•Gators top South Robe- son in eight innings. •WHS Welcome bounces Bulldogs to put Three Rivers Conference mark at 4-0.

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Volume 125, Number 76 on ‘economic Whiteville, North Carolina incentives zone’ 75 Cents By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer Inside A new “economic incentives zone” subcom- mittee met by teleconference Thursday to discuss its broad goals and identify resources 2-A to help bring new businesses to Columbus and •Datesman-Tripp is Brunswick counties in North Carolina, and ECHS Teacher of the Horry, Marion and Georgetown counties in South Carolina. Year. The subcommittee is part of the Interstate Railroad Committee. The group’s efforts led 3-A to R.J. Corman Rail Group’s purchase of the •First responders former Carolina Southern Railroad, which get pre-treatment in had not been in operation for years. The subcommittee of the interstate rail ‘Ebola’ outbreak. committee hopes to find ways to create incen- tives for new businesses and help existing 4-A business expand along the rail corridor served • ‘Foots’ Logan by Corman. Dennis Worley, a Tabor City attorney who caught with chairs the subcommittee, said the goal is ul- multiple drugs. timately “to create new, good-paying, diversi- fied jobs. You can’t just get a railroad and stop there,” Worley said. “We now need to focus on how we enhance and bring jobs to our region and bring a better lifestyle to our region. The rail line is just one component. We’ve also got to have highways, utilities and the resources of people who can work in new industries. With the collective effort and objectives of all, we can enhance the overall economic engine within our community.” The subcommittee includes people like Mark Lazarus and Rick Edwards, chair and vice-chair, respectively, of the fully reorga- Today’s nized Interstate Railroad Committee. Corman railroad’s Bill Henderson, Colum- American Profile bus County economic developer Gary Lanier, features “Exercising Myrtle Beach regional economic developer Kindess:” A per- Josh Kay, Columbus County manager Bill See Zone, page 11-A sonal trainer builds See Grinder, page 7-A muscle and hope for people with dis- abilities. Landowner DIDYOB? Photo by GRANT MERRITT faces opposition Did you observe ... ‘Gotta do it’ to solar farm More than $12,000 Sidney Miller is determined to pull this weighted sled as far as he can during the kids tractor pull at Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw this past weekend. By JEFFERSON WEAVER being raised for ALS Staff Writer research in honor of Rhonda Scott by Co- Carl Butler said he was shocked at the Whiteville Planning Board’s reaction to his lumbus County resi- Lonnie Fox is 37th honoree for plans for a solar farm south of the city. dents as part of runs “When I spoke with people before,” he said, and walks in Wilm- “there was no problem. I don’t know what’s SCC Foundation’s annual dinner going on.” ington this weekend? Southeastern Community Col- Butler owns 30 acres of former farmland Donations are still lege and the SCC Foundation have in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near being accepted at played a major role in the life of Southwood. He said he purchased the property Leon M. Fox and his family. Lonnie’s from several heirs at well above market value, www.tinyurl.com/ service to education through SCC originally looking at commercial develop- rhondascott1. ... has been a hallmark of his career. ment. Butler said he paid $10,000 per acre Fox is the first SCC retiree to re- for the land, which he said is actually worth ceive the coveted title of honorary around $3,000 per acre “on a good day.” chairman of the SCC Foundation The property came before the planning County Deaths Dinner Theatre. The event will be board recently for approval of a zoning Whiteville held Saturday, April 9, and the pub- change to allow a solar farm. Due to public James Irvin Parker lic is invited to purchase an event criticism, the board forwarded the request to ticket in order to be a part of the the Whiteville City Council with a negative Joan Boswell Ward celebration. endorsement. The council has the final say on Tabor City “Lonnie Fox has been very in- the matter, which is expected to be reviewed Lucille Long Blackwell strumental in writing the history at the April 12 meeting. Billy Lane Livingston of SCC and in building the SCC Solar farms are becoming increasingly pop- ular in rural areas due to increased farming Chadbourn Foundation,” SCC Executive Dean of Institutional Advancement Sue costs. Lucrative lease agreements with solar William Brad Caulder Jr. Hawks stated. “He has led SCC firms offer landowners more than they would through many stages of develop- receive renting the land to other farmers. ment. In 1987, Lonnie was named to Development companies get a 35 percent Index the Foundation’s board of directors. “instant” federal tax credit for building the He served a two-year term as presi- panel fields, and utilities such as Duke Prog- Editorials ...... 8-A dent of the non-profit from 2008-2010. ress are required by federal law to buy energy Obituaries ...... 7-A When I assumed my position as from solar farms if they are within three miles Sports ...... 1-B dean of institutional advancement of a major transmission line. State incentives in 2000, Lonnie, then vice president in place mean that the solar farms are taxed at Crime ...... 4-A of operations and finance, mentored significantly less than market value. Lifestyles ...... 5-A me. He shared valuable lessons in That has driven the demand for some farm accounting and finance that allowed properties up, since solar companies pay as for success of the foundation.” much as $1,000 per acre each year to lease “I am extremely honored to have land for 10 to 20 years. N.C. State University been named by my peers as this reports there are 25,000 acres of solar panels year’s honoree,” Fox said. “As a and 4 million acres of farmland in the state, proud retiree, I hope I set an example Lonnie Fox is to be honored by the SCC Foundation. a figure expected to grow to as much as five to others to make the SCC Founda- percent in five years. tion a priority and to stay involved ever happened to Columbus County SCC and the SCC Foundation,” Fox Butler said he was skeptical of solar farms, with ‘our’ college. and I believe there are many reasons concluded. when he was first approached by developers. “I have had many people say to why this is true. I am happy that Leon M. Fox Jr. a native of Win- “I never thought much about solar farm- me that SCC is the best thing that I have been a part of the fabric of See Fox, page 6-A See Solar, page 11-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016

ECHS student Charity Powell and ECHS Teacher fo the Year Debra Datesman-Tripp. Datesman-Tripp is ECHS Teacher of the Year By NICOLE CARTRETTE Columbus,” she said. pursuing a hobby and read- thing they want to do.” News Editor She got the job but said ing in front of your child are Datesmann-Tripp resides what she found was a family. just a few ways to do that, in Brunswick Forest. She Debra Datesman-Tripp “When my husband un- she said. volunteers with the Cape has been nominated Teacher expectedly passed (earlier She acknowledged teach- Fear Community College of the Year for East Colum- this year) I couldn’t ask for ing is not without challenges. Fine Arts center and collects bus High School. a better group of people to “Some students don’t see funds and supplies for the “It’s an incredible honor. I rally around me and support the benefit of an education, Brunswick County Animal was amazed and I was grate- me and they still do. They she said. “They take it for Shelter. She is a member of ful and I just hope that I can have become my family: the granted and we try to let them the First Baptist Church of represent East Columbus students and the staff,” said see other cultures (includ- Wilmington where she is also well and not let anybody Datesmann-Tripp, who has ing) those where females are a volunteer. down,” she said. “ ... Mrs. Sell- denied an education. We try Her son, Lucas, 29, a per- ers and Mrs. Patillo ... those to open up their eyes to the sonal trainer and profes- two are hard acts to follow.” “Education doesn’t world so they know they don’t sional body builder resides Datesmann-Tripp devel- stop at 2:45 Monday exist in a box and so they will in Tampa, Fla. oped a passion for teaching look beyond the box and care when she was a child growing thru Friday. It con- Debra Datesman-Tripp teaches an AP English class at about others.” FRANK THEATRES up in the suburbs of Phila- tinues no matter how ECHS. She hopes her students see COASTAL delphia with four younger her as a supporter. “I’d like them to remember STADIUM 10 brothers. old you are or how others because I think that is Her advice to students and me as somebody who believed Showtimes (910) 754-7469 “I’d make them sit and the most important thing: to parents is about the need to young you are. You in them,” she said. “I believe www.FRANKTHEATRES.com they would be the students show kindness and compas- never stop learning. in their capability to do any- 5200 Bridgers Road and I would be the teacher,” don’t walk out the sion to every living creature “Education doesn’t stop at Datesman-Tripp said. “All my door of this school- and I am very proud when my 2:45 Monday through Friday. life I wanted to be a teacher. I students are kind.” It continues no matter how never wanted to be anything house and say ‘I’m If she must miss a day of old you are or how young you Professional Service with a Personal Touch else.” done, I don’t need to school because she is sick are. You don’t walk out the It helped that she had she said her students mes- door of this schoolhouse and Jan Lennon, CPA “great teachers” who only learn anything more sage her. say, ‘I’m done, I don’t need to is pleased to announce fueled her passion more. ‘They show kindness and learn anything more until the opening of her office She graduated from Tem- until tomorrow at 9 compassion. That’s what re- tomorrow at 9 o’clock.’ That 928-E S. Madison St.,Whiteville ple University in 1980 and ally makes me proud of them. would be my advice.” o’clock.’ That would Providing Tax and Business Services began teaching English at Those are my proud teaching She said it is important for the high school she graduated be my advice.” moments,” she said. parents to show they have an Call or email for appointment from in Pennsylvania. She hopes to pass on a interest in their child’s edu- 910.642.0000 She continued her educa- Debra love for learning beyond the cation and in their own. C. Jan Lennon, CPA, CGMA [email protected] tion at LeHigh University Datesman-Tripp classroom. College extension classes, where she earned a masters degree in reading. She taught school in Penn- sylvania for 22 years. been an English teacher at She and her late husband, ECHS for three years. Larry, decided to retire to “I think we are all English Wilmington because they had teachers because we all love vacationed in the area and to read,” said Datesman- loved the warm weather. Tripp, who is a reading spe- Datesmann-Tripp worked cialist and took classes at with a Wilmington author UNC Asheville in recent before she found herself years to become certified to missing her true love. teach Advanced Placement “I thought, ‘you know, I re- English. ally miss teaching’ so I looked A large percentage of her on the website for teaching students do exceptionally jobs and saw this job at East well on state proficiency test- ing and a good number of her AP students score well The News Reporter enough on the AP test to re- (USPS 387-600) ceive college credit for fresh- Published twice weekly by man English. The News Reporter Co. Inc. She considers it a great 127 W. Columbus St. compliment that most of her Whiteville N.C. 28472 honors students choose to en- Mailing address: roll in her AP English class. P.O. Box 707, She loves the thrill of “in- Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 stilling enthusiasm . . seeing Periodical postage paid at the students light up when Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 they grasp a concept or an idea.” Postmaster: send address Her most memorable changes to P.O. Box 707, teaching moments pertain Whiteville, N.C. 28472 to her love of reading and ap- Jim High, Publisher preciation for kindness. Mail Subscriptions “That makes me very (Columbus County) proud to pass on my love of $35.00 - Mail reading because that is how we develop literacy. If we Other N.C. Counties just pass on our love of read- $49.00 - Other ing and the literacy will just Home Delivery $48.00 year blossom and grow,” she said. Out of State $65.00 year “It’s not just the academ- ics. 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Law enforcement and fire/rescue personnel would be considered among the first to be potentially exposed in a mass viral outbreak, and would be the first treated.

Health department employees line up to receive precau- Firefighters, rescue personnel, and police participating in Friday’s exercise filled out basic information forms before tionary “antibiotics” prior to taking their places in Fri- being sent through treatment stations at the health department. day’s exercise. First responders get pre-treatment in ‘Ebola’ outbreak nExercise helps agen- any difficulties beforehand, explained. issued. medication,” she said. “You The drill was important cies coordinate in case said Jeremy Jernigan of Co- “We would also issue medi- “We try to be ready for any- can explain it to them, but to help officials perfect the of major viral outbreak, lumbus Regional Healthcare. cines for every member of the thing that might pop up,” she if you aren’t careful, it’s like system in case a real medical biohazard. “For today, we just worked first responder’s household,” said. “We have to keep things the grownups in the Char- emergency occurred, Gray with Whiteville police and Gray explained. “You can’t on an even a keel as possible, lie Brown cartoons. All they and Jernigan said. fire, along with the health de- expect people to focus if they to keep it moving smoothly, retain is ‘bwah-bwah-bwah- “We used to be able to use By JEFFERSON WEAVER partment and our own staff,” are worried about their fam- so when and if it happens for bwah, medicine.’ They have to the drive-thru flu clinics as a Staff Writer Jernigan said. “Logistically ily, and if a relative is sick at real, we’re ready.” know what to look for in case practice exercise,” she said, it was too much to coordinate home, that increases the like- A final station ensured the of allergic reactions or other “but the rules changed, and A joint exercise Friday with the entire county at this lihood of the first responder participants knew how to use complications.” we needed a dedicated event.” helped first responders, the time. It might have interfered becoming infected and con- the medication properly, Gray They were then sent out Simulations and practice health department and hos- with actual calls.” tagious.” said. through the rear lobby of the can only go so far, Gray said, pital personnel learn what to Ebola—a hemorrhagic fe- Participants in Friday’s “When people are under health department offices. but by learning procedures, do in case of an epidemic in ver that killed thousands in exercise were signed in as they a lot of stress, in a crisis “In a real emergency, Gray “we’re in better shape. Columbus County. Africa in recent years—is came to the front door of the like an outbreak, it’s easy to explained, “we’d probably “If something real happens, “In this case, we’re using spread through infected wild health department, where the forget how to properly take secure the back door as well.” we want to be ready,” she said. Ebola as an example,” said animals into humans, and agency’s security guards con- Sarah Gray, spokesperson for then through human contact. trolled access as they would in the Columbus County Health Early detection and treatment an emergency. Department. “That’s highly increases the likelihood of Once inside, the men and contagious and can be easily survival. Extreme contain- women filled out a basic health spread through any popula- ment measures are neces- questionnaire, with special tion. The same procedures sary to prevent spread of the emphasis placed on known would be used in any kind of disease. allergies or illnesses. They viral outbreak.” Preventing any contagious were then sent through sta- The exercise was designed illness among first respond- tions where workers asked a to duplicate what would hap- ers is vital to prevent further few more basic questions, and pen in the earliest stages of an spreading of disease, Gray issued two powerful “antibi- outbreak, Gray said. said. Part of that protection otics” – in this case, Fireball “You have to take care of is making sure first respond- and Jolly Rancher candies, your first responders, or who ers know how to follow the depending on whether the will take care of everyone protocols for treatment. patient was prescribed Cipro else?” she explained. “Law If a real crisis occurred, or Doxocyclene. enforcement, EMS, medical Jernigan and Gray said, cer- Patients who displayed workers and the Health De- tain “special populations” suspicious symptoms would partment would be among the would be targeted for treat- be quarantined in a real event, first to come into contact with ment first. Gray said. Workers also had people who were ill, and they “Usually they involve large to know how to deal with pa- need to know what to do.” groups who interact with the tients who might be allergic The exercise Friday helps public on a daily basis,” he to both the antibiotics being all involved agencies work out

Evergreen kindergarten registration April 11

Evergreen Elementary School kindergarten registra- tion will be held Monday, April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the school media center. Parents or guardians may pick up registration packets from the school office prior to April 11. New students can en- joy popcorn and a movie during the registration time. Evergreen pre-K accepting applications Evergreen Elementary School is now accepting appli- CCYFA donates to Shriners cations for NC Pre-K. Children Shriners Edwin Russ and Jeff Pridgen receive a dona- must be 4 years old on or before tion from Columbus County Youth and Families Asso- Aug. 31, 2016. Free Bus trans- ciation treasurer France Burge, left to right. Shriners portation is provided. Free support hospitals for children in 20 or more locations, breakfast, lunch and a snack providing treatment for orthopedic and burns. CCYFA is are also provided for all pre-K a non-profit organization that helps others in the coun- students. For more informa- ty and provides services for others through programs, tion call Evergreen Elementary at (910) 654-3502 or (910) 642-5168 camps, projects and such. ext. 24022. 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016 Crime briefs DWI Burglary Two drivers pleaded guilty Charles Alan Bowen, 25, to driving while impaired of the 14400 (DWI) during the March 10 block of N.C. session of District Court. They 214, Bolton, were: has been ar- • Shanquel Jamar Canty, 21, rested on a of Tabor City, who had a blood- charge of alcohol level of 0.18 when ar- first-degree rested last year, was fined $100, burglary on a warrant and put on unsupervised pro- Bowen bation for a year, plus ordered obtained by to pay a $100 DWI fee, and use Sheriff ’s Detective Andrea an Interlock device if driving Olinger. while on probation. Bowen, on probation now • Samuel Antonio Stevens, for a conviction on March 2, 39, of Tabor City, was fined 2016 in New Hanover County $300, told to pay a $100 DWI for communicating threats, fee, and put on probation for is charged with entering Ja- two years, with a year’s prison quetta Lewis’ home along Old term suspended. Lake Road, Riegelwood, on Feb. Stevens had a blood-alcohol 15, 2016, with intent to commit level of 0.18 when arrested last larceny. year. Stevens must serve 14 Bowen entered between 3 days in jail, and do 48 hours of and 4 a.m. when Lewis and community service within six two others were sleeping in months. the home, and had a revolver in his possession, according to the warrant. Firefighters from Hallsboro and Lake Waccamaw returned to the scene of this house fire on Pone Road Friday morn- Fractures ing, three days after a previous blaze damaged the property. The unoccupied home was a total loss, and the blaze Henry Troy Norris, 35, Extradition is under investigation. of the 3500 Larry Dewayne Dew, 43, block of and Wendy N.C.904 East, Tison Dew, Tabor City, Felon Edward Riggins Deputy, police find pills, 48, both of has been ar- 570 Tar Land- rested on a ing Road, caught with pistol, drugs coke, several other drugs charge of as- Evergreen, sault inflict- Edward Deron Riggins, 26, by a felon, and possession of A sheriff ’s deputy and a – plus marijuana, Suboxone, have been ar- ing serious of Tillman Avenue, Ta- a Springfield weapon Whiteville two types of Norris rested as fu- injuries on bor City, was arrested that was stolen. police drug Oxycodone, gitives from a warrant obtained by Tabor W. Dew in Brunswick County In addition, Leland detective and Oxycontin, Mississippi City Police Detective Major on Wednesday, March police charged Rig- a Chadbourn morphine, where both Jerry Sarvis. 16, on charges from gins with possession police detec- Acetamino- are wanted Norris is charged with hit- Feb. 12, 2016 involv- of 3.9 grams of mari- tive made phen and Co- for grand ting Deon Rheuark on March 11 ing marijuana and a juana with intent to arrests last deine Phos- larceny, ac- of this year with a closed fist, firearm. sell, and having plas- Thursday phate with cording to Barr Moore causing a nasal fracture and Riggins, convicted Riggins tic bags used to re- and Friday intent to sell. warrants. facial cuts requiring stitches, in 2008 of homicide package, store and that resulted Logan has The couple plus knocking the victim to the in South Carolina, is charged contain marijuana, according in the sei- a criminal was arrested ground and causing fractures with possession of a firearm to warrants. zure of sev- record that Thursday by of fingers and a severe foot L. Dew eral types of shows 22 con- Lake Wacca- injury. prescription victions for maw Police Chief Scott Hyatt. medication, theft, plus They are wanted in Calhoun Long gets prison term two forms of numerous County, Miss., on the felony cocaine and Logan Bullock counts of charge from an unknown date. marijuana possession PJC in 2013 highway death possessed by suspects or receiving stolen Termika Lashe Williams, 32, Phillip Wayne Long was passenger Jacob Riley Cau- with intent to sell. property. He served a a resident of sent to prison for 59 sey, 18, of Hallsboro, Sheriff ’s Deputy prison term from Jan- the Town of Probation to 83 months here were both ejected. J.C. Waldrop stopped uary 2006 to June 2014 Brunswick, Herbert Adams, 54, of recently after he Causey died of a vehicle early for being a habitual pleaded to Whiteville, pleaded in Superi- his injuries. Long, Wednesday, and ar- felon. Logan has only misdemean- was put on or Court to felony 30 and living along rested a Whiteville Wilson one conviction involv- or solicita- probation for death by vehicle Old Lumberton man and Wilmington ing possession with tion to com- two years re- and driving while Road, Whiteville, woman on charges of posses- intent to sell drugs. That was mit fraud in cently after impaired (DWI). at the time of the sion of 50 grams of marijuana in 1990 and he served a prison the March he pleaded Long was the crash, had been con- with intent to sell the drugs. term less than seven months. 17 session Williams Long in Superior driver of a soft-cov- victed in Colorado Roderick Kadeem Barr, 26, Reed also arrested Chris- of District Court here er Jeep moving at 65 mph in 2007 of DWI, records show. of Singletary Road, Whiteville, topher Leon Wilson, 35, of Court, and a prayer for judg- to two counts that hit an embankment and His judgment for DWI at the and Rogina Alicia Moore, Elizabeth Street, Whiteville, ment continuance was entered Adams of maintain- overturned twice on Boswell time of the wreck here was 30, of Wilmington were each on charges of possession of in her case. ing a place to keep and illegally Road south of Whiteville on abated for the prison term in charged with possession of eight strips of Suboxone with Williams faced a felony sell prescription medication. Nov. 21, 2013, and he and his the death charge. marijuana with intent to sell, intent to sell the medication, fraud charge involving faking A 90-day jail term was sus- based on Waldrop’s warrants. as well as intent to sell an a vehicle wreck to collect in- pended. He was also ordered to Barr spent some time in prison Oxycodone pill he had, and surance money. Williams was have no contact with Brittany in 2007-08 for burglary, and resisting arrest by fleeing on ordered to make restitution McPherson or her parents, and Moore has a larceny convic- foot from Reed. of $5,016.78 to GEICO, and this Restitution ordered was ordered to make payments Christopher Bentley Cook, Cook is to pay $1,780 to tion in her past. Chadbourn Police Detec- was entered as a civil judgment for two SBI drug tests. The con- 28, of Evergreen and Time Saver No. 1. His Whiteville Police Drug De- tive Rene Trevino arrested against her. victions were his first criminal Whiteville, was or- attempted fraud case tective Sergio Reed arrested on March 17 Lorenzo Jerome The incident took place in records. dered to make restitu- was trying to sell sto- Henry Lee “Foots” Logan Jr., Bullock, 33, of Berry Street, 2014, according to records. tion to a local conve- len copper in Novem- also known as Henry D. Logan, Fair Bluff, on a charge of pos- nience store as part ber 2015. His prior 52, of Stanley Circle, White- session of 13 Clonazepam pills of his probation for record shows convic- ville, on several drug charges. with intent to sell. Bullock two years after Cook tions for fraud in 2010, Logan is charged with pos- was convicted in 2010 for pos- pleaded in Superior larceny in 2011, as- session of two types of cocaine session of pills with intent to Break-ins, thefts Court here in a fraud Cook saulting a female in – powder and crack crystals sell, records show. case from November 2014 and 2011 and a domestic violence The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- attempted fraud. conviction in 2013. ported on date shown: • March 20 – Michael Lane Buffkin, 10300 block of Rough- Car thief, robber caught Floyd Baldwin, 47, with healthcare supplies and other N-Ready Road, Cerro Gordo – theft of Craftsman push mower, Brain injuries Inmate stabbed addresses in Myrtle personal items. homemade sledge hammer. Joseph Samuel, 62, formerly Beach, S.C., and Fay- He’s also charged • March 19 – Eric Scott Walker, Brown’s Lane, Chadbourn – Joshua Haley, 31, an inmate of Charlotte, etteville, was arrested with stealing Basel’s break-in, theft of 65-inch Samsung TV, 55-inch Lucky Goldstar at the Columbus prison unit in was sent to by Whiteville police 1995 Lexus. Anoth- TV, PlayStation 4 console, two controllers, and five games. the Town of Brunswick here, prison here and sheriff ’s deputies er vehicle warrant • March 19 – Gwen Williamson, 11000 block of Rough-N-Ready was cut/stabbed with a saw recently on Sunday on charges shows Baldwin was Road, Cerro Gordo – break-in, theft of two hammers, socket or some type of cutting tool his plea in of vehicle theft and charged by Shayna wrench, grease gun, grinding wheel, large steel clamp, package on Sunday, March 19, in the Superior armed robbery. Pitman of Fayette- of screwdrivers, set of wrenches. prison, according to a sheriff ’s Court to as- Baldwin is charged ville with unauthor- • March 19 – Christopher Leon Herring II, N.C. 242, Evergreen report. sault inflict- with using a knife on Baldwin ized use of a Chrys- – theft of Ruger P-85 9mm pistol. His attackers were not iden- ing serious Dec. 30, 2015 in Myrtle ler product in August • March 19 – Eric Zink – theft of EZ-GO golf cart, swing set, Samuel tified, and the nature of Haley’s injuries. Beach to rob Deborah Ann 2015. two air conditioners, PVC pipe, three bicycles and marijuana wounds was not described. Hal- Samuel, living in Whiteville in Basel of the South Carolina Baldwin is shown in war- crusher and smoking pipe from Daddy Joe’s Campground, ey was sent to prison in 2012 recent years, was convicted for resort of her cell phone, IPad, rants drawn here as working Tabor City. from Wake County for several causing several brain injuries for the City of Wilmington. • March 18 – Anthony Frank Ciamillo, Pine Grove Road, crimes, including committing in the beating of James Foster Whiteville – break-in, theft of Glock 19 9mm pistol, ammo. a sex offense and possession of Dismissed George in October 2013. • March 18 – Candice Dawn Brisson, 9200 block of U.S. 701 marijuana with intent to sell Felony charges in separate Samuel, who has a 654-day North, Clarkton – theft of Troy-Bilt 42-inch riding mower. and being an habitual felon for cases against Tasha Spauld- credit toward a term of 17 to • March 18 – Karen Marie Moore, Red Bug Road, Hallsboro – females assaults. His projected ing Cox, 35, of Whiteville, 30 months, has a prior record theft of three pit bulldogs. release date is March 2021. and Diondi D. Sadler, 22, of showing possession of cocaine • March 18 – Mark Edward Meeks, Old Northeast Road, Lake Whiteville, were dismissed in in 2011, assaulting a female in Waccamaw – theft of scrap metal, water pump, metal poles. the March 7 session of District 2012 and 2013, and possession • March 17 – William Hector Stephens, 2700 block of N.C. 242, Court here. of drug paraphernalia in 2010 Chadbourn – break-in, theft of 800 feet of copper wire. Subscribe Today, Cox was charged in August and 2014. • March 17 – Unknown owner at 118 Davis Drive, Whiteville 2015 with intimidating a wit- – break-in, theft not mentioned. ness, and Sadler with posses- • March 17 – Bonnie Williams Harrelson, Soles Road, White- Call 642-4104 sion of a stolen firearm in ville – theft of Schumacher battery charger. Jail for one day September 2015. • March 17 – Jacob Matthew Obriant, Beaver Ridge Drive, Gregory Hayes, 48, of White- G. Cameron Riegelwood – break-in, theft of Briggs & Stratton 5500-watt ville, was sent to jail recently generator, Harbor Freight 1100-watt generator. after he pleaded in Superior Byrd • March 16 – Erika Carrol Posey, Farmers Union Road, Clark- Court here to possession of Prince Law Firm, PLLC ATTORNEY AT LAW ton – break-in, theft of two gas burners and gas tank, chocolate drug paraphernalia in a drug P 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville Labrador dog, dog chain and food bowl. case from October 2014. Hayes 642-2258 Office • March 16 – Grover Selmon Stanley, Mollie Road, Clarendon got a 30-day term, and had a •Child Custody & Support – theft of two water tanks and pumps, two junk refrigerators, 29-day credit. •Divorce & Equitable Distribution • Criminal • Divorce junk stove. •Traffic Tickets • Wills • Custody • March 16 – Brentwood Owen Parker, Sidney-Cherry Grove Amanda B. 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During the adult tractor pull at the Southern Farm Days, “Home Wrecker” pulled 5,000 pounds. Annual Southern Farm Days big hit at Lake By JEFFERSON WEAVER “Is she okay?” one child originally used to power ev- Staff Writer asked. The boy’s father as- erything from generators to sured him the cow was just pumps before World War II, Thousands of people taking a nap. said George McGill. turned out Saturday and In addition to the trol- “They were a big part of a Sunday to pet goats, watch a leys running throughout lot of farms and homes,” he wild west shootout, listen to the parking lot and in the said. “Now people just enjoy music and enjoy dozens of event area, visitors could collecting and tinkering with antique tractors. ride wagons pulled by draft them.” The 8th Annual Southern horses and mules. Elkins said that organiz- Farm Days was even bigger Baby goats from area ers were originally worried than last year, according to farms were also a big hit. the threat of rain might Donna Elkins, a member of There were several pasture- keep some visitors away, the Cape Fear Farm Heritage raised Duroc hogs who slept but shortly after the gates Association. through the day. opened Saturday morning, The association hosts the Tractors and operators of people came drifting in. event each March to show- all ages competed in a driv- “We have a lot of families case the rural heritage of ing competition around an who come every year,” she the region. obstacle course. said. “It’s a lot of work for ev- Dozens of antique trac- “We have a big crowd, and eryone involved,” she said, tors, farm implements, clas- we appreciate everyone com- “but it’s worth it.” D.J. Trojanowksi of Statesville shows off his restored oil-mining rig to visitors at South- sic cars and trucks, and one- ing out. We do this to help Proceeds from the event ern Farm Days. cylinder “hit and miss” en- people have a good time, and go to the Boys and Girls gines were a hit at the event. help them remember their Home at Lake Waccamaw, “I know we can do better’n tory encampment. While tions. The noisy machines were roots.” and to help recreate a typical this,” he cajoled, when Ward is in charge of a Con- rural homestead of the early bids on an antique plow federate cannon crew at Fort 20th century. didn’t meet his satisfaction. Fisher, he was dressed in the The association is build- “Who’ll give me another five- clothes more typical of a late ing the homestead on a tract dollar bill?” 1700s settler. of land adjacent to the Boys Terry Marsh of the N.C. “I still love the War Be- and Girls Home event center. Trappers Association said tween the States,” he said, Auctioneer Jimmy Smith Saturday morning had been guiding visitors down the and his assistants chanted busy. Increasing problems rank of tents housing moun- their way through dozens of with coyotes and beavers tain men, Confederate and items brought to the antique have created more interest in Union troops, and Native farm equipment auction, trapping in the area, he said. American interpreters. which featured a number Marsh explained the dif- “We started doing rendez- of non-farm related items ferences in furs to a number vous a while back, and it’s as well. Smith called a num- of curious visitors, and even fun to branch out. It’s a dif- ber of passersby by name, cracked the jar on a small ferent time period, and gives challenging them to join the bottle of gland scent. you the chance to learn about bidding. Just a hint of the foul- another era that had a lot of smelling stuff drew gri- impact on history.” maces from several people Southland Dairy brought standing around his tent its mobile classroom to Farm Nominations – but the smell caused a dog, Days this year, after making Rocket, to perk up his ears a couple stops at area schools sought for and wag his tail. on the way in. Demonstra- “That’s a coyote lure,” tions were held throughout Marsh explained. “My dog the weekend, showing visi- outstanding likes it, too.” tors how cows are milked by Bobby Ward of Red Bug hand. The main cow rested volunteer acted as a greeter to the his- in a stall between presenta- Volunteer Columbus! is soliciting nominations for the annual Columbus County Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. Any individual, group or organization in Columbus County whose volunteer activi- ties benefit the community in a substantial, important or unique way is eligible. Stu- dents receiving course credits are eligible if their volunteer service extends beyond course requirements. “I encourage organiza- tions to honor and celebrate their volunteers by nominat- ing them for this prestigious award,” said Dr. Melody Pre- vatte, director of Columbus County RSVP “Volunteers make an in- valuable contribution to our community, and they deserve recognition for their important service.” Nominations must be re- ceived by Friday, April 1. Nomi- nation forms can be obtained by phone or e-mail. Contact Dr. Melody Prevatte at melody. [email protected] or (910) 642-7141, ext. 294. Volunteer Columbus! is a group of volunteer managers dedicated to enhancing the pro- fessional skills of individuals responsible for the administra- tion of volunteer programs throughout Columbus County. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016 Engagements Vietnam Veterans Day at Museum of History Vietnam Veterans Day and a 1/8-scale replica of the words and unspoken thoughts Weekend will kick off April Vietnam Veterans Memorial of passing visitors. Music, events at the N.C. Museum wall. Sponsored by N.C. Viet- video clips and photographs of History in Raleigh. This is nam Veterans Inc. from the Vietnam era are fea- an opportunity to meet North “Etchings in Stone” - Fri- tured between segments. Carolina Vietnam veterans day, April 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, First Fridays at the Mu- and hear about the Vietnam April 2, 2 p.m.; seum: An Evening with Los War firsthand. In addition to Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. This Jets - Friday, April 1, 5-9 p.m. displays and activities, the program is free, but reserva- Help open the museum’s new play “Etchings in Stone” will tions are requested. Call 919- case exhibit, Los Jets: Playing be presented each day. 624-5091 or e-mail vetdooler1@ for the American Dream, in Join a screening of “Los aol.com. the lobby, then join a screen- Jets” about the first predomi- By North Carolina veteran ing of “Los Jets” at 7 p.m. Try nately Latino sports team to Ron Harris, this play places samples from Raleigh Brewing win a statewide sports cham- audience members “inside” Company while supplies last. Christine Elizabeth Raper Lillian Shackleford Bristol Soles pionship in North Carolina: the Vietnam Veterans Memori- The Museum Shop will be Benjamin Dwight Palmer Frank Bush Jonathan Rawls 2004’s state soccer champions, al wall so they are privy to the open. the Jets, from Jordan-Mat- thews High School in Siler Raper- Shackleford- Soles-Rawls City. The team’s coach, Paul Cuadros and a few team mem- Mr. and Mrs. Billy Soles bers and family members will Palmer Bush of Whiteville announce the discuss their experiences after Ed and Cindy Raper of Mur- Lillian Shackleford of Lan- engagement of their daughter, the film. rells Inlet, S.C. announce the ham, Md. and Frank Bush Bristol, to Jonathan Rawls, Get ready for the Shake- engagement of their daughter, of Upper Marlboro, Md. an- son of Robert Lloyd Rawls of speare Marathon: 38 Plays in Christine Elizabeth Raper, to nounce their engagement. Whiteville and the late Jerrie 5 Days, an around-the-clock Benjamin Dwight Palmer, son The bride-elect is the Nichols Rawls. reading of all plays by William Mediterranean & of Tom Palmer of Whiteville daughter of the late Rev. The bride-elect graduated Shakespeare. and Judy Palmer of Lake Wac- Fitzhugh and Frances Smith from Columbus Career and Through a partnership Southern Comfort Food camaw. of Lake Waccamaw. College Academy and South- with Raleigh’s Burning Coal The bride-elect graduated She graduated from Arte- eastern Community College. Theatre Company, 38 theatri- with a twist from Chatham High School sia High School and earned She is employed with Walters cal groups from across North ❖ and Christopher Newport Uni- an M.A. at Liberty University Surgical Associates. Carolina will perform stage Daily & Nightly Specials versity with a Bachelor of Arts in Lynchburg, Va. The groom-elect graduated readings of the Bard’s plays ❖ Heart Healthy Menu in psychology and a minor in She will pursue a doctoral from Southeastern Commu- with minimal costumes and leadership studies. She earned program in the fall. nity College and is employed props. ❖ Local Produce & products a Master in Public Health in A June 4 noon wedding is as a law enforcement officer. Mark your calendar for always used sociomedical sciences from planned at Bible Way Temple An April 9 wedding is these and other April pro- ❖ Columbia University Mail- in Washington, D.C. planned for 6 p.m. at The Bum- grams at the N.C. Museum of Serving only wild caught man School of Public Health minghole Lodge in Whiteville, History. Admission is free un- fresh fish in New York, N.Y. She is cur- with a reception to follow. less otherwise noted. Parking ❖ No GMOs rently pursuing a Doctor of is free on weekends. Education in curriculum and Chadbourn Pre-K Other Programs ❖ Offsite catering available instruction at the University applications due Dental clinic Vietnam Veterans Day of South Carolina, expected set for children Weekend - Friday-Saturday, New Hours in 2018. She is employed as a Chadbourn Elementary April 1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, clinical instructor and faculty School is now accepting ap- Columbus County Health April 3, noon-5 p.m. Meet vet- Mon. - Fri 11:00 am - 8:30 pm advisor at the University of plications for Pre-K classes. Department Dental Clinic has erans; see uniforms, weapons 640-1499 South Carolina, Arnold School NC Pre-Kindergarten is a free resources available for a lim- and gear. View a Field Cross of Public Health. program for at risk children. ited time for dental services for memorial, a display of the Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville The groom-elect graduated A child must be 4 years old children ages 1 year to 19 years state’s POW and MIA heroes, from Whiteville High School on or before Aug. 31, 2016. meeting income requirements. and Coastal Carolina Univer- The parent or guard- For more information con- sity with a Bachelor of Science ian must bring a copy of the tact Columbus County Health in business administration child›s birth certificate, verifi- Department Dental Clinic at and finance. He is employed in cation of income and proof of 640-6615 ext. 7041. residence. Busted Bracket? outside sales for an industrial ––––––––––––– supply company. 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Fox Continued from page 1-A Cash Prizes ston-Salem, was raised in in 1986 the dean of operations of the Lake Waccamaw Depot Presented by Wilmington where he met his and finance. Museum, a member of the wife of 50 years, Ann Lewis For the next 19 years, Lon- Columbus County Economic Fox. Lonnie and Ann have nie served as chief financial Development Commission resided at Lake Waccamaw officer. Under his watch, the board and served on the New The News Reporter since 2000. college added five new build- Hanover Regional Medical Fox’s mother, Evelyn Bol- ings to the campus footprint: Center Foundation board for ling Fox, was a homemaker the Williamson Library, the six years. He is an avid golfer and his father, Leon M. Fox, Business and Industry Skills and enjoys ‘lake life.’ Go to Whiteville.com or newsreporter.upickem.net a pilot, was the captain of the Training Center, the Art An- In 2011, Lonnie and Ann first commercial Piedmont nex, and the Early Childhood named the Fox Family Nurs- Airlines flight on Feb. 20, 1948. Development and Nursing ing Scholarship in memory Fox received his Bachelor buildings. of their late daughter, Amy of Science degree in aerospace He was involved in numer- Fox Schmitzer, in honor of engineering from N.C. State ous renovation projects as Elizabeth Fox Fields, a 2000 Sponsored by University in 1966 and his well. graduate of SCC’s ADN pro- Masters of Business Adminis- With yet another promo- gram, and in honor of Leon tration from the University of tion to vice president in 1996, M. Fox Jr. Three students at Domino’s Georgia in 1972. From 1966-68, he was tapped to serve as the SCC have already benefitted he was employed as an associ- acting president of SCC when from this scholarship and and these other fine businesses ate aeronautical engineer with former president Steve Scott many more will understand Lockheed-Georgia Company. resigned his post. For three the allegiance Lonnie and his More Breakfast He served in the United months, Fox assured seamless family have shared in creating For Your Buck States Air Force as an aircraft operations of the college. the history of SCC. structures engineer for four Retirement did not occur as Friends of Fox and of the years. planned in 2005, as the admin- college are encouraged to at- SUPER LOW PRICES In 1969, Lonnie and Ann istration requested Lonnie tend the SCC Foundation Din- Fair Bluff Ford welcomed their first child, remain on a half-time contract ner Theatre in his honor. In Hills Amy, to their family and in to assist with the transition in addition to dinner prepared by “We Treat You Fair - Waffle 1971, a sister, Elizabeth, was leadership. the Whiteville Women’s Civic No Bluff’n!” Food Stores Internatonal born. Fully retired in 2006, Lon- League, theatre entertainment Fox was hired by SCC in nie and Ann have enjoyed time will be provided by vocalist 1972 as director of evening with their four grandchildren, Bill Thompson, Elizabeth and programs. In 1977 he was pro- Kate and Jack Schmitzer and Mary Catherine Axelberg and moted to dean of occupational Anna and Tanner Fields. Fox the amazing pianist, Dustin education. is a charter member of the Ki- Fowler. Tickets are $75 per Under his leadership, SCC’s wanis Club, an elder and clerk person. The event will be Baldwin Woods vocational and technical divi- of session at Lake Waccamaw held at Northwood Church Black’s Tire sion grew to be one of the Presbyterian Church, chair of on 701 North in Whiteville. Pharmacy www.baldwinwoods largest at the college. In 1985, the ways and means commit- To purchase tickets, contact & Auto Fox became associate dean of tee for the Lake Waccamaw Sue Hawks at 642-7141, ext. Sam’s Pit Stop blackstire.com pharmacy.com administrative services and Library Board, vice chairman 260 or 360. Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016 -- 7A

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J.P. STEVENS JR. HONEA PATH, S.C. -- John Purvis “J.P.” Stevens Jr., died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Columbus Coun- ty, he was the son of the late John Purvis and Bessie Williamson Stevens Sr. and the husband of Rita Metz Stevens. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist LUCILLE LONG H.L. WYATT Church and retired from JAMES IRVIN PARKER BLACKWELL FLOWER MOUND, Texas Brendels. He was twice WHITEVILLE -- James Ir- TABOR CITY -- Mrs. Lu- married, first to the late vin Parker, 81, died Thursday, JOAN BOSWELL WARD -- H.L. Wyatt, 68, passed cille Long Blackwell, 83, Lynn Pope Stevens. March 17, 2016 at Columbus WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. away Wednesday, March died Monday, March 14, A graveside service will Regional Healthcare. He was Joan Boswell Ward, 76, died 16, 2016. H.L. was preceded 2016, at New Hanover Coun- be held at 2 p.m. Monday, the son of the late James Sunday, March 20, 2016 at in death by his son, Brian ty Regional Medical Center March 21 at Garden of Floyd Parker and Carrie Ev- Lower Cape Fear Hospice in 2002; his father, Homer in Wilmington. Born Nov. Memories with Rev. Gayle ans Parker and was preceded ROBERT LAUDER BROWN and LifeCare Center. She Wyatt of Okeechobee, Fla.; 15, 1932 in Columbus Coun- Summey officiating. Thein death by one sister, Joyce FUQUAY VARINA -- Rob- was born June 12, 1939 and mother, Pauline Davis ty, she was the daughter of family will receive friends Parker Page; and two broth- ert Lauder Brown, 74 died in Columbus County the Brown of Whiteville. the late John Wilson Long from 12:30-2 p.m. Mon- ers, Bennie Brooks Parker Thursday, March 17, 2016. daughter of the late Robert He was a loving husband, and Edna Mae Gore Long day, March 21 prior to the and Billy Ray Parker. He was the son of the late and Zella Godwin Boswell. father, brother and friend. and the widow of Carlos service at Pruitt Funeral He served Lauder Brown and Eunice She was preceded in death A graveside service will Blackwell. In addition to Home, 603 North Main in the U.S. Air Smith Brown. by her husband, Charles E. be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, her husband and parents, Street. Force during He was a member of Ward; and her son, Charles March 24 at the Florida Na- she was preceded in death Surviving in addition to the Korean War, Western Prong Baptist Jevon Ward. tional Cemetery in Bush- by one sister, Frances Long his wife of the home are, Vietnam and the seven day Church and worked with Joan served as desk ser- nell. Flower Mound Funer- Hinson. three sons, J. (Angie E.) Wa r. Amtrack Railroad. geant with the Whiteville al Home, 3550 Firewheel A graveside service was Stevens of Leesville, Shane He worked in the mainte- Final rites were held Police Department for 12 Drive in Texas is handling held Thursday, March 17, (Jennifer W.) Stevens of nance department in law en- Sunday, March 20 in the years and was a member of the arrangments. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greer and Charles (Jenni- forcement. He was a member chapel of McKenzie Mortu- the Eastern Star. He is survived by his Tabor City. The family re- fer C.) Stevens of Brighton, of the Haynie United Meth- ary with Rev. Darryll Hes- She was a member of wife, Pam; one son, Erick ceived friends following the Tenn.; one sister, Beverly odist Church, Garfield, Texas ter officiating. Burial was Trinity Baptist Church. (Victoria); one brother, Ev- service at the cemetery. In- (Buddy) Pope of Lake Wac- and he attended Brunswick in Western Prong Cemetery. Her funeral service will erett (Janet); one sister, man Ward Funeral Home camaw; and eight grand- Baptist Church. Survivors include one be conducted at 3 p.m. Paulette Woodall; three of Tabor City handled the children. A graveside service will be daughter, Kathryn B. Frai- Wednesday, March 23 in granddaughters, Briana, arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memo- held at 2 p.m. Monday, March ley (Dean) of Charleston, the chapel of Peacock Fu- Emma, and Gabrielle; three She is survived by one rials may be made to Hos- 21 at Evans Cemetery, Myrtle S.C.; two sons, Robert C. neral Home with Rev. Wil- nieces; seven nephews; son, Mark Bradley Ste- pice of the Upstate, 1831 Head with Rev. Ray Yow of- Brown (Jennifer C.) and lard McPherson officiat- three great-nieces; and 10 phens of Clarendon; three Rogers Road, Anderson, ficiating. Visitation was held Shawn Brown (Heather D.), ing. Interment will be in great-nephews. sisters, Monnie Long S.C. 29621. Sunday, March 20 at McKenzie all of Pawleys Island, S.C.; Peacock’s Columbus Memo- In lieu of flowers, please McLamb of Calabash, Nell Online condolences Mortuary. one sister, Ella B. Whitley rial Park. The family will donate to the American Long Buffkin of Tabor City, may be left for the fam- Survivors include two of Raleigh; special friend, receive friends from 1:30-3 Cancer Society in H.L.’s Gayle Long Ward (David) ily by visiting www.Parker- sons, Brentwood Owen Parker Sandra Allegood of Fuquay p.m. Wednesday March 23, name. of Wilmington; one brother WhitePruitt.com. of Clarendon and James Gor- Varina; and nine grandchil- at the funeral home. in law, Delmas Hinson of don Parker of Whiteville; one dren. She is survived by one WILLIAM BRAD ‘W.B.’ Clarendon; and one grand- CAULDER JR. MARTHA ANN daughter, Pamela Kaye Parker brother, Ricky Boswell and WRIGHT WARD son, Travis Carl Stephens CHADBOURN -- William of Whiteville; one sister, Wan- wife, Lucy, of Whiteville; CHAPEL HILL -- Martha of Clarendon. Brad “W.B.” Caulder Jr., 61, da Gale Parker McKeithan, of JOSEPH RALPH LONG two sisters, Tammy Hamil- Ann Wright Ward died Satur- A guest register is avail- of Chadbourn died Saturday, Ash; one brother, Bobby Lane LORIS, S.C. -- Joseph ton and husband, Tony, of day, March 19 in Chapel Hill. able at inmanwardfuneral- March 19, 2016 at Lower Cape Parker of Whiteville; five Ralph Long, 87, died Saturday, Indian Trail, Judy Nobles Born April 6, 1959, she was the home.com. Fear Hospice and Lifecare grandchildren; and two great- March 19, 2016 at McCleod Lo- and husband, Gene Allen, daughter of Elmore Wright Center in Whiteville. He was grandchildren. ris Hospital. Born in Colum- of Whiteville; one grand- and Margaret Wynn. the son of the late Effie Wat- Memorials may be made to BILLY LANE LIVINGSTON bus County, he was the son of son, Charles Logan Ward of Final rites will be held at son and William Brad Caulder the N.C. State Veterans Home, TABOR CITY -- Billy Lane the late John Davis Long and Whiteville; and several be- 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Sr. and the husband of the late 214 Cochran Avenue, Fayette- Livingston, 66, died Wednes- Lizzie Delton Long. He was loved nieces and nephews. Hallsboro Church of God. The Kathy Faye Boswell Caulder. ville, N.C. 28301 or Heart As- day, March 16, 2016 at New the widower of Roma Long. Memorials may be made family will receive friends He was also preceded in death sociation, 7272 Greenville Av- Hanover Regional Medical In addition to his wife and to Lower Cape Fear Hospice from 1-2:30 Tuesday, March 22 by two siblings, Robert Caul- enue, Dallas, Texas 75321. Center in Wilmington. He was parents, he was preceded in and Lifecare Center, 206 in the church fellowship hall. der and Georgiana Hardison. born Sept. 3, 1949. death by two daughters, Ro- Warrior Trail, Whiteville, She is survived by her chil- The family will receive He was a vet- wena Long Benton and Janie N.C. 28472 and the Colum- dren, Bobby Jackson and Joey friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, HECK STRICKLAND eran of the U.S. Long; one sister, Lizzie Mae bus County Department of Jackson, both of Whiteville, March 21 at Worthington Fu- CERRO GORDO -- Heck Army. Smith; and two brothers, Till- Aging for Meals on Wheels, Jennifer Jackson Martin of neral Home in Chadbourn. Strickland, 80, died Saturday, Final rites man Dallis Long and John Gil- P.O. Box 1327, Whiteville, Raleigh; two siblings, Thomas Final rites will be held at 2 March 19, 2016. were held Sunday, March 20 bert Long. N.C. 28472. Holt and Barbara Lee; and p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Arrangements are incom- at Little Iron Hill Missionary He was a vet- three grandchildren. funeral home with Rev. Roger plete and will be announced Baptist Church, 24320 Peacock eran of the U.S. SARAH ‘ADDIE’ Coffey officiating. Interment by Worthington Funeral Road, Tabor City. Burial, with A r m y. ROBBINS CLARK will be in Chadbourn Memo- We’re On The Web: Home in Chadbourn. military honors, was in the Final rites will be held at 3 VIRGINIA BEACH -- Sar- rial Cemetery. Smith Family Cemetery. Peo- p.m. Monday, March 21 at Du- ah (Addie) Robbins Clark, www.whiteville.com He is survived by three ples Funeral Home of White- lah Baptist Church in Tabor 95, formerly of Lisbon, died daughters, Brandy Caulder ville handled the arrange- City. Burial will be in Harley Thursday, March 16, 2016. She Happy Birthday Soles and Jodi Caulder Ward, ments. Ford Cemetery in Tabor City. was preceded in death by her both of Chadbourn, Shana In Heaven Surviving are his wife, De- Visitation was held Sunday, husbant Gethro Clark; her sis- Caulder Cribb of Whiteville; loris Livingston; one daugh- March 20 at Inman Ward Fu- ter, Reeta; and her five broth- siblings, Alma C. Randall Jada Lee ter, Billie Faye Livingston of neral Home in Tabor City. ers, Arthur, Nike, Tup, Ed and Mitchell Caulder, both of the home; one stepdaughter, He is survived by two and Winfred. She grew up in Thomasville, Hazel C. Guyton, Fenisha Ann Hill of Tabor daughters, Joanne Long Sing Montgomery, Ala. and Lisbon. Thomas Prudie C. Hayes, Irene C. Bul- City; three stepsons, Joseph of Tabor City and Dawn Long She married Gethro Clark, 3-21-12 ~ 8-31-15 lard and Margaret C. Wright, Smith and Robert Dale Hill, -Miller of Shallotte; two sons, also from Lisbon, in 1940. all of Bladenboro, Frankie C. Daddy and Mama both of Tabor City and Josh- Joseph “Joey” Ralph Long II The family received friends Howell of Clarkton, Kathy C. miss you ua Smith of Loris, S.C.; one and John Dallis Long, both Saturday, March 19 at Bladen- Charles of Riegelwood; and sister, Joyce Ann Williams of of Tabor City; one brother, Gaskins Funeral Home in so much four grandchildren. Tabor City. Jimmy Dale Long of Tabor Elizabethtown. A graveside #6136 City; one sister, Dorothy Long service was held Sunday, Memorials may be made to Meacher of Lumberton; 12 March 20 at Mt. Horeb Cem- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and grandchildren; and six great- etery in Clarkton. LifeCare Center, 206 Warrior KATHLEEN KING grandchildren. She is survived by her three Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. SCHNEEWEISS In loving memory children, Annette, Ronnie and ASH -- Ashlie Kathleen Terry; five grandchildren; King Schneeweiss died Thurs- DONALD KEITH WRIGHT JAMES E. ENGLISH seven great-grandchildren; day, March 17, 2016 at New Ha- BLADENBORO -- Donald FAIR BLUFF -- James E. James Council Kelly and three great-greatgrand- nover Regional Medical Cen- Keith Wright, 64, died Thurs- English, 69, died Thursday, March 20, 1943 - October 28, 2013 children. ter in Wilmington. She was day, March 17, 2016 at Cape March 17, 2016 at Shoreland born Oct. 5, 1924 in Brunswick Fear Valley Medical Center. Healthcare in Whiteville. CONNIE ELIZABETH County, the daughter of James He was born Nov. 5, 1951. Final rites will be held at 1 CLARK HYATT William and Cecil Smith Ward The funeral will be held at p.m. Monday, March 21 at But- CLARKTON -- Connie King. She was preceded in noon Wednesday, March 23 ler Branch Missionary Bap- Elizabeth Clark Hyatt died death by her parents; three at Mount Hebron AME Zion tist Church with Rev. Ronald Wednesday, March 16, 2016. brothers, Jennings King, Eu- Church, 4682 Hwy. 211 West. Alford officiating. Burial will The family received friends stace King and Ogal Babson; Burial will be in Wright Ceme- be in the church cemetery. Friday, March 18 at Bladen- and one sister, Dorothy King tery. Viewing will be held from Visitation was held Sunday, Gaskins Funeral Home in Evans. noon-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 March 20 at S&L Funeral Elizabethtown. Final rites She was a beautician for at Peoples Funeral Home of Home. were held Saturday, March 19 60 years. She was a long time Whiteville and Wednesday, He is survived by his wife, at the funeral home. Burial member of The Church of March 23 one hour prior to Ovalina English; two sons, was in Bladen Memorial Gar- Jesus Christ of Latter Day and following the service at Timothy English and Cory dens in Elizabethtown. Saints. the church. English; two brothers, Roy The funeral will be held at 1 Surviving are two sons, English and Paul English; p.m. Monday, March 21 at The Donald Dennison of Wake Subscribe Today, one sister, Margaret E. Tart; Church of Jesus Christ of Forest and Carter Dennison six grandchildren; and three Latter Day Saints, 4469 Mintz of Franklinton; one daughter, Call 642-4104 great-grandchildren. Street, Shallotte. Burial will Nicole Wright of Lumberton; be at 3 p.m. in the New Britton four sisters, Larnice Spruill Baptist Church Cemetery in of Avenel, N.J., Flossie Ban- Ash. The family will receive ner, Brenda O’Neal and Bar- Card of Thanks friends Monday, March 21 one bara Wright, all of Bladen- Thank you so very much. hour prior to the service at boro; three brothers, Harold We are truly grateful for your many the church. Peacock Funeral Wright and Charles Wright, Home of Whiteville is han- both of Bladenboro and Lu- expressions of kindness, prayers, Thinking of you and dling the arrangements. ther Wright of New Bruns- thoughtfulness, comfort and She is survived by one wick, N.J.; and three grand- support. It is deeply appreciated loving you always, brother, Wayne Babson of Bo- children. livia; and two sisters, Barbara and will always be remembered. Your wife, Shirley and the Evans of Whiteville and Betty #6159 McKoy & Kelly families Jane Smith of Ash. www.whiteville.com The family of Carlos Duane Baldwin 8-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016 Moss finishes basic training By CLARA CARTRETTE Staff Writer

Steven Moss, 20, recently completed U.S. Army basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. His next as- signment will be at Fort Eus- tis, Va. where he will learn to work on CH-47 helicopters. As a CH-47 helicopter repairer, he’ll ensure the safety of air- borne soldiers by servicing and maintaining Chinook helicopters. He is the son of Betty Ste- vens and Charles Moss and is a 2014 graduate of East Columbus High School. Steven’s older brother, Bri- an Moss, 34, spent eight years in the U.S. Navy, six years in Pvt. Steven Moss the U.S. Army and is now a sergeant in the N.C. National work on Ch-47s. Apache he- Guard Reserve Unit in Ra- licopters are designed to sur- leigh. Also an East Columbus vive heavy attack and inflict High School graduate, he is an massive damage. EMT, has his CDL license and Steven and Brian are the Jase Mintz, 22 months old, pets a goat provided by Comfort Creek Farms during Southern Farm Days this weekend. will soon go to Fort Eustis to grandsons of Elsie Stevens work on Apache helicopters and Bobby Stevens of Halls- at the same time his brother boro and Jimmy and Betty For fresh eggs, chickens, try backyard farming Steven will be learning to Moss of Whiteville. By RAY WYCHE baby chicks and ducks are McLamb, a sales person at the until the extended epidemic Staff Writer displayed. farm supply business. of avian, or bird, influenza be- The overworked word She adds that many of the came widespread in the area. People are paying more at- “cute” applies to most people’s adults who buy the baby egg Ward adds that most people Hilburn is new tention to what they are eating opinion of the roundish balls and fried chicken producers buying baby chicks want be- today than they did a few years of fluff cheeping away in their have had no experience with tween six and 30. EMS director ago, and a Whiteville store enclosures. poultry other than perhaps They have a choice of seven stands ready to provide its The store wisely erected cooking and eating it, so it breeds at Tractor Supply, plus Sonja Hilburn has been customers with the makings a steel fence to enclose the is not surprising that all the baby ducks. The store seldom named director of South- for setting up and operating a watering tank temporary sales people in the store are sells chicks without the cus- eastern Health’s (SeHealth) small scale backyard chicken homes of the baby poultry, knowledgeable about raising tomer purchasing waterers, Emergency Services, which farm for producing poultry not to contain the baby fowl, chickens. chick feed and feeders, and includes Southeastern Re- and eggs free of antibiotics but to protect them from the Most of the baby chicks, walking out of the store well gional Medical Center’s Emer- and other additives. loving but potentially damag- or biddies as they are known equipped to be a backyard gency Department, Clinical Tractor Supply of Whites ing hands of children who are locally, were hatched in the poultry raiser. Decision Unit, Infusion Clinic, Crossing in Whiteville has fascinated by the chicks. lower Midwest, and shipped And also well equipped Tele-monitoring, and Med- several galvanized livestock “When children come in to retailers via U.S. Postal Ser- with the know-how of chicken Care Ambulance Service and watering tanks, their bottoms (into the store). they flock to vice, says salesperson Harold farming on a small scale, gra- Dispatch. covered with wood shavings, the chicks. They come just Ward. Many hatcheries were tis the helpful sales force at Hilburn earned an associ- in which eight varieties of to look at them,” says Dixie located in the upper Midwest Tractor Supply. ate’s degree in nursing from Southeastern Community College in 2004, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UNC Wilmington in 2012, as well as Wright’s art in exhibit a master’s degree in nursing leadership and management Award-winning artist Jen- locations she paints, those hanging system in the main her husband. She maintains from Western Governor’s ny McKinnon Wright is one of places can become viewers’ corridors and meeting rooms, a studio in her home. University in 2015. five artists who have paintings own experiences. Wright’s paving the way for each of MacQueen is an emerging Before being named direc- in an exhibit at the MC Erny formal art training began at them to display their art in plein air artist who grew up in tor, Hilburn served as man- Gallery at WHQR in Wilm- East Carolina University and separate rooms. Each artist the Wrightsville Sound area. ager of emergency services. ington. Titled “Five Vantage continued with graduate work has decades of experience and She studied under John Poon Since joining SeHealth in Sonja Hilburn Points,” the show opened in Atlanta at Georgia State training to bring to the circle. and other nationally known 2004, she has also worked as Feb. 26 with a reception, and University. She has taught Brown is a painter of peo- artists. She lives in Southport quality improvement special- another reception will be held art in the North Carolina and ple and places, attracted by Hilburn lives in Bladen- and frequently paints on Bald ist in quality management, Friday, March 25. The exhibit Georgia school systems and subject matter that invites ex- boro with her husband, Keith, Head Island. as a manager in patient care will remain on display until instructs private students. ploitation of color, shape and and their two children, Kinley Anne Perkins grew up in services and as a staff nurse April 8. For the past 10 years, the texture. She finds inspiration and Weston. Wilmington. After marriage in the emergency department. Wright is a member of Anne Newbold Perkins Cri- at home or through travels to she moved to Richmond, Va. the Anne Newbold Perkins tique Group has been coming the Greek Islands, Portugal, where, excepting five years in Critique Group. Others in together on a monthly basis France, England, Italy, Scan- Blackstone, Va., she lived until the group who have art in to paint, share ideas, critique dinavia, New Mexico, and she returned to Wilmington DIDYOUKNOW? Vineland the exhibit are Betty Brown, one another’s paintings and Maine and holds degrees from in 2004. Barbara Jamison, Rena Powell to network. Queens University in Char- She has taken art classes • The State of Florida is Station MacQueen and Anne Newbold The group began as the lotte, and UNC Wilmington, at Peace College and at Agnes bigger than England. Available for wedding Perkins. Fine Arts Committee at First earning a B.A. with honors Scott College and obtained • There are 340 million receptions & other Wright is an artist who Presbyterian Church. It was in art. a BFA in painting and print- M&Ms produced daily. That’s believes that working in plein founded by Anne Newbold Jamison has been drawing making from Virginia Com- 124 billion annually in the events air allows her to “capture Perkins, who gathered Dot and painting since she was a monwealth University in 1984. United States alone. 642-3157 the emotion that only paint- Daughtry, Gladys Faris, and young girl taking classes lo- ing in that location can of- Jodie Rippy to join her. cally. She graduated from UNC fer.” For those who have her The group started meeting Chapel Hill with a degree in work, Wright’s sense of color regularly to help improve the art education, taught in Cha- shines through. Although she art display at the church. pel Hill and Iowa City, and now is personally enlivened by the They installed a new art resides in Wilmington with

Park Day volunteers needed to help beautify Fort Fisher MARCH As part of Civil War Trust fortification in the Confed- gether in an effort to help keep Park Day 2016, individual and eracy. It once protected the our nation’s heritage not only SPECIALS group volunteers are needed port of Wilmington and the preserved, but pristine. Since Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 to vital blockade running trade 1996, the Civil War Trust has 12 noon to help beautify and on the Cape Fear River. sponsored Park Day, an annual Prices Good preserve Fort Fisher State His- Civil War Trust Park Day hands-on preservation event March 1-31, 2016 toric Site, the largest earthen brings history enthusiasts to- to help battlefields.

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Support for problem gam- The Education Lottery has ence Cinema,” Saturday, The free, 40-minute G- bling is now only a text or click followed important principles March 26, featuring Warner rated film will be shown at away, thanks to new technol- of responsible gaming since Brothers’ “Born to Be Wild.” 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. ogy from the N.C. Problem its inception and has worked This film tells an inspir- The last Saturday of each Gambling Program. since then to strengthen its ing story of love, dedication month, the museum shows By calling, texting or using program. It provides $1 mil- and the remarkable bond be- engaging nature and science online chats with the Problem lion a year to fund the state’s tween humans and animals. films perfect for the entire Gambling helpline, someone program. “Born to Be Wild” docu- family. Science Cinema pro- with a gambling problem or “We want those who choose ments orphaned orangutans gramming is funded by a their loved ones can receive to play the lottery to play for and elephants and the ex- grant from the International referrals for free, confidential fun and play with money set traordinary people who Paper Foundation. sessions with a local counselor. aside for entertainment,” said rescue, raise and return Admission is free, but Help is available 24 hours a Alice Garland, executive direc- these incredible animals donations are appreciated. day by: tor of the lottery. “A sign that • Texting morethanaga- it’s time to take a break is the menc to 53342 time when you are playing the • Joining a live web chat at lottery and it doesn’t feel like www.morethanagamenc.com. fun.” • Calling the toll-free helpline at (877) 718-5543. “We wanted to provide ser- ‘Stars at Sunset’ vices to people who feel more starts April 1 at comfortable communicating via text or online,” said Smith the planetarium Worth, program administrator for the program. Ingram Planetarium Man- “Problem gambling is a ager Will Snyder presents the serious issue in our state and April installment of the “Stars we are excited to have the tech- at Sunset” series. This series nology to reach a broader au- showcases the stars, constella- dience and offer help to more tions and other celestial events North Carolinians struggling that will be visible in the night Katelyn Stanley with problem gambling.” sky above the Carolinas each The Education Lottery is month. In addition to taking sharing the news about the you on a live tour of the night new text and web chat services sky, Snyder will explore vari- to support Problem Gambling ous topics ranging from the Dr. Seuss story time Awareness Month in March. earliest history of astronomy The goal of this year’s cam- to the latest advancements in set for March 24 paign, “Have The Conversa- the field. tion,” is to educate the public The April 1 program will It is Dr. Seuss Month at joy an interactive reading about warning signs of prob- focus on celestial sights and SmartStart’s Early Learning of The Cat in the Hat and lem gambling and promote the events that fill the night sky. Facility (ELF), and a special then they will be invited to availability of resources for As the evenings get warmer, story time is planned for create rhyming kites with help and support. spring constellations, includ- Thursday, March 24 at 11 a.m. assistance from adults as Signs of problem gambling ing Virgo the Maiden, get The Columbus County needed. include: higher and higher in the sky Partnership for Children Families are encouraged • Argumentative and defen- each night. Also learn about (CCPC) welcomes Katelyn to attend this event designed sive about gambling behavior; the Lyrids meteor shower that LeAnn Stanley, an early edu- to promote early literacy • Unexplained absences for will be at its peak during the cation college intern, to work skills, print knowledge and long periods of time; end of April. with the Partnership for her a love of reading. • Lies to loved ones about The planetarium is located service-learning project. The ELF is located at 107 gambling behavior; on High Market Street in Sun- Children will first en- W. Main St., Whiteville. • Going without basic needs set Beach. Professional FORUM Area Experts Answer Your Questions & Offer Their Best Advice A special thanks to these professionals for sharing with our readers answers to many “frequently asked” questions in their areas of expertise. We hope you’ll enjoy this series for the next 9 weeks, and will find some helpful information here.

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Contrarians, Positive bond protestors and vote a win disruptors for progress By TOM CAMPBELL The 2016 election cycle is one of the wildest and strangest we’ve In most years, the $2 billion bond issue seen, especially the presidential to improve university facilities, medical contests. In recent days these schools, community colleges, infrastruc- campaigns have raised interest- ture, the North Carolina National Guard ing questions about protest and and state parks, would have been a sure disruption. thing. Former Senate leaders Trent But in a year of topsy-turvy politics Lott and Tom Daschle speak to where a good number of the electorate those points in their insightful new book, Crisis Point. In the seems angry at just about anything, sup- introduction they say, “The adver- porters of Connect NC had to be a little sarial system of government, was nervous going into Tuesday’s referendum. meant to spur debate, challenge Fortunately, reasonable heads prevailed complacency, and drive progress. and the referendum passed by a nearly It has sustained our Republic for two-thirds majority statewide, a number over 225 years, but we have to face mirrored in Columbus County. a sad truth: it has stopped work- South- ing. In fact, it has begun to work eastern against us.” The point These Communi- Fortunately, two of three two, from ty College, North Carolinian voters Songs that tell a story opposing which es- understood that the bond By JEFFERSON WEAVER having been such an enthusiastic modern songs too often lack a story. parties sentially has is an investment in the Staff Writer tippler, he could describe the sto- Music should tell a story, wheth- and po- no money state’s future and chose not ries behind even the most obscure er it be the rousing “Holy City,” litical per- to do any- The lady in front of me in traf- instrumentals, as well as his own describing John’s revelation, a spectives, to take the vocal “against assert that thing other everything” mindset that’s fic the other day – I know her well, memories of hearing or playing Marty Robbins’ hero defending than make and she’d be embarrassed if I men- them. law and order with his “Big Iron,” partisan darkened some corners of Being a typical suspicious teen- a Gullah “Sea Shout,” or the haunt- rancor has repairs be- the electorate. tioned her name—was obviously enjoying her music on a bright ager, I checked Papa’s version of ing drum chant “Korea,” a tribute replaced cause it gets reasoned it capital spring afternoon. the backstories, and they were to American Indian soldiers who usually spot-on. Thankfully, there died in that war. debate and funding from the county, will be a major She was dancing from one side of her seatbelt to the other, and I was no reference material save Any song can tell a story, and whether Tom Campbell beneficiary. applauded both her performance his memory on his own adven- should. I don’t mean only bal- deliberate The college will receive $6.8 million to and lack of concern with the tures which were resurrected by a lads and such; a heartbreak song or unin- renovate the Advanced Manufacturing opinions of her fellow drivers. I trumpet solo, a saxophone bridge, is as much of a story as one of tentional the media has become a and Technologies Career Center, renovate couldn’t quite hear the song that or a crashing, swinging chorus in- those overused and often poorly forum for voices to shout at each the Student Services and Health Technolo- had so enervated her drive home, troduced by a crescendo that went sung wedding promise anthems. other, without facing one another, gies areas, and improve science labs and but it didn’t involve caterwauling, from three-quarter to six-eight Amazing Grace is as much of a in an ever-escalating arms race eardrum-shattering bass, or a time in two shakes of a conduc- story as At The Cross. Whether it that airs the extremes at such deaf- classrooms. ening levels it drowns out every- These improvements will allow the col- stuttering vibrato that would have tor’s baton. is of love lost or found, success or Regard- failure, defeat or victory, growing thing and everyone else in between. lege to better teach students the skills they caused a DJ like Miss Rhonda to dive for the arm on the turntable, ing those up or growing old, a song should Daschle and Lott remind us need to compete for 21st Century jobs. lest the vinyl be indelibly scratched stories—I be a story. The genre doesn’t mat- that our differences and diversity The bond puts $1 billion toward UNC sys- and ruined. can’t help ter—you can find literary genius are a large part of what has made tem campuses. The state has long invested During his famous “walkout” but think, everywhere from Southern rock America the great nation we love. money in its vaunted public university from Burma during World War II, bad habits to contemporary Christian, classic Our founding fathers established system, and it’s paid off many times over. Gen. “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell com- aside, that country to modern hip-hop. a climate that encouraged contrar- One group opposed to the referendum, mented to his aide that he missed Uncle Win- I personally am particularly ians, stimulated argument and music on the march. nie would partial to some modern Christian that very process has sustained “N.C. Against the Bond,” interestingly us. Disparate interests competed noted that, “Out-of-control government Two of the better histories of have been music, Southern rock, or Chicago fun to have and St. Louis blues, but the music with and checked each other. “The spending is robbing from our children’s that epic march describe how Stil- well told of singing on the march around, in our old record cabinet, the ever- pulling from both sides is intended future.” in World War I, and how it lifted the provided tumbling stack of CDs, and the to create a strong whole, just as two Jefferson Weaver That’s a hard logic to swallow, espe- spirits of the soldiers. A short time one had player on my phone is eclectic, to opposing forces pulling a rope tight- cially when a great majority of the money later, the nurses attached to the plenty of say the least. The Wayans’ hymn ens that rope. However, too much is going to improve higher education in refugee train began an a cappella bail money, and could avoid Aunt sung in Swahili has as much right tension breaks the rope entirely, areas like science, math, technology and concert that lasted through the Martha’s wrath. He may have been to a place as Jethro Tull, Kay Kai- an apt metaphor for where we find medicine. days and weeks of hardship that the originator of the phrase, “Hold ser, Johnny Cash, Phil Gerard or ourselves,” the authors say. lay ahead of the brave group. Sure my drink and watch this,” except either Patricia (Cline or Benatar). We should never forget the Fortunately, two of three North Caro- lengthy and heated arguments the linian voters understood that the bond is enough, morale improved. that Uncle Winnie would never Phil Collins and Lynard Skynard have let loose of his bottle of boot- are old friends, as are Sonny Boy Continental Congress conducted an investment in the state’s future and Humans have sung since the dawn of time; theologians and Bi- leg whiskey. But Uncle Winnie is a Williamson, Chris LeDoux, Weird regarding separation from England, chose not to take the “against everything” ble scholars disagree over whether column for another day. Al Yankovich and George Strait. arguments that resulted in the Dec- mindset that’s darkened some corners of Adam or Moses sang the first song It was natural, I guess, that I The primitive Gaelic of Clannah laration of Independence. Author the electorate. to the Lord. Some African and would marry a music lover. When an Drummh belongs beside the Joseph Ellis remembers “a decade- Native American tribes required we met, Miss Rhonda was a disc Eagles, along with Etta James and long shouting match” in the 1790s children to learn musical histories jockey (at a radio station, a real the Dorsey Brothers. that produced our Constitution and of their family trees before being radio station where people talked I tried to find the story line in Bill of Rights. Both helped unify considered adults. My own Welsh on the air. While they had those a couple of modern songs lately, 13 disparate colonies into a strong Stoll was a loving and Irish ancestors were famous— newfangled CDs, they still spun just to satisfy my curiosity, and nation, while not allowing govern- some might say infamous—for records. MP recordings were still even with the magical assistance ment to become so powerful we felt guidance counselor their musical proclivity. on the drawing board. of an allegedly accurate lyric site the need to revolt all over again. I can’t recall a time when there I was grumbling at hearing on the Internet, I could find little Today’s contrarians and protes- There are many wonderful teachers wasn’t music in my family. Some some pop song the other day, about or nothing of value. tors should be encouraged and are who make lasting impressions on their of our scant neighbors in Keener how it seemed to have no message, And before you call me names, not, as some suggest, tearing us apart. They are voices to which we students. didn’t recognize or understand no story and no reason for being let me point out the songs I looked recorded. The primary purposes up were what passes for country need to actively listen. Our very By the nature of their profession, how- Mother’s love of classical, op- of the song seemed to be to demon- music nowadays, although the existence and strength has come ever, guidance counselors must take a era and Broadway music, just as Mother and Papa couldn’t under- strate the singer’s range (digitally line between country and pop has from these necessary and valuable broader approach, dealing with students stand my brother Mike’s love of manipulated, of course); ability to long since blurred into a muddy arguments. With the exception of in brief, passing segments of time. the Stones, Three Dog Night and maintain vibrato (possibly digital mess of manipulated madness that The Civil War, people of good will Gayle Stoll, who died last week, was Steppenwolf. Many folks were kind as well); and to describe her desire seems to involve consuming large seeking the common good have one of those guidance counselors who of neutral on my sister’s obsession to get to know the subject of the quantities of alcohol in hopes that always come together to find those connected with many, many students and with the Carpenters. The Old Man song in a more intimate manner. everyone will have fun, bend a few things we can agree upon and find their parents or guardians in her years at loved Dixieland and Big Band mu- I think that part might have been laws, and perhaps some young compromise, a word with an unde- served bad name. Whiteville Primary. sic, having professionally played real, or at least part of a very woman will remove her clothing. skilled marketing campaign. Or were those songs on a pop What has historically been - and Stoll, who was a kind soul by nature, both during a time when musi- Perhaps I am being unfair -- a station? I really couldn’t tell – but should continue to be - perhaps provided the empathy, love and caring that cians were often paid in alcohol. Although he hadn’t had a drink failing which, when it comes to I’m fair to middlin’ sure not a one our biggest virtue, the ability to the youngest students, those in K-3, need on in decades, and wasn’t proud of music, I cheerfully embrace – but of them was a song that told a story. disagree, is devolving into our a daily basis. great failing. The First Amendment The “Pencil Lady,” as she was called, was guarantees every citizen the right to always there with calm, reassuring words, protest and advocate for or against and yes, a pencil, if a student was under Wedding to remember issues they believe important, but duress or needed a helping hand. it does not offer that guarantee when that protest becomes disrup- BY RAY LUNDY ness, a splendid woman was hired want to do the wedding at Robert’s The K-3 years are so important in the tive. This belief that one side can Special to The News Reporter to help care for Sonny Boy. Penny house. We already have the mar- development of young lives, and guidance only win when the other side loses was her name. riage license. Will you?” I told counselors are often more social workers runs counter to our history, is un- Yesterday, several of us gathered And, during that time David fell him that I would not miss it for the than anything. productive and impedes any hope at the home of Robert and Loretta in love with Penny. After Sonny world. “Yes, I will!” of reaching win-win progress for Stoll touched the lives of hundreds of Edwards for a joyous occasion—a Boy’s death, David and Penny con- In Robert’s yard, in the glorious the common good. We see it in our Primary students, many of whom came wedding. Members of the Edwards tinued seeing each other. sunshine, in front of a beautiful Congress, in many legislatures and from very difficult situations and needed family of Cherry Grove have been Recently, David’s health deterio- camellia bush, David and Penny Town Halls. her constant, loving touch. my friends for years. rated, and after tests it was discov- exchanged vows and rings and Lott and Daschle contend we A few years back David’s father, ered that David had the same rare became husband and wife. need to take the time to develop Sonny Boy, began attending our form of lung cancer. There were few dry eyes; it was chemistry among those with whom church in Fair Bluff. His heart was broken. David a wonderful wedding. we differ, have the courage to listen He lived and worked in South called me to tell me of his sickness David and Penny spoke private- to them, demonstrate true leader- Quote of the week Carolina, but often he came back and to pray for him on a regular ly: “Will you bury me, preacher?” ship and vision through finding to his home near Fair Bluff. Often, basis, which I have. He has taken “It will be an honor, my buddy.” compromise. Our continued great- “He helped keep Whiteville viable for a long David accompanied his dad to our the chemo treatments, and soon David, Penny, and I wrapped arms ness demands we return to those time. He was pro-downtown, pro-chamber of com- church, Fair Bluff Baptist. will begin radiation treatments. around each other and wept. “I long-held practices and back down merce, pro-local and pro-education. He always Sonny Boy contracted a rare David called Sunday and told love you, preacher.” “I love you too, from this crisis point. had a keen interest in young people and their form of lung cancer, and the dis- me that he would be coming to Fair David-- Penny.” Tom Campbell is former assis- educations.” ease took its toll on him quickly. Bluff at midday. “I have a favor to I walked to my truck, drove tant North Carolina State Trea- – News Reporter publisher Jim High on Linda and I traveled to his house ask you, preacher. I am going to away, and cried halfway home. It surer and is creator/host of NC longtime Whiteville businesman and civic to visit and pray with him. Some make my funeral arrangements was a wedding to remember. SPIN, a weekly statewide television leader Pebo Collier, who died last week at men of our church visited him also. when I get to town. After that, David and Penny, live each day discussion of state issues. the age of 78. However, during Sonny Boy’s ill- will you marry Penny and me? I to the fullest. We’re praying.

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Tanner Benton of Wilmington shows off one of his restored tractor engines during Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw this past weekend. Zone Continued from page 1-A

Clark, Marion County admin- the state departments of com- chairman of the Columbus Marion counties . . I thought istrator Tim Harper, Horry merce in North Carolina and Jobs Foundation and vice- (Thursday’s teleconference) County administrator Chris South Carolina. Economic de- chair of the Interstate Rail- was fantastic due to the fact Eldridge, Tabor City town velopment offices in the par- road Committee, Columbus that two states are coming manager Al Leonard, Steve ticipating counties, economic County economic developer together to try and achieve a Yost of the regional economic development representatives Gary Lanier and Columbus common goal: jobs. If we can development group North of R.J. Corman, representa- County manager Bill Clark. offer the right incentive plan, Carolina’s Southeast, Jeff tives of towns and cities along “I can’t emphasize enough industry will come, jobs will McKay of the NESA regional the rail line and participants how impressed we have been be created and Columbus, economic development group from private businesses will working with such quality Horry and Marion counties in South Carolina and former be contacted and part of the people,” Henderson said. will be better places in the N.C. senator Michael Walters process. “The committee really ac- future.” are among the people serving Attorneys specializing complished the impossible In other matters, Edwards on the committee. in economic development by getting the previous owner said an announcement con- Worley said he was “abso- projects and engineers spe- of the railroad to sell, they cerning the former Georgia lutely amazed” at the level of cializing in site certification really did. You can’t do the Pacific plant between White- participation in the meeting. will be utilized and they’ll impossible if you don’t try, ville and Chadbourn is “very “We were only able to give a be working to blend the legal and this group has gotten close.” Any announcement couple of days’ advance no- requirements to make things absolutely incredible results probably would come from tice of the teleconference,” he happen. on everything they’ve tried the governor’s office, he said, CCYFA gives to Boy Scouts said, “but participation was At the request of Corman’s to do.” but “I feel highly confident Columbus County Youth and Families Association board substantial. Only two people Henderson, the subcommittee Henderson said, “I have that an announcement will were not able to participate will look at whether funds can been in business 31 years and be made soon. “We’re pretty member Meleah Evers presents a donation to Dalton due to schedule conflicts.” be obtained from the states in my lifetime I have never confident something will be Dockery for the Boys Scouts breakfast fundraiser. CCY- He said that before the for the purpose of acquir- seen as progressive a group as happening, hopefully in the FA supports other organizations that are promoting pro- next teleconference, “Every- ing property. Establishment you folks have working down next 90 to 120 days.” grams and providing services to residents of Columbus body’s going to do their own of investment tax credits in there. I believe it’s important County. The ultimate goal is to assist in the building of a research and we’ll reconvene both states and the creation that people understand that.” wellness center to benefit everyone from birth to senior the subcommittee again for of local tax incentives for new “At the end of the day, it’s DIDYOUKNOW? citizens. For more information contact Rhonda Dutton the purpose of reporting back and existing expanding busi- all about jobs and the vehicle 640-8080, Meleah Evers 840-9295 or Selena Rowell to the full committee what we nesses are the focus. Plans to for that is going to be that rail- The average person has 445-6031. The organization meets the first Tuesday of hope to accomplish in terms get properties site ready with road,” Edwards said. “That’s over 1,460 dreams a year. of identifying economic in- utilities are part of the proj- the best vehicle we’ve had each month at Dale’s of Whiteville. centives to recruit industry ect. Federal and state grants in years. If we can get that to the region.” are being considered. railroad in a profitable posi- The group will be looking The railroad is working tion, it’s going to do so much PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON U.S. 74/76 at existing resources, such as closely with Rick Edwards, for Columbus, Horry and AT HALLSBORO ROAD (S.R. 1001) BY UPGRADING THE AT-GRADE INTERSECTION TO AN INTERCHANGE Solar IN COLUMBUS COUNTY Continued from page 1-A TIP Project No. R-5749 ing,” he said, “but the owners narrow margins conventional pylons when leases run out. of the company contacted me, farm operations face. Many contracts do not cover The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an in- and it was a good deal. I’m “This is a chance for people such concerns, he said, and formal public meeting regarding the proposed improvements on U.S. 74/76 at just trying to get a return on to keep their farms, even could lead to major problems Hallsboro Road (S.R. 1001) by upgrading the at-grade intersection to an inter- my investment. I’m satisfied when people don’t want to further down the line. change in Columbus County. the company is reputable. I farm anymore,” he said. “It’s Beaufort County State Sen. checked into them, and looked just not worth it to some folks Bill Cook has called for the The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 22 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the up everything they told me. anymore.” General Assembly to consider “All I could do with it now He noted that previous so- further restrictions on solar Hallsboro Church of God, 312 Giles Byrd Road. is farm it, or put in 200 or 300 lar farms have been approved farms, telling the News and mobile homes,” he said. “I by the county and municipali- Observer, “Once farmland The purpose of the project is to allow traffic flow better and safer due to the couldn’t afford to do that—the ties, “and nobody said a word. is converted to use for solar reduction in conflict points. market isn’t there anyway.” “You never heard of any farms, it’s not coming back.” A former realtor and devel- opposition,” he said. Butler said that Columbus The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT representatives to provide informa- oper, Butler said he would be “Then these people just County needs positive devel- tion, and answer questions regarding this project. The opportunity to submit involved only in a project “that come out and complain. When opment, and solar farming had a good reputation. the family sold me the land, can provide that for the area, written comments will also be provided at the meeting or by mail no later than “I’m 82 years old, and I everybody was happy. I never especially on property not April 5. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above mentioned have worked hard to keep a kept any secrets that I was suitable for other types of hours. Note: There will not be a formal presentation. good name,” he said. “I was planning to develop it some- development. involved in developments in day.” “Farming isn’t the income Project maps are available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/public- Myrtle Beach, Little River, While solar farms have it used to be,” he said. “We meetings/. and other places. I wouldn’t been growing in popularity need jobs in this county, and get into something that would across the state and nation, revenues. Solar energy is go- hurt someone.” critics have pointed out the ing to be everywhere someday. For additional information, contact Scott Pridgen, Division Project Manager at Butler dismissed com- potential long-term problems They explained to me that P.O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC, 28302, by phone: (910) 437-2611 or by e-mail at plaints that property values with the facilities. electricity can go from 76.2 [email protected]. in the Southwood area would Dr. Ron Heiniger, a profes- cents per kilowatt to 7.6 cents. be negatively affected by a sor of Crop Science at N.C. There will be cars running on NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Dis- solar farm. State University, came under the sun before we know it. It’s “This thing would be closer fire last week in the media for coming.” abilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Any- to me than to some of them,” his caution about solar farms. Butler said he isn’t sure one requiring special services should contact Anamika Laad at alaad@ncdot. he said. “There’s a buffer. In an online article run as what his next steps will be, if gov or 919-707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. These things aren’t bad for an op-ed column in a number the city council upholds the neighborhoods, and they’re of publications, Heiniger planning board vote. NCDOT will provide interpretive services upon request for persons who do not good for the environment. Do advises farmland owners to “I talked with DOT (the speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English. you think I’d intentionally closely question solar farm de- Department of Transporta- do that to myself, much less velopers on long-term issues tion) and they told me access Kindly request it prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494. anybody else?” such as mowing, chemical would be limited there when Having grown up on a “one runoff or waste disposal for the four-lane is finished,” he Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitacio- horse, plug mule tobacco farms using livestock to mow said. “There isn’t much you nes para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpre- farm” near Pleasant Plains, between panels, and cleanup can do with the land that will tación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494. Butler said he understands the of heavy metals and concrete give you a return.” 12-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016

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Emma Ward and her C.J. Boone mother. Will Jacobs

Old Dock hosts literacy night The Cat in the Hat and Rendi Woo Hoo. Old Dock Elementary second-graders participat- and receive tips to help their are invited to family night on School hosted a K-2 Family ed in the school’s Dr. Seuss children at home. The Cat Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m.at Literacy and Math Night on themed event. Parents had in the Hat made an appear- the school. March 10. an opportunity to see what ance. Third, fourth, and fifth- Kindergarten, first, and is happening at the school grade students and parents DIDYOUKNOW?

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The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016 - Page 1B Whiteville - South Brunswick soccer Gators top SRHS in 8 innings Tyrell Kirk LAKE WACCAMAW - A “We’re hoping this is a con- Jones doubled scored on a Whiteville guard huge cheer along with a strong fidence builder for us in what double steal. sigh of relief erupted from the lies ahead,” he added. The Mustangs made the East Columbus High School The win puts the Gators at score 2-0 in the sixth inning baseball partisans Friday 1-3 in the Three Rivers Confer- when Campbell led off with night when East Columbus ence standings and 1-7 for the his double and later scored on pinch-hitter Quentin Malpass season. a single by Daquan Patterson. was hit by a pitch with the East Columbus, which won East Columbus tied the bases loaded in the bottom of only three games last season, score in the bottom of the the eighth inning. got productive pitching perfor- seventh inning. Bray McKei- The one-out pitch off Mal- mances by junior Alex Moore than and Hunter Reaves both pass brought home Cade An- and senior Bradley Olson, both reached on errors and each drews from third base with the left-handers scored on a double by Andrews game-winning run. It gave host Olson came on in the sixth and a single by Squires. East Columbus its first win in inning to relieve Moore and In the bottom of the eighth, eight games this season by a 3-2 picked up the win. They com- Andrews led off with a walk. score over Three Rivers Con- bined to allow six hits and Squires bunted and was safe at ference rival South Robeson. struck out six batters. first on a fielding error by the “At this point, we’ll take it Designated hitter Travin pitcher and Jamieon Brown any way we can get it,” said Ga- Squires and outfielder Thomas followed with a walk on a 3-2 tor head baseball coach Brad Yates each had two of the Ga- pitch to load the bases. Smith. “It wasn’t pretty, but tors’ seven hits. Cade Andrews One out later, Quentin Mal- our kids kept battling. ripped a double. pass was hit by the first pitch “Our team needed a win in a Zach Carter had two hits for he saw to bring Andrews home big way and tonight we got it,” South Robeson while Bronger with the winning run. said Smith, whose squad on the Jones and Zach Campbell had East Columbus will play at previous evening had fallen to doubles. Whiteville tonight at 7. North Brunswick 5-4 in a non- South Robeson took a 1-0 conference game at Leland. lead in the fourth inning when

Photo by Hannah Bullock WHS bounces Bulldogs to put TRC mark at 4-0 Alex Moore pitches for the East Columbus Gators in Friday night’s Three Rivers Confer- ST. PAULS - The Whiteville Sophomore right-hander run in the third inning, ence baseball game with visiting South Robeson. At left is ECHS first baseman Bradley High baseball team yielded its Brooks Baldwin turned in a The Wolfpack brought Olson. Olson came on in relief to get credit for the pitching victory as the Gators downed first run in four conference complete game on the pitcher’s across three runs in the sixth east South Brunswick baseball the South Robeson team 3-2 in eight innings for their first victory of the season. games to date Thursday as mound while senior outfielder inning and five more in the it topped the host St. Pauls Grayson Ward had two hits for seventh to put the game well Bulldogs 11-1 in a Three Rivers the Wolfpack, which has won out of reach. Conference baseball game. 18 consecutive TRC regular- St. Pauls, which went win- Coach Brett Harwood’s season games since the start less last season, has shown Fairmont nips Stallions 2-1 Wolfpack put its Three Rivers of last season. vast improvement this year as FAIRMONT -Two fourth-inning errors by with Fairmont’s Tyler Musselwhite. Conference record at 4-0 and its The two-time defending it now holds a 2-2 record in con- the South Columbus Stallions enabled the host Fairmont saw its conference record climb to season record at 5-2. state 1A champion Whiteville ference play and is 4-3 overall. Fairmont Golden Tornadoes to get the runs they 3-1 and go 6-1 for the season. The Wolfpack scored eight team scored single runs in the The Wolfpack will play host needed Friday in a 2-1 Three Rivers Conference “We’ve been involved in a lot of one-run of its runs in the final two in- second, third and fourth in- to county rival East Columbus baseball win. games this season,” Strickland said. “We nings. nings and yielded the St. Pauls on Monday. South Columbus, which saw its record slip mainly need to start eliminating some of the to 2-2 in the conference and 4-3 for the season, fielding problems we’ve had.” scored its lone run in the top of the fourth South Columbus will entertain St. Pauls to- inning on a run-scoring double by Austin night and travel to play Red Springs on Wednes- Cartrette. day. Both games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Red Springs sinks Vikings Garrett Wilson went the distance on the Fairmont will play a key conference game mound for Coach Bradley Strickland’s Stal- tonight at Red Springs and will play host to East By FRANKLIN DAVIS relieve starter Cole Benton with one on and no lions, getting involved in a strong pitchers’ duel Columbus on Tuesday. Sports Writer outs in the fourth. Coleman allowed a single on his first pitch. He then retired 12 of the final 13 CERRO GORDO - After two batters in the batters he faced. West Columbus added a run bottom of the first inning, West Columbus held in the seventh off Red Devil reliever Hunter Stallion golfers dominate TRC meet a 2-0 lead over Red Springs. The future looked Lowery. Gage Hammonds walked. Trey Ben- ton’s hard liner to center was caught. Dawson South Columbus High to give the Stallions a match Fairmont’s Josh Daniels rosy. Elliott’s liner to right-center was not. When the School golfers Wesley Bryant, total of 319. and Daniel Leonard each had The Red Devils had other ideas. They outfielders misjudged the speed of the ball, it Matthew Register and An- Fairmont took second place 89s. Matthew Townsend turned bunched five hits, a walk, a hit batsman and an rolled to the fence and Elliott had a triple, scor- thony Cartrette came across in the team standings with a in a 90 to lead Whiteville golf- error into the second and third innings to take ing Hammonds. Lowery bore down and struck with the lowest individual total of 346. Zack Parker led the ers. a 6-2 lead. The Vikings threatened several times out the final two hitters to secure the 6-3 Red scores to take a commanding Golden Tornadoes with an 86. Jeffrey Chavis was low scor- in the remaining innings but could only manage Devil victory. victory in last week’s Three Red Springs was third with er for Red springs with a 96, a single run in the seventh before falling 6-3. Coby Willimason had two hits for West Co- Rivers Conference match at a 388 while Whiteville and followed by teammates Caleb Gage Hammonds’ towering two-run homer lumbus. Other Vikings with hits were Marvin Land-O-Lakes. St. Pauls finished in a tie for McMillan and Preston Lock- followed Coby Williamson’s lead-off single, giv- Edge, Hunter Norris and Ozzly Johnson. Starter Bryant finished with a one- fourth place with 391s. lear with 97s. ing West Columbus a 2-0 first-inning lead. Red Cole Benton gave up seven hits, stuck out six over-par 73 to claim medalist South Robeson finished in South Robeson’s Jacoby Springs countered with a single, infield error, batters, hit and walked a batter. Coleman al- honors while Register and sixth place with a 398 while Sweat had a 94 and West Co- hit batter, a run-scoring fielder’s choice and lowed two hits and struck out six of the free- Cartrette each carded 77s. match host West Columbus had lumbus’ Matt Edwards had a another single to take a 3-2 lead. All three runs swinging Red Devils in his four innings of work. Hugh Smith came in with a 92 a 439 total. 114. were unearned. The Red Springs third frame featured a single, a walk, an RBI single and a Red Springs improves to 6-1 overall and 3-1 two-run triple that produced a 6-2 advantage. in TRC play. West Columbus drops to 6-3 and 1-3 Red Springs starting pitcher Antwaun Mc- in conference action. Neill lived dangerously through his five-inning Girls soccer round-up stint. The Vikings left two runners on in the Red Springs 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 6 9 2 second and fourth innings and the bases loaded WCHS 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 1 South Columbus edges West Columbus in the fifth. McNeill’s saving grace was six of McNeill, Lowery (6) and Mack; Cole Benton, Coleman (4) and Norris the seven runners reached base with two outs. WP: McNeill, Save: Lowery, LP: Cole Benton Whitney Ward’s put back West Columbus could not come up with the of Amanda Watts’ shot on two-out hit to tighten the game. goal was the only score as Meanwhile, C.J. Coleman had come in to South Columbus downed West Columbus 1-0. Stallion coach Andrew Rice said, “Our defense was outstanding. We kept West Columbus out of the box, limited their shots and fin- ished strong.” South improves to 2-3-1 overall. They traveled to play Loris, S.C., on Monday. West fell to 1-4-1 overall and 0-2 in conference play.

Red Springs 7 East Columbus 0 East Columbus was shut out by Red Springs 7-0. The Gators will look for their first win today when they host St. Pauls.

Whiteville 5 Scotland County 2. Thursday, Whiteville evened its overall record at 4-4 with a 5-2 victory over 4A Scotland County. Madison Hinson led the Wolfpack with two goals and two as- sists. Mia Shelley scored twice. Ashley Carter contributed a goal and an assist. Cailin Baldwin had three saves in goal for Whiteville. Whiteville plays Red Photo by Grant Merritt Springs today and will host West Columbus High School infielder Gage Hammonds (right) crosses home plate fol- Aynor, S.C., Tuesday. Staff photo by Franklin Davis lowing his first-inning home run that also scored Coby Williamson (foreground left) for Whitney Ward (above) scored the lone goal for South a 2-0 first-inning lead over the visiting Red Springs Red Devils in Friday night’s Three Columbus in the Lady Stallions’ soccer win over West Rivers Conference baseball game at West Columbus. The Red Springs squad came Columbus last week. across with six runs over the next two innings to chalk up a 6-3 win over the Vikings. 2B- The News Reporter - Monday, March 21, 2016 Three Rivers Conference baseball, softball standings

BASEBALL SOFTBALL Conf. Overall Conf. Overall

W-L W-L W-L W-L Whiteville 4-0 5-2 Whiteville 4-0 8-0 Red Springs 3-1 5-1 South Columbus 4-0 5-1 Fairmont 3-1 6-1 South Robeson 3-1 5-1 South Columbus 2-2 4-3 East Columbus 2-2 5-3 St. Pauls 2-2 4-3 Red Springs 2-2 4-2 West Columbus 1-3 6-3 Fairmont 1-3 1-3 East Columbus 1-3 1-7 Zach Pait St. Pauls 0-4 2-6 South Robeson 0-4 1-6 West Columbus 0-4 0-4

WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS WEDNESDAY’S RESULT Hoggard 6, Whiteville 4 East Bladen 12, St. Pauls 11 St. Pauls 6, East Bladen 3 THURSDAY’S RESULT THURSDAY’S RESULTS East Columbus 8, North Brunswick 4

See photos on 1B West Columbus 7, South Brunswick 5 North Brunswick 5, East Columbus 4 FRIDAY’S RESULTS (8 innings) South Robeson 4, East Columbus 3 (8 innings) FRIDAY’s RESULTS Whiteville 13, St. Pauls 1 Lady Gator swing Photo by Hannah Bullock East Columbus 3, South Robeson 3 (5 innings) East Columbus High School softball player Kirklyn Wayne strides into a pitch in Fri- (8 innings) Red Springs 20, West Columbus 0 day’s Three Rivers Conference game with visiting South Robeson. South Robeson Whiteville 11, St. Pauls 1 South Columbus 13, Fairmont, 1 Red Springs 6, West Columbus, 3 (5 innings) defeated the Lady Gators 4-3 in eight innings. On Thursday, Coach Morgan Jacobs’ Fairmont 2, South Columbus 1 ECHS squad took an 8-4 non-conference road victory over North Brunswick. ECHS TONIGHT’S GAMES has a 2-2 record in conference play and a 5-3 overall mark. The Lady Gators will TONIGHT’S GAMES East Columbus at Whitevillle, 7 travel to take on Whiteville tonight at 7 and will entertain Fairmont on Wednesday at 7. East Columbus at Whiteville, 7 St. Pauls at South Columbus, 7 St. Pauls at South Columbius, 7 Fairmont at Red Springs, 7 West Columbus at South Robeson, 7 West Columbus at South Robeson 7 Fairmont at Red Springs, 7 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Lady Pack clouts way past St. Pauls TUESDAY’S GAME Fairmont at East Columbus, 7 North Brunswick at West Columbus, 6 West Columbus at St. Pauls, 7 ST. PAULS - Kourtney Raeganne Sholar had three which advanced to the state Grainger and Sage McLelland hits, including a triple, while 1A championship series in 2014 South Robeson at Whiteville, 7 each had a home run and a Hayes had two hits with a and the Eastern N.C. Regional WEDNESDAY’S GAMES South Columbus at Red Springs, 7 double on Friday as the White- double. Eden Brown added two 1A finals last spring, will play Fairmont at East Columbus, 7 ville High School softball team hits for Whiteville. host to East Columbus tonight West Columbus at St. Pauls, 7 remained unbeaten with a 13-1 Whiteville scored three at 7, and will also entertain South Robeson at Whiteville , 7 South Robeson Wednesday at win over host St. Pauls. runs in the first inning, four in South Columbus at Red Springs, 7 The game was halted after the second, one in the third and 7 in a pair of key Three Rivers five innings by the 10-run rule. five in the fifth inning. Conference games. Ivy and Hayes and Santana St. Pauls scored its lone The Lady Wolfpack’s holi- Best combined to pitch a two- run in the third inning as its day schedule has the team hitter for Coach Olivia Scott’s conference record slipped to 0-5 taking on a pair of squads from WHS team, which improved to and season record to 2-6. Ohio that will be playing in the 4-0 in conference play and 8-0 Conway-Myrtle Beach area. for the season. The Whiteville squad, Gators bow to North Brunswick in eighth Photos by Mary Kindschuh LELAND - North Bruns- East Columbus, which suf- Bradley Olson connected for wick’s Landen Wright con- fered its seventh straight loss, a double and Jamieon Brown nected for a two-out, bases held leads of 2-1 in the fifth in- drove in two runs. Bray McKei- loaded single in the bottom of ning and 4-1 in the sixth. than also added a key hit. the eighth inning that lifted Cade Andrews went the full the host Scorpions to a 5-4 non- eight innings on the mound for E. Columbus 010 012 00 - 4 5 - conference baseball win over the Gators, allowing four hits N. Brunswick 010 003 01 - 5 4 - the East Columbus Gators. while striking out nine.

Non-conference baseball Hoggard turns back Wolfpack 6-4 Whiteville left fielder Ny- Leaving nine runners on “But on the other hand, dir Carr drove a run-scoring base, the Whiteville Wolfpack some of our pitchers got the op- double in the second inning dropped a 6-4 non-conference portunity of throwing against and also scored a run, and baseball decision to Wilming- a strong batting order, and Ward had a run-scoring single ton Hoggard last Wednesday hopefully that will help us and also scored. at Legion Stadium. somewhere down the line,” he Gators Grainger, Brooks Baldwin, Whiteville gained a 2-0 lead added. Mackenzie Gore and Taylor after three innings before the Whiteville took a 2-0 lead in Staff photo by Franklin Davis Smith also had hits for Coach Hoggard squad battled back the first inning when Baldwin Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack, Southeastern Community College baseball player Josh Stikeleather pitches in the Rams’ with multi-run efforts in the led off with a single and Ward which was coming off a 2-0 5-3 win over the Methodist University JV last week. fourth, sixth and seventh in- followed with a walk one out shut out of Three Rivers Con- nings. later. Carr followed with his ference rival Red Springs on The game ended with Hog- double to right field that scored Tuesday behind a no-hitter gard center fielder J.P. Graham Baldwin and Carr later scored by Gore. making a diving catch at the from third on a fly-out to right Hoggard catcher Matt Suggs SCC tops Methodist JV fence of a towering shot to deep by Dylan Hamilton. had three hits, including a left-center by the Wolfpack’s After Hoggard went ahead double. The Vikings of veteran Grayson Ward for the third out. with three runs in the fourth, head coach Jeep St. Ledger had to move record at 7-9 Whiteville’s record fell to 4-2 Whiteville battled back to tie four straight hits in the sixth hits and walked one in four while Hoggard improved to 5-1. the score in the bottom of the Southeastern’s Josh Stike- game one win were Pete Bad- inning that gave them the lead innings of relief. Sophomore Logan Adams inning when Carr reached leather enjoyed a big day dick with two hits and an RBI for good. Southeastern is now 7-9. picked up the win in relief of first base on an error and against Methodist. Stikeleath- and Cody Harris with a two- Graham and Zach Zebriskie They have won five of their last starter Austin Kenyon. Ken- later scored on a sacrifice fly er was the winning pitcher in run single. each had two hits while Hunter six games. Coach Milan Rasic’s yon, a left-hander, played in by Gore. game one. Game two saw the Rams Gaylord, Pantelis Poulos, Sam squad hosted New York’s Sul- the Whiteville Optimist Dixie The final Wolfpack score He pitched a complete game, belt out 14 hits. In addition Schmidt and Rob Wilkerson livan County CC on Sunday in Youth League and at Central came in the fifth when Bald- gave up five hits, struck out to Stikeleather’s three, Royce had one hit each. a doubleheader. Middle School before his fam- win reached base on a fielder’s three and walked no one in the Woolfolk, Blake Glass and Whiteville head coach Brett The Rams traveled to Rocky ily moved to Wilmington. choice, advanced to second on a Rams’ 5-3 victory. Christian Kercado had three Harwood said that Hoggard did Mount today to play North Sophomore Dylan Lawson single by Smith and scored on Stikeleather had three hits hits. Woolfolk drove in three a better job of taking advan- Carolina Wesleyan’s junior was the starting pitcher for a single by Ward. in game two as SCC completed runs and stole two bases. Tan- tage of scoring opportunities Whiteville, going four innings the sweep with an 11-1 win. ner Daniels was the winning varsity in a doubleheader. and that was the difference in and facing only nine batters Hoggard 000 302 1 - 6 10 2 Also contributing to SCC’s pitcher. Daniels allowed three the game. through the first three innings. Whiteville 020 110 0 - 4 6 1 “We left nine people on base Hunter Harwood, Connor Austin Kenyon, Logan Adams (5) Matt and that usually won’t beat a Suggs; Dylan Lawson, Hunter Har- Grainger and Ryan Flaherty Lady Stallions claim fourth straight TRC win team like Hoggard,” Harwood wood (5); Connor Grainger (6), Ryan each pitched an inning of said. Flaherty (7) and Nick Hood. FAIRMONT - Scoring 12 SCHS team collected 12 hits, bases while Hailey Sarvis and relief. runs in the first three innings, including three each by Anna Harrelson had one each. the South Columbus Lady Stal- Caroline Suggs and Victoria Alexis Suggs was the win- lions remained unbeaten in Harrelson. ning pitcher as she allowed one the Three Rivers Conference Suggs drove in four runs hit and struck out two while Middle school, baseball softball round-up softball race Friday by taking a while Harrelson drove home not walking a batter. Harrelson 14-1 victory over the host Fair- two. and Hailey Sarvis each had The Central Middle base- a hit. pitcher, striking out five in mont Lady Golden Tornadoes. Lindsey Jones had a triple two hits. ball team defeated Chad- Jerome Beck was the win- Hallsboro’s 22-2 win over The game was halted after and Mattie Johnson added South Columbus will play bourn Thursday 15-0. Zach ning pitcher as Hallsboro Acme-Delco. five innings by the 10-run rule. two hits. host to St. Pauls tonight at 7, Hunt pitched a no-hitter, defeated Acme-Delco 15-5. Andrews also garnered Coach Scott Johnson’s Johnson had two stolen striking out nine batters. The Tigers’ Ashton Smith three hits, including a tri- The Hornets were led at had three hits. Luke Watts ple. Alana Deal, Leah Nance, the plate by Jake Harwood’s and Garrett Jacobs added two. Makayla Webb and Alexis triple and double. Lincoln Ethan Hinson’s two-run, Jacobs each had two hits. Ransom and Logan Hooks walk off single gave Cerro Deal smacked a home run and also tripled. Jacob Allgood, Gordo a 6-5 win over Williams. Nance added a triple. CLASSIFIEDS SELL Andrew Lewis, Colton Wil- Tabor City topped Ever- Williams downed Cerro liams, Jake Inman, Giulanio green 20-4. Gordo 13-1. Tabor City de- Maggioli, Kevin Ezzell and In softball, Hannah An- feated Evergreen 22-2. Central Zack Ivey each contributed drews was the winning won 21-0 over Chadbourn. CLASSIFIEDS SELL The News Reporter, Monday, March 21, 2016 - 3-B

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Second baseman Morgan Nye concen- Kiara Wilson slides safely Libby Blosser prepares to pitch for the Stal- trates on a pop up. Photo by Tina Chest- Ashley Washigton sprints into second with a Wolf- Caitlyn Andrews delivers for lion JV softball team. Photo by Tina Chestnutt. nutt. to first base. pack stolen base. East Columbus.

Carrie Ann Wilkins (2) dares the catcher to make a throw.

Jada Faison fires a fastball for West Columbus.

Jordan Thompson takes a rip for the Wolfpack JVs. Rosalind Harper legs out a double for the Gators.

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SHOW Shameless (TVMA) HD Shameless (N) HD Billions (TVMA) (N) HD Billions: “Quality Life” Shameless (TVMA) HD The news reporter, monday, march 21, 2016 - 5b Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds The News Reporter Official NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes Classifieds 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial Easter Egg Hunt Contest Entry 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land Form 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms Name: ______WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS Phone: ______365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses All Entries must SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes Email: ______370 Boats be received no 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted later than 380 Trailers Total number of Easter Eggs that appeared in The News 100 Pets & Animals SERVICES 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances 390 Motors 550 Rooms Reporter Classifieds from February 25 - March 21. Monday, March 28 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times(Classified (twice ads in only, the not News in ads aboutReporter, the contest) and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities SALES 590 Equipment householdsYou can drop in Columbus off your County.completed It’s entryworking form for in-person others; or in2000 the Redmanmail slot Silverlakeat The News double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not giveReporter, it a try? 127 W. Columbus Street, Whiteville ORwide. enter 1680 online sq. ft. here: 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 http://newsreporter.secondstreetapp.com/Easteregg2016Serious by inquiries March 910-840-4107. 28. 315 Farm Services Only Calloriginal copies of this642-4104 form accepted. For full contest rules, go to http://newsreporter.secondstreetapp.com/Easteregg2016 The News Reporter www.whiteville.com

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Town of Chadbourn long disTanCe Truck Drivers to make any such preferences, limi- Position Available wanted. 4 day work week. Dedicated tation or discrimination. We will not runs. 910-641-1602 knowingly accept any advertising for The Town of Chadbourn, NC seeks a real estate which is in violation of the CorbeTT Timber Company $3,500. Call law. All persons are hereby informed PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY TECHNI- 2012 kia soul +, auto, Plus Trim 16 fT. bass TraCker. Buyers of land and timber. We buy 654-4348. that all dwellings advertised are avail- pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- CIAN to join its team. Pkg., steering auto control, alloys, able on an equal opportunity basis. To ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- Minimum 2 years of work experience 53k. $12,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 17 fT. g-3 Aluminum boat. Excellent complain of discrimination, call HUD er. Call days 642-2909. installing current, modern utilities for Cna looking for work. Sitting 649-7531 condition. 75 Mercury, not running. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. municipal water and sewer systems. with the elderly. Call 910-625-0591. $4,500. Also 40 hp Evinrude motor, 2013 ford fiesTa sedan se trunk wanT To buy: Beds, chest of draw- High school graduate or the equiva- $500. 770-2614. ers, car seats, high chairs, walkers, lent. Strong written and spoken (Eng- Cleaning ouT your CloseTs? spoiler, moonroof, alum wheels, 58k. tot toys, & much more. Call Loria at lish) communication skills, including Sell your unwanted items in the clas- $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 910-207-1564 the ability to understand and fol- sified. Call to place your ad today at 2 bedroom, 2 bath house, located 642-4104, ext 221 or 237. 2013 ford fusion se, turbo, auto, on Merritt Rd. No smoking, no pets. low written and spoken instructions. SYNC, heated leather, 61k. $15,500. ****Publisher’s Notice**** $800 mo. plus deposit. Powerstat. Possession of a valid North Carolina Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Commercial Class Restricted B driv- SERVICES equal housing opportunity Call 654-5725 leave message er’s license with air brake endorse- 2014 ford musTang 3.7L V6 All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing 5 br, 2 1/2 bath 2 story on 6 acres ments (or an equivalent license), or convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, Act, North Carolina and Columbus with fish pond and small house on receive after 6 month employment. alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- premises in Cerro Gordo. Priced to Must be available for rotating on-call 910-649-7531 gal to advertise any preference, limita- sell. 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Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- or at Town Hall. Application may be 7531 submitted to Attn: Personnel, 602 N 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 CouCh, love seaT, electric lift Brown Street, Chadbourn, NC 28431. chair. Call 640-9647. 919-836-8888 EOE. Applications accepted until Accepting applications - affordable housing for ray’s used furniTure 2.5 position is filled. miles from 701 by BEMC on **watts backhoe & Tree 2014 ford f-150 xl reg cab 4x2 seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on CarpenTer needed - full Time long bed, power plus pack, cruise, Hwy 130. Living rooms & din- work. Call 910-874-1325. service* ing rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, Insured, tree removal, bucket trailer hitch, 21k. $22,800. Fair Bluff each applicant’s individual income. Some income & more, also buying used furniture! experienCed, dependable, truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for Ford. 910-649-7531 restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities Open 9-6pm 840-5356 reliable & Caring TeaChers driveway, land clearing. Free needed for child care center. Must estimates. Call 910-640-2463 or plus water & trash. have credentials 1 & 2 or 2 year early mobile 770-0534. childhood degree preferred. Call 910- 640-2544. bobby hinson Construction 2013 ford edge sel, 3.5L V6 auto, hay for sale Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- SYNC, heated leather, 36k, $24,900. round & square bales looking for a way To make ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 sprigging/planTing money and save money with dis- excavator. Call 640-7606. of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- count healthcare plans. Call for an 2014 ford eConoline 350 Super 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. interview today 910-317-0468 down souTh lawn sCaping Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, tilt Free estimates. Steven Stanley 843- hay for sale. Round bales. Call and cruise, 38k. $26,900. Fair Bluff opening for experienCed 333-1649, Eddie Lewis 910-317-1740 Ford. 910-649-7531 910-840-4558. floor and painT person. Must have own tools. $10 hr. Call 910- larry hinson’s baCkhoe oaTs for sale; also shelled & cob 2015 ford esCape se, Turbo 207-8835 All types of backhoe work, lot clear- corn. Call 910-640-7806. ing, sand, top soil and marl. SYNC, auto, MyFord Touch, with wellonTon apT is looking for pt Call 654-4503. camera, 22k, $22,500. Fair Bluff Ford Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry maintenance/caretaker. 25hrs week. 910-649-7531 facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site Must have vehicle & MUST pass skip’s lawn Care & pressure criminal background check. Call 910- washing, utility tractor work, etc. management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or 1978 140 farm-ALL tractor, 12 volt, 654-3067 910-234-3418 Low Price Tire Guarantee stop by today to find out about our move in specials and restored. Like new. $7,500. Call 770- 2614. vinyl replaCemenT windows our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! & Siding. Lifetime Guarantee. Com- 230 Miscellaneous petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- dependable drivers wanTed dows & Siding 910-618-4937 Covey Run Apartments 90% Florida freight, paper logs, 3 uTiliTy Trailers. $500 - $800 weekly home time, excellent pay 910-640-1656 each. Call 770-2614. package. 1 yr refer experience Subscribe Today, required. 910-303-4245 or email [email protected] Call 642-4104 Covey Run II Apartments 910-640-2438 Office Hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Behind Quality Ford enTry level maChinisT 106 Quality Street, Whiteville *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify Atlantic Automotive Engineering 910-640-FAST (640-3278) Tabor City, NC Experience in metal fabrication, mill- ing machines, tooling lathes, Weld- ing/Plasma cutting. CNC skills are NOT required. Technical degree/cer- FULL TIME FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT tificate Ideal. Covey Reserve Apartments $11 - $14/hr Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina is accepting appli- Send resume to humanresources@ cations for the position of a PART TIME FOOD SERVICES “An Affordable Community for Seniors” crpindustries.com or fax 609 578 ASSISTANT. Schedule will vary and be discussed at 4077 interview. experienCed CabineT and Fin- Some weekends on call may be required. Minimum high ished Work person needed. Must have driver license and transport. Full school diploma. One year food service experience. Pre- time. 910-840-5959 ferred knowledge of ServSafe or Safety Plate. Stocking and assisting with items in food room. Assisting in ordering and distribution to various places on campus from food room. Monitoring and collecting necessary pa- perwork for month reports. Assists Food Services Manager SHORT at all times. AVAILABLE UNITS NOW BROS. Non-exempt, hourly, full time position with benefits. EOE Call for Move In Specials RENT-A-CAR You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org By email at [email protected]. OR By fax to 910-646- Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to3:00 $ 95 3609 and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – For more information and applications, 19 DAILY Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville contact Norco Management Company 642-4175 For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205 (910) 642-4663 or (910) 640-1460 6b - The news reporter, monday, march 21, 2016 The News Reporter for sale by owner. Custom 3 please make immediate payment to TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for NOTICE Easter Egg Hunt BR, 2 1/2 bath, living room, dining the undersigned Co-Executors. Adoption was filed by Samuel Adam TO: DEBBIE M. EDWARDS room, kitchen with granite and stain- This the 25th day of February, 2016. TO: DEBBIE M. EDWARDS, last less steel, lots of storage, inground Smith and Essie Faye Smith on the Classifieds Contest pool, corner lot. Near hospital. Call DAVID L. BORDEAUX, Co-Executor 18th day of February, 2016, with the known address 104 Chappin Street, for appointment. Seriously inquiries PO Box 212 Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus Chadbourn, NC 28431. TAKE NOTICE only 910-234-4774 Delco, NC 28436 County, Whiteville, NC, in the above- that a Civil Summons seeking declar- SYLVIA B. SKIPPER, Co-Executrix entitled special proceeding. The Peti- atory judgment has been filed against house for sale in Cerro Gordo PO Box 6560 tion relates to a female child born on you. You are required to file a written city limits on large lot. Large kitchen Delco, NC 28436 answer to the complaint within forty & formal dining & living room. 3 bed- July 20, 2012 in McLeod Loris Sea- It’s Time to room, 1 bath, large family room, den, c/o J. Coburn Powell coast Hospital, Loris, SC. The birth (40) days following March 7, 2016 back porch. Call 910-625-0155. Powell & Powell Attorneys mother’s name is Jackie Marie Smith which date is the date of the first pub- PO Box 428 Huggins. The place of conception is lication of this Notice; and upon your Whiteville, NC 28472 Columbus County, NC. TAKE NOTICE failure to file answer within the time Telephone: (910) 642-2728 that you are required to make defense prescribed, the Plaintiff will apply to Count Your Eggs! Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2016 the Court for an Order to terminate 2016 singlewide. Wind Zone II. to such pleading no later than forty Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood (40) days after the date of the first your life time rights to the parcel in All the eggs have been hidden, did you get the right count? Homes. 910-654-4128 lake waccamaw publication of this notice, exclusive of the matter. such date. Upon your failure to do so, MANDA LINN THOMAS display model ClearanCe board of the Petitioners will apply to the Court THOMAS LAW FIRM . Several beautiful homes to sale ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF It’s time to turn in your entry form with the correct number of choose from. Save thousands!~ Oak- Commissioners for relief sought in the Petition. Any wood Homes. 910-654-4128. notice of special parental rights that you may have will P O BOX 1734 Easter Eggs that appeared in The News Reporter Classified be terminated upon the entry of the ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337 section from February 25 - March 21. Called meeting decree of adoption. TELEPHONE 910-862-1499 for immediate release This the 7th day of March, 2016. March 7, 14, 21, 2016. (Classified ads only, not in ads about the contest) Tabitha A. Etheridge loT for sale: Williams Township/ noTiCe To CrediTors Attorney for Petitioners Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- The Lake Waccamaw Board of Com- Having qualified as Executor of the NC Bar #47023 Look for your official entry form on the front page of the nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. missioners will conduct a called meet- estate of Luetta P. Lennon, deceased, Post Office Box 1307 ing on Tuesday late of Columbus County, the under- classified section or enter the contest online here: 1.29 ac. niCe wooded loT on Whiteville, NC 28472 Whitehall Rd., Hallsboro. Perks for March 22nd 2016, for the purpose signed hereby notifies all persons March 7, 14, 21, 2016 http://newsreporter.secondstreetapp.com/Easteregg2016 4 bedrooms. $14.500. Call 910-682- preparing the 2016-2017 annual bud- having claims against the estate of 7941, 910-575-6273 get. 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