•Lady Pack’s Leviner selected Player of the Year. •Cerro Gordo set to play host to District 2 DY AAA Tournament. •Wilcox Basketball Camp to run June 29 to July 3. •Whiteville Optimist, Bladen take AA

Sports semi-final victories. See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Thursday, June 25, 2015 Rail accord

Volume 124, Number 104 reached; trains Whiteville, North Carolina to begin rolling 75 Cents By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer Inside Nothing is official yet and what little that has been said has been said was off the record, but as a result of a lawsuit filed in South Caro- 2-A lina in March, it is anticipated that Kentucky- •Whiteville approves based R.J. Corman Railroad Company soon budget for 2015-16. will obtain ownership of Carolina Southern Railroad, which has been defunct since 2011. Rail services here are expected to resume in 4-A five or six months, according to an unnamed •Historic courtroom official close to R.J. Corman, who would not photographs included speak on the record Wednesday. Extensive today. repair and renovation work must be done on the tracks and bridges before freight traffic can resume. DIDYOB? An official press release outlining details Did you observe ... was expected to be released this (Thursday) morning after the newspaper’s press deadline. An R.J. Corman-owned “high-rail” vehicle, Ryan Edwards essentially a pickup truck equipped with re- helping his mother, movable steel wheels allowing it to be operated Deniece, and solving along a railroad track, was spotted Tuesday Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL doing track inspections between the South problems for other Carolina state line and Cerro Gordo. Fur- clerks of court move Not shopping ther inspections were expected to take place in the move Monday Courthouse staffers Grayanna Freeman and Deneice Edwards were among dozens of courthouse Wednesday from Cerro Gordo to Chadbourn and contract employees moving the tens of thousands of files, filing cabinets and office furniture to the to Tabor City and all the way to Loris, S.C. to new courthouse? new courthouse annex Wednesday. The staff made hundreds of trips with the grocery store buggies. R.J. Corman in March sued in Horry ... Clerk of Court Jess County, S.C., where Carolina Southern is headquartered, seeking to force Carolina Hill getting grocery Southern Railroad to honor its agreement to carts from Hill’s sell its railroad operating in Columbus, Horry and giving one to Charleston shooting prompts and Marion counties. The Corman complaint asked for a declara- each of his 23 fe- more unity within local churches tory judgment requiring Carolina Southern male clerks to move owner Ken Pippin to honor a sales agreement By WALLYCE TODD he made with a two-state rail committee their personal items Staff Writer formed in 2012 to reopen the line that Pippin Monday? ... Carol had shut down in 2011. Caldwell and the Tragedy can bring division or it can encourage After more than two years of trying to unity. Monday night, eight people from six different Dream Center staff churches in Whiteville met to plan a July 1 “Solidarity See Railroad, page 10-A working to plan and Service of Worship” in response to the tragedy that occurred in Charleston, S.C. last week. prepare for the Sum- On Wednesday, June 17, a man entered into Emanuel mer Enrichment AME Zion Church in Charleston, S.C. and killed nine State approved Camp beginning July people he had been sitting with as they took part in a mid-week evening Bible study. The shooter was Cauca- 6? There’s still time sian and the victims were African-American. euthanasia for children to reg- Many churches in the historical city and beyond showed unity and support by the words shared in ister and take part. their own church services the following Sunday. A sig- policy last year ... Teen Science Cafe nificant number of people and church congregations By JEFFERSON WEAVER around America also took part in a variety of reverent coordinator Vicki The Revs. Paul T. Stallsworth and Justin DuBose, Staff Writer DiMuzio remind- and symbolic acts of support, including ringing bells Carlton Prince, the Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Paul in honor and remembrance of the slain. Pope, the Rev. Gary Bauer and the Rev. Dr. Anne State officials have ordered Columbus ing local teens that “To see the good that is coming in the wake of evil Natoli meet at Whiteville United Methodist Church County Animal Control to pay a $5,000 fine tomorrow is the last See Unity, page 14-A Monday to plan a July 1 solidarity worship service. for not having a written euthanasia policy, day to become a although state officials approved the county’s rules last year. TSC leader for the The penalty involves a case of two pit bulls upcoming academic Chadbourn man, sidekick go everywhere that has developed into a civil lawsuit against the county, amidst allegations that dogs are year? ... By JEFFERSON WEAVER being sold by a shelter employee for fighting. Staff Writer Animal Control Supervisor Rossie Hayes refused comment on the case, but referred If you see Herman Pate in Chadbourn, chances inquiries to County Attorney Mike Stephens. are Taco is never far away. He did say, however, that shelter employees County Deaths “If I go, he goes,” Pate said of his 8-year-old Chi- would never sell dogs for fighting. Whiteville huahua. The energetic dog has never met a stranger, “I would never allow that,” Hayes said, “and Pate said, and is welcome in businesses, the homes of if I found out someone here was doing it, they Geraldine F. Mitchell friends and even church. The dog usually rides the would be fired and if I could make it happen, Bolton floorboard of Pate’s electric wheelchair. charged criminally.” Alice Williams Hickman A church member gave Taco to Pate when he was Hayes said all county policies are followed Tabor City a pup, and the two immediately bonded, Pate said. at the shelter. Edwin Edsel Wright Jr. “Dogs know when people love them,” he said. “We have a standard set of operating proce- “This little guy, he knows I love him.” dures that were approved by state inspectors Lake Waccamaw Taco is a standard-bred Chihuahua, with longer in 2014, and the policy regarding putting down Marjorie Frances Council hair and a larger body than most dogs of the Mexi- dogs is in it,” said Stevens. “I’ve been on the Chadbourn can breed. He has many of the same traits, however. phone with the attorney for the state veterinar- Frances Tripp Faircloth Taco is constantly on the move, and often stands and ian’s office, and I am awaiting their opinion walks on his back legs. To meet a new person, he often before we proceed any further.” stands up, perfectly balancing on his tiny back paws. Hayes, who has had several serious health “He’s my best friend,” Pate said. issues this year, said Wednesday afternoon he Index The area native has been around dogs all his life. plans to retire in September. He has been with His maternal grandfather was Joe Nance, a hunting the agency for more than 20 years. Editorials ...... 12-A dog trainer of some renown who lived in the White- “I just can’t deal with it like I used to,” he Obituaries ...... 7-A ville area decades ago. said. Sports ...... 1-B “I have always loved dogs,” Pate said. “You can State officials accuse the shelter of vio- Crime ...... 4-A trust them. If my dog doesn’t like somebody, I’m lating NCGS 19A-32.1A and –B, regarding See Taco, page 9-A Living ...... 1-C Herman Pate and Taco See Dogs, page 10-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Christian Academy’s valedictory message Whiteville approves By KELSEY WILLIAMS and loved us throughout the years. We love you all and “Members of the board, know that we have your sup- budget for 2015-16 platform guests, faculty and port as we go on to the next staff, parents, family and By JEFFERSON WEAVER state’s automatic collection of part of our lives. I would friends, and my fellow gradu- Staff Writer some taxes, notably those for also like to thank all of our automobiles. ates, today we celebrate the parents. Brown also explained that graduation of the Columbus Whiteville property owners “Obviously, something by using a new model for fuel Christian Academy Class of will see no tax increase, no util- more than just academics was consumption, the city should 2015. ity fee increases and improve- on your mind when you chose save roughly $20,000 in fuel costs “‘Seniors’ – That’s the title ments in some services when the to send us to CCA. You knew next year. we have held for a year now. new budget starts July 1. that here we would be free to The only real difference be- But in a few short moments it’s City council approved the $5.2 worship God and talk about tween the last draft budget and going to change to ‘graduates.’ million budget Tuesday night in Christianity. a unanimous vote. The tax rate the version passed Tuesday was “How strange is it to think “I would especially like to will remain at 51.25 cents per to change the proposed part-time that this moment we have thank my parents for their $100, with an additional 12 cents human resources/city clerk po- dreamed about for years is love and support throughout for the Downtown Municipal sition to a full-time post. actually here? As much as I the years and for helping me Tax District. Sanitation costs Currie explained that the have looked forward to this to get where I am today. Of — which are adjusted based on duties of human resources have day, it is bittersweet now that course, we would also like to fuel prices — will also remain been handled by the city clerk in it has arrived. thank our family and friends the same. the past, but due to the national “From being Mrs. New- for being there for us and sup- Finance director Colburn health care laws and increased some’s kindergarten babies porting us throughout our Brown explained that the city paperwork, the city needed to being Mr. Williams’s senior lives. took a major hit from health someone working full time on girls, a lot has changed for me, “We ask that you all contin- care costs this year, forcing an employee pay, benefits and other and all of you as well, in the ue to keep us in your thoughts increase of 6 percent in city ex- services. Adjustments were past 13 years. and prayers as we go on to col- penditures for employee health made with funding other open “As C.S. Lewis said ‘Isn’t it lege and our futures. insurance. Employees received positions to fund the change, funny how day-by-day, nothing “Girls, some of us have a 2 percent cost of living adjust- Currie said. changes, but when you look been together since the very ment, in part to compensate for Salary for that position will back everything is different ...’ be between $42,750 and $63,161. beginning in kindergarten rising health care costs. The “We definitely are not the The city will also spend and others, though they came increase will come into effect same as we were 13 years, $77,000 leasing four police cars, later, feel like they’ve always in October. eight years, four years or even an SUV for the fire chief, a new been with us. Brown and City Manager two years ago. We also won’t truck for animal control, and “A senior class with only Darren Currie also said the be the same as we are now 10 a truck for the water depart- girls is a rare thing, but I proposed new policy of charg- years down the road. But that’s ment. The service garage at the wouldn’t have had it any other ing for auto crash calls is still the beauty of life. We change, wastewater plant will also be way. I have fond memories being researched. Fire Chief we grow, we live. David Yergeau recently met with expanded, at a cost of $50,000. with each and every one of you “But just because we Clinton fire officials to discuss The city’s budget was bal- and I will carry them with me change doesn’t mean we need how that city handles billing and anced without dipping into the for the rest of my life. to forget the past. It made us collections. Yergeau estimated fund balance this year, although “Remember, you are all ca- who we are. the city could bring in $72,000 money from the city’s coffers pable of more than you know. “One part of my past I annually for wreck calls. The was dedicated for funding street God created each one of you will never forget is Columbus policy won’t go into place until projects and some of the Parks as special individuals with Christian Academy and its officials have contracted with a and Recreation Trust Fund bright futures. impact on my life. Another billing agency and worked out all (PARTF) grant for Nolan Park. “Thank you all for sharing thing I will never forget is you the final details, including costs. The city council did vote to this year with me. We have girls. Some things may change Improved tax collections table the city’s new personnel made it one to remember. I but you will always be some of helped the city in a big way policy and personnel position/ love you all very much. I guess my dearest friends, my sisters, this year, Brown said. Roughly classification plan until a future there’s only one more thing and I will always cherish the $65,000 in unanticipated revenue meeting. The plan was originally to say. Congratulations Class memories we have together. has been created in the 2014-15 included in the budget docu- of 2015! “Today we say goodbye to tax period, in part due to the ment. what has been, for some of us, the only school we’ve ever known. It’s hard to leave some- thing that has been such a huge part of our lives. But we Dan s Golf Car & Trailer Sales all know that in life everything eventually comes to an end. Columbus Christian Academy’s Kelsey Williams “The last day of summer, New 2015 Spring Savings the final chapter of a great “He is what will safely see ourselves. If we trust the Lord book, parting ways with a us through this life every step to guide us and lead us we close friend: endings are in- of the way. will not go astray because he GAS GOLF CAR evitable yet nonetheless heart- “Of course, life isn’t always knows where our future will breaking. going to turn out perfectly and take us, even when we don’t. “Leaves fall, we close the things won’t always go our “We surely have a good book, we say goodbye. We are way but we can trust that God foundation for our future. We Only leaving what is familiar and is working all things together are blessed to have attended comfortable and going into the for our good. a school that focuses not only unknown. “Proverbs 16:9 says, ‘In on our academics but also on “However, one thing is for their hearts humans plan our souls and walk with God. $ certain. We are not alone. We their course, but the Lord es- CCA has always known the can step out of this chapter of tablishes their steps.’ importance of Biblical educa- “It’s comforting to know tion and for that I am grateful. 4995 our lives and into a new one with assurance because we that God will direct our lives. “I would like to thank the have God to guide us. We don’t have to do it all by teachers who have taught us Special Financing 0% for 12 months 2.9% for 36 months 3.9% for 48 months 1205 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown • 879-9971

Whiteville Touchdown Club 2nd Annual The 2015-16 District 5 Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars officers are, left to right, Pat Nash, trustee; Gloria Pieczareka, guard; Peggy Norosky, secretary; Cathy Milstead, chaplain; Marlene Lidgard, treasurer; Deborah Crowder, national council FOOTBALL CAMP member No. 9; Angela Norris, president; Myrna Griser, senior vice president; Nancy Earney, junior vice president; and Barbara Hertline, conductress. Not pictured are trustees Joan Elmeir and Gail Caster. Monday and Tuesday July 13-14 Tobacco Road Outlet 10:30 am to 12:30 pm opens in Whiteville Legion Stadium Tobacco Road Outlet (TRO), business plan almost 18 years Whiteville N.C. a retail tobacco store chain ago and proven with its recent headquartered in Carthage, opening of the Whiteville has recently opened the door store, Tobacco Road Outlet on its newest location next to has consistently maintained the Sears Hometown Store on a distinguished listing as a South J.K. Powell Boulevard in “Top 50 Retailer” by Tobacco Whiteville Plaza. Outlet Business for several Currently, there are 22 other years running. Ages 5-11 years old locations throughout central With more than 1,200 and eastern North Carolina square feet, Tobacco Road $30 per child Andy Whitaker joined the Outlet in Whiteville is well founders in 1999 and in 2001, stocked with a focus on vapor- fee includes registration, t-shirt, Scott Whitaker came on board. izers/electronic cigarettes and prizes, and refreshments Rex Whitaker’s family has vapor accessories as well as fond memories of growing domestic and imported cigars, up in Columbus County/Lake cigarette, snuff, chewing and Waccamaw and are excited pipe tobacco. The store also Deadline for registration is to finally open a store there, sells other specialty prod- Whitaker said. TRO is backed ucts like candles, ashtrays, Friday, July 6 by more than 100 years of pipes, personal humidors and combined wholesale and retail other tobacco related acces- experience among its senior sories. For more information, Applications can be picked up at J. Ray Realty staff management. visit the website at www.tobac- Developed from its original coroadoutlet.com. and the Whiteville Recreation Center. The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 – 3-A Whiteville’s police chief sworn in for second time nRosier takes oath after receiving certification.

By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer For months, Whiteville Po- lice Chief Jeff Rosier directed officers making traffic stops, arrests and investigations. Now he can legally perform the same actions. The former Baltimore County, Md., officer was hired last year to replace Jerry Britt as police chief. Despite his years of training and certifi- cations, however—including Occupational Course of Study 2015 seniors were, back row, from left: Evon Boren (job training other officers—Ros- coach), Brandy Caswell, Ashton Howell, Daheem Durant. Front row, from left: Khiara ier’s basic law enforcement Pinnock, Ashley Buro (OCS teacher), Hope Sibbett, Karina Facer, Steve Burrell, Tyron training (BLET) diploma did Baldwin and Claudis Faulk. not follow him from Maryland. At an age where many of- ficers have retired, the 52-year- old Rosier had to complete the Edna Dowless holds the Bible for Police Chief Jeff Rosi- grueling months-long BLET er as he is sworn in. WHS occupational program program, while still manag- ing day-to-day business at the said. “I appreciate your dedi- rie officially presented Rosier Whiteville Police Department. cation and determination. A with a city-issued sidearm, benefits students, community He graduated this spring, and lot of men our age wouldn’t three magazines and “one bul- By WALLYCE TODD recently received his final have been willing to put up let.” The chief, who is known certifications from the state, Staff Writer with this.” for his sense of humor, said meaning the 30-plus year vet- Rosier — who was the oldest he hoped the city budget could eran of law enforcement could It was a hot day. Many student in his class — thanked afford “at least six rounds” officially be a North Caro- students at Whiteville High the board and the department next year. lina police officer. Rosier even School had left the grounds for their patience while he The chief told the council interviewed several fellow of the historical campus for balanced class and his official that he is looking forward to graduates for jobs with the summer break, but a few duties. He also thanked fellow getting down to business. city before he could officially dedicated souls committed student Aaron Brisson, who “We have a good city, a good carry a gun and perform all to staying longer… for good attended Tuesday’s meeting community and an excellent the duties of a police officer. reason. and won the physical fitness police department,” Rosier Rosier was sworn in by On Thursday, June 11, award for the class. said. Mayor Terry Mann Tuesday students WHS’ Occupation “When he completed the Rosier’s certification was night at the Whiteville city Course of Study (OCS) pro- course,” Rosier laughed, “he’d delayed briefly because of a council meeting. gram held a yard sale to raise come back and pick me up.” lawsuit by an area man. The “I have to tell you,” Mann money for their School Based City Manager Darren Cur- suit has since been dismissed. Enterprise. During the 2014- 2015 academic year, OCS stu- dents created custom-made, hand painted chairs, light- Heat harmful to corn pollination houses, timbers, bird feeders, By RAY WYCHE now,” Extension Service row ture at the station occurred in key chains and other items. Staff Writer crop Agent Michael Shaw said. 1954, the station’s first year of On the recent late spring Whiteville and the area east operation, when the thermom- afternoon, these items were The extended hot weather of Whiteville received rain, eter reached 105.75 degrees on up for sale, set out on tables has brought trouble to Colum- along with a small amount of June 27. This figure has not under the trees near the ten- bus County’s corn crop. hail, late Monday afternoon as been reached since. The aver- nis courts and on the grass in Thermometer readings as a thunderstorm swept across age high temperature for the the same area. high as 98 degrees last week the area. month of June 1954 was 91.50 The students had fash- and 97 degrees last Thursday, The record high tempera- degrees. ioned these items and col- Friday, and Monday of this lected items for the yard sale week at the Border Belt Tobac- as some of the steps they’ve co Research Station northwest taken in learning how to how of Whiteville have interfered to run a business. LAST DAY with the pollination process of Previously, they decided the corn. Corn is pollinated by to hold a yard sale at the end Dyshawnbe Childress, Aaron Hester, Ashley Burro and Tuesday, June 30 insects as well as by winds and of the year to try to sell the James Hester take a break for a photo after the yard sale the process is under way at the last of the products they had on June 11. James and Aaron are brothers and James is present. % created. not yet a WHS student, but helped with the yard sale to And More The corn crop had looked Off get a jump on the work hours he’ll need after he begins 50 They spent one of the last good, thanks to timely rains, months before the academic the OCS program in the fall of 2015. until the scorching weather year ended collecting dona- hit the area, but the current STOREWIDE tions from the community. chair’ because I did almost to feature the creative work high temperatures have been Additionally, the OCS stu- all of the work on it all by of the OCS talented students. detrimental to the crop as it is Pandora dents learned to price point myself.” The events are scheduled for in the stage of forming kernels items that would be sold, Rising junior Matrix mid October 2015 and early Beads 35% Off on the cobs. design the set-up of the Hewett in May 2016. Columbus County’s soy- Jack Rogers yard sale and take orders shared his “This is the most amazing bean crop, normally the coun- for custom products to memories group of students I have ever “This is the most ty’s largest crop in acreage, is Boutique 25% Off be sold in the 2015-2016 as well. “I been blessed to work with,” 1017 S. Madison St. 642-9881 at the stage of growth now at school year. amazing group liked creat- Burro said about the OCS which moisture is needed to Students volunteered ing a Drake students. of students I offset the heat and dry weather. the day after school let chair,” “This past year especially, have ever been “We need some rain right out to run the yard sale Hewett they have really taken this Celebrating 25 Years of Dance themselves in order to blessed to work said. “Next program off the ground and gain school and commu- with. This past year, I want turned it into something spe- nity-based hours toward year especially, to make a cial and recognizable. PRODUCE AMY’S their high school gradu- chair with “They are already think- & SEAFOOD ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS ation. they have re- the Costa ing of new ways to grow their During and after the ally taken this logo on it to school based enterprise and Fresh Boiled Peanuts FALL REGISTRATION yard sale, several stu- take home.” increase their understanding Fresh Blueberries dents spoke about their program off Aaron of business for the upcom- FOR AGES 2-AND UP favorite parts of the Oc- the ground and Hester is a ing 2015–16 school year. Keep Fresh Frozen Spots cupational Preparation turned it into rising soph- your eye on your White- By the Lb. or by the Box SUNDAY, JULY 12 class, which they will omore. “I ville High School students take all four years. something spe- learned how and their creative School Alaskan Snow Crab Legs 1:30 - 5:30 P.M. Rising sophomore cial and recog- to paint and Based Enterprise for amaz- $10.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $9.99 Lb. Strawberry Blvd., Chadbourn Dyshawnbe Childress to get bet- ing things in the upcoming Fresh Sea Bream, Catfish, nizable.” Offering Classes In: spoke about his favorite ter at using year,” Burro said. White Perch, Flounder, project in class. “I en- Ashley Burro my hands to To place an order for a cus- Croakers & Mullets Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Clogging • Lyrical • Pointe joyed making a big UNC make prod- tom product, contact Burro at • Musical Theatre • Hip Hop • Gymnastics rocking chair because ucts,” he [email protected]. Tilapia Filets Large Production my teachers called it ‘my said. “I’m a pretty good art- Editor’s Note: Ashley Bur- 10 Lb. Box $38 ist.” ro contributed to this article. Registration Fee And September Fee Another rising sopho- Whiting Filets Are Due At Registration! more, Akeem Gore, is known Ray’s$4.49 Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab $29 July 13 - 16 for his humor. He stated he Frozen 4Lb. Box Princess Dance Camp ~ Ages 2-6 didn’t really have a favorite If you see this beautiful hrimp $ part of class...”I liked it all,” Small S 23 July 20 - July 23 he concluded. young lady, wish her a Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) $ 99 $ Tap and Jazz Competitive Mini and Incoming freshman James Happy 18th Shrimp 7. Lb. or 5 Lb. 35 Hester heard such good Jumbo (21-25 ct.) Junior Audition Clinics things about the program Birthday Shrimp $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 July 27 - July 30 he will be joining next year Tap and Jazz Competitive Teen that he decided to get a jump Jillian Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 start on his work hours and All Hanging Baskets $10 and Senior Audition Clinics volunteered at the yard sale. $ August 6 He said he was excited about Simmons Geraniums 4/ 10 being able to participate in Knockout Roses $10 Hip Hop Clinic the WHS Occupation Prepa- Required for Superstar Competitive ration program next year. Mixed Flowering Pots Production and Hip Hop Dancers He will be joining the pro- Large $16 each gram in which his big broth- $ CliniCs Are open to new students er, Aaron, is already a part. “I Pinestraw 4.00 Bale And mAndAtory for All returning want to make an NBA chair,” Carports 18x20 $595 plus tax superstAr Competitive dAnCers James said with a grin. Email questions to: [email protected] Ashley Buro, the OCS DOG KENNELS For more information visit us at: teacher at WHS, said the Love, We accept USDA Food Stamps program administrators and We accept MasterCard & Visa www.amysacademyofdancearts.com participants plan to hold Mama, Daddy & Nana Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Call 654-1301 or 654-3157 more yard sales in the future #5549 Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Final courts sessions held in District Court Monday

Staff photo by John Thomas The last criminal session of District Court in the 100-year-old historic courthouse Smith, assistant DA Ashley Gore, clerk Tara Benton, attorney Misty Jorgenson, bai- was held Monday, June 22. Judge Pauline Hankins, seated in the center, presided. liffs Jason Green and Matt Turner, attorneys Michael and James Caviness, Probation Court officials present included, from the left, Clerk of Court Jess Hill, Probation Of- Officer Ricky Neil, and W.C. Gore Jr., seated in front. Law student Ivy Johnson is at ficer Cindy Jacobs, bailiffs Ebony Fulani and Mary Rockwell, assistant clerk Susan the right.

Staff photo by John Thomas The last civil session of District Court was held Monday, June 22, in the Superior Court- ington, local attorneys Alan High and Jim Hill, bailiff Victor Jacobs, attorney Bill Wood, room of the historic courthouse before the big move beginning Tuesday into the new court bailiff Cindy Hammond, attorney Coburn Powell, Probation Officer Cindy Jacobs, Clerk Su- building. Judge Bill Fairley (standing with bow tie) is flanked by Clerk Jennifer Smith (left) san Smith, attorneys Griff Garner, Sherry Prince and W.C. Gore Jr., visiting attorney Parker and Clerk of Court Jess Hill. Others, from the left, visiting attorney Chris Johnson of Wilm- Dozier from Winston-Salem, local attorney Boyd Worley, and Chief Bailiff J.T. Harrelson. Crime briefs Beer Shoplifters A man stole a 12-ounce can Tina Robin White, 57, of of beer at Dollar General’s Bill Hooks Road, Whiteville, store here on June 23, accord- was arrested June 23 by local ing to police. Store officials police for stealing $32.18 worth declined to prosecute when the of food from Hill’s Food store man’s female companion paid along South Madison Street for the item. here. Samantha Nicole Ferrari, Eggs 24, of Antioch Church Road, A resident of West Oliver Whiteville, was arrested by Street, Whiteville, told police local police on June 22 for steal- here June 24 that some per- ing $279.17 worth of items at son/persons riding in a car Walmart here. owned or driven by her son’s Ferrari had food, boots, ex-girlfriend, threw eggs at the shoes, razors, cologne, soft The final day of Superior Court in the historic courthouse involved Judge Greg Bell, seated, others from left, Clerk of home at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, drinks, cleaning items, panties Court Jess Hill, Probation Officer Cindy Jacobs, Clerk Krystal Young, assistant DA Quintin McGee, attorney Michael police records show. and tee shirts when caught. Caviness and court stenographer, Patricia Jaeger. Leland Delane Etheridge, 35, of Crusoe Island Road, Shots Whiteville, was arrested on Whiteville police investi- June 21 for stealing a wet-dry Pair arrested here Two caught growing gated a report of “shots fired” vacuum, valued at $49.88, from at Kent Place Apartments here Walmart here, police reported. at 3:48 p.m. on June 20. The Etheridge was also arrested in separate cases marijuana plants officer could not substantiate by police for stealing seven Linda Harrisson, 61, of Freeman, arrested by the the report. cartons of cigarettes from School Street, Tabor City, Sheriff ’s Drug Unit on June 18, Murphy USA gas station on involving drugs and Samuel had 45 plants in his possession, Theft June 18. Joshua Tekel Hendron, 28, Deans is charged with pos- Wright Free- according to the warrant. Juwan Marquis Floyd, 16, Charles J. Austin, 17, of of Pleasant session of man, 60, of of Live Oak Bob White Lane, Whiteville, Hill Road, marijuana Jacobs Road, Street, Ta- was arrested by local police on Whiteville, and the pills Bolton, have Tabitha A. bor City, has June 22 for stealing a case of and Chris- with intent been arrest- been arrest- Bud Light beer from Walmart. topher Scott to sell, plus ed on charg- ed on charg- Police said Austin fled on foot Deans, 19, maintaining es of manu- Etheridge es of break- when approached by store per- Attorney At LAw of Ocean a green 1997 facturing Harrisson ing and en- sonnel and police. Isle Beach, Jeep as a marijuana in tering, plus Floyd Two adults stopped the have been place to keep separate cas- theft on warrants obtained by teen near Urgent Care’s loca- arrested by Hendron Deans and illegally es by grow- Tabor City Police Detective tion in the Columbus Corners Whiteville police in separate sell pills and marijuana. ing plants on Greg Sibbett. Shopping Center. Austin was drug cases. Hendron, arrested June 20, their prem- Floyd is charged with charged with possession of Deans was arrested on was arrested for possession of ises. breaking into Victoria Todd’s alcohol by an underage person, June 22 in the 100 block of two Xanax tablets with intent Harrisson residence along West Sixth plus the theft. West Virgil Street after being to sell, plus possession of seven was arrest- Street on May 29, and stealing stopped by a local officer for Hydrocodone tablets for sale ed by Tabor a laptop computer, cell phone, being a “possible impaired” after they were found during a City Police- Freeman Microsoft Xbox game system, driver. Deans told the officer body search at the county jail. man Michael and two games. he weaved his vehicle because Hendron is also charged Edwards on June 17. She is No court he was sleepy during the 1:57 with possession of the pills charged with possession of Fan a.m. incident. on jail property. Hendron was 12 plants with intent to sell Criminal, Frank McLeod “Bo” Phil- The officer reported he saw stopped by Mike Strickland, a marijuana, plus maintaining Family, & lips, 54, of on Friday a 9mm Ruger pistol in plain local police officer, as Hendron her home as a place to keep Personal injury law Bell Street, view after Deans exited his ve- exited the Time Saver store and sell the illegal drug, and There will not be a Tabor City, hicle, and after questioning the along Washington Street, it manufacturing marijuana 1409 Pinckney St., session of criminal Dis- was arrested suspect, there were 10 baggies was noted. Strickland knew within 1,000 feet of Tabor City Whiteville, NC trict Court on Friday, June 18 for of marijuana found in his un- there were existing warrants Middle School. Office: 910-642-2258 June 26. felony lar- derwear. Sixteen Alprazolam for Hendron charging him with Clerk of Court Jess ceny after tablets were found in Deans’ failure to appear in court in Hill said Wednesday Tabor City Phillips possession. traffic cases. police found an industrial-type afternoon he believes Changing Lanes fan in his pickup truck. The the first court sessions fan was reported stolen from to be held in the new DWI Services Tabor City Lumber Company, courthouse would be Misdemeanor plea Monday, June 29. Leading You in the Right Direction! and is valued at $1,200. Jordan Nickelson, 16, of Cerro Gordo, recently pleaded to Some telephone lines Police Officer Joseph Fon- misdemeanor breaking and entering, and was put on probation Most affordable DWI Services in town to the clerk’s offices NC Court Assessments Substance Abuse Treatment vielle made the arrest and for two years in District Court action. Nickelson was fined $100, in the new courthouse DOT Assessments and Treatment (20 hour & 40 hour Programs) recovered the fan. and ordered to do 48 hours of community service within 90 days. Alcohol & Drug Counseling were working late Basic Outpatient Substance Abuse He is also to pay a $250 community-service fee. ADETS - Alcohol & Drug Education Counseling Wednesday. Hill said Change of Venue for Nickelson was told to pay $239 restitution to his break-in Traffic School (16 hours) Drug Screening he hoped all lines to his victim in the 2014 case. 174 Bitmore Rd. Whiteville, NC 28472 Sensational Gospel offices would be open by Phone: 910-640-1830 • Fax 910-640-1854 • Crisis/Cell: 919-889-5118 Traveleers anniversary Friday. The Sensational Gospel Travel- Columbus Insurance Agency, LLC eers will hold its 13th anniversary at the Ransom Center Sunday, Prince Law Firm, PLLC • Auto • Home • Life • Health July 12. The program starts at 4 P p.m. There will also be various • Commercial groups and male choruses on the Vineland •Child Custody & Support program. •Divorce & Equitable Distribution Come see Sammy Jacobs and Alan Roberts Admission and refreshments Station •Traffic Tickets for all your insurance needs. are free. Sherry Dew Prince Available for wedding •Criminal Defense [email protected] The Master of Ceremonies will receptions & other •Personal Injury 116 East Main St. be Lloyd Gray (LA). events Phone (910) 207-6609 For more information call Shir- 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 Whiteville • 640-2214 ley Wilson at 685-3636 or 655-3219. 642-3157 Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 Alan Roberts Sammy Jacobs The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 5A Spectacular Stolen guns, cash seized Two Tabor City males and Marlowe, 21, of Clarkton, were south into Columbus County on storm hits Twisted Hickory Road, passed A spectacular light show for one from Clarkton were arrest- charged with possession of sto- through the the ages wowed, and perhaps ed by Bladen len firearms. Sand Hill frightened, many Columbus County sher- Soles was community, County residents during a se- iff ’s deputies also charged officers said. vere thunder and electrical on June 18 with posses- Officers storm last night. during a rou- sion of mari- also found The show was even more tine traffic juana and prominent for the 1,700 or so checkpoint drug para- $6,000 in Marlowe Duke Progress Energy custom- between the phernalia, cash, most Nealy ers who watched it in the dark Columbus Soles and Marlowe of it in $100 and $20 denomina- as they were without power in County line and N.C. 211. has a charge of possession of tions. the Whiteville and Chadbourn Marty Devene Soles, 24, cocaine facing him. The stolen weapons found areas. Scotty McNeal Nealy, 23, both of The checkpoint arrests came included a Glock pistol that was One resident just south of Tabor City, and Bryan Daquan after the three suspects, headed among 20 weapons stolen from Whiteville this morning re- Samuel Gene Hughes’ home ported five inches of rain in his along N.C. 410, Chadbourn. The Pleads in DWI theft was reported Aug. 2, 2013. rain gauge. Cornelius Brown, 70, of Bolton, pleaded recently in District Jerry Dale Todd reported the Portions of Powell Boulevard Court here to driving while impaired (DWI), and was put on unsu- theft of another Glock pistol and downtown were also with- pervised probation for a year, with a 60-day jail term suspended. on July 31, 2013. Officers also out power, including the traffic Brown had a blood-alcohol level of 0.13 when arrested by a recovered an AR-15 rifle from lights at Powell and Washington. Highway Patrol trooper early this year. Brown was ordered to Some sections were still without a vehicle that turned around do 24 hours of community service within 60 days, and he was power well past midnight. instead of going through the fined$100, told to pay a $100 DWI fee, and a $250 community ser- The 911 Center this morn- checkpoint. The driver fled on vice fee. ing reported that there were foot after a brief chase. Tommy Dean Todd, 45, of Chadbourn, pleaded not guilty in a no major wrecks with injuries, The AR-15 was one of four recent DWI case, and was found guilty by Judge Bill Fairley. Todd but dispatchers were swamped weapons stolen from the Econo was put on probation for two years, and a year’s prison term was with calls about downed trees, Lodge motel room of Stephan suspended. He was fined $100, and told to spend an active 45-day arcing power lines and fire or Earl Bateman of Wanchese term in jail. police alarms. reported to Whiteville police Todd’s blood-alcohol level was 0.10 when arrested by a sheriff ’s An 18-wheeler broke down on on Dec. 13, 2014. U.S. 701 south near Sellerstown, deputy in 2014. causing a serious traffic hazard. Fire department crews helped divert traffic and warn drivers. Chadbourn-Klondyke Fire Department responded to an overturned 18-wheeler on U.S. 74 between Peacock and Tommie Wooten roads early this morn- ing, but there were no major injuries. It was an odd storm. There was no sign of it on radar 30 minutes before it hit, but it blew up quickly and sat over a swath of central Columbus County for more than an hour before it drifted slowly south. A cold front projected this Photos furnished weekend could bring more se- Four Whiteville police officers officially became corpo- vere storms. rals recently by taking oaths. From top to bottom, Jenni- fer Popynick, Donnie Hedwin, Tracey Carter, and Andrew Break-ins, thefts Pate. • June 23 – Daniel Jason Am- erson, Page’s Mill Road, Cerro Refused probation Gordo – break-in, theft of two window air conditioners, glass Amanda Noel Dudney, 29, of Arn Ward Road, table, three chairs. Whiteville, refused probation after she pleaded • June 23 – Waitus P. Smith, recently to misdemeanor fraud in a District Will Inman Road, Tabor City – Court case, and was sent to jail for 45 days. Her break-in, theft of push mower. days credit, if any, were not shown in the court • June 20 – Wiley Memory, clerk’s records. South Franklin Street, White- Dudney was charged with felony fraud in a ville – break-in, theft of two .22 November 2014 incident. rifles, Japanese rifle. Dudney 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015

Mousetrap participants included, back row from left: Ashley Dyson, Trynity Sibbett, Jen- nifer Stocks, Bella Rogers, Zoey Howell, Raeqwon McAllister, Savannah Todd and Sage McClelland. Front row, from left: Makayla Killens, Tanner Bullard, Nolan Cribb and Kaleb Burroughs. Missing are Eric Miller, Hayden Ward, Grace Nance, Natalie Royal, Christian Slater and Riley Lanier. The winning team was Jennifer Stocks, Eric Miller and Trynity Mousetrap cars introduce WHS students to math concepts By WALLYCE TODD Staff Writer Michelle Powell gets excited about math … and NASCAR. Her students benefit from both of these interests each year as they build “mousetrap cars” and race them down the halls of their high school. Toward the end of this past academic year at White- ville High School. the 14-year education veteran teacher passed out “a pre-packaged kit provided by Race to Achieve. Inside the kits where a mouse trap, cd’s, and pre-cut pieces of wood-type materials, glue and a copper rod.” Powell explained. Nolan Cribb and Tanner Bullard prepare their cars for Staff photos by FULLER ROYAL “Each group built the same racing. car and then collected data Trapped and spun in a notebook. The students A tickled 12-year-old Ryan Edwards “gets the chair treatment” from Columbus County then had the opportunity to Courthouse staffer Pearl Jackson during a break Wednesdfay in the moving process. research and modify their The youngster, whose mother Deniece also works at the courthouse, volunteered to car to create the fastest car,” help move thousands of files, and documents as well as office furniture. she continued. “It allowed the students the opportunity to participate in a STEM (Sci- Visit with ence Technology Engineering and Math) activity. “It gave them the oppor- 100-year-old tunity to engage in the engi- neering design cycle. They slated Friday have the opportunity to work Family, friends and others together as a group and to are invited to drop by the new- communicate ideas, to be cre- ly opened Nut House Farms ative, and to problem solve,” on N.C. 410 just south of Powell said. “Driving Science is a STEM Chadbourn Friday between program that connects educa- 1 and 6 p.m. to wish Edna R. tion and NASCAR. It has given One of the math mousetrap car teams works together as Mincher Happy Birthday. She me the opportunity to experi- an ensemble learning about speed careers and more. will have her 100th birthday ence NASCAR at a different Sunday. level. The connection between Sophomore Ashley Dyson, go,” Slater said about the “fun Mrs. Mincher’s daugh- the mousetrap car and a NAS- one of Powell’s Math 2 stu- class.” He concluded with this ter and grandson, Ruth and CAR on race day is similar in dents this year said the mouse- perspective, which reflects Ben king operate Nut House the aspect of, modifying and trap car activity was fun. some cross-curriculum truth: Farms. Ruth has a vast stock making the correct adjust- “We made the mousetrap “You have to make sure your of arts and crafts, preserved ments for maximum speed. car with wood, Super Glue, car is in great shape to win.” foods, woodwork and other $1.95 “My experience allows me pins, CD’s mousetrap and ef- Raquan McAllister echoed novel items, while Ben op- the opportunity to discuss fort,” she said. the sentiment that making erates a repair service for with the students the different “In the making of this car, the mousetrap cars “was chal- computers, digital games and types of Motor Sports STEM I learned how to use my time lenging but fun.” He added ad- other techno items. $6.95 careers that NASCAR has to wisely and work well with ditional insight. “We made our $8.95 offer,” stated Powell. other classmates to get the job mousetrap car by using Super Zoey Howell is 16 years old done,” Dyson said. Glue, wood, paper clear disk and was in Powell’s Math II Tanner Bullard was also for wheels, string, and golden class during her just-complet- a 16-year-old sophomore in metal stick.” ed sophomore year. She said Powell’s Honors Math II class. “The shorter the metal, she created her mousetrap car He said the activity was “chal- the faster it will go. Also the “with wood and glue,” and that lenging, but fun. lighter the car, the faster it her mousetrap car “has to go “In the making of this car, will go,” McAlister continued, faster.” I learned how to use my time before noting something else When asked what was one wisely and to work well with significant. “It takes a team to thing she learned, she said, other classmates (in order) to be able to do the unstoppable.” “NASCAR is the sanctioning get the job done.” Powell confirmed the ben- body for the No. 1 form of Bullard added one more efit of the mousetrap car/ motorsports in the United comprehension, which should NASCAR-related activity. States.” make Powell and other Math “I think it was valuable For Howell, the mousetrap teachers proud. “You need all because it gives students a car creation and race “were the right math materials to be chance to experience what it awesome.” able to good in NASCAR.” will be like to work together Riley Lanier was in Pow- Christian Slater was 15 and to produce a winning product ell’s Math II Honors class a freshman when he was in ... especially for those that will this spring. He said while Powell’s Honors Math II class choose careers in which they using the materials given, he this spring. will have to work collabora- learned “how to make (the car “I used the wood and glued tively in designing a product. itself) and also, the lighter the it together and used the discs “Activities outside the text- car, the faster it will go.” He as wheels,” he said as he ex- book give students the oppor- considered the activity “chal- plained how he created his tunity to see the real world lenging, but with the help of mousetrap car. connections, not just the math others, I finally got the hand “I learned that the lighter curriculum, but other curricu- of it.” the car is the faster it will lums as well,” she said. Short on Cash? • Home Improvement • Vacation WE • Holiday Cash • Education Expenses • Emergencies MAKE Call Us 642-5174

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FRANCES MARGARET DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE TRIPP FAIRCLOTH CHADBOURN -- Frances Margaret Tripp Faircloth, 84, Donations may be made MARJORIE FRANCES cil of Wilmington. Into the died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 to Fifth Ave. United Meth- MOORE COUNCIL next generation, Marjorie at Liberty Commons Nurs- odist Church, 409 S. 5th LAKE WACCAMAW -- is survived by five great- ing in Whiteville. She was the Ave., Wilmington, N.C. Marjorie Frances Moore grandchildren. widow of Daniel Faircloth and 28401 or Lower Cape Fear Council passed away peace- The family offers grate- was also preceded in death by Hospice and LifeCare Cen- fully at her home Wednes- ful thanks to her loving, one son, Daniel Edward Fair- ter, 1406 Physicians Drive, day, June 24, 2015. She was long-term caregivers, Kay cloth, USN. Wilmington, N.C. 28401. born in Fort Worth, Texas Corbett, Devoria Anders, Final rites will be held at Condolences may be sent Feb. 3, 1925, the daughter and Kimberly Moore. The 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at to www.andrewsmortuary. of Harris Paxton Moore family is also grateful to Worthington Funeral Home com. and Izora Johnson Moore. the staff of Lower Cape with Rev. Tommy Simmons She was also preceded in Fear Hospice and LifeCare officiating. The family will death by one brother, Har- Center, including special receive friends from 2-3 p.m. ris Paxton Moore Jr.; and care from Natasha Jones. DEATH NOTICE EDWIN EDSEL (one hour prior to service) Sat- one daughter, Harriett Wil- Visitation will be held WRIGHT JR. urday, June 27 at the funeral kes Council. from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June TABOR CITY -- Edwin Ed- NORMA LOUISE SELLARS home. Interment will be in the Marjorie grew up in 26at McKenzie Mortuary. sel Wright Jr. (Eddie), 65, died GRABENSTEIN Faircloth Family Cemetery. Fort Worth, attended Texas A celebration of life will June 14, 2015. He was preceded WILMINGTON -- Norma She is survived by five Christian University and be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, in death by his father, Edwin Louise Sellars Grabenstein, sons, Michael Faircloth of Mary Baldwin College in June 27at Lake Waccamaw Edsel Wright Sr. (Ed); and one 78, affectionately known as Naples, Fla., Pat Faircloth Staunton, Va. Before com- Presbyterian Church. A sister, Ann Elizabeth Wright. “Ms. G” by her students, and Damien Faircloth, both pleting her college educa- private family burial will He grew up in Tabor City, passed away, Monday, June of Chadbourn, Joe Faircloth tion she became a war-time be held at a later date. graduating from Tabor City 22, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear of Haleyville, Ala., John Fair- bride when she married In lieu of flowers, memo- High School in 1968. He at- Hospice and LifeCare Cen- cloth of San Diego, Calif.; John Monroe (Jack) Coun- rials may be made to Lake tended N.C. State University ter. four daughters, Lisa Ann of cil Jr., who was serving as a Waccamaw Presbyterian where he received his Bach- Mrs. Grabenstein was Naples, Fla., Debora Galyardt flight instructor in the U.S. Church and Lower Cape elor’s degree in political sci- born in Wilmington April of Tacoma, Wash., Mary Wat- Army. The couple reared Fear Hospice and LifeCare ence in 1973. 14, 1937, the daughter of kins of Winston Salem and their six children in Lake Center, 206 Warrior Trail, He spent his career as a the late Richard Norwood Cathy Hebel of Taylorsville; Waccamaw where Mar- Whiteville, N.C. 28472. firefighter for the city of Pom- (Tot) and Edna Penney Sel- 26 grandchildren; 26 great- CHARLES H. SELLERS jorie was active in many pano Beach, Fla. lars. Also remembered is grandchildren and one great- OHIO -- Charles H. Sell- community organizations JOSEPH COLEY ‘JOEY’ A celebration of life ser- her husband, Eugene Ed- FAIRCLOTH great-grandchild. ers, 87, went to join his wife including the Lake Wacca- vice will be held at 11 a.m. Sat- ward Grabenstein (1993) of 50 years, Evagene Sellers maw Presbyterian Church, LORIS, S.C. -- Joseph Coley urday, June 27 at Tabor City GERALDINE FREEMAN and her grandparents, John (nee Dulaney), in Heaven the PTA, Girl Scouts, Lake “Joey” Faircloth, 56, died Sat- Baptist Church, 104 Live Oak MITCHELL Henry and Mary Barnhill Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Waccamaw Woman’s Club, urday, June 20, 2015 in an auto Street. Visitation will follow WHITEVILLE -- Geraldine Penney and Richard Cass Known as “Charlie” to his Friends of the Green accident. Born Oct. 14, 1958 in the service. After the service Freeman Mitchell, 52, died and Nancy Wright Riven- Ohio friends and “Hutch” Swamp, the Food Bank, Milwaukee, Wis., he was the guests are invited to join the Friday, June 19, 2015 at Colum- bark Sellars, all of whom to his family and friends in and others. She was a mem- son of Samuel Joseph Fair- family for lunch at Adams bus Regional Healthcare. She preceded her in death. North Carolina, he always ber of Delta Zeta Sorority, cloth and Virginia Jones Fair- Seafood and Steak Restaurant, was a homemaker. Norma began school in had a smile for everyone Daughters of the American cloth B rown o f W hiteville. 211 U.S. Hwy. 701 in Tabor City. Final rites will be held at Mrs. Ruth Cronley’s kin- and a hug if you were fe- Revolution and Magna Car- Visitation will be held from He is survived by his moth- 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25 in dergarten class and then male. As a young man Char- ta Dames. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at er, Sarah Lewis Wright of Ta- the chapel of Union Funeral attended Tileston Elemen- lie was a bit of a hell raiser, When her children were Inman Ward Funeral Home bor City; two sisters, Cathy Home, 2895 Tom Sessions tary School. She graduated riding Indian and Harley older, Marjorie returned to in Tabor City. A graveside Wright Jones and Jane Wright Road, with Pastor Perry Ship- from New Hanover High Davidson motorcycles and Mary Baldwin and earned service will be held at 11 a.m. Harrelson, both of Tabor City; man officiating. Burial will School in 1954 and attended carousing with his friends her BA in Psychology, later Wednesday, June 24 in Powell and one brother, Lewis Wright be in Pigford Cemetery, Lake Wilmington Jr. College for on the beaches of North earning an RN degree from Cemetery, Tabor City. of Lenoir. Waccamaw. Viewing will be two years, where she was Carolina. Southeastern Community In addition to his parents, held from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Maid of Honor on the May College. Both degrees were he is survived by his wife, At the age GARY MCLEMORE June 24 at the funeral home. Day Court. She graduated awarded with highest hon- Jennifer Barger Faircloth of of 17 and dur- WHITE OAK -- Gary She is survived by two from Western Carolina ors. After graduation, she Nichols; one son, Barry Jo- ing WWII, he McLemore, 61, died Saturday, daughters, Neidra Hines and University in 1958 earning found her true calling as a seph Faircloth of Charlotte; snuck into the Navy. When June 20, 2015. Lois Mitchell; two sisters, Sha- a Bachelor’s degree in El- pediatric nurse. During her two brothers, Ronnie Fair- the Navy found out they let The family will receive ron Person and Lillian Dan- ementary Education. She time at the Columbus Coun- cloth and Ricky Faircloth, him stay in for his full tour friends from 3-3:45 p.m. Thurs- iels; two brothers, Ruben Free- was Sweetheart of Sigma ty Health Department, both of Whiteville; one sister, of duty. day, June 25 at White Oak Bap- man and Ulysses Freeman; Chi at the 1957 homecom- Marjorie was selected SIDS Rhonda Anthony of Ashboro: He made a visit to Wash- tist Church. Final rites will be and seven grandchildren. ing, a member of Delta Sig- Counselor of the Year by two halfbrothers, Dennis ington, D.C. where he met held at 4 p.m. Thursday, June ma Sorority where she was the State of North Caroli- Todd and Winfred Todd, both ALICE WILLIAMS the love of his life and mar- 25 at the church. Burial will be president her senior year na. After retiring from the of Whiteville; one halfsister, HICKMAN ried. Charlie and Evagene in the church cemetery. Blad- and a member of the Cre- Health Department, she de- Wanda Gail Stevens of White- BOLTON -- Alice Williams came to Akron on their en-Gaskins Funeral Home of ative Writing Club. voted her time to caring for ville; and three grandchil- Hickman, 80, died Tuesday, honeymoon and moved Elizabethtown is handling the Norma began her teach- grandchildren and helping dren. June 23, 2015 at Columbus Re- here two weeks later. They arrangements. ing career in 1958 at Sunset others. gional Healthcare in White- enjoyed golf, bowling and He is survived by his wife, Park Elementary (Lucille A devout Christian and CARTER WALTERS ville. fishing. He loved working Reba McLemore; one son, Schufler Building) teach- lifelong Presbyterian, she WAKE FOREST -- Carter Arrangements will be an- on cars with his daughter Gary Robert Dominguez; ing the sixth grade. She served in many capacities Walters, 64, formerly of Blad- nounced by Peoples Funeral and was an active member one daughter, Daphinie Lam- continued her career going including Elder, Sunday enboro, died Tuesday, June 23, Home of Whiteville. of Temple Baptist Church bert; one brother, Danny to Ocracoke Island School, school teacher and pianist, 2015 at Duke University Medi- in Green. McLemore; one sister, Abigail Lake Forest Elementary choir member, and officer cal Center. Charlie enjoyed going Butts; and one granddaughter. Happy 49th Birthday (fifth and sixth grade Ac- on visitation to other mem- in Presbyterian Women. Arrangements will be an- celerated Class), back to bers of the church who Marjorie was known for nounced by Peoples Funeral in Heaven Ocracoke for three years, Memorial service were unable to make it for her love of family, friends, Home of Whiteville. Darryl Edward Camp LeJeune for fivewhatever reason. He was reading, flowers, music, set June 25 years, Lincoln Elementary, cooking, note-writing, a hard worker and had a A memorial service will Wilson Mary Washington Howe, beautiful Lake Waccamaw, Christian Women/ range of employment in- be held Thursday, June 25 June 28, 1966 and finally Ogden Elemen- and for her generous na- cluding working for a mov- Missionary Day from 3-5 p.m. at the American December 28,2014 tary, where she remained ture. ing company, running a ser- Legion Hut for Allen Lee Gra- until her retirement after Marjorie is survived by fellowship service vice station, driving a beer ham. All family and friends 31 years of teaching. She Susan Alston Council of truck and finally retiring Minter’s Chapel First Born are asked to attend. also taught piano lessons Clayton, Marjorie Council from Red Star Yeast. Church of Boardman will hold He was the brother of Evan- to the children at Ocracoke Wright and Richard of Ta- Besides his loving wife, an all day fellowship service gelist Kathy Graham, Pastor and many students in bor City, Nancy Council Rix Charlie was preceded in Sunday, June 28 beginning at Louise LeSene and Sarah Wilmington. and James of Raleigh, John death by one brother, Sam- 11:10 a.m. Evangelist Brenda Shaw. Mrs. Grabenstein was Monroe Council III and Lori uel Sellers; one sister, Lou- Moore will be speaking. For more information call a member of the New Ha- of Wilmington and Pickett ise Hayden; and a son-in- At 4 p.m. will be a fellow- 646-5284 or 499-2962. nover Genealogy Society, law, Bruce R Baylor. Council Ellis and Lendon of ship service to support Pastor It doesn’t seem as though the Southern Dames, cur- Final rites were held Bolton. She is also survived and Elect Lady Dennis and it’s been six months rently serving as President Wednesday, June 24 at by her eight grandchildren, Corinth BC to host Charlotte Hempstead Appre- since you left us. We miss of U.D.C. Chapter #3, and Schermesser Funeral Joshua Paxton Powers ciation. Lumber River Quartet you so very much was a member of D.A.R. Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot and Amanda of Norwalk, Elder Donald Thomas Sr. Corinth Baptist Church She was a no trump bridge Lake Road, Akron, Ohio Conn., Ellen Edwards Best and in so many ways. and Congregation from Lula’s will host The Lumber River player, an avid reader and 44319 (SR 619) with Pastor and Eric of Dahlonega, Ga., You are forever in our Temple First Born Church of Quartet Saturday, July 4 at she enjoyed coastal sports Glenn Rogers Jr. officiat- John Lambert Edwards and hearts and minds. the Living God in Elizabeth- 7 p.m. The church is located which included everything ing. Interment was in Hill- Jessica of Canton, Ga., Like a comet blazing ‘cross town will be the guest. at 3576 Old U.S. Hwy. 74 in from catching it to eat- side Memorial Park. Margaret Edwards Philpot the evening sky, Chadoburn. ing it. Norma was also the He leaves behind his and Justin of Guyton, Ga., Gone too soon The quartet are a well- “Best storyteller” ever. daughter, Pamela Baylor; John Paxton Rix and James Like a sunset dying with the Subscribe Today, known Southern Gospel Min- Final rites will be held at three grandsons Kevan Council Rix of Raleigh and rising of the moon, istry that travels and minis- 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Lautenschlager, Jonathan Cameron Tucker Council Gone too soon ters all across the U.S. and Fifth Ave. United Methodist (Emily) Baylor and Mat- and Keaton Monroe Coun- Born to amuse, to inspire, to Call 642-4104 Canada. Ronald, Glenn, Greg Church, which she joined thew Baylor; two brothers delight; here one day, gone and Les have appeared on TV, in 1948. Interment will Lester (Maggie) Hardin and one night radio and are national record- be in Oakdale Cemetery. Harry (Doreen) Sellers; one Gone too soon, ing artists. Andrews Mortuary & Cre- sister, Mary (George) Rup- Card of Thanks Gone too soon. For more information call matory is handling the ar- precht; and many nieces The kindness and sympathy of neighbors We love you always, rangements. 212-7403. and nephews. and friends in our recent sorrow will always Mom, Auntie, Darwin Surviving are her beloved Memorial contributions and Amos #5551 sisters, Mary Hammond may be made in Char- remain with us a precious memory. www.whiteville.com (Tom) of Athens, Ga. and lie’s name to Temple Bap- Our sincere thanks and gratitude for all the Wilmington, Jean Gornto tist Church, P.O. Box 181, comforting acts, flowers, cards, food, calls Rawls and Sue Hammonds, Greensburg, Ohio 44232. both of Wilmington; her To leave a special mes- and prayers. stepson, John Joseph Gra- sage online for the family, benstein (Joanelle); her The Family of Grace Pearl Ellis Gore visit the website at www. #5547 dear nephews and nieces, schermesserfh.com. Phillip Hammond (Lori), Laura H. Holdych (Steve), Christy H. Moore (Charlie), Abundant Life AOG Whit Rawls (Lauren), Ricky Hammond (Carrie); 10 to give away bread great-nieces and nephews; Abundant Life Assembly of uncle, Glenwood T. Sellars God “Bread of Life Ministry” of Wilmington; brothers- will give away free bread Sat- in-law, Charlie Grabenstein urday, June 27 from 9 a.m.-1 of Connecticut, Bill Gra- p.m. at 5384 James B. White benstein and Walt Graben- Hwy. South. stein (Eileen), all of Flori- For more information or da; and numerous cousins questions call 642-5003. and many friends. Jerry Spivey is the pastor. 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015

Learning to track animals in the woods. Exotic birds occupied campers for an entire morning. Experimenting at the museum.

Learning about the natural sciences at the museum. Students work out in a Zumba class. Whiteville Parks and Rec Enrichment Campers stay busy

Participants in the first the adults, and we’re looking 1 for the next session. Camps for city residents is $15, and session of this year’s Enrich- forward to the next session. will run Monday through $25 for out of town campers. ment Camp, sponsored by I hope we can do even more Thursday from 9 a.m.-12:45 For additional information Whiteville Parks and Recre- next year.” p.m. at Nolan Park Recreation call the Recreation Center at ation, never had time to get Deadline to sign up is July Center in Whiteville. The fee 642-9052. bored. “We wanted to expose the kids to more of the world around them, right in their backyards and their home town,” said Charlotte Almada, programs coordinator for the department. “We wanted to do something different this year.” The children visited the N.C. Museum of Natural Sci- ences at Whiteville, learned about exotic birds, visited with veteran military service Sizzling Summer dogs Erozs and learned about Tralena Avery meets a turtle. conservation, wildlife and the outdoors. Guest speakers for the pro- “thinking outside the box” can offer through Parks and Sales Event! grams included Carol Clark, with the camp, Almada said. Rec,” she said. “Everybody Erozs’ owner; Ces Erdman, “It’s just something else we had a good time, especially Unbelievable pricing on select Husqvarna models PASS SAU who brought a collection of parrots and other tropical birds; and Jefferson Weaver, who took the kids on a nature walk through the woods sur- RZ46i rounding Nolan Park. LifeYour is priceless. dream home On the nature walk, the now children put into practice Insuring it should be affordable. some of the lessons from deserves more $2299.55 Weaver’s previous visit with Reg. $2799.95 the camp. (910) 642-8206 They helped release a turtle than a nightmare www.ncfbins.com picked up from an area high- way, looked for animal signs Columbus County Farm Bureau in the woods and swamps, 113insurance West Smith Street policy. observed a beaver feeding Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 area and handled preserved skulls, furs and a recently- shed snake skin. An Authorized Agency for Katara Vereen even learned to get over some of her fear of *North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. snakes, tentatively handling *Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *SouthernJeff FarmJackson Bureau® Life Insurance Co.Glenn Ray Revice Butler Teddy Tedder the shed skin. *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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going to keep an eye on that person. There’s only been one man Taco didn’t like, and it turned out Taco was right on target with him.” Pate served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. “I got there right when the Tet Offensive happened,” he said, “so we saw a bunch of hard stuff. “Right before we got there, I was assigned to the Ninth Division. Then they lined us all up in a big room, and said, ‘Everybody on this side, you’re with the First Division now.’ Crystina Ansell receives a Principal’s Award and trophy from Principal Tom Simmons It was because they needed as Betty Hux looks on. men for everything that was going on.” Shortly after arriving in Vietnam, Pate said, his entire Flemington Academy recognizes squad was pinned down for much of a day by a sniper. “We tried and tried to find excellence at awards banquet where the shooting was coming from,” he said, “but we couldn’t More than 100 awards were going with a simple science ever see anything until you’d presented to students from lesson. hear a gun fire.” Flemington Academy during “At 211 degrees, water gets The squad finally managed its annual awards banquet hot,” Simmons said. “What to find the sniper’s position, June 5. happens at 212 degrees? The and “took her out. “I can’t say enough about water starts boiling. When “It was a 17-year-old girl,” he how proud I am of the achieve- water starts boiling, it cre- said, his voice softening. “She ments of these students,” said ates steam. Steam is power- had her identification card on Dr. Tom Simmons, Flemington ful. Steam can move a 12-ton her, and her rifle right there. Academy principal. locomotive. What you have to “She’d kept us pinned down Students were recognized do for the rest of your life, you all day, hurting some of our for academic excellence, aca- have to get the steam rolling. men. We couldn’t believe we’d demic improvement, art skills, You’ve got to tell everybody been pinned down by a girl, and citizenship, honor club par- that your locomotive is on had to shoot her.” Taco ticipation and athletics. track and nobody is going to On his discharge from the Awards were presented to keep you from doing what you service, Pate settled in New Chis Aguilar, Crystina An- need to do. Don’t be satisfied Jersey, where he followed the a more loyal animal.” whenever Pate comes by to pay sell, MaryAnn Arnold, Ian with keeping that water warm; family trade down a different Pate later sold his business a bill or visit. Beers, TyTeAnna Bellamy, keep it boiling. Once you start path. and decided to come home to Although the Chihuahua Latonya Belton, Takela Belton, Tracy Coston. that water boiling, you can do “I trained and rented secu- North Carolina. His wife didn’t obviously enjoys meeting peo- Cheyenne Bergholtz, Antwan great things.” located on private campuses rity dogs,” he said. “We had want to settle in Whiteville, so ple, at a single word from Pate, Branton, Larry Brown, Matika Flemington Academy is a in North Carolina. At the cer- Rottweillers, Dobermans, Ger- they returned to her family’s Taco is back aboard the scooter, Brown, Cheyenne Bryant, public charter school that edu- emony, Boys and Girls Homes man Shepherds. And I loved community, Chadbourn. sitting upright between Pate’s Camille Davis and Chris “CJ” of North Carolina President cates middle and high school them all.” “I thought about getting feet and looking forward. Fine. Gary Faircloth took a moment students. Located on the Lake His connection with dogs a big dog, maybe doing some Pate said the best friend Also, Timmy Fine, Ania to praise the students and the Waccamaw campus of Boys often amazed his employees, training, but I didn’t,” Pate anyone can have is a dog. Freeman, Avery Freeman, school. and Girls Homes, the academy Pate said. said. “I was looking for the “My granddaddy knew Ayren Freeman, Ben Garner, “Tonight we have recog- provides a tailored academic “I’d come in the shop, and right dog.” his dogs,” Pate said, “and he Marvin Gowens, Precious nized so many positive choices experience to students in they’d all jump up and want Then one day, a fellow always told me, If you can’t Graham, Hunter Hare, Logan that students are making,” need of a more specialized, to be loved on,” Pate laughed. church member came by with talk to your dog, who can Harmon, Trista Hart, Alissa said Faircloth. “One of the integrated curriculum. Flem- “My workers – my fam- Taco, and it was love at first you talk to? He isn’t going Hatch, Crystal Hollingsworth, philosophies at Flemington ington Academy was founded ily who was working for me sight. The dog is well known in to lie, he isn’t going to try to April Jackson, Allen Jacobs, Academy is helping students on personalization in educa- several downtown businesses, take advantage of you. All Cameron Landry, Grace Lani- discover their greatness. And tion, unique offerings and – they didn’t understand it. I including Town Hall, where he wants is to be loved and er, Josh Mason, Matestah tonight we recognized that educating through purposeful explained that if you love a he visits with the town staff taken care of.” McCoy, Emphanie Mines and greatness.” design. Enrollment is open dog, they recognize it. It makes Iman Moore. Simmons encouraged stu- to any student in grades six Also, Ajah Moultrie, Cierra dents to keep their greatness through 12. Mullen, Sháron O’Neal, Do- monique Oliva, Mikayla Peay, Kiara Pedersen, Candy Perez, Jessica Ramirez, Brandy Ri- vera, Brian Rivera, Hakeem Robinson, Anthony Shaw, Wayne Taggett, DaShawn Thompson, Holly VanDoren, Andrea Ward, Melyce Wil- liams and Rebecca Yergeau. Flemington Academy is one of two public charter schools New student registration event July 8 Southeastern Community College will hold a new student registration event on July 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the A Build- ing. New students are encour- aged to attend to register for the schedule that works best for them. There will also be informa- tion available about financial aid. For more information contact Student Services at (910) 642-7141, ext. 279. BUY LOCAL We carry a full line of mobile home replacement Windows Steps Doors & Electrical

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strike a deal with Pippin and 50 percent of Carolina South- the sales price agreed to in the reaching an agreement on ern stock and the question of agreement was $13.8 million, a sales price, the committee whether his signature on the said to be a few million dollars brought Corman forth as a po- sales agreement was enough more than the appraised value tential purchaser of Carolina to obligate the railroad to of the railroad. Southern. After more months honor the agreement is what However, it also was said of negotiation, the committee was before the South Carolina that when Pippin heard that assigned its interest in the court. the potential buyer was R.J. agreement to Corman in order Instead of going to trial, Corman, known within the to let Corman and Pippin talk both sides agreed to go to rail industry to be a strong directly. binding mediation and the me- company with solid finances, Pippin challenged the va- diator last week ruled that the Pippin then demanded $18 mil- lidity of the agreement in agreement was valid and must lion for the railroad. which he had agreed to sell the be honored. By the terms of In essence, the mediator’s rail line. Pippin said that the the mediation agreement en- decision meant that Pippin agreement, which he signed, tered into by both Pippin and was found to have been autho-

Photos courtesy of BEVERLY JUSTICE was invalid because it had not R.J. Corman, the mediator’s rized to sign the original $13.8 been approved by his board decision is final and cannot be million sales agreement to the Champions of Change of directors. However, Pippin appealed to the courts. sale, which the mediator found Columbus County’s Circles of Hope hosted personally controls more than It has been reported that binding. its second annual “Continuation Celebra- tion” June 9 at First Presbyterian Church in Whiteville. Circles of Hope is part of The Cir- Homeschooling meeting June 30 cles Program, which is a community-based The Christian Home Edu- is free and will begin promptly homeschooling, homeschool- approach to reducing poverty one family at cators of Columbus County at 7 p.m. at the National Guard ing multiple children, and a time. The continuation celebration repre- (CHECC) will host a panel Armory, 920 Washington St., homeschooling through high sents the milestone of completing a 12-week discussion on Tuesday, June 30 Whiteville. school – It can be done! There educational program. Now the Circle Lead- for persons who are interested The panel will present in- will be ample time for ques- ers “graduates” will be paired with an “ally” in learning more about home- formation and answer ques- tions and answers. who will partner with them in helping them schooling, or are just starting tions on legal issues of home- For more information, meet their individual personal and profes- to homeschool and would like schooling, curriculum choic- contact Melissa Andrews at sional goals. The celebration is one of the some assistance. This meeting es/curriculum development, [email protected] or ways Circles of Hope recognizes achieve- the day to day realities of Laura Michaud at 642-4474. ment and success. In the top photo, front row, from left: Wendy Womble and training www.edwardjones.com facilitator Carol Caldwell. Back row: Ruth Missionaries Haynes, training facilitator Anna-Marie In- man, Tochella Shipman and Brandy Powell. at Whiteville In the center right photo: Powell, Womble, Shipman and Haynes during the ceremony. UMC June 28 In the bottom right photo, Haynes, Womble, Whiteville United Methodist Powell and Shipman with their cake. Church will welcome Lynn and Sharon Fogelman on Sunday morning, June 28. The couple serve as missionaries in South Dogs Sudan. There will be a presenta- Living in the Now, Continued from page 1-A tion in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m., and the message on “Seeds Preparing for the Future of Change” will be given during For many of us, our goals in life remain constant: minimum holding periods for holding animals picked up by the animal. the worship service at 10 a.m. by financial independence and providing for family. animals in animal shelters. animal control calls for a 72- The lawsuit is entirely sepa- Lynn Fogelman. Striking a balance between saving for goals, such Section B states that “be- hour hold before animals are rate from the complaint by the Lynn and Sharon are both as education and retirement, and allocating money fore an animal may be eutha- disposed of, unless the animal state, Stevens said. family physicians. They spent 10 for daily expenses can be challenging. But you nized or otherwise disposed is too sick or injured to survive The state’s penalty letter years serving as doctors at Maua can do it. of, it shall be made available reasonable veterinary treat- notes that the county shelter Methodist Hospital in Kenya for adoption under procedures ment, or unless the animal is took in the dogs as an owner and the past 14 years at the Red Learn how you can redefine your savings that enable members of the too dangerous to the general surrender, but without proof Bird Clinic in Kentucky. public to inspect the animal, public, in the judgment of the of ownership, The impound approach toward education and retire- They opened a Mission So- ment. Call or visit today. except in the following cases: animal control supervisor. The sheet indicates the dogs were ciety field in South Sudan in the animal has been found county policy is consistent to be held through May 22 at 2012, where they partner with by the operator of the shel- with General Statutes regard- 2 p.m., but that one dog was the East Africa Conference of ter to be unadoptable due to ing dangerous animals. euthanized on May 21. the United Methodist Church. Eric G Lanier injury or defects of health or One dog was euthanized The impound sheet does not Eric G Lanier, AAMS® They teach a Community Health FinancialFinancial AdvisorAdvisor temperament. May 21, and Vereen reclaimed note an illness or injury to jus- . Evangelism program in South 117 West Main Street The animal is seriously ill the other dog the same day. tify the euthanasia prior to the Sudan, which has one of the 117Whiteville, West MainNC 28472 Street or injured, in which case the Vereen signed a release 72-hour deadline, according to poorest health care situations Whiteville,910-642-3001 NC 28472 animal may be euthanized turning over ownership of the the state findings. The letter in the world. 910-642-3001 before the expiration of the dogs to the county, according does not mention whether or All are welcome to attend on minimum holding period if to County Manager Bill Clark not the dogs were aggressive. Sunday morning. Contact the the manager of the animal and other officials. He filed The impound sheet then notes Rev. Paul Stallsworth for further shelter determines, in writing, a lawsuit against the shelter the “owner reclaim” on May information. The church is that it is appropriate to do so. in May. 21. located at 902 Pinckney Street, The writing shall include the In his lawsuit against the Vereen appeared before on the corner of Nance Street. EDS-5422A-A Member SIPC reason for the determination.” county, Vereen claims Ani- county commissioners earlier The shelter received a no- mal Control was holding the this month to complain about tice from the state veterinar- animals for him until he could Hayes and the shelter. He was ian’s office June 18 regarding pick them up. joined by Janet Hinson and A BEAUTIFUL POOL two female pit bulls picked up Court documents show Brittany Ward of the Colum- May 19. At the time, Hayes said Vereen said Hinson picked up bus County Humane Society. AND A BEAUTIFUL the dogs had been the subject the two dogs on May 19, and Hinson accused Hayes and/ REBATE OFFER. of several complaints, and Vereen was told there was a or other shelter employees of the dogs were surrendered by 72-hour hold on the animals, selling pit bulls for $25 each for POOL SEASON IS the owner, Anthony Vereen, ending May 22. dogfighting, but did not pro- to animal control employee Vereen said he appeared at duce evidence of such sales. A BEAUTIFUL THING. Barry Hinson. the pound at 9:30 a.m. on May She also criticized Hayes Purchase a premium poolife® system–either poolife® When he was interviewed 21, but the shelter didn’t open for refusing a dog owner’s Brite Stix® system or poolife® MPT Extra™ Tablet at the time, Hayes said the dogs until noon. 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Serving on WRU for up to five years, from left: Garland McCullen, Vicki Ezzell, Robbie Spence, Robert Simmons, Natasha McDuffie, Jeffery Suggs, Kim Smith, Christine Strickland, Bryan King, Joey Evans, Charity Long, Lateisha The longest-serving members in the unit’s 50-year his- Fowler, Jody King, Hannah Parrott, secretary; Darren Norris, Stephanie Kriner, Mike Stoval, Cindy Hinz, Cassie Car- tory are, Buddy Inman, left, with 33 years and Les High trette, Shane Cartrette, Kay Worley, Michael Worley and Amy Niven. with 34 years.

WIth six to 10 years of service, from left: Scott Crabtree, Carolyn Ward, Donna Stanley, Latasha Gleason, Cynthia With 25 to 30 years of service, Davey Ransom, left, and Palmer, Matt Hinson, Meta Ward, Mary Ann Turner, Mark Smith, Kelly Green, Fuller Royal, Samantha Smith, John Deuce Niven. Smith and Donovan Jacobs, assistant chief.

With 11 to 15 years of service, from left: Nancy Benton, Thomas Mathews, Whitney Prease, Chris Gilmore and Thomas Ward. The WRU chiefs include, from left: Meta Ward, Shafter Sasser, Buddy Inman, Les High, Deuce Niven and Shannon Strickland, current chief.

With 21 to 25 years of service. from left: Norman Nobles, Billy Rushing, Shafter Sasser, Darian Tyler, Brian Nelson, Shannon Strickland, chief.

With 16 to 20 years of service, from left: Jim Mauldin, Jeff Reynolds, Michael Lennon, Gail Hedgecock and Jennifer Strickland.

Last month, the Whiteville dinner. cal technicians in the early Rescue Unit celebrated 50 The current and former 1980s to EMT-Paramedic in years of service to the White- members represented five the 1990s. ville area since its charter by decades of emergency medi- The Whiteville Women’s the Whiteville Jaycees in 1965. cal response, a period that Civic League catered the More than 150 members, saw the unit go from basic Red event, which featured talks former members, their spous- Cross first aid certifiction in from former rescue members es and guests attended the the 1960s to emergency medi- and a slide show.

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Sympathy for Memories moped drivers, on the fault but regulation lines of race By D.G. MARTIN is needed Special to The News Reporter Two people who wanted to be There appears to be a good chance that something else have grabbed our a moped regulation bill will pass the leg- attention recently: Rachel Dolezal, islature this session, and we hope Gov. Pat the former NAACP chapter presi- McRory signs this common sense law into dent in Spokane, Wash., and Cait- being. lyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner, the Mopeds are a popular vehicle of choice 1976 Olympic decathlon champion. for people who have lost their driving privi- Dolezal, who grew up white, leges, or in an increasing number of cases, wanted to be black. She took ev- are looking for a cheaper alternative form ery step she could think of to be a of transporta- black person. Though her parents tion. Mopeds The point are white, she grew up with black are designed to For years, moped driv- siblings. She married a black man travel at slow ers have been able to drive and has black, or mixed-race, chil- dren. She attended the historically speeds but without financial respon- still must fol- black Howard University. Later, low the same sibility; this is markedly she worked enthusiastically and traffic laws as unfair, since every other effectively to improve the lives of regular mo- motorized, street-legal black people. torcycles and vehicle must have insur- Bruce Jenner, who grew up male, wanted to be a woman. Many passenger ve- ance to be on the highway. hicles. They’re applauded, although some women prohibited on said, “Oh no, you can’t be a real woman. You didn’t spend a lifetime four-lane highways, both for the safety of the Public opinion with the terrible challenges that operator and other drivers. every real woman has to face.” For years, moped drivers have been able Although some African Ameri- to drive without financial responsibility; cans welcomed Dolezal’s efforts to this is markedly unfair, since every other Too much to ask? She was later asked to work at Pray for justices be a part of the black community, motorized, street-legal vehicle must have Central as a tutor helping kids get others said, “No. Only those who insurance to be on the highway. At the same Forty-two years ago, my moth- ready for their end-of-grade tests. As the Supreme Court prepares have actually suffered the chal- time, moped operators have been able to use er, Bertie Lanehart, began sub- One student’s grandparent speak- to rule this month on same-sex lenges that all real black people the public roads at no cost, other than fuel stitute teaching in the Whiteville ing to my mother in a restaurant marriage, I wonder at times, do face from birth can have a legiti- taxes. Anyone who has just walked out of a City Schools system. She was a last week said, “My grandson God’s people really care? Is it too mate claim to be black.” tag office smarting at a $300 bill for a new tag regular substitute and was “one would not have passed if it had late or are we beyond remedy, and Dolezal and Jenner brought and taxes will have to admit that it’s a pretty of the most faithful substitutes,” not been for you.” headed for judgment? Yes, God’s back an assortment of personal good deal if you don’t have to pay. according to a former principal. And how is she rewarded for people must do more than pray and memories of encounters on the The new rule will require mopeds to be Some years later, she was hired 42 years of service? The invita- be a robot to an ungodly govern- fault lines of race. registered with the state and to carry li- as an assistant at Whiteville Pri- tion to the end-of-year retirement ment. We cannot have two masters. The late Maxine O’Kelly, an ability insurance. This is only fair; while a mary and worked lovingly with party stated she could bring four This comes after several federal outstanding African-American moped driver is more than likely going to be every child. She mentored new guests. Unfortunately, she could courts ruled against a number of leader, served on the UNC Board of the loser in a collision with a car or truck, teachers and was a positive influ- not attend, so she asked that my states that had banned sodomite Governors while I was Secretary of that’s no reason for a driver who isn’t guilty ence to her students. Many times brother and I be allowed to attend marriages, including North Caro- University. One day she explained of causing a wreck to be held financially she furnished clothing, food and on her behalf. lina. to us that her very light skin cre- responsible. even field trip money for students. Astonishingly, she was told The fact that the U.S. Supreme ated ambiguities and problems We do not think the state should be puni- After the reduction of staff at that was not the way things were Court is even considering such a for her, so that she determined to tive in its regulation of mopeds. There’s no Whiteville Primary, she was hired done, that there was a budget that ruling reveals the depraved moral marry someone with much darker reason to rub salt in a wound, especially for as the ISS teacher at Edgewood. had to be kept and that we would state of our nation. Regardless of skin, “so my children would never the many folks who have made bad mistakes She helped in the office whenever not be allowed to attend. the outcome, the Bible is the final have to worry about people think- It is such a sad thing that the on the road but are trying to rebuild their needed: planned faculty parties, authoritative word on marriage. ing they were white.” Whiteville City Schools system lives. A moped is the only option for trans- organized and placed orders Marriage is a covenant and Several years ago, at the re- can’t afford to allow my brother portation for many of them, and in today’s for school t-shirts, volunteered commitment between a man and quest of then University of North with the chorus, and many other and me represent my mother’s 42 woman by our Judge (not the society, one must have transportation in Carolina-Pembroke Chancellor things. years of selfless service. courts) to reflect the relationship order to hold a job. Joseph Oxendine, I worked for She would still be with the My mother is extremely hurt between Christ and His bride, the about six months in Pembroke, the Most moped operators have nothing to school system had my father not by this. I am ashamed and disap- church, unofficial capital of the Lumbee fear from the new law, assuming it requires become ill last spring. She took a pointed at the way this has been God Himself is the final arbiter. people. Some Lumbees have red reasonable insurance requirements (and leave of absence, but I remember handled. Is this the way we thank “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord hair and blue eyes, and others have reasonable rates, too) combined with regis- many times during his illness an individual who has given most is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our very dark skin. These differences tration fees to help pay their fair share of hearing her call the school to of her life to the education and King; He will save us” (Isa 33:22). cause no problem for Lumbees. the costs of maintaining highways. If every make sure this was done or that nurturing of our children? Continue to pray as all nine judges UNC-Chapel Hill history professor other vehicle on the road requires a tag and was taken care of. In the midst of Is it too much to ask that she have a religious affiliation, three Malinda Maynor Lowery in her insurance, why not a moped? Even scooters such a trying time, she was con- be allowed to be represented by claim to be conservative, four are book, “Lumbee Indians in the Jim (which are also smaller than motorcycles, cerned about her school. her children at this special time liberals, and two are moderate, Crow South: Race, Identity, and the but faster than mopeds) must meet the same She retired to spend time with of recognition? I think not. but none (zero) are professing Making of a Nation,” lovingly and standard as other motor vehicles. my father, not knowing he was Maria L. Hyatt Christians. authoritatively explains that the We hope it makes its way successfully to much sicker than expected. He Whiteville Carl A. Hinson Sr. identity of the Lumbee is defined the governor’s desk, and from there into law. passed away in September. Whiteville Continued on next page Commentary Limericks by Bob Aldrich Where’s the inflation we expected?

The Cardinals are accepting no shame By Dr. MIKE WALDEN challenging and why the housing For that hacked data base Astros claim. N.C. Cooperative Extension As soon as Fed policy-makers became convinced the recession market – while better – is wobbly Like a runner’s big lead in many areas. On a pitcher’s off-speed It wasn’t supposed to happen was here, they opened the money spigot. Since 2007, the Fed has Of course, more of the money Stolen bases are part of the game this way. After years of creating effectively created several trillions of new dollars, certainly qualify- could leave the Fed and “hit the money out of thin air – a unique ing for Friedman’s chase-scene. But it hasn’t happened. Serious street” if banks find better lending The campaign rhetoric takes a jump ability of the Federal Reserve (“the inflation is not here. Have the laws of economics fallen apart? opportunities with higher interest There’s a new candidate on the stump. Fed”) – we were supposed to be see- rates than paid by the Fed. Still, With his brash, brazen air ing significantly higher inflation the Fed could respond by upping And his combed over hair, by now. Economists, including gathers posted prices from the spending and new economic activ- their interest rate paid to banks if It’s none other than bold Donald Trump. yours truly, and non-economists internet, show annual inflation ity. But if the money-to-loans-to- signs of higher inflation appeared. both issued the warnings. only marginally higher at between spending process got moving too In fact, there are many options in Donald Trump would appear as ill-starred, Those worrying about faster 2 percent and 2½ percent. fast, we would be in a Friedman the air being juggled by the Fed- Playing bridge with the blue blood old guard. rising prices didn’t necessarily How can this be? The late Nobel situation and prices would start eral Reserve. While he’d want to impress, disagree with the Fed’s policy. Prize-winning economist Milton to jump. Some say the Fed has too many There would be no finesse Printing money and injecting Friedman used to describe infla- This time the Fed added a new goals to juggle. Ever since the end He’d just slam with a dummy Trump card. it into the economy is standard tion as resulting from too many ruffle to the scenario which, so of World War II, Congress has told operating procedure during a dollars chasing too few goods and far, has kept inflation at bay. As the Fed to pursue two objectives recession, especially the kind of services. As soon as Fed policy- usual, the Fed created new money simultaneously: keeping both the very, very bad recession we had makers became convinced the re- and used the funds to purchase in- inflation rate low and the unem- beginning in late 2007. If the ex- cession was here, they opened up vestments from banks. Then they ployment rate low. Some think, Thumbs up tra money can induce spending, the money spigot. Since 2007, the made an offer to the banks that while doable in the long-run, restore confidence and boost jobs, Fed has effectively created several most couldn’t refuse. If the banks achieving both goals may not be • To the City of then many think the cost of a little trillions of new dollars, certainly deposited the new money with possible during shorter periods Whiteville, for its Enrich- more inflation later is worth the qualifying for Friedman’s chase- the Fed, the Fed would pay them of time. ment Camp and the police benefits. scene. interest for doing so. The interest So is inflation whipped? Not youth camp, spearheaded So, more inflation may be the But it hasn’t happened. Seri- rate wouldn’t be high, but it would necessarily. The Fed may decide by Charlotte Almada and price of putting a stop to a sink- ous inflation is not here. Have the be risk-free. that economic growth and oppor- Lt. Clay Hagood, respec- ing economy. Yet herein lies the laws of economics fallen apart? Is Banks bit at the deal. Deposits tunities are still too limited, and tively. Both events show mystery. The Fed did print a lot the relationship between money by banks at the Fed rose from a sacrificing a little more inflation outside-the-box thinking, of money, the economy did stop and prices not what it used to be? couple billion dollars to almost to get more and better jobs is a and have helped local sinking and is now expanding, but Is there a reasonable explanation $2 trillion! The policy allowed trade worth making. Would they youth continue the learn- we’ve yet to see higher inflation for this apparent contradiction? the Fed to stabilize the banking be correct? You decide! ing process long after appear. Actually there is a simple system during the financial crisis Walden is a William Neal Reyn- school was dismissed for Indeed, retail inflation – cover- explanation. Traditionally when but without creating the basis for olds Distinguished Professor and the year. ing everything consumers buy – the Fed created money, it would substantially higher inflation. North Carolina Cooperative Ex- has ranged only between 1 percent move that money into the economy Some analysts have called this tension economist in the Depart- •We’re always im- and 2 percent annually for the by purchasing investments from policy “brilliant.” ment of Agricultural and Resource pressed when power last four years. Now I know some banks. Banks would trade the in- However, the policy has had Economics of North Carolina State company crews respond people don’t trust government vestments for the new money, and its downsides. Rather than using University’s College of Agriculture in terrible weather, like statistics. Yet private measures then banks could use that money the new money to make loans, and Life Sciences. He teaches and the thunderstorm we of inflation, such as the “Billion as the basis for making loans to banks have parked the money with writes on personal finance, eco- had last night, to restore Price Project” at Massachusetts both businesses and consumers. the Fed. The policy may be one nomic outlook and public policy. electricity. Institute of Technology, which The loans would create new reason why getting a loan is still The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2014 13-A People, Places and Things Washington gives me the good kind of chills By ALLEN TURNER one (not me!) was a little late pleasantly surprised, in fact. constructed. Kennedy. minute. Staff Writer getting out of the shower and I had expected in these days I wasn’t able to visit the Someday I’ll get to visit the Someday, also I’ll return to we were delayed starting our of what is and isn’t politically World War II Memorial, ei- World War II memorial. And Arlington National Cemetery. Washington, D.C., gives trip to the cemetery. correct that the service would ther. I had seen it once before, I’ll get to go back to the top of After visiting my cousin’s me the chills. I’m not talking Our three-vehicle caravan be almost secular. It wasn’t. driving past it the weekend it the Washington Monument, gravesite, I’ll return to the about the negative kind of had not been traveling long The chaplain conducted a was first dedicated more than which I did in the mid-70s Tomb of the Unknowns for the chills most of us of all political before the lead vehicle disap- service that would have been 10 years ago, but the crowds and want to again with a cam- changing of the guard and to persuasions get from time to peared. It turned out they had perfectly in place in T.I.’s be- and traffic were so heavy that era. I’ll return to the Lincoln the Kennedy gravesite. time as a result of what’s going to go back to the house because loved Methodist Church. I didn’t get out. I’d hoped to Memorial, which I’ve visited Someday I’ll do all of that, on in Congress, at the White they had failed to bring with After the chaplain spoke, I make that visit on this last three or four times, and the and more. Someday. I could House and in the Supreme them the flag that would cover was surprised when a repre- trip, but work the next day Vietnam Memorial, which I’ve spend a year exploring Wash- Court. Instead, I’m talking T.I.’s casket for the funeral sentative of the Secretary of and the realities of a seven- visited several times. ington, D.C. about the high school civics and which already had been the Army stepped up to offer hour car trip awaiting me And I’ll visit the Jefferson Depending on what part kind of positive chills when shipped to the family. Long thanks for T.I.’s service. After prevented it. Memorial for the first time of Columbus County you live I’m at the seat of our nation’s story short, we got to the cem- that, the impeccable honor Someday, I’ll be able to do and the U.S. Capitol and House in, and depending on how fast government and among those etery at 10:01 a.m., a minute af- guard began the ritual of fold- all I want to do in Washington, and Senate office buildings for you drive and how many pit marvelous, impressive build- ter the service was scheduled ing the flag for presentation D.C. I’ll drive past Reagan what will be the umpteenth stops you have to make along ings, monuments and edifices. to begin and 46 minutes after to T.I.’s daughters, Lynn and National Airport and past the time. I’ll return to the National the way, Washington is only I first went to Washington Arlington officials had asked Jacque. Did I use the word Pentagon on into the city and Gallery of Art and, yes, the Bu- about seven hours from here. while Dwight Eisenhower was us to be there. “chills” before? enjoy what has got to be one of reau of Printing and Engrav- I encourage you to go, whether president and even toured the Fortunately, though, the Then came the most mov- ing to be awed by the millions for the first or the 50th time. White House when I was about service wasn’t cancelled and the 21-gun sa- ing and scenic of dollars worth of $100 bills Someday, and I hope it’s 10 years old. rescheduled, unlike the ser- lute. A team of drives on the rolling off the presses every soon, I will go back. I’ll never that forget they vice which had been scheduled seven Army face of the were doing maintenance on for 9 a.m. That family also riflemen were earth as the the U.S. Capitol during that ran late, so late that officials at the top of monuments D.G. Martin trip, and the majestic dome had to cancel the funeral. The the ridge of and the build- Continued from previous page was colored an ugly rusty family had to get back into the a nearby hill ings come into burnt orange. six-week waiting line for the and each fired view. primarily, not by the percentage erner Coming of Age during My most recent trip to service to be set. his weapon Someday, of Indian blood, but by kinship, the Civil Rights Revolution,” Washington was last month The hearse bearing T.I.’s three times. I’ll be able mutual recognition, and strong my brother-in-law, Joe Howell, and, in a nice bookend for my body rolled into the adminis- As the echoes to revisit the and longstanding connections explains how he and my sister trips to the capital city, the U.S. trative building parking lot of the rifle Smithsonian to the land. were active in the civil rights Capitol was covered in scaf- after we had registered our volleys faded, Institution. While we were living in Char- movement in the deep South folding. At least the Washing- arrival, and our three-car cara- the haunting The first time lotte, my children were assigned during the summer of 1964, at ton Monument wasn’t covered van from the house was joined strains of taps from a bugler I was there was on my trip as to formerly all-black West Char- a time when the leadership of in scaffolding, as it had been by several other vehicles car- on another hill on the other a 10-year-old, and I believe I lotte High School. Our children the Student Non-Violent Coor- the last time I was in D.C. as a rying other family members side of that section of the was there for less than an hour. flourished, making us proud of dinating Committee (SNCC) result of damage sustained in who weren’t staying with us, cemetery resonated. Someday, I’ll be able to spend their performance and of our determined that white people an earthquake. And the White including Andy Turner of I had seen depictions of days, hopefully at least a week, connection with the school’s would no longer be welcome in House wasn’t the grey house, Fair Bluff, who happened to funerals like this on television trying to explore its treasures history. However, once an older leadership positions. covered with an ugly dark be working in the Richmond and in the movies; I’d even at- (but still without being able to woman in the school’s neigh- Howell records his humilia- primer as repainting the man- area and was able to attend a tended a few military-honors really scratch the surface in borhood jarred me when she tion under the SNCC leadership sion was under way during my funeral he very much wanted funerals locally. But unless such a short amount of time). said loudly and pointedly, “The on the same pages he describes previous trip before that. to attend. and until you’ve been to a Perhaps someday I’ll white people have come and the humiliations of the local The purpose of my trip to We followed that hearse to funeral at Arlington National traipse through the White taken our school away from us.” blacks under the oppressive Washington last month was T.I.’s gravesite, probably not Cemetery, you don’t know the House again, now that I’m old For many years, my family white power structure. very specific: To attend the 100 yards away from the Tomb meaning of the word “chill- enough to fully appreciate it. and I were active members of a What are the lessons from burial service for my first of the Unknowns. ing” (again, in the best sense The only thing I remember predominantly black church in these recollections? cousin, Col. T.I. Martin Jr., U.S. The young soldiers serv- of the word). from my first trip was being Charlotte, where our children I am not sure, except that Army, retired, at Arlington ing on the honor guard were Someday, I hope to have the in the East Room. I didn’t learned at an early age the when we react to those who National Cemetery. impeccable in their dress uni- time and the money to spend even realize until the pictures otherness of being a minority. want to change their lives dra- Now, I had been to Arling- forms, although those uni- as much time as I would like my mother took on that trip But when I tried to take advan- matically or discuss our racial ton before in a “tourist-y” kind forms were covered by rain- in Washington, D.C. There’s so came back that we exited the tage of our commitment to the differences and attitudes, we of way. I’d visited the Kennedy coats, as they took my cousin much there to do and see and, Executive Mansion through “black church” in my political should look for ways to com- gravesite and I’d been to the from the hearse to the burial while I’ve done a little of it and the stately and iconic North campaigning, a black minister municate with kindness and Tomb of the Unknowns for the site. The chaplain, the Army seen a little of it, I want to do Portico, where not too many deflated my claims, saying, respect. changing of the guard. But I captain assigned to conduct and see so much more. years after my trip as a 10-year- “That is not a black church. It D.G. Martin hosts “North had never been a participant the funeral, did not know my On this particular trip, I old, I watched on television as is a white church that has black Carolina Bookwatch,” which in a funeral there. cousin but he had received disappointed myself by not former Presidents Truman members.” airs Sundays at noon and Thurs- It was so impressive, despite information from the family being able to do something and Eisenhower entered the In “Civil Rights Journey: days at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. a light rain and unseasonably to include in his homily. I had heretofore done on all building together after the The Story of a White South- cool, almost cold, weather. I felt Because we ran late getting of my prior trips to Wash- assassination of President a bit sorry for the Army cap- to the cemetery, he had to cut ington: I was not able to visit tain who conducted the service his remarks short in order the Vietnam Memorial, and because he was highly rushed to remain on schedule, but that’s something I had done for time, needing to get to the he gave a very good and very in Washington every time I’ve next scheduled service (they sincere message. I was very been there since it was first do 15-20 a day there), although he never voiced that urgency. T.I.’s funeral was scheduled FOURTH OF JULY Codeword Contest for 10 a.m., and the Arlington folks asked the family to be at their administration building 45 minutes before then. Most Codeword: America of the family were staying in a historic old house just a few blocks from the White House that had been rented by T.I.’s Brought daughter as a gathering place to you by: for us. 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Greg and Rita Parker Pleasant Plains Baptist Church Sibbett Auto Sales If you would like more information on the Go Tell crusade or how your church can get involved, call 910-642-2155 14-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Unity Continued from page 1-A is amazing,” said the Rev. Paul gible, practical way - is never darity amongst the ecumeni- T. Stallsworth of Whiteville’s greater than when a tragedy cal community in Whiteville.” United Methodist Church. occurs on the scale of what “As usual, we welcome all It was Stallsworth who took place in Charleston,” Du- members of the Whiteville spoke to his friend, the Rev. Bose continued. “My prayer community and surrounding Charlrean Mapson of St. is that the loving comfort areas to join us on Wednesday, Mark AME Zion Church about found only in the Gospel of July 1, for this very memo- coming together in local unity Christ would be powerfully rable occasion,” Mapson in- for a community worship and felt by those who need it most vited. remembrance service. From in our community during this The Rev. Dr. Anne Natoli that initial conversation, the time.” reiterated in conclusion some- two pastors then spoke to Paul Pope, a member of thing she shared in her Sun- and emailed other ministers First Presbyterian Church, day sermon at Grace Episco- and church members and has been attending recent pal/Christ the King Lutheran: invited them to Monday’s race relation forums hosted “In the face of such un-holy planning meeting. All total, by St. Mark AME Zion. “The chaos, our only response can representatives from AME community gatherings at St. be one of: deepening faith, Zion, Baptist, Episcopal, Lu- Marks offered me an oppor- mutual love, and intentional theran, Methodist and Mis- tunity to express my concern relationship.” sionary Alliance denomina- about the prevalent and cor- Note: For more informa- tions gathered around a table rosive effects of racism in tion – or to see how to be part Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL in Stallsworth’s office for the American society, particular- of the community choir or bell quickly coordinated meeting ly the widely-held belief that ensemble – July 1, contact the Laughter Yoga Class when they chose to talk, pray we are a post-racist society,” Rev. Paul T. Stallsworth of Participants attending 44 classes of Laughter Yoga at the Whiteville Senior Center re- and prepare. Pope said. Whiteville United Methodist at ceived certificates from instructor Jean Powers. Participants included Minnie White, At the conclusion of the “Racism is inimical to the (910) 642-3376 or the Rev. Charl- seated, and, from left: James Pridgen, Gladiola Boone, Dorothy Paige, Virginia Bel- meeting, it was decided that a person of Jesus Christ. He rean Mapson of St. Mark AME multi-denominational, multi- asked us to love him first, then Zion at (910) 642-7327. lucci, Eva Grace, Leon Merritt, Dr. H.G. Walters, Creola King, Pat Russ, Thelma ethnic worship “Solidarity to love our neighbor as we love Ward, Clara Stephens, Beatrice McMillian, Marial Colon and Claudette Williams. Service of Worship” would be ourselves. We Christians are held in Whiteville at St. Mark called to model Jesus’ love for AME Zion. It will take place all people; that should leave no July 1 at 7 p.m. – two weeks room in our hearts for racism. Check out the updates POP! website to the day of the Wednesday “The slaughtering of in- evening tragedy in the South nocents might be considered The News Reporter’s POP! POP! also features mov- Carolina port city. normal, even admirable, be- website launched one year ie, music, app, and book The Rev. Justin DuBose havior for hate-filled people,” ago, designed as a place for reviews, polls, and video is the pastor of Missionary Pope continued. “But Chris- young people to go for news content. Alliance Church in White- tians must battle daily those written by young people The POP! team has even ville. “Rev. Paul Stallsworth subtle, quiet expressions of about pop culture, opinions added two new categories contacted me about attend- racism that have very nega- and people. of content to the website: ing the planning session for tive effects: the racist joke, POP! proved difficult to photo galleries and “College the Solidarity Service on the stereotyping at work or in manage when the 2014-2015 Corner,” which will allow Wednesday, July 1,” DuBose the human resources offices,” school year began, but it has writers to talk about and said. “As the pastor of a he stated. been revitalized this sum- provide advice about ques- Christian & Missionary Alli- “Given that St. Mark has mer by a team consisting tions students may have ance congregation, our focus hosted several race relation of young people from ages about college life. is on proclaiming the love of forums since the Michael 15-21. Some are returning You can check out POP! Christ and reaching out to our Brown shooting,” Mapson members from the original for yourself at www.nrpop. community. noted, “we consider it an POP! team, but there are place for news. It also fea- favorites, from the top five com. “The need for the procla- honor to host another com- new faces and names as tures opinions and an “On modern superhero movies Like POP! on Facebook mation of Christ’s love - and munity wide service, which well. the Top” section, in which to the top ten ways to tell you and follow POP! on Twitter that demonstrated in a tan- continues to exemplify soli- POP! is more than just a POP! writers create lists of are from Columbus County. @NRPop. Sports The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 - Page 1B All-Columbus softball 2015 Lady Pack’s Leviner selected Player of the Year All-Columbus County

By DAN BISER home runs with five. Sports Editor A pair of freshmen, Kourt- softball team ney Grainger and Ivy Hayes For the past two seasons, the made the big step up this sea- Whiteville High School girls son to gain all-county rec- softball team has established ognition both as hitters and First Team itself as one of the strongest defenders. 1A girls diamond programs Senior Lauren Worley had Whiteville East Columbus in North Carolina. another strong season as the Malerie Leviner Kaleigh Patrick With a state runner-up fin- No. 2 pitcher and designated Eden Brown Kailey Paul ish in 2014 and a fourth-round hitter as she has been a steady Olivia Kissam advancement this spring, factor in Wolfpack softball suc- Sage McLelland Coach Olivia Scott’s Lady Wolf- cess for three straight years. Kourtney Grainger Valerie Carter pack has effectively combined Three Rivers Conference Ivy Hayes experience and youth while runner-up South Columbus Lauen Worley West Columbus bringing on the “total team” had another strong season Cambrika Jackson concept to the fullest. in the 2A ranks under Coach Among the players emerg- David Marlowe. South Columbus ing to the forefront is junior Seniors Bailey Russ and Hailey Sarvis pitcher Malerie Leviner, the Bailey Dyson and Brittney go-to righthander of the WHS Sellers were among the keys to Bailey Dyson pitching staff as well as a de- the Lady Stallions’ 16-9 record Bailey Russ pendable hitter as she helped as they fell to eventual state Brittney Sellers lead the Lady Wolfpack to a 20-5 2A champion South Granville record and a second straight in the second round of the Lindsey Jones Three Rivers 1A-2A Confer- playoffs. ence championship.The team Junior Lindsey Jones and was eliminated in the Eastern sophomore Hailey Sarvis have Honorable Mention 1A finals by way of a 3-2 10-in- also landed All-Columbus hon- Whiteville - Sayeh Campbell, Raeganne Sholar, ning road loss to Pinetown ors. Grace Nance. Northside. Juniors Kailey Paul and Ol- South Coumbus - , Aleysha Givens, Arial Sykes Leviner posted an earned ivia Kissam along with sopho- East Columbus - Kelsey Carroll, Kirklyn Wayne, run average of 1.01 as she mores Kaleigh Patrick and Katie Roby pitched 104 innings, struck out Valerie Carter also received - Lindsey Strickland 126 batters and walked only 15. All-Columbus recognition West Columbus She closed the season with after pacing Coach Morgan an 11-3 record and was also Patrick’s Lady Gators to a Player of the Year: Malerie Leviner (Whiteville) named the Three Rivers 1A-2A third-place finish in the Three Coach of the Year: Olivia Scott (Whiteville) Conference Player of the Year. Rivers Conference and posting On the offensive side, Levin- a final record of 15-9. er carried a .327 batting aver- West Columbus senior age. all-around athlete Cambrika Leviner is joined on the Jackson has been named the team by fellow junior Eden to All-Columbus team after Brown. Brown stepped into the another rebuilding year for starting catcher spot this after Coach Caroline Newman’s Olivia Scott manning infield positions her Lady Vikings. 2015 Columbus County first two years. Coach Olivia Scott has been Softball Coach Sage McLelland, the 2014 named Columbus County Soft- Columbus County Player of ball Coach of the Year as soft- of the Year the Year as a freshman, had ball at Whiteville High has another strong season, even taken on new heights during though she was kept out of her tenure. Staff photos by John Thomas much of the Lady Wolfpack’s The Lady Wolfpack will re- See Player of the Year listing state playoff run with an ankle turn with much of this year’s Malerie Leviner on 2B injury. She led the team in line-up back on the field. 2015 Columbus County Softball Player of the Year Cerro Gordo set to play host to District 2 DY AAA Tournament Since its inception in 1980, Nakina will take on South 1980 - Whiteville Optimist the District 2 Dixie Youth Columbus, and the nightcap at 1981 - Whiteville Optimist Baseball Tournament for 7 will feature tournament host 1982 - Columbus County South vs.West players of ages 9 and 10, has Columbus County taking on 1983 - Shallotte been dominated by Whiteville Riegelwood. 1984 - Whiteville Optimist Optimist and Columbus County On Sunday, the Whiteville 1985- Whiteville Optimist league teams. Optimist-Bladen County loser 1986 - Columbus County Whiteville Optimist has will play the Nakina-South 1987 - Whiteville Optimist won the 19 of the past 35 titles, Columbus loser at 5 p.m., 1988 - Elizabethtown including the last four, and and the winners of those two 1989- Whiteville Optimist Columbus County has won 12. games will play at 7. Columbus 1990 - Whiteville Optimist The only other championships County and Riegelwood will 1991 - Whiteville Optimist in the tournament were have second-round byes. 1992 - Whiteville Optimist taken by South Columbus The tournament will 1993 - Columbus County in 2009, Chadbourn in 2002, run through Wednesday or 1994 - Whiteville Optimist Elizabethtown in 1988 and Thursday with the winner 1995 - Whiteville Optimist Shallotte in 1983. advancing to the 2015 North 1996 - Columbus County 1997 - Whiteville Optimist Tina White Whiteville Optimist, Carolina AAA Tournament, Columbus County and four which is scheduled to open on 1998 - Whiteville Optimist other teams will again go in July 11 at Lillington in Harnett 1999 - Columbus County Photo by Selena Gore as tournament favorites on County. 2000- Columbus County En route to silver medal Saturday when the tournament 2001 - Columbus County Whiteville High player Connor Grainger (14) releases his bat and heads to first base will have its 36th renewal at The District 2 AAA 2002- Chadbourn the Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Supplemental Tournament will 2003 - Whiteville Optimist as he drives a single to left field in last week’s Powerade State Baseball Games. 2004 - Columbus County Grainger and WHS teammates Mackenzie Gore and Nick Hook played on the Region Complex. begin Saturday at 4 p.m. with The six-team double- Bladen County clashing with 2005 - Columbus County 4 squad that claimed a Silver Medal finish in the eight-team State Games Tournament. elimination tournament will Columbus County. Whiteville 2006 - Columbus County The above photo was taken in Region 4’s 9-1 third-round win against Region 1 at be again be held in conjunction Optimist and Nakina will take 2007 - Whiteville Optimist N.C. State University’s Doak Field. The Region 4 team opened tournament play with the four-team District 2 AAA the field at 6. 2008 - Columbus County 2009 - South Columbus Tournament. Losers of Saturday’s games a 10-4 win over Region 8 at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Boshamer Stadium with Gore striking 2010 - Columbus County Championship tournament will play on Sunday at 4 p.m. out nine batters and allowing only one hit in four innings pitched. In second-round 2011 - Whiteville Optimist play will begin on Saturday with the winners slated to go 2012 - Whiteville Optimist play, Region 4 topped the Region 6 team 9-1 in a game played at Duke University’s with a 3 p.m., match-up at 6. The tournament will run 2013 - Whiteville Optimist Jack Coombs Field. In the Gold Medal Game, played at the USA Baseball National between Whiteville Optimist through Tuesday or Wednesday. 2014 - Whiteville Optimist Training Center in Cary, the Region 4 team fell to Region 5 by an 8-3 score. and Bladen County. At 5 p.m., District 9 Dixie Girls Softball Wilcox Basketball Camp Tournament opens today at Leland

6 p.m. - South Columbus vs. 7 p.m., - Central Columbus vs. to run June 29 to July 3 The 2015 District 9 Dixie Leland East Columbus. Girls Softball Tournament Lockwood Folly - BYE The 13th annual Chris Wilcox Basketball the camp’s director. Central Columbus - BYE begins at Northwest District Camp will be held June 29-July 3 at the White- Along with the WHS gym, gyms at Central Park in Leland. DARLINGS (ages 7-8) PONYTAILS (ages 11-12) ville High School gym. The camp is for boys and Middle School and the Whiteville Recreation A total of 15 Columbus 1 p.m. - South Brunswick vs. Le- 2 p.m. Central Columbus vs. girls of ages 7 through high school. Registra- Center will be utilized. County teams representing land South Brunswick tion fee is $50 per camper. Each daily session Wilcox was the first-round draft pick of the 4 p.m. - West Brunswick vs. Lock- East Columbus, Central Co- 3 p.m. - West Brunswick vs. East will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Los Angeles Clippers shortly after pacing the Columbus wood Folly lumbus and South Columbus Wilcox paced Whiteville High to the 1999 Maryland Terrapins to the 2002 NCAA champi- 5 p.m. Central Columbus vs. 6 p.m. - Leland vs. East Colum- league will compete in five state 2A championship and played a big role onship. He played for the Clippers (2002-06), the Cape Fear bus. tournament divisions. -BYE on the University of Maryland’s 2002 national Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder 7 p.m. - South Columbus vs. South Columbus The double-elimination Lockwood Folly. championship team. He went on to play 11 sea- (2006-09), New York Knicks (2009), Detroit Pis- event will run through Sun- BELLES (ages 13-15) sons in the NBA. Wilcox now resides in Raleigh tons (2009-11) and Boston Celtics (2011-13). d a y. ANGELS (ages 9-10) 2 p.m. - East Columbus vs. and continues to bring his week-long basketball During his 11-year career, the 6-foot-11 Wilcox Thursday’s opening-round 1 p.m. - East Columbus vs. Brunswick North camp for youth to Whiteville along with his averaged 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. 4 p.m. - Cape Fear vs. schedule follows: South Brunswick South Co- mother Debra Brown. His best season came in 2006-07 at Seattle 3 p.m. - West Brunswick vs. Sup- lumbus Glenn McKoy, who served as WHS head boys when he started 81 of the 82 regular-season per Optimist 6 p.m. - Central Columbus vs. SWEETEES (ages 5-6) basketball coach from 1980 to 2006, will again be games, averaging 13.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. 5 p.m. - South Columbus vs. West Brunswick. 4 p.m. - Leland vs. Cape Fear Cape Fear 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Tennis Erichment Clinic to open on June 29 at WHS courts

The Columbus County De- partment of Parks and Rec- reation will hold its Summer Tennis Enrichment Clinic June 29-July 2 at the Whiteville High School tennis courts. The clinic is for boys and girls of ages 6-10. Cost for the four-day camp is $40 per camp- e r. There will be a class for be- ginners from 9 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and re- freshments are provided. There will be a class for in- termediates from noon until 3 p.m., with lunch and refresh- ments being provided. For registration and more information, call the Colum- bus County Department of Parks and Recreation at 910- Columbus County All-Stars 640-6624. 2015 District 2 AA Supplmental Tournament champions Pre-registration is required and Sportsmanship Award winners Soccer for this clinic. Columbus County Columbus County comes away with AA Supplemental title Soccer League TABOR CITY - Columbus ment’s Sportsmanship Trophy Cooper Padgett, Jamarios Trojan Triple Threat registration County pulled out a 9-8 victory during the post-game award Watson, Jaylan McKoy, Alex Diamond Porter had a huge eighth-grade year in sports over Whiteville Optimist Tues- ceremonies, had opened tour- Barnes and Demone Williams. at Acme-Delco Middle School during 2014-15 as she deadline June 30 day night to claim the District nament play with a 16-1 win Coaches are Jeff Axelburg, emerged with Most Valuable Player Awards in volleyball, Deadline for sign-ups in the 2 Dixie Youth AA (ages 7-8, over Bladen County and a 13-3 Todd Padgett, Chris Rector, Da- 2015 Columbus County Youth Coach-Pitch) Supplemental win over Whiteville Optimist. basketball and softball. Porter, who plans to attend a vid Butler and Corey Vaught. Soccer Leagues (ages 4-15) is Baseball Tournament cham- Whiteville Optimist opened Members of the Whiteville softball camp in Gainesville, Fla., this summer, is looking June 30 at 4 p.m. Registration pionship. tournament play with 17-5 win Optimist All-Stars are Drake forward to playing all three sports when she enters East fee is $30. It was Columbus County’s over Nakina, It finished with a Grainger, Layton McLean, Ca- Sign-ups can be made at Columbus High School this coming year. third win in as many tourna- 2-2 record to claim the tourna- den Hagood, Bryce Edwards, the county recreation office, ment games, including its sec- Kendall McAllister, Ethan 606 N. Thompson Street, in ment runnerup award. ond over the Whiteville team. Soles, Isaac Sealey, Ty Mishue, Whiteville. Members of the Columbus Whiteville Optimist d gained County squad are Sierra Al- Jayce Hatcher, Cameron McK- Whiteville Optimist, Bladen the tournament finals on Mon- ford, Nick Rye, Jayden Todd, vian and Devin Faulk. Coaches City softball day by defeating Nakina 14- Jonathan Todd, Camden But- are Matt McLean, Clay Ha- take AA semi-final victories 1. Columbus County, which ler, Tony Jordan, Demarius good, Theron McKvian and was also presented the tourna- Len Mishue. TABOR CITY - The Whiteville Optimist All-Stars survived league meeting McArthur, Andrew Banks, a five-run, eight-hit first inning explosion by Nakina to come away with a 13-6 semi-final victory Tuesday and remain unde- set for July 1 Columbus County feated in the District 2 AA (ages 7-8, Coach-Pitch) Dixie Youth The Whiteville Department Baseball Tournament. of Parks and Recreation will Earlier in the evening, Bladen County overcame a three-run hold an Adult Softball League Dixie Youth Baseball final inning surge by Columbus County to pull out a 10-9 vic- meeting on Wednesday, July 1, tory. at 6 p.m. at the Whiteville Rec Whiteville Optimist and the once-beaten Bladen County Center. team met Wednesday night in the championship round. See re- The meeting will be for both sult at whiteville.com. men’s and women’s teams. Entry Along with Nakina, Whiteville Optimist has recorded tour- fee per team is $400 and will be nament wins over Riegelwood 19-3, Columbus County 6-2, and due July 20. Bladen County 14-0. For more information, con- tact Charlotte Almada at 642- 9052.

DY AA

Eric Jenkins West Columbus Staff photo by Dan Biser

Continued from 1B Whiteville Optimist All-Stars 2015 District 2 AA Supplemental Tournament finalists

Soccer clinic now underway at Edgewood Silver Medalists

Staff photo by Margaret High

Photo by Selena Gore Whiteville High School’s Nick Hood takes a big cut while playing for the Region 4 team in its Powerade State Games match-up with Region 8 at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Boshamer Stadium. Region 4 won the game 10-4 and went on to win the Silver Medal in the eight- team event. Columbus County Softball Players of the Year Staff photo by Franklin Davis 2004 - Anna Williamson - East Columbus DY AA action 2005 - Leighann Wayland - East Columbus Nakina catcher Dakota Benton runs to retrieve the ball while Columbus County’s Ty- 2006 - Morgan Patrick - East Columbus quirius Johnson crosses the plate in Saturday’s opening-round play of the District 2 Dixie Youth AA Baseball Tournament at Tabor City. Columbus County won the game 2007 - Kelly Strickland - South Columbus 2008 - Gena Britt - East Columbus 2009 - Bri Jacobs - East Columbus Whiteville Post 137 American Legion Baseball results 2010 - Shanita Hampton - East Columbus 2011 - Shanna Cummings - East Columbus Sunday - Hope Mills 9, Whiteville 0 2012 - Sam Bass - Whiteville Monday - Hampstead 17, Whiteville 5 2013 - Haley Tolley - Whiteville Tuesday - Brunswick County 11, Whiteville 1 2014 - Sage McLelland - Whiteville 2015 - Malerie Leviner - Whiteville Next Game - Tonight, Brunswick County at Whiteville, 7 p.m.

MAY 25 AA (ages 7-8 coach-pitch) Quality Cleaners 10 Civitans 7 Cory Faison, Hunter Hagood and Isaac Sealey of Quality Cleaners; and Parker Bass, John Lucas Newell and Quinton Lennon of Civitains each had three hitters. Those with two hits were Drake Grainger of Civitans, and Devin Faulk and Holland The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25 2015 - 3-B

From fishing to baseball

Caleb Johnson stays down Nakina’s Ian Ray takes a cut as Columbus County catcher with this grounder for Co- Skylar McNair waits for the pitch in District 2 AA All-Star lumbus County’s AA All- play. Stars.

Will Callahan, along with Ella Coleman and Olivia Rogers of Lake Waccamaw, took first place in the Junior Jolly Mon Tournament June 19, competing with the Miss Reagan Fishing Team.

Coach Alex Newell sends Davis Strickland home with another run for the Whiteville Optimist AA All-Stars against Bladen County.

Nicholas Rogers recently landed a nice king mackerel fishing 18 miles from Little River, S.C.

Easton McPherson hustles to first for the South Colum- Whiteville Optimist’s Josh Harrison is safe at first as Rie- bus AA All-Stars. gelwood’s Rodney Lacewell stretches for the throw.

Trey Gray, son of Timothy and Courtney Josh Rogers celebrates high school Ripple Gray of Wilmington, shows off his graduation with a successful fishing trip Spanish Mackerel catch from the weekend. for king mackerel. Nakina’s Dylan Cullipher applies the tag to Earnest Smith of South Columbus.

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Notice of o’clock noon on the 2nd day of July, hereby made for more particularity of more than thirty (30) days following Notice of public Assets acquired by the Town of Fair 2015, all of the Property as conveyed, description and which is incorporated the date the time for upset bids has Bluff may be encumbered to secure foreclosure Sale defined and described in the Deed of herein by reference. expired; and should the successful hearing any loan obtained. The public is invit- Trust including, but not limited to, the The property hereinabove described bidder fail to pay at that time the full ed to attend the meeting and com- following: is a portion of the Ronnie Babson balance of the bid amount, he shall The public will take notice that pur- ment of the proposed action. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA All that certain real estate herein tract as found in Deed Book 393, remain liable on the bid as provided suant to the N.C. Local Government Peggy Moore, Town Clerk IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE described, together with all improve- Page 916, Columbus County Registry. in North Carolina General Statutes Budget and Fiscal Control Act (NC June 15, 18, 22, 25, 2015 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ments thereon as defined and The record owner of the Real Prop- Section 45-21.30(d) and (e). General Statue 159), the Budget Offi- BEFORE THE CLERK described in the Deed of Trust and erty, as reflected on the records of An order for possession of the prop- cer has submitted a recommended COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Notice of Service being described as follows: the Register of Deeds as of May 20, erty may be issued pursuant to North budget to the Fair Bluff Town Council. FILE NO.: 15-SP-63 All that certain lot or parcel of land 2015 is Ronnie Ray Babson and wife, Carolina General Statute 45-21.29 in The recommended budget contains of process by IN THE MATTER OF: situated in Chadbourn Township, Donna H. Babson. favor of the purchaser and against revenues and expenditures expected The Foreclosure of a Deed of Trust publication Columbus County, North Carolina The Property is to be sold subject to the party or parties in possession by to operate the Fair Bluff Town govern- executed by Ronnie Ray Babson and and being more particularly described any City-County ad valorem taxes the Columbus County Clerk of Supe- ment for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, wife, Donna H. Babson, as follows: and any special assessments that are rior Court. following funds: COLUMBUS COUNTY To: Benton H. Walton, III, Lying and being in Ransom Township, a lien against the Land or any portion Any person who occupies the prop- A. General Fund $769,992 In the Civil, District Court Division, Trustee Columbus County, North Carolina and of the Property. erty pursuant to a rental agreement B. Utility Fund $359,348 File #: 10cvd1759 As recorded in Book 966, Page 129, being bounded on the North and East The Property is being offered for sale, entered into or renewed on or after Total All Funds: $1,129,340 Columbus County on behalf of Columbus County Registry by lands owned now or formerly by transfer and conveyance “AS IS, October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- The recommended budget is on file Amanda L. Rodriguez, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C.L. Tate, Jr., on the South by lands of WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute ing the notice of sale, terminate the and available for public inspection in Plaintiff under and by virtue of the power of which this is a portion and on the West Trustee nor the holder of the Notes rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- the office of the Town Clerk during Vs. sale contained in the Deed of Trust by S.R. 1843 also known as “Delco secured by the Deed of Trust being ten notice to the landlord. Upon such normal office hours. A public hearing Luis D. Rodriquez and Jose A. Cas- executed by Ronnie Ray Babson and Prosper Road” and being more par- foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- termination of a rental agreement, on the matter of adopting a budget tillo, wife, Donna H. Babson as original ticularly described as follows: tors, attorneys, employees, agents the tenant is liable for rent due under for fiscal year 2015-2016 has been Defendants grantor recorded in Book 966, Page BEGINNING at a nail located in the or authorized representatives of either the rental agreement prorated to the scheduled for a recessed meeting of TO: Luis D. Rodriguez 129, Columbus County Registry, the centerline of S.R. 1843 also known the Substitute Trustee or the holder of effective date of the termination. the Town Council to be held on June TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking undersigned Trustee will offer for sale as “Delco Prosper Road” and said the Notes make any representation This sale shall be held open for upset 30, 2015, at 11:00 am in the Town relief against you has been filed in the at public auction to the highest bid- point being the northeast point of or warranty relating to the title or any bids filed in compliance with North Hall. The public is invited to attend above-entitled action. The nature of der for cash at the courthouse door the property described herein and physical, environmental, health, or Carolina General Statutes Section this meeting and to provide comment. the relief being sought is as follows: of the Columbus County Courthouse, running thence 30.00 feet to a pipe safety conditions existing in, on, at or 45-21.27. Respectfully submitted, That you be excluded and denied as Whiteville, North Carolina, at 12:00 being located in the eastern margin of relating to the Property being offered TIME: 12:00 o’clock noon on the 2nd June 1, 2015 the father of the minor child Chris- Delco Prosper Road; thence South 50 for sale, and any and all responsibili- day of July, 2015. Al J. Leonard, Jr tian James Penny, who was born degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East ties or liabilities arising out of or in any PLACE: Courthouse Door, Colum- Budget Officer 9-21-2009 in Bell County, Texas, and 217.91 feet to a pipe; thence South way relating to any such conditions bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, June 18, 22, 25, 29, 2015 whose mother is Amanda Leanne SHORT 27 degrees 26 minutes 33 seconds are expressly disclaimed. North Carolina Rodriguez. West 444.61 feet to an iron set; thence The Substitute Trustee, after sale, TERMS: Cash Notice of public You are required to make defense to BROS. North 53 degrees 33 minutes 17 sec- shall require the highest bidder imme- This the 21st day of MAY, 2015. such pleading not later than August onds West 349.12 feet to an iron set; diately to make a cash deposit as BENTON H. WALTON, III meeting 4th, 2015 and upon your failure to do thence North 44 degrees 17 minutes required of 5% of the amount of the Trustee so the party seeking service against RENT-A-CAR A public meeting of the Town of Fair 19 seconds East 453.34 feet to a bid or $750.00, whichever is great- WILLIAMSON, WALTON & SCOTT, you will apply to the court for the Bluff is scheduled for June 30, 2015 pipe, being THE POINT AND PLACE er. Any successful bidder shall be L.L.P. relief sought. $ 95 at 11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. It is OF BEGINNING and containing 2.89 required to tender the full balance of 136 Washington Street This the 17th day of June, 2015. DAILY the desire of the Town of Fair Bluff to acres, more or less, as set forth on a the bid amount in cash at the time the P.O. Box 1467 David S. Tedder 19 secure a loan from the United States Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Map for Ronnie Babson dated June Substitute Trustee tenders a deed or Whiteville, NC 28472 Attorney for the Plaintiff Department of Agriculture, Rural 19, 2007, prepared by Billy M. Dun- attempts a tender of the deed for the 910-642-7151 PO Box 397, Whiteville, NC 28472 Development, to obtain suffient funds 642-4175 can, R.L.S., to which reference is Property, which shall be a date not June 18, 25, 2015 Ph 910 642 2800 to acquire police department vehicles. St. Bar #: 13342 June 25, July 2, 9, 2015 Notice

The Columbus County Schools will destroy certain Exceptional Children’s records in accordance with board policy 8-44 in July, 2015. Records John Donoghue Automotive of former students age 26 and older will be destroyed. Former students may request a copy of their records prior to destruction. Records may be needed for Social Security, legal proceedings, or other purposes. Indi- viduals requesting records should 14 Chevy Impala LT 15 Chevy Equinox contact Deborah H. Spivey, Director for Exceptional Children, Columbus #11007 County Schools, phone 910-642- 5168 ext 24016, prior to July 1, 2015. NEW June 22, 25, 29, July 2, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Joseph Raymond Pig- gott, deceased, late of Columbus County, the undersigned hereby noti- fies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to pres- ent them to the undersigned within Was $33,596 Was $25,710 three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All $ $ persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. SALE , SALE , This the 18th day of June, 2015. 26 975 22 985 Sufronia P. Thomas Administratrix of the estate of Joseph Raymond Piggott Nakina, NC 28455 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2015

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Notice of greater of five percent (5%) of the vs center of SR #1171 (said beginning the entry of the Judgment of Confir- fies all persons having claims against amount of the bid or seven hundred HELEN MOBLEY JOHNSON; SPRIN- being located 1 mile South of NC mation by the Clerk of Court. the estate of said decedent to pres- Substitute fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event GLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF #130; and at the intersection of the Hearing before the Honorable Amy ent them to the undersigned within Trustee’s that the holder is exempt from pay- NORTH CAROLINA, INC, Assignee- center line of SR #1171 and the cen- W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- three (3) months from the date of the ing the same, the successful bidder Beneficiary (Lienholder), ter if the existing farm road; and runs or Court for Columbus County, North first publication, or this notice will be foreclosure Sale of may also be required to pay reve- Defendant thence from the point of beginning Carolina was held in connection with pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Real property nue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, NOTICE is hereby given that the South 78 degrees 16 minutes East this foreclosure on the 22nd day of persons indebted to said estate will any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a 258.40 feet to an iron in the center of April, 2015 at which time Clerk Amy please make immediate payment. 527 023500-1 required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). body politic incorporate of the State the existing farm road; thence North Nance authorized this foreclosure This the 18th day of June, 2015. 15-SP-0032 The real property hereinabove of North Carolina, is exercising its 87 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds sale as required by statute. Kirby Ellison, Co-Administrator of the UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power described is being offered for sale power and authority to assess, levy East 80 feet to the Northwest cor- This the 5th day of June, 2015. estate of Bobby James Ellison and authority contained in that certain “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold and collect taxes against real and ner of the 1.44 acre tract described WILLIAM E WOOD Deborah J Ellison, Co-Administratrix Deed of Trust executed and delivered subject to all superior liens, unpaid personal property located within its above; thence with the North line of COMMISSIONER of the estate of Bobby James Ellison by Corrine G McCartney and Earl taxes, and special assessments. boundaries in accordance with the said 1.44 acre tract North 87 degrees 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE 1211 Lenoxplace Circle F McCartney, III, dated 04/17/2009 Other conditions will be announced laws of the State of North Carolina 19 minutes 30 seconds East 215.01 WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Raleigh, NC 27603 and recorded on 07/29/2009, in Book at the sale. The sale will be held open and the Default Judgment and Order feet to an iron, which is the Northeast TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2015 for ten (10) days for upset bids as by of Sale entered on the 22nd day of corner of said tract; together with the STATE BAR NO.: 5901 966 at Page 120_, in the Office of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS law required. April, 2015 and are foreclosing on presently existing farm road on both June 18, 25, 2015 Register of Deeds of Columbus Coun- Having qualified as Executor of the If the Substitute Trustee is unable to the following land of HELEN MOB- sides of said line which extends from ty, North Carolina; and because of NOTICE TO CREDITORS estate of Kenneth McCrue White, convey title to this property for any LEY JOHNSON in order to satisfy SR #1171 to said 1.44 acre tract. For default in the payment of the indebt- Having qualified as Executrix of the deceased, late of Columbus Coun- reason, the sole remedy of the pur- the properly assessed but unpaid further identification of the location edness secured thereby and failure to ESTATE OF MILDRED BECK TODD, ty, the undersigned hereby notifies chaser is the return of the deposit. taxes and/or special assessments of the easement reference is made carry out and perform the stipulations late of Columbus County, North Caro- all persons having claims against Reasons of such inability to convey upon certain lands. Pursuant to the to both of the maps referred to in the and agreements contained therein lina, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14- the estate of said decedent to pres- title include, but are not limited to, the Judgment entered on the 22nd day above “composite description”. and, pursuant to demand of the hold- 1, hereby notify all persons, firms and ent them to the undersigned within filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to of April, 2015, William E. Wood has This being the same property con- er of the indebtedness secured by corporations having claims against three (3) months from the date of the the sale and reinstatement of the loan been appointed Commissioner with veyed by Allie Ivey, widow, to John W. said Deed of Trust, the undersigned the decedent to present them to first publication, or this notice will be without knowledge of the Substitute the authority to sell the following Johnson and wife, Helen L. Johnson, Substitute Trustee will place for sale, the undersigned by the 11th day of pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale lands at the Courthouse Door, Colum- by Deed dated September 11, 1978, at public auction, to the highest bid- September, 2015 or this notice will persons indebted to said estate will is challenged by any party, the Sub- bus County Courthouse in the City of recorded in Book 310, Page 628, der for cash at the usual place of sale be pled in bar of their recovery. All please make immediate payment. stitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole dis- Whiteville, Columbus County, North Columbus County Registry. at Columbus County Courthouse, in persons indebted to the Estate will This the 18th day of June, 2015. cretion, if it/they believe(s) the chal- Carolina at 12:00 o’clock p.m. on the Note: Helen L. Johnson died June Whiteville, North Carolina, on July 01, make immediate payment to the Shannon McCrue White, Executor of lenge to have merit, may declare the 30th day of June, 2015 and will sell to 21, 1993, in Columbus County, North 2015 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, undersigned. the estate of Kenneth McCrue White sale to be void and return the depos- the highest bidder for cash all interest Carolina, survived by her husband, including improvements thereon, sit- This the 11 day of June, 2015. 488 Dewitt White Ln it. The purchaser will have no further in the following described real estate: John W. Johnson. John W. John- uated, lying and being in the City of Brenda Todd Tompkins, Executrix Chadbourn, NC 28431 remedy. Lying and being in Lees Township, son died December 13, 2013, in New Riegelwood, County of Columbus, P.O. BOX 932 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2015 Additional Notice where the Real Columbus County, North Carolina, Hanover County, North Carolina. See State of North Carolina, and being 1186 F.M. CARTRET ROAD Property is Residential with less than and being more particularly described Estate File 14-E-287 located in the more particular described as follows: WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 15 Rental Units: as follows: Office of the Clerk of Superior Court All that lot, parcel or property, situ- WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA An order for possession of the prop- Beginning at an iron the Northwest for Columbus County, North Carolina. ated, lying, or being in Columbus & MOSS, PLLC COUNTY OF COLUMBUS erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. corner of Freddie McIntyre (it being The property to be offered pursuant to County, North Carolina, being more ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE The undersigned, JOYCE SMITH § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser the Northeast corner of the 1.0 acre this Notice of Sale is being offered for particularly described as follows: P.O. BOX 457 CLARK, has qualified as Executrix and against the party or parties in tract shown on “Plat for Lonza McAl- sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS All and singular, lot #15 of the Beaver TABOR CITY, NC 28463 of the Estate of LENNIE M. SMITH, possession by the Clerk of Superi- lister” dated January 5, 1978); and IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- Ridge subdivision as sown and delin- 910)-653-2082 late of Columbus County, and this or Court of the County in which the runs thence with the East line of sioner nor the County of Columbus, eated on plat made of same by Dan- June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2015. is to notify all persons having claims iel Horace Thompson, registered land property is sold. Any person who said 1 acre tract South 6 degrees nor the officers, directors, attorneys, against said Estate to present them surveyor, dated April12, 1984, and occupies the property pursuant to 01 minutes East 268.41 feet to an employees, agents or authorized rep- NOTICE TO CREDITORS to the undersigned on or before Sep- recorded in Map Book 38, Page 81, a rental agreement entered into or iron; thence with the South line of resentatives of either the Commis- Having qualified as Administratrix tember 11, 2015, pursuant to North Columbus County registry, and incor- renewed on or after October 1, 2007, the 1 acre tract, and beyond, South sioner or the County of Columbus of the estate of Perry Wayne Tart, Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, porated herein by reference. may, after receiving the notice of sale, 80 degrees 58 minutes West 232.08 make any representation of warran- deceased, late of Columbus Coun- or this notice shall be pled in bar of Commonly known as 4677 Gener- terminate the rental agreement upon feet to an existing iron; thence North ty relating to the title or any physical, ty, the undersigned hereby notifies their recovery. All persons indebted al Howe Highway, Riegelwood, NC 10 days written notice to the landlord. 2 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds environmental, health or safety con- all persons having claims against to said Estate will please make imme- 28456 Upon termination of a rental agree- West, with Malichi Jones line, 293.66 ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- the estate of said decedent to pres- diate payment to the undersigned at Property tax ID 2222.00-09-1365.000 ment, the tenant is liable for rent due feet to an existing iron in the center ing to the property being offered for ent them to the undersigned within the following address: Being the same premises conveyed under the rental agreement prorated of a farm road; thence with the cen- sale, and any and all responsibilities three (3) months from the date of the This the 11th day of June, 2015. unto Earl McCartney III and Wife, Cor- to the effective date of termination. ter of said road North 87 degrees 19 or liabilities arising out of or in any first publication, or this notice will be JOYCE SMITH CLARK, EXECUTRIX rine G. McCartney, as joint Tenants Dated: May 20, 2015 minutes 30 seconds East 215.01 feet way relating to any such condition pleaded in bar of their recovery. All P. O. Box 127 with rights of survivorship, by Deed The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, to the point of beginning, containing expressly are disclaimed. persons indebted to said estate will Brunswick, NC 28424 from William D.Bell and Wife, Linda M. Attorney for 1.44 acres, more or less. The forego- Also, this property is being sold free please make immediate payment. Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. .Bell, dated 12/03/2008 and filed for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as ing begin a composite description of and clear of all taxes, special assess- This the 25th day of June, 2015. Attorneys at Law record 12/03/2008, in Book 947,Page Substitute Trustee a 1 acre tract shown on the afore- ments, prior liens or encumbrances of Sylvia Tart McQueen P. O. Box 1467 678, in the land records of Columbus (704) 334-7114 said plat and a 0.44 acre tract shown record against said property except Administratrix of the estate of Whiteville, NC 28472 County, North Carolina. June 18, 25, 2015 on plat prepared by Billy M. Duncan as may have priority under Federal Perry Wayne Tart June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2015 Any and all improvements thereon. dated August 30, 1978, entitled “Plat or State Law, if any. 76 Old Stake Rd Address of Property: 4677 General Notice of Tax for John W. and Helen L. Johnson”, A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- Chadbourn, NC 28431 Howe Road, aka 4476 General Howe foreclosure Sale as recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 35, chase price, or $750 whichever is June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2015 Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456 Columbus Count Registry. Reference greater, will be required at the time of NOTICE TO CREDITORS Subscribe Today, Present Record Owners: Corrine G is made to said plats for further iden- the sale with the balance remaining STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Having qualified as Co-Administra- McCartney and Earl F McCartney, III tification purposes. For source of title due to be paid in full by cash or cer- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS tors of the estate of Bobby James The terms of the sale are that the real reference is made to Deed Book 178, tified funds at the Office of the Com- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Ellison, deceased, late of Columbus property hereinbefore described will Page 508, Columbus County Registry. missioner within three (3) days after Call 642-4104 TICE Also a non-exclusive easement and County, the undersigned hereby noti- be sold for cash to the highest bid- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION der. The Substitute Trustee reserves right of way for egress and ingress, FILE NO.: 15 CV 169 which easement is to run with the the right to require a cash deposit or COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, a certified check not to exceed the land, across the following existing Plaintiff farm road: Begin at a PK nail in the The News Reporter The News Times and FOURTH OF JULY The News Reporter Codeword Contest Watermelon Find the Festival Code How to Play! and Win! special section SEARCH through The News Reporter each issue starting June 11 through July 2. is coming in July!

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Prizes! Great prizes to be announced! Advertising deadline is Sponsored by Woodmen Life July 2, 2015 For more information or to reserve your ad, please contact your Sales Cape Fear Propane and The News Reporter Representative or call The News Reporter, 642-4104 Sprockets: The long affair with cycling in Columbus By ROBB CROSS In the late 1990s, when her Staff Writer health began to decline, she The bicycle has always been once again took to the station- an integral part of Columbus ary bike, matching the event County life. In the mid-1920s riders mile for mile. its popularity was such that Thomas didn’t start riding the Town of Whiteville found until she was 54, but firmly it necessary to place a mora- embraced the sport, invest- torium on their purchase. A ing in a Fuji touring bike, an similar ban had restricted the expensive American brand in sale and use of skates on the the 1980s. paved streets. These days, various bicy- The bicycle ban may have clists cruise around White- cloaked a much more insidi- ville and Columbus County. ous reasoning. The two-wheelers really The individuals in power come out for the Take-The- were all selling automobiles Lake event on Labor Day and gasoline and bicycles bit weekend at Lake Waccamaw. into that market, which by ex- This year, this event will tension included the plethora boast a six-and-a-half-mile of filling stations. Family Event, designed to pull The county stepped in after together multi-generational a while and placed a morato- participation. rium on gas pumps as well. In addition, Cycle North This of course kept new blood Carolina returns this October from entering the market. for its ride from Murphy to This would also explain the the beach. electric railway issue between Much has been said about Whiteville and Chadbourn. the hospitality Columbus When the local electric County gives to this disparate dynamo was purchased from group of cyclists. At least two Maxton, proviso was made to riders from Columbus County install an electric street rail- will participate. way to run through Whiteville One of these riders is and west to Chadbourn. James Council, from Lake The newspaper spoke of it Waccamaw. fondly, equating the initiative Council began riding com- with a “wide-awake” town. Of petitively when he was 55 course, it never happened, but Early cyclists, from left: Lloyd Collier on his Schwinn bicycle with three-piece suit and tiepin; Eli Winesette shown and this will be his 12th year automobile sales boomed. on bicycle for his British Columbia victory in 1899 and shown in 1939 in inset; Clarabell Thomas on her Fuji touring participating in the entire Eli Winesette came to Co- bike circa 1980s. CycleNC ride from Murphy to lumbus County as a beekeeper, His son Lem would come opened a storefront in the old when he lived in the Western Clarabell Thomas (who the Beach. He is 82. becoming the largest apiarist to own the Columbus County Blue Moon café. Prong area. happened to be Lloyd Collier’s He rides a 22-speed Trek in the state. News in Chadbourn during That institution stands Collier rode wearing a sister) began the Ice Cream racing bike. He also partici- He doesn’t appear to have the 1940s. today. three-piece suit and tiepin. Ride in the early 1980s (actual pates in the cycle portion of involved himself in cycling Homer G. Avant – future Collier took cycling to the Son Pebo commented that dates conflict). Take-The-Lake. locally, but he brought with partner in the highly success- next level – he rode to work while his father and peers The rally had rides of vari- Details are being worked him an international flavor ful Avant and Sholar Chevro- downtown every day. But his dressed a sharply as they ous lengths and many times out for the cyclists’ county through stories of his early let dealership – began his busi- reasoning was much more could, these days, people have drew riders from as far as arrival. work. ness life with a tiny bicycle practical. everything and dress very New England. When Thomas Hotels are booked solid and He had raced in Canada in shop in Cerro Gordo. As his illness progressed, poorly. was injured in 1984, she took efforts will be made to find the late 1890s and went on to Lloyd Collier (shown he found it prudent to exercise When Dr. John F. Munroe to a stationary bike and con- residents willing to house manage his new son-in-law, above) started a jewelry store his legs more frequently. found it necessary to replace tinued. participants. the famous Bobby Walthour in McNeill’s Pharmacy after Nothing did this more than both his hips, he took to the bi- – called “The Dixie Flyer” – rehabilitation training taught bicycling. While he owned a cycle for his physical therapy racing as far away as Europe him to repair watches. car, he pedaled to work, even as well. and the Tour de France. George McNeill insisted Johnson Home Medical While Winesette lived all that Collier set up his bench “Big Enough To Service...Small Enough To Care” about the North American and card table in the front of continent, he rests with his the store and pay his space Diabetic Supplies wife in Whiteville Memorial rent by being the soda jerk at Cemetery. the fountain. By 1938 he had Test Strips • Shoes • Glucose Monitors Medical Equipment Wheelchairs • Home Oxygen & Much Much More Independence Day • 24 Hour Skilled Nursing • Short Term Rehabilitation • Assisted Living Delivered To You! “Caring with Excellence”at whatever level of care is needed Come In And Meet Us - NOW IN WHITEVILLE celebration set for July 3 A Member of the Liberty Healthcare Family 1727 S. Madison St. • 910-642-0192 The 28th Annual Columbus pony rides by Star Farms will 200 Flowers-Pridgen Dr., Whiteville • (910) 642-4300 County Fireworks Spectacular be on-hand for a small fee. “Hills Grocery Shopping Center” is Friday, July 3, at South Co- lumbus High School’s football field. Admission is free, and the gates open at 6 p.m. Madison Hill Apartments You Deserve the Entertainment begins at 7 Look No Further. You could qualify for p.m., and fireworks begin at Good Things dark. FREE RENTAL ASSISTANCE! The Tabor City Chamber of Commerce will have food and If you are 62 or older, come by Madison Hill Apartments at 206 Madison Street in Whiteville in Life. beverages for sale. and fill out an application to see if you qualify. We offer rental assistance, up to 100%, based on Liberty Commons Nursing No coolers, pets or alco- your income. We have 1 bedroom apartments that are energy efficient, wall to wall carpeting, and Rehabilitation Center holic beverages are allowed. and fully equipped kitchens. There is a Community Room on site as well as a Laundry Room. of Columbus County offers: The Tabor City Civitan • Long-Term Care Club will have glow bracelets Call 910.642.8883 TDD 1-800-735-2962 • Short-Term and necklaces for sale. Equal Housing Opportunity • Handicap Accessible Rehabilitative Care MG Amusements will pro- Professionally managed by Community Management Corporation vide games and inflatables and • Outpatient Therapy Please visit our state- of-the-art Rehabilitation Unit. We have vacancies in our Long Term Care Unit, Assisted Living Wing and Rehab Unit!! Contact: Sherri Worrell, Admissions Coordinator, 642-4245 James D. McNeill, RPH, Owner Al Nobles, Pharm D. • Amy Sessions, Pharm D. • Wendi Rhodes, Pharm D. 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Photos by JOHN THOMAS Left, Pilot Mark Sutton talks to 2015 Whiteville Police Youth Program student Maryann Arnold about the helicopter he flies for AirLink, an air ambulance service associated with New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. One of the teams, AirLink 2, is based at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. Right, Deana Hatcher looks to other friends to compare fingerprints. Whiteville Police host summer program

The 2015 Whiteville Police Youth Program, led by Officers Eric Jenkins and Chuck Cribb, held its Macy Jenkins (right) discusses the features of the first of two week-long sessions last week. More than 20 students from ages 9 to 15 participated in helicopter’s cockpit with Ben Shipman. the program, which aimed to show young people a side of law enforcement not seen on Cops or NCIS. Jenkins and Cribb taught students about fingerprinting, radar technology, criminal law and handcuffing, which several students described as “no joke.” The program concluded last Friday when the students and officers toured a helicopter at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Each stu- dent completing the week-long program received a certificate for his or her efforts in a ceremony at the Whiteville Recreation Center. The program’s second session at Central Middle School con- tinues through Friday of this week. Several students from the first week of the program enjoyed it so much they have returned for a second week.

Detective Scott Moody, right, helps Jasey Griffin place his fingerprint on a piece of paper. Students learned that no two people have the same fin- gerprint, but that fingerprints can be grouped into three patterns: arches, loops and whorls. Loops are the most common pattern of the three.

Jed Mercer, left, a member of the AirLink team, answers a question from Ben Shipman about the helicopter. Mercer, Mark Sutton (in photo at top of page) and Amanda Weaver showed students how their helicopter works and discussed the importance of critical-care transport.

Officer Eric Jenkins talks to students in the media center. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 -- 2C New Ebenezer Faith Ministries Whiteville United Methodist will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Church women have prints of Sandy Grove MBC SERVICES 4th Sundays - Sunday school at the church steeple, by the late 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. to hold Men’s Day 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer Sandy Grove Missionary Acme Presbyterian Church, The print size is 17 x 23. Call the every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- church office Monday-Thursday Baptist Church will hold its study/youth night is held every dren’s and adult Sunday School from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- Men’s Day Sunday, June 28 at Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, chase at 642-3376. 11:15 a.m. The guest speaker 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from and worship service at 10 a.m. will be Whiteville City Coun- 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- with refreshments. cilman Brother Jimmy Clari- nity). The church is located at da of Central Baptist Church. Celebrate Recovery meets at 1705 Southport-Supply Road, Friendship BC Music will be rendered by Peace Baptist Church, 653 Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each is the pastor. (Submitted photo) the Surrounding Males Cho- Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For youth revival rus of Fair Bluff. Agape House of Worship more information call 642-0251. Friendship Baptist Church Lunch will be served. will hold its Bible study ev- Grand Ole Gospel Partial funding by Good Shep- will celebrate its youth revival Rev. Thomas Register is the ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. and The Redeemed Trio will perform Saturday, June 27, at herd Ministries. Thursday, June 25 and Friday, Sunday services at 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Ole Gospel Jubilee in the Louise pastor. June 26 at 7 p.m. nightly. The DivorceCare recovery semi- Agape HOW is located at 199 Carter Suggs building at 115 N. Wilson St. (behind McAr- The guest speaker will be nar and support group meets Forest Drive, Whiteville. Bennie thur Supply) in Chadbourn. Admission is free. For more Evangelist Tynesha R. Lewis, Summer Enrichment at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Benjamin is the pastor. information, call Ernie Hinson at 618-7785. Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each a former WNBA player but a Program at RAC Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. Fellowship Independent Bap- current Woman of God serving A Summer Enrichment Road in the Brunswick commu- Childcare is provided through tist Church will hold its Bible Vietnam Veterans of America as Youth Minister of Victory Program presented by the fifth grade. DivorceCare features study every Thursday at 7:30 nity. For more information call Chapter #962 of Columbus In Jesus Ministries under the Community Empowerment nationally recognized experts p.m. The church is located at 445-1022. Rev. Anthony Rowell County meets the first Tuesday leadership of Pastor Tracey on divorce and recovery topics. 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- is the pastor. Group will be held Monday, of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 Troy. July 6 through Thursday, Aug. Seminar sessions include Fac- der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. S. Madison St., Whiteville. ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Leamon Rogers Memorial The church is located at 239 6 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. ness, Depression, New Relation- Green Chapel Missionary Chapel on the Boys and Girls The American Legion Post W. Columbus Street. Preregistration will be held ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. Baptist Church will hold Sun- Home Campus at Lake Wac- #233 meets the first Tuesday Rev. Algernon W. McKenzie Thursday, June 19 at the Ran- day school every Sunday at 10 For more information call Peace camaw is now holding a wor- of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 is the pastor. som Activity Center from 10 a.m. and worship service every Baptist Church at 640-2877. The ship service every Sunday morn- Phillips St., Whiteville. a.m.-noon. pastor is Chip Hannah. 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 ing from 9-10 a.m. The service is Hallsboro BC to For more information call a.m. and Midweek service ev- open to the public. The weekly The American Legion Post GriefShare seminar and sup- Samuel Brown at 508-3203. ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The worship service will include a #139 meets the second Tuesday hold VBS port group meets at Peace church is located at 14853 Sam mixture of traditional and mod- Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 Hallsboro Baptist Church Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy ern messages and music. For First Ave., Chadbourn. Rd., Whiteville, each Monday Ray Moss is the pastor. more information call Rev. Mi- will hold vacation Bible school Union Valley from 6-8:30 p.m. GriefShare chael Jones at 646-3083. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Sunday, July 12-Wednesday, Lynn Hill Baptist Church will is a friendly, caring group of 8073 meets on the second Tues- July 15. Kickoff will be Sun- BC to hold VBS people who will walk alongside hold a new Sunday school se- day of each month at 6:30 p.m. ries on “The book of Revela- day, July 12 from 5-8:30 p.m. Union Valley Baptist you through one of life’s most at the Vietnam Veterans building tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching Monday-Wednesday will be Church will hold its vacation difficult experiences. For more at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. information call Peace Baptist a thought-provoking series of COMMUNITY held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fam- Bible school Sunday, June Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 or power-point messages on the Military Vet Riders Associa- ily night will be held at 7 p.m. 28-Friday, July 3 from 5:45-9 770-1271. Chip Hannah is the book of Revelation. Sunday NEWS tion meets on the last Monday Wednesday, July 15. Classes school begins at 10 a.m. and the p.m. nightly for ages three pastor. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at for all ages. years to adult. main worship at 11 a.m. There is the Vietnam Veterans building at Members of The Lord’s Chapel also an informative power-point The theme is “Journey off The church is located at 2322 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. are on a mission to provide items series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and Alcoholics Anonymous meets the map.” Smyrna Road. to the community, at a minimal Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church at First Presbyterian Church, 511 Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets Rev. Scott Lewis is the pastor. Ken Baker is the pastor. fee, from their year ‘round back- is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, N. Thompson St., Whiteville on on the second Sunday of each yard sale. It is located at 2886 near the intersection of Hwy. 74 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam Hallsboro Road South, Halls- and Union Valley Road. For more Veterans building at 1028 S. Baldwin Branch MBC food pantry open information or directions call nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker boro. The shop is open Monday will be at the meeting on the last Madison St., Whiteville. – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 914-0002 or 642-5820. The Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church food pantry, Thursday of each month. The closed on Wednesday. Items Disabled American Veterans “From His Table to Yours” will be open Saturday, June 27 from donated will be greatly appreci- The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe church is located on Thompson Chapter #35 meets the second 10 a.m. to noon. Identification and transportation required. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s will hold its council meetings the Street in Whiteville. Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. There is no fee. 3rd Thursday of each month at Chapel. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. The Clothes Closet will also be open from 8-11 a.m. Clothing 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. is available for the entire family. Good News Community Youth on Old Lake Road, Bolton. Family and Community Hope Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Resources Inc. would like per- Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has The House of Prayer and Deliv- days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at sons from 20-40 years of age to Elizabethtown. changed the date of their Inform- erance will hold its worship ser- Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, attend Community Development Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the pastor. er Bible study from Thursdays vice every Sunday morning with 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- meetings on the fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- of each month at the Columbus morning worship at 11:15 a.m. p.m. to benefit seniors who may days at 7 p.m. County Dream Center from 6:30- Weekly services are held each not be able to travel at night. For Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- 7:30 p.m. For more information call Whiteville United Methodist more information call 646-4898. Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- ry prayer and Bible study are on rian Church, 511 N. Thompson Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 or “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” Yolanda Davis at 704-780-8350. Honey Hill Missionary Baptist Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Church services. Sunday school is located at 1113 S. Madison p.m. A Community Garden is avail- is held at 10 a.m. and service Street. Barbara P. Powell is the able at Chadbourn United Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth Diabetes Support Group meets begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night pastor. Methodist Church. Persons are at Columbus Regional Health- service is held at 6 p.m. and invited to come and plant in the 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 First Missionary Baptist care, Education Center, Class- Wednesday service is at 7:30 raised bed plots. For more in- Church will hold Sunday wor- room 2 the second Thursday of p.m. The church is located at formation call 654-5250 or 654- ship services. There will be each month at 6 p.m. For more 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. 4069 and leave message, name two services every first through information call Shauna Nobles The new pastor is Troy Little. and number. fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Victory in Jesus Ministries of a.m. The fifth Sunday will be at Whiteville will hold two morn- 8:30 a.m. only. The church is Brain Injury Support Group meets ing worship services. The ser- located at 501 Martin Street in at Columbus Regional Healthcare, vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Elizabethtown. Cliff E. Freeman Education Center, Room 1A the FUNDRAISERS a.m. each Sunday with Sunday Jr. is the pastor. second Thursday of each month school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- at 6 p.m. For more information call First Presbyterian Church New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- ers night Bible study is held on Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at women have cookbooks for sale Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of tist Church Sunday school is 642-8011 ext. 9458. for $5 each. The cookbooks are Victory services are aired week- held each Sunday at 10 a.m. ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle and morning worship service Compassionate Friends Sup- available at the church located at Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. each second and fourth Sun- port Group (Grief group for par- 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. with streaming available via the day beginning at 11 a.m. A ents who have lost children to Office hours are Monday-Friday, internet. The ministry is located special prayer time is held each death) meets at Grace Episco- 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey Wednesday at noon and Bible pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., Welcome to Whiteville United Methodist Church. A. Troy is the pastor. For more study is held each Wednesday Whiteville the second Monday [email protected] information call 642-5416 of visit evening beginning at 7 p.m. The of each month at 7:30 p.m. For www.whitevilleumc.org victoryinjesusministries.org church is located on Mill Pond more information call 647-8401. www.whiteville.com

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At Camp Discovery Crown Park Golf Course on beginning with registration istration. 12 at 4 p.m. with VBS starting children will have fun while Hwy. 9, Longs, S.C. Saturday, at 9 a.m. The cost is $20. The Registration started June 1 at 6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday learning what Jesus wants to June 27. Registration is 8-8:45 host is Perry Dixon. Trophies and will continue until Aug. 21. Nominated for song of the will start at 6:30 p.m. Family do in their lives through Bible a.m. with shotgun start at 9 will be awarded to best car in The college offers certifi- year, male vocalist of the night will be held at 7 p.m. July stories, music, snacks, crafts a.m. show, best American classic, cates in Biblical studies. They year for 2013, LGMA award 19. Classes will be provided for and games. Registration is $50 per play- best foreign, newest vehicle, also offer associate, bachelor, winner and October artist nursery-adults. VBS will be Monday er with four person teams. oldest vehicle (not homemade), master and doctorate degrees. of the month Randy Ward VBS theme is “Journey through Wednesday, June 29– It will be Captain’s Choice. best bike, longest distance, The college is housed in will be in concert Sun- off the map.” There will be July 1 from 1:30–5 p.m. for pre- There will be four hole in one best truck in show, best host Community Prayer House lo- day, June 28 at 7 p.m. at bible study, music class, games, schoolers ages 3, 4 and 5, and prizes with the top hole in one vehicle and best trick-out cars. cated at 17362 Sam Potts Hwy., crafts, fun & fellowship. Supper Lebanon United Methodist for children who have com- Judging will begin at noon. Bolton. Church. being a 2015 Harley Davidson will be served each evening. pleted kindergarten through Motorcycle. There will also be a half For more information call For more information call fifth grade. Family members & half drawing, card play- Dr. Apostle Tanty A. Freeman, Proceeds will benefit Co- 843-877-4437. Revival at Liberty are also invited to join the lumbus County Veterans. ing competition, basketball dean at 619-7111 or 655-8971. children following VBS on Players can pre-register or tournament, bounce house, Worship Center Wednesday night for a cook- Ephesus SDA to register day of tournament. vendors and farm tractors. Revival will be held Wednes- out. Food will be provided with The event is being spon- Gores Chapel host Freeman day, June 24-Saturday, June 27 Pre-register by calling 641- paid registration. sored by the Ransom Activity Deacon Roy Freeman Jr. at Liberty Worship Center at 7 7367 or visiting the church of- Center located at 2694 General All Veterans are invited to MBC VBS will be the speaker Saturday, p.m. nightly. The guest speak- fice. Howe Road, Hwy. 11, Riegel- come out even if they do not Gores Chapel Missionary June 27 at 11 a.m. at Ephe- er will be Rev. Tim Skipper of The church is located at 412 wood. play. Baptist Church will hold its sus Seventh Day Adventist Bladenboro. N. Madison Street. For more information call For more information call vacation Bible school Monday, Church. The church is located at 89 For more information, con- Perry Dixon at 685-4017 or Sam 840-3848. July 20-Friday, July 24 from The church is located on North Grove Street, Clarkton. tact the church at 642-2139. Brown at 508-3203. 6-8:30 p.m. nightly. 10th Castle Street, Wilming- For more information call A meal will be served night- ton. Pastor Richard Priest at 840- ly following learning activities. Steven L. Gates is the pastor. 4325 www.whiteville.com For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Williamsons Crossroads Baptist Church Church Directory . . . 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. this weekly directory, plus in our web

AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church of Western Prong Baptist Church EPISCOPAL Lake Waccamaw 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Mount Horeb AME Church Eric Truesdale, Pastor • 910-646-3727 westernprong.org 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm, Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, Williamsons Crossroads baptist Sunday School 9:45 am Happy Home Baptist Church 6:00 pm Bible Study Services: Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 7:00 pm Worship church was founded on October 12, Wed. 6:30 pm Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday School 10:00 a.m. www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org 1897, with 36 charter members. The St. James AME Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church Sunday Morning church is located at the intersection 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Church Phone 642-8832 Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Worship 11:00 a.m. of Haynes Lennon road and Princess Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor Lennon’s Cross Roads Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Ann road. We invite you to join us Sun Church School 9:45 am Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen for worship. Wed. 6:00 pm Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Williamsons Crossroads AFRICAN-METHODIST Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Baptist Church 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist EPISCOPAL ZION of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- METHODIST-UNITED PRESBYTERIAN ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Larry Nobles, Pastor Church 910-654-1260 Cell 910-317-1892 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian St. Mark AME Zion Church Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Church 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Jimmy Caines, Pastor www.mombcwhitevillenc.com [email protected] Rev. C.F. McDowell III Church Phone: 910-642-7327 CHURCH OF GOD Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-654-3449 Sunday School 9:45 am 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm [email protected] Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- New Life Community Church Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Wednesday 6:45 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am day 7:30 pm Bible Study/Prayer Service Rev. DeWayne Dickerson Fair Bluff United Methodist 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff First Presbyterian Church Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Nakina Baptist Church 910-642-0130 Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist [email protected] Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Church Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am [email protected] 910-642-2253 Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Abundant Life Assembly of God Thursday 7:00 pm Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] [email protected] 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 9:00 am, Services10:00 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Whiteville 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sun School 10 am, Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Wednesday 7:00 pm Mishop Springs United Methodist Westminster Presbyterian Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville [email protected] Whiteville Church of God Church Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Rev. Willie Allen • 910-640-2783 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm New Hope Baptist Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 CATHOLIC [email protected] 910-642-2762 Wednesday 7:30 pm mishopspringsumc.webs.com 910-642-6345 [email protected] [email protected] Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am www.nhbcwhiteville.com Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Whiteville Assembly of God Church Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Whiteville United Methodist Saturday Night: Every last Saturday of 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. [email protected] Seventh Day Adventist Sunday School 9:30 am Peace Baptist Church each month Rev. Paul Stallsworth • 910-642-3376 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Morning Worship 10:30 am FREEWILL BAPTIST [email protected] Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Eucharist/Santa Misa Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm www.whitevilleumc.org www.peacebc.org Avants Chapel FWB Church Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass 910-642-0698 Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School BAPTIST Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass [email protected] 10:00 am Worship Service Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Wednesday 6:30 pm Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass NON-DENOMINATIONAL Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions Glory Tabernacle Church Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Oak Grove FWB Church 4513 Pleasant Plains Church Rd, Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Pastor Clark Whittington If you would like Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Henry Ward • 843-236-3564 910-640-2991 Chadbourn Baptist Church Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Missionary Alliance Church www.gtcconnect.org 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn Sweet Home Missionary Sunday evening 6:30 pm Sunday 10:30 am and 6:00 pm 910-654-3992 Wednesday 7:30 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 your church Wednesday 7:00 pm Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor Baptist Church www.missonaryalliance.com 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon [email protected] INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Living Word Church Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 www.chadbournbaptist.com Wednesday 6:30 pm 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn included on this Sunday 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sunday Lynn Hill Independent Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 School, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Worship EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Baptist Church www.livingwordnc.com Wednesday 7:00 pm 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Discipleship Training 6:00 pm Grace Episcopal Church & page for only Pastor William A. Schalk • Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church 910-914-0002 Trinity Baptist Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Northwood Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville $21.50 per month, Faith Baptist Church [email protected] Pastor Russell Honeycutt 910-642-7764 Wednesday 7:00 pm 4262 Rough N Ready Rd., Chadbourn www.gracechrist.bizland.com 910-642-7654 [email protected] Rev. Donald Hardwick, Interim Pastor MISSIONARY BAPTIST Sun Services 9:30 am Sunday 10:30 am www.trytbc.org Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study we invite you to Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study and Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm First Missionary Baptist Wednesday 7:00 pm Dinner PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Wednesday 6:45 pm Church First Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn HOLINESS Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness call us today at Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 910-654-3225 Chadbourn Church of God of 910-654-4850, 910-642-2139 www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Prophecy www.chadbournph.org [email protected] 642-4104, ext. 237. Sunday 9:45 am & 11:00 am 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Sunday School 9:45 am www.fbcwhiteville.com Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon,6:30 pm Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, on WVOE 1590 AM every Sunday 11:30-12:30 Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm (six month commitment) Wednesday 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages ______Wednesday 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Shipman memorial Friendship MBC to hold Riegelwood AA meets Wednesdays Tabor City VBS June 29-July 3 The Riegelwood group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at scholarship seeking Friendship Missionary 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old Stage applicants Baptist Church will hold its Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. Happenings and Events their annual vacation Bible Memorial scholarship ap- school Monday, June 29-Fri- By Dianne Nobles Ward plications in memory of Wil- day, July 3 starting at 5:30-8 Open House set Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City liam “Dewey” Shipman Sr. Lake Waccamaw p.m. daily. The theme is Shin- and Zenah Mae Clarida Ship- ing Star. Food ministry to at Columbus man are available by calling The church is located at 239 910-874-1516 for Bladen and Tabor City has some exciting news to report this week. A W. Columbus Street. distribute food Pediatrics new business is coming to town late summer/early fall of this Columbus counties. The Reach Out and Read Applicant must be a high For more information call Lake Waccamaw food min- year. Bear Branch Milling will be opening a facility in down- project at Columbus Pediatrics school graduate of the Class Deacon Franklin Thurman at istry will distribute food to town Tabor City. Bear Branch Milling produces a healthy line and Adolescent Care (CPAC) of 2015 with at least a 2.5 GPA, 234-3387. those in need. of all natural stone ground yellow and white cornmeal, grits, was launched in early Febru- letter of acceptance from col- The distribution days will whole wheat flour, as well as a variety of other products. All ary and is the only ROR site in lege attending (4 year post-sec- Liberty Hospice be the second Wednesday products are milled from whole grain with no additives or Columbus County. ondary college), recent photo and fourth Saturday of each In recognition of this event, preservatives. Their 100 percent All Natural line of products attached, class rank given, needs volunteers month, from 9-10 a.m. at First Liberty Hospice needs vol- Columbus County Partnership are sold at Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Piggly official high school transcript Baptist Church, Sam Potts for Children (Smart Start) and Wiggly and United Natural Foods. In addition to grits and flour with seal after graduation and unteers to provide clerical Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. CPAC invite the public to tour they also sell white and whole wheat pizza kits. Plans are to a letter of recommendation support. Any adult or teenag- Food recipients need only a have a retail section in the front of the store, as well as a view- (not from a family member). ers 14-17 interested, call Bar- photo ID to receive free food. the literacy-rich, child friendly ing glass, to see the grits being ground. Bear Branch Milling Application packets must bara Campbell at 641-4095. The partnering churches waiting area and learn about uses an 1883 stone mill for the production of their grits. They be received by Friday, July 17. The hospice is located at 44 are Lake Waccamaw Method- the impact that Reach Out and are expecting to hire 10 employees and will be accepting appli- Mail to St. James A.M.E. McNeill Plaza. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw Read makes on children ages cations at their store once it is opened. Zion Church, 16297 Twisted Presbyterian Church, Little birth to 5 and their families. Attention all Classic Car Cruiser’s. It’s time to start getting Hickory Road, Bladenboro, Veterans meet Wheel of Hope Church and Visit Columbus Pediatrics your cars ready for the 2015 cruising season. Tabor City’s Clas- N.C. 28320. Vietnam Veterans of Amer- First Baptist Church of Lake and Adolescent Care at 800 sic Car Cruise In’s will start up on the first Saturday’s in Sep- Awards will be made dur- ica meet the first Tuesday of Waccamaw. Jefferson Street, Suite 116 tember, October and November. The events will be held from ing the annual fundraising each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. For more information call Thursday, June 25 from noon-1 5-8 p.m. This year’s cruise in will be advertised in Southern Saturday, Nov. 28. Madison St., Whiteville. 646-3727. p.m. For more information call Living’s Out & About section of their magazine in hopes it will Dawn Watts at 642-2642. draw cruisers from other parts of the state to participate. If Reach Out and Read is a interested in participating or becoming a sponsor contact Di- Living Hope offers free St. Luke A.M.E. Zion national program that sup- anne Nobles Ward at 653-4141. sets Sunday school/ ports doctors in their efforts to The 28th Annual Columbus County Fourth of July Fire- morning worship “prescribe” reading to young works Spectacular will be held Friday, July 3. Come to Tabor prenatal vitamins children and families during City and celebrate the fourth on the third. The gates will open In an effort to better serve for Medicaid for Pregnant St. Luke A.M.E. Zion well-child visits. at SCHS at 6 p.m. Admission is free and the entertainment their pregnant clients and to Women, and an Earn While Church will hold Sunday The Columbus County Part- portion of the evening will begin at 7 p.m. Our veterans, true promote better health in Co- You Learn incentive program. school at 8:45 a.m. and morn- nership for Children (Smart American heroes, will be recognized during the evening. Fire- lumbus County, Living Hope Living Hope provides ser- ing worship at 10 a.m. each Start) received $4,500 to expand works will begin around 9:30 p.m. Pregnancy Support Services vices free of charge to all Sunday until further notice. work through ROR in Colum- Time is drawing near for the encore performance of “El- has begun offering a free women regardless of age, in- The church is located at 410 bus County. Through this ef- wud and the Gang” Saturday, July 11. Tickets are now on sale 6-month supply of prenatal come or marital status. Martin Luther King Drive, fort, Smart Start is working at the Visitor Center, Tabor City NAPA Parts Store as well as vitamins to women who have The center is located at 116 Bladenboro. with CPAC to promote health, Carolina Dental Care located in Loris, S.C. Tickets are $15 for positive pregnancy tests. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Rev. Harrison J. Branch is early literacy and school readi- adults and children 10 years and under are $10. A matinee will This allows a pregnant International in Whiteville. the pastor. ness. be held at 3 p.m. and a nighttime performance at 7 p.m. For woman to begin taking prena- Office hours are Mondays The Columbus County Part- more information regarding the show call 840-1774 or go to tal vitamins as early as pos- from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays Faith BC to hold nership for Children, funded [email protected] to send an email. A Facebook sible in her pregnancy to help and Thursdays from noon-4 spiritual awakening through the North Carolina page shows pictures of their last performance as well as de- ensure her health and the p.m. Faith Baptist Church will Partnership for Children, is tails highlighting the show. healthy development of her For more information, call hold its a spiritual awakening part of a statewide effort to en- I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Dee unborn child. the 24-hour helpline at 642- service Sunday, June 28 at sure that children begin school Buffkin. I had the pleasure of working with Buffkin during the The vitamins have been 2677. healthy and ready to succeed. renovation of the Ritz Center. He was always so helpful and provided to Living Hope 6 p.m. and Monday, June 29, Tuesday, June 30 and Wednes- For more information call gave such good advice. He also would come in a moments no- through a grant from Vitamin 642-8226. Visit the Partner- tice whenever I had an electrical problem that needed fixing at Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- Make-A-Wish day, July 1 at 7 p.m. The church is located at ship at 109 W. Main Street in the visitor center. May his family have peace that comes from ifornia. Whiteville or online at www. the memories of Buffkin and may they find comfort in those The provision of free pre- needs volunteers 4262 Rough-N-Ready Road, Wish Granting Volunteers Chadbourn. columbussmartstart.org. Like memories now and in the days ahead. natal vitamins is the newest the Partnership on Facebook. service of Living Hope, which are needed for the Make-A- Rev. Donald Hardwick is That’s what’s happening in Tabor City this week. Wish Foundation of Eastern is celebrating 25 years of ser- the interim pastor. Until next week…….. North Carolina. vice to Columbus County. Oth- Sweet Home MBC Wish Granters visit the Burning Hope er services include free preg- family and help determine By His Grace to hold VBS Corinth BC to host nancy tests and estimated due Sweet Home Missionary Ministries/ the wish of the child while ex- dates necessary for applying pastor anniversary Baptist Church will hold its Lumber River Quartet plaining wish procedures and We Care We Can By His Grace will hold its vacation Bible school Monday, Corinth Baptist Church will using their creative side to pastor’s anniversary for Over- June 22-Thursday, June 25. host the Lumber River Quartet Outreach to serve Baldwin Branch MBC make the wish truly magical. seer E. Blake Saturday, July 11 The theme is “Journey off the Saturday, July 4 for an evening Wish Granters see first- ice cream schedule of events at 3 p.m. The presider will be map.” of fun, food and fellowship. hand the impact a wish can The schedule of events/ Rev. Michael Frink of Pleasant Kids activities will begin at Burning Hope Ministries/ make on a child with a life- Supper will be held at 5:45 services for Baldwin Branch View. The guest speaker will 2 p.m. followed by dinner at 5 We Care We Can Outreach and threatening medical condi- and classes begin at 6:40 p.m. Missionary Baptist Church p.m. and the quartet in concert Pop Q Ice Cream will be feed- tion. be Apostle Chelsey Simms with adult class at 7 p.m. Com- are as follows: at 7 p.m. ing children two times a week For more information, from City of Promise of Char- mencement will be held at 6 Sunday, June, 28 at 10 a.m. Child care will be provided on Tuesday and Thursday contact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or lotte along with Sons of God p.m. Friday, June 26. Sunday School Graduation during the concert. from noon-2 p.m. beginning [email protected]. and Voices of Praise of Boliva The church is located at D a y. The church is located at June 16-Aug. 20 at the Wacca- rendering the musical service. 3111 Walter Todd Road, Clar- Sunday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m. 3576 Old U.S. Hwy 74 in Chad- maw Siouan Tribal Grounds. The church is located at endon. Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin, United bourn. This is a 10-week program. Corinth BC to 5585 Waccamaw School Road, For more information call Voices Choir, ushers and con- For more information call The grounds are located Ash. Pastor Wayne Faulk at 770- gregation travel to Six Runs hold VBS 918-7038. at 7200 Old Lake road, Buck- Also school supplies are 4832. head. For more information Missionary Baptist Church, Corinth Baptist Church will being accepted to help a child call Pastor Deborah Smith at Turkey. hold its vacation Bible school next school year. Columbus County 232-8731 or Pop Q Ice Cream at The church is located at Thursday, July 9-Sunday, July Drop off supplies on Satur- St. Luke AMEZ sets Holiness Camp meeting 228-2036. 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South, Eliz- 11. July 9 and 10 will be held days at 5 p.m. at By His Grace Birthday Rally from 6-8:30 p.m. and July 11 The Columbus County Ho- abethtown. Ministries. A Birthday Rally Program from noon-5 p.m. The theme is liness Camp meeting will be Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the will be held Saturday, June 27 “Journey off the map.” A meal held Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 Friendship MBC pastor. Sensational Gospel at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church and a nursery will be provided. p.m. and continue through Traveleers anniversary Bladenboro at 4 p.m. The church is located at Saturday, June 27. Friday and to hold VBS Freeworship PFWBC Rev. Harrison Branch is the Friendship Missionary 3576 Old U.S. Hwy 74 in Chad- The Sensational Gospel Saturday meeting time is 10:30 pastor appreciation Traveleers will hold its 13th pastor. a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The guest Baptist Church will hold its bourn. Freeworship Pentecostal anniversary at St. Paul AME speaker will be Brother Alan annual vacation Bible school For more information call Freewill Baptist Church will Zion Church Sunday, July Smith of Florida. Monday, June 29-Friday, July 805-0120. host a pastor’s appreciation 12. Doors open at 3 p.m. and Artesia Alumni There will also be visiting 3rd from 5:30-8 p.m. nightly. day Sunday, June 28 at 11 a.m. the program starts at 4 p.m. ministers for the day services. The theme is Shining Star. chicken plate sale Special guest singers will be There will also be various The campground is located The church is located at 239 Men and Women The Artesia Alumni As- The Beaverdam Boys. groups and male choruses on on Hwy. 701 South in White- W. Columbus Street. sociation will hold a chicken A covered dish lunch will be UYF gospel musical the program. ville. For more information call plate sale Friday, July 10 and served in the fellowship hall. The Men and Women Unit- Admission and refresh- Deacon Franklin Thurman at Saturday, July 11 from 11 The church is located at 310 E. ed for Youth and Families will ments are free. 234-3387. a.m.-5 p.m. at Bogue Park in Smyrna BC to Walters Street. sponsor a gospel musical Sat- The Master of Ceremonies Hallsboro. For more information call urday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at will be Lloyd Gray (LA). Plates are $7 and consist of hold VBS 653-2085 or Hazel Rooks at New Zion Missionary Baptist For more information call Global School grilled chicken (leg quarters), Smyrna Baptist Church will 642-7425. Church. Groups from the sur- Shirley Wilson at 685-3636, potato salad, italian green hold its vacation Bible school of Ministry Rev. Ray Cartrette is the rounding area will be on the Georgianna McDonald at 233- beans, roll and dessert. Sand- Sunday, June 28-Thursday, pastor. program. 0427 or Michelle Reneé Jones July 2 from 6-9 p.m. nightly. enrolling students The church is located at at 625-1453. wiches are $4. Kickoff will be held Satur- Global School of Ministry is 12123 Old Lake Road, Riegel- The church is located at 507 Proceeds go toward its day, June 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. now enrolling students. Trinity BC to wood. Money Hole Road, Bolton. scholarship fund. Family night will be held Global School of Ministry For more information call Rev. Gonzalez Harris is the For more information call Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. is being offered free of charge hold concert Ricky Graham at 669-2355. pastor. Bud Hazel at 918-3016. The church is located at 4934 through love offerings and Trinity Baptist Church Peacock Road. donations. will hold a Son-mer concert Individuals interested in with Darrell Richie Sunday, Bristol Creek learning how to receive biblical June 28 at 6 p.m. followed by training and education without fellowship. The News Reporter is on MBC to hold VBS paying the high cost of tuition PLEASE are invited to contact Minister Bristol Creek Missionary Patrina Wright at 234-3092. Baptist Church in the Dothan New Light MBC VBS RECYCLE community of Tabor City will New Light Missionary Bap- hold its vacation Bible school Services set at tist Church, Hallsboro will Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10 American Legion Post hold its vacation Bible school at 6 p.m. nightly. The theme is Pastor Robert D. Williams Monday, June 29-Friday, July Jesus the true superhero. Sr. and his congregation will 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Williams Jr. is hold services at the American For a ride call 641-1684 be- the senior pastor. Legion Post Sunday mornings fore 5 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. Lee’s Chapel JCPC meetings AMEZ sets VBS HOPD Men’s The Juvenile Crime Pre- vention Council meetings Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Day service are on the first Wednesday Church will hold its vacation The House of Prayer and Become a Fan of each month at noon in the Bible school Monday, July Deliverance will hold its Men’s Whiteville City Schools Civic 6-Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Day service Sunday, June 28 Room. nightly. at 4 p.m. The speaker will be After You Read. and stay in The church is located at 42 Elder Larry Freeman of New Blacksmith Road, Bolton. Townsend Temple Church. Rev. Thomasina Brailford is Barbara Powell is the pas- touch! the pastor. tor. www.whiteville.com The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 -- 5C Boys & Girls Homes seek Lakeside Ministry to host Sunday foster and adoptive homes speakers and music How do you define dedica- are not enough foster families Lakeside Ministry will host tion? Boys & Girls Homes feels to go around. speakers and special music that their foster and/or adop- Foster parenting is not easy. each Sunday through Sept. 6 tive parents are the epitome of Boys & Girls Homes of NC from 9-9:30 a.m. dedication. carefully evaluates, orients, The event will be held at the Foster parents are volun- and trains new foster parents. Lake Waccamaw Campground teers from the community who This helps to ensure that the Gazebo next to the Sailboat open their homes and provide family and the home meet state Club. 24-hour love and care to abused and agency requirements. The The schedule is as follows: and neglected children. These children who need families are June 28 - Rev. Randy Spei- nurturing, caring, responsible there – but where are the foster ght. (Submitted photos) parents are the missing pieces parents? It used to be that there July 5 - Vocal Reunion. American History Awards were recently given to students by Woodmen Life Chapter in foster children’s lives. The were some children were hard July 12 - Rev. Tommy Fields. 130 of Cerro Gordo. Receiving awards were, left photo, eighth grade Asha Farmer of absence of devoted and loving to place, but it is really that July 19 - Gideon Dan Watts Chadbourn Middle by Daphine Coleman, middle photo, senior Kylie Jenkins of West caregivers is what makes fos- homes - good homes - are hard with Willa Dean Williams. Columbus High School by Ranger Ella Cartrette and right photo, eighth grade Luke ter care a necessity for more to find. July 26 - Rev. Charles Dud- Ward of Cerro Gordo Elementary by David Pless. than 14,000 children in North For more information con- ley with Lydia Dudley. Carolina. tact LeAnne Etheridge Graham Aug. 2 - Donna and Laddy. The Boys & Girls Homes of at 877-211-5322, (910) 646-3083, Aug. 9 - Rev. Slade Skipper N.C. Campus, Girls Activity ext. 217, or leanne.graham@ with Candace Brown. Center, is located at 400 Flem- bghnc.org. Aug. 16 - Rev. Ronnie Wilson ington Drive, Lake Waccamaw. Even though you may not with Rhonda Grice. Many of the licensed foster/ think so now, you could be the Aug. 23 - Rev. Ricky Byrd adoptive homes are filled to one who can make a difference with Danny Gibson. capacity and many are over- to wonderful kids who deserve Aug. 30 - Rev. Hubert Mc- Clenney with Don Brock. crowded. Like many foster compassion, friendship, and en- Sept. 6 - New Vision. care agencies, Boys & Girls couragement. It will change, at Homes finds itself with more the very least, two lives - yours children needing temporary and theirs. Chadbourn BC substitute family care than to hold outdoor skilled and caring foster fami- G-REC to hold lies to meet that need. Foster summer enrichment movie night families give children the best Greater Restoration En- Chadbourn Baptist Church possible chance to grow and richment Center (G-REC) will will hold a summer outdoor (Submitted photos) heal but unfortunately, there hold its 2015 summer enrich- movie night at 7:30 p.m. on Woodmen Life Chapter 130 of Cerro Gordo presented Safe Driver Awards to bus ment program which began Friday, July 10 and Friday, drivers of Chadbourn Middle School. Receiving awards were (l-r), Priscilla McDuffie, Love Grove FWBC Monday, June 15 and runs Aug. 14. Laffeur Hyms, Kashandra Bridge, Martha Hilbourn and Odell Williamson. Not pictured men’s day program through Thursday, July 23 Join us for a free movie, was Tawiana Hardie. from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. popcorn and drinks. Bring a Love Grove Freewill Bap- This a safe learning en- lawn chair or blanket. In the tist Church will hold its Men’s vironment and there will be event of rain it will be held in Day program beginning with weekly field trips. the fellowship hall. Sunday, June 28 at 11:15 a.m. For more information call The movies being shown with Pastor Ronald Brown 445-6156 or 641-0800. are: Friday, July 10, National and the Tri County Male Cho- G-REC is located at 3440 Treasure: Book of Secrets rus of Marion, S.C. James B. White Hwy. South. (2007), the sequel; and Friday, An afternoon service will Aug. 14, The day the Earth be held at 4 p.m. The guest Columbus County stood still (1951), an old black speaker will be Rev. Cleve- and white classic. land Simmons of Macedonia Leadership committee For more information or Church of Supply. meets Tuesdays questions call 654-3992. The church is located in the The Columbus County Welches Creek community. Leadership Council Steering Homecoming at Love Grove young adult Committee meets each second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue Trinity UMC choir anniversary Community Park, Hallsboro. Trinity United Methodist Love Grove Freewill Bap- This non-partisan, non- Church in Kelly will hold its tist Church will hold its young profit advocacy group encour- homecoming Sunday, June 28. adult choir anniversary Sun- ages participation of citizens Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. day, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. On the willing to collaborate to effect Message in song will be by Woodmen Life Chapter 130 of Cerro Gordo presented Safe Driver Awards to bus program will be The Chad- powerful, positive changes on Bridges (formerly The Prom- drivers of Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Receiving awards were (l-r), Doris bourn Gospel Singers, The the local, state and federal lev- ise) at 10:15. The message in Jackson, Nina Greene, Jimmy Clemmons and Lynn Edge. Graham Brothers, The (Old) els. word will be given by Rev. Phil- Royal Lights of Dillon, S.C., Group goals, bylaws, mem- ip Chryst at 11:30. Dinner will Train show at Brunswick Plantation Chadbourn COGOP Men For Christ of Raeford bership information and ap- follow the service. There will The Intracoastal Model Railroad Club will hold a model and others. plications may be secured via be music, preaching, praise train show Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m.-4 to host River’s Edge The church is located in the email request at www.colum- and fellowship. p.m. at Brunswick Plantation’s Brunswick House located at 382 Chadbourn Church of God Welches Creek community. buscountyleadershipcouncil. For more information call Brunswick Drive, Calabash. of Prophecy will host River’s weebly.com or send written Rev. Ernie Block at 617-7744. The show will include operating train layouts in various Edge Sunday, June 28 at 6 p.m. First Baptist VBS request to Columbus County scales such as G, O, HO, N, Z and S; servicing suggestion for For more information call Leadership Council, P.O. Box Friendship MBC locomotives that don’t run; member’s advice on getting started 654-3968. June 29-July 1 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 in model railroading and free hobby literature. There will be a For more information call First Baptist Church of to hold VBS raffle of a new diesel train set. Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or Whiteville invites children to Friendship Missionary Admission is free and a “railroader’s” lunch will be avail- Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. Camp Discovery –Vacation Bi- Baptist Church will hold its able for a fee. The ble School. At Camp Discovery vacation Bible school Monday, For more information contact [email protected]. Classifieds children will have fun while Columbus County June 29-Friday, July 3 from 5:30- learning what Jesus wants to 8 p.m. The theme is “Shining Columbus County Department of do in their lives through Bible Library summer Star from Matthew 5:14 “You Work stories, music, snacks, crafts are the light of the world.” Aging holiday vacation set Sept. 22-24 and games. reading program Dinner will be served each The Columbus County De- ing at 655-4166, Ruby Shelley VBS will be Monday Columbus County Public night. partment of Aging is prepar- at 654-4423, Susan Prince at through Wednesday, June 29 Library presents its summer The church is located at 239 ing a three day/two night 653-3063, Warriette Hardee at – July 1 from 1:30 – 5 p.m. for reading program 2015. This W. Columbus Street. holiday vacation to Pigeon 655-4754 or Jenny Godwin at pre-schoolers ages 3, 4 and 5, years’ theme is “Every hero For more information call Forge/Gatlinburg Tuesday 640-3791. and for children who have com- has a story.” The program is Deacon D’Angelo Thurman at Sept. 22-Thursday, Sept. 24. pleted kindergarten through for children of varying ages 234-3387. Shows will include the Hat- Greater Restoration fifth grade. Family members throughout the county. Rev. Algernon McKenzie is field and McCoy dinner show, are also invited to join the Dates are: Monday through the pastor. The Smith Family dinner food distribution children following VBS on Friday, which began June 22 show, The Smoky Mountain Greater Restoration Enrich- Wednesday night for a cookout. and runs through July 24 at Welcome PFWBC Opry, a visit to Apple Barn Vil- ment Center in Whiteville has Pre-register children as the Carolyn T. High Memorial lage, A Moonshine & Mountain TEFAP and commodity food Reaching people soon as possible by calling 910- Library. The programs will to hold VBS Tour and The Great Smoky distributions every second does the trick! 641-7367 or visiting the church begin at 10:30 a.m. Below are Welcome Pentecostal Free- Mountains, Gatlinburg and Saturday and fourth Tuesday office. For more information, branch dates and times. will Baptist Church will hold shopping at Tanger Outlets. of each month beginning at contact First Baptist Church Teen summer program 2015 its vacation Bible school all The cost of the trip is $364 10 a.m. for Columbus County 910-642-2139. First Baptist is lo- is for youth between the ages day Saturday, July 11 from 8 per person-double occupancy. residents. cated at 412 N. Madison Street. of 13 and 18 years of age. Dates a.m.-5 p.m. The theme is “Camp For more information or For more information call are: Fridays only, June 26, July Kilimanjaro.” reservations call Michelle Dip- 641-0800. Union Chapel 10, 17 and 24. The programs VBS registration/movie pel at 649-6881, Jean Powers at GREC is located at 3490 will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the night will be held Wednesday, 640-6602, Catherine Spauld- James B. White Hwy. South. FWBC to host Gause Carolyn T. High Memorial July 1 at 7 p.m. and VBS mini Union Chapel Freewill Bap- Library. Call for more informa- camp will be held Wednesday, tist Church will host Evan- tion 642-3116 or 641-3974. July 8 from 7-9 p.m. gelist Joyce Gause of Holy Adult summer program Commencement will be Bethel Fire Baptized Church 2015 will be held at the Carolyn held Sunday, July 12 at 10:30 of Thomasboro Sunday, June T. High Library. Call for more a.m. 28 at 11:30 a.m. for its building information 641-3976. The church is located at CLASSIFIEDS SELL fund service. • East Columbus Library, 3104 Old Cribbtown Road be- Elder Perry Shipman is the Riegelwood. Tuesdays from tween Tabor City and Chad- interim pastor. 10:30-11 a.m. for children ages bourn. 3-9 June 30-July 28. Call 655- For more information call Assistance for 4157. 653-9284 or 876-0287. CLASSIFIEDS SELL • Chadbourn Community Rev. Donald Carlyle is the The pregnant women Library 9:30 a.m. June 25-26 pastor. The Well Births program at for children ages 3-6 and July the Columbus County DREAM 15-17 for children ages 9-12. Call News Center may be able to help 654-3322. Peace BC to hold women who are pregnant or • Lake Waccamaw Library VBS July 5-10 Reporter recently delivered. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. July Well Births serves as a com- 9, 16, 23 and 30 for children ages Peace Baptist Church will munity action team for minor- 5-12. Call 646-4616. hold its vacation Bible school Call Hanne ity infant mortality reduction. • Fair Bluff Community Sunday, July 5-Friday, July 10 The goal is to see all babies Library Tuesdays from 11 a.m.- from 6:30-9 p.m. nightly. The ext. 237 born healthy and thrive. The noon July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Call theme is “Journey off the organization works to im- 649-7098. map.” There are classes from or Wanda prove the health of women of • Carolyn T. High Memorial babies to adult. ext. 221 childbearing ages, improve Library at 10:30 a.m. which be- Dinner will be served each prenatal care and reduce infant gan June 24 and runs through night beginning at 5:30 p.m. at mortality. July 24. Mondays for children The church is located at 653 The DREAM Center is locat- ages 3-8, Tuesdays for children Love Mill Road behind Tractor ed at 403 S. Martin Luther King ages 3-12, Wednesdays for chil- Supply. 642-4104 For more information call Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. Register dren ages 9-12, Thursdays for Fax: 910-642-1856 by contacting case manager children ages 3-12, Fridays for the church at 642-0251, David Amber Bellamy, Alisha Love teen ages 13-18. Call 642-3116 Ransom at 770-1271 or Carol E-mail: [email protected] or Jamika Lynch at 642-0633. or 641-3974. Clark at 234-5628. The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: June Thursday,20-26 June 25, 2015 25-1 (15) TM Mini Spy Mini Spy and her friends are playing marbles. See if you can find: q ruler q letter A q letter T q banana q tooth q letter D q pencil q letter E q strawberry q bell q cheese wedge q feather q kite q ladder q letter H

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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick National Marbles Tournament Be a Mibster! Have you ever played marbles? Kids have been playing marble games since ancient Roman times, more than 2,000 years ago. Early Competitors line marbles made up their marbles before a match of clay have at the 2014 been found National Marbles in Egyptian Tournament in Wildwood, New

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grandparents photo by Rick Mawhinney TM or great- A longstanding tournament Rookie Cookie’s Recipe grandparents COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS The National Marbles Tournament Tuna Cranberry Salad were young, recognized its first champion in kids played 1922. At that time, newspapers You’ll& need: ADOLESCENT CARE marbles in In a painting by Karol • 1 (6-ounce) can water-packed • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice D. Witkowski, boys play around the country held local Albacore800 Jefferson tuna Street • Suite• 1/3 cup 116, chopped Whiteville celery neighborhoods. marbles around the turn contests and sponsored winners to • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat • 1/4 cup dried cranberries This week of the 20th century. compete in the national event. mayonnaise • sprinkle of lemon pepper • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard642-2642seasoning in Wildwood, Today, school districts, local parks New Jersey, competitors will meet to What to do: and recreation organizations, Boy 1. Drain and chop tuna; place in a medium bowl. play matches and crown a national photo by Rick Mawhinney and Girl Scout troops, marble clubs 2. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice. champion at the National Marbles The national tournament takes place 3. Spoon mayonnaise mixture into bowl with tuna. and city governments all contribute outdoors, using permanent marbles rings on Tournament. The Mini Page spoke with to local competitions that produce 4. Add chopped celery, dried cranberries and seasoning. Stir gently the tournament director to find out the beach. Competition can move inside if until well-mixed. marble shooters for the national the weather turns bad, but marbles players, 5. Serve on bread as sandwiches or with crackers for a snack. more about the contest and the game. or mibsters, like the outdoor rings. tournament. You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick

from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Meet Hilary Grist Hilary Grist is a singer, songwriter, writer and artist. Her latest CD/book Playing Marbles combination is “Tomorrow Is a Chance to Start Over.” It is a mixture of a spoken How to play Precise rules story and songs. The art she created to go The marble ring at the National Players use their own taw, or with it mixes clay figures, handmade sets Marbles Tournament is 10 feet in shooting marble, to try to hit the and photography. diameter. At the center of the other marbles. Tournament Hilary grew up in Maple Ridge, British ring, 13 marbles are placed in rules say that a shooter can’t

photo by Mark Maryanovich Columbia, Canada. She began composing music at the piano when she was in the shape of a cross, three be bigger than 3/4 inch in preschool. When she was a kid, she took piano lessons and sang in inches apart from each other. diameter. Target marbles her high school choir. In college, she studied jazz. Two players compete can’t be bigger than 5/8 She has written music for many TV shows in Canada and the against each other. The inch in diameter. Contest United States. first player shoots from officials use a from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick marble anywhere outside the ring. gauge, or measuring from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick TM The player tries to hit as 10 feet diameter device, to check the size Vashti Cunningham many of the 13 marbles of the marbles before beyond the edge of the ring competiton begins. Goldie Vashti Cunningham spends a lot of time off the ground Goodsport’s and in the air. The 17-year-old junior is a two-sport athlete as possible without letting Championship skills Supersport at Bishop Gorman High School near Las Vegas, Nevada, his shooter marble go outside Marbles players need where she plays volleyball and is a member of the track the ring. and field team as a high jumper. While Vashti loves playing to have good hand-eye As long as the first player volleyball, she admits the high jump could be her calling. coordination. They need to be This spring at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California, keeps hitting other marbles out of willing to practice to develop Vashti set a new girls prep high school record with a jump the ring, he or she keeps shooting. strategy for the game and special of 6 feet, 4 1/2 inches. It was also the highest jump in the The first player to hit seven United States at the time, and the third-best jump in skills, such as backspin on the marbles out of the ring wins the the entire world. Vashti’s accomplishment earned her an marble. Competitors at the national Height: 6-1 athlete of the week honor from USA Track & Field. match. Have you ever played marbles? With Age: 17 tournament are encouraged to be Vashti, the daughter of former Philadelphia Eagles A player gets a stick if seven your parents’ permission, search on Hometown: good sports and meet a lot of new Las Vegas, quarterback Randall Cunningham, will now compete at the marbles are hit out on the first turn. the Internet for marbles clubs or Nevada junior nationals this summer, before setting her sights on friends. the U.S. Olympic Trials next summer. competitions in your area.

from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick TMMighty Funny’s Mini Jokes Are You a Champion? All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? Marble champions Samantha: What’s a good way to catch a squirrel? Contestants at the National Sidney: Climb a tree and act like a nut! Marbles Tournament have to be between 7 and 14 years old. The competition begins with Susie: What’s a squirrel’s favorite breakfast? a round-robin event where Sierra: Doughnuts! each boy plays each other boy, and each girl plays each other Stephen: What happens when you cross a kangaroo with a squirrel? girl. Players are ranked by how Sara: You get a creature that can carry acorns in many games they win. its pocket! photo by Joe Mabel The next level of the How are marbles made? tournament is matches between from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Have you ever watched a glass the top eight boys and top eight TM Marbles blower create a colorful bowl or vase? girls. C J T N E M A N R U O T M N G Marbles are made in much the same In the semi-finals, four boys photo by Rick Mawhinney L P L A Y S S E H W L A R N N Winners in 2014, Dominic Rudakevych and way. play each other, as do four girls. Basset A L W X T S T U I A R E C O I Marilyn Fisher, both of Middletown Valley, Brown’s Marbles can be handmade or The winners of that level play Maryland, hoist their trophies at the awards Y L B I A O N N N B T O D I R manufactured in a factory. The ones each other to become the king ceremony. Try H I C L O C N O L S N Q H P A with more intricate patterns are and queen. C K G H H E I E B T Z C V M G usually handmade. Playing to win ’n’ A S S I R T S I E A E G U A G Glass is heated until it is soft. The Marble vocabulary Find E J N E A Y M S M W P T B H I glass is formed into rods, which can The champions receive an engraved watch, a medal, a trophy Want to expand your vocabulary? B G G N O I T I T E P M O C E then be combined and heated to form Learn some new words that are related and a $2,000 college scholarship. Words that remind us of marbles are hidden in the block above. Some a pattern. The long pieces are cut into to playing marbles! words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. shorter segments, then rolled into Other honors are awarded to the best See if you can find: AGGIE, BEACH, CHAMPION, CLAY, COMPETITION, Aggie: a larger, heavier marble spheres. An artist might add many sports and to the runners-up. CONTEST, GAUGE, GLASS, HUNCHING, MARBLES, MIBSTER, NATIONAL, usually made of stone. PLAY, RING, SHOOTER, SKILL, STICK, TAW, TOURNAMENT, WINNER. layers of glass to make a fancy pattern. Once a mibster has won the tournament, he In the factory, long streams of Commie: a small marble used in the from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick molten glass are cut into lumps. The or she cannot enter again. center of the ring. lumps then spin between two steel Previous champions come back to the event to Dubs: hitting two or more marbles Ready Resources rollers, becoming round as they cool. out of the ring with one shot. The machines discard, or throw out, help referee and to be inducted, or The Mini Page provides ideas for the marbles that are not the right entered, into the Hall of Fame. Glassie: a marble made of glass. websites, books or other resources that will size or shape. That glass gets recycled While kids are in Wildwood, New help you learn more about this week’s topics. into new marbles. Jersey, for the tournament, they also Hunching: moving the hand forward On the Web: visit theme parks and water parks, when shooting. This is against the • nationalmarblestournament.org enjoy the beach and visit the zoo. rules. • youtu.be/R22PPeyeJJQ The Mini Page thanks Rick Mawhinney, Knuckling down: resting one or • youtu.be/dH2A-Pipf80 tournament director of the National Marbles more knuckles on the ground while At the library: Tournament, for help with this issue. Next week, The Mini Page is all about patriotic music. shooting. • “The Marble Book” by Richie Chevat • “Marbles: 101 Ways to Play” by Joanna Cole The Mini Page Staff • “The Marble Queen” by Stephanie J. Blake Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist

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Meeting Gannon In appreciation Joy Rector, instructor at Edgewood Elementary, introduced Gannon Medwick of Beginning teachers Robert Bannerman, Eric Pedrojew, Ashley Buro and Emman- WECT News to her academically and intellectually gifted (AIG) students through uel Ross, left back to front, enjoy a buffet dinner during a special event planned Facetime. They were preparing for the End-of-Grade science test in fifth grade just for them. Beginning teachers and their mentors gathered at the Whiteville City and had some weather questions that he was kind enough to answer. There were Schools’ Civic Room for a buffet dinner On May 12. In an effort to show the district’s also third and fourth grade students joining in on the discussion. Today’s technol- appreciation to the teachers for their hard work and dedication throughout the year, ogy expands the classroom and allows students to venture out to other states and each teacher was showered with an array of gifts. Special thanks to Superintendent countries without leaving their desks providing opportunities to meet people they Kenny Garland, Dr. Bonnie Parks, director of human resources, and Kathryn Faulk, would not otherwise get to meet. director of child nutrition for making this event possible.

Tastings of all sorts Nathaniel Robinson, a second grader at Whiteville Primary in Kristen Greene’s class, enjoys a variety of tasty fruits and veggies. These samples allow chil- dren to taste fruits and vegetables they might not try or have access to otherwise. Whiteville Primary is one of two schools in Whiteville City Schools district that was awarded USDA Fresh Fruits and Veggies Grants. “Berry” royal visit Students in Tonya Pait’s third grade class at Edgewood Elementary enjoyed a “berry” royal visit from Kayla Baxley, N.C. Strawberry Queen. Students had a chance to show her their berry patch and share what they learned through the process of growing them. They asked her questions about strawberries and the Strawberry Festival. Left to right are Alyah Monroe, Samuel Turbeville, Brian Copto Reyes, James Brooks, Katelyn Hyatt, Kenley McPherson, Strawberry Queen Kayla Baxley, Tranerria Todd, Niles Fulkerson, Tiara Wright, Ty Burton and Heavynn McAlister-Geathers. Katherine Hyatt is the science lab teacher at Edgewood.

Safe Haven donation Columbus County Youth and Families Association Inc. President Rhonda Dutton presents a donation from CCYFA to Radene Caison and Carol Caldwell repre- A ‘berry good job’ senting Safe Haven. This donation will help with the Whiteville City Schools teachers and staff received summer enrichment programs that the organization strawberries from Superintendent Kenny Garland, will provide for youth during the summer. Giving youth the school board and administration in recognition of a safe, healthy and educational atmosphere is a long- Teacher Appreciation Week, and to thank everyone CCYFA scholar term goal of Safe Haven and CCYFA. for the great job they do every day for students, staff, Jamie Elizabeth Powell, schools and community. Teachers and staff were treat- left, is the Columbus County ed throughout the week by students, parents, PTA and E. Mariah Governor grad- Guideway E lem. Nakina class of uated from UNC-Greens- Youth and Families Associ- other community connections. boro on May 8 with a ation (CCYFA) scholarship kindergarten ‘80 reunion set Bachelor of Science de- recipient, chosen by the applications The Nakina High School McLeod Health Foundation gree in Communication Southeastern Community Guideway Elementary graduating class of 1980 will Studies. After a year of College Scholarship Com-

School is now accepting Kin- hold its 35th year class re- announces 7th Annual Ball post-baccalaureate stud- mittee. A 2015 graduate of dergarten applications for union Saturday, June 27 at The McLeod Health Foun- Sea Trail Convention Center ies, Governor plans to at- Whiteville High School, she 6 p.m. at Dale’s Seafood in dation announces the 7th in Sunset Beach so that we tend medical school and the 2015-2016 school year. plans to pursue a career Whiteville. Dinner will be on Annual Foundation Ball can include our friends in pursue a career as an Students must be 5 years in nursing at Southeast- old on or before Aug. 31, 2015. your own. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sea Trail Brunswick County as well,” OB/Gyn. Governor is the Parents/legal guardians For more information call Convention Center in Sunset said Kelly Hughes, Director daughter of Rick and Ruth ern Community College. may apply at Guideway El- Nan Gore at 619-4924. Beach, presented by MagMu- of the McLeod Health Foun- Governor of Whiteville Her parents are Jim and ementary School Monday- tual. The proceeds from this dation. and the granddaughter of Liz Powell of Whiteville. At Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. WHS class of ‘85 year’s event will be benefit- For information on how to the late Harry and Ruby right is CCYFA president Required information is a ing the Emergency Depart- purchase tickets, become a Simmons. Rhonda Dutton. copy of the child’s birth cer- planning reunion ment expansion project at sponsor or contribute silent McLeod Seacoast. auction items for this year’s tificate, social security card, The Whiteville High The Carolina Ballroom event, call Nichole Cox at verification of income and School graduating class of will be transformed as the (843) 390-8338. Exercise Your Brain! proof of residence. 1985 is planning its 30th year ball committee hosts “Top For more information call class reunion Saturday Oct. Read Hats & Tiaras.” Guests will the school at 653-2723. 24. Armour HS class begin the evening with a For more information call cocktail reception and silent of ‘65 reunion The News Reporter. Guideway Elem. Julie Monds Ward at 640-0393 auction, followed by a gour- or Nancy Wayne Crabtree at The Armour High School met dinner and dancing with accepting Pre-K 770-0774. graduating class of 1965 will live entertainment. hold its 50th year class re- Studies show applications “We are excited about union Friday, July 17 and that reading Guideway Elementary hosting this year’s event at Saturday, July 18. Evergreen HS 50th keeps the School is now accepting Pre- reunion set July 18 A boat ride will leave out Kindergarten applications WHS class of ‘75 of Carolina Beach at 7:30 p.m. mind sharp. Give for the 2015-2016 school year. The Evergreen High Friday, July 17 and a banquet your brain a boost. Students must be 4 years School graduating class of planning reunion at Acme-Delco Elementa- Subscribe to The News 1965 is planning its 50th year old on or before Aug. 31, 2015. The Whiteville High ry (formerly Armour High Reporter and expand Parents/legal guardians reunion Saturday, July 18. School) will be held Saturday, School graduating class of your mind with a may apply at Guideway El- Anyone with information 1975 is planning its 40th year July 18 at 7 p.m. ementary School Monday- for any class member, such class reunion Oct. 9-10. The cost of the boat ride wealth of information. Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. as address, email or phone For more information call and the banquet are $25 each. For more information call number is asked to call Linda Phyllis Betts Thompson at Classmates should call Carl the school at 653-2723 or 642- Cartrette at 648-4093 or San- 207-2225 or Dixie Featherson Mosley at 655-9253 or Carolyn Call 642-4104, ext. 270 or 271 5168, ext. 24022 dra Ward at 642-5387. Faison at 207-4038. Smith at 655-2366. 8C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, June 25, 2015 The BUSINESS - - - CONNECTION - - - To have your business included, call us at 642-4104, ext. 236, 237, 238 or 239

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