•East Bladen girls over- Next Issue Winter Solstace come East Columbus The News Reporter’s Tuesday, Dec. 22 is the upset bid. •Wolfpack annual Christmas first day of winter. It is squads take wins over Memories section will also the day with the Vikings. •Stallion boys appear in Thursday’s least amount of daylight. trip Green Sea-Floyds. edition. Sports See page 2-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, December 21, 2015 Five running Volume 125, Number 50 Whiteville, North Carolina for Prevatte’s 75 Cents board seat By ALLEN TURNER Inside Staff Writer The race for N.C. House District 46, which 2-A represents all of Columbus and portions of •Fitness challenge Robeson and Bladen counties, has gotten a little more crowded. focuses on faith Retired educator Tim Benton filed Friday organizations. to run in the Democratic primary and semi- retired electrical engineer Tom Howell Jr. filed 3-A Wednesday to run in the Libertarian primary. •Locals urged to shop Both men are from Bladenboro. They join Republican Brenden Jones, a at home. Tabor City businessman, in trying to succeed Rep. Ken Waddell, D-Columbus. Waddell is not DIDYOB? seeking re-election. Did you observe ... Party primaries will be held on March 15. Filing for offices ends at noon on Monday. In another filing, Michael “Hunt” Lewis Cade and Logen Little filed Thursday as a candidate in the already- receiving NFL gloves Photos by JAMES JACKSON crowded Democratic primary field for the Myra Malpass Creech works with student Kinley Reece. District 2 county commission seat now held from Carolina Panthers by James Prevatte. players Shaq Thompson Benton, 60, said he’s running for the House and Ted Ginn Jr. as well as Luke Kuechly’s auto- Acme-Delco Elementary See Five running, page 12-A graph at the Panthers- Falcon game last week? ... Santa Claus showing teacher is a voice for others up at East Columbus nCreech is one of about 30 selected from County, city High School Thursday to more than 500 to state fellowship program. recite “T’was the Night Before Christmas” for By NICOLE CARTRETTE schools join the English classes? ... News Editor The splendid presenta- Delco native Myra Malpass Creech, a fifth-grade state lawsuit tion by the Western teacher at Acme-Delco Elementary School in the Co- By SHALON SMITH Prong Baptist Church’s lumbus County School district, is a 2015 Hope Street choir Sunday night of N.C. Teacher Voice Fellow. Contributing Writer an upbeat production She is one of 30 teachers in the state selected from more than 500 applicants for the program that seeks Earlier this year, a three-judge panel found celebrating Christ’s birth to give teachers a greater voice in policy decisions a 2011 law to violate the North Carolina Consti- and the His promise of in the state. tution, allowing Richmond County Schools the eternal life? ... Western “The whole fellowship is designed to empower chance to receive upwards of $250,000 that had Prong Choir Director teachers to be better teachers by not leaving the been collected through improper equipment W.C. Butler improvis- classroom,” Creech said. payments to the county. DIDYOB… The Hope Street Group is a nonpartisan, nonprofit With the Richmond County ruling as ing to close the cantata organization that enables fellows through peer and precedent, the Columbus County Board of in style after computer community engagement, data collection and com- Education and Whiteville City Schools Board problems about two- munication strategies to make recommendations to of Education appear to collectively be owed thirds of the way through policy-makers. more than $575,000 and have joined a class- the program? ... Martin Creech and other fellows spend their year study- action lawsuit with other school boards across ing methods of improving teaching and preparation the state to recover proceeds of the improper Benton’s participation programs. Creech and student Hilleri Stukes share a laugh. equipment surcharge collected in the county. in the Western Prong ‘Best teachers’ “From what I’ve heard, basically all of the Baptist choir to mark the “You want your best teachers to stay in the class- ‘Afraid to speak’ districts in the state are going to pursue this 65th year he’s been a part room but you also want them to have leadership skills “Some teachers are afraid to speak out against a at some juncture,” Whiteville City Schools of the group? .... in and outside of the classroom.” policy they don’t agree with ... even if they have a superintendent Kenny Garland said. Creech said the “light bulb moment” when a stu- great idea,” Creech said. As part of the Justice Reinvestment Act of dent has learned something new means a lot. “That’s Part of the problem is that many teachers do not 2011, a $50 surcharge was added to individuals a great motivator for me.” believe their opinion matters, she said. convicted of improper equipment offenses and County Deaths Creech said better communication is needed be- The fellowship has included conducting focus the funds under that statute had been placed tween policymakers and teachers. groups with her peers in education and collecting in the State Confinement Fund — established Whiteville “A lot of times DPI (Department of Public Instruc- anonymous survey data. by the law — to pay a portion of the cost of Robert Wayne Cross tion) and (policymakers) even at the district level “We wanted teachers to feel free to speak freely,” housing inmates in county jails. This action Lacey Caroll Pittman ask us to follow policy with no explanation of why,” she said. was ruled in violation of the North Carolina Nakina Creech said. Though that data has not yet been finalized, See Lawsuit, page 12-A Creech saw the fellowship as an opportunity to Creech said a big concern among teachers is test Sherry Ann Cook shape policy. scores weighing so heavily in teacher evaluations. Bolton She said teachers want to know “why we chose Inequality in resources across the school districts Edna Jane Pringle a certain curriculum or plan” and that better com- in the state is another major concern. Corman ramps Lake Waccamaw munication could make a big difference. “If you are in Wake or New Hanover counties they “How can we make it better if it is not working? Henry Lewis Gore See Creech, page 3-A Mary Jane Long Evers up rail work Chadbourn By ALLEN TURNER Louise Shaw Rabon Staff Writer Eula Mae Bass Cross loved county history Many area residents have noticed what Tabor City By BOB HIGH week. seems to be a flurry of increased activity lo- Lee Wade Drake Staff Writer Endless hours cally in the last two weeks by crews from the Cross became a fixture at the R.J. Corman Railroad Group. Vice president Robert Wayne Cross, the trans- county’s Register of Deeds office, Bill Henderson of the Kentucky-based com- Index planted Mississippian who learned plus the research area of Southeast- pany confirmed Friday that the perception of more about Whiteville’s 200-year ern Community College’s library, increased activity reflects reality. Editorials ...... 10-A plus history than anyone who ever where he spent endless hours read- “We’re making an extreme push to make lived, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at ing deeds, microfilm and other sure we safely and efficiently restore rail ser- Obituaries ...... 7-A 11 a.m. in New Hanover Regional documents. Sports ...... 1-B vice there,” Henderson said. “We are doing Medical Center following his second He fed additional information everything possible to make sure that we get Crime ...... 4-A heart attack in less than 10 days. into his steel-trap mind for dates and rail service restored in southeastern North Lifestyles ...... 5-A Cross, who became the “go-to names, and he could spit them out at Carolina and northeastern South Carolina by guy” for Whiteville history, and the drop of a hat. the first of March, if not sooner.” much of Columbus County during He could ride from the court- More than 50 Corman personnel, making his 22 years in his adopted home- house to downtown Whiteville and up what Henderson called a “sizeable number town, was a writer for The News Robert Cross speak definitively about nearly of crews,” are on the ground here, bringing Reporter, specializing in news for every home and business. with them a large influx of equipment and Seniors, and tidbits about local his- men before and after him, came Cross had an appetite for facts vehicles, working to repair and restore the tory that he fed to every writer on to Columbus County because of a and figures about the citizens of railroad infrastructure in Columbus County the newspaper staff as they tried female. His marriage in the 1990s Whiteville since the community was and Horry and Marion counties in South to add meat to their stories about led him to Whiteville, and he never settled in the late months of 1808 and Carolina. people and places. left except to visit his home recently, early months of 1809. “The number of people we have working He was born in Hattiesburg, the subject of his last column for Miss., on Oct. 28, 1953, and like many the newspaper, to be published this See Cross, page 4-A See Rail, page 8-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015

Staff photos by FULLER ROYAL An early gift It was an exciting Tuesday afternoon for Edgewood Elementary School third-graders years. Principal Jared Worthington, top left, reported that this year’s fourth-graders as members of the Whiteville Rotary Club presented them an “early Christmas pres- are still using the dictionaries the club presented to them last year. The dictionary ent” – dictionaries for them to take home, to keep and to use throughout their school project has become an annual event for the 39-member club. Fitness challenge starting Jan. 3 focuses on faith organizations By DIANA MATTHEWS year, the Columbus County idea came to her while she was not going to fit all.” gests that some winners may should treat our bodies. Day Contributing Writer Health Department is issuing taking a morning run. People with limited mobil- want to donate their winnings to day, people forget the bigger a three-month challenge to “Half of our county popula- ity may add a few minutes of back to their organization. picture, but we believers have A New Year’s challenge to members of all faith organiza- tion reports no physical activ- chair exercises to their day. A The last Friday of each a purpose to be lights in our local believers of all faiths will tions to become more physi- ity. We’ve set a three-month person for whom a five-minute month, faith organizations communities. How can we do incorporate spiritual values cally active. goal to get people moving,” walk is a challenge may set a will submit total minutes to our spiritual work if we aren’t and physical fitness to help The program, called Fit Gray said. goal to increase gradually to the Health Department, and physically available?” participants become more and Faith, begins Jan. 3 and She has worked predomi- 10 minutes. The News Reporter will then While Gray hopes that par- active. is the brainchild of Sarah nantly with minority church- If people don’t feel safe highlight the three organiza- ticipants will draw on their Just in time for the new Gray, health educator. The es and other faith organiza- walking around their neigh- tions achieving the highest inner motivation to succeed tions for five years, focusing borhoods, she suggests that number of minutes. Small, at their goals, she also knows her attention on the segments members walk together medium-sized, and large that friendly peer pressure of the population with the around their church building groups will be recognized, so will provide accountability. Farmers Market closes for worst health statistics. But or follow a DVD that allows that even a tiny congregation “The key is not perfection. It’s she realizes that her teaching stepping-in-place indoors. has a chance of receiving at- just to be healthier.” If inter- winter after exceptional year approach can cross racial and As people think creatively tention. est remains high, the program denomination lines. to find physical outlets, “one Gray stresses that this chal- may continue longer than the By RAY WYCHE long-time market vendor and “People are competitive,” thing will lead to another,” lenge is about increasing initial three-month period. Staff Writer manager of the market. she said. “If it starts in she hopes. physical activity; people are Interested organizations Shuman said she expects church, among members who Starting on the first Sun- not to count daily routine ac- may get in touch with the The Columbus County the same number of vendors know one another pretty well, day of 2016, participating tivities in their minutes. But Health Department at (910) Community Farmers Market in the coming year that sold at people may be more inclined churches and organizations they also don’t need to invest 640-6615 and ask for Sarah had its last sales day of the the market during the season to increase physical activity.” will distribute log sheets to in special equipment, clothing Gray. year Saturday, and the market just ended. Gray describes “physical members. Each participant or gym memberships. manager calls it a good year “We need more vendors and activity” broadly, not limiting will be asked to contribute $1 “We just want more move- despite unfavorable weather. more customers,” she says. the idea to organized sports to a fund overseen by a leader ment. It’s going to take a lot of “We did exceptionally well The market last summer or strenuous exercise. “We’re such as a deacon. Members internal motivation,” she said. GIFTS! considering the weather we got off to a late start from its not asking anyone to run a who log the most minutes of That is where faith comes Market Totes had,” said Carol Shuman, opening the second Saturday marathon. Anything is better activity will win their group’s in, however. “There are tons Tote Bags in May because of the weather than nothing. One activity is collected dollars. Gray sug- of scriptures about how we and late planting by the ven- Utility Baskets The News Reporter dors who were delayed by cool, (USPS 387-600) wet weather. Fingerless and Published twice weekly by “Everybody was late plant- State improves health rank; now 31st in nation Texting Gloves The News Reporter Co. Inc. ing because of the weather,” 127 W. Columbus St. Shuman said. By RAY WYCHE the rating. Department Director Kim Hats to Match! Whiteville N.C. 28472 The market will have its an- Staff Writer “We greatly appreciate the Smith said she was proud of Large Assortment Mailing address: nual meeting in February, at United Health Foundation the advancement of the state of Jewelry including P.O. Box 707, North Carolina led the na- highlighting North Carolina’s in the national ratings and which time plans for the com- Snap Jewelry, Bangles Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 tion in improving its public improvement in rank as the Columbus County’s part in the ing summer will be discussed. Charm Bracelets & Lokai health rating in a report re- greatest among all 50 states,” improvement. Periodical postage paid at For the past few years the cently released by the United said Department of Health “We have a great staff in Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 market has opened the second Embroidery Saturday in May. Health Foundation, moving and Human Services Secre- the department,” she said. is available Postmaster: send address This year the market had up six places since last year’s tary Rick Bajer. changes to P.O. Box 707, ranking. Columbus County, in an- satellite sales sites near FRANK THEATRES Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Chadbourn, in downtown The state now is classified other rating, was labeled as COASTAL Jim High, Publisher Whiteville and at Columbus as 31st in the ranking of the the unhealthiest county in the DAISY’S Mail Subscriptions Regional Healthcare System 50 states in public health mat- state, a rating that has brought STADIUM 10 The Kountry Nest (Columbus County) (hospital). ters, and is the second highest forth criticism for the ways Showtimes (910) 754-7469 315 Vinson Blvd. Hwy. 130 $35.00 - Mail The farmers market began state in the nation for child the ratings were determined. www.FRANKTHEATRES.com (beside John Donoghue) 640-2601 in 1998 with a few vendors at a immunizations. 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Behind Quality Ford 140 Bitmore Rd. (past Lowes), Whiteville • 642-4137 106 Quality Street, Whiteville 910-640-FAST (640-3278) The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 – 3-A Locals urged to shop at home By JEFFERSON WEAVER retail shops. pers from other communities Staff Writer “We really have some great to Whiteville and Columbus opportunities here,” he said. County, she said. As the final days of Christ- “Whiteville and our sister Local merchants always do mas shopping get under way, communities can help take more than just provide goods local officials are hoping cus- care of almost any shopping and services, Holcomb said. tomers will visit downtown list, and you help your friends “Whenever the debate Whiteville rather than fight and neighbors when you shop about shopping locally comes the crowds out of town. here.” up, I’m reminded of a conver- No one expects shoppers to Merritt said supporting sation with a local retailer,” buy everything in town, Jen- local merchants, especially she said. “He recalled that From left: Taylor Sullivan, Saddiyah Hines, Creech, Cody Turner and Jesse Ruiz Jacobs. nifer Holcomb of the Colum- those in Whiteville’s down- a potential customer came bus Chamber of Commerce town area, was once a tradi- into the store looking for a and Tourism said, but local tion. He hopes the WDDC can particular item. They did not Creech bring that tradition back. purchase the item, claiming Continued from page 1-A merchants often have deals and selections that more than “You’re never going to have that they could ‘buy it at the have so many more resources Since 1997 “It’s important for us in the counter savings found an hour the volume you find in the big beach’ for $5 less. Never mind box stores,” he said, “but local the traffic and stress of the than the more rural counties Creech has taught fifth Department to listen to the a w a y. retailers who understand this larger cities. ... that’s not fair. I saw my own grade English Language Arts voice of teachers,” Dr. June “We need to make con- children suffered because of at Acme Delco Elementa- Atkinson, North Carolina scious decisions about our go the extra mile to make the “Less than a month later, it ... I’m shocked at the differ- ry with Columbus County State Superintendent said spending,” Holcomb said. “Of trip worth your while. that same person went into ences across the state.” schools since 1997. She holds at the announcement of the course, this is not to say that “I hope in the years to come, that store and asked the re- Fewer electives, advanced a Bachelor of Arts from the program. “While we have dif- we never shop out of town. I we can continue the improve- tailer for money to sponsor a science and math classes, art University of North Carolina ficulty in hearing the voices of do. We all do. I’m suggesting ments we’ve already seen local sporting team,” she said. and music opportunities exist at Wilmington and a Master 96,000 teachers, if we have rep- that we take steps, even small downtown. Whiteville was “He did support the team in districts with fewer dollars of Education from the Uni- resentative teachers, such as ones, to support the com- very blessed in not having to because he always had, and to support those programs. versity of North Carolina at we do with Hope Street Group, munity we live in whenever completely rebuild when the he always does,” Holcomb ‘Hurts’ Pembroke. She earned Na- then we can get feedback that possible.” shopping centers opened. said. “We expect a lot of our “That hurts our children tional Board Teacher Cer- is meaningful to us.” Local shopping does more “That shows you have lo- local businesses; I believe they academically,” she said. tification in 2001 and men- The work of the first co- than just provide Christmas cal loyalty here. It’s up to the should expect something from She would love for poorer tors novice teachers. She has horts of Hope Street Group presents, Holcomb said. retailers to reward that loyalty us as well.” school districts to have the also led school and district Fellows includes meeting with “We should shop local to and the customers to support Merritt said local residents funding needed to provide professional development legislators, hosting school build and support our com- their local businesses.” will benefit as much as local more opportunities to academ- opportunities in curriculum visits, and writing op-eds and munity,” she said. “Many resi- Holcomb pointed out that merchants from supporting ically gifted students. She said development and increasing essays that are published in dents put Columbus County while the out-of-town shop- downtown. AIG becomes “just a label” if student achievement. She was news. down for being economically ping trips are often only once “The more support we have the brightest students are not Teacher of the Year for her “Teachers are one of the disadvantaged and not having a year, local merchants are for downtown and local mer- challenged and provided more school in 2005 and 2013 and most important resources the amenities and livability of “always here.” chants the more alive it will resources. was nominated for the Disney in creating sound education the larger metropolitan areas The chamber created a be, and the more opportunities Creech said that transpar- Teacher of the Year in 2005. policy,” Katharine Correll, that surround us. They often video promoting local mer- we have for everyone,” he said. ency is important to teachers She said she is honored to North Carolina Teacher Voice complain that we need more chants, and #KeepItColumbus “It’s not just for Christmas – who often are not informed be representing southeastern Network director, said in a jobs. has been bringing more shop- downtown is here all year.” about the budgeting process or North Carolina in the fellow- press release. “Equipping the “Ironically, their spending how funds are allocated. ship program. Network to listen to feedback habits escalate the problem. “I don’t understand where “I’ve had the opportunity and communicate back how Every dollar that we spend out all the funding goes,” Creech for professional development it is acted upon not only im- of town helps to support that Attention Petsense Customers said. “I think people are just and the collaboration is awe- proves decision-making, but community. It supports their We carry not aware, but being afraid some,” she said. demonstrates to educators schools, infrastructure, and Bring in this ad for to speak out is somewhat Creech and her husband that we value their expertise job market.” unfounded ... I feel like if you Craig have two daughters. as professionals.” Gene Merritt of the White- see a need for change and Amanda, 21, is enrolling in For more information ville Downtown Development have the courage to advocate the nursing program at SCC about the Hope Street Group, Commission (WDDC) said that Dog Food $ Off you should at least attempt in 2016, and Amber, 18, is visit its website, hopestreet- he was surprised at how much it. Change doesn’t come fast. pursuing an education in oc- group.org. is available in locally-owned It comes very slowly, but we cupational therapy at Cape Taste1 of the Wild can’t sit back and do nothing. Fear Community College. We have to take baby steps.” About Hope Street WTS Foundation will meet Jan. 14 or Victor Creech, who grew up in Hope Street Group and a full line of products for your The Williams Township All directors and mem- pets and farm animals Dog Food Delco, said she loves being in launched its program in Ken- Education Foundation will bers are urged to attend. Pro- a classroom. tucky in 2013, replicating it hold its annual meeting at 6:30 spective members, parents “I just always loved chil- in Hawaii in 2014, and now it p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 in the and grandparents who have Gurganus Feed & Grain, LLC dren. I loved going to school exists in Tennessee and North school cafetorium. Dinner will children attending Williams 138 E. Commerce St., Whiteville and learning,” she said. Carolina. be served. School are welcome. 642-3064 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 Cross Crime briefs Continued from page 1-A

Charm Lake project Cocaine written source to answer your query. To this God-given talent Ashley Nicole Jacobs, 33, One of his most outstanding contributions to the county’s Frank Dearan Odom, 35, of memory, Robb added a sincere respect and fondness for those of Clar- history was the research and information he furnished about of Pine Log with whom he worked, despite their interruptions of his studies. ence Street, Lake Waccamaw during almost four years of volunteer work Road, White- “He had the rare gift of unflappable personality; if things Whiteville, with documents and photographs at the Lake Waccamaw Depot ville, was ar- bothered him, he kept his feelings to himself. Intelligent, pleas- has been ar- Museum. rested Dec. ant to be around, gentle was Robb Cross. He will be missed, rested on “Robb was a walking history book,” said Ginger Littrell, for- 11, 2015 for particularly by those of us close to him,” Wyche added. break-in and mer director of the Lake Museum, who became a close friend of possession “I recently started drawing and painting and anytime I drew theft charg- the man with a hidden sense of humor and a broad vocabulary of cocaine, or painted something new I always excitedly brought it to work es involving that would shame most English teachers. and served to get Robb’s expertise advice on what I could do to improve on it, the theft of Jacobs “The Lake museum hit the jackpot the day Robb called and with war- if need be. We talked a lot about artwork and different mediums a gold neck- Odom asked if he could come and hang out and help me with research rants charg- and uses for each. I always looked forward to his take on things lace with a crescent-wrench projects. Among his many contributions were the dozens of ing him with and I surely miss him and his critiquing,” said staff member charm, plus cash, at Joe Ja- photos on storyboards about the lake’s history, and descriptions the sale of prescription medi- Laurie Roy. cobs’ business office on Nov. 21, of days gone by. cation on Aug. 7, 2014 to an Most unique 2015. The necklace was owned “Visitors loved seeing undercover buyer for the Sher- “I didn’t know Robb by William Robbie Jacobs, ac- their family history re- iff ’s Drug Unit. for as long as many cording to the warrant. corded, and several en- The 2014 warrants had not people did, or as well, gaged Robb to help them been served. Odom is charged either, and that’s my with their personal family Break-in with the sale, delivery and pos- loss. Robb was one of session of pills in the warrants projects. He became a true Tonya Hammonds, 42, of the the most unique people obtained by Sheriff ’s Drug friend, and his work is still 400 block of I’ve ever met. He was a Detective Sgt. Justin Worley. on display at the museum,” South Frank- walking encyclopedia Littrell continued. lin Street, when it came to local Weaver remembers Whiteville, history. He knew more A man who became one was arrested Fleeing local history than 95 of Robb’s closest friends, recently on Austin Buck Long, 19, of percent of the people Jefferson Weaver, led a charges of Fox Estates, who have lived here all memorial service for Cross breaking and Whiteville their lives. at Lake Waccamaw Satur- entering, and Hammonds – arrested “More than any- day, Dec. 19. “Robb was a theft on a warrant obtained by within the thing, I was struck by stubborn, proud, courtly, Sheriff ’s Detective Ken Elliott. past few his positive attitude. incredibly well read and Hammonds is charged with weeks on He was usually a very yet humble man. He could stealing on Oct. 13, 2015 a TV, several felo- happy person, even diplomatically tell anyone owned by Dana Soles Meares ny charges when he was under- why they were wrong, and after breaking into Morgan including going adversity. His show them how their facts Hammond’s residence in the theft – tried Long attitude after he lost weren’t in order, and he 22100 block of Peacock Road, to elude a his leg last year was could prove it. Tabor City. sheriff ’s deputy on Dec. 12, absolutely amazing. “He appreciated the fact and was eventually stopped It’s a cliché, but he I wouldn’t give up on his salvation through Jesus Christ. It took and charged with fleeing to made lemonade when he was handed a bunch of lemons. the loss of his left leg, and the outpouring of love from a lot of elude arrest, plus possession “It’s particularly sad that, just before he got so sick, he went folks before he turned back to God,” Weaver pointed out. Cocaine of cocaine. home to his native Mississippi and renewed an old relationship Found his answer Ashley Nicole Jones, 33, Long was pursued by Depu- from many, many years ago. His excitement and his sheer happi- “Robb was never showy about his faith, and he failed, like and Robert ty Paul Rockenbach on Broad- ness about that were a joy to behold. The last couple of months all of us, and he failed at least once in everything he did. Once E. Capper, 53, way and Bullard roads near of months were a blessing because he was the happiest I have Robb accepted the fact Jesus was the answer he sought, he was both shown Chadbourn. Rockenbach ob- ever seen him even though, by nature, he was happy person,”said 100 percent committed. on warrants tained the warrants. staff writer Allen Turner. “Robb had the ability to communicate with anyone, regard- as living at “Robb was very much respected by his peers and his advice less of their social or economic status – and to be sincere while the same ad- was often sought on projects and articles of a historical nature,” doing it. There was no false front with Robb Cross. What you dress in the Nicole Cartrette said. “His enthusiasm and passion for history saw was what you got,” Weaver continued. 400 block of More was contagious and he added great value to The News Reporter. Weaver pointed out, “Robb was a raconteur extraordinaire; Ward Town Rodney Crayshawn Gore, Outside the parameters of history he had a smile, at times, when Jones he loved telling stories, and it was a talent that shone through Road South, 21, of North others would not. He had a a can-do attitude. He will be greatly him. He never ceased wanting to learn, and it showed in the Whiteville, Lewis Street, missed,” said staff member Nicole Cartrette. books he read, his speech and his writing. I occasionally had to have been Tabor City, “Robb’s passion for music was a lifelong affair. From being a explain to him that while some words were correct when used in arrested on has been ar- drummer as a teen, to being a roadie for local bands in Missis- a news story, and I understood them, many other readers would charges of rested on sippi, he was around bands from the very beginning. We would not, and would not be interested in continuing to read his words. possession two war- talk about bands and sounds from the sixties, good old vinyl His true love of cocaine. rants charg- records, the excellence of fidelity in headphones and speakers, “In the 10 or 11 years we were friends I can honestly say I White- ing him with he introduced me to a couple of bands, and I reintroduced him never saw him so happy as when he reunited with his first – and ville Police crimes in to the vocal stylings of The Beach Boys. He also caught up with Gore probably only – true love, Lisa Weathers of Petal, Miss. Officers Ser- Capper Columbus the history of Heavy Metal from VH1’s History of Heavy Metal “The fact that Lisa was coming to Columbus County to take gio Reed and County, plus series, and we discussed at length, the wonders of all those him back to Mississippi and marry him showed the feeling Doug Edwards obtained the neighboring Horry County, great sounds at our fingertips, via youtube,” said staff member was mutual. I’m just sorry they never had that opportunity, the warrants that show Jones and S.C. John Fonvielle. chance cut short by Robb’s illness and death,” Weaver noted. Capper had cocaine on Dec. Gore, put on probation for Fell in love “He was sometimes amusing, sometimes irritating, always 17, 2015. Jones has a long prior 18 months on April 21, 2015 on “I fell in love with Robb when I was 14 years old,” said his intolerant of pretension, and occasionally sardonic when a more record showing convictions for a misdemeanor possession of fiancée Lisa Weathers. Needless to say, Robb, being a gentleman diplomatic answer might have better served him. breaking and entering, larceny, stolen property charge, is now didn’t act on that love but he did treat me as an equal, which Blessed person theft of firearms and posses- charged with felony possession only served to make me love him more. Robb was one of the “Over and above all else, Robb Cross was my friend. Anyone sion of stolen property. of a stolen vehicle on a warrant most beautiful people, inside as well as outside. His kindness, who can say that is a blessed person,” Weaver concluded. She was convicted in No- obtained by Tabor City Police compassion and empathy for others is part of what attracted “Robb was curious about every aspect of life in Columbus vember 2007 on break-in and Detective Capt. Greg Sibbett. me most to him. Just being in his presence made you feel like County during its entire 200-year-plus history. His interests theft charges, again in June Gore is also charged now you mattered. covered the arts, education, local military history and the con- 2005 in similar cases, and fi- with being a fugitive from Hor- “When Robb and I reconnected it was because I shouted “I tinuing story of the county’s growth,” Fuller Royal of The News nally in June 2004 in break-in ry County where he’s wanted love you” across a crowded room. I loved Robb without hesita- Reporter pointed out. and larceny cases. Capper has on charges of larceny/grand tion or reservation. Robb quickly realized, after 40 years, our “We’re gonna miss him here at the paper. We’ve lost someone no prior record in this state, larceny in a case where the time had come. We both embraced it and were excitedly mak- who treasured Columbus County history,” Royal added. according to N.C. Department value of the stolen property is ing plans for the future. Do I wish our time together had been “We have lots of good historians in Columbus County, but of Correction records. $10,000 or more. longer, yes, of course I do! But, what time we had was intense most of their focus is on where they live or grew up,” said News and filled with numerous, long conversations and I was able to Reporter staff member Clara Cartrette. “Robb Cross probably physically be with Robb the last two weeks of his life. I know recorded more countywide history in documented records and he was aware of how many friends he had, and, how deeply I Pair caught stealing tires in his head than the others. He was an encyclopedia of Columbus loved him. That gives me a small measure of peace. I will always Stacy O’Bryant Snowten, County history and loved every minute he spent going through Tire’s warehouse along Bit- love Robb Cross.” 27, of Cole- old records, deeds and having conversations with people who more Road Courthouse puzzle man Road, could share some history with him. here. The writer of Cross’ obituary became one of Robb’s closest Cerro Gordo, “But he always wanted a document to prove that his recorded Sheriff ’s friends. Also a lover of local history, High and Cross would and Ned Wil- history was correct. Deputy A.S. debate, analyze and document numerous stages in Columbus liam Watts, “Robb knew a lot of people and was diverse in his interests,” Olinger ob- County’s history. It was often Cross who solved the puzzle, or 19, of the Cartrette added. “He was a big supporter of the arts and had tained the suggested a method of answering the evasive question. 1700 block recently recorded the history of the Columbus County Arts warrants It was Cross who finally realized – after years of putting of Cherry Council, along with many other historical facts and stories. that show tidbits of history together – that the large two-story grain, feed Grove Road, “It’s fortunate that Robb recorded most of the history he re- Snowten and hardware warehouse attached to J.C. Lennon’s store on Cerro Gordo, Snowten N. Watts searched, but it’s unfortunate that his life was cut short and he and Watts the Courthouse Square was in fact the first county courthouse. have been ar- won’t be around to continue his research and documentation on are charged The first courthouse is the building that’s the majority of the rested on warrants charging the county he loved so much. We’ll miss Robb at the newspaper. with stealing eight Federal background in photos of the last public hanging – the death of them with the theft of tires, He was always better at recalling dates and pulling history from tires during the period of Aug. Jabel Register in 1904. valued at $3,556, from Black’s his files than the reporters were,” Cartrette added. 1, 2015 through Nov. 16, 2015. Survivors ‘Local history’ Black’s employee Joey Hum- This was typical of Cross’ ability to analyze facts, add others, “Robb Cross’ title at The News Reporter was ‘the local history phrey is shown as a witness and provide a concrete answer to many conjectures about local dude,’ and it was well deserved. If any of the staff had a ques- Failing to work to the charges against the two and county history. tion about when a certain building was erected, or who formerly young males. Cross was a son of the late J.C. and Juanita Myers Cross. His prompts arrest owned the land the building where the building was placed, Robb mother, sister Jemi Ferrell of Petal, Miss., and nephew Casey was your answer man,” stated Ray Wyche, fellow staff member. Dalton McDonald Gor- Synthetic drugs Cross of Petal, attended the Saturday memorial service. don Jr., 43, “With his phenomenal memory, he seldom had to go to the Daequan Hawkins, 26, of Other survivors include his brother William “Bill” Cross of the 4500 of Petal, and another nephew, J.C. Cross, also of Petal, and block of N.C. Prison Camp Road, White- Robb’s “significant other,” Lisa 410 South, Two caught in drug sales Weathers, of Petal. Chadbourn, ville, was Juwarn Andre Britt, 38, of Watts is charged with sell- arrested re- Another memorial service has been ar- Martin Lu- ing Oxyco- for Cross will be held in Pet- rested for cently for ther King Jr. done pills to possession al, Miss., on a date to be an- accepting Boulevard, a buyer on nounced. money with of a con- Gordon Whiteville, Oct. 7, 2015. His family and friends sug- a promise to trolled sub- and Corne- Watt’s prior stance while gested anyone wishing to re- work, and not appearing to do Hawkins lius Jamel record has member Cross should make any work for the person who in the county Watts, 26, of no convic- jail on a warrant obtained by a donation to the Lake Wac- paid him in advance. the 300 block tions involv- camaw Depot Museum, P.O. Chadbourn Police Detective Sheriff ’s Deputy Sgt. Tyler of West Col- ing drugs. Reeves. Box 386, Lake Waccamaw, N.C. Rene Trevino obtained the lege Street Britt C. Watts 28450. warrant that shows Gordon Hawkins is charged with here, were got $225 on Dec. 1, 2015 from possession of 0.24 of a gram of arrested recently on charges G. Cameron Saunders Verand Dorsey, and illegal “synthetic K-2,” a sub- of selling illegal drugs to an did not return the cash to the stance marketed as a substitute undercover buyer for White- Byrd for marijuana. person who hired him. ville police. Prince Law Firm, PLLC ATTORNEY AT LAW Police Detective Aaron Her- 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville ring obtained warrants that P Rash of break-ins mars weekend show Britt, convicted in 1998 •Child Custody & Support 642-2258 Office A large number of break-ins and thefts on the weekend before for selling drugs, is charged •Divorce & Equitable Distribution • Criminal • Divorce Christmas was reported Monday by the Sheriff ’s Office. with selling marijuana to an •Traffic Tickets • Wills • Custody The break-ins included locations from Evergreen, Fair Bluff undercover buyer on Nov. 16, Amanda B. Prince •Criminal Defense [email protected] • Child Support and Cerro Gordo to Clarendon, Nakina, Riegelwood, Delco and 2015, plus maintaining a 1989 •Personal Injury Lake Waccamaw, including Whiteville and Chadbourn. GMC Sonoma vehicle as a place Phone (910) 207-6609 • Traffic • Personal Injury Details about these and other recent crimes will be included to keep and sell the drug. 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 Evening & Weekend in the crime report in the Thursday, Dec. 24, edition. Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 Appointments Available Lifestyles The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 – 5-A That Time I Saw the Real Santa By BILL THOMPSON pretty good Christmas.” So Clarence began to gather It didn’t look much like items in his arms. There was Christmas. The smoke from no shopping cart, no basket, the lumber mills had mixed just his big arms. He gathered with the fog and intermittent some oranges and apples and light rain cast a grey cover then stopped at the candy over the little town of Halls- counter as he looked at what boro. It was 1956 and all the he had gathered and then at mills were doing a booming my grandfather. business; the little stores, in- “ ‘Nough left for some can- cluding our family’s general dy?” he asked. store, were decorated with col- “Oh, yes. You got a lot left,” ored lights around the doors was the response. and small show windows. So Clarence picked out a Somebody had spelled out few pieces of the hard candy “Merry Christmas” in white and a couple of orange slices glitter paint on one of the win- and brought his armload to dows of the little soda shop. season. The produce section conveyor belts and everything he ain’t got nothing for them the cash register and placed But inside our store was an was filled with oranges and else that turned turning. kids for Christmas.” it on the counter. As he looked even more festive atmosphere. apples and grapes and ba- It was almost closing time My grandfather did know over on the side of the store at We had cut a pine tree from the nanas and dried dates… and when he came in. I could smell the circumstances of the Hen- the toy display, he asked “You woods right behind the store collards and sweet potatoes the oil on him when he came derson family and was a sym- reckon there’s enough left to and placed it on one side of the and Irish potatoes and cab- in the door. pathetic and generous man, get the two little ones a toy store next to the appliances. bages and celery. It was such a heavy smell I so his immediate response a’piece?” My sister, my mother and And right at the end of the could almost see it rise around was, “Tell you what I’ll do, “Oh, I think so,” was the my Aunt Lucille let me help produce counter was a special him through the flakes of saw- Clarence. You go ahead and almost whispered response. decorate it. It wasn’t like the section of Christmas candy: dust that covered his bibbed pick out what you think’ll Clarence picked out a yo-yo classic Christmas fir tree. It “hard candy” with “hot” cin- overalls and flannel shirt. A make a good Christmas and for the boy and a Raggedy Ann was a pine tree with signifi- namon and peppermint fla- tiny stream of water ran down we’ll just make it a gift to you doll for the girl and brought cant gaps between the limbs vors and sticks of licorice and a crease in his wide-brimmed to help out.” them to the counter. and it leaned a little, no mat- orange slices and my daddy’s hat that had long ago lost its Clarence didn’t respond im- “What does all that come ter how you turned it. But it favorite chocolate covered shape and his high-topped bro- mediately. He just stood there to, Cap’n?” was pretty: big colored lights cherries. gan shoes daubed mud on the and looked down at the floor as My grandfather pushed that blinked, a long string of All those smells from the floor with every step he took. the Christmas music from the some buttons on an adding ma- stale popcorn wrapped around fruits and candy mingled with “Evening, Clarence. What record player provided accom- chine and said, “That comes to from the bottom to the top the music and the Christmas can I do for you?” asked my paniment for his thoughts. exactly a dollar and twenty with tinsel icicles randomly tree lights and the toy display grandfather. Finally he said, “Cain’t do cents.” Then he reached in his Illustrations by LAURIE ROY to create a magical feel that “Well, I don’t rightly know, that, Cap’n. You see, if you placed all over and solid glass mas music and turned up the pocket and took out a penny. couldn’t be duplicated even Cap’n,” he responded. (Cap’n give the stuff to me it’ll be balls of red and green hanging sound loud enough to be heard “And here’s your change.” in a grand store like Macy’s was a title that denoted no your present, not mine. Them tenuously from the spindly all over the store. All of the items were placed in New York City. rank but was a common name children is family. I got to do pine needles and a gold star Toys were displayed on in a paper bag. As he lifted It was into this wonderful, for any man who had super- this myself.” on the top. shelves and tables along the the bag and stepped toward captivating atmosphere that vised laborers at the mill.) “I Then he reached in the Mama and Aunt Lucille side of the store. Cap guns the door, he said, “Thank Clarence Henderson came. gotta git some Christmas for pocket of his old overalls questioned the aesthetic ap- and air rifles were placed you, Cap’n. Y’all have a nice My family knew him. my brother Chance’s family. and pulled out a hand full of peal but sister Linda and I right beside basketballs and Christmas now.” My Grandfather Council You know he got busted up change. “This is what I got. thought it looked great. footballs and the dolls and I watched Clarence get in had run the company store for pretty bad when that log chain You know I cain’t cipher. You We sold “record players” in checkerboard and Monopoly his car and drive away from one of the lumber companies broke the other day down in count it out and tell me what the store, not stereos or sound games. And shiny bikes with the store. The sputter of the before opening his own store. the swamp. That thing flew can I get for it,” he instructed. systems, but record players whitewall tires! engine and the rattle of the He had seen Clarence many back and wrapped ‘round his My grandfather took the that played 33-1/3 long playing But it was on the grocery old car seemed to fit in with times on the mill site where legs, you know. Broke both of change, counted it and said, records as well as the small 45 side of the store that really the fog and the rain. But, he worked as an oiler, the ’em. He’s stove up bad. Ain’t “There’s a dollar and twenty- rpm singles. That day we had told you it was the Christmas then again, it could have been put on a recording of Christ- man who kept the saws and worked in a couple o’weeks so one cents here. That’ll buy a sleigh bells.

The main “Elf on the Shelf” Claus in the corner The magazine rack Santa The peeking around the tree Santas Santas, Santas, Santas everywhere you look By CLARA CARTRETTE Nineteen Old World San- inherited from her mother, “Mama had collected them 250 but when I got them out and Misty Cartrette, deco- Staff Writer tas are bringing joy to staff Carolyn, are on the floor, on for more than 30 years and of storage there were more rated the salon and all are members and customers at counters and shelves, peep- they had been in storage than 300.” enjoying having the Santas The song that tells us San- Tiffany & Company Salon ing around corners… they’re since she left Cerro Gordo Apparently Tiffany’s around. ta Claus is coming to town is on the north end of town. all over the place, much to the 26 years ago to move to the mother wasn’t as fond of “Some of our customers a bit outdated. He’s already The quaint Santas, a collec- delight of Tiffany’s staff and beach,” Enzor said. the more modern Santas, or say they don’t have Christ- here, in great numbers. tion Tiffany Andel Enzor customers. “Mama loved Santas but perhaps Tiffany selected only mas until they come in here,” couldn’t take them to the Old World Santas from the she said. beach because she didn’t collection to display. A few of the Santas dis- have room for them. She used Enzor said her staff, Pat played at Tiffany’s are pic- Monkey film at the museum to tell me there were about Stewart, Renee McPherson tured. The North Carolina Mu- magic and surprises of their seum of Natural Sciences magnificent world. at Whiteville presents “Sci- Maya and her family will ence Cinema,” Saturday, Dec. make you laugh and warm Jan. 22 is deadline for 26, featuring Disneynature’s your heart as she realizes her “Monkey Kingdom.” dreams for her son’s future. This free 81-minute G rated The museum will be show- Gov. Award nominations film will be shown at 10 a.m., ing engaging nature and sci- Nominations are now be- neighbors by volunteering in teers in the state. noon and 2 p.m. the day after ence films perfect for the ing accepted for the 2016 their local community. A local committee evalu- Christmas. entire family the last Saturday Governor’s Volunteer Service Each county selects up to ates the nominations. This spectacular tale is set of each month. Science Cine- Award. 10 individuals, businesses, Nomination forms for Co- among ancient ruins in the ma programming is funded by The awards program, cre- groups/teams and one paid lumbus County contenders jungles of South Asia. Maya, a grant from the International ated by the Office of the Gov- director of volunteers to be can be obtained from Dr. a clever and resourceful Paper Foundation. ernor in 1979, recognizes recognized for their outstand- Melody Prevatte via email, monkey, finds her world for- Admission is free, but do- North Carolina’s most dedi- ing contributions to their [email protected] communities. or by calling 910-642-7141, ever changed when she wel- nations are greatly appreci- cated volunteers. Through the years, the One of the nominees will extension 294. comes her son Kip into her ated. For more information award has been bestowed on be nominated for the Gover- The deadline to return the colorful extended family. As call the museum at 910-914- thousands of North Carolin- nor’s Medallion Award for completed forms is no later times perilous adventures, Maya strives to keep Kip safe 4185 or email Whiteville@ ians who have shown concern Volunteer Service, which is than noon on Friday, Jan. 22, through unexpected and some- amazing footage captures the naturalsciences.org. and compassion for their awarded to the top 20 volun- 2016. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 My Happy By LUCY BYRD Last week I was in my kitch- grinning the entire time … around in his Santa pajamas. en, still on a happy high from to the point my cheeks ached I called Miller into the kitchen Bladen and Columbus coun- your giving spirit and feeling a little. I smiled because I and softly asked, “What are ties are so incredibly giving extremely proud of Columbus was attempting to cook and you thankful for this season?” this time of year. People have She looked at me as if been calling Families First she couldn’t believe I didn’t since Thanksgiving, inquiring know the answer; and with about helping to fulfill a child’s her 9-year-old head cocked Christmas wish. to the side she said, “Family. A few weeks ago our Bladen I’m thankful for this family.” County Families First office Whoa ... It was right then received eight shiny new bi- and there that I realized why cycles from the Elizabethtown my face hurt from grinning. Police Department. Not only am I proud of our Chief Hester and his crew community for giving back, were so excited to assist, it was but I am the happiest I’ve almost as if they were kids ever been in my entire life. themselves. I mean for real, as Miller When I was about Miller’s would say. What an incredible age, all I wanted for Christmas Christmas gift… a wonder- was a bicycle – a big, mag- ful, safe, loving home with nificent purple ‘Earth Cruiser’ a crazy wild crew that I call that would eventually car- my loves. ry me through Runnymede, I wished so incredibly around Baldwin Woods and hard for that purple bicycle to the Etna Station so I could years ago, never knowing that buy a Reese’s Cup and some the color purple would have candy cigarettes. My heart such an impact on my adult was fixated on this bicycle life, as purple represents Do- and Christmas could not come mestic Violence Awareness. soon enough. Bikes and shiny toys are I stood there grinning after super exciting, but I know the Chief and his guys left our the children within Families office and was slowly trans- First secretly wish for more Mr. and Mrs. Corey Monroe Blackwell formed back to my 9-year-old than toys. self on that festive morning They, too, want a safe, lov- when I finally got that big ing, stable family and oh my purple bicycle. goodness, if we could box that Blackwell-Teachey vows I will never ever forget find- wish up and deliver… ing that amazing bike beside Thank you, Miller, for say- pledged in Wilmington our tree, and because of our and Bladen this season. that often makes my husband ing “my family” because I communities’ generosity, local I was deboning an unfortu- giggle and I smiled because sincerely agree, and this wild Mary Stewart Teachey of Christopher Britt of Chad- children will experience that nate chicken on my kitchen holiday tunes filled the air family is much more fun than Wallace and Corey Monroe bourn, Austin Kane Harris same true joy this Christmas. island and realized I’d been while mischievous Locke ran a big purple bicycle. Blackwell of Whiteville ex- of Cary, Justin Britt Leggett changed wedding vows Sat- of Charlotte, Christopher urday, Aug. 1, 2015, at 6 p.m. Ryan McCleney of York, S.C., at First Presbyterian Church Isaac Jack Quinn II of Wallace in Wilmington. The Rev. Dr. and Trevor Swain Smith of Philip Knox Gladden officiated Goldsboro. Ushers were Jona- Kids programs at CF Museum week of Dec. 27 the ceremony. than Edward Britt of Leland, Need something for kids to do while Star-ology — Sunday, Dec.27; pro- them all. The bride is the daughter Thomas Michael Manolis of on holiday break? Take them to Cape grams begin at 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3 Gross-ology — Tuesday, Dec. 29; Expe- of Mr. and Mrs. James Mi- Chadbourn, Bobby Jarret Fear Museum in Wilmington to become p.m., 3:45 p.m. Explore the arctic night rience the icky, slimy, and smelly world chael Teachey of Wallace. Price of Rose Hill and Edward an “ologist.” Explore the science behind and the mystery of Aurora borealis. around us. She is the granddaughter of Snead Wyrick Jr. of Wilming- cool topics with fun hands-on activities Planetarium space is limited. Volt-ology — Wednesday, Dec. 30; the late Mr. and Mrs. William ton. Ring bearer was Evan and experiments. Activities are offered Attend anytime between 11 a.m. and Light up your holidays with exciting Harold Fryar of Clinton, Mr. Ronald Myers of Mebane. each day the week of Dec. 27. They are 2 p.m. for the Monday through Thursday connections. and Mrs. Wade Goodman of Joe Tradd Sessoms of Rose- appropriate for ages 5 and older, free for programs: Frozen-ology — Thursday, Dec. 31; Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Ted boro was acolyte. Program members or with Museum admission. Dino-ology — Monday, Dec. 28; Di- Investigate a frozen world with these Brooks Lockerman of Clinton. attendants were Luanna Mat- Parental participation is required. nosaurs big and small, come explore seasonal experiments. A graduate of Harrells Chris- tocks Sessoms of Roseboro, tian Academy and The Aveda Neyland Olivia Tate and Riley Institute of Chapel Hill, she is Catherine Tate, both of Wal- employed at Bangz Hair Salon lace. in Wilmington as a master Musicians were Vera Skid- Come Help Us Celebrate Our Big hairstylist and makeup artist. more Coombs and Karla Uzzell She is enjoying her first year Casteen of Wallace, piano; as a member of The Wilming- Dr. Joell Kennedy Parker of ton Junior League. Wallace, vocals; Dr. Robert The groom is the son of Weisser of Raleigh, organ; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Monroe Peter Graham McArthur of 29 Year Blackwell of Lake Wacca- Fayetteville, bagpipes; Beverly Anniversary maw. He is the grandson of Andrews, violin; Diane Ste- the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer phens, viola; Barbara Gates, Calvin Blackwell, the late cello, and Deborah Phillips, Extended Hours 9 am - 7pm Lewis Washington Tyler and flute, all of Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Oscar The wedding was directed Hagen, all of Whiteville. A by Virginia Cobb Waldkirch graduate of Whiteville High and Margaret Plaxco Chandler Christmas Eve 9 am - 5 pm School, Louisburg College, and of Wilmington. Campbell University where he The bride’s parents hosted was a member of the baseball a reception at The Wilmington teams, the groom is employed Convention Center. Greeters as a state trooper with the were Ellie Wells Newton of Storewide Savings North Carolina State Highway Wallace and Jordan Hutcheson Patrol. Bullard of Castle Hayne. The bride, escorted by her A rehearsal dinner Fri- Everything priced only father and presented in mar- day evening was hosted by riage by her parents, wore a the groom’s parents at Front custom couture gown encrust- Street Brewery in Historic ed with Swarovski crystals, Downtown Wilmington. beading, pearls and lace. The The bride and groom were gown featured a sweetheart honored at several events 10% over cost! neckline, fit and flare silhou- during their engagement. ette and a cathedral-length In February, an engagement train. For her veil, the bride party was given by friends of chose an elbow-length blusher the bride’s family at the home Large Selection of Stocking Stuffer edged in sequins as well as a of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Murphy $ 95 royal length veil handmade of Wallace. In May, friends of in Italy of silk tulle, beading, the bride hosted a shower at Bracelets 5 crystals and lace appliqués. the home of Stephanie Shores The bride chose a Swarovski of Wilmington. The groom’s crystal tiara as her headpiece. family hosted a cookout and Anna Carson Quinn of shower at Lake Waccamaw Lowest prices on Diamonds in area Wallace was maid of honor. in June. Also in June, friends She wore a floor-length black and family of the bride hosted If we don’t have it we will get it within 48 hours sequined gown with a sweep a shower at the home of the train and carried a bouquet bride’s parents in Wallace. of peonies, hydrangeas and A bridesmaids’ luncheon and will beat any other retailer or its FREE roses. Bridesmaids were Ash- was held July 31 at Elijah’s ley Elizabeth Edens of Hamp- Restaurant in Wilmington, stead, Jena Warren Justice hosted by Kimberly Quinn of of Clinton, Emily Nimmo Wallace and Denise Warren Come by and check out our Award Winning Service!! Myers of Mebane, Stephanie and Karen Warren of Clinton. Ann Shores of Wilmington The morning of the wed- You will not be disappointed! and Tracey Brooke Warren ding, a bridesmaids’ brunch of Clinton. Their gowns were was hosted by Shirley Carlton, identical to the maid of hon- Emily Saunders and Geneva or’s. Reagan Elizabeth Edens Maready, all of Wallace. Expert Jewelry Repairs of Hampstead was flower girl. The couple is residing in The groom’s father was best Brunswick County after hon- Resizing rings • Chain and Necklace Soldering • Batteries man. Groomsmen were Daniel eymooning in Barbados. (Only Same Day Service In Area) SCC Presents EDU-Cable programming 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. – can be viewed locally on Time SCC’s Fall Concert Warner Cable of Whiteville 11 a.m., 4 & 8 p.m. - Spotlight Fowler Jewelry and surrounding areas, Ch. 6. N.C. Cooperative Extension – “Over 29 Years of Saving You Thousands of Dollars on Jewelry” This week on EDU-Cable: Holiday Chores – Dalton and Monday - Wednesday – Fri- Whitley Dockery “We Will Beat Any Competitor’s Price, Anywhere.” day - Sunday 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Read- - Columbus County Cooks ing Room “Light” with Harry Foley.” 1006 N. JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville • 640-2394 Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 -- 7A

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LOUISE SHAW RABON SHIRLEY FAYE FIPPS CHADBOURN -- Louise DAWSEY Shaw Rabon, 98, went to LITTLE RIVER, S.C. -- be with her Lord and Sav- Shirley Faye Fipps Dawsey, ior Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 80, formerly of Chadbourn, at Premier Living in Lake went to be with her Lord Waccamaw. and Savior Sunday, Dec. She was the daughter of 20, 2015 at Grand Strand the late Havana and Nellie Regional Medical Center in Benton Shaw and the wid- Myrtle Beach, S.C. ow of James Willie “W.J.” She was the daughter of Rabon Jr. She was also pre- the late James Kenery and ceded in death by seven sib- Rosa Pauline Cliff Fipps SHERRY ANN COOK HARRIET ATKINS DIETZ lings, Inez S. Leggett, Ma- and the widow of Melvin NAKINA -- Sherry Ann BOLTON -- Harriet Atkins mie S. Leggett, Mazelle S. Dawsey. Cook, 51, died Wednesday, Dec. Dietz, 84, died Saturday, Dec. Icard, Vera S. Blake, Truitt The family will receive 16, 2015. She was born Feb. 22, 19, 2015. She was the daughter Shaw, Clifton S. Shaw and friends from 6-8 p.m. Tues- 1964 in Lake County, Fla. She of the late Gipsey Atkins and Macon D. Shaw. day, Dec. 22 at Worthing- was a registered nurse for- Elsie Roberts. She along with her hus- ton Funeral Home in Chad- ROBERT WAYNE CROSS merly employed with Premier She was a registered Nurse band owned and operated bourn. Final rites will be WHITEVILLE -- Robert Living, Liberty Home Health and worked with Columbus Rabon’s Grocery in Chad- held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, “Robb” Wayne Cross died and Interim Health Care. Regional Healthcare and For- bourn for more than 20 Dec. 23 at Chadbourn Pen- Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at New Final rites were held Sun- syth Memorial Hospital for EULA MAE BASS years. tecostal Holiness Church Hanover Regional Medical day, Dec. 20 in the chapel of more than 44 Years. CHADBOURN -- Eula Final rites will be held with Rev. Donald Conway Center in Wilmington fol- Peacock Funeral Home with She was a member of Mae Bass, 86, went to be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, officiating. Interment will lowing his second heart at- Rev. Sheena Cartrette officiat- Bolton Baptist Church. with the Lord Friday, Dec. 2015 at Chadbourn Baptist be in Chadbourn Memorial tack in less than 10 days. He ing. Burial was in Columbus Final rites will be held at 2 18, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Church with Dr. Danny Cemetery. was born in Hattiesburg, Memorial Park. p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Bolton Hospice and LifeCare Cen- Russell officiating. Inter- She leaves to cherish Miss., Oct. 28, 1953. She is survived by three Baptist Church with Revs. ter in Whiteville. She was ment will be in the Shaw her memory, one daughter, Cross was a writer for sons, Jonathan Brett Dorsch Huston Miller, Ricky Moore the daughter of the late Family Cemetery, Ever- Robin Renee Watts Bowen The News Reporter. and Marcus Brandall Dorsch, and Sterling Sarvis officiat- Frances Lennon and Edith green. of the home; three broth- One of his most out- both of Nakina, Stephen Hall ing. Visitation will be held Gore Bass. She was also She leaves to cherish her ers, Clayton O’Neal Cliff standing contributions to Dorsch of Hallsboro; her fa- from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday prior to preceded in death by two memory, one daughter, Nell and Harold D. Fipps (Glen- the county’s history was ther, J.C. Cook; two sisters, the service at the church. siblings, Nora Lee Bass and Rabon Strickland of Chad- da), both of Chadbourn and the research and informa- Crystal Parker Williamson Survivors include one Eva Bass. bourn; one son, Bill Rabon Charles K. Fipps (Phyliss) tion he furnished about of Hallsboro, Tara William- daughter, Kimberly Dietz The family will receive of Elizabeth City; three of Laurel Hill; and two Lake Waccamaw during son of Whiteville; and seven Shaw of Durham, two sons, friends from 6-8 pm Tues- grandchildren, John Peal grandchildren, Courtney almost four years of volun- grandchildren. Kenneth Rogers Dietz and day, Dec. 22 at Worthing- Jr., Dana Smith and Stacy Rose Bowen and Amanda teer work with documents Clifford Burton Dietz, both of ton Funeral Home. Final Peal; four great-grandchil- Michelle Bowen. and photographs at the Bolton; one brother, Harold rites will be held at 11 a.m. HENRY LEWIS GORE dren, Grace Goldston, Car- Lake Waccamaw Depot Mu- Atkins of Gulf; three grand- Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the LAKE WACCAMAW -- Hen- lee Goldston, Kate Peal and JACQUELYN MISHOE seum. children; and one great-grand- funeral home with Revs. ry Lewis Gore, 74, of White- Wyatt Peal; and many niec- LORIS, S.C. -- Andrew Jac- A man who became one ville, died Thursday, Dec. 17, son. Merle Johnson and Denise of Robb’s closest friends, es and nephews. quelyn Mishoe, 90, died Dec. 2015 at Premier Living and ESTELLE CAIN RICH Clewis officiating. Inter- Jefferson Weaver, led a me- Memorials may be made 2, 2015 at Mcleod Loris Hospi- Rehabilitation Center. LUMBERTON -- Estelle ment will be in Smyrna morial service for Cross at to Chadbourn Baptist tal after an extended illness. The funeral will be held Cain Rich, 85, died Saturday, Baptist Church Cemetery. Lake Waccamaw Saturday, Church, 504 Howard Street, She was born Jan. 13, 1925 in at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Dec. 19, 2015. She was pre- She leaves to cherish Dec. 19. Chadbourn, N.C. 28431. Florence, the daughter of the Central Missionary Baptist ceded in death by her par- her memory, two sisters, Cross was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Bess Church, 443 West Virgil Street, ents, Teed and Bertha Cain; Dorothy Bass Green and late J.C. and Juanita Myers MACIE LEE FAISON Worley Mishoe. She was pre- Whiteville. Burial will be in husband, John Julius Rich; Kathleen Bass Packer, both Cross. His mother, sister BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Macie deceased by her parents and Campground Cemetery. View- two children, Geneva Creech of Chadbourn; five nieces, Jemi Ferrell of Petal, Miss., Lee Faison, 71, formerly of two sisters, Fannie Mishoe ing will be held from noon-7 and Brenda Creech; and one Pam Singletary, Adaya and nephew Casey Cross of Whiteville, died Wednesday, Hall and Bess Worley Mishoe. p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 at Peo- grandson. and Zaybre Singletary, Petal, attended the Satur- Dec. 9, 2015 at Brooklyn Hospi- She taught first grade at ples Funeral Home of White- The family will receive Karen Adams of the home day memorial service. tal Center. Tabor City Elementary. She ville and Tuesday, Dec. 22 one friends from 11-11:45 a.m. and Kathy Packer of Chad- Other survivors include Final rites were held Satur- helped pioneer the public hour prior to and following Monday, Dec. 21 at Bladen- bourn; and six nephews, his brother, William “Bill” day, Dec. 19 at Spring Hill Mis- school kindergarten program the service at the church. Gaskins Funeral Home. Fi- Nashion and Nydir Single- Cross of Petal, and another sionary Baptist Church, 2871 for Columbus County. Upon Surviving are his wife, Peg- nal rites will be held at noon tary, both of the home, nephew, J.C. Cross, also of Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville. receiving her supervision cer- gy B. Gore; four daughters, Monday, Dec. 21 at the fu- Richard Green and Rich Petal, and Robb’s “signifi- Burial was in Campground tification degree, she was pro- Victoria Gore, Denise Gore, neral home in Elizabethtown Green, both of Cerro Gor- cant other,” Lisa Weathers, Cemetery. Peoples Funeral moted to the Columbus Coun- Sheila Matthews and Latonya with Rev. Anthony Rich and do, David Green of Chad- of Petal. Home of Whiteville handled ty Central Office to direct the Gore, all of Whiteville; and Dr. Derek Brown officiating. bourn and David Green Jr. Another memorial ser- the arrangements. kindergarten through eighth one son, Henry L. Gore Jr. of Burial will be in Salem Cem- of Charlotte. vice for Cross will be held Surviving are two sisters, grade program. She retired in Whiteville. etery in Clarkton. in Petal, Miss., on a date to Louise F. Pickett of Brooklyn, the 1980s. Friends may visit the fam- She is survived by three LACEY CAROLL PITTMAN be announced. N.Y. and Alfredia F. London of She was a lifelong member ily at 431 West Columbus sons, Bruce Rich of Clarkton, WHITEVILLE -- Lacey Car- His family and friends Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, of Loris First Presbyterian Street, Whiteville. Steve Rich of Aiken, S.C. and oll Pittman, 62, died Thursday, suggested anyone wishing Anthony Faison and Julius Church. She was honored by Ted Rich of Bladenboro; two Dec. 17, 2015 at Columbus Re- to remember Cross should Coleman, both of Whiteville; the Loris Chamber of Com- daughters, Judy Brown of gional Healthcare. make a donation to the EMMALINE JACOBS and one stepsister, Margaret merce as “Citizen of the Manning, S.C. and Dona Lar- The funeral will be held at Lake Waccamaw Depot Mu- Smith of Whiteville. Year” in 2006. CLARKTON -- Emmaline rimore of Chadbourn; one 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 at seum, P.O. Box 386, Lake Friends may visit the fam- Hardwick Funeral Home Jacobs died Friday, Dec. 18, brother, Teed Cain of Bladen- Welches Creek Missionary Waccamaw, N.C. 28450. ily at the home of Anthony handled the arrangements. 2015 at New Hanover Regional boro; one sister Marie Cain Baptist Church, 1733 Millie- Medical Center in Wilming- Christine Road, Whiteville. Faison. LEE WADE DRAKE of Bladenboro; 17 grandchil- MARY CHRISTINE ton. Burial will be in Chestnut TABOR CITY -- Lee Wade dren; several great-grandchil- SHIPMAN Final rites will be held Cemetery. Viewing will be Drake, 73, formerly of White- dren; and several great-great- MARY JANE LONG EVERS YONKERS, N.Y. -- Mary at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 held from noon-7 p.m. Tues- ville, died Monday, Dec. 14, grandchildren. LAKE WACCAMAW -- Christine Shipman, 68, for- at Pierce Chapel AME Zion day, Dec. 22 at Peoples Funeral 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hos- Mary Jane Long Evers, 67, of merly of Whiteville, died Church with Pastor Leona Home and Wednesday, Dec. 23 pice and LifeCare Center in Premier Living and formerly Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Cromartie officiating. Burial Free Christmas following the service at the Whiteville. of Tabor City, died Sunday, Saint John’s Riverside Hospi- will be in Mitchellfield Cem- church. A memorial service was Dec. 20, 2015 at Lower Cape tal. etery. Union Funeral Home of dinner Surviving are his wife, Shir- held Saturday, Dec. 19 at The Fear Hospice and LifeCare The funeral will be held at Whiteville is handling the ar- Northwood Church is offer- ley Pittman; two daughters, Powerhouse Church Inter- Center in Whiteville. She was noon Wednesday, Dec. 23 at rangements. Viewing will be ing a free traditional Christ- Shirley Pittman of Whiteville national, 205 North Brown the daughter of the late Rob- Community Baptist Church held from 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, mas dinner for people who and Sharite Pittman of the Street, Chadbourn. Peoples ert Edgar and Ruby Taylor in Yonkers, N.Y. Whalen & Ball Dec. 23 one hour prior to and have no family or resources home; three sons, Frederick Funeral Home of Whiteville Long. Funeral Home of Yonkers, following the service in the fu- to purchase and/or prepare Hannah and Lacey Hannah, is handling the arrangements. The family will receive N.Y. is handling the arrange- neral home chapel. a meal. The church plans to both of the home, and Antho- Surviving are one sister, friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, ments. Peoples Funeral Home She is survived by three cook for 100 people and it will ny Hannah of Pennsylvania; Mildred Boyce of Washing- Dec. 21 at Worthington Fu- of Whiteville is announcing children, John, Shirley and be on a first come first served one sister, Amanda Wilson ton, D.C.; and one brother, Da- neral Home in Chadbourn. for the family. James Jacobs; and three sis- basis. of Philadelphia, Pa.; and one vid King of Temple Hills, Md. A graveside service will be Surviving are two sisters, ters, Annie Ruth Powell, Mary The church is located at brother, Kenneth Pittman of held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. Freeman and Diane Mitchell. Ida Ham of Durham and Dor- REGINALD CARTER 2672 James B. White Hwy. Philadelphia, Pa. 22 at Brunswick Memorial Friends may visit the fam- nell Register of Whiteville; FAYETTEVILLE -- Regi- North in Whiteville. Gardens in Shallotte with Rev. ily at the home of Shirley Ja- and three brothers, Duval nald Carter, 37, died Monday, Russell Honeycutt is the Williams McLeod officiating. cobs in Clarkton. Shipman and Hubert Ship- Dec. 14, 2015 at his residence. pastor. EDNA JANE PRINGLE She is survived by one man, both of Whiteville and Arrangements will be an- BOLTON -- Edna Jane Prin- daughter, Regina Lynn Con- Rudolph Shipman of Las Ve- nounced by Union Funeral gle, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 19, nor of Leland; one son, Zonel gas, Nev. Home of Whiteville. 2015 at New Hanover Regional Lee Connor II of Garner; and Get your ducks in a row for your Medical Center in Wilming- one brother, Robert Wayne ton. Long of Ash. Arrangements will be an- Your First Christmas & Birthday In Heaven nounced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. www.whiteville.com Carlisle Retirement Suggs years today! 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WHS Sophomore Cheyenne Hinson is the 16-year East Columbus senior Grant Brown says one of his Fifteen-year-old Mario Perez Silverio is a freshman and Kayla Teleky is the 17-year-old daughter of Steven and old daughter of Craig Hinson. She is active with favorite things about his school is that students and the son of Everado Perez and Eustolia Silverio of Chad- Misty Teleky. “South Columbus will always be home to the school’s soccer, volleyball and drill teams. She teachers are able to get along like a family. The son of bourn. He most likes the teachers at West Columbus me,” said the senior. “From the students to the staff, also participates in the color guard and ROTC Raid- Marsha Brown and Anthony Brown, Brown loves Ameri- because they enjoy helping students if they don’t under- it is a well cared for environment to attend for four ers. Her favorite activity is soccer “because I love can history and JROTC “because I have lots of fun and stand their schoolwork. His favorite classes are honors years.” She loves all of her classes, she said. She is a playing defense,” she said. Outside of school she I learn lots of interesting things.” He has served as bat- earth/environmental science and art because he enjoys varsity cheerleader, runs track, is certified in CPR and spends time reading and playing with her dogs. The talion commander in JROTC, as and played football. learning about our planet and being creative in art. Mario eye screening, and is a member of Stallionettes and best thing about Whiteville High are its teachers and Grant participated in Teen Court, which lets youth hear is involved in soccer, the marching band, the jazz band is a HOSA volunteer. “I am proudest of the person I the rules the school has in place. She wishes there and decide on actual criminal cases involving other and the Fellowship of Christian Students. He’s proud of am growing to be and the well made decisions I have his accomplishments in the activities and clubs in which were changes she could make about the bullying and teens. He also participated in the Whiteville Police De- chosen in my life,” she said. “Something interesting he participates and he’s grateful to be able to be part of about me that most people do not know is that I love to fighting that sometimes occur in the school. What she partment Explorer program. Brown says his strongest a great school with friends and teachers. He can’t name do things that normally, most girls wouldn’t,” she said. does best is make friends and act friendly towards attribute is that he can “get along with everyone.” After something that most people don’t know about him. “Almost She doesn’t mind getting dirty and likes to sit in a deer others. “Science and math are my favorite subjects graduation, he plans to attend college, start a career everyone knows that I am musically talented, playing five stand. She wants to go to college after high school. “I because I like how those teachers teach their class- and eventually have his own family. Outside of school, instruments, and that I am physically active,” he says. After haven’t been led to a (career) pathway just yet, but I es,” she said. She said most people may not realize Brown enjoys the music of Maroon Five. His favorite high school, Mario wants to major in music in college and am sure whatever my decision is, I will be very suc- how much she loves to read. “I love how some books movie is “The Long Kiss Good Night.” He also enjoys perhaps become a high school band director. His favor- cessful with it.” She enjoys country music. Her favorite inspire me,” she said. Her plans after high school are video games, and macaroni and cheese. ite movie is “The Boy in Striped Pajamas” and his favorite book is Safe Haven. Her favorite movie is God is not to enlist in the Air Force and attend Duke University. food is home-cooked food. Dead. She likes Japanese food and enjoys tumbling.

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There are many legends re- garding the origin of this song Dedicated teachers spend hours, days but Pastor and even months preparing lesson plans Ben Wil- and making their classrooms inviting. liams, at There are lengthy curriculum planning St. Mark’s meetings, weekends lost to correcting stu- UMC in dents’ work and professional development Raleigh, that make up just a fraction of the behind- told of the-scenes work the public seldom sees. one that, Few people have led a classroom of 20 or even if more students, some of whom may come not to- to school hungry, angry or even neglected. tally true, is worth Many repeating of us don’t The point Believe it or not, it’s because Tom Campbell know what The angel in the trash can of its it is like to time the powers-that-be spiritual stress over actually start listening By JEFFERSON WEAVER weekly newspaper. She was try- one might think she was rooting significance. ing desperately to learn how to through trashcans. ever-chang- to what teachers have Staff Writer England’s King Henry VIII ing policies write “real” news; the owner At the department store, banned the Catholic Church in to say about educating only let her cover the “women’s she bought a dollar’s worth of and testing I began writing this column a the 1530s, because it refused to news,” which she hated. decorations with her week’s standards children. number of years ago, and many annul his marriage. The Angli- of you have been kind enough The editor was also divorced; lunch money – some lace, gold that may can Church became the “official” to request it every year. Some he lived alone up the river in embroidery floss, and tiny pearl seem impossible to reach. We have not felt state religion and some myths say other folks were kind enough the an old farmhouse with a beagle buttons. The manager hap- Catholics were shunned, impris- like a failure when our students advance other year to decide it deserved named Driver. He was a skinny, pily agreed to let her work some oned or put to death. While not two grade levels but our school still gets an award; I was flattered, but lonely man who wore sweat- more hours through Christmas. totally proven, it enhances the a “D”. I didn’t write it for anyone’s shirts under his suits to stay That night she used the lace story. At a time when they were Teachers know that not everyone views praise. I wrote it for myself, warm. and a scrap of old silk to make not openly permitted to worship their profession as the noblest. They know and for my mother, the late Lois He knew and loved her chil- a dress for the angel. in England two Jesuit Priests in the harsh court of public opinion they Weaver. dren, who reminded him so The floss made a tiny halo, penned the seemingly innocuous may be viewed as ineffective. If you want some of my twist- much of his own son and daugh- and tinfoil and cardboard made lyrics Catholics knew to be code a perfect set of wings. She wove The public doesn’t often see the funds ed humor, blunt opinions, or odd ter he couldn’t see anymore. Lois words for the tenets of their faith. knew he had gifts for her kids, a loop into the back of the dress teachers spend out of their own pockets for logic, you’ll have to go some- The explanation can be just as where else today. I’m leaving and she was wondering how to hang the angel on the tree. supplies that aren’t provided. We are not relevant for Christians today. the politicians, the style mak- she could She also made the cake for the there when food or clothes are purchased On the first day of Christmas ers, and the societal lemmings afford to editor, and the extra hours at the the present given by the true for a needy student. alone, since even they deserve a give him store bought some things for her love was a partridge in a pear We may miss out on recognizing the Christmas vacation. something mother and the children. tree. Catholics understood this teacher who volunteers after school to tu- Instead, please let me tell you in return, The angel was a gift to herself. represented Jesus on the Cross. tor, advise a club or make a drama produc- about an angel in a trashcan. some- She married the editor a little The two Turtledoves given on tion happen. The angel was found by a thing that over a year later, and they had the second day stand for the All too often teachers are afraid to speak strong, stubborn woman named wouldn’t a son. For decades, her family Old and New Testaments of the up about what is or is not going on in our Lois. seem for- always knew the Christmas tree Bible. The three French Hens was finished when Lois hung schools, but the Hope Street Group, a grass- She was raising four children ward. represent either the gifts of gold, Lois the angel. roots group of teachers, is working to give on her own. Times were tight, frankincense and myrrh given by but they didn’t really want for cut down Even when Parkinson’s and them a voice in our state. We are fortunate the Magi or the virtues of faith, much. an alley to- dementia made it hard, Mother to have an Acme Delco Elementary teacher, hope and charity. Four Calling or Still, Lois was worried about ward the Jefferson Weaver hung the angel to signify the tree “Colly” (black) Birds are the four Myra Creech, be a part of the 2015-16 group having Christmas presents. She back of the was complete. Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke of Hope Street N.C. Teacher Voice Fellows. worked one full-time and two department store, taking a lon- The angel was misplaced on and John. We love the emphasis The group will soon be making recommen- part-time jobs. ger route but one that would the first holiday after my mother given in the song to five golden dations that have the potential to bring Work was hard to find in a avoid some of the wind off the died, but Miss Rhonda found it rings, understood to underscore about positive change in education policy resort town in mid-winter, when bay. The alley went between a at the last minute and made sure the Pentateuch, the first 5 books at both the state and local level. the north wind froze parts of the line of fading summer-houses Mother’s angel was on our tree. of the Old Testament. Too often politicians and other policy- Potomac River and a light snow and the business district. Each year, I think I will send Six Geese a laying are the the angel to one of my sisters, makers think they know what teachers do made everyone hope for a white Her mother had invited the precepts of the church: church editor over to share supper either Becky or Sharron, so and what they need to do better. But they Christmas. attendance, confession of sin, Most of the town was shut- with the family one night. Lois they can tell their children and should be listening to those who know — Holy communion, fasting and tered and dark; it made the town wanted to pick up a few more grandchildren about the angel. the teachers. repentance, tithing and generos- sadder in many ways. small decorations for the big They remember the year Mother ity, and upholding the marriage They have a lot to teach all of us about The once-grand hotels had Christmas tree, and maybe the made the angel. covenant. Some versions say they what is happening in our schools. It is time become frowzy and rundown. ingredients for an applesauce Yet I fear the angel might get could also represent the Genesis for us to ask them. It is time for us to listen One by one the old houses, cake. She thought the cake lost in the over-decorating which Creation Story in which God cre- to what they have to say. the stores, the boardwalk and would be a good gift for the edi- helps both of them get in the ated the world in six days. The pavilion she’d known as a bobby- tor, and maybe it would help him Christmas spirit. Seven Sacraments of the Catho- soxer were fading away. put on some weight. Next year, I think. I just can’t lic Church are the seven Swans A handful of businesses She was still thinking about quite turn the angel loose this a swimming. The eight maids stayed open through the winter Christmas presents when she year. It’s hard to turn your back a milking represent the Beati- Quotes of – there were two grocery stores spotted the angel in the trash- on a tradition. tudes preached by Jesus on the (she worked in one), a hardware can. There’s another tradition at Sermon on the Mount. The nine store, a department store (where The old doll didn’t look like our house, one I’m sure many ladies dancing indicate either the she also worked part-time) and a much of an angel; it was a china of you share. We always watch fruits of the spirit or choirs of the week clothing store for the wealthier doll thrown out with some other Jimmy Stewart’s movie, some- angels. Easily recognized are the folks. junk from one of the old homes. where along the line during the ten Lords a leaping, symbols for “They all need some trimming. I don’t They were all decorated for The paint was cracked, much of season. the Ten Commandments. Eleven think anyone ever really wanted to see them Christmas, and Lois enjoyed the hair was gone, and its legs A couple of times in that Pipers piping can only stand for all cut down, and the cost of that would be seeing the lights, even though were gone. The doll lay embar- movie, someone will repeat the the eleven faithful Disciples and prohibitive, anyway.” the ice and snow were cold rassed in the trashcan, a body old saying about an angel getting the twelve Drummers drumming Whiteville City Council member through her stockings and the of stained white cloth stuffed its wings every time a bell rings. are the twelve beliefs spelled out Sara Thompson, a longtime advocate of heavy socks pulled up almost to with cotton. That may or may not be the in The Apostles Creed. decorative plantings downtown, on the the hem of a home-made skirt. The woman stopped for a mo- case – but I can guarantee that Whether the lore surrounding possible replacement of the trees along Her other part-time job was ment, knocked the snow off the sometimes only a mother can this traditional Christmas song the sidewalks in downtown Whiteville. around the corner from the doll and quickly shoved it into see an angel in a trashcan. is true or not the mnemonics can fire station, at a little one-horse her pocketbook, worried some- Merry Christmas. help in remembering and valuing “I hope to achieve life long lessons and them. PNC reports that today the strengths that I can take with me and con- twelve gifts would cost $34,131. tinue to help my community. The biggest Most of us don’t face the reward of being a leader is knowing that this threats of persecution repre- Thumbs down organization is bringing smiles and a positive sented in the legend but we know attitude to the community.” they exist today in the forms of South Columbus High School student discrimination, prejudice, war Mackenzie Marlowe on why she joined and injustice. the newly formed Stallionettes at the In a world where one in four school. North Carolina children face food anxiety and one in thirty is “In the beginning, the students would lis- without a home there are indeed ten to their partner and just say, ‘OK, I like battles to fight to make this a that. It’s good.’ Now that they’ve learned more world where suffering and depri- about how to write effectively, I can hear their vation are eliminated. language changing. They notice when their So the next time you hear “The partner needs to include more details, or when Twelve Days of Christmas” be someone gets off topic.” mindful of what these gifts repre- Whiteville Primary School writing sent and cost, remembering this teacher Tonnye Fletcher on the growth is truly the season for giving, not of her second graders’ writing abilities. just to loved ones or friends, but to those in need. These are the “Last year’s vaccine was not a good match priceless gifts of Christmas. for the strain (of influenza) we had. This Tom Campbell is former as- year, it’s well matched.” sistant North Carolina State Zack Moore, an epidemiologist with Treasurer and is creator/host the state’s Health and Human Services of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide Department on this year’s flu vaccine. television discussion of NC issues. NC Spin airs: The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 11-A

Dr. Dalton Dockery, center, with his parents, the Rev. Leon and Doris Dockery, left and right, his wife Sheila Musical Christmas treat and children Whitley and Bryson. The kindergarten through fifth grade students at Evergreen Elementary School performFeliz Navidad during their annual Christmas concert last week. Extension director City schools to end AIG prep program By SHALON SMITH grade is developed consistent- earns doctorate Contributing Writer ly among teachers and staff. Whiteville City School AIG percentages The district’s Local AIG By CLARA CARTRETTE sociation. Kindergarten through Plan submitted to the state Staff Writer The son of the Rev. Leon second grade students at Grades 4-5 ... 17 percent board of education in 2013 and Doris Dockery, he grew Whiteville Primary who have Grades 6-8 ...18 percent states the identification pro- Columbus County Exten- up on the family farm in the shown potential for place- cess for students is flexible sion Director Dalton Dockery Nakina community. He is ment in the third grade aca- Grades 9-12 ... 23 percent and takes into consideration has earned a Ph.D. in leader- married to the former Sheila demically or intellectually that there are some students ship studies at N.C. A&T State Applewhite and they have gifted (AIG) program will no gies including differentiated school. He said the program who might be AIG but do not University. He graduated Dec. two children, Whitley, 11, and longer meet with a Primary instruction with the students’ itself is not changed because meet multiple criteria. 12 with honors, maintaining a Bryson, 6. Resource Enrichment Pro- regular teachers will provide students are not technically For those students, non- 4.0 grade point average. They reside in the Western gram (PREP) teacher for the former PREP students with identified as AIG until third traditional measures and A 20-year employee of the Prong area and enjoy spend- remainder of the 2015-2016 the same type of services in grade at Edgewood. alternative routes will be N.C. Cooperative Extension ing time with friends and school year. another manner. Garland said continuing used for identification con- Service in Columbus County, family. The AIG PREP, or K-2 nur- “We’ll be providing those the teacher position for AIG sideration. Dockery has been director of Dockery said the Ph.D. turing program, teacher met services in a different for- PREP at Whiteville Primary According to their Local the county agency since 2009. program he was involved in is with students who fulfill re- mat for the remainder of the next year will depend on the AIG Plan, 13 percent of all He attended N.C. State Uni- one of the greatest in the na- ferral requirements twice a year,” he said. availability of state funding. students in Whiteville City versity, earning a B.S. degree tion and he loved being a par- week for 45 minutes in small Though he couldn’t pro- The AIG program at Schools are in AIG programs. in agricultural education and ticipant because it provided cooperative groups to develop vide the number of students Whiteville City Schools ac- Statewide the percentage a master’s degree in agricul- students with the opportunity their academic potential. affected by the change, Gar- cepts referrals from parents, is 11 percent. Those figures ture and extension education. to learn and grow in the area Whiteville Primary AIG land said the decision to teachers, and students at all include student populations “My greatest joy through- of leadership. PREP teacher Cassie Hoff- not fill the position for the grade levels, and all referrals and grade levels that are not out the doctoral program “It has quality professors man recently resigned and remainder of the year would are processed according to offered AIG such as K-3. was the interaction with my who care about students and accepted a position with Co- only affect the process of district AIG procedures. Percentages for students fellow classmates and profes- their successes,” he said. “Not lumbus County Schools and “monitoring and observing” The screening pool devel- in grades eligible for AIG are sors,” Dockery said. “There every program has the privi- her position will not be filled. the students at the primary oped at the end of second higher. were classes that I hated to lege of such great teachers. Superintendent Kenny see come to an end. We chal- This is evident because of the Garland said the decision of lenged each other to be better, success that students from whether to advertise the posi- while at the same time pro- this program have gone on to tion now or wait until the end viding a family atmosphere achieve. Thank you, NC A&T of the school year was one Last Minute Holiday Shopping where everyone could be State University, thank you made with students in mind. successful. The friendships Leadership Program for your “Sometimes when you lose that were made during this impartation of knowledge positions in the middle of the at J.S. Mann s program are eternal and we and wisdom upon us as your year they can be difficult to are all better leaders because students. fill—it’s hard to find highly • PROFESSIONAL FITTING of it.” “And finally, for me the qualified, highly effective • GIFT WRAPPING Dockery serves on various most significant thing is I am teachers to fill these posi- • ALTERATIONS committees and is a part of grateful for the divine spiri- tions,” he said. FREE! organizations such as Smart tual intervention that allowed The district’s program is Plus Our Famous No Hassles Exchanges & Service After The Sale! Start Partnership, Boy Scouts us to be there at that particu- one that not all districts in of America and the N.C. lar time as I graduated from the state offer. 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Constitution Article IX, Sec- they’ve been charging this fee tion 7(a) that states, “the clear for a long time,” Whiteville proceeds of all civil penalties City Schools attorney Will and forfeitures and of all Callahan said. fines collected ... shall belong The funds recovered from to and remain in the several the lawsuit would be paid to counties, and be faithfully Columbus County and then Lewis Benton Howell appropriated and used exclu- divided between the county sively for maintaining free and city districts per the for- public schools.” mula for distribution which Five running The Civil Penalty and For- is roughly 74 percent to Co- Continued from page 1-A feiture Fund, comprised of lumbus County Schools and collections from the State 26 percent to Whiteville City. because, “Having been a pub- the District 5 county commis- Department of Transporta- “As far as an actual num- lic servant my whole life, I sion seat. This would be Bur- tion (DOT), Department of ber to be recovered, it de- have given to the public and roughs’ second term on the Commerce, Employment Se- pends on whether the case is Hundreds of students at Williams Township School, di- they have given back to me. I board. Columbus County’s in- curity Commission, and De- litigated or settled,” Callahan rected by music teacher Meta Mercer, entertained guests have concerns, and I also have cumbent Democratic register partment of Revenue, for ex- said. at the school’s annual Christmas performance held Fri- experience which I think can of deeds Kandace H. Bullock ample, serves as a significant Tharrington Smith, a law day at the school. be beneficial and have a posi- has no opposition as yet in her source of revenue for North firm based in Raleigh, repre- tive effect on education and primary and no Republican Carolina public schools. sents various school boards the economy in Bladen, Robe- had filed for the seat through An April 2012 financial au- in the lawsuit known as Ber- son and Columbus counties.” Friday afternoon. dit of the State DOT reported tie County Board of Educa- Benton was elected for Sen. Jane Smith, D-Robe- $24.1 million in 2010 and $23.4 tion vs. Janet Cowell, state public office for the first time son, a retired Lumberton real million in 2011 collected and treasurer of North Carolina. in 2014 when he ran for the estate broker, is unopposed submitted to the Civil Pen- A resolution presented to Bladen County Board of Edu- thus far for the Democratic alty and Forfeiture Fund the Columbus County Board cation. nomination for the seat rep- statewide. of Education said attorney He previously ran unsuc- resenting all of Columbus The N.C. Sheriff ’s Asso- fees paid to Tharrington cessfully several years ago and Robeson Counties, but ciation reported revenue of Smith are to be divided equal- for Bladen County Commis- Republican Danny Britt, a more than $25.2 million in ly among the counties repre- sioner. Lumberton attorney, has filed the State Confinement Fund sented. Howell, 64, is a Bladenboro in his party’s primary for the in fiscal year 2012-2013. That No county school system native who has lived in sev- Senate seat. fund is generated from two would pay more than another eral states. This is his first run Superior Court Judge court costs – an $18 fee from county school system. for public office. He has been Douglas Sasser is so far unop- all district court convictions “To be honest with you, back at home in Bladenboro posed in his bid for re-election and the $50 improper equip- to litigate the matter would since 1998. to a seat decided on by voters ment fee now deemed uncon- probably cost you between “I’m running as a Libertar- in Columbus and Brunswick stitutional to go toward the $15,000 and $20,000 and Thar- ian because the Libertarian counties. confinement fund. rington has offered to do it Party’s philosophy is closest District court judgeship Columbus County and for no more than $2,000 per to the way I believe. I think candidates running in Colum- Whiteville City schools school district and join every- the government’s purpose is bus, Bladen and Brunswick are seeking the maximum one in the lawsuit,” Columbus to govern while protecting counties include incumbents amount of fees they can with- County Schools attorney Bill individual liberties,” he said. Pauline Hankins, Scott Uss- in the three-year statute of Phipps said. Jones, 41, filed early for the ery and Jason Disbrow. limitations. Tharrington Smith is cur- GOP nomination to the House. Assistant district attorney Improper equipment fees rently representing close to He ran unsuccessfully against Ashley Gore has filed as a paid in Columbus County 50 school districts in the state. Waddell for the post two years candidate to succeed Judge during the last three years are “There is a no-lose position ago. Jerry Jolly, who is retiring. in excess of $575,000. in this suit,” Phipps said. Jones previously served as Judicial candidates run in “It’s unfortunate we can He expects the case to set- chairman of the Columbus a non-partisan election on only go back three years – tle by early to mid-2016. County Board of Elections March 15. and serves as an appointee of Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on the board of directors of the N.C. Rural Center. District 2 county commis- sion candidate and White- ville resident Lewis, 55, is maintenance supervisor for a local housing complex. He ran unsuccessfully for county commissioner four years ago and joins three other candidates seeking to unseat incumbent James Prevatte, 64, of Whiteville. Prevatte, a retired assistant superintendent of the White- ville City Schools, is seeking his fourth term on the board and also faces opposition from 10-year Whiteville city councilman Tim Blackmon, 72, owner of Radio Shack in Whiteville. Blackmon unsuc- cessfully ran against Prevatte for county commission in 2012. Other challengers include self-described Whiteville housewife JoAnn Bailey, 51, an outspoken advocate for grandparental rights who also is active in a gospel music ministry with her husband, and Chris Smith, 60, a self-em- ployed plumbing and electri- cal contractor who previously was employed by Winn-Dixie stores and who is making his first run at elected office. In earlier filings, incum- bent county commission chairman Giles E. “Buddy” Byrd, 66, a Hallsboro area farmer and businessman, and Sandyfield mayor and former councilman Perry Dixon, are seeking the Democratic nomi- nations for Byrd’s seat. Edwin Russ, 61, of Lake Waccamaw, self-employed in the recycling business and owner of Southern Tire in Whiteville, is seeking re- election as a Democrat to the District 4 county commission seat. Although no one has filed in the Democratic primary against Russ, he may face op- position in November. Lavern Coleman, 61, of the Byrdville community, said he plans to run as an unaffiliated candidate in the November 2016 general election. Cole- man is a supervisor in the pa- per division at International Paper in Riegelwood where he has worked for 41 years. He must obtain signatures from 4 percent of registered voters in Columbus County Commissioner District 4 to get his name on the ballot. Incumbent county commis- sioner Trent Burroughs, 52, a Tabor City real estate broker, has no opposition yet for the Democratic nomination for The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 -- 1B

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By DAN BISER game,” ECHS coach Candra Powell said. “You Sports Editor have to play four strong quarters in order to beat a team like East Bladen.” LAKE WACCAMAW - After holding the lead Coach Evers said she had been wary of hav- for much of the first half, the East Columbus ing play East Columbus a night after taking a Lady Gator basketball fell victim to foul trouble big win over Clinton. and turnovers Friday in a 50-44 loss to the East “I kind of expected this type of game after Bladen Lady Eagles, the top ranked 2A high getting the big win last night,” she said. “East school girls team in North Carolina. Columbus gave a strong effort but we were The loss dropped East Columbus’ season able to bounce back. record to 5-2 with both setbacks coming at the “We struggled some but it is still a good hands of East Bladen. win for us,” she added. East Bladen, which rode the all-around play of senior Lacey Suggs in the comeback victory, East Bladen took complete control of the improved its record to 10-0. boys game, storming to a 75-53 victory behind The Lady Eagles were coming off a key 58- an outstanding shooting exhibition that fea- 30 victory over Four-County Conference rival tured nine 3-pointers, including four by Denzil Clinton on Thursday. Johnson. The Eagles held a 39-26 halftime lead. The lead changed hands four times in the Johnson tossed in 16 points while twins opening quarter with East Columbus scoring Ethan and Eian Hines had 14 and 12 points four points in the final minute on a field goal respectively for Coach Ken Cross’ Eagles. by Charity Powell and a pair of foul shots by Adonis Avery followed with 10 as East Bladen Tia Campbell for an 11-8 advantage at the end improved its season record to 2-5. of period. Shaheed Bellamy had a game-high 17 points The Lady Gators, who had fallen to EBHS for Coach Marcus Skipper’s Gator squad, 55-23 in their earlier encounter, widened their whose record now stands at 1-6. lead to as much as eight points during the sec- ond quarter behind the play of Powell, Tia GIRLS GAME Campbell and Marlena McClure. The Lady Ga- E. Bladen 8 13 12 17 - 50 tors, who led 25-21 at the half. E. Columbus 11 14 6 13 - 44 East Bladen went 12-4 surge to open the EAST BLADEN (50); Abby Ward 4, Emily Shaw 4, second quarter as East Columbus began en- Lacey Suggs 23, Miller Heustess 6, Chris Cromartie 8, countering foul trouble. Key baskets by Sug- Ja’Tyra Moore-Peterson 4 EAST COLUMBUS (44); Marlena McClure 8, Tia gs, Miller Heustess, Emily Shaw and Chris Campbell 13, Charity Powell 20, Sayeh Campbell 3. Cromartie spurred the Lady Eagles to a 33-31 third quarteradvantage. They never trailed af- BOYS GAME ter that, even though East Columbus managed E. Bladen 14 25 16 20 - 75 to stay in striking distance. E. Columbus 6 20 13 14 - 53 Suggs had a big night from the foul line, EAST BLADEN (75): Ethan Hines 14, Eian Hines 12, sinking 11 of 18 attempts while finishing with Adonis Avery 10, Denzil Johnson 16,Cromartie 3, Day- a game-high 23 points. von Powell 3, Jermaine Robinson 9, Sincere Smith 5, Derrick Burney. Powell led East Columbus with 20 points, EAST COLUMBUS (53) Shaheed Bellamy 17, Nige- followed by Tia Campbell with 13. won Gore 2, Travin Squires 8, Dexter McCoy 2, Derek “We played a pretty good first half, but fouls, Solomon 5, Kushod Tucker 8, James Dixon 5, Jared De- turnovers and missed shots hurt us later in the mery 5.

GIRLS GAME

Photos by Grant Merritt East Columbus High School girls basketball standout Marlena McClure (54) puts up a shot from the lane while being defended by East Bladen’s Chris Cromartie in Friday night’s non-conference action at the ECHS gym. East Bladen, currently the top-ranked 2A team in the state, stayed unbeaten by rallying to a 50-44 victory over the host Lady Gators. East Columbus, the four-time defending Three Rivers Conference champion, East Columbus girls basketball coach Candra Powell gives instructions to her Lady Ga- now has a 5-2 season record with both losses coming against the East Bladen team. tor players during Friday’s home game with visiting East Bladen. East Bladen won 50-44. East Columbus will play host to the annual ECHS Christmas Tournament on Dec. 28-29. Wolfpack squads take wins over Vikings

By FRANKLIN DAVIS lumbus drops to 1-6 overall and 0-3 in conference.

Sports Writer Whiteville’s pressing defense paid big dividends in the boys contest. West Columbus connected on nine three-point CERRO GORDO - The Whiteville Wolfpack girls and field goals, eight more than the Wolfpack. Whiteville benefit- boys took two different avenues to victory at West Columbus ed from a large advantage in shots due to steals and Viking Wednesday night. The Lady Pack notched eight 3-point field turnovers. Whiteville’s 22-7 advantage in successful two- goals in their 65-32 win. The boys relied on shots much closer to pointers more than made up for the deficit in treys. the basket in a 55-46 victory. The Wolfpack led 45-25 after three quarters. A barrage of The Viking girls jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Consecutive three- West Columbus three-pointers in the fourth period closed pointers by Madison Hinson and Nsaia Rogers gave the Wolf- the gap to nine points with 31 seconds remaining. Ozzly pack a 6-4 lead. Whiteville stretched the margin to 16-4 before Johnson and Fred Evans each hit two and Latreyl McCollum West Columbus could score again. Whiteville led 34-18 at half- one. However, it was too little, too late and the Wolfpack pre- time on the strength of three treys by Hinson and two by Rog- vailed 55-46. ers. The Wolfpack’s defensive pressure and strong inside play Tyrell Kirk led the Wolfpack with 17 points. Most of Kirk’s by Ericka Vereen stretched their lead to 50-26 at the end of baskets came on layups he sank while contorting his body three periods. Rogers, Breanna McClellon and Jerica Gamble around Viking defenders. nailed 3-point baskets in the final period to help produce the Trey Davis contributed nine points, seven in the second final score of 65-32. half. Evans led the Vikings with 14 points. Nsaia Rogers led Whiteville with 22 points. Madison Hinson Whiteville improves to 2-1 overall and in conference. The had 11 and Ericka Vereen chipped in 10 points. Tah’nijah McK- Vikings are 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the Three Rivers Confer- oy led the Lady Vikings girls played their second game this ence. week without starting guards Raeana Goodman and Zhanasha The West Columbus JV Girls remained undefeated with a Dawson. Goodman suffered a leg injury against South Colum- East Columbus guard Shaheed Bellamy puts up two of 25-9 win over Whiteville. Whiteville took the JV boys game bus last Friday and Dawson is out due to illness. 35-16. his game-high 17 points in the Gator boys’ 75-53 loss Whiteville is now 2-3 overall and 2-1 in TRC play. West Co- to East Bladen on Friday.

No surprises for TRC teams in NCHSAA’s initial realignment draft See Wolfpack on 2B By FRANKLIN DAVIS West Columbus and South conference groupings is in (656), Spring Creek (666) and the largest school (1643) in ball playing schools were Sports Writer Robeson will battle for 1A 2A Conference M. The first Wallace Rose Hill (673). East 3A according to the ADM removed from the ADM fig- TRC supremacy from 2017-18 draft proposes a nine-team Duplin, with a current ADM numbers used to separate the ures. As expected, the configu- through 2020-21. league with Clinton, East of 996, appears to be the only schools into four divisions. The schools were then ration of the Three Rivers The current literature re- Bladen, East Duplin, Golds- team that would be placed in North Brunswick would join divided into four divisions Conference did not change fers to these eight schools as boro, James Kenan, Midway, the 2AA playoff tier. the 3A/4A Mid-Eastern Con- based on smallest 20 percent in the first draft of the plan 1A/2A Conference F. Average Spring Creek, Wallace Rose The other realignment ference. 1A, next 30 percent, 2A, next that takes effect in the 2017-18 Daily Membership (ADM) Hill and West Bladen as mem- news of local interest is in The Mid-Eastern is cur- 30 percent 3A and final 20 school year. at TRC schools range from St. bers. Conference M 3A/4A. North rently home to the four New percent 4A. The non-football There is one significant Pauls’ 967 to East Columbus’ Most North Carolina Brunswick has grown in Hanover County Schools, playing schools are added to change, but not an unexpect- 443. high school football pundits student population enough West Brunswick, South conferences based on size ed one. Whiteville will return Whiteville comes in at ex- view this as an extremely (1057) to be placed in the 3A Brunswick and Topsail. and geography. to the 2A ranks in 2017-18. actly 700, the eighth smallest strong grouping. 2A Confer- classification. Hoggard, Laney and Ashley Each classification will The Wolfpack will join South 2A school. South Columbus’ ence M would also be home to The Scorpions are the tenth would be 4A and the rest 3A. continue to be subdivided (A Columbus, Fairmont, Red ADM figure was 798 and West the second, third and fourth smallest 3A school. New Ha- A new format was used to and AA)for the football play- Springs, and St. Pauls as 2A Columbus checked in at 498. smallest 2A schools. nover will drop from the 4A realign schools for the next offs according to ADM num- members. East Columbus, One of the most anticipated They are East Bladen ranks to 3A. The Wildcats are four-year cycle. The non-foot- bers for the current school year. The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015 - 3-B Lady Pack to compete in Three Rivers Conference basketball standings BOYS GIRLS EBHS Classic Conf. Overall Conf. Overall Fairmont 3-0 8-0 NCSU photo The Whiteville High School South Robeson 3-0 6-2 St. Pauls 3-0 11-1 girls basketball team will East Columbus 3-0 5-2 take on host East Bladen, the Whiteville 2-1 2-1 Red Springs 2-1 5-6 state’s top-ranked 2A team Red Springs 1-2 5-5 Whiteville 2-1 2-3 tonight , in the opening n East Columbus 1-2 1-6 South Columbus 1-2 1-6 roundof action in the East South Columbus 1-2 2-5 Fairmont 1-2 2-3 Bladen Holiday Classic. South Robeson 1-2 1-5 West Columbus 0-3 2-6 Coach Serena Smith’s West Columbus 0-3 2-6 St. Pauls 0-3 0-10 Lady Wolfpack will square off with East Bladen at 6:30 WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS p.m. WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS Whiteville 55, West Columbus 46 The opening game of the Whiteville 65, West Columbus 32 event will begin at 5 p.m. with South Columbus 47, Green Sea-Floyds 42 Green Sea-Floyds 60, South Columbus 37 West Bladen taking on North Brunswick. FRIDAY’S RESULTS FRIDAY’S RESULTS On Tuesday, Dec. 22, White- East Bladen 75, East Columbus 53 East Bladen 50. East Columbus 44 ville will go against West West Bladen 80, West Columbus 57 West Columbus 40, West Bladen 22 Bladen at 5, and East Bladen See photos on 1B will battle North Brunswick at 6:30.

ECHS Christmas Stallion boys trip GSF 47-42 VINEGAR HILL - Kend- In the girls game, Tamara Tournament 5, C. Faulk 3, Q.Gilard 13, O. Low- Signs with Seahawks rick Green’s 15 points were a Jackson’s 27 points paced GSF man 2, P. McDaniel 8. schedule West Carteret High School senior baseball standout big factor for the South Colum- to a 60-37 victory. SOUTH COLUMBUS (37): Michael Tyndall is pictured with his grandparents Mary bus Stallions last Wednesday The Lady Trojans held a 28- Macelan McPherson 4, Haley Risi- Stallions in a 47-42 boys basketball 13 halftime advantage in hand- ing 6, Carson Powell 2, Alli Cribb 4, Dec. 28 Anne and Mike Tyndall of Whiteville after signing a victory over visiting Green ing South Columbus its fifth Lindsey Lewis 9, Caila Turbeville 5, 3 p.m - W. Bladen vs. S. national letter-of-intent to play for Coach Mark Scalf’s Sea-Floyds of South Carolina. loss in six games. Sarah Faulk 5, Nadelynn McClure 2. Robeson (girls) UNC-Wilmington squad. Tyndall, the son of Robert South Columbus, which Lindsey Lewis tossed in 4:30 p,m. - W. Bladen vs. S. had fallen to the GSF team 48- nine points to lead South Co- Columbus (boys) and Gilian Tyndall of Morehead City, is a left-handed BOYS GAME pitcher-first baseman for the West Carteret team. As a 37 in an earlier meeting, built lumbsus scorers. Green Sea-Floyds 8 5 11 18 -42 6 p.m. - S. Columbus vs. E. a 23-13 halftime lead and held Both South Columbus South Columbus 15 8 14 10 -47 Columbus (girls) junior, he posted a 6-2 pitching record and struck out a 37-24 advantage at the end teams will open play next 7:30 p.m. - E. Columbus vs. 68 batters in 38.1 innings. He also batted .328 with 20 of three quarters. Monday in the East Columbus GREEN SEA-FLOYDS (42): J. Brownlee 4, J. Gerald 12, C. Milers S. Robeson Jay Wright had nine points High School Christmas Tour- runs batted in for the Patriots. This past summer, Tyn- 10, S. Williams 9, M. Graham 3, B. while Robby Spencer bucket- nament at Lake Waccamaw. Atkins 4 Dec. 29 dall pitched for the Morehead City Post 46 American . ed eight for the Stallions, who SOUTH COLUMBUS (47) Ma- 3 p.m.- Girls consolation Legion team. put their season at 2-5. GIRLS GAME son Hewett 6, Shamique Conyers 1, 4:30. - Boys consolation Jasquez Gerald was high Green Sea-Floyds 12 16 15 17 - 60 Kendrick Green 15, Robby Spencer 6 - Girls championship scorer for Green Sea-Floyds South Columbus 7 6 12 12 - 37 8, T. Bellamy 2, Jay Wright 9, Nathan 7:30 - Boys championship with 12 points, Cologero Miles GREEN SEA-FLOYDS (60) - L. Pindeda 3, Bobby Gore 3. Woodmen Life Christmas Black 2, T. Jackson 27, J. Johnson followed with 10. Wachovia Cup Boys Basketball Tournament DEC. 21-23 Viking girls thump W. Bladen Whiteville WEST BLADEN HIGH SCHOOL Today’s games in non-conference hoop clash 2 p.m. - East Columbus vs. Hoke County holds lead DUBLIN - Paced by the play of Raeana Good- ing charge early and gaining a 42-28 halftime 4 p.m. - Southern Lee vs. East Bladen man, Jay’Brehon Shanks, Annelle Tiffany and lead. Coach Travis Pait’s Knight squad had 6 p.m. - Midway vs. Fairmont Jennifer Williams, the West Columbus Lady big scoring nights from Sayuan Dent with 22 in TRC 8 p.m. West Bladen vs. Whiteville Vikings utilized a 17-0 second-half run to defeat points, Shaquille Johnson with 18 and Stefan the host West Bladen Lady Knights 40-22 Friday McDonald with 15 Ten West Bladen players fig- With championships in in a non-conference girls game. boys soccer, girls tennis, girls ured in the scoring as the Knights’ season re- Tuesday’s games West Columbus, which avenged an early cord climbed to 5-1. cross country and a tri-cham- Consolation bracket games at 2 and 4. Cham- season loss to the West Bladen squad, put its pionship in football, White- Fred Evans scored 14 points and Ozzly John- pionship bracket games at 6 and 8 season record at 8-2. son bucketed 11 for West Columbus. Coach ville High School has taken Shanks scored 12 points while Goodman the early lead in the Wells Michael Powell’s Vikings connected on nine and Tiffany each tallied eight for Coach John 3-pointers for the evening, including three Fargo Conference Cup race Wednesday’s games Browning’s Lady Viking team. Maur’laesha of the Three Rivers 1A-2A each by Evans and Johnson. 2 p.m. - Seventh-place game Holland added a big 3-point basket. The Viking boys, who had suffered a Conference. The Lady Viking out-rebounded the West South Columbus, which 4 p.m. - Fifth-place gmae nine-point homecourt loss to Whiteville last 6 p.m. - Third-place game Bladen squad 42-25. Wednesday, saw their season record slip to 2-6. won the TRC volleyball title Laikyn Pait led West Bladen scorers with and tied Whiteville and Fair- 8 p.m. - Championship game The West Columbus teams will not return seven points as the Lady Knights’ record to the floor again until Jan. 5 when they are mont for the football champi- slipped to 2-4. onship, is tied with Fairmont scheduled to play host to Three Rivers Confer- Admisson - $5 ence rival Red Springs. for second place in the TRC West Bladen won the boys game 80-47, tak- Wells Fargo standings. Point standings follow: Whiteville 33.3 2016 South Columbus 30.3 Fairmont 30.3 Southeastern Community College Gators St. Pauls 27 Red Springs 22 softball schedule East Columbus 17 West Columbus 14 Jan. 29 - USC-Salkahatchie (DH), 1 South Robeson 12 Feb. 5 - at USC-Salkahachie (DH), 1 Feb 7 - Methodist JV (DH), noon Feb. 19 - at Florence-Darlington, (DH) 1 SHORT Feb. 20 - Pitt (DH), 1 Feb. 21 - Richard Bladen (DH), noon BROS. 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Photo by Grant Merritt East Colmbus basketball player Derek Solomon puts up a short jumper in Friday night’s www.whiteville.com high school action against non-conference rival East Bladen.

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It’s working for others; 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.whiteville.com

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Local. we service and repair all of the prod- er. Call days 642-2909. order. Call 910-642-2597 Half Time (32 hrs) Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits. Send Resume to Branch Windows & Siding ucts we sell. Financing available. For i BuY Junk Cars $75-$600 ***Also [email protected] or by fax 910-618-4937 all your Automotive and ATV needs I want to buy a 2005 or newer car. to 910-862-1127. 2014 ford f-150 xl reg cab 4x2 and repair contact Reaves Perfor- Open daily. 910-385-8585 long bed, power pack, trailer hitch, mance Center 910-640-2320 or www. 12k. $23,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- reavesperformance.com i BuY old Coins US or foreign, SERVICES 649-7531 scrap gold & silver. Call or text Patrick 910-499-3889 after 12 noon. Cashier & floral assistant need- ed. Dependable. Experienced pre- ****Publisher’s Notice**** ferred, FT/PT hours. $9.00 & up based 2010 ford taurus Limited, V6, 2013 ford eConoline 350 Super equal housing on experience. Call 910-641-0000 for **watts Backhoe & tree service* SYNC, auto, hot/cold leather, sunroof, Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, key- opportunity Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, 97k. $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- less, 38k. $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. All real estate advertised herein is interview subject to the Federal Fair Housing 100 Pets & Animals top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land 649-7531 910-649-7531 iMMediate opening for pt site Act, North Carolina and Columbus clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or , 3.5L V6 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Manager in Chadbourn. Prefer indi- 2013 ford fiesta sedan se trunk 2014 ford edge liMited mobile 770-0534. auto, SYNC, heated leather, chrome gal to advertise any preference, limita- Chihuahua puppies for sale, vidual with experience in RD/TC hous- spoiler, moonroof, 15” alum wheels, wheels, 31k, $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford tion, or discrimination based on race, dewormed. $150 each. Call 910-770- ing. Detail oriented. Apply in person Bobby hinson Construction 58k. $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 910-649-7531 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 1211. Parents on site. at Landmark Estate, 621 Nolan Ave., Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- 649-7531 status or national origin, or intention Whiteville, Tuesday or Thursday 9-5. ging, lots and hedge rows with mini 2014 ford esCape titaniuM, to make any such preferences, limi- free kittens to a good hoMe. 2013 ford fusion se, turbo, auto, excavator. Call 640-7606. 401A, SYNC, auto, sunroof, MyFord tation or discrimination. We will not Call 910-549-4157. looking for experienCed SYNC, heated leather, luxury pkg, knowingly accept any advertising for Track Hoe operator. CDL A plus. Con- house Cleaning serviCes 33k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- Touch, 24k, $24,900. Fair Bluff Ford real estate which is in violation of the tact Don Prince. 910-640-0683 good references available. expe- 649-7531 910-649-7531 law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are avail- rienced. 910-918-3959. part tiMe grill Cook need- 2014 ford Mustang 3.7L V6 our CustoMers get results able on an equal opportunity basis. To peCans CraCked. also peCans convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, by advertising in the classified. You complain of discrimination, call HUD raY’s used furniture 2.5 miles ed/experienced. Apply in person at Ed’s Grill. for sale. Call 910-770-5367 alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. can too! 642-4104 ext. 221 or 237. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- 910-649-7531 ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, & more, also buying used furniture! Open 9 am-6 pm. Call Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? 910-840-5356 liCensed praCtiCal nurses: We have the AFFORDABLE solution! Bladen County Hospital, Elizabeth- town NC is seeking LPN’s for our Clin- MENTION THIS AD FOR ics. Full Time and Part Time Positions are available. Competitive salary, * CoB & shelled Corn $7.00 per excellent benefits. Send resume to $250 OFF bag. Oats $12. Call 910-640-7806. [email protected] or by fax PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! to GParks 910-862-1127. PART TIME ON CALL RELIEF COOK 1-800-862-9614 firewood for sale - will deliver. Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina is accepting applica- CALL NOW 910-840-4631, or 910-918-2009 SHORT TOLL-FREE tions for the position of a PART TIME ON CALL RELIEF *Certain restrictions apply. 230 Miscellaneous BROS. COOK. Hired as on call relief cook as per needed. Days will RENT-A-CAR vary between Sunday through Monday, including holidays. CoMplete housefull, furniture, Must have knowledge of commercial kitchen appliances. antiques, dishes. Call for appointment Must have reliable transportation. Want The Get ADD to see. Call Sam at 910-642-5405. $ 95 HIGH-SPEED DAILY Non-exempt, minimum wage hourly, part time position. DISH! INTERNET for sale generator, 5000 No benefits. EOE Best Deal promotional prices 19 starting at only ... watts, electric start, 10 horsepow- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville $ You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org On TV 95 er, wheels. Like new. $300. Call 910 $ 99 14./mo. 618-4937 642-4175 By email at [email protected]. OR By fax to 910-646-3609 & Internet? 19./mo. where available and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – for 12 months. P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Call Now and Ask How! Human Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205 1-800-405-5081 All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability

LEAD COOK/KITCHEN SUPERVISOR Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is accepting applications for the position of Lead Cook/Kitchen Supervi- sor. Full time, exempt, salary position with benefits. Mini- mum – a high school diploma. Minimum one (1) year in the field of food preparation, kitchen management and kitchen personnel supervision. To be point person for activities and functions of the cafeteria kitchen. To supervise and handle matters that are essential to function in cafeteria. Knowledge of ServSafe or Safe Plate preferred, but not necessary. Valid drivers license. EOE Exempt, salary, full time position with benefits. EOE You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org By email at [email protected]. OR By fax to 910-646-3609 and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205 6B - the news reporter, Monday, december 21, 2015

3 Br, 1 bath house. Housing devel- notice of sale. Following the expiration of the Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC nor the holder of the note secured by opment is off Chadbourn Hwy out- statutory upset bid period, all the Substitute Trustee the deed of trust, being foreclosed, side Whiteville city limits. Hardwood foreclosure sale remaining amounts are immediately Brock & Scott, PLLC nor the officers, directors, attorneys, floors, fenced spacious backyard. due and owing. THIRD PARTY PUR- Attorneys for Trustee Services of employees, agents or authorized rep- hoMe for sale - 3 bedroom, 2 Wheelchair accessible. Credit/back- 15 SP 46 Carolina, LLC resentative of either Trustee or the bath. City school system. 216 N. ground check. $675 rent & deposit CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE NORTH CAROLINA 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 holder of the note make any repre- Thompson St. $80,000 OBO. Call $675. Contact Jamie at 910-207- TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS COLUMBUS COUNTY 910-445-1272. 6000. FOR THEIR DEED. Wilmington, NC 28403 sentation or warranty relating to the Under and by virtue of a Power of Said property to be offered pursu- PHONE: (910) 392-4988 title or any physical, environmental, Baldwin woods - 3 BedrooM hoMe for sale - North Hallsboro, Sale contained in that certain Deed ant to this Notice of Sale is being FAX: (910) 392-8587 health or safety conditions existing remodeled 1500 sq. ft. home on .5 home, 1 bath. Remodeled, hardwood of Trust executed by Russ Barnhill offered for sale, transfer and con- File No.: 15-05527-FC01 in, on, at or relating to the property aces, large eat in kitchen and fam- floors. $850 deposit, $850 rent with and Sharon T. Barnhill to P. Payne, December 21, 28, 2015 being offered for sale. Any and all ily room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, cen- 1 year lease. Call 910-231-0022 or veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There Trustee(s), which was dated Janu- responsibilities or liabilities arising out tral heat/air, stove, refrigerator, W/D, 910-790-5508. are no representations of warranty ary 23, 2004 and recorded on March $43,500 OBO. Call 910-231-4637. relating to the title or any physical, notice of sale of or in any way relating to any such 15, 2004 in Book 773 at Page 744, environmental, health or safety con- condition expressly are disclaimed. Columbus County Registry, North ditions existing in, on, at, or relating IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- This sale is made subject to all prior Carolina. to the property being offered for sale. TICE liens and encumbrances, and unpaid 1 BedrooM apartMent $350. Default having been made of the note This sale is made subject to all prior OF NORTH CAROLINA taxes and assessments including but No pets. First & last month deposit. 2005 14x80, windzone II. Excellent thereby secured by the said Deed of liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION not limited to any transfer tax associ- condition. For more info call Oakwood Call 642-0404. Trust and the undersigned, Trustee transfer taxes, special assessments, COLUMBUS COUNTY ated with the foreclosure. A deposit Homes 910-654-4128 1 BedrooM apartMent. Fully Services of Carolina, LLC, having easements, rights of way, deeds of 15SP169 of five percent (5%) of the amount of true faCtorY direCt furnished. References & deposit been substituted as Trustee in said release, and any other encumbranc- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- Custom built Modulars required. No pets. Call 640-8098. Deed of Trust, and the holder of the es or exceptions of record. To the SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, Your plan or ours note evidencing said default having CUTED BY LESTER C. HOLCOMB is required and must be tendered in 1 BedrooM apt in Whiteville, no best of the knowledge and belief of VA, FHA, and no money directed that the Deed of Trust be the undersigned, the current owner(s) AND DARLIS HOLCOMB DATED the form of certified funds at the time down programs available. pets. $350 month $350 deposit. Part- foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- of the property is/are Russ Barnhill DECEMBER 28, 2011 AND RECORD- of the sale. This sale will be held open Manis Custom Builders Retail Center ly furnishes References required. Call stitute Trustee will offer for sale at ED IN BOOK RB 1024 AT PAGE 354 ten days for upset bids as required by 910-754-2005 910-653-2212. and wife, Sharon T. Barnhill. the courthouse door of the county An Order for possession of the prop- IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY PUB- law. Following the expiration of the 1 large BedrooM apartment, courthouse where the property is erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. LIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA statutory upset period, all remain- Whiteville. $500. No pets. 2nd floor. located, or the usual and customary ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE 1st & last month rent, plus deposit. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser Under and by virtue of the power and location at the county courthouse Call 910-642-2409. and against the party or parties in authority contained in the above-ref- AND OWING. Failure to remit funds lot for sale: Williams Township/ for conducting the sale on January possession by the clerk of superior erenced deed of trust and because of in a timely manner will result in a Dec- Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- 2 BedrooM apartMent. No 6, 2016 at 1:00PM, and will sell to court of the county in which the prop- default in the payment of the secured laration of Default and any deposit pets. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., nity. Call 910-642-2872 or 910-653- the highest bidder for cash the fol- erty is sold. Any person who occu- indebtedness and failure to per- will be frozen pending the outcome 3582. Inc. Call 642-4049. lowing described property situated pies the property pursuant to a rental form the stipulation and agreements of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside 2 Br, 1 bath apt for rent, high effi- in Columbus County, North Caro- agreement entered into or renewed therein contained and, pursuant to for any reason, the Purchaser at the cient units, low electric bills, water, lina, to wit: on or after October 1, 2007, may, demand of the owner and holder of sale shall be entitled only to a return trash, yard work & maintenance All that certain tract or lot of land after receiving the notice of sale, ter- the secured debt, the undersigned of the deposit paid. The Purchaser incl. Small pets allowed. Bryson Dr, described as that certain 4.76 acre minate the rental agreement by pro- substitute trustee will expose for sale shall have no further recourse against Whiteville, $600 mo. $600 deposit. tract, more or less, as described in viding written notice of termination to at public auction to the highest bidder the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Call Eric 910-640-7690 that certain survey by Inman Survey- the landlord, to be effective on a date for cash at the usual place of sale at Substitute Trustee or the attorney of ****Publisher’s Notice**** ing and Mapping, RLS for Russ Barn- stated in the notice that is at least 10 the county courthouse of said county any of the foregoing. equal housing hill and Sharon T. Barnhill of lands days, but no more than 90 days, after at 12:00PM on December 28, 2015 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD opportunity located in South Wiliams Township, the sale date contained in the notice the following described real estate TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- All real estate advertised herein is 2 BedrooM MoBile hoMe fur- Columbus County, North Carolina, of sale, provided that the mortgagor and any other improvements which ing in the property, be advised that an subject to the Federal Fair Housing as dated November 10, 1999, said Order for Possession of the property Act, North Carolina and Columbus nished for rent in the Chadbourn area. has not cured the default at the time may be situated thereon, in Colum- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Call 654-4130. survey being recorded in the Office the tenant provides the notice of bus County, North Carolina, and may be issued in favor of the pur- of the Register of Deeds of Colum- being more particularly described chaser. Also, if your lease began or gal to advertise any preference, limita- 2 BedrooM MoBile hoMe, East- termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) bus County in Plat Book 66, Page 90 tion, or discrimination based on race, over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. (2)]. Upon termination of a rental as follows: was renewed on or after October 1, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 642-4049. and is incorporated by reference as agreement, the tenant is liable for BEING LOT#26 OF TIMBER COVE, 2007, be advised that you may termi- status or national origin, or intention if fully set out herein. A 1.1697 ACRE TRACT, AS SHOWN nate the rental agreement upon writ- to make any such preferences, limi- rent due under the rental agreement 2 BedrooM, 1 1/2 Bath mobile Being the property conveyed in War- ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- tation or discrimination. We will not prorated to the effective date of the ON A PLAT OF TIMBER COVE BY home for rent. Comes with applianc- ranty Deed from Russ Barnhill and JOHN A. BENSON, JR, R.L.S., tive on a date stated in the notice that knowingly accept any advertising for es. Call 910-840-7254. termination. real estate which is in violation of the wife, Sharon T. Barnhill and Ross If the trustee is unable to convey title WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT is at least 10 days, but no more than law. All persons are hereby informed Barnhill and wife, Jennifer Barnhill to this property for any reason, the BOOK 40, PAGE 81, COLUMBUS 90 days, after the sale date contained that all dwellings advertised are avail- and wife, Sharon T. Barnhill, dated sole remedy of the purchaser is the COUNTY REGISTRY REFERENCE in the notice of sale, provided that the able on an equal opportunity basis. To 12/08/1999, recorded 12/13/1999, IS HEREBY MADE TO SAID PLAT mortgagor has not cured the default complain of discrimination, call HUD return of the deposit. Reasons of in Deed Book 608, Page 159, in the toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. for rent Downtown Commercial such inability to convey include, but FOR MORE PARTICULARITY OF at the time notice of termination is Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Register of Deeds for Columbus are not limited to, the filing of a bank- DESCRIPTION. provided. You may be liable for rent 1 aCre large 3 bedroom, 2 bath Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. County, North Carolina. ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- And Being more commonly known due under the agreement prorated to house. Garage/workshop. Near Save and except any releases, deeds tion of the sale and reinstatement as: 235 Hemlock Dr, Whiteville, NC the effective date of the termination. Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. for rent/lease - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- of release or prior conveyances of of the loan without the knowledge 28472 The date of this Notice is Decem- 2 BedrooM, 1 Bath house for ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. record. of the trustee. If the validity of the The record owner(s) of the prop- ber 2, 2015. rent, Whiteville. Deposit $350; rent Said property is commonly known sale is challenged by any party, the erty, as reflected on the records of Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells $550. References required. No pets. as 350 Will Inman Road, Tabor City, trustee, in their sole discretion, if they the Register of Deeds, is/are Lester Substitute Trustee Call 642-2717. NC 28463. believe the challenge to have merit, C. Holcomb and Darlis S. Holcomb. 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 A cash deposit (no personal checks) may request the court to declare The property to be offered pursuant Charlotte, NC 28216 2 Br, 2 Bath Wooded Acres, MoBile hoMe lots for rent. Lake Waccamaw area. References of five percent (5%) of the purchase the sale to be void and return the to this notice of sale is being offered (704) 333-8107 294 Thompsontown Rd., Whiteville. price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dol- http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ required. No pets. 910-640-9435 or Tony Stanley 840-2454. deposit. The purchaser will have no for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS 642-5801. lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, further remedy. IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee 15-075577 will be required at the time of the December 14, 21, 2015 NOW YOUR AD CAN REACH ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR ONLY $ 25 WORDS $10 each additional word 375 BLANKET NORTH CAROLINA OVER NEWSPAPERS WITH A COMBINED CIRCULATION OVER MILLION Call advertising at (910) 642-4104 The News Reporter the news reporter, Monday, december 21, 2015 - 7B

Subject to restrictive covenants tion to the landlord, to be effective on being more fully shown and delineat- N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the Telephone: (910) 642-8136 Call to Meeting recorded in Book 605, Page 859, a date stated in the notice that is at ed on that certain map entitled “Plat purchaser and against the party or Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 Columbus County Registry. least 10 days but not more than 90 For Daryl Cartret”, dated June 17th, parties in possession by the clerk of December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 Sandyfield Town Council will hold a Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole days, after the sale date contained in 1999, prepared by Billy M. Duncan, superior court of the county in which Call Meeting on Monday, December discretion, delay the sale for up to this notice of sale, provided that the Registered Land Surveyor. Together the property is sold. notiCe to Creditors 21, 2015 at 9:30 am. The meeting will one hour as provided in NCGS §45- mortgagor has not cured the default with improvements located thereon; Any person who occupies the prop- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA be held at Sandyfield Town Hall. Items 21.23. at the time the tenant provides the said property being located at 1076 erty pursuant to a rental agreement COUNTY OF COLUMBUS to be discussed will be: Powell Bill. Should the property be purchased by notice of termination. Upon termina- Old Cribbtown Road, Chadbourn, entered into or renewed on or after The undersigned, GEORGEANN Public is invited to attend. a third party, that party must pay the tion of a rental agreement, the tenant North Carolina. October 1, 2007, may after receiv- McNEILL HAAS, has qualified as Town of Sandyfield excise tax, as well as the court costs is liable for rent due under the rental Source of Title: Book 817 Page 606 ing the notice of foreclosure sale, Executrix of the Estate of NEIL December 21, 2015 of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One agreement prorated to the effective (recorded 06/06/2005) terminate the rental agreement by HECTOR McNEILL, late of Colum- Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required date of the termination. Subject Property is most accurately providing written notice of termina- bus County, and this is to notify all

notice of by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- described in that Deed recorded in tion to the landlord, to be effective on persons having claims against said foreclosure sale The property to be offered pursu- ES, INC. Book 593 Page 367 of the Columbus a date stated in the notice that is at Estate to present them to the under- ant to this notice of sale is being SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE County Registry. least 10 days but not more than 90 signed on or before March 14, 2016, offered for sale, transfer and con- c/o Hutchens Law Firm Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole days, after the sale date contained in pursuant to North Carolina General 15 SP 168 veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- P.O. Box 1028 discretion, delay the sale for up to this notice of sale, provided that the Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall Under and by virtue of the power of ther the Trustee nor the holder of the 4317 Ramsey Street one hour as provided in NCGS §45- mortgagor has not cured the default be pled in bar of their recovery. All sale contained in a certain Deed of note secured by the deed of trust/ Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 21.23. at the time the tenant provides the persons indebted to said Estate will Trust made by Maurice C. Sholes security agreement, or both, being Phone No: (910) 864-3068 Should the property be purchased by notice of termination. Upon termina- please make immediate payment and Sharon Kay Sholes to Philip R. foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com a third party, that party must pay the tion of a rental agreement, the tenant to the undersigned at the follow- Mahoney, Trustee(s), dated the 27th tors, attorneys, employees, agents Case No: 1167968 (FC.FAY) excise tax, as well as the court costs is liable for rent due under the rental ing address: day of June, 2011, and recorded in or authorized representative of either December 14, 21, 2015 of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One agreement prorated to the effective This the 14th day of December, Book RB 1011, Page 377, in Colum- the Trustee or the holder of the note Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required date of the termination. 2015. bus County Registry, North Carolina, make any representation or warran- by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- GEORGEANN MCNEILL HAAS, default having been made in the pay- notice of ty relating to the title or any physi- The property to be offered pursu- ES, INC. EXECUTRIX ment of the note thereby secured cal, environmental, health or safety foreclosure sale ant to this notice of sale is being SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 5401 Cross Creek Road by the said Deed of Trust and the conditions existing in, on, at or relat- offered for sale, transfer and con- c/o Hutchens Law Firm Wilmington, NC 28403 undersigned, Substitute Trustee Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. ing to the property being offered for 15 SP 172 veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- P.O. Box 1028 Services, Inc. having been substi- Attorneys at Law sale, and any and all responsibilities Under and by virtue of the power of ther the Trustee nor the holder of the 4317 Ramsey Street tuted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust P. O. Box 1467 or liabilities arising out of or in any sale contained in a certain Deed of note secured by the deed of trust/ Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 by an instrument duly recorded in Whiteville, NC 28472 way relating to any such condition Trust made by James A. Johnson, security agreement, or both, being Phone No: (910) 864-3068 the Office of the Register of Deeds Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016 expressly are disclaimed. Also, this Jr. and Crystal Johnson (PRES- foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com of Columbus County, North Caro- property is being sold subject to all ENT RECORD OWNER(S): James tors, attorneys, employees, agents Case No: 1169651 (FC.FAY) lina and the holder of the note evi- adMinistrator’s notiCe taxes, special assessments, and A. Johnson, Jr.) to Richmond Title or authorized representative of either December 14, 21, 2015 dencing said indebtedness having The undersigned, having qualified prior liens or encumbrances of record Services, Trustee(s), dated the 8th the Trustee or the holder of the note on the 20th day of November, 2015, directed that the Deed of Trust be notiCe to Creditors and any recorded releases. Said day of August, 2008, and recorded make any representation or warran- foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- Having qualified as Executor of as Administrator of the Estate of property is also being sold subject in Book 938, Page 650, and Correc- ty relating to the title or any physi- stitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Estate of Charlotte G. Carver, Justin C. Creech, late of Columbus to applicable Federal and State laws. tion Affidavit in Book 1103, Page cal, environmental, health or safety the courthouse door in the City of deceased, of Columbus County, County, hereby notifies all persons, A deposit of five percent (5%) of the 437, in Columbus County Registry, conditions existing in, on, at or relat- Whiteville, Columbus County, North State of North Carolina, the under- firms and corporations having claims purchase price, or seven hundred North Carolina, default having been ing to the property being offered for Carolina, or the customary location signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § against the estate of said decedent fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is made in the payment of the note sale, and any and all responsibilities designated for foreclosure sales, at 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, to exhibit them to the undersigned on greater, is required and must be ten- thereby secured by the said Deed or liabilities arising out of or in any 1:30 PM on December 29, 2015 and firms, associations or corporations or before the 7th day of March, 2016, dered in the form of certified funds at of Trust and the undersigned, Sub- way relating to any such condition will sell to the highest bidder for cash having claims against the estate of or this notice will be pleaded in bar of the time of the sale. stitute Trustee Services, Inc. having expressly are disclaimed. Also, this the following real estate situated in the said decedent to present them their recovery. All person, firms, and If the trustee is unable to convey title been substituted as Trustee in said property is being sold subject to all the County of Columbus, North Car- to the undersigned on or before the corporations indebted to the estate to this property for any reason, the Deed of Trust by an instrument duly taxes, special assessments, and olina, and being more particularly 10th day of March, 2016, or this will please make immediate payment sole remedy of the purchaser is the recorded in the Office of the Register prior liens or encumbrances of record described as follows: notice will be pleaded in bar of their to the undersigned. return of the deposit. Reasons of of Deeds of Columbus County, North and any recorded releases. Said Being Lot 8, containing 0.81 acre recovery. All persons, firms, asso- This the 30th day of Nov. 2015. such inability to convey include, but Carolina and the holder of the note property is also being sold subject as said lot is describe on a survey ciations or corporations indebted to Travis Creech are not limited to, the filing of a bank- evidencing said indebtedness hav- to applicable Federal and State laws. for Bethel Meadow Phase II, dated the said estate will please make pay- Administrator of the Estate of ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- ing directed that the Deed of Trust be A deposit of five percent (5%) of the August 30, 1999, prepared by Soles ment immediately. Justin C. Creech tion of the sale and reinstatement foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- purchase price, or seven hundred & Walker, P.A., P.L.S., recorded in This the 4th day of December, 2015. % Michael W. Willis, of the loan without the knowledge tute Trustee will offer for sale at the fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is Map Book 67, Page 20, Columbus DAVID R. CARVER Attorney for the Estate of the trustee. If the validity of the courthouse door in the City of White- greater, is required and must be ten- County Registry, with that said sur- Executor of the Estate of PO Box 2392 sale is challenged by any party, the ville, Columbus County, North Caro- dered in the form of certified funds at vey being incorporated herewith by Charlotte G. Carver Whiteville, NC 28472 trustee, in their sole discretion, if they lina, or the customary location des- the time of the sale. reference for further certainty of the JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2015 believe the challenge to have merit, ignated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 If the trustee is unable to convey title description of Lot 8, containing 0.81 Attorney at Law may request the court to declare PM on December 29, 2015 and will to this property for any reason, the acre. Lot 8 contains a net of 0.75 109 Courthouse Square the sale to be void and return the sell to the highest bidder for cash the sole remedy of the purchaser is the acre after deduction of that portion Whiteville, NC 28472 deposit. The purchaser will have no following real estate situated in the return of the deposit. Reasons of of Lot 8 within the right-of-way of further remedy. Township of Williams, in the County such inability to convey include, but Canyon Drive, which is a non-exclu- Additional Notice for Residential of Columbus, North Carolina, and are not limited to, the filing of a bank- Low Price Tire Guarantee sive private easement of right-of-way Property with Less than 15 rental being more particularly described ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- being 50 feet in width. Together with units, including Single-Family Resi- as follows: tion of the sale and reinstatement improvements located thereon; said dential Real Property The land referred to herein is situated of the loan without the knowledge property being located at 140 Can- An order for possession of the prop- in the State of NC, County of Colum- of the trustee. If the validity of the yon Drive, Clarendon, North Carolina. erty may be issued pursuant to bus described as follows: sale is challenged by any party, the Together with a non-exclusive right- N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the That certain 1.075 acre, more or less trustee, in their sole discretion, if they Propane Refills of-way easement identified and purchaser and against the party or (1.00 acre, more or less exclusive of believe the challenge to have merit, described on the above-referenced parties in possession by the clerk of the right of way of SR 1319) tract or may request the court to declare survey as Canyon Drive, being 50 OR superior court of the county in which parcel of land located in Williams the sale to be void and return the feet in width, and providing ingress, SAVE MORE the property is sold. Township, Columbus County, North deposit. The purchaser will have no egress and access to and from Lot Any person who occupies the prop- Carolina, bounded on the north and further remedy. 8 and N.C.S.R. 1006 known as M.M. 20% erty pursuant to a rental agreement east by the larger tract as described Additional Notice for Residential From exchange prices Ray Road with Canyon Drive being entered into or renewed on or after in deed recorded in Book 515, Page Property with Less than 15 rental described on the certain above- October 1, 2007, may after receiv- 231, Columbus County Registry, units, including Single-Family Resi- referenced survey recorded in Plat ing the notice of foreclosure sale, from the pavement centerline of SR dential Real Property Book 67, Page 20, Columbus Coun- Behind Quality Ford terminate the rental agreement by 1319, bounded on the west by the An order for possession of the prop- 106 Quality Street, Whiteville 106 Quality Street, Whiteville ty Registry. providing written notice of termina- eastern margin of a farm road and erty may be issued pursuant to 910-640-FAST (640-3278) 910-640-FAST (640-3278) 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, December 21, 2015

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