5PEBZT-JWJOH 5PEBZTJTTVFGFBUVSFT r-BEZ(BUPSTFEHF 1BHFGFBUVSFTB BTQFDJBMTFDUJPOPO 8$)4JO53$HJSMT TBNQMJOHPGOFYU OFYUXFFLT"OOVBM TPDDFSNBUDI-BEZ NPOUITQSJNBSZ /$4USBXCFSSZ'FTUJ 1BDLCPPUFSTNPWF FMFDUJPOCBMMPUT WBMJO$IBECPVSO SFDPSEUP Sports INSIDE 4FFQBHF$ 4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Tursday, April 26, 2012 Group calls Chadbourn for justice Volume 121, Number 85 rural water Whiteville, North Carolina in shooting nFamily of Chadbourn lawsuit settled 75 Cents victim Jasmine Thar nCost of two year legal battle not yet meets here before appoint- known. Inside Today ment with D.A. today. By BOB HIGH By NICOLE CARTRETTE 7-A Staff Writer Staff Writer r8FBUIFSBMFSUTXJMM TPPOCFBDUJWFIFSF The family of Jasmine Thar, A lengthy legal battle among Columbus the teenager ruled accidentally County, the Town of Chadbourn and several killed in Chadbourn in Decem- former Chadbourn Rural Water Association ber, gathered on the steps of customers ended with an agreement reached the courthouse here Wednes- among the entities involved this month. Next Issue day and called for justice – one The case that spanned more than two years day before they were here to and resembled a tug-of-war between the county meet with District Attorney and Chadbourn over more than 120 water Jon David. customers was resolved via a consent order ap- James Anthony Blackwell, proved by Superior Court Judge Doug Sasser. 23, living across East Third The county picks up Southeastern Commu- Avenue from a home where the nity College, gets the industrial park custom- 16-year-old Thar was visiting ers, along Old U.S. 74, Industrial Boulevard, for the Christmas holidays, is Sweet Farm Road, Midway Road, Georgia the man who handled a Model Pacific Road, Maple Lane and Wade Smith Circle. County customers that were county See Justice, page 5-A customers in those areas as of October 2009 remain county customers, also. The Town of Chadbourn’s water customer Sasser appointed area includes all areas within the incorpo- Monday’s to governor’s See Chadbourn, page 7-A American Profle crime commission features “Debbie Gibson: For the nSasser is only Superior Court judge on commis- Tree in race former teen pop sion. sensation, a lifelong By BOB HIGH for county’s mission to help oth- Staff Writer ers begins at home.” Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist District 2 Resident Superior Court Judge Douglas Sasser of Halls- Flag bearer By NICOLE CARTRETTE DIDYOB? boro became a member of the Rusty Perritte enjoys a picnic at Southeastern Community College Staff Writer Did you observe ... Governor’s Crime Commission here Wednesday morning by hosted by the Association of Retarded Citizens of Columbus County County Commissioner James Prevatte Te combined bands taking the oath of office for a and the county Parks and Recreation Department Tuesday. faces opposition from two challengers in the three-year term. May primary for his District 2 seat. of Acme-Delco and District Court Judge Napo- The district includes Western Prong, North Hallsboro middle leon Barefoot Jr., at Sasser’s Whiteville, portions of Welches Creek, White- schools directed by request, administered the oath, ville, West Whiteville and South Whiteville. and Sasser’s wife, Vickie, held Chadbourn gearing up The county commission District 2 seat is at Brenda Flowers, getting the Bible for the ceremony in the center of a heated race between a town a Superior rating at the Superior Courtroom, wit- for 80th Strawberry Fest manager and mayor. nessed by a group including The winner of the May 8 primary faces Carowinds Saturday? By ALLEN TURNER (Look for the special tabloid section ... Dean Lewis getting a family, friends and courthouse no Republican challenger in the November staff. Staff Writer about the Strawberry Festival, which general election. handmade lobster bib Sasser replaces Carl Fox as is included in today’s newspaper.) The News Reporter asked candidates in a for his 60th birthday the only Superior Court judge Although the biggest day won’t Strawberry Festival-related ac- number of races to participate in a survey come until Saturday, May 5, folks in lobster feast fown in on the commission, a group tivities kick off at 2 p.m. on Friday, with at least one race profiled in each edition that advises the governor on Chadbourn are gearing up for more April 27, when judging takes place leading up to the Primary election. from Maine? ... Lt. Gov. than a week of activities surround- for the Klondyke Garden Club’s See Sasser, page 7-A Below are the candidate profiles and re- Walter Dalton and his ing the 80th North Carolina Straw- strawberry display contest. First, sponses for the District 2 race. wife Lucille celebrating berry Festival. second and third prizes will be James E. Prevatte Pat Fatmucket Festival President Gayle William- awarded in both commercial and Age: 61 her birthday in White- son says she is excited, although a residential categories. Residence: 5094 Peacock Rd, Whiteville ville Wednesday as they Ride set for bit frazzled, at this point. “We’re A new event for the festival will Family: Wife, Dr. Melody Prevatte; daugh- greeted and talked with really looking forward to a good get underway early Saturday, April ter, Katrina Prevatte Davis and husband, Bri- festival,” she says. “And I can’t say 28. A 5K-walk will be conducted well-wishers on his May 12 at Lake an; and two grandchildren, Brent and Blake. enough about the dozens and dozens from the Chadbourn Depot to the Education: Education Specialist Degree run for the governor’s nTake the Lake commit- of volunteers who have worked so Strawberry Festival event field stage from East Carolina University; Master of hard to put this year’s festival events ofce? ... tee has solution to ‘Hate See Strawberry, page 6-A Arts in Education Degree from East Carolina the Hike’ in May bike together.” ride. See District 2, page 9-A
County Deaths With the goal of helping Co- lumbus County residents im- Whiteville prove their fitness year-round, Young leaving Chamber of Commerce Kenneth E.“Bill” Smith the Take the Lake committee from Swansboro to pick up a dog from the is offering a separate bike ride By JEFFERSON WEAVER Pauline Cribb Cartrette Columbus County Animal Shelter, and was May 12 that may prove even Staff Writer Lawrence Walter Davis held up by the stormy weather. If the dog more popular than the “Bike & Omega Ann Byrd wasn’t picked up by closing time, Young said, Hike” on Labor Day weekend. Janice Young said Tuesday she is looking the pooch would have been euthanized the Delco That would make for an forward to learning how to play. next morning. Lucille Harrelson Lennon exciting event, as more than Young is retiring from the Greater White- “Kathy (Boswell) and I burned up the 500 people rode around Lake ville Chamber of Commerce after 11 years of Tabor City phones,” Young said. “We called everybody Waccamaw last Labor Day ribbon cuttings, business recruitment, team Bernice S. Hanway we could, and finally made arrangements to weekend, “biking” on the building, fundraising and helping rescue hold the dog until the gentleman got here. paved roads, and “hiking” dogs from the county shelter. He ended up staying in Whiteville that night along the wooded trail. The That’s right—among the most unusual due to the weather, but he and his wife were Index Pat Fatmucket Bike Ride route tasks ever undertaken by the chamber was really impressed by what we had to offer.” should please those who claim an emergency request for a rescue. The little things make a big difference in &EJUPSJBMT" to “hate the hike” part of the “It was a horribly rainy, stormy day,” the chamber’s work, Young said. 0CJUVBSJFT" Bike & Hike, as it will be a con- Young said, laughing at the memory. “A lady “A lot of people have no idea what the 4QPSUT# tinuous ride on paved roads called us late in the afternoon on Thurs- chamber does,” she said, minutes after a $SJNF" only, with no hiking required. day—I guess it was 4:30 or 4:45—and asked if we could help. We were her last hope.” -JWJOH$ See Fatmucket, page 6-A The woman’s husband was en route See Young, page 3-A Janice Young
ELECT SHEILA District Court Judge The Right Decision www.McLambforJudge.com McLAMB Paid for by the Committee to Elect Sheila K. McLamb 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 Tim Deans to receive Scouting’s top honor Sunday By FULLER ROYAL of Scout camping as well as 28 know the true answers until I Scouts. I am also grateful that Staff Writer merit badges. had been out of Scouting for I got to spend my Scouting His favorite merit badges a while,” he said. “Although I career with my dad as my This Sunday, 18-year-old were Shotgun and Wilderness have only been out of Scouting Scoutmaster. It was nice hav- Tim Deans will become Boy survival. for a couple of months, I am ing him around. He knows a Scout Troop 512’s newest Ea- “I like guns and also the already beginning to realize lot about the outdoors and he gle Scout. challenge of trying to make that. Scouting was a journey taught us many things. “It feels really good,” said the best out of what I have in that taught me a lot about “He treated me exactly the the Whiteville High School a given situation,” he said. myself.” same as the other Scouts and senior of his upcoming honor. “Personal Management was “The best part of being a I am grateful for that,” Deans “It is a relief and gives me a probably the most useful or Scout was having the opportu- said. “From the very begin- feeling of satisfaction, pride influential badge I earned. nity to camp with a group and ning of joining Tiger Cubs and accomplishment. “It taught important life learn various life-long skills,” when I was in the first grade “When I earned my Eagle I skills that are needed every he said. “Some of the activi- to the end of Boy Scouts and felt like all the hard work and day such as understanding ties I have participated in are earning the Eagle Rank my commitment I put into Scout- how to recognize the differ- canoeing and camping along senior year in high school, ing over the past seven years ence between the ‘needs’ and the Waccamaw and Lumber I had a full Scouting experi- finally paid off,” said the son the ‘wants.’” Rivers, father/son fishing ence. of John and Susan Deans. He said the merit badge trips to Lea Island , camping “Overall, I feel that Scout- Dean’s journey to Eagle also taught him about manag- in various locations around ing has taught me how to – his older brother Drake ing his time and money and Lake Waccamaw, backpack- think and plan ahead, make earned his Eagle five years that it is “acceptable to reward ing in the North Carolina do with what I have, not ago – began as a Tiger Cub, yourself when you deserve it. mountains and attending complain, take control of followed by Cub Scouts and “Earning this merit badge summer camps at Camp Bow- situations and to appreciate Webelos, where he earned his helped me realize some of the ers, Camp Bob Hardin and family, friends, nature and Arrow of Light. important things in life such Camp Raven Knob.” the simple things in life,” he He joined Boy Scouting in as setting goals,” he said. He said his most memora- said. 2005 as member of the Cobra All Life Scouts – the rank ble moment in Scouting was At WHS, Deans is a mem- Patrol and later the Leader- preceding Eagle – wishing to forgetting his sleeping bag on ber of the Spanish Club, ship Corps. advance must successfully a camp out and “hearing my National Honor Society and “I knew I wanted to be complete a project that ben- Scoutmaster, who was also the Student Athletic Leader- involved in Scouting from a efits some aspect of the com- my dad, say, ‘I bet you won’t ship Team. very young age,” he said. “I munity and demonstrates forget it again.’ He was right. He played football and was had lots of friends and some leadership. I never forgot it again. This on the track team for four family members including my Deans’ project was extend- lesson taught me to be more years. brother and father who were ing one of the existing hiking responsible.” He played baseball for two active in Scouting. trails that connected two other Other memorable mo- years, was class treasurer his “I knew from observing trails in the park. ments were participating in sophomore year and was a them what Scouting was like “Our troop has spent a lot various games at summer member of FFA for two years. and the types of things they of time at the park and I knew camp such as Ultimate Fris- He’s active in his church did,” Deans said. “I wanted to I wanted to give something bee and the Iron Scout races. and works part-time at Dom- become a Scout because I like back to the park by doing a Staff photo by Fuller Royal He said 11-year-olds should ino’s Pizza. He also works as a to spend time outdoors and I project that would benefit the Tim Deans is Troop 512’s newest Eagle. join Boy Scouts to make last- lifeguard during the summer enjoy camping. I also joined park and its visitors,” he said. ing friendships, learn valu- and sells firewood in the fall because I knew from an early Deans, his fellow Scouts termaster and patrol leader, candidate for the Eagle rank able skills from wilderness and winter. age I wanted to become an and some friends cleared the said being a good role model and my love for Scouting. survival to personal manage- He plans on attending East Eagle Scout. trail. is part of being a good leader. There were some open-ended ment that will be remembered Carolina University for exer- “Earning the rank of Eagle “Once I began building the “Leading through example, questions that were difficult and used for life. cise physiology. Scout means a great deal to trail, I learned a boardwalk not by force, is one of the for me to answer at the time “And of course, the experi- “I would then like to enroll me,” he said. “It means I have would be needed,” he said. “I things that makes someone of the board. ences and memories,” he said. in physical therapy school,” received and accomplished had several fund raisers and a good leader,” he said. “Per- “One of the board mem- “I am very glad that I was able he said. “ My long-term ca- Scouting’s highest honor. To also accepted donations in suading others to want to bers told me I really wouldn’t to participate in and enjoy reer goal is to become a doc- me, being an Eagle means memory and in honor of indi- do the right thing instead of tor of physical therapy.” I will live by the Scout Law viduals to raise money to buy trying to make others do the for the rest of my life. It gave the building materials. right thing is what a good Fuller Royal meaning to my Scouting ca- “The Columbus County leader does.” 910-642-4104 ext. 228 reer. It also means I will give Home Builder’s Association Eagle candidates must also Boat race is June 16 [email protected] back to Scouting just as others and J.E. Thompson volun- pass a board of review from gave to me through Scouting.” teered their time and exper- adult Eagle Scouts and mem- Boat building workshop set for May 12 Scouts promise to live by tise to help with the construc- bers of the community. The Whiteville Rotary Club with trophies awarded in each the 12 points of the Scout Law. tion of the boardwalk,” he “It was somewhat relaxed,” is hosting its first cardboard category. WHS NHS Deans said that many of the said. “I will always appreciate he said of his board. “In order boat races, Saturday, June 16 A complete list of rules Scout Law’s points describe the help others gave me on this to prepare for my board I re- at the Lake Waccamaw Sail- is available from the club’s him, he thinks brave is the project. I am really proud of viewed some Scouting skills slates yard ing Club. race website. The Whiteville best fit. how the trail and boardwalk like how to tie specific knots On Saturday, May 12, the Rotary Club is also looking “I am not afraid to go turned out and know it will and I also brushed up on my sale May 12 club will host a free workshop for sponsors at various levels. against the crowd and do what benefit the park and visitors first aid. on how to build a cardboard Sponsorship packages are I want or believe is right,” he for many years to come.” “Doing that made it feel Whiteville High School boat. available at the event title, said. Deans, who has served as a little more comfortable,” National Honor Society will The workshop will run gold, silver, bronze and event Since 2005, Deans has the senior patrol leader, assis- he said. “I was able to dem- hold a yard sale on Saturday, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at the levels. logged in more than 100 nights tant senior patrol leader, quar- onstrate why I was a valid May 12 from 7 a.m. until 12 Columbus County Arts Coun- For more information, en- noon at First Bank at 1104 N. cil Center at Pecan and Madi- try forms, waivers, examples J.K. Powell Blvd. son streets in Whiteville. of boats and boat plans, visit All proceeds go to scholar- Businesses, families, www.whitevilleboatrace.com ships in support of the com- schools, youth groups, church- or call Jonathan Medford at munity’s teens. Arbor Day: Let us now es, Scouts, groups of friends (910) 431-3554. and non-profit organizations are invited to design and honor our beautiful trees build boats and participate in Bringing People Together the races. By RAY WYCHE beginning with an informa- characteristics of them. Proceeds benefit more than For NC Staff Writer tional program in the Visitors Arbor Day was begun in a dozen local non-profit orga- Center at 6:30 p.m. and con- 1872 when a Michigan native nizations. Al LeonardHouse It’s a little noted special cluding with hikes to observe visited the state of Nebraska, Participants can enter: s 9EARS ,OCAL 'OVERNMENT day but it should have special different species of trees grow- an area having few trees, and Parent/Child (adult with a -ANAGEMENT %XPERIENCE meaning for Columbus County. ing in the diverse ecosystems encouraged officials to declare child 9-years-old or older); s !DMINISTERED OVER Tomorrow (Friday) is Ar- that make up the park. a day for setting out trees for Single Paddler (ages 13-17); MILLION IN PUBLIC GRANT FUNDS bor Day, a day set aside to A ranger will lead the hike their value as shade trees and Multi-Paddler (ages 13-17); set out a tree or two or at and the highlight of the trip windbreaks. 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Col- towns and Columbus County she has to do all her yard work, with a question about the lier’s Jewelers donated the have to offer.” house work and recreation at memorial bricks at Vineland jewels, and the museum acted Young said she could not home in her favorite housecoat. Station. “We have the respon- as the venue. have enjoyed her tenure as “If I ever get dressed, some- sibility of putting a face on “We had people lined up out much as she did without the thing clicks and I have to get Whiteville, and sometimes it’s the door and up the stairs,” help of the board and chamber to work,” she said, laughing. the first impression folks have Young said. “It was amazing. members. Much of the success, “Therefore I have to discipline of our town and county.” It was exhausting, but it was she said, has been due to the myself. Team effort a great event.” attitude of the community at “I have always been the Young characteristically Other standouts have been large. kind of person that people plays down her role as a leader the “Cattlemen’s Ball” fund- “When the bank and the col- knew would say, ‘Okay, let’s in the chamber’s growth over raiser, which featured plywood lege were first getting going,” do this,’ when others said it the past decade. cows being moved around she said, “we had a lot of new couldn’t be done. I’ll have to “I have had the privilege to town, a Hollywood night com- people moving here. The na- learn how to say ‘No’ now. It work with a lot of fine presi- plete with red carpet, and tives could have given them the won’t be easy, because people dents and boards,” she said. other fun events. cold shoulder, but that isn’t the know I am a hard worker—I “There is no individual—it’s “We even had Whiteville Whiteville way. Instead, locals love it—and I love helping always been a team effort. It Janice Young, outgoing executive vice president of the Mayor Terry Mann dressed welcomed and embraced the people. I love a good challenge, has to be to promote and sup- Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce, is turning over up as Superman one year,” newcomers, and realized they especially when it benefits the port our community.” the reins of the organization to Mary Leigh Hudson, left. Young said. could learn from each other community.” Bringing a spirit of unity to Young said events like the and improve the community. I The remaining days of her the area has always been one the center of downtown, and mutual desire for the city to ever-popular Shuck and Shag think a lot of people are still tenure were expected to be of Young’s personal goals. She people associate the chamber grow and thrive.” oyster roast and beach music surprised that attitude exists busy ones, Young said. A re- said she feels she has had some with two major draws to the The Vineland Station res- party, along with the Live Af- here. It’s not what you expect tirement bash is scheduled success in that. downtown area—Vineland toration group was just be- ter Five concert series, help in a small city like ours, and for today, before the Live After “One of my biggest goals Station and the Museum of ginning its work when Young promote the chamber and the it makes us much more attrac- Five event at Vineland Station. has always been to reach out- Forestry. came on board at the chamber. community, as well as helping tive when people get to know The Office Professionals Lun- side of Whiteville, and get Young said she has always Since then, she said, “We were local businesses. us. They are surprised to find cheon—which Young helped people in the county and the enjoyed working with both honored to be able to help any “It’s important that people out everything Whiteville has to grow into a major annual city to work together,” Young groups. way we could. realize every business needs to offer.” event—was Wednesday. Plus said. “It’s gratifying to find “Harry (Warren) and I “The addition of the Lloyd to be part of the chamber,” she Learning how to play she is still helping new cham- people who also want that.” started work about a month and Beth Batten Pavilion was said. “We are all there to help Young said retirement won’t ber executive director Mary One of the biggest exam- apart,” she said. “Having the a big day for the depot and the one another succeed. That in- be easy, but she is looking for- Leigh Hudson get a feel for the ples of that growing unity is museum here has always been chamber,” she said. “We were cludes not just ribbon cuttings, ward to “learning how to play.” town and all it has to offer. Leadership Columbus, the a big benefit to the city, and I pleased to be able to provide but programs like Leadership “I’ll be spending a lot more Young said she is excit- leader training program start- hope it continues to be. The some funding through the Columbus, Women Leading time with Bob, my patient ed about the day she finally ed by the chamber and others. chamber and the museum Batten family to restore the Columbus, and our youth pro- husband,” she said. “I’m look- leaves her office with its win- Since its establishment, Young have a great working relation- loading dock. It adds so much grams. It’s all about building ing forward to playing with dow on downtown Madison said, more than 120 locals have ship, one I hope goes on for to activities there.” a better, stronger business my grandchildren more, too. Street. gone through the course, and years.” Both facilities, the museum community, and that benefits I’m thinking about taking up “You know, I don’t know most are now in positions of Being between the two, peo- and the depot, play heavily in everyone.” kayaking. We have some plans, what is going to happen,” local leadership, either in civic ple often stop by the chamber chamber functions. Fundrais- Continuing mission and I might even go back to she said, “and that is kind groups, business or govern- for information about Vine- ers, outdoor concerts, and While the image of the cham- work—but not til after the first of scary—but I’m looking ment. land or the museum. Young other special events hosted by ber has changed through the of the year. I’m going to have forward to it. The unknown, “It helps people find their said the chamber is happy to the chamber often take place years, Young said the mission some fun first.” that’s the fun part.” potential, and learn how to be help. at either attraction. is still the same—promoting Young enjoys yard work and more effective,” she said. “At “They are great resources “I well remember the Dia- area businesses and promoting gardening, but said she has Jefferson Weaver the same time it helps them, for the entire community, mond Dip that we held at the the community. Businesses that a strict rule she must follow. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 it helps the community, too.” and draw quite a few people museum,” Young said. work together are a step ahead Rather than her usual neat [email protected] In the middle to our downtown,” she said. The fundraiser featured toward success, she said. business attire, Young said, of everything “We really have nothing to do 999 cubic zirconias, and one But that cooperation re- The chamber office has al- with them, outside of a great diamond, and challenged par- quires a lot from chamber ways benefitted from being in working relationship and the ticipants to find the one-carat members. The Cement Barn “People have no idea all the Shop work behind the scenes that for Mother’s Day goes into anything,” she said. s 3TATUARY s "ENCHES s !NGELS “They see the finished product, s 4ABLE 3ETS s 0LANTERS s &OUNTAINS MORE Tree strikes and you’re out whether it’s a concert, a fund- raiser, a luncheon or a ribbon CHECK OUT OUR GREENHOUSE nRepeat code offenders enacted by the General Assem- the bill results in a tax lien cutting. There is always a lot s (UGE 'ORGEOUS &ERNS s (IBISCUS target of new rule. bly, the city is moving closer against the property, and pos- that goes into anything, since s -ANDEVILLA s 'ERANIUMS s !NGEL 7ING "EGONIAS to a “zero tolerance” policy sible foreclosure. the chamber is responsible for AND MUCH MORE toward overgrown lots in Owners can request an making people realize every- By JEFFERSON WEAVER #ERRO 'ORDO .# s the city limits, City Manager appeal from the city manager thing Whiteville, our sister Staff Writer Larry Faison said. which will stop abatement un- The law was enacted in 2009 til a hearing can be held and Whiteville property owners in part due to the number of a final determination issued. who are the subject of three repeat offenders across the The problem, Cook said, complaints about overgrown state. In some cases, munici- comes with repeat offend- weeds and other problems in palities spent thousands of ers, called chronic violators one year will now be in for a dollars mowing, cleaning in the ordinance. Under the Collier’s Jewelers big surprise. and clearing overgrown lots new rule, the city can take The Whiteville City Coun- several times per year, with action against a property as cil Tuesday approved a re- little hope of recouping the soon as the fourth complaint quest by Fire Marshall/Code GIFT & BRIDAL costs, due to repeated appeals is received in a year, with no Enforcement Officer John of code enforcement action. further notice and no appeal. Cook to toughen the city’s In a typical code enforce- “This will speed up the stance on repeat offenders of ment case, Cook explained, process,” Cook said, “and We are the city code. the city investigates com- hopefully take care of some of Cook told the board Tues- plaints, and notifies the owner our more serious problems.” day that of the 38 nuisance of the violation. The owner After questioning City At- complaints investigated by then has 10 days from the date torney Carlton Williamson his office last year, 18 involved of a first class letter to solve about the new rule, the board “overgrown vegetation.” the problem. If the owner unanimously approved the Three of those were com- REMODELING doesn’t “abate the nuisance,” request. plaints against properties the city will handle any clean- that had received multiple up, and send the owner a bill warnings. Jefferson Weaver for the actual cost of the labor Under the new rules, which 910-642-4104 ext. 227 and equipment. 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Madison St., Whiteville • 642-3930 Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183 642-3157 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 Crime briefs Two given probation Four Tabor males Demolished Rape in cocaine cases here arrested in shooting James Watious Hufham Jonathan Elgin Long, 23, F o u r T h e White- Sixth Street, Jr. of Bolton told a sheriff’s of Shug Norris Road, Tabor males from D i s t r i c t ville, was and a group deputy April 23 someone had City, was arrested this week Tabor City Attor- f r e e d of men in used his backhoe to demolish on a charge of statutory rape were arrest- n e y ’ s when his front of Cory a home along Pauline Drive in involving sex with a 15-year-old ed this week staff of- case of J o h n s o n ’ s the Bolton community, and had girl during the period of March on charges of fered plea s e l l i n g residence be- damaged the backhoe. 1 to April 30, 2011, according to shooting into d e a l s t o pain med- gan walking Hufham said he had been a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s an occupied two de- i c a t i o n toward her hired by Pauline Graham to Detective Rene Trevino. Cartrette Brown vehicle after fendants in March car. demolish a home, but Graham a single shot D. Hemingway X. Hemingway charged with co- 2005 was dismissed L e w i s changed her mind. He went to b r o k e t h e Pleads caine offenses – because of the “age told her to get his backhoe and found the rear glass of Christopher Mitchell including one for of the case, and “speed up.” damage. a car Sun- Strickland, 37, of Lumberton, selling cocaine to insufficient evi- As Stephens day night in pleaded to possession of co- undercover offi- dence,” according c o n t i n u e d Tabor City Credit caine in a December 2010 case cers – and both to the records. t h e g r o u p and exited o f m a l e s Jimmy Eric Bright, 34, of here this week, and received were placed on Cartrette will be through the g o t i n t o Rough-N-Ready Road, White- a two-year term of probation. probation here in on probation for windshield. t h e s t r e e t ville, was sent to jail for 45 days Strickland got a suspended Superior Court Carney two years, with a T w o and “began – with a 47-day credit – here prison term of six to eight this week. prison term of four 18-month-old T. Billings J. Billings shooting at this week after he pleaded in months. His prior record shows Elbert “Buddy” Douglas to five months suspended. children, the the vehicle.” Superior Court here to driving convictions for larceny in 2005, Cartrette, 55, of Williams Brown’s probation will be driver and a passenger were Stephens said she wasn’t sure with a revoked license. assault on a female in 2008, and Road, Clarendon, pleaded for three years, and a term not injured in the 8:30 p.m. in- how many shots were fired. Bright appealed his District breaking and entering in 2007. to possession of cocaine of 24 to 30 months in prison cident in the 300 block of West Stephens and Lewis identi- Court conviction in November after he and two others were was suspended. Brown is Sixth Street, police reported. fied five males in the group that 2009 for the June 2009 offense, caught in March 2009 with also to spend 30 days in jail, Possession Officer Michael Jamison were in the street and did the and he was put on probation R o s c o e 58 grams of the drug after a the term to be served on the reported the following events: shooting. Police collected some for two years, with a 45-day jail Hemingway, vehicle stop on N.C. 904 near weekends. Lilly Janealle Stephens, 21, spent shells from the street. term suspended. 67, of Loris, Tabor City. Cartrette’s co-defendants of Clarendon, was driving a Arrested were David Ka- His prior record showed S.C., charged Anthony “Duke” Vichon were Gresley Gene Smith 2012 Toyota with DeAngelo deem Hemingway, 20, and convictions for DWLR in 2002 with posses- Brown, 28, who has Riegel- and James Cecil Gowans. Lewis, 26, of Queen Street, Xavier Hemingway, 17, both of and DWI in 2002 and 1998. sion of co- wood and Delco addresses, Smith, 58, of Evergreen, was Tabor City, as a passenger. 793 McCrimmon Extension, Ta- caine with pleaded to two counts of placed on probation, and Stephens’ twins were in child- bor City, and Terrell Billings, intent to sell selling cocaine. He sold co- Gowans, 64, of Chadbourn, safety seats in the rear. 23, and Jimmy Wayne Bill- i n a Ju n e caine to undercover officers also received probation. Stephens said she went to ings, 50, both of 104 South Bay Burglary 2011 arrest, R. Hemingway three times in the summer Brown has a charge of get the twins’ uncle, Lewis, Street, Tabor City, on warrants Betty A. Hinson of Mill pleaded to possession of co- of 2010. receiving stolen goods still and she was driving on West obtained by Jamison. Branch Church Road, Tabor caine here this week in Supe- Another defendant, Mi- pending action in Superior City, told a sheriff’s deputy rior Court, and was placed on chael Len Carney, 39, of Court, records show. April 23 that she discovered a probation for two years. break-in of her home at 11:50 Hemingway, convicted in Martin gets probation a.m., and a friend, Trevor Dan- 2009 for possession of cocaine, iel Dudney, went inside and has a prison term of six to in two break-in cases saw a white male run across eight months that was sus- Wilson’s 9th DWLR Otis Jerel Martin, along with cash and pended. His other prior convic- the front room. 23, who has Fair Bluff other items. He also tion was for DWI in 2005. The suspect fled, and Hin- ends with jail here and Whiteville ad- admitted he broke son found her purse and an dresses, was placed into Jenkins’ farm Emachine laptop computer Damien Jatoan Wilson, 34 of Chadbourn, was sentenced to on probation for three office last year and stolen. The purse was found in Misdemeanor J a c k i e 90 days in jail here this week in Superior Court after he pleaded years here this week stole blank checks. a roadside ditch. L . Fow l e r, to one count of driving with a revoked license (DWLR), and a after he pleaded in Crystal Maria Wil- second count of DWLR and hit-and-run driving were dismissed. Superior Court to two cox and Patrick Wes- 35, of Ken- Martin n y Jo r d a n Wilson, who has no days credit toward the term, appealed counts of breaking ley Brown Jr. are co- Probation Road, Tabor his District Court judgment in May 2010 when he got 120 days in and entering, and larceny. defendants in the Jenkins case. D a m o n jail. He has eight prior convictions of DWLR. He was arrested Four counts of fraud, an- Martin’s dismissed cases Kendell Wil- City, pleaded to misde- in November 2009 in the case in which he pleaded. other break-in case and a include felony larceny of to- liams, 36, of Other prior convictions were selling cocaine in 1996, posses- larceny case were dismissed bacco-rack supports and trac- North Madi- meanor pos- session of sion of a handgun by a minor in 1995, DWI in 1997, flee to elude in the plea deal. tor weights from Jenkins’ farm son Street, Fowler in 2004, carrying a concealed weapon in 2002, assault on a female Martin was ordered to pay in 2011, and fraud for selling Whiteville, stolen goods this week in Superior Court in 2000, and no driver’s license in 1995. restitution of $659.98 to Mar- the items. was placed here, and was placed on proba- garet King of Fair Bluff, and A break-in case dismissed on probation tion for a year, with a 45-day jail $125 to O.C. Jenkins of Cerro involved the theft of four dirt f o r t h r e e Williams term suspended. Gordo. bikes from Larry Dean Hinson years here in Fowler had 20 stolen cata- Jail in DWLR case He admitted he stole King’s in Cerro Gordo in March 2011. Superior Court this week after 1991 car in December 2009, The bikes were recovered. he admitted he failed to report lytic converters that he sold for Jamie Ray Kennedy, 37, who has N.C. 410 and Beaverdam a change of address to the $1,680 in February 2011, and he Road, Chadbourn, addresses, was sent to jail for 90 days this Sheriff ’s Office. was arrested the next month. A week after he pleaded to driving with a revoked license (DWLR) Williams, convicted in 2008 fraud charge involving the sale in Superior Court here. Hargrove gets prison, of taking indecent liberties was dismissed in the plea deal. Kennedy also asked that his probation in another DWLR case with a young female, was ar- Fowler had no prior record. be revoked, and he serve the 90-day jail term in that case at the rested in May 2010 for failing same time. He has 12 days credit toward his term. then probation term to provide a new address. A Firearms A jury convicted Kennedy in November 2010 of DWLR, and Robbie Hargrove, of six to eight months prison term of 19 to 23 months Tremayne he began a two-year probation period, with a 120-day jail term 23, of Whiteville, who suspended. was suspended. Allen Davis, suspended. This case was shortened to 90 days to be served didn’t go to prison H a r g r o v e w a s Williams’ prior record, in 21, of Poco- concurrently with the new conviction. last October because ar rested Nov. 15, addition to the sex conviction, s i n R o a d , His prior record shows convictions for DWLR in 2008, hit-and- he had enough days 2011 when police shows one for fleeing to elude Lake Wac- run driving in 2007, and DWI in 1992, 1994 and 1997. credit (358) in jail here answered an alarm to avoid a term of 10 to along Church Street arrest in 2004. camaw, was Hargrove p l a c e d o n 12 months, will serve here, and he was seen probation for six to eight months in state cus- fleeing the area. He was also tody for a series of break-ins seen throwing a stolen pistol three years Davis Jackson gets probation Break-in and ordered he committed within a month into a trashcan. Rico Lee Jackson, stole two shotguns, R i c h a r d to make restitution to Walmart of being sentenced last year. He was arrested a few days 20, of Ten Mile Road, duct tape and a cell Russell Seal- here of $1,846 after he pleaded Hargrove pleaded to two later for break-ins or thefts Ta b o r C i t y, w a s phone. He was or- ey, 52, of Le- to two counts of larceny of counts of breaking and enter- involving Darryl’s Auto Sales, placed on probation dered to pay restitu- land, pleaded a firearm in Superior Court ing, and larceny here this week Jack Hall’s home along Vine- for three years here tion of $543 to Inman. to breaking here. in Superior Court, and got a land Street, and Cherry Stew- this week after he T h e t h e f t o f a and entering Davis’ three counts of larce- split sentence. art’s home along Edgewood pleaded in a break- Dodge pickup on Aug. in Superior ny by employee were dismissed He will be on probation for Circle, plus Brian Lewis’ home ing and entering, and 21, 2011, owned by Court here in the plea deal. He stole two three years with another term along Tram Road. larceny case. A case Pinckney Worley, was this week, weapons in June 2011 while of stealing a vehicle Jackson a n d w a s Sealey dismissed. an employee of the store, plus was dismissed in the plea deal. A prison term of 12 to 16 placed on probation for three computer games, a laptop com- Jackson admitted he broke months was suspended, and Bondsmen arrested years, and ordered to make res- puter and three game consoles. into Tommy Inman’s home Jackson is to spend 45 days in Two bail bondsmen from iff ’s Detective Rene Trevi- titution of $655 to his victim. Davis had no prior record. along Sidney-Cherry Grove jail before beginning proba- South Carolina were arrested no charged Christopher Lee Sealey broke into David Road in December 2011, and tion. this week in connection with Cherry, 34, and Sam Baldwin, Paul Tucker’s home along Liv- the firing of several shots at 43, with assault with a deadly ingston Chapel Road, Delco, on DWI On Saturday, April 21, 2012 Michael Thompson, 42, of weapon. July 7, 2011, and stole two rifles, my eldest son John W. Ingram Wright Road, Tabor City, on the Thompson said he was the a shotgun and fish cooker. A VI was arrested and charged night of April 16. target of shots while in his prison term of four to five Sex case ends with for driving while impaired by Columbus County Sher- vehicle, and while running to months was suspended. the N.C. State Highway Patrol. his residence. It appears the Sealey’s prior record shows He was taken to the Brunswick plea of simple assault bondsmen thought he was Kin- convictions for breaking and County Detention Center and ston Green, a man they were entering, and larceny in Har- Curtis Roberson and asked her, “Does Spain’s cases released into my custody after seeking that used to live at the nett County in 1981, misde- Moss, 70, of the 7300 that feel good?” he was processed, Brunswick block of N.C. 410, The girl imme- same location. meanor larceny in Brunswick Sheriff John W. Ingram V an- are dismissed County in 2011, and possession C h a d b o u r n , w a s diately went to her nounced Monday. placed on unsuper- mother and report- C h a r g e s of stolen goods in New Ha- “As sheriff of Brunswick of breaking nover County last year. vised probation for ed the act. Wilkie County Fatalities County I have taken an aggres- three years here said there was never and enter- sive stance with regards to peo- this week in Supe- any other sex act ing, larceny, To this date ple driving while impaired and a se parate Half rior Court after he involved in the Sep- 2012 ...... ….……...6 this situation is no exception. pleaded to simple Moss tember 2009 case. larceny and Amanda Dawn Baldwin, 25, I applaud the N.C. State High- possession 2011 ……...………3 assault in a case where he Wilkie said Moss has not seen of Shorty’s Drive, Whiteville, way Patrol for their hard work of a sto- had been charged with tak- the girl since the incident, and Total 2011...... 17 was arrested for felony posses- and dedication and appreciate len vehicle Spain was ordered to stay away from Total 2010...... 26 sion of a controlled substance the fact that they handled this ing indecent liberties with a against William Barkley Spain, her and her family. – one half of a Xanax tablet arrest like every other arrest young girl. 29, of Woodview Drive, Tabor Wilkie also said the victim’s – inside the jail here April 24 with extreme professionalism,” Lynn Wilkie, assistant dis- City, were dismissed in Supe- mother didn’t want the girl to on a warrant obtained by a Ingram continued. trict attorney, said Moss was rior Court here this week. have to go to court and testify. DEBT RELIEF sheriff ’s deputy. “As a parent I am saddened taken by the victim on a tour “Can’t ID the defendant as A jail term of 30 days was Bankruptcy Baldwin had been taken to by the fact that my son made of the girl’s new house, and he the individual who committed suspended. This was Moss’ jail for misdemeanor vehicle the choice to drink and drive put his arm around her shoul- crimes,” was the reason shown Stop Foreclosures first criminal conviction. charges after she was stopped endangering himself and der, plus touched her breast, by the district attorney’s staff. Get A Fresh Start for displaying a stolen license countless others on the road- Spain was charged with plate. She said the license plate ways. However, I pray this will Sign damaged breaking into Dennis James Attorney was on her vehicle when she be a lesson that will enable him Tef at school here Cartrette’s home along Wood- James bought it two weeks ago. to make better decisions in the Someone fired at least seven view Drive in December 2010 Robbins She admitted she had some future,” the sheriff stated. shots at a highway warning An 18-year-old female stu- and stealing copper, and also marijuana in her possession, The younger Ingram will sign and caused severe damage dent at Whiteville High School stealing $4,212 worth of items 922 S. Madison St. and was charged with posses- be presenting himself to the to the sign used to warn traffic reported April 23 the theft of from Cartrette during a period Whiteville sion. One half of a Xanax pill court and he will be completing about the N.C. 242 overpass a cell phone while she was at of December 2010 and March was found in a pill bottle while all necessary assessments as construction along U.S. 74 near the school. The last known 2011. Baldwin was being searched by required by law and pleading Evergreen, according to an location of the phone was not The vehicle charge involved CALL 642-4860 www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com a jail employee. guilty as charged, Ingram said. April 23 sheriff ’s report. shown in the police report. a stolen Jeep on March 21, 2011. The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 5A Justice Continued from page 1-A Break-ins, thefs noted The following were victims Ray, Clempson Green Drive, of Magnavox TV, PlayStation rifle about 11 a.m. on Dec. 23. of a break-in and/or theft re- Chadbourn – theft found April 3, stainless steel cross neck- Blackwell, who has not been ported on date shown: 16 of lock box with cash, car lace and bracelet, Remington charged with any offense, told s !PRIL n #HRIST THE +ING titles, private papers. 12-gauge shotgun. police he was removing the rifle Catholic Church, Burns Road, s !PRIL n *IM 9OUNG #ON- s !PRIL n #OTEARA -ARIA from its protective case when it Riegelwood – theft of nine cop- struction, N.C. 905, Nakina – Todd, Queen Street, Tabor City fired for an unknown reason. per downspouts from gutters. theft of copper wire. – theft of diamond ring. The bullet went through the s !PRIL n 3HERRY !NN s !PRIL n -ARGREE 3HIP- s !PRIL n *UDY 7ILLARD window of his rented home Cook, N.C. 905, Nakina – theft man, Walls Lane, Chadbourn North Myrtle Beach – theft of and traveled across the street, of Husqvarna riding mower, – break-in, theft of Sanyo TV. metal wash pot, slide swing striking three females. Ryobi bench grinder. s !PRIL n *AMES 7ILLARD and wheelbarrow from Wil- The bullet first passed s !PRIL n 4IMOTHY !LLEN Butler, Love Mill Road, White- loughby Road, Tabor City, through Jahmesha McMillian, +ING -IDWAY $RIVE 7HITE- ville – theft discovered April residence. Thar’s cousin, before killing ville – break-in, theft of Sam- 16 of four Poulan chain saws, Thar. A bullet fragment also sung TV, second TV. three green, one red. struck Treka McMillian, 42, s !PRIL n *AMES 3TACY s !PRIL n $ARRYLS !UTO of Chadbourn, an assistant Herring, Whiteville – theft Mill Street, Whiteville – theft No witness basketball coach at Western from rear bed of pickup truck of copper tubing from propane Carolina University, and Chad- Carletta McNeil Treka McMillian An assault charge against parked at Help Mission, Lee tank. bourn native. Dustin Cody Register, 19, of and Commerce streets, of Gra- s !PRIL n "ARBARA , !LLEN John C. Barnett of Char- Jake Godwin Trailer Park, co paint sprayer, paint brushes, Lattimore Avenue, Whiteville – lotte, a civil rights activist, Whiteville, was dismissed in scrapper, wire brush, Stanley theft of water pump. opened the press conference by Superior Court here this week toolbox, hammer. s !PRIL n #ALVIN 2ICH- saying he and the victims were when the prosecuting witness s !PRIL n -AMA 2ITAS RES- ard Cartrette, 21200 block of “troubled, upset and disap- failed to cooperate with pros- taurant, Mill Street, Whiteville Peacock Road, Tabor City – pointed” because there’s been ecutors. – break-in, theft of eight packs break-in, theft of Washley and no action by the DA for more Register was convicted in of beer, food, cash. Courtley guitars and cases. than four months. November 2010 of assaulting s !PRIL n *ACK 3HELDON s !PRIL n -ASON #LAY- He promised more action, Richard Bass in a September -C+EE *R #ROWN 0OINT $RIVE ton Sprouse, Angelo Circle, such as marches, rallies, a boy- 2010 incident, and got a 30-day Riegelwood – theft of two lem- Whiteville – break-in, theft cott and other forms of bring- jail term that he appealed. on Walker hounds, one spotted ing attention to the incident, Walker hound. if Thursday’s meeting with s !PRIL n 2ALPH -C#OY David doesn’t yield the desired results – Blackwell’s arrest. “The McNeil family (par- ents of Thar) has seen stories Assault dropped Now Open! Wendell Hardie John McNeil change during the past four A charge of assault with a months, and the truth has I don’t feel safe in Chadbourn deadly weapon against Roger not been fully revealed. We anymore. I grew up there,” the Dale Edwards, 66, of Coleman see activity like a snake. Help godmother of Thar and aunt of Cemetery Road, Cerro Gordo, is needed in Whiteville and Jahmesha said. was dismissed this week in Chadbourn. Thar’s mother, Carletta Mc- Superior Court here at the “These are times when peo- Neil of Charlotte, said life in request of the victim. ple are also unjustly accused. her family “isn’t normal any- Edwards was convicted in We’ll be working with local more. Jasmine kept our house- District Court in November leaders, some who are not yet hold alive with her laughing 2010, and sentenced to 60 days identified, to make sure we get and smiles. I just want justice, in jail. Ricky Eugene Ward justice in this case,” Barnett and the authorities know what said Edwards shot at him three declared. I mean. She shouldn’t die in times on Sept. 20, 2010, records Wendell Hardie of Chad- Buy One Entree and vain.” show. Edwards appealed his bourn, father of Jahmesha Thar’s father, John McNeil conviction. McMillian, said his daughter Get the Second Entree of Orangeburg, S.C., said his is recovering, but doesn’t like heart is full of “lots of anger, to sit near windows. Money missing lots of anger. Justice would “We don’t know what’s go- John Barnett make me feel great. The in- Local police reported April ing on. No one from the police volvement by the FBI (Civil 23 an employee of Hardee’s of 1/2 Price contacted us. One officer did Treka McMillian said an ar- Rights unit) gives us some- Whiteville admitted to taking follow us to the hospital that rest of Blackwell should have thing. We want to see results.” cash from the business. The day. No one from the Blackwell been made that day. “Nothing Barnett promised a “short investigation continues. family has contacted us. It $1.99 Margarita Special is going to bring Jasmine back. press conference” Thursday shouldn’t have to come to this,” There needs to be account- afternoon following the 4 p.m. 4+,1PXFMM3E 8IJUFWJMMFt Hardie stated. 640-2159 ability for Blackwell’s actions. meeting with DA David. www.whiteville.com %JOF*Ot5BLF0VUt%SJWF5ISV More than 400 DNA hits helped solve cases DNA work by the State base is part of a national data- by two outside organizations, Crime Laboratory resulted in base called CODIS (Combined making it one of the first in 409 hits to the DNA database in DNA Index System), which the U.S. to have dual ISO ac- 2011, matches that helped local is overseen by the Federal creditation. law enforcement solve mur- Bureau of Investigation. Con- “It’s critical that our lab ders, rapes and other crimes victed offenders’ DNA samples meet the highest standards so across the state. During the are collected at local jails and that the criminal justice sys- same time period, the lab used state prisons for analysis and tem continues to have access DNA to help eliminate 149 in- inclusion in the state and na- to accurate, trustworthy sci- dividuals as suspects. tional DNA databases. Law entific analysis,” Cooper said The Crime Lab’s DNA work enforcement officers take DNA was recently found to meet samples from arrestees by high national standards by an cheek cell collector and the independent, external audit samples are then analyzed and Minor wreck conducted by the Federal Bu- uploaded to the databases. reau of Investigation. The FBI Under the new state law injuries here Quality Assurance Standards allowing DNA collection from There were minor injuries review validated the lab’s DNA certain arrestees, an arrestee’s Wednesday in the 325 p.m. col- procedures and methodology. sample may be eligible for lision of two vehicles at the The State Crime Lab main- removal if he or she isn’t con- intersection of U.S. 701 Bypass tains the state’s DNA database victed or the case is dismissed. and Washington Street, police and provides law enforcement More than 20 other states and report. with analysis of evidence the federal government have Drivers, using seatbelts, that may contain DNA. At the also passed laws that allow were Charles Blythe, 53, of end of 2011, the North Caro- the collection of DNA samples Supply, and Tommie Mank (cq) lina DNA database contained from arrestees, and courts Cartrette, 64, of Clarendon. 219,329 profiles and had helped have upheld the practice as Another crash here at 8:10 to solve more than 2,100 cases constitutional. a.m., without injury, involved since its inception in 1994. The State Crime Lab, in- vehicles at the intersection The State Crime Lab had cluding the Forensic Biology of Madison and Virgil streets. more hits to the DNA database Section that performs DNA They were driven by Jenny in 2011 than in the first 11 years analysis, is working toward Price Beattie, 36, of Whiteville, of the DNA program combined accreditation under stringent and Crystal Hatcher Edwards, and was only a few hits shy of ISO17025 standards. That will 36, of Clarkton, and both used beating 2010’s record-setting allow the lab to be accredited seatbelts. 420 hits. The database includes pro- files from all convicted felons and since Feb. 1, 2011 also includes profiles from certain arrestees under a new state law Re-Elect backed by Roy Cooper, state attorney general. The lab ob- tained hits to 24 arrestee DNA profiles in 2011. Rep. G.L. Pridgen So far in 2012, the lab has obtained 54 hits to the DNA Conservative NC House database including nine hits to arrestee profiles. District 46 “Investigators rely more G. L. Pridgen will seek re-election to and more on rock solid DNA serve the 46th District of the NC House in evidence to solve crimes,” said November. Because he does not have a pri- SBI Director Greg McLeod. mary challenger his name will not appear on the May 2012 primary ballot. “The State Crime Lab is using Pridgen is a small business owner who technology to make DNA anal- served one year in Vietnam and is a lifelong ysis available to law enforce- resident of Robeson County. He is married ment across North Carolina.” and has four children and seven grandchil- Experts at the State Crime dren. Pridgen has a son, a daughter-in-law, Lab compare DNA evidence two grandchildren and other family mem- recovered from crime scenes bers living in Columbus County. Represen- tative Pridgen is serving his district as a to DNA profiles of suspects de- common sense conservative republican and veloped by investigators. They would appreciate your vote in November. Pridgen states, “We have to have con- can also use the DNA evidence servative leadership because as we all know we cannot keep spending more to search for a hit, or match, to that we are taking in.” Rep. Pridgen was recently appointed by Speaker Tillis to a profile in the database. A hit serve as Co-Chair of the Unemployment Fraud Task Force to investigate fraud- can help law enforcement solve ulent unemployment overpayments. For a complete list of committees Prid- a case with no known suspects gen is serving on and bills he has sponsored, co-sponsored and/or voted for go to www.ncleg.net. G. L. Pridgen’s contact and personal information is on his and can clear wrongly accused website at www.glpridgen.com. Pridgen supports the Marriage Amendment. suspects. North Carolina’s DNA data- Paid for by Committee to Elect GL Pridgen to NC House 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 Kelly Spring Festival Saturday New election sign rules
By JEFFERSON WEAVER volume. come home to Kelly for the Staff Writer “Since this is an election weekend and see how every- loosen up for state roads year,” she said, “we expect body is, or just come make nImproper removal a Streets and roads main- for House candidate Ken Wad- A festival that celebrates several candidates to show some new friends,” Fisher misdemeanor. tained entirely by munici- dell, said a number of Wad- the simple things in life is set up. It’s a good time for voters said. “We hope to have a big- palities are still subject to dell’s signs have disappeared for Saturday in Kelly. to meet the candidates and see ger turnout than ever before. local rules, but the new state in Whiteville. By JEFFERSON WEAVER The 18th annual Kelly where they stand—but this It’s just a good time in a really laws are much looser than lo- “It’s just immature,” Bass Staff Writer Spring Festival was originally is not a political event. It’s a good place.” cal laws in most communities. said. “Those signs cost good started simply to celebrate the community event.” Kelly is located in extreme While the new roles will money, and they are private community, springtime and The Kelly Volunteer Fire eastern Bladen County, on As Primary Day rolls benefit some hopefuls, can- property. Other candidates life in rural North Carolina, Department will hold its an- N.C. 53 East. around, complaints about im- didates should not rush out have lost signs, too.” said Michelle Fisher. The Kel- nual barbecue sale, and other Take U.S. 74-76 to N.C. 11 properly placed election signs to plant the roadsides with Bass said that he double- ly Volunteer Fire Department food vendors will be on site as East at Sandyfield, and head become more common. campaign material. Permis- checked with BOE officials Ladies Auxiliary sponsors the well. Games, arts and crafts, east. Turn left onto N.C. 53, This year, however, some of sion must be obtained from a and the city before placing event each year, and all funds the Kelly Historical Society, N.C. 210, or Natmoore Road, those signs are not actually in property owner before a sign is the signs in Whiteville. The go to local benevolence and vendors and other activities then take N.C. 53 West .5 miles violation. placed on private property in signs were in compliance, to the upkeep of the Kelly Park. will fill the ballpark on N.C. from the Post Office to the Senate Bill 315, approved front of a residence, business, the best of his knowledge. He “It’s just a time to get to- 53 after the parade. Kelly Ball Park. in the General Assembly last or religious institution. also checked with the city and gether, enjoy a pretty day, have A variety of entertainment The Elwell Ferry at Coun- August, permits placement of If a sign is placed there the DOT to see if the signs had fun at the parade and enjoy will be on the main stage cil also runs between Council campaign signs on the rights- without the property owner’s been removed during mowing our community,” Fisher said. throughout the day. and Kelly, and is a popular of-way of state maintained permission, contact the board or street cleanup. Bass said of- “A lot of people put in a lot of Parade lineup starts at way for Columbus County res- roads. The rule even extends of elections. Property own- ficials told him the signs had hours to keep this event go- 10 a.m. on Frenches Creek idents to attend the festival. to roads in towns with sign ers who find signs on their not been picked up by road ing, and it’s always special.” Church Road. The parade Contact the N.C. Department ordinances that would pro- land—not necessarily in the crews. The parade will feature lo- starts at 11, and runs down of Transportation Elizabeth- hibit or control size or place- state right of way—may also “It seems funny that some cal dignitaries, area queens, N.C. 53 to Centerville Baptist town office for schedules, due ment of the signs. The ruling remove the signs without signs were targeted, and floats from civic organiza- Church. Opening ceremonies to high water. covers most major roads and penalty. others were still there, even tions, horses, all terrain ve- are at noon at the park.` For more information thoroughfares. State law makes it a mis- though they were in the same hicles, classic and custom The Kelly Festival has be- about the parade or festival, On state rights of way, en- demeanor for a resident to place,” Bass said. “It’s just cars, entries from local fire, come a big event in part due to email fi[email protected] or forcement is being handled by remove a political sign from politics, same as usual.” rescue and law enforcement families, church groups and call 991-6299. the DOT. Other than removal the public right-of-way. agencies, and more, Fisher others that schedule special of a sign, there is no penalty. Jefferson Weaver Signs have disappeared in a Jefferson Weaver said. Entrants are being asked events around the weekend Signs are generally held for an 910-642-4104 ext. 227 few communities all ready, ac- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 not to “burn rubber” or play of the festival. unspecified period of time at [email protected] cording to campaign workers. [email protected] car stereos at an excessive “This is a great time to DOT headquarters. Donald Ray Bass, volunteering Strawberry Continued from page 1-A
behind Hardee’s. Registration special rate of $1 per ride. A special guest for “Straw- Bolton will perform at 11 a.m. West Columbus High School an integral part of the pageant will be held at the depot at 7:30 On Thursday, armbands can berry Encounters” will be and the Carolina Tilt band of Auditorium. Two young wom- for 25 years and succumbed to a.m. Saturday. The registra- be purchased for $15 to per- Miss North Carolina Hailey Supply, featuring Zach Mc- en will be competing for the Lou Gehrig’s disease on Nov. tion fee is $20 and participants mit unlimited rides. Normal Best. Cumbie, will perform at 11:30 Strawberry Queen title and 8, 2011. Campbell was active will receive free festival t- rates will apply to the rides The busiest, and longest, a.m. Gunpowder and Lace, three contestants will vie in helping with the pageant shirts and a hot dog lunch. on Saturday. day of activities will be Sat- a country, country/rock and for the Strawberry Princess in previous years. She passed Cool 105.3 will present the An observance of the Na- urday, May 5. oldies band from Whiteville, crown. away on March 22 this year. “Blast from the Past” free tional Day of Prayer will be Registration for the profes- will take the stage at 12:30 p.m. Miss North Carolina Hai- “We here at the North Car- concert at the event field be- held Thursday, May 3, at noon sional arts, crafts and food Entertainment will be sus- ley Best will be featured and olina Strawberry Festival ask hind Hardee’s. Crossroads, an at the gazebo at the intersec- court will be from 7:30-9 a.m. pended for the parade begin- entertain at the pageant. Bak- that each and every one of you oldies, pop and country mu- tion of East First Avenue and the show itself will take ning at 2 p.m. and will resume ersville native and pageant remember Burns and Joye for sic band based in Columbus and Wilson Street. It will be place from 9:30 a.m. “until” at 3:30 p.m. with line dancing veteran Bob Hensley will be their contributions to the N.C. County, will perform at 1 p.m. coordinated by the Rev. Lionel at the event field beside Food and more. At 4 p.m. magician/ master of ceremonies. Strawberry Festival and that At 5 p.m., the Wing Tips beach Cartwright, pastor of First Lion. comedian Dewayne Hill from This year’s pageant will be you remember their families music band from Clarkton will Missionary Baptist Church of Strawberry quality contest Clearwater Beach, Fla. will dedicated to the memory of in your prayers,” said Densil take the stage. Williamson is Chadbourn. entries will be received from perform. A strawberry spit- Burns Smith and Joye Allyn Worthington of the festival particularly thrilled that the Also on Thursday, from 7-9 8-10 a.m. at the Chadbourn ting contest will be held at 5 Jones Campbell. Smith was board of directors. Wing Tips are participating. p.m., the Strawberry Festival Senior Center at 403 Pine St. p.m. and cash prizes will be “Their performance will be Jam Variety Show will be held The auction of contest entries offered in adult and youth a true blast from the past,” she in the West Columbus High will occur at Chadbourn Bap- divisions. Everyone is invited Fatmucket says. “They first performed at School Auditorium in Cerro tist Church, 504 N. Howard to participate and registration Continued from page 1-A the Strawberry Festival in the Gordo. The theme will be “Cel- St., following the dignitaries’ will be held at the stage area 1960s and all but one member ebrating the Talent of Colum- luncheon. Best will be the at 4:30 p.m. From 5:30 p.m. Partici- atm & hiked” for Pat F ucket of the original band will be bus County and Beyond.” The auctioneer for the first place “until,” entertainment will pan t s w i l l I’m ! free, adult Pat performing in this concert.” show will have gospel singers flat of berries. be provided by Quiet Storm, a start at Eliza- F a t m u c ke t Official opening ceremo- and performers and talented Entries for the food prod- variety and dance band from beth Brinkley Ride cyclists nies for the festival will be young adults from SCC, Amy’s ucts contest, sponsored by North Myrtle Beach. Park off Sam will donate $7 Tuesday, May 1, at the event Academy of Dance and Lora’s Chadbourn Extension and The dignitaries’ luncheon Potts High- and children field and will include a chick- Dance Unlimited. Admission Community Association, will will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the way, and will $3 to help pay en bog fundraiser for “Our will be $5 with children 2 be received from 8:30-10 a.m. Chadbourn Baptist Church ride along the for event ex- Park” from 5-8 p.m. Straw- and under admitted free. All at Chadbourn Community Li- at 403 N. Howard St. and is by eastern shore penses. berry shortcake from Porter proceeds will benefit the N.C. brary, 301 N. Wilson St. Judg- invitation only. of the lake to Remain- Swamp Baptist Church also Strawberry Festival Queen ing will take place from 10-11 The North Carolina Straw- the end of ing proceeds will be available. The musical and Princess Scholarship a.m. and public viewing of the berry Festival Parade will Bella Coola Road. will go to a fund to explore portion of the program will Pageant. entries will begin at 11 a.m. begin at 2 p.m. T hey will then tur n trail and bridge opportuni- begin at 7 p.m. with gospel mu- The “Evening of Straw- A band concert festival will Festival activities will con- around and ride around the ties at the state park. sic by the Staffsmen, a Colum- berry Encounters” will be be held at the West Columbus clude with the North Carolina lake to the dam, where they Pat Fatmucket is a happy bus County-based trio formed held Friday, May 4, from 6-9 High School Auditorium be- Strawberry Festival Scholar- will turn around again and clam, and is happy to be the in 2010, and the Anchormen, p.m. at the home of Lisa Blake ginning at 8 a.m. ship Pageant at 6:30 p.m. in ride back to Elizabeth Brin- official mascot of the Pat a high-energy professional Hooks, 2166 Andrew Jackson Strawberry Festival car kley Park. Fatmucket Bike Ride. He or group from Goldsboro. SW, Chadbourn. Tickets are show activities will occur The full route is 22 miles she (we’re not sure which) is Smoky Mountain Carnival $25 and must be purchased from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Food long, and those who wish to a bivalve who loves bicycles! Rides will again provide fun no later than Friday, April 27. Lion parking lot. Registration Commencement may simply end their ride The Waccamaw fatmuck- and amusement at the event Only 350 tickets will be sold will be held from 8 a.m.-noon, for SCC isMay 8 after the first “leg,” for an et is found only in Lake field beside Food Lion. and may be purchased by judging will be from noon-2 eight-mile route. Waccamaw, making Pat a The rides will be open from calling Judy Strickland at 910- p.m. and awards will be pre- Southeastern Community Most participants will natural spokesmussel for Wednesday through Satur- 654-3424 or 910-648-2998. James sented at 4 p.m. College will hold its 48th com- not wear numbered bibs, but this event, which is also day, May 2-5. The first three “Jim” Brooks will be master The N.C. Strawberry Fes- mencement ceremony on Fri- bibs will be available for the found only around Lake days the rides will open at 5 of ceremonies and entertain- tival Entertainment/Variety day, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. on the few who would like to chal- Waccamaw. p.m. and on Saturday, they’ll ment will be provided by the Show will be held from 9 campus. lenge themselves, and precise Whiteville High School start operating at 10 a.m. West Columbus Jazz Band a.m.-9 p.m. at the event field Approximately 155 students times will be kept for the first senior Krystal Hawkins On Wednesday, ride ticket and the musical group, “Half stage behind Hardee’s. The will receive degrees, diplomas finishers of the 22-mile route. accepted the challenge of prices will be reduced to a and Half.” welcome will be presented by or certificates, and 80 stu- Organizers are planning rendering Pat’s character in mistress of ceremonies Deb dents will receive the General fun “end of the road” rituals caricature, creating Pat for Wilson at 10 a.m. and the first Education Development (GED) to reward participants when event banners, promotional performance will be by the certificate. they reach the turnarounds materials and t-shirts. Living Word Church Band of In the event of rain, the at the ends of Bella Coola An essential part of the Chadbourn. Southern gospel ceremony will be held at West and Waccamaw Shores roads. fundraiser, t-shirts will be Columbus High School. 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Eric G Lanier, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 117 West Main Street Whiteville,Eric NC 28472 G Lanier 910-642-3001 Financial Advisor Call today for your child’s appointment. 117 West Main Street Whiteville, NC 28472 910-642-3001 COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC & ADOLESCENT CARE 800 Jefferson Street • Suite 116, Whiteville 642-2642 The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 – 7-A Sasser Weather alerts will Continued from page 1-A soon be active here changes to the criminal justice system, and the best way for By JEFFERSON WEAVER said. The WEA message will tax money to be spent across Staff Writer show the type and time of the state in administering the emergency, appropriate justice. Wireless phone customers actions to be taken, and the “I’m honored to have been in Columbus County will soon agency issuing the alert. The selected. It’ll take a while for have access to severe weather message will be no more than me to learn exactly what is alerts as fast as they go over 90 characters. WEA messages expected of me on the com- the airwaves. include a special tone and vi- mission. I don’t know yet what The National Weather Ser- bration, both repeated twice, subcommittees I’ll be asked vice (NWS) announced last he said. to become involved with. I’ll week that a Wireless Emergen- The alerts will start this learn a lot more at our first cy Alert (WEA) system is in its spring, Pfaff said, but some quarterly meeting,” Sasser final stages for the Wilmington older phones are not capable said. forecast area, which includes of receiving them. Most new Sasser served as a District Columbus County. mobile devices are WEA-com- Court judge here before being Meteorologist Steve Pfaff patible, Pfaff said. The service selected twice to serve four- of the NWS Wilmington office is free, and will not count year terms as this county’s said the alerts are a free ser- against text message limits on only elected Superior Court vice similar to text messages. wireless plans. judge. Jack Hooks Jr., the They will be delivered to cell The system is different county’s other Superior Court phone users who opt to join from some emergency sys- judge, is serving a term on the system. tems, in that it is serviced by appointment by the governor. the federal government, and “Wireless Emerg ency Superior Court Judge Douglas Sasser took the oath here Wednesday morning to be- Alerts are emergency messag- does not require the user to Bob High download an application, or 910-642-4104 ext. 247 come a member of the Governor’s Crime Commission for a three-year term. Sasser’s es sent by authorized govern- wife, Vickie, held the Bible for the ceremony with District Court Judge Napoleon “Poli” ment agencies through your “app,” to receive the messages. [email protected] Barefoot Jr. delivering the oath. mobile carrier,” Pfaff said in Pfaff said. an announcement about the The system will work simi- program. “Government part- lar to NOAA weather radio ners include local and state alerts, Pfaff said. Alerts will be public safety agencies, FEMA, broadcast from cellular phone WHS Band presenting the FCC, the Department of towers, exactly the same as Homeland Security, and the the emergency alerts used on dinner theater and show National Weather Service.” radio and television. Officials The system will not replace said it will have some advan- T he Whiteville High chicken or steak. local opt-in emergency alert tage over conventional warn- School Band and the Whitev- The dinner and theater systems, Pfaff said, but is ing systems, since television, lle High School Math Club are combination is $10. The din- designed to complement them. radio and Internet service can presenting a dinner theater ner is $7 and the theater por- The messages will deliver sometimes be disabled during and show Saturday, April 28 tion is $5. severe weather messages, a weather emergency, but at in the Whiteville High School The dinner begins at 5 p.m. Amber alerts for missing chil- least minimal cellular service cafeteria and Lawrence R. The performance begins at dren, and Presidential alerts is usually available during Bowers Cultural Arts Center. 7 p.m. during national emergencies. most severe weather events. The fundraiser will assist WHS band director Josh The lack of a nationwide alert For more information, go to the band with equipment Griffin and Math Club advi- system was the topic of debate http://www.ctia.org/wea, or purchases and repairs and sor Sunil Taneja promise a in Washington for months af- contact your wireless carrier. the math club with its annual great show with “a full the- ter the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist scholarships for graduated ater experience” and special Jefferson Weaver attacks. seniors who have excelled guests and numbers. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 The alerts will look like a in math. For detals and tickets, call [email protected] standard text message, Pfaff Guests have a choice of 914-4189. Chadbourn Continued from page 1-A All in the family Henry Wyche is not an artist, but comes from a family rated limits and out-of-town by the organization going tive in years, but quietly and former association members- customers on Peacock Road to pay attorney fees and the openly deeded waterlines customers were at odds with of artists. His father, the late Henry Wyche Sr., was a North from the intersection county. to Columbus County. That the county and a long list of local artist of note, and so is his sister Anne, who lives east up to but not including The association funds will gesture brought the promise local and out-of-county attor- in the Atlanta area. Henry is dressed as an artist to pro- SCC, customers on the south pay both the plaintiff and de- of more than 120 customers neys were among those that mote “Taste of the Arts” at the Lake Waccamaw Depot side of Old U.S. 74 from the fense attorneys in equal sums, to one of the county’s finan- attended several failed media- Museum Saturday, April 28, the 2012 production of the Peacock Road intersection that were not disclosed in the cially struggling districts but tions. A class action lawsuit annual Lunch on the Lawn at the Lake. Local artists will east up to SCC. agreement. came at a cost to the Town of was threatened originally but have their wares for sale and entertainment will be a Some county water custom- The association will pay Chadbourn. ultimately abandoned. musical jam by local musicians. Lunch will be served ers will remain Chadbourn the county $25,000 to be held The town had been operat- from 11:30 until 1:30. Tickets are $20 and are still avail- sewer customers, with the in a special account for con- ing and maintaining the lines Nicole Cartrette county agreeing to provide nection to the county system for years with the expectation 910-642-4104 ext. 225 able by calling the Depot Museum, 646-1992. In case of water usage data to the town. and improvement and main- they would have full owner- [email protected] inclement weather the event will be held in the Boys and Future annexation of coun- tenance of the lines serving ship of the lines in the future. Girls Homes Chapel. ty residents along the lines in customers in the former as- Those customers accounted question is taken into account sociation. for about $60,000 in revenue with the county consenting After all other fees to at- for the municipality’s water to sell lines to the town based torneys and the county are system. upon appraisal by a mutually paid, remaining funds will go A lengthy legal battle en- agreed upon individual or the to the Klondyke-Chadbourn sued. Ya rd senior resident superior court Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Customers claimed the as- Happy 1st Birthday OH WOW! judge. should the parties not The 2009 lawsuit was un- sociation had been dissolved Something great agree. like any other the county had illegally and improperly with- Sale Bryleigh Alexis Our handsome young Dissolution of the Chad- seen. out notice. Some board mem- man is turning eight. bourn Rural Water Asso- The former Chadbourn bers were deceased and others Carter If you see Dinari at Pleasant Plains April 26, 2012 ciation is no longer contested Rural Water Association had no longer lived in the district. Whiteville Primary, with the funds formerly held a board that had not been ac- Chadbourn officials and Bapt. Church 31 Pleasant Plains wish him a Church Rd. Happy Birthday Columbus County Humane Society SATURDAY fundraiser is Friday night at Interim April 28th The Columbus Humane So- in 1974 and focuses on the our goals,” said Humane Soci- ciety will have a silent auction humane treatment of animals ety President Teresa Hopkins. 7 am - Noon fundraiser on Friday, April in the area. Members work “Where do we get the money to 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Interim with government agencies and perform this work? We get it Reception Hall in Whiteville. citizens to bring awareness from adoption fees, donations, TOO MUCH Tickets are $25 and may be of animal issues and welfare, grants and fundraisers like TO purchased from any Humane with the belief that neighbors the silent auction. Resources We love you Society member or at the and communities are the bene- are stretched. MENTION! Mama, Daddy, We Love You, door. The atmosphere will be factors of their efforts, along “There is never enough casual and fun, with heavy with the animals. time, energy or money. The Jada & Family #2848 Your Family #2852 hors d’oeuvres, fruits, cheeses, “Our volunteers perform public’s interest and support desserts, wine and beer. many services in the county do make a difference.” The Humane Society is and communities, such as res- Donations of money and/or appealing to businesses and cue, foster, help facilitate low auction items are tax deduct- individuals for donations of cost spay/neuter programs, ible as Columbus Humane money or auction items. The transport and conduct adop- Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Let Us Help You Make organization was organized tions of animals in pursuit of organization. Your Party Special!
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PAULINE CRIBB LAWRENCE WALTER OMEGA ANN BYRD DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE CARTRETTE DAVIS WHITEVILLE -- Omega Ann WHITEVILLE -- Pauline WHITEVILLE -- Lawrence Byrd, 52, died Monday, April JERRY BROOKS JACKSON Cribb Cartrette, 82, died Mon- Walter Davis, 63, died Friday, 23, 2012 at Columbus Regional NEWTON GROVE -- Mr. day, April 23, 2012 at Columbus April 20, 2012 at New Hanover Healthcare. She was the daugh- Jerry Brooks Jackson, 69, Regional Healthcare. Born in Regional Medical Center in ter of the late John and Thelma died Sunday, April 22, 2012. Columbus County, she was the Wilmington. McIntyre Byrd and preceded in He was preceded in death daughter of the late Marshal Final rites will be held at death by two sisters, Deborah by his parents, Frank Atlas and Annie Elizabeth Duncan 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Byrd and Sue Peck. and Dorothy Naylor Jack- Cribb. She was the widow of Little Wheel of Hope, Lake A memorial service will be son. Maston Vernon Cartrette. She Waccamaw with Pastor James held at a later date. Visitation Mr. Jackson was a retired was preceded in death by one E. Fullwood officiating. Buri- will be held from 7-9 p.m. Fri- field manager from IBM; daughter Bonnie Stone; one al will be in Welches Creek day, April 27 at Worthington he was an avid fisherman brother; and two sisters. Cemetery, Whiteville. Union Funeral Home in Chadbourn. having won several “King Visitation will be held from Funeral Home of Whiteville She is survived by one Mackerel” tournaments. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at is handling the arrangements. daughter, Brittany Dior Byrd Being the loving person Inman Funeral Home of Tabor Viewing will be held from 1-6 of the home; and one grand- that he was, he was a won- City. Final rites will be held p.m. Friday, April 27 at the child. derful husband, father and at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27 at funeral home chapel and Sat- Memorials may be made to grandfather. Loving his Beaverdam Original Freewill urday, April 28 following the the Omega Ann Byrd Burial LUCILLE HARRELSON grandchildren as he did, Baptist Church with Rev. Bud- service at the church. Fund, c/o Worthington Fu- KENNETH ELWOOD ‘BILL’ LENNON he had special nicknames- dy Seay officiating. Burial will He is survived by his wife, neral Home, P.O. Box 352, Chad- SMITH DELCO -- Lucille Har- for them, “Big Boy,” “Little be in McPherson Cemetery, Easter Mae Davis; one daugh- bourn, N.C. 28431. WHITEVILLE -- Mr. Ken- relson Lennon, 71, died Boy” and “My Girlfriend.” Chadbourn. ter, Pamela A. Davis Mullins; neth Elwood “Bill” Smith Friday- April 20, 2012 at He loved attending their She is survived by three one stepdaughter; four step- Sr. died at the New Hanover Regional sporting events. sons, Darrell Cartrette of Lex- sons; four sisters; and four home with Medical Center in Wilming- Friends of Murray Final rites were held Tues- ington, Paul Cartrette and brothers. his family by ton. She was the daughter day, April 24 at Pleasant Gene Cartrette, both of White- Lesane to hold gospel his side at the of the late Rozier M. Har- Union Christian Church, ville; two daughters, Patsy age of 84 af- relson and Leacy Norris BERNICE STRICKLAND beneft concert 1920 Mt. Olive Hwy., New- Britt of Chadbourn and Mar- ter a lengthy illness. He Harrelson. Mrs. Lennon HANWAY Friends of Murray “Coota- ton Grove, with Rev. Ronnie gie Cribb of Whiteville; one was born April 21, 1928 in was a member of Livings- TABOR CITY -- Bernice boo” Lesane will hold a gospel Wilson officiating. Inter- sister, Earlene Horne of States- Clarkton, as the seventh ton Baptist Church. Strickland Hanway, 72, died benefit concert Saturday, May ment was held Wednesday, ville; 13 grandchildren and 11 of eight children, to Hoke Final rites were held Mon- Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her 5 at 5 p.m. at the Ransom Activ- April 25 at Harnett Primi- great grandchildren. Baird and Minnie High day, April 23 at Livingston home. Born in Columbus ity Center. tive Baptist Church, 226 Smith. At the age of 2 he Baptist Church with Rev. HARRY FOWLER County, she was the daughter Gospel music will be pro- Harnett Church Rd., Rose- lost his father May 13, 1930. Matthew Griffin officiating. CLARKTON -- Harry Fowl- of the late Luther and Daisy vided by the male chorus and boro. West & Dunn Funer- His father was a Columbus Burial was in the church er, 78, died Tuesday, April 24, Lewis Strickland. gospel groups from the sur- al Home of Newton Grove County Deputy Sheriff who cemetery. McKenzie Mortu- 2012. He was the son of the late No service will be held. In- rounding Riegelwood area. handled the arrangements. was shot by bootleggers ary handled the arrange- Harry Fowler Sr. and Evelyn man Funeral Home of Tabor- The event hosted by Le- He is survived by his wife Dec. 31, 1929. He lost his ments. Wilson Fowler and preceded in City is announcing for the manual Boykins and Mt. Zion Shelia Jackson Jackson; mother of natural causes Survivors include her death by two sisters, Virginia family. Missionary Baptist Church one daughter and son-in- Aug. 7, 1989. husband, Charles S. Len- Willix and Harriett Miller. She is survived by two male chorus will feature the law, Jennifer Jackson and Kenneth grew up being non of the home; two sons, The family will receive sisters, Lucille S. Sorrell of Jeff Howard. Clark Honeycutt of Salem- called “Billy” for the over- Harvey and Bryan Lennon, friends from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Wakefield, Va. and Annie Mae Performances will be by burg; one son and daughter- alls he wore as a youngster. both of Delco; one sister, April 30 at Bladen-Gaskins Stockton of Joplin, Mo. New Zion Male Chorus, the in-law, Jeffrey Brooks and His name was eventually Margie Harrelson Rawls Funeral Home. A graveside Graham Brothers, the Brown Veronica Jackson of White- shortened and he was best and husband, Ray, of Longs, service will be held at noon Family and others. ville; three grandchildren, known as “Bill” from then S.C.; and several nieces and Tuesday, May 1 at Sandhills The event is sponsored by Chandler Brooks Honeyc- Seniors concert on. He served in the Navy nephews. Veterans Cemetery. the Riegelwood area commu- utt, Chase Jackson Hon- aboard the USS Wiscon- He is survived by his wife, nity. eycutt and Logan Brooke slated Sunday sin in 1947-48 and came Elinor Fowler of the home; two The center is located at 2694 Jackson; one brother and Avants Chapel FWBC home after service to tend sons, Chris Fowler of Clarkton, The Whiteville Chapter General Howe Hwy. sister-in-law, Franklin the family farm. He then to hold car/truck Charles Fowler of Forestville, of Las Amigas will host a For more information call Sherrill and Katrina Sut- worked for years with Gil- Md.; one daughter, Ann Schnei- concert for seniors at Cherry Earnestine Keaton at 685-6735. ton Jackson of Suttontown; show, fundraiser lette McDougall in Clark- Avants Chapel Freewill der of Huntingtown, Md.; one Grove Missionary Church on and a special aunt, Esther ton and later with Baldwin Baptist Church will be hold- brother, Charles Fowler of Bitmore Road, Whiteville at 4 Giddens of Newton Grove. Oil Co. in Whiteville. Mr. ing it’s 2nd annual Car/Truck LaPlata, Md.; and one grand- p.m. Sunday. It will feature The Memorials may be made Smith also worked as a Con- show and plate sale fundraiser, child. Might Echoes. All are welcome. to Pleasant Union Christian stable in Columbus County, Saturday April 28. Rain date is In lieu of flowers, memori- Church, P.O. Box 1, Newton later as a Deputy Sheriff set for May 12. als may be made to, Lower Grove, N.C. 28366. with the Columbus County Registration will be held Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- Sheriff ’s office and he re- HOPD to host from 8 a.m. -noon. The cost is are Center, 206 Warrior Trail, of Whiteville, Inc. tired as a Sergeant with Heavenly Light HTC $20 per entry. Judging begins Whiteville, N.C. 28472. gospel explosion the Columbus County Law at 1 p.m. Awards presented at “Service with Dependability, to hold pastoral The House of Prayer and Enforcement after more 3 p.m. There will be Top 50, Distinction, and Dignity” Deliverance of Whiteville will than 30 years in law en- anniversary Best Mopar, Best Truck, Best Mt. Pleasant be hosting its first gospel youth forcement. Bill was known Heavenly Light Holy Tem- Ford, Best Chevy, Best Tractor, We offer AMEZ to hold explosion Friday, April 27 at 7 for the practical jokes he ple Church of Evergreen will Best in Show, Registered ugli- p.m. The speaker will be Min- Pre-need Planning was constantly pulling. He hold its pastor, Dortha Ward est vehicle and the Preacher’s weigh less event enjoyed showing off his ster Da’Quan Baldwin. Taylor, 19th pastoral anniver- Choice. Mt. Pleasant AME Zion and Insurance green thumb with the gar- Barbara Powell is the pastor. sary April 30-May 4 at 7:30 Other events of the day Church will hold an “Eat dening he loved. He enjoyed Regardless of Age p.m. nightly and Sunday, May will feature fried chicken or smart, move more, weigh less,” family pig pickings where 6 at 11:15 a.m. The schedule whiting fish plates with trim- kick off event Monday, May he was the proud main or Health Condition follows: mings for $6, bouncy house 7 at 7 p.m. There will be fun, cook. Most of all he loved ‘Meet the Candidate’ Monday, April 30 will fea- for children, yard sale with free dinner and information Highway 130 East, Whiteville his family, especially the ture Bishop Larry Williams clothes, what knots, pocket- about a weight-loss program forum cancelled grandchildren and great- “Meet the Candidate” Pub- Phone (910) 642-4055 along with New Life Church books, shoes, and more. and Zumba. grandchildren. Bill, daddy, lic Forum scheduled by the of Chadbourn. Also the license plate man The event is sponsored by Fax (910) 642-8535 granddaddy and papa will Men and Women United for Tuesday, May 1 will feature from Wilmington with old the Columbus County Health Email be sorely missed. Heaven Youth and Families, CDC for Bishop Joyce Haddock along timey plates, Macks Recycling Department. [email protected] has a new gardener ready Saturday, April 28 has been with Jerusalem Temple Fellow- with antiques, tools, and more, For questions see Felicia Visit our website: to go to work. cancelled due to lack of re- ship Deliverance of Whiteville. Thirty One with pocketbooks, Greene or Marian Webb. www. peoplesofwhiteville.com Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 2 will be totes, lunch bags, laundry bas- sponse. LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. from 12:30-2:45 Thursday, Pastor Cornelius Johnson kets, and more to order, The April 26 at Western Prong along with A New Beginning Bee Man Delton Dials from Yard Sale at Old Baptist Church. The funer- Restoration Church of Chad- Cerro Gordo. al will follow at 3 p.m. Buri- bourn. The church is located at Dock UMC SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY al will be in the William- Thursday, May 3 will be 48 Cedar Grove Church Road, Old Dock United Methodist sons Cross Roads Baptist Bishop Sidney Jones along Cerro Gordo. For more infor- Church will hold a yard sale Church Cemetery. McKen- with Mt. Calvary Church of mation call Pastor Mack Watts Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m.– DENIED zie Mortuary of Whiteville noon. All proceeds will go to Elizabethtown. at (843) 421- 7411 or Albert Low- If you have been denied disability, we would like to help you. We are is handling the arrange- Columbus County Guardian Friday, May 4 will be Bishop ery at (910) 770- 0396. paid a fee only if we can win your case and you collect benefits. We ments. Avants Chapel Church is ad Litem. Bruce Alderman along with can come to your home and meet with you. As your representative, He is survived by his Antioch True Deliverance not responsible for damages, The church is located 15 our job is to make sure you are treated fairly. wife, Gracie Eve Duncan Church of Whiteville. accidents, or injuries during miles east of Whiteville off Smith, with whom he cel- Sunday, May 6 will be Pastor these events. Participants are Hwy. 130 on Dock Road. For ebrated his 64th wedding Emmitt Ward along with Mt. responsible for their vehicle. questions or donations call HAL GRIFFIN ASSOCIATES, INC. anniversary Feb. 25. He is Pleasant Christian Church of Karen at 642-8263. Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 also survived by eight chil- Winston-Salem. dren, Kenneth E. Smith II and wife, Linda of Cres- Guideway ES to hold ton, Rebecca S. Bright Abundant Life AOG pancake supper Vineland Samuel Odell Hampton III and fiancée, Gene Jones, to hold singing Feb. 3, 1987 ~ April 23, 2011 of Whitsett, Phillip Alan Guideway Elementary Abundant Life Assembly of My Son, My Boy Smith and wife, Yvonne School will hold a spring pan- Station God will hold a special singing Mama will miss you. and Christopher Matthew cake supper Wednesday, May 2 Available for wedding with the Pierce family choir Just coming out of Smith and wife, Billie, Me- from 5-7:30 p.m. receptions & other Sunday, April 29 at 10:45 a.m. linda S. Ward and husband, The cost is $6 per plate eat events the house across the The church is located on Hwy. Robert, all of Whiteville, in or carry out. 642-3157 street and saying “Hey Seth Dean Smith and wife, 701 South. Ma, love you. Whatcha Polly, of Gatesville, Texas, about to do”, or “You Joanna S. Floyd of Chad- seen Aunt Jarelene?” bourn and Lisa S. Brown Mama will miss the and husband, Shawn, all of knock on my door Chadbourn. He is also sur- and you saying “Ha, vived by a younger sister, ha, love you, can you Julia Ann Smith of Clark- take me to the store?” ton; his brother, H.B. Smith Odell, you never com- and wife, Betty, of Trinty; plained. You always 18 grandchildren; and 23 said “yes ma’am” or great-grandchildren. “no sir”. You never Memorials may be made bothered anyone, you to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center, 206 always kept to yourself. Baby, take your Warrior Trail, Whiteville, rest, Mama will see your smiling face N.C. 28472. again. Your son Ode, knew you loved him & asks for you all the time. I will keep a close watch on him as usual. We Miss You, Dad, Mom, Nita, Neeka’, Clif, Yvette, Grandma Mamie, Grandma Odessie, www.whiteville.com www.mckenziemortuary.net Uncle Micheal, Family & Friends The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 – 9-A District 2 Continued from page 1-A
University; Bachelor of Sci- should have had been explored. law allows. We must not leave ence in Elementary Education Apply for other grants from the impression that we are Degree from Pembroke State the federal government or preventing any citizen from University current loans refinanced at a access to information. Professional experience: lower interest rate would save Blackmon: North Carolina 30 years in education: Co- the county a bundle of money. General Statutes 132 and 143 lumbus County and White- I don’t agree to any cuts to the provide legal guidelines for ville City Schools; Columbus Department of Aging. We must public meetings and public re- County Commissioner, 2004 – take care of our elderly. cords and should be adhered to. present; Chairman, Columbus Currently non-retail es- I like the idea to let the public County Commissioners, De- tablishments that invest at know and see. cember 2007 – December 2009; least $250,000 in the county Lewis: I feel that the public N.C. Association of County are eligible for local incen- should have access to public Commissioners Legislative tives that in some instances records due to the fact that Goals Representative; Colum- are equal to 80 percent or the employees are paid with bus County Youth Task Force: more of the property taxes taxpayer monies, and should member and chairperson; Tim Blackmon Michael Lewis James Prevatte the firm would pay. There be held accountable for their N.C. Extended Day President; is no requirement that jobs actions. American Association of be created. This is in addi- The schools and SCC con- Blackmon: Because of infringing on the rights of School Administrators; N.C. maximum salary and benefits tion to other state incentives sistently are funded at lev- the eight year period between others. With enough input, Association of Compensa- should be set. A plan must be and each is considered on els below their requested evaluations I don’t feel the research and consideration, tory Educators; Southeastern developed to bring acceptable an individual basis by the amounts in current and capi- residential and land prop- a fair and balanced result is Regional Mental Health Board and equitable wages to county board after recommended tal expenses. Is local funding erty evaluations are going to possible, but will not be easy. member and chairperson; employees. Finding money is by the EDC Board. What is adequate? If not, how do you decline. Business property The county has a number Good Shepherd Board Mem- the big problem in bringing your opinion of the county’s propose the county better may suffer some decline. The of major capital projects un- ber Columbus County public em- current economic incentive fund education? simple fact is that if we do end derway or lined up –– includ- Community Involve- ployees up to acceptable and plan? How do you propose Prevatte: We need to fund up with lowering our property ing construction of the new ment: Attends Fair Bluff Bap- equitable wages in our county. the county encourage the our schools at a higher level. tax base we will need to adjust courthouse annex, comple- tist Church; Retired & Senior Economic growth is impera- creation of jobs? We do not need to dictate to services. We need to accom- tion of a new Department of Volunteer Program (RSVP) tive and tax rates must be Prevatte: I feel that the the school whether they will plish this without burdening Aging addition in Whiteville volunteer; Community Advi- maintained at reasonable level. county’s economic incentive receive additional amounts in our Columbus County citizens and via the school board sory Council for Nursing & Lewis: No, I don’t think plan should have job creation capital outlay or current ex- with more taxes. We may need construction of a new pod Assisted Living Homes; State they are compensated fairly tied to tax incentive for com- pense. Each system should re- to be fiscally conservative and of classrooms at Old Dock Leadership Award; Relay for and as referred to in this ques- panies. There should also be ceive an equal prorated share prioritize carefully what we School. What infrastructure Life team member since 1999; tion the county has hired a con- a “claw back” clause included based on the needs that they spend. The county budget must projects do you see as priori- 1974-1982 member of Cerro sultant to do a pay study and if that requires companies to indicate. School administra- balance. ties in the coming years? Gordo Fire & Rescue Squad I’m not mistaken, this will be pay back taxes that were part tors would decide whether Lewis: Everyone would Prevatte: The county has Inc.; Numerous state, local, the second time and it appears of their incentives if they do additional funds would be love to have their taxes frozen continued to work to improve and national awards; former that the current commission- not keep up their end of the budgeted in capital outlay or or lowered. I think you would our infrastructure with water, member of Kiwanis Club of ers know the pay scale isn’t plan, leave early, or do not cre- current expense but all chil- have to look at the services and natural gas, sewer, and high Columbus County; fair. For example, employees at ate jobs. dren should be treated equally if it is something that is not speed Internet. These all still Personal Statement: I Columbus County DSS makes Blackmon: Columbus in the appropriations. in high demand, then maybe remain priorities as well as believe Columbus County is a salary of at least $10,000 less County’s incentive plan has Blackmon: Requested it could be looked at. I think improving our road system. a great place to live and work. then our neighboring county had some successes but we amounts are generally not the most important thing is to Impact studies will have to be I believe that her people are (Bladen) per job. might need to fine tune it to possible for the county to pro- bring in new industry, create used to determine what areas the greatest resource. I believe Financial troubles at the prevent defaults that have vide. To overcome the short- better paying jobs as a result of have the greatest need for up- that as a representative of Department of Aging caught occurred in the past. Incen- falls schools and the college more monies to be spent in the grades. We continue to need a county government, my deci- board members off guard tive plans are a device used require careful management county in forms of real estate I-74 and I-20 connector that is sions should be made by input last year when an unex- obviously to promote business. of the funds made available. and at the merchant’s places critical for interstate access. from the people. I also believe pected shortfall of more than Rich communities can offer Increasing taxes must not be of business. Blackmon: The increasing that government should oper- $500,000 left the department incentives resulting in the placed upon the tax payers in The county now has a com- demands of Columbus County ate within a budget without with a negative fund bal- rich getting richer. Columbus our present economy. prehensive land use plan but citizens will require continued over-expenditures. I am very ance. The board responded County is unable to match Lewis: Funding for higher still no zoning. What is your growth in education, health, conservative, but I understand eventually with 8 percent pay incentives that are offered by education is crucial. Times are position on zoning? How will law enforcement, fire protec- that the decisions we make cuts to all Aging employees these richer areas. We must tight economically and every- you balance the interests of tion, water and unforeseen have to be based on the needs and cut travel and holiday create ideas to bring success one has been tightening their protecting the property val- projects. Old structures and of the people. I have never vot- pay for nurse aides. What, in that overcome our lack of belts. There are ways to raise ues and quality of life for equipment need upkeep and ed for a tax increase and feel your opinion, should be done funds. We must join together money for education such as residents and encouraging replacing. The needs are great that with the poor economy we about the situation? as a community to make this the local sales tax option, but responsible development? and funds are limited. This must work to have lean gov- Prevatte: The county must happen. it has been voted down twice, Prevatte: The county does presents a problem. County ernment. We must also treat keep a closer accounting of Lewis: Incentives are nec- so until the people decide oth- have a comprehensive land economic growth is impera- everyone fairly and equally. the Medicaid reimbursement. essary but jobs are important erwise, sales tax and property use plan. Zoning should be tive; however taxes must not Commissioners should be ac- Some programs will be phased and depending on the amount tax ayers will carry the burden. looked at cautiously before be raised. cessible and responsible to the out by the state eventually, so of subsidy, it may be neces- Two of the county’s five making any changes. Zoning Lewis: It would be nice if people at all times. it may be time for the county sary to tie job creation to the water districts carry ad- for industry must not be done we could expand the use of How voters can contact to turn those programs over package. ditional property taxes for at the expense of the qual- natural gas. Natural gas is both me: Home telephone: 642- to private companies, if the What are the most chal- property owners there re- ity of life of our residents or abundant in supply and much 0400 same quality of service can lenging issues facing Colum- gardless of whether they property values. We must con- less expensive. This could County email address: jpre- be provided. The director of bus County today? have access to the county tinue, however, to encourage greatly reduce the burden to [email protected] the Department of Aging has Prevatte: Our most chal- water or not. Recently there development and economic our lower income families that Tim Blackmon recommended that we look at lenging issues facing Colum- has been discussion of refi- growth of our county. Our in- struggle to stay warm. It would Age:68 these programs and a recent bus County at this time are the nancing the debt and com- dustrial park and the business also be beneficial to industry as Residence: Whiteville study listed several ways to ones identified in the Board of bining the districts. Is this incubators in Tabor City and in the recent case of extending Family: Married to Peggy prevent a similar situation Commissioner’s retreat. They a good idea? Brunswick are already zoned the line to the hospital. Yoder Blackmon, I have four from happening. are: the solid waste/recycling Prevatte: I think this is a for appropriate use. The county board recently children and eight grandchil- Blackmon: The Depart- contract, school funding, the good idea and I was the one Blackmon: Zoning an area hired a consultant to conduct dren ment of Aging has been a great need to continue to expand in- who proposed it. Financing is as large as Columbus County a pay study of county em- Education: High school benefit to Columbus County. frastructure, promoting tour- at an all-time low but the task is a daunting task. We have ployees. Some employees are and college The benefits and accomplish- ism and economic growth, and will be to find a lending institu- farms, industrial, and residen- underpaid while others have Professional Experience: ments are continually praised. beaver control. We also need tion that can meet our needs. tial areas all mixed together at been classified in positions Business owner for 30 plus The solution to the money to create more manufacturing Residents in Districts II and present. Bringing this under that carry better pay but less years crunch is a budget and adher- jobs whether they are the tra- III should not have to continue zoning classifications is going responsibility. Do you feel Community: Whiteville ing to the budget. The budgets ditional or green jobs. to pay this additional tax. Re- to cause friction between citi- that our county employees City Council seven years, are made and monitored to Blackmon: Economic de- financing the debt may be the zens and the zoning planners. are compensated fairly, and, Church Vestry six years prevent shortfalls. Constant re- velopment, educational im- answer. We need to investigate It will involve grandfathering if not, how would you change Personal Statement: I view and monitoring may have provement, health improve- this option. and respecting individual the system? want to be county commis- prevented what has happened ment, and infrastructure. Blackmon: The infrastruc- property rights. It’s going to Prevatte: Until the Board sioner so I can help make a at the Department of Aging. Lewis: Failing economy, ture is in place and the water take much work and coop- of Commissioners was pre- positive difference in the lives Lewis: What should have stagnant wages, loss of jobs, is flowing. The water districts eration. The plus side is that sented with the pay study on of Columbus County citizens. been done in this situation dilapidated railroad system, must meet their financial obli- zoning can promote economic April 9, 2012, I was not aware How voters can contact was the person or persons failing infrastructure to coun- gations. Consolidation of the development, and help to pro- that employees were not be- me: My cell: 910-640-8548 My responsible for the shortfall ty roads, bridges, and higher water districts and refinancing tect the value of our citizens’ ing fairly compensated. The home: 910-642-6152. My work: should have been held account- taxes. appears to be a good idea. The properties study gave us two options on 910-642-5442 able. I don’t agree with cutting What is your position on Lewis: Zoning is a hot improving the pay scale. The See District 2, page 12-A Michael A. Lewis employee benefits or pay to open government and al- topic that will require much challenge will be to correct Age: 55 offset the shortfall. You are just lowing the public access to research and input from land- the pay scale while preparing Residence: Whiteville putting more of a burden and public records? owners. People that invest the budget for next year. Every PRODUCE Family: Engaged, 3 chil- stress on employees who are Prevatte: I believe that we large sums of their money in employee should be compen- dren already underpaid and strug- should operate an open govern- & SEAFOOD their residential properties sated fairly Education: 1974 Graduate gling to make ends meet in a ment and allow public access to need to have protection that Blackmon: General con- West Columbus High School failing economy. Other options all the public records that the 'SFTI-PDBM zoning can provide. Landown- sensus is that Columbus Coun- Cerro Gordo ers, whether private or com- ty employees are underpaid. 4USBXCFSSJFT Professional experience: mercial, which would include A salary schedule should be Fresh Frozen Spots President USW Local 1481/ farming, need to be able to do formulated for the various Department of Social Services Let us make Your Yard the -C#PY with their land as they desire, job classifications in Colum- (board chairman). as much as possible, without bus County. Minimum and North Carolina Clams Community: Waccamaw Envy of the Neighborhood! Fresh Flounder, Catfsh, White Siouan Tribe/Cherokee Cha- 1FSDI 4FB#SFBN7B.VMMFUT pel Church Your Jewelry Repaired On The Spot Now Doing Spring Applications for: Personal Statement: I will Same Day Medium - Large (31-35 ct.) be a voice for working people in t-BXO*OTFDU1FTU$POUSPM Shrimp $6.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $30 Columbus County. Jewelry Repairs Extra Large (26-30 ct.) 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Amendment The College One overrides Connection By DARIAN RANSOM Math Instructor sanctity of Southeastern Community College For me, the best part of being constitution an educator is helping my students achieve their goals. Attending gradu- ation ceremonies and seeing the Regardless of how North Carolina smiles of the students as well as the citizens feel about same-sex unions, proud looks on the faces of their Amendment One, which would amend families and friends is a joy that I the North Carolina Constitution by defin- always cherish. ing marriage as being only between one When I tell man and one woman, is a minefield. someone that First, Amendment One cheapens the I am a math sanctity of the North Carolina Constitu- instructor at tion because same sex-unions are already Southeastern C o m m u n i t y illegal in the state. College, I of- Constitutional amendments have ten hear the always been The point comment, “I about further am not good in protecting Regardless how one math.” I have people’s feels about same-sex eve n h e a r d Darian Ransom rights, liber- marriage, the most the question, ties and troubling aspect of “When will I freedoms, but ever use this information?” As an Amendment One is the educator, I understand my students’ Amendment use of the North Caro- frustrations, so I commend the Col- One does just lege for undertaking a five-year plan the opposite. lina Constitution to Public opinion called “Do the Math” to improve To anyone limit liberties rather student success in developmental who fears an than protect them. This math courses, which prepare our overreaching beginning students for college-level is dangerous territory, were used in the General Assembly government math classes. Rights of all to deny public comment, and to Deserves vote that seeks and citizens should ask One of the College’s strategies for rush through a measure to put this achieving positive student learning to take away themselves: What will Thank you for admonishing our terrible amendment on the ballot. This letter is directed to the outcomes is the delivery of devel- liberties in county commissioners for taking a be next? It wasn’t in the interest of these voters in the District 2 county opmental math in shorter modules stand in support of the “Defense of its constitu- lawmakers, or of amendment sup- commissioners race. instead of traditional semester-long Marriage” Amendment which will tion rather than guarantee them, this is porters, to invite an open sharing This year, our incumbent com- classes starting in fall 2012. Modules be on our ballot on May 8. I agree scary stuff. of ideas, facts, and information. missioner faces two challengers have many benefits. They allow stu- that this amendment is unneces- Proponents say that Amendment One Your article from the meeting who no doubt are honorable men, dents to progress through subjects at sary as a current North Carolina would solidify the tradition that mar- quotes Tim Jernigan offering but I ask you to stay the course their own pace - permitting students law enacted in 1996 already states incorrect poll numbers. A steady and re-elect James Prevatte to to focus more time on areas of weak- riage will be only between one man and that marriage can only be between majority of our citizens oppose this represent us. ness and move at a quicker pace one woman. one woman and one man. amendment, as written. Jernigan Prevatte deserves to be re- through areas of strength. Addition- But what if past legislatures had used I believe our commissioners’ appears to be referring to polls elected because he is a man of ally, modules provide students with the constitution to ensure the demise time could be better spent trying of “likely voters,” a majority of principle and hard work. He more immediate feedback and help to solve the problems of Columbus of equally divisive issues back in the whom said they would vote for the doesn’t vote for the most popular them become more active learners. County. Our county is the most day – such as the unthinkable notions of amendment. options when it comes to doing In order to facilitate this self- unhealthy in the state, we rank allowing women to vote or ending segre- But what Jernigan does not the county’s business, he votes for paced style of learning, developmen- first in toxic air pollution, our gation? say is that when it’s explained to the right proposals, always keep- tal math courses will be taught in unemployment rate is extremely Same-sex unions are hardly a serious these respondents that the amend- ing the good for the county and classrooms equipped with a comput- high, our schools and community ment will ban any future legalized its citizens in mind. In addition, er for each student. Computers will threat to families and marriage; in fact, college are begging for help and our domestic partnerships and civil Prevatte basically works for you allow students to take diagnostics if proponents really wanted to protect infant mortality rate is frightening. unions, the majority disappears, full time by serving on various assessments, read e-books and watch marriage, a more effective avenue would I know many gay and lesbian and the amendment would fail. boards and committees. instructional videos that cover each be to pass a constitutional amendment people and each and every one of The ballot language is confusing, Here is a short list of the ac- section, and take quizzes to test their them is a wonderful person created against adultery. Fully 50 percent of tra- and when people understand what tivities he is or has been engaged comprehension of the material. by God. I have a family member ditional marriages today end in divorce, it says, a majority rejects it. in on your behalf on his time: Even though technology is an who I knew was different when in large part because people don’t take The factual research is avail- Community Advisory Council important component of our cur- she was a little girl. It has been their vows seriously. able on all of Mr. Jernigan’s other on Nursing and Assisted Living riculum redesign, instructors will hard watching her suffer as she There are also legitimate concerns points - and none of his points hold Homes, the mental health Board, continue to play vital roles. They tried to change who she was and up. The legislators who created this the Beaver Control Commit- will actively work with students on about how the language of the bill will fit into a mold that our society situation are responsible for the tee, the Regional Mental Health an individual basis to ensure that affect unmarried couples with children said was normal. I am proud of the enormous waste of time, money, Board, (chairman two times) EMS they understand the course mate- and domestic abuse protections. Last progress that she and others have and resources that have resulted, Peer Review Committee, Fire rial, to answer any questions and to week, three Campbell Law School profes- made in accepting themselves and and for the extraordinary harms & Rescue Contract Committee, provide support. getting on with trying to live full sors said this shouldn’t be a worry, but which would occur. Courthouse Committee, Legisla- The theme of customized in- and happy lives. yesterday, Family Law professors from all All of us are responsible for vot- tive Goals Committee for the As- struction found in our curriculum They work in the medical field, nine North Carolina law schools, includ- ing based on the best, most factual sociation of County Commission- redesign will also be incorporated industry, farming, government, ing Campbell, said the vague language information we can find - just as we ers, Columbus County delegate to throughout “Do the Math.” Our teach our children, own homes, pay of Amendment One very much leaves do with any other vote. the North Carolina Association of plan to address student success in taxes, raise wonderful children, Jimmy Holcomb County Commissioners. development math includes increas- the door open for interpretation. The fact worship in our churches and do Efland, formerly of Whiteville I am sure that I left some of ing the number of students taking that there are dissenting opinions over no harm to anyone. They do not his other activities off this list, any required developmental math these concerns only reaffirms the fears deserve to be bullied and discrimi- but take time to look at his in- courses earlier in their college that issues like insurance for children nated against by our government. volvement. It ranges from public work, increasing the number of I believe this amendment, if Band together whose parents aren’t married and domes- health and safety, to economic students who successfully complete passed, will be overturned in the tic violence protection services could be I have a challenge for all elec- development, farming and overall their developmental math classes, future because in America, we threatened by judicial interpretations. tions poll workers in Columbus and governance. increasing the rate at which students really do believe in the rights of Amendment One has also had un- surrounding counties. Some of you Folks, that is a wealth of expe- complete all required developmental all people. may know Dixie Reynolds from the rience that cannot be replaced. math coursework, ensuring that stu- intended (or perhaps intended) conse- Dora Blackman Nakina area. Join me in doing the right thing dents who complete developmental quences in the faith community, driving Lake Waccamaw She was the chief judge at the and re-elect Prevatte, county com- math courses are successful in later an ideological wedge among those who missioner. He talks the talk and see homosexuality as a sin and same-sex Nakina VFW polling location for math/quantitative work, and incor- many years. She had to leave her walks the walk. porating more applications from the marriage as sinful, and those who believe Closed doors position about two years ago due *OHN 3 2USS students’ program areas to make the that God’s love and grace for His people Whiteville math classes more meaningful. North Carolinians are casting to her health and her husband’s is all encompassing, regardless of whom “Do the Math” is part of South- votes now for or against an amend- health. one chooses to love. eastern’s 10-year review of accredi- ment forever denying some citizens She has gone through the loss of It’s hard to fathom that the state’s tation by the Southern Association the most basic rights of a legalized her husband and at the same time Contact info of Colleges and Schools – Commis- forefathers would have used the consti- union. was diagnosed with pancreatic sion on Colleges. SCC, based on input tution as an instrument of oppression. I commend the hundreds of reli- cancer. My father passed away from Send letters to the edi- from a wide variety of stakeholders, How many more amendments will we see gious leaders in our state who are this horrific disease and I know it is tor or contact editorial determined that an improvement in that satisfy only a certain constituency’s passionately against this amend- a test of will and faith but knowing Ms. Dixie, I know she has both of page editor Les High our delivery of developmental math demands? That’s why initiatives like ment and who realize that mar- coursework would greatly benefit riage law has no impact whatsoever these attributes. at leshigh@whiteville. Amendment One are so dangerous. What our students and the institution. on religious sanction of marriage. I know we have some very car- com, or mail them to PO will be next? There is a significant connection Thanks to the First Amendment, ing and loving poll workers out Box 707, Whiteville N.C., No, the fear is that Amendment One is between the level of mathematics houses of worship are assured the there who would be willing to do- not about marriage, it’s about political 28472. that students complete and how right to make decisions on which nate to her cancer fund. The mon- All letters must be much they ultimately earn in their maneuvering that overrides the purpose of couples they choose to marry. ies are being used for gas, doctor careers. the constitution, which is to protect rather Reliable rights of hospital visita- and hospital bills. signed and include a Many times a student’s inability than to punish. tion, burial, inheritance - these So let’s bond together and help phone number, which to pass developmental math and the are currently beyond the reach of Ms. Dixie if we can with contribu- will not be published. following college-credit math/quan- hundreds of thousands of North tions and needed prayers for her Letters are limited to titative courses is his or her sole Carolina couples - even those who and her family. She is a very dear barrier for completing an academic have legalized unions from other and precious lady and I know it 400 words and must be Thumbs up program. states. would make her feel much love and signed and include the The improvement of our develop- s 4O 3UPERIOR #OURT Private contracts are no solu- concern if we can do this. author’s community. mental math curriculum alone will *UDGE $OUG 3ASSERS tion, as they’re easily invalidated And from the bottom of my Authors are limited to not achieve all of our student learn- appointment to the by courts. If this amendment heart, I say thank you and God one letter every 30 days. ing outcomes, but similar redesigns passes, these couples can never, bless you all. 'OVERNORS #RIME #OM- have helped other colleges achieve ever work toward these rights. Contributions can be mailed Letters about business mission. The commis- dramatic increases in student pass- In response to your April 5 ar- to: Dixie Reynolds Cancer Fund, and personal disputes sion does the important ing rates in developmental and ticle on the county commissioners’ c/o Gale White, 8341 Seven Creeks WORK OF ADVISING ON will not be considered. college-level classes. unanimous resolution supporting Hwy., Nakina, N.C. 28455. If you Letters are subject to ed- We at Southeastern are excited reforms and standards the amendment, I see that the com- have any questions, contact me- about the new design as well as the FOR THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM missioners made arrangements 910-234-0118 or her sister Gale at iting. other initiatives that we are develop- AND DEALING WITH CRIME ensuring no opposing voices were 910-788-1020. ing to ensure that our students “Do ISSUES IN THE STATE present for their vote. Gina Priest Ward the Math.” Exactly the same maneuvers Kelly 4HE .EWS 2EPORTER 4HURSDAY !PRIL ! People, Places and Things Alive Afer 5 is tonight Te death of a newspaper, 1978 The Legends of Beach per- form tonight at Alive After By JEFFERSON WEAVER my eyes when the big PMT walked (or rather ran) much even if this was the last paper, through the old warrior’s Five in downtown Whiteville. Staff Writer camera burned the negatives of my route, and I dealt with by cracky, it still had to go out brain. A fighter to the end, the The show starts at 6 p.m. and that became the plates we businesses rather than home on time and be right. lion roared and lunged Ruark, ends at 9 p.m. on the Lloyd Years ago, a fellow named meticulously cleaned in the deliveries. Still, I had as much I tried to follow Papa’s exam- even as the express rifle echoed and Beth Batten Pavilion at Don McLean created a classic stinking bath, then drip-dried pride in our paper as any of the ple. I knew I had to get my pa- through the African hills. Vineland Station. song, almost by accident. and sent to the press room, other carriers, and so did our pers across the railroad tracks There was no echoing coup American Pie—which has where they were attached to a competition. There were oc- before the afternoon freight d’gras for our newspaper; there nothing to do with the juve- huge Goss Community, coated casional fistfights, namecalling came through. The train ran was only the sound of cooling Septage meeting nile, puerile, downright vulgar with the right amount of ink, and all the other stuff that goes mere yards from the front door machines, a single ringing tele- motion picture by the same and pressed thousands of times with adolescent rivalry, but of the newspaper office, and phone and the train as it wailed planned tonight name—was recorded in 1971; per hour against huge rolling nothing serious, since nobody plaster dust would slowly sift closer to town. My daddy, my it was a farewell to an era for sheets of paper that were then wanted to get in trouble with through the cigarette smoke hero, walked through the front at lake museum the kids who grew up in the cut, folded, and sent down a the grownups. and the shadows of the tall ceil- lobby to his office, looking like Friends of the Green Swamp idyllic 1950s, and an uncom- conveyor belt that nicked our But on that day, there were ings when a big Seaboard came an old man for the first time I will host a community meet- fortable welcome to a strange fingers as we caught the papers no other carriers at the newspa- through. I loved the trains—ex- could remember. A little while ing tonight (Thursday, April new world. McLean says he rolling off the end. per office when I pedaled up on cept when they made me late later, I heard a sound that 19) about a proposed waste wrote the song in part because The press, the rattle of the my second-hand Schwinn with running my route. scared me—the sound of my septage field to be located near of his memories of delivering Associated Press ticker, the my yellow dog running beside Even in winter, the ma- father crying. He was an old Lake Waccamaw in the Green newspapers carrying the news crash and bang of the Lino- me. As we went inside, Dudley chines that produced our news- man, of an age where many Swamp. It will begin at 6 p.m. of the death of Buddy Holly. type and Ludlow machines, flopped under Mother’s desk. paper were always warm, if think of retiring, and he had with a social, with the meeting Like a lot of people of a cer- the shouts of the other paper The rumble of the press was not hot. On this day, though, a family to support—and a beginning at 7 p.m. at the Lake tain age, I learned the words boys and even the curses of slowing; the paper was printing they were cool. The AP ticker family member made of paper Waccamaw Depot Museum. to that song before I had the the pressman were music to the a little early that day, although was even turned off after the eight pages thick with two-inch This is to brief the public slightest idea what they meant. jug-handle ears of a boy who I can’t recall why. Mr. Johnny, paper went on the press. That wide columns to mourn. prior to an appeals hearing on Albeit, I came along on the very grew up in a newspaper office, the sports editor, was gone. I shocked and upset the little Someone had created an the project scheduled May 2 in heels of that generation, but and wanted nothing more than don’t know where Miss Louise, kid in the jeans and tee shirt, editorial cartoon for us that last Raleigh. All interested parties it still causes me to roll down to be just like his daddy. It was a the society editor, was. Mother since the president might get day, a piece of letterhead with are invited and encouraged to the window and turn up the cacophony to anyone from the was at her desk, holding back shot, and we would never know the notation —30— . The term attend. radio. It seems wrong to enjoy outside, but it was music to my tears. Mr. Billy, one of the own- it if the AP was turned off. I is newspaper shorthand for the such a sad ballad—and it is, ears, and still is. ers, wasn’t any sadder looking remember Papa saying those end, finished, all done. indeed, sad—but most of us But on that lovely spring than usual. words so many times, and the On that day, hearing my fa- McIntyre: Stop can relate to at least half of the afternoon, the music died. The Old Man was like he alert light above the machine ther cry and the machines cool events to which McLean makes It was a day when, according always was—double-check- that flashed when something and the telephone ring, with no doubling of reference. to the headlines in our paper, ing this, triple-checking that, big was happening. I felt like typewriters pounding out the On that April afternoon in no one liked Jimmy Carter, watching the press, eying the it should have been flashing next day’s news, I felt like I was interest rates 1978, I was a pudgy 12-year-old there was still fallout from the Associated Press ticker ma- that day, since something big seeing the end. Congressman Mike McIntyre kid, but I learned what it was Watergate scandals, someone chine, taking phone calls. He was happening—our paper For me it was like the song has co-sponsored legislation to like to have your entire world had stolen a car from in front was wearing a black suit, white was dying. written by another newspaper prevent interest rates on Staf- turned upside down. of a restaurant, pot roast and shirt, and his red suspend- I have made the comparison boy, Don McLean. It was the ford student loans from dou- My father was the editor coffee were on sale at Muse’s ers that day, which was his many times, and I hope my day—that symphony of presses bling this summer for nearly of The Dunn Dispatch, an old Supermarket, Belk had new usual attire. Papa was classic readers forgive my redundancy and Linotypes and typewrit- 7.5 million students nationwide war-horse of a daily newspaper ladies dresses ready for sum- 60-something Southern work- or lack of originality, but 30- ers—died. and 160,018 in North Carolina. which I considered to be “our” mer, and everything was gear- ing gentleman, at an age where plus years after the last edi- It was the day that, for the An increased interest payment paper, even though Mother and ing up for the May primaries. many consider retirement, but tion of the Dispatch, I am still first time in my young life, I of 6.8 percent would cost the Papa just worked there. Indeed, The biggest headline told the where he felt he was just get- reminded of Robert Ruark’s was scared. North Carolina students an with a small paper, you never story I didn’t want to believe, ting broken in good. His hat and old lion. Note: For 21 years, my father extra $127,346,634. just work; you live, breathe, eat, that the Dispatch was ceasing jacket were on the rack in his Ruark was hunting in Af- wrote a column about a newspa- McIntyre stated, “We must sleep, laugh, cry, and almost publication. corner office, a wonderful place rica when he found an old lion, per that died. Sometimes the col- do all we can to stop this rate worship your newspaper. It is The other daily paper in filled with decades of copies crippled and dying in agony. umn was published, sometimes increase. In 2010, graduates who the dominant member of the town was younger, stronger, of the Congressional Record, The lion’s teeth were rotten, his it wasn’t. On an April afternoon took out loans left college owing family, and I loved my family. and more flexible. Ours was copies of the newspaper dating back was broken, and he was in 2001, the Old Man asked me an average of more than $25,000, Before I was in kindergar- tired. They worked harder, and back to the First World War, losing his last battle to hunger for a favor. He could no longer and student loan debt has now ten, I learned to read upside won. It was just business. yellow typing paper, notepads and thirst. The scavengers sit up long enough to write, surpassed credit card debt for down and backwards on lead While their reporters and dust. still feared him, but they were so he asked me to carry on the the first time ever. This im- type locked into a frame called sparred with my mother, fa- Papa didn’t have a lot of time emboldened by his weakened tradition. I promised I would; portant legislation will lighten a chase. When I was 8, I wrote ther, and the others for stories, for me that day, and I remember state, and hung around wait- he passed away a few days later. the burden of student loans on my first column, learned the and the ad sales people tried he seemed busier than usual as ing. Before long, Ruark wrote, Every year since, I have kept our college graduates and their three most important settings to undercut each other—all the last edition was rolling off they would have been brave that promise. That day, I prom- families.” on a camera, and found out in friendly competition, of the press. I think we all had a enough to start devouring the ised to write another column Without Congressional ac- how to count and report votes course—we paper boys took it little case of denial going on, lion alive. Out of pity for a once- every year, too, but I made that tion, interest rates will increase on election nights. By the time much more personally. I was except for the Old Man. Papa grand beast, and his hatred of promise to myself. You’ll see it from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent I was 11, I had learned to avert an odd sort of carrier, since I was pragmatic enough that hyenas, Ruark fired one round in a few days. on July 1.
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© 2012 Cub Cadet CCDAYS_APRIL_H_BW cubcadet.com 12-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 District 2 Continued from page 9-A inequities of citizens paying county. disagree with this? pearance is important. When using their position to line commissioner. Tax payers will fees, without access to the in- Blackmon: Research shows Prevatte: I do not feel that government officials do busi- their own pockets, and with begin to question your profes- frastructure must be made eq- that if you have a prosperous commissioners should do busi- ness with their governmental a salary and benefit package sionalism, and your integ- uitable in some way. Taxation well educated population you ness with the county. Even entity, it creates suspicion. The of over $20,000.00 a year that rity as to, are you serving the without water is just not right. will have a healthier popula- though a commissioner may public trust in governmental should be a sufficient income people of Columbus County or Lewis: I don’t think anyone tion. Columbus County and mean well, the public per- officials is paramount. to hold the office of a county serving yourself ? should have to pay taxes on its citizens must continue ef- ception may be that they are Lewis: I disagree with the water lines that they don’t have forts to improve the economy. trying to personally benefit county commissioners being access to. If the lines don’t run As citizens we must educate through favoritism while work- allowed to do business with by their property they should ourselves to simple things like ing with the county. State law the county; I feel it is a conflict not be required to pay taxes healthy eating, exercise, and does allow commissioners to of interest. The county com- for it. regular checkups. Our schools do business with the county missioners have an insight as SOUTHEASTERN Yes, the lines need to be re- and health department must under certain circumstances to what is being spent or line financed at a cheaper interest continue their excellent efforts Blackmon: I disagree with items expenses in certain cat- rate to save the county some to educate Columbus County allowing commissioners to do egories and the budget overall revenue and yes, they need to citizens to healthy living. Our business with the county. Ap- and it may look as if they are ORATORIO SOCIETY be combined. citizens must be made aware Larry D. Cook, conductor The county is in the pro- of the many services that are cess of obtaining proposals offered but underutilized. The from solid waste firms re- Columbus County Health De- garding the county’s curb- partment has a great website. HEADACHES? side pick-up and landfill Columbus Regional Healthcare t Sinus Pressure disposal fees. The solid waste also offers many services free th t Post Nasal Drip budget exceeds $6 million. A of charge to make our citizens proposed regional landfill healthier. It’s also true that t Nasal Congestion in 2007 was highly contested individuals can do their own tChronic Cough by area residents and ul- research to promote healthy Anniversary40 Concert timately blocked. What is living. R your position on a regional Lewis: The county should e lie or county landfill? start with their employees first f is Our “Greatest Hits” Prevatte: I do not have any and offer health and wellness easie Music by opposition to a county landfill programs for their employees r than you think. Bach, Brahms, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Vivaldi for Columbus County only. We on voluntary bases then offer must make sure that it does not incentives for their effort to SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 have a negative impact on the achieve better health in some ur well-established practice is the FIRST in environment and we should type of form whether it is southeastern North Carolina to offer IN-OFFICE 4:00 P.M. recycle more. I am not in favor weight loss, from healthier BALLOON SINUPLASTY. This Revolutionary of a regional landfill being eating, exercising etc. etc. Then Procedure opens the sinuses by using Minimally First Presbyterian Church, Whiteville located in Columbus County. maybe it will filter on down to Invasive Technology in our Office. Blackmon: Trash is nasty. the rest of the family members A reception follows the concert. When governmental bodies and on down the line to their t NO DOWNTIME tNO PACKING attempt to handle this issue, friends. things can become nasty also. In recent years votes to tCLINCALLY PROVEN MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 A county landfill can provide allow commissioners to do t FDA APPROVED a cheaper method for disposal. business with the county 7:30 P.M. I feel that any county landfill have been somewhat contro- Call us today! should be approved by voter versial. Currently the board 910.914.0540 | Whiteville St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wilmington referendum. votes on individual requests DR. KENYON - DR. DIMUZIO - DR. COURY 910.755.3682 | Shallotte Lewis: I live less than two separately but allows com- miles from the county landfill. missioners to do work for www.ccentfacialplastics.com Admission Free There has been a lot of debate the county. Do you agree or on how a landfill would harm the environment. I don’t see how this is possible if all the criterias are followed and pro- tected barriers are in place, I feel that a regional landfill will bring revenue and jobs to Columbus County. Columbus County remains the least healthy county in the state according to na- tional health rankings. How do you propose the county improve the health of its citizens? Prevatte: We do need to practice healthier living by eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, exercising, and improving our prenatal care to prevent infant mortality. We are also judged by the unem- ployment rate, the number of fast food establishments, and traffic fatalities. Each citizen has to look at their health life style and work to improve their overall fitness and health. Existing agencies/programs should be used to expand edu- cation on becoming a healthier Oratorio concert is May 6 The Southeastern Orato- rio Society will perform a celebration concert on Sun- day, May 6 at 4 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Whiteville. Dr. Larry Cook is the conductor. The public is invited to this special concert, the 40th anniversary production of the Oratorio, and a reception to follow at the Columbus County Arts Center hosted by the Arts Council. Former members are re- quested to sit in the desig- nated honor area. Some of the original members will be again lend their voices to the anniversary concert. Special favorites of previ- ous audiences and past and present Oratorio members will be performed. The con- cert will be repeated in Wilm- ington at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Oratorio was founded in 1972 by Ed Miller, director of music at Boys Home at Lake Waccamaw who conducted the Oratorio for several years. The first concert was Handel’s “Messiah” performed in the Whiteville School Auditorium on Dec. 7, 1972. Soloists were Carolyn Mas- ten and Judy Ritchie, sopra- nos; Barbara Guy, contralto; James E. Marley Jr., tenor, and Jesse C. Fisher, baritone. Sports Te News Reporter, Tursday, April 26, 2012 - Page 1B Lady Gators edge WCHS in TRC girls soccer match CERRO GORDO - The East each. Columbus Lady Gators took Erica Smith scored all three sole possession of first place in goals for Coach Derrick Boyd’s the Three Rivers 1A-2A Confer- West Columbus team. ence girls soccer race Monday East Columbus leads the evening with a 4-3 victory over three-team TRC girls soccer the host West Columbus Lady standings with a 2-0 record, Vikings. The score was tied 2-2 West Columbus is 1-1 and Red at the half. Springs is 0-2. Amanda Fowler scored two East Columbus played host goals for Coach Karlyn Ste- to Red Springs Wednesday phens’ East Columbus team night. The Lady Gators will while Kierston “K.J.” Johnson play host to West Columbus and Deja Graham had one goal Wednesday May 2, at 5 p.m. Lady Pack booters move record to 16-0-2 Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Nine players figured in Cumbee three, and Maleah Whiteville third baseman Cori Dew (orange top) takes the throw from the outfeld, but not in time to get West Bladen the scoring Monday night in Murray, Kayla Beverley and base-runner Taylor Stephens, who slides safely into the bag for a triple in Tuesday night’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Con- Whiteville High School’s 11-0 Creech had one each. ference softball game at the WHS feld. West Bladen Coach Pam Stephens (far left) gives the slide signal. The girls soccer victory over West The win moved Whiteville’s conference-leading West Bladen team took a 7-3 win. It marked the third straight conference loss for Whiteville. Bladen at the WHS soccer field. record to 16-0-2 overall and 8-0 Meredith Thompson had in conference. WHS is still the two goals, and Sam McCumbee, second-ranked 2A team in the Jordan Ray, Carly High, Isabel state. W. Bladen takes sofball win over Lady Wolfpack Shelley, Ashlyn Cox, Jenna WHS played at East Bladen Watts, Allyssa Alley and Madi- on Wednesday night (see re- Abbey Walters shut down son Creech had single goals. sult at Sports of all Sorts at the Whiteville batting order West Bladen provided another Whiteville.com) and will play while pitching three innings WHS goal on an errant kick host to Lumberton in a non- of relief and also pounded and had no shots on goal. conference match Friday at a home run Tuesday in the Ray had four assists, Mc- 7 p.m. West Bladen Lady Knights’
7-3 Waccamaw 2A-3A Confer- ence softball victory over host WHS-W. Bladen baseball game postponed Whiteville. Umpires failed to show for Tuesday at Legion Stadium, forc- The win kept West Bladen ing postponement of the Waccamaw Conference baseball game in sole possession of first place between the host Whiteville Wolfpack and the in the conference standings. The game has been rescheduled for May 7. The Lady Knights are now 8-2 According to WHS baseball coach Brett Harwood, a booking in the conference and 18-2 for error was made in causing Tuesday’s umpire “no-show.” the season. Whiteville, which leads the Waccamaw Conference with a Whiteville suffered its third 6-2 record, will play Friday at 6 p.m. at East Bladen. straight conference loss as its conference record slipped to 4-5. The Lady Wolfpack is 14-7 Gators fall hard to overall. After a run-soring triple by Haley Tolley had cut the West TRC champ Fairmont Bladen lead to 4-3 in the fifth LAKE WACCAMAW - Ammons contributed two dou- inning, Walters came on in re- Golden Tornado Coach Sandy bles. Ammons was relieved by lief of starter Robin Coleman Thorndyke has established Travis Head in the fifth. Head and did not allow another Lady a good baseball program at allowed only three Gators to Wolfpack base-runner the rest Fairmont. reach base in hurling the final of the way. His team is good enough not three frames. In the top of the seventh in- to need any help from the oppo- East Columbus garnered 10 ning, Taylor Stephens ripped sition, but that is exactly what hits in the game. David Bridg- a triple for WBHS and Walters East Columbus handed the ers, Taylor Stevens, and Chase followed with her two-run Tornadoes Tuesday evening. Nye each collected two. Ric homer over the left field fence. The Gators provided 12 errors, Roby added a double. James Tolley had two hits, includ- seven walks, two wild pitches Dowless took the loss for East ing her triple, for Whiteville and three passed balls that, Columbus. and starting pitcher Lauren combined with 14 base hits, The Gators have a big Three Worley had a double. Sam Bass led to a 17-5 Fairmont victory. Rivers match up at South Robe- and Lauren Edwards also had Fairmont clinched a fourth son on Thursday at 6 p.m. Even WHS hits. Tolley pitched an Three Rivers title in the last with Tuesday’s loss, East Co- inning in relief. five years by scoring in every lumbus could earn the top TRC Stephens and Erica Tanner inning except the sixth. Cain 1A playoff seed with a victory each had two hits for West Wilkerson and Cody McKnight over the Mustangs. Bladen, which took its second had three hits each. Zach Pit- In other TRC play on Tues- conference win of the season tman had two hits and three day, St. Pauls defeated West over Whiteville. RBIs and winning pitcher Josh Columbus 7-0. Coach Jimmy Williams’ Whiteville team will travel to play East Bladen Friday in a Waccamaw Conference tennis tournament Waccamaw Conference game scheduled for 6 p.m. Cokley, Godwin, Bastug capture berths in regional 2A singles play Lady Gators OCEAN ISLE BEACH - Whiteville High School junior ten- nis player Devin Cokley won his second straight Waccamaw Conference 2A Tournament singles championship Tuesday win TRC at the Ocean Isle Beach Tennis Club while also qualifying for next week’s East Regional 2A Tournament. sofball title Thomas Godwin of South Columbus took second place and Adam Bastug of Whiteville garnered third in the conference LAKE WACCAMAW - In tournament singles to also qualify for regional play. their final regular-season South Columbus also qualified a doubles team for regionals. home game, the East Columbus Lady Gators put the finishing touches on a third straight Stallions bump S. Brunswick 9-5 Three Rivers 1A-2A Confer- winning pitcher for Coach Wil- ence softball championship BOILING SPRING LAKES lie Gore’s Stallions, who put Tuesday by storming to a 12-2 - The South Columbus Stal- their conference record at 3-6 victory over visiting Fairmont. lions avenged an 14-2 homefield and season mark at 10-8. Coach Morgan Patrick’s loss to South Brunswick last Whiteville High junior Haley Tolley pitches in relief of starter Lauren Worley during The loss dropped South Lady Gators can wrap up a sec- month by taking a 9-5 vic- Brunswick’s conference record ond consecutive perfect record Tuesday evening’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference game with the visiting West Bladen tory over the Cougars Tuesday to 4-6. South Columbus will in Three Rivers Conference Lady Knights. West Bladen pulled away in the fnal two innings to take a 7-3 victory night in a Waccamaw 2A-3A play host to West Brunswick regular-season play with a win over the Lady Wolfpack. Conference baseball game. on Friday at 6 p.m. at South Robeson Friday. Tanner Duncan was the ECHS has won 28 of the 29 TRC regular-season games it has played since 2010. Waccamaw Conference golf results Lady Stallions take 2-1 victory The Lady Gators will carry Team scores from Mon- West Brunswick - 326 East Bladen - 414 BOILING SPRING LAKES - The South Columbus High the No. 1 seed in next week’s day’s Waccamaw 2A-3A South Brunswick - 349 South Columbus - 425 softball team pulled out a 2-1 victory over host South Bruns- Three Rivers Conference Tour- Conference golf match at West Bladen - 355 Medalist - Tie, Drew Boyer wick Tuesday night. The win put the Lady Stallions conference nament and will also hold the the Rivers Edge course near Whiteville - 393 (West Brunswick), 78; John record at 6-3. conference’s top seed in state Shallotte follow: North Brunswick -393 Wagner (South Brunswick), 78. The Lady Stallions will play host to West Brunswick Friday 1A playoffs. at 6 p.m.
2B - The News Reporter Thursday, April 26, 2012 West Columbus to hold Alumni Baseball Game on Friday The West Columbus High fund-raiser for the Viking from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by School baseball team will baseball team, which has the game from 7 to 8. A Home hold its 2012 Alumni Game been in existence for the last Run Derby (optional) will Friday, April 27, at Viking 46 seasons. begin at 8 with participants Field. The event will get under- paying $10 for 10 pitches. The event is an annual way with Meet, Greet and Eat
Methodist Men’s Golf Tournament set for May 4 at WCC The 2012 Whiteville United Hole sponsorships are avail- Church office or by contacting Methodist Men’s Golf Tourna- able for $50 each. All donations Frank Hamilton at 642-2689. ment will be held on Friday, will be gladly accepted. For more information, contact May 4, beginning at 1 p.m. Sign-ups can be made at the Hamilton or the church office Cost per player is $50. Sign- Whiteville United Methodist at 642-3376. ups can be made as teams or individually. The tournament field will limited to nine four- Whiteville Rec Department man team. A meal will be provided fol- to hold Pitch, Hit & Run lowing tournament play. on April 28 at City Park The Whiteville Depart- participate free of charge in Middle school ment of Parks and Recreation a competition that recognizes baseball results will hold its annual Aquafina excellence in core baseball/ Major League Pitch, Hit and softball skills. APRIL 16 Run competition on Saturday, Age group categories are Hallsboro 20 April 28, at Whiteville City 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Local Chadbourn 5 Park on Nolan Avenue. finishers will advance to dis- Cade Lewis had four hits The event is open to chil- trict competition. District win- while winning pitcher Chase dren and youth of ages 7 ners will advance to regional Lewis and Brandon Merritt through 14. competition and regional win- each had three hits for Halls- Registration will begin ners will compete in national boro. at 3 p.m. with competitions competition at the 2012 Major Chadbourn’s H. Norris had beginning at 4 p.m. There is League All-star game. two hits. H. Scott and F. Evans no charge. All participants must sup- also had hits for the host Chad- Pitch, Hit & Run is the ply birth verification and fill bourn team. official skills competition out a waiver form prior to the of Major League Baseball. competition. APRIL 17 The grassroots program is For more information, con- Hallsboro 17 designed to provide young- tact Lane Coleman at 642-9053. Acme-Delco 1 sters with an opportunity to Derrick Spaulding had three hits and Brandon Mer- ritt collected two hits for the AAU football host Hallsboro team. Travin An AAU youth football team for players of ages 15-under is Squires was the winning pitch- being formed in the Whiteville-Elizabethtown area. er. Registrations for the travel team is underway and will run Jared Little drove in the through Aug. 1. Acme-Delco run. For further information, contact Marcus Watts at 910-445-8581. Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball League results Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist See more league results on 3B Whiteville High senior softball player Sam Bass rounds second base en route to her scoring run from frst base on a triple by teammate Haley Tolley in Tuesday’s Wacca- AA (Coach-Pitch) APRIL 21 one hit were Eric Carr, Ethan Ages 7-8 Quality Cleaners 7 Mercer and Nasheen Troy. maw 2A-3A Conference softball game with visiting West Bladen. West Bladen won 7-3. Fairfax Heating & Air 3 Whiteville will travel to play East Bladen Friday at 6 p.m. APRIL 20 Getting two hits each for BB&T (Phone 24) 5 Quality Cleaners 8 Quality Cleaners were John Fairfax Heating & Air 1 BB&T (Phone 24) 7 Lawson Cook, Jordan Kelly Bud Baldwin and Weston Quality Cleaners’ John and Kyler Dowless. Also get- Hatcher each had two hits for Lawson Cook had three hits ting hits were Fisher Soles, BB&T and Levin Steiner, Ty Middle school and Joshua Bowen had two Benjamin Thompson, Zachary Lawson, Franco Creazzola, hits. Jordan Kelly, Grayson Williams, Michael Peyton and Miles Pollard and Tyler Du- sofball results Bell, Fisher Soles, Benjamin Jackson Friese. Buke had one hit each. Thompson and Zachary Wil- For Fairfax Heating & Air, Fairfax Heating & Air had APRIL 16 liams had one hit each. John Carter Strickland and two hits by John Carter Strick- Hallsboro 20 For BB&T, Levi Steiner, Ty Reddeck Powell had two hits land and one hit by Reddeck Chadbourn 1 Lawson and Franco Creaz- apiece, and Justin Graham, Powell, Andrew Cahn, Sam The visiting Hallsboro team zola each had three hits and Brandon Tyson and Isaac Byrd Phillips and Jeremiah Hedwin. was paced at the plate by Kirk- Miles Pollard had two hits. had one hit each. lyn Wayne with a double and Andre Henderson and Weston a triple, and Marlena McClure Hatcher each had one hit. APRIL 24 with a triple and a single. Lau- Quality Cleaners 12 ren Smith and Kailey Patrick Civitans 9 Civitans 11 SHORT combined to pitch the win. Fairfax Heating & Air 8 Zach Williams and Ben- Shiann Barnes had a run- Civitans’ Julianna Maggio- jamin Thompson led Qual- BROS. scoring single for Chadbourn. li, Isaac Etheridge and Jacob ity Cleaners with three hits Jones had two hits while Eric each and Kyler Dowless had RENT-A-CAR April 17 Carr, Tyler Hammond, Ethan two hits. Also getting Quality Hallsboro 14 Mercer and Nasheen Troy had Cleaner hits were Joshua Bow- $ 95 Acme-Delco 0 one hit apiece. en, John Lawson Cook, Fisher DAILY Chelsea Graham and Val- For Fairfax Heating & Air, Soles, Jordan Kelly Jackson 19 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville erie Carter combined to pitch a Brandon Tyson and Justin Friese, Christian Powers and no-hitter for Hallsboro. Carter Graham had two hits each, Grant Greene. 642-4175 also went 2-for-4 at the plate, and John Carter Strickland, For Civitans, Levi Herring Photo by Krystal Phillips and Marlena McClure had a had three hits and Isaac Ether- Central Middle School’s Mallory Laviner delivers a pitch Ashton Cartrette, Reddeck double. Powell and Ryan Meares each idge, Giuliano Maggioli and Ja- in the Lady Hornets’ recent Columbus County League contributed one hit. cob Jones had two hits. Getting www.whiteville.com softball game with visiting Nakina. Sofball clinic set at WHS Whiteville High School se- nior softball player Sam Bass will hold a softball clinic on Saturday, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m., for her senior project. WHS coach Olivia Williams will be helping lead the hitting and defensive clin- ic that is open to girls of ages 7 through 14. Cost is $25 with all proceeds going to the WHS varsity soft- ball program. All participants will receive two to three pic- tures of their batting swings. Drinks and snacks will be pro- vided. For more information, call 840-5121 or 445-3658 or email [email protected]. nc.us or find WHS Varsity Softball on Facebook.
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After going without a hit in her frst two games, the Coming up with eight big steals from her midfeld posi- A junior three-year starter, Dew earned all-tourna- Though only a freshman, the 15-year-old Dyson is be- ECHS junior centerfelder has had at least one hit in tion in last week’s 3-2 Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference ment honors in the recent East Columbus Easter ing called on to handle much of the Lady Stallion pitch- every game since. A three-year starter, Pierce is dis- victory over Red Springs showed the type role that Tournament as the Lady Wolfpack won the cham- ing load as they compete in the rough-tough Wacca- playing plenty of consistency for the Lady Gator squad Hilburn has been playing over the past two seasons pionship. Dew is this season back at the third base maw 2A-3A Conference. “There are a lot of very strong that is dominating the Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference in the growth and progression of girls soccer at West position she played as a freshman. Last season, hitters in the conference,” said Dyson, who is one of race for a third straight year. The Lady Gators have Columbus. “I didn’t go out for soccer my freshman year she was the team’s starter at shortstop. “Third four ninth-graders seeing regular duty on Coach Brett lost only one conference game since the start. Pierce ... I ran track instead ... but when I switched over to base is the position I have played the most when I Burroughs’ varsity squad this season. The daugh- has been involved in softball since her elementary soccer last year, I really got inspired,” said the daughter started playing travel ball when I was 12,” said the ter of Jeff Dyson and Ava Ward has also provided school days. “I love softball,” said the daughter of Amy of Jesse Hilburn and Peggy West. “I’ve had a lot to 17-year-old daughter of Kevin and Paul Dew. Coach some strong hitting for the Lady Stallion team, which and Rhett Pierce. “I’ve played it all through summer for learn, but there is so much about the game I really en- Jimmy Williams’ Lady Wolfpack is battling to stay opened the 2012 season with nine straight wins. She as long as I can remember.” Pierce has hit three home joy.” Coach Derrick Boyd’s West Columbus squad is in alive in the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference race as had three hits and combine with Ariel Sykes to pitch a runs for the Lady Gators this season as they are now a tight battle with cross-county rival East Columbus for well as trying to gain a favorable berth in the upcom- two-hitter in South Columbus’ recent 11-1 Waccamaw under the guidance of frst-year head coach Morgan the conference championship. Hilburn has also played ing state 2A playoffs. “We’ve had a couple of tough Conference victory over East Bladen. Dyson, who has Patrick, a former ECHS softball standout who went on on the Lady Viking basketball team in each of the past losses lately, but when we are at our best, we are been playing softball since she was 7 years old, has a to start for four seasons at UNC-Pembroke. “Coach three seasons. She said that biology has been her fa- capable of beating any team we’ve played,” Dew strong combination of pitches, including a tricky curve Patrick knows softball and she relates well with the vorite class at West Columbus. Following graduation, said. Dew is a member of the WHS National Honor and an effective change-up. Dyson also plays volley- whole team,” said Pierce, who hopes to play softball she plans to attend N.C. State University and work a Society. Science is her favorite course of study and ball at South Columbus. It is her dream to play softball in college. degree in veterinary medicine. she plans to pursue a career in physical therapy. for the University of Florida.
Now with Columbus Athletes two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball More league results on 2B APRIL 23 MAJORS (ages 11-12) News Reporter 11 Columbus Regional 1 Austin Gerald and Matthew Smith led News Reporter with two hits each. Gerald stroked a double and Aaron Smith ripped a triple. Also getting NR hits were Caleb Jackson, Phillip Powell, Logan Hester, Jamison Blackwell and Jack- son Cook. Brooks Baldwin connected for a home run for the lone Columbus Regional run. Dylan Lawson had a double.
CarQuest 4 Tournament champs BB&T 0 The Columbus County Redhotz won last weekend’s West Brunswick Youth Softball Cam Cartrette had a double, Tournament at Shallotte. They had earlier taken third places in two other tourna- and Austin Kenyon, Cam Smith Luke Nance and Dyland Nobles ments. Team members are Lauren Hilbourn, Grace McGirt, Izzy Lennon, Alex Chest- had singles for CarQuest. nutt, Valerie Carter, Kelsey Carroll, Kaleigh Patrick, K.K. Horne, Ivey Hayes, Darla Grant Smith and Timothy Bordeaux and Mahala Barsh. Coaches are Douglas Hayes, Stuart Carroll and Char- Soles had hits for BB&T. lie McGirt.
Photos by Krystal Hawkins Middle school baseball AAA (ages 9-10) BB&T 12 Southeastern Community College baseball Nakina’s Devan Penny (above) pitches and Central’s Car City 5 Shakir Ford (below) takes a cut at a pitch during a re- Winning pitcher Ryan Oak- Remaining games cent Columbus County Middle School Baseball League ley went 4-for-4 with a double game at the Central feld. and Lincoln Ransom had two doubles for BB&T. Also, Jacob April 26 - Florence-Darlington Tech, (DH) 1 p.m. Allgood had two hits, including “Spikes for Cancer” games a double, and Logan Hooks had one hit. April 28 - at Danville (Va). CC (DH), 1 p.m. Grayson Pridgen and Mat- thew Jenkins had triples for April 29 - at Danville (Va.) CC, noon, Car City, and Jamie Mishue, May 1 - at Florence-Darlington Tech (DH), 1 p.m. Kevin Ezzell and Zach Baxley had one hit each. May 5 - New River (Va,) CC, (DH), 1 p.m.
First Bank 17 May 6 - New River (Va.), CC, noon Southeast Primary Care 3 May 11-15 - Region 10 Division II Tournament at First Bank’s Zach Ivey and Dylan Price combined to pitch Morehead City. no-hitter for First Bank. JaQuan Floyd had three hits and Chandler Merritt had two hits. Merritt, Ivey and Tanner Hester had doubles and Josh Taylor drove in a run. 9/52 (/-% !7!9 &2/- (/-% You’re always in the “know” Whiteville.com with our CLASSIFIED DEADLINES For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday 24-hr. Community Calendar. For Thursday’s Paper - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Call Wanda or Hanne Check it out at: www.whiteville.com. 642-4104 4B -- The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 NASCAR Sponsor of the Week: Southern Tire
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The large College Grants, real estate which is in violation of the law. All person are hereby informed for your enjoyment. Don’t miss windows will provide loads of natural Children’s and Senior’s Programs TDD/TYY checking out this home! light year round. Check it out it might that all dwellings advertised are avail- 1-800-735-2962 able on an equal opportunity basis. To be just what you are looking for! 24 hour maintenance available. Office Hours: complain of discrimination, call HUD Call one of our Brokers Today Taking applications on Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm Other times by appointment *LAKE WACCAMAW - Lake Front to set up an appointment! “This institution is brick home. 3 br., 2 ba., sun room, an equal opportunity plus. Pier, fenced in yard. 1 year lease. 14X70 mobile home 2BR, 1 bath, Charles Grainger Vera M. Walker 642-3166 provider and EQUAL HOUSING References required. No pets. 910- power stat, heat pump, yard mowed, 910-207-1040 cell 910-840-7676 cell EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY employer.” OPPORTUNITY 640-8646. county water, lease required. $400 month & deposit. Located behind Pecan Orchard, 2 miles from city limit. Call Betty 910-642-2056 for appoint- 1 Bedroom THOMPSON LANDMARK ment. Will be available May 1st. Tak- ESTATES ing applications now. Apartments for ESTATES 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Covey Run I&II APARTMENTS APARTMENTS rent. References required. No pets. 62 YEARS 103 Jones Place Call 910-654-4182 days, or 642-4073 621 Nolan Ave. between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Whiteville, NC AND OLDER Whiteville, NC 28472 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- Now accepting applications. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Apartments Refrigerator Handicap Accessible 1 bedroom units, handicap Elderly Households 642-4049. Range Emergency Call System accessible units available. 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guideway. 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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH doublewide the above referenced map with that the said property being subject to Third party purchasers must pay the of their recovery. All persons indebt- restriction on 16th Street (Old High- mobile home. Whiteville area. No said map being incorporated herewith foreclosure and the holder of the excise tax, and the court costs of For- ed to the Estate will make immediate way 211). pets. Criminal back ground check by reference for further certainty on indebtedness thereby secured hav- ty-Five Cents(45¢) per One Hundred payment to the undersigned. The proposed resolution will reduce required. Call 653-4810. the description of the private right- ing demanded a foreclosure thereof, Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS This the 12th day of April, 2012. the speed to 15mph on 16th street MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Pri- of-way easement which is 20 feet in the undersigned will offer for sale at 7A-308(a)(1). BRENDA MARIE WILLIAMSON and will prohibit through traffic of vate - Very nice, near Whiteville. 910- width, known as Hinson Lane, and public auction to the highest bidder Pursuant to NCGS 45-21.10, the AYERS, EXECUTRIX overweight vehicles. 642-0344 which provides access to and from for cash at the usual and customary highest bidder at sale will be required 5362 O’Kelley Drive The public is invited to attend this NCSR 1321. place for such sales at the Colum- to make a cash deposit of five (5) per- Suffolk, VA 23437 hearing and to provide comment. PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile Being the same property described in bus County Courthouse in Whiteville, cent of the bid up to and including JEAN H. WILLIAMSON, RESIDENT Jacquelyn M. Hampton home. No pets. 640-3896. Deed dated 3 January 2006 from Odis North Carolina, at 10:00 a.m., on the SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PROCESS AGENT Town Clerk/Finance Officer G. Cribb and wife, Clara Jeanette 3rd day of May, 2012 the property ($750.00), or a greater amount if the 1008 Lake Shore Drive April 19, 23, 25, 26, 2012 Cribb to Jeremy Lee Cribb, record- conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the instrument so provides. Following the Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 ed 01-06-2006 in Book 839 at Page same consisting of property lying and expiration of the upset bid period, all O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE Notice 315-316, Columbus County Registry. being in Columbus County, and more the remaining amounts are immedi- WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER MYRTLE BCH Luxury condo. 2 large Property Address: 1528 Feedmill particularly described at follows: ately due and owing. & MOSS, PLLC The Columbus County Board of Elec- BR, 2 baths kitchen/living room, all Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 FOR A TIE LINE BEGIN AT AN EXIST- Larry W. Pearman, Attorneys at Law furnished @ 48 Ave & Ocean Blvd. tions will meet on the following dates Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- ING NAIL LOCATED WHERE THE Substitute Trustee Post Office Box 457 June 9-16. 642-6215 at 5:00 p.m. (if necessary) to approve cretion, delay the sale for up to one CENTER LINE OF SR NO. 1902 P.O. Box 8178 Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 absentee applications for the Pri- hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. (CLYDE COLLIER ROAD) INTER- Greensboro, NC 27419 Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 mary Election to be held on May 8, The current record owners per the SECTS THE CENTER LINE OF SR Phone: (336) 294-9401 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2012 2012. The meetings will be held at Columbus County Public Registry are NO. 1936; THENCE SOUTH 04 April 19, 26, 2012 the Board of Election’s Office, located BR incl. Eleanor Norris Cottom and husband 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY DEGREES 47 MINUTES 30 SEC- Notice of Public at 50 legion Dr., Suite A in Whiteville, cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/house Ronald Cottom. NOTICE TO CREDITORS ONDS WEST 1,875.75 FEET TO A NC pursuant to G.S. 163.230.1(c1). privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 Should the property be purchased by Having qualified as Executrix of the Hearing NAIL AND CAP LOCATED IN THE Any other business transacted by the a third party, that person must pay ESTATE OF CHARLES KENNETH CENTER LINE OF SR NO. 1902; Town of Bolton Board will be done at this time. the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) WILLIAMSON, late of the County of THENCE FROM SAID NAIL AND CAP, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Columbus, State of North Carolina, CONTINUING WITH SAID CENTER Tuesday, April 24, 2012 required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, The public will take notice of a hearing FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail LINE, SOUTH 04 DEGREES 24 MIN- Tuesday, May 1, 2012 The property to be offered pursuant hereby notify all persons, firms and to be conducted by the Bolton Board space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- UTES 00 SECONDS WEST 133.20 Monday, May 7, 2012 to this notice of sale is being offered corporations having claims against of Alderman on April 26, 2012 at 5:00 ry Enterprises. 642-5824 FEET CHORD TO A NAIL AND CAP Friday, May 11, 2012 for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS the decedent to present them to the pm in the Bolton Town Hall. LOCATED IN THE CENTER LINE OF David Lee McPherson, Chairman FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee undersigned by the 12th day of July, The purpose of the hearing is to SR NO.1902; THENCE WITH THE Columbus County Board of Elections space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- nor the holder of the note secured by 2012, or this Notice will be pled in bar consider the speed limit and traffic CENTER OF A 20 FT EASEMENT, April 16, 26, 2012 prises 910-642-5824. the deed of trust, being foreclosed, SOUTH 85 DEGREES 50 MINUTES FOR RENT Downtown Commercial nor the officers, directors, attorneys, 30 SECONDS EAST 30 FEET TO A Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. employees, agents or authorized rep- NAIL SET ON THE EASTERN RIGHT Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. resentative of either the Trustee or the OF WAY LINE OF SR NO. 1902; holder of the note make any repre- THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE “Gas Sippers Are Our Specialty!” FOR RENT PROPERTY SUITABLE for office. 209 W Calhoun behind sentation or warranty relating to the CENTER OF SAID 20 FT WIDE EASE- Waccamaw bank. 840-6073 title or any physical, environmental, MENT, SOUTH 85 DEGREES 50 MIN- We know what you health or safety conditions existing UTES 30 SECONDS EAST 204.70 in, on, at or relating to the property FEET TO AN IRON SET, SAID IRON want! That’s why being offered for sale, and any and all SET BEING THE POINT AND PLACE responsibilities or liabilities arising out OF BEGINNING; (1) ACRE OF land for sale on Millie/ of or in any way relating to any such THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING we have stocked Christine Rd. (1) acre on Johnny condition expressly are disclaimed. POINT SO LOCATED, SOUTH 85 George Lane. 642-7831. Also, this property is being sold sub- DEGREES 50 MINUTES 30 SEC- the best selection ject to all taxes, special assessments, ONDS EAST 256.18 FEET TO AN and prior liens or encumbrances of IRON SET IN THE CENTER OF A of New & Program record and any recorded releases. DITCH; THENCE WITH THE CENTER A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no OF SAID DITCH, SOUTH 4 DEGREES Cars & Trucks personal checks) of five percent (5%) 48 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST of the purchase price, or seven hun- 133.50 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON; offering you the Notice of dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES Foreclosure Sale is greater, will be required at the time 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST of the sale. 110.93 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON; Best Gas Mileage Vehicles Available An order for possession of the prop- THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES Under and by virtue of the power of erty may be issued pursuant to 50 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIES MILES COLOR INTERNET PRICE sale contained in a certain deed of N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the 144.29 FEET TO AN IRON SET; 2011 Chevy Impala 4DR SDN, CD, Power Seat, Auto-Headlamps 32,756 Mineral Gray $16,900 trust made by Elizabeth K. Sellers, purchaser and against the party or THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 24 2011 Chevy Malibu 4DR SDN, LS, CD, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise 31,766 White $16,900 dated the 30th day of April, 2010, parties in possession by the clerk of MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 133.14 2011 Chevy Malibu 4DR SDN, LT2, Heated Leather, ON-Star, Remote Start 34,864 White $17,900 and recorded in Book 986, Page 326, superior court of the county in which FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE 2010 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab C1500 4x2 Auto, Tilt, Cloth, Low Miles 30,070 White $16,900 Columbus County Registry, North the property is sold. OF BEGINNING,CONTAINING 0.78 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 4DR, Van, LX, Rear A/C, Quad Seats w/Stow & Go 100781 Dk. Blue $7,800 Carolina, default having been made Any person who occupies the prop- ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 15 Pass. 38967 White $20,500 in the payment of the note thereby erty pursuant to a rental agreement BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 3 AS SHOWN 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 12 Pass. 38378 White $18,500 secured by the said Deed of Trust and entered into or renewed on or after ON MAP PREPARED BY BILLY M. 2006 Ford E-150 Econoline Cargo Van, Power Pkg, Tilt & Cruise 140641 White $8,500 the undersigned, Substitute Trustee October 1, 2007, may after receiving DUNCAN RLS DATED OCTOBER 11, Services, Inc. having been substituted 2011 Ford Edge 4DR, SUV, Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 25627 Red Candy $29,500 the notice of sale, terminate the rent- 1993, ENTITLED “PLAT FOR CHAR- as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an 2011 Ford Edge 4DR SUV Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 23409 Wht. Plat. $29,900 al agreement upon 10 days’ written LIE GODWIN DIVISION”. instrument duly recorded in the Office 2008 Ford Escape 4DR SUV XLT, Power Pkg, Low Miles, Moonroof 61275 White $15,900 notice to the landlord. Upon termina- TOGETHER WITH AND SUB- of the Register of Deeds of Columbus 2010 Ford Escape 4DR SUV, XLT, “Certifed Pre-Owned” 47851 Sterling Gray $18,500 tion of a rental agreement, the tenant JECT TO A 20 FT WIDE EASE- County, North Carolina and the holder 2012 Ford Explorer 4DR, SUV, XLT, Leather, Reverse Camera, SYNC 4107 White Platinum $32,900 is liable for rent due under the rental MENT AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP. of the note evidencing said indebted- 2011 Ford Explorer 4DR, SUV, XLT, Heated Leather, Camera, MyFord Touch 17379 Sterling Gray $32,900 agreement prorated to the effective TAX ID#: 0078781 (ALSO AFFIXED ness having directed that the Deed of 2010 Ford Expedition 4DR SUV XLT 4x2 Low Miles, VERY Nice!! 29762 White $26,900 date of the termination. TO PROPERTY A 1999 FLEET- Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned 2010 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, Chrome Accessories, 4x4 20001 Blue $27,900 This the 5th day of April, 2012. WOOD 28X80 DW MOBILE HOME Substitute Trustee will offer for sale 2011 Ford F-150 X Cab, 2WD, XLT, 4x2 17657 Silver $22,500 BY: VIN#GMHGA640990036B/A. at the courthouse door in the City of John H. Britton Property Address: 46 Godwin Lane, 2011 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 4x2, XLT, CD, Power Pkg. 21383 White $25,900 Whiteville, Columbus County, North Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ser- Hallsboro, NC 28442. 1998 Ford F-150 Reg Cab 4x4, XLT, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise, Toolbox 225,747 White $5,500 Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, vices, Inc., Substitute Trustee An order for possession of the prop- 2004 Ford F-250 SuperCab, 4x4, Lariat, Leather-Loaded, 5.4L Gas 162,175 White/Gold $9,500 May 3, 2012 and will sell to the high- Post Office Box 87429 erty may be issued pursuant to NCGS 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo Van, CD, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise 22,673 White $18,900 est bidder for cash the following real Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and 2002 Ford Crown Vic 4DR, SDN, LX, Loaded, Leather 159339 Maroon $4,500 estate situated in Columbus County, Telephone: (910) 339-6603 against the party or parties in posses- 2010 Ford Fusion 4DR SDN, SE, All Power Equipment, CD w/Satellite 45725 Sangria Red $15,900 North Carolina and being more par- April 19, 26, 2012 sion by the Clerk of Superior Court of 2010 Ford Mustang GT, 2DR, CPE, Heated Leather, Shaker 500, SYNC, 8700 Red $25,900 ticularly described as follows: the County in which the property is Being a Tract of 2.38 acres, more or 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible V6 Premium, Auto, Leather, SYNC 31,920 White $24,500 sold. Any person who occupies the less, located in Williams Township, Notice of 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible V6 Premium, Auto, Leather, SYNC 30,360 Grabber Blue $23,900 property pursuant to a rental agree- Columbus County, North Carolina and 2003 Ford Taurus 4DR, SDN, SES, CD, Pwr. Seat, Alloys 114338 Silver $5,500 Foreclosure Sale ment entered into or renewed on being bounded by the north by Hin- 2008 Ford Taurus 4DR SDN, SEL, Leather, “Certifed Pre-Owned” 64983 White $13,900 or after October 1, 2007, may, after son Lands, on the East by the lands 2011 Ford Taurus 4DR, SDN, SEL, FWD, Leather, Roof 12723 White $24,900 NORTH CAROLINA receiving the notice of sale, termi- of Robert E. Ward and an Easement 2010 GMC Terrain 4DR, Cross, SLE-2, Roof, Camera 29466 Silver $22,900 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS nate the rental agreement upon 10 of Right-of-way known as Hinson 1997 GMC Sonoma Ext Cab 4x2, Auto, CD, Power Pkg, Alloys 226,701 Black $4,500 12 SP 62 days written notice to the landlord. Lane being bound on the south by the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 4DR SUV, Power Pkg, 3rd Row w/Rear A/C 170,171 Dk Blue $6,900 In the matter of Foreclosure of a Deed That upon termination of a rental centerline of NCSR 1321 and being of Trust executed by Paul Lawrence agreement, the tenant is liable for 2010 Lincoln MKZ 4DR, SDN, Loaded, Hot/Cold Leather, Roof 10757 Wht. Plat. $26,800 bounded on the West by lands of Godwin dated February 15, 2006 and rent due under the rental agreement 2007 Lincoln Town Car 4DR SDN, Signature Loaded, Local Trade 89750 White Pearl $15,500 Curtis Batten, with said Tract of 2.38 recorded February 17, 2006 in Book prorated to the effective date of the 2003 Mazda Miata Convertible w/Soft & Hard Tops, Auto, Leather 133,750 Silver $7,800 acres, more or less, being more par- 843, Page 176, of the Columbus termination. 2006 Mercury Gr. Marquis 4DR, SDN, LS, Leather 51821 Beige $10,900 ticularly described as follows: County Public Registry Said property to be offered pursuant 2010 Mercury Gr. Marquis 4DR, SDN, LS, Leather 30985 Lt Blue $17,500 Being that certain tract of 2.38 acres, Present Record Owner: Heirs of the to this Notice of Sale is being offered 2006 Mercury Mariner 4DR SUV, Premier, Loaded w/Leather, Moonroof 108280 White $9,800 more or less, as described on a plat Estate of Paul Lawrence Godwin. for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS 2011 Mercury Mariner 4DR, SUV, Premier, Leather, Loaded 31768 Steel Blue $21,800 from Jeremy Lee Cribb, dated March Pursuant to Order of the Clerk of IS WHERE IS.” There are no represen- 2008 Mercury Sable 4DR, SDN, Premiere, Roof 82751 Silver $13,900 1999, prepared by Billy M. Duncan, Superior Court of Columbus County, tations to warranty relating to the title 2009 Pontiac G6 4DR, SDN, Pwr Pkg, Moonroof 68105 Black $13,500 land surveyor, with said map being North Carolina, dated the 10th day or any physical, environment, health 2007 Toyota Sienna recorded in Deed Book 584 at Page 4DR, Van, XLE, Leather, Dual Power Doors 90796 Charcoal $16,800 of April, 2012 authorizing foreclo- or safety conditions existing in, on, 281, Columbus County Registry and 2005 Victory Motorcycle 1507cc Touring Cruiser, Windshield, Saddle Bags 7,259 Maroon $6,800 sure, and under and by virtue of the at, or relating to the property being with said map being incorporated power of sale contained in that certain offered for sale. herewith by reference for further cer- Deed of Trust indicated and record- This property will be sold subject to tainty of description of the tract of ed in Book 843, Page 176, Colum- outstanding ad valorem taxes and/ FAIR BLUFF FORD 2.38 acres, more or less. bus County Registry; and under and or assessments for the current year Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 • (888) 870-FORD Subject however to an non-exclusive by virtue of the authority vested in and subsequent years, prior Deeds easement of right-of-way being 20 the undersigned by an instrument of Trust, if any, and prior liens, if any, Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 feet in width and being described on and default having been made and and encumbrances of record. 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Notice of Public has been appointed Commissioner Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 with the authority to sell the following April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2012 pd Auction land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- NOTICE TO CREDITORS bus County Courthouse in the City of Having qualified as Executrix of the This is to notify the owner or lien- Whiteville, Columbus County, North Estate of Ann Daugherty McLaughlin, holder to recover their vehicle with- Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the late of the County of Columbus, the in 30 days or it will be sold at pub- 3rd day of May, 2012 and will sell to undersigned hereby notifies all per- lic auction. the highest bidder for cash, the fol- sons having claims against the estate Douglas Lee Ray lowing described real estate: if said decedent to present them to 1993 Honda Accord Tract 2 the undersigned within (3) months Vin# HGCB7644PA185248 All interest in the following described from the date of the first publication, This vehicle is located at Allen’s real estate situated in the County or this notice will be pleaded in bar Auto Service, North Myrtle Beach, of Columbus, State of North Caro- of their recovery. All persons indebt- SC 29582 lina, to wit: ed to said estate will make immedi- April 19, 26, May 3, 2012 All of Lot 7 of the Paul and Delmas ate payment. Hooks subdivision as shown on a This 5th day of April, 2012. map entitled “Subdivision for Paul Notice of Service Mary McLaughlin Coleman and Delmas Hooks.” Dated October of Process by Executrix of the estate 6, 1969, prepared by Robert D. Inman, Ann Daugherty McLaughlin Publication surveyor and recorded in the Office 29 Pine Ave of the Register of Deeds of Colum- Takoma Park, MD 20912 State of North Carolina bus County in Plat Book 12, at Page April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 pd County of Columbus, 20, which said plat is hereby referred IN THE GENERAL COURT OF to for a further description of the lot NOTICE TO CREDITORS JUSTICE herein conveyed. Having qualified as Executrix of the DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Subject to restrictions fully set out in Estate of Esther C Beck, late of the FILE NO.: 12 CVD 0081 Deed from Paul J. Hooks and wife County of Columbus, the undersigned Coastal Landmark Properties, LLC to Diane F. Stanley dated March 14, hereby notifies all persons having Plaintiff, 1977, recorded in Deed Book 298, claims against the estate if said dece- vs. Page 880, Columbus County Registry. dent to present them to the under- Carthell Clark (individually) and Car- Being the same property conveyed to signed within (3) months from the thell Clark d/b/a, Clark & Associates James Return Todd and wife, Diane date of the first publication, or this TO: Carthell Clark Fowler Todd by Deed dated Novem- notice will be pleaded in bar of their Take notice that an action of Com- ber 14, 1980 and recorded in Deed recovery. All persons indebted to said plaint has been filed in the Office of Book 327, Page 846, Columbus estate will make immediate payment. the Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- County Registry. This 12th day of April, 2012. bus County, Whiteville, North Caroli- See also Book 896, Page 462. Nannetta B. Rackley na, on January 24, 2012, in the above The property to be offered pursuant to Executrix of the estate of entitled action, The nature of the relief this Notice of Sale is being offered for Esther C Beck being sought is for money owed. sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS 207 Carl Stephens Rd You are required to make defense to IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- Clarendon, NC 28432 such pleading no later that 12th day sioner nor the County of Columbus, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2012 pd of May, 2012, and upon your failure to nor the officers, directors, attorneys, do so the party seeking relief against employees, agents or authorized rep- NOTICE TO CREDITORS you will apply to the Court for the resentatives of either the Commis- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA relief sought sioner or the County of Columbus COUNTY OF COLUMBUS This the 12th day of April, 2012 make any representation of warranty The undersigned, LUTHER PHILIP By: relating to the title or any physical, HONEYCUTT, qualified as Executor Will M Callihan, Jr. environmental, health or safety con- of the Estate of MARY T. HONEYC- TheGougan Law Firm ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- UTT, late of Columbus County, and Attorney for the Plaintiff ing to the property being offered for this is to notify all persons having Post Office Box 1319 sale, and any and all responsibilities claims against said Estate to pres- Whiteville, NC 28472 or liabilities arising out of or in any ent them to the undersigned on or Telephone No., 910-640-1485 way relating to any such condition before July 5, 2012, pursuant to North April 12, 19, 26, 2012 expressly are disclaimed. Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Also, this property is being sold free or this notice shall be pled in bar of NOTICE TO CREDITORS and clear of all taxes, special assess- their recovery. All persons indebted STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ments, prior liens or encumbranc- to said Estate will please make imme- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS es of record against said property diate payment to the undersigned at The undersigned, ARTHUR RAY except as may exist under Federal the following address: CAMPBELL, qualified as Executor of Law, if any. This the 5th day of April, 2012. the Estate of JOYE JONES CAMP- A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- LUTHER PHILIP HONEYCUTT, BELL, late of Columbus County, and chase price, or $750 whichever is EXECUTOR this is to notify all persons having greater, will be required at the time of 202 Wesley Street claims against said Estate to pres- the sale with the balance remaining Chadbourn, NC 28431 ent them to the undersigned on or due to be paid in full by cash or cer- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. before July 5, 2012, pursuant to North tified funds at the Office of the Com- Attorneys at Law Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, missioner within three (3) days after P. O. Box 1467 or this notice shall be pled in bar of the entry of the Judgment of Confir- Whiteville, NC 28472 their recovery. All persons indebted mation by the Clerk of Court. April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 to said Estate will please make imme- Hearing before the Honorable Jerry A. diate payment to the undersigned at Jolly, District Court Judge presiding the following address: for the Thirteenth Judicial District was This the 5th day of April, 2012. held in connection with this foreclo- ARTHUR RAY CAMPBELL, EXECU- sure on the 3rd day of January, 2012 TOR at which time the Honorable Jerry A. John Donoghue Automotive 701 E. 1st Avenue Jolly, authorized this foreclosure sale Chadbourn, NC 28431 as required by statute. Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. This the 11th day of April, 2012. Attorneys at Law WILLIAM E WOOD P. O. Box 1467 COMMISSIONER Whiteville, NC 28472 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Notice of Tax STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Foreclosure Sale April 19 & 26, 2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 12 Chevy Malibu LT 11 GMC Yukon 12 Chevy Cruze LT #P9476 #9504-1, SLT, 4x4, 1,400 miles #P9415 Tract 2 Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Edna Davis Ransom, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Was $26,476 Lease For COUNTY OF COLUMBUS late of the County of Columbus, the Was $53,496 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF undersigned hereby notifies all per- Sale Price Sale Price JUSTICE sons having claims against the estate $ DISTRICT COURT DIVISION if said decedent to present them to $ $ 159 FILE NO.: 10 CV 1195 the undersigned within (3) months 17,875 , Per Month from the date of the first publication, 41 806 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Plaintiff or this notice will be pleaded in bar VS of their recovery. All persons indebt- 12 Buick Lacrosse 12 Chevy Silverado 12 Chevy Silverado SONJA GERTZ SELLERS; HEIDI G. ed to said estate will make immedi- #P9506, Ext. Cab, Z-71 Z-71, Crew Cab FORSYTH; ate payment. JOHN FORSYTH and HEIDI G. FOR- This 12th day of April, 2012. Was $34,160 Was $32,585 Was $35,689 SYTH, Assignees Co-Beneficiaries Glenda Babson Gibson Sale Price Sale Price (Lienholder); SPRUILLCO, LTD, Administratrix of the estate of Sale Price Substitute-Trustee (Lienholder); LAU- Edna Davis Ransom REN GEORGE COLE, 5005 SIlver Spoon Rd. $ $ $ Whiteville, NC 28472 , , Judgmentholder (Lienholder), 25,949 24 860 25 485 NOTICE is hereby given that the April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2012 pd COUNTY OF COLUMBUS a body NOTICE TO CREDITORS politic incorporate of the State of Pre Having qualified as Executor of the North Carolina, is exercising its power Estate of Leroy Stocks, late of the and authority to assess, levy and col- OwnedVEHICLE SALE County of Columbus, the under- lect taxes against real and personal signed hereby notifies all persons property located within their bound- Financing As Low As 1.9% having claims against the estate if aries in accordance with the laws of said decedent to present them to the the State of North Carolina and the undersigned within (3) months from 07 Chevy 98 Honda 10 Ford 10 Chrysler 08 Buick 06 GMC Judgment entered on the 3rd day of Ext. Cab, the date of the first publication, or this Tahoe Accord E-350 Town & Country Enclave CXL Sierra January, 2012 and are foreclosing on LT, 4x4 15 Passenger Van 4x4, Duramax Diesel notice will be pleaded in bar of their Touring Van the following land of SONJA GERTZ recovery. All persons indebted to said SELLERS designated as “Tract 2” estate will make immediate payment. in the Plaintiff’s Complaint, in order This 26th day of April, 2012. Sale Price to satisfy the properly assessed but Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Donald L. Stocks $ unpaid taxes and/or special assess- $ $ $ $ $ Executor of the estate of 19,995 5,995 17,985 14,950 26,950 19,950 ments upon certain lands. Pursuant Leroy Stocks to Judgment entered on the 3rd day 08 Jeep 2793 Waccamaw Shores 07 Mazda 6 10 Chevy 10 Chevy 10 Ford 10 VW of January, 2012, William E. Wood V6 engine Tahoe Equinox Mustang GT Passat Patriot
Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price PLEASE RECYCLE $12,985 $23,500 $19,950 $21,995 $18,995 $8,995 09 Honda 06 Chevy 10 Nissan 06 Chevy 10 GMC 06 Ford Accord EX Silverado Altima Silverado Acadia F-250 Lariat Crew Cab Z-71, 4x4, Ext. Cab Diesel, FX4, Crew Cab After Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price You $18,975 $12,995 $13,995 $14,995 $18,995 $15,950 Automotive 910-642-2400 Read. John Donoghue 800-280-7425 *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. www.johndonoghueautomotive.com See dealer for details on all leases & fnancing options. (IGHWAY %AST s 7HITEVILLE Living Te News Reporter, Tursday, April 26 , 2012, Section C
Early voting underway for May 8 Primary
The Primary Election is May 8 but One- in District V. Also unapposed in the There are 12 different ballots through- stop, “no-excuse” voting began April 18. Democratic primary is N.C. Sen. Michael out the county based on commissioner A number of candidates are running in Walters in District 13 (Robeson and Co- district, party affiliation and age. Those contested primary races on the Republi- lumbus). Rep. G.L. Pridgen is unapposed age 17 who will be age 18 by the General can and Democratic ballots. in the Republican primary for the N.C. Election on November 6 may cast a ballot Candidates unopposed in the primary House District 46 seat. in the primary but may not vote on the do not appear on the ballot and include: Rep. Mike McIntyre is unopossed in constitutional amendment. Democrats County Commissioner Edwin the Democratic Primary for U.S. House Sample Republican and Democratic bal- Russ in District IV, and Trent Burroughs District 7. lots are provided below.
Sample Republican Primary Ballot | | Columbus County, North Carolina | | R0007 Where can I vote? May 8, 2012 | | *R0007* A Ballot Style R0007 B C May 8 BALLOT MARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Primary Polling places NC Governor NC Commissioner of Insurance a. With the marking device provided (You may vote for ONE) (You may vote for ONE) NONPARTISAN OFFICES Precinct Location or a black ball point pen, completely fill in the oval to the left of each Q Jim Harney James McCall Bogue Hallsboro Fire Dept candidate or selection of your NC District Court Judge Bolton Bolton Town Hall choice, like this: Scott A. Jones Richard Morgan District 13 Bug Hill 1 Riverside Baptist Church Jim Mahan Mike Causey (You may vote for ONE) Bug Hill 2 Old Zion Wesleyan Church Pat McCrory Pauline Hankins Charles Kenneth Moss Sheila K. McLamb Bug Hill 3 Nakina - Bug Hill Senior Ctr. NC Secretary of State Paul Wright Catherine Howlett Radford Cerro Gordo Cerro Gordo Fire & Rescue b. If you tear, deface or wrongly (You may vote for ONE) W. Richard Cox Chadbourn Chadbourn Mun Annex mark this ballot, return it to request a replacement. A. J. Daoud Cherry Grove Cherry Grove Comm. Center NC Lieutenant Governor Kenn Gardner REFERENDUM Fair Bluff Fair Bluff Fire Dept. (You may vote for ONE) PARTISAN OFFICES Ed Goodwin East Lees Old Dock Comm. Bldg Dale Folwell Michael (Mike) Beitler North Lees Pleasant Plains Church Dan Forest Constitutional Amendment Presidential Preference South Lees W H Etheridge Building Tony Gurley (You may vote for ONE) NC Superintendent of West Lees Vfw Post #6066 Grey Mills Public Instruction Constitutional amendment to Ransom Union Hall Local #738 Newt Gingrich Arthur Jason Rich (You may vote for ONE) provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the Tatum WOW Lodge Ron Paul Ray Ernest Martin only domestic legal union that Waccamaw Lake Waccamaw F.D. Mitt Romney David Scholl shall be valid or recognized in this NC Auditor State. Welches Creek Welches Creek F.D. Rick Santorum (You may vote for ONE) John Tedesco For Western Prong W Prong Comm. Center No Preference Richard Alexander Against Whiteville 1 Whiteville Rescue Joseph Hank DeBragga Mark Crawford Greg Dority US House of Representatives Whiteville 2 Whiteville City Hall ______District 7 Debra Goldman N Whiteville N Whiteville Fire Dept NC Treasurer (You may vote for ONE) Fern Shubert S Whiteville Abundant Life Church (You may vote for ONE) Ilario Gregory Pantano Rudy Wright W Whiteville American Legion Post #137 David Rouzer Frank Roche Williams 1 Roseland Fire Dept Randy Crow Steve Royal Williams 2 Lebanon UM Church NC Commissioner of Agriculture (You may vote for ONE) South Williams Tabor City Courthouse Bill McManus One-stop Steve Troxler Primary Polling places
Continue voting Main next side E April 18 - May 4: M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 5: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. A B North Carolina C Whiteville Board of Elections -- VOTE BOTH SIDES -- Satellite Sample Democratic Primary Ballot | | Hours: April 25 - 27 & May 2 - 4: 2 - 8 p.m. Columbus County, North Carolina | | D0001 | | * 000 * Bolton Bolton Town Hall May 8, 2012 A Ballot Style D0001 B C Chadbourn Chadbourn Mun Annex
Fair Bluff Fair Bluff Fire Dept. BALLOT MARKING INSTRUCTIONS: NONPARTISAN OFFICES NC Commissioner of Agriculture East Lees Old Dock Comm. Bldg a. With the marking device provided (You may vote for ONE) South Williams Tabor City Courthouse or a black ball point pen, completely fill in the oval Q to the left of each NC District Court Judge Riegelwood East Columbus Sr. Center candidate or selection of your Walter Smith District 13 choice, like this: Scott Bryant (You may vote for ONE) Pauline Hankins You may register and vote at any One-stop location Sheila K. McLamb NC Commissioner of Labor – including the board of elections offce – during the (You may vote for ONE) Catherine Howlett Radford One-stop voting period, but you may not register on W. Richard Cox b. If you tear, deface or wrongly Primary Day. mark this ballot, return it to request Marlowe Foster a replacement. Ty Richardson REFERENDUM Bring proper identifcation and proof of residency to John C. Brooks register. Call the board of elections for more informa- PARTISAN OFFICES tion: 640-6609. You must be 18 years Constitutional Amendment old on or before May 8 NC Treasurer to vote on the constitu- Presidential Preference (You may vote for ONE) tional amendment in the (You may vote for ONE) Constitutional amendment to [Primary Election. Ron Elmer provide that marriage between Mark it right one man and one woman is the Barack Obama Janet Cowell only domestic legal union that Incorrectly marked ballots can lead to missed No Preference shall be valid or recognized in this votes and delays at the polling places. Make State. NC House of Representatives sure your vote counts by properly marking your District 46 For choice. If you have any questions, ask for a NC Governor (You may vote for ONE) (You may vote for ONE) Against pollworker – they are there to help, and will Al Leonard, Jr. respect your privacy. Walter H. Dalton Ken Waddell ______Gary M. Dunn End of Ballot ______Bob Etheridge Board of County Commissioners Bill Faison District 2 Gardenia M. Henley (You may vote for ONE) Board of County Commissioners Bruce Blackmon Michael Lewis District 3 James E. Prevatte (You may vote for ONE) Tim Blackmon Perry Dixon NC Lieutenant Governor (You may vote for ONE) Giles E. (Buddy) Byrd Voters in districts 2 and Eric L. Mansfield 3 will decide on com- missioner candidates Linda D. Coleman [in the primary.
A B North Carolina C Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 -- 2C SERVICES Beneft spaghetti Cornerstone Trinity BC to hold dinner for Dixie OFWB to hold concert April 29 Forest Lawn Baptist Church of Reynolds May 4 The Promise, four gentle- Tabor City is holding a celebrate pork chop plate men from Wilmington with a A benefit spaghetti dinner recovery seminar that will be of- passion for sharing the gospel will be held for Dixie Reynolds fered every Tuesday night. Din- sale April 26 of Christ through music, will Friday, May 4 from 11 a.m.-6 ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- Cornerstone Original Free- be presenting a concert at ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 p.m. at the VFW building in will Baptist Church will hold Trinity Baptist Church, 201 S. p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 Nakina. a grilled pork chop plate sale Thompson St., Sunday, April p.m. The seminar offers help The plates are $7 each with Thursday, April 26 from 11 29 at 6 p.m. for the following: drug and alco- spaghetti, roll, salad and des- a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $7 per A love offering will be taken. hol abuse and family support, sert. All proceeds will sup- plate and includes two grilled For questions call the anger, food addictions, sexual port funding for Dixie’s fight pork chops, yams, green beans, church office at 642-7764. addictions, eating disorders, against pancreatic cancer. adult children from dysfunction- roll and dessert. Deliveries Pick up or delivery is avail- al families, physical/emotional/ available upon request. Make Baldwin Branch able. sexual abuse. For more informa- request by April 23. tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- For more information call Call Tammy Thompson at MBC to hold family 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 788-1020, 918-5253 or 625-6628. 642-5783 or 770-0672 to place conference April 28 or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. your order. Baldwin Branch Missionary The church is located at 16025 The church is located at 8428 James B. White Hwy. El-Bethel King and Queen con- Beneft spaghetti Baptist Church will present its Hallsboro Road, Whiteville. quarterly family conference test winners dinner for Luke Saturday, April 28. The no-cost The DivorceCare recovery semi- Above are the winners of the King and Queen contest Cedar Hill FWBC to nar and support group meets and Logan May 4 registration begins at 9 a.m. held recently at El-Bethel Church. They are Pastor Rob- hold church anniversary at Peace Baptist Church, 653 A benefit spaghetti din- with the general conference Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each ert and First Lady Lisa Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Bethel, ner will be held for Luke and Cedar Hill Freewill Bap- beginning at 9:30 a.m. Session Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. bottom left, Little Ms. Bethel Shamya Giffen, Little Mr. tist Church will celebrate its will be available for the whole Childcare is provided through Logan Hendren Friday, May 4 Bethel Javion Shipman, Mr. Pre-Teen Bethel Jamarrion from 11 a.m.-until at the Fair annual church anniversary family, such as “Leading from ffth grade. DivorceCare features Sunday, May 6 at 4 p.m. Rev. the second chair,” “The arts nationally recognized experts Shipman and Mr. Teen Bethel Bradley Pridgen. Bluff Fire & Rescue. Luke and Douglass Moss along with training” and mime for youth on divorce and recovery topics. Logan are one-year-old sons of Pleasant Grove Missionary Seminar sessions include Fac- Victory in Jesus Ministries of Lumberton firefighter and Fair and teens. ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Whiteville will hold two morn- Trinity BC to hold Bluff Fire and Rescue member Baptist Church of Calabash Sunday school will be held ness, Depression, New Relation- ing worship services. The ser- Jarrod Hendren and wife, will be in charge of the service. at 9 a.m. April 29 with a com- vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 DVD presentation The church is located at bined class. The youth and ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. Generation Now of Trin- Meagan. Luke and Logan have For more information call Peace a.m. each Sunday with Sunday Georgia Pacific Road. teens will direct the morning ity Baptist Church will hold a been diagnosed with Gaucher’s Baptist Church at 640-2877. The school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- Bishop Rudolph Powell is worship service at 10 a.m. DVD presentation of Women disease. pastor is Chip Hannah. ers night Bible study is held on the pastor. The church is located at of Faith Joy-Filled Life: Live, The plates are $6 each. De- Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Vic- 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in tory services are aired weekly on Laugh, Love Saturday, May 12 livery is available for five or GriefShare seminar and sup- A night at Northwood Elizabethtown. port group meets at Peace Bap- WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Beach, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. more plates. dinner theater April 28 Rev. Priscilla Jackson is the tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. with The DVD speakers include Tickets are available from A night at Northwood din- interim pastor. Whiteville, each Tuesday from streaming available via the in- Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, the Fair Bluff Fire and Res- ner theater will be held April 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a ternet. The ministry is located at Luci Swindol, Marilyn Meberg. cue members and Lumberton 28 at 6 p.m. at Northwood As- friendly, caring group of people 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey A. Praise and worship will be firefighters. Orders can be Central MBC to hold Troy is the pastor. For more in- sembly. St. John in Exile will who will walk alongside you led by Kristie Sylvester from placed by calling the station through one of life’s most diffcult formation call 642-5416 of visit be presented by Colin Smith Men’s Day Sunday, Wake Forest. at 649-7099. experiences. For more informa- victoryinjesusministries.org and the Heritage Quarter will A $5 brunch will be served. April 29 tion call Peace Baptist Church, be the guest singers. There will Register by calling the Central Missionary Baptist 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- Cerro Gordo VFD to be an all you can eat buffet. Living Hope PSS church office at 642-7764. Church will celebrate its Men’s 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. hold car wash, hot dog Ticket prices are $10 per Day Sunday, April 29 at 11 a.m. to hold give away person or $18 per couple. For Members of The Lord’s Chapel sale Saturday, May 19 The church is located at 443 Living Hope Pregnancy Sup- tickets call 642-3693. are on a mission to provide items Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire W. Virgil Street. port Services, a life-affirming Welcome PFWB The church is located at 2672 to the community, at a minimal and Rescue will hold a car Rev. David Flowers is the pastor. fee, from their year ‘round back- Christian ministry, is giving to hold revival wash and hot dog sale Sat- James B. White Hwy. North. yard sale. It is located at 2886 away gently-used Easter outfits urday, May 19 from 10 a.m.-4 Hallsboro Road South, Halls- for children through size 3T. Welcome Pentecostal Free- will Baptist Church will hold a p.m. at the Cerro Gordo Fire boro. The shop is open Monday The ministry is open Mon- Department. Cars and trucks Whiteville United Methodist – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and revival beginning Sunday, May days from 3-7 p.m. and Tues- will be $15 and SUV’s are $20. closed on Wednesday. Items 6 through Wednesday, May 9. “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” days and Thursdays from Donations will be appreciated. donated will be greatly appreci- noon-4 p.m. The Sunday service will begin Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s In addition to free clothing at 6 p.m. and Monday-Wednes- Chapel. and diapers, Living Hope of- day will be at 7 p.m. There will Bethel UM women Minister - Rev. Bill Boykin fers free pregnancy tests with be special singing each night. Good News Community Youth 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 estimated due dates to take to Rev. Jonathan Simmons will be to hold yard sale Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 the guest minister. Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has DSS and an Earn While You The Bethel United Meth- The church is located be- changed the date of their inform- Learn program for expectant odist women will sponsor a tween Chadbourn and Tabor er Bible study from Thursdays mothers. All services are free church-wide yard sale Satur- City at 3104 Old Cribbtown at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 and confidential. day, May 5 at 7 a.m. Clothes, Road. p.m. to beneft seniors who may For more information call household items, collectibles For more information call not be able to travel at night. For 642-2677. and more will be available. 653-9284. more information call 646-4898. The ministry is located at The sale will be inside the Rev. Donald Carlyle is the 116 Premiere Plaza behind recreation building behind the Honey Hill Missionary Baptist pastor. Waffle International. church. Church services. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. and service Free Welcome CC to Piney Grove AMEZ Also sausage dogs, coffee, begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night soft drinks, chicken bog plates, service is held at 6 p.m. and hold steak dinner to hold program cakes either whole or by the Wednesday service is at 7:30 Free Welcome Christian Piney Grove AME Zion slice will also be available. p.m. The church is located at Church of Sellerstown will Church, Clarkton, will hold a All proceeds will be used Rev. Bill Boykin delivers the Sunday message. 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. hold a steak dinner Friday, May special program Sunday, April for missions and other church The new pastor is Troy Little. 4 from 4-8 p.m. The plates will related projects. [email protected] 29 at 3 p.m. www.whitevilleumc.org be $8 each. For more informa- Rev. Larry Campbell is the The church is located at 2733 tion call 640-8267. pastor. MM Ray Road.
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Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Whiteville • 642-3183 24 Hours A Day The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012--3C Sandy Plain MBC to WMU meeting Pine Level OFWBC hold Family and Friends The Columbus Baptist to hold gospel sing Day April 29 Women’s Missionary Union Pine Level Original Freewill Sandy Plain Missionary (CBA WMU) will hold its an- Baptist Church will hold its 5th Baptist Church will hold its nual meeting Thursday, April Sunday gospel sing Sunday, Family and Friends Day, Sun- 26 at First Baptist Church, April 29 at 10 a.m. featuring day, April 29 at 11:15 a.m. The Whiteville, at 7 p.m. the Staffsmen. Lunch will be guest minister will be Rev. Dr. The guest speaker will be served. The church is located at Arnold Coley and his choir and Mary Anne Croom. She serves 2308 Pine Level Church Road, congregation from Rehobeth on the WMU N.C. staff as a net- Nakina. AME Zion Church of Clarkton. work specialist. She is married Lunch will be served following to Dr. Jesse J. Croom, retired Hickory Grove BC the morning service. pastor and member of Edenton Victoria Huggins Baptist Church. to hold dedication The church is located at 903 Hickory Grove Baptist Farmers Union Road. Porter Swamp BC to Church will host a dedication Dean R. Young is the pastor. Piney Grove AMEZ to host Huggins in concert service for its Family Life Cen- Porter Swamp will host ter Sunday, April 29 at 11 a.m. Bishop and Mrs. Charles Staccato Powell Donna’s Fine hold joy night April 28 Victoria Huggins in concert A meal will be served follow- Dudley Instruments Plus to Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Hug- ing the program. The center St. Mark AMEZ Fair Bluf COG to hold Church, Clarkton, will hold gins is known as an outstand- is located beside the church at host musical guests joy night Saturday, April 28 at ing female vocalist throughout 6414 Center Road, Bladenboro. 6 p.m. The Sunday school de- to hold fve- Donna’s Fine Instruments pastor’s appreciation the gospel music industry partment is in charge. Minister Union Valley BC to Plus will host different musical Fair Bluff Church of God and is a former contestant on night revival Jerry McDowell of First Bap- guests each Friday from 7:30- will hold its pastor’s appreca- American Idol. No admission host the New Believers St. Mark AME Zion Church tist Church of Elizabethtown 9:30 p.m. The schedule follows: tion day Sunday, April 29 at will be charged. Union Valley Baptist will hold a five-night revival will be the guest speaker. April 27 - E.B.S. - country 11 a.m. for Bishop and Mrs. A love offering will be taken Church will host the New beginning Monday, April 30 Rev. Larry Campbell is the group. Charles Dudley. Lunch will for the artist during the ser- Believers Sunday, April 29 at through Friday, May 4. The pastor. Donna’s is located at 211 N. follow the service. vice. 10:45 a.m. with lunch to follow theme is “We are one in the Brown St., Chadbourn. For more information call in the church fellowship hall. Spirit.” Holy Spirit teaching For more information call Chadbourn Middle Greg Worthington at 654-3005. The church is located at the will be held from 6-7 p.m. and Piney Grove AMEZ to 840-2122. The church is located at 8955 intersection of Smyrna and revival at 7 p.m. Rev. Dr. Stac- to host gospel choir hold spring gospel sing Andrew Jackson Hwy., Cerro Union Valley roads. cato Powell, pastor of Grace A gospel choir concert will Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Gordo. Ken Baker is the pastor. AME Zion Church of Raleigh Members of Whiteville be held every Monday and Church, Clarkton, will hold a will be the guest speaker. Thursday from 3:08-4:08 p.m. at spring gospel treat Saturday, First MBC to hold seminar May 12 The church is located at 114 Apparel to hold lunch Chadbourn Middle School, 801 A seminar on How to obtain a scholarship will be held Satur- Former union members May 5 at 6 p.m. Preaching, sing- W. Virgil Street. W. Smith St. under the direc - ing and a praising God event day, May 12 at 9 a.m. by the Laymen’s League at First Missionary from the Whiteville Apparel Baptist Church located at 505 S. Wilkes Street, Chadbourn. Light For more information call tion of Pastor Kevin Joyner Sr. will be held. The program is plant will have lunch at Joe’s refreshments will be served. Rev. Charlrean B. Mapson For more information call sponsored by Class #5. BBQ Saturday, May 5 from There will be persons available with information regarding pastor of St. Mark AME Zion the school at 654-4300 or 654- Rev. Larry Campbell is the 12:30-2 p.m. Joe’s is located off any area of educational advancement. Respond by Wednesday, Church at 642-7327 or 233-0012. 3601 or Joyner at 918-7500. pastor. 130 East, behind Lowe’s. May 2 if planning to attend. Call 654-3225 or 232-8715. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas
How to Become a Part of Our Whiteville Church Directory . . . Assembly of God Our church directory features a weekly sion. We’ll include your church name, 3654 James B. White Hwy, South church profle, helpful information about address, phone number, pastor’s name, Whiteville, NC 28472 area churches, a devotional thought and service times and web address. You’ll also daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profle, includ- Reverend Tim Rausch, Sr. If you would like your church includ- ing church photos, run in the directory ed on this page, we invite you to call us sometime during the six month period. Reverend Tim Rausch has been a minister she and her husband David are very active in today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only We encourage you to help make this di- in the Assemblies of God for the past 26 years church ministry. Tey have one son: Brayden. $21.50 per month (six month commit- rectory complete by having your church and has been an Ordained Minister since Prior to becoming a senior pastor, Pastor ment), we’ll include your church in this information included. 1993. He received his credentialing through Tim served in the United States Air Force. He weekly directory, plus in our web ver- Berean College of Teology. Pastor Tim also retired in 1990 after 20 years of honorable serves as a member of the North Carolina service, and then began full-time ministry. AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church of Smyrna Baptist Church District Council Credentialing Committee Pastor Tim and Kris’ vision is to minister 4934 Peacock Rd., Whiteville EPISCOPAL Lake Waccamaw for the Assemblies of God. the Word of God while serving the church 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Church Phone: 642-6266 Pastor Ray Best Pastor Tim and his wife Kris have been body and the community. To encourage a Mount Horeb AME Church Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Praise Service 9:30 am, Sunday School married for 40 years and have two children. love for God through a daily application of Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 9:45 am, Worship Service 11 am, Evening Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm Worship 6 pm, Bible Buddies 5:45 pm Teir son T.J. and his wife Tricia are senior His word, deep desire for worshipping God, Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm pastors in Buxton, North Carolina and have and communicating with our Lord and Sav- Sunday School 9:45 am Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church Sweet Home Missionary three daughters: Britni, Carisa and Alexis. ior through a strong prayer emphasis. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church 10625 James B. White Hwy., Tabor City Teir daughter Lauren is a school teacher and Te emphasis of Whiteville Assembly of Wed 6:30 pm 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Jim Ponder, Pastor • 910-625-7739 God is to reach out to the hurting and lost St. James AME Church Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Sun 9:45 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sun School, 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Services: in Columbus County. So if you are looking Wed 7:00 pm 11 am & 6 pm Worship • Wed 7 pm Church Phone 642-8832 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for a place to belong, we sincerely invite you Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn • 910-655-4620 Happy Home Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. to come and worship with us, and experience Sun Church School 9:45 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Richard Collins, Pastor Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Wednesday Family Night 7:00 p.m. the love and acceptance ofered by this body Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-642-7764 910-642-7284 of believers. Wed 6:00 pm [email protected] www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org www.trytbc.org Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Wed 7:00 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Northwood Assembly MISSIONARY BAPTIST METHODIST-UNITED EPISCOPAL ZION Western Prong Baptist Church 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Lennon’s Cross Roads First Missionary Baptist Church 910-642-7654 St. Mark AME Zion Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Sunday 10:30 am 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor westernprong.org www.fmbchurchnc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Zion Tabernacle Church, Inc. Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sun of Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 2565 Jenkins Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am each month 6:00 pm Special Fellowship 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm 6:30 pm Prayer Tues 10:00 am Pastor Gloria C. Moore Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Activity, Wed 7:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 910-647-0047 Bible Study/Prayer Service Fair Bluff United Methodist Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Macedonia Baptist Church Rev. Carroll Fonvielle Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Wednesday 7:00 pm 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Rehobeth AME Zion Church 910-642-6459 [email protected] [email protected] Jimmy Caines, Pastor 475 Rehobeth Church Rd., Clarkton Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Dr. Arnold B. Coley • 910-635-5330 Wed 7:00 pm Tues 7pm Bible Study 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness [email protected] Wednesday 6:45 pm Peace United Methodist 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 10 am CHURCH OF GOD Nakina Baptist Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church 5847 Red Hill Rd., Whiteville Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 Wed Bible Study/Tutoring 6:30-7:30 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina New Life Community Church Rev. Al Marchburn www.chadbournph.org 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Rev. J. Darryll Hester Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. • 910-207-7397 Sun Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 910-499-1598 [email protected] Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6 pm [email protected] [email protected] Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am Wednesday 2:00 pm Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed Youth Bible Study 6 pm Whiteville United Methodist Wednesday 7:00 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Thursday 7:00 pm Wed Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Wed 7:00 pm 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Whiteville Church of God Rev. Bill Boykin • 910-642-3376 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville CATHOLIC [email protected] Rev. Anthony Rich • 876-2589 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Sacred Heart Catholic Church www.whitevilleumc.org [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd [email protected] Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Sunday School 10:00 am Facebook: Whiteville Church of God 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 910-642-6345 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Rev. Marcos Léon Angulo • 910-642-3895 10:00 Worship Service 3654 James B. White Hwy 701, South www.nhbcwhiteville.com [email protected] • www.bcrcatholics.org Sun. Evening 6:00 except 5th Sunday Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Wed 7:00 pm First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Morning Worship 10:30 am FREE WILL BAPTIST Reconciliation before Mass or by ap- Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church pointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & 10am 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church English, 12 noon Spanish, NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Pastor Chip Hannah Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English Barefoot Church Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 BAPTIST 910-642-0251 and 7:30pm Spanish 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville First Presbyterian Church [email protected] Faith Formation from Sept to May Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Calvary Baptist Church www.peacebc.org Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 11 am - 12 noon Rev. Joshua Bower Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm 910-642-2253 Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas Facebook: Barefoot Church Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 [email protected] Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Love Grove FWB Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Twitter: @BarefootChurch Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 1763 Mille-Christine Rd., Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care Dr. Elder Ronald Brown • 910-640-1144 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Christian Fellowship Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Faith Baptist Church Sunday 10 am, 11:15 am 910-640-3223 • www.missonaryalliance.com 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church 2nd Sun. Missionary, 4th Sun. Pastoral Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 6:30 pm Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. 910-642-2762 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm 910-646-3388 [email protected] Chadbourn Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Russell Long, Pastor Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm Sun 10 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Grace Episcopal Church & Wednesday 7:00 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church Living Word Church First Baptist Church Lynn Hill Independent 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. Seventh Day Adventist 910-642-2139 473 Midway Dr., Whiteville 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] 910-654-4164 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor Rev. Hubert Herring • 910-654-4807 Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 graceandchristtheking.com www.livingwordnc.com Pastor Kenneth A. Lee [email protected] [email protected] http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sun Services 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am 910-642-0698 www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study Worship 10:30 am [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm and Dinner Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012 Mother’s Day Trinity BC welcomes Chadbourn PC donates DREAM Center to hold free Safe Kings Domain PWC to celebration May 12-13 Wayne Holley to Community Care and Haven Afer School Tutoring and hold Spiritual Outpour A Mother’s Day celebration Trinity Baptist Church of Share food bank conference April 26-29 will be held May 12-13 at Park Whiteville welcomes Wayne Chadbourn Presbyterian Enrichment program Kings Domain Praise and Hall True Holiness Church Holley. Holley is from Wilming- Church donated a new freezer Worship Center will hold a in Park Hall, Md. Evange- ton and joined the team Jan. 26 to the Community Care and Columbus County DREAM and other pressures that spiritual outpour 2012 men and list Sheila Smith of Kingdom as the new minister of students Share emergency food assis- Center, Inc. is recruiting stu- haunt adolescents. women conference April 26- Breakthrough Ministries of and education. tance center in Chadbourn. dents for the Safe Haven After Safe Haven is a structured 29. The theme is “In the birth Virginia Beach, Va. will be the He is a 2004 graduate of “It was such a blessing for our School Tutoring and Enrich- program with a trained adult chamber.” The guest speaker guest speaker for Saturday, Southeastern College at Wake food bank,” states Berry Wal- ment program. Participation leading each team with a for Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 May 12 at 4 p.m. and Minster Forest, a school of southeast- ters. “We had the opportunity in Safe Haven is free. Par- maximum of 10 students. p.m. will be Pastor/Prophet Margaret McMillan of Antioch ern Baptist Theological Semi- to purchase more meat for our ents are expected to attend a This provides opportunity for Carlos Shipman. True Deliverance Holiness of nary, with a BA degree in bibli- needy families in Columbus monthly parent meeting. Safe the adults to work vigorously The guest speaker for Fri- Whiteville will be the guest cal studies and history. County, but we did not have Haven accepts children in with each team member. day, April 27 Friday, April 27 at speaker Sunday, May 13 at 11 He has been married to his enough freezer space,” she grades K-8; however, the mid- Karen Johnson, Safe Ha- 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 a.m. wife, Neisha, for 16 years and added. dle school program conduct- ven Coordinator said, “Inter- at 10 a.m. will be Mother Mac Refreshments will be served has two children, Noah, 12 and The church is located at 600 ed at Central Middle School ested parents may contact the Dupree of Light House Fellow- Saturday after the service and Shanna, 10. East First Avenue in Chad- needs more students. DREAM Center or the school ship Prayer Tower of Ottawa a special mother’s day dinner bourn at the intersection of Safe Haven operates Mon- for an application. Once the Lake, Mich. will be served Sunday after the White Oak FWC to Elm Street and First Avenue. day through Thursday from application is completed, The guest speaker for Sat- service. 3-5:30 p.m. immediately after DREAM Center will notify the urday, April 28 at 7 p.m. will The event is sponsored by host spring celebration the dismissal of the regular parents about participation.” be Apostle Jacki London of “Men of Valor” men’s ministry. White Oak Family Worship Laddy’s variety school day. The students at Other Safe Haven sites are Pillar of Fire Worship Center, The church is located at 47690 Center will host a spring cel- Central go from their regu- Bolton Senior Youth Center Warsaw. Park Hall Road. ebration May 11-12 featuring music show lar classroom to the Safe Ha- in Bolton, DREAM Center Paul Scott and One Way a pig cook-off, music festival, Laddy Cannon and the band ven area where they receive in Whiteville, Waccamaw Si- Concert of Greensboro will Delta Sigma Teta tractor show and plate sale. will be performing every a nutritious snack and have ouan Community in Bolton, perform April 28 from 6-7 p.m. There will be vendors on site. Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m. a physical activity before be- Building Bridges and Family The guest speaker for Sun- seeking Jabberwock The event is free. at W.N. Railroad St. in Clark- ginning the other activities. CHAMPIONS in Tabor City. day, April 29 at 11 a.m. will be For information on compet- ton. Daily activities include aca- For more information, per- Pastor/Mother Francis Windly contestants A variety of music is gos- demic tutoring and help with sons should contact Johnson, The Whiteville Alumnae ing in the cook-off call Curtis of Tabernacle of Victory of pel, beach, oldies rock n’ roll, homework. at the DREAM Center at 642- Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at 229-5690 or email curti123@ Brooklyn N.Y. country and lots of dancing. Additionally, students 0633 or ccdreamcenter@east- is seeking contestants for its aol.com. The worship center is lo- For more information call learn ways to become healthy nc.twcbc.com. Carol Caldwell Jabberwock Pageant to be held Vendors are asked to contact cated at 27 Lewis Smith Shop- 640-8465. individuals with activities is the executive director. Sept. 29 in the Lawrence Bow- Sylvia Charles at 872-1868 or ping Center. 866-5343 or email sanncharles@ geared toward healthy eating ers Auditorium on the campus and physical habits, effective of Whiteville High School. yahoo.com. Waccamaw Village to The center is located at 1932 Senior Send-Of communication with parents, Baby Bottle Girls competing in the pag- teachers and peers, avoiding host concert April 28 eant become eligible to apply Burney Road, White Oak. peer pressure, anger manage- A Charge to Keep gospel for the chapter’s scholarships. by A&T Alumni fundraiser for ment, prevention of criminal singers of Whiteville will be The pageant is open to girls The Bladen-Columbus activities, prevention of al- in concert at Waccamaw Vil- who will be in grades 9-11 at the COMMUNITY Alumni Chapter of N.C. A&T Living Hope cohol and drug involvement, lage Assisted Living Facility time of the pageant. State University and the A&T Living Hope Pregnancy Saturday, 206 Wananish Ave. Applications may be re- NEWS Office of Undergraduate Ad- Support Services, a life-affirm- Lake Waccamaw, April 28 from quested by email at wacjabber- missions will sponsor a senior ing Christian ministry, invites Food bank ministry 2:30-3:30 p.m. and Premier Liv- [email protected]. send-off for incoming fresh- area churches to participate in ing and Rehabilitation Center, Anyone with questions re- Alcoholics Anonymous meets men who have been admitted. to distribute food its annual fundraiser, Bless- 106 Cameron Drive, Lake Wac- garding the pageant may call at First Presbyterian Church, The meeting will be held at The churches of Lake Wac- ings in a Bottle. It is an easy camaw, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. LaDeen Powell at 642-2647. 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Dale’s Seafood in Whiteville camaw, along with the Wilm- way for churches to support For more information call The deadline for applica- on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- at 11 a m. Saturday, April 28. ington branch of the Food this ministry, which serves Fannie Dooley at 655-3432 or tions is May 1. day, and Saturday nights at 8 A university representative Bank of Central and Eastern families in Columbus County. p.m. A guest speaker will be at will give students and parents North Carolina, are partnering Empty baby bottles, provided 640-1387. the meeting on the last Thurs- information. together to launch a food bank by Living Hope, are passed out day of each month. The church All A&T alumni are invit- ministry that will distribute to the congregation. Members Facts of Life Church Farmers Union DOM is located on Thompson Street in food to those in need. take the bottles home and fill Whiteville. ed and should be prepared to will hold a car wash, to hold spring revival help with the forum. The distribution days will them with cash, change, or a The Farmers Union De- Narcotics Anonymous meets be the second Wednesday and check. After 4 -5 weeks, the bot- yard sale, food sale liverance Outreach Ministry at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. fourth Saturday of each month, tles are collected and returned The Facts of Life Church will hold its 5th annual spring Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Barefoot Church from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist to Living Hope. Living Hope will hold a car wash, yard sale revival April 26 and 27 at 7:30 days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Church of Lake Waccamaw. counts the money and reports and benefit food sale Saturday, p.m. nightly. The speaker each and at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion to feature family Food recipients need only a the total to each congregation. May 5. Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, night will be Evangelist La- photo ID to receive free food. Last year 22 churches par- The yard sale begins at 6 Riegelwood on Tuesdays and movie night tricia Mitchell from Freewill The partnering churches ticipated, donating a total a.m. and the car wash and food Thursdays at 7 p.m. Barefoot Church will fea- Holiness Church in Bolton. are Lake Waccamaw Method- of almost $11,000. The “win- sale begin at 8 a.m. ture a family movie night every Al-anon meets at First Presby- ist Church, Lake Waccamaw ning” church was Chadbourn The location is 24678 Pea- third Friday of the month at terian Church, 511 N. Thompson Presbyterian Church, Little Pentecostal Holiness Church, cock Road, Tabor City. HOMECOMINGS 7:30 p.m. St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 Wheel of Hope Church and followed closely by Tabor City Daisy J. Brooks is the pastor. The church is located at 28 p.m. First Baptist Church of Lake Baptist Church. Whiteville Plaza. Tabor City Baptist Church will Recovery (Christian Support Waccamaw. For more information or to have an old fashioned home- Group) meets at Forest Lawn For more information call order baby bottles, call Janet coming Sunday, May 6, at 10:30 Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on 646-3727. McPherson at 642-2677. www.whiteville.com a.m. The Rev. Carl Harris will be Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Columbus County guest speaker. There will be spe- cial music, dinner on the grounds Diabetes Support Group meets Farmers Market and people are encouraged to at Columbus Regional Health- wear “old fashioned” attire. care, Education Center, Class- to hold events room 2 the second Thursday of The Columbus County Com- each month at 6 p.m. For more munity Farmers Market will information call Shauna Nobles hold several events for May. FUNDRAISERS at 642-9458 or 641-8208. The official opening day is Some of your best First Presbyterian Church Brain Injury Support Group scheduled for Saturday, May 12 excuses to be a child women have cookbooks for sale meets at Columbus Regional from 7 a.m.-noon. Opening cer- for $10 each. The cookbooks are Healthcare, Education Center, emonies will be held at 10 a.m. available at the church located at Room 1A the second Thursday There will be a flag-raising come after you’ve 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. of each month at 6 p.m. For more ceremony by Cub Scouts and Offce hours are Monday-Friday, information call Shauna Nobles entertainment by Edgewood already had one. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. Elementary Chorus. 9458. The third annual Farmers Compassionate Friends Sup- Market Fun Run & Walk will visitnc.com Tabor Baptists port Group (Grief group for par- be held Saturday, May 19 at 1-800-VISIT NC ents who have lost children to 8:30 a.m. set homecoming death) meets at Grace Episco- For more information or to Tabor City Baptist Church pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., register visit www.fmrun.com. will have an old fashioned Whiteville the second Monday homecoming Sunday, May 6 at of each month at 7:30 p.m. For 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Carl Harris more information call 647-8401. Dock Association to will be the guest speaker. There hold Beth Moore study will be special music, dinner Vietnam Veterans of America A Beth Moore study, James: on the grounds and people are Chapter #962 of Columbus Mercy Triumphs, will be encouraged to wear “old fash- County meets the frst Tuesday held at the Dock Association- ioned” attire. of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. al Building at Nakina each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Local churches to The American Legion Post For more information call #233 meets the frst Saturday Rita Cartrette at 840-7766. hold music camp of each month at 11 a.m. at 313 Books are available at Lifeway Phillips St., Whiteville. First Baptist, First Presby- Book Store. terian and Whiteville United Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Methodist churches will host #8073 and Ladies Auxiliary Sandhill MBC church their first annual Children’s meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 121 Music Camp, June 25-29. The announcement W. Wyche St., Whiteville. camp is open to children who Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church church announcement have just completed grades 2-5. Disabled American Veterans for April is as follows: The camp will take place at Chapter #35 meets the sec- Sunday, April 29 Sandhill First Baptist Church, White- ond Thursday of each month at ville from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., MBC will celebrate its April. The main emphasis will Whiteville. May and June birthdays. The be to learn and perform the church is located at 16920 children’s musical The Tale Twisted Hickory Road, Blad- of the Three Trees plus other Whiteville ABC Board enboro. children’s anthems. meetings set Each child will also have the The following are regular Faith BC sets opportunity to participate in scheduled meeting dates for hand chimes, orff rhythm in- the Whiteville ABC Board gospel sing struments, interpretive move- during 2012. Meetings begin Faith Baptist Church will ment, music fundamentals, at 8:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to hold a gospel sing with the New crafts and recreation. attend may contact the store Believers Sunday, April 29 at 6 The cost per child is $30 manager, Amanda Richardson p.m. A love offering will be taken. which includes music, art at 642-7241. The church is located at 4262 supplies, music supplies, camp The dates are May 9, June Rough and Ready Road, Chad- T-shirt, lunch and snacks. A 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. bourn. limited number of scholar- 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Rev. Russell Long is the pastor. ships will be available. Registration forms are available at the office of the three church sponsors. RENT-A-CAR The registration deadline is SHORT $ 95 Friday, May 18. Hwy. 701,19 South of Whiteville www.whiteville.com BROS. 642-4175
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Earning Southeastern Community College’s offce assistant certifcates were, frst row, from left, Cathy Martin, Geraldine Thompson, Tammy Todd and Monique Bow- ens; second row: instructors Linda Hilburn, Evelyn Robertson and Pansy Walker. Ofce assistant certifcate enhances skills The first cohort of workforce, enrolled in the skills, such as MS Office and IPad explorers graduates recently earned courses to update her skills. keyboarding. The instruc- James Spurgeon, Chayanne Hernandez, Aneassea Galloway and Camrahn Southeastern Community She had not taken a busi- tors really taught me a lot of Jamison, left to right, explore the world of technology with an iPad 2 that was do- College’s office assistant ness class in many years clerical and computer skills nated to their classroom through Donors Choose. Amanda Tedder’s fourth graders certificate, enhancing their and was familiar with only and were always helpful and have been using the iPad, mastering multiplication, solving algebraic equations, skills and strengthening a narrow range of computer patient,” she said. their employability. and playing review games that will help prepare them for End-of-Grade testing. applications. Thompson said the skills The continuing education Learning has been intriguing, interactive, and fun. Donors for this project were The graduate praised her she learned have proven certificate, first offered in Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club, Whiteville Juniorettes, Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Coury, instructors and said she was helpful in everyday life. She fall 2011, requires that stu- Century 21 Pro Realty and Teresa Myers. strengthened by her class- believes that everyone could dents complete a series of mates. benefit from knowing how to human resources develop- “I met such a varied and perform office tasks. ment (HRD) classes: office diverse group of students “There are constant assistant update and intro and really gleaned a lot of changes that are going on in to MS Office 2010 for the Job knowledge from them,” she the world and we as a people Seeker as well as either basic said. “I enjoyed their friend- have to be ready to embrace keyboarding for job seekers ship and we edified each it,” Thompson said. or advanced keyboarding for other because we all found Southeastern will offer job seekers. ourselves surprisingly un- office assistant update and Under the direction of employed after so many keyboarding this summer. instructors Linda Hilburn, years.” Students do not have to pur- Evelyn Robertson and Pansy Todd pursued the office sue the office assistant cer- Walker, four students com- assistant certificate to gain tificate to enroll in either pleted the certificate: Mo- skills that would help her course. Class fees may be nique Bowens, Cathy Mar- land a job in an office set- waived for qualifying stu- tin, Geraldine Thompson ting. She plans to add the dents. To pre-register or and Tammy Todd. certificate to her resume. for more information, call Martin, who was unem- “The classes helped me (910)642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or ployed after 15 years in the to improve my computer 425.
DREAM Center to hold free Safe Haven Afer School Tutoring and Enricment program Columbus County school day. The students at ment, prevention of crimi- DREAM Center, Inc. is re- Central go from their regu- nal activities, prevention of cruiting students for the Safe lar classroom to the Safe Ha- alcohol and drug involve- Haven After School Tutoring ven area where they receive ment, and other pressures and Enrichment program. a nutritious snack and have that haunt adolescents. Participation in Safe Haven a physical activity before Safe Haven is a structured is free. Parents are expected beginning the other activi- program with a trained Hunter safety team to attend a monthly parent ties. Daily activities include adult leading each team with The South Columbus High School FFA hunter safety team won second place at the meeting. Safe Haven accepts academic tutoring and help a maximum of 10 students. district competition in Clinton and will advance to the state tournament on April 28 in children in grades K-8; how- with homework. Addition- This provides opportunity Ellerby. Students competed in archery, shotgun/clay, small bore rife sharp shooting ever, the middle school pro- ally, students learn ways to for the adults to work vigor- and orienteering. Nathan Norris had the highest individual score and the archery gram conducted at Central become healthy individuals ously with each team mem- team won frst place. Members of the team are, front row, left to right: Nathan Nor- Middle School needs more with activities geared toward ber. ris, McKenzie Chestnut, Rebekah Norris, Tyler Canady, Spring Godwin, Michael Karen Johnson, Safe Ha- students. healthy eating and physical Long, Justine Davis; back row: Ricky Godwin, Kendell Fowler, Brandon Thompkins, Safe Haven operates Mon- habits, effective communi- ven Coordinator said, “In- day through Thursday from cation with parents, teach- terested parents may contact Devin White and Justin Godwin. 3-5:30 p.m. immediately after ers and peers, avoiding peer the DREAM Center or the the dismissal of the regular pressure, anger manage- school for an application. Norris completes Johnson inducted Once the application is com- into National pleted, DREAM Center will ConEd for CISR notify the parents about par- Sonja Norris of Carolina Academic Honor ticipation.” Insurers Associates has suc- Society Other Safe Haven sites are cessfully completed the an- Bolton Senior Youth Center nual continuing education Academic honor society Whiteville in Bolton, DREAM Center requirement of the Society Alpha Chi is scheduled to in Whiteville, Waccamaw Si- of Certified Insurance Ser- induct William Peace Uni- City schools menu ouan Community in Bolton, vice Representatives (CISR). versity student Lindsey Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Building Bridges and Family To earn this prestigious Johnson of Whiteville this each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and CHAMPIONS in Tabor City. designation, Sonja attended month. Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. For more information, five courses covering all To be eligible for mem- MONDAY, APRIL 30: Breakfast - Blueberry Muffin or Pop persons should contact John- phases of the insurance bership in Alpha Chi, stu- Tart w/Cheese. Lunch - Chicken and Noodles or Ham & Cheese/ son, at the DREAM Center at business and passed five dents must have completed Bun, Sweet Peas, Sweet Potato Pudding. 642-0633 or ccdreamcenter@ Byron J. Todd comprehensive examina- at least 59 hours of credit TUESDAY, MAY 1: Breakfast - Super Donut or Honey Bun, eastnc.twcbc.com. Carol tions. The National Alliance with a minimum GPA of 3.6 Orange Wedges. Lunch - Sloppy Joe w/Bun or Chick Fillet w/ Caldwell is the executive di- requires annual attendance and must rank in the top 10 Bun, Corn on the Cob, Apricots. rector. Todd on FSU in the program to maintain percent of their class. In the WEDNESDAY, MAY 2: Breakfast - Apple Cinnamon Muffin the designation. case of transfer students, or Bagel Bar. Lunch - Corn Dog Nuggets or BBQ Rib w/Bun, Dean’s List A 27-year veteran of the at least 24 hours must have Baked Beans, Cherry Cake. Byron J. Todd made the insurance industry, Nor- been completed at William THURSDAY, MAY 3: Breakfast - Pancakes w/Syrup or RBH Society to Dean’s List at Fayetteville ris has been a CISR since Peace University, and both Cheese Toast, Banana. Lunch - Baked Chicken or Pork Roast, hold fundraiser State University for the fall 1995. She believes that the the overall GPA and the Rice, Tomatoes, Sweet Potato Souffle. The Reuben Brown House semester. He is pursuing a insurance profession is best WPU GPA must meet these FRIDAY, MAY 4: Breakfast - Grits, Scrambled Eggs, Toast Preservation Society, Inc. B.S. degree in business ad- served by those who acquire standards. w/Jelly. Lunch - Pizza or Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Peaches. will hold a fundraiser on ministration and has a 3.8 and maintain the high stan- Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 grade point average based on dard of professionalism by p.m. at Vineland Station in a 4.0 scale. meeting the continuing edu- Whiteville. Todd was inducted into cation requirements of the Columbus Phi Eta Sigma national CISR. freshman scholastic honor County schools menu CCYFA ofers society on March 27. A 2011 Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with graduate of West Columbus 9/52 each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and $250 scholarship High School, he is the son of James and Priscilla Todd a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. Columbus County Youth of the Mt. Olive community, MONDAY, APRIL 30: Breakfast - Cereal & Bug Bites. Lunch and Families Association and grandson of Gwendolyn - Manager’s Choice. Inc. (CCYFA) offers one $250 (/-% B, Todd of Clarendon, Lil- TUESDAY, MAY 1: Breakfast - Waffle. Lunch - Chicken Nug- scholarship each year. To be lian B. Smith of Fair Bluff gets or Barbecue on Bun, Baked Beans, Corn, Fruit, Fruit Mix, considered for this scholar- and the late Willie E. Smith Whole Wheat Roll. ship the student must be of Cherry Grove. !7!9 WEDNESDAY, MAY 2: Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit. Lunch from the Columbus County - Spaghetti or Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Garden Salad, Green area attending Southeastern Peas, Fresh Fruit, Pears, Garlic Bread. Community College and not CLASSIFIED DEADLINES THURSDAY, MAY 3: Breakfast - Pop Tart. Lunch - Chicken receiving any other finan- &2/- Fajita or Hot Dog/Chili, Baby Limas, Baked Potato Wedges, cial assistance. Students in- For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday Fresh Fruit, Peaches. terested in applying for the For Thursday’s Paper - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday FRIDAY, MAY 4: Breakfast - Chicken Biscuit. Lunch - Chick- scholarship should contact Call Wanda or Hanne (/-% en Wrap or Cheeseburger, Oven Fries, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Sue Hawks at 642-7141 ext. 642-4104 Applesauce. 320. Whiteville.com The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: April Thursday,21-27 April 26, 2012 16-1 (12)
TM Mini Spy . . . Mini Spy and her friends like to compare their coin COLLECTIONS 3EE IF YOU CAN FIND s EXCLAMATION MARK s BASKET s NUMBER s HOT DOG s CUP s LADDER s FISH s EGG s LETTER # s POCKETKNIFE s WORD -).) s CARROT s LETTER ( © 2012 Universal Uclick s CATERPILLAR s LETTER ! s HAMMER s BANANA from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick s SPOON s BELL s KITE s QUESTION MARK Coining a Hobby Collecting History American coins In the United States, coin money is minted, or made, by the U.S. Mint, which has been a part of the federal government since 1792*. Before that, each state made its own coins, and buying things from other states could get confusing. The U.S. Mint makes millions of coins each year. The most common The 1933 Double Eagle $20 gold coin is photo by Clint Hooker Hooker Clint by photo coins are those we use Patrick, a coin collector, examines one every day, including the the most expensive coin ever sold. Almost of his coins with a magnifying glass. This is the a half-million were minted that year, but penny, nickel, dime and 2012 Native nearly all were melted down and never When is a quarter worth more than quarter. Half-dollars American $1 released to the public. However, several were stolen from the mint and disappeared. 25 cents? Or a penny more than 1 and dollar coins are also coin. It is a from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick cent? For coin collectors, a single coin made in large numbers. circulated coin. This coin turned up and was auctioned in 2002 for more than $7.5 million — the TM can be worth many times its original These are said to be in circulation — equivalent of 379,501 Double Eagles! value. And as time goes by, some coins they are used by people to buy things. Rookie Cookie’s Recipe become much more valuable. The Mint also makes other coins, ThisEnergy Kid’s Snack Mini MixPage To learn more about the popular including uncirculated and proof sets, You’ll need: hobby of coin collecting, The Mini and coins for special occasions, such as s CUP CHOPPED DATES sponsored by Page spoke with a young collector and the Olympics. s CUP DRIED APRICOTS CHOPPED a coin dealer. Whether exploring the Most U.S. coins are made in either s CUP DARK CHOCOLATE YOGURT RAISINS
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Start Collecting! All the following jokes have something in common. #AN YOU GUESS THE COMMON THEME OR CATEGORY What you’ll need Charlie: What is a robber’s favorite dance? Starting your own coin collection Celine: The vaults! is as easy as looking through spare CHANGE 9OU MAY FIND A VARIETY OF coins from several different years. Carla: Why did the bank get bored?
#OLLECTING CIRCULATED COINS IS A GREAT image courtesy U.S. Mint Corey: Because it lost interest! way for beginners to learn about the various types of coins and to find them Carter: What game do banks enjoy? inexpensively. As with any hobby, you’ll Patrick began his own collection with Morgan Celia: #HECKERS need a few supplies as you get started: dollars, a large silver coin 1. A place to keep your coins. that was minted between 1878 and 1921. The from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick #OIN FOLDERS AND HOLDERS ARE DESIGNED TM to keep your coins safe from damage. coins are named for the Basset Brown TRY ’N designer, George Morgan. News photos by Clint Hooker The Many folders also include information Hound’s Coin Collecting FIND about the history, art and mintages A young enthusiast Words that remind us of coin collecting are hidden in the block below. Some of specific coins. 0ATRICK 2AINES BEGAN COLLECTING 0ATRICK IS INVOLVED WITH THE 9OUNG words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: AUCTION, BID, CIRCULATION, COINS, COLLECT, CONDITION, 2. A magnifying glass. Lettering, coins when he was 8 years old. He .UMISMATISTS OR 9.S AN ORGANIZATION COUNTERFEIT, CURRENCY, DEALER, DOLLAR, ENTHUSIAST, HOBBY, designs and mint marks on coins can first learned about the hobby from that teaches young people about coin LOTS, METAL, MINTAGE, NUMISMATICS, PROOF, SHOP, SHOW, VALUE. H P N O I T A L U C R I C J W be tiny. A magnifying glass makes his dad, who also began collecting collecting. Last summer, he received LOOK FOR them much easier to read. coins as a boy. Patrick met coin a scholarship to attend a program in TREASURE IN Q D O N U M I S M A T I C S Y 3. Gloves or a cloth. The natural dealers who enjoyed teaching #OLORADO 3PRINGS #OLO (E PLANS TO YOUR POCKET! E O I H F D E A L E R E T B C oils or dirt on your hands can leave attend again this year. Sponsored by G L T M S G U A C X U O B D N children about collecting. His interest A L I G N C T C E L L O C I E smudges and fingerprints on the literally “paid off”: “My dad took me THE !MERICAN .UMISMATIC !SSOCIATION T A D Z T E O J A S H O W B R surface of a coin. Use a clean cloth or to coin shows, and the older guys it includes classes on coin grading N R N I M I B V R F O O R P R wear cotton gloves to handle your coins. would give me coins,” he said. and counterfeit detection. I H O E N T H U S I A S T K U M N C S T I E F R E T N U O C Collectors buy coins from many different sources from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick 9OU MAY NOTICE THAT SOME COINS s Coin s !N auction is a marketplace are harder to find. Or you may want shows are where buyers will bid, or offer to Ready Resources to collect a type that is no longer in held in many buy, an item at a certain price. circulation, such as wheat pennies parts of (Items are referred to as lots.) The The Mini Page provides ideas for or Mercury dimes. There are several the country more bids there are, the higher the websites, books or other resources that will help ways to find these types of coins: and around price goes. you learn more about this week’s topics. s Coin shops are businesses the world. s The U.S. Mint is the world’s On the Web: run by dealers who sell coins and 3OME ATTRACT DOZENS OF DEALERS WHO largest coin dealer. It offers many s MONEYORG#ONTENT.AVIGATION-ENU collecting supplies. Many also buy different types of coins for sale. %XPLORETHE7ORLDOF-ONEY9OUNG.UMISMATISTS showcase different types of coins. default.htm coins from people. The dealers are Many shows offer workshops and s USMINTGOVKIDS knowledgeable and many are eager classes where dealers educate buyers The Mini Page thanks the Raines family of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Robin Tummons of s USMINTGOVCOLLECTORS#LUB to teach kids about the hobby. about particular coins. The House of Stuart Ltd. for help with this issue. At the library: The Mini Page Staff s h4HE 'UIDE "OOK TO 5NITED 3TATES #OINSv BY 23 Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist 9EOMAN AND +ENNETH "RESSETT
I]ZB^c^EV\Z To order, send $9.95 plus $3.50 postage and handling for each copy. Send check or money order (U.S. funds only) payable to: Andrews McMeel Universal, P.O. Box 6814, Leawood, KS 66206 or call toll-free 1-800-591-2097. Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, April 26, 2012--7C Men and Women Baldwin Branch CLASS REUNIONS UYF to hold ‘meet Women Ministry VIJM to celebrate Troys 9th the candidates’ to sponsor women’s The Westside High School Class of 1957 will hold its 55th Saturday, April 28 fellowship trip pastoral anniversary reunion Saturday, May 26 at 7 Men and Women United for The Baldwin Branch Wom- p.m. at the Westside Community Youth and Families will spon- en Ministry is sponsoring a Victory In Jesus Minis- Center, 650 Smith Street, Chad- sor a “meet the candidates” women’s fellowship trip to tries will celebrate the 9th bourn. For more information call function Saturday, April 28 Lancaster, Pa. and Washington Pastoral Anniversary of Preston Davis at 917-515-9023, from 5-7 p.m. at the CSA Build- D.C. June 22-24. its Senior Pastor, Tracey Vera Parham at 654-4016,Kath- ing, located at 44 Dream Ave, Activities include, but not Troy on Sunday, April 29, leen Smith at 654-4490 or Ge- Delco. limited to, the stage play “Jo- 2012 at 5 p.m. Dr. Bettie nora N. Williams at 544-7937. Candidates from Bladen, nah” at the Sight and Sound Burns, pastor of Greater RSVP by April 15. Brunswick and Columbus Theatres in Lancaster, the Revival Church in Orlan- counties are invited to come chocolate factory, several his- da, Fla. will be the featured The 1971 Hallsboro High and greet and answer ques- toric sites in Washington D.C., speaker. School Class is planning its 41st reunion. Classmate are asked tions for you. the National Mall and shop- Troy is the founder and to provide phone numbers and For more information call ping in the Nation’s Capital. president of Tracey Troy email addresses if you have Ricky Graham at 669-2355, The costs, which include Ministries, Inc. as well as Bettie Jones-Burns information about other class- Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 transportation and room are: the pastor of Victory In She received her call- mates. For more information call or Claudia Braye at 508-5216. two per room $290 each/four Jesus Ministries, Inc., both ing into the ministry after Joyce Thurman at 201-618-4799 per room $250 each. First in- located in Whiteville. receiving her Bachelor De- or email [email protected], stallment, $75 (nonrefundable) Having had extensive gree in Mortuary Science Joyce “Paula” Jacobs at 646- Tracey Troy due March 11, second install- travels for 20-plus years, from Temple University in 3964 or email pjacobs1952@ ment, $75 due April 1, with the conducting revivals, sity in Recreational Therapy Philadelphia, Pennsylva- gmail.com, Wanda Dowless Bat- DREAM Center final payment due May 20. Men workshops, and crusades in Durham and a Masters nia. She accepted her call ten at 647-8611 or email batten- are invited to attend. throughout the United of Science Degree in Busi- and continued her educa- [email protected]. has tutoring The group will leave at 4 States and overseas has ness Administration with a tion, receiving her M.S. a.m. Friday, June 22 from Bald- strengthened her resolve concentration in Healthcare and D.D. in Theology and program win Branch Missionary Bap- to spread the gospel even Management from American Christian Education. The Columbus County Shiloh Outreach to tist Church. more. Her revelation of Intercontinental University She has evangelized ex- DREAM Center’s after school Contact Brenda Rhodie at seeing God’s word empow- in Atlanta. tensively across the United hold Laborers of tutoring program offers safe 645-6855 or Angie Westmo- er men and women as it Dr. Bettie Burns, pastor of States, as well as on other and developmentally appropri- Love: food pantry reland at 549-3935 to submit is applied, motivated her the Greater Revival Church continents such as Europe, ate environments for children your payment(s) or to obtain ministry to reach the to- located in Orlando, Fla., will Asia and Africa. As a re- Shiloh Outreach will hold a and youth. The program ac- additional trip information. tal man through relevant be the guest minister for the sult of traveling from coast Laborers of Love: food pantry, cepts children in grades K-8 preaching and teaching 9th Pastor’s Anniversary for to coast, she is known as, every Wednesday from 10 a.m.- and operates from 3 to 5:30 p.m. concepts. Its effectiveness Pastor Tracey of Victory In “The Holy Ghost Preaching noon and from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. has caused total life trans- Jesus Ministries. Machine.” There will be free food, but Parents or guardians must SHORT formation for many. Burns is a dynamic woman Burns’s ministry has call for an appointment. Also complete an application in- On March 16, 2003, she of God from Miami, Fla. She reached thousands of peo- available will be a consignment cluding medical history (shot BROS. founded Victory in Jesus is the daughter of Bishop ple, and now some of those store. records, medications, allergies, Ministries, Inc. by begin- Hercules Jones and the late vessels are renowned pas- The outreach is located etc.). RENT-A-CAR ning services at White- Maude Ellen Jones. Burns at- tors, bishops and evange- at 426 S. 9th Street in the old For more information con- ville’s Edgewood multipur- tended the public schools of lists. This woman of God International Paper building, tact program coordinator Mar- $ 95 pose building. VIJM moved Dade County and received her continues to allow the Lord Bolton. garet Blanks or executive DAILY to the cafeteria of Central high school education from to work through her to For more information call director Carol J. Caldwell at 19 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Middle School, later to the Miami-Killian High School. change the lives and shape 655-0540. Serving Bolton and (910)642-0633 or email safe- band room and a few weeks Burns grew up in the en- the destinies of every soul Columbus County. [email protected]. 642-4175 later to its gymnasium. virons of First Born Church that will hear the Word of Troy is currently en- of the Living God, Inc. Her fa- the Lord. rolled in the doctoral pro- ther was an evangelist, pastor, VIJM is located at 625 gram at United Theological and later became the bishop South Madison Street in Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. in this organization. Being a downtown Whiteville. She holds a Bachelor of “PK,” better known as, a Pas- For more information Science Degree from North tors Kid, she served in many contact the church office at Carolina Central Univer- areas of the church. 642-5416. Cedar Hill Church to Rep. Towns to preach hold Columbus Conference UAFWBC in Chadbourn Sunday Cedar Hill Church will host the Columbus Conference “Although I will be retiring Congressman Edolphus United American Freewill from the United States House “Ed” Towns, a 15-term mem- Baptist College class of 2012 of Representatives, I will not ber of the U. S. House of Rep- platform service Sunday, April be abandoning my calling resentatives and a native of 29 at 3:30 p.m. and mission to help people Chadbourn, will return to his The speakers are: Elder Al- in need,” Towns stated. “I am hometown Sunday, April 29. len Livingston of Zion Wall, committed to seeking econom- He will be guest preacher for Elder Alvin Lewis of Jerusa- ic and social justice for all and the 9:30 a.m. service at the Mt. lem Chapel, Preacher Whilla D. I will continue doing that in Moriah Missionary Baptist Haynes and George Williams, other arenas.” Church, 5333 Andrew Jackson both of New Prong Chapel, Towns has held a number Highway, SW. where Rev. Da- Preacher Martha McKoy of St. of leadership positions dur- vid Murphy is the pastor. Stephens Church. ing his career, including the An ordained minister and Zion Wall inspirational House Committee on Over- professional social worker, choir will render the music. sight and Government Re- Towns has devoted his life Other call members will form, which he chaired until and congressional career to also be on the program. 2010, the Congressional Black addressing the needs of the Bishop Rudolph Powell is Caucus and, the Congres- disadvantaged, children and the pastor. families, and senior citizens. sional Social Work Caucus, The congressman recently an- which he founded and cur- LWOHMBC to hold nounced his retirement from rently chairs. For more in- the House of Representatives formation visit his website at pastor’s anniversary at the conclusion of his cur- www.towns.house.gov. Little Wheel of Hope Mis- rent term. sionary Baptist Church, Lake Bethel UMC to hold Waccamaw, to hold pastor Rev. 1. You’re looking for the latest local news. St. James AMEZ James E. Fullwood Sr. 12th an- to hold Family and indoor camp meeting niversary Sunday, May 6. 2. You need a new job. Friends Day Bethel United Method- The 11:30 service will fea- ist Church will hold an “Ole ture Mininster Michael Frink St. James AME Zion Church Time” indoor camp meeting of Pleasant View Mission- 3. You’ve outgrown your home or apartment. will hold its Family and Friends Sunday, April 29 at 10 a.m. In- ary Baptist Church of Sunset Day Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. spirational gospel music will Beach. 4. Your car is kaput. 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