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“Cancer, you can go away and never return.” uu INSIDE uu SPORTS 1B When I found out I had cancer, I was devastated. It was a sweeping blow. You’re always thinking of passing away — when is my last day, or night? I had to hold on for my wife and kids.

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WWW.NRCOLUMBUS.COM Thursday, December 1, 2016 75 CENTS Whiteville man shot to death

By Jefferson Weaver [email protected]

An early Monday morning shootout left one man dead, and a car riddled with bullets. Juwan Young, 22, was shot at his home at 808 N. Thompson Street, near the intersec- tion of Jefferson Street in Whiteville around 12:36 a.m. Monday, according to police. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds, accord- ing to Sgt. Aaron Herring of the department. Young was transported to Columbus Regional, then transferred to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he later died. The time of death has not been released. Whiteville Police did not release any offi- cial information on the murder until after 4 p.m. Tuesday, although officials said they would be issuing a statement around noon Tuesday. Lt. Andre Jackson of the WPD said the department issued a press release af- ter multiple requests for information from The News Reporter. A number of details about the killing are still being withheld due to the ongoing inves- tigation. Jackson said the unknown suspect

Submitted Photo uu MURDER 4A Local N.C. Forest Service workers are back from fighting extensive fires in the North Carolina mountains. Thanksgiving spent fighting wildfires City Hall options By Jefferson Weaver “We had a period of time where we could we have a drought, the summer. Up there, the to be mulled [email protected] have turned it, but we didn’t have the personnel fall is the dangerous time.” and resources at that time,” he said. “We had to A number of the fires that blazed up By Jefferson Weaver Chris Meggs said it took a few minutes for do what we could to slow it down, but it jumped throughout the southwestern North Carolina [email protected] his situation to sink in. the proposed firebreaks, and was bearing down mountains were apparently caused by arson, With flames rolling down bone-dry moun- on all those homes.” according to the N.C. Forest Service. Others Just over a year after it was closed due to tains, burning huge old trees and racing toward Forest Service workers and volunteer fire- occurred accidentally or due to natural causes. mold, the city council will review its options homes and businesses, Meggs had to stop and fighters then turned their efforts toward “fire- Meggs said he was at the South Mountain on the Whiteville City Hall at a special meet- remember where he was just a few days before. proofing” hundreds of homes that were in the State Park fire in Burke County for part of his ing Dec. 13. Meggs was one of the local N.C. Forest direct line of the burn. Aircraft and tankers tour of duty, “and the fires just started right “Council will not be making a final de- Service employees sent to fight wildfires in were used to slow the flames while firefighters along the trails. cision at the workshop,” said City manager western North Carolina, just weeks after stand- worked to save the residential areas. “The amount of fuel that the fires had out Darren Currie. “This is the first time the ing down from Hurricane Matthew recovery “Anything that was flammable, we had to get there was incredible, and it was amazing how whole board will be able to sit down with the efforts. it away from the structures,” Hardee said. “It dry it was,” Meggs said. engineers and see what the city’s options are.” “One day it hit me,” Meggs said. “Here I was was a great effort by everyone – we managed Fuel is a major problem for firefighters on The mold began in the basement of the 1938 on a massive wildfire, and just a few weeks ago to get it to the point it could just safely burn all the mountain wildfires. building, which was originally constructed I was in three feet of water working a chainsaw through the area. We didn’t lose a single home “Around here, we have a lot of one-hour and as a post office through the Works Progress in Columbus County.” there, but it was close.” ten-hour logs,” he said. “Things the size of your Administration (WPA). Just down the road, Shane Hardee was also The fire blew up at an unusual and dan- wrist or bigger that will burn up. Out there, ev- Other WPA post offices in North Carolina remembering standing hip deep in floodwa- gerous time, Meggs said. The falling leaves erything is so dry, the 100- and 1,000-hour logs and elsewhere were built to the same floor ters a few weeks before. Hardee – head of the that draw thousands of visitors to the North were actually burning. That size fuel usually plan, and have suffered the same fate in re- District Eight NCFS office, which is based in Carolina mountains every year were extraordi- just gets burned over in southeastern North cent years. The natural materials used in Whiteville – was now part of the crew desper- narily dry, and were falling during an extended Carolina. Out there it can burn for days – right caulking and sealing windows, doors and ately fighting the Party Rock fire, near the drought. now, even those big old logs are dry enough to floor seams eventually decay, allowing mois- community of Chimney Rock. “It was a perfect situation for a wildfire,” burn.” ture to intrude and mold to grow. Hardee said the crews almost succeeded in Meggs said. “We usually have a brief fall fire containing that fire. season, then a bigger risk in the spring and if uu NCFS 8A uu CITY HALL 9A Columbus county ranks 95th in school funding By Nicole Cartrette [email protected]

Columbus County ranks 95th in local education funding, according to an education focused non-profit group. When the county property values and revenues are taken into account, the county receives an effort rank of 64th. The study published this year by the Public School Forum of North Carolina highlights a gap in public school funding between the more affluent and least wealthy coun- ties in the state. The six-year average of funds spent on capital outlay and debt service for schools with local dollars in Columbus County at $760 per pupil is nearly half of the state average of $1,500 per pupil. Researched analyzed 2013-14 data for the 2016 study, Top Quartile which notes that the top-ranked county for local edu- Second Quartile cation spending, Orange County, at $4,355 per student, Third Quartile spends about the same amount as the bottom six counties Bottom Quartile combined.

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Volume 126, Number 44 Attorney Butch Pope being “harassed “ in court Wednesday for wearing a seersucker suit in November? His Whiteville, North Carolina DIDYOB response? “But it’s 77 degrees!” • Vineland Station beautifully decorated for the Christmas season? DID YOU OBSERVE? 8 95297 00000 6 2A • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 B&GH Christmas Open House features Shepherds and Kings

Christmas Open House at created by Joel Lindsey, Jeff Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. at Bumgardner, Heidi Petak and Lake Waccamaw will feature Daniel Semsen. The music is a presentation of “Shepherds arranged and orchestrated by and Kings: A Dramatic Daniel Semsen. Musical for Christmas,” per- Described as “an emo- formed by Oceanview Baptist tion-filled story,” according Church. to the Word Music descrip- This special performance tion, “Shepherds and Kings will take place Sunday, Dec. 4 proclaims a strong, vibrant from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Leamon message about the power of E. Rogers Memorial Chapel. A love – our love for one another, light reception will follow in our love for God, and most im- the fellowship hall. Admission portantly, God’s desire that all is free. would come to know His great “We are honored to continue love for us.” this ministry partnership with This dramatic musical was Oceanview Baptist Church,” created for churches with said the Rev. Dr. Michael a passion for bringing the Jones, director of pastoral worlds of music ministry and care and chaplain for B&GH. musical theater together in an “The performances always innovative setting. bring home such powerful and “We encourage anyone with transformative messages for a passion for holiday events to everyone in attendance.” attend this free event,” said Distributed by Word Music Jones. “It is a wonderful way and Church Resources, to spend a Sunday afternoon.” Photo by Grant Merritt Shepherds and Kings was Whiteville High School students Elizabeth Hensley and Logan Hester Nominate volunteers Hensley, Hester nominated for the for Governor’s Award Morehead-Cain, Park scholarships Nominations are now be- which is awarded to the top ing accepted for the 2017 20 volunteers in the state. A By Grant Merritt Wilmington Symphony Youth Charlotte and Belk Scholarship reward all of the hard work Governor’s Volunteer Service local committee evaluates the [email protected] Orchestra. at Davidson College. I have put into my academics Award. nominations. “It is truly an honor to have Her favorite class is band, throughout my high school Each county selects up to Nomination forms for Whiteville High School the opportunity to represent but she also has a love for math career.” 10 individuals, businesses, Columbus County contend- seniors Elizabeth Hensley my school and be nominat- and has enjoyed math classes Hester’s most important groups/teams and one paid ers can be obtained from Dr. and Logan Hester are nomi- ed for these two prestigious with Mrs. Godwin and Mr. awards and recognitions Director of Volunteers to be Melody Prevatte via email, nated for the Morehead-Cain scholarships,” Hensley said. Tan. Hester is the 17-year-old so far are acceptance into recognized for their outstand- [email protected] and Park Scholarships. The “The Morehead-Cain and Park son of Jenifer and Donald Governor’s School of North ing contributions to their or by calling 910-642-7141, ex- Morehead-Cain scholarship scholarships are more than Hester. He is a member of the Carolina, nomination for communities. One of the tension 294. is a full undergraduate schol- just money.” varsity soccer team, a section the Morehead-Cain/Park nominees will be nominated The deadline to return the arship to UNC Chapel Hill, and Hensley explained that re- leader trumpet player in the scholarships, Rotary Youth for the Governor’s Medallion completed forms is Thursday, the Park scholarship is a full cipients of these awards gain marching band and member Leadership Award (RYLA) Award for Volunteer Service, January 19, 2017. undergraduate scholarship to opportunities for summer of the National Honor Society. Conference, All-County Band, N.C. State University. enrichment programs and Outside of school, he is an Musical Excellence in Concert Hensley is the 17 year- chances to travel along with active member of youth groups Band, section leader in the old daughter of Bobby and the privilege of living and at Whiteville United Methodist marching band and Academic Wendy Hensley. She is a sec- working with a group of other Church and First Presbyterian Superstars. Gun found at ECHS tion leader flute and piccolo students dedicated to success. Church in Whiteville. “I plan to attend N.C. State player in the WHS marching Hensley’s most important “These scholarships are University and major in en- A sophomore was jailed metal detector. An assistant band, member of the National awards and recognitions so far important to me because if I vironmental engineering,” Wednesday for allegedly pos- principal became suspicious Honor Society, member of the are National Merit Scholarship receive either one of them I Hester said. sessing a handgun at East and followed the youth, Faulk Health Occupation Students Semifinalist, Chief Marshal in will have a great advantage in His favorite class is biology Columbus High School. The said, and told him to retrieve of America and member of the 11th grade and acceptance into college,” Hester said. “I won’t because he has always been in- school was on lockdown for his bookbag and go through International Club. the All-County Concert Band have the stress of trying to pay terested in nature and animals around an hour. the security point. “I have taken on leadership for the past five years. off tuition, room and board and and how everything works. Jaylene Ray’Shawn Pyatt, Pyatt went back for the bag, roles - such as being a section “I plan on majoring in math- food and will have more time 16, of Bolton, was charged with but allegedly avoided the metal leader last year and a band ematics with a minor or double to dedicate to my academics.” a single felony count of pos- detector when he returned. leader this year,” Hensley said. major in music before attend- Hester said it will allow him sessing a weapon on a school Staff members immediate- “Band has helped shape me ing graduate school for aero- to achieve more throughout Vineland campus, according to the sher- ly went into the locker room, into a better musician, a bet- space engineering,” Hensley college as well as have a more iff’s office. He was held under and discovered the unloaded ter leader and a better person.” said. “I would like to one day memorable experience. Station a $10,000 secured bond. handgun under a pile of cloth- Outside of school, she is a work for NASA.” “It feels great being nomi- Available for wedding Superintendent Alan Faulk ing on a bench. Pyatt did not tutor and participates in the In addition to her Morehead- nated for both of these schol- receptions & other said the student went imme- give a reason for having the food drive Backpack Ministry Cain and Park nominations, arships,” Hester said. “It is an events diately to the locker room gun on campus, according to at her church. She is also a she is also nominated for the honor to be possibly awarded before passing through the investigators. flutist and piccoloist for the Levine scholarship at UNC- with a scholarship that will 642-3157 Thursday, December 1, 2016 •The News Reporter • 3A SCHOOL FUNDING Continued from 1A

“The trend lines are clear tion and school finance laws, – our poorest counties contin- which are more than 80 years ue to fall further behind our old, the state should pay for in- wealthier counties in terms structional expenses (includ- of resources available to their ing personnel) while counties local schools,” said Forum must pay for capital expenses President and Executive (buildings and maintenance). Director Keith Poston. “Even “Over time, however, the though the 10 poorest coun- lines have become blurred, and ties taxed themselves at near- the local role in funding school ly double the rate of the 10 operations has increased,” the wealthiest counties, the rev- report suggests. enue they could generate was In 1970, more than 50 per- Photo by Grant Merritt substantially lower.” cent of the North Carolina Little Caesars Love Kitchen served meals to 550 people last Wednesday at St. Marks Church in Whiteville. Sweet potatoes were Low property values in state budget general fund was also available. The truck came from Detroit to feed residents Thanksgiving week, some of whom had been impacted by Matthew. Columbus County, like those dedicated to K-12 spending. in other low-wealth counties, Today, just slightly more than make it difficult to generate lo- 37 percent is dedicated to K-12 cal revenue to better support spending, according to the public schools. School Forum. For more than two decades, In 2013-14, counties spent Adopt a child at Children’s Home Society the Public School Forum has $3 billion to fund instruction- studied local spending to de- al expenses, accounting for “I’ve been dreaming for Tucker termine the capacity and actu- 25 percent of the combined a family almost ever since I “Without family, you are al effort of counties to support federal, state, and local total. came to foster care and knew stuck in life,” said 14-year-old public schools. Counties provided funding for that I could be adopted,” said Tucker. “When I was little, The research looks at what 994 principals and assistant 12-year old Makayla. “I’ve been I lost my mom, and there’s counties spend on schools, but principals (19.0 percent of the dreaming about this, and it’s nothing I can do about it but also at each county’s invest- total), 6,567 teachers (6.9 per- so important to me.” to move on with life and make ment in the context of taxable cent of the total), 2,196 teacher Makayla has been in foster better choices.” resources. assistants (9.5 percent of the care for more than five years. Tucker’s favorite subjects Columbus County’s proper- total), and 3,104 professional Children’s Home Society of are history and archeology, ty value rank is 91. instructional support person- North Carolina (CHSNC) is but one day he hopes to be a As one of the poorest coun- nel (20.7 percent of the total). helping to raise awareness professional basketball player ties in the state, the schools The North Carolina about the need for adoptive and “have a mansion.” receive additional low-wealth Department of Instruction families for older youth in fos- funding from the state. data provided via the state’s ter care. Every year more than Heather writes Adding those funds into the School Report Cards for 2016 100,000 children in the United “I like to write. I want to find mix does not push the county reports local spending differ- States, including more than a home, so I wrote a story about up in the ranks, though, be- ently and includes child nutri- 2,400 in North Carolina are el- a dog trying to find a home,” cause other counties receive tion funding and certain other igible for adoption, according said 9-year old Heather, a bud- Submitted Photo small-county or low-wealth revenue in the local financial to CHSNC. Most adoptive chil- ding third-grade writer and Makayla funds also. In fact, the study support totals. dren are 7 to 17 years of age. artist. “The dog was trying to ranks the per-pupil spending Under that model, local Makayla plans to become a find a family and found a home ested in learning more about care and adoptive families to at 96 when all low-wealth and funding is co-mingled with chemist, helping people with on Christmas.” adoption to attend a two-hour work with these wonderful small-county funding is added. outside funding and is report- cancer. “My aunt had cancer These and dozens of hard- informational meeting. The children.” While wealthier counties have ed by the school district. and died from it, and I don’t life stories told by adoptable meetings are free, scheduled To meet the financial chal- more taxable resources and That data indicates inequal- want anyone else to suffer like children brimming with hope across the state every month lenge, Children’s Home Society can keep taxes low, counties ity in per pupil funding within that,” Makayla added. and ambition can be seen and and with no obligation. of North Carolina, the largest with fewer taxable resources Columbus County. heard on the Children’s Home “When a child is adopted, private adoption agency in the need to make greater taxing ef- Whiteville City Schools Montavious Society of North Carolina the trajectory changes for the state, launched The Promise of forts to support their schools, receives $1,469 per pupil and “If I could have one wish, it (CHSNC) website. child and future generations,” Family campaign, a five-year according to the report. Columbus County Schools would be a place to call home “Every child has the right said Wingate. “Families make fundraiser and plan to dramat- “There is a widening gap $1,156 per pupil in local funds ... and everyone having a place to a permanent, safe and loving such a positive difference in ically boost the number of com- between counties with many according the N.C. Report they can call home,” said 17- family,” said Brook Wingate, the life of a child and the pleted adoptions and increase taxable resources and those Cards for 2016. year old Montavious. “A foster vice president philanthropy health of a community.” the size of its enhanced foster with few, and as a result, a wid- A Report Card for Columbus home is a temporary place ... of CHSNC. “Children who age “One of the biggest challeng- care to permanency program. ening gap in counties’ school Charter School, which is not it’s not permanent.” out of foster care have a high es is having enough staff,” said “A child without a family is spending patterns,” according required to provide lunch or Seeking a permanent fam- rate of teen pregnancy, in- Wingate. “Ultimately, it boils unacceptable,” said Wingate. to researchers. transportation, shows local ily and adoption, Montavious carceration, substance abuse down to financial resources “With a permanent, safe and “Policy decisions at the funding of $1,060 per pupil. plans a career in biology or and a lack of college or career to have more social workers loving family, we believe the state level have narrowed the Because charter schools are computer programming. “My training.” doing the important field potential of every child is gap by providing additional not part of a school district, experiences make me who I Wingate encourages fami- work, and carefully selecting unlimited.” funds for the state’s smallest only state comparisons are am, but they do not control lies, couples and singles inter- and matching the right foster and lowest-wealth counties,” provided on their report cards. who I will become,” he added. Poston said. “However, even with these important, positive policy steps, investments in North Carolina schools still vary dramatically by zip code. “Young people born into one of the state’s economical- ly thriving counties will have levels of investment in their education not shared else- where in the state, an unsus- See Our Insert in tainable model if we expect to grow and prosper as a state,” Poston said. Today’s Edition! Under the state constitu-

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Western Prong Baptist Church 167 Peacock Rd. Whiteville • 648-2744 4A • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 Wild chase leads to DWI, drug arrest A Raleigh teenager narrow- Police. The Highway Patrol ly escaped being killed after charged Sullivan with driving leading Chadbourn Police on while impaired among other a high-speed chase Friday. traffic violations. Chadbourn Police were He was released on a se- running a DWI checkpoint cured bond. at N.C. 410 when Harrison Daniel Sullivan, 17, pulled up. Officers reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana when he opened the door of his SUV, and instructed Sullivan to pull to the side. Instead, officers said, Sullivan fled the scene. The N.C. Highway Patrol and Chadbourn Police chased Sullivan out of town until he crashed on Old Stake Road near Broadway Road a short time later. It took an extend- G. Cameron ed period of time to extricate Sullivan from his destroyed Byrd vehicle. ATTORNEY AT LAW After being transported to 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville Columbus Regional, treated 642-2258 Office and released, Sullivan was charged with felony speeding • Criminal • Divorce to elude arrest, resisting and • Wills • Custody Submitted Photo by Donnie Coleman obstructing an officer, and • Child Support State Troopers and Chadbourn Police arrested the driver of this SUV after a high-speed chase Friday. drug charges by Chadbourn • Traffic • Personal Injury Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

Woman charged with sex crimes, The Law Office of Graham pleads held on half-million dollar bond Tabitha A. A Tabor City woman is offense by a parent or custodi- Etheridge in murder case being held under more than an. Her total secured bond is $500,000 bond for allegedly $525,000. Vineyard’s address PLLC By Jefferson Weaver plex, and Graham followed, performing sex acts on a child. is listed as 225 Bill Long Rd., NEW LOCATION [email protected] standing over Frink as he fired Arrest reports show Lisa Tabor City. 715 North Madison Street several more rounds into the Marie Vineyard, 55, was ar- The arrest came after an in- Post Office Box 1307 The suspect in a 2014 prone man. rested Nov. 29 on charges of vestigation that began in June Whiteville, N.C 28472 shooting at the Sandy Ridge Graham was living on first degree sex offense, dis- 2015, according to the sheriff’s Office: (910) 625-1757 Apartments will serve 21 to Pine Street in Chadbourn seminating obscene material department. Vineyard is ac- Facsimile: (910) 516-1415 25 years in prison after a plea at the time. He turned him- to a minor under 16, indecent cused of sexually assaulting deal was struck Monday in self in to Chadbourn Police Lisa Marie Vineyard liberties with a child, and sex the child in her home. Columbus County Superior the Wednesday following the court. Friday night killing. District Attorney Jon David David praised the work of said in a press release that the Whiteville Police and State Ramik Dashan Graham pled Bureau of Investigation for Tabor Police leading Toys for Tots to second degree murder in their work on the case. the September 2014 killing Tabor City Police are team- no fault of their own. They de- brighten a child’s life,” he said. of James “Mikey” Frink, 30. ing up with the Toys for Tots serve a good Christmas like Donations will be accepted The shooting took place in campaign again this year. every other child.” through the Tabor City Police Criminal, Family, & the Sandy Ridge Apartments “We helped around 500 Donations or new, un- or by contacting Robin Sadler, Personal injury law in Whiteville. children last year,” said Chief wrapped toys will be accepted. coordinator for Toys for Tots Graham was in an apart- Donald Dowless. “In law en- The program reaches out to all in Brunswick and Columbus ment with Frink when he shot forcement, we see a lot of chil- ends of the county, he said. counties, at 918-1767. the victim multiple times in dren who are in need, through “This is just a little way to PRODUCE the legs and torso with a rifle, according to investigators. & SEAFOOD Frink managed to crawl out- side an apartment at the com- Ramik Dashan Graham Man arrested Conspiracy, Four states, Fresh NC Fraser Fir for pawn of robbery three crimes, Christmas Trees New Crop Sweet Potatoes line trimmer charged one bust Fresh Local Oysters A Nakina man was charged Chadbourn Police have ar- A stolen car from Virginia by the bushel with obtaining property by rested a Third Street woman sent a Georgia man to jail Cooked, Whole Crawfish false pretenses after allegedly on charges of conspiracy to in North Carolina while he $ pawning a string trimmer that commit armed robbery and was sought for a crime in 5 Lb. Bag 18 was not his property. larceny of a motor vehicle. Louisiana. Warrants show Heriberto Warrants show that Kiara Anthony Michael Alvey, Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Cruz, 19, of 1508 Pine Level Moniquie Campbell, 16, was 25, was arrested by Capt. $12.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $11.99 Lb. Rd., Nakina, was charged arrested by Chadbourn Police Greg Sibbett of the Tabor City with the single count Nov. 23. Nov. 14. Police Department Nov. 23 on Fresh Catfish He reportedly sold a Poulan The alleged assault oc- charges of driving a stolen White Perch, VA Mullets string trimmer to the Tabor curred Nov. 8. Toyota Scion from Virginia. A Sea Bream, Croakers City Pawn South for $30. Campbell’s address was routine records check showed Ray’s “The Cost of War” listed as 115 E. Third St., that Alvey was wanted for bur- Mullets & Flounder Chadbourn. She and two co-de- glary in East Baton Rouge, La. fendants are accused of con- Alvey was held under se- Flounder Filets spiring to rob Frankie Dossie, cured bond in the Columbus Tilapia Filets Gulf War exhibit travels across N.C. and stealing a 2010 Lexus au- County jail to await extradi- 10 Lb. Box $38 tomobile owned by Altanese tion. His address was listed as A new traveling exhibit the N.C. Museum of History diverse coalition of nations in McClellon Dossie. Covington, Ga. Whiting Filets about The First Gulf War: The to develop a traveling exhibit. recent history in Operations $ 49 $ War to Free Kuwait, opened The exhibit will travel to Desert Shield and Desert 4. Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab 29 Nov. 4 and will remain at the different locations across the Storm to oust Iraqi forces that MURDER Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) N.C. Museum of History in state, including museums, li- had invaded Kuwait. The ex- Continued from 1A $ 99 $ Raleigh until Jan. 15. The ex- braries, military installations hibit highlights the history of Shrimp 7. Lb. or 5 Lb. 35 hibit premiered to an audience and schools. It was designed Operations Desert Shield and (21-25 ct.) of Gulf War veterans and vet- as a series of panels that could Desert Storm, the weapons or suspects are to be consid- of two victims in a Nov. 22 Jumbo $ 99 $ erans of other conflicts, mem- be easily transported and used in the Gulf War and the ered dangerous. shooting at 112 S. J.K. Powell Shrimp 8. Lb. or 5 Lb. 40 bers of the military stationed erected. liberation of Kuwait. The suspects came to Boulevard. In that case, some- in North Carolina and veter- A customized Chevrolet The exhibit also recogniz- Young’s home, Jackson said. one opened fire with a hand- Ziploc Freezer Bags ans’ family members. Suburban on loan from es numerous units from North Young’s late-model Dodge Dart gun on a GMC Canyon pickup Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. $3.99 Ea. The N.C. Museum of History, the N.C. Department of Carolina that played import- was riddled with more than occupied by Young and an- the N.C. Department of Natural Transportation, painted to ant roles in the Persian Gulf 25 bullet holes, some of which other man, Rashad Donovan Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 and Cultural Resources match the ones used during War. These range from Fort smashed through the windows Young, 25. Pinestraw & Hay $4.25 Bale and the N.C. Department of the liberation of Kuwait, will Bragg to Seymour Johnson Air and exited the doorframe on No injuries were report- Carports 18x20 $595 plus tax Military and Veterans Affairs transport the exhibit to differ- Force Base to Marine Corps the driver’s side. ed, and the truck sustained partnered to create this infor- ent locations. Base at Camp Lejeune, along Jackson said it is not known around $500 damage, accord- DOG KENNELS mative exhibit, which will Design Dimensions, Inc. of with several National Guard if Young was in the passenger ing to Whiteville Police. A We accept USDA Food Stamps travel around the state after Raleigh was selected to design and Reserve facilities. More or driver’s seat of the car. suspect has not been identified Jan. 15. The government of the and build the exhibit. DDI has than 75,000 troops stationed Jackson said the type of weap- in that shooting, according to We accept MasterCard & Visa state of Kuwait funded the ex- built several exhibits at the in North Carolina served on used in the attack was not Jackson. The earlier shooting Mon-Sat 8am-6pm hibit to honor the 75,000 men Museum of History, including during the Persian Gulf War known, and it is not known incident is still under investi- Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 and women and their units, Down Home, Jewish Life in in support of the liberation of if the victim was armed. gation as well, Jackson said. stationed in North Carolina, NC, Scent of the Pine and the Kuwait, providing 40 percent Residents in the area reported who served and sacrificed to recent Billy Graham exhibit, of the combat power. being awakened by sounds of liberate Kuwait. Admission is North Carolina’s Favorite Son. The exhibit’s final panel, multiple gunshots at the time Whiteville free. titled “The Cost of War,” ac- of the incident. A friend of the Exhibit content knowledges 17 service mem- victim, Shawnteshia Maree Appliance Repair Creation of exhibit The First Gulf War features bers from North Carolina who Frink, 19, was uninjured in the In January 2016, on the eight informational panels gave the ultimate sacrifice. attack, Jackson said. It is not Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer 25th anniversary of the start filled with photographs, re- For information about the known if she was in the vehicle of Operation Desert Storm, a counting the conflict that N.C. Museum of History, a at the time of the shooting. 640-3304 $100,000 gift from the Kuwaiti began when dictator Saddam Smithsonian-affiliated mu- Police did not comment on government was transferred Hussein attacked Kuwait Aug. seum, call 919-807-7900 or go whether the killing was some- Washers - Dryers from the Department of 2, 1990. The resulting conflict to www.ncmuseumofhistory. how related to an earlier shoot- Refrigerators & more Military and Veterans Affairs became known as the Persian org or follow on Facebook, ing incident where Young was to the Department of Natural Gulf War of 1990-1991, when Twitter, Instagram, Google+ the apparent target. Reasonable Rates and Cultural Resources and the United States led the most or YouTube. Young was listed as one Thursday, December 1, 2016 •The News Reporter • 5A Christmas event offerings around Columbus County

By Clara Cartrette tion at the Depot Museum will or view the flotilla. Hot choc- [email protected] follow. The Lake Christmas olate, coffee and hot dogs will Parade is Saturday, Dec. 3 at be available. Following is a compilation 10 a.m. with parade units lin- of Christmas events through- ing up at 9 a.m. at Columbia Whiteville out Columbus County. Call Avenue. Dec. 1 — Super Supper- 910-642-4104, ext. 226 or email There is no entry fee. Benny Boy Scout Troop 512 serving [email protected] with Nye and Bruno Godwin, two chicken bog plates at Vineland information about additional men who saved their neighbors Station (eat in or carry out) $8 events. from a house fire, will be the includes dessert and drink if parade marshals. dining in. Bolton Dec. 1 — 5:30-7 p.m., Christ- Bolton will have a tree Tabor City mas entertainment from lighting and candlelight vigil Tabor City’s Parade Whiteville City Schools Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Through the Lights will be- children on the Pavilion across the road from Town gin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. at Vineland Station. Hot Hall. 1, followed by the lighting of chocolate will be served by Staff Photo by Jonathan Caprell the Christmas tree and Santa Columbus County Parks & Lindy Shuman, one of the earliest county vegetable growers, who has been instrumental in Chadbourn greeting children at his little Recreation; Lighting of the Farmers Market affairs, believes in attractive displays of his vegetables at the Columbus County A candle lighting and tree house beside the Christmas Vineland Christmas tree at 7 Community Farmers Market. lighting will be held at the tree. p.m. Chadbourn Depot Friday, Dec. South Columbus High Dec. 2-3 — Whiteville Junior 2 at 6 p.m. Marching Stallions and area Woman’s Club’s Mistletoe Santa Claus will arrive on a queens will perform and the Market at Vineland Station, red R.J. Corman train at 8:30 Chamber of Commerce will Friday 12-8, Saturday, 9-5. a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Elves sell hot dogs, sweets, hot choc- Dec. 3 — Reindeer Romp. will serve a free children’s olate, coffee, drinks and water. For more info contact Frankye breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. A ribbon cutting for the Boone Newkirk at 918-6651 in the depot, but children must Nativity and Christmas Expo Dec. 3 — Newsong’s Very be registered by calling Olde scheduled Thursday at 5 p.m. Merry Christmas Tour at Towne Florist at 654-5646. has been postponed due to the Northwood Church. Children should be accompa- illness of owner Rodney Gore Dec. 3–4 — Gingerbread nied by an adult. Breakfast for and will be held Friday, Dec. House Contest, Columbus adults is $5. 9 at 5 p.m.. County Arts Council, (regis- Entertainment will begin A no entry fee Christmas tration form and rules-pickup at 10:30 a.m., with the West decorating contest for mer- at Opening Doors Preschool). Columbus High School jazz chants will be held. Divisions Dec. 4 — Whiteville Christ- band and chorus performing include storefront, outdoor and mas Parade, organized by in the depot. Local church live performance, and entries Peace Baptist Church, 3 p.m. choirs will also sing. will be judged on originality, Dec. 9 — SCC Foundation The Christmas parade creativity and attractiveness. Christmas Luncheon 11:30 will assemble at 2 p.m., along To enter call 910-377-3012 and -1 p.m. at Vineland Station. Railroad Avenue in front of leave a message that you want Donna VanLiere, author of McArthur Supply. Parade mar- to enter. The deadline to enter The Christmas Shoes, will be shals are Catherine Causey is Monday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. the speaker. Tickets $35 each and Glenn Yates. The parade Chamber-sponsored turkey or $250 table-advance tickets will begin at 3 p.m. shoots will be held Thursday, only. Call 910-642-7141 Ext. 260 Chadbourn Police Depart- Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8, or 320. ment is sponsoring an Angel 9 and 10 “from 6 p.m. until,” Dec. 10 — Whiteville Junior Tree/Bicycle drive for chil- off U.S. 701 bypass across from Women’s Club hosts Breakfast dren. For more informa- Adam’s Seafood, $3 per shot, with Santa at New Life tion, contact Tonia Irwin at and food and beverages will Community Church; 910-640-5182 or Lisa Blake at be sold. Dec. 10 — N.C. Museum of 910-444-8190. Christmas on the Lake, a flo- Natural Sciences Whiteville tilla, will be held at Lake Tabor will read The Polar Express Submitted Photo Lake Waccamaw Saturday, Dec. 17. Registration at 10 a.m. and show the mov- These 19 people provided a service for a couple of Tabor City women who had downed trees from Lake Waccamaw’s Candle- at 5 p.m. and boats launch at ie Polar Express at noon, no Hurricane Matthew. The group spent about two hours cutting the trees and stacking the wood light Walk will be held Friday, 6 p.m. Call the Chamber of charge. and debris, making the yards of these homes more presentable for two Tabor City area widows. Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. A brief tree Commerce at 910-377-3012 to Included in the photo are JROTC members, a bus driver, JROTC leader Sgt. Mathews and 10 lighting ceremony and a recep- enter, no charge to participate members of the Tabor City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Christmas Treasure Hunt Finders Keepers Merry Christmas from Todd & Lori Collins, owners of Collier’s Jewelers in Downtown Whiteville! In the true spirit of Christmas, Todd & Lori will once again be giving gifts to the community by hiding twelve Little Green Boxes within the city limits of Whiteville! Whoever finds one, simply brings it in and gets their gift - no catch, no gimmick, it is simply a gesture of good- will to spread some Christmas cheer! This is finders keepers.

We only ask that folks will limit their claim to one gift said Todd Collins. We would rather 12 different people get a gift than one person get 5 gifts. The gifts include rings, watches, pearls & even a $2000 diamond pendant! They are all wrapped in Collier’s signature green paper with silver bows. The gifts will be hidden by 6 am Thursday, December 1st to kick off Vineland Christmas! They could be hidden anywhere within the city - beside a bush, in local businesses & restaurants or under a bench. So Happy Hunting! Collier s Jewelers Merry Christmas! and let’s all remember the true meaning of Christmas: & The Gift Shop “For unto you is born this day...a Savior, who is Christ www.colliersjewelers.com the Lord” Luke 2:11 6A • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 Beaver problems slow with weather By Jefferson Weaver are working under the coun- [email protected] ty’s beaver bounty program – but they are having a slow After playing a role in period. the catastrophic flooding of “We expect it’ll pick back Hurricane Matthew, beaver up later on,” he said. “Between problems have slowed for most the hurricane blowing some municipalities in the county, dams out, and the dry weather in part because of the lower since then, we haven’t had a than average rainfall. lot of calls lately. But as soon “They’re working, but not as we get some rain, the water as bad as they were,” said will rise, and they’ll get back Whiteville Public Works to work.” Supervisor Travis Faulk. Beavers allow their young The city scrambled in the to stay in the home for two days leading up to Hurricane years, driving the older prog- Matthew to reduce as many eny away around the month of Submitted Photo beaver dams in Soules Swamp September, to make room for Pam Asley’s class at Whiteville Primary is all smiles as they prepared for Thanksgving. as could be destroyed, but the the next spring’s new young. combination of extremely re- Two-year-old females are often mote dams and unprecedented allowed to remain in the colo- high water led to severe flood- ny until they mate. The bache- ing throughout downtown – for lor beavers then set out to find Commissioners to be sworn and elect chairman the third time this year. their own territory to build a A concentrated thunder- lodge and start on a dam while By Allen Turner the city schools to meet with James Prevatte, Edwin Russ Housing Finance Agency as- storm cell in August, then trying to attract a mate. [email protected] the commissioners. Hall also and Trent Burroughs will be sistance for single family reha- Tropical Storm Hermine in Those dams are often down- said that County Manager Bill sworn in for new four-year bilitation loan fund programs September, also caused flood- stream from the in-laws, so A fairly heavy pre- Clark was ill and out of the of- terms on the board Monday and modification of a grant ing downtown, but nothing multiple dams along water- liminary agenda for the fice Wednesday but that Clark night. Prevatte, Byrd and agreement for the Columbus like that from Matthew. While ways are not uncommon. Columbus County Board did not mention a request from Burroughs were re-elected County Airport. officials said beavers were not Sewage treatment outflows of Commissioners Monday the city schools in an agenda without opposition last month, Tax Administrator the only reason behind the and open municipal drainage night could get even heavier preparation session Tuesday. while Russ defeated unaffili- Needham Hughes will deliver flooding, the industrious ro- systems are often popular with if county leaders are joined She said that Byrd, as chair- ated petition candidate Jack an annual departmental up- dents did make matters worse. beavers, but aside from normal by the Whiteville City School man, told her Wednesday that, “Lavern” Coleman to retain date to the board, and Social Beavers were nearly wiped maintenance – namely pulling Board in a called special meet- as far as he is concerned, the his seat. Services Director Algernon out in North Carolina and dams out – most area towns re- ing for presentation of a facili- school request is not on the Byrd is stepping down as McKenzie will present a much of the East Coast by the ported no problems since the ties study, something the city agenda for Monday. chairman of the board and, monthly administrative up- 1960s. Efforts to rebuild beaver hurricane. schools have announced but However, later Wednesday although Vice-Chairman date to the commissioners. populations were undertaken “We see most of our prob- of which county officials were afternoon, Whiteville City Charles McDowell has been County Finance Officer in part by state and federal lems in Tabor City and Fair unaware Wednesday. Schools Superintendent Kenny expected to be named as the Bobbie Faircloth will ask the wildlife agencies in coopera- Bluff later in the winter, June Hall, clerk to the Garland said that the omission new chairman, several com- board to approve and adopt a tion with waterfowl conserva- and in the spring,” said Al Columbus commissioners, of the city schools request from missioners who would speak resolution and agreement for tion groups. Leonard, manager for both distributed a preliminary the county menu was an over- not for attribution said that deposit accounts with BB&T Lacking many natural pred- towns. “When they do take up agenda Tuesday for Monday’s sight on the county’s part and some politicking has been go- and First Bank, an annual ators except man, beavers be- residence, we call in a trapper meeting, but the agenda did that he now has been told the ing on among board members housekeeping matter that typ- gan expanding and increasing to remove them as quickly as not include the city schools, school system will be placed and that McDowell might face ically is taken up at the com- in numbers, taking advantage we can, so they don’t have the although the city school board on Monday’s agenda. opposition in his quest for the missioners’ organizational of landscape features like chance to be a big problem.” sent out a notice earlier saying chairmanship. meeting. ditches and canals that were Harry Foley said Lake their board would meet with Jockeying for chairman Other actions on the prelim- Commissioners will also not as prevalent decades be- Waccamaw has had no beaver the county commissioners The first county commis- inary agenda for Monday in- adopt a resolution specifying fore. The population boom co- problems this fall. at 6:30 p.m. Monday, the an- sioners’ meeting in December clude presentation of a plaque who will be authorized to incided with a drop in beaver “Everything is flowing right nounced time for the county in even-numbered years is the of appreciation to outgoing sign documents on behalf of fur prices. along as it should,” he said. meeting. time when the county commis- commissioners’ Chairman the county over the coming Beavers use sticks, logs, While the county’s bounty Hall, who was unaware sion usually reorganizes by Giles E. “Buddy” Byrd, a re- year, another housekeeping mud and debris to build dams trappers are having a slow of the city schools’ request electing a new chairman and quest from Columbus Regional matter, and make appoint- across running waterways, time, Davis said, the pro- until contacted by this news- vice-chairman and approving Healthcare CEO Carla Hollis ments and reappointments creating ponds where they can gram is always open to new paper, said Wednesday that state-mandated surety bonds for the replacement of two va- to several county boards and safely raise their young. The landowners. Chairman Giles E. “Buddy” for various elected and ap- cancies on the hospital board committees. attendant flooding destroys “We want people to know Byrd, who was out of state pointed county officials. of trustees, passage of a proj- millions of dollars in timber we’re available to help,” he on a hunting trip, told her by Commissioners Byrd, ect ordinance regarding N.C. and crops every year in the said. “The beavers aren’t going telephone that he, too, was state. anywhere, but neither are we.” unaware of any request from Beavers can get up to 75 pounds, and they chew through the bark of trees to get to the inner cambium layer. While Be Ready For beavers will eat virtually any kind of farm crop as well, they prefer the soft inner bark of Give a Gift That hardwood trees. Gnawing the The Coming wood also helps wear down the distinctive front teeth, which are chisel shaped to Holiday better cut wood. Beavers can be trapped or hunted all year Keeps on Giving... long, although harvesting bea- Season ver outside the regular season requires documented proof of damage. See Us A subscription to Edward Davis of the Columbus County Beaver Today For The News Reporter makes Committee and the Soil and Water Conservation Service All Your Cash said that currently, 16 trappers a great Christmas gift Needs! enjoyed all year. Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance Cardinal Finance workshop reset HOME MAIL A workshop on Lake Company Waccamaw’s sign ordinance 608 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472 scheduled Friday, Dec. 2 at 2 DELIVERY DELIVERY p.m. has been cancelled and 642-5174 *Where Available in Columbus County will be rescheduled. $48 $35 1 Year Subscription 1 Year Subscription (6 Month and Senior Rates available) Digital edition $40 for 1 year Call 642-4104 or visit nrcolumbus.com Obituaries The News Reporter, Thursday, December 1, 2016, Page 7A

EUGENE CURTIS ENSLEY WHITEVILLE -- Dr. Eu- gene Curtis Ensley, 87, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Shelby the son of the late Fred Ensley and Iowan Dixon Ensley and was pre- ceded in death by one sister, Margie Holden of Raleigh. Dr. Ensley and his wife, Bon- nie, met in Wilmington and were married for 63 years. Dr. Ensley graduated from Wake Forest Universi- KATHLEEN G. ‘KAY’ TERRY MARTIN ty and received his Masters STEPHEN ‘STEVE’ WHITLEY AIKEN, S.C. -- Mr. Terry ALICE BERLYNE of Divinity and Doctorate BENNETT DUNCAN SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- Kath- Martin, 63, passed away WILLOUGHBY EDWARDS of Ministry from Union WHITEVILLE -- Stephen leen G. “Kay” Whitley, 88, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at HAIR Theological Seminary in “Steve” Bennett Duncan, 50, formerly of Homestead, the Charlie Norwood VA ELMORE STRICKLAND EVERGREEN -- Alice Ber- Richmond, Va. He served died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at Fla. and Whiteville, died Medical Center. Born in CERRO GORDO -- Rev. lyne Willoughby Edwards churches in Richmond Columbus Regional Health- Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. She Bartow, Fla., Mr. Martin was Elmore Strickland, 88, died Hair, 82, went to be with the and Hopewell, Va., Dunn, care in Whiteville. He was the was preceded in death by a son of the late Olen and Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Lord Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 Greensboro and Clearwater, son of the late David Bennett her parents, Cornie Wynn Burnell Simpler Martin. Liberty Commons Nursing at Southeastern Regional Fla., which was his longest Duncan. and Lillie Mae (Edwards) Mr. Mar- Center in Whiteville. Born Healthcare System in Lum- pastorate. He attended First A graveside service was Green; her husband Tyrus tin served his Oct. 2, 1928 in Columbus berton. Presbyterian Church in held Wednesday, Nov. 30 at R. Whitley Sr.; and a daugh- country by en- County, he was the son of She was the widow of Whiteville. He was a master Flynn Cemetery with Rev. Ray ter, Carol Whitley. listing in the the late Tomp and Mollie Conrad Bill Edwards Sr. gardener and woodworker Yow officiating. Worthington Born May 24, 1928 in U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Strickland and the widower and Slater Hair. She was and loved his family. Funeral Home in Chadbourn Cerro Gordo, Kay grew Upon leaving the Navy, of Elizabeth “Libby” Turner the daughter of the late A celebration of life handled the arrangements. up in Whiteville and later he went on to graduate col- Strickland. Lucy Jane Kinlaw and Paul service will be held at 11 He is survived by his wife, worked for 20 years in her lege and spent his career In addition to his parents Willoughby Sr. and was also a.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at First Deanna Dew Duncan of the home state as a registered working as a welder. He had and wife, he was prede- preceded in death by five Presbyterian Church of home; one son, Stephen B. nurse. She lived for many lived in Aiken for the last ceased by a grandson, Ryan siblings, Emma W. Stan- Whiteville with Drs. George Duncan II of Greenville; his years in Homestead, Fla. 10 years. Coleman; and five brothers, ley, Carol W. Blackman, Thompson and Beverly mother, Nancy Smith Duncan before moving to Georgia in A graveside funeral ser- Rudolph Strickland, Regi- Jimmy Willoughby, W.C. Thompson officiating. McK- of Whiteville; one brother, January, 2016. vice, with military honors, nald Strickland, Thomas Willoughby and Paul “Pug” enzie Mortuary is handling Greg Duncan of Whiteville; She was a member of was held Wednesday, Nov. Strickland, F.B. Strickland, Willoughby Jr. the arrangements. and one sister, LeAnn D. Mar- South Kendall Community 30, 2016 at Historic Bethany and Robert Strickland. Final rites will be held Survivors include his tinez of Whiteville. Church in Miami. She will Cemetery with Brother Holt A graveside service will at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at daughters, Jennifer E. DONEAL ‘DUCK’ be remembered as a loving officiating. Shellhouse Fu- be held at noon Thursday, Worthington Funeral Home Meekins of Whiteville and LAWYER FULTON wife, mother, grandmother neral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Dec. 1 in the Cherry Grove with Revs. Arthur Smith Martha T. Ensley of Port St. WHITEVILLE -- Doneal and great-grandmother. Ave., Aiken, S.C. handled the Baptist Church Cemetery, and Jason Williams officiat- Lucie, Fla; one granddaugh- “Duck” Lawyer Fulton, 57, A service to celebrate arrangements. Cerro Gordo. The family ing. The family will receive ter, Kathryn C. Meekins; and died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at Kay’s life will be held at 7 Pallbearers were Jerome will receive friends after the friends from noon-2 p.m. one niece, Faye Maddocks. New Hanover Regional Medi- p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the McPherson, Chris Hartless, service at the graveside. In- Friday, Dec. 2 (two hours cal Center in Wilmington. He Tom M. Wages Snellville Tommy Hoodless, Glenn man Ward Funeral Home of prior to the service) at the DONALD GILBERT was the son of the late Norman Chapel, 3705 Hwy. 78 West, Williams, Brian Baynham Tabor City is handling the funeral home in Chadbourn. SHIPMAN Rudolph Fulton and Carlene Snellville, Ga. 30039. The and Thomas Hatcher. arrangements. Interment will be in the Wil- WHITEVILLE -- Donald Smith Fulton of Columbus family will receive friends He is survived by his He is survived by one loughby Family Cemetery. Gilbert (Runt) Shipman, 57, County. He was a minister. from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. mother, Burnell Simpler daughter, Polly Coleman She leaves to cherish her died Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Final rites will be conducted 1 prior to the service in the Mack of Milton, Fla.; two (Reno) of Tabor City; one memory, two sons, Conrad Lower Cape Fear Hospice and at noon Saturday, Dec. 3 at chapel. A service will also daughters, Stacy (Chris) brother, Danny Strickland Bill Edwards Jr. (Debbie) LifeCare Center. He was the Central Missionary Baptist be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Hartless of Aiken, S.C., Kel- of Cerro Gordo; one sister, of Bladenboro and Tony son of Kenneth E. Shipman Church in Whiteville. Viewing Dec. 3 at Palms Woodlawn ly (Jerome) McPherson of Nellie Mae Richardson of Clarence Edwards (Cathy) Sr. and Carol Delores Alford. will be held from noon-6 p.m. Funeral Home, 27100 Old Chadbourn; one sister, Nyo- Tabor City; one grandchild, of Kernersville; siblings, He was preceded in death by Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dixie Hwy., Homestead, ka Martin of Milton, Fla.; John Coleman; and three Jerry Willoughby, Larry his brother, Robert K. Ship- Dec. 3 one hour prior to the Fla., 33032. Burial will be one brother, Nicky (Lanora) great-grandchildren: Chris- Willoughby, Claire Collins man; grandmother, Thelma B. service in the chapel of Smith in Palms Woodlawn Park Martin of Milton, Fla.; three topher, Lucas, and Tanner. and Gail W. Britt, all of Ev- Singleton; and grandparents, Funeral Home. There will be a Cemetery. grandchildren, Lexeigh Ben- Memorials may be made ergreen, Elliott Willoughby Donald and Cordie Shipman. wake from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. Tom M. Wages Funeral nett, Blake Hartless, Kolby to Liberty Hospice Services, of Bladenboro, Annis W. He served in 2 in the funeral home chapel. Service, LLC, “A Family McPherson; and a nephew, 44 McNeil Plaza, Whiteville, Pulley of Denver, Bobbie the U.S. Army Burial will be in Hallsboro Company” Snellville Cha- Tommy (Tracy) Hoodless of N.C. 28472. W. McDonald of Hamlet, National Guard Memorial Park, Hallsboro. pel, 770-979-3200, has been Milton, Fla.. A guest register is avail- Marilyn W. Newell of Mon- and was a mem- He is survived by his wife, entrusted with the funeral In lieu of flowers, me- able at inmanwardfuneral- roe; five grandchildren, ber of the Missionary Church. Evalena Fulton; one daughter, arrangements. morials may be directed home.com. Tony C. Edwards II, Patrick A memorial service will Chantelle Fulton; and seven Survivors include three to Peace Baptist Church in Edwards, Chad Edwards, be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, BARBARA HARRELSON brothers and sisters, Allen Ray children and their spouses, memory of Terry Martin, Shane Edwards and Conrad Dec. 2 at the Missionary Alli- CLARENDON -- Barbara Smith and SaVon F. Maultsby, Barbara and Terry Bell of 653 Love Mill Road, White- Bill Edwards III; 10 great- ance Church with Rev. Justin Cribb Harrelson, 66, died Sun- both of Lumberton, Alfredia Cutler Ridge, Fla., Teresa ville, N.C. 28472. grandchildren, Chastity, Na- Dubose officiating. McKenzie and Chuck Griffin of Lei- day, Nov. 27, 2016 at Novant Mortuary is handling the ar- Green of Bladenboro, John Ful- ADAM CANNON than, Mason, Ethan, Chase, sure City, Fla. and Ty and Health Brunswick Medical rangments. ton of Evergreen, Odessa Wash- STRICKLAND Brooke, Haley, Zack, Ty, and Penny Whitley of Snell- Center in Shallotte. Born April Survivors include his wife, ington of Whiteville, Randy GREEN SEA, S.C. -- Adam Veyda; and one great-great- ville, Ga.; seven grandchil- 12, 1950 in Columbus County, Susan Varnam Shipman of the Fulton of San Diego, Calif. and Cannon Strickland, 33, died granddaughter, Phoenix. dren, Cassandra Burns of she was the daughter of the home; one daughter, Crystal Stacey Johnson of Alabama. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at home. (www.worthingtonfuner- Georgetown, Del., Michael late J.B. and Lydia Cribb and Egan of Waynesville, Mo. one JUWAN D’SEAN YOUNG Born April 19, 1983 in Horry alhome.com) Griffin and Christopher the widow of David Harrelson. son, Kenneth Shipman II of WHITEVILLE -- Juwan County, he was the son of Lyle Griffin, both of Millsboro, Visitation was held Tuesday, DORIS CARROLL CROOM Jacksonville; father, Kenneth D’Sean Young, 22, died Monday, and Gloria Dianne Brooks Del., Rebecca Dodson of Nov. 29 at Inman Ward Funeral ROSEWELL, Ga. -- Doris Shipman Sr. of Kiln, Miss.; Nov. 28, 2016 at New Hanover Strickland of Green Sea, S.C. Snellville, Ga., Jameus Ruby Home in Tabor City. Final rites Carroll Croom died Saturday, mother, Carol Delores Alford Regional Medical Center in He was a member of Lake and Brian Lehr, both of Dal- will be held at 2 p.m. Wednes- Nov. 26, 2016. She was original- of Hallsboro; one sister, Caro- Wilmington. Swamp Baptist Church in las, Texas and Dustin Bell day, Nov. 30 at Welcome Pente- ly from Whiteville and will lay lyn Davis of Hallsboro; two Arrangements will be an- Loris, S.C. where he served as of New Castle, Del.; eight costal Freewill Baptist Church to rest at Lake Waccamaw next brothers, Edward E. Shipman nounced by Peoples Funeral Sunday school director. great-grandchildren, Ken- in Chadbourn. Burial will be to her late husband, Marion Sr. of Hallsboro, Kenneth E. Home of Whiteville. Visitation was held Wednes- neth, Jessica and Kimberly in the Cribb Cemetery, Old Frink Croom. Shipman Jr. of Kiln, Miss.; and day, Nov. 30 at Lake Swamp Burns, Jimmy, Matt and Cribbtown Road, Chadbourn. She was a member of six grandchildren. Whiteville UMC yard sale Baptist Church, 4075 Hwy. 917, Michael Griffin and Randy She is survived by two Northbrook United Methodist Memorials may be made to Loris, S.C. Final rites will be Whiteville United Methodist and Marc Bell. Kay is also daughters, Ronna Godwin Church where she participated the family through Missionary held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. Church will hold a yard sale Sat- survived by two brothers Gore of Whiteville and Shon- in the crafters group. Alliance Church, 625 Warrior 1 at the church. Burial will be urday, Dec. 3 from 7-11 a.m. in the and sisters-in-law, Jack and na Godwin Garrell; one son, The family will receive Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. fellowship hall. Margaret Ann Green of in the church cemetery. Inman Ronald Chancey Godwin of friends from noon-2 p.m. Ward Funeral Home of Tabor Florence, S.C. and Kenny Pageland, S.C.; three brothers, Thursday, Dec. 1 at Northside JOHN EDWARD REHER City is handling the arrange- In Loving Memory and Vivian Green of White- Tony Cribb, Terry Cribb and Chapel Funeral Directors fol- ELIZABETHTOWN -- John ments. ville; and two sisters and a Barry Cribb, all of Clarendon; lowed by a service in the fu- Edward Reher, 90, died Thurs- In addition to his parents, brother-in-law, Virginia and three sisters, Wanda Norris of neral home chapel. A visitation day, Nov. 24, 2016. Debbie he is survived by one daughter, Jimmy Norris and Louise Whiteville, Sammie Worleyand will be held from 1:30-2:45 p.m. He was an Cadence Rayne Strickland of Patterson, all of Whiteville. Daphney Long, both of Claren- Saturday, Dec. 3 at McKenzie veteran of the Hinson Tabor City; one brother, Jason The family requests me- don; and seven grandchildren. Mortuary in Whiteville. A U.S. Army and L. Strickland of Tabor City. graveside service will follow at High morial contributions in SHIRLEY CREECH Marines. 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Hill- memory of Kathleen Whit- RICHARD LEE ROYALL A graveside service will Jan. 25, 1957 -Dec. 3, 2015 crest Cemetery, Lake Wacca- ley to the American Cancer TAYLOR LAKE WACCAMAW -- Shir- be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. maw with Rev. Bobby Phillips Society at www.cancer.org BLADENBORO -- Richard ley Creech Royall, 65, died 2 in the Garden of Memories officiating. Northside Chapel, or to the charity of the do- Lee Taylor, 72, died Monday, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at Lower Cemetery in Kelly. Bladen- Roswell, Ga. and McKenzie nor’s choice. Nov. 28, 2016. He was preceded Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- Gaskins Funeral Home in Mortuary is handling the ar- Condolences may be in death by his parents, Homer eCare Center in Whiteville. Elizabethtown is handling the rangments. viewed or sent to www.wag- and Rosa Taylor; his wife, Mar- She was born Nov. 28, 1951 in arrangements. She is survived by two esfuneralhome.com. garet Taylor; and one sister, Columbus County, the daugh- daughters, Karen Carroll MARGARET LOUISE Margie Baxley. ter of the late Forbert Adolph MARGARET ELIZABETH Croom of Roswell, Ga. and WILLIS TAYLOR The family will receive Creech and Vivian Anderson Mary Ellen Cain of Raleigh; FAIR BLUFF -- Margaret BLADENBORO -- Marga- friends from 1-1:45 p.m. Thurs- Creech. two sons, Michael Marion Louise Willis, 89, died Mon- ret Elizabeth Taylor, 69, died day, Dec. 1 at Bladen-Gaskins Her funeral service was Croom of Alpharetta, Ga. and day, Nov. 28, 2016 at Shoreland Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. She was Funeral Home in Elizabeth- held Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the Robert Frink Croom of Can- Healthcare and Retirement preceded in death by her par- town. Final rites will be held chapel of Peacock Funeral ton, Ga.; seven grandchildren; Center. ents, Charlie and Ethel Tyson; at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 with Home in Whiteville with Rev. and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be an- one sister, Faye Robeson; and Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Troy Little officiating. Burial In lieu of flowers, memori- nounced by Peoples Funeral two brothers, J.L. Tyson and Burial will be in the Taylor was in Lake Waccamaw Hill- Karen, JB, Shane & Brian als may be made to Northbrook Home of Whiteville. Barney Tyson. Cemetery in Lumberton. crest Cemetery. #6734 United Methodist with memo The family will receive Survivors include one broth- She is survived by her c/o crafters/missions fund. friends from 1-1:45 p.m. Thurs- er, Billy Rae Taylor; and five husband, Lloyd G. Royall Jr.; sisters, Rosa Lee McLean, Fran- day, Dec. 1 at Bladen-Gaskins one daughter, Donna Council JOHN LOUIS WILKERSON ces Bailey, Patricia Campbell, Funeral Home in Elizabeth- Parker of Lake Waccamaw; MAXTON -- John Louis Velma Davis, Annette Hendrix. town. Final rites will be held two brothers, Willard Creech Wilkerson, 73, died Friday, Nov. at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 with CRYSTAL MOONYEEN of Star, Donnie Creech of 25, 2016. Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. ROARK Charlotte; two sisters, Louise A public viewing will be Burial will be in the Taylor HONAKER, Va. -- Crystal Crumpler of Rocky Point, Mil- held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. Cemetery in Lumberton. Moonyeen Roark, 61, died lie Patton of Little River, S.C.; 2 at Robinson-McLean Funeral Survivors include one sister, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the and one grandchild. Service. Final rites will be held Nora Lee Hinson of Shallotte; McLeod Loris Hospital. Memorials may be made to at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at R.B. and two brothers, William Ty- Arrangements are incomplete Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Dean Elementary in Maxton. son of Bladenboro and Junior and will be announced by Inman LifeCare Center, 206 Warrior Interment will be in Water Tyson of Whiteville. Ward Funeral Home in Tabor City. Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Hole Cemetery in Maxton. 8A • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 NCFS Continued from 1A

Firefighters used to the “I’ve never seen leaf blowers flatlands, bays and pocosins deployed in a fire before,” he of this area were familiar with said. The leaf blowers – rang- one common problem in the ing from backpack models to mountains – so-called “zom- a large model that attached to bie fires.” a tractor – were used to clear “Those are the fires like fire breaks. While pine straw we have in the vegetative soil – one of the main fuels for fires here,” Meggs said. “They just in the southeast – burns slowly keep coming back to life. Out and in place, broad hardwood there, it’s just leaves instead leaves can carry a spark for of peat.” miles in a strong wind. “The amount of vegetative “After a while, you got used matter available for fires out to people calling for leaf blow- there is incredible,” Meggs ers on the fire break,” Meggs said. “It’s very easy for a spark laughed. “It was just like blow- to survive two feet down, smol- ing leaves off your sidewalk, dering, and flare back up again except for the wildfire a few in a few days.” yards away. Some of those North Carolina firefighters lanes had to be blown clear had a challenging first few two or three times a day, and days on the fire, Hardee said. they’d still fill up with leaves “At first we just didn’t have and catch fire.” the resources,” he said. “We Both men said the attitudes had the volunteers and a few of people who live in the endan- from the service, but we didn’t gered areas was humbling. have the resources, and they “Made me proud to be a just weren’t here. It wasn’t un- North Carolinian,” Meggs til the state made the call out said. “We had just come off the West that we began getting the hurricane, and I was already heavy equipment and person- impressed with how people in nel we needed to handle the Bladen and Columbus counties fire.” just stepped up and did what At one point, Meggs said, they could to help. It made Submitted Photo more than 300 firefighters me feel good. Then when we Firefighters moved through the smoke to fight a mountain blaze from volunteer departments got out there, it was the same and as many as 30 states were thing. They were so grateful, involved in attacking the and somebody was always a handful that somebody was Meggs called the fire a trag- Burke County fire. Dozens of bringing us something.” carrying, and other times it edy, but a “good assignment. NCFS personnel were brought When firefighters in the Bat was a tractor-trailer. We had “I’ve been on fires in most in from across the state, as Cave Fire District realized to ask them to slow down, so of the Southeast, and many Terrific Trio to well as specialty teams from the blaze wouldn’t stop for we could use up what they’d Western states,” Meggs said. other states. Thanksgiving, Hardee said, already brought to us.” “But nothing matches the “When the Florida Green that department’s auxiliary “Many of us went out there people we were trying to help Team got there, we really were stepped up to the plate. not expecting cold weather,’ here in our home state. They at a tough time,” he said. “Then “The ladies there – they Hardee said. “Some of us didn’t didn’t act like we owed them perform Dec. 10 we got some firefighters from really impressed us, the way have any heavy coats or blan- anything – they appreciated Idaho as well. It’s always good they turned out,” Hardee kets, but people out there made people turning out to try to Kathryn Caine and the well-known musician herself. to be able to work with people said. “They organized ev- sure we had what we needed. save their homes.” Terrific Trio will perform “When you hear these three that you’re familiar with.” erything. The night before We didn’t even have to ask.” Hardee said firefighters got Saturday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 sing, there’s an unmatched Meggs and Hardee have Thanksgiving, they got a “At one point,” Hardee said, some relief from heavy rains p.m. at Lake Waccamaw Depot vocal unity you don’t want to both worked major wild fires Boy Scout troop to come out “I had three supper invita- on the firelines in recent days, Museum. miss.” on the West Coast, and Hardee and smoke 30 turkeys, so tions, and they were all about but the fires will need to be Caine, a singer, songwriter Kathryn has played at said that in most cases, North the guys on the line could 30 minutes apart. The people monitored at the very least for and live performer, and her Birchmere, The Bluebird Café, Carolina Forest Service per- have Thanksgiving dinner. out there were so generous, so weeks to come. Future deploy- kids, Isabel and Evans, com- The Paramount and opened sonnel were at least familiar Everyone out there was just gracious – it would have been ments are not likely, he said, prise the trio. They are the for such acts as Phil Vassar, with the assisting agencies, if so generous.” rude to turn down a dinner but they are possible. daughter and grandchildren Marc Chestnutt, Elizabeth not individual firefighters. Meggs said firefighters fi- invitation.” He said the first several of Dr. and Mrs. William Ogden. Cook, Web Wilder, Asleep at “They have a lot more of the nally had to gently, diplomati- The men deployed on orders days of the deployment will al- “There’s no question that the Wheel, Indigenous, Derek equipment we needed to fight cally turn away donations. to remain for three weeks, ways be remembered by NCFS when members of the same Trucks, Davis Grisman, these fires,” Hardee said. “Batteries, socks, water, na- instead of the usual two, but personnel and the volunteer family sing together, some- Darren Nicholson, Jamey Meggs said he was intro- sal inhalers, food, you name both made it home the day af- firefighters. thing magical happens,” says Johnson, Josh Turner and Lee duced to a new firefighting it, they brought it out,” he ter Thanksgiving, several days “It was a tough few days,” Karen Gore, director of the Ann Womack, to name a few. tool – leaf blowers. said. “Sometimes it was just early. he said. Depot Museum and a popular, You’re In, You’re Out, You’re Home! 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The Board of Trustees of ed Cumberland School of support for young mothers and Boys and Girls Homes of N.C., Law, graduating in May 1972 their babies. The mothers’ and and David and Grace Thomas and becoming a member of babies’ suites were named in have announced the naming of the Alabama Bar in the fall of memory of a granddaughter the Academy at Boys and Girls that year. of David and Grace and of a Homes “Thomas Academy.” David and Grace grew up long-time family friend, Abby David and Grace Thomas and lived in Birmingham, Ala. Edwards Saunders’ daughters. Photo by Grant Merritt have made a major contribu- until 1974 when they moved to David and Grace have ful- The Whiteville High School Class of 1976 celebrated its 40th-year reunion Oct 22 at Interim tion to Boys and Girls Homes Montgomery, Ala. In 1982, ly endowed a scholarship at Healthcare in Whiteville. Twenty-five classmates, their spouses and guests gathered for a night of N.C. they moved to Whiteville Cumberland School of Law in of food, fellowship, dancing and catching up with old friends. Front row, left to right: Connie As of Dec. 5, the char- where David was an execu- memory of their parents and Baker, Tina Pridgen Ellis, Theresa Turner Clifton, Elizabeth Ann Boone, Susan Long Carter, Marti ter school will be known as tive vice president of United made major contributions Cartrette Hardee, Donna Jemison, Rhonda Hinson Dutton, Ruth Kuykendall; back row: Curt Watts, Thomas Academy in honor of Carolina Bank and United to a scholarship at Furman Tony Ward, Ricky Jackson, Rita Collier Parker, Laura Pridgen, Missy Collins Blackwell, Amanda the entire Thomas family who Carolina Bancshares. Grace University, which was cre- Britt Drexlar, Wendy Ervin Johnson, Phyllis Griffin Merritt, Tommy Rogers, Samuel Cooper, Joey have made significant commit- was active in leadership roles ated by Furman in honor Gore, Alex Jordan, Charles (Hoss) Hickman, Keith Watson, Kenny Lee. Missing from photo but in ments to the field of education in several local charities, es- of David’s older brother, Dr. attendance: Keith Green and Wayne (Chick) Hall. through generations of their pecially the Columbus County Jerry R. Thomas. In addition, families. Chapter of the American Heart they made major contributions “Please make plans to join Association and the Parent to the Foundation of Wake us for the dedication ceremony Teachers Associations. They Tech Community College in on Dec.5 at 1 p.m. in front of the both were active in the com- Raleigh and the Dr. James A. Area sees driest November since 1954 school,” said President Gary munity and supportive of the Auchmuty Congregational Faircloth. “A light reception Boys and Girls Homes of NC. Leadership Fellowship at Rainfall last month almost The scarcity of moisture station measured 10.60 inches, will follow.” They moved to Raleigh in Samford University. David made it to the record book as last month will have little ef- most of it falling on October 8 “David and Grace have long 1997. In 2002, David retired and Grace have two children the driest month since weath- fect on growing crops, accord- and 9, the result of Hurricane been such generous support- from BB&T, the successor to and five grandchildren who er record keeping began at the ing to Extension Service row Matthew. ers of Boys and Girls Homes,” United Carolina Bancshares. are the love of their lives, and Border Belt Tobacco Research crop Agent Michael Shaw. He The two-day October storm said Faircloth. “Beyond their They moved to Moneta, Va. at one granddaughter who is an Station seven miles northwest said the only sizeable commer- dropped 9.73 inches of rain at financial support, they have Smith Mountain Lake in 2015 Angel in Heaven with Jesus. of Whiteville in June 1954. cial crop now growing is win- the station. been even more generous in where they currently reside. Officials at the station re- ter wheat. Frost was noted on five days their time and talents. Grace They made a contribution ported that only 0.85 inches of “It’s not hurt much right during November at the sta- joined our board in 2008 and to Boys and Girls Homes precipitation was recorded for now, but a good harvest de- tion. The lowest temperature continues to serve.” in 2013 in memory of their the entire month. The record pends on what happens in recorded was 28 degrees on Grace and David met at granddaughter for whom the for the least amount of rain is December and January,” Shaw Nov. 21 and 23. Jacksonville State University Academy’s Education Center Happy 9th Birthday 0.02 inches in October 2000. said; October’s rainfall at the in Alabama. Graduation was is named. In prior years, on May 31, 1969, when David they have been generous con- Isaac Richard was commissioned a 2nd lieu- tributors to Boys and Girls tenant in the U. S. Army. They Homes of NC and have pro- Hales December 3, 2016 Southeastern Oratorio concert slated for Dec. 12 were married on June 3, 1969. vided funding for the naming Grace worked as an executive of two bedroom suites at Boys Southeastern Oratorio Luke in which Mary, Jesus’ encouraged to be in the audi- secretary at Rust Engineering and Girls Homes’ Lake House Society is preparing an ex- mother, praises God for His ence on Monday, Dec. 12. Company while David attend- One, which provides care and ceptional program for a Dec. goodness to her, to the world. These beautiful works 12 concert. This is a rare opportunity of music are a gift to the A large ensemble of pro- to hear a concert of this sort community. Columbus Insurance Agency, LLC fessional instrumentalists in Whiteville free. are coming to Whiteville to • Auto • Home • Life • Commercial accompany the choir for one night only. The orchestra will • Medicare Supplement Policies include strings, winds, brass, Come see Sammy Jacobs and Alan Roberts keyboard and harp. The only performance for all your insurance needs. of this music will be at 7:30 With lots of love, Mommy, Daddy, p.m., Monday, Dec. 12 at First 116 East Main St. Emily, Wyatt, Luke, Presbyterian Church, 511 N. #6735 Whiteville • 640-2214 Grandma Thompson, Thompson St., Whiteville. Dr. Granny & Grandpa Hales Timothy Koch will conduct the Alan Roberts Sammy Jacobs hour-long program. The choir will sing two Magnificats, one in Latin by Renaissance composer Francesco Durante and the other in English by contem- porary composer John Rutter. Both pieces are based on the Photo by Diana Matthews passage from the gospel of TimMembers Koch will of conduct the public the choirare and an instrumental ensemble. Christmas Memories CITY HALL Christmas is full of sights, sounds and smells Continued from 1A that are unique to the season. Everyone has their own special Christmas memories that For years, workers in signed to replicate the cur- Currie said. “There’s no ques- the basement offices of the rent building’s style as much tion classic architecture needs they cherish this time of year. Whiteville building re- as possible. to be saved whenever possible. ferred to their suite as “The A group called Save City I think a lot of people have the Dungeon,” due to continual Hall is lobbying the city to idea that tearing down the The News Reporter’s Special Section, Christmas dampness, mold and musty preserve the building at all building is a foregone conclu- odors. Employees reported re- costs. Currie emphasized that sion. That’s not the case, but Memories is a holiday tradition where readers spiratory illnesses and other there are no plans to tear down we have to be good stewards of have a chance to share those special memories. health problems until the base- the structure, but the city is the taxpayers’ money.” ment was closed and sealed off. reviewing all the available The workshop begins at 4 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your Stopgap measures to prevent options. p.m. in the council chambers ad in this popular section. the spread of the mold did “We recognize there is a lot at the Hill Plaza complex. The not work, and by the time the of pride in the old City Hall,” meeting is open to the public. building was shuttered, city staff had to open doors and Publication Features windows on humid days due to the foul smell. • Coloring Contest Winners Planning and inspection of- • Holiday Memories from readers fices spent a year in a leased • Christmas stories & poems building before the full city office operation was moved to temporary quarters in Hill Plaza. Publication Specifics Currie said the firm tasked Advertising Deadline...... Wed. Dec. 14, 2016 with exploring options for the property, Oakley Collier Publication Date...... Thurs. Dec. 22, 2016 Architects, has assembled two Print Format...... Standard potential options – one which features renovating and ex- panding the current struc- For more information or to reserve your ture, and a second that would Contest Winner Contest Winner ad, please contact your Sales Representative involve an entirely new build- Benlyn Sauls, age 6, was se- Maggie Grace Thompson, ing. City officials met with the lected as the winner in her age 5, was selected as the or our Advertising Department at architects several times in re- age group of The News Re- winner in her age group of 910.642.4104 cent months, reviewing every- porter’s Halloween Color- The News Reporter’s Hallow- thing from space requirements ing Contest. Benlyn is the een Coloring Contest. Mag- Christmas Memories may be dropped and customer service to hand- daughter of John and Tina gie is the daughter of Gordon icapped accessibility. Sauls and attends Columbus & Ginger Thompson and off at The News Reporter If the city followed the last Charter School. Benlyn won attends Loris Elementary 127 W. Columbus St., Whiteville option, Currie said, the new $50. School. Maggie won $50. construction would be de- or email to [email protected] Now Pine Straw Cracking Now The News Reporter Pecans! Available The Gore Center Highway 130 East • 770-5367 10A • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 Brunswick Electric awards education grants

Brunswick Electric Mem- cooperatives collectively have “Fantastic Scholastic Read- bership Corporation (BEMC) awarded more than $10 million ers,” Kristin Sellars, Halls- has awarded 28 local teachers to teachers across the state. boro/Artesia Elementary; $33,323 in Bright Ideas educa- The Bright Ideas program “IPads for Little Hands,” tion grants to fund innovative has reached well over two mil- Josephine Spaulding and Kin- classroom learning projects, lion North Carolina students dergarten Team, Hallsboro/ including 14 Columbus County and sponsored more than 9,800 Artesia Elementary; teachers and a another teacher projects in all subjects, includ- “Successful Second Grad- and her team. ing math, reading, science and ers” Danielle Hillriegel, “Now in its 22nd year, the technology, history, music and Hallsboro/Artesia; Bright Ideas grant program the arts. “The Restaurant Entrepre- helps educators finance cre- Bright Ideas grant applica- neur — Building Dreams One ative projects to benefit their tions are collected each year Simulation at a Time,” Carla students,” said Don Hughes, through late September, and Stewart, Nakina Middle; CEO and general manager of winning proposals are select- “Centers Help Us Learn,” BEMC. “Teachers work hard ed in a competitive evaluation Brittany Ward, Old Dock and have so many great ideas; process by a panel of local Elementary; every year we’re pleased to judges. “Hands-On Learning Cen- help these grant recipients The application process will ter,” Pamela Cook, Old Dock bring their ideas to life in the reopen for interested teachers Elementary; Submitted Photo classroom.” in April 2017. “Chemistry with Charis- Don Hughes, CEO and general manager of BEMC, announces Bright Ideas education grants to “BEMC is committed to Winning Columbus County ma,” Rachel Faulk Meares, local educators totaling more than $33,000. Also pictured- Heather Holbrook, BEMC Marketing bettering the communities we projects, teachers and schools South Columbus High School; Communications Supervisor. serve, and we believe there is include the following: “Edible Learning Lab, no better way than through “And We Keep Going, and Jeffrey Brown, Tabor City the education of our youth,” Going, and Going,” Hilda Elementary; Hughes said. Suggs, Chadbourn Middle; “We are so Egg-Cited,” Mar- During the month of No- “Leveling the Playing tha Cotton,” Williams Town- vember, all of North Carolina’s Field,” Fred Mason, Columbus ship Elementary. Small boat wins big at Touchstone Energy coopera- Career and College Academy; For more information about tives awarded teachers state- “Math Mastery,” Erica Jack- this grant program, visit www. wide close to $600,000 in Bright son, Evergreen Elementary; bemc.org or the Bright Ideas Ideas Education grants. “A Closer Look with Science website at www.ncbrightideas. Wrightsville Beach flotilla Since the Bright Ideas grant at our Fingertips,” Angela Ty- com. program got its start at Bruns- ler, Guideway Elementary; Become a fan of “Bright wick Electric in 1994, BEMC “Sustainable Resourc- Ideas Education” on Facebook By Terry Lane Santa Claus?’” said Brent votes, helping to secure the has contributed more than es,” Rod Gore, Guideway for regularly updated news Lumina News Jernigan, whose creation was donation to the organization. $550,000 to teachers in Colum- Elementary; about the program. Santa on whitewater, complete “We say, “‘Adopt not shop,” bus and Brunswick counties. “Touching Math,” Claire A Lake Waccamaw man and with rowing arms that he op- said Leslie Armstrong, the North Carolina’s 26 electric Primrose, Hallsboro Middle; his brother won Best in Show erated with his brother’s help. co-founder of the Wilmington at the North Carolina Holiday “We have no idea what based-organization. “We en- Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach the boat looks like when it courage people to spay and last week. launches.” Chris Jernigan neuter their pets and go to The Jernigan brothers, said Sunday after learning their local shelters. There are Brent from Lake Waccamaw they had won. so many great adoptable ani- Brick sales to honor veterans and Chris from Morganton, In earning the People’s mals there. And we’re always make assembly of Brent’s de- Choice award, Mark and looking for new foster homes.” By Jefferson Weaver about buying bricks for family done,” she said. “The bricks sign a holiday project, which Leslie Armstrong won $1,500 The creation of the artwork [email protected] members, or just to support the can be purchased for any vet- often coincides with his Nov. for non-profit RescueConnect, is a time consuming process, cause. eran, from anywhere, who 27 birthday. which encourages animal Mark Armstrong said, as he Supporters of the Columbus “We’ll line the sidewalks served our country honorably.” The Jernigan brothers’ adoption and foster rescue to and Leslie will devote hours County Veterans Park hope to with the general sponsors,” The smaller bricks are $100, entry into the annual North help prevent animal abuse and to threading a pegboard with sell enough bricks to build a Norris explained, “then use and the larger pattern $200, Carolina Holiday Flotilla is neglect through the cartoon the lights, but they said the re- small home by April. the ones with veterans’ names Norris said. always a rush job, as Brent basset hound dog and green action from the crowd makes The bricks aren’t typi- around the monuments.” “We’ve had several busi- and Chris have made deco- “ADOPT” sign. This year, in the hard work worth it. cal construction materials, The bricks come in two siz- nesses contact us,” she said, rating for the boat parade a a theme of “Hang Claws,” the “That’s the best part,” Mark however – each one will be es – four by eight inches, with “and donors who don’t have a Thanksgiving weekend tradi- hound surfed a wave while fans Armstrong said. “The little engraved with the name and four lines that allow 18 char- particular veteran they want tion. This year, the owner of from the shore texted in their kids like to see the dog.” service record of a veteran, or acters each, and eight by eight to mention can put whatev- the smallest boat in the flotil- other information provided by inches, that allow six lines. er appropriate message they la didn’t even know how the the donor. While the park is designed want on there. Those bricks boat would look to spectators “We hope to sell 5,000 by to honor local veterans, this will be used throughout the in Wrightsville Beach, as they April,” said Angela Norris, a is an opportunity for donors park, but those naming our didn’t even have a chance to member of the park committee. to memorialize veterans from veterans will receive the best test the view from a shoreline Norris purchased the first anywhere. locations.” perspective. brick to honor her brother, “These bricks will be dis- For more information, call The design was impressive Paul Spivey. She said a number played at the park once con- 840-3848. enough to win Brent Jernigan’s of donors have already asked struction of the first phase is 11.5-foot CraigCat boat, the smallest in the parade, Best in Show at the 33rd Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla for the second straight year, and SCC Foundation Christmas on his birthday, no less. “We were asking people on The Jernigans’ boat featured a rowing Santa, complete with luncheon is set to be held Dec. 9 the shore, ‘Does it look like moving arms. The Southeastern Com- tion works such as Finding Excellence joining such lumi- For Little Ones munity College Foundation Grace and High Calling - the naries as Coretta Scott King, will host a Christmas luncheon biography of Space Shuttle Hugh Downs, Dr. Norman Dec. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Columbia Commander Rick Vincent Peale and Senator at Vineland Station. Tickets Husband - capture the same John Glenn. She also serves Milestones are Big Deals are available in advance and warmth and poignancy as her on the board of directors seating will be limited. Call Christmas books. for National House of Hope, 642-7141 ext. 260 or 320 or VanLiere has won a residency program that is come by the SCC Foundation a Retailer’s Choice Award for offered in several states for office or purchase in the SCC Fiction, Dove Award, Silver abused and at-risk teens. Administration. Tickets are Angel Award, two Audie VanLiere lives in Franklin, $35 or $250 for a table of eight. Awards for best inspiration- Tenn. with her husband, Troy, Sponsorship opportunities al fiction, has been a nominee their children Grace, Kate are also available by contact- for a Gold Medallion Book and David, two dogs, two cats, ing the SCC Foundation office. of the Year and is an induct- and a host of geese and ducks There will be limited seating ee in the Ohio Foundation of that use their pond as a pit stop so early ticket purchases are Independent Colleges Hall of on their way to prettier waters. recommended. The luncheon speaker will be Donna VanLiere, a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. Her Storm Clean Up 14 titles include The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Call Before You Cut Blessing - both of which were adapted into movies starring Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams- Paisley and Neil Patrick Harris, garnered stellar rat- ings for CBS. 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By Grant Merritt [email protected]

Four-time Grammy- nominated and Primetime Emmy nominee Matthew West joins NewSong and Love & the Outcome for a night of Christmas music performanc- es at Northwood Church in Whiteville on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. West is a contemporary Christian musician, sing- er-songwriter and actor. His five studio albums are recip- ients of numerous awards and recognitions such as the American Music Award, Dove Award, Billboard Music Award Love & the Outcome and K-LOVE Fan Award. “I originally wanted to be- el, life and being away from his excitement that comes from come a baseball player, but family are the toughest chal- performing in front of a live music became my second lenges of being in the music crowd and live audience and dream when I realized that industry. sharing my music with them,” my baseball playing days were “This is a special Christmas West said. “It’s a really special soon to be over,” West told concert, and it’s going to be a opportunity, and there’s some- The News Reporter. mix of songs we play through- thing special every night.” West started writing music out the year as well as some “Every night’s different and as a college student and stud- Christmas classics,” West said. every night’s unique,” West ied music in college at Millikin “We’re really excited to ring in said. “We’re looking forward University in Decatur, Ill. on a the Christmas season with the to that this Christmas season.” Matthew West four-year scholarship. audience, looking forward to a Critically-acclaimed hus- “That’s where I fell in love packed house and reminding band and wife duo Love & the with song-writing and the everyone with our songs what Outcome is a contemporary thought that I could commu- Christmas is all about.” Christian group composed of nicate to people through my Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jodi King music,” West explained. NewSong is back for their and bass player/songwriter West’s favorite songs to annual stop at Northwood Chris Rademaker. They are perform are his audience’s Church on their Christmas best known for their hit single, favorites such as “Hello, My tour this year. “The Christmas “The God I Know” from their Name Is,” “Grace Wins,” and Shoes” is a fan-favorite of this soon-to-be released sophomore “Forgiveness.” In addition to 35 year-old Christian contem- album, These Are The Days. Christmas classics and his porary band founded in 1981. Tickets can be purchased in favorites, West said that he “We’ve been friends for a person at LifeWay Bookstore will be performing his newly long time, and we’ve done sev- in Wilmington, Lee Lee’s released Christmas song for eral different concerts with Boutique in Whiteville, this year called “Unto Us.” them over the years,” West Smash Hits of Chadbourn, “The reward is when you said. “I’m thankful that they and Christian Bookstore of feel like you’ve connected with have invited me to join them Lumberton as well as by call- somebody and they share with this year on this Christmas ing 1- 800-965-9324 or online at you how a song of yours has tour.” www.iTickets.com. encouraged them or helped Singing and performing Gold Circle tickets ($30) and them through a tough time in on stage for large audiences general admission tickets ($20) life,” West said. “There’s a lot is West’s favorite part of the as well as discounted group of reward in that.” music process. general admission ($15) tickets West said that juggling trav- “There’s a great energy and are available. 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Sometime after midnight early Monday morning, a volley of gunfire startled numerous residents who live within several blocks of Jefferson and North Thompson streets. It wasn’t until Tuesday after- noon, more than 36 hours later, that The point Whiteville Police There is often a thin line that made public that separates how much information someone had been is safe for police to release so as shot and killed. not to hinder investigations, but Police often every department must understand maintain they that part of its public safety role don’t need to is to keep an often-anxious public release informa- informed when there is danger, tion such as this such as Monday morning’s killing because it can in Whiteville. hinder the investi- gation. That might be true, but part of public safety is ensuring the public is informed accurately and in a timely manner about dangerous events. Almost everyone who heard the shots Monday morning went back to bed believing all was well. In fairness to law enforcement agencies, investigat- Public Opinion ing officers are usually wide open following a major crime and don’t have much time to complete a press previous state, but you all have hibited from lobbying. Also, these kids have to release or call the press, but when a killing or other Appreciation been instrumental in the start We have been serving vic- have a loud exhaust system. violent crime occurs, departments need protocols that of our journey to recovery. tims of domestic violence and You can hear them five miles call for someone in an official capacity to let the public On Oct. 8, Fair Bluff along Fair Bluff and its surround- sexual assault since 1995 and away.They are breaking the with many other towns and ing communities: thank you are not associated with any noise ordinance in Whiteville know as soon as possible. cities throughout the state for your generosity, your kind other agency in the state. All of when they drive by. It hurts At all departments, keeping the public informed experienced overwhelming words, your prayers, your do- our information can be found your ears. needn’t be confined to violent acts such as the one disaster and devastation. nations, and your support. at the N.C. Department of the What is it to have peace and Monday morning. Flood waters invaded our town May God Bless and Happy Secretary of State, including fi- quiet anymore? Come on, po- Police should also keep the public up to date on and our hearts, as Hurricane Holidays. nancial information that must lice, clean this up. break-ins or other property crimes, where public safe- Matthew unleashed its winds be submitted annually that is Also, don’t forget, all mo- ty is enhanced because residents have a heightened and rain. Alaine Powell open to the public. Please re- torcycles must have the head- awareness of what’s happening around them. Citizens, The floodwaters engulfed Precious Minds Child Care search or call me at 642-5996 if lights on when in operation. after all, are a cornerstone of effective community our town and lingered for two Cerro Gordo you have any concerns. weeks or more resulting in David L. Kiser policing. many of our residents losing Vickie Pait Whiteville Social media is another reason why law enforcement their homes, cars, personal Executive Director agencies should increase public awareness. Often, com- possessions and any sense of Not local group Families First, Inc. pletely wrong or even dangerously wrong information security. Families First, Inc., has gets posted instantaneously on Facebook, only to be In the days since the storm, recently been made aware of Criticized shared time and again. Fair Bluff has received an another program in North Bright lights It was disturbing to me that People will seek information in times of crisis, and out pouring of love and sup- Carolina named N.C. Families the city Council, mayor and withholding or delaying information leads to misper- port from Columbus County First. I have wanted to write for the regulation administration ceptions by the public and gossip running wild. The and surrounding counties; This is a politically based a few months. I am a senior prevented Creggers Supply Brunswick County, New organization and is in no way citizen in my late 70s. These from moving forward in their pervasive nature of social media, with no requirements Hanover County, Mecklenburg associated with Families First, vehicles with blue and green flood recovery efforts. for attribution or documentation, means folks who are County and Wake County. We Inc., of Columbus and Bladen lights changed over from the I commend David Carter worried will turn there when they can’t get information have even received an abun- County. originals are all illegal in for trying to be of service to through official sources. dance of assistance from other They send out flyers during North Carolina. Not only do Creggers. It is not good when While The News Reporter’s print edition is published states. They have given dona- political campaigns as well as they have a high glare that is a person is criticized for using twice a week, its website, nrcolumbus.com, is available tions of food, clothing, person- make large contributions to harmful to a lot of seniors and common sense and trying to 24/7 to provide accurate information directly from the al items, their time, hot meals, candidates. other folks, now they are put- help. police to the public. physical service and most of Families First, Inc. of ting these white LED lights on Regulators tend to secure Ironically, the digitizing of law enforcement records, all their love and kindness, Columbus and Bladen County the front of their vehicles. their jobs by making hard, fast all of which we could not have is a 501 (c) 3 private, non-prof- You don’t know what’s com- rules that lack common sense. plus new federal and state laws, have made public in- done without. it organization that receives ing down the road anymore. formation much harder to obtain. In many cases, these Fair Bluff has a long way to funding from state and federal Why don’t the authorities do Emory Worley regulations have also burdened local law enforcement. go before it can return to its grants; therefore, we are pro- something about these? Whiteville When reports were on paper, residents or a reporter could go to the agency and request or view a report with little hassle. Now, access to reports is impeded by digital walls. Wreck reports, for example, are nearly impossible Partnership urges grants to damaged businesses to obtain, and there’s a pending federal suit to try and By Jeff D. Etheridge, Jr. Whiteville, for example - are mediate and longer terms. projected around the world lift the lid off these public records. The Highway Patrol Chairman, The Southeastern Partnership reeling from the unprecedent- One-time “Act of God” grants by out-of-state media entities posts wreck reports on a state website, but it’s often ed destruction wrought by the would inject liquidity into af- have left the impression that several days after the incident. Fortunately, the local Editor’s Note: The storm and the catastrophic fected businesses, enabling North Carolina’s Southeast is Highway Patrol office makes troopers available to Southeastern Partnership sent flooding that occurred in its them to resume operations no longer open for business. answer questions if there is a serious wreck this news- the following letter to Gov. Pat immediate aftermath. without placing additional An aggressive, pro-active paper hears about. McCrory urging that grants be The roots of our organiza- debt-servicing pressures on promotional and business re- Better access to public safety information is possible. approved for businesses heav- tion’s regional economic devel- their financial statements. cruitment campaign would Just last week, a representative of this newspaper visit- ily impacted by Hurricane opment leadership date to our Such a grant program would assure the global business ed Whiteville Police Department to work out a system Matthew. Most aid to business- establishment by the General also have a stabilizing mac- community that our corner of es so far has come in the form Assembly in 1994. Today, we roeconomic impact on recov- North Carolina is indeed open where police reports are forwarded to the newspaper of loans. are a public-private partner- ering communities, many of for business. One-time funding each day. Before, police emailed reports to the paper Dear Gov. McCrory, ship that unites counties, which were struggling well from the state to economic de- only once a week or even less frequently. On behalf of the board and businesses and economic de- before Hurricane Matthew velopment marketing organi- There is often a thin line that separates how much staff of The Southeastern velopment organizations shar- ran its tragic course. This zations would be an efficient information is safe to release so as not to hinder inves- Partnership, please accept ing a common goal of economic would be a one-time invest- and effective avenue toward tigations, but every department must understand that my gratitude for your visi- advancement in Southeastern ment in the economy of east- correcting misperceptions part of its public safety role is to keep an often-anxious ble leadership in the wake of North Carolina. ern North Carolina that will about our region’s viability as public informed when there is danger. Hurricane Matthew’s devas- As a grassroots organi- help get businesses back into a destination for global com- tating impact on our region. zation on the front lines of operation sooner and put peo- panies, good jobs and mean- North Carolina’s Southeast job-creation and economic ad- ple back into jobs with those ingful economic investment. Region is composed of Anson, vocacy in a region hard-hit by businesses. State funds would be matched Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hurricane Matthew, we have a Businesses applying for with those we raise from our Cumberland, Duplin, Hoke, uniquely valuable perspective grant funds would have to business, local government New Hanover, Montgomery, on the storm’s impact on our meet designated criteria. They and other partners. LIMERICK Onslow, Pender, Robeson, economy and business com- must, for example, present a I have issued a call to our Sampson, Scotland and Wayne munity. We would thus like to clear plan for returning to op- board, partners, allies and By Bob Aldrich counties. Thirteen of our 15 offer our ideas and support to eration, and business counsel- investors for additional ideas counties have been declared state leaders as to the challeng- ors from the Small Business and perspective that can help Our state governor’s race is a fight. under Amendment 12 as hav- es and opportunities ahead. and Technology Development foster the region’s recovery The same day registration’s the plight. ing suffered “physical damage First, loan assistance Centers (SBTDC) and N.C. from this historic disruption, and economic injury,” two of through the U.S. Small Community College Small which has social, economic, Voters give an address our counties, New Hanover Business Administration Business Center Network psychological and other con- It’s a month to process. and Montgomery, are included (SBA) is useful for some (SBCN) could provide initial sequences that state officials The Post Office tells if it is right. on the list of declared counties businesses in the wake of assessments of their financial should consider as they lead that have suffered “economic disaster-related disruption, viability and monitor results. the state on its road to recov- injury.” but most small firms in the Second, our region ‘s long- ery. Our organization looks As you know from your Southeast are already high- term recovery also suffers forward to being part of a mu- numerous trips to our re- ly leveraged, and additional from the perception that our tually supportive dialogue in gion in recent weeks, several short-term debt is not a realis- economy has been structur- the weeks and months ahead. Southeastern North Carolina tic option. Hurricane-recovery ally impaired by Hurricane communities - Lumberton, grants would offer more prom- Matthew. We both know that Goldsboro, Fair Bluff and ising results in both the im- is not the case. But images Thursday, December 1, 2016 •The News Reporter • 13A PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS H. Lee Brown: entrepreneur, anomaly, paradox

By Allen Turner he paid me for it before putting it on health had deteriorated to such an OD Pavilion, a landmark in North to meet and H. Lee offered the OD [email protected] the rental market. The next year, he extent that I doubt he was able even Myrtle Beach) and they spied NMB Pavilion as a somewhat unlikely bought the house next door and made to personally investigate the damages native Vanna White of “Wheel of place for them to worship. H. Lee Brown, Jr. died a rental out of it, as well. Neither Fortune” fame across the room with “We started out with four people Thanksgiving evening at the age of turned out to be a highly successful her family. The writer said H. Lee and attending our services,” Greenway 68 following a battle with brain can- venture for him, although he had White waved at each other when they said before his death. That number cer. He was one of those people who more luck in keeping the house he entered the restaurant and the jour- soon grew and in recent years more some folks called an icon and others bought from me occupied than he did nalist was awed when Vanna came than 400 congregants attended ser- called a legend. I could add “anoma- with the neighboring property. over to their table to give H. Lee a vices there every week. Volunteers ly” and “paradox” to the adjectives He briefly considered bringing hug. Fact is, Vanna White usually would arrive as early as 6 a.m. on that describe him. fine dining to Fair Bluff and thought stopped by the OD Pavilion to see H. Sundays to bring out hundreds of While H. Lee (no one ever called seriously about acquiring the old Lee and give him a hug whenever she folding chairs to convert the dance him by his given first name of Masonic Lodge on Riverside Drive was in town. floor of the pavilion into a place for “Harry,” but many did simply call and converting it into an upscale Another friend of H. Lee’s was worshippers. For years, services him “H”) never lived in Columbus restaurant replete with both indoor Sylvia Hatchell, head women’s basket- were broadcast live on the Internet County, he had a few business inter- and outdoor dining overlooking the ball coach at the University of North through the OD Pavilion’s web cam. ests and hundreds of friends here, river and with a bar. Knowing that Carolina in Chapel Hill. In fact, it was And, over the years, H. Lee never and word of his widely-expected tens of thousands of travelers to Hatchell – a cancer survivor herself charged the Church of the Lost and death spread quickly locally. North Myrtle Beach came through and a strong advocate and supporter Found a penny of rent for turning the From all accounts, H. Lee grew Fair Bluff on their way to and from of the Lineberger Cancer Center at pavilion into a church once a week. up in some pretty tough economic the beach, he figured – probably cor- to his property, including his classic UNC – who helped put H. Lee in con- I don’t know what’s going to be- circumstances in Greensboro and rectly – that he could have promot- cars, there. tact with the specialists in Chapel come of the Church of the Lost and vowed early on to break free of pover- ed the restaurant through his OD At the beginning of this column Hill who would become his prima- Found with pastor Greenway’s death, ty, something he did with resounding Pavilion and make it a regular stop I said I would use the adjectives ry caregivers during his terminal and I don’t know what’s going to hap- success, mostly in the North Myrtle for them as they made their way to “anomaly” and “paradox” to describe illness. pen to the OD Pavilion with the death Beach, S.C. area. the beach or headed back home. It H. Lee. That’s because, while he got The promoter in H. Lee under- of H. Lee Brown. I hope that both in- H. Lee was one of the founders of never happened, though. He’d have his “stake” for his real estate invest- stood the value of making everyone stitutions survive. the Society of Stranders (“S.O.S”), a had to acquire ABC permits to op- ments (the ones on the beach were with whom he came in contact feel Although H. Lee’s business ven- co-founder of the Beach Music Hall erate the upscale bar he wanted in very successful, unlike the ones in like he’d never met a stranger. There tures required him in many, many of Fame, a driving force in the S.O.S the restaurant, and that would have Fair Bluff) from the club scene in are literally thousands of pictures ways to be a public person, he also in charitable Hall of Fame Foundation required approval by local voters in North Myrtle Beach, H. Lee – and this of him posing with friends and pa- many other ways was a very private and inductee in the Shaggers Hall of a referendum to allow liquor-by-the- is where “paradox” and “anomaly” trons hanging from the walls of the person and when he got sick few de- Fame. The Hall of Fame Foundation, drink sales. come in – was a bar owner who did OD Pavilion and on various forms of tails were given, not even to friends. a charity with IRS 501(3)c) tax-ex- The Town of Fair Bluff wasn’t will- not drink alcohol. Although I don’t social media. In 99 percent of those He specifically asked that his privacy empt status, was founded in 1991 with ing to conduct an expensive election know it for a fact, I’m pretty sure that photographs, one is first drawn to H. be respected during his illness. a cash donation and proceeds from only on the chance that he might be he was a member of a 12-Step fellow- Lee’s dazzling, ever-present smile Less than a month before his a Shaggers Hall of Fame induction interested in acquiring the necessary ship who considered himself to be a and then to his finger, which would death, I sent H. Lee a message on so- weekend. It has a stated purpose of permits when he didn’t even yet own “Friend of Bill W.” What I do know be pointing at the face of whomever cial media letting him know he was providing “financial assistance to the property, and H. Lee wasn’t will- is that he eschewed drinking several he was posing with. in my thoughts and prayers. He re- people of all ages and circumstanc- ing to invest in the property with decades ago and hadn’t touched alco- Acknowledged as one of the un- plied, or tried to. He was only able to es. These grants are based only on the outcome of such a referendum in hol himself for 30 or 40 years. “I found official kings of the shaggers, H. type, “Thanks. The fact…” before he financial need regardless of race, doubt, so he scrapped his plans to buy out I just couldn’t handle it,” he told Lee always was a flashy dresser. trailed off without being able to com- religion, dance style or any other the building and convert it into a nice a mutual friend several years ago. “It Someone who was in a position to plete or at least express his thought. categorization.” restaurant. doesn’t bother me to be around it, but know claimed that H. Lee owned 300 I imagine that it was at H. Lee’s re- As a businessman, H. Lee was own- Ironically enough, after the I can’t drink it myself.” pairs of shoes. And he usually wore a quest that no obituary was published er of several Grand Strand watering building had been sold to someone That’s why when H. Lee, ever the quality linen shirt emblazoned with and the funeral home handling his holes over the years, most recently else for other purposes, the town lat- promoter, posed for thousands of the “HLB” monogram. The man was arrangements made no mention of the OD Pavilion and Sunset Grill. H. er did hold such a referendum and photographs of himself with his club ever a showman. a funeral. My guess is that services Lee also was quite the entrepreneur voters overwhelmingly approved patrons or members of his beloved I never talked religion with H. Lee, were private and involved only fam- and did well with numerous real es- the measure but, to date, no one has Society of Stranders, more often than but I always had the impression that, ily members and perhaps a few close tate investments. applied for the ABC permits which not he would be holding a bottle of despite the way he made his living, he friends. While most of his real estate in- now can be issued as a result of that water while the person in the pictures was a spiritual man and a religious Although there was no public fu- vestments were very successful, his referendum. with him usually would have a bit one. As evidence of that, I offer the neral, a celebration of H. Lee’s life is efforts to become a real estate mogul H. Lee also owned a river house at stronger beverage in their hand. story of the Church of the Lost and planned at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. in Fair Bluff weren’t quite so lucky. Griffin’s Landing not far out of Fair Thousands of people knew H. Found. 7, at the OD Pavilion. I’ll be there In June 2008, H. Lee – who always Bluff just across the South Carolina Lee. Most them were average folks, The Church of the Lost and Found and so, I predict, will hundreds – if spent a lot of time around friends in state line. He had a number of classic but some of them were famous. A was started several years ago by not thousands -- of others. In lieu of Fair Bluff – decided he’d invest in cars, which he kept at the house on Canadian writer, doing a profile on evangelist Beaver Greenway, who bringing or sending flowers, folks are some rental properties there. I sold the banks of the Lumber River. By H. Lee several years ago for some preceded H. Lee in death by just a asked to make tax-deductible dona- him his first house in Fair Bluff, my the time Hurricane Matthew flood- publication or another, was amazed few weeks. tions to the Hall of Fame Foundation boyhood home, and he probably spent ed low-lying areas adjacent to the when the two of them were dining When pastor Greenway founded at PO Box 4070, N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. more money fixing up the house than Lumber River in October, H. Lee’s at Hoskins Restaurant (like H. Lee’s his church, he didn’t have a place 29597. 14A • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016

Christmas 2nd Annual dinner, musical in Tabor, Loris Reindeer Christmas at the Ritz is a community ministry in Tabor Romp 5k City at the Ritz Theatre and sponsored by in Loris, S.C. at the Kingston Lake Educational Center. The cast and crew are made up of talented local singers who want to give back this Christmas season. Tickets are Behavioral Management Inc. for anyone who would like to Home Health Care Inc. come but anyone who comes is asked to buy at least one ad- ditional ticket for someone in Saturday, December 3 need, folks who are impover- ished or need to be reminded of the great love of a Savior, Vineland Depot Jesus Christ. Tickets are $10. Programs Registration begins at 7:30 am are scheduled Friday and 5k starts at 8:00 am Saturday, Dec. 16-17, at Kingston Lake Educational Bring an unwrapped Center in Loris at 7 p.m. Christmas Gift as your Friday, and at The Ritz Center in Tabor City Saturday at 5 entry fee to benefit p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Tickets Families First Toy Drive may be purchased by calling 910-840-0503.

WCS Angel Tree provides gifts for local kids Beginning Dec. 5, an Angel “Color It Tree will be in the lobby at Whiteville City Schools Central Services, 107 W. Walter Street. The names on the tree will Christmas” be students who may not qual- ify for help through the agen- presented by cies that help at Christmas, but are students who need help. Mount Zion Baptist Church Choir Anyone who would like to help a child have a better Christmas should go by the Sunday, December 11th 5 pm Central Services Office be- tween Dec. 5-14 and pick a card from the Angel Tree. There will be a box next to the tree Everyone to collect the gifts. 9512 All gifts need to be turned in Welcome by Dec. 16 for distribution pri- Red Hill Rd. or to the holiday break. Your Refreshements help will be greatly appreciat- Whiteville ed. Call Carolyn Griffin at (910) will be served 642-4119 ext. 2703 or Rhonda Dutton at (910) 641-6439 for more information.

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You will be supporting local civic organizations and churches while attending their Signature events during Vineland Christmas Event Schedule Thursday, December 1 - Lighting of the Vineland Christmas Tree! 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. • Super Supper-Boy Scout Troop 512 chicken bog plates (eat in or carry out) Vineland Station $8.00 includes dessert and drink if dining in from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. • Christmas Entertainment from different groups Decemberfrom Whiteville City Schools children on 1 - 10,the Pavilion 2016at Vineland Station • Hot chocolate served by Columbus Co Parks & Recreation 7 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, December 2-3 • Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club sponsors Mistletoe Market at Vineland Station Friday, Noon-8 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • December 3 - 5K Reindeer Romp starting at Vineland Station at 8 a.m. For more info, contact Frankye Boone Newkirk at 918-6651 • December 3 - Newsong’s Very Merry Christmas Tour Northwood Church. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets available at iTickets.com • December 3-4 - Gingerbread House Contest Columbus County Arts Council (for registration form and rules-pickup at Opening Doors Preschool)

Sunday, December 4 - Whiteville Christmas Parade, 3 p.m. Organized by Peace Baptist Church. Call 910-234-5628 for more information.

Friday, December 9 - SCC Foundation Christmas Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. at Vineland Station. Donna VanLiere (author of The Christmas Shoes) is speaking. Tickets $35 each or $250 table-advance tickets only-call 910-642-7141 x 260 or 320

Saturday, December 10 • Whiteville Junior Women’s Club hosts Breakfast with Santa at New Life Community Church • NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville will be reading the Polar Express at 10 a.m. and showing the movie Polar Express at noon. No charge. Sponsored by Sponsored by The News Reporter Sports

The News Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 1B Pack faces playoff rematch with Mount Airy squad By Dan Biser including a 49-6 walloping of away with the one-point win. [email protected] neighboring rival East Surry Whiteville, which has ad- in the second round. That win vanced to the third round of Having played the last five avenged Mount Airy’s lone loss the 1AA playoffs for the third games on its home field, the of the season as East Surry had time in four seasons, finished Whiteville Wolfpack will hit stunned the Granite Bears by third in the Three Rivers 1A- the road Friday for a 220-mile a 21-10 score. 2A Conference this fall behind trek to Surry County where it The Granite Bears defeated champion South Columbus will take on the Mount Airy South Stanly 46-0 in opening- and runnerup Fairmont. Granite Bears in the third round play. The Whiteville-Mount Airy round of the Western N.C. 1AA Mount Airy, which took a winner will take on Friday’s high school football playoffs. 10-6 win in the opening round West Montgomery-East Mont- Game time is 7:30 p.m., with of last year’s state playoffs, has gomery winner in the Western live radio coverage provided long carried a strong football N.C. 1AA championship game by WSTS-FM 100.9 tradition in western North on Dec. 9. Coach Luke Little’s White- Carolina. Little said that making the ville squad will go into Mount In 1938, Mount Airy de- trip to Mount Airy and taking Airy with an 8-5 record, in- feated Whiteville 28-19 in state on the strong Granite Bear cluding wins in six of its last Class B championship game squad is a huge challenge. seven outings. Last Friday, that was played at UNC-Chapel “Coach Holden has done a the Wolfpack pulled out a Hill’s Kenan Stadium. great job with their program,” 13-12 second-round win over Whiteville junior running Little said. “They are funda- Bessemer City after opening back Keshawn Bellamy, who mentally sound. They don’t the playoffs Nov. 11 with a 42-7 scored the lone touchdown for beat themselves and they’ve victory over Cherryville. the Wolfpack in last year’s loss got some good athletes.” The Wolfpack’s last away to Mount Airy, had a big hand Quarterback-linebacker game was Oct. 21 in a 42-0 in last week’s comeback win Jackson Smith played a big Staff photo by Grant Merritt shutout of East Columbus in over Bessemer City. Bellamy role in Mount Airy’s win over Whiteville High back Phillip Powell (5) cuts upfield in the Wolfpack’s second-round win the aftermath of Hurricane broke a 79-yard touchdown Whiteville last season, and he over Bessemer City last Friday in the state 1AA high school football playoffs at Legion Matthew. run with less than five minutes has had a strong senior season, Stadium. Coach Luke Little’s Wolfpack will travel to meet Mount Airy Friday night in Coach Kelly Holder’s Mount remaining in the game that third-round play. The Wolfpack has an 8-5 record, including six wins in its last seven games. Airy team has a 12-1 record, enabled the Wolfpack to come uuSEE WOLFPACK 2B Stallions, Eagles set to clash in third round of 2A playoffs By Dan Biser South Columbus, holding Dove said. “He’s that kind of [email protected] an 11-2 season record under runner.” first-year head coach Russell In the Stallions’ first two Riding a nine-game win- Dove, will be playing its fourth playoff games, Leggett has ning streak and a devastating straight home game. The Stal- rushed for nearly 500 yards Wolfpack jumps into win column running attack, the South lions will take on an East and has scored 10 touchdowns. with 35-6 victory over Knights Columbus Stallions will take Bladen team that it defeated by His season totals now stand on a familiar opponent Friday a 29-22 margin in the opening at 2,095 yards rushing and 28 when they square off with the night of regular-season play touchdowns. East Bladen Eagles in the third back on Aug. 19. Sophomore Trequan Bel- round of the state 2A high The East Bladen squad lamy has also had an outstand- school football playoff. of head coach Robbie Priest ing season as a runner, gaining Game time is 7:30 p.m. with pulled out a 28-21 double-over- 1,155 yards and scoring 16 WTAB-AM 1370 providing live time road win over Ayden- touchdowns. Fullback Seth radio coverage. Grifton in last Friday’s second- Buffkin has added 747 yards The winner will advance to round play. The Eagles, now and eight scores. the Eastern N.C. 2A Regional with a 9-4 record, opened the Quarterback Robby Spencer championship game against playoffs with a 62-42 home field has attempted only 25 passes the Elizabeth City Northeast- victory. this season, completing 12 for Edenton Holmes winner Dec. East Bladen competes in 237 yards and getting inter- 9. the Four-County 1A-2A Confer- cepted once. Spencer also sees The Stallions dominated ence, where it finished in third a lot of action on defense. Fairmont 75-42 in last week’s place behind football power- East Bladen back Ethan second-round play, getting a houses Clinton and Wallace- Hines has rolled up 1,837 yards five-touchdown performance Rose Hill. rushing and 18 touchdowns by Dennis Leggett for the sec- South Columbus and East while quarterback Quinton ond straight week. Bladen have quite a history Bedsole has passed for 508 On Nov. 18, SCHS opened as state playoff rivals, which yards and 12 touchdowns on 23 the playoffs with a 42-26 vic- dates back to 1996. (See Dan completions. tory over Bertie County. Biser column on 2B). “This year’s team at East It marked the Stallions’ Dove said prior to the sea- Bladen is typical of what they second win in three weeks son that Dennis Leggett would have been for some many years over Fairmont as SCHS had be touching the football a .. a lot of size, a lot of speed Staff photo by Grant Merritt defeated the same squad in whole lot during in his senior and a lot of good athletes,” South Columbus defensive player Saadiq Crooms (right) helps make a big stop on the Three Rivers Conference year. Fairmont ball carrier Halijah McLean in last Friday’s second-round of the state 2A high uu championship game by a 48-26 “It’s no secret that he’s go- SEE STALLIONS 2B school football playoffs. South Columbus defeated the visiting Fairmont squad 75-42 margin. ing to be getting the football,” and will take on East Bladen Friday night at 7:30 in the third round. Gator boys Gators sweep Dixon get win, in Monday contests girls fall LAKE WACCAMAW - It girls game 55-45 behind Char- was a big night of endow- ity Powell’s 24 points. ment-game basketball Mon- Tia Campbell followed with at E. Bladen day at the East Columbus 14 points for East Columbus, High School gym as both the which led 24-18 at the half. ELIZABETHTOWN - The Gator girls and boys teams Mallory Jenkins and Court- East Columbus Gator boys came away with victories over ney Williams each had 12 basketball team upped its sea- visiting Dixon. points for the Dixon squad. son record to 3-2 on Tuesday with a 61-59 road victory over In the boys game, East East Bladen. Columbus evened its season GIRLS GAME It marked the Gators’ sec- record at 2-2 as the Gators Dixon 9 9 12 14 - 45 ond win over the EBHS squad rolled past the Bulldogs 70-36 E. Columbus 12 12 21 10 - 55 this season. behind the scoring trio of DIXON (45): Mallory Jenkins 12, Leading scorers for Coach John Baldwin, Alex Moore Hannah Davis 2, Courtney Williams 12, Danielle Acree 4, Alanah Simmons Marcus Skipper’s Gators were and Travin Squires. 3, Cara Bailey 6, Jakayla Hibble 6 Travin Squires with 15 points Coach Marcus Skipper’s and Alex Moore with 15. EAST COLUMBUS (55): Char- Gators built a 36-13 halftime ity Powell 24, Mia Campbell 6, Tia The East Bladen girls lead with Baldwin scoring 14 of Campbell 14, Shyniqua Watson 2, avenged an earlier loss by his game-high 18 points in the Kyshana Jordan 3, Hope Freeman 2, defeating the Lady Gators first two quarters and Squires Caylyn Moore 2. 47-38 behind JaTya Moore- scoring all 11 of his points Peterson’s 19 points. before the midway point. BOYS GAME Charity Powell had 15 Moore tallied 15 points, in- Dixon 5 8 14 9 - 36 points and Tia Campbell fol- cluding three 3-point buckets E. Columbus 20 16 18 16 - 70 lowed with 14 for East Colum- DIXON (36): DeAnte Jackson in the second half. 2, Devonte Snipes 14; Jack Perno bus, whose record slipped to Stefon Brown and T.J. Barr 3-2. 3, Evan Anders 1, Armand Baker 3, came off the bench to score Travante McFaddedn-King 5, Lucas The East Columbus teams seven points each. Lindsey 6, Noah Whitekettle 2. will have their next outings A total of 10 Gator players EAST COLUMBUS (70): John on Dec. 6 when they are sched- contributed to the scoring Baldwin 18, Travin Squires 11, Alex uled to play host to Three Photo by Fuller Royal total. Moore 15, Dexter McKoy 1, Chris Rivers Conference rival Red East Columbus guard Tia Campbell (left) moves the ball to the basket against an East Devonte Snipes led Dixon McKnight 4, Stefon Smith 7, Graylan Springs. Bladen defender in the Nov. 22 game between the two squads at East Columbus. East scorers with 14 points. Daniels 3. Aeron Hall 2, T.J. Barr 7, Tyler Bowen 2. Columbus won 57-37 but fell to the Lady Eagles 47-38 on Tuesday night. East Columbus won the 2-B The News Reporter, Thursday, December 1, 2016 Making some observations ... When the Whiteville Wolf- scoring drive behind several pack came away with a hard- key pass plays and scored earned 13-12 high School its second touchdown in football playoff victory over the game’s final moments. Bessemer City last week, it The visiting Bulldogs were marked a notable milestone stopped on a running try for for the fall sports program a game-tying two-point con- at WHS. version by the McGlockton- That victory assured led WHS defense. Whiteville High School of The Wolfpack has been having four fall sports teams back to the third round seven advance to at least the third times since that state cham- round of the state playoffs in pionship game but it still the same season. Dan remains in quest of that The WHS football team coveted regional champion- will try on Friday at Mount Biser ship match-up. Airy to equal what the Lady The last time was on Dec. Wolfpack tennis team accom- 11, 1987 when the Wolfpack The South Columbus Stal- Central Middle School’s Zander Burton (right) collides with two Acme-Delco players in plished this fall by advancing overcame the Thomasville lions will be going after their last week’s action of the Columbus County Middle School soccer action at the Whiteville to the regional finals (fourth Bulldogs 14-12 for the state 2A 10th third-round victory in field. Whiteville won the match 3-1. round) where it fell to a championship. the state 2A football play- formidable Raleigh Char- The state title victory put offs since 1996 when they ter team, the eventual state the finishing touches on a per- play host to the East Bladen Middle school soccer report champion. fect 15-0 record for Coach Bill Eagles Friday night. The 2016 WHS boys soccer Hewett’s Wolfpack. The Stallions reached the Cerro Gordo and Central re- Hallsboro 3-0. Monday action saw Wil- team saw its chances of ad- In that memorable game, regional finals in 1996, 1997, mained undefeated in Colum- In a mild upset, Tabor City liams shut out Evergreen 3-0. vancing past the third round played at Legion Stadium in 2002, 2007, 2011 and 2012 and bus County middle school boys topped Acme-Delco 3-1. Nakina Boys middle school soccer will end in a heart-breaking, dou- front of a crowd of more than made it to the state 2A title soccer play with wins Tuesday. broke away from a three-all tie close out the season on Thurs- ble-overtime shoot-out after 6,000 people, Whiteville trailed game in 2007 - a tough 27-14 Cerro Gordo defeated Chad- with four late scores to defeat day, Dec. 8. battling visiting Manteo to 6-0 after three quarters before loss to Lincolnton at NCSU’s bourn 9-1. Central downed Williams 7-3. a 1-1 deadlock in regulation. battling back in the final period Carter-Finley Stadium. The Lady Wolfpack vol- with a clutch touchdown pass South Columbus and East leyball team scrapped its from senior quarterback John Bladen have a strong playoff STALLIONS South Columbus’ double Biser’s way to a third-round berth Plasky to senior All-American rivalry that dates back to Continued from 1B win over Fairmont this season before getting halted in a Chester McGlockton. 1996 when SCHS downed the reversed the scenario of last football road match by Riverside at Plasky kicked the extra EBHS team in second-round said Dove, a native of Bladen season when Fairmont took Williamston. point to put the Wolfpack up play. County who coached against a regular-season win over by one. In 2010, East Bladen de- the Eagles while head coach at the Stallions and then topped predictions When the WHS football Later, junior running back railed host South Columbus West Bladen. SCHS in the second round team hits the field Friday Virgil Cokley broke out of two in another second-round HIGH SCHOOLS: Dove said that the Eagles of the state playoffs. Both of South at Mount Airy, it will mark tackles and sprinted 45 yards match-up, but South Colum- have come away with wins those games were played at Columbus 38, East Bladen 36; the first time in 29 years the for the second WHS touch- bus came back to take third- over solid teams in the first Fairmont and they remain the Mount Airy 27, Whiteville 19. Wolfpack has participated in down. Plasky’s PAT made the round playoff road wins COLLEGES: two rounds of the playoffs and only two times that Fairmont Clemson 35, a game during the month of score 14-6. over the Eagles in both 2011 that he expects EBHS to be at has beaten South Columbus in Virginia Tech 20; Alabama December. Thomasville mounted a late and 2012. full throttle when they come to football. 44, Florida 24; Penn State 26, South Columbus Friday. Wisconsin 23.

WOLFPACK Quarterback Monchovia Continued from 1B Gaffney sat out much of last week’s game with a strained throwing more than 20 touch- knee, but he is expected to be down passes. He has run for back in the line-up at Mount seven more scores. Airy. Malik Frost heads the The Whiteville defense, Mount Airy running game, which has allowed only two having rushed for more than touchdowns through the first 1,100 yards and 18 touchdowns. two rounds of play, is led by Ian Holder, son of the Gran- Gaffney, Trey Ellis, Roshad Mc- ite Bear head coach, has caught Neill, Cameron Smith, Phillip 32 passes for 462 yards and Powell, Shane Nairn, Fahzier eight TDs. Featherson and Kianti Webb. Whiteville hopes to coun- Nairn and Webb each came teract with a strong running up with two pass interceptions attack built around Bellamy, in the first-round victory over Jamario Norton and Bradley Cherryville. Pridgen.

WHS WCHS baseball team Photo by Jenifer Hester sets Boston butt sale The West Columbus High ball supporter. School baseball program will All proceeds will go toward hold its Christmas Boston butt Viking baseball expenses (uni- Staff photos by Les High sale on Friday, Dec. 16, from forms, hats, socks/belts, as Turkey Trotters noon until 6 p.m.,with pick-up well as facility, field and equip- Trent Watts (above photo, left) and Jess Powell (right) finished first and second re- set to be held in front of the ment needs). spectively in the male division of the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K running event in school gym. There will be limited de- downtown Whiteville. Natascha King (photo at right) was top female finisher in the Tickets are selling for $25 livery available on quantity event that drew participants of all ages. Proceeds from the event went to NETworX each and can be obtained from orders on the afternoon of of Hope Columbus County. any West Columbus baseball Dec. 16. Deadline for orders player or West Columbus base- is Dec. 9.

Middle school volleyball closes season at Nakina

The Nakina Middle School Mus- tangs hosted the Nakina Invitational Post-Season Volleyball Tournament. In previous years, the Mustangs held a preseason event, but Hurricane Mat- thew caused the tournament to take place after regular-season play. Monday’s opening action in the nine- team tourney saw no upsets. A-League schools were pitted against B-League schools in four of the five first-round matches. Tabor City defeated Chadbourn 25- 13, 25-9 to open play. In the only match between two A-league teams, Williams topped Tabor City 25-22, 25-19. The third match of the day pitted the A- league regular season champ, Nakina, against Acme-Delco. Acme-Delco was the B-league champion. Nakina came away with a 25-12, 25-17 victory. Central bested Evergreen 25-4, 25-8. Hallsboro N.C. Dixie Pre-Majors won the day’s final match 25-14, 25-11 Tournament at Leland over Cerro Gordo. Tuesday saw Tabor City defeat Cerro Gordo. Chadbourn took Acme-Delco to a third set before falling 25-7, 20-25, 15-6. Cerro Gordo extended Evergreen to three sets before losing in the day’s third match. Hallsboro and Central met in the first semi-final. Hallsboro had won both regular season contests. The old adage that it’s hard to sweep three Stedman Graham matches between equal teams held true as Central defeated the Tigers 25-23, 25- 18 to advance to the title game. Nakina swept Williams 25-15, 25-16 and faced Central in Wednesday’s championship Photo by Hannah Bullock match. Staff photo by Franklin Davis East Columbus senior Alex Moore (4) launches one of the three 3-point goals he con- Wednesday’s final-day results can be A Cerro Gordo volleyball player makes a play in nected on in the second half of the Gators’ 70-36 non-conference basketball victory found at nrcolumbus.com/sports. Tuesday’s middle school match against Tabor over the Dixon Bulldogs Monday. Getting set for a rebound is Gator post player Chris City at the Nakina gym. McKnight. On Tuesday, the Gator squad took its second win of the season over East Bladen by the score of 61-59 at Elizabethtown. The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 • 3B Coon Hunt draws happy, noisy crowd to Hallsboro

By Jefferson Weaver [email protected]

The Ninth Annual YEP Youth Coon Hunt Challenge drew big crowds to the Old 74 Fox Preserve recently. The youth-only event is sponsored by area coon hunting clubs to foster interest in the traditional sport. While more than two dozen partic- ipants tried their hand at the treeing competition and bench show during the day, the rubber really hit the road – or hit the trail – with the night hunt. This year’s event had 27 entries for the bench show, and 32 entries for the night hunt, said Shannon Buffkin, one of the event volunteers. Noah Lewis was the overall bench show winner. He handled Tart’s Nellie, a female English coonhound. Overall winner and high-scoring treeing Walker was Rose’s Stylish Girl, handled by Chesney Cribb. Chesney Cribb and Rose’s Stylish Girl scored 375 points to be the overall Chesney is 9 years old. The team – a Noah Lewis and Tart’s Nellie won the bench show, which is a demonstratoion winning team. crowd favorite – scored 375 points. of both the handler’s skills and the dog’s training, as well as physique.

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It was a run for glory when the Wolfpack ju- Bound for the UNC-Wilmington women’s basket- nior burst down the right sideline for 79 yards ball team next year, the 6-foot-2 Lady Gator cen- and the go-ahead touchdown in last Friday’s ter is out to make the most of her senior season. 13-12 win over Bessemer City in the second Powell, the younger sister of ECHS girls coach round of the state 1AA football playoffs. Candra Powell, has been instrumental in helping lead the Lady Gators to the last four Three Rivers “It was a play we had never run before in a Conference championships as she is capable of game,” said Bellamy, who took a direct snap playing any position on the floor. Her versatility from center and burst out of two tackles be- drew the eye of recruiters from UNCW and sev- fore taking off for his long touchdown sprint eral other Division I programs early in her career. that gave WHS the lead with just over four “I’m glad that I have already signed,” she said. “It minutes left in the game. “I just remember has taken some of the pressure off my senior sea- feeling so tired and out of breath when I got son. I feel I have made the right choice.” Powell, to the end zone, and then all my teammates the daughter of Pamela and Tyrone Powell, spent started jumping all over me,” he said. “It was a lot of her off-season time playing for her AAU like I couldn’t believe it.” Bellamy, the son of team, traveling as far away as Chicago to com- Mukeysha Daniels and Russell Bellamy, has pete against some of the nation’s top high school played a key role on both offense and defense players. “It was a good experience … it helped me improve my game and add some strength.” for the second straight season. The Wolfpack Powell, who has helped lead the Lady Gators to will make the long trip to play Mount Airy a 3-2 start this season, said that English is her fa- Friday in a third round game. “We can win it,” vorite class at ECHS. Being coached by her older Bellamy said. “As long as we keep playing as sister the third straight year has been enjoyable a team we know we can win.” Bellamy’s mili- and sometimes demanding. “She just wants me tary service will begin after he graduates from to always give my best and to handle all my other WHS in 2018. responsibilities.” Keshawn Bellamy, Football Charity Powell, Basketball 4B • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 530 Manufactured Housing 380 Trailers 100 Pets & Animals SERVICES 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances 390 Motors 550 Rooms 29 120 Antiques 275 Financial Services 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 290 Business Opportunities households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 140 Clothing SALES 590 Equipment 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter www.nrcolumbus.com

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No rent option, but 866-441-6890. 2003 WinneBaGo adventurer, buying could be cheaper than rent! 2 Bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, licensed in NC with at least two year gas 8.1 Vortec engine, Allison Trans- $450 per mo. 3 bedroom, 1 bath experience. Night Shift position 8p-8a Owner financing on select homes with mission. Kept under carport when approved credit. 336-790-0162 mobile home $500 per mo. $300 dePendaBLe driverS Wanted with rotating weekends. Competi- home. Must See! $29,500. Call 910- deposit for each. Refrigerator, stove, 90% Florida freight, paper logs, week- tive salary, excellent benefits. Send 646-3238 SeLL me your uSed 2 or 3 bed- washer, yard maintenance & water ly home time, excellent pay package. resume to **Watts Backhoe & tree Service* room mobile home in fair condition. included. 910-642-4920 1 year refer experience required. Age [email protected] or by Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, CASH. 910-207-6852 or 207-8853. 25 & older. 910-303-4245 fax to GJackson 910-862-1127. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land 2 Br, 1 Bath mobile home. N. clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or Hallsboro area. No pets. References mobile 770-0534. honda moPed. Excellent condi- required. Call 910-640-9435, 642- tion. $950. Call 910-770-2614. 5801 *Ward’S exCavation* FuLLy equiPPed reStaurant Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree for sale. Completely remodeled. Great 2 moBiLe homeS, 2 BR, 2 ba. $500 removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call location, high traffic. Reasonably monthly, $500 deposit. No smoking. 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. priced. Serious inquires only. Call No pets. Call 910-654-5725 leave ChriStmaS SPeCiaL. We have a 910-918-3528 message. THE AFFORD- aCorn StairLiFtS. full line of ATVs, scooters, and Go- ABLE solution to your stairs! **Lim- 4 Bedroom. $650 per month, carts from 50cc - 500 cc. We have a ited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Pur- Whiteville. 910-641-1572. large inventory of parts in stock and chase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please we service and repair all of the prod- Late modeL 14x80 2 BR, 2 bath call 1-800-291-2712 for FREE DVD Lot For SaLe: Williams Township/ ucts we sell. Financing available. For mobile home on private lot. County and brochure. Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- all your Automotive and ATV needs living near Whiteville. $550 month nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. aLL thinGS BaSementy! Base- and repair contact Reaves Perfor- + deposit. Call 910-368-6652, or ment Systems Inc. Call us for all of mance Center 910-640-2320 or www. 840-1433 your basement needs! Waterproofing, reavesperformance.com moBiLe home in Williams Township Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humid- area. Call 910-840-4681. ity and Mold Control. FREE ESTI- MATES! Call 1-800-698-9217 neWLy remodeLed 2 BiG Br, 2 full bath. Powerstat. County trash. BathtuB reFiniShinG reneW metaL Car traiLer for sale. 3 evergreen area. $400 rent, $400 Are you paying too much on or change the color of your bathtub, axles, 14’ 4” long, 2” ball. Call 910- 1 Br houSe in Bladenboro. Good deposit. 840-2845 tile or sink. Fiberglass repair special- 212-2990 location, clean. $475 month. Deposit Electric • Water ists! 5 year warranty. Locally owned & references. Absolutely no pets. since 1989. CarolinasTubDoctor.com. 910-640-2597 888-988-4430. Cable • Heating Fuel 2 Br, 1 Bath, good location. 600 Bobby hinson Construction month, plus deposit. No pets. 642- For rent Downtown Commercial ****Publisher’s Notice**** Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- equal housing opportunity 3332 Phone • Internet? ging, lots and hedge rows with mini All real estate advertised herein is Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. excavator. Call 640-7606. 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath brick home subject to the Federal Fair Housing oFFiCe SPaCe avaiLaBLe from Don’t worry. We will pay all your bills. Act, North Carolina and Columbus with carport for rent. $700 per month. Larry hinSon’S BaCkhoe Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Call 910-368-6652. 500 to 3,000 sq ft. Also retail store 4 Week Special - $550 & Up All types of backhoe work, lot clear- gal to advertise any preference, limita- front available. Call 910-642-4049 ing, sand, top soil and marl. tion, or discrimination based on race, 3 Br, 1 1/2 bath house Williams Call 654-4503. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial School. Good condition & neighbor- Call now-ph: 910-642-5162 status or national origin, or intention hood. $700 rent, $700 dep. Applica- tions, ref. No pets. 910-234-9273. 3 Br, 1 Bath unFurniShed house with carport. Nice house in notice of Public Whiteville City limits, $650 mo. & $650 deposit. Call 910-641-1925. hearing

3 Br, 2 Bath BriCk house, carport, The public will take notice of a hear- country living near Whiteville. $750 John Donoghue Automotive ing to be conducted by the Tabor month. Security deposit required. Call 910-368-6652 or 910-840-1433. City Planning and Zoning Board on December 15, 2016, at 6:30 pm in the 3 Br, 2 Bath lake view home at Lake Town Hall. The purpose of the meet- Waccamaw. $1050 month. Call 910- ing shall be to consider a Site Plan 840-7210 for Tabor Landing Apartments, a 48 17 GMC Acadia SLT 17 Chevy Spark LT#11609 3 Br, 2 Bath Lake Waccamaw. No unit multi family complex to be con- #11616 pets. References required. 910-640- structed on NC 904 E, near Will Inman 9435, 918-9616 or 642-5801. Road. Persons with comments relat- BRAND BRAND ed specifically to the Site Plan will be NEW NEW FurniShed houSe For rent. $750 per month. Deposit and refer- heard. The Site Plan is abailable for ences required. 910-642-4923 review in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Carolyn Chestnut, Chairman Tabor City Planning & Zoning Bd. 1 Br aPartment for rent. Deposit December 1, 2016 and references required. Call 910- Was $42,800 Was $17,195 234-4676. notice of Public Cypress Village Apartments hearing $ $ 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. Whiteville City , , 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap SALE 37 985 SALE 15 975 accessible units available. Council Laundry facilities + Community The Whiteville City Council will hold a room **24 hour maintenance** public hearing as follows: Section 8 Assistance Available Date: December 13, 2016 Income Restrictions may apply Time: 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter 17 Buick Envison 17 Chevy Silverado LT Seniors 62 years and older as the agenda will allow #11574 Crew Cab, #11612 910-649-7971 Meeting Location: Whiteville City BRAND BRAND Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm Hall, 24 Hill Plaza NEW NEW Professionally Managed by Land Use Ordinance Amendment: M & M Properties Public hearing for consideration of supplemental ordinances to the City of Whiteville Zoning Codes relating to temporary relaxation of ordinances for Hurricane Matthew victims. Citizens interested in the proposal 2 Bedroom aPartment. No pets. are invited to attend and participate Was $36,795 Was $42,700 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call in the public hearing. Changes 642-4049. may be made in the above proposal $ $ a PLaCe For MOM. The nation’s as a result of debate, objection, or largest senior living referral service. discussion. SALE , SALE , Contact our trusted, local experts Hiram J. Marziano, II 32 945 35 995 today! Our service is FREE/no obliga- City of Whiteville tion. CALL 1-800-717-0139 Planning Director 12 Honda 11 Buick 12 Buick 12 Chevy 11 Chevy 08 GMC 910-640-1380 Civic LaCrosse CXS Verano Malibu Tahoe Yukon BRUNSWICK Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 2016 EXL 4X4 SLT, 4X4 notiCe to CreditorS PLACE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS APARTMENTS The undersigned, HEATHER L. ROB- 27 Mill Stream Dr. ERTSON, has qualified as Executrix Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Brunswick of the Estate of MARGARET SMITH $ , $ , $ , $ , $ , $ LEWIS, late of Columbus County, 11 985 8 995 7 995 7 995 22 500 12,998 Apartment Complex and this is to notify all persons having 03 Honda 13 GMC 09 GMC 15 GMC 15 Chevy 14 Chevy in Brunswick, NC claims against said Estate to present Accord EX Acadia SLT Acadia Canyon Suburban LT Cruze taking applications on: them to the undersigned on or before Crew Cab February 17, 2017, pursuant to North 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units. Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Laundry center, exercise or this notice shall be pled in bar of room, computer room their recovery. All persons indebted Water included to said Estate will please make imme- Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price diate payment to the undersigned at $ $ $ $ $ $ Housing Grants & the following address: 4,995 24,500 9,995 24,900 42,500 11,995 College Grants, This the 17th day of November, 2016. Children s and Senior s Programs HEATHER L. ROBERTSON EXECUTRIX 24 hour maintenance available. 215 Dogwood Stand Road 910-642-2400 Taking applications on Delco, NC 28436 John Donoghue Automotive Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Highway 130 East • Whiteville Tues. & Thurs. 8am-4pm Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 1467 www.johndonoghueautomotive.com *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. 642-3166 Whiteville, NC 28472 See dealer for details on all leases & financing options. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2016 6B • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016

Notice of Public R. GORE, late of Columbus County, said Estate will please make imme- and this is to notify all persons having diate payment to the undersigned at Hearing claims against said Estate to present the following address: Whiteville Planing them to the undersigned on or before This the 17th day of November, 2016. February 12, 2017, pursuant to North TAMMY C. BLACKWELL, Board Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, EXECUTRIX or this notice shall be pled in bar of 8746 Rough & Ready Road The Whiteville Planning & Zoning their recovery. All persons indebt- Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Board will hold a public hearing as ed to said Estate will please make Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. follows: immediate payment to the under- Attorneys at Law Date: December 5, 2016 signed at the following address: P. O. Box 1467 Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon thereaf- This the 10th day of November, 2016. Whiteville, NC 28472 ter as the agenda will allow SHEILA GORE SINGLETARY Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2016 Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, 15005 SEVEN CREEKS HWY 24 Hill Plaza TABOR CITY, NC 28463 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Zoning Text Amendment: Regard- WILBUR DELANE GORE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ing amending the City of Whiteville’s 14929 SEVEN CREEKS HWY COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Zoning Ordinance to update permit- TABOR CITY, NC 28463 The undersigned, Kimberly Brooke ted uses and drainage regulations. C. Greg Williamson Palmer, has qualified as Administratrix Also to be considered supplemen- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP CTA of the Estate of Kimberly Dawn tary ordinances related to Hurricane Attorneys at Law Britt Palmer, late of Columbus Coun- Matthew. P.O. Box 1467 ty, and this is to notify all persons Citizens interested in the proposal Whiteville, NC 28472 having claims against said Estate to are invited to attend and participate Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2016. present them to the undersigned on in the public hearing. Changes may or before March 2, 2017 pursuant to be made in the above proposal as a NOTICE TO CREDITORS North Carolina General Statute 28A- result of debate, objection, or dis- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar cussion. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS of their recovery. All persons indebted Hiram J. Marziano, II The undersigned, MONA B. DAVIS, to said Estate will please make imme- City of Whiteville has qualified as Executrix of the diate payment to the undersigned at Planning Director Estate of THOMAS L. DAVIS, late of the following address: 910-640-1380 Columbus County, and this is to noti- This the 30th day of November, 2016. Nov. 21,3 & Dec. 1, 2016 fy all persons having claims against KIMBERLY BROOKE PALMER said Estate to present them to the Administratrix CTA NOTICE TO CREDITORS undersigned on or before February 205 North Lee Street Having qualified on the 17th day of 17, 2017, pursuant to North Caroli- Whiteville, NC 28472 November, 2016, as Administrator Of na General Statute 28A-14-1, or this Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP The Estate Of James Richard Nor- notice shall be pled in bar of their Attorneys at Law ris, deceased, of Columbus County, recovery. All persons indebted to P.O. Box 1467 North Carolina, this is to notify all said Estate will please make imme- Whiteville, NC 28472 persons having claims against the diate payment to the undersigned at December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 decedent or said Estate to present the following address: them to the undersigned on or before This the 17th day of November, 2016. NOTICE TO CREDITORS February 24, 2016, a date that is MONA B. DAVIS, EXECUTRIX STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA three (3) months from the date of the 7869 Old 74 Hwy. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS first publication of this Notice, or this Evergreen, NC 28438 The undersigned, MARY S. McDAN- Notice will be pleaded in bar of any Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. IEL, has qualified as Administratrix recovery. Please direct all claims to Attorneys at Law of the Estate of GERALD SCOTT the attention of Christopher Lee Nor- P. O. Box 1467 McDANIEL, late of Columbus County, ris, Administrator, Estate Of James Whiteville, NC 28472 and this is to notify all persons having Richard Norris, 894 Merritt Road, Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2016 claims against said Estate to present Whiteville, North Carolina 28472. All them to the undersigned on or before persons indebted to said Estate are NOTICE TO CREDITORS February 17, 2017, pursuant to North hereby requested to make immedi- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, ate payment thereto. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS or this notice shall be pled in bar of This the 21st day of November, 2016. The undersigned, RONALD B. their recovery. All persons indebted CHRISTOPHER LEE NORRIS McNEILL, has qualified as Executor to said Estate will please make imme- Administrator of the Estate of of the Estate of JOHN A. McNEILL, diate payment to the undersigned at James Richard Norris late of Columbus County, and this is the following address: 894 Merritt Road to notify all persons having claims This the 17th day of November, 2016. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 against said Estate to present them MARY S. McDANIEL, T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney for to the undersigned on or before Feb- ADMINISTRATRIX the Estate of James Richard Norris ruary 17, 2017, pursuant to North P. O. Box 95 The McGougan Law Firm Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Greer, SC 29651 130 Jefferson Street or this notice shall be pled in bar of LISA P. GREENE, Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 their recovery. All persons indebted RESIDENT PROCESS AGENT Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2016 to said Estate will please make imme- P. O. Box 1467 diate payment to the undersigned at Whiteville, NC 28472 NOTICE TO CREDITORS the following address: Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Having qualified on the 23rd day of This the 17th day of November, 2016. Attorneys at Law November, 2016, as Executor Of RONALD B. McNEILL, EXECUTOR P. O. Box 1467 The Estate Of Schley W. Waddell, 2334 41st Street Whiteville, NC 28472 deceased, of Columbus County, Wilmington, NC 28403 Nov. 17, 24, December 1 & 8, 2016 North Carolina, this is to notify all Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. persons having claims against the Attorneys at Law decedent or said Estate to pres- P. O. Box 1467 ent them to the undersigned on or Whiteville, NC 28472 before March 1, 2016, a date that is Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2016 three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or this NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice will be pleaded in bar of any STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA recovery. Please direct all claims to COUNTY OF COLUMBUS the attention of Dewey Craig Wad- The undersigned, TAMMY C. BLACK- dell, Executor, Estate Of Schley W. WELL, has qualified as Executrix of Waddell, 3020 Russelborough Drive, the Estate of MARIE G. COX, late of Wilmington, North Carolina 28405. Columbus County, and this is to noti- All persons indebted to said Estate fy all persons having claims against are hereby requested to make imme- said Estate to present them to the diate payment thereto. undersigned on or before February This the 28th day of November, 2016. 17, 2017, pursuant to North Caroli- DEWEY CRAIG WADDELL, Executor na General Statute 28A-14-1, or this of the Estate of Schley W. Waddell notice shall be pled in bar of their 3020 Russelborough Drive recovery. All persons indebted to Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney for the Estate of Schley W. Waddell The McGougan Law Firm SHORT 130 Jefferson Street Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 BROS. December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 RENT-A-CAR NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 16-E-447 $ 95 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 19 DAILY The undersigned, SHEILA GORE Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville SINGLETARY, and WILBUR DEL- ANE GORE, have qualified as Co- 642-4175 Executors of the Estate of WILBUR

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Caroline and Felicia Prease were in the mood for the Turkey Trot. Alex Stoll outpaces his father, John Philip Stoll, near the finish line. Turkey trotting for a good cause

Charlene and Dr. Richard Berry celebrate their finish.

Elise Hewett and Chris Edwards push through to the end.

Lee Syria had a special friend finish the walk with her.

Emcee Andy Anderson gives a high five to a finisher. Portia Davidson recognizes a friend. A big attraction of turkey trots is the opportunity to connect with old friends and classmates who come home for the holi- days.

Eighty-four runners and walkers, including these award winners, participated in the first Turkey Trot in Whiteville on a warm Thanksgiving morning. Promoted as a time to “Wobble before you gobble,” the event raised money for NETworX of Hope Columbus County, a volunteer organization that pairs mentors with families, or champions, that interact weekly with mentors, or allies. The goal for a champion is to emerge from poverty to self-sufficiency. Mindy Smith looks like she’s ready to run straight from the race to the kitchen. 2C • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 ‘A sign from God’

This week’s featured “Sign from God” is from Fair Blulff Baptist Church. If you have a cute, quirky sign you would like featured send your sign in a high resolution format to [email protected].

Church Events Celebrate Recovery It is located at 2886 Hallsboro Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of Fayette- The Sounds of Christmas Church Christian Study and Rec- feature Apostle Carolyn Bessent, Road South, Hallsboro. The shop is ville is the pastor. reation Center will be a Yuletide pastor of New Life House of Judah Celebrate Recovery meets at open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 at Trinity UMC celebration featuring Ivan Parker, in Loris, S.C. Peace Baptist Church, 653 Love p.m. and closed on Wednesday. Blessed Beyond Joey Gore presents The Sounds soloist and artist of the year and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. will be Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Thurs- Items donated will be greatly of Christmas Friday, Dec. 2 at Josh Parker, guitarist Friday, Dec. 2. Joy Night with various guest sing- day from 6-9 p.m. appreciated. Proceeds go to The Measure Ministries service Trinity United Methodist Church Doors open at 6 p.m. and program at ers, groups and choirs in concert. For more information call Lord’s Chapel. Blessed Beyond Measure Minis- at 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. will be 642-0251. Partial funding by Good tries services are held every Sunday The church is located on Hwy. The church is located at 9724 Apostle Marcus Daniels of MBD Shepherd Ministries. Date change at 11 a.m. 53 in Kelly. N.C. 53 West in the former White Ministries in Durham. The first and third are Pastoral For more information call 619- Oak School gymnasium. Apostle Tanty Freeman is the DivorceCare Good News Community Youth Sundays. Pastor Freda and Minister 4993. For tickets or more information pastor. Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 Giles Homer Kirk invite everyone to fel- call Doug Strickland at 734-5374. The DivorceCare recovery Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has changed lowship. seminar and support group meets Greater Tabernacle Former Whiteville the date of their Informer Bible The ministry is located at 3730 at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Community PH pastor study from Thursdays at 7 p.m. to Joe Brown Hwy, Chadbourn. Pastor’s pre-anniversary Aparel members lunch Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each each Saturday at 3 p.m. to benefit Friday, Dec. 2 A pastor’s pre- appreciation Dec. 2-4 Former union members from Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Childcare seniors who may not be able to anniversary service at 7:30 p.m. Pas- Community Prayer House will Whiteville Aparel will eat lunch at is provided through fifth grade. Jefferson Helping travel at night. For more informa- tor Carmin Leach of Life Ministries hold its pastor’s appreciation Fri- Joes BBQ Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. DivorceCare features nationally tion call 646-4898. Hands project in Myrtle Beach, S.C. will preach. A day, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 4. For more information call Ge- recognized experts on divorce and guest choir will sing. Sister Zettie The Jefferson Helping Hands Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. will Continued on page 3 recovery topics. Price is the chairperson. Project will hold an “I got S-O-L-E” Seminar sessions include Fac- Revelation Sunday, Dec. 11 A pastor’s pre- ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- project helping children in need get Lynn Hill Baptist Church will anniversary service at 4 p.m. ren- ness, Depression, New Relation- new shoes for the new school year to hold a new Sunday school series on dered by Pastor Lula Webb and New ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. help them make a step in the right Whiteville United Methodist “The book of Revelation.” Pastor Townsend Temple Church choir For more information call direction. “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” Schalk is teaching a thought-provok- from Bolton. Peace Baptist Church at 642-0251 For more information call Bar- Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. ing series of power-point messages Pastor’s anniversary services or 640-7237. bara Pierce Boone at 625-7314. Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth on the book of Revelation. Sunday Sunday, Dec. 18 Pastor Moore’s The pastor is Chip Hannah. school begins at 10 a.m. and the main 12th anniversary celebration at 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 worship at 11 a.m. Old Zion WC selling 11:15 a.m. Pastor Kevin McGeechy GriefShare There is also an informative Boston Butts and New Prong Chapel Church Spotlighting Our Volunteers choir of Whiteville will render GriefShare seminar and sup- power-point series on Sundays at 6 The Men of Influence men’s service. This service begins at 11:15 port group meets at Peace Baptist p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ministry at Old Zion Wesleyan a.m. Lunch will be served immedi- Church, 653 Love Mill Road, White- The church is located at 620 Lynn Church is currently selling tickets ately after service. ville, each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Hill Road, near the intersection of and taking orders for fully-cooked Sunday, Dec. 18 Pastor Moore’s GriefShare is a friendly, caring Hwy. 74 and Union Valley Road. Boston Butts for $25 each. 12th anniversary celebration con- group of people who will walk For more information or direc- Group sales of 10 or more will be tinues at 4 p.m. Bishop Varnie alongside you through one of life’s tions call 914-0002 or 642-5820. delivered to area schools, businesses Fullwood and the Mt. Pleasant most difficult experiences. and offices Friday, Dec. 2 between MBC choir from Clinton will render For more information call Peace noon and 5 p.m. Individual sales will Sandy Plain service. Baptist Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 be available for pick-up Saturday, Greater Tabernacle Church or 770-1271. worship service Dec. 3 between 3-4 p.m. at the church is located at 683 Longwood Road, Chip Hannah is the pastor. Family Life Center, 101044 Swamp Sandy Plain Missionary Baptist Ocean Isle Beach. Church worship service is held Fox Hwy. East, Tabor City. Year-round yard sale Dr. Cathy S. Moore is the pastor. every second and fourth Sunday To purchase a ticket or place an Members of The Lord’s Chapel at 11:15 a.m., Sunday school is held order, call Carlton Cox at 234-5690 are on a mission to provide items at 10 a.m. and Bible study is every or Kip Godwin at 840-6743 or email White Oak BC Yuletide to the community, at a minimal fee, Wednesday at 7 p.m. [email protected] no celebration Dec. 2 Church members and volunteers who helped with the from their year ‘round backyard The church is located at 902 later than Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. Build a Bed project at Whiteville United Methodist Church sale. Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Rev. Coming to White Oak Baptist

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Continued from page 2 For further information call 10:30 a.m. worship service. Inspirational Choir. 444-4711. The service will be held at the The church is located at 519 S. North Strand Recreation Center Wilson Street. neva Thompson at 642-6612. located at 120 State Hwy. 57 South, Rev. Jared Lewis is the pastor. Beaverdam OFWBC Little River, S.C. The speaker will be Rev. Richard Williams pastor of Shining Star OES 65th sing Dec. 4 Bristol Creek Missionary Baptist Green Chapel MBC anniversary Dec. 3 Beaverdam Original Freewill Church along with his choir and program Dec. 11 Baptist Church will host a sing fea- congregation. Shining Star Chapter #381 Order Green Chapel Missionary Baptist turing The Rochesters Sunday, Dec. of the Eastern Star will celebrate its Church will hold a sick and shut-in 4 at 6 p.m. 65th chapter anniversary Saturday, China Grove MBC program Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11:15 Rev. Buddy Seay is the pastor. Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The speaker will Hanging of the Greens a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Lor- be Rev. Franklin Graham of New raine Jackson along with the choir Light Missionary Baptist Church White Marsh BC China Grove Missionary Baptist The Raze of Hope and congregation of Hallsboro. Church will hold its Hanging of the of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Hanging of the Greens Greens service Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 Church of Council. White Marsh Baptist Church p.m. Refreshments will be served in The church is located at 14853 Church of Jesus Christ will hold its Hanging of the Greens the fellowship hall. Sam Potts Hwy. in Bolton. live nativity Dec. 3 service Sunday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 2903 Old Rev. Timothy R. Moss is the Hallsboro BC ‘Live Nativity’ The Church of Jesus Christ of The church is located at 341 Stake Road, Chadbourn. pastor. Hallsboro Baptist Church will be presenting a Live Nativ- Latter-Day Saints is sponsoring Whitehall Road. For more information call Karen ity on the grounds of the church Friday, Dec. 9 and Sat- a Live Nativity Saturday, Dec. 3 Rev. Ray Yow is the pastor. McPherson at 654-3013. Beaverdam OFWBC beginning at 6:30 p.m. and followed Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the pastor. urday, Dec. 10 from 6-8 p.m. This drive-through is en- presents play Dec. 11 titled “The Day Christ Was Born.” It will feature members by supper at 7:30 p.m. This outdoor Overflow FC 1st church presentation will depict the birth New Beginnings MBC Beaverdam Original Freewill of the church and community as well as live animals. of Jesus Christ according to Luke anniversary Dec. 4 Baptist Church will present “The There is no charge. The church is located at 551 Halls- 2 in the New Testament of the King Overflow Fellowship Church Joy night Dec. 10 gift-wrapped in love,” produced by boro Road South. For more information call the church James version of the Holy Bible. will celebrate its first church an- New Beginnings Missionary Bap- special arrangement with Eldridge at 646-3283. The church is located at 104 How- niversary Sunday, Dec. 4 beginning tist Church will hold its Joy night ard Street in Tabor City. at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. with the Continued on page 5 For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our St. Mark African Church Directory . . . Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, 114 West Virgil St., Whiteville tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also 910-642-7327 thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Rev. Charlrean B. Mapson, Pastor If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory assist with healing the mind, body, and soul; cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. A Personal Invitation To YOU From the Pastor and members of to conduct an outreach ministry in the com- call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church munity; to provide leadership; to guide lost only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church Come WORSHIP, STUDY, FELLOWSHIP, souls to Christ; and to establish and maintain a spiritual environment where all people are mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. and GROW with us. this weekly directory, plus in our web welcomed and loved. St. Mark is blessed with a rich history that As St. Mark seeks to fulfill her mission, in First Baptist Church of Western Prong Baptist Church dates back to the 1800s. She continues to addition to regularly scheduled services, a va- AFRICAN-METHODIST Lake Waccamaw 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville build on her heritage, as she strives to become riety of programs and activities for all ages is EPISCOPAL Pastor Will Harris Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 “the Church without Walls” where all people offered. Foremost among these are Vacation 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw westernprong.org of all ages are genuinely welcomed. Mount Horeb AME Church Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Bible School, tutoring, praise dancing, music, 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen 910-646-3727 Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, The mission of St. Mark is: To equip the children’s church, a food bank, excursions, Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, membership through the preaching and Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm observance of special days and events (Christ- 6:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 9:45 am teaching of God’s Word; to inspire the down- mas, Easter, etc.) and family fun nights. Happy Home Baptist Church 7:00 pm Worship Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am hearted; to provide relief to the destitute; to 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Wednesday 7:00 pm We welcome you to worship with us at Wed. 6:30 pm Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 Services: any time, and if you have no church home in St. James AME Church www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org White Marsh Baptist Church Whiteville, we invite you to make St. Mark 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A.M.E. Zion Church YOUR church. Church Phone 642-8832 Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Know that you will experience awesome Rev. Kimberly Walker 910-473-1808 Lennon’s Cross Roads Wednesday 7:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 12:00 noon preaching, inspired music, and great fellow- Sun Church School 9:45 am Tuesday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church ship! Wed. 6:00 pm 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 AFRICAN-METHODIST Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED PRESBYTERIAN EPISCOPAL ZION of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Church ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian St. Mark AME Zion Church 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Church 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Macedonia Baptist Church [email protected] Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. C.F. McDowell III 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen CHURCH OF GOD www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am 910-654-3449 Jimmy Caines, Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sunday School 9:45 am chadbournpresbyterian.org Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th New Life Community Church 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Fair Bluff United Methodist Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- Wednesday 6:45 pm 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Rev. Gary Teachey 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff day 7:30 pm Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-642-0130 Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 First Presbyterian Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist [email protected] Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Nakina Baptist Church [email protected] 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 910-642-2253 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Wednesday 7:00 pm 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study [email protected] Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Mishop Springs United Methodist [email protected] Whiteville Church of God 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Westminster Presbyterian Whiteville Sun School 10 am, Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays [email protected] Church [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville New Hope Baptist Church mishopspringsumc.webs.com Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God 7 pm Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am 910-642-2762 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth Rev. Mark Fisher Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 Wednesday 7:00 pm CATHOLIC [email protected] NON-DENOMINATIONAL Whiteville Assembly of God www.nhbcwhiteville.com Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 516 N. Madison St. (Former location FREEWILL BAPTIST Church Living Word Church of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Avants Chapel FWB Church Rev. Father Joseph Yaeger Seventh Day Adventist Sunday School 9:30 am Peace Baptist Church 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo www.livingwordnc.com www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Morning Worship 10:30 am 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 [email protected] Eucharist/Santa Misa Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery www.peacebc.org 910-642-0698 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 Wednesday 7:00 pm BAPTIST Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm pm Mass Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Calvary Baptist Church Martes (Tues.) 9 am Misa de la tarde Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm Oak Grove FWB Church Thursday (Jueves) 7 pm Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Whiteville 1423 Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Call to request Confessions DivorceCare & GriefShare Rev. James H Nobles Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Prayer Room 9:45 am, Piney Forest Baptist Church Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Missionary Alliance Church If you would like Sunday evening 6:30 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Chadbourn Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Wednesday 7:00 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST www.missonaryalliance.com 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn your church 910-654-3992 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor Sweet Home Missionary Lynn Hill Independent Wednesday 6:30 pm www.chadbournph.org [email protected] Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45 am www.chadbournbaptist.com Baptist Church EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN included on this 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Pastor William A. Schalk • Grace Episcopal Church & Adult Choir 5:00 pm, 910-914-0002 Wednesday 7:00 pm Discipleship Training 6:00 pm Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm Christ the King Lutheran Church page for only http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Fair Bluff Church of God Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 910-642-4784 154 Enzor Street, Fair Bluff Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Bishop Charles Dudley $21.50 per month, Trinity Baptist Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST www.gracechrist.bizland.com 910-625-9972 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sun Services 10:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor First Missionary Baptist Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup Sunday evening 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm we invite you to 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org Church supper. [email protected] 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Whiteville First Pentecostal Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves HOLINESS Holiness Church First Baptist Church 910-654-3225 call us today at 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Wednesday 6:45 pm 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville, NC www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Chadbourn Church of God of (corner of Madison & Calhoun Street) 910-642-2139 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Prophecy Pastor, Rev. Myles Cartrette Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn 252-561-6874 642-4104, ext. 237. [email protected] Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 www.whitevillefirstph.com www.fbcwhiteville.com Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Service Times: Sunday 10:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am, Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages Sunday Worship 6:00 pm (six month commitment) Wed. Supper 5:45pm, Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday night 7:00 pm 4C • The News Reporter • Thursday, December 1, 2016 YOUR PET Community Meetings TABOR CITY Scarf and bark? Alcoholics Anonymous meets The American Legion Post Happenings & Events By DIANNE NOBLES WARD regurgitated. One of the most at First Presbyterian Church, #233 meets the first Tuesday well known specialists in this 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City Phillips St., Whiteville. area is Liz Bales, DVM who on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- We will be kicking off the Tabor City and welcome this day nights at 8 p.m. A guest The American Legion Post has spent years studying cat Christmas Season tomorrow new business to our town. For feeding habits. Much has been speaker will be at the meeting #139 meets the second Tues- day of each month at 7 p.m. at night in Tabor City with our more information about their written about this subject by on the last Thursday of each 208 First Ave., Chadbourn. “Christmas Parade through offerings you can email Eric her with her recommendation month. The church is located on Thompson Street in White- the Lights.” Come out and en- and Faith at mt.tabormanna@ of what she calls “The No Bowl ville. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post joy the only night time parade hotmail.com. feeding system” to do what she 8073 meets on the second Tues- in Columbus County. The pa- Other great activities are classifies as a “means to realis- Narcotics Anonymous meets day of each month at 6:30 p.m. rade will begin at 6 p.m. Im- taking place in December in tically integrate all the require- at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. at the Vietnam Veterans building mediately following the pa- Tabor City which are hosted With CHARLENE HIGH ments.” This system is for dry Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- at 1028 S. Madison St. White- rade head down to the Town by the Greater Tabor City Special to The News Reporter food only. You can check out her days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at ville. Gate and participate in the Chamber of Commerce are as Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, site at www.NoBowl-Cat.com tree lighting ceremony. Carol- follows: Many animal behaviorist, 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- Military Vet Riders Associa- Whether your pet is a dog ing, entertainment, hot cocoa Turkey Shoot: Thursday, as well as many pet owners, are wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- tion meets on the last Monday aware that feeding has a dual or cat, if they eat large meals days at 7 p.m. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at and hotdogs will be on hand Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 10 locat- purpose, not only as a way to from a bowl it actually works Al-anon meets at First Presby- the Vietnam Veterans building as well as a visit from Jolly ed on Hwy. 701 Bypass from 6 satisfy energy needs but to also against achieving optimal terian Church, 511 N. Thomp- at 1028 S. Madison St. White- Ole Santa himself. p.m.-until. For rules and in- satisfy an animal’s predatory health. It doesn’t allow them to son St., Whiteville on Mondays ville. A ribbon cutting will be formation call Cynthia at 377- held Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. behavior, if given the opportu- receive the mental nor physi- at 8 p.m. 3012. Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets at the “Tabor City Nativity Christmas Decorating con- nity. Maybe you are thinking to cal stimulation needed which on the second Sunday of each Diabetes Support Group and Christmas Expo” located test: Businesses interested yourself, “Why on earth would can then cause undesirable meets at Columbus Regional month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam at 104 East 4th street in Tabor in entering will need to call a domestic dog or cat need a behaviors such as becoming Healthcare, Education Center, Veterans building at 1028 S. City. The expo will be open 377-3012. Deadline to enter is satisfying predatory behavior. food obsessed. Anxiety caused Classroom 2 the second Thurs- Madison St., Whiteville. until 9 p.m. for viewing of Monday, Dec. 12 with judging Or it may be something you by lack of stimulation may day of each month at 6 p.m. For Disabled American Veterans the beautiful nativity scenes to begin after dark on Tues- already realized they needed, be expressed by destructive more information call Shauna behavior such as chewing and Nobles at 642-9458 or 641- Chapter #35 meets the sec- that are on display. Last week day, Dec. 13. in other words you do under- ond Thursday of each month at WRAL-TV popped by and in- Christmas on the Lake Flo- stand that the natural eating eating non-food items (wood, 8208. cat feces, paper and so forth). It 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., terviewed Rodney Gore. This tilla: Saturday, Dec. 17. No cost pattern of both dogs and cats Brain Injury Support Group Whiteville. has even been proven that this will air in mid-December to enter. Registration at 5 p.m. is that which comes from hunt- meets at Columbus Regional and can also be viewed on- same anxiety can cause cats Flotilla begins at 6 p.m. For ing and satisfying their need to Healthcare, Education Center, Family and Community Hope line once it has been shown more information call 377- to start urinating outside the Room 1A the second Thursday eat. Normal behavior of most Resources Inc. would like per- on television. If interested 3012. litter box although there are of each month at 6 p.m. For more sons from 20-40 years of age to animals is to eat chase, capture in touring the Expo on an- “No Pass Through” signs many other reasons for that information call Shauna Nobles attend Community Development and then eat their prey. other day or have a group that are now up at both entrances behavior, yet inappropriate or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. meetings on the fourth Thursday Cats don’t necessarily follow would like to visit, call Gore 9458. of each month at the Columbus of the Visitor Center. These this rule though. Cat bodies behavior is caused by anxiety County Dream Center from 6:30- at 653-2653 or640-8701 and he have been placed to prevent and not necessarily by illness. Compassionate Friends Sup- were designed to eat according 7:30 p.m. For more information will schedule a time for you cars from zipping around the If at all possible, provide your port Group (Grief group for par- to their hunt and seek nature, call Shelle Blanks at 910-207- and your group to view this visitor center to avoid the stop pet with a quiet area to eat and ents who have lost children to sometimes as much as nine 8982 or Yolanda Davis at 704- unique display. light and possible wrecks. Be give smaller meals, regardless death) meets at Grace Episco- and up to 20 times throughout 780-8350. The 4th annual Christmas aware that they are now in the day and night. They will of that pleading look in their pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., Open House will be held at the place and to take heed that Whiteville the second Monday find it necessary to play with eyes. Veterinary behavioral A Community Garden is avail- Visitor Center Monday, Dec. 12 they are being enforced. of each month at 7:30 p.m. For science has shown your pet able at Chadbourn United from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This Tabor American Pickers is set to their prey before killing, eating more information call 647-8401. and then finally clean/groom needs more then a bowl of Methodist Church. Persons City tradition is a great op- film in North Carolina. Mike are invited to come and plant in themselves. Then they sleep food and a warm bed to have Vietnam Veterans of America portunity to come have some Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their the raised bed plots. For more until it becomes necessary to a happy life. Spending time Chapter #962 of Columbus wonderful refreshments and team are excited to return to information call 654-5250 or hunt again. What this means is playing, walking or petting County meets the first Tuesday to view our Christmas tree the Tar Heel State. The plan of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 654-4069 and leave message, that the typical prey for a cat’s goes a long way in achieving with ornaments representing is to film episodes of the hit S. Madison St., Whiteville. name and number. meal will provide only a few optimal health, for your pet the state of North Carolina. series American Pickers tablespoons at a time. Nature and yourself. A new business is com- throughout the region this being what it is realizes a cat’s Charlene High is the former ing to Tabor City. “Mt. Tabor fall. They will be antique stomach can only hold a few publisher and editor of Natural Manna” a food truck and ca- ‘picking’ and looking for valu- tablespoons of food at a time Pet magazine, and has been Community Events tering business will be open- able antiques and unique col- which may be the reason why involved with breeding horses, ing early 2017. Eric Batchel- lections while learning the in- HomeCare MC sets der and his wife, Faith, are your pet cat occasionally barfs dogs and cats for more than 30 Christmas craft show at teresting stories behind these transplants from Orlando, treasures. If you or someone it’s food. Most likely he either years. Do you have a question Special Olympics farmers market Dec. 3 Fla. They moved to Tabor City you know has a large private just gorged his meal, meaning on our topic today? Then email meeting two years ago and now call it collection or accumulation he ate it too fast, not giving the [email protected] or Columbus County Community A special Olympics com- their home. Eric went to cu- of antiques that the Pickers brain time to say “Stop.” When write “yourpetrx” care of this Farmers Market will host the 10th linary school in West Palm can spend the better part of that occurs the food which newspaper. mittee meeting will meet the annual “Christmas from the Heart” Beach, Fla. and has more the day looking through, send first Thursday of each month Craft Show and Sale Saturday, Dec. overloads the gut must then be than 30 years experience in at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- 3 from 9 a.m.-noon. Admission to them your name, phone num- ment Corporation. The meet- the show is free. All items, includ- the restaurant business and ber, location and description Smart Start Sets Diaper Drive ing is for individuals who want ing crafts, baked goods, jams, jel- Faith has more than 20 years of the collection with photos The Columbus County Partnership for Children (Smart Start) to help improve and grow the lies, pickles, relishes, etc. must be experience. This duo will be to: americanpickers@cinef- will hold a diaper drive, which began Nov. 28 and runs through special Olympics program in handcrafted or homemade by local working together and their lix.com or call 855-old-rust. Dec. 3. This event is being held in anticipation of the agency’s Columbus County. residents. slogan is “Chef in a Truck.” The Greater Tabor City annual Pajama Distribution Event. Anyone wishing to donate a HomeCare MC is located at “This is our tenth year hosting Their food truck will be blue Chamber of Commerce office and white checked like a ta- box of disposable diapers or baby wipes to the agency may bring 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., a craft show and sale. The theme is open Tuesday – Thursday ‘Christmas from the Heart’ is in- ble cloth. So, if you see that from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. To schedule them to the Partnership office located at 109 West Main Street in Whiteville. tended to express the value of fam- truck in town you can bet it an appointment call Cynthia Whiteville, Monday-Friday, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 For more information call ily and friendships especially when has something great in it to 377-3012 or 840-0292. The Tabor p.m. The final day of the diaper drive will be held Saturday, Dec. Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. someone gives a handcrafted or eat. “Mt. Tabor Manna” can City Visitor Center hours are 3 at the Whiteville Walmart, located at 200 Columbus Corners homemade gift from the heart,” said cook anything from sushi to Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. Drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Anyone wishing to purchase diapers Greater Restoration Carol Shuman, market manager. good ole southern cooking. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s for the drive from Walmart on that day, may deposit them in a food distribution “There are lots of talented craft- They are currently working from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop collection bin at the store entrances. Monetary donations will ers and cooks in the area and the on a Facebook page and web- by and get information about also be accepted to purchase diapers and wipes. Greater Restoration Enrich- farmer’s market is a great place to page to share information on the beautiful state of N.C. and The diapers and wipes will be distributed to families that ment Center in Whiteville has bring together people looking for their menu’s and pricing. Not her many destination spots. locally produced products and their participate in the annual Pajama Distribution at the Smart Start TEFAP and commodity food only are they opening a new Free Our State magazines, producers,” she added. Early Learning Facility (ELF) Dec. 8 from 4-7 p.m. The Pajama distributions every second business in 2017 they are also phone books, N.C. and Tabor In addition to crafts, the usual event is free of charge and open to all families in Columbus Saturday and fourth Tuesday expecting their first child. farm fresh fall vegetables will also City maps are available as County who have children ages birth to five. In addition to paja- of each month beginning at Sounds like they have a future wellThat’s what’s happening mas, diapers and wipes, the families may also receive food items be available for sale including col- 10 a.m. for Columbus County lards, turnips, pecans, sweet potatoes chef in the making. We look in Tabor City this week. donated by Campbell Soup Supply Company and opportunities residents. and honey. forward to having them in Until next week…… to win items donated by local vendors. For more information call The farmers market is located at For additional information about the diaper drive, contact 641-0800. 132 Government Complex Road in Whiteville Christmas parade entry the Partnership at 642-8226 or 499-4548. More information about GREC is located at 3490 Whiteville near the Department of The Whiteville Christmas parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 4. the Pajama Distribution is located on the Columbus County James B. White Hwy. South. Social Services. The market is open Line up will begin at 2 p.m. and parade begins at 3:30 p.m. Dead- Partnership for Children’s Facebook page. on Saturday’s from 7 a.m.-noon and lines for entries will be Wednesday, Nov. 30. JCPC meetings a satellite market is held at Colum- To enter a unit: Entry forms can be dropped off at The News bus Regional Healthcare Thursdays Reporter, the Whiteville Chamber of Commerce or Peace Bap- Celebrate Recovery every Monday from 3-6 p.m. The Juvenile Crime Preven- tist Church. Forms may also be faxed to 640-2013 or emailed Celebrate Recovery is held hol, depression, anxiety, gossip, Interested craft show vendors tion Council meetings are on to [email protected]. Mail entries and/or checks to: every Monday at Living Word love and relationships, sexual the first Wednesday of each may find registration information Peace Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Road, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Church. Dinner is from 6-7 p.m. addiction, food addiction and month at noon in the White- at www.columbuscountyfarmers- Parade route: Line up at Whiteville High School at the inter- with main meeting from 7-8 p.m. anger. ville City Schools Civic Room. market.com or call Carol Shuman section of Lee and College streets. Ends at intersection of Fra- Small groups meet from 8-9 For more information call at 642-3789. zier and Lee streets. All entries should enter Lee Street south p.m. and Joel’s Place at 9 p.m. Pastor Ron at 918-5355, Cheryl Cancer Support of Williamson Street to avoid congestion and to promote safety. This is a 12-step Christ-cen- Walton at 642-4164 or Darren Group meets 108th Army Exception: 18 wheelers enter Lee Street off Washington Street. tered recovery with freedom Mills at 770-0511. Information for entries: from physical abuse, grief, The church is located at 6374 The Cancer Support Group Reserve meeting • Candy may be thrown by entries. You will be responsible for financial difficulty, drugs, alco- Chadbourn Hwy. of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- The 108th Division Army the purchase of all candy. • All entries must be decorated with ter of Columbus Regional Reserve Retirees will hold their a holiday theme. • Santa is coming, no imposters in Santa cos- Make-A-Wish needs volunteers Healthcare meets the second quarterly dinner meeting and tumes (You will be asked to leave). • The parade will be taped, Wednesday of each month Christmas celebration Friday, weather permitting, for later airing on SCC Presents EDU-Cable. Wish Granting Volunteers make the wish truly magical. from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS Dec. 2 at the Village Station • No 4-wheelers or horses/donkeys. • $25 entry fee per pageant- are needed for the Make-A- Wish Granters see first- education department. The Restaurant in Lumberton at title holders and no more than two title holders per vehicle. • Wish Foundation of Eastern hand the impact a wish can programs are free. 6:30 p.m. $25 entry fee for all businesses/organizations. • All participants North Carolina. make on a child with a life- For more information and All members of the group must sign a release from liability. Wish Granters visit the threatening medical condi- to register call 641-8220. and wives, family and friends family and help determine tion. are invited to attend as well the wish of the child while For more information, con- Narcotics Anonymous as anyone who served in the explaining wish procedures tact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or Narcotics Anonymous 108th Division that would like and using their creative side to [email protected]. meetings will be held every to join us. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 Each person is requested to Weight Express meets Mondays p.m. at Mt. Pleasant AMEZ bring a $10 gender neutral gift People who want to lose berry Blvd. Everyone is invited Church in Riegelwood. for exchange. weight and learn to eat health- and there are no fees involved, ier are invited to join “Weight although donations are accept- Yokefellows Ministry seeking participants Express” each Monday from ed. For more information call Yokefellows Prison Ministry is seeking Christians in the Tabor City area 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn George Baysden at 654-3911or to be a part of this ministry. Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. For presentation dates call 918-4531 or 653-2782. Come experience a morning of encouragement with The Greenes at TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, Living Hope offers free prenatal vitamins December 4th in the 11:00 service. Tim reorganized In an effort to better serve natal vitamins as early as est service of Living Hope, women regardless of age, in- The Greenes in late 2010 following the sudden death of their pregnant clients and to possible in her pregnancy to which is celebrating 25 years come or marital status. his younger brother Tony, and compelled by the promote better health in Co- help ensure her health and the of service to Columbus County. The center is located at 116 lumbus County, Living Hope healthy development of her Other services include free Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle burning desire to keep The Greenes’ musical ministry alive. Pregnancy Support Servic- unborn child. pregnancy tests and estimated International in Whiteville. es has begun offering a free The vitamins have been pro- due dates necessary for apply- Office hours are Mondays 201 S. Thompson St. 6-month supply of prenatal vided to Living Hope through ing for Medicaid for Pregnant from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays and Whiteville vitamins to women who have a grant from Vitamin Angels Women, and an Earn While Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. positive pregnancy tests. of Santa Barbara, California. You Learn incentive program. For more information, call (910-642-7764) This allows a pregnant The provision of free pre- Living Hope provides ser- the 24-hour helpline at 642- woman to begin taking pre- natal vitamins is the new- vices free of charge to all 2677. 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Continued from page 3 Karen McPherson at 654-3013. For more information call Mi- Brown of Fayetteville. Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the pastor. chael and Latasha Smith at 321-961- On the program will be Renewall 9913 or John and Utrillia Johnson of Clinton, Spiritual Voices of War- Community Events Publishing Company Sunday, Dec. 11 Volunteers needed at 294-0656. saw, Bless of Spivey Corner and Management Corporation. beginning at 6 p.m. The story of the for Meals of Love Rev. Carmin Leach is the pastor. more. Tickets are $8 in advance and Riegelwood AA meets play is a local town council member $10 at the door. Doors open at 4 p.m. Wednesdays HomeCare MC is located at persuades the council to eliminate Lower Cape Fear Hospice is Gospel Jam Explosion and program starts at 5 p.m. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., the manger scene from the town looking for volunteers to help with The event will be held at East The Riegelwood group of Whiteville. its Meals of Love program at the A Gospel Jam Explosion will be square only to discover the local held Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at East Bladen High School in Elizabeth- Alcoholics Anonymous meets For more information call church will host a live nativity. hospice care center. town. Food will be sold. Door prizes at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Tammy Creech-Whitlow at Volunteers prepare meals that Bladen High School. The Master The church is located at 2665 of Ceremonies will be Willie B.B. will be given away. the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old 640-1153. Beaverdam Road, Chadbourn. are shared by families visiting loved Stage Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. Rev. Buddy Seay is the pastor. ones at the inpatient hospice care Columbus County center at 206 Warrior Trail in White- SCC Foundation Christmas HomeCare MC ville. Meals of Love allow families to luncheon announced Leadership committee Baldwin Singers concentrate on spending time with STARS support group meets Tuesdays their loved ones and take needed anniversary Dec. 11 The Southeastern Commu- Christmas Note were among The STARS support group The Columbus County The Baldwin Singers will cel- breaks without having to leave the nity College Foundation will the highest rated movies in will meet the 4th Tuesday hospice care center. Leadership Council Steering ebrate their anniversary Sunday, host a Christmas luncheon the history of the Hallmark of each month at 3 p.m. at “Home-cooked meals offer com- Committee meets each second Dec. 11 at the American Legion Post this holiday season. The lun- Movies and Mystery channel. HomeCare Management Cor- in Whiteville. Doors open at 4 p.m. fort to families dealing with a loved Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue cheon will take place Dec. 9 Donna’s non-seasonal novels, poration. The groups goal is to and program begins at 5 p.m. one’s life-limiting illness,” said Lisa Community Park, Hallsboro. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Good Dream, Angels of On the program will be The Clark, community outreach coor- empower parents/caregivers This non-partisan, non- Charriott Singers of Hallsboro, The dinator for Columbus and Bladen Vineland Station. Tickets are Morgan Hill and non-fiction who support individuals with profit advocacy group encour- Chadbourn Gospel Singers, The counties. “Many of them express available by purchasing in works like Finding Grace and intellectual developmental ages participation of citizens Highlights and The Majestic Singers, their gratitude at having access to advance and seating will be High Calling - the biography disabilities. willing to collaborate to effect both of Tabor City, Maurice McZeke snacks and meals. Having food avail- limited. Call 642-7141 ext. 260 of Space Shuttle Columbia HomeCare MC is located at powerful, positive changes and MDK and Brothers in Christ, able in the hospice care center’s fam- or 320 or by come by the SCC Commander Rick Husband - 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., on the local, state and federal ily kitchen allows families to spend both of Dillon, S.C., Men in Christ Foundation office located in capture the same warmth and Whiteville. levels. as much time as possible with their of Raeford, Bobby Hardie/Glen Best the SCC Administration build- poignancy as her Christmas For more information call Group goals, bylaws, mem- and others. loved ones.” ing to purchase. Tickets will be books. Twyla Hodges at 640-1153. bership information and ap- For more information call 640- The welcoming setting of the $35 each or a table of eight can Donna has won a Retailer’s kitchen allows families access to plications may be secured via 9301. be purchased for $250. Spon- Choice Award for Fiction, a HomeCare MC needed nourishment and the oppor- email request at www.colum- Gloria Baldwin is the president. sorship opportunities are also tunity to interact and gain support Dove Award, a Silver Angel sets disabilities buscountyleadershipcouncil. available by contacting the from other families going through Award, two Audie Awards support group weebly.com or send written Southeaster Oratorio the same experience. SCC Foundation office. for best inspirational fiction, request to Columbus County A social support group for orchestra-choir Dec. 12 “We rely on individuals and The speaker at this year’s has been a nominee for a Leadership Council, P.O. Box Individuals with Develop- The Southeastern Oratorio So- groups to volunteer to help with the luncheon will be Donna Van- Gold Medallion Book of the 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 mental Disabilities for ages 17 ciety will perform a free orchestra- Meals of Love program. Their kind- Liere. VanLiere is a New York Year and is an inductee in the For more information call choir concert “Magnificat” Monday, years old and older will meet ness means a great deal to us and the Times and USA Today best- Ohio Foundation of Indepen- Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The free concert families we serve,” Clark said. the second Tuesday of each selling author, her 14 titles dent Colleges Hall of Excel- Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. will include works by the Renais- For more information about include The Christmas Shoes lence joining such luminaries month at 6 p.m. at HomeCare sance composer Durante and the Meals of Love and other volunteer and The Christmas Blessing as Coretta Scott King, Hugh contemporary composer John Rut- opportunities, contact Clark at 620- - both of which were adapt- Downs, Dr. Norman Vincent ter. 2264 or email [email protected] ed into movies starring Rob Peale and Senator John Glenn. is on An ensemble of professional The News Reporter Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Pais- She also serves on the board of instrumentalists from the Myrtle Praying for Revival Beach area will accompany the choir. ley and Neil Patrick Harris. directors for National House To every child of God consider The concert will be held at First Both movies garnered stellar of Hope, a residency program this as your personal open invitation Presbyterian Church located at 511 ratings for CBS. that is offered in several states to attend a monthly prayer meeting N. Thompson Street. A memorable scene in the for abused and at-risk teens. to pray for revival in the local com- For more information call Diana The Christmas Shoes is when Donna lives in Franklin, munity. Matthews at 642-8510. the little boy wants to pur- Tenn., with her husband, Troy, This call goes beyond denomina- chase shoes for his mother that tion, race and/or size of the build- their children, Grace, Kate and Clothing donations ing where you worship as a church is dying. Rob Lowe’s character David, two dogs, two cats, and a being accepted family. steps in to help pay the differ- a host of geese and ducks that Become a Fan The location will change from ence so that the little boy can use their pond as a pit stop on Walk Into Your Inheritance Out- month to month as other churches buy the shoes. This scene in their way to prettier waters. and stay in reach Ministries is asking for dona- choose to host, but it will always oc- the movie was inspiration for Birthed through Donna’s love tions of cases of water, personal cur on the First Wednesday of the the song written by NewSong. and support of the Nashville touch! hygiene products, canned food and month at 7 p.m. gently used clothes for spreading The Christmas Hope star- Rescue Mission, Leaving Para- For more information call Frank- love-community relief. ring Madeline Stowe was dise is a story based on a real lin Spaulding at 641-2377. Donations can be dropped off at adapted by Lifetime Televi- life couple whose lives are 507 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, S.C. sion, and her movies The transformed through the work or 1757 Stanley Road, Supply located Global School Christmas Secret and The of a local Rescue Mission; and, near Cedar Grove Middle School. of Ministry The Christmas Town her latest For more information call Mi- enrolling students much-anticipated Christmas chael and Latarsha Smith at 321-961- Toys for Tots novel was released in stores 9913 or Utrillia and John H. Johnson Global School of Ministry is now October 2016. III at 294-0656. Rev. Carmin Leach is enrolling students. Heartbreakers Motorcycle Club the pastor. Global School of Ministry is being and Kelly Youth Focus Center, part- offered free of charge through love ners with Marine Corps Reserve Sandhill MBC Lake Waccamaw offerings and donations. and Toys for Tots to help kids in the announcements Individuals interested in learning community that are less fortunate Sandhilll Missionary Baptist Food ministry to how to receive biblical training and for Christmas. Church announcements for Decem- distribute food education without paying the high Registration, which began Tues- ber are: cost of tuition are invited to contact day, Nov. 1, will run through Friday, Dec. 11 the church family and Lake Waccamaw food ministry Dec. 9 from 10 a.m-5:30 p.m. at the their pastor Rev. Donald Thompson will distribute food to those in Minister Patrina Wright at 234-3092. Kelly Youth Focus Center located at will celebrate “Senior Citizen Day” need. By His Grace church 215 S. Brown Street in Chadbourn. during the 11 a.m. morning worship. The only distribution day for All adults, bring photo ID, proof All church seniors 60 and older are December will be Saturday the announcement of address and one of the following asked to be present for recognition 17th from 9-10 a.m. at First Baptist By His Grace Ministries has for each child registered for toys: and wear red for the occasion. Church, Sam Potts Hwy. Lake Wac- moved to its new location, 5285 Main Social Security card, Medicaid card Dec. 18 the members of Sandhill camaw. There will also be a visit Street, Suite 18, Shallotte. or birth certificate. Last day for ap- and their pastor Rev. Donald Thomp- from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring Word Up Bible study will be held plications is Thursday, Dec. 8. No son will celebrate its Christmas children, grandchildren and other every Thursday at 6 p.m. and worship applications will be accepted after program following the 11 a.m. wor- family members. Santa will have service every Saturday at 5 p.m. that date. ship service. toys and there will also be music. The minister of music is Torey Toys will be given on Saturday, Dec. 31 the deacons of Sandhill will Food recipients need only a photo Bessent. Dec. 10 at Westside Alumni building, spearhead the “Watch night service ID to receive free food. Overseer Elgin Blake is the pastor. Chadbourn. starting at 10:30 p.m. with a candle The partnering churches All Columbus County residents light march. Rev. Donald Thompson are Lake Waccamaw Methodist welcome. will being the message. Church, Lake Waccamaw Presbyte- Life Ministries services All applicants must be Columbus The church is located at 16920 rian Church, Little Wheel of Hope Life Ministries services will County residents. Twisted Hickory Road, Bladenboro. Church and First Baptist Church of be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. at For more information call the For more information call Elmer Lake Waccamaw and the Boys and Emmanuel Sounds of Praise, 5051 center at 654-5300. Rhodie at 648-5320. Girls Homes of N.C. also participate. Northside Drive, Shallotte. Carmin For more information call 646- Leach is the guest speaker. 3727. Rev. Kelvin Howard is the pastor. China Grove MBC Life Ministries and Walk Christmas Play into Your Inheritance OM accepting donations China Grove Missionary Baptist Life Ministries and Walk Into CLASSIFIEDS SELL Church will hold its Christmas Play Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Refresh- Your Inheritance Outreach Minis- ments will be served in the fellow- tries is accepting gently used clothes, ship hall. coats and toys. Drop off at 507 N. Oak The church is located at 2903 Old Street, Myrtle Beach, S.C. or 1757 Stake Road, Chadbourn. Stanley Road, Supply in Brunswick For more information contact County. 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Mini Fact: A declaration of war 75 Years Ago: On the USS On Dec. 8, President Roosevelt asked Arizona, 1,177 Congress for a declaration of war on officers and Japan. A few days later, Germany and Italy crewmen died declared war on the United States, and the Pearl when a bomb U.S. was officially part of World War II. detonated a magazine Harbor (storehouse of explosives).

U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives, 80-G-19942 “… December 7, 1941, a date which will live the channel into the harbor so that huge in infamy* ...” battleships and other vessels could dock there. These are the famous words of President In 1911, the USS California was the first U.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt as he addressed the U.S. ship to arrive at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. NPS photo by Brett Seymour Brett by NPS photo Congress on Dec. 8, 1941. The day before, World War II The USS Arizona Memorial attracts millions of visitors each year. Japan had attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl In the late 1930s, Adolf Hitler was leading Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Germany into wars with many European Next week, Americans will remember this nations. President Roosevelt did not want to Pearl Harbor today important turning point in World War II as enter the war, but the U.S. did help its allies, or After explosions destroyed much of we commemmorate its 75th anniversary. friends, in Europe. the USS Arizona, the superstructure, or By 1940, Japan had become allies with parts above the main deck, sank to the Germany and Italy. bottom of the harbor. Most of the men on the ship sank with it. The attack In 1962, the USS Arizona Memorial was In 1941, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet was based built to honor those who died in the attacks. at Pearl Harbor. More than 150 U.S. Navy ships The memorial is built right over the remains and boats were in the harbor on the morning of the ship. Visitors can read the list of those of Sunday, Dec. 7. Thousands of Marines and killed on a marble wall inside. Some people sailors were starting their day. Some were getting throw flowers or wreaths into the water over ready to go to church. At nearby airfields, almost the ship.

Mini Page map Mini Page 400 airplanes were on the ground. What is Pearl Harbor? Just before 8 a.m., 353 Japanese planes For ancient Hawaiians, Wai Momi, or swooped in and launched torpedoes toward Resources Waters of Pearl, was a productive area for fishing Battleship Row, where eight battleships were and diving for oysters. Hawaii was ruled mostly moored, or anchored. by chiefs and kings or queens until 1898, when it Dive-bombers attacked parked airplanes On the Web: became a territory of the United States. and hangars (buildings where aircraft are • bit.ly/2cEhj3X U.S. military officers realized that having stored) at airfields. Bombs that were dropped • bit.ly/2cEjw4g a base in the Pacific Ocean would be a from Japanese aircraft destroyed the USS Arizona. But the attack wasn’t over. At the library: good strategic move. Starting in 1902, the • “What Was Pearl Harbor?” by Patricia U.S. government widened and deepened A second wave of dive-bombers came in about 30 minutes later, damaging more ships Brennan Demuth • “Pearl Harbor” by Stephen Krensky * Infamy means being well known for some and airplanes. Overall 2,403 Americans were terrible act or quality. killed. • “Pearl Harbor” by Gary E. Barr The Mini Page® © 2016 Universal Uclick

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Issue 38, 2016 Founded by Betty Debnam

Try ’n’ Find Mini JokesMini Fact: What’s in your pack? About 55 You can make school mornings Give a percent of easier by loading your backpack the Words that remind us of Pearl Harbor are hidden in this kids carry night before. Keep your papers and other a backpack supplies organized so you don’t have to Back a that is too dig for what you need. puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, Peter: What’s a bankheavy for How many of these things can you them. leave at school so they don’t weigh down robber’s favorite your backpack? and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: Break • books dance? • glue How’s your back been feeling over the past blades to the waist or slightly above the waist. • crayons couple of weeks? If you’ve noticed a new ache, 2. 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Neighborly Love These 19 people provided a service for a Tabor City Lady who had some downed trees from Hurricane Matthew. The group spent about two hours cutting the trees and stacking the wood and debris, making the yards of these homes more presentable for two Tabor City area widows. The three hours of donated service by the adults and especially the youth shows what is right about the people in this area. Included in the photo are JROTC members, a bus driver, JROTC leader Sgt. Mathews and 10 mem- bers of the Tabor City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Principal gives faculty awards CLASS REUNIONS Central Middle School Prin- demic achievement in the cipal Chris Kelly presented classroom. This award will be awards during a faculty meet- passed on to another teacher at WCHS of ’06 ing, a ritual that will be repeat- the next faculty meeting. planning reunion ed during all faculty meetings. Waddell Graham, Clean The West Columbus High Aaron Schwallier, Hornet Hornet Nest Award, given to a School Class of 2006 is plan- on the Horizon Award, de- CMS staff member by school ning its 10-year class reunion. signed for someone who has custodians for noting that this If interested in participat- excelled in all educational individual keeps their work ing in activities or taking endeavors and has notably im- space neat, clean, orderly and part in planning contact Phy- pacted and made a difference looking professional. lisa Collier at msp.collier@ in the lives of students. Pricilla McKoy, Keep Calm gmail.com or call Amber Lee Mandy Smith, Busy Hornet and Buzz On Award, given to a at 336-493-9808 or join the Award, specifically for teach- staff member who has handled class group on Facebook at ers who are always looking an adverse situation in the edu- Christopher Ward www.facebook.com/wchsclas- for ways to further enhance cational setting with utmost sof2006. instruction and student aca- professionalism. PACK winners Anna King, inclusion specialist (left) and LaTonya Brown, Chadbourn Library’s program coordinator with the Columbus County Partner- The Perfect Attendance Whiteville ship for Children (Smart Start) display some of the paja- Creates Knowledge annual hot dog/bake mas and books that will be distributed during the annual (PACK) winners for the sale Dec. 2 City schools menu pajama event to be held at the Smart Start Early Learning first nine weeks of school are Irma Cristal Galda- Chadbourn Library’s annual Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Facility (ELF) Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4-7 p.m. For more hot dog and bake sale will be each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and information about the event, the public may call 642-8226 mez-Contreras, Whiteville held Friday Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. or 499-4548. Primary, Grade 1; Maddox until 1 p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 5: - Breakfast - Cereal Bar, Graham Crack- Soles, Edgewood Elemen- The cost of each plate will ers, Banana, Apple Juice. Lunch - Hot Dog/Bun/Chili or Fish tary, Grade 5; Christopher be $5, this includes two hot Filet/Bun, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Spiced Apples. Smart Start pajama distribution Ward, Central Middle, dogs (your choice of ketchup, TUESDAY, DEC. 6: - Breakfast - PB&J Pocket, Raisins, Or- Through the generosity and vision of the National Pajama Grade 8; James Bridger mustard, slaw, onions or chili.), ange Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Chicken Salad/Crackers, Side Program, the Columbus County Partnership for Children chips, cookie and drink. There Salad, Steamed Sweet Corn, Diced Peaches. Warlick, Whiteville High, (Smart Start) has acquired a shipment of sleepwear and books Grade 9; and Bruce Wayne will also be homemade baked WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7: - Breakfast - Apple Muffin, Pear, Fruit- for young children and will host an event to distribute them. goods for sale. Juice. Lunch - Vegetable Beef Soup, PB&J Pocket, Cuke Dip- Grainger, North Whiteville The annual Pajama distribution event will be held Thursday, Academy, Grade 10. The Any questions call 654-3322. pers, Saltine Crackers, Apple. Dec. 8 from 4-7 p.m. at the Smart Start Early Learning Facility THURSDAY, DEC. 8: - Breakfast - Super Donut, Dried Mixed (ELF) located at 107 W. Main Street in Whiteville. PACK Program, year two, Fruit, Apple Juice. Lunch - Ham & Cheese/Bun or BBQ Rib/ During the event, families will receive food items donated is sponsored by Colum- The Bun, Glazed Carrots, Celery Stick Dippers, Strawberries/Ice by Campbell Soup Supply Company and may register for door bus Regional Healthcare Cream Cup. prizes donated by local merchants. In addition, an extra special System, Whiteville Rotary Classifieds FRIDAY, DEC. 9: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Orange Wedges, Fruit guest may drop in for photos with the children. Club, Duke Energy and Juice. Lunch - Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Grilled Cheese Sand- The sleepwear and books will be distributed free of charge wich, Potato Wedges, Cucumber Dippers, Pear. State Employees Credit Work until they are gone. Children must be present. Pajama sizes Union. Each winner re- are standard and range from 6 months to 5T for boys and girls. ceives a $50 VISA gift card Colors, styles, quantities and designs vary. Items will be pre- and a certificate. Student Columbus packaged for random and quick pick up (only one package per child age birth to five). The Partnership will be unable to ac- names are put into a draw- County schools menu commodate special requests for styles, colors or designs of the ing at each school each Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with sleepwear. All Columbus County Children, ages birth to five, nine weeks for a chance to each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and are invited to the party. win a gift card. At the end a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. The National Pajama Program provides warm sleepwear of the school year, student MONDAY, DEC. 5: - Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar, Applesauce, and books to children who are in need. The program operates names who have had per- Juice. Lunch - Lasagna or Corn Dog, Peaches, Baby Limas, in the U.S. as well as in other countries. In addition to this an- fect attendance all year Corn. nual Pajama event, the CCPC has distributed sleepwear locally are put into a drawing for a Reaching people TUESDAY, DEC. 6: - Breakfast - Frudel, Apple, Juice. Lunch to the Boys and Girls Home, Families First, Southeastern Com- chance to win a $250 VISA - Chicken Filet or Sloppy Joe, Mixed Fruit, Oven Fries, Carrot munity and Family Services, Department of Social Services, does the trick! Sticks. Living Hope Pregnancy Care Center, day care facilities and gift card. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Raisins, head start centers. Juice. Lunch - Spaghetti, Toasted Ham & Cheese, Pineapple, The Columbus County Partnership for Children is a nonprofit Side Salad, Corn, Pillsbury Frudel. agency that seeks to provide options and resources necessary PLEASE THURSDAY, DEC. 8: - Breakfast - Mini French Toast, Crai- for young children to be prepared to succeed when they enter sins, Juice. Lunch - Chef Salad or Cheeseburger, Apple, Oven kindergarten. Fries, Broccoli, Roll. For more information about the Pajama event or the Colum- RECYCLE FRIDAY, DEC. 9: - Breakfast - Cinnamon Roll, Raisins, Juice. bus County Partnership for Children, call the Partnership at 642- Lunch - Pizza or Hamburger, Marinara Sauce, Pineapple, 8226. Visit the agency’s website at www.columbussmartstart.org. Baked Beans, Side Salad.

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