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Volume 125, Number 46 Whiteville, North Carolina candidate to 75 Cents challenge Russ By NICOLE CARTRETTE Inside News Editor Lavern Coleman, 61, of the Byrdville com- 3-A munity, said he plans to run as an unaffili- ated candidate in the November 2016 general • City worker certified election. as playground Coleman is a supervisor in the paper divi- inspector. sion at International Paper in Riegelwood where he has worked for 41 years. He must obtain signatures from 4 percent of registered 4-A voters in Columbus County Commissioner • Unusual wreck District 4 to get his name on the ballot. Thursday kills Unaffiliated candidates break-in suspect. may petition with the sig- natures of 4 percent of registered voters in the 5-A district by the last Friday • Virginia Lane is no in June to get on the bal- ‘ordinary’ woman. lot, according to the N.C. State Board of Elections and N.C. General Statutes DIDYOB? 163-122 a (3). Coleman said Friday he Russ Did you observe ... did not know how many names he needed to obtain and was originally told by Members of Peace Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL county election employees Baptist Church that he would have to run Candy over-loaded mother lode as a write-in candidate. He moving along This youngster grabs as much candy as he can during the Whiteville Christmas Parade after the was contacted the next day Madison Street riders on the Simply Dance float threw hundreds of pieces of candy all at once. As the driver turned and told differently. the tractor trailer onto the beginning the Madison Street parade route the youngsters let loose with a “This is my first time after Sunday’s barrage of treats for parade-goers. running for elected public Coleman office,” Coleman said. He Christmas Parade said the education system has faltered and as they cleaned lacks needed resources. The county is losing jobs and losing opportunities for industry, the street of candy he added. wrappers and He said law enforcement, the schools and economic development need to work together. other debris left by “If we haven’t got those three working together we are going to fail,” Coleman said. several hundred “If I am elected I want to listen to the viewers? ... The people. I want to hear what they think and their ideas.” proliferation of fire Coleman said the community needed to be ant mounds on the more involved in the decision process. “This is a great county but we are losing sides of U.S. 74-76? our jobs and we are losing our children to ... Eighteen entries other jobs (outside the county),” he said. in the Whiteville “I think that our county has lagged be- Rotary Club’s first See Challenge, page 9-A Christmas decorat- ing contest? ... The Whiteville Optimist City approves Club enjoying a good Christmas tree selling soccer field season? ... A class of Gena Wiltshire’s choral students rehearse. By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer

Nolan Park will have a soccer field after all. County Deaths WCHS Chorus readies for concert The Whiteville recreation complex is un- By SHALON SMITH to make a tradition of us doing,” hard for this and I think we’re going dergoing a million-dollar renovation paid for Whiteville Contributing Writer she said. to do pretty good,” sophomore Bailey by a combination of state and local funding. Kay Skidmore Baker “I’m really excited that we will Davis said. One of the key parts of the project – an im- Deborah Ann Hinson High Choral students from West Co- be performing in front of the com- Rather than her classes be divided proved soccer field—was set for Phase II of the Evelyn I. Leake lumbus High School have been munity and everyone will get to see by skill level—such as Chorus I, Cho- renovation. However, when bids were opened, Horace Edward Best working diligently over the past few what we’ve been working on,” junior rus II and Chorus III—Wiltshire’s that portion came in over budget, according to weeks to ready themselves for a win- Leshia Boatwright said. three chorus class sections are fully City Manager Darren Currie. Dwight Anthony Callahan ter concert that will be held Tuesday, The concert will consist of eight blended for the performance. Designers and officials from the state fund- Sharon Denise D. Evans Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at First Missionary pieces ranging from traditional “This is a mixed class. There are ing agency encouraged the city to plan for a Doris Wiggins Walters Baptist Church in Chadbourn. Christmas and Hanukkah selections beginning, intermediate, and profi- multi-purpose field, rather than a soccer field. Nakina The off-site concert will be the to winter-themed songs, including a cient chorus and freshman through Local officials, however, noted the increased Lula Long Faulk first the chorus has had in recent poem by Robert Frost. seniors,” Wiltshire said. need for soccer facilities in the city. years, according to director Gena Preparation for the concert has The rehearsal the night of the con- The second PARTF grant application was Lake Waccamaw Wiltshire. “As far as I know this is been part of the daily activities in cert will be the first time the complete turned down, but that didn’t end the city’s Sheila A. Altieri the first concert off-campus and it is Wiltshire’s chorus classes. plan, Currie said. something that I would kind of like “We’ve been practicing pretty See WCHS, page 9-A “The city council had committed to the soccer field,” Currie said. “They intended to Index keep that promise.” Commissioners to name new chairman The council in their Nov. 24 meeting ap- Editorials ...... 8-A proved $32,500 from the city’s fund balance to By ALLEN TURNER one-year term, as will the new vice service to the Interstate Railroad pay for the soccer field and other expenses. Obituaries ...... 7-A Staff Writer chairman. Committee, a group whose efforts The city had already budgeted $110,000 of the Sports ...... 1-B County attorney Mike Stephens culminated in the sale of Carolina park project funds for the field, but bids came Crime ...... 4-A In an annual December ritual, the will preside during the election of Southern Railroad to the R.J. Cor- in over budget. Currie said some adjustments Lifestyles ...... 5-A Columbus County Board of Com- the chairman and vice chairman. man Railroad Group. Worley, a will be made to the overall plan for the park. missioners will elect a new chair- The newly-elected chairman’s Tabor City attorney, and Wendel, a “We had some additional administrative man for the seven-member board first official act will be to present retired Myrtle Beach, S.C. business costs and other expenses,” Currie said, “but tonight (Monday) but the board is a plaque expressing appreciation executive, served as co-chairs of council determined we were going ahead.” keeping quiet about who may be to outgoing Chairman Trent Bur- the group. Lowenstein, a Ph.D. with Due to the restrictions on PARTF grants, elected chairman. roughs for his service. extensive expertise in transporta- Currie explained, the city could not easily No one would speak on the record CPA Alan Thompson will present tion matters who is on the faculty change from the original plan using the grant after a commissioner was quoted in to the board the audit for the fiscal of Coastal Carolina University, pro- funding. The soccer field had a good chance the newspaper last year about the year ending June 30. vided the committee with extensive of being funded later on, Currie said, but that expected election of a new chairman The board will also issue procla- expertise and technical reports would have required at least another year but was criticized at the next meet- mations of appreciation to Dennis during the four years leading up to without the field. ing for having done so. Worley, Doug Wendel, Henry Low- The new chairman will serve a enstein and Kenneth Moss for their See Chairman, page 9-A See Soccer, page 10-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 First Presbyterian to host Longest Night worship service Dec. 21 CHRISTMAS EVENTS The holidays appear to be all who may be feeling down joyous occasions. or alone this time of year. Monday However, for many folks, The service is called Lon- December 7 Hallsboro Middle Band/Chorus/ Art Hallsboro Middle 6 p.m. this time of year can be quite gest Night, and will be offered painful and distressing. on Dec. 21. Tuesday Acme Delco Middle Band/Chorus/ Art Acme Delco Middle 6 p.m. For those who have lost a The Longest Night Service December 8 West Columbus High Chorus First Missionary Baptist 7 p.m. loved one, who are separated will be quiet and meditative from friends and family or with candles and soft music. Williams Township/Nakina Middle Chorus/Band/Art South Columbus High - Chadbourn 7 p.m. who may be experiencing a This service speaks of WHS Bowers most difficult time of their hope, comfort and light in the Thursday WHS’s Home for the Holidays Theatre and Dance Auditorium 7 p.m. lives, Christmas can become midst of what may feel like December 10 dark and dreary. darkness. Edgewood Elementary While some are singing Readers who know anyone Edgewood Elementary and Central Middle schools choruses Multi-Purpose Room 6:30 p.m. carols and feasting at parties who is lonely, hurting or just and family reunions, others a bit sad should invite them to Saturday Fair Bluff Christmas Parade Fair Bluff 11 a.m. are feeling isolated and down. join this service. Maybe even December 12 First Presbyterian Chirch pick them up and sit beside Monday of Whiteville is offering a them at the service. December 14 Tabor City Middle Band/Chorus/Art Tabor City Middle 6:30 p.m. special service of worship on Interim Pastor Beverly Monday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. for Thompson said, “We know East Columbus High Chorus/Band East Columbus High 7 p.m. our Savior as Emmanuel, God Evergreen Elementary Chorus/Band/Art West Columbus High 7 p.m. with us. Jesus comes to all, Santa’s Hours especially the brokenhearted, Central Middle Band Concert Central Middle 6 p.m. bringing comfort and hope to a Tuesday School Gym fear-filled world. Let us share December 15 Santa Claus is hearing chil- Cerro Gordo dren’s requests every Wednes- the true meaning of Christ- Cerro Gordo Elementary Chorus/Band/Art Elementary 6:30 p.m. day through Saturday from 3 mas with our neighbors.” until 7 p.m. through Dec 23. The church is on the cor- Chadbourn Middle Band/Chorus Art Chadbourn Middle 7 p.m. Santa will also meet children ner of Wyche and Thompson on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. streets (two blocks behind East Columbus High Dance/Theatre East Columbus High 7 p.m. 21 and 22 from 3 until 7 p.m. the Columbus County Health South Columbus High Dance/Band/Chorus South Columbus High 7 p.m. Santa’s House is on West Smith Department). Thursday Street in Whiteville, next to For more information, call December 17 West Columbus High Band/Chorus West Columbus High 7 p.m. Farm Bureau Insurance. 642-2253. WHS Bowers Whiteville High Band Winter Concert Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Friday Williams Township General Music Williams Township 9 a.m. Deadline for Christmas December 18 Acme Delco Elementary Christmas Performance Acme Delco Elem. 9 a.m. memories is Tuesday It’s once again time for The paper. Please make sure that News Reporter’s Christmas the child’s name, grade, age, Memories edition. teacher and school are listed on AlzDe The annual edition, which the back. Please make sure we has become a keepsake for have the teachers’ first and last caregivers many families, features stories, names. Children’s last names photos, art and recollections are optional. support of Christmases past as well as Also, art must be original. stories of longtime traditions, Please, no pre-made drawings special toys, special people and to be colored or photocopies group meets special church services. from coloring books. The News Reporter needs Only one submission of any tonight your stories ... your memories. kind from each student. Space From the public, private and is limited. Columbus County’s Alz- home schools, we are seeking Submissions may be hand- De (Alzheimer’s/Dementia) submissions of stories, memo- delivered to The News Reporter. Support Group will meet to- ries and art. They may be mailed to: Fuller night at 7 p.m at the Lower This includes the Columbus Royal, The News Reporter, P.O. Cape Fear Hospice (LCFH) An- County Schools, Whiteville Box 707, Whiteville, N.C. 28472 gel House, 206 Warrior Trail, City Schools, Columbus Char- or emailed to fullerroyal@ Whiteville. ter School and the private and whiteville.com. Dr. Ray Thigpen will be home schools. All materials The Christmas Memories the discussion leader for this (Staff photo by ALLEN TURNER must be submitted by Tuesday, special will be included in the As his wife Wendy holds the Bible, Fair Bluff Commissioner Jack Meares is adminis- month’s meeting. Dec. 8. Dec. 24 edition of The News tered the oath of office for another four-year term by Town Clerk Peggy Moore Tuesday. Those attending will discuss Art should be on letter-sized Reporter. Commissioner Carl Meares, like Jack Meares, was re-elected without opposition in the 2001 article about Alzheim- November, but was out of town Tuesday and will take the oath upon his return. er’s found in Time magazine about how “landmark study of the disease sheds ... light County schools’ radio playing on what causes it and how to classic Christmas music 24/7 prevent it.” Jack Meares re-sworn as Afterwards, there will be For the Christmas season, The music can also be found time for sharing and caring the Columbus County Schools’ at wzco.org and the Columbus in a safe, confidential envi- radio station, WZCO 89.9 FM, County Schools iOS/Android ronment where there is no is playing classic Christmas app. Fair Bluff commissioner music through New Year’s Day. judgment and lots of love and By ALLEN TURNER into the town’s street sys- town’s annual audit report support. For listeners tired of hear- FRANK THEATRES Staff Writer tem. Horne Street had been Tuesday night, but a conflict Anyone attending tonight ing “I Want a Hippopotamus COASTAL privately owned by Frank prevented him from being is invited to bring a holiday for Christmas” and “Santa STADIUM 10 Longtime Fair Bluff Com- Horne, who approached the able to attend. Green has refreshment to share with the Baby” scores of times, WZCO missioner Jack Meares was town about wishing to donate submitted the town’s audit to group. AlzDe usually meets the takes its audience back to the Showtimes (910) 754-7469 sworn in for another four- the street to the town several the Local Government Com- first Monday of every month. classics from the 1940s through www.FRANKTHEATRES.com year term on the Fair Bluff months ago. mission in Raleigh and will the 1970s. 5200 Bridgers Road town board Tuesday night Surveyor Jimmy Turner present it to the town board at after having been elected completed a survey and le- their January meeting. without opposition in last gal description of the prop- month’s election. Another erty and presented that map long time commissioner, Carl to commissioners Tuesday. Meares Jr., also was re-elected Town attorney Scott Ses- GIFTS! without opposition but had to sions was instructed to use Market Totes be out of town Tuesday and Turner’s work to file neces- Tote Bags DECEMBER will take the oath of office sary papers at the Register for another term when he of Deeds office to transfer the Utility Baskets returns. property to the town before Meares’ oath-taking high- the end of the year. Fingerless and SPECIALS lighted an otherwise routine In other business, the Texting Gloves monthly town board meet- board also re-named Carl Hats to Match! Prices Good ing that concluded with the Meares in absentia as mayor Open Christmas Day December 1-31, 2015 town’s annual Christmas pro tem. Large Assortment 9 am - 9 pm dinner for town employees The board also unanimous- of Jewelry including and elected officials at Fair ly approved an eight-year Snap Jewelry, Bangles Bluff Fire and Rescue. contract with Southern Cor- Charm Bracelets & Lokai During the short busi- rosion of Roanoke Rapids for Nat. Light Now In Stock ness meeting that preceded maintenance of the town’s Embroidery at all Sam’s Pit the dinner, the board unani- two water tanks. The $18,000 is available 18 pk Suitcase mously accepted Horne Street annual fee is about $3,000 a year cheaper than the town’s Stop locations The News Reporter current contract with Geor- gia-based Utility Services, DAISY’S (USPS 387-600) 79¢ for a which had maintained the The Kountry Nest $ 49 Published twice weekly by town’s tanks for several years. 315 Vinson Blvd. Hwy. 130 The News Reporter Co. Inc. CPA Wade Green had been (beside John Donoghue) 640-2601 pack of 2 127 W. 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Commerce St., Whiteville • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post office ©2011, The News Reporter Co., Inc. 642-3064 • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd. The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 – 3-A City worker certified as playground inspector By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer “A lot of the things we played on when I was a When renovations are com- pleted on Whiteville’s Felix kid are now considered Smith Park, the Nolan Park completely unsafe.” Recreation Complex and other Kyle Cook city parks, Kyle Cook’s job will just be getting started. A maintenance worker safer and better for the smaller with the city, Cook recently children,” Cook said. “There completed training as a certi- are a lot of liability issues to fied playground safety inspec- be considered in parks, as well tor (CPSI). as handicapped accessibility, “This is something you security and avoiding injury.” need in a modern parks de- In the class, Cook learned partment,” said Parks and Kyle Cook to identify playground equip- Recreation Director Tim Col- ment problems and how to lier. “Kyle’s going to do us a of the city parks. solve them. He also learned good job.” “When Tim came to me and about preventative mainte- Collier said that while the asked if I’d like to take the nance, repair and how equip- city was working on the Parks course, I naturally said yes,” ment is made. and Recreation Trust Fund Cook said. “I was surprised New equipment is being (PARTF) grant for Nolan (as at how many things have installed at Felix Smith as well as the updates for Felix changed over the years. A lot well as in some areas of Nolan Smith), city officials learned of the things we played on Park, and when the equipment about the CPSI process, and when I was a kid are now con- is in place, it will be Cook’s job began researching whether it sidered completely unsafe.” to make sure it stays safe. would work for the city. Felix Smith Park is ex- “The manufacturers and City Manager Darren Cur- pected to reopen soon after contractors set up the new rie began aggressively pur- being closed for months due equipment, and they leave,” suing parks improvements to renovations. The popular he said. “I’ll be inspecting within months of being hired neighborhood park lacked soft everything and making sure in 2014. “landing surfaces,” and most it stays in good shape, so our Aside from the PARTF of its equipment did not meet citizens and their children grant, most of the improve- modern safety standards for can enjoy their parks without ments on the city parks have small children. worrying.” been handled in-house, with- Emphasis will be placed on Cook has been with the out additional funding. the 2-to-12-year-old park user, city for a year, and said he is In addition to his regular Cook said. Surveys have found looking forward to the new duties with the city, Cook will that older children tend to be job duties. be in charge of inspecting, more involved in sports, both “It’s something new and dif- rehabilitating and caring for organized and casual. ferent,” he said. “You can see playground equipment at each “We want to make things the results of your work, too.” Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL Griswold Not unlike Chevy Chase’s character in “Christmas Vacation,” Craig Best spends a Saturday afternoon setting up his exterior Christmas illuminations north of Whiteville on U.S. 701. Best hosts a large assortment of lights, figures and colors in his front yard every Christmas. Charges eyed in dog case

By JEFFERSON WEAVER animal control. The home was After consultation with the Staff Writer located in the Bird Cage com- sheriff ’s office, Prince said, munity near Chadbourn. charges are expected in the Animal Control Supervisor “The dog was chained in case. Joey Prince said a dog found the front yard, and not getting The animal did receive chained in a local yard was treatment of any kind,” Prince extensive medical treatment “one of the worst things” he said. “The heart wrenching before going with the rescue has ever seen. part is the dog is still friendly organization Friday, Prince The black and tan mixed even through what has to be a said.

Photo by GRANT MERRITT breed, which is now with a lot of pain.” “He is receiving treatment pet rescue, had an untreated The dog was seized and now, but the prognosis is iffy,” Trimming the tree cancerous growth on his face, taken to Southern Veterinary Prince said. Whiteville Optimist Club member Eric Underwood trims a tree to a customer’s speci- Prince said. The growth had Hospital for treatment. Prince It is a felony to intention- fications last week. The Optimist Club uses the proceeds from their annual tree sales become infected, but the own- said Dr. Nicole Martin stated ally refuse medical aid to a ers apparently did not seek the cancerous tumor had been domestic animal in North toward the numerous education and athletics projects they undertake each year. medical attention, he said. there for weeks. The veterinar- Carolina with the intention to Optimist Club member Bobby Hensley said Sunday th4e club has sold nearly all of its Volunteers with the Hu- ian refused comment, except kill or maim the animal. Most trees and has done so faster than in years past. Only a few trees remain at its Powell mane Society spotted the dog, to say the dog had been turned such cases, however, only re- Boulevard location. Prince said, and contacted over to a rescue organization. sult in misdemeanor charges.

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Ray earlier this Road, Ta- month on bor City, felony break- has been ar- in, theft and rested on two fraud charg- break-in and es – has been theft charges Long arrested on warrants Faulk again on two warrants charg- obtained by Tabor City Police ing him with the sale of drugs, Detective Capt. Greg Sibbett. according to information ob- Faulk is charged with break- tained by Sheriff ’s Drug Detec- ing into the Todd House Res- tive Justin Worley. taurant on Nov. 29, and stealing Long’s new charges include $50 in cash, and breaking into selling Tylenol as a counterfeit Fowler’s Grill on the same date 10 mg Oxycodone tablet on and stealing $35 in cash. Sept. 8, 2015, and also selling Clonazepam, a controlled drug on the same date. Both sales Shooting were to an undercover buyer for the Sheriff ’s Drug Unit. James Bland Gillikin, 50, of Wilmington, has been arrested on a charge of firing a pistol Theft in occupied property – Room Staff photo by Jefferson Weaver Davin Alexander Rog- 103 of the Quality Inn motel in The front of a former highway patrol trooper’s car is shown jammed under a container truck Thursday morning be- ers, 20, of Whiteville on Nov. 27 on a war- Pint Circle, rant obtained by Whiteville tween Bolton and Delco after the car’s driver – fleeing from the break-in and theft of weapons from a home along Longs, S.C., Police Detective Scott Moody. Byrdville-Freeman Road – drove under the truck, eastbound on U.S. 74-76. The crash killed the car’s driver and has been ar- Gillikin is charged with blocked traffic for three hours. rested on firing a Ruger .38 pistol in the break-in and room occupied by Gillikin’s theft charges family member Melvin Cham- Unusual Bolton wreck kills break-in suspect involving the bers forced entry Photo not available at press of Robert Rogers time. 2nd crash Friday at new bridge fatal to truck driver Hemingway to Wilmington with a ship ally curled back to U.S. 74-76 Jr.’s home on Nov. 2, 2015, on One of the most unusual by Trooper Jerome McMillian. container of lumber he got in at Delco. warrants obtained by Tabor wrecks in recent Columbus Burton, alone, was fleeing Firearm Thomasville. The adjoining county of City Police Major Jerry Sarvis. County history killed the sus- from the break-in and theft at Eston Clint Nobles, 27, A neighbor of Barnhill Bladen was the site of its Rogers is charged with pect in the break-in of a home Marcus Ray Barnhill’s home in of Dewitt notified the break-in victim fourth rural fatality of the year stealing a game system, cable along Byrdville-Freeman Road the 400 block of Byrdville-Free- White Lane, of the strange vehicle at his Friday morning in an unusual modem, Wi-Fi modem, three Thursday morning in the crash man Road at the time of the Chadbourn, home, and Barnhill drove to wreck at the new Cape Fear 55-inch TVs, a 30-inch TV, a of a former Highway Patrol car wreck, according to McMillian has been ar- his residence where he sur- River Bridge on N.C. 11 just camera system and modem, and an 18-wheeler. and a sheriff ’s report. Morris’ rested on a prised Burton, reports show. north of the Columbus-Bladen a Sprint service router and Jamie Earl Burton, 24, of truck and Burton’s car were charge of Burton fled north in the former line. modem, three sound bars, a Currie, was killed instantly in each traveling an estimated 55 possession trooper vehicle. The crash involved a log phone charger, two suits and the 9:50 a.m. incident where mph at the time of the crash. of a firearm Troopers and ADR Fire Res- truck, an SUV pulling a util- five other items with a total he failed to stop at the inter- Several firearms were found by a felon on cue workers said it appeared ity trailer and a work truck, value of $3,100. Nobles section of Byrdville-Freeman in the rubble of Burton’s car, a warrant ob- Burton was not familiar with according to Highway Patrol Rogers is also charged with Road and U.S. 74-76, and drove which still had the faint mark- tained by Sheriff ’s Drug Detec- the intersection of U.S. 74-76, records. theft of a dog – a Yorkshire under an eastbound truck ings of “State Trooper” across tive Sgt. Kevin Norris. and may have been looking Killed in fire terrier – owned by Hemingway. headed to Wilmington’s state the rear. A Marlin .30-30 rifle, Nobles possessed a Moss- port. a Ruger rifle, a Ranger double- into his rear-view mirror and Island Franklin Banner- berg .243 rifle on Dec. 1, 2015, Skidded 532 feet barrel 12-gauge shotgun, a didn’t see the stop sign or the man, 42, of Maple Hill, burned Conspiracy according to the warrant. He The container truck, driven New Empire double-barrel line of traffic on the four-lane to death in the wreckage of the was convicted of the felony by Chris Morris, 40, of Thom- 12-gauge, and a Browning Bel- east-west highway. log truck’s cab after it turned Shenika Bellamy, 23, of of larceny on Sept. 11, 2013, asville, skidded 532 feet east gian 12-gauge were stolen. It is Traffic detoured on its side and skidded into the Dessie Road, records show. of the intersection before it believed all the weapons were The crash bottled eastbound Bladen side of the bridge that Chadbourn, was able to stop as it dragged recovered. traffic on U.S. 74-76 for about has been open to traffic for less has been ar- the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria 11th fatal wreck three hours. Eastbound traf- than a month. rested on a under the container in front of Burton’s death was the 11th fic was detoured onto Byrd- Patrol Sgt. Jody Greene charge of Windshield the set of rear wheels, accord- rural fatality of 2015 in Colum- ville-Freeman Road and other said the wreck happened at conspiracy ing to information furnished bus County. Morris was headed roads before vehicles eventu- 11:55 a.m. Bannerman was to commit Robert Jefferson Fair- headed south with the loaded cloth, 67, of armed rob- Bellamy log truck, and the SUV and bery on a Mill Stream U.S. attorney collects $15 million in fiscal year work truck were headed north. warrant obtained by White- Drive, The utility trailer pulled by a United States Attorney these offices. Of this amount, Attorneys’ offices and the ville Police Detective Scott Whiteville/ GMC Tahoe broke loose and Thomas G. Walker announced $64,323,714.67 was collected in main litigating divisions in Moody. Bellamy is charged Brunswick, moved into the southbound last week the Eastern District criminal actions and $72,098.23 that same period. with conspiring on June 3, has been ar- lane where the log truck hit it, of North Carolina collected was collected in civil actions. During the past fiscal year 2015 to commit the robbery of rested on a then slammed into the bridge, $15,047,564.36 in criminal and Attorney General Loretta the Eastern District of North James Thomas Nooe Jr. charge of turned onto its side and spilled civil actions in fiscal year 2015. E. Lynch announced on Dec. Carolina has returned mil- fraud on a the logs onto the road. Faircloth Of this amount, $11,011,638.80 3 that the Justice Department lions of dollars to victims of warrant ob- The cab of the log truck was collected in criminal ac- collected $23.1 billion in civil crime. In one such case, US Fraud tained by caught fire from spilled fuel tions and $4,035,925.56 was and criminal actions in the v. Dwight Lane Woolard, over Jacqueline Gray Spivey, Whiteville Police Officer Tedd and Bannerman died as he was collected in civil actions. fiscal year ending Sept. 30, $540,000 was recovered and 69, who has Dixon. Faircloth is charged trapped in the wreckage. Additionally, the Eastern 2015. The more than $23.1 bil- returned to the Department of Todd Town with getting his vehicle wind- The work truck, driven by District worked with other lion in collections in FY 2015 Defense. In another case, US Road, Clar- shield repaired by Clark’s Auto Joshua Crank, 32, of Jackson- U.S. attorney’s offices and represents more than seven v. Clay Taylor Strickland, the endon, Glass of Whiteville on April 2, ville, hit the logs. Charlie Lee components of the Depart- and half times the approxi- office recovered and returned and Brit- 2015, and presenting a check Boney, 68, also of Maple Hill, ment of Justice to collect an mately 2.93 billion of the Jus- $298,415 to the U.S. Depart- tany Lane, for payment. Faircloth then was the driver of the SUV. additional $64,395,812.90 in tice Department’s combined ment of Agriculture following Whiteville, stopped payment on the check, The Highway Patrol report cases pursued jointly with appropriations for the 94 U.S. Strickland’s conviction. addresses, according to the warrant. showed an estimate of $100,000 has been ar- in damages. rested on two Spivey felony charges involving stolen Break-ins, thefts checks on warrants by Chad- The following were victims Tabor City after assault with Jonathan Chevez Lee, Booker tion 3 console, game. bourn police officers. of a break-in and/or theft re- blunt object. Lennon Road, Evergreen – • Dec. 1 – Richard Allen Fairness... Police Officer Bradley Rock- ported on date shown: • Dec. 3 – Marcus Ray Barn- break-in, theft of space heater, Wilson, 14800 block of N.C. We’ve chosen the well charged Spivey with at- • Dec. 6 – Jerri Wilson, Red hill, Byrdville-Freeman Road, fawn-blue pit bull dog. 214, Bolton – theft of Rosin .357 tempted fraud by getting $120 Hill Road, Whiteville – break-in, Bolton – break-in, theft of weap- • Dec. 2 – Alyssa Ann Nobles, revolver. automobile business for in cash from BB&T on Oct. 23 theft, if any, not reported. ons. Suspect killed in wreck as Roby Alan McPherson III, Carl • Nov. 30 – Laureencin San- our livelihood. We think it by presenting a check stolen • Dec. 5 – Kizzy Miller, Fifth he fled scene. See story, photo Stephens Road, Clarendon – chez Hernandez, Raven’s Way, is a good and honorable from Keith Davis. Detective Avenue, Tabor City – theft of this page. break-in, theft of gold dollar Riegelwood – theft of Echo Rene Trevino’s warrant shows Chevrolet Trailblazer from • Dec. 3 – Kortney Latisha coin, LG DVD player. grass trimmer, miter saw. business. We’ve been in Spivey purchased assorted gro- Smith Avenue, Tabor City. Jeffries, Mill Stream Apart- • Dec. 2 – Thurston Calvin • Nov. 30 – Lynda Lawson it for a long time and ceries from Chadbourn Meat • Dec. 4 – Sharon Turbeville ments, Whiteville/Brunswick Malpass, Livingston Chapel Prevatte, Princess Ann Road, work hard at it every day. Market by using a stolen check. Barnhill, Will Inman Road, – break-in, theft of .357 Win- Road, Delco – break-in, theft Chadbourn – break-in, theft of Tabor City – break-in, theft of chester ammunition. of Benelli Super Black Eagle 32-inch TV. We refuse to do anything copper wiring in building, cop- • Dec. 3 – Cindy Cook, Jodi firearm, cash in small bills. • Nov. 30 – Aaron O’Brian that would jeopardize the Fugitive per from heating-cooling unit, Hester, 3200 block of Rough-N- • Dec. 1 – Angela Freed Faulk, Freeman, Chauncey Town business we’ve built and damage to floors, ceiling, walls, Ready Road, Chadbourn – theft Timothy Dale Faulk, Thompson Road, Lake Waccamaw – break- Edward Devon Grainger, stove, and heating unit. of jewelry box with assorted Town Road, Whiteville – break- in, theft of Honda dirt bike. the reputation we’ve 30, of the Pireway community • Dec. 4 – George Joseph Kow- rings and pendants, two gold in, theft of 32-inch Vizio TV, come to have in the southeast of Tabor City, was al III, Hallsboro Road South, rings. 28-inch Sanyo TV, jar of coins, arrested Dec. 3 as a fugitive area. That’s why “fair- Whiteville – break-in, theft of • Dec. 2 – GNG Logging – assorted jewelry, 12 bottles of from Horry County, S.C., au- 45-inch Samsung TV. theft of International log truck beer, PlayStation 3, Wii game ness” is such an impor- thorities where he’s wanted on • Dec. 4 – Pam Gore Taylor, from Lena Dale Road, Delco. console, Ruger .45 pistol. a charge of larceny, based on a tant word to us. Courtney Nicole Cribb, Thomp- • Dec. 2 – Belinda Jean • Dec. 1 – William Robbie warrant obtained by Sheriff ’s son Town Road, Whiteville – at- Hegarty, N.C. 11, Riegelwood Jacobs, Joe Jacobs Avenue, We know that unless Detective Ken Elliott. tempted break-in. – break-in of storage building, Whiteville – break-in, theft of you’re treated fairly, you • Dec. 4 – Tracy Strickland theft, if any, not reported. medication, cash, gold necklace won’t be satisfied; you Armed robbery Cartrette, Bobby Ray Blackwell, • Dec. 2 – Timothy Kyle Ellis, with crescent wrench charm. won’t recommend us to Michael Laverne Suggs, J.D. Cartrette Road, Chadbourn 3100 block of Byrdville-Free- • Dec. 1 – Jeanella George 40, was robbed Sunday night – theft of Ruger .45 pistol, medi- man Road, Delco – break-in, Ratliff, Cherry Street, Cerro your friends; you won’t of $1,500 in cash after he was cation. theft, if any, not reported. Gordo – break-in, theft of 42- come back . . . and we • Dec. 4 – Christopher Stan- • Dec. 2 – Nikole Ann Lee, inch Sanyo TV, Sony PlaySta- shot in his right leg as he stood won’t continue in the car outside a vehicle at the inter- ley – theft of DTS Cadillac from G. Cameron section of Old Lake and East 12800 block of N.C. 904 East, Byrd business! It’s that simple. Arcadia roads between Bolton Prince Law Firm, PLLC and Riegelwood. ATM damaged ATTORNEY AT LAW Suggs was shot by the un- P 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville SHORT known suspect just below his The State Employees Credit 642-2258 Office knee, and the money taken Union automatic teller ma- •Child Custody & Support from his pocket, according to chine along N.C. 130 between •Divorce & Equitable Distribution • Criminal • Divorce a report filed at 9:59 p.m. by South Whiteville and Bruns- •Traffic Tickets • Wills • Custody BROS. Sheriff ’s Deputy Steven Shaw. wick was damaged in an ap- Amanda B. Prince •Criminal Defense [email protected] • Child Support AUTO SALES There was a large crowd at parent break-in attempt early •Personal Injury the intersection, apparently Wednesday, Dec. 2, according Phone (910) 207-6609 • Traffic • Personal Injury 642-6543 gathered for an unreported to a sheriff ’s report filed at 3:22 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 Evening & Weekend Fax (910) 207-6610 Hwy. 701 - South of Wal-Mart reason. a.m. Entry was not made. Whiteville, NC 28472 Appointments Available Lifestyles The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 – 5-A Virginia Lane is no ‘ordinary’ woman By CLARA CARTRETTE who grew up in the south, but teachers told me about it and Staff Writer she has extraordinary stories I went to Wilmington. I had no to tell. One is how she met and trouble passing.” There’s nothing “ordinary” married her late husband, Virginia is strong in several about Virginia Lane of Rie- Neal A. Lane. ways. For two years she held gelwood. A woman of many “I was in the 11th grade and the North Carolina bench talents, there’s usually a good it was Leap Year,” she recalled. press title for women her age, story behind everything she “The teacher gave us a Leap which she says allowed her to does. Year party. I wasn’t dating, keep her husband, who suf- A few days ago she shared because Mother wanted all her fered Alzheimer’s, at home a story dredged up from many ‘pigs in the pen at night’,” she until his death. years ago, when she and her said with a laugh. “Neal was “I know the Lord prepared seven siblings were growing seven years older and lived me physically to take care of up on a farm where she had next door to my teacher. She him at home,” she said grate- to badger an older brother (the teacher) suggested I invite fully. “I had a good support sys- Charles to have an opportu- him to the party and said she tem but God gave me strength nity to milk the cow. would invite him for me. He that I would need to take care Virginia said Charles was gave her a ride to the party, of Neal. He closed his eyes in four years older and would and he took her home and then my arms and opened his eyes milk “cat’s milk” before finish- eryone wanted to turn it over he took me home. in the arms of his Lord.” ing his bovine chore, about a and see what the underside “Neal’s 17-year-old brother Told that she has a beauti- cup full of milk for the family was like. drowned Aug. 13, 1949,” she ful way with words, Virginia cat. Anxious to learn and do “When it came time for said. She and Neal talked confessed that she has written what Charles was doing, she my part in the program, my about how short life is and a lot of poetry. would beg to milk the “cat’s sister was there, visiting me decided that they wanted to She has other strengths and milk.” for Christmas,” she explained. spend what time they had talents, too. She told of being “He’d say ‘You’re too little,’ “I had both of the dolls in together, so on Sept. 4, 1949 outside with son Jeff, who was and Daddy would make him shoeboxes and after telling my they got married and she quit little, and seeing a bobcat close let me milk,” she said. “Then story, I picked up one of the school to spend the rest of her by. It was Nov. 22, 1963, the day I wanted to milk more than boxes, opened it and carried life with the man she loved. President John F. Kennedy Cat’s Milk and he would say, the doll to Martha. She sat They had been dating almost was assassinated. She said she ‘You’re too little.’ Eventually there, crying. We named the a year. dashed into the house, loaded I milked more and more into dolls ‘Cornelia.’ The skirt is Thirteen years later Vir- a rifle, went back outside, the bucket and when I got to sturdy enough that the dolls ginia decided to go back to took aim, closed her eyes and fill the bucket full, he quit.” can stand alone. My Cornelia school to show her kids what pulled the trigger. And that’s Two years ago, when her Virginia Lane with her Southern Cornelia doll, made of a (which she says is the South- education meant. She was the last visit that bobcat paid church was practicing for a corn cob, shucks and scraps. ern Cornelia) stands alone on confident that her husband, to Virginia’s yard. Christmas program, Virginia a table in my living room and kids, home, farm — nothing There are many more sto- was asked if she would tell We never felt underprivileged In order to illustrate her Martha’s has a place of honor was going to suffer because ries that Virginia could have what Christmas was like when — Daddy and Mother loved story about her childhood in her New Cumberland, Pa. she was in school and she was told, but she was on a mission she was a child. God, each other and each of Christmas memories for the home. Every time we see them, going to make A’s. and had to run. She does a “I agreed, and decided to their children. church program two years it brings back some very pre- “Three weeks and 15 pounds lot of volunteer work to help call my sister Martha in Penn- “Martha asked me to think ago, “I got two ears of corn, cious memories.” lighter, I quit again,” she said. people and the community, be- sylvania and ask for help,” about what we did — go to the did the shelling and stripping, Virginia’s heartwarming “Reckon if I went back again I lying her 83 years. But maybe she explained. “Martha is just barn and get an ear of corn, had an artist friend take some story about her childhood could lose another 15 pounds?” her busy lifestyle is the reason two years younger than I am shell off the corn but leave really nice paper and draw isn’t that much different than she asked with a laugh. “I she’s still spry, willing and (Martha’s 81 and Virginia’s the shucks,” she continued. a lovely face, complete with thousands of other little girls did get my GED. One of the able to do volunteer work. 83). When I asked her to help “Mother always made our eyelashes, lipstick, beautiful me describe what Christmas dresses, so she always had cheek bones and stapled this was like for us as little girls, some scraps that we could to my dolls,” she said. “For she reminded me that what wrap around the corn cob. the outfits, I used two layers we wanted for Christmas was We would take a narrow piece of cloth — one black lace and a baby doll with hair. Our of paper, draw a smiley face one a heavier material to make parents just didn’t have the on it and glue it to the top of a ballerina skirt with a black money to pay for a fancy doll; the cob, cutting ‘bangs in the lace top. Later I added a wrap- we usually shared a tea set, shicks’ so the face would show, ping of lace under the skirt fruit, underclothes that Moth- stripping the other shucks to (around the cob, which served er made, and possibly a book. make hair.” as the doll’s body) since ev-

Worldwide Candle Lighting Dec. 13 The Compassionate minds citizens that untended The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle candles are flammable and the Friends welcome allied orga- Lighting unites family and cause of many house fires, so nizations and local bereave- friends around the globe in please use caution. ment groups, churches, funer- Photo contributed lighting candles for one hour Now believed to be the al homes, hospitals, hospices, on the second Sunday in De- largest mass candle lighting children’s gardens, schools, Graham presents research cember to honor the memories on the globe, the 17th annual cemeteries and community Mēki Jacobs Graham, DNP, NP-C, Lower Cape Fear Hospice nurse practitioner for of sons, daughters, brothers, Worldwide Candle Lighting, a centers to participate in this Bladen and Columbus counties, recently presented research findings at UNCW’s sisters and grandchildren who gift to the bereavement com- years ‘At Home’ candle light- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Day. Her research focused on be- left too soon. As candles are munity from The Compas- ing. Starting in New Zealand, havioral intentions of rural community healthcare providers when making patient re- lit at 7 p.m. local time, hun- sionate Friends, creates a vir- candles are lit at 7 p.m. local ferrals for hospice care. dreds of thousands of persons tual 24-hour wave of light as it time. As candles burn down commemorate and honor the moves from time zone to time in one time zone, they are lit memory of all children gone zone. It started in the United in the next, creating a virtual too soon. States in 1997 as a small Inter- 24-hour wave of light as the The Border Belt Chap- net observance, but has since observance continues around ter of the Compassionate swelled in numbers as word the world. Ricky, Dianne Benton honored Friends will observe World- has spread throughout the TCF’s website, www.com- wide Candle Lighting Day world of the remembrance. passionatefriends.org, will on Sunday Dec. 13 by light- Hundreds of formal candle host extended chat room with 2015 philanthropy award ing candles and luminaries lighting events are held and hours and a message board “Throughout their lives, table responsibility and whose the annual Black’s Tire Ser- at their homes. They invite thousands of informal candle for families to post and read Ricky and Dianne Benton generosity encourages others vice Family Day Celebration anyone who wishes to honor a lightings are conducted in tributes from all corners of have been willing to ‘give the to take philanthropic leader- has been added to the weekend loved one who has died to light homes as families gather in the world. shirts off their backs’ to those ship roles in a community.” festivities. The amount raised a candle at 7 p.m. and keep quiet remembrance of chil- in need. Whether a family “That is a perfect descrip- has increased each year. The it lit for one hour. In using dren who have died, but will member, a friend, employee, tion of the Bentons,” said initial tournament resulted candles indoors the group re- never be forgotten. Compassionate church, civic organization Cockrell. “Ricky and Dianne in a $6,000 donation while the Friends will meet or charitable agency assist- believe that everything is 2015 event raised $109,110. ing others, Ricky and Dianne personal. In most conver- “Over the years, the gifts Smart Start pajama here Dec. 14 have always been generous, sations, they can be heard provided to the children of not to garner recognition for singing the praises of Boys Boys and Girls Homes by The Compassionate themselves, but solely to better and Girls Homes and other Ricky and Dianne have been distribution is Dec. 10 Friends Border Belt Chapter others’ lives.” organizations in which they instrumental in providing Through the generosity and and quick pick up (only one will meet in the fellowship hall These words by Boys and are involved – and encourag- food, clothing, shelter, trans- vision of the National Pajama package per child ages birth to of Grace Episcopal Church, Girls Homes of North Caro- ing others to join them in their portation, education, spiri- Program, the Columbus Coun- 5). The Partnership will be un- 105 S Madison St. in Whiteville lina Vice President for De- support.” tual development and all im- ty Partnership for Children able to accommodate special Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The velopment Ray Cockrell were The largest portion of the portant loving supervision (Smart Start) has acquired a requests for styles, colors or church has red doors. Any part of the nomination that Bentons’ financial support of and guidance,” said Cockrell. large shipment of sleepwear designs. All Columbus County parent who has experienced earned the Bentons the 2015 B&GH comes from an annual “Since 2002, more than 2,200 and books for young children children, ages birth to 5, are the death of a child is invited. Outstanding Philanthropist golf tournament. The event children’s lives have been and will host an event to dis- invited to the party. The group will share their sto- of the Year Award at the Cape began in 2002 in conjunc- impacted by the kindness and tribute them. The event will be The National Pajama Pro- ries, experiences and precious Fear Region Association of tion with the USAR Hooters charitable giving of Ricky and held on Thursday, Dec. 10 from gram provides warm sleep- memories. Fundraising Professionals ProCup racing circuit event Dianne Benton.” 4 to 7 p.m. at the Smart Start wear and books to children Time has proven that with (AFP) National Philanthropy held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for “We are proud to be able to Early Learning Facility at who are in need. The program caring and sharing comes Day Award Breakfast Nov. 19. which the Bentons’ company, give a little to help with this 107 W. Main St. in Whiteville. operates in the United States healing. Adult siblings and “There is a thriving culture Black’s Tire Service, was a wonderful cause,” said Ricky During the event, families may as well as in other countries. In grandparents are always wel- of philanthropy in southeast major supporter. Benton. “It makes us better register for grocery shopping the past, the Partnership col- come. The Border Belt Chap- North Carolina as people are “It is remarkable that Ricky and it’s all about family.” cards donated by Hills Super laborated with the Pajama Pro- ter serves the parents of both putting their passions to work and Dianne instituted this The AFP advances philan- Foods. First Transit, Riegel- gram and distributed sleep- Columbus and Bladen coun- to make a difference in the tournament to help children thropy by enabling people wood Baptist Church Women’s wear locally to the Boys and ties. The motto is “We Need lives of others,” said Vann who need the involvement and organizations to practice Missionary Union and other Girls Home, Families First, Not Walk Alone.” Pearsall, AFP Cape Fear Re- of positive and caring people ethical and effective fundrais- local vendors have provided Southeastern Community and Grief is a painful journey. gion president. in their lives,” said Cockrell. ing through education, train- generous support to this event. Family Services, Department No one but the person who The highest award pre- “It is made even more so in ing, mentoring, research and The sleepwear and books of Social Services and Living experiences grief knows how sented by AFP, the Outstand- that while conducting the advocacy. will be distributed free until Hope Pregnancy Care Center. great the hurt is. No one else ing Philanthropist of the Year golf tournament, they were The Cape Fear Region they are gone. Children must For more information can know the gaping hole left Award, “pays tribute to an also serving as a major event Chapter believes that ethical be present. Pajama sizes are about the Pajama Party or the in your life when the child you individual or family with a sponsor in the racing series, behavior fosters the develop- standard and range from 6 Columbus County Partnership know and love has died. And proven record of exceptional running a hospitality tent on ment of its members, the months to 5T for boys and for Children, call 910-642-8226 no one but you can mourn generosity in the Cape Fear race day, and fielding an entry growth of the profession and girls. Colors, styles, quantities or visit the website at www.co- the silence in a house that region who, through direct fi- or two in the racing event.” enhances philanthropy and and designs vary. Items will lumbussmartstart.org. “Like was once filled with laughter nancial support, demonstrates While the event no longer volunteerism in the commu- be pre-packaged for random us” on Facebook. and song. outstanding civic and chari- includes a racing component, nity. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015

Joy Green holds the Bible as her husband, James, is Former Chadbourn Mayor Donald Ray Bass is sworn in Alice Bass beams as Chadbourn Town Manager Bob sworn in as Chadbourn councilman Tuesday by District as a member of the Chadbourn town council Tuesday by Jones shows her a portrait of her husband, Donald Ray, Court Judge Fred Gore. Superior Court Judge D. Jack Hooks. Alice Bass holds right, which was hung in Council Chambers Tuesday the Bible for her husband’s oath-taking. night.

Chadbourn Town Manager Bob Jones is flanked by outgo- Colene “Tootie” Kelly is sworn in as a first-time mem- ing councilmen Brian Edwards, left, and Edwin Roberts, ber of the Chadbourn town council Tuesday by Superior right, after Jones presented them plaques expressing ap- Court Judge Douglas Sasser. Also pictured are Kelly’s Shannon Britt holds the Bible as her husband, Phillip, is preciation for their service on the town board. Edwards and mother, Rev. Phylisa Kelly (partially obscured), and fa- sworn in as Chadbourn’s new mayor Tuesday by retired Roberts were defeated in last month’s municipal election. ther, Alexander Kelly. Superior Court Judge D. Jack Hooks. Council members take office in Chadbourn By ALLEN TURNER was sworn in as mayor after Incumbent councilman Court Judge Douglas Sasser, Edwards and Edwin Roberts, In a short business session Staff Writer being elected last month unop- James Green, a self-employed retired Superior Court Judge who were defeated last month the board held a public hearing posed in his first-ever bid for businessman, was re-elected D. Jack Hooks and District in their bids for re-election. on a request for a conditional An unusually-short meet- public office. in his own right last month Court Judge Fred Gore, town Edwin Roberts had a gift use permit for Wayne Ivey to ing of the Chadbourn Town Mayor Donald Ray Bass, after having been appointed manager Bob Jones unveiled for other elected officials and operate an auto repair shop at Council Tuesday was high- who is retired and who chose to fill Bass’s unexpired term a portrait of Bass which was town employees. He recently 120 N. Wilson St. lighted by the swearing-in of to run for council instead of re- on council after Bass was ap- then hung in council cham- purchased a home in Florida No one voiced opposition a new mayor and three council election, took the oath to rejoin pointed mayor. bers, joining pictures of other and returned from a trip there during the hearing and the members, one of them taking the council on which he had Political newcomer Colene prior mayors adorning the with citrus fruit from a tree board voted unanimously to office for the first time. previously served for several “Tootie” Kelly, a financial aid walls. Jones also presented in his new yard, fruit which issue the permit. Phillip Britt, who works in years before being appointed counselor at Coastal Caro- plaques recognizing the ser- he gave his former colleagues In addition to electing Ra- management at Brunswick to fill out the term of the late lina University in Conway, vice of councilmen Brian and others. shad Roberts as mayor pro County Emergency Services, Mayor Fax Rector. S.C., was also sworn in as a tem, the board also authorized member of council. With the the town manager to enter administration of the oath of into a five-year contract with EMS to help needy family office to Kelly, Chadbourn now WCHS FFA steak plate sale Dec. 11 the uniform firm Unifirst for has its first-ever council com- West Columbus High potato, salad, roll and dessert, uniforms for the town’s public Lake Waccamaw EMS Sta- wears size 6-7 clothes and size posed of a majority of African School’s Future Farmers of dine in or take out. Deliveries works employees and unani- tion 30 is attempting to help 12 shoes. The girl wears size Americans. Green and Kelly America chapter will have a will be made for 10 or more mously approved a uniform a needy family with clothing, 7-8 clothing and size 13 shoes. are African-American, as is steak plate sale Friday, Dec. plates. For call in orders call policy for town employees. toys, food and money during Any donations to this wor- incumbent Rashad Roberts, 11 at the WCHS Ag Building at 910-654-3439 by Wednesday, The board also named May- the holidays. thy cause would be greatly who was unanimously elected Cerro Gordo. Serving will be Dec. 9. or Britt and Mayor Pro Tem Two children, a 4-year-old appreciated and can be taken Tuesday as mayor pro tem. from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Proceeds will be used to Roberts as authorized signers boy and a 6-year-old girl, need to the Rescue Building at 1402 After oaths of office were Plates are $10, which in- support the WCHS FFA chap- of town financial documents clothing and shoes. The boy Old Hwy. 74 before Dec. 15. administered by Superior cludes ribeye steak, baked ter. and checks. Make it a Collier s Christmas! Financing Plans In Place with approved credit 6 Month Deferred Interest $299 min. purchase %APR if paid in 6 months 12 Month Deferred Interest $999 min. purchase %APR if paid in 12 months 18 Month Deferred Interest $1499 min. purchase %APR if paid in 18 months 24 Month Deferred Interest $1499 min. purchase %APR if paid in 24 months

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HARRY H. ALFORD HORACE EDWARD BEST DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE LISBON -- Harry H. Alford, WHITEVILLE -- Horace 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Edward Best, 60, died Wednes- He was predeceased by his par- day, Dec. 2, 2015 at Lower Cape EVELYN I. LEAKE ents, Troy and Cherry Alford; Fear Hospice and LifeCare WHITEVILLE -- Evelyn one brother, H.J. Alford; and Center. I. (Swallow) Leake, 102, of one sister, Christine Phillips. The funeral was held Sun- Shoreland Health Care and Well known to the commu- day, Dec. 6 at the Brunswick- Rehabilitation Center, died nity, Harry and wife, McCree, Waccamaw Baptist Head- Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at Co- owned and operated Alford’s quarters, 600 Pinelog Road, lumbus Regional Health- Grocery, which was a light- Whiteville. Burial was in care. She was preceded in house for the community for Campground Cemetery. Peo- death by her parents, Leon more than 40 years. “Harry’s ples Funeral Home of White- E. Swallow and Adah W. Store” was always a place to ville handled the arrange- (Cooper) Swallow; her hus- enjoy a slice of hoop cheese, a ments. band, Milton M. Leake; her Johnny Cake, and a Pepsi. Surviving are his wife, Al- daughter, Janet E. (Leake) He was also a charter mem- vine Best; two sons, Shyron Robinson; her brother, Har- ber of the Lisbon Fire Depart- KAY SKIDMORE BAKER Best of Whiteville and Calvin old E. Swallow; and her sis- ment, and a lifelong member WHITEVILLE -- Kay Skid- Smith of Charlotte; his moth- ter, Frances W. (Swallow) and deacon at Lisbon Baptist more Baker, 81, died Satur- er, Martha Best of Whiteville; Webber. Church. day, Dec. 5, 2015 at Columbus seven sisters, Martha Ann DEBORAH ANN Mrs. Leake was a long- Burial was held Saturday, Regional Healthcare. She was Best, Mary Sue Hall, Jackque- HINSON HIGH time resident of Leices- Dec. 5 at Mt. Horeb Cemetery born Oct. 3, 1934 in Cabarrus lyn Piggott and Janice Har- WHITEVILLE -- Deborah ter, Mass., moving to Long followed by a celebration of life County, the daughter of the ris, all of Whiteville, Vickie LULA LONG FAULK Ann Hinson High, 58, went Beach, Calif. in 1964. She service and visitation at Lisbon late Ed and Pearl Skidmore. McKoy of Dublin, Betty Ann NAKINA -- Lula Long to be with the Lord Thurs- and her husband Milton Baptist Church. The service Her family is planning a Hill of Philadelphia, Pa., and Faulk died Wednesday, Dec. day, Dec. 3, 2015 at Colum- retired to Summerfield, was officiated by Revs. Teddy celebration of life at 2 p.m. Lureva Pridgen of Raleigh; 2, 2015 at home. She was bus Regional Healthcare Fla. in the mid 1970’s. She Lawson and Mark Creech. Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at First and six brothers, Norfolk born in Brunswick County System in Whiteville. returned to Massachusetts Worthington Funeral Home Baptist Church with Rev. Ker- Best and Lester Best, both of the daughter of the late She was the daughter in 1999, living in Brimfield, in Chadbourn handled the ar- ry Peeler officiating. Peacock Whiteville, William Robinson Murray Long and Bertha of the late Robert Howard Mass. She moved to Eliza- rangements. Funeral Home is handling the of Durham, Leroy Boykins of Parker Long. She was the “Bob” Hinson. She was em- bethtown in 2008 and to Surviving are his wife of arrangements. Garner, Terry McMillian of widow of Clifton Faulk. ployed at Columbus County Shoreland Health Care and 68 years, McCree; one daugh- She is survived by her hus- Seattle, Wash., and Bruce Mc- She was also preceded Hospital and Bladen Coun- Rehabilitation Center in ter Ann Kinlaw; one son, Dan band, Furney G. Baker; one Millian of Atlanta, Ga. in death by, in addition to ty Hospital and later, as a Whiteville in 2011. Alford; one brother, Edison son, Blake Baker of Abing- her parents and husband; correction officer. Mrs. Leake was cremat- Alford; three grandchildren; ton, Va.; one daughter, Shan- three sisters, Crowel Black- The family received ed and interment will be Chadbourn PC to host three step-grandchildren; three non Forsythe of Burgaw; one man, Mattie Blackman, Au- friends Saturday, Dec. 5 at at Pine Grove Cemetery in great-grandchildren; and eight brother, Jim Skidmore of Christmas candlelight drey Stocks; two brothers, Worthington Funeral Home Leicester, Mass. at a later step-grandchildren. Greensboro; and five grand- walk Dec. 14 Murray Guy Long, Lawson in Chadbourn. Final rites date. Beers & Story Funer- In lieu of flowers, the fam- children. Chadbourn Presbyterian Long; one sister-in-law, Hat- were held Sunday, Dec. 6 at al Home is handling the ar- ily requests that donations be Church is reviving a former tie Long; and three broth- the funeral home with J.B. rangements. made to Lisbon Baptist Church, DWIGHT ANTHONY Chadbourn tradition of a ers-in-law, Silas Inman, McPherson officiating. In- She is survived by her 4588 Lisbon Road, Clarkton, CALLAHAN Christmas Community Candle- Ross Blackman, Stacey terment was in New Hope daughter, Jean E. (Leake) N.C. 28433 or Lisbon Fire De- WHITEVILLE -- Dwight light Walk from the town ga- Blackman. Baptist Church Cemetery. Gallant of Elizabethtown; partment, 4455 Rosindale Road, Anthony Callahan, 56, died zebo to the church’s location at Visitation was held Fri- She leaves to cherish her six grandchildren; sever- Clarkton, N.C. 28433. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at New the corner of East First Avenue day, Dec. 4 at Peacock Fu- memory, one daughter, Ja- al great- and great-great- Hanover Regional Medical and North Elm Street. neral Home. Final rites mie High Knapp (Chad) of grandchildren; and numer- Center in Wilmington. He was It will be held Monday, Dec. were held Saturday, Dec. 5 Virginia Beach, Va.; her ous nieces and nephews. DORIS WIGGINS a native of Fairmont and the 14 at 6 p.m. Participants are at Gore’s Chapel Mission- mother, Doris Smith Hin- WALTERS asked to bring a candle or flash- SHARON DENISE son of the late Caudell and ary Baptist Church with son of Whiteville; one sis- WHITEVILLE -- Doris Wig- light. The event will begin with DAVIS EVANS Ruth Lupo Callahan. For the Revs. Glenn Lane and Jeff ter, Karen H. McPherson gins Walters, 64, died Thurs- a welcome at the Gazebo fol- past 12 years he was employed Stocks officiating. Burial(J.B.) of Chadbourn; two WHITEVILLE -- Sharon day, Dec. 3, 2015, at Columbus lowed by the walkers singing by Whiteville Walmart Super- was in the Williamson Fam- brothers, Jimmy Hinson Denise Davis Evans, 50, died Regional Healthcare. She was Christmas carols and songs center as a wireless associate. ily Cemetery. Peacock Fu- of Whiteville and Heath Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. She was born in Robeson County, the as they walk down East First The family received friends neral Home of Whiteville Hinson (Kirsten) of Beth- the daughter of the late Betty daughter of James and Betty Avenue. It will end at Chad- Saturday, Dec. 5 at Worthing- handled the arrangements. page, N.Y.; two grandchil- Lou Harwood and George Da- Thompson Wiggins. bourn Presbyterian Church ton Funeral Home in Chad- She is survived by one dren, Sophia Knapp and vis Jr. Peacock Funeral Home is with the final music around the bourn. Final rites were held son, Alan Faulk and wife, Parker Knapp; a special Arrangements are incom- handling the arrangements. church’s lighted tree followed Sunday, Dec. 6 at the funeral Sheila, of Nakina; one niece, LeAnn; special neph- plete and will be announced She is survived by one son, by fellowship and refreshments home with Rev. Annette McK- daughter, Janie Smith of ews, Shane, Brian, Ethen, by Worthington Funeral Carey Walters of Longmont, in the church’s fellowship hall. oy officiating. Nakina; two sisters, Annie Hunter, Logan; and a great- Home in Chadbourn. Colo.; two daughters, Shan- The Chadbourn Baptist He is survived by his wife, Church bus will be available Inman of Tabor City, Sena niece, Farrah. She is survived by her non Walters of Whiteville and Shirley Annette Davis Calla- to provide transportation to Stocks and husband, Otto- husband, Charles “Dan” Kimberly Walters of Wilm- han of the home; one daughter the church from the gazebo if way, of Nakina; one sister- DEBRA LYNN Daniel Evans of Whiteville; ington; one brother, Jimmy Angelia Michelle Tremaine needed and will also provide in-law, Josephine Long of AUTRY WHITE one daughter, Crystal Davis Wiggins of Lumberton; two of the home; three brothers, transportation for participants Ash; five grandchildren, MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Prince of Whiteville; one son, sisters, Lori Rozier of Lum- Stuart Callahan of Polkton, back to their cars at the gazebo. Matthew Smith, Karla No- Debra Lynn Autry White, 60, Shaun Stevens of Houston, berton and Sabrina Wiggins Blaine Callahan of Cary and A highlight of the event will bles, Susan Smith, Brittney died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 in Texas; two sisters, Cheryl of Charlotte; and one grand- Michael Callahan of Fair- be solos by two of Chadbourn’s Callahan, Dori Faulk; and Loris, S.C. Born in Marion, “Sherry” Lynn Swackham- son. mont; one sister, Audrey C. favorite soloists, Bobbie Nance three great-grandchildren, N.C., she was the daughter mer of Baker, Fla. and Betty Richardson of Marshville; and and Wade Marshburn. Bobbie Lenzy Callahan, Carson of the late McGarvey “Mack” Leslie Malpass of Delco; and two grandchildren. one grandson. will help kickoff the event by Callahan, Elijah Manges. Autry and Frances Marie Gra- Green Chapel MBC singing Mary did you know? Online condolences may ham Autry. revival set Dec. 11-12 at the gazebo and Wade will be made at peacockfuneral- Arrangements are incom- Abundant Life AOG Green Chapel Missionary Celebrate Christmas conclude the event by singing home.net. plete and will be announced Christmas play Baptist Church will hold its O Holy Night at the church’s by Inman Ward Funeral with Loris FBC lighted tree. SHEILA ALTIERI Abundant Life Assembly sick and shut-in revival ser- Home of Tabor City. Loris First Baptist Church The church’s pastor, Rev. C. LAKE WACCAMAW -- of God will hold its Christ- vice Friday, Dec. 11-Saturday, She is survived by Michael will celebrate the Christmas F. McDowell III, stated, “This Sheila Altieri died Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. nightly and Gore of Loris, S.C.; one son, mas play “Reconciled hearts” season Sunday mornings and will be a wonderful night for Dec. 5, 2015 at Lower Cape Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Jonathan Pless “J.P.” White Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. The Sunday nights in December. our community. My prayer is Fear Hospice and LifeCare Friday, Dec. 11 and Satur- of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one church is located on Hwy 701 The pastor, Dr. Louis Ven- that the light of the candles, Center. She was born May 17, day, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. will fea- daughter, Lisa Marie White of South. For more information able will bring special mes- the voices singing the carols 1946 in New York, the daugh- ture Elder Shawn P. Maynor Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two broth- call 642-5003. sages about “God’s Christmas and the warm fellowship will ter of the late Edward and of Gospel Harvest COGIC of ers, Michael Charles Graham Tree” each Sunday morning create a spirit of Christmas Helen Murray Dixon. She was Bolton along with the St. Paul and Gary Wayne Autry, both Welcome PFWBC at 10:15 a.m. while the choir peace and make Chadbourn an the widow of Fred Altieri. She AME Zion Church choir of of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two and congregation will be sing- even stronger community. The was also preceded in death by Christmas “Cantata” Freeman and the Gospel Har- sisters, Cynthia N. Edwards ing Christmas carols. church is excited about bring- one brother, Eddie Dixon; and Welcome Pentecostal Free- vest COGIC choir. A fish fry and Kathy Lee Perry, both of The church is sponsoring ing back this tradition and two sisters, Dorothy Baker will Baptist Church will hold will follow the service Friday. Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and two four special programs on Sun- hope many in the Chadbourn and Jean Dixon. its “Christmas Cantata” dur- Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. grandchildren. day nights and Christmas Eve. community will come and en- ing morning worship service will feature Rev. Gordon Grif- She was the activities di- Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. joy this delightful Christmas Sunday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and fin of Moores Creek Mission- rector at Premier Living at will be the children’s choirs experience with friends and Baldwin Branch MBC the Christmas play at the eve- ary Baptist Church along with Lake Waccamaw. Christmas presentation of neighbors.” ning service at 6 p.m. the Moores Creek MBC Choir. Arrangements will be an- food pantry open the musicals, “Signs of Christ- The church is located be- The church is located at nounced by Peacock Funeral The Baldwin Branch Mis- mas” and “Jesus, the Light of Lennis Darnell tween Chadbourn and Tabor 14853 Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. Home in Whiteville. sionary Baptist Church food the World.” City at 3104 Old Cribbtown Rev. Timothy R. Moss is the She is survived by one pantry, “From His Table to The adult choir, adult en- Freeman (L.D.) Road. pastor. daughter, Stacy Bella of Yours” will be open Saturday, semble and orchestra will 1-12-53 ~ 12-4-10 For more information call Whiteville; one sister, Betty Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. present “The Wonder of 653-9284, 863-3995 or 876-0287. Bub of New York; three grand- Identification and transporta- Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 19, Rev. Donald Carlyle is the Mission Valley OFWB children; and one great-grand- tion required. There is no fee. at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20, pastor. child. The Clothes Closet will not Christmas program at 7 p.m. DONALD RAY open this month. It will reopen Murphy to give Mission Valley Original The church will celebrate ‘DONNIE’ FLOYD Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 a.m. Freewill Baptist Church adult Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. with a NICHOLS, S.C. -- Donald The regular operation is each initial sermon choir will hold its Christmas special service of music and a Ray “Donnie” Floyd, 41, died fourth Saturday. Carrie Redahlia Best Mur- Program Sunday, Dec. 20 at Christmas message. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at his Baldwin Branch is located phy will preach her initial 6 p.m. The church is located at home. Born in Marion, S.C., at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in sermon Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 The church is located on 3117 Main Street, Loris, S.C. he was the son of Crystal Elizabethtown. p.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Lebanon Church Road in the Moonyeen Rogers Roark and Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the Baptist Church. Mollie community. the late Donald Floyd. pastor. Dr. Timothy Lance is the Final rites will be held at pastor. You never looked for praises 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 at Wild- Mission Valley OFWB Never one to boast. wood Freewill Baptist Church, Christmas program You just went on quietly working for the ones you Nichols, S.C. The family will Mission Valley Original loved the most. receive friends one hour prior Freewill Baptist Church chil- Neally A firm foundation, through to the service in the church. dren will hold its Christmas Inman Ward Funeral Home of all our storms of life Program Sunday, Dec. 13 at A sturdy hand to hold on to Tabor City is handling the ar- 6 p.m. Bell rangements. in times of stress & strife. The church is located on As the days have now In addition to his moth- Lebanon Church Road in the er, he is survived by a step- turned into years its Mollie community. inevitable that your wings mother, Billieann Floyd; two Nealy were ready but our hearts daughters, Savori Angel Floyd Mar. 8, 1926 - Dec. 7, 2012 • Traditional Funeral Services Clarendon FWBC were not. of Liberty, Ohio, Rylee Autum • Graveside Services Mom, it’s been 3 But when our hearts get Floyd of Maumee, Ohio; one Christmas play • Cremation Services years. Not many heavy & missing you is son, Parker Donald Ray Floyd Clarendon Freewill Baptist • Pre-need Planning days have passed • Video Memorial Tributes unbearable, I promise to do of Maumee, Ohio; two sisters, Church will hold its Christmas just what you loved Tracy Floyd Hart of Honaker, play Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. that I don’t think 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 I promise I will cast a line Va. and Dana Turner of Flor- The church is located at 910.642.2128 for you! ence, S.C.; two brothers, Jere- of you. 3960 Williams Road. www.mckenziemortuary.net Love, Jackie, GrayAnna, miah Floyd and Joshua Floyd, Bobby Cartrette is the pas- Love You, Pat #5798 Madilyn & Your Family both of Neapolis, Ohio. tor. #5800 Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015

Animal abuse Naysayers, procrastinators must be reported or planters? and punished By TOM CAMPBELL A story in today’s paper reports on NC SPIN the abuse of a dog that was chained by An Octogenarian woman took its owners and went without treatment her pre-teen grandson out to plant despite horrific wounds and illnesses. pine seedlings, explaining that one The News Reporter obtained a photo- day they would grow into tall trees graph of the dog but decided not to use that provided shade and wood to it because it is simply too sickening and build houses. The boy protested, graphic. To say that it is a pitiful sight is saying that she wouldn’t be alive to an understatement. see them reach maturity. The wise The picture showed the dog with a elder agreed but quickly added that large, bleeding growth that covered most the boy and his children would of the side of his snout. The pain had to enjoy their benefits. What would today’s North Caro- be unbearable. He eyes were matted with lina be like if yesterday’s citizens what appeared to be an infection and his hadn’t planted trees? If they had body malnourished. failed to invest for the future, had New Columbus County Animal Con- not built roads, schoolhouses, hos- trol Director Joey Prince said that, “The pitals, universities and other pub- heart lic infrastructure? You can be sure wrenching The point there were folks at the time who said we part is the The paper obtained a dog is still couldn’t graphic picture of an friendly Two brothers and a rooftop afford them or even abused dog that was so didn’t through pitiful we chose not to By JEFFEERSON WEAVER chocolate. to be in bed asleep. Staff Writer It was Christmas Eve, his par- When the announcer said that need what has to run it. It underscores the them, tim- be a lot of need for people to report ents had banished him from the Santa’s sleigh had been reported Once upon a time, a little boy living room where the big Christ- near Fort Bragg, the boy’s broth- id or con- pain.” cases of the maltreatment saw Santa Claus from his brother’s mas tree was ablaze with lights er checked his watch, and told servative Though and malnourishment of bedroom. and ornaments. His brother was the boy to wrap his quilt a little souls who the dog animals. It was an old, old house, built given charge of the boy, and had tighter – they were going out on genuinely is being by a wealthy family many years said he could stay in his room for the roof. The boy didn’t have to be opposed treated now before even the boy’s parents were the night. Then his brother told told twice. Governor by a veterinarian, his prognosis can’t be born. Where it had once been a lav- him they might see Santa Claus The brothers stepped out onto Cameron Tom Campbell Morrison, good. We hope he pulls through and can ish home on one of the town’s best from the door to the roof. The boy the threshold and the boy’s broth- Kerr Scott, Terry Sanford and be adopted. streets, it was now just another was suspicious. His brother was er kept a firm grip on him as the old house. much older, too old to believe in cold seeped from the roof through legislative leaders who strongly Mistreating animals, which includes advocated borrowing money to not seeking veterinarian treatment when His brother had a room in what Santa Claus. his little boy slippers. It was a had been a sleeping porch on the The boy was be ginning to sus- classic Christmas Eve night, the invest in both present and future necessary, can result in felony charges, second floor. The room had been pect some - thing about Santa, but kind described in the stories of the needs. We can be thankful they did. but often, these cases are lucky to see enclosed when the old house was he still wanted to believe. His broth- Christ Child’s birth, with a blue- That’s the heart of the argument punishment that amounts to a slap on the converted into apartments dur- er had a big black sky sprinkled with points favoring passage of the $2 billion wrist, if that. ing World War II, with a staircase multiband of polished ice and Venus rising Connect NC bond referendum on The picture of the dog would evoke outside leading to the alley. radio, a like the Christmas star. “Look the ballot in March. North Carolina a combination of pathos and anger in The staircase was long gone, fancy thing there,” his brother said, pointing has added some 2 million persons since the turn of this century and most people. The local Humane Society but the door was still there so the with sev- southwest toward the river. “Are our state continues to grow. We face reported the incident, and we only hope boy’s brother could help the de- eral dials those lights?” liveryman put oil in the upstairs and chan- And sure enough, the boy saw two choices: either we plan and that someone who saw the dog’s condition build for the future or we stick our had the heart to call a Humane Society tank. nels where red lights, a string of them like The oil tank was one of three one could might be on a sleigh and eight rein- heads in the sand, refusing to ac- volunteer. If not, shame on those who that fed the old house’s heaters, listen to deer, swooping along the horizon. knowledge the needs and denying didn’t call. but the heat never seemed to reach the televi- The lights dipped and rose, and our responsibility to both current The county’s animal control office his brother’s room in the winter sion as well the boy was sure this meant Santa and future citizens. encourages people to report if they see time. He had an electric heater as AM and Claus had come to town. “We bet- The last time we took such a big step was in 2000. Led by the state an animal being mistreated or malnour- that he used when things got too FM. They Jefferson Weaver ter get to bed,” the older brother ished. This also entails the underworld of cold. tried listen- said. “You don’t want Santa to Chamber of Commerce, educators, leading citizens and our elected dog fighting. The boy rarely got to go to his ing to the catch you awake, do you?” representatives we boldly passed It must be a cold human being to be so brother’s room; it took a while shortwave channels, too, but So the brothers piled under but he finally understood that his never heard anything on those. the quilts in the cold room with a $3 billion higher education bond callous as to let one of God’s creatures, package for our universities and especially one that is predisposed to be brother, at 18, was nearly a grown This particular night, the radio the door to the roof, and went to man, and a grown man shouldn’t station from Raleigh – what their sleep. The boy’s brother even left community colleges. Time has man’s best friend, be abused, mistreated have to put up with little kids. daddy called the “state” radio or the door open for a little while so proved the wisdom of that positive or malnourished. The boy didn’t want to go into “capital” radio – was broadcast- they could watch the lights. decision by voters. Due to economic The most effective tool in preventing their sister’s room, except to ing Christmas music and giving The boy awoke once in the night uncertainly and an unwillingness animal abuse includes reporting cases bother her. regular updates about sightings and looked out the side window by leadership we have sat too long to authorities. Columbus County Ani- But while the boy rarely en- of Santa Claus. (where the roof over the porch on the sidelines, deferring mainte- mal Control takes reports of cruelty and tered his brother’s room, he was The radio said Santa was fol- made a natural landing strip for nance and neglecting needed new buildings, roads, water systems mistreatment seriously. This must be strictly forbidden to go out the lowing a flight path that circled a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer) and other facilities best provided followed by aggressive prosecution by the door to the roof. He might fall the globe, and the circles kept and was sure he saw red lights down, his mother said. getting closer and closer to North above the wind-whipped street a by the public. district attorney’s office and appropriate Passage of these bonds will not punishment handed down by the judi- His brother sat in the doorway Carolina. few blocks away. often, smoking cigarettes and The announcer was a good Years later, when the boy was raise taxes, will not jeopardize the ciary. watching the sunset. When their reporter; he talked to radar opera- grown, he heard how a local pilot “debt cap” on state finances our Many of us learned from our elders sister got married and everyone tors at the big airports, and even liked to add a few lights to his leadership likes to maintain and, that it takes a mean person to abuse a came to the wedding, their oldest had a statement from someone airplane and fly around on Christ- if traditional yardsticks prove reli- defenseless animal that is predisposed to brother and his wife took a guitar with the military. mas Eve, playing Santa Claus. It able, should create more than 50,000 give people their affection. and a clarinet out to the roof, and His brother reassured the boy made sense to the grown-up boy, jobs in our state. The Connect NC This is a problem that isn’t going away his brother joined them with his that the Army, the Air Force, and although part of him still wanted package will build ahead for the next 50 years for our universities, soon because the type of person who cornet. the Marines wouldn’t mistake to believe. community colleges, agriculture, abuses or mistreats animals is part of The neighbors gossiped about Santa for a Russian bomber and He knew by then that the red the concert for weeks, and his fa- shoot him down. lights he saw above the street were state parks, local governments and society; still, small successes can be at- National Guard. The only negative tained one case at a time when someone ther was scandalized. But that was The boy got sleepier and sleep- nothing but the wind shaking the in June, and this was December. ier, but like kids everywhere, he traffic lights near the house. is that this referendum doesn’t calls and action is taken to alleviate an A cold north wind whistled was determined to stay awake if But no matter the explanation, address transportation needs, but animal’s suffering and to punish those through the clapboards of the there was a chance of seeing Santa the boy always remembered that leaders have pledged to do so. who bring about that suffering. old house, making a mockery of Claus. The radio didn’t help since night. As in times past, there are some the sawdust insulation that had the announcer was playing softer It was when his big brother let vocal naysayers today who don’t settled years before. Still, they and softer Christmas songs, and him walk through the door to the want government to undertake were snug and warm, wrapped they made the boy even sleepier. roof so he might still believe in anything, but we can be glad that in quilts and thick pajamas, filled The announcer also said it was Santa Claus, at least for one more leaders in 1795 saw the need to with their mother’s homemade hot time for good little boys and girls year. build the nation’s first public uni- Quotes of versity, financing it with a lottery. We can point with pride to the 1839 public school referendum to build schools, the 1850 North Carolina the week Discipline Railroad, and 1921 and 1949 road bonds, among others. We can cel- “Their children are given the same ebrate the Research Triangle Park, opportunities as all other students in the “Emphatically NO, I will not take before you went that they would BY RAY LUNDY Community Colleges, University school. They are exposed to all of the part in any demonstration.” They take names and the demonstrators Special to The News Reporter buildings, clean water systems and academic concepts as their peers,” told me how cowardly and stupid would be kicked out. Wait and see; a plethora of other projects that – Debbie Simmons, Whiteville City In the fall of 1963, a few of my I was, and proceeded to the Horse- judgment will be swift, and they would not have been completed School’s Exceptional Children program’s friends came by my room and shoe. “Go on, but they will be taking will be gone.” without government assistance Teacher of Excellence who was honored at asked me to go to the Horseshoe. names!” “You’re crazy,” they said as The next day came; the names and public funding. Those past the N. C. Public School’s Exceptional Chil- The Horseshoe is a semicircular they sauntered off into the night. were revealed to the university; actions brought us to where we dren Division’s 65th conference on exception- driveway on the old USC campus They gathered in front of the dismissal slips were placed in the are today. al children in Greensboro recently. in Columbia. I asked them why president’s house on the Horseshoe, student’s mailboxes; no recourse; they were going to the Horseshoe, and they began to shout slogans. and the athletes who participated Just as the wizened grand- mother understood the necessity “One gentleman said his company is and they told me they were going The president called the campus lost their scholarships. There were to plant for the future we must interested in expanding to the United to demonstrate in front of the police; the campus called the capitol some wonderful athletes; gone. ask ourselves if we are naysayers, States, but they’re still a year out from chancellor/president/whatever of police, and in no time they had the “Good riddance,” my dad said. procrastinators or planters? We deciding where they’ll expand to. But be- the University of South Carolina. demonstrators surrounded. “Idiots; fools.” trust the overwhelming majority cause we’ve developed a relationship with They did not like him and wanted They took names, dorm room Today, some modern-day stu- of North Carolinians will see the him and extended the dialogue, he’s actu- him to resign immediately. numbers, and other information. dents have caused a college presi- wisdom to pass the Connect NC ally been impressed enough to not only I told them that I would not at- Some slipped away through the dent to resign because they have bond referendum. consider us for his company, but also to tend a demonstration and that they bushes, including my roommate. been offended. No one lost a scholar- Campbell is former assistant open the door and extend the dialogue to might be kicked out of the univer- He came in breathless and scared. ship; no one was expelled – shame. North Carolina State Treasurer a couple of other companies he’s aware sity if they were not careful. I told “They took names, but not mine.” Old school would have thrown and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a of who are thinking about coming to the them that if my dad found out about “Well, tomorrow they will get the them out and gotten on with the weekly statewide television discus- U.S.” my demonstrating, he would drive bad news. They’ll be kicked out of business of education. sion of NC issues. NC Spin airs in – Gary Lanier, Columbus County Economic to Columbia and would whip me on school very quickly.” The disgruntled students would Wilmington on WILM-TV, Sundays Development director, on a recent recruiting the Horseshoe for being stupid – in “No they would not do that!” I not have been allowed to shut down at 8 a.m. trip to Canada. front of a crowd. said, “Oh yes they will. I told you everything. The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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Brenton Lanier is the 15-year old sophomore Demondra Livingston is normally considered Sophomore Kaylyn Horne is the 15-year-old Randy Hemingway is the 17-year-old son of son of Brent and Shelly Lanier. Active in the a quiet, studious member of the East Colum- daughter of Judi and Rusty Horne of Chad- Christina and Randy Hemingway. He said school’s cross country team, band and Na- bus High School student body. But when she bourn. She likes best that West Columbus is the best thing about SCHS is the people. “No tional Honor Society, Lanier’s favorite activity needs to be heard, she can be. “I have a very well-rounded with sports and doesn’t make matter your mood, there is always someone is cross country. “I get to run with my friends big voice, even though I’m very quiet,” said to make you smile,” he said. His favorite class and we have a lot of fun.” He doesn’t have the sophomore. The 15-year-old daughter students choose between sports. Her favorite is art. “I get to express all of my thoughts on time for much outside of school because his of Demond and Juanita Livingston enjoys all classes are math and biology, and she’s in- school activities keep him busy. Lanier said her classes, and takes pride in getting good paper,” he said. He is involved with JROTC, volved in volleyball, cheerleading, soccer and Celebrate the Arts and art shows. Heming- he wouldn’t change a single thing about WHS grades. The faculty is her favorite thing about band. After high school she plans to attend and what he likes best is the school taking ECHS. “They’re friendly. They are caring, and way said that is proud to have made it “this advantage of different technologies to help they care about your education.” Her favorite East Carolina University where she’ll major in far in school.” He said he is eccentric. “Only the students learn. Math has always been his classes are English and math – in part be- sports medicine. Outside of school, she has I can turn the school dress code into a fash- favorite subject and comes easy to him, but cause of her teachers. “They are awesome enjoyed studying dance since she was a tod- ion statement with complementing converse his favorite class at school is chemistry. “It and I really understand them.” Livingtston is dler. shoes,” he said. He wants to become a interests me and we get to learn through a member of the ECHS marching band, and graphic designer and one day work with video experiences.” Most people don’t know that says she doesn’t “really do anything outside game design or interactive media design. His Lanier can play three different musical instru- of school. “I really enjoy being with my family, ments. His dream is to be a successful ortho- and babysitting.”Her favorite musical perform- favorite performer is J. Cole. His favorite book pedic surgeon and he plans to attend Duke er is The Weekend, and she enjoys reading is The Outsiders. His favorite movie is Men of University Medical School after high school. the Harry Potter series. Honor and he loves drawing.

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Photo by HANNAH BULLOCK Lake yule celebration SCHS featured this week at POP! The East Columbus High School Band provided the Christmas music for Saturday’s Lake Waccamaw Christmas Parade. The seasonal weather was perfect for the event along Lake Shore Drive. South Columbus has the featured on POP! spotlight this week at nrpop. Viewers will find several com, Whiteville.com’s online photos of students in action, Challenge community for young people. artwork and student-produced Continued from page 1-A Each week, one of the coun- stories and poems. ty’s high schools, Columbus Readers can access POP at Early College and Columbus Whiteville.com, or at nrpop. hind,” Coleman said. He said –education for our children,” sewer. older schools with Columbus Christian Academy will be com. the failure to recruit com- said the father of three adult He said it is needed for eco- County school officials to “get panies like Caterpillar and sons and a teenage daughter. nomic development. He said ideas. The rest of us will go Continental Tire to the region He said his support for a no the county needs to improve sometime around the first of in recent years are concerns. through truck zone in one of school buildings. January,” Russ said. WCHS Both companies instead chose the school zones “made a lot “I’d like to see school Russ owns Go Green Re- Continued from page 1-A other states to site manufac- of people mad. I got a lot of board consolidate some of the cycling and Southern Tire in turing facilities. threats but what’s the price of schools,” Russ said. He said Whiteville. He has two adult group of mixed classes will dent and senior Michael “I don’t think our com- a child’s life?” last week that Chairman Trent children, Paige and Brad, and sing together. Dingus said he loves the missioners in the five-county Coleman attends Prosper Burroughs toured some of the three grandchildren. “We are not always able preparation involved in the area did enough,” Coleman Baptist Church and has been to do after school rehearsals winter concert and the other said. “I think we should work married to his wife, Karen, because we have bus riders opportunities for chorus over with other commissioners to for 31 years. They have three and they don’t have any way the next few weeks. “All of petition the state to help us adult sons (Brian, Jack, and home other than the bus,” the performances that hap- grow,” he said. Coleman said Randy) and one daughter, she said. pen during the concerts after those industries would have Carrie-Grace, 14 who attends “We’ll get there at six and school also happen during brought thousands of jobs to East Columbus High School. rehearse for 30 to 45 minutes school assemblies,” he said. the area and increased the tax Incumbent commissioner and get to hear the room and Senior Logan Elkins will base, but the “state chose not Edwin Russ, 61, a Lake Wac- what we sound like in the be the accompanying pianist to help us out. But I also fault camaw Democrat, has filed to room. We’ll get to blend and for the concert. First Mis- the county commissioners for seek re-election. He said he hear the piano—and then we sionary Baptist Church is not pulling together,” Coleman wants a “fair and clean” race. perform at seven,” she said. located at 505 South Wilkes said. “There has been several Being a commissioner Second-year choral stu- St. in Chadbourn. opportunities offered that we takes a lot of time, he added. missed that we should have “It’s a big step, a huge step,” looked at harder.” Russ said. “There is a whole Chairman He said, “I think our county lot more to it than what people Continued from page 1-A is in need of dire help. It’s thinks there is.” gotten to the point the politi- He said the board in place cians don’t care what people now has been good at working the railroad purchase. Moss, a Suntrust Bank. They also are want. Its like they are on their together. North Myrtle Beach attorney, expected to pass a resolution throne looking down .. They “People tell me we’ve got did legal work for the railroad cancelling the second Decem- need to hear and go by what the best working board they committee pro bono, or free of ber meeting, which would the majority of people want . . have ever seen,” Russ said. “I charge. have been held Dec. 21. If the good Lord will bless me enjoy it but it’s a lot of work.” Tulah Fisher, who retired The board will also hear to I am going to run.” Russ said he wants to see last month after more than 24 a departmental update from Coleman said he grew up in the county continue to expand years of service to the county building inspections manager Delco, attended ACME-Delco water and sewer infrastruc- Department of Aging, will be Waties Green and a monthly High School, later obtained his ture and one day would like presented a retirement plaque administrative update from GED and 10 years ago obtained to see countywide water and by the board. Social Services director Alger- his associate’s degree in Pulp In other business, as part non McKenzie. They also are and Paper Science from N.C. of their annual December expected to approve requests State. “housekeeping,” the board by the Department of Aging’s He has served on the ad- Vineland is expected to approve the Amanda Harrelson for an in- visory board at ACME-Delco issuance of surety bonds, as crease of $8,826 in a home and Elementary and Acme-Delco required by law, on several community care block grant, a Middle schools and is a former Station elected and appointed officials, senior center general purpose PTO president. Available for wedding approve resolutions and agree- funding grant of $26,600 and “I’m well known in my com- receptions & other ments for deposit accounts a health promotion/disease munity for my work with the events with BB&T, First Bank and prevention grant of $4,398. schools. That is my passion 642-3157 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 Soccer Share your holiday greetings in Continued from page 1-A

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Sports The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 - Page 1B Former Whiteville High great 2015 Tyrell Kirk All-Three Rivers Conference Whiteville guard Knee injury sidelines Rose for football team SOUTH COLUMBUS ST. PAULS rest of UNC-P basketball season Dennis Leggett Elijah White PEMBROKE - UNC-Pem- The 6-foot, 170-pound Rose will have tremendous support J.J. Daniels Chris Ray broke men’s basketball coach averaged 16.5 points. 5.5 re- from our staff, players the Matt A. Miller James Patterson Ben Miller confirmed last bounds, 4.5 assists and a Braves nation while he recov- Carlos McClure Josh Freeman Wednesday that senior All- Peach Belt-conference best ers from this injury. Kendrick Green American guard Quamain 3.0 steals per outing this “I also know that Q possess- Rose will miss the remainder season and led the Braves in es the character and determi- Brennan Ivey WEST COLUMBUS of the Braves’ current season scoring in three games, in- nation to come back stronger Brayden Blackwell Fred Evans with a knee injury suffered in cluding a 24-point, five-steal, that ever,” Miller continued. Johnny McFadden last week’s homecourt victory three assist night in an over- “Quamain Rose has a very WHITEVILLE over Fayetteville State. Marvin Edge time victory at Winston-Sa- bright future in basketball Garrett Wilson Rose is a 2011 graduate of lem State. and in life.” Tommy Bryant Whiteville High School where He was named a pre-sea- Whiteville High School Andrew Powell he had all-conference and all- son All-American and the basketball coach Jerry Sin- Monchovia Gaffney SOUTH ROBESON county careers in both basket- nation’s top returning point gletary was in the stands the Nydir Carr Kaleb Owens ball and football. guard by HERO Sports. He night his star pupil was in- Aron Harrelson was also named the All-Peach Michael Fields “This is a tough day for jured. Phillip Powell Quamain Rose and our team,” Belt Conference Pre-Season “It was a very unfortunate Darrius Brown Miller said. “Q is family to all Team for the second straight thing,” said Singletary, “He Wesley Thompson De’onnta McCallum of us and we will be there to Quamain Rose year. got tripped up and went down support him while he recov- UNCP All-American “Q leads our team in many pretty hard. He said he felt FAIRMONT EAST COLUMBUS statistical categories, but something pop in the knee. ers from this setback. Julius Caulder T.J. Brown “In my 25-plus years of also leads us in grit, tough- As bad as he wanted to keep coaching, Q is one of my all- he still maintains better than ness and heart.” Miller said. playing, he knew he really Jirique Moore Cody Allen time favorites for many rea- a 3.0 grade point average and “He is absolutely one of the couldn’t. Isaac Howard sons,” Miller pointed out. “He is on track to graduate this most competitive and hard- “He’s handling it pretty Shayne Godwin Offensive Player is a great father to his son Ty spring,” Miller added. “He working players I have ever well, and we’re all pulling for Michael Sealey been around, and he has been of the Year while juggling classes, his job has really matured off of the him,” Singletary said. “He’s DeAngelo McMillan at our bookstore and a busy court and has worked hard to a leader of the transforma- just a super individual and I Nydir Carr (Whiteville) basketball schedule. become one of the best basket- tion of Braves basketball had the privilege of being his Ishmael McNair “While doing all of that, ball players in the nation.” into a national contender. He high school coach.” Defensive Player RED SPRINGS of the Year Deondre Hallman Andrew Powell West Bladen captures victories over Vikings Amire West (Whiteville) Ronald Alexander By FRANKLIN DAVIS Toddrick Lockhart Coaches of the Year Sports Writer Eric Graham Kyle Hutchison Brayan Azua (South Columbus) The West Columbus boys basketball team led West Bladen for three quarters Friday night, but the Vikings Luke Little (Whiteville) could not seal the deal and the Knights prevailed 68-64. Mark Heil (Fairmont) The Vikings held a 46-45 lead entering the final stanza. The home rims became unfriendly for the West Columbus outside shots and West Bladen used their Honorable Mention size advantage on the inside to score or get fouled while : Robby Spencer, Seth Buffkin, Devin winning the final quarter 23-18. South Columbus Latreal McCollum scored 20 of his 21 points in the Stevens, Justin Dudley, Cedrix Thomas, Aaron Bellamy, first half, including six treys, leading Coach Michael Akin Ezzell, Jamey Miller. Powell’s West Columbus team to a 33-28 halftime ad- Whiteville: Sylvester Gore, Cameron Smith, Roshad vantage. McNeil, Nathan Edwards, Nate Powell, Raeqwon McAllister, GIRLS GAME There is a saying, “Live by the three, die by the Jarad Small, Kordell Faulk. three.” The Vikings added five more three-pointers in Fairmont: Keith McDaniel, Brandon Caulder, Dante the second half, but on a significantly lower shooting Blowe, Halijah McLain, Derrick Arnette, Malik Arnette, Caleb percentage. Cox, Austin Cummings. Meanwhile, the Knights finally took advantage of Red Springs: Kenston Oxendine, Jerome Bass, Marquis numerous free throw opportunities by canning 12 of 19 Ray, Nichorie West, Christian Strong, Tony Colson. in the second half after going just 9 for 25 in the first. Christian, Renardo Jenkins. The lead seesawed back and forth in the fourth quarter St. Pauls: until the 2:00 mark. West Columbus: Marco Torres, Nick Godfrey, Brad West Bladen was able to avoid turnovers and hit free Wilder. South Robeson: Izean Bethea, Emanuel Thompson, throws to take the win. Melquan Ocean. In addition to McCollum’s 21 points, Jacob Baldwin East Columbus: Leumichael Jones, Nigewon Gore, had 13 points and Fred Evans 12 points for the Vikings. Dexter McKoy. Sayaun Dent led Coach Travis Pait’s Knights with 22 points. West Columbus’ record slipped 0-2 while West Bladen improved to 2-0. The West Columbus girls fell 29-17 to the Lady Knights. The Lady Vikings led 8-3 after one quarter. During the next 12 minutes, they could only manage a single second-quarter free throw. Despite the Vikings lack of offense, the score was tied 9-9 at halftime and at 15 all entering the fourth quarter. Again, West Columbus had trouble producing offensively. West Bladen almost doubled its three quarter scor- ing output and that 14-2 fourth quarter margin gave them the victory. Annela Tiffany and Raeana Goodman led the Vi- kings with five points each. Akira Grimes had nine Staff photo by Dan Biser points for the Knights and Laikyn Pait scored five of her seven points in the deciding final quarter. The Lady Gator fall sports honorees Vikings drop to 0-2 and West Bladen improves to 1-1. Most Valuable Player Award recipients in fall sports hon- West Columbus swept the junior varsity contests. The Vikings won the boys contest 44-21 behind Shawn ored at last Wednesday’s East Columbus High School Fall Tyson’s 10 points. Tiyarna Braddy’s 10 points led the Athletic recognition program at the school cafeteria are, girls to a 22-11 victory. Photo by Grant Merritt left to right, Cade Andrews (boys soccer), Heather King West Columbus will next host to two South Carolina West Columbus guard Ty Brown (right) shovels up a shot (girls tennis) Kirklyn Wayne (volleyball) and T.J. Brown foes. The Vikings are scheduled to take on Loris tonight against a West Bladen defender in Tuesday night’s varsity (football). All players and coaches of the schools varsity and Green Sea-Floyds Tuesday. They will open confer- boys basketball game at the West Columbus gym. West Co- and junior varsity fall sports teams were honored during ence play Friday at South Columbus. lumbus held a five-point lead at halftime before West Bladen the event. rallied in the second half to claim a 68-64 victory. Whiteville High School holds fall sports awards night

Staff photos by Fuller Royal Major award winners in girls fall sports for Whiteville High School are (left to right) Major award winners in boys fall sports for Whiteville High School are (left to right) Aul- Grace Morningstar, Ellen McLam, Madison Hinson, Ashlin Floyd, Lillian Inman, Cailyn don Reaves, Taylor Smith, Doug Skipper, Aron Harrelson, Garrett Wilson, Logan Butler, Baldwin, Chase Barnhill, Aundria Moss, Shaniya Turbeville, and Saragrace Snipes. Mason Shaw, Steven Williams, Andrew Powell, Nydir Carr, Wesley Thompson, Zach Recognitions came at last Thursday’s WHS Fall Athletic Awards Night. See story on 2B. Hatch, and Glenn Nealy. The awards were presented Thursday night. See story on 2B. South Columbus golfers place sixth in 2A Regional

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2B- The News Reporter, Monday, December 7, 2015 WHS fall sports teams Lady Gators wallop honored at Awards Night Dixon squad 46-26 HOLLY RIDGE - The four-time defending Whiteville High School Valuable). Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference girls basketball held its 2015 Fall Sports Girls Tennis - Chase NCSU photo team evened its record at 1-1 last Wednesday as Award ceremonies Thursday Barnhill, Sarahgrace it scored 30 second-half points to pull away to a night in the school audito- Snipes (Top Doubles Team), 46-26 victory over the host Dixon Lady Bulldogs. rium. Aundria Moss (Resilience In the boys game, Dixon won for the fourth All players and coaches of Award). Cailyn Baldwin time in five outings with a 49-42 win over the WHS varsity and junior var- (Most Improved), Shania Gators. sity sports teams were hon- Turbeville (Determination ored during the event. Award). Tia Campbell tallied 16 points and Marlena WHS athletic teams won Boys Cross Country - McClure bucketed 13 in pacing the ECHS girls Three Rivers Conference Steven Williams (Eye of the win. Charity Powell had a big night under the championships in girls ten- Tiger Award), Zach Hatch boards with 10 rebounds and six points. nis, girls cross country and (Prefontaine Award). Kera Bailey was high scorer for Dixon with boys soccer while gaining a Girls Cross Country - El- 15 points. tie for the TRC football cham- len McLam (Eye of the Ti- East Columbus will play host to South Co- pionships this fall. ger Award), Ivy Long (Iron lumbus Tuesday. Award winners follow: Woman), Grace Morningstar Volleyball - Madison Hin- (Prefontaine Award). GIRLS GAME son (Coach’s Award), Grace Football: Wesley Thomp- E. Columbus 14 2 18 12 - 46 Nance (Most Improved), son (Team Before Self), Ny- Dixon 2 10 6 8 - 26 See photos on 1B Ashlin Floyd (Best Defense), dir Carr (Most Valuable - Of- EAST COLUMBUS (46): Marlena McClure 13, Tia Lillian Inman (Best Offense). fense). Andrew Powell (Most Campbell 16, Clark 6, Charity Powell 6, Sayeh Camp- Boys Soccer - Auldon Valuable- Defense), Garrett bell 4, Rosalind Harper 1. Reaves (Most Improved), Wilson (Leadership), Glenn DIXON (26): Nia King 1, Courtney Williams 4, Kea Logan Butler (Heart & Soul Nealy (Iron Wolf), Aron Har- Letley 6, Kara Bailey 15. Award), Taylor Smith (Lead- relson (Most Valuable Line- ership), Skipper (Coach’s man). Award), Mason Shaw (Most Stallions Three Rivers Conference Stallion teams drop openers basketball standings Wednesday at W. Brunswick BOYS Conf. Overall SHALLOTTE - SOUTH COLUMBUS (29): The South St. Pauls 0-0 5-0 Columbus High School boys Lindsey Lewis 4, Alli Cribb 2, and girls basketball teams Macelan McPherson 3, Jada Red Springs 0-0 4-2 both had rough starts to Prince 2, Hailey Sarvis 8, Haley Fairmont 0-0 1-0 their respective seasons last Rising 2, Carson Powell 2 ,Caila Whiteville 0-0 0-0 Turbeville 6. Wednesday as they suffered East Columbus 0-0 0-2 WEST BRUNSWICK (47): lop-sided road losses to West Gwenna Gentle 2, Natyra Gore South Columbus 0-0 0-2 Brunswick. 15, Logan Locklear 6, Kaitlyn Bel- West Columbus 0-0 0-2 West Brunswick took the lamy 10, Jaida Allen 6, Bria Bond South Robeson 0-0 0-0 boys game in a 50-28 decision 4, Breanna Mercer 4. and the WBHS girls posted a GIRLS 47-29 victory. BOYS GAME Conf. Overall The West Brunswick boys S. Columbus 9 6 7 5 - 28 South Robeson 0-0 2-0 broke away from a slim 12-9 W. Brunswick 12 22 10 6 first-quarter lead by out- - 50 East Columbus 0-0 1-1 scoring the Stallions 22-6 SOUTH COLUMBUS (28): Red Springs 0-0 2-4 in the second quarter for a Mason Hewett 3, Matt Miller 5, Fairmont 0-0 0-1 commanding 34-17 halftime Kendrick Green 10, Brennan Ivey Whiteville 0-0 0-2 margin. 4, Nathan Pineda 6. West Columbus 0-0 0-2 Ty Hill had a big night for WEST BRUNSWICK (50): Staff photos by Grant Merritt South Columbus 0-0 0-2 the Trojan squad, pouring in DaQuane Burgess 5, Brien Hewett St. Pauls 0-0 0-5 19 points. Ten Trojan players 2, Ty Hill 19, Brandyn Parker 2, Jay’brehon Shanks (12) of the West Columbus girls basketball team gets figured in the scoring as the Kaleb Hewett 5, Caleb Gilbert 3, off a shot from the middle of the lane Friday in a non-conference game TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE WBHS boys team took its Tariq Thomas 1, Taye Vereen 4, against West Bladen at the West Columbus gym. The West Bladen team Loris at West Columbus third win in four games. Josh Woodard 5, Xavier Gause 4. came away with a 29-17 victory. Kendrick Green was high scorer for South Columbus On Friday night, the Stal- TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE with 10 points. South Co- lion squads traveled into South East Columbus at South Columbus lumbus won the girls junior Carolina to take on Green Sea- Green Sea-Floyds, S.C., at W. Columbus varsity game 19-16, and West Floyds. Green-Sea Floyds won Fairmont at South Robeson Brunswick took the boys JV the boys game 48-37 and also Red Springs at St. Pauls game 37-33. won the girls game 54-14. South Columbus will travel WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE GIRLS GAME to play East Columbus on Tues- West Brunswick at South Columbus Staff photo by Franklin Davis S. Columbus 5 7 13 14 - 29 d a y. W. Brunswick 13 10 17 7 - 47 East Columbus at South Brunswick West Bladen at Fairmont South Robeson at Dillon, S.C.

FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE Whiteville at Fairmont West Columbus at South Columbus East Columbus at Red Springs South Robeson at St. Pauls

Girls junior varsity games begin at 4 p.m., followed by boys junior varsity games at 5:15, girls varsity games at 6:30 and boys varsity games at 8.

NCHSAA state championship football schedule

KENAN STADIUM, CHAPEL HILL Friday, Dec. 11 - 7:35 p.m. 3A - Rocky Mount vs. South Point

Saturday, Dec. 12, 12:05 p.m. 3AA - Southern Durham vs. Shelby Crest

BB&T FIELD, WINSTON-SALEM Saturday, Dec. 12 1AA - Wallace-Rose Hill vs. Mitchell, 12:05 p.m. 1A - Plymouth vs. Robbinsville, 4:05 p.m. 4A - Greenville Rose vs. Charlotte Catholic, 8:05 p.m.

CARTER- FINLEY STADIUM, RALEIGH West Columbus’ Raeana Goodman (left) breaks to the bas- Saturday, Dec. 12 ket in Friday night’s girls basketball action against visiting 4AA - Greensboro Page vs. Mallard Creek,12:05 West Bladen. West Bladen put up a strong fourth-quarter p.m. West Columbus High School basketball player Cody Ritchart (23) puts 2A - Kinston vs. Shelby, 4:05 p.m. surge to hold off the Lady Vikings 29-17. The Viking squad up a shot as the final second of the first half ticks off the clock in the 2AA - Bunn vs. Monroe, 8:05 p.m. will play host to Loris tonight and Green Sea-Floyds Tues- Vikings’ home opener with non-conference rival West Bladen Friday day before opening Three Rivers Conference play Friday night. West Bladen rallied in the second half to defeat the Vikings at South Columbus. 68-64. The loss dropped West Columbus’ record to 0-2. Whiteville Touchdown Club holding Boston Butt sale Vineland The Whiteville Touchdown be picked from 11 a.m. until Station Club, a non-profit organiza- 2 p.m., at J Ray Realty located Available for wedding tion that supports football pro- at the Courthouse Square in receptions & other grams at all levels in White- Whiteville. ville, is having a Boston Butt events Tickets can be purchased 642-3157 sale. from Whiteville Touchdown The cost is $25 per ticket. Club members, Wolfpack foot- YOUR The date for pick up is Sat- ball players or at J Ray Realty. urday, Dec. 12. The butts can RENT-A-CAR Subscribe Today, HOME SHORT $ 95 Hwy. 701,19 South of Whiteville Call 642-4104 BROS. 642-4175 AWAY FROM HOME Whiteville.com The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, December 7, 2015 THURSDAY EVENING DECEMBER 10, 2015 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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complete house Full, fur- 2014 nissan sentra sv, auto, 4 niture/appliances, antiques, yard wheel ABS brakes, 28k. $15,900. Fair tools. Call for appointment to see. Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Call Sam 642-5405. auction - waccamaw stor- 2015 nissan altima 2.5 S, intelli- reward oFFered a dvantage b ehavioral lot For sale: Williams Township/ age - 5 units to be sold! 10 am, Sat- key w/push-button start, 2k. $17,900. Lost Dog missing since Friday nov. healthcare, inc. is currently Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- urday, December 12th. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 27th. Curly black hair, small Malti- seeking a full time LMFT, LPC, or nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Poo male. Wearing neon green collar. LCSW (Fully Licensed or Associate Answer to the name Sully. 642-3350, 100 Pets & Animals covington sweet potatoes for Level) for our Whiteville location. Must 910-207-3277, 910-770-2547. sale. 40 lb boxes or 20 bushel bin possess experience with children/ aKc registered YorKie puppies boxes. Call 910-640-7806. adolescents. Great benefits package, for sale, $400. 910-655-2646 or 617- competitive salary and excellent 2014 Ford F-150 xl reg cab 4x2 long 8329. covington sweet potatoes, also working environment. bed, power pack, trailer hitch, 12k. deer potatoes for sale. Call Boyd Reg- Apply by submitting resume to: $23,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 ister at 642-7548. [email protected]. ****Publisher’s notice**** no phone calls please. equal housing opportunity georgia red sweet potatoes. All real estate advertised herein is Fri., dec. 11th, 3 pm - 7 pm. Sat., $15 per bushel. Call 910-840-0298 experience cna wanted to subject to the Federal Fair Housing corbett timber companY Dec. 12th, 8 am until noon. 610 Davis or 642-7618. work in Internal Medicine Office & 2013 Ford econoline 350 Super Act, north Carolina and Columbus Buyers of land and timber. We buy Ave. Christmas lights, outside deco- applicants EMR experience preferred. Duty XLT, 15 seat, loaded, keyless, 38k. Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- mustard picKed Fresh to pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- rations, bicycle, assorted household Send resume to Box B-30, c/o The $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 gal to advertise any preference, limita- order. Call 910-642-2597 ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- items & furniture. news Reporter, PO Box 707, White- tion, or discrimination based on race, 2014 Ford edge limited, 3.5L V6 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial er. Call days 642-2909. and Covington ville, nC 28472. puerto rican auto, SYnC, heated leather, chrome status or national origin, or intention sweet potatoes grown 1 mile from to make any such preferences, limi- i buY JunK cars $75-$600 ***Also wheels, 31k, $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford Williams School. Call 910-317-7128 SERVICES tation or discrimination. We will not I want to buy a 2005 or newer car. 910-649-7531 knowingly accept any advertising for Open daily. 910-385-8585 raY’s used Furniture 2.5 miles 2014 Ford escape titanium, real estate which is in violation of the from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- law. All persons are hereby informed i buY old coins uS or foreign, ing & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, 401A, SYnC, auto, sunroof, MyFord that all dwellings advertised are avail- scrap gold & silver. Call or text Patrick chairs, & more, also buying used fur- Touch, 24k, $24,900. Fair Bluff Ford able on an equal opportunity basis. To 910-499-3889 after 12 noon. niture! 9-6pm 840-5356 910-649-7531 complain of discrimination, call HuD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. **watts backhoe & tree service* Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, 1 acre large 3 bedroom, 2 bath part-time apartment mainte- top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land house. Garage/workshop. near For Sale or Rent nance person needed. Must have clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or 2012 Yamaha Zuma, 125 cc Scoot- Whiteville. no pets. 910-640-3896. 1898 cob & shelled corn $7.00 per own tools & vehicle. $10 hourly, 21 mobile 770-0534. bag. Oats $12. Call 910-640-7806. hours per week. Mon., Tue. & Thurs. er. 44 actual miles. 2 br, 2 bath Wooded Acres, Bella Coola Rd. 8-4 pm. 653-9560. *ward’s excavation* Call 910-840-9527. Lake Waccamaw area. References Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree We required. no pets. 910-640-9435 or QualitY Ford is looking for a laY awaY For christmas. Lake Waccamaw removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call have a full line of ATVs, scooters, and 642-5801. light to medium duty experienced 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. 3 bedoom, 2 bath Firewood For sale - will deliver. mechanic, more exp. preferred. Drop Go-carts from 50cc - 500 cc. We have 3 bedroom, 1 bath house, 910-840-4631, or 910-918-2009 off resume or see Grayson Inman or bobby hinson construction a large inventory of parts in stock and washer/dryer hook up, alarm. White- 102 ft. Lake Front Robert Sampson for application at Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- we service and repair all of the prod- ville. Deposit $550, Rent $550. 910- 230 Miscellaneous 1242 S Madison St. Whiteville ging, lots and hedge rows with mini ucts we sell. Financing available. For 642-5179. Pier and Boat Lift excavator. Call 640-7606. all your Automotive and ATV needs and repair contact Reaves Perfor- For rent: Lakefront home, 5 Call for price 40 Ft. storage container. A-1 con- larrY hinson’s bacKhoe mance Center 910-640-2320 or www. bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, 3800 dition. $1,900. Located locally. Call reavesperformance.com sq. ft. $1600 per month. Pier and 642-2545 910-640-6104. All types of backhoe work, lot clear- log trucK drivers - Long Bay ing, sand, top soil and marl. boathouse, located on Lakeshore Trucking, 2 years or better experience. Call 654-4503. Dr. Background and credit checks Call 910-770-0233 or 910-770-4811. required. Call Julia at 840-7962 pecans cracKed. also pecans waste management hiring heavy For sale. call 910-770-5367 large home commercial/resi- duty diesel truck mechanics. $3000 ****Publisher’s notice**** equal housing opportunity dential near Courthouse $1,200 SIGn On BOnuS!! night shift hours sKip’s lawn care & pressure All real estate advertised herein is per month. Furnished home, excel- - 2 yr exp. req. If interested, please washing, utility tractor work, etc. Fire- subject to the Federal Fair Housing lent neighborhood $750. no pets. apply at www.wm.com/careers and wood for sale. 910-234-3418 Act, north Carolina and Columbus Deposit & references required. Call reference #15008687 or call 844-969- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 910-642-4923 6754. EOE: Minority/Female/Disabil- gal to advertise any preference, limita- ity/Veteran tion, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention Get Extra Low Price Tire Guarantee to make any such preferences, limi- 1 bedroom apartment $350. tation or discrimination. We will not no pets. First & last month deposit. knowingly accept any advertising for Call 642-0404. Cash for real estate which is in violation of the 2010 Ford taurus Limited, V6, law. All persons are hereby informed 1 bedroom apartment. Fully SYnC, auto, leather, sunroof, 97k. that all dwellings advertised are avail- furnished. References & deposit $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 able on an equal opportunity basis. To Christmas complain of discrimination, call HuD required. no pets. Call 910-640-8098. Clean out your 2013 Ford Fiesta sedan se trunk toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 2 bedroom apartment. no pets. spoiler, moonroof, 15” alum wheels, Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call 58k. $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 910-642-4049. attic and sell your 649-7531 unwanted items in 2 bedroom apartment for rent. 2013 Ford Fusion se, turbo, auto, home For sale - 3 bedroom, 2 Stove & refrigerator. CALL 910-914- SYnC, heated leather, luxury pkg, bath. City school system. 216 n. 1384. The News Reporter 33k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- Thompson St. $80,000 OBO. Call 649-7531 910-445-1272. 2 br, 1 ba apt for rent, high efficient units, low electric bills, water, trash, Classifieds! 2014 Ford mustang 3.7L V6 yard work & maintenance incl. Small Behind Quality Ford convertible auto, SYnC, Tech pack, pets allowed. Bryson Dr, Whiteville, 106 Quality Street, Whiteville alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. $600 mo. $600 deposit. Call Eric 910- 910-640-FAST (640-3278) 910-649-7531 2005 14x80, windzone II. Excellent 640-7690 There’s never been a better time to make a condition. For more info call Oakwood Homes 910-654-4128 Cypress Village Apartments little extra money for the holidays. 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. Statement of Non-Discrimination true FactorY direct 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap Call 642-4104 ext. 237 or 221 Custom built Modulars accessible units available. to get your ad in the paper and online at Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is an Your plan or ours Laundry facilities + Community equal opportunity employer. VA, FHA, and no money room **24 hour maintenance** Whiteville.com! down programs available Section 8 Assistance Available If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint Manis Custom Builders Income Restrictions may apply of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Retail Center 910-754-2005 Seniors 62 years and older only 910-649-7971 Sell your Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html, Professionally Managed by SHORT M & M Properties personal items $ or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to BROS. under $300 for 15 request the form. You may also write a letter con- for 4 Lines taining all of the information requested in the form. RENT-A-CAR one low price. until it sells!* Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, $ 95 DAILY *up to 30 days Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, 19 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 2 bedroom mobile home, East- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. The News Reporter 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. 642-4175 642-4049. the news reporter, monday, december 7, 2015 - 5b

2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home. Jr., R.L.S., and is incorporated herein To SHAWn DEL BROWn a/k/a has been filed in the above entitled said Estate will please make imme- also request a redemption applica- Stove & refrigerator furnished. $350 by reference. SHAWnDEL BROWn and FRAn- action. The nature of the relief being diate payment to the undersigned at rent, $350 deposit. no pets. 640- tion form by mail, by sending a self- The above property is subject to that CInA FREEMAn BROWn, above sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure the following address: 7138. addressed stamped envelope to: certain list of restrictions and protec- named Defendants: for the collection of past due Colum- This the 23rd day of november, Certificate Redemption 1304 Annap- mobile home For rent with tive covenants set out in Deed Book Take notice that a pleading seeking bus County property taxes. 2015. olis Drive Raleigh, nC 27608 heat pump, power stat. $450 month- 308 at Page 754 of the Columbus relief against the Defendants SHAWn You are required to make defense GInA LYnn HEWETT STAnLEY THE DEADLInE FOR SuBMIT- ly, deposit required. Seen by appoint- County Registry which is also incor- DEL BROWn a/k/a SHAWnDEL to such pleading not later than the ADMInISTRATRIX CTA ment only. Call 642-2056. TInG A PROPERLY DOCuMEnTED porated herein by reference. BROWn and FRAnCInA FREEMAn 4th day of January, 2016, said date 141 Mt. Carmel Church Rd. REDEMPTIOn APPLICATIOn IS Feb- november 30, December 7, 2015 BROWn and naming you as a Defen- being 40 days from the first publica- Ruffin, nC 27326 ruary 29, 2016. Applications post- dant has been filed in the above enti- tion of this notice and upon your fail- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. marked after February 29, 2016, or notice of service tled action. The nature of the relief ure to do so the party seeking service Attorneys at Law faxed or emailed after February 29, For rent Downtown Commercial of process being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- against you will apply to the Court for P. O. Box 1467 2016 or not properly completed or Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. closure for the collection of past due the relief sought. Whiteville, nC 28472 sufficiently documented by Febru- Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. Columbus County property taxes. This the 18th day of november, 2015. nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2015 ary 29, 2016 will not be processed. RE: TERMInATIOn OF PAREnTAL You are required to make defense WILLIAM E. WOOD For rent/lease - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 RIGHTS Tommy Bunn room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- to such pleading not later than the ATTORnEY FOR PLAInTIFFS notice to tobacco President/Secretary STATE OF nORTH CAROLInA 4th day of January, 2016, said date 100 COuRTHOuSE SQuARE ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. COunTY OF COLuMBuS Farmers u.S. Tobacco Cooperative Inc. being 40 days from the first publica- WHITEVILLE, nC 28472 December 3, 7, 2015 n THE GEnERAL COuRT OF JuS- tion of this notice and upon your fail- TELEPHOnE: 910/642-3965 who delivered TICE ure to do so the party seeking service STATE BAR nO.: 5901 notice to creditors and DISTRICT COuRT DIVISIOn against you will apply to the Court for nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2015 tobacco to Flue debtors FILE nO. 14 JT 66 the relief sought. cured tobacco STATE OF nORTH CAROLInA administrator’s notice In RE: CHAnCE LEE FERRARI, a This the 19th day of november, 2015. notice to creditors COunTY OF COLuMBuS The undersigned, having qualified on male juvenile, DOB: 6-21-2014 WILLIAM E. WOOD Having qualified as Executor of cooperative FILE nO.: 15-E-495 the 20th day of november, 2015, as TO: The unknown Father of Chance ATTORnEY FOR PLAInTIFFS the Estate of Charlotte G. Carver, stabilization The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Justin Lee Ferrari 100 COuRTHOuSE SQuARE deceased, of Columbus County, Administratrix of the Estate of Daniel C. Creech, late of Columbus County, PLEASE TAKE nOTICE that a peti- WHITEVILLE, nC 28472 State of north Carolina, the under- corporation in Glenn Spivey, deceased, of Colum- hereby notifies all persons, firms and tion has been filed by the Columbus TELEPHOnE: 910/642-3965 signed does pursuant to n.C.G.S. § 1967 through and bus County, north Carolina, do here- corporations having claims against County Department of Social Ser- STATE BAR nO.: 5901 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, by notify all persons, firms and cor- the estate of said decedent to exhibit vices for the purpose of terminat- nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2015 firms, associations or corporations including 1973 porations having claims against the them to the undersigned on or before ing your parental rights to the above having claims against the estate of Estate to exhibit them to the under- the 7th day of March, 2016, or this named minor child. The grounds for notice of service the said decedent to present them In the late 1970’s for 1967 through signed on or before three months notice will be pleaded in bar of their the petition are your neglect of the to the undersigned on or before the and including 1973 crops, Flue Cured after the day of the first publication recovery. All person, firms, and cor- juvenile, your having willfully left him of process by 10th day of March, 2016, or this Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization of this notice, or by February 24, porations indebted to the estate will in foster care outside the home for publication notice will be pleaded in bar of their Corporation (“Stabilization”) issued 2016 or same will be pleaded in bar please make immediate payment to more than 12 months without show- recovery. All persons, firms, asso- Certificates of Interest in Capital of their recovery. All persons, firms the undersigned. ing progress in correcting conditions ciations or corporations indebted to Reserve to its members who deliv- and corporations indebted to the This the 30th day of nov. 2015. that caused the removal, your failure STATE OF nORTH CAROLInA the said estate will please make pay- ered tobacco to Stabilization for any said estate will please make imme- Travis Creech to ever support the child in any way, In THE GEnERAL COuRT OF JuS- ment immediately. year listed above (“Certificate”). diate payment to the undersigned. Administrator of the Estate of your failure to legitimate the juve- TICE This the 4th day of December, 2015. We are pleased to offer to redeem the This the 23rd day of november, Justin C. Creech nile by marriage to the mother or COunTY OF COLuMBuS DAVID R. CARVER Certificate of any certificate holder 2015. c/o Michael W. Willis, any other method, abandonment of DISTRICT COuRT DIVISIOn Executor of the Estate of who voluntarily accepts this offer. Katherine West Attorney for the Estate the juvenile for at least six consecu- FILE nO.: 15 CV 893 Charlotte G. Carver This is not a mandatory redemption; Administratrix of the Estate of PO Box 2392 tive months, and the dependency of COunTY OF COLuMBuS and JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC it is an offer, which may be accepted Daniel Glenn Spivey Whiteville, nC 28472 the juvenile per GS 7B-101. You are CITY OF WHITEVILLE, Attorney at Law only at your election. You are under Bret H. Davis nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2015 entitled to attend a hearing affecting Plaintiffs 109 Courthouse Square no obligation to accept it, and if you Attorney for the Administratrix your rights. Parents are entitled to Vs. Whiteville, nC 28472 elect not to accept it, you will retain Of the Estate of notice of have counsel appointed to them if nEVOn SHIPMAn; RICHARD Telephone: (910) 642-8136 all rights in and to the Certificate, Daniel Glenn Spivey they cannot afford same. If you want SHIPMAn; FREDDIE SHIPMAn; Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 and your Certificate will be subject Davis & Boyd, LLC Foreclosure sale a court-appointed attorney, you are DREWELEn JOnES; BEVERLY December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 to redemption in the same manner PO Box 70517 encouraged to immediately contact JEAn ROGERS; JuDY BEST, Judg- as if there had been no offer. notice to creditors Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 nORTH CAROLInA Fred Meekins at 910-642-8080, who mentholder (Lienholder); STATE OF Any Certificate holder (including 843-839-9800 has temporarily been appointed to nORTH CAROLInA, Office of Indi- STATE OF nORTH CAROLInA heirs, beneficiaries and/or estate COLuMBuS COunTY COunTY OF COLuMBuS november 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2015 Special Proceedings no. 15 SP 131 represent you. At the first hearing, gent Defense Services, Judgment- administrators of deceased Cer- the Court will determine whether you holder (Lienholder), The undersigned, GInA LYnn tificate holders) who would like to Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass HEWETT STAnLEY, has qualified Date of Sale: December 10, 2015 qualify for a court-appointed attor- Defendants accept this redemption offer should ney. If you do not qualify Atttorney To RICHARD SHIPMAn and FRED- as Administratrix CTA of the Estate call 1-877-277-7422 for more infor- Time of Sale: 2:00 p.m. of DARuS PAuL HEWETT, late of Subscribe Today, Place of Sale: Columbus County Meekins will be released. This is a DIE SHIPMAn, above named Defen- mation. To obtain a redemption appli- new case and any previous attorney dants: Columbus County, and this is to noti- cation form, you can go to the fol- Courthouse fy all persons having claims against Description of Property: See appointed to you will not represent Take notice that a pleading seeking lowing website: www.tobaccocheck. you in this matter. relief against the Defendants nEVOn said Estate to present them to the com and click on the Application Call 642-4104 Attached Description undersigned on or before February Record Owners: Shannon M. Helms The above named male minor child SHIPMAn, RICHARD SHIPMAn, Form at the top of the page. You may was born to Elizabeth DeeDee Ferrari FREDDIE SHIPMAn, DREWELEn 23, 2016, pursuant to north Caroli- and Heirs of Jeffrey A. Helms na General Statute 28A-14-1, or this Address of Property: 109 Pecan Ave- on June 21, 2014 in Wilmington, new JOnES and BEVERLY JEAn ROG- Hanover County, north Carolina. ERS and naming you as a Defendant notice shall be pled in bar of their nue, Lake Waccamaw, nC 28450 recovery. All persons indebted to Deed of Trust: You are hereby summoned and noti- Book : 530 Page: 675 fied to answer the petition. You must Dated: May 30, 1997 prepare and file with the Clerk of Grantors: Jeffrey Allen Helms and Superior Court of Columbus Coun- ty, Attention: Juvenile Court Clerk, Beautiful Light Inn wife, Shannon M. Helms Original Beneficiary: State Employ- Columbus County Courthouse, 100 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 ees’ Credit union Courthouse Square, Whiteville, nC COnDITIOnS OF SALE: Should the 28472 a written answer to the peti- 919-836-8888 property be purchased by a third tion within forty (40) days of the first Accepting applications - affordable housing for date of publication (written below). party, that person must pay the tax seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One You must also serve a copy of the Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required answer on the petitioner’s attorney each applicant’s individual income. Some income (address below). If you fail to file an by n.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities This sale is made subject to all answer your parental rights will be unpaid taxes and superior liens or terminated. Your failure to respond plus water & trash. encumbrances of record and assess- will result in the Petitioner applying to ments, if any, against the said prop- the Court for the relief sought. The erty, and any recorded leases. This purpose of the hearing is to comply sale is also subject to any applica- with nCGS 7B-1108.1 and to termi- ble county land transfer tax, and the nate your parental rights. successful third party bidder shall be Such hearing will be conducted on required to make payment for any the 11th day of January, 2016 at such county land transfer tax. 9:00 a.m. in the District Court of A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase Columbus County, Columbus County price will be required at the time of Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Circle, the sale. Any successful bidder shall Whiteville, north Carolina. If your address is known, the date, time be required to tender the full balance Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry of the purchase price so bid in cash and place of hearing of the petition or certified check at the time the will be mailed to you upon filing of facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site Substitute Trustee tenders to him a an answer. You may call the Deputy management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Colum- deed for the property or attempts to stop by today to find out about our move in specials and tender such deed, and should said bus County at (910) 641-4440 for fur- successful bidder fail to pay the full ther information. our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! balance purchase price so bid at that David S. Tedder time, he shall remain liable on his Assistant County Attorney bid as provided for in north Carolina 111 Washington Street Covey Run Apartments General Statutes Section 45-21.30 Whiteville, nC 28472 910-640-1656 (d) and (e). This sale will be held 910-642-5645 open ten (10) days for upset bids as nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2015 required by law. notice of service Covey Run II Apartments Residential real property with less 910-640-2438 than 15 rental units, including sin- of process by gle-family residential real property: Office Hours are: an order for possession of the prop- publication Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser STATE OF nORTH CAROLInA *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify and against the party or parties in In THE GEnERAL COuRT OF JuS- possession by the clerk of superi- TICE or court of the county in which the COunTY OF COLuMBuS property is sold. Any person who DISTRICT COuRT DIVISIOn occupies the property pursuant to FILE nO.: 15 CV 687 Want The Get ADD a rental agreement entered into or COunTY OF COLuMBuS and HIGH-SPEED INTERNET renewed on or after October 1, 2007, TOWn OF BOLTOn, DISH! 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