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Sports Life Tournament. See page 2-B. See page 5-A. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, December 28, 2015 New photo Volume 125, Number 52 Whiteville, North Carolina identification 75 Cents law to take Inside effect Jan. 1 By ALLEN TURNER 2-A Staff Writer •Veterans Park group A new law taking effect Jan. 1 means that still seeking North Carolina voters in the March 15 primary, donations. subsequent runoffs and general elections must present a government-issued photo identifica- 3-A tion to cast a ballot. Valid IDs include a North Carolina driver’s •New room set up for license or ID card issued by the Department of adoptable cats at Motor Vehicles, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military shelter. ID or veterans’ identity card, a tribal card from a federally- or state-recognized tribe, or 5-A an out-of state driver’s license (if the voter’s registration was within 90 days of the election). •Colorful cardinals, Student ID cards and employee ID cards will where are you? not be acceptable for voting purposes. 70 years 9-A No IDs can be expired with the exception •Hardison is new of those belonging to voters 70 years of age or older. An expired ID may be used if the ID was lieutenant with fire unexpired on the voter’s 70th birthday. Military department. and veterans’ IDs also can be expired. Persons who are qualified to vote at curbside due to age or physical disability must present DIDYOB? an acceptable photo ID or acceptable document Did you observe ... including his or her name and address (such as Photo by KELLY JONES a current utility bill, bank statement, govern- South Columbus High School dance students complete a high-flying manuever during a recent dance ment check, paycheck or other government- Youngsters festival. issued document). No photo ID across the Casting absentee ballots requires no photo county enjoying ID. There are other narrow exceptions. High schools provide creative Voters with no acceptable photo ID due to a “reasonable impediment” may cast a provi- warm weather sional ballot. as they try out Examples of a reasonable impediment outlet for young area dancers include the lack of proper documents, family new Christmas nColumbus County and Whiteville City obligations, transportation problems, work Schools dance students are among 3 percent schedule, illness or disability. bikes, skates of public school students across the state en- Those people will be required to sign a dec- rolled in dance classes at school. laration describing their impediment, provide and four-wheel- their date of birth and the last four digits of their Social Security number or present their By NICOLE CARTRETTE ers? ... Flowers current voter registration card or a copy of an News Editor blooming on acceptable document bearing their name and address (such as a current utility bill, bank Evan Allen now can say he loves homework. statement, government check, paycheck or some trees and “Our homework, in here, is to go home and dance,” said Allen, a sophomore in Julia Heckathorn’s dance other government-issued document). shrubs, con- class at Whiteville High School. Provisional ballot Whiteville City and Columbus County high school Voters who have an acceptable photo ID but fused by the dance students are among 3 percent of public school do not present it at the elections site will be able warm weather? students across the state enrolled in such programs. In the weeks leading up to a performance, Allen and See ID, page 10-A ... Swimmers in other students collaborated on dance routines, discussed music and perfected their moves. Dance and theatre teacher Julia Heckathorn helps area lakes and On the stage at Bowers Auditorium, Allen is not WHS students with dances they choreographed. afraid to try new things. ponds during “I can come here and do something I love doing,” he musical theater. Whiteville said. “I like dancing because it helps me express myself Her coursework in singing, acting and dancing led the weekend? ... in ways that I can’t in talking to people.” her to teach privately after college. Just a few years ago dance wasn’t offered at WHS. Her and her husband’s love for North Carolina City Hall “I noticed all the county schools had a dance pro- brought them to Whiteville three years ago. gram,” Heckathorn said. “I just asked ‘Hey, can we do She and her husband sought jobs in the state, after that here?’ And they said yes, which was awesome.” tightens County Deaths The WHS dance and theatre teacher is trained in See Dance, page 8-A Whiteville Ronald Dale McKeithan its security Mildred E. McGuinness Good habits, goals put Tabor City By JEFFERSON WEAVER Gloria Jean Auten Chance Staff Writer Chadbourn native on path to become a JAG officer Along with the move to new quarters, Gerald Jacob Boyd By SHALON SMITH In order to be selected for the Whiteville City Hall is now a bit safer. Secu- Kenneth Britt Contributing Writer highly competitive Judge Advocate rity cameras at city offices, ID badges for all Hallsboro General (JAG) program, the son employees and active shooter training are all Jack Burchette Not every high school athlete of Jimmie Sr. and Dianna Bellamy part of the security upgrades. could imagine that a continued com- had to have a bachelor’s degree and In a memo to the council, City Manager mitment to fitness and academics a law degree and be able to practice Darren Currie said the steps might “seem would lead them to a career that in- law in at least one state. Jimmie a little overboard,” but in light of a string Index cludes worldwide travel and lifestyle Bellamy Jr. received a Bachelor of of shootings in offices and stores across the perks few employers can offer. Arts degree in political science from country, the measures were necessary. Editorials ...... 8-A Former South Columbus quar- the University of North Carolina “I want our offices to be as safe as they can Obituaries ...... 7-A terback and class of 2006 graduate at Chapel Hill in 2010, a law degree be within reason,” Currie said. Sports ...... 1-B Jimmie Bellamy Jr. can. He has from North Carolina Central Uni- Many of the renovations completed earlier Crime ...... 4-A made his way into a career with versity School of Law in 2013, and this year at the Police Department were made those very benefits by completing is licensed to practice law in North with security in mind, Currie said. The recep- Lifestyles ...... 5-A Air Force Commissioned Officer Carolina. tion desk was previously accessible to anyone Training—the first step in a Judge With a selection rate of less than coming through the front door of the building, Advocate General career—last seven percent, Bellamy said the se- and several police department employees have month in Alabama. lection board uses a “whole person” been assaulted through the years when sus- He recently completed four and concept in order to select a diverse pects climbed over the counter. Visitors now a half weeks of training at Maxwell team of applicants. must wait in the entryway until escorted in Air Force Base, the home of Air Uni- “Although strong academic cre- by an employee or officer. versity, the intellectual and leader- Jimmie Bellamy Jr. dentials were important, board Improved security was one of the factors in ship center of the USAF in Alabama. members considered an applicant’s selecting the location for the temporary city Through physical conditioning, Commissioned Officer Training are demonstrated leadership skills, offices, Currie said. training, and academic leadership transformed into officers and lead- studies, the men and women of the ers of moral character in the USAF. See JAG, page 22-A See Security, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 28, 2015

Christmas Day swimmers Dianna Bellamy, Jimmie Bellamy Jr. and Jimmie Bellamy Sr. Ginger Littrell submitted the top photo of Mikey JAG Wall’s grandchildren – the Continued from page 1-A Heaver family – taking advantage of the record- work experience, quality of War. Bellamy said he didn’t daily, has no other choice but breaking heat to swim character, ability to overcome know he wanted to be in the to manifest in some manner in in Lake Waccamaw on adversity, motivation, cultural military but he did know he your life,” he said. Christmas Day. At right, expertise, performance in an wanted to serve. Bellamy’s journey to suc- Maria Lanehart Hyatt post- interview, and public service “Service is a part of the fab- cess has come as no surprise ed this photo on her Face- records,” he said. ric that makes up my purpose to those familiar with his book page of her sons and Bellamy’s work experi- and calling in life. I believe character and work ethic. ence included an internship that everyone in some capac- Bellamy’s mother, Dianna their friends swimming with the Defense Intelligence ity, no matter at what level, Bellamy said, “Jimmie was in an area pond, also on Agency after he completed his should willingly serve others,” a well-mannered and focused Christmas Day. undergraduate studies. He he said. child at a very early age. He spent three months working When it comes to having would get up at four or five with CIA, FBI and Pentagon long-term plans laid out in o’clock in the morning to employees in Washington, DC. your younger years, he said work with his dad and never County Veterans Park group The director of a program he that not knowing what you complained. worked with was Leon Panet- want to do in life by the time “He was such an easy child ta—who later became the U.S. you finish high school is per- to raise. He’s always had goals. still looking for donations Secretary of Defense. fectly normal and “okay” so He’s always been very studi- After countless hours of high school students shouldn’t ous. I’m just very proud to be nDonations to the Co- South, near the New Hope $5 to the project,” she said. studying, reading, writing, stress over the details. his mom.” lumbus County Veterans community. Plans for the park “Some people have carried oral presentations and ex- “Knowing the who, what, “There wasn’t a better kid Memorial Park are tax include monuments to each it farther, giving a monthly ams in Commissioned Officer when, where, and how is not you could’ve asked to be on deductible. branch of service, displays donation, or making gifts in Training at Maxwell AFB, Bel- nearly as important as under- your team – he’s got top-notch and a Hall of Honor with pho- honors of family members lamy earned the official rank standing the why. What you do integrity and character. He tographs of every Columbus who have served. It’s a great By JEFFERSON WEAVER of First Lieutenant, USAF, As- from this point forward pales went off to school with a plan County resident who has ever way to help out, and it doesn’t sistant Staff Judge Advocate. in comparison as to why you and he’s seeing it through,” Staff Writer served in the military. cost much.” The former Stallion football do it. So, instead of focusing Price said. The park group is purchas- Norris said organizers Donations are still being quarterback, who also played on what you want out of life, “Jimmie is a bright, hard- ing the property using dona- continue to be astonished at sought for the Columbus basketball, baseball and golf, start focusing on why you working, goal-oriented young tions and a commitment of the interest in the project. County Veterans Memorial said no particular course or want it,” he said. man from a great family. I look $25,000 from the county. Donations have come in from Park. subject in high school has in- This isn’t to say that the forward to seeing him have Original plans called for across the country, as well as Angela Norris said the fluenced what he has chosen path to success will be easy. a bright future,” Tabor City the park to be built at South- locally. group has an official ground- to do professionally. Bellamy recalled many times attorney Dennis Worley said. eastern Community College, Supporters hope to see the breaking set for Jan. 14 at 11 Rather he said it was the along his journey to success Bellamy’s new job is to ad- but state officials advised park become a destination a.m. leadership qualities displayed he didn’t “feel” like doing vance the mission of the USAF against the move. The park for travelers from outside the “A donation of any amount by his former coach Joey certain things but he knew he from various locations across group then spent months seek- county as well as local veter- is a wonderful way to remem- Price and former principal had to be willing to overcome the world. He is currently ing a donation of land nearer ans and their families. ber and honor our veterans Dr. Maudie Davis that have those obstacles to get what he stationed at Holloman AFB in U.S. 74-76, but all the land that “The board of directors during the holidays,” Norris played an important role in wanted. New Mexico – a job he said he was available was either too have worked diligently to said. his professional development. Bellamy said developing couldn’t do without his family expensive or not suitable for bring a dream to a reality,” Immediately following the “I believe my experiences good habits is essential to and so many others who have the park. she said. “This park will be groundbreaking, a plate sale with both Coach Price and Dr. success and it is never too invested in his life. Earlier this year, the non- an asset to our county as well fundraiser will be held at the Davis have added tremendous early to start developing those “I am forever indebted to profit signed a deal to pur- as surrounding counties. The veterans building at 1028 S. value to my life,” Bellamy said. habits, especially for younger these individuals and I realize chase the section of farmland park will honor past, present Madison Street in Whiteville. He considers his grandpar- students. that because of them, I am,” just south of Whiteville for and future men and women The park property is at ents, the late Elder Christyne “‘Do what you have to do he said. $65,000, borrowing part of veterans.” 6354 James B. White Highway V. Williams and the late Dr. now so that you can do what First Lieutenant Bellamy the money from BB&T. Since For more information, call John C. Williams, Sr., the big- you want to do later’ is a motto is engaged to Megan Boler, a then, the group has hosted 840-3848. gest models in his professional I’ve tried to live by from an Howard University School of a number of fundraisers. career. early age,” he said. Law graduate who works as DocuTime film In addition to plate sales, a FRANK THEATRES “They exposed me to read- Habits he developed in- a political consultant for an dance and other events, the COASTAL ings about history, politics, clude reading daily, writing education reform non-profit. festival is Feb. 6 $5 Challenge is still going on, STADIUM 10 the founding of our country down goals and looking at They met while working on a Norris said. Showtimes (910) 754-7469 and the civil rights movement. them weekly, and unplugging. U.S. congressional campaign in Wilmington “We challenge every person www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Both helped me understand He said turning off the televi- in Charlotte where she was in Columbus County to donate 5200 Bridgers Road the power of serving others sion and staying off of a cell his boss. Saturday, Feb. 6 marks and investing in ideals bigger phone and social media has “She will continue to be my Wilmington’s 14th annual than myself,” Bellamy said. helped him get in the habit of boss after we get married,” DocuTime one-day documenta- His mother’s father, Dr. guarding his mind. Bellamy joked. ry film festival. DocuTime has Williams, had served in the “What you see daily, what They will wed in Savannah, established a solid reputation LUNCH BUFFET Air Force during the Korean you read daily, what you ingest Ga. in May. for bringing acclaimed docu- mentaries to the big screen Tues. thru Fri. in Wilmington and allowing 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. $ 50 Security a dedicated community of Continued from page 1-A documentary-lovers to a have 5 a full day of award-winning, TUES. NITE BUFFET Pizza, Security cameras are now he worked in other cities. displayed at all times while enlightening enjoyment. Spaghetti, installed throughout the tem- Currie said there will be the employee is at work for DocuTime takes place at & Salad $ 50 porary city offices in Hillcrest more safety training in that the city,” Currie said. UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium 5-8 P.M. Plaza, Currie explained, and area and for other events that “It has taken a little time from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 6 the entire staff recently went could happen. to get them in place, but ev- Tickets are $7 per film or WE HONOR LOCAL through “active shooter train- “This information is not eryone has one now,” he ex- $25 for an all day pass; senior PIZZA COUPONS. ing.” only helpful at work, but can plained. “This helps in identi- tickets are $5 per film or $20 The city’s risk manage- often be applied at home or fying our staff for customers for an all day pass (plus N.C. ment and safety officer, Hal in a shopping area,” he said. as well as emergency respond- sales tax). 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Dance students from the county’s three high schools and the city’s one high school perform during a recent dance festival. Dance Continued from page 1-A moving years before from WHS. “I think it is awesome that to learn to work with them. Hillsborough to New York to “She said she is more flex- you have all the different skill That is part of life. There are be close to family. ible and has a growing interest levels because the ones that a lot of life skills,” she said. Get your ducks in a row for your It was her first time teach- in learning more thanks to have the experience are able About 12 percent of all ing in a public school. Heckathorn. to teach those that don’t and schools offer dance, according “The dance class has been “She pushes you. She help them back stage to perfect to Kelly Jones, who among a great outlet for people to be expects you to do your best their skills,” Heckathorn said. other things oversees art pro- creative and to express them- here,” Stephens said. “It helps them become bet- grams in the Columbus Coun- selves in ways that they can’t,” “Ms. Heck has helped me ter dancers through teaching ty Schools. Heckathorn said. “It gets them a lot,” said Avionna Powell, other students because they “We are fortunate to have Retirement out of the seat in the class- a sophomore who took dance have to really think about the it in all of our traditional high years today! room and putting their own lessons privately when she movement and the counting schools,” Jones said. ideas into practice in ways was in elementary school. and what they are supposed “There are approximately Open a New IRA or Roll-Over an existing IRA that a traditional classroom “I’m better. I’m more flexible to be.” 170 dance teachers in the to Riegelwood Federal Credit Union’s can’t. They do a lot of great now and I can do more ad- She said without the classes entire state in 2,500 schools NEW TIERED RATE things in other classrooms vanced stuff. A lot of people some students would have –some of those schools have –I’m not saying they are not find love in it.” no exposure to a dance class multiple teachers. Individual Retirement Account Students in a number. but they are not able to apply Powell said that Hecka- at all. Contrast that with music – $ 25.00 - $ 75,000 .80% APY their own creativity as much thorn gives the students a lot “I think it’s great to have there are 2,500 music teachers $ 75,001 - $150,000 1.00% APY as they are in a dance class.” of choice. dance in the public school sys- in the state.” “I love Mrs. Heck. She is re- “We get to choose a lot of tem because a lot of students The Columbus County $ 150,001 - $250,000 1.20% APY ally helpful. . . she tries to help the stuff that we do so we are want to take dance, they love Schools dance programs serve $ 250,001 - UP 1.40% APY you get better,” Allen said. very comfortable in what we dance and everyone loves to about 140 students and became *Dividends accrue daily-paid monthly Heckathorn said the arts do. It feels good,” she said. move, but they can’t always a fulltime program with the *Rates subject to change without notice help students to work as a “(Mrs. Heckathorn) is very afford it. consolidation of the schools team and think in creative calm. She doesn’t get mad a This is right here. They can to create South and East Co- ways. lot, she is very nice and she take it and it is free,” she said. lumbus high schools. “They get to think: Why teaches you stuff that she Heckathorn said problem “Dance and theatre teach- am I doing this? What is the knows you can do and that she solving and working in teams ers were placed at West, purpose? What am I trying to knows you will like. are just a few of the skills South and East at or about 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. 1629 S. Madison St. 183 John Riegel Rd. express?” “She puts you in a place that can carry over into other that time,” Jones said. “Dr. Leland Whiteville Riegelwood Many of her students are where she knows you can classes. Dan Strickland (former su- 910-383-1650 910-655-2274 910-317-0071 first-time dance students. succeed.” “Learning to work with perintendent) was a strong “This is my first year,” said Other students come with people you do not necessarily believer in students having Visit us at: www.RiegelwoodFCU.org Kansas Stephens, a senior at years of lessons behind them. like (is part of it) but you have See Dance, page 10-A New room set up for adoptable cats at shelter The By JEFFERSON WEAVER Domestic cats can adapt to felines, feral cats under the Gift Shop Staff Writer a life in the wild within weeks mandatory legal hold made of being abandoned or lost, and the old cat room a less pleasant @ The cats of the Columbus are devastating to populations place to visit when potential Collier s Jewelers County Animal Shelter got of songbirds, squirrels and rab- new cat owners came to the an early Christmas present bits, according to the U.S. Fish shelter. Having a new, more Dec. 14. and Wildlife Service. They can sedate area for readily adopt- “Volunteers and staff also carry diseases that can be able cats should help increase worked all day Monday to reha- transmitted to domestic pets the adoption rate, Prince said. bilitate a room previously used and humans, according to the The previous cat room will Year End for storage and turn the area N.C. Department of Agricul- still be used for feral cats and into a room that showcases ture. Truly feral cats are the for those in need of being quar- adoptable cats,” said Columbus offspring of domestic cats that antined, Prince said. Early this County Animal Control Super- have had little or no contact fall a similar group of staff and visor Joey Prince. More room with humans. volunteers turned an unused for cats was one of Prince’s Feral cats are one of the area into a cat nursery for stated goals when he took over most common calls to animal several very young kittens and Clearance the department in September. control. Rescue groups are their mom. “The room was being used adopting more of the cats but Prince also wanted to stress to store food and older files we they remain one of the biggest that his staff came up with and have to keep,” he said, “and we challenges for animal control implemented this change. have other places available for officers in every county in “Staff feedback is very im- both of those needs. The new North Carolina. portant to the operation of a cat room is much larger and While animal control in shelter,” he said. “We keep a Starts Today! allows more space per animal. Columbus County had taken board of ideas of how to make This is a major improvement in steps to keep dangerous feral improvements for our animals, the quality of life for our cats.” cats segregated from other and welcome all input.” Whiteville looking to save on street lights On January 4, We Celebrate YOU! By JEFFERSON WEAVER set in stone, Currie said. The one.” Staff Writer city will share in the cost of A specific date has not been In honor of our the change, but the savings set, but the change-out will oc- Whiteville may have better will “more than pay for it,” cur after the first of the year, 1 year anniversary, lighting next year, and a lower Currie said. Currie said. tax bill. “We’ll have better light “It may take a few months come by and receive City Manager Darren Cur- for less money,” Currie said. to complete the project,” he rie told the council last week “That’s a good deal for every- said, “but it will occur.” one FREE croissant that staff is working with Duke Energy to change out and a small many of the street lights to cup of coffee light emitting diode (LED) lights that will provide more illumination for less cost. The city is expected to save around $16,000 on its $100,000 annual power bill, Currie said. Currie said he contacted Duke officials after hearing about the LED program, and the power company was eager to work with the city on the change. Some light units will have to be replaced, Currie said, since they are older models 910-640-2626 and don’t support the LED systems. 603 Jefferson St. The total number of lights Whiteville, NC to be changed has not been 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, December 28, 2015 Crime briefs Home invasion Pointing a gun A Macedonia Church road Two Buckhead men said woman told deputies she was they were threatened by an in- the victim of a home invasion dividual with a firearm Dec. 23. Dec. 22. The incident occurred at Sheriff ’s Department re- 12:18 a.m., according to the ports show Sherry Lynn Sell- sheriff ’s office. Steven Cross, ers, 47, called 911 after four 38, and George Arthur Suggs, black suspects broke through 37, were at 2261 Pocosin Road her front door and threatened when someone in a burgundy her. Damage to the door was Jeep with black rims pointed a listed at $100. firearm in their direction. Two of the suspects were Neither man was reported male, and two female, accord- injured, and the report did not ing to the report. No other indicate any shots were fired. information or description was provided.

Chase Truck, equipment A brief chase involving law stolen enforcement sent a Whiteville Someone stole a quantity of man to jail Dec. 22. valuable vehicles and equip- Arrest reports from the ment from a Tabor city area Columbus county Sheriff ’s property Dec. 23. Department show David Mi- Ward Stocks contacted the chael McKoy, 60, was arrested sheriff ’s office around 9:11 a.m. at the Holiday Motel in the 200 to report the theft of a Model block of James B. White High- 5510 John Deere tractor with way after leading officers on a implements, white one-ton 1995 high speed chase. McKoy was chevrolet 3500 series truck, driving a Chevrolet pickup at two-inch water pump, orange the time. and white string trimmer, to- The 1952 Black Rock bridge is floating on a special barge on the Cape Fear River below its replacement on N.C. He was charged with fleeing tal value $5,050. A Master lock to elude arrest, driving while 11. When the project is completed, travellers will have two lanes in either direction to cross the river. Thousands of valued at 410 was cut to gain vehicles use Black Rock every day. This photo was taken from the Black Rock Towing dock, which is located on the license revoked, and resisting access to the equipment. a public officer. site of the colonial era ferry. Sex offender violates release terms Death penalty use falls Damage to tractor A convicted sex offender McGee was convicted in Someone caused $400 to a 1970s International Farmall trac- was arrested Dec. 22 September 2008 on to all-time low in state tor Dec. 22. for a residence viola- charges of indecent No new death sentences in 2015; only four capital trials; nearly a Chucky Fowler contacted Columbus County deputies after tion. liberties with a minor, decade with no executions discovering around $400 damage was done to the tractor, which Lloyd Mitchell Mc- according to the N.C. was parked at 2633 Old Wilmington Rd., Whiteville. Gee, 37, whose last Sex Offender Registry. Use of the death penalty Rabil, a former assistant dis- known address was He served 15 months reached historic lows in 2015, trict attorney from Forsyth 28 Elliot Lane, White- in jail before being re- as North Carolina passed a County who sent five people ville, was arrested on leased on parole. His full year with no new death to death row in the 1990s, four Gator, elk permits proposed a single count of a McGee address was last con- sentences and neared a decade of whom remain there today, Wildlife Commission sets hearings starting Jan. 5 residence violation firmed in September. without an execution. wrote that he now supports and held in the Columbus This was his first reported This year was the second ending the death penalty. Two formerly endangered species that have staged a major County Detention Center. Un- violation, according to the since 2012 that N.C. juries did • Two more people, Kenneth North Carolina species could comeback in North Carolina. der terms of his sentencing he website. McGee was arrested b not send anyone to death row. Neal and Danny Hembree, be added to the list of wild game If approved, hunters would is required to be on the registry the Columbus County Sheriff ’s It also marked more than nine were removed from death row animals pursued by hunters be able to purchase permits until 2018. Department. years since executions were because of errors in their next season. to harvest one alligator using put on hold. The last inmate cases. There are now 145 men Proposed seasons for alli- manual capture methods or executed at Central Prison was and two women on North Caro- gators and elk are among the archery. Firearms may be used State program helps Samuel Flippen in August 2006. lina’s death row. regulations being considered to dispatch gators under the Until the past few years, North Carolina’s declining by the N.C. Wildlife Resources proposal, but hooks and similar child care centers plan North Carolina had never gone use of the death penalty is part Commission (WRC). traps would not be permitted. Two state agencies are summer. a year without a new death of a national shift away from The WRC will conduct nine Permit holders would be able to working together to help child The rules require licensed sentence in the modern era of capital punishment. Across the public hearings in January on harvest one gator per year dur- care operators develop, update child care programs, family the death penalty, which began United States, new death sen- proposed changes to the state’s ing a September season. The and submit emergency plans child care homes and summer in 1976. In the 1990s, North tences and executions reached wildlife management, game regulation proposal came about that provide protective actions day camps be prepared to Carolina was one of the na- their lowest point in decades. lands and fishing regulations after a multi-year study showed for children in their care. respond to the needs of chil- tion’s most enthusiastic death According to a year-end for the 2016-17 seasons. the state’s gator population has The web-based tool was an- dren and their families during penalty users, imposing more report released Wednesday by The hearing for District exploded in coastal counties. nounced last week by the state disasters and emergencies. than 20 new death sentences the Death Penalty Information Four, which includes Columbus On the other end of the dept. of Public Safety. It can be Childcare facility owners use each year. Center in Washington D.C., County, will be held at Bladen state, mountain elk could be authenticated access to log into “I cannot overstate what a there were 28 executions in six community College in Dublin legally harvested – again by sin- used to create plans for every- the web portal and answer a dramatic shift we’re seeing in states in 2015, the fewest since Jan. 5. All hearings begin at gle-trophy permit – for the first thing from fire, tornadoes, and series of questions in order to North Carolina,” said Gretch- 1991, and many of them were 7 p.m. time in more than 150 years. floods to an active assailant. generate an emergency plan en M. Engel, executive direc- gruesomely botched as states Among the other wildlife The state released a breeding The online application was for their facility. tor of the Center for Death used untested drug combina- management-related proposed population of elk in the 1980s, developed by the Department Perry said N.C. Emergency Penalty Litigation. “We have tions. Nationwide, only 49 new changes is one that would allow and the herd has grown to a of Public Safety’s Emergency Management began work to undergone a real evolution as death sentences were imposed the sale of raw (untanned) deer population that is sustainable Management Division and a society. We used to have blind in 2015, the fewest in the death hides from an animal that has with minimal, controlled hunt- the Department of Health and develop the tool about a year faith in the capital punishment penalty’s modern era. Six been legally harvested or was ing. Only antlered elk would be Human Services’ Division of ago after similar plans were system. Today, we see that the more death row inmates were killed by a motor vehicle. legal for harvest. Child Development and Early being developed for two unre- system can get it wrong — exonerated. Current regulations regard- More information on all of Education. lated clients-- licensed adult badly wrong,” she added. In North Carolina, capital ing the reporting and identifica- the proposed regulations to the “This is another example of care facilities and dam owners. Also in 2015: prosecutions became exceed- tion of harvested deer would state’s wildlife management, how state agencies are working Since the new tool is a digital ingly rare in 2015. In all 100 apply, but there are no proposed game lands and fishing regula- together to protect the public, application, it allows child care • Henry McCollum and additional tagging require- tions for the 2016-17 seasons can using existing technology, and owners to easily review and Leon Brown, both of whom counties, prosecutors brought ments for selling hides. Pro- be found online at ncwildlife. improving customer service update their plans each year, were sentenced to death for a only four death penalty cases to cessed hides require a Trophy org. and government efficiency,” as required. murder they did not commit, trial this year, and none ended Sale permit in order to be sold Comments can also be made said Frank L. Perry, Public “As the lead state agency for received a rare pardon of in a death sentence. In 2000, legally. North Carolina is one of online at the WRC website. Safety Secretary. “DHHS staff emergency management, we innocence from Gov. Pat Mc- there were 57 death penalty 25 states that do not currently Speakers at public hearings do outlined the requirements, work fervently to reduce and Crory. McCollum, who spent trials and 18 death sentences allow the sale of deer hides, not have to be licensed hunters while Emergency Management manage risk for our most vul- 30 years on death row before across the state. which are used in the garment or fishermen, and do not have to provided the funding, project nerable populations and criti- DNA testing exonerated him, “More and more, prosecu- industry for leather. be a resident of the host district management and determined cal infrastructure,” said Mike was North Carolina’s longest tors are not seeking death, Another wildlife manage- to speak at a hearing. how to match the require- Sprayberry, NCEM director. serving death row inmate. His and juries are telling us that ment-related proposal would The comment period for ments with a plan that people Sprayberry said his agency case was also cited this year life without parole is their change the definition of a bear all other proposed regulations could customize based on their is working on a similar online by U.S. Supreme Court Justice preferred punishment,” said cub from any bear weighing will run through Jan. 25. After unique situation.” template for NC public schools. Stephen Breyer as a reason to CDPL senior attorney Ken less than 50 pounds to one collecting and considering all The web-based planning ap- “Nothing is more important abolish the death penalty. Rose, who represented McCol- weighing less than 75 pounds. public comments, the 19 Wild- plication and template enables than the safety of our chil- • A new report from CDPL, lum and another exonerated This proposed regulation is life Commissioners will meet child care facility owners to dren,” said Sprayberry. “We’re “On Trial for Their Lives: The death row inmate. “At the same necessary to make the com- on Feb. 11 to decide whether to easily meet new emergency excited to offer this tool to help Hidden Costs of Wrongful time, our murder rates have mission’s rules consistent with adopt the proposals. Approved preparedness and response child care providers keep kids Capital Prosecutions in North remained at historic lows. state law adopted in the 2015 proposals will take effect Aug. 1. (EPR) rules that took effect this safe.” Carolina,” documented 56 Our state has woken up to the legislative session. cases since 1989 in which the reality that the death penalty In the Piedmont and Coastal state sought the death penalty just isn’t worth the risk of ex- areas of the state, a proposed Troopers remain vigilant throughout holiday period against defendants, despite evi- ecuting an innocent person,” regulation would allow youth As the New Year’s holiday were killed in traffic related • Designate a sober driver dence too weak to prove their Rose said. • Call a cab, friend or family to hunt all day in waterfowl approaches, the State Highway collisions. guilt. Every defendant eventu- Year to date, troopers have in- member if you have consumed impoundments on designated Patrol anticipates a safe end to ally had all charges dismissed vestigated 5,038 collisions state- too much of an alcoholic bever- youth waterfowl days. 2015. Troopers across the state or was acquitted by a jury, but will focus on violations such as wide that have been attributed age; Do not drive Currently, waterfowl hunt- only after spending an average driving while impaired, exces- to alcohol impairment. During • Spend the night where you ing in managed waterfowl im- of two years in jail and costing the same time frame, troopers are if possible poundments must end at 1 p.m. sive speed, following too closely, made 21,554 DWI arrest which Citizens can contribute to the state millions. and decoys must be removed and seat belt use. Last year assisted in decreasing collision highway safety by reporting • New voices emerged in by 3 p.m. Removing these time in North Carolina, 27 people died in motor vehicle collisions totals. impaired and erratic drivers by opposition to the death pen- barriers will allow youth ad- between Christmas and New The Highway Patrol is asking simply dialing *Hp or *47 on a alty. Republican State Rep. Jon ditional hunting opportunities Year’s. for motorists to help with ensur- cellular phone. Callers should Hardister announced that he and encourage youth hunter During last year’s two-day ing safe travel by following the give the description of the ve- will work to pass legislation recruitment and retention. Christmas holiday reporting suggested tips: hicle, location, direction of replacing North Carolina’s Another proposal would al- period of 12 a.m. Dec. 24 through • Be responsible travel and license plate number death penalty with life without low Wildlife Damage Control 11:59 p.m. Dec. 25, four people • Plan ahead if at all possible. parole. Just last week, Vince Agents to renew their status every three years by attend- G. Cameron ing the commission’s training Break-ins, thefts Byrd course or completing an equiva- Prince Law Firm, PLLC ATTORNEY AT LAW lent in continuing education Dec. 22 – Dock Road and New Britton Hwy., tailgate of Chev- courses. Currently, the only op- rolet pickup stolen, from Christopher Lee Devon. Value $1,000. P 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville tion agents have for recertifica- Dec. 23—155 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro, Honda Civic automo- 642-2258 Office bile reported stolen from the residence of Sandra Lynn Jackson. •Child Custody & Support tion is attending a commission •Divorce & Equitable Distribution • Criminal • Divorce training course; however, this Valued at $2,500. Dec. 23—58 King Arthur Rd., Whiteville, watch, rings, neck- proposal, if passed, will give •Traffic Tickets • Wills • Custody laces, stolen from home of Heidi Yvette Herring, value $7,300. Amanda B. Prince agents more options and flex- •Criminal Defense [email protected] • Child Support Dec. 23—International Paper, Riegelwood, larceny. No details ibility when getting recertified. •Personal Injury provided. Phone (910) 207-6609 • Traffic • Personal Injury Two major proposals on the Dec. 23—189 Dave Mears Rd., Cerro Gordo, 100 ten milligram 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 Evening & Weekend agenda this year involve two Oxycodone pills stolen from Joann Henry, valued at $100. Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 Appointments Available Lifestyles The News Reporter, Monday,December 28, 2015 – 5-A Colorful cardinals, where are you? By CLARA CARTRETTE seen that before. There is And he’s missing the car- of life. Cardinals also lay eggs mother during incubation and transformation occurs as a Staff Writer nothing growing where they dinals. that hatch within 12 days. he protects and cares for the camouflage to help him fulfill sprayed, but there is volunteer The cardinal story Due to their 12-month mother and babies until they his duties as a dedicated parent. Where have all the red car- corn that grew in the middle One of the most obvious residency and their 12-day are safely out of the nest. Cardinals exemplify health, dinals gone? That’s a question of the field until the frost qualities about the cardi- incubation, the number While the male is car- strength and vitality in ap- Rodney Storms of Whiteville killed it. The little dead stalks nal is his brilliant color. For 12 is strongly associ- ing for his family, his pearance. is asking. are still there, though.” Christians, cardinal red is the ated with the cardinal. bright red color will They are known to be feisty A 40-year-plus employee He wonders if that had color symbolic of the blood of While the cardinal’s change to a duller in nature, and when a cardinal of Kramer’s Men’s Store in something to do with no cardi- Christ and the hope humanity song can be loud, it shade of brown and prepares to defend himself or downtown Whiteville, Storms nals coming around this year. gained from his resurrection. is extremely clear. his appearance his family, his red-feathered retired when the store closed He said cardinals could eat Cardinal is the name as well as When a cardinal calls will be more crown rises up like flames and became a dedicated birder, corn that was scattered during the color worn by Cardinals, out, it sounds pre- like that of of fire. feeding and watching them the harvest, but smaller birds the highest priests in the Ro- cisely like the words the fe- Cardinals are very ben- on a daily basis. Even before couldn’t. man Catholic Church. Red is “cheer, cheer”. An- male. eficial as they eat a variety he retired he fed and watched “I’ve still got little birds worn on the day of Pentecost other unusual qual- This of weed seeds and insects the birds around his North coming to the feeders, but no as a sign to celebrate the birth ity is that the male that that can be injurious to Whiteville home. cardinals,” he said, noting of the Christian Church as and female cardinals humans. “I’ve been feeding the birds that cardinals don’t usually well as on Christmas to cel- sing together. Cardinal Sounds are sym- for 53 years and I have seen migrate. They stick around ebrate the birth of Jesus. Red They appear to com- bolic of cheer, elevation, clar- only one cardinal in the past all year, building their homes is symbolic of steadfast faith. municate with one an- ity and communication. The two months,” he said. That for winter refuge in brambles, Another notable quality is other. While most female call of a cardinal can come to worries Storms and he fears briars and grapevines. that cardinals are year round birds are usually well camou- cheer us up, or cheer us on. chemicals might have poi- “They raise in the yard, residents. As they do not mi- flaged in their quietness, the As the cardinal red color soned the cardinals. building in thick hedges,” he grate like most other birds, female cardinal has a voice is symbolic of faith, it can “They gathered the corn added. cardinals represent a 12-month in the entire cardinal matter. remind us to “keep the across the road,” he said, “and “I have doves,” Storms said, cycle. Twelve is considered a Cardinals are also good par- faith” though circum- I noticed that they sprayed “but people shoot them. And powerful cycle in nature as ents. The male cardinal shares stances might look around the edge of the field the quail are gone. I feed my it represents the spectrum of the duties of parenthood, bleak, dark and when they finished. I’ve never birds winter and summer.” the seasons and the full circle feeding and caring for the hopeless. Count birds for science during Christmas Count Since mid-December, North cation of CBC participants that scientists could never ac- Bird Count began in 1900 when Carolina’s birders and nature paves the way for Audubon’s complish alone. Data compiled Dr. Frank Chapman, founder enthusiasts began participat- groundbreaking research, in- across North Carolina will re- of Bird-Lore – which evolved ing in the 116-year tradition cluding our understanding of cord every individual bird and into Audubon magazine – sug- of citizen science – the annual climate change and its effect bird species seen in a specified gested an alternative to the Christmas Bird Count. They on North Carolina birds,” said area, contributing to a vast holiday “side hunt,” in which have been collecting data that executive director Heather citizen science network that teams competed to see who will help shape the future Hahn. “As Audubon contin- continues a tradition stretch- could shoot the most birds. of birds and climate science ues to uncover the effects of ing back more than 100 years. For 116 years now, people have nationwide. climate change in our state, To date, more than 200 counted birds rather than Each year, North Carolina the data collected by these peer-reviewed articles have shooting them. ranks in the top performing passionate supporters will resulted from analysis done The Audubon Christmas states participating in the pave the way for work with lo- with Christmas Bird Count Bird Count is a citizen sci- global citizen science event. cal lawmakers to develop and data. Bird-related citizen sci- ence project organized by During last year’s CBC, the enact legislation that protects ence efforts are also critical the National Audubon Soci- state’s 51 participating geo- birds and communities in the to understanding how birds ety. There is no fee to partici- graphic circles collected the coming years.” are responding to a changing pate and the quarterly report most tallies of any state for Each year, the Audubon climate. This documentation of results, American Birds, is 15 individual species. Among Christmas Bird Count mobi- is what enabled Audubon available online. Counts are the most important species re- lizes more than 72,000 volun- scientists to discover that 314 open to birders of all skill corded in North Carolina was teer bird counters in more species of North American levels and Audubon’s free Bird the endangered Red Knot. CBC than 2,400 locations across birds are threatened as re- Guide app makes it even easier participants recorded 1,600 the Western Hemisphere. ported in Audubon’s ground- to chip in. For more informa- Red Knots along the coast, The Audubon Christmas Bird breaking Birds and Climate tion and to find a count near including more than 1,200 at Count utilizes the power of Change Study. The tradition of you visit www.christmasbird- Ocracoke Island. volunteers to track the health counting birds combined with count.org. “The enthusiasm and dedi- of bird populations at a scale modern technology and map- With a century of con- ping is enabling researchers servation history in North to make discoveries that were Carolina, Audubon strives not possible in earlier decades. to conserve and restore “The CBC is a great exam- the habitats we share with ple of the power of Audubon’s all wildlife, focusing on the extended network,” Hahn needs of birds. Audubon added. “Today, participation North Carolina achieves its is more important than ever mission through a blend of as we seek to understand the science-based research and health of bird populations conservation, education and and find new ways to protect outreach, and advocacy. Audu- them. We encourage anyone bon North Carolina has offices Fall Festival participants included, clockwise from top interested in birding or bird in Corolla, Boone, Wilmington left: Tony Settle and The News Reporter’s Scoop; Park- conservation to find a nearby and Chapel Hill. Learn more er Suggs; Andrew Ward with Black’s Tire car; and Will count and get involved.” at nc.audubon.org and @audu- Benton and friend. Birders of all ages are wel- bonnc. come to contribute to this The National Audubon fun, nationwide citizen sci- Society saves birds and their Winners of the Town of Brunswick’s Brunswick Stew com- ence project, which provides habitats throughout the Amer- Liberty kicks petition were Andrea Olinger of Whiteville, center, first ornithologists with a crucial icas using science, advocacy, place; Harry Foley of Lake Waccamaw, left, second place; snapshot of our native bird education and on-the-ground off Relay for Life and Belinda Worley of the Mollie community, third place. populations during the win- conservation. ter months. Each individual Audubon›s state programs, The Liberty Family of McNeill Plaza, included area count is performed in a count nature centers, chapters and Healthcare Services hosted first responders (law, fire circle with a diameter of 15 partners have an unparal- a Fall Festival Nov. 14, with and rescue), bounce house, Stewed in Brunswick miles. At least 10 volunteers, leled wingspan that reaches all proceeds benefiting the Columbus County Fire safe- including a compiler to coordi- millions of people each year company’s 2016 Relay for Life house for kids, music, face By CLARA CARTRETTE nate the process, count in each to inform, inspire and unite project. painting, lots of baked goods Staff Writer circle. The volunteers break diverse communities in con- Heather Walker Brown is and hotdogs donated by Fa- up into small parties and fol- servation action. Since 1905, the team captain. cilities, Coke, KJ’s/IGA and The Town of Brunswick low assigned routes, which Audubon›s vision has been Festival activities, held in Food Lion. held its second annual Bruns- change little from year to year, a world in which people and wick Stew competition the counting every bird they see. wildlife thrive. Audubon is a third weekend in November In most count circles, some nonprofit conservation orga- at the Columbus County Fair- people also watch feeders in- nization. Learn more at www. grounds. stead of following routes. audubon.org and follow @ Call for artists for The event also included a The Audubon Christmas audubonsociety. pageant, with Cyndasia Ellis Miss Town of Brunswick Wilmington show named Miss Town of Bruns- wick and Harmonee Floyd Cyndasia Ellis Wilmington Art Associa- printmaking, photography, chosen as Little Miss Town of Kids programs at Cape tion (WAA) solicits the work digital imaging, fiber art, Brunswick. of artists for its 34th Annual mixed media and three-dimen- Andrea Olinger of White- Fear Museum this week Juried Spring Show and Sale. sional work. ville, a member of the Colum- This show will be open April Monetary and merchan- 8-10, in Wilmington during the dise awards will be in excess bus County Sheriff ’s Depart- Need something for kids the week of Dec. 28. annual N.C. Azalea Festival. of $4,000. ment staff, took first place stew to do while on holiday break? They are appropriate for The juror/judge for this Interested artists are en- honors, with Lake Waccamaw Take them to Cape Fear Muse- ages 5 and older, free for mem- show will be Chad Matthew couraged to visit http://wilm- Town Manager Harry Foley um in Wilmington to become bers or with Museum admis- Smith of Durham. ingtonart.org/ or call 910-343- coming in second and Belinda an “ologist.” sion. Parental participation Smith is represented na- 4370 for a full prospectus. Worley of the Mollie commu- Explore the science behind is required. tionally in galleries from New nity taking third place honors. cool topics with fun hands-on Attend anytime between 11 York to Colorado and his work Town Commissioner activities and experiments. a.m. and 2 p.m. is collected internationally. Alonzo McArthur chaired the Activities are offered each day Monday, Dec. 28; Dino-ology Williams He has garnered awards stew contest. Tammy Black- —Dinosaurs big and small, Little Miss Town of at the Finger Lakes Plein Air mon was pageant director come explore them all. Foundation to Brunswick Harmonee Floyd Show and at the American Im- and judges were Shereese BIRTH Tuesday, Dec. 29; Gross- pressionist Society’s Annual Cromartie, Beth Harper and also played a role in low at- ology —Experience the icky, meet Jan. 14 National Juried Exhibition. Sandra Sykes. Cheryl Clewis tendance, but this year it was slimy, and smelly world He has conducted numerous The Williams Township was auditor. declared a success. The Caro- Lynn around us. workshops. Education Foundation will Brunswick town officials lina Breakers band provided Wednesday, Dec. 30; Volt- Submissions may be made hold its annual meeting at 6:30 and community members live entertainment. Dustin and Kimberly Read ology —Light up your holidays from Jan. 11 through Feb. 29. p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 in the planned a Brunswick Stew “We wish we had more Lynn of Campbell, Mo., an- with exciting connections. The show is open to all school auditorium. competition last year but ap- competition, but the stew nounce the Dec. 9 birth of a Thursday, Dec. 31; Frozen- artists 18 and older and will Directors and members are parently didn’t allow enough contest was a real success,” daughter, Avery, in Cape Gi- ology —Investigate a frozen include original works in urged to attend. Dinner will time to organize the event McArthur said. “We had five rardeau. She weighed 7 pounds world with these seasonal painting, pastel, drawing, be served. well. Weather might have pots of stew.” 11 ounces. experiments. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 28, 2015 Making your own Christmas memories Wilmington art museum Engagement By GEORGE McNEILL was setting the breakfast table. the basis of our lives and that A mug for each of us, and it which we will always come provides plenty to enjoy “Well, we need a little seems like they were maybe a back home to. Christmas, right this very dime each. She carried three As you go around your After all of the unwrapping, Museum school class and work- minute, candles in the win- and I carried three up to the home tonight, do keep in mind dodging the mistletoe and lis- shop registration - classes start dow...” she hummed under her checkout, and the clerk said, that there are always an extra tening to holiday tunes have Jan. 3, open registration is breath as I walked by her tiny “Ms. Margaret, “are you gonna pair of tiny eyes watching worn out their welcome, it is taking place now for 4-6 week booth at the flea market today. serve hot chocolate tonight?” everything you do. There is a time to get out and experience classes and one- and two-day She was a fluffy sorta lady, and something different. Cameron weekend workshops. See the as usual, I am always drawn to Art Museum in Wilmington latest catalog for more infor- those crazy people who make has an easy list of fun and af- mation. Visit the museum and my world just a little more fordable things to choose from view the student and instructor interesting. Her wares were for the whole family. show in Studio 1 and Pancoe spread upon a red checkered Response is the Medium - Art Education Center; it’s free. Late this exhibition closes Jan. 10. Ornament sale in museum tablecloth that sat under one of the grand old oak trees that Night This is artwork in a museum shop - celebrate with 30 per- had maybe a couple of leaves that you are invited to play cent off on most holiday orna-

92 with. Museum holiday hours ments. An abundant selection that were holding on to last to 92with Kelley Naus the bitter end. listed below. to choose from, including fun, Michael Ward George Visit the Cam Café, with a felted characters. Sacred Harp The lady was selling vintage Christmas decorations and as 22022 delightful lunch menu, Wednes- Singers Dec. 27 - take time to day tapas line-up and Thursday experience this dynamic form Naus-Ward the time is drawing near, she seasonal dinner options; learn of a cappella social singing that was offering discounts if you Kelley Naus and Michael why the CAM Café is the eating- dates back to Colonial Ameri- found several things that met Mom said back, ‘”I think I certain way you place logs on Ward announce their upcom- out spot folks are talking about. ca, using a modern reprint of your fancy. I have always called kinda have to now.” the fire, or decorate a Christ- ing wedding. Art of Illumination lantern an 1844 songbook called “The this stuff Santa ware, and that We arrived back home, and mas cookie, or your choices The bride-elect is the daugh- exhibition - held over by popu- Sacred Harp.” is certainly not the name of it, Mom had set the breakfast of Christmas decorations that ter of Dr. and Mrs. Morris Naus lar demand from the Bread and Museum and shop holiday but it does seem to work when table already, and she was so will be instilled into the eyes of Boca Raton, Fla. She is a Lights Festival. hours - Museum open at 10 a.m. I need to conjure up a word excited to put the Santa mugs of your children. It will be the fourth year medical student at The exhibition display is until 5 p.m. on open days but 9 about something I’m not really on the table. She made me gold standard for the rest of the University of Florida. a wide range of styles of art- p.m. Dec. 30; back to a 10. a.m. sure of. wash them as there was no their lives, and one day when The groom is the son of ist-made lanterns. On view until 5 p.m. schedule until Dec. As I took some time to look telling who had placed their you are long gone from this Milton and Pam Ward of Clar- through Jan. 3. 31 but closed Jan. 1. at her wares, I realized that nasty hands on them before precious world we live in, your endon. He is a graduate of José Bernal Obra De Arte CAM Café: Dec. 29, 11 a.m. each of the pieces of this col- we got there. I was just com- actions will live on in their ver- UNC-Chapel Hill and is em- - see the first retrospective of to 3 p.m., Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 9 lection had once graced the pletely thrilled to see the joy sion of our culture. ployed with the marketing and Cuban born-American artist p.m., open for Thursday dinner, homes of our most valuable in her eyes. She went to the You create daily the memo- promotions department at the José Bernal (1925-2010) and his closed Jan. 1, back to regular regular old citizens. Ameri- refrigerator and took out a ries your children will have, Florida Athletic Association. exploration of subject matter hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 2. cans who grew up in little jar of real milk, and then to and we all need to be sure that A Jan. 23, 2016 wedding is through a variety of medi- For more information www. towns like I did, and when they the pantry to get a can of Her- we are teaching as we are liv- planned in Boca Raton, Fla. went shopping, there was just shey’s chocolate and pulled out ing. I think they go hand in ums. On view thru Feb. 21. cameronartmuseum.com/ what there was to choose from. a pot and heated the milk until hand. There will be the days Back in the day on Madison it just started to steam, and that you nearly lost your mind Street the Christmas decora- then she added the chocolate. and had a meltdown, and said tions used to span across the Well, It was perfect, and then things that need to be forgot- Before you dig call 811 entire street, filling the down- she added a marshmallow and ten. I actually think they are, Even if you just planted The rule is: don’t dig within lines in your area they will town with just that much more it was actually hot enough to and it is just the good stuff flowers last week, you still 30 inches on either side of the come out. Some lines may be of a festive atmosphere. It melt. that we remember at the end need to call 811 if you’re plan- flags. private, like NorthState tele- seems like we just keep getting All of these memories were of the day. ning to dig in your yard. The This graphic from NC811. phone, so you might have to less and less nowadays and I’m happening all at once as I As I was leaving the booth service is free to locate under- org shows all the different lines call them yourself. not sure the little ones will ever looked at the fluffy lady who of the fluffy lady today, I took ground lines and pipes, and that could run to your house. If you don’t call and hit get the image of old Christmas had them for sale. I think she this picture, and I tried to it’s the law. Your sewer is green. Gas is something, call the utility im- that once enriched the lives was watching me stranded in a focus on the wear and tear on Shovel in your future? May- yellow. Phone is orange. mediately. of those who once lived in the moment, and was wise enough the hood of Ms. Santa. She be the ice storm took out a tree Darren Pruitt with Colonial Darren says, “There may be glory days of golden tinsel and to give me my space. I own that had held that turkey for 75 or shrub or two? Before you Pipeline says a disruption no damage at that time. How- colored lights. memory, and it was just one of years, and I think she may be start to dig.... you need to know in those services matter. You ever, it could be a utility that I was with my Mom one day the events in my life that have tired. She looked like good- what’s below...the dirt. could injure yourself. maybe you hit the protective close to Christmas day, and we made me who I am. ness incarnate, and in her It’s lines and pipes that give You could injure others. You covering or something that had gone downtown to pick up As much as I love too much humble way, she gave me a trip you cable and water and lights. could hit a phone line and not doesn’t show up until later. If some red ribbon she needed stuff, and completely overdone, that I would have never been It’s easy to find out where, get emergency service to your it is an emergency situation, for her wreath. We dashed and the finest of the fine, it will able to afford to take without though – with a call to 811. neighborhood. call 911 immediately. into several stores, and then never be nearly as precious to her loving inspiration. A trip Before you dial, mark the To be safe, call at least two It is the law to call 811 before we went into the old Rose’s me as a golden memory of the back home, nestled in a time spot for your plants with white days before you dig. you dig but it’s unlikely to cost five and dime. As we strolled simple life I used to live. We all machine, on a long old road spray paint so the gas company Call 811 is a call center and you if don’t and cut the cable down the aisle Mom came upon learn as we go, but those early named “Love.” and other utilities can mark they will notify the local utili- the line. There’s rarely a fine these Santa mugs. I could see memories will always come their lines with flags and paint. ties, and if those utilities have or charge from most utilities. her vision in her eyes as she back to our reality first. It is George Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, December 28, 2015 -- 7A

RONALD DALE GERALD JACOB BOYD MCKEITHAN CHADBOURN -- Gerald WHITEVILLE -- Ronald Jacob Boyd, 63, died Monday, Dale McKeithan, 69, died Dec. 21, 2015 at his residence. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at Co- He was the son of Joseph lumbus Regional Healthcare. Boyd Sr. and Marie Boyd. He was the son of the late Final rites were held Sat- Prince Albert McKeithan. urday, Dec. 26 at Mitchell Sea Final rites were held Sun- Missionary Baptist Church in day, Dec. 27 at Worthington Green Sea, S.C. Burial was in Funeral Home in Chadbourn Hills Chapel Cemetery in Du- with Dr. Tommy Bryson of- ford, S.C. Westside Funeral ficiating. Interment was in Home of Tabor City handled Shiloh United Methodist Cem- the arrangements. etery. He is survived by one He is survived by his wife, daughter, Carissa Marie Boyd; Betty Campbell McKeithan of his mother, Marie Boyd; five Lake Waccamaw; one daugh- brothers, Dennis Boyd, Leroy ter, Nichole McKeithan Reece Boyd, Henry Boyd, Robert of Delco; three sons, Allen Boyd, Billy Boyd; and two sis- Dale McKeithan of Claren- ters, Lillie Boyd-Jarrot and Water rolls out of a storm drain in Whiteville last Wednesday following heavy rainfall across the county don, Christopher K. McKei- Denise Benbow. than and Shannon R. McKei- than, both of Whiteville; one MILDRED ELIZABETH Get ready for cold weather stepson, Jerome Redwine of KELLY MCGUINNESS Major winter storms do of protection for your home. Lake Waccamaw; his mother, WHITEVILLE -- Mildred more than give your snow blow- • Have a home backup gener- Pearlie Mae Rhodes McKei- Elizabeth Kelly McGuinness, er a reason to live; heavy snow ator installed, When the power goes out during the storm, a than of Whiteville; one sis- 91, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 and extreme cold can last for home backup generator keeps ter, Bonita M. Harrelson of at Lower Cape Fear Hospice several days and your family Whiteville; three brothers, should have a plan to remain the lights and heat on. An auto- and LifeCare Center after an matic home backup generator, Jimmy D. McKeithan and safe during dangerous times. extended illness. like one of Generac’s Guard- Larry J. McKeithan, both of When storms dominate the The family received friends forecast, there are a few steps ian Series, is a great option be- Whiteville and Tommy McK- Sunday, Dec. 27 at Bladen-Gas- every family should take but cause it immediately kicks on eithan of Evergreen; and sev- kins Funeral Home in Eliza- may not come to mind imme- when your power goes out and en grandchildren. bethtown. Final rites will be diately. Stocking up on non- maintains a sense of normalcy held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. perishables and minimizing when all else fails. TRUMAN HARRELSON 28 at Whites Creek Baptist outdoor travel should seem like • Reverse your ceiling fan - Ceiling fans aren’t only useful CLARKTON -- Truman Church with Revs. Al Marsh- no-brainers, but beyond find- in the summer. Reversing the Harrelson, 70, died Wednes- burn and Kinsey Barrow of- ing a matched set of mittens, ficiating. Burial will be in many families forget some of direction of your ceiling fan day, Dec. 23, 2015. pushes warm air downward. If Elizabethtown Cemetery. the other simple steps required The family received friends you make sure your fan is turn- He is survived by two sons, to keep safe and warm. Saturday, Dec. 26 at Bladen- • Run the water regularly ing clockwise, you’ ll stay more Michael and James Patrick; Gaskins Funeral Home in - Your plumbing system is comfortable during cold winter Elizabethtown. A graveside one brother; and two grand- critical during a winter storm. months. service was held Sunday, Dec. children. Pipes freezing and bursting • Winterize your sprinkler 27 at Harrelson Cemetery in could lead to some of the most system - This should be done at Clarkton with Rev. Kincy Bar- expensive home repairs. This the end of the fall. Winterizing row officiating. DAVID ELBERT WILLIS is especially true in southern your sprinkler system includes He is survived by his wife, TAR HEEL -- David Elbert climates where pipes may be not just turning off the water Deborah K. Harrelson of the Willis, 61, died Thursday, Dec. more exposed in an attic or supply, but ridding the pipes of excess water by blowing com- home; one son, Markus War- 24, 2015. He was preceded in crawl space. Opening the fau- pressed air through the sprin- wick of Cary; one daughter, death by his parents, Dan- cet, even just a drip, will pro- vide relief from the excessive kler lines. Tonya Shaw of Bladenboro; iel and Edna Willis; and one brother, Ronnie Willis. pressure that comes with ice • Reduce risk of ice dams three brothers, Joe Harrelson by properly insulating the at- The family received friends blockage and can prevent a of Julian, Ben Harrelson of tic. Ice dams occur when snow Sunday, Dec. 27 at Bladen- burst pipe. Whiteville and Frank Har- • Have extra pet food and on your roof melts and then Gaskins Funeral Home. Final relson of Clarkton; and three water for pets on hand - Non- freezes near the edge of the grandchildren. rites were held Sunday, Dec. 27 Santa came early perishable food items and extra roof. This blocks water from at the funeral home in Eliza- water (a gallon per day per per- draining off the roof and forc- bethtown with Rev. Arthur Victoria Wallace, a teacher at Central Middle School, es it into your attic. Proper in- GLORIA JEAN AUTEN son) should be automatic when Warren officiating. Burialvisits with Santa who took time from his busy schedule sulation reduces the amount of CHANCE preparing for an upcoming was in Suggs Cemetery in Tar storm. But don’t forget about heat escaping your home via WHITEVILLE -- Gloria to drop by the school to distribute a few gifts to students Heel. the other important members your roof. The risk of ice dam- Jean Auten Chance, 65, died in the Exceptional Children program. He is survived by one of the family and have extra ming can be reduced by mak- Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at Colum- brother, Danny Willis of Tar stores of pet meds and food. ing sure your roof and insula- bus Regional Healthcare. She Heel; and one sister, Ginger W. • Install storm windows - tion are both in good shape. was a native of Mecklenburg Harper of Southport. Protect home while away During the warmer months It’s essential to remember to County and the daughter of when you’re making home im- stay warm, dry and calm dur- the late Oscar Wilson and While people have family, friends and fun on their minds on provements, take a good look ing a winter storm. Being pre- Mary Loma Todd Auten. JACK BURCHETTE their minds while traveling, home burglars are looking for the at your windows. Check for air pared before a storm occurs is No service will be held. HALLSBORO -- Jack Bur- perfect crime while you are away. leaks on windy days and make crucial. By having a plan you Worthington Funeral Home chette, 84, died Monday, Dec. “To ensure peace of mind while enjoying a trip with loved upgrades if necessary. Storm can ensure safety for your fam- in Chadbourn is handling the 28, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear ones, make sure to take steps to protect your home in advance,” windows provide an extra layer ily and stability for your home. arrangements. Hospice and LifeCare Center said AlertID founder Keli Wilson. The free nationwide safety Sophia, Jackson most popular names for 2015 She is survived by her hus- in Whiteville. app offers great tips to help homeowners secure their homes Sophia and Jackson are the band, Roy Rogers Chance of Arrangements are incom- before they leave home. Protecting your home from burglary is #85, Ezra is #97, Damian fol- most popular baby names of the home. plete and will be announced can be done quickly and easily by following these tips: lows at #98 and Muhammad 2015, according to BabyCenter. reaches #39. by Peacock Funeral Home of Be aware of potential dangers in the neighborhood. Sign up com Girls’ names losing popu- Whiteville. for a free AlertID account at www.AlertID.com and download Top names for girls include larity are Madelyn, which got WILLIAM ‘BILL’ H. ROUSE the app to stay up-to-date on home and vehicle burglaries near KENNETH BRITT Emma, Olivia and Madison bumped from the top 10 by ELIZABETHTOWN -- Wil- your home and your destination. Receive and post information (new to the top 10). CHADBOURN -- Kenneth Madison, along with Alexis, liam “Bill” H. Rouse, 81, died on AlertID’s virtual neighborhood watch about suspicious ac- Jackson has been in the boys Britt, 75, died Friday, Dec. 25, Sydney, Kaelyn and Jasmine. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. tivity in your neighborhood while getting to know neighbors top spot for three years, with On the boys’ side, Colin, Ry- 2015 at Castle Creek Memory A graveside service was on AlertID. Aiden, Liam, Lucas, Noah, Ma- der and Sean are out of the top held Sunday, Dec. 27 at Gar- Care in Castle Hayne. Arm your home. Criminals are less likely to try to break son, Ethan and Caden staying 100, while Charlie, Blake, Ty- land Cemetery. Bladen-Gas- Arrangements are incom- into a home with an alarm. Be sure to post alarm company in the top 10 for 2015. ler and Jayce are on their way kins Funeral Home handled plete and will be announced stickers on windows and doors that will easily be seen. Girls’ names debuting in the down. the arrangments. by Peacock Funeral Home of Keep all points of entry locked. Update locks with quality top 100 are Jocelyn (77), Elea- Here’s the top 20 for boys’ nor (80), Juliana (86), Hazel (89), Whiteville. keyed knobs and dead-bolts. Place a dowel in the track of slid- names: Jackson, Aiden, Liam, the mysterious Kinsley (90) and ing doors and windows to prevent someone coming in while Lucas, Noah, Mason, Ethan, Men and Women UFYF Isla (94). Caden, Logan, Jacob, Jayden, you’re away. sets gospel musical North Whiteville Some surprises? Paisley Oliver, Elijah, Alexander, Mi- Make it appear as though you are home. Indoor and outdoor makes it to #64 and Camilla is chael, Carter, James, Caleb, Men and Women United for VFD meeting lighting gives the impression that the home is occupied and #65. Benjamin, Jack. Youth and Families will spon- The North Whiteville Vol- eliminates outdoor hiding places. Set random timers for one Here’s a look at the top 20: sor a gospel musical Saturday, unteer Fire Department will or more lamps to make it look like someone is home. Consider Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Ava, In Loving Memory Jan. 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. at New hold its annual business meet- installing motion-sensing lights, which turn on automatically Mia, Isabella, Zoe, Lily, Emily, Madison, Amelia, Riley, Mad- Miracle Church in the East ing Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at as someone approaches the house. Darryl Edward Arcadia Community. There Secure spare keys. Leave spare keys with a trusted neigh- elyn, Charlotte, Chloe, Aubrey, the fire station located at 747 Aria, Layla, Avery, Abigail. will be many local groups on bor or family member and never hide them on the property. Wilson Peacock Road. In the boys’ top 100, Mateo program. Burglars have more experience looking for keys than we do at June 28, 1966 December 28,2014 Proceeds go towards schol- hiding them. arships for 2016. Shady Grove AMEZ Suspend newspapers and mail. A pile of newspapers and a With Loving For more information con- prayer breakfast full mailbox is a sure sign that you are not home. Suspend ser- vices while traveling. Memories of Our tact Ricky Graham at 297-8178 Shady Grove AME Zion Social media safety: Don’t post on social media that you are or Randolph Keaton at 269- Church will have its annual “Christmas Angel” leaving town, and wait to post vacation photos until after you 7888. Christian Education Prayer return from your trip. Breakfast Saturday, Jan. 2, For more tips on how to protect your home while you are Angela 2016 at 8:30 a.m. The guest away visit https://www.alertid.com/search/burglary.asp. Mt. Olive MBC speaker will be Rev. Pia Jessup Martin Tedder sets watch night of Miller Chapel AME Zion 12-27-68 ~ 6-10-12 Church. Watch Night Service will The church is located on Mi- “If we could have but one be held at Mt. Olive Mission- crowave Tower Road, Council, ary Baptist Church Thursday, wish, we would pray for Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. ours to come true, we would The program will open pray for just one yesterday with songs of praise by the Peace BC showing and you.” “praise team,” followed by We watched you slowly fade “testimonies of thanksgiv- movie ‘War Room’ away, we prayed and tried ing.” Peace Baptist Church will so hard to make you stay, Speakers for the occa- show the movie “War Room” but God was watching from sion will be Rev. Cory Lyons, Thursday, Dec. 31. Doors open above and took you home to pastor of New Light Baptist at 9 p.m. with the movie start- share his love through faith Church of Chadbourn and ing promptly at 9:30 p.m. and prayer, our burdens Rev. Barbara Lewis Peacock We will also end 2015 and take flight and our load of Charlotte. begin the New Year 2016 on We miss your loving and caring of care becomes bearably “The Blessed” Dance Team the altar in prayer. ways, your sweet smile, and the light. And our heavy hearts will perform and the Mt. Olive The church is located at 653 joy you had for life. Always are lifted above to be Love Mill Road in Whiteville. heated by the balm of Mass Choir will provide the 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 on our minds , forever in our music under the direction of Any questions call the hearts, our guardian angel. God’s wonderful love. church office at 642-0251. 910.642.2128 Rev. Cornell Singletary, music All Our Love, We love you always, director. www.mckenziemortuary.net Mom, Aunt Carol, Dr. Timothy A. Lance is the Mom, Cori, and Family Darwin and Amos #6025 pastor www.whiteville.com #6028 Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, December 28, 2015 ‘And that’s the Dance classes way it is ... ’ in our public By TOM CAMPBELL In recollecting 2015, I remem- ber legendary CBS Newsman schools are Walter Cronkite, who closed each evening’s newscast by saying, “And that’s the way it is..,”. about more Two weeks into the year the UNC Board of Governors shocked us, and many of their own board, than footwork by ineptly firing President Tom Ross. Dissension within the High school students in Columbus 32-member board resulted in County and Whiteville City schools are controversy and a mutiny against fortunate to have the opportunity to take chair John Fennebresque imme- dance classes offered at their schools. diately after naming new presi- Just 3 percent of public school students dent Margaret Spellings, who takes the reins amidst distrust in the state are enrolled in school dance and unrest. classes. The academic scandal at UNC There are only 160 instructors teach- Chapel Hill continues, with no ing dance in the public schools across ending in sight. the state. We should be proud that five The legislature convened Jan. of them are 28, naming Tim Moore the new here in Co- The point House Speaker, perhaps the most lumbus Arts education is linked harmonious day of a session that didn’t adjourn until Sept. 30. The County to what we should all The Sunday Night Blues and thank- animus between the House, Sen- By JEFFERSON WEAVER that still secretly sometimes whenever we can. Plus they are ful for want for our children ate and Governor was palpable Staff Writer intimidated him. Sunday nights kind, Christian people who ain’t at times. the ways and expect from our were a time of insomnia, worry unwilling to open the warehouse Their most notable action it makes schools: academic The possum was less than and – call it what it was -- home- at 10 p.m. if someone needs a bag didn’t receive much press, the Whiteville achievement, social pleased. sickness. Then there was the of beet pulp, or fifty pounds of further cut of personal and cor- High, development and equal The yellow on his neck, read- anticipatory dread of what the dog food. porate income tax rates and South Co- ily visible in the headlights, next day might bring, not to The store is across the road the intentional shift of our tax lumbus, opportunity. showed he was a rangy, randy mention the fact that Monday from a ratty, seedy looking con- policy from a system dependent East Co- old male, and obviously high- nights ended somewhere around venience store best known for on income taxes to sales taxes. lumbus er on the genetic ladder than sunrise on Tuesdays. its supply of adult magazines at Legislators stockpiled almost Those days have long passed, toddler’s eye level; I was relieved and West Columbus better. some of his relatives, since he one billion in savings and re- of course; I now view Sundays to see that other refugees of Arts education solves problems. Stu- skittered away from whatever serves. Grudgingly, the Assembly slower, more unfortunate beast more with pleasant anticipation the weekend ending were also dents are more engaged and attendance restored some of the historic comprised his moonlit supper. I than trepidation. Sunday nights drawn to the higher quality preservation and film tax credits improves. had slowed slightly and pulled have become the one time Mis- store, although they too were they had cut and gave economic Dance programs like those in our to the left to avoid the grinner, sus and I are fairly confident of looking a bit dazed, if generally developers more incentive dollars schools build self-esteem and confidence but he still offered me a gaping having some time to wind down more sunburned than I. to lure industry into our state. but also improve motivation and critical mouth of teeth before making and catch up. The night still Fortified, I rolled on down the Wanting North Carolina to be thinking. good his escape, unaware that has its road, past fields of somnolent a player in the presidential beau- Strong arts programming in public I was least likely to cause him share of cows, another, less aggressive ty pageant and, in an attempt to schools helps close social and financial intentional harm. demons, possum, and sleepy crossroads save the costs of multiple prima- gaps that leave many children behind. The Moon of Flowers bloom- although that became sleepy towns. ries, lawmakers chose March 15th they are The three larger-sized towns Not every family can afford private ing was working its way above of 2016 for all primary elections. not as wor- I passed through were ablaze music or dance lessons. Dance recitals the trees, and I still had nearly This frantic and abbreviated fil- two hours of a drive before I risome as in neon to varying degrees, and trips to the museum are not part of ing season that began December could greet the bacchanalian they once but each seemed more like an 1 and just ended this week was many children’s lives. It is true that some bedlam of our lonesome dogs seemed. ashamed little girl caught play- essentially an incumbent re- children get exposed to the arts whether and disgusted cats. Some- ing dress-up, since no one in election plan, since challengers or not public schools provide them but A family emergency meant I thing was their right mind was out this had little time to put together low-income children, often, do not. had to tote Miss Rhonda to her different late on a Sunday night, unless campaigns and raise money. Arts education helps create a more parents, then make the long trip on this their intentions or family mem- More than 20 veteran legis- level playing field but with the pressure home alone, since as we always particu- Jefferson Weaver bers were ill. lators chose not to run for re- to raise test scores many school districts say, somebody’s got to feed the lar Sunday Mr. Clapton and I rolled along, election. Almost one-third will have reduced time and resources devoted critters. night, however, as the chewed- not even gaining the attention run unopposed, demonstrating ear old possum made his way to of a single police officer parked to the arts. The journey seemed infi- our broken system for redistrict- the relative safety of the shoul- semi-discreetly beside a store, State mandates grow as opportuni- nitely longer, since the call to ing that takes choices away from arms had come in the midst of der of the highway. his face bathed in the green ties for the arts shrink. For some there voters. a fun afternoon we’d planned to Maybe it was because I’d left of his computer screen. I was Governor McCrory strong- is a belief that the arts are nice but not spend with friends – and it was my backup with her parents, slightly slower than legal, so armed lawmakers into putting a essential. a Sunday night. and in turn had to entrust their I knew I’d never interrupt his public infrastructure bond cam- Arts education is linked what we The late columnist Lewis care to a corps of doctors and reverie of all the paperwork cre- paign on the ballot in March, even should all want for our children and Grizzard and I shared one trait medical people I didn’t know. ated by serving and protecting as legislators refused to include a expect from our schools: academic – neither of us care (in his case, I like having a doctor whose the public. transportation bond referendum. achievement, social development and cared) for Sunday nights. In his dog I know by name, and with I did have to wonder if he was Supporters are struggling to get equal opportunity. case, it was because he came whom I can discuss hunting, like a friend of mine, who volun- organized, raise money and stage from a broken home. In my case, fishing, and old cars. teered for the Sunday night shift an effective education message by it’s because Sunday nights are I have no idea if the medical out of courtesy to his comrades, the Ides of March. always anticlimactic. folks caring for my father-in-law or if the officer in question just A compromise Medicaid Re- I’ve never been one who works even knew how to fish, much wished he worked with a brother form bill passed but the final toward the weekend; I have too less the difference between a ’55 cop like my old friend. result satisfied few. DHHS Sec- much to do on the weekends to Chevy and a ’57 Ford. Cornfields in their earliest retary Aldona Wos resigned; as Quotes of greet it with unbridled celebra- As much to keep me com- stages are beautiful and inspir- usual the department received tion. pany as to stay awake, I had the ing in daylight, but in the silver incoming salvos (some deserved) My line of work, Rhonda’s job windows down and the stereo of the moon, there is something from most all directions. and other responsibilities make turned shamefully up. almost embarrassing about The courts once again dem- the week Saturdays more like taking a I figured if nothing else, the the tiny stalks barely breaking onstrated an increased voice in cacophony of a worrisome strut through the dirt. “I can’t sell it unless it’s zoned for busi- day off of work, rather than a public policy and we end the year on the car and the music would Of course, it won’t take long, ness.” dedicated day of recreation and awaiting verdicts on Voter ID, frighten any potential roadkill with rising temperatures and – Ray Nobles, who requested that roistering. separation of powers and other off the highway, thus eliminat- the proper rain, for those shoots his lot, adjacent to Powell Plaza, at Saturday is generally the substantive cases. ing yet another delay in my to become thick, solid stalks, but 261 W. Oliver Street be rezoned from only day I don’t wear a coat and We saw ethics charges over passage home. row upon row of barely visible residential to business. On a majority tie, although that isn’t even a prison contracts, employment I have always liked listen- plants just seem sad and help- vote the planning board forwarded hard and fast rule. That changes contracts and improper expendi- ing to blues music on Sunday less as the road rolls on toward his request with a positive endorse- but a little during hunting and tures by elected officials. nights, likely from a semblance home. ment but Whiteville City council in a trapping seasons. The state’s economy contin- of a wasted youth spent in places The corn and the pines and 4-2 vote turned it down. The majority Sundays, however--I truly ued its slow recovery. We had a that offered such. the spooky cypress and the sad feared negative impacts to the resi- look forward to worship on Sun- strange weather year, the result Country music is the music little dark towns gave way to my dential area. day morning, and Bible study of El Nino, but were blessed to and helping with the kids on of pain and sorrow (or it used to turn toward home. avoid hurricanes. be), and can offer the solace of The road was remarkably “There’s a lot of couch surfing in Co- Sunday evening. In education, test scores, text- knowing someone has it worse empty, of both traffic and wild- lumbus County.” Sunday afternoons are the books, vouchers and teacher than you. life. Perhaps everyone else was – Rev. Wilton Lennon, president and time we spend plundering in the pay were widely discussed, even A well-loved blues guitar, sad on a Sunday night, but only a Thumbs down CEO of the New Foundations Rescue woods, playing with the horses, as starting teacher pay was in- however, can reassure the listen- few of us left our homes or holes. Mission. The organization provides visiting with friends, fishing and creased. The commission formed er that someone knows exactly I dealt with but one suspicious housing for the temporarily homeless in my case, napping like an old to revamp Common Core punted how you feel, and isn’t trying to driver as I made my way toward and employs 14 people at the book- dog in the sunshine, often with on trying to recommend changes one-up your misery. the farm; this seemed odd, since store and coffee shop in Whiteville an old dog in the sunshine. on math curriculum. In this case, Clapton was everyone knows Saturday night and thrift store in Brunswick. Resi- All told, Sunday may be my Individual student and school acoustically bemoaning a series revelers have nothing on Sunday dents plan budgets and meals, find favorite day. grades were disappointing; those of false accusations, any and night martyrs when it comes to work and get a hand up rather than But Sunday nights always scoring the worst had the highest all of which the songwriter was impaired driving. hand out. seem longer, darker and bleaker, concentration of low-income stu- even when a full moon is rising patently incapable of responsi- There’s a sadness in drinking dents. We witnessed more of the bility. on Sunday nights that seems to “A lot of times DPI (Department of Pub- and Saturn, Venus and Jupiter intent to move children from pub- I had to smile as in a moment encourage consumption of even lic Instruction) and (policymakers) even are burning holes in the night lic to charter or private schools. of hubris and self-pity I said more; I shamefully remembered at the district level ask us to follow policy sky, with Mars struggling to 2015 was a year of disagree- aloud that I knew just how he some of my own times like that with no explanation of why.” keep up, due to the vagaries of ment, disillusionment and dis- felt—after all, it was a dark Sun- as the Cutlass in front of me – Myra Creech, a teacher at Acme our respective paths around trust. day night, I was lonesome, and a tried to use the bike path for a Delco Elementary, who is one of the sun. We were not a happy people long way from home. turn lane. I was reaching for the roughly 30 Hope Street N.C. teacher When I was first out on my and come to year’s end wanting Knowing the need for some- phone to call the Highway Patrol voice fellows selected from more own, Sunday evenings and much peace and rest. To paraphrase thing resembling sustenance, I when a local officer appeared than 500 applicants from across the of Sunday nights were spent Walter Conkite, that’s the way it swung in at a particular store from nowhere and started fol- state. The nonprofit enables fellows working; our paper had a Tues- is in 2015. we frequent. lowing my somewhat off-center through peer and community engage- day deadline, so Sunday was a Tom Campbell is former as- Their hours are long, their fellow traveler. ment, data collection and communica- workday. sistant North Carolina State coffee pots sparkling, and their The final stretch of woods tion strategies to make recommenda- We usually finished by about Treasurer and is creator/host of supply of animal feeds are well- was blue-silver clear in the tions to policy-makers. 9 p.m., which is a lonely time for NC SPIN, a weekly statewide tele- a country boy living in a city priced, so we support the folks Continued on next page vision discussion of NC issues. The News Reporter, Monday, December 28, 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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Sophomore Ellen McLam is the 15-year old daugh- Je’Juan Bryant has a full-time job when he gets Grayson Jarvis, a 17-year-old senior, is the son SCHS Catelyn Bullock is the 17-year-old daugh- ter of Thomas and Katie McLam. She has been ac- home from school. The East Columbus sopho- of Sharon and Kelly Jarvis of Fair Bluff. He says, ter of Carla Fowler and Dwight Bullock. The se- tive in the school’s cross country and track teams, more raises pigs, goats, dogs and chickens. The “I like West Columbus because of the many op- nior said she likes school “because no matter marching band, FBLA and book club. “Marching young farmer is naturally a member of FFA as portunities to become involved in extracurricular what, the staff will always help you in the best band is my favorite because I enjoy making music well as FBLA, and somehow manages to make activities. The teachers are willing to do whatev- way possible. Her favorite classes are yearbook and producing a great show for others,” McLam time for band and making paracord bracelets. said. What she does best is “producing a quality er it takes to help us become successful.” His fa- and English. “I enjoy reading and designing lay- The son of James Bryant and Monique Saulter vorite class is agriculture because of the hands- outs for the yearbook,” she said. She is involved sound on the clarinet.” She enjoys the sense of is naturally proudest of his grades, consider- Wolfpack pride and family found throughout the on learning involved. At West Columbus Jarvis with Equus, basketball, tennis and equestrian. student body, but wishes the lunch period was a ing how busy a schedule he keeps. He’s also is involved in FFA, the tennis team and band. She is active in her church and a member of bit longer. “Some days the line gets backed up,” a member of the ECHS band. “My future plans Out of school, he is active in his church youth the school’s Stallionettes. “I am proudest of be- she said. McLam has a great love of literature; are to go to college and make a lot of money,” group. He’s most proud of his accomplishments ing a Stallionette,” she said. She enjoys travel- English is her favorite subject. Her dream is to see he said. Band is relaxing to the young farmer, as in FFA, in which he has been a member of ling and taking mini-road trips with friends. After a world where everyone is capable of expressing well as fun. The enjoyable atmosphere at ECHS several state and regional winning competitive high school she would like to pursue a degree themselves through art and music. She spends is his favorite thing about the school. “I like the teams and in which he has served as a chapter in business. Her favorite performer is Selena time outside of school practicing her music. Most people because you can joke and have fun,” he officer. He plans to attend N.C. State University Gomez. Her favorite book is “Their Eyes Were people may not know that McLam knits and cro- said. Bryant’s favorite musician is Drake, and chets. She is not yet sure of the career path she and major in paper science after high school. Watching God.” She is a fan of the Fast and his favorite book is The Young Elites by Marie Furious movie series. Her favorite food is pizza plans to follow after high school but she knows Lu. His favorite movie was Jurassic World, and she’d like to further her education. and she loves horseback ridding. he loves macaroni and cheese.

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ID Dance Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 8-A to vote a provisional ballot The deadline for signing quirements allow voters perintendent) was a strong and may be the most com- Jones doesn’t just ap- but must later present an the declaration will be given without photo IDs to cast believer in students having plex high-order thinking plaud the Columbus County acceptable form of photo ID to the voter when they cast provisional ballots. access to all the arts and he skill course we have in our Schools programs. at the county elections office. their provisional ballot. Courts have upheld the was the one to implement the schools.” “I am very proud of the Their provisional ballot In addition, a voter will law thus far, but several cases dance programs.” Jones said the dance pro- dance classes we have at will be counted only if the not be required to show involving the state’s election Jones said the programs grams promote good public Columbus County Schools voter presents an acceptable photo ID if the voter declares law are pending. provide more opportunity. relations because they per- and WHS,” he said. All of the photo ID by the deadline and he or she is the victim of Earlier this month, at- “Many of our students form at ballgames and other high schools in the county all other eligibility require- a natural disaster that oc- torneys for Action NC, De- cannot afford to take private venues. participate in a Dance Fes- ments are met. curred within 60 days of the mocracy North Carolina, dance lessons so dance in It also promotes better at- tival. Jones said the festival Voters who have a re- election. the North Carolina A. Philip high school is a great option, tendance. “continues to show us how ligious objection to being Such voters must have Randolph Institute and three but it also benefits those stu- “Dance is not one of those important and special our photographed can file such resided in a county that of- North Carolina citizens sued dents that take dance outside activities you can do on your dance programs continue to a declaration with their ficially has been declared officials at the state board of school,” Jones said. “Be- own, so we feel confident in be. We have great educators- county board of elections a natural disaster area by of elections, the division of cause dance in the schools saying that dance classes Jessica Williamson at West and will not be required to the governor of North Caro- motor vehicles and depart- emphasizes creativity, stu- improve attendance because Columbus High School, Al- present a photo ID. lina or the president of the ment of health and human dents learn to create dance students must be there with lison Farmer at East Colum- If they don’t file a declara- United States. services, according to the through choreographic study other students to truly learn,” bus High School, Amy Jones tion at least 25 days before Earlier this year and just News and Observer. – acting as a complement to he said. “I have noticed that at South Columbus High the election, the voter may weeks before a federal trial The lawsuit, filed in feder- the technique approach of dance has a strong social School and Julia Heckathorn cast a provisional ballot that was set to begin on the con- al court in Greensboro, in the private studios. context with the students and at Whiteville High School. It will be counted if the voter stitutionality of voter ID United States Middle District “Dance classes promote they become close-knit much all starts with them.” later appears in person at the rule and other election law of North Carolina, claims physical well-being, a knowl- like an athletic team. Jones said he was excited elections board to execute changes made in 2013, the the agencies have violated edge of the body, and the “These are all positive that all dance students would the declaration and provides General Assembly voted to the state “motor voter laws” importance of nutrition to benefits that, while outside have the opportunity to see an acceptable document change the rules. by limiting or suppressing a healthy lifestyle. Dance of the curriculum, are very the Dance Theater of Har- including the voter’s name Softened voter registration via public classes promote communi- beneficial experiences for lem perform in February and address. The softened voter ID re- service agencies. cation, cooperative learning our students.” 2016.

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Tyrell Kirk Brown named recipient of Jiggs Powers Whiteville guard Award Winners 1951 - Betsy Lennon - Whiteville 2015 Jiggs Powers Award 1952 - Junior Jordan - Tabor City By DAN BISER 1953 - Wayman Stanley - Whiteville Sports Editor 1954 - Joe Gore - Williams Township 1955 - Jerry Cartrette - Tabor City Turner Brown, a starting 1956 - Graolin Formyduval - Nakina infielder for three Whiteville High School state champion- 1957 - Chester Bullard - Chadbourn ship baseball teams over the 1958 - Frank Thompson - Chadbourn past four years and now a 1959 - Richard Wilder - Chadbourn freshman member of he East 1960 - Norwood Long - Hallsboro Carolina University diamond squad, has been named re- 1961 - Willis Council - Hallsboro cipient of the 2015 Jiggs Powers 1962 - Leon Edward Fonvielle - Tabor City Memorial Award. 1963 - Sammy Williams - Tabor City The Powers award, which 1964 - Byron Wyche - Whiteville has been presented each year 1965 - Morris Phifer - Whiteville since 1951, recognizes Colum- bus County’s Most Outstand- 1966 - George McRae - Acme-Delco (UNC) ing Athlete. 1967 - Colon Carter - West Columbus Vernon E. “Jiggs “ Powers 1968 - Bobbie Jordan - Williams Township served as a sports publicist in 1969 - Reggie Royals - Whiiteville Southeastern North Carolina for more than a half century, 1970 - Greg Ray - Tabor City including a 35-year tenure as 1971 - Bob Singletary - Whiteville sports editor of The News Re- 1972 - Reggie Royals - Whiteville (Florida State) porter. 1973 - James Butler - Tabor City Powers began presenting 1974 - Alan Wright - Tabor City the award 64 years ago and continued to do so until his 1975 - Ronald Hobbs - Hallsboro death in 1997 at the age of 81. 1976 - Kem Dudney - Williams Township (Pfeiffer) Powers’ family and The 1977 - Otis Nixon - West Columbus News Reporter sports depart- 1978 - Greg Norris - Whiteville (UNC) ment have continued to pres- ent the award each year. 1979 - Kem Dudney - Williams Township (Pfeiffer) Since the beginning of 1980 - Anthony Lyons - Acme-Delco freshman season, Brown 1981 - Kay Baldwin - Hallsboro Staff photo by Dan Biser was a switch-hitting middle Powers Memorial Award winner 1982 - Terry Paige - Whiteville infielder for the Wolfpack 1983 - George Threadgill - Whiteville baseball team that compiled Turner Brown (right), a key player on all three Whiteville High School state cham- a four-year record of 98 wins pionship baseball teams of the past four years, is the recipient of the 2015 Jiggs 1984 - Phyllis Edwards - Whiteville and 20 losses including a 24-3 Powers Memorial Award. The award, which has been presented since 1951, annually 1985 - Tommy Greene - Whiteville record in state playoff games. recognizes Columbus County’s Most Outstanding Athlete. Brown is now a freshman 1986 - Patrick Lennon - Whiteville He landed All-State honors in infielder for the East Carolina University baseball team. Shown making last Monday’s Chuck Baldwin - Whiteville (Clemson) each of the past two seasons and was also selected to 2015 presentation is Whiteville High baseball coach Brett Harwood. Harwood was the 1987 - Leigh Waddell - West Columbus Columbus County Baseball 1992 recipient of the Jiggs Powers Award following standout baseball and basketball 1988 - Chester McGlockton - Whiteville Player of the Year careers at WHS. Brown’s cousin, Carlton Floyd, was the recipient of the 2005 Jiggs 1989 - Tammy Rhodes - Nakina (UNC-Pembroke) “It’s been a lot of fun,” Powers Memorial Award. 1990 - Carlos Baldwin - Whiteville said Brown, who has been in 1991 - Russell Stephens - Williams Township Whiteville the past week for onships, knocking off previ- just happens to be the 1992 ball program. Christmas Break. “We pulled 1992 - Brett Harwood - Whiteville ously unbeaten East Surry recipient of the Jiggs Powers “It’s taken a lot of work together and had a lot of big 1993 - Toni Thurman - Hallsboro (ECU) for the 2014 title. The 2014 Award. He’s the type player and a few adjustments, but GIRLS GAME wins. team won the state champi- you just about have to chase I couldn’t be happier right 1994 - Anthony Southern - Whiteville “Winning three state cham- onship without a senior on off the field after every prac- now,” he said. 1995 - Chris Conway - Whiteville pionships ... you really can’t its roster. tice. The last WHS baseball describe it,” he said. “There’s 1996 - Clay Boykin -Whiteville (Wingate) As expected, the Wolfpack “He’s a real team leader player to sign with ECU was been something really special 1997 - Jake Fonvielle - South Columbus returned to the sate champi- ... a coach-on-the-field type, pitcher Michael Wright in about each one.” onships series last June and and he has really put the 2008. After a standout career 1998 - Carlos Geathers - Whiteville As a freshman, Brown was bumped South Stanly for the time and dedication into the with the Pirates, Wright was a 1999 - Eddie Ravenell - South Columbus the starting second baseman 2015 title. weight room and the rest of third-round draft pick of the 2000 - C.W. Singletary - West Columbus on Coach Brett Harwood’s Brown made a verbal com- his training,” said Coach Har- Baltimore Orioles in 2011. He squad that won the 2012 Wac- 2001 - Antonie Nealy - South Columbus mitment to the East Caro- wood, who made the award made his major-league pitch- camaw 2A-3A Conference 2002 - John Gardner - Whiteville lina baseball team during presentation to Brown last ing debut with the Orioles this championship and went on to his sophomore season and Monday. “Even when he has past season. 2003- Christy Bellamy - South Columbus win the state 2A title, sweep- signed with the Pirates prior been through a rare slump Brown is the son of Chris 2004 - Dee Brown - Whiteville ing Randleman in two straight to his senior season. of some sort, he has still pro- and Suzanne Brown. games of the state finals at Ze- 2005 - Carlton Floyd - Waccamaw Academy The 5-foot-7 Brown en- vided plenty of the essentials He is a cousin of Carlton bulon. 2006 - Ryan McCleney - West Columbus tered Whiteville High School that a team needs from a play- Floyd, who won the 2005 Jiggs In 2013, Brown made the as a freshman weighing less er like him. Powers Memorial Award af- 2007 - Robbie Penny - Whiteville switch to shortstop and the than 120 pounds. He now “I think he’ll make an ter a multi-sports career at 2008 - Donovan Watts - South Columbus lead-off spot and WHS won weighs in at the 160 range is outstanding college player Waccamaw. Academy, Floyd 2009 - Amanda Dowe - South Columbus another Waccamaw Confer- already in the running for because of the desire and went on to a baseball career at ence championship. However, 2010 - Chris Stephens - West Columbus considerable playing time in dedication he has ,” said Har- Campbell University. the Wolfpack was upset by 2011 - Shanita Hampton - East Columbus the Pirate infield this coming wood. Brown in the third White- Clinton in the first round of season. Brown said that he is ville High School student/ 2012 - Sam McCumbee - Whiteville the playoffs. “The thing that is pleased to have the opportu- athlete in four years to receive 2013 - Pharoah McKever - South Columbus The past two seasons, how- so special about Turn- nity to be part of Coach Cliff the Jiggs Powers Memorial ever, the Wolfpack rolled to 2014 - Aljere Adams - Whiteville er is his work ethic,” Godwin’s East Carolina base- Award. back-to-back state 1A champi- 2015 - Turner Brown- Whiteville said Coach Harwood, who ECHS Christmas Wolfpack trips Eagles, Gators fall to Cougars in final round of Woodmen Life Tournament Tournament set DUBLIN - For the third South Brunswick, which West Bladen’s Sayaun Dent straight night, Tyrell Kirk led claimed its second win of the was named the tournament’s the Whiteville High scoring season over the Gator squad, Most Valuable Player. punch in the Wolfpack’s 51-40 led 34-17 at halftime and 44-22 Joining Dent and Kirk on to open today victory over East Bladen in the after three quarters. the All-Tournament team LAKE WACCAMAW - After a two-year lay-off the East fifth-place game of the Wood- Robby Watkins scored 17 were Stefan McDonald of Columbus Christmas Basketball Tournament will resume men Life Holiday Basketball points and Kareem Randolph West Bladen, Wesley Baldwin today with four-team girls and boys brackets in the ECHS Tournament last Wednesday tallied 16 for South Brunswick. of Hoke County, Darius Perez gym. at the West Bladen High School Xavier Williams followed with of Midway and Noah Mellette The tournament ran fron 2002 to 2012 before it was dis- gym. 10. The 3A Cougars, who com- of Southern Lee. continued for the the past two seasons. Kirk, a junior, tallied 16 pete in the Mideastern 3A-4A This year’s event has boys and girls teams from South points for the Wolfpack, which Conference, improved their East Bladen 10 11 12 7 - 40 Columbus, West Bladen, South Robeson and host East Co- outscored the East Bladen record to 4-5. East Columbus, Whiteville 18 6 12 15- 51 lumbus. squad 15-7 in the final quarter which lost to Hoke County and EAST BLADEN (40): J. R. Rob- The West Bladen boys teams comes into the tourna- of the Wolfpack’s win over East Bladen in the first two inson 10, Eian Hines 6, Ethan Hines ment after winnng the Woodman Life Tournament cham- Eagles. rounds of the tournament saw 3, Burney 1, Powell 4, Smith 6, pionship last week on its homefloor, taking wins over Kirk, who had tallied 24 its seasn record drop to 1-8 Cromartie 6, Avery 2, Johnson 2. Whiteville, Midway and Hoke County. Coach Travis Pait’s points in its opening round Alex Moore scored 12 WHITEVILLE (51): Tyrell Kirk Knights bring an 8-1 record into the tournamen and are the loss to West Bladen and 20 in points and Travis Squires had 16, Lamar Green 11, B.J. Edwards See Wolfpack on 2B solid favorite in this year’s event. the Wolfpack’s second-round 10 for Coach Marcus Skip- 5, Monchovia Gaffney 4, Tre Davis The girls bracket features two of the strongest entries win over South Brunswick, Tyrell Kirk per’s Gators. 4, Germaine McNeil 9, Demetrius in the Three Rivers Conference - the East Columbus Lady was named to the All-Tourna- East Columbus will take Brown 2. Gators and the South Robeson Lady Mustangs. ment Team. on South Robeson tonight at The tournament schedule flollows: Coach Jerry Singletary’s J. R. Robinson led East 7:30 in the opening round of East Columbus 6 11 5 24 - 46 Wolfpack squad led 18-10 at the Bladen scorers with 10 points the East Columbus Christmas South Brunswick 11 23 10 17 - 61 Today’s games end of one quarter and led 24- as the Eagles record dropped Tournament at the ECHS gym EAST COLUMBUS (46): Alex 3 p.m. - West Bladen vs, South Robeson (girls) 21 at halftime. to 3- 6 . (see related story). Moore 12. Travin Squires 11, Dexter 4:30 - West Bladen vs, South Columbus (boys) Whiteville took a 36-33 lead Whiteville will resume its McKoy 8, Dixon 8, Jared Demery 5, 6 - South Columbus vs, East Columbs (girls) into the final quarter before Three Rivers 1A-2A Confer- Host West Bladen High cap- Shaheed Bellamy 5. 7:30 - East Columbus vs. South Robeson (boys) pulling away to its 11-point ence schedule on Jan. 1 when tured the Woodmen Life Tour- SOUTH BRUNSWICK (61): Rob- victory over the final eight it travels to take on St. Pauls. nament championship by de- by Watkins 17, Kareem Randolph 16, Tuesday’s games minutes. The win put the feating 4A Hoke County, 67-66, Xavier Williams 10, Mosley 8, Gilbert 3 p.m. - Girls third -place game Wolfpack’s record at 4-2. In the seventh- place game, in overtime. 7, Gonzalez 9, Jenkins 1, Reid 2. 4:30 - Boys third- place game Lamar Green had 11 points held earlier in the afternoon, In the third place game, 6 - Girls championship game to help bolster the WHS vic- South Brunswick gained the Southern Lee defeated Mid- 7:30 - Boys championship game tory while Germaine McNeil upper hand early as it ran to a way 67-34. tossed in nine points. 61-45 win over East Columbus. The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, December 28, 2015 THURSDAY EVENING DECEMBER 31, 2015 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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HD (:15) Inside the NFL HD SHOW Shameless (TVMA) HD Shameless (TVMA) HD Shameless (TVMA) HD Shameless: “Survival” Shooter (‘07, R) aaa 4B - the news reporter, Monday, December 28, 2015 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities SALES 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter www.whiteville.com

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For Sale - generator, 5000 ultraSounD technologiSt: 2013 ForD FieSta SeDan Se trunk equal housing 3 Br, 2 BATH house, carport, $650 watts, electric start, 10 horsepower, Bladen County Hospital in Elizabeth- spoiler, moonroof, 15” alum wheels, opportunity month. Security deposit required. Call wheels. Like new. $300. Call 910- town, NC is seeking a Registered 58k. $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- All real estate advertised herein is 910-368-6652. 618-4937 Ultrasound Technologist. Must be 649-7531 subject to the Federal Fair Housing corBett tiMBer coMpanY registered with ARDMS as a RDMS Act, North Carolina and Columbus BalDwin wooDS - 3 Br home, 1 Buyers of land and timber. We buy graSS catcher, FitS a John or equivalent. Will consider RDMS, 2013 ForD FuSion Se, turbo, auto, Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- bath. Remodeled, hardwood floors. pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- Deere 48 inch deck. Call 910-840- RVT. Two years experience preferred. SYNC, heated leather, luxury pkg, gal to advertise any preference, limita- $850 dep, $850 rent with 1 year lease. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- 4523. Half Time (32 hrs) Competitive Salary, 33k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- tion, or discrimination based on race, Call 910-231-0022, 910-790-5508. er. Call days 642-2909. Excellent Benefits. Send Resume to 649-7531 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention i BuY Junk carS $75-$600 **Also [email protected] or by fax to 910-862-1127. 2014 ForD MuStang 3.7L V6 to make any such preferences, limi- I want to buy a 2005 or newer car. convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, tation or discrimination. We will not Open daily. 910-385-8585 knowingly accept any advertising for covington Sweet potatoeS for SERVICES alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 1 BeDrooM apartMent $350. 910-649-7531 real estate which is in violation of the No pets. First & last month deposit. sale. 40 lb boxes or 20 bushel bin law. All persons are hereby informed boxes. Call 910-640-7806. Call 642-0404. 2014 niSSan Sentra Sv, auto, 4 that all dwellings advertised are avail- MuStarD pickeD FreSh to wheel ABS brakes, 28k. $15,900. Fair able on an equal opportunity basis. To 1 BeDrooM apartMent. Fully orDer. Call 910-642-2597 Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 complain of discrimination, call HUD furnished. References & deposit 100 Pets & Animals toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. required. No pets. Call 640-8098. **watts Backhoe & tree Service* 2015 niSSan altiMa 2.5 S, intelli- 1 BeDrooM apt in Whiteville, no chihuahua puppieS For Sale, Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, key w/push-button start, 2k. $17,900. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 pets. $350 month $350 dep. Partly dewormed. $150. Call 910-770-1211. furnished. References req. Call 910- Parents on site. clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. hoMe For Sale - North Hallsboro, 653-2212. remodeled 1500 sq.ft. home on .5 Free kittenS to a gooD hoMe. 1 large BeDrooM apartment, Call 910-549-4157. Bobby hinson construction aces, large eat in kitchen and family Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, central Whiteville. $500. No pets. 2nd floor. 1998 chevY SilveraDo extended ging, lots and hedge rows with mini heat/air, stove, refrigerator, W/D, 1st & last month rent, plus deposit. iMMeDiate opening for pt Site cab. Very good tires. Call 910-840- excavator. Call 640-7606. $43,500 OBO. Call 910-231-4637. Call 910-642-2409. Manager in Chadbourn. Prefer indi- 4523. vidual with experience in RD/TC houSe cleaning ServiceS 2 BeDrooM apartMent. No pets. raY’S uSeD Furniture 2.5 miles housing. Detail oriented. Apply in per- 2014 ForD F-150 xl reg cab 4x2 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call good references available. expe- long bed, power pack, trailer hitch, from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- son at Landmark Estate, 621 Nolan rienced. 910-918-3959. 642-4049. ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, Ave., Whiteville, Tuesday or Thursday 12k. $23,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- home for tables, chairs, & more, also buying 9-5. larrY hinSon’S Backhoe 649-7531 1976 connor MoBile 2 Br, 1 ba apt for rent, high efficient used furniture! Open 9 am - 6 pm. Call All types of backhoe work, lot clear- sale. $3,500. Call 910-499-6086, units, low electric bills, water, trash, looking For experienceD 2500 DoDge work Van. Good con- inquire @ 601 Research Drive, White- yard work & maintenance incl. Small 910-840-5356 ing, sand, top soil and marl. dition. $1,900. Call 910-234-1663 Track Hoe operator. CDL A plus. Con- Call 654-4503. ville. Ask for Mary George. Must be pets allowed. Bryson Dr, Whiteville, tact Don Prince. 910-640-0683 moved by the end of January. $600 mo. $600 deposit. Call Eric 910- pecanS crackeD. alSo pecanS 640-7690 windzone II. Excellent part tiMe grill cook need- For Sale. call 910-770-5367 2005 14x80, ed/experienced. Apply in person at condition. For more info call Oakwood coB & ShelleD corn $7.00 per Ed’s Grill. vinYl replaceMent winDowS 2013 ForD econoline 350 Super Homes 910-654-4128 bag. Oats $12. Call 910-640-7806. & Siding. Lifetime Guarantee. Com- Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, key- Custom petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- less, 38k. $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. true FactorY Direct built Modulars. Your plan or ours 2 BeDrooM MoBile hoMe, East- dows & Siding 910-618-4937 910-649-7531 VA, FHA, and no money down pro- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. grams available. Manis Custom Build- 642-4049. licenSeD practical nurSeS: 2014 ForD eDge liMiteD, 3.5L V6 ers Retail Center 910-754-2005. FirewooD For Sale - will deliver. Bladen County Hospital, Elizabeth- auto, SYNC, heated leather, chrome 2 BeDrooM, 1 1/2 Bath mobile 910-840-4631, or 910-918-2009 town NC is seeking LPN’s for our Clin- wheels, 31k, $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford home for rent. Comes with applianc- 910-649-7531 es. Call 910-840-7254. 230 Miscellaneous ics. Full Time and Part Time Positions are available. Competitive salary, 2014 ForD eScape titaniuM, excellent benefits. MoBile hoMe For rent. 2 bed- 401A, SYNC, auto, sunroof, MyFord Williams Township/ Send resume to gparks@capefear- lot For Sale: room, furnished. Chadbourn area. coMplete houSeFull, furniture, Touch, 24k, $24,900. Fair Bluff Ford Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- Call 910-520-8435. valley.com or by fax to GParks 910- 2010 ForD tauruS Limited, V6, antiques, dishes. Call for appointment 910-649-7531 nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. to see. Call Sam 642-5405. 862-1127. SYNC, auto, leather, sunroof, 97k. newlY reMoDeleD 2Br, 2 full $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 ****Publisher’s Notice**** bath. co trash. evergreen area. $400 rent, $400 dep. 840-2845

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notice of A cash deposit (no personal checks) court to declare the sale to be void Save and except any releases, deeds the sale and reinstatement of the loan 14-1 hereby notify all persons, firms, of five percent (5%) of the purchase and return the deposit. The purchaser of release or prior conveyances of without the knowledge of the trustee. associations or corporations hav- Foreclosure Sale price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars will have no further remedy. record. If the validity of the sale is challenged ing claims against the estate of the ($750.00), whichever is greater, will Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Said property is commonly known by any party, the trustee, in their sole said decedent to present them to the 15 SP 177 be required at the time of the sale. Substitute Trustee as 350 Will Inman Road, Tabor City, discretion, if they believe the challenge undersigned on or before the 10th day NORTH CAROLINA Following the expiration of the statu- Brock & Scott, PLLC, Attorneys for NC 28463. to have merit, may request the court to of March, 2016, or this notice will be COLUMBUS COUNTY tory upset bid period, all the remain- Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC A cash deposit (no personal checks) declare the sale to be void and return pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale ing amounts are immediately due and 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 of five percent (5%) of the purchase the deposit. The purchaser will have persons, firms, associations or corpo- contained in that certain Deed of Trust owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- Wilmington, NC 28403 price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars no further remedy. rations indebted to the said estate will executed by Ronnie Ray Rockwell ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX PHONE: (910) 392-4988 ($750.00), whichever is greater, will Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC please make payment immediately. and Kimberly Rockwell to Boseman & AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR FAX: (910) 392-8587 be required at the time of the sale. Substitute Trustee This the 4th day of December, 2015. Boyette, Trustee(s), which was dated THEIR DEED. File No.: 15-19515-FC01 Following the expiration of the statu- Brock & Scott, PLLC DAVID R. CARVER December 15, 2003 and recorded on Said property to be offered pursuant Dec. 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 2016 tory upset bid period, all the remain- Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- Executor of the Estate of December 22, 2003 in Book 764 at to this Notice of Sale is being offered ing amounts are immediately due and olina, LLC Charlotte G. Carver Page 712, Columbus County Regis- for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS notice of owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC try, North Carolina. IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- Foreclosure Sale ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX Wilmington, NC 28403 Attorney at Law Default having been made of the note sentations of warranty relating to the AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR PHONE: (910) 392-4988 109 Courthouse Square title or any physical, environmental, THEIR DEED. FAX: (910) 392-8587 Whiteville, NC 28472 thereby secured by the said Deed of 15 SP 46 health or safety conditions existing in, Said property to be offered pursuant File No.: 15-05527-FC01 Telephone: (910) 642-8136 Trust and the undersigned, Trustee NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS on, at, or relating to the property being to this Notice of Sale is being offered December 21, 28, 2015 Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 Services of Carolina, LLC, having COUNTY offered for sale. This sale is made for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 been substituted as Trustee in said Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- notice to creDitorS Deed of Trust, and the holder of the contained in that certain Deed of Trust any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- sentations of warranty relating to the Having qualified as Executor of note evidencing said default having executed by Russ Barnhill and Sha- cial assessments, easements, rights title or any physical, environmental, the Estate of Charlotte G. Carver, directed that the Deed of Trust be fore- ron T. Barnhill to P. Payne, Trustee(s), of way, deeds of release, and any health or safety conditions existing in, deceased, of Columbus County, State closed, the undersigned Substitute which was dated January 23, 2004 and Tabor Villa other encumbrances or exceptions on, at, or relating to the property being of North Carolina, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at the court- recorded on March 15, 2004 in Book of record. To the best of the knowl- offered for sale. This sale is made does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 28A- Apartments house door of the county courthouse 773 at Page 744, Columbus County edge and belief of the undersigned, subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, where the property is located, or the Registry, North Carolina. Tabor City, NC the current owner(s) of the property any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- usual and customary location at the Default having been made of the note Low Price Tire Guarantee Now accepting is/are Ronnie Ray Rockwell and wife, cial assessments, easements, rights county courthouse for conducting the thereby secured by the said Deed of Kimberly Rockwell. of way, deeds of release, and any applications for one & sale on January 12, 2016 at 11:30AM, Trust and the undersigned, Trustee An Order for possession of the prop- other encumbrances or exceptions two bedrooms. and will sell to the highest bidder for Services of Carolina, LLC, having been erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. of record. To the best of the knowl- Rental assistance & cash the following described property substituted as Trustee in said Deed of 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and edge and belief of the undersigned, handicap units are situated in Columbus County, North Trust, and the holder of the note evi- against the party or parties in posses- the current owner(s) of the property Carolina, to wit: dencing said default having directed subject to availability. sion by the clerk of superior court of is/are Russ Barnhill and wife, Sharon BEGINNING at a stake in Elias Gowans that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the county in which the property is T. Barnhill. Phone (910) 653-2948 line near the edge of road running from the undersigned Substitute Trustee sold. Any person who occupies the An Order for possession of the prop- or visit office at: Cerro Gordo to Cherry Grove and run- will offer for sale at the courthouse property pursuant to a rental agree- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 400 Green Sea Rd. ning nearly with said road, South 1 door of the county courthouse where ment entered into or renewed on 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Tabor City, NC 28463 degree West 140 yards to a stake near the property is located, or the usual or after October 1, 2007, may, after against the party or parties in posses- the edge of said road; thence North and customary location at the county NC TDD 1-800-735-2962 receiving the notice of sale, termi- sion by the clerk of superior court of 74 degrees West 70 yards to a stake; courthouse for conducting the sale This institution is an equal nate the rental agreement by provid- the county in which the property is thence North 1 degree East 140 yards on January 6, 2016 at 1:00PM, and opportunity provider and employer ing written notice of termination to sold. Any person who occupies the to a stake; thence South 70 degrees will sell to the highest bidder for cash Behind Quality Ford the landlord, to be effective on a date property pursuant to a rental agree- 106 Quality Street, Whiteville EQUAL HOUSING East 70 yards to the Beginning, con- the following described property situ- stated in the notice that is at least 10 ment entered into or renewed on 910-640-FAST (640-3278) OPPORTUNITY taining two acres, more or less. ated in Columbus County, North Car- days, but no more than 90 days, after or after October 1, 2007, may, after Being the same property conveyed olina, to wit: the sale date contained in the notice receiving the notice of sale, terminate to W. A. McAllister and wife, Blanche All that certain tract or lot of land of sale, provided that the mortgagor the rental agreement by providing writ- McAllister by W. K. Nance by Deed described as that certain 4.76 acre has not cured the default at the time ten notice of termination to the land- dated December 21, 1940, which tract, more or less, as described in the tenant provides the notice of ter- lord, to be effective on a date stated Deed is recorded in Deed Book 158, that certain survey by Inman Surveying mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. in the notice that is at least 10 days, Page 293, Columbus County Registry. and Mapping, RLS for Russ Barnhill Upon termination of a rental agree- but no more than 90 days, after the FREE AD! Being the same property as described and Sharon T. Barnhill of lands locat- For Free Stuff ment, the tenant is liable for rent due sale date contained in the notice of in Deed dated October 1, 1998 from ed in South Wiliams Township, Colum- Name under the rental agreement prorated sale, provided that the mortgagor has Robert L. Lindsey, Jr., Substitute bus County, North Carolina, as dated to the effective date of the termination. not cured the default at the time the Address Trustee to MorEquity, Inc., and record- November 10, 1999, said survey being If the trustee is unable to convey title tenant provides the notice of termina- City State Zip ed in Book 570, Page 783, Columbus recorded in the Office of the Register to this property for any reason, the tion [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon Ad text (up to 4 lines, approx. 15 words, typed or printed clearly) County Registry. of Deeds of Columbus County in Plat sole remedy of the purchaser is the termination of a rental agreement, the Being the same tract of land conveyed Book 66, Page 90 and is incorporated return of the deposit. Reasons of such tenant is liable for rent due under the to William K. Graham by deed from by reference as if fully set out herein. inability to convey include, but are not rental agreement prorated to the effec- MorEquity, Inc. dated August 2, 1999 Being the property conveyed in War- limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy tive date of the termination. and recorded in Book 598, Page 296, ranty Deed from Russ Barnhill and petition prior to the confirmation of If the trustee is unable to convey title Columbus County Registry. wife, Sharon T. Barnhill and Ross *Name, address & phone # must be completed or coupon will not be accepted. Ad will run for 3 days. the sale and reinstatement of the loan to this property for any reason, the Save and except any releases, deeds Barnhill and wife, Jennifer Barnhill without the knowledge of the trustee. sole remedy of the purchaser is the of release or prior conveyances of and wife, Sharon T. Barnhill, dated The News Reporter Classifieds Work! If the validity of the sale is challenged return of the deposit. Reasons of such record. 12/08/1999, recorded 12/13/1999, in Restrictions: Applies to Lost & Found notices and items being given away for free. Private by any party, the trustee, in their sole inability to convey include, but are not parties only. One item per ad. Limit of 2 free ads per family per 30-day period. Ads can be Said property is commonly known Deed Book 608, Page 159, in the Reg- discretion, if they believe the chal- limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy submitted via coupon OR in person in our Advertising Dept. Mail to: Free Classified, The as 108 Cedar Street, Cerro Gordo, ister of Deeds for Columbus County, News Reporter, PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. No phone calls please. lenge to have merit, may request the petition prior to the confirmation of NC 28430. North Carolina.

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