe, far too many subjects, ranging from monarch for astronomers to look at closely. butterfly migration, to galaxy shapes, photo by Claire Fackler, NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Citizen scientists help analyze the to water quality, to penguin lifestyles. This middle school student is collecting a huge amounts of data in these images. In order to learn more about young water sample from a local creek in Santa Barbara, California. He is a citizen scientist Sometimes, citizen scientists set up citizen scientist explorers, The Mini with the NOAA Channel Islands Argonaut their own projects. Volunteers may Page talked with experts from the program. follow up on something that has made National Science Foundation (NSF), them curious, or they may want to find

Citizen detectives from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ways to help their community. Administration (NOAA) and the Amateurs have been making important scientific discoveries Kids can work on their own on a TM National Aeronautics and Space project, but most kids work within Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Administration (NASA). for thousands of years. Since the COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS late 1800s, professional scientists their classes or youth groups such as Blueberry-Lemon Breakfast Cake have been joining forces with these 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. You’ll& need: ADOLESCENT CARE volunteers. For example, in 1900, the • 1 (18-ounce) box lemon cake mix • Round tube cake pan National Audubon Christmas Bird • 1800 (6- to Jefferson8-ounce) container Street plain yogurt • Suite • Cooking 116, spray Whiteville Count organized birders to gather • 4 eggs data. It is the longest-running citizen • 1 1/2 cups blueberries642-2642 (fresh or frozen) scientist group survey in the world. What to do: 1. Combine cake mix, yogurt and eggs. (Do not add oil and water.) The number of citizen scientists 2. Blend until moist, then beat 2 minutes at medium speed. has exploded in the last 15 years. 3. Gently stir in blueberries. Technology, such as the Internet, apps, 4. Spray tube pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into tube pan.

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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Meet Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas stars as Burger Beard in “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” Studying Nature Around Us Antonio is an actor and director who has starred in many movies, including “The Mask A win-win situation Measuring rain and snow of Zorro” and the “Spy Kids” trilogy. He was the voice of Puss in Boots in “Puss in Boots” and Citizen scientists learn to notice In an NSF/NOAA project called three of the “Shrek” movies. He has also acted in the world around them. Under the CoCoRaHS (ko-ko-RAHS), observers several plays and TV shows. Antonio, 54, was born in Málaga, Spain. He guidance of professional scientists, measure precipitation that falls wanted to be a professional soccer player until they learn to compare data and near their homes. When whole photo © Paramount Pictures Animation he broke his foot when he was 14. He began question what the information means. communities come together to studying drama in school and started acting in a small theater company in Málaga. Then he moved to Madrid, where he gained success in a bigger Doing the actual research is monitor the precipitation, it gives theater. exciting. Many students get their first groups such as the weather service, He has homes in the United States and in Spain. He is one of several real experiences in nature through farmers, insurance companies, water stars on the UNICEF CD “Children First.” UNICEF helps children in citizen scientist projects. supply managers and outdoor lovers trouble because of wars or natural disasters. from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick It is especially important when photo by Carlye Calvin, University Center for Atmospheric Research, courtesy Project BudBurst a better idea of patterns. It helps from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Two students record observations for TM kids become citizen scientists. The Project BudBurst. them predict what to prepare for. Haley Libs world needs people who have learned Even one real-time report of major how to think creatively and to look Recording changes precipitation can speed up emergency Goldie On the volleyball court, Haley Libs is ready for any Goodsport’s challenge. This past season, Haley and her team from Our for answers that are backed up by In Project BudBurst, 13,000 citizen responses such as flood warnings, Supersport Lady of Providence High School in Clarksville, Indiana, won tests and research, experts say. scientists are recording information experts say. the state title for the second year in a row. It was off the court, however, that Haley faced her hardest Collecting accurate data on when plants start changing each A father and son challenge. At age 3, she was diagnosed with leukemia, a Studies have found that trained season. For example, they record measure rainfall type of cancer that affects a person’s white blood cells. Before students usually collect information when leaves change color in the fall in Concord, Haley could read or write, she was in a fight for her life. For and when plants begin to flower in North Carolina, many months, young Haley endured chemotherapy to fight that is as accurate and high-quality as part of her cancer. Later, blood clots and other problems required as that from professional scientists. the spring. CoCoRaHS. more medicine and physical therapy. But Haley fought on. This helps scientists monitor the By age 10, she was cancer-free. Citizen scientists have often helped Height: 5-10 effects of temperature changes and Age: 17 Each Christmas, Haley and her family take toys to the contribute to important discoveries. You can learn Hometown: young patients at the children’s hospital where Haley won They may help scientists see the rainfall and to gather information more at: Clarksville, her greatest victory. This fall, Haley will play volleyball at cocorahs.org Indiana world in a new way and ask new about climate change. Northern Kentucky University, where she hopes to study You can learn more at: BudBurst.org

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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick TMMighty Funny’s Mini Jokes Sea, Skies and Space All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? LiMPETS Research through the Web Sienna: Why are chemists good at solving problems? In the NOAA LiMPETS* network, Citizen scientists do not always Steven: Because they have most of the solutions! middle school, high school and college have to go into the field to gather students monitor national marine data. Many projects are done through Susan: What is a nuclear scientist’s favorite sanctuary beaches in California. the Internet. lunch? Students collect data on rocky Scientists need people’s help Stanley: Fission chips! intertidal areas and sandy beach analyzing the tons of data they’ve areas. Intertidal areas are beach gathered. Computers are great at Samantha: What did the limestone tell the

areas that are covered by the sea at photo by Bruce Leventhal, Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake, Minnesota tasks such as measuring objects, geologist? high tide and uncovered at low tide. Students in the Monarch Larva Monitoring but they can’t interpret things like Sarah: “Don’t take me for granite!” Project examine a Mexican butterfly The information collected helps weed, which is in the milkweed family. humans do. Humans can spot things officials track the health of marine You can learn more at: mlmp.org that computers cannot. from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick life. Zooniverse is a doorway to web- TM On wings of beauty Citizen Scientists * LiMPETS stands for Long-term based projects. Volunteers help S D S Y G O L O N H C E T S K A lot of what we know about Monitoring Program and Experiential researchers analyze photos and other T H A P S R O T I N O M C C N Training for Students. monarch butterflies has come from information, such as ancient writings. Basset U R U T A K N N R A E L I I O citizen scientists. Many monarch Brown’s Projects range from searching for D E C N A C Y W P Q N H T E W groups rely on help from families, disks of stardust to monitoring students and groups such as 4-H. Try E C W L T B E T A P V E I N L penguin nesting areas. N O B E A T I K I T A L Z T E Young scientists identify and You can learn more at: zooniverse.org ’n’ monitor monarchs and their larvae. T R U L B S A R I D E P E I D Citizen scientists have also helped Team Ares Find S D D S E A S G D D E R N S G from the N O I T A T I P I C E R P T E tag individual butterflies to help Governor’s Words that remind us of citizen scientists are hidden in the block above. School for scientists study migration. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: APP, Science and Monarch Watch, based at the BIRD, BUD, CITIZEN, CLASS, DATA, HELP, HUNT, KID, KNOWLEDGE, Technology University of Kansas, helps monitor LEARN, MONITOR, PRECIPITATION, RECORD, SCIENTIST, SEA, SKY, in Hampton, SPACE, STUDENTS, TAG, TECHNOLOGY, TIDE, WATER, WEB. monarchs and has started a Virginia, won photo by Aelfric Wolf, courtesy NOAA Waystation Program. It encourages NASA’s 2014 Middle school students monitor Pacific from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Exploration mole crabs through the LiMPETS sandy people to plant flowers that monarchs Design beach network. They measure the crabs, like and milkweed, which the larvae Challenge check to see if they are male or female Ready Resources need. (EDC). They and if the females are carrying eggs. The You can learn more at: monarchwatch.org designed The Mini Page provides ideas for crabs are an important link in the sandy Youth at the and built websites, books or other resources that will beach food web. photo courtesy NASA Akwesasne a device help you learn more about this week’s topics. You can learn more at: Nation help The EDC winning project to test for limpetsmonitoring.org identify different flew onboard Orion’s first radiation in On the Web: flight in December. You • scistarter.com The Mini Page thanks Claire Fackler, NOAA species in the long-term can learn more at: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; Ann Lost Ladybug space flight. • science.nasa.gov/citizen-scientists 1.usa.gov/16SuJ9x Marie Trotta, education outreach, NASA; Project. You can • 1.usa.gov/1zLQBPv learn more at: and Maria Zacharias and Ellen McCallie, photo courtesy Lost Ladybug Project • bit.ly/1zrdqYI lostladybug.org Look through your newspaper for stories program director, NSF, for help with this At the library: issue. Next week, The Mini Page is about ice hockey. about exciting science issues. • “Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery The Mini Page Staff From Your Own Backyard” by Loree Griffin Burns Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist

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Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, March 19, 2015 -- 7C SeHealth honors 23rd annual Old Fashion Planter’s Day The 23rd annual Old Fash- primitive tools, horses, a ion Planter’s Day will be swap meet and blacksmith. employees for service held Friday, March 27 and No four wheelers are al- One hundred and twelve Peggy S. Britt (Emergency Saturday, March 28. Gates lowed. Golf carts are allowed employees and 25 retirees were Services), Rebecca M. Brown open at 9 a.m. each day. The for the elderly and handi- honored Tuesday, March 10 at (6-Tower), all of Clarkton, Wil- planter’s day will be held at capped. Parking is free. Southeastern Health’s (SeH- lard R. Callihan (Engineering Graham Farms showgrounds For more information con- ealth) annual service awards and Facility Management), at 9252 Old Fayetteville Road tact John Graham for show banquet. Cheryl A. Chavis (Quality in Garland. grounds at 910-588-4074, Lisa SeHealth’s administrators Management), both of Fair- On Friday, March 27 there Walters for vendors at 910- and Employee Services Direc- mont, Deborah A. Fagan (Ma- will be a chicken and rice 849-4541, Julie Smith for en- tor Susan Hayes presented ternal/Child Health), Margie dinner with entertainment. tertainment at 910-876-0236 service pins. L. Floyd (Guest Services), Ar- Donations will be accepted. or Vicky Bostick for advertis- Employee Assistance Pro- die M. Gilchrist (WoodHaven/ There will be country, ing at 910-866-4543. gram Specialist Jack Crain Food and Nutrition Services), Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin (left), pastor of Baldwin Branch bluegrass and gospel singing Proceeds benefit college was the keynote speaker for Eric B. Harper (Information Missionary Baptist Church, was presented a pastor of on both nights. scholarships, fire and disas- the evening. Technology), Kenneth B. Hil- the month award for February by The Light 103.9 FM, There will also be a saw ter victims, needy families, Employees celebrating a bourn (Southeastern Health “the Triangle’s Radio Station.” Jerry Smith (right), sta- mill, hit and miss engines, Christmas fruit baskets for five-year anniversary mile- Heart and Vascular), all of tion official made the presentation. Katrina Boykin, wife old tractors and antique cars shut-ins and will help sup- stone of 15 or more years Chadbourn. of Boykin, is in the middle. along with craft vendors, port the White Oak and Am- were honored at the ceremony. Honored for 15 years of children’s games and rides, mon Volunteer Fire Depart- Former employees who retired service were: Michelle M. VIJM anniversary Area churches antique farm equipment, ments. during 2014 were also recog- Blair (Southeastern Medical program March 22 unite for worship nized. More than 2,200 employ- Clinic St. Pauls) of Bladen- St. Luke A.M.E.Z. to Pine Level FWBC ees work on Southeastern’s boro, Sandra K. Chavis (Medi- Victory In Jesus Ministries Area churches are com- main campus and affiliated cal Imaging), Lorie C. Coleman Inc of Whiteville will celebrate ing together for unity in wor- sponsor Spring announcements agencies. (3-Tower), both of Evergreen, its 12th church anniversary ship for Holy/Passion Week Portrait Day Pine Level Freewill Baptist Beverly L. Duncan (IV Ther- Honored for 40 years of on Sunday, March 22 at 6 p.m. Renewal Services to be held The Attitude for Christ Church will hold a 5th Sun- apy) of Clarkton, Aundrea R. service were: Patricia McRae with a commemoration service Monday, March 30-Friday, Choir of St. Luke will sponsor day sing and dinner Sunday, Emanuel (Southeastern Medi- (Physician Services), Debo- at the Brunswick Waccamaw April 3 at 7 p.m. nightly. a Spring Portrait Day Satur- March 29. Willing Hearts will cal Clinic Fairmont), Thomas rah B. Sapp (WoodHaven) and Baptist Association Building Monday will be Freedom day, April 4 at St. Luke A.M.E. perform. F. Florian (Southeastern Spine Terry M. Sawyer (Revenue on Pine Log Road in Whiteville. Deliverance Centre, 159 Pine Zion Church in Bladenboro An Easter sunrise service and Pain), Emily R. Frink Cycle), all of Bladenboro. Morning worship services will Needle Drive, Longs, S.C. The from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. will be held Sunday, April 5 (WoodHaven), all of Bladen- Recognized for 30 years of be conducted at 9 a.m. and guest will be Pastor Terrence The $25 package will in- at 6 a.m. Breakfast will follow boro, Mary E. Ivey (Emergency service were: Jackie M. Bed- 11:30 a.m. at the VIJM North Hardee. clude 1-8x10 and 2-5x7s. No the service. Services) of Evergreen, Teresa sole (Physician Services) of campus at 132 West Main Street Tuesday will be Union partial payments or checks A revival will be held Mon- S. Jones (5-Tower), Cassandra Bladenboro, Thomas V. Pratt in Whiteville. The public is Mission Missionary Baptist accepted. day, April 27-Friday, May 1 King (Emergency Services), (Patient Care Services) and invited to participate in the Church, 5660 Carolina Road, Light refreshments will be at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Preacher Sherry S. Leggett (Revenue Teresa C. Vanderford (Utiliza- celebration. Green Sea, S.C. The guest will served. Paul Lambert will be the guest Cycle) of Fairmont, Regena R. tion Management), both of Timothy Newton, pastor be Bishop Charles Ford. For more information con- speaker. There will be special Lowry (Clinical Decision Unit), Whiteville. of Bible Way Ministries in Wednesday will be John tact Cleo Horne at 876-2534. singing each night. Ruth J. McAlister (Emergency Honored for 25 years of Hamlet will deliver the evening 3:16 Deliverance Outreach Rev. Harrison J. Branch is Cliff Strickland is the pas- Services), both of Chadbourn, service were: Ramona Bradley message. Pastor Newton can be Ministries, 6233 Hwy. 66, Lo- the pastor. tor. (Food and Nutrition Services) Darlene Munford (Environ- seen on the various religious ris, S.C. The guest will be of Whiteville, Lisa Jo Douglas mental Services), Sonya M. TV networks. The service Bishop Carl Johnson Sr. (Guest Services), Linda M. Parker (Medical Imaging), will highlight the Nehemiah Thursday will be Solid Tatum’s 13th Whiteville UMC to Gerald (Patient Care Services), both of Fairmont, Emily D. Project focused on building Rock Church of God, 2400 sponsor community Laura Grantham (Foundation), Parnell (Gibson Cancer Cen- Hwy. 701 N. Loris (2 miles annual gospel Victory Village, a community services worship Jean W. Lewis (WoodHaven/ ter) of Bladenboro, Elaine L. located off Joe Brown Highway south of N.C./S.C. line). The Food and Nutrition Services), Pate (Business Development), in Chadbourn. guest will be Pastor Ray C. sing anniversary The Whitevillle United all of Fairmont, Melanie G. Marilyn R. Reaves (Health and Pastor Tracey Troy, VIJM Gilbert Sr. Tatum’s 13th annual gos- Methodist Church will spon- McKee (Transition Care), Bar- Info Management), both of founder and senior pastor, Friday will be Good Shep- pel sing anniversary is set for sor community Services of bara R. Odum (Revenue Cycle), Whiteville, Phillip W. Richard- will preach at both morning herd Community Church, Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at Worship on the Wednesdays Ethel M. Piggott (6-Tower), all son (Community Health Ser- services. The VIJM Worship 3410 Church Street, Loris, New Life Church. On the pro- of Lent at noon with lunches of Whiteville, Helen J. Scott vices) of Evergreen, Pamela and Praise Singers and Litur- S.C. The Kingston Lake Build- gram will be the Beaverdam following at 12:30. (WoodHaven/Environmental S. Ward (Surgical Services) of gical Praise Dancers will lead ing.The guest will be Apostle Boys from Beaverdam, Na- The guest ministers will be: Services), Sheila Slaughter Cerro Gordo. the praise service during each Joyce Price. dine and Stevie from Bolton March 25 Rev. Stephen T. (Information Resource Cen- Retirees honored were: service. For more information con- and Homeward Bound from Bazan of Bethel/Lebanon ter), both of Fairmont. Joyce F. Allen of Fairmont, 26 Weekly Believers Night of tact Gilbert at raygilbertnc@ Beaverdam. United Methodist churches Recognized with 20 year years; Debra Evans of Fair- Bible Study is conducted each yahoo.com or www.myshep- Door prizes will be given April 1 Rev. Bob Hankins pins were: Julie R. Atkin- mont, 16 years; Jay W. Leather- Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Whiteville. herd.us. away. Refreshments will be (ret.) of Whiteville United son (Laboratory), Wanda P. man of Elizabethtown, 5 years. For more information con- available. Methodist Church. Bodiford (Physician Services), tact VIJM at 910-642-5416 5416 Farmers Union Passion The church is located at 107 or through the website at victo- Week services S. Maultsby Street. Strawberry pageant ryinjesusministries.org. For more information call Southeastern Health briefs Farmers Union Passion Johnny Tatum at 625-8816. applications Week services are as follows: Coffee and Conversation will discuss Fiber Friday: How The 2015 N.C. Strawberry Churches to hold Palm Sunday, March 29 at Southeastern Health’s to add fiber to your diet. Columbus County Festival Scholarship Pageant 4:30 p.m. the speaker will be Community Health Education is now accepting registrations Easter drama Pastor S.O. Green at Christian Leadership committee Center (CHEC) is hosting a Clothing donations for contestants. Plain. Host is Pastor Emily meets Tuesdays Coffee and Conversation event March 28-29 Divisions are the Queen Brunson. The Columbus County on Friday, March 20 at 9 a.m. at being accepted Loris First Baptist and Ta- division (ages 17-23) and the Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Leadership Council Steering CHEC, which is located across Walk Into Your Inheritance bor City Baptist churches are Princess division (ages 13-16). the speaker will be Minister Committee meets each second from the Biggs Park Mall Of- Outreach Ministries is asking joining together to present a The contest is open to residents Franklin Spaulding at Cen- Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue fice. Community Health Ser- for clothing donations. dramatized presentation of the of anywhere in North Carolina tral. Host is Pastor Fredrick Community Park, Hallsboro. vices Dietitian Alina Mantha Donations can be dropped acclaimed Easter musical, “On and Horry County, S.C. Bryant. This non-partisan, non- off at 1757 Stanley Road, Sup- a hill too far away.” Applications are available Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. profit advocacy group encour- ply. The first performance will at CresCom Bank and Amy’s Sweet Home MBC the speaker will be Pastor ages participation of citizens A free clothing give-away be held Saturday, March 28 at Academy of Dance Arts, both Fredrick Bryant at Central. willing to collaborate to effect to hold revival is set for Saturday, April 25 7 p.m. at Loris First Baptist in Chadbourn, or on the inter- from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at San Felipe Church and the second per- Host is Minister Franklin powerful, positive changes on Sweet Home Missionary net at 222.ncstrawberryfesti- Mexican Restaurant (located formance will be held Sunday, Spaulding. the local, state and federal lev- Baptist Church will hold its val.com. in front of Wal-Mart) 1673 N. March 29 at 7 p.m. at Tabor City Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. els. spring revival beginning The deadline for submitting Howe Street, Southport. Baptist Church. the speaker will be Minister Group goals, bylaws, mem- Sunday, March 22-Thursday, applications is March 14. The For pick-up or for more in- The musical drama will James Gordon at Pierce Cha- bership information and ap- March 26. Sunday service pageant will be held at 6:30 formation call Utrillia Bryant be performed by the com- pel. Host is Pastor Jonas Free- plications may be secured via will be at 6 p.m. and Monday- p.m. May 2 at West Columbus at 294-0656 or Elgin Blake at bined adult choir from the two man. email request at www.colum- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. nightly. High School. 557-0438. churches. The program will Communion Thursday, buscountyleadershipcouncil. The guest speaker will be Pas- follow the story of Simon the April 2 at 7 p.m. the speaker weebly.com or send written tor Jimmy Caines. Whiteville Apparel Cyrene as he comes to Jerusa- will be Pastor Emily Brunson request to Columbus County The church is located at Baldwin Branch MBC lem with his two boys for the at Lovegrove. Host is Pastor Leadership Council, P.O. Box union members lunch 3111 Walter Todd Road, Clar- Passover. They get caught up Ronald Brown. 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 Former union members endon. food pantry open in the action of the triumphal Good Friday Banquet, For more information call of Whiteville Apparel will eat For more information call The Baldwin Branch Mis- entry and the other events of April 3 at 7 p.m. the speaker Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or lunch Saturday, April 11 at 770-4832. sionary Baptist Church food the last week of Jesus’ life. will be Pastor Jonas Freeman Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. Golden Corral located at 4928 Wayne Faulk is the pastor. pantry, “From His Table to As they are standing nearby at Rehobeth. Host is Pastor Kahn Drive, Lumberton. Leave Yours” will be open Saturday, as Jesus falls with the cross, Si- S.O. Green. Whiteville at noon. March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. mon is grabbed by a soldier to Easter Sunrise Service at 6 First MBC to hold For more information call Identification and transporta- Zion Plain MBC carry the cross for Jesus. As he a.m. the speaker will be Pas- Sunday worship services Geneva Thompson at 642-6612. tion required. There is no fee. stands at the foot of the cross tor Ronald Brown at Sandy First Missionary Baptist to hold revival Baldwin Branch is located Simon comes to the realization Plain. Host is Minister George Church will hold Sunday wor- at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Zion Plain Missionary Bap- that the lamb they brought to Jones. ship services. There will be two Abundant Life AOG Elizabethtown. tist Church of Nakina will Jerusalem to sacrifice is no services every first through Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the to hold sing March 22 hold its three night spring longer needed because Jesus fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 revival beginning Wednesday, pastor. Green Chapel MBC to Abundant Life Assembly of has paid the sacrifice for us. a.m. God will hold a special singing March 25-Friday, March 27, hold family/friends day The fifth Sunday will be at The drama concludes with with Unity Quartet Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest Green Chapel Missionary 8:30 a.m. only. Zion Plain MBC to the dramatic resurrection of March 22 at 10:45 a.m. speaker will be Rev. Gordon Baptist Church will hold its The church is located at 501 Jesus and His ascension into The church is located on 701 Griffin, pastor of Moore’s hold mission program Family and Friends Day cel- Martin Street in Elizabethtown. Heaven. North just outside of White- Creek Missionary Baptist ebration beginning Thursday, Cliff E. Freeman Jr. is the Zion Plain’s Young Adult Admission is free and the ville. Church in Currie. March 19-Sunday, March 22. pastor. Mission Program will be church nursery will be avail- Jerry Spivey is the pastor. Rev. Mack Reed is the pastor. held at Zion Plain Mission- able for small children. Thursday, March 19 at 7 ary Baptist Church of Nakina p.m. will feature Pastor Patri- Services set at Sunday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m. HOPD to hold joy cia Richardson of Holy Faith American Legion Post The guest speaker will be Rev. Church of Whiteville along Assistance for Pastor Robert D. Williams Joey Hill, pastor of Zion Hill night March 20 with her choir and congrega- Sr. and his congregation will PLEASE pregnant women Missionary Baptist Church of The House of Prayer and tion. hold services at the American Supply, along with his choir Deliverance will hold its joy Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. The Well Births program at Legion Post Sunday mornings and congregation. night service Friday, March 20 will be Rev. Ronnie Clarida, the Columbus County DREAM at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. RECYCLE Center may be able to help at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker associate minister of Pleas- women who are pregnant or Walter’s Chapel will be Evangelist Regina Mc- ant Grove Missionary Baptist recently delivered. AMEZ to hold revival intyre along with her choir Church along with the male Well Births serves as a com- from United Pentecostal choir of Calabash. This Walter’s Chapel AME Zion munity action team for minor- Church. Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m. Church in Bolton will hold a ity infant mortality reduction. Barbara Powell is the pas- will be Joy night with special Prime sweat suit revival “Sweating The goal is to see all babies tor. guest Brother Kenneth Stan- out the sin, to get fit for the born healthy and thrive. The ley along with Olive Grove sPoT Kingdom of God” Saturday, organization works to im- Mission Valley OFWB Missionary Baptist Church March 28-Sunday, March 29 prove the health of women of Choir and Spring Hill Youth AvAilAble at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest to hold sing March 29 childbearing ages, improve Praise Dance Team. speaker will be Rev. Christo- Mission Valley Original Now prenatal care and reduce infant Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. pher Jones. Freewill Baptist Church will mortality. will be Pastor Joseph Garnett Call hold its fifth Sunday night of Freedom’s Way Ministry The DREAM Center is locat- sing March 29 at 6 p.m. featur- 642-4104 ed at 403 S. Martin Luther King of Wilmington along with the Veterans meet ing Ron Duncan of Gastonia. choir and congregation. Din- Ext. 237 Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. Register Vietnam Veterans of Amer- The church is located at ner will be served. by contacting case manager ica meet the first Tuesday of 5634 Lebanon Church Road, Amber Bellamy, Alisha Love each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Clarendon in the Mollie com- or Jamika Lynch at 642-0633. Madison St., Whiteville. munity. www.whiteville.com After You Read. 8C -- The News Reporter, Thursday March 19, 2015

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