UNITY Community unity forum set for Central Middle School Watermelon festival. Monday night. First day at charter school. uuSEE 9A uuSEE 3A uuSEE LIVING 1C The News Reporter Published since 1890 every Monday and Thursday for the County of Columbus and her people. WWW.NRCOLUMBUS.COM Thursday, July 21, 2016 75 CENTS

SHELL FISHER WAS ONLY 19 YEARS OLD WHEN HE DIED WILL PROVIDE 50 JOBS Railroad tie recycling company locating here

By Les High [email protected]

A railroad crosstie recycling company that will even- tually bring 50 new jobs to the county announced it is locating near the former Georgia-Pacific plant. Marjorie Singley-Hall, CEO of Singley and Associates, Inc., an Atlanta-area based company, said operations could commence in as soon as two weeks. The company plans to recycle more than 1 million ties a year. Railroad tie recycling be- came a growing business when the U.S. Environmen- “It was a great fit. The Fisher Family, Becca, Monique, Jeffry Lynn, Jeff and Shell, was shattered when Shell died in 2014 after injecting a tal Protection Agency man- Y’all work together dose of heroin laced with a lethal toxin into his system. His mother, Monique, is sharing his story in hopes of helping dated that used railroad ties, so well and were so others who struggle with addiction. because of their creosote content, must be recycled or welcoming. There’s disposed of in an environmen- more of a business tally friendly manner. Most used ties are piled and left community here. Drug addiction shatters to rot beside railroad tracks You get it.” when they have been replaced. Marjorie The new EPA ruling chang- es that. Singley-Hall “The railroads said, ‘We’ll families, takes lives give them to you if you’ll come and get them,’” Singley- Hall said. “I thought, ‘Now there’s an opportunity.’” Singley-Hall said more than 20 million railroad ties By Nicole Cartrette killers evolved and altered his personality. must be recycled nationally every year. [email protected] “He wanted pain medicine and would come to me in tears. He worked hard to Her company will ship ties from roughly a four-state area to a site near the Georgia-Pacific plant by both rail The glazed look in his eyes still haunts get off of it.” and truck. There, the ties will be sorted and graded. High- Monique Fisher. Rehab and counseling with the entire grade ties can be sold for applications like furniture. She and her husband, Jeffrey Lynn family followed as everyone made every ef- Home improvement or landscape companies will buy Fisher, came home from dinner the night fort to help Shell overcome his addiction. lower-grade ties for uses such as perimeters for gardens of March 13, 2014 to find their son’s lifeless Monique said the idea that children or flowerbeds. body hanging over the side of a bathtub. with drug addictions come from certain For the lowest-grade ties, the company will use an A leather belt used as tourniquet for communities or backgrounds could not industrial magnet to remove nails or other metal, then heroin was wrapped around Shell’s arm. be further from the truth. reduce the ties down to a crushed product using two The needle on the bathroom floor had con- “You wouldn’t think children from large chippers. tained heroin laced with a lethal amount a nice neighborhood, upscale homes in S&A currently has a facility in Scotland County, but of Fentanyl that permanently stopped the Raleigh would have drug problems. You the Columbus County economic development team and 19-year-old’s heart. would not look at these children and the county commissioners were able to lure the company “God help him,” Monique cried. “God think they would be doing these things,” help him.” she said. uuSEE RECYCLING 11A Monique, a nurse, started CPR but When the money or means to get pain- couldn’t bring him back. killers is not within reach, other drugs are Just three months before, Shell had pursued, she said. moved to Roanoke, Va., enrolled in college “They look for cheaper things like and landed a job. heroin,” Monique said. Chadbourn residents “He found out that he was expecting Just before his senior year of high a baby and was ecstatic,” Monique said. school, he left Raleigh drug free and “He was working hard and saving to pay excited about a fresh start in Whiteville. seek help on proposed for the needs of his future son. We were “He wanted to graduate from White- told that he cried when watching the first ville High School, where his dad did,” closing of school ultrasound. Life was going well for him Monique said. “It was a great chance for and he was finally on a great path. It was him to spend time with his grandparents,” By Allen Turner wonderful to have him back in our lives. Shell Fisher she said. [email protected] He had struggled with drug addiction for Later she confessed: “You can’t run He was also the kind of son who walked several years.” from a problem. It has to be dealt with.” A delegation of about 12 Chadbourn residents con- more than a mile to a grocery store to get It did not begin that way. In Whiteville, Shell gave in to the temp- cerned about the proposed closure of Chadbourn Middle his mother a card and basket just to cheer Shell had the picture perfect family. tation of painkillers and his addiction was School received the ear of Columbus County Commis- her up her when he was too young to drive. He grew up in a loving home and was once again escalating. sioners, but nothing else, Monday. But by the time he was in his late teens, the middle child of three children born to “I think he knew he was spiraling William Davis and Chadbourn Town Councilman Ra- Shell was running from a drug addiction. Monique Fipps and Jeffrey Lynn Fisher. down,” Monique said. shad Roberts spoke on behalf of the delegation. It may have crept into his life as early as Both grew up in Columbus County. It is Despite all of the events that transpired Chairman Giles E. “Buddy” Byrd was generous with middle school when he suffered a broken where they lived and started a family un- during his high school years, one amazing his enforcement of the board’s public comments policy, as clavicle playing football and was pre- til their work took them to Atlanta, Ga., event stood out on Christmas Eve 2013. he has been since assuming the chairmanship. He allowed scribed a narcotic painkiller. Raleigh and later Roanoke, Va. “That was the night our lives changed. Roberts to speak for 12 minutes and Davis for 25 minutes, Two meniscus surgeries due to wres- Shell grew up loving the outdoors. He We received a call that Shell’s car was seen even though board policy states that just three minutes tling injuries in high school and an ap- hunted and fished. at a communion service in Whiteville,” are allowed per speaker and the Chadbourn group ar- pendectomy led to more pain medicine. He was full of energy, played football, Monique said. “The Lord had been stir- rived late for the meeting. Commissioners already had “This was only the beginning that in- and was on the wrestling team at school. ring things in his heart for months and we gone past the public comments portion of their agenda. troduced him to the euphoria associated He was a talented skateboarder. had noticed a sincerity and humbleness The Chadbourn group came to the board of commis- with drugs,” Monique said. “Seeing him He was compassionate and had been that is often lost with the changing moods sioners after a public hearing conducted less than a week high became the norm and was often dif- the kind of kid that played with other accompanying drug use (and) abuse. On earlier by the Columbus County Board of Education at ficult to detect because we never saw him children who often felt left out or who had Christmas Eve, in the presence of the Chadbourn Middle School. At that hearing, attended any other way.” special needs. ministers and his grandmother, he fell on by about 150 people, 18 speakers opposed the proposal “I did not realize it in middle school or “He made them feel like they were nor- his knees before the Lord and asked for to close the school and consolidate it into a new preK-8 even in ninth or 10th grade but somewhere mal,” Monique said. “A lot of his friends forgiveness and peace.” facility in Cerro Gordo. Under the school board’s plan, in his junior year at a party he was in a would probably say he was the most loyal Monique finds comfort in her faith. the Evergreen school also would be consolidated into vodka drinking contest. He won, but ended friend ever.” “At that moment, his name was writ- the new Cerro Gordo school, as would the existing Cerro up with alcohol poisoning,” Monique said. He idolized his brother, Jeff, who was ten in the Lamb’s Book of Life which has Gordo school. “That is when we realized there was an just two years older and had been an aerial been my saving grace each day,” she said. Roberts said the proposed merger of Chadbourn Mid- issue.” gunner in the Air Force and served in “I know he is in a better place. He is no dle with a new campus in Cerro Gordo would economi- Monique said Shell’s addiction to pain- Afghanistan. uuSEE SHELL 11A uuSEE CHADBOURN 3A

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Her story can be viewed at dukehealth.org. ... 2A • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 Gator meeting draws engaged crowd By Jefferson Weaver Padgett pointed out that [email protected] most reports of gators in the lake, as opposed to nearby ca- Every visible gator is not a nals and ponds, “involve a ga- dangerous gator, officials told tor 100 yards away.” He shared a crowd at Lake Waccamaw a chart assembled by a WRC Tuesday. intern that showed larger An informational meeting gators – those which could sponsored by the Lake Wac- endanger humans – tend to camaw Police Department stay farther away from human drew around 60 lake residents habitations, while smaller to discuss alligator concerns gators, especially young, will with Wildlife Resources Biolo- remain near the bank or food gists Tom Padgett and Evan supplies. Stanford, Wildlife Enforce- “Even then, they’ll try to ment Sgt. Brandon Dean and get away from you,” he said. State Park Superintendent “They’re normally frightened Toby Hall. of humans. Police Chief Scott Hyatt “I’ve had calls about people laid the ground rules after saying a gator was threaten- opening the meeting. ing them, and the gator was “We aren’t here to talk a four-footer, 100 yards out in about killing every alligator at the lake,” Padgett said. “Some- Lake Waccamaw,” he said. “We times, people are so scared of aren’t here to talk about an the gator way out there they alligator hunting season. This never notice the cottonmouth is the time to talk about ways in the grass beside their feet. I tell them they should hope the to deal with conflicts between Toby Hall and Brandon Dean discuss gators with Lake residents. humans and alligators.” gator gets closer – maybe he’ll Padgett said alligators have warm weather all year long. the gators.” wanted.” cool toys to help us catch the eat the cottonmouth. proven to be an adaptive, Gators’ growth rates are tied Hyatt and Dean said that Padgett said that while suspects. I’m not above sitting “I’m much more concerned hardy species. Although only to temperature. Ours reach most of the people feeding young gators eat small fish, in a tree watching and waiting about the possibility of a child two true alligator species sexual maturity when they alligators are tourists. spiders, insects, and amphib- for someone.” getting a snakebite from a still exist in the world – the reach around six feet long, and “I don’t think we have a lot ians, all alligators will devour Several speakers were con- copperhead or a cottonmouth American and Chinese alliga- that takes anywhere from 14 of residents here at the lake carrion or food scraps, given cerned about alligators in the than I am an attack by an al- tors – both are strong within to 19 years. who will purposefully feed the chance. lake, as opposed to just the ligator.” their natural ranges. Multiple “When the water tempera- the gators,” Hyatt said, “but “Sometimes they’re attract- canal. “You’re far more likely species of crocodiles exist ture is below 70 degrees, they a lot of folks accidentally or ed to the animals that come to “When I first brought my to be bitten by a dog,” Hyatt worldwide, he said, and the seem to basically shut down,” indirectly feed them.” eat the scraps,” he said, “but children here in 1952,” said added. gator’s resemblance to the Padgett explained. Dean described how gators they will eat fruits and vegeta- Betty Timberlake, “you never Speakers were not con- American Crocodile is one Alligators don’t typically will seek out concentrations bles – I had one call where the saw an alligator. They weren’t vinced, however. reason the creatures are feder- inhabit salt water, Padgett of ducks, turtles and fish for gator was eating cantaloupes here. I could sleep on a rubber Several longtime residents ally protected. said, but thrive in brackish an easy meal. from a man’s garden. They can raft without worrying about noted the growth in gator The largest documented and fresh water. While they “We have a lot of people have a sweet tooth.” them. Now they’re all over numbers at the lake. Jim Hill American alligator was a 19.1 are active around the clock, who enjoy feeding the ducks, Dean said nothing can be the place. I wouldn’t let a child said they were a rare sight foot monster caught in Louisi- during hot weather, they lean and even the turtles,” he said. done legally about people swim in there.” uuSEE GATORS 4A ana in 1890, Padgett said. The more toward evenings for “The alligator will be drawn to leaving scraps where gators state Museum of Natural Sci- swimming, feeding, mating the prey animals. Sometimes and other wildlife can access ences has preserved the hide and other activities. people feed them as well. the offal. and skull of North Carolina’s A peculiarity among gators “Whenever you find a pile “It’s just like a raccoon largest documented saurian, has been noted by specialists of trash – chicken wrappers, getting in your garbage can,” Coffee with a 12.56-foot gator taken in at the Lake, Padgett said. that type of thing—along a he said. “We’re not going to Craven County in 1931. “Somewhere along the canal bank, it’s good indicator charge someone for throwing “That one is likely out of line,” he said, “we had a baby that someone is actually feed- away food where an animal Congressman date,” Padgett said. “I have boom. We have more gators ing the alligators.” can find it, unless they’re in- seen specimens that I am con- than it seems we should of Padgett explained that ga- tentionally doing so.” fident were larger.” the same size.” The lake area tors are not very smart, but Hyatt said that while it isn’t Dean concurred – he re- has an unusually large popula- they are curious, especially illegal to dispose of scraps David Rouzer moved a massive gator in the tion of four-foot alligators, he young ones. outside of garbage cans, “if town of Bolton several years said, which are “no threat to “They will hang around someone lets us know, we’ll go ago that was thought to top anyone.” a few feet from the bank and have a talk with the person.” Monday, Aug. 8 11.5 feet. Padgett also pointed out watch what’s happening,” While his jurisdiction ends “I’ve seen some around that that alligators are not nor- he explained. “Then when at the State Park boundaries, were even larger than that mally aggressive. people throw food to them, Hall said he is willing to re- one,” the Wildlife officer said. “Seeing an alligator on the they begin to think, ‘Those tall spond if people have concerns Dale’s Seafood The average gator in North canal bank doesn’t make it ag- beings will feed me if I come about alligators. Carolina comes in at 7’8” and gressive,” he said. “In 25 years, to them.’” “If you call 911, I’m usu- 123 lbs. for males, and 7’1” and I have never seen an alligator Several people attending ally one who is called to back 107 S. Powell Blvd 87 lbs. for females. Carolina ga- I would characterize as ag- Tuesday’s forum said they up the other agencies,” he tors are slow growers, Padgett gressive. They’ll make a lot of have witnessed alligators be- explained. “If it’s on the park, Whiteville said, since the state is at the noise, and hiss and growl, but ing attracted to scraps and we can be more pro-active.” northernmost end of their generally, they try to get away. leftovers thrown on the canal Hall and Dean said the two natural range. “When I get one that is bank near their homes. agencies work closely together 2-3 p.m. “We have at most a six to moving toward me, making a “When I spoke to my neigh- to deal with people feeding and seven-month growing season,” display, and I throw it a marsh- bor about it,” one woman harassing alligators. he said. “We’re not like the mallow – it’s happy. That tells said, “he said it was his prop- “If we have a call about Questions? Call my Bolivia office Gulf states, where they have me the problem is people, not erty, and he could do what he someone intentionally feeding gators, we have ways of deal- at (910) 253-6111 or ing with it,” Dean said. “We visit www.rouzer.house.gov Rotary hosts school supply drive have access to a lot of very The Whiteville Rotary Club highlighters, folders, crayons, Chiropractic and Wellness, will be holding a school supply composition books, binders, 100 E. Main Street, Whiteville drive from Aug. 1 to Sept. 2 as glue sticks, copy paper, Lysol and Farm Bureau of Chad- part of our Year‬ Of Service to and dividers. bourn, 705 N. Brown Street, support local students. Items Those items can be dropped Chadbourn from 9 a.m. to 5 needed include: Pencils, tis- off at the Law office of Kevin p.m. Monday through Friday. sue, erasers, loose leaf paper, G. Williamson, 101 Washing- Participants do not have to be hand sanitizer, notebooks, ton Street, Whiteville, Smith members of the Rotary. 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Davis said the school McKenzie said that the lon- McKenzie told commission- board has not looked at what ers that low income residents it would cost to renovate ex- who have received a cutoff isting schools compared to notice of electrical service constructing new ones. might qualify for assistance However, the board of through a Duke Energy Prog- education’s consulting archi- ress program that will be tect presented figures at five administered by his depart- public hearings last week, ment. including the one held in He said $25,000 has been Chadbourn, which showed earmarked by Duke for Co- that repairs to Chadbourn lumbus County customers Middle School would cost who have received final no- $6.496 million and repairs to tices of disconnect notices the Evergreen campus would and who might qualify. cost $19.073 million, or a total Applications are being ac- of $25.569 million, while the cepted at DSS on Tuesdays, Members of the Columbus County Board of Commissioners and Piedmont Natural proposed new school that Wednesdays and Fridays Gas representative Cathy Pleasant held an informal workshop Monday afternoon to Chadbourn Town Council- would absorb the Chadbourn but only a limited number talk about possibilities for expanding natural gas distribution pipelines in Columbus man Rashad Roberts ap- Middle, Evergreen and exist- of applications will be taken County. Commissioners encouraged Pleasant to have the utility contact the county peared before Columbus ing Cerro Gordo facilities each day. Funds from the pro- school board about supplying county schools and suggested several potential indus- County commissioners to would cost only $25.4 mil- gram can only be awarded to trial customers for the utility. With the addition of larger users in the county, the possi- seek their help in stopping lion. customers of Duke Energy bilities for making natural gas available for residential customers would be enhanced, the proposed closure of Commissioners were sym- Progress and the funds must something Commissioner Ricky Bullard said is sorely needed in the western part of the Chadbourn Middle School. pathetic to Roberts’ and Da- be spent by Aug. 31. county. Examining a map of existing distribution pipelines in the county are, from left, Roberts told commission- vis’ concerns, but repeatedly McKenzie also told com- are County Manager Bill Clark, Pleasant and ommissioners James Prevatte, Charles ers that closure of the told them they need to take missioners that because of McDowell (back to camera, obscuring Chairman Buddy Byrd) Amon McKenzie,Thursday, Trent January 14, 2016 school would have major their concerns to the local recently-enacted state legis- Burroughs, Bullard and Edwin Russ. school advisory committee negative economic impact lation, which the governor and to the county board of on Chadbourn. has yet to sign, winnings education, which will make from the State Educational any final decisions on what Lottery will have to be re- schools are closed. ported to the Department of Community unity forum set The county commission- Health and Human Services. ers will have to fund what- If the governor signs the bill, ever plans the school board lottery winnings would be for Central Middle Monday adopts, but it will be up to considered in determining the school board to make winners’ eligibility for vari- Whiteville and Columbus “We all recognize a lack said. “Then we need to fig- the decisions, they said. ous assistance programs. County have escaped the anti- of directed communication ure out ways to make it bet- Davis several times told com- Public Utilities Director police violence plaguing other between law enforcement and ter. Then we have to figure missioners that, because Danny Fowler gave an an- cities, and local leaders want the black community,” Ander- out how to implement those commissioners “control the nual department update in to keep it that way. son said. “There are a number changes.” purse strings,” they could which he said that 282 new The Rev. Andy Anderson of people trying to encourage Weaver and Anderson em- force the school board to water customers were added and Jefferson Weaver from that and enable it, but it’s still phasized that the meeting is change its plans. in the fiscal year that ended The News Reporter will moder- not happening. Why is that? about communication, not Commissioners consis- June 30, bringing the total ate community unity meeting What can we do to fix it?” blame. tently have said that, al- number of customers in the Monday at 7 p.m. to “get the “The complaint I hear from “Nothing can be accom- though by law they will have Chadbourn Middle School five water districts to 5,389. community discussing ways both officers and citizens is plished if people just shake to come up with ways of advocate William Davis re- District II has the most cus- to improve what we already often that people won’t tell their fingers and complain,” paying for any school con- peatedly told county com- tomers, 1,716, while District have. police if they see a crime or Weaver said. “We are not struction or renovations, de- missioners Monday that V has the least, 520. “We want to find ways to suspicious activity,” Weaver going to allow this to be an termining what construction they control the purse Total revenue for water prevent the problems they’re said. “Sometimes it’s fear of ambush of law enforcement or renovations take place is strings and could do some- sales was $2.816 million, but seeing in other communities,” retribution. Sometimes it’s officers.” up to the school board. thing about the county Fowler neither gave nor did Anderson said. “This isn’t a because they know the person, “We have been very blessed “We hear you,” Byrd told board of education’s pro- commissioners ask about gripe session or a chance to and don’t want to see them get that our community hasn’t the Chadbourn delegation, posed closure of Chad- expenses for the department point fingers – we want hon- in trouble. Too often, people experienced the problems “but you should take your bourn Middle School. for the year. est, open discussion about the just say they don’t want to get they’ve seen elsewhere,” An- concerns back to the board In other business, com- challenges faced by our com- involved. We’re all involved, derson said. “We need to come of education.” missioners unanimously munity when it comes to race whether we like it or not.” together as neighbors and see The county schools have approved a revised memo- and law enforcement.” Anderson said he hopes the what we can do to prevent it rolled out recommendations randum between the county, “We’re hoping people will meeting if a chance to practice from coming here.” from a feasibility study the Town of Tabor City and bring their own thoughts and the “Good, Better and How” The meeting is open to the which proposes closing five the Rural Consumer Services concerns, as well as a desire to theory. public, and starts at 7 p.m. at county schools, which they Corporation for the former find solutions,” Weaver said. “We need to recognize Central Middle Cafeteria on say would cost $150 million incubator building in the “We’ve invited law enforce- what’s good right now,” he MLK Drive in Whiteville. total to repair and construct- Tabor City industrial park ment officers, elected and ing three new consolidated which will be occupied by IT community leaders, and pas- schools at a total cost of business RadixBay. tors to participate. We hope about $80 million. County Attorney Mike we can get the public out in Lake Time Concerns expressed by Stephens and Economic big numbers.” “Our goal is a standing- Davis and Roberts about the Developer Gary Lanier de- room only, overflow crowd,” way the Chadbourn Mid- scribed the changes as tech- Vintiques Anderson said. “This isn’t a dle School has deteriorated nical in nature. meeting just for people of any Hills Plaza beside China Garden physically over the years The board also unani- Boy Scout Chase Soles of race – it’s a meeting of our because needed repairs and mously approved a revised Lake Waccamaw Whiteville Troop 513 led community.” upkeep have not been per- resolution expressing the Columbus County commis- Both men said that “com- We accept consignments formed, prompted Commis- county’s desire for its em- sioners and their audience munication” is an underlying 910-475-1688 or 910-833-1817 sioner Charles McDowell to in the Pledge of Allegiance ployees to participate in the problem. Like us on Facebook LakeTimeVintiques express similar concerns to open Monday’s commis- State Health Plan. later in the meeting about all sioners’ meeting. Soles led Their original resolution the county’s infrastructure. the pledge to fulfill a por- did not cite the enabling “We need a facilities study tion of the requirements for legislation, necessitating the for all of our county build- earning his Communica- revision. ings,” McDowell said, to tions Merit Badge. The board also tabled fill- determine the state of repair, ing several vacancies on or disrepair, of county build- ger the old historic court- the economic development ings. house “sits there (witho ut board and juvenile crime He suggested, and other renovations being started) prevention council, as well commissioners agreed with- the worse it’s going to be.” as one extraterritorial va- out taking a formal vote, that County Manager Bill Clark cancy each on Whiteville’s a low cost in-house study be told commissioners that planning/zoning board and conducted. “We’ve had so he will immediately start board of adjustment. much focus on the school buildings,” McDowell said, “that maybe we need to take a look at our own buildings.” Commissioner Trent Bur- roughs said that a lot of information on the present needs for repair of existing

Columbus County’s Circles of Hope Turkey Trot slated Circles of Hope plans to give county residents a way to work off a few calories before their big meal on Thanksgiv- ing Day this year with a Tur- key Trot 5K race, fun run and walk in Whiteville. The 5K will be a fundraiser for Circles of Hope, which helps families become self- sufficient, plus offer families a fun event as they gather for Thanksgiving. More details are forth- coming, but Circles of Hope encourages residents to put the event, scheduled for the morning of Thursday, Nov. 24, on their calendars.

4A • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 Woman seeks CO-DEFENDENT SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON purse-snatcher Second defendant goes on trial in 2010 case By Jefferson Weaver car was found by in Gore’s trial, of high drama, as family mem- pursuers [email protected] Maryland State the couple lived bers of the defendant dis- Police. Witness- with an elder- rupted the courtroom, causing By Jefferson Weaver going on,” Hinson said. “They A woman whose co-defen- es in the Gore ly man in the one juror to change her vote [email protected] saw a man running down the dant was sentenced to life trial said Faulk neighborhood. from guilty. That necessitated street with a lady’s purse. You imprisonment goes on trial had family con- The man was another hearing, in which the Margaret Hinson was en- don’t see that every day. They Monday for the 2010 murder nections in not involved juror firmly affirmed a vote joying a normal lunch at the followed the guy who took the of a Chadbourn woman. Baltimore, and in the crime. of guilty. Whiteville Dale’s Seafood lady’s pocketbook, and were Tiffany Louise Faulk, 33, that they heard The defendants Gore’s relatives were re- when she heard someone shout able to point out to police refused to testify in the trial of her say several occasionally moved from the courtroom “Thief !” on July 11. where he went.” her then-boyfriend, Kenneth times before the Tiffany Faulk used Fowler’s and charged with contempt. “You don’t know what to do She said the men appeared Harold “Stewart” Gore Jr., killing that she phone, and wit- When Faulk was called to in a case like that until you’re to be in their late teens and earlier this year. The couple needed to “go to Baltimore,” nesses described how Faulk the stand, she pleaded the Fifth there,” she said. early 20s. She and her moth- were charged with first degree it was noted in 2010. commented on how Fowler Amendment on the grounds of Whiteville Police reports er were so moved that they murder for the 2010 stabbing Fowler’s daughter found could be robbed. personal incrimination. show a Teachey Lane man bought a dozen Darryl’s crois- and bludgeoning death of Bon- the victim when she didn’t The trials of Faulk and Faulk is being represented was later arrested and charged sants for the men, but couldn’t nie Fowler, 77, of Chadbourn. answer her telephone about Gore were repeatedly delayed by Mike Ramos of Brunswick with larceny. The victim’s find them. The couple were eventually going to church Sunday. due to the involvement of the County. Chris Gentry will purse and most of the contents “I didn’t get their names arrested in Baltimore, Md., It is believed Fowler was defense team in other capital prosecute the case for the were returned. While Hinson or anything,” she said. “They and brought back here for killed sometime late Saturday, murder trials, according to the state. Chadbourn Police, the said the arrest was reassuring, deserve some praise – these trial. Gore told authorities he Nov. 6, or early Sunday, Nov. 7 District Attorney’s office. State Bureau of Investigation, she wants to see credit given guys were heroes. Without did not know how Faulk ob- in 2010. Gore’s trial in the late and the Maryland State Police where credit is due. them I don’t know if the police tained Fowler’s car when the According to testimony spring had more than its share investigated the case. Hinson said she went out- would have been able to catch side the restaurant with other the thief.” diners when the bag was stolen Hinson said that in light of and the suspect fled the door. rising racial tensions across Lake sends sign ordinance back for rewrite the country, the Good Samari- “You heard people yelling, By Jefferson Weaver signs of a variety of sizes. sufficient, and instead ordered don’t know we’re here and tans “need to be recognized. “Thief ! Thief !’ and then I saw [email protected] A number of business own- that such groups be allowed a open,” he said. “The busi- the man running out the door “You hear all this bad stuff,” ers, including Dana Skipper of total of eight weeks per year nesses out near the highway Hinson said, “and here are with the pocketbook,” she said. Lake Waccamaw’s sign or- Gracie’s Restaurant, came to to use temporary signs. The use temporary signs. I don’t some young men who did the “There were four or five dinance was too tough in some the board to complain about rewrite specifically allows Di- think it’s right that some can right thing. This is what the young black men outside near areas, and not strict enough in losing customers who didn’t xie Youth baseball and softball, use them and some can’t.” community is supposed to be the corner,” Hinson said. others, according to the town know the businesses existed. as well as churches. The eight Foley said that when the about. They didn’t know the “They heard people shouting, board of commissioners. Foley said he has tried to work weeks can be spread out over town is made aware of illegal lady whose purse got stolen and asked what was happen- Recently, the board instruct- with Skipper and other busi- the course of a year. signs, or if a town employee – they just saw somebody in ing. ed Town Manager Harry Foley ness owners to remove illegal Persons placing signs on spots one, “we make contact need and stepped up to help.” “They knew something was to work with the planning signs as soon as they were property that they do not own and get it down. board on a new set of rules placed, without resorting to must also obtain written per- “We haven’t had to go take gators” signs have been erected that would take into account citations and fines by the town. mission of the landowner, and one yet,” he said. “People have GATORS at the lake, the state park, WRC events such as youth sports “In most cases, when they provide it to the town, Foley been cooperative, even though Continued from 2A and town are working on plac- and church activities, while were told, they removed the said. they don’t like it, but the rules ing more. still restricting the amount signs,” Foley said, “but a lot “The commissioners are the rules. We have to en- years ago, but have become Hall said the State Park of time temporary signs may of times, they’d be right back weren’t comfortable with hav- force them equally.” prolific and, he feels, danger- has ordered signs to be placed be used. in a few days.” ing specific dates,” he said. The town’s current ordi- ous to the public. at the Big Creek Boat Ramp Foley said town officials The draft presented by Fol- “They also wanted to ensure nance will remain in place Harry Lee Edwards said and elsewhere on park prop- had intentionally been lenient ey Tuesday called for setting that churches and our youth until the planning board sub- when he was a child, his father erty. Dean and Hyatt said other with the temporary sign rules, aside several weeks before and ball teams had the opportunity mits a revised draft of Foley’s took him “spotlighting” for ga- signs reminding visitors that since they are commonly used after major holidays, including to advertise.” plan to the town board. That tors along the canal. feeding or harassing gators is by several businesses in the Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Skipper said he feels the action may not occur until “You rarely saw them in the illegal are also in the works. community. Day and Christmas, to allow enforcement of the sign ordi- the September meeting of the lake, like you do now,” Edwards Several in the audience Enforcement of the town’s charities, civic clubs, busi- nance, as well as the proposed commissioners. said. “We had to hunt to find requested that signs include ordinances were at the top of nesses, and churches to use changes, are stifling business temporary signs. at the Lake. His restaurant is - them in the swamps and the ca- telephone numbers that people the priority list when Foley PRODUCE nals. We have far more of them can call if they see unsafe be- took office in 2015, he said. Foley said he wrote the located in the Hill’s Shopping today than when I was a kid. havior around alligators. “I was charged by the mayor draft after numerous conver- Center on Sam Potts Highway, & SEAFOOD The population has increased Hyatt said that people are and Board of Commissioners sations with business owners and Skipper said the main and others who use temporary marquee sign beside the road exponentially.” welcome to call the non-emer- to strongly enforce the town’s Fresh Local Okra gency number for the police existing sign ordinance,” he signs, and after reviewing the does not have enough room for One woman, who refused to Fresh Local Large department or the town hall. said, noting that the intersec- town’s code and previous prob- adequate signage. give her name, said the grow- Watermelons $5 Ea. ing population of alligators Dean said that in addition to tion of Chaunceytown Road lems with temporary signs. “People are just going to would cause property values the state WRC hotline, callers and Sam Potts Highway was Commissioners, however, drive on through town and Boiled Daily Fresh to plummet at the lake. can dial 911 and ask to be con- often crowded with temporary felt the exceptions were not we’re going to dry up if they Jumbo White Boiled Peanuts “If people are scared of the nected with a Wildlife officer. alligators, and the alligators The state does not encour- Cooked, Whole Crawfish are filling up the lake, people age removing gators, Padgett 5 Lb. Bag $1695 won’t come here,” she said. said. A special permit is re- Big adoption event set for Saturday Alaskan Snow Crab Legs quired to capture the animal, “They won’t come somewhere By Jefferson Weaver ing to win one of the two spay/ The shelter is located at $11.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $10.99 Lb. that their children can’t go and each case is decided on an [email protected] neuter certificates donated by 288 Legion Drive in Whiteville. swimming. What happens individual basis by Padgett. the Columbus Humane Society.” Please call 910-641-3945 for more Fresh Catfish, then? Our property values fall. Determining what’s an actual Joey Prince hopes the Co- The Humane Society will be information. Sea Bream, Black Bass Are we just going to give the nuisance gator is often a prob- lumbus County Animal Shelter on site Saturday, providing soft Croakers & Flounder lake to the gators?” lem for people frightened by drinks and helping to arrange will have a lot of vacancies by $ Grover Barfield of Caroli- the animals. Saturday night. spay and neuter appointments The Law Office of Tilapia Filets 10 Lb. Box 38 nas Reptile Rescue, who pres- “I have one here at the head Animal control will par- for pet owners in Columbus ents snake programs at the of the canal at the Lake that I’ve County, Prince said. Tabitha A. Whiting Filets ticipate in the national Clear Ray’s$ 49 $ State Park, said that he has no been looking for for weeks,” he the Shelter event (www. “In addition, Gurganus Seed 4. Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab 29 problem swimming in the lake. said. “It’s a ‘nuisance’ to people cleartheshelter.com) Saturday. and Feed is giving any new pet Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) when it crosses their yards, Etheridge “My family has a place at Across the country, partici- owner a free gift of $10 of any Shrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 the beach,” Barfield said, “but and they’re concerned, but pating shelters and rescues pet-related item in their store,” PLLC I won’t swim there because of even when I drop everything will waive adoption fees and Prince said. NEW LOCATION Jumbo (21-25 ct.) and head that way, he’s gone. the sharks. I have no problem provide other incentives for “All Creatures Great and 715 North Madison Street $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 I have a lot of alligator calls Shrimp bringing kids here to go swim- new pet owners to take home a Small will give any new pet Post Office Box 1307 where it was there 20 minutes ming.” shelter pet. owner 10 percent off any item Whiteville, N.C 28472 Ziploc Freezer Bags Stanford said that the ac- before. They aren’t going to for their new pet, and Aaron’s Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. $ 99 Adoptions will be available Office: (910) 625-1757 3. Ea. stay around unless they have Rent-A-Center is giving any new tual number of alligators isn’t from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Facsimile: (910) 516-1415 New Crop Sweet Potatoes known. Surveys have indicated an incentive, like being fed.” pet owner a certificate worth 50 the Columbus County Animal By the Lb. or Bushel a healthy population, but until Padgett also pointed out that Shelter, Prince said. percent off the first month of solid numbers are confirmed, area residents have a special “We will be waiving the adop- any new rental agreement.” Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 “we can’t tell how many there advantage over many state New pet families will also be tion fee of $25 for each animal $4.00 Bale are. residents, in that “alligators adopted on that one day,” Prince eligible for a number of other Pinestraw $ “It’s possible that you could are easy to find around here.” said. extras, Prince said. Carports 18x20 595 plus tax reach saturation if the popula- “Outside of Columbus, New “Normal spay and neuter “Temptations Cat Treats tion doubles,” he said, but then Hanover, Brunswick and parts fees will continue to apply. In has donated welcome kits for DOG KENNELS they’re just going to move out of Pender and Onslow coun- addition, anyone who adopts an any new cat owner,” Prince We accept USDA Food Stamps from the lake and disperse to ties,” Dean said, “you have to animal that day can have his or said, “and Clorox Dust Wipes We accept MasterCard & Visa really try to find one. We have other areas.” her name entered into a draw- has donated adoption gift bags Criminal, Family, & Mon-Sat 8am-6pm While a few “Don’t feed the something really special here.” for dogs.” Personal injury law Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 Part of Whiteville’s and Columbus County Community McArthur for 60 years. Supply We Make and Repair Window and Door Screens Any Size Mary Bullard Williamson “Like a good neighbor...State Farm is there” Yesterday’s Service... Today’s Variety McARTHUR SUPPLY Contractor Friendly INCORPORATED 117 Railroad Ave., Chadbourn 654-4615 1011 N. 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Staff photos by ALLEN TURNER Images from the hazardous materials drill at Evergreen Elementary School Saturday. Haz-mat exercise in Evergreen Saturday is termed successful

By Allen Turner Church, but enough organiza- County Fire Marshal Shan- Evergreen Fire Department sponse to the simulated di- man of the county’s federally- [email protected] tions were able to take part non Blackman was bleary- water tanker simulated a com- saster. Evergreen firefighters mandated Local Emergency in order to make the exercise eyed. He didn’t get to bed until mercial tanker truck. evacuated “victims” from Preparedness Committee, Columbus County Emer- official. about 3 a.m. after being on the Members of the Evergreen the wreckage and did initial watched with pride as the gency Services Director Kay Annual haz-mat drills are scene at the church fire, but he Fire Department provided fire triage of injuries before “de- volunteers went through their Worley said that a state-re- required, but field-exercise was able get up at 6:30 in order and haz-mat decontamination contaminating” the victims paces. quired hazardous materials drills like the one in Evergreen to attend the exercise before services during the exercise of unknown simulated hazard- He was joined by Zak (haz-mat) drill Saturday morn- Saturday are only held every having to go back to the church and members of the Klon- ous materials leaking from the Whicker, who oversees six area ing at Evergreen Elementary few years. for a building inspection. dyke/Chadbourn Fire Depart- tanker. Klondyke/Chadbourn counties from N.C. Emergency School was a successful one. In other years, table-top The scenario of the drill ment provided rescue services. did more detailed triage before Management’s Kinston office. Not as many fire and rescue simulation exercises are con- was that a pickup had collided “Victims” were members of simulating transport of vic- Both McPherson and Whicker departments participated as ducted, Worley said. Real-life with a tanker truck containing youth auxiliary groups from tims to area hospitals. were complimentary of what had been expected, because emergencies also can substi- unknown hazardous materi- the North Whiteville, Cerro Former Columbus County they saw. most of the county’s units tute for the required drills, als. An Evergreen volunteer Gordo and Fair Bluff Fire Commissioner David McPher- After a debriefing from had been tied up until the and Saturday’s drill was the firefighter’s pickup served Departments. son, a long-time emergency evaluators, all participants ad- wee hours of the morning at first field exercise held here in as the one of the accident’s Out-of-county evaluators services supporter and advo- journed to the Evergreen Fire a fire at Cherry Grove Baptist several years. simulated wreck, while an graded the units on their re- cate who also serves as chair- Department for a hearty meal.

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Contact 910.642.6196 623 Warrior Trail Email: [email protected] Whiteville, NC 28472 columbuschristianacademy.com 6A • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 Whiteville High School scholarships Whiteville High School Conner Baxter (Columbus students received local schol- County Law Enforcement arships totaling $177,900 this Officers Association). Sixth past year. Scholarship recipi- row: Brianna Cedillo (Larry ents receiving Institutional Green Memorial), Kansas and GI Bill scholarships Stephens (NC Pecan Harvest totaled $1,784,622. Festival, SCC Sol and Miriam Pictured front, row left to Mann Memorial, Incentive right: Taylor Smith (White- Scholarship, WHS Student ville Junior Women’s Civic Council Merit and Dr. Paula Club, SCC Dr. W.F. and Lilma H. Stanley Achievement), Barefoot Memorial Schol- RaeAnna Sholar (Mickey arship), Madison Hinson Greer Memorial and WHS (Whiteville High School Stu- Class of 1965 Memorial), dent Council, Whiteville Asia Godwin (Whiteville Juniorettes, Hyman and Civitan Club), Chasity Pot- Doris Kramer - Math and ter (Sara Woodard Cartrette Whiteville High School Na- Future Teacher), Halley Cox tional Honor Society), Chal- (Whiteville Juniorettes and ey Honeycutt (Whiteville WHS Math Club), Kristina Juniorettes), Lauren Stanley Sinkler (Artesia Alumni (Delta Kappa Gamma), Re- Scholarship and NC Order bekah Busick (BB&T Foot- of the Eastern Star Glean- ball Jamboree, Yetta L. and er) and Madison Dixon (Dr. Herman Leder Scholarship Jerry and Pat Paschal Memo- and Vineland Family Medi- Whiteville High School’s 2016 scholarship recipients rial). Seventh row: Rebecca cine-Math), Hunter McPher- Rhodes (John A. McNeill Sr son (Columbus County Home Lilma Barefoot Memorial), Scholarship) and Erika Ward Care and Cindy Turbeville UNC-Chapel Hill), Emmie and WHS National Honor), Builders Association), Tyler Hyatt (J. T. Smith Jr. (New Hope Community) Pridgen Memorial), Hunter Conner (Whiteville Women’s Ashley Carter (Columbus Shaniece Brady (Phillip and Memorial and SCC Ashley Fourth row: Virginia Sav- Harwood (Whiteville Opti- Civic League, Columbus County Bar Association and Deanne Edwards Memorial) Poovey Memorial), Saman- age (Whiteville Juniorettes, mist Vocational and Wolf- Regional Healthcare System Whiteville Booters Club). and Maya Campbell (White- tha Lane (SCC Dr. W.F. and Dr. Jerry and Pat Paschal pack Diamond Club), Ivey HOSA, WHS National Honor Also, Mia Shelley (Te- ville High School Student Lilma Barefoot Memorial Memorial, Carolinas Home Long (W. Roger Soles for Society and SCC Trustee resa Smith Pool Memorial), Council, Sigma Iota Omega and Troy Sigmon Memo- Academic), Victoria Wooten Andrew Smith (Columbus Chapter AKA Sorority, Inc., rial), Talley Barnhill (Dr. (Carolinas Home Care and County Home Builders As- ROCAME, Whiteville Junio- Jerry and Pat Paschal Memo- Wilbur S. Avant and Ora F. sociation), Abigail Owens rettes, Carolinas Home Care, rial), Madia Brown (Andre L. Avant) and Jacob Mitrious (Whiteville Juniorettes and Columbus County Law En- Moore and WHS Math Club), (Marion Martin and Beulah Liberty Medical Specialties, forcement Officers Associa- Destyni Hunt (Whiteville Martin). Inc. - Math), Malerie Leviner tion and Whiteville Negro/ High School Class of 1972 Fifth row: Nydir Carr (Whiteville City Educational Central High School Alumni Memorial, NC Order of the (BB&T Jamboree), Grayson Office Professionals), Jacob Association). Eastern Star Gleaner), Ma- Ward (Athletic Association Harris (Lloyd Harris, Mc- Second row: Ashlin Floyd son Shaw (Carolyn T. High of Whiteville, WHS Class of Neill’s Pharmacy – Math), (Athletic Association of Garden Club and Cyrus E. 1965 Memorial and Wolfpack Aneshia McKenzie (Caro- Whiteville, SCC Dr. W.F. and Worthington) and Ericka Diamond Club), Hunter Car- linas Home Care, Annie P. Vereen (NC Order of the trette (Whiteville Diamond Rogers Order of the Golden Eastern Star Gleaner and Club, Town and County Gar- Circle, Whiteville Negro/ Whiteville Chapter Las Ami- den Club and Chris Conway Central High School Alumni gas, Inc.). Memorial), Grace Morning- Association, NC Order of the Third row: Delayne Fowl- Teen Science Café (TSC) leaders Victoria Price, Miriam star (Whiteville Rotary Club Eastern Star Gleaner, FSU er (ECU, Brooks and Helen Davenport; CRHS’s Terrie Priest, VP of Business De- and Kiwanis Club – Math, Alumini Chapter Bladen/Co- Stanley Scholarship, Kevin velopment & Community Relations, TSC leader Hannah W. C. Butler Band and SECU lumbus) and Mona Meares G. Williamson – Math, Sallie Longson and TSC Coordinator, Vicki DiMuzio. Foundation “People Helping (Whiteville Negro/Central Southall Cotton and White- People”),. High School Alumni, NC ville Juniorettes), Garrett Also, Hunter Grubbs (Co- Order of the Eastern Star Wilson (Whiteville Optimist lumbus County Youth and Gleaner and St. Mark AME Scholastic and Whiteville CRHS supports Families Association and Zion Church). Not pictured: Touchdown Club), Zachary WHS Class of 1975), Alex Andrew Powell (WHS Math Thompson (Columbus Coun- Edwards (WHS Class of 1959, Club and Lee J. Greer Jr. ty Home Builders Associa- Teen Science Café Delta Kappa Gamma and Memorial), Tyler Hyatt (NC tion), Kenneth Lewis (Paul L. The North Carolina Mu- on break for the summer Claire McGirt Future Teach- Pecan Harvest Festival) and Powell Memorial), Michael seum of Natural Sciences months, but will resume er Scholarship), Woody Har- Jashon Washington (Michael Thomas (Garland Family (NCMNS) at Whiteville’s monthly on Sep. 16. relson (scholarship infor- R. Thompson and Whiteville Scholarship), Michael Todd Teen Science Café (TSC) is Teen Science Café White- mation not available) and Booters Club). (Michael Kramer Memo- partnering with Columbus rial), Caterina Torelli (Com- Regional Healthcare System munity Service Volunteer (CRHS) for the Café’s upcom- ing 2016-2017 season. Columbus Regional do- nated $2,500 to help sponsor Saddle Up the growing teen program’s fifth year at the NCMNS at Whiteville. performs CRHS has supported the Zion Noel White has been TSC in past years by provid- accepted to the 2016 Na- Friday ing an onsite tour of the tional Youth Leadership Emergency Department and Forum: Pathways to STEM, Saddle Up will take the stage at The Emporium Friday Surgical suites in Janu- which is part of the Envi- ary of 2014, and by a presen- sion family of programs. (July 23) from 7-9 p.m. David Long, Danny Hutts, tation by Sherry Shepard, She will be joining other RN, Director of the Emer- high-achieving students Dale Blake and Joe Register will bring their own take on a gency Department at CRHS, in grades three-five across at its October 2014 Café on North Carolina for this ex- variety of 50-60s music, coun- try, rock and roll, beach and Emergency Medicine. ploration of careers and The TSC leaders have leadership. White will at- rockabilly. Light refreshments will be served. several ideas for upcom- tend the forum on the ing Café topics that will be Wake Forest University The Emporium is located in downtown Whiteville in the discussed with CRHS repre- Campus July 24-29. She is sentatives for the 2016-2017 the 11-year-old daughter of former Leder Brothers’ build- ing on Madison Street. season. Becky White Walker. They Teen Science Cafés are reside at Lake Waccamaw. While attending Hallsboro- Artesia Elementary School she was nominated by her teacher, Claudette Jack- roudly serving olumbus ounty son, to participate in the P C C NYLF. During her fifth and surrounding areas sinCe grade year, White made the 2013, A/B Honor Roll all year and received awards for Per- and for deCades to Come fect Attendance, Level 4 Science, Level 3 Reading, and Celebrate the Arts for Dr. Sutton graduated from UNC Chapel Hill Medical School music. She earned second With Distinction at the top of his class. He is also a nationally place in the N.C. School award-winning cataract surgeon. Dr. Sutton is the only full-time Board Association Poster Contest. Her artwork was Board Certified Ophthalmologist in all of Columbus County. displayed in Celebrate the Arts at West Columbus High School. She also won the fifth grade science fair and completed the Girls on 810 Spivey Rd. Over 90% of our patient visits have the Run 5K Run. She takes Whiteville, N.C. 28472 dance at Simply Dance, less than a 10 minute wait time. cheers for the ECHS Baby 910-642-9850 Gators and plays recre- As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Sutton specializes in: ational softball. White is a Visit our website member of Union Baptist . Routine eye exams for children and adults Church, where she sings in www.WhitevilleEye.com . Glasses and contact lenses the youth choir. She hopes . Eye exams for diabetics to become a graphic artist Accepting all major . Treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration and a professional photog- health insurance plans rapher. . Treatment of dry eyes, itchy/red eyes, and eye discomfort including Medicare and . Surgery of the eye and eyelids Medicaid Vineland . Urgent and Emergency eye care Station Available for wedding We are available to schedule your appointment “Professional eye care, receptions & other events now by calling 910-642-9850. where you’re treated like family.” 642-3157 Obituaries The News Reporter, Thursday, July 21, 2016, Page 7A JEFFREY BRIAN CHADWICK BLADENBORO -- Jeffrey Brian Chadwick, 40, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. The family received friends Tuesday, July 19 at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Fi- nal rites were held Wednes- day, July 20 at Butters Bap- tist Church officiated by Revs. Anthony Rich and Bobby Winebarger. Burial was in Singletary Ceme- VERA MCPHERSON tery in Bladenboro. Bladen- MARGIE SUGGS ROBERT JEFF HILL CHADBOURN -- Mrs. Gaskins Funeral Home in JAMES LIMUEL CANDLER VANCEBORO -- Col. Rob- Vera McPherson, 93, died Elizabethtown handled the ROBINSON BOILING SPRING LAKES ert Jeff Hill, 54, went home Monday, July 18, 2016 at her arrangements. WHITEVILLE -- James -- Margie Suggs Candler, 70, to be with his Lord Friday, home. Born Jan. 14, 1923, He is survived by his Limuel Robinson, 72, died passed away Monday, July July 15, 2016 at his home. in Columbus County, she parents, Dennis and Debbie Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at ERVIN JONATHAN 18, 2016 at UNC Memorial He was preceded in death was the daughter of the late Chadwick; one daughter, Lower Cape Fear Hospice DUNCAN Hospital in Chapel Hill. by his parents, Nat Hill Jr. Porter McPherson and Ella Alyssa Chai Chadwick; one and LifeCare Center. He was WHITEVILLE -- Ervin Mrs. Candler was born and Lynettee Todd; one sis- Cribb McPherson and the brother, Matthew Chadwick born July 18, 1944 the son of Jonathan Duncan, 67, went May 7, 1946, the daughter ter, Debbie Hill Dillon; and widow of Roy McPherson. (Karrye); one sister, Holly the late Limuel and Gloria to be with the Lord Wednes- of the late Isaac and Cleo his beloved grandparents, In addition to her par- Chadwick; two nephews, Stegall Robinson. He was day, July 20, 2016 at his Clubb Suggs. Her love of Fenner G. and Retha Kite. ents and husband, she was Landon and Corben; and also preceded in death by his residence. music since the age of four Jeff was a lifelong resi- preceded in death by one three nieces, Rylee, Hayden wife, Mary Robinson. He was the son of the late prompted her to attend Cen- dent of Vanceboro and spent son, Tim McPherson; three and Nora Blake, all of Blad- He was a Elmo and Essie Benton Dun- tral Wesleyan College and his life hunting, fishing and brothers, Phillip McPher- enboro. veteran of the can and was also preceded Atlantic Christian College farming on Maul Swamp son, Leon McPherson, Car- www.bladenfuneral.com U.S. Air Force. in death by five siblings, Joe where she graduated with Road. He worked in con- son McPherson; and two [email protected]. He pro- Duncan, Cecil Duncan, Sam- a music degree. Mrs. Can- struction for various com- sisters, Rebecca Cartret and vided CAD design services my Duncan, Louise Pridgen dler worked as a teacher for panies up and down the east Bessie McPherson. through his own company, and Lettie Mae Pinyan. DAWN CARMELLE several years then taught coast until 2001. Jeff was Visitation was held Tues- J&M Drafting Services. You JOHNSON He was a private piano lessons un- the owner of J&J Auction day, July 19 at Beaverdam can see the results of his veteran serv- ELIZABETHTOWN -- Dawn til she became a substi- and his daily passion was Original Freewill Baptist work in many of his build- ing in the U.S. Carmelle Johnson, 48, died tute teacher for Brunswick spending time with the Lord Church. Final rites were ings in Whiteville, such as Navy. Monday, July 18, 2016. She was County Schools. She was and in scripture. held Wednesday, July 20 at San Jose and Peacock Fu- Final rites will be held at preceded in death by one sister, a member of First Baptist Jeff is survived by one the church. Burial was in neral Home. 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at Michelle Schrank. Church of Boiling Spring sister, Twyla Hodges and McPherson Cemetery, Chad- He was also an active Worthington Funeral Home A memorial service will be Lakes where she played the husband, George, of Clar- bourn. Inman Ward Funeral member of Whiteville Unit- with interment following held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 22 at piano for 40 years. She loved endon; one stepbrother, Jef- Home of Tabor City handled ed Methodist Church and in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Wesley’s Chapel United Meth- spending time with her pre- frey Wayne Todd of Tabor the arrangements. current president of the Church Cemetery with Rev odist Church in Elizabethtown cious grandchildren. City; two nephews, Kanon She is survived by three Congregation’s Methodist Russel Long officiating. The with Rev. Darrell Copeland The family will receive Hodges and Matthew Ray sons, Jack McPherson and Men’s Group. family will receive friends officiating. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- friends from 6-8 p.m. Thurs- Dillon; one stepnephew, Ted McPherson (Clara), The family will be accept- from 10-11 a.m. (one hour neral Home of Elizabethtown day, July 21 at Peacock-New- Chris Horst; and many cous- both of Chadbourn, Ned ing visitors at 1 p.m. Friday, prior) Saturday, July 23 at is handling the arrangements. nam & White Funeral and ins and devoted friends. McPherson of Clarendon; July 22 at Whiteville United the funeral home in Chad- Survivors include her fa- Cremation Service in South- Final rites were conduct- three daughters, Margie Methodist Church. A memo- bourn. ther, Thomas and Judy Car- port. Final rites will be held ed Wednesday, July 20 at Godwin, Judy Mehalic rial service will be held at 2 He leaves to cherish his lino; her mother, Diana Ber- at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at Gospel Light Church. Smith (Tom) and Pat Long (Terry), p.m. Friday, July 22 at the memory, his wife, Peggy ry; stepfather, Jerry Berry; First Baptist Church of Boil- Funeral Service & Cremato- all of Chadbourn; one sister, church with Rev. Paul Stalls- Dianne Hinson Duncan of spouse, John Johnson of the ing Spring Lakes with Rev. ry, 605 Country Club Drive, Rachel Lang of Cary; 12 worth officiating. Peacock the home; two daughters, home; father and mother in- John Roy officiating. Burial Greenville handled the ar- grandchildren; 19 great- Funeral Home is handling Angela D. Horne (Byron) law, Jerry and Sandra Johnson; will follow at 2 p.m. at Old rangements. grandchildren; and four the arrangements. and Wendy D. Sellers (Neil), two daughters, Heather Gage Zion Wesleyan Church Cem- In lieu of flowers, me- great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by one all of Whiteville; three and Faith Johnson; and two etery in Tabor City. morial contributions may A guest register is avail- daughter, Jaimee Kathrin brothers, Wesley Duncan sisters, Elneta Pait, Roxanne Leaving to cherish her be made to Gospel Light able at inmanwardfuneral- Robinson of Scottsdale, of Little Washington, Philip Caulk. memory are her husband Church, 8602 Main Street, home.com. Ariz.; one son, David L. Rob- Duncan and Hester Dun- In lieu of flowers, dona- of 45 years, Robert Candler; Vanceboro, N.C. 28586. inson and wife, Amanda, of can, both of Whiteville; tions may be made to Liberty one son, Chris Candler and Online condolences may Wilmington; one stepdaugh- one sister, Olene D. Garrell MARK ‘RANDY’ PRIEST Hospice, 501 Doctors Drive, wife, Loretta, of Boiling be expressed at www.smith- ter, Missy Bright Creech and of Clarendon; eight grand- TARHEEL -- Mark “Randy” Elizabethtown or American Spring Lakes; two sisters, fcs.com. husband, Mark, of White- children, Anthony Moody, Priest, 57, died Saturday, July Bladder Cancer Society, 399 Daphene Suggs of Tabor ville; one stepson, Brian Sarah Moody, Jesse Horne, 16, 2016. He was preceded in Main Street , Suite 2B, Dalton, City and Clara Etheridge MILTON LEE Bright and Susan Benton; Victoria Horne, Elizabeth death by his father, Gladwin Mass. 01226-1612. of Florida; three grandchil- HANCOCK SR. Lee Priest Sr.; his mother, Bea- one brother, Larry Robinson Horne, Keith Horne, Lani dren, Zoe, Shae and Alec WHITEVILLE -- Milton Lee trice Singletary Priest Savage; of Portsmouth, Va.; and Sellers and Bailey Sellers; Candler; and several nieces Hancock Sr., 68, died Wednes- stepfather, Gerald Savage; and DAVID REAVES six granddaughters, Mc- one great-granddaughter, and nephews. day, July 20, 2016. He was born one sister, Marie Lee Pait. LORIS, S.C. -- David Reaves, Cou Lynn Creech, Madison Emma Kate Moody. Online condolences may Oct. 10, 1947 in Randolph Coun- The family received friends 68, died Monday, July 18, 2016 Marie Creech, Molly Shea be made at www.peacock- ty, the son of the late Everette Wednesday, July 20 at Tarheel at Carolinas Hospital System Creech, Jessica Suzanne St. Bethel MBC newnamwhite.com. Hancock and Flossie Yow Han- Baptist Church. Final rites in Florence, S.C. Benton, Bobbie Sue Keziah, cock. He was also preceded in were held Wednesday, July Final rites will be held at Etta Marie Robinson and Rainbow program EDNA BATTEN death by two sons, Milton Lee 20 at the church with Revs. 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at Holy Mazie Ann Robinson; and St. Bethel Missionary Baptist TABOR CITY -- Edna Batten, Hancock Jr. and Timmy Han- Devon Varnam and Warren Light Holiness Church in Ta- one great-granddaughter, Church will sponsor a Rainbow 64, of the Iron Hill community, cock; one brother, James Han- Hill officiating. Burial was in bor City. Burial will be in the Skylar Benton. program Saturday, July 30 at 6 p.m. died Sunday, July 16, 2016 at her cock; and one sister, Shelby the Tatum-Grimes Cemetery. Columbus County Singing In lieu of flowers, memo- The speaker will be Annie Hewett. residence. Jean Hancock. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home Union Cemetery in Tabor City. rial donations can be sent The church is located at 456 Old Final rites will be held at 2 He was a farmer and for- of Elizabethtown handled the Viewing will be held from 6-8 in his name to Lower Cape Lumberton Road. Rev. Gregory Hewett is the pastor. p.m. Monday, July 25 at Little merly employed with Hard- arrangements. p.m. Thursday, July 21 in the Fear Hospice and LifeCare Iron Hill Missionary Baptist wood Dimensions. He is survived by one broth- chapel of Westside Funeral Center, 206 Warrior Trail, Church. Burial will be in the The family will receive er, Gladwin “Bo” Priest of Tar- Home and Friday, July 22 one Whiteville, N.C. 28472. We’re On The Web: Columbus County Singing friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday, heel; one sister, Jo-Ann Long of hour prior to the service at the LUIS MARTINEZ Union Cemetery. Viewing will July 22 at Peacock Funeral Southern Pines. church. nrcolumbus.com be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Home. Final rites will be con- He is survived by his wife, WHITEVILLE -- Luis Mar- July 24 in the chapel of West- ducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July LORAINE JACOBS Sonia Reaves; one brother, An- tinez, 92, died Monday, July side Funeral Home and Mon- 22 in the funeral home chapel BOLTON -- Loraine Jacobs, thony Reaves; and two sisters, 18, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Happy Birthday day, July 25 one hour prior to with Rev. David Kelly officiat- 90, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Dianne Alderman and Alice Hospice and LifeCare Center. the service at the church. ing. Burial will be in Peacock’s at Premier Living and Rehab Faye Bellamy. Viewing will be held from in Heaven She is survived by her hus- Columbus Memorial Park. at Lake Waccamaw. She was 1-6 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Union Funeral Home in Clarkton. Fi- band, Kellon Batten; three He is survived by his wife, the daughter of the late Walter Abundant Life AOG to Joshua daughters, Tiffany Batten, Mildred Reaves Hancock; one Jacobs and Adlener Patrick nal rites will be held at 2 p.m. Kelly Batten and Kristy Bat- son, Milton Lee Hancock III of Jacobs. give away bread Saturday, July 23 in the funeral ten; and two sisters, Sharlean Whiteville; one daughter, Kim- She was a long-time member Abundant Life Assembly of God home chapel in Clarkton with Barrett Gaddy and Judean Snowten. berly Ritchart of Whiteville; of New Hope Baptist Church of “Bread of Life Ministry” will give Bishop Randolph Powell offi- 7/21/81 - 8/31/08 one sister, Ruth Soles of Chad- Bolton. away free bread Saturday, July 23 ciating. Cremation will follow. IRENE BELLAMY bourn; two grandchildren; and Visitation will be held from from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5384 James B. He is survived by his wife, JOHNSON one great-granddaughter. 7-9 p.m. Thursday July 21 at White Hwy. South. Sarader Powell; and six chil- LITTLE RIVER, S.C. -- Irene McKenzie Mortuary in White- For more information or ques- dren, Jose, Anna Irma, Elsa, Bellamy Johnson, 98, died ville. Final rites will be held at tions call 642-5003. Antony and Aured Martinez Sunday, July 17, 2016 at McLeod Special service ‘Saving 2 p.m. Friday, July 22 at New Jerry Spivey is the pastor. and Peggy Gause. Loris Hospital. Shell’ at Peace Baptist Hope Baptist Church with The funeral will be held at burial following in the church 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 in the Monique Fipps Fisher of Roa- noke, Va. will present her life chang- cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home Chapel Card of Thanks ing story through ministry and song, Survivors include two in Whiteville. Burial will be “Saving Shell...A Parent’s Journey” daughters, Melissa Kay King Thank you for sharing your support and love. Thinking of all the good in Belvue Cemetery in Chad- Sunday, July 24 at Peace Baptist and Rachel Fay Kirksey, both your kindness is deeply appreciated and memories we have of you bourn. Viewing will be held Church at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. of Bolton; two sons, Sanford and missing you. will always be remembered. from noon-7 p.m. Friday, July Glendale Jacobs of Bolton and Love You Always, 22 at the funeral home. There Brunswick BC sing Edison Ray Jacobs of Wilmin- From will be no viewing Saturday. Aunt Vickie, Leighangel, Brunswick Baptist Church will ton; four grandchildren; and The Family of Wanda Lee Ward Benson Izaya & Derrick #6327 Surviving are one son, Sam- hold a fifth Sunday sing July 31 from five great-grandchildren. #6332 mie Green of Little River, S.C.; 11 a.m.-noon featuring the group one sister, Helen G. Frink of “GLAD.” Chadbourn; and one brother, Rev. Julian Thompson is the Willie Green of Chadbourn. pastor. 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LOANS COMPANY INC. 8A • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 SCC hosts allied health camp Sixteen Columbus County seventh through eleventh grade students recently par- ticipated in this year’s Camp Disaster allied health summer camp. The four-and-a-half-day camp offered hands-on oppor- tunities in medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy, CPR and first-aid training at South- eastern Community College. Campers also learned about various health care profes- sions and how SCC can help them reach their goals with a career in allied health. Funding for Camp Disas- ter is provided by the SCC Educational Talent Search Now entering its third year, Farmers and Communities Manage Deer is bringing to- Program and the South East gether hunters, landowners, and groups that help feed the hungry to put unwanted Area Health Education Center deer in area food pantries. (SEAHEC). The Educational Talent Search Program at SCC serves 816 students in Colum- LeRon Huggins practices safe-glove skills while SEA- Deer program tonight bus County and Whiteville HEC Instructor Debbie Ward looks on. City Schools and provides free Health Education Centers als in all areas of the state. By Jefferson Weaver deer for the year to donate may not otherwise have ac- supportive services, including (AHEC) under the North Caro- SEAHEC is administered by [email protected] carcasses for the program. cess to hunting land. FCMD academic tutoring and person- lina statewide AHEC Program the Health Sciences Founda- “This program was de- connects the hunters with al and professional mentoring. that was established to attract, tion, Inc., an educational non- Farmers, tourism officials, veloped by the N.C. Wildlife the landowners, as well as SEAHEC was created in retain, and maintain high profit organization governed hunters and advocates for Federation to help sustain- volunteers manning dona- 1973 and is one of nine Area quality health care profession- by a board of directors. the hungry hope an unwel- ably manage whitetail deer, tion sites. come visitor in many area assist farmers, and feed the “Everybody wins with fields can soon become a new hungry,” Rutledge said. Farmers and Communities source of tourism revenue. During its first year, Chan- Manage Deer,” Holcomb said. Your source for Farmers and Communi- dler Worley Farms hosted Rutledge said there is J&J ties Manage Deer (FCMD), FCMD hunters from the a place for clubs, hunters, high quality Equipment a statewide group that pro- Wounded Warriors Founda- farmers, civic organizations, earthmoving equipment motes hunting and food do- tion. In addition to providing churches and assistance Rentals nations, will hold a meeting a pickup truck load of pro- agencies in FCMD. July 21 (today) in Riegelwood cessed meat for the Cherry “If you’re a farmer want- 910-770-0743 Whiteville, NC from 6-7:30 p.m. Liz Rutledge, Grove Baptist Church food ing assistance with crop spokesman for the organiza- pantry, biologists from the damage from deer,” she said, tion, said everyone is wel- Wildlife Resources Commis- “a hunter or a member of a come to attend the meeting. sion were able to assemble hunt club willing to donate “We’re excited to work a large amount of data that deer, a food bank or food with Columbus and Bladen was used to assess the health shelter looking for a source counties to expand this pro- of the deer herd in Columbus of protein for the hungry, an gram by adding a deer dona- County. individual wanting to know tion location in the Delco Chamber of Commerce more about deer manage- area,” Rutledge said. and Tourism Director Jen- ment, or a member of any FCMD is a cooperative nifer Holcomb said the im- community organization effort coordinated by the pact from hunting tourism interested in participating in N.C. Wildlife Federation. directly related to FCMD has the program, this is for you.” “CALL US! If we don’t have it, we can get it!” The project is funded by been growing. The July 21 meeting will the Tobacco Trust Fund, “It’s great to give people be held at the Riegelwood and connects hunters with another reason to visit our Community Center at 80 Over 240 Units Available farmers who have problem county and enjoy our natural Waccamaw Road near Riegel- Long or Short Term Rentals Available deer herds. Unwanted deer resources, and help the less wood. For more information, are donated for distribution fortunate at the same time,” call 828.783.8013 or e-mail For all your North & South Carolina needs, call by Hunters for the Hungry she said. “It’s a bonus that [email protected]. Detailed in- Rental Manager through local food pantries we can support our farmers.” formation can be found on Chris Clark 910-770-0743 and meal programs. FCMD Participating farmers set the group’s website at http:// 226 Mary White Road, South Whiteville (Just off 701) also encourages hunters who their own rules and fees, if www.ncwf.org/programs/ have harvested their own any, for visiting hunters who farmers-manage-deer. [email protected] Collier s Jewelers 2nd Annual treasure chest Giveaway 50% OFF Sale 2 DAYS ONLY Friday July 29 and Saturday July 30 Try your key in our Treasure Chest for a chance to win a free prize including a $2,000 diamond. 1 key per person Everybody wins with 50% OFF Collier s Jewelers One Item Of Your Choice & The Gift Shop (limited exclusions) www.colliersjewelers.com Sponsored content Obituaries What is a Hospitalist? Hospitalists are physicians who specialized care is always around The News Reporter, Thursday, July, 21, 2016, Page 9A specialize in the practice of deliver- the corner, no matter the time of ing comprehensive medical care to day or acute problem at hand. hospitalized patients. At Columbus Hospitalists are always avail- Regional Healthcare System, the able to monitor your progress and Hospitalist team provides care to respond to any changes in your patients referred to them by other condition. CRHS and community physicians as well as those patients without a Q. How does a hospitalist help primary care provider who may be balance the care continuum? admitted through the Emergency Dr. Gonzalez: As a hospitalist, Department at CRHS. you see things happen in real time When asked to explain how these and can address issues in real time. medical partners work together, For instance, you may see how HOWARD NORRIS Evangeline Gonzalez, MD, medical social issues directly play into a WHITEVILLE -- Howard director for the Columbus Regional patient’s acute problems and can Norris, 74, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Lower Cape Healthcare Hospitalist Team, de- offer insight on the spot, ideally Fear Hospice and LifeCare scribes a well-organized system reducing hospital readmissions. Evangeline Gonzalez, MD LEROY ‘TADPOLE’ Center in Whiteville. comprised of 6 providers who are Your Hospitalist Team works with DUNCAN He was the son of the late trained in the field of hospital your Columbus Regional Health- FAIR BLUFF -- Leroy “Tad- healthcare records, we can input Homer and Allie Norris. medicine. care System provider to coordinate pole” Duncan, 70, passed on A private interment ser- additional notes for the provider to Monday, July 18, 2016 at your admission to the hospital and read. Plus, the patient is scheduled vice was held Wednesday, Q. What is a hospitalist’s role? Regency Hospital in Flor- July 20 at Chadbourn Me- the continuing care you may need for a follow-up appointment with ence, S.C. morial Cemetery. Worthing- Dr. Gonzalez: The Hospitalist after you are discharged. their provider, usually a week after He was the son of the late ton Funeral Home in Chad- Team offers patients 24/7 access to discharge. Primary care providers Frank Duncan and Betty bourn handled the arrange- Q. How will the primary care Jones Duncan Boyette. He care. This means there is always a and hospitalists are on the same ments. provider know what is going on was employed by Wallace- hospitalist positioned at Columbus team, and with their healthcare He is survived by one with a patient during a hospital Green Gas Company in Cer- daughter, Jolene Norris Regional to take care of admitted talents combined, patients are the ro Gordo for many years. Hamilton and her husband, patients with acute issues that need stay? The family will receive winners. Brian, of Cerro Gordo; and immediate attention. Before this Dr. Gonzalez: If we need to com- friends from 6-8 p.m. Thurs- one sister, Clara Norris The goal is to provide you with system, primary care providers municate immediately, we have day, July 21 at Worthington Ward of Chadbourn. focused, specialized care to shorten Funeral Home in Chad- would have to make the drive to a secure texting system in place, Memorials may be made your hospital stay and return you to bourn. A graveside ser- to Lower Cape Fear Hospice the hospital, which meant longer or we can always place a direct your primary care provider as soon vice will be held at 11 a.m. and LifeCare Center, 206 wait times for patients. This way, call. With the help of electronic Friday, July 22 at Powell Warrior Trail, Whiteville, as possible. Cemetery. N.C. 28472 or to Fair Bluff He leaves to cherish his Church of God, 154 En- memory one son, Glen Dun- zor Street, Fair Bluff, N.C. can of Fair Bluff; one step- 28439. daughter, Pam MacDon- R.J. Corman reps to join Watermelon festivities PHILLIP RAY COBB ald of Florence, S.C.; three ahead of the popular Duck from Lumber River Outfitters’ Arts and crafts booths will WHITEVILLE -- Phillip Ray By Allen Turner grandchildren, Christopher Race. Restaurant on Wheels. A street operate along Riverside drive Cobb, 60, died Sunday, July 17, [email protected] Duncan, Meredith Langley A locomotive from R.J. Cor- dance will follow. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and food 2016 at Columbus Regional and Chelsea Soderbery; and Officials from the R.J. Cor- man will be on display on the On parade day, Saturday, sold by local organizations Healthcare System. five great-grandchildren. man Railroad Group will join railroad tracks across from activities begin early. Start- will be available. He was a vet- with members of the Greater the Depot Museum. ing at 7 a.m. entries for best An invitation-only registra- eran of the U.S. Fair Bluff Historical Society While Saturday is the “big tasting watermelons will be- tion for festival queens will be LUDIE ELIZABETH A r m y. Saturday to participate in the day,” the Watermelon Festival gin being accepted. Entrants at 8 a.m. at the Depot Museum MITCHELL GRAHAM The funeral 31st Annual N.C. Watermelon- actually gets underway Friday. must pre-register by calling and the watermelon taste LAKE WACCAMAW -- Ludie will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Festival. For the first time, the “South- 910-207-1689. Entertainment contest will be conducted at 10 Elizabeth Mitchell Graham, 87, July 22 at Sandy Plain Mission- After riding in the 11 a.m. ern Watermelon Delight” din- along Riverside Drive will last a.m. on Riverside Drive. of the St. James community ary Baptist Church, 903 Farm- parade, representatives from ner will be held at Horne Bay all day and be coordinated by The annual parade gets died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 ers Union Road, Clarkton, with the railroad will participate in Farm at 225 Frank Horne Dr. the Rev. Neill Smith. under way at 11 a.m. at Columbus Regional Health- Prophet Pierre Cobb officiat- a meet-and-greet at the Depot just off of Causey Road at the care in Whiteville. She was the ing. Burial will be in Mitch- Museum. S.C. state line. daughter of the late Haywood ell Field Cemetery. Viewing A quarterly meeting of the Advance tickets are not and Vera Young Mitchell and will be held from noon-7 p.m. historical society will also be being sold. There will be a $10 the widow of Lee Graham. She Thursday, July 21 at Peoples held after the parade, but the admission fee for adults with was also preceded in death by Funeral Home of Whiteville Historical Society’s Betty Wil- children under 12 admitted one daughter, Ludie Darlene and Friday, July 22 one hour lis promises it will end well for $5. Food will be available Graham Jernigan. prior to and following the ser- Arrangements are incom- vice at the church. plete and will be announced by Surviving are his wife, Mar- Worthington Funeral Home in tha M. Cobb; two sons, Phil- Chadbourn. lip Cobb of Bladenboro and She is survived by five Pierre Cobb of Fayetteville; Cinema Series features daughters, Judell G. Moore, one daughter, Chasity Hope Kathie Graham, Frankie G. Rice of Bowling Green, Ky.; one ‘Jurassic World’ July 22 Boone and Colene Graham, stepdaughter, Matassa Moore all of Lake Waccamaw, Dora of Whiteville; three sisters, The North Carolina Museum the day. Jacobs of Holly Springs; three Elaine Cobb and Sherry Boyd, of Natural Sciences at White- Bring a blanket or chair. sons, Earlon Mitchell of Coun- both of Horse Cave, Ky. and Sue ville and the Columbus County The museum lawn opens at 8 cil, Lenell Graham of Lake Mitchell of Bowling Green, Ky.; Arts Council have partnered p.m., movie starts at dusk. This Waccamaw and Lacie Graham and five brothers, Ronnie Cobb, to bring “Movies on Madison: free, 124-minute film is rated of Lumberton; two sisters, Michael L. Cobb and Michael Summer Cinema Series.” PG-13. Life insurance is an essential Judy M. Bass of Roseboro and A. Cobb, all of Bowling Green, ‘Jurassic World’ This is a family-friendly Jane M. Bright of Lake Wac- part of caring for your family. Ky., Darnell Cobb of Franklin, This month’s film, Universal event: no pets, coolers, alcohol camaw; 13 grandchildren; and Ky. and Freddy McCandless of 14 great-grandchildren. Pictures’ “Jurassic World,” or smoking permitted. Refresh- Your Edward Jones fi nancial advisor can help Glasgow, Ky. will be shown Friday, July 22 ments will be available for you fi nd a life insurance policy that best suits at dusk. purchase. your family’s needs. Call today. EULA MAE DUREN In the fourth installment of Free admission the “Jurassic Park” franchise, Admission is free, but dona- BLADENBORO -- Eula Mae Wednesday, July 20 at Peoples Edward Jones operates as an insurance producer in California, “Jurassic World” takes place on tions are greatly appreciated. Duren, 91, died Friday, July Funeral Home of Whiteville New Mexico and Massachusetts through the following subsidiaries, the same fictional island of Isla For more information, call respectively: Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C., 15, 2016 at Columbus Regional and Thursday, July 21 follow- Nublar, off the Pacific coast of the museum at 910-914-4185 Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C., and Edward Healthcare in Whiteville. ing the service at the church. Central America, where a new or email whiteville@natu- Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. The funeral will be held at 2 Surviving are one daughter, theme park has been built on ralsciences.org. p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Saint Theresa Baldwin-Smith of the original site. The museum James AME Zion Church, Whiteville; and one brother,  www.edwardjones.com The park plunges into chaos The North Carolina Mu-  Member SIPC Twisted Hickory Road, Blad- John Earl Rivers of Whiteville.  when a genetically modified seum of Natural Sciences at enboro. Burial will be in the Friends may visit the fam-  dinosaur escapes its enclosure, Whiteville is located at 415  Sandhill Cemetery. Viewing ily at 15870 Twisted Hickory  will be held from noon-7 p.m. Road, Bladenboro. forcing the park’s animal be- South Madison St., down- haviorist (Chris Pratt) to save town Whiteville. 

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A revitalized team approach taken by Columbus County economic development groups and the county commissioners paid dividends with the announce- ment today that a railroad crosstie recycling company, Singley and Associates, will move its operations to a site near the former Georgia-Pacific plant. S&A CEO Marjorie Singley-Hall said the local team and business community “get it” when it comes to industrial recruitment. Wooing S&A started in much the way most deals do: with a simple lead. The Columbus County team followed up and soon hosted luncheons and dinners with S&A officials and local business people, elected officials and the The point: county’s two Economic development is economic develop- extraordinarily competitive. ment groups, the That’s why Columbus County’s Columbus County new team approach, where old Economic Devel- fences have been broken down opment Commis- or mended, is paying dividends sion, which works as evidenced by the greatest directly with the commissioners, amount of economic develop- PUBLIC OPINION and the Columbus ment activity in recent memory. very dangerous and chal- that have recently received the Jobs Foundation, Stop the lenging; however, don’t allow terrifying medical diagnosis the volunteer, your paranoia and distrust of of having Parkinson Disease violence African-Americans to distort attend the meetings regularly non-profit arm of your better judgment. Not to gain support, guidance and economic development that’s supported by the busi- Recently, I have been totally in tune to the tragedy that took all African-Americans are encouragements concerning ness community and private citizens. place in Dallas, five officers gang bangers, drug pushers this crippling disease. S&A hopes to capitalize on a much larger deal that shot and killed, because an or belligerent people looking Door prizes are awarded at could see “Project Black” operating a yet unnamed angry person decided to exact for an opportunity to make each meeting. business at the former Georgia-Pacific plant, but S&A vengeance for the death of two your life a living hell. If you Mark your calendars to young African-American men have irrational thoughts and meet with us Thursday, July will be strong enough to do quite well on its own. The feelings toward the African- 28 from 5-6 p.m. in the brick company hopes to recycle more than 1 million rail- who were shot and killed for reasons yet to be explained. American community, defy building across from White- road ties a year. As an African-American, your mental schemas by get- ville Davita Dialysis Center Ramblin’ Recruiting new industry is difficult. Virtually every it seems like the only time ting educated. Befriend a black on Pecan Lane. county in the nation has some sort of economic devel- black lives matter is when one person and try to empathize, For additional information, with Ann opment group. Competition is intense. is shot and killed by a white not sympathize, with the black call Larry G. Hewett at 840-6400 experience. or Larry and Patricia Cribb at That’s why it’s crucial that government, private police officer. Why is that? By Ann Worthington Black-on-black crime is just as I also believe body cams are 642-7038. businesses, and volunteers from the Columbus Jobs ideal and will eliminate, may- Larry Cribb Foundation, work together. detrimental to the black com- When I eat a delicious, munity as is police brutality/ be not in their totality, these Whiteville From the government side, the commissioners and incidents of police brutality. flaky biscuit, sometimes I will racism. This has not been an remember my mom as she municipal governments have been willing to provide ongoing issue in the African- To everyone: A house divid- ed against itself cannot stand. made those treats; however, important local incentives to both S&A, and, earlier American community but has Thanks police the times were much different this summer, RadixBay, a high-tech computer con- been the accepted norm. Why This is a Biblical principle that will be respected with or in those days than now. sulting company that located in the Tabor Industrial is that? I want to thank everyone I especially remember I am not, by far, trying to without your cooperation. We who was involved in getting Park. have to come together in order the summers when my mom cast a negative shadow over my purse and belongings back would work with friends who Companies that are large enough can qualify for the African-American com- to stand. Let’s start with love. after they were snatched at state grants and loans through North Carolina’s came to help my dad as he munity, but in order for real Dale’s Seafood in Whiteville. harvested tobacco. She spent Southeast and the N.C. Department of Commerce. progress to be manifested or Thorney Lee Cooper I want to thank Sgts. Thomas Columbus Correction hours stringing tobacco that The relationship-building and much of the heavy materialized, an honest assess- Riggins and Aaron Herring, would be placed in a special lifting on the front end is done by Economic Devel- ment must be made. Further- Cpl. Andrew Pate and all of barn to be cured for market. opment Director Gary Lanier and the rejuvenated more, I firmly believe in order the Whiteville Police Depart- By about 11 o’clock during to effectively deal with and Come to ment for their good job in Columbus Jobs Foundation, which has doubled its the day, my mom excused her- address this ongoing killing of getting this guy off the street. membership this year, and the Columbus County EDC support group self to go to the house to cook unarmed black men by police I also want to thank Louise a large dinner for all those board. officers, an honest dialogue is We were honored to have and all the concerned custom- working crew. Relationships matter, and the Columbus County essential because some mem- a Columbus County senior ers and my friend who was on I don’t know how she stood team has taken it to the next level in building these. bers of the African-American speaker addressing the June lunch break who helped me to do this because she cooked It’s been a slow process, but Columbus County can community and white police Parkinson’s Disease Support get all my cards and important on a large wood stove, and documents cancelled. Most of now compete with just about any other rural county officers have legitimate dis- Group along with two of her she had our long dining table trust and fears for each other. family members. all, I thank God for keeping in the Southeast, especially with the resources now laden with several vegetable The reason for the distrust They were very informal everyone safe. dishes as well as meats and available through both industrial parks, the state and fears is quite obvious and with a wealth of experience We should all be grateful desserts. port, the college and other partners. It should also goes without saying; however, and knowledge, which they for the protection the police Best of all were my favor- be noted that without everyone’s participation in both parties need to clearly shared so willingly, answer- provide us. ite homemade biscuits. I just bringing rail back to Columbus County through R.J. convey their distrust and ing various types of questions Janice Penny knew she was the only person Tabor City Corman, it’s unlikely either the S&A or Project Black fears for each other, and both from the audience. in the world who could make parties need to lend an under- One stated that she was anything so tasty and yummy. deals would be possible. standing ear to each other in dying and decided to have the It’s easy to see that it takes a multi-faceted, long- Rescue pets One day, I thought I would order for the healing process Deep Brain Stimulating im- try my hand at making bis- term approach that involves infrastructure, incentive to begin. plant. That was 12 years ago. My niece and I own this big cuits because it looked like packages and old-fashioned networking to make deals Everyone is affected by Now at age 75, she contin- house on six acres in Idaho. that would be an easy dish to happen. these recent tragedies and ues to drive and is an active We bought it after she “kid- place on our table, so I insisted Everyone involved in economic development here senseless acts of violence. The member of her family, church napped” me from Whiteville. on being the biscuit maker for following are feasible resolu- and community. She explained says they haven’t seen this level of activity and inter- The house came with a horse our lunch. tions: the DBS procedure with ease and two very pregnant cats. est in a long time. I gathered all the ingredi- • To the parents: it is your and praised her surgeon from Between us, at the time, we ents I saw my mom use and A large part of that is due to old fences being bro- primary responsibility to Duke. She has periodic check- had 10 cats and three dogs – all began my biscuit-making pro- ken down or mended and a one-for-all attitude that love, protect, teach and disci- ups at Duke with the same rescues. One of those cats had cess. Without measuring any- will continue to show results. pline your children. In order surgeon and other medical been a stray in Whiteville and thing, I scooped, poured and to see through the lenses of professionals, which assisted another was a “throwaway” added the ingredients to my your children, questions such in the initial surgery. She at the thrift store. “Super mixing bowl until everything as “Why are police officers provided much-needed knowl- Calli,” as we named the most looked just right. I finally got needed? Are they good or bad edge, experience and guidance pregnant one that came with everything mixed and started people? Are you scared of the to new members facing severe the house, had been fending forming the biscuits just like LIMERICKS police, if so why? What do you health challenges. for herself since the previous I saw my mom do. think of police officers?” need We are hoping to have one By Bob Aldrich owners left. When I finished, I had a to be asked. of our first-time support group Of course, we named her long baking pan full of odd- members share about his Theresa May’s the new major premier, Children need to be remind- kittens “Fragi,” “Listic,” looking circles of dough, or at ed that police officers are not recent DBS experience. We Expi” (who had a little spot Just like Maggie and Golda Meir. least what I didn’t have all over the bad guys. have heard remarkable com- on one toe and “X” marks the If we stretch the circle me, that is. • To the school/community ments about his life journey spot), “Alli,” and “Docious.” I placed my biscuits in a To Angela Merkel, centers: a program needs to be and the decision to have the All the kittens found homes red-hot oven, and when they Does that bode for the US this year? instituted and implemented DBS implant. (and Calli soon visited the vet). were brown, I took them out that teaches our youth how to You can read all about our Since we’ve lived here, to cool. We’re enduring the oppressive heat. deal with authority, particu- PK support group from the Co- there are now a number of I must say, they looked pret- Our fried minds get so hot larly police officers. lumbus Regional Healthcare cats, a horse “Chance” and a ty good; however, I noticed my That it seems we cannot • To the African-American website. llama “Dolly,” three dogs (two family only tried one each. Visitors are also welcome Recall winter’s harsh cold ice and sleet community: police officers are ones that came with us Naturally, my feelings were are not the enemy. They are if they just want to gain more originally, and a new one has Justice Ginsburg’s remarks hit a snag. anything but happy, but I in place to protect the com- information concerning Par- been added after our oldest one thought that would be just munity in which you live. kinson Disease and other had to be put down). more for me. She let her Supreme Court ethics lag. They have a very tough and health-related conditions. All rescued animals. All It didn’t take long for me to Justice wears a blindfold scary job. Visitors attend from Colum- have been neutered. discover why my family only For our laws to uphold • To police officers: I fully bus County and other sur- They’ll augment the blindfold with a gag. understand that your job is rounding counties. Patients uuSEE LETTERS 11A uuSEE RAMBLIN’ 11A The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 • 11A $150,000 secured loan for some 15 Under 40 RECYCLING of the company’s start-up Continued from 1A capital. “They hope to be an an- party slated here. cillary business for Project S&A hopes to take advan- Black, but they’re going to for July 29 tage of its proximity with the be a great asset even as a hoped-for announcement that stand-alone company,” said A party to celebrate the Project Black, which is still Columbus Jobs Foundation Class of 2016 Fifteen Under unnamed, will locate at the Chairman Rick Edwards. 40 winners is set for Friday Georgia-Pacific site. Economic Development evening, July 29 at the Batten Singley-Hall said S&A will Director Gary Lanier said that Pavilion at Vineland Station. initially hire four employees S&A “made it clear that we The News Reporter’s Fif- at the Whiteville site and made them feel more welcome teen Under 40 celebrates 15 keep four in Laurinburg until than any other place they vis- Columbus County residents the ties there are moved to ited. It’s another example of Whiteville. under the age of 40 who how we can be successful by If the Project Black venture make a difference to oth- working together as a team. goes through, S&A will employ ers and their communities “We work hand-in-hand 50 people here who will work through their professional with the Columbus Jobs Foun- in shifts, potentially around or civic lives. dation to bring new clients to the clock. S&A would eventu- Each winner will be rec- our area,” Lanier added. “We ally like to move its operation ognized in a special publica- built a relationship with S&A to the former Georgia-Pacific The Fisher children when they were really young – Becca, Jeff and Shell. tion to be included in the and introduced them to poten- site. July 28 edition of The News tial resources. We help in any at that point, there was noth- a second ... thinking, every- “We’re currently working way we can.” ing we could do. Now that we one I have known my entire Reporter. on another round of funding, SHELL A party will follow on July Harry Foley, Economic Continued from 1A are professional addiction life knows my son was doing and when that comes through, Development Commission 29 from 7 to 10 p.m., at the researchers, we understand drugs,” Monique said. “There we hope to ramp up very quick- chairman, said he admired Batten Pavilion. longer in pain. He no longer that addiction is almost impos- a few hundred kids doubled ly,” Singley-Hall said. Singley-Hall’s willingness to Tickets are available for craves and tries to run from sible to overcome. The key is over crying at his funeral. No S&A will invest approxi- come to an area she wasn’t fa- $20 at The News Reporter and the voices calling him to drugs prevention,” she said. 19-year-old is just going to be mately $5 million in its White- miliar with. “I’m proud of the may be bought at thenews- and I know that some day I will “I remember falling to my found dead in your bathroom,” ville location. work our team did to get them reporter.yapsody.com. The see him again.” knees beside the bed and wish- Monique reasoned. S&A hopes to open as many here,” he said. “S&A has a lot party will include food and Monique hopes that ing that God would have taken She got up on the stage at as four collection sites in other of potential.” through sharing Shell’s story me instead. his funeral to speak to those entertainment. states, but these will be man- she will help other families “A parent should never teenagers and friends he left Partners for the event are aged out of Whiteville. and those struggling with ad- have to bury their child,” she behind. Columbus Regional Health- A partnership with Project diction. said. “That isn’t the normal For Monique, it was the care System, Columbus Jobs Black would be a “win-win,” RAMBLIN “Shell was the youngest in progression of life that we beginning of a calling. Foundation, Whiteville Ju- Singley-Hall said. “It will cre- Continued from 1A his group of friends, which expect. It is a hurt and pain “I feel like this is my mis- nior Women’s Club and Qual- ate a lot of jobs and help the wasn’t always a positive for that aches inside of your sion,” she said. “We pray that ity Ford. environment.” him. He wanted to be cool, ac- heart every day. The sadness his life will touch at least one Ron Gaskins will be the took one biscuit, and why their cepted, the life of the party,” and loss never goes away. You soul ... remove them from operations manager. S&A will biscuits had only a few bites she said. “He was a people only learn how to get up each drugs and lead them to the have an office in the Tabor taken out of them. The biscuits pleaser and would go to great morning and live through it.” Cross of Jesus.” LETTERS Industrial Park. were so hard they could have Continued from 1A lengths to make people happy. His addiction cost him ev- Shell left behind an unborn Singley-Hall was compli- been used for a Major League He would do anything for ac- erything, she said. son, Noah, now 2, and a moth- mentary of the efforts by the Baseball team. Columbus County economic ceptance and anything that he “He missed the birth of his er driven to make a difference They not only are special, It was quite a few years of development team to bring was asked to do.” son. He missed experiencing in the lives of other families they know we are special. growing up and lots of practice them here. His addiction was powerful. the joy of love and marriage. despite her own pain and grief. Some have been abused and before I learned my mom’s “It was a great fit,” she “He would find drugs and He missed going through life Monique said families need some were in a local shel- secret of making yummy bis- said. “Y’all work together so he would buy drugs for him- with his brother and sister. He to know they are not immune ter but they are the most af- cuits, but I will remember her well and were so welcoming. self and others,” Monique missed a lifetime of memories to the tragedy, heartache and fectionate, appreciative and each time I try to make her There’s more of a business said. “There were accounts with family and friends.” pain that drug abuse brings. gentle of animals. tasty treat and be thankful for community here. You get it. that he also sold drugs.” For Monique, the courage She is writing a book and is I strongly suggest that, if my caring set of parents. “We plan to be here for a Monique said there were so to talk about what so many a guest speaker who shares you want a pet, go to your lo- My reader friends, I pray long time,” she added. many things that they found families keep secret came at Shell’s story via social media cal shelter. Then ask, “Who’s you are all having a nice sum- The county commissioners out too late. Shell’s funeral. and speaking engagements. been here the longest?” You mer. As always, until next time, and Columbus Jobs Founda- don’t forget God loves you and “As parents, we could only “There is a stigma. This Monique will speak Sun- see, the youngest and cutest tion partnered to provide a so do I. piece it together with the was a very embarrassing day, July 24 at Peace Baptist will be adopted first. But the details that we were given or thing for my family,” she said. Church at both 8:30 and 11 a.m. older one will not forget that stumbled upon. Unfortunately, She recalled the preacher al- Read more about Shell’s story you picked them and they will many of the details and sto- luding to the overdose at the on facebook by searching always be grateful. ries were only brought to our funeral. for Saving Shell: A Parent’s Ann Yellott Enchanting Tree Rexburg, Idaho attention after his death and “I remember cringing for Journey. Learning Center 1779 New Britton Hwy, Brunswick Private water wells should be checked Just outside of Whiteville Probably a majority of their private well water may $95 for testing well water for sion of the lawmakers to 642-5319 Columbus County residents be contaminated if a notice- other contaminants. have well water used by rural Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 get their household water able change in taste or color “If they (county residents) schools and children’s day from private wells, and now a is noted. have any issues with their well care facilities checked for pm Mon - Fri federal agency suggests that The Environmental Branch water, they can call us and we possible harmful extraneous Openings for 0-12 years water from these wells be of the health department gets will check it out,” Smith says. matter but the bill got no fur- and before & after school checked for contamination. about ten calls per month to Newly dug private wells ther than a committee where The U.S. Geological Sur- test private well water for are automatically checked, it rested and died as the legis- New owners Video monitoring vey recently studied water contaminants. Smith says. lators adjourned. Shonta and Judy Clemmons of classrooms obtained from privately There is a fee involved; A member of the current owned wells in each of the 50 to have well water tested for General Assembly introduced states, and found the potential bacteria costs $50, and up to a bill at the recent short ses- for corrosive ground water present in low to moderate amounts in 25 states and high in 25 states. Whiteville The studies reminded own- ers of these wells that their Appliance Repair water should be tested, along Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer with the pipes that bring the water into the home. 640-3304 Director Kim Smith of Washers - Dryers the Columbus County De- partment of Health says her Refrigerators & more agency will check any water Reasonable Rates for county citizens who think Baldwin Woods Pharmacy • Locally Owned & Operated • Personal Service In Pharmacy Immunizations For... • Shingles • Pneumonia • Tetanus Now Available • Influenza Vaccine Available this year PROUDLY SERVING YOU SINCE 1980 OPEN AT 8:30 A.M. DAILY 607 Jefferson St., Whiteville 642-8141 baldwinwoodspharmacy.com 12A • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016

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American Legion Baseball Post 10 claims higher seed with 6-1 win over Post 137 By Dan Biser

WILMINGTON - Just like it has all season, Wilmington Post 10 took command with some timely hitting and steady pitching Monday night at Hardee Field to come away with a 6-1 victory over Whiteville Post 137 as well as the top Area 2 seed in the North Carolina American Legion Baseball Tournament that opens Friday at Wingate (See related story). It was a one-game match-up between the longtime Area 2 rivals after both advanced to the area playoff finals. Whiteville will carry the No. 2 seeding from Area 2 in the eight-team state tournament. Post 10, which broke the game open with five runs in the third inning, pushed its season record to 20-2 while Whiteville slipped to 11-8. Whiteville had gained the Area 2 finals by sweep- ing Morehead City Post 46 in a best-of-three series and rallying Mackenzie Gore to win a best-of-five series over Hope Mills Boosters. Whiteville head coach Brett Harwood said his team went against a solid Post 10 squad “They have a lot of maturity at all positions, and their record speaks for itself,” said Harwood, whose squad got its only run of the game when Grayson Ward singled, moved to third base on a Post 10 error and scored on a passed ball. Austin Kenyon, who played his youth baseball in Whiteville, was the winning pitcher for Post 10. Four other Post 10 players took turns on the mound for the Wilmington squad. Catcher Matt Suggs drove in three runs for Post 10. Tyler Musselwhite was the losing Post 137 pitcher, getting Staff photo by Dan Biser relieved by Chase Lewis in the third inning. Lewis did not give up an earned run over the final 5-2/3 innings. The 2016 Whiteville Post 137 baseball team will open play Friday at 12:30 p.m., against Pitt County in the North C.J. Hammonds had two hits and Jake Harwood drove a dou- Carolina American Legion Tournament at Wingate University’s Ron Christopher Stadium. Team members are front ble. Musselwhite and Brooks Baldwin also had Whiteville hits. row, left to right, Hunter Harwood, Kenji Bowen, Garrett Wilson, Chad Hilburn, Grayson Ward, Tyler Musselwhite. Harwood said that he was pleased his team had the opportuni- Back row, Chase Lewis, Brooks Baldwin, Dawson Elliott, C.J. Hammonds, Gage Hammonds and Cameron Cartrette, ty to return to the state tournament for the first time since 2012. Not pictured are players Hunter Ashburn and Dylan Lawson, and coaches Brett Harwood, Fielding Hammond and “We’re a pretty young team, but our guys will be ready to Bunky Williams. Alex Newell is the Post 137 athletic officer. show up and give it their best shot,” Harwood added. “This has been a good group to coach and they’ve worked hard together.” Friday at Wingate Post 137 to clash with Pitt County in opening round of state tourney Pitt County on Friday at 12:30 p.m., in the open- By Dan Biser ing round of the 2016 North Carolina American 2016 Legion Baseball Tournament at Wingate Uni- An 11-8 record may not seem impressive to versity’s Ron Christopher Field. North Carolina American Legion Baseball Tournament many baseball followers, but for Whiteville Post The eight-team double-elimination tourna- July 22-26 - Ron Christopher Stadium 137, it is something to build on. ment will run through Tuesday with the winner “We have a team that is capable of playing getting a berth in the Southeast Regional Tour- Wingate University really well, no matter what we’re up against,” nament, scheduled to begin Aug. 3 at Asheboro. Tournament spirit said Post 137 outfielder and lead-off hitter C.J. While most other teams in this week’s Friday’s opening-round schedule Hammonds, who followed up a strong career tournament are boasting 20-plus win seasons, at Whiteville High School with a solid season Whiteville has been able to remain competitive 9:30 a.m. - High Point vs. Caldwell County at Southeastern Community College this past in Area 2 play while having to contend with the spring. “We’ve created a strong bond this season strong programs of Wilmington Post 10 and 12:30 p.m. - Whiteville Post 137 vs. Pitt County Post 39 ... it’s like a brotherhood. Hope Mills Boosters. “We may be young and inexperienced in The Post 10 team, which gave Post 137 teams 4:30 p.m. - Wilmington Post 10 vs. Rowan County some areas, but our coaches have shown a lot four of its losses this season, is one of the pre- of confidence in us and we’ve improved a lot,” tournament favorites and will take on Rowan 7:30 p.m. - Union County (host) vs. Garner Hammonds added. County at 4:30 p.m. Coach Brett Harwood’s Whiteville American Whiteville topped Hope Mills in a best-of-five Winner to advance to Southeast Regional Tournament, Aug. 3-7, at Legion team, coming off a runnerup finish in series to gain a berth in the state tournament. the Area 2 playoffs, will take the field against Asheboro.

Whiteville Optimist experiences first loss in state DYB Tournament

By Franklin Davis

KENANSVILLE - Elizabethtown slugged five home runs and cooled off Whiteville Optimist’s hot bats to take a 15-2 win in the fourth round of the Dixie Youth Majors State Tournament. South Columbus, County Whiteville Optimist had defeated Eliza- unbeaten after two rounds bethtown 9-7 in the first round of tournament of state DY AAA event play A first-inning solo homer gave Elizabeth- town a 1-0 lead. They added another run in the second. The third frame saw two more round-trippers and a 6-0 Elizabethtown lead. Whiteville Optimist responded with a run in the fourth. Bud Baldwin and Ty Lawson walked. Eric Carr singled. Giuliano Mag- gioli’s single scored Baldwin. The roof caved in on Whiteville Optimist in the top of the sixth. Elizabethtown combined two more homers, three singles, three walks, a hit batsman and a couple of fielding miscues to score nine runs. Ty Lawson walked and scored an Optimist run in the bottom of the sixth to make the final score 15-2. Carr, Maggioli and John Carter Strickland collected the only three hits for Whiteville Optimist. The pitching of Eric Carr in the fourth and fifth innings was a bright spot for Whiteville Optimist. Carr faced six batters, striking out five, on just 24 pitches. Elizabethtown’s win left three teams - Elizabethtown, West Robeson National and Whiteville Optimist - with one loss each. West Robeson National drew the bye into the bracket championship game, leaving Whiteville Optimist and Elizabethtown to face each other for the third time in five days. Staff photo by Franklin Davis The Whiteville Optimist-Elizabethtown game was played Wednesday night. The win- Action on the basepaths ner would take on West Robeson National in Whiteville Optimist’s Fisher Soles pulls up at first base as his second-inning hit drives in teammate Ty Little (background right) today’s championship round at a time to be in Monday night’s third-round winner’s bracket game of the 2016 North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament at Kenans- determined ville. Whiteville held off a strong Dunn comeback rally to emerge with a 14-12 late-night victory. In Tuesday’s fourth-round play, See NRcolumbus.com/sports for additional the Whiteville team suffered its first tournament loss to Elizabethtown by a 15-2 score and went against Elizabethtown again results. Wednesday in bracket finals play. 2B • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 Whiteville Optimist outslugs Dunn in third-round game of state Dixie Youth tourney

By Fraklin Davis with five runs in their half of the third frame. Biz Ortiz con- KENANSVILLE - The nected for a three-run homer Whiteville Optimist team and Colin Avery added a solo picked up a win against Dunn shot. Dunn had sliced the lead in a winner’s bracket contest in from six to one at 8-7. the 2016 NC Dixie Youth Majors John Lawson Cook returned tourney. the long ball to the Optimist But like a bad habit, the de- attack with a solo shot to left fending state champion Dunn leading off the fourth. Carr team couldn’t be shaken. In and Maggioli singled. Tyler the end, Whiteville Optimist Hammond cranked his fourth prevailed 14-12. homer of the tournament, an The Optimists became the opposite-field shot, to increase only undefeated team in their the lead to 12-7. Ty Lawson took bracket. They had a rematch the mound in the bottom of the with opening-round opponent fourth. Dunn scored once to Elizabethtown Tuesday night close to within 12-8. File photo by Dan Biiser (see result at NRcolumbus. Bud Baldwin homered with com) Whiteville Optimist had one out in the Whiteville Op- 1996 North Carolina Legion champs defeated Elizabethtown 9-7 in timist fifth. Cook doubled. He This year marks the 20th anniversary observance of Whiteville Post 137’s last North Carolina American Legion the opening round. Elizabeth- scored on Lawson’s single. Baseball championship. The 1996 team, coached by Arnold Harwood and Karl Bracey, posted a 33-11 record, de- town eliminated South Park Lawson was caught attempting to advance to second on the feating Rutherford County in five games of a best-of-seven series for the state title. The team went on to compete 12-7 Monday. in the Southeast Regional Tournament at Salisbury, where it finished in third place with wins over Albany, Ga., and Whiteville Optimist held a play. Carr doubled but could 3-0 lead after 13 Dunn pitch- not score. Whiteville Optimist Dothan, Ala., and losses to Aiken, S.C. and Deland, Fla. Team members in above photo are, front row, left to right, es. Bud Baldwin singled. again held a six run lead, 14-8. Timmy Slater, Ricky Booth, Brian Formyduval (bat boy), Tyrell Godwin, JoJo Merritt. Middle row, Jason Dores, John Lawson Cook reached Dunn scored four runs af- Levy Jones, Quinn McLaney, Montoya Moore, Robbie Huffstetler, Patrick Barden. Back row, Coach Bracey, B.J. first when the Dunn pitcher ter two outs in the fifth. Nate Smith homered to drive in Pait, Jake Simmons, Kenny Faulk, Anthony Hammonds, David Faircloth, Mike Slater, Adam Thompson and Coach couldn’t handle his grounder. Harwood. Coach Harwood’s son Brett is the current head coach of the Whiteville American Legion team. Post 137 Ty Lawson’s double drove in two. Two singles and a walk, Baldwin. Eric Carr’s ground coupled with an error, plated also won state American Legion championships in 1943, 1985 and 1989 and took state runnerup finishes in 1977, out plated Cook. Giuliano Mag- two more. Dunn had the tying 1986, 1990, 1991 and 2010. gioli singled to score Lawson. runs on second and third be- Dunn turned a lead-off walk fore Lawson recorded a strike- into a run in the bottom of out to end the inning with the first. Whiteville Optimist Whiteville Optimist holding a pitcher Fisher Soles stranded slim 14-12 lead. two runners with a strikeout The sixth and final inning and a fine, running catch by was unlike any other in the right fielder E.J. McLeod. game, as neither team scored. Ty Little singled to lead off Tyler Hammond wrangled a the Optimist second. Fisher lead-off walk for Whiteville Soles’ single scored Little. Optimist, but died at second. McLeod reached on a fielder’s Lawson needed just 10 pitches choice. Myles Pollard was to strike out three Dunn bat- safe on a Dunn error. Bald- ters to end the game. win doubled to score McLeod. The contest ended at 11:15 Cook’s grounder scored Pol- p.m. An elimination contest lard. Lawson’s second double that ran over earlier in the scored Baldwin. day pushed the Whiteville Op- A misplay on Carr’s ground- timist versus Dunn start time er scored Lawson and gave from 8 p.m. to 9:05 p.m. Whiteville Optimist an 8-1 The first six batters in the lead. Soles gave up a run in the Whiteville Optimist lineup bottom of the second. Back-to- combined to go 14-23. Baldwin back strikeouts left Dunn run- and Lawson had three hits. ners on second and third and Cook, Carr, Hammond and the Optimists with an 8-2 lead. Maggioli each contributed Whiteville Optimist was two. Jacob Jones, Ty Little and scoreless in the third despite Fisher Soles completed the 17- hits by Tyler Hammond and hit attack. Soles picked up the Jacob Jones. The pesky Dunn victory. Lawson recorded his team closed to within one run third save in three games.

30th Eric Carr (left) of the Whiteville Optimist team slides safely into third base during Monday night’s game against Dunn BB&T Football Jamboree in the third round of the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament. Whiteville Optimist won the wild-scoring Friday, August 12 contest 14-12. Legion Stadium, Wilmington 4:45 p.m. - Cheeleader Showcase Clean your boat, Summer youth 5:30 p.m. - Scrimmages begin clean the lake enrichment clinic Scrimmage schedule: Anglers and boaters at Waccamaw State Park super- Volleyball North Brunswick vs. South Columbus Lake Waccamaw are re- intendent Toby Hall. Just do a Dates: July 25 – 28, 2016 minded to keep their vessels walk around, and remove any Location: - Whiteville High School Gym New Hanover vs.Wallace-Rose Hill and trailers clean of foreign vegetation you find on your plants. boat. Check your livewells. Girls ages 11-18 Laney vs. Whiteville The state has been work- “Anything that you find, Cost of each clinic $40.00 ing to eradicate hydrilla, an properly dispose of it on Clinic 1 Ashley vs. South Brunswick invasive weed that takes over land. And if you think you’ve aquatic ecosystems, at the found a sprig of hydrilla at Beginners & Intermediate – 9:00 – 12:30 Hoggard vs. West Brunswick Lake for three years. Hydrilla Lake Waccamaw, please let Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments can be transferred by a single us know.” provided sprig or stalk, and the plant Checking the boat on land- can survive for several days ing is important as well, Hall Clinic 2 Lewis captures Fairmont out of water. said. Advanced – 12:00 – 3:00 Left unchecked, hydrilla “We do still have some Free lunch and refreshments provided could completely “mat” some hydrilla,” he said, “and you Golf Club championship sections of the lake in impen- don’t want to take a chance FAIRMONT - A.D. Lewis Percy Hill (senior second etrable foliage within a de- on transferring it to another emerged as the overall winner flight first net); Diana McK- cade. A number of canals and body of water, or bringing it Whiteville youth football in the recent Fairmont Golf eithan (ladies flight winner), waterways in Florida have back. If you see something on Club championship. Lewis Bev Capps (ladies first net). been completely filled by the someone else’s boat – mention registrations are under way took the Championship Flight Tournament notes: weed, making a surface boats it to them.” and fish can’t travel through – Informational kiosks have title with a one-under par 143 Bill Malambri, Aaron Os- Whiteville Parks and Recre- dents is $40. but that humans can walk on, been erected around the lake, while Marty Hall finished trander, Will Jones and Jasper ation youth football registion ALL tackle football registra- in some places. with tips on dealing with the runnerup with a 145. Jackson won the Old Hackers is now open. tions must include the manda- Hydrilla has been identi- invasive weed. Other winners were: League. This league is for young- tory $8.50 insurance fee. fied in roughly two dozen As part of the long-term Andy Andrews (Champi- Mike Gandley had a Dou- sters’ age 5-12 years old*. Registration ends Aug. 19. waterways in North Carolina. hydrilla eradication program, onship Flight first net), Zack ble Eagle 2 on the Par 5 10th The cost for Whiteville City *Please provide a copy of In many cases, it’s dumped Hall said, the state hopes to Parker (first flight winner), hole. He used a 4 hybrid from residents is $30. your child’s birth certificate at in ceeks and lakes by people establish boat-washing sta- Bert Thomas (first flight first 185 yards. Top posted rounds The cost for County resi- the time of registration. net), Ronald Hughes (second of the week included: emptying unwanted aquaria. tions at the two main landings flight winner), Roy Thompson A.D. Lewis with a 70; Mike In a few cases, the plant has on the lake. N.C. Dixie Pre-Majors (second flight first net), Barry Gandy with a 71; J.T. Powers, been transferred by aquatic Financing and planning Leonard (third flight winner), Kevin Davis, Marty Hall, birds. for the stations still has to be Tournament at Leland Ray Musselwhite (third flight Dylan Thompson with 72s; The most common way of worked out, he said. WCHS Mini-Cheer Camp spreading the plant, however, “For now – the best thing first net), Donald Arnette Andy Andrews and Brian West Columbus Viking es and stunts, a t-shirt, snacks, is thought to be boats and anybody can do is to make (senior championship flight Davis with 73s; Eddie Butler Mini-Cheer Camp will be held and a showcase on Wednesday trailers. sure your boat is clean before winner), Eddie Butler (senior and Jimmy Stone with 74s; Aug. 1 - 3 nightly from 6-8 p.m. night at 8 p.m. This is an an- “The simplest way to han- you leave home, and before championship first net), Jerry Barry Leonard with a 75; Zach Cost is $40 per child for age 3 nual fundraiser for the Viking dle it is to clean your boat and you go home,” he said. “We Stubbs (senior first flight win- Parker and Ted Williams with through rising eighth graders. varsity cheerleading squad to trailer before you put in, and want to keep Lake Waccamaw ner), W.C. Meares (senior first 76s and Ray Musselwhite with Camp includes three fun help offset the costs of camp when you pull out,” said Lake clean for everyone.” . flight first net), Carl Atkinson a 78. nights of cheers, chants, danc- (senior second flight winner),

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But as the 301-lap see them start missing At Kentucky Speedway race began to reach the the bottom or getting a week earlier, it was a closing stages, a group loose on the exit, then I penalty for improper of veterans surged went up there and tried passing on pit road that forward and took con- to push them and make was his undoing. trol, with Matt Kenseth, them make mistakes, “We’re doing every- 44, taking the victory and it was working. thing right, but we’re over the soon-to-be- “That old-age thing taking some on the chin retired Tony Stewart, comes into play once in here,” Truex said after who is 45. Joey Logano, a while.” finishing 16th. “But this the youngest of the For Biffle, it was the isn’t when it counts [as front-runners at age 26, third straight week that far as the champion- nipped Kevin Harvick, his Roush Fenway Rac- ship] so we’ll just keep who is 40, at the fin- ing team had shown our heads up and keep ish line to take third. improvement. Prior to working. Our race cars Behind them, another that, he had not scored are fast and everyone veteran, Greg Biffle, 46, a top-10 finish this sea- is doing a great job. scored his first top-5 39th Sprint Cup career opportunity to be over Gibbs], Kyle and Denny son. Sooner or later we’ll get finish of the season. win. “The farther down here with the guys I get taught me a lot about “It was a great run everything straight.” Kenseth, who took the the road you get, the to work with and my [New Hampshire] that I with [Kyle Busch] there Busch, who led a race- lead for good from his better they feel, for great sponsors,” he said, applied every lap [Sun- toward the end,” Biffle high 133 laps, faded to Joe Gibbs Racing team- sure.” adding that his Gibbs day]. I’m just a fortunate said. “We finally had eighth with handling is- mate Denny Hamlin Kenseth was quick to teammates Denny guy to be driving this a chance to race with sue with his No. 18 Toy- with 31 laps to go, said praise his team, which Hamlin and Kyle Busch car. When they drive those guys a little bit. ota. “The car was strong in Victory Lane that as hired him prior to the helped him improve as this good, it definitely There was a lot of at- on a long run,” he said. he gets older, the wins start of the 2013 season. a driver at New Hamp- makes my job a lot trition there at the end “Given how much we seem more special. 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County 1-800-709-5253 The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required Commissioners to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near Notice is hereby given that the Colum- future: WILM (SD & HD), WILM D2, bus County Board of County Com- Azteca America, Youtoo, RFD HD, missioners will conduct a public Pivot, TV One (SD & HD), Shop- hearing on Monday, August 1, 2016 John Donoghue Automotive HQ/EVINE Live (SD & HD), POP/ at 6:30 PM in the Commissioners TVGN (SD & HD), Music Choice On Chambers located in the Dempsey Demand and Music Choice (chan- B. Herring Courthouse Annex at 112 nels 1900-1950), Outdoor Channel W. Smith Street in Whiteville, NC. (SD & HD), Aspire, FM (SD & HD), The purpose of the public hearing is Fuse (SD & HD), Weather Channel to receive oral and written comments (SD & HD), GolTV (SD & HD), GMA from the public regarding revisions 16 GMC Sierra 16 Chevy Equinox Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV. to the Columbus County Economic Crew Cab, SLT, 4x4, Z-71 #11455 #11411 In addition, from time to time we Development Incentive Grant Policy Save Save make certain changes in the ser- to include support of redevelopment $10,910 $5,800 vices that we offer in order to better efforts in downtown areas throughout serve our customers. The following the County. changes are planned: All interested citizens are invited to On or about August 5th, temporary attend this hearing to present oral channels for additional Olympics and written comments. Contact the programming from NBC will be avail- Columbus County Planning Depart- able with Standard TV on channels ment at 910-640-6608 regarding 425 and 426. questions. Was $54,550 Was $26,795 July 21, 25, 2016 BRAND $ BRAND $ NEW SALE 43,640 NEW SALE 20,995 Beautiful Light Inn 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 919-836-8888 16 Chevy Sonic LT 16 Chevy Traverse Accepting applications - affordable housing for #11450 #11328 seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on BRAND Save each applicant’s individual income. Some income NEW $9,157 restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities plus water & trash.

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Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price $14,985 $17,995 $9,995 $10,985 $11,985 $13,995 WELLONTON 09 Toyota 08 Chevy 10 Cadillac 13 Chevy 10 Chevy 11 GMC APARTMENTS Tacoma Tahoe SRX 4 Equinox Traverse LT Terrain SLT LTZ, 4x4 Family Households 1,2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Units for Persons $ , $ , $ , $ , $ , $ , with Disabilities 14 995 17 995 16 985 13 995 13 975 14 975 Available 910-642-2400 200 West 6th Ave., Chadbourn Automotive Rental Assistance Available John Donoghue Highway 130 East • Whiteville Please Call: 910-654-3067 TDD/TYY1-800-735-2962 Office Hours: Mon./Tues/Thurs. 9-3 pm Other times by appointment www.johndonoghueautomotive.com *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.” See dealer for details on all leases & financing options. 1/29/15 The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 • 7B

Notice of Public laration of Default and any deposit employees, agents or authorized rep- Notice of Service action. The nature of the relief being having claims against the estate of will be frozen pending the outcome resentative of either Trustee or the sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure the said decedent to present them Hearing to Zone of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside holder of the note make any repre- by Process of for the collection of past due Colum- to the undersigned on or before the the Annexed Areas for any reason, the Purchaser at the sentation or warranty relating to the Publication bus County, NC property taxes. You 14th day of October, 2016, or this sale shall be entitled only to a return title or any physical, environmental, are required to make defense to such notice will be pleaded in bar of their on the East & West of the deposit paid. The Purchaser health or safety conditions existing pleading not later than the 17th day recovery. All persons, firms, asso- End of Bolton shall have no further recourse against in, on, at or relating to the property STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA of August, 2016, said date being 40 ciations or corporations indebted to the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the being offered for sale. Any and all Before the North Carolina Board of days from the first publication of this the said estate will please make pay- Substitute Trustee or the attorney of responsibilities or liabilities arising out Nursing Notice is hereby given that the Town notice and upon your failure to do ment immediately. any of the foregoing. of or in any way relating to any such RE: North Carolina Board of Nurs- of Bolton’s Board of Alderman will so the party seeking service against This the 7th day of July, 2016. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD condition expressly are disclaimed. ing v. Misty Mylynn Jenkins, NC conduct a public hearing on July 25, you will apply to the Court for the Jo Anne Pope Vereen TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- This sale is made subject to all prior LPN #64649 2016, at 6:00 pm, at the Town Hall to relief sought. Executor of the Estate of ing in the property, be advised that liens and encumbrances, and unpaid TO: Misty Mylynn Jenkins, Licensee discuss zoning of annexed areas on This the 1st day of July, 2016. Jack Guy Vereen an Order for Possession of the prop- taxes and assessments including but Take notice that the North Carolina the east and west end of town. All citi- WILLIAM E. WOOD JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC erty may be issued in favor of the pur- not limited to any transfer tax associ- Board of Nursing, in the above cap- zens are encouraged to attend. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Attorney at Law chaser. Also, if your lease began or ated with the foreclosure. A deposit tioned matter, issued on June 17, For questions and/or additional infor- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE 109 Courthouse Square was renewed on or after October 1, of five percent (5%) of the amount of 2016, Notice of Hearing alleging that mation, please contact Jackie Hamp- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Whiteville, NC 28472 2007, be advised that you may ter- the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- you violated the Nursing Practice Act ton at 910-655-8945. TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 Telephone: (910) 642-8136 minate the rental agreement upon lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, (Chapter 90 of the North Carolina July 18, 21, 2016. STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 written notice to the landlord, to is required and must be tendered in General Statutes) and regulations July 7, 14 & 21, 2016 July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2016 be effective on a date stated in the the form of certified funds at the time enacted by the North Carolina Board Notice of Sale notice that is at least 10 days, but of the sale. This sale will be held open of Nursing. The North Carolina Board NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS no more than 90 days, after the sale ten days for upset bids as required by of Nursing is seeking to revoke your Having qualified as Executrix of the Having qualified as Administrator IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- date contained in the notice of sale, law. Following the expiration of the license to practice nursing in North estate of ATLAS TROY WILLIAM- CTA of the ESTATE OF ROBERT TICE provided that the mortgagor has not statutory upset period, all remain- Carolina. SON, deceased, late of Columbus ALLEN BASS, SR., late of the County OF NORTH CAROLINA cured the default at the time notice of ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE You are required to respond to the County, the undersigned hereby noti- of Columbus, State of North Caroli- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION termination is provided. You may be AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in North Carolina Board of Nursing’s fies all persons having claims against na, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, COLUMBUS COUNTY liable for rent due under the agree- a timely manner will result in a Dec- Notice of Hearing by August 5, 2016 the estate of said decedent to pres- hereby notify all persons, firms and 16SP100 ment prorated to the effective date laration of Default and any deposit and, upon your failure to do so, the ent them to the undersigned within corporations having claims against IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- of the termination. will be frozen pending the outcome North Carolina Board of Nursing will three (3) months from the date of the the decedent to present them to CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST The date of this Notice is July 14, of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside proceed with an Administrative Hear- first publication, or this notice will be the undersigned by the 30th day of EXECUTED BY CLAYTON BEN- 2016. for any reason, the Purchaser at the ing on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at pleaded in bar of their recovery. All September, 2016, or this Notice will NETT AND CARLEEN E. BENNETT Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells sale shall be entitled only to a return of 8:30 a.m. to determine if your license persons indebted to said estate will be pled in bar of their recovery. All AND GEORGIA Y. EDGE DATED Substitute Trustee the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall to practice nursing in North Carolina please make immediate payment. persons indebted to the Estate will JUNE 16, 2005 AND RECORDED IN 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 have no further recourse against the shall be revoked. This the 21th day of July, 2016. make immediate payment to the BOOK 818 AT PAGE 937 AND MODI- Charlotte, NC 28216 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- This the 11th day of July, 2016. Jacquelyn Wright undersigned. FIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED (704) 333-8107 stitute Trustee or the attorney of any Julia L. George, RN, MSN, FRE Executrix of the estate of This the 30th day of June, 2016. OCTOBER 7, 2014 AT BOOK RB http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ of the foregoing. Executive Director ATLAS TROY WILLIAMSON ROBERT ALLEN BASS, JR., 1095, PAGE 457 IN THE COLUM- July 21, 28, 2016 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD North Carolina Board of Nursing 119 Osprey Way ADMINISTRATOR CTA BUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- Post Office Box 2129 Newport News, VA 23608 5122 Peacock Road NORTH CAROLINA ing in the property, be advised that an Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2016 Whiteville, NC 28472 Under and by virtue of the power and Notice of Sale Order for Possession of the property July 14, 21, 28, 2016 O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE authority contained in the above-ref- NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE may be issued in favor of the pur- WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER erenced deed of trust and because of Having qualified as Executrix of OF NORTH CAROLINA chaser. Also, if your lease began or & MOSS, PLLC default in the payment of the secured Notice of Service the Estate of Jack Guy Vereen, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION was renewed on or after October 1, Attorneys at Law indebtedness and failure to per- of Process by deceased, of Columbus County, COLUMBUS COUNTY 2007, be advised that you may termi- Post Office Box 457 form the stipulation and agreements State of North Carolina, the under- 16SP99 nate the rental agreement upon writ- Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 therein contained and, pursuant to Publication signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 demand of the owner and holder of 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- tive on a date stated in the notice that June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2016 the secured debt, the undersigned STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA firms, associations or corporations CUTED BY HARRY L. OBSER AND is at least 10 days, but no more than substitute trustee will expose for IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- ELIZABETH A. OBSER DATED JAN- 90 days, after the sale date contained sale at public auction to the highest TICE UARY 11, 2013 AND RECORDED IN in the notice of sale, provided that the bidder for cash at the usual place COUNTY OF COLUMBUS BOOK RB 1050 AT PAGE 522 IN THE mortgagor has not cured the default of sale at the county courthouse of DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Notice COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC REG- at the time notice of termination is said county at 10:00AM on August FILE NO.: 16 CV 221 The Columbus County Board of Elections will hold a ISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA provided. You may be liable for rent 4, 2016 the following described real COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, public forum beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Under and by virtue of the power and due under the agreement prorated to estate and any other improvements Plaintiff authority contained in the above-ref- the effective date of the termination. July 21, 2016 for the following purposes: which may be situated thereon, Vs. erenced deed of trust and because of The date of this Notice is July 14, in Columbus County, North Caro- FELICIA JACOBS GREENE, 1. To view the proposed voting equipment for the default in the payment of the secured 2016. lina, and being more particularly Defendant upcoming Elections indebtedness and failure to per- Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells described as follows: To FELICIA JACOBS GREENE, form the stipulation and agreements Substitute Trustee 2. To discuss merging the Western Prong Precinct with The following described property, above named Defendant: therein contained and, pursuant to 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 the North Whiteville precinct to wit: Take notice that a pleading seeking demand of the owner and holder of Charlotte, NC 28216 Beginning at a stake in the margin of relief against the Defendant, FELICIA Said Forum shall take place at the Columbus County the secured debt, the undersigned (704) 333-8107 Fair Bluff and Gapway Road, Polly JACOBS GREENE, above named substitute trustee will expose for sale http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ Board of Elections office located at 50 Legion Dr., Suite R. Anderson and J. Lynn Ander- and naming you as a Defendant at public auction to the highest bidder 16-079357 A, in Whiteville NC. son’s corner and runs Westward has been filed in the above entitled for cash at the usual place of sale at July 21, 28, 2016 one hundred and forty yards to a the county courthouse of said county stake; thence Northweard thirty five at 10:00AM on August 4, 2016 the fol- yards to a stake; thence eastward lowing described real estate and any one hundred and forty yards to said other improvements which may be Road; thence with Road Southward situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- thirty five yards to the Beginning, and ty, North Carolina, and being more THE DEALER YOU CAN TRUST being the East half of Lot No. 5 Sur- particularly described as follows: veyed for G. Powell Dec. 26, 1904. 2008 Ford Edge Limited Being that 39.63 acre tract of land, 2012 Suzuki SX4 LE Popular 2008 Cadillac DTS V8 And Being more commonly known more or less, as shown on that sur- as: 112 Martin Luther King Jr St., Fair vey entitled “Plat For Harry L. Obser Bluff, NC 28439 and Wife, Elizabeth A. Obser”, dated The record owner(s) of the prop- 20 September, 1993 by Billy M. Dun- erty, as reflected on the records of can, Land Surveyor, said plat being the Register of Deeds, is/are Clay- recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 94, of ton Bennett and Carleen E. Bennett. the Columbus County Registry. Refer- The property to be offered pursu- ence is made to said plat for a more ant to this notice of sale is being complete and accurate description of offered for sale, transfer and con- the premises described herein. Refer- veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- ence is also made to Deed Book 319, ther the Trustee nor the holder of Page 760 and Deed Book 324, Page 36,303 miles 121,030 miles 78,001 miles the note secured by the deed of 700 of the Columbus County Registry. Blue Creme Brulee $11,500 White trust, being foreclosed, nor the offi- $8,999 $10,500 And Being more commonly known as: cers, directors, attorneys, employ- 77 Hilda Rd, Chadbourn, NC 28431 ees, agents or authorized represen- The record owner(s) of the proper- tative of either Trustee or the holder 2014 Ford Focus SE 2014 Ford Fusion S 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 S ty, as reflected on the records of the of the note make any representation Register of Deeds, is/are Elizabeth or warranty relating to the title or A. Obser. any physical, environmental, health The property to be offered pursuant or safety conditions existing in, on, to this notice of sale is being offered at or relating to the property being for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS offered for sale. Any and all respon- IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee sibilities or liabilities arising out of nor the holder of the note secured by or in any way relating to any such the deed of trust, being foreclosed, condition expressly are disclaimed. nor the officers, directors, attorneys, This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid 16,803 miles taxes and assessments including but 26,175 miles 21,947 miles not limited to any transfer tax associ- SHORT Black $13,500 White $15,800 Silver $17,900 ated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount BROS. of the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is 2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ 2015 Ford Escape SE required and must be tendered in the RENT-A-CAR form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open $ 95 ten days for upset bids as required DAILY by law. Following the expiration of 19 the statutory upset period, all remain- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in 642-4175 a timely manner will result in a Dec- THOMPSON BRUNSWICK 26,865 miles 30,015 miles 27,075 miles Burgundy $17,900 White Dark Blue ESTATES PLACE $18,500 $19,900 APARTMENTS APARTMENTS 2014 Ford Mustang Conv. 2016 Nissan Frontier SV 2015 Ford F-150 XLT 103 Jones Place 27 Mill Stream Dr. Whiteville, NC Brunswick Now accepting applications. Apartment Complex 1 bedroom units, handicap in Brunswick, NC accessible units available. Total electric with range & taking applications on: refrigerator furnished. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units. Community room and Laundry center, exercise laundry room on site. Head room, computer room of household must be 62 or Water included older. Rent based on income. Housing Grants & 19,115 miles 5,497 miles 15,264 miles Ruby Red Dk Gray White Office Hours College Grants, $23,900 $27,500 $29,900 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Children s and Senior s Programs 640-3315 24 hour maintenance available. Taking applications on FAIR BLUFF FORD Tues. & Thurs. 8am-4pm Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 642-3166 EQUAL HOUSING (888) 870-FORD Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 Metropolitan Property Management OPPORTUNITY 8B • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS General Statute 28A-14-1, or this Telephone: (910) 642-7019 WHITEVILLE Having qualified as Executrix of the notice shall be pled in bar of their June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2016. estate of MOLLIE LETHA ENZOR recovery. All persons indebted to SMITH, deceased, late of Colum- said Estate will please make imme- NOTICE TO CREDITORS bus County, the undersigned here- diate payment to the undersigned at STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA by notifies all persons having claims the following address: COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Having qualified as Executrix of RENTALS against the estate of said decedent This the 7th day of July, 2016 to present them to the undersigned HEATHER COLLINS the Estate of Bradford Molnar, Your #1 Service Rated Company within three (3) months from the date ADMINISTRATRIX CTA deceased, late of Columbus Coun- of the first publication, or this notice 10214 Haynes Lennon Hwy. ty, North Carolina, the undersigned will be pleaded in bar of their recov- Evergreen, NC 28438 hereby notifies all persons having ery. All persons indebted to said Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. claims against the estate of said estate will please make immediate Attorneys at Law decedent to present them to the payment. P. O. Box 1467 undersigned within three (3) months This the 14th day of July, 2016. Whiteville, NC 28472 from July 7th, 2016, which is the date Carolyn Ann Smith Worley, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016 of the first publication of this notice, Executrix of the estate of or this notice will be pled in bar of MOLLIE LETHA ENZOR SMITH NOTICE TO CREDITORS their recovery. All persons indebted 242 Kiko Lane STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to said estate please make immedi- Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ate payment. July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2016 The undersigned, JODI CAULDER This the 7th day of July, 2016. WARD, has qualified as EXECU- Ms. Angela M. Redwine NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF TRIX of the Estate of WILLIAM BRAD P.O. Box 124 ELOISE JONES BULLOCH CAULDER, JR., late of Columbus Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 All persons, firms and corpora- County, and this is to notify all per- Don W. Viets, Jr. tions having claims against ELOISE sons having claims against said Attorney for the Estate received JONES BULLOCH, deceased, are Estate to present them to the under- 135 Washington Street notified to exhibit them to FREIDA signed on or before October 7, 2016, Whiteville, NC 28472 BULLOCH STRICKLAND, Co-Exec- pursuant to North Carolina General Telephone: (910) 642-7019 125 Ft. 26 Ton Capacity with Operator utrix, 3460 Braswell Road, Chad- Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall July 7, 14, 21, July 28, 2016. bourn, NC 28431 or GARY MICHAEL be pled in bar of their recovery. All BULLOCH, Co-Executor, 704 Ansley persons indebted to said Estate will Public Hearing Daily, Weekly or Monthly Rentals Street, Florence, SC 29505 of the please make immediate payment decedent’s estate, on or before Sep- to the undersigned at the follow- Notice tember 30, 2016 or be barred from ing address: Town of Several other sizes in stock their recovery. Debtors of the dece- This the 7th day of July, 2016. dent are asked to make immediate JODI CAULDER WARD Chadbourn payment to the above-named, FRE- EXECUTRIX IDA BULLOCH STRICKLAND Co- 1103 Shade Fisher Road The Chadbourn Town Council will LARGE EQUIPMENT Executrix, at 3460 Braswell Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431 hold a Public Hearing on Re-Adopt- Chadbourn, NC 28431 or GARY Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. ing its Zoning Ordinance, Flood • Backhoes • Farm Tractors • Bobcats MICHAEL BULLOCH Co-Execu- Attorneys at Law Prevention Ordinance, Subdivisions tor at 704 Ansley Street, Florence, P. O. Box 1467 Ordinance, and adopting a Con- • Trackhoes • Forklifts • Trackloaders SC 29505 of the Estate of ELOISE Whiteville, NC 28472 sistency Statement for the Town of JONES BULLOCH. July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016 Chadbourn. The Zoning, Flood Pre- • Boom Truck • Bulldozers Freida Bulloch Strickland, vention and Subdivision Ordinances Co-Executrix NOTICE TO CREDITORS will be available for public inspection • Large Trailers, etc. Estate of ELOISE JONES BULLOCH STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA in the Chadbourn Town Hall from 8 3460 Braswell Road COUNTY OF COLUMBUS AM to 4 PM. Furthermore, you may Chadbourn, NC 28431 Having qualified as Executor of view these Ordinances on the Town’s Gary Michael Bulloch, Co-Executor the Estate of Martha Hooks Ste- website which is: SMALL EQUIPMENT 704 Ansley Street vens, deceased, late of Columbus www.townofchadbourn.com. Florence, SC 29505 County, North Carolina, the under- The Public Hearing will be held on • Water Pumps • Floor Saws • Sled Tamps C. Franklin Stanley, Jr., Attorney signed hereby notifies all persons Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM. P.O. Box 427 having claims against the estate The Public Hearing will be held at: • Quickie Saws • Jack Hammers 211 East Fifth Street of said decedent to present them Town Hall Tabor City, NC 28463 to the undersigned within three (3) Town Council Chambers • Cement Mixers • Portable Air Compressors Telephone No. 9l0 653-4125 months from June 30, 2016, which 602 North Brown Street • Portable Generators, etc. June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2016 is the date of the first publication of Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 this notice, or this notice will be pled If you have questions about the re- NOTICE TO CREDITORS in bar of their recovery. All persons adoption of these Ordinances, you STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA indebted to said estate please make may contact Interim Town Manager, COUNThe undersigned, HEATHER immediate payment. Patricia Garrell at: (910) 654-4148. WHITEVILLE WE RENT COLLINS, has qualified as ADMIN- This the 30th day of June, 2016. July 21, 28, 2016 ISTRATRIX CTA of the Estate of Mr. David Martin Hooks ELEANOR FIELDS KINLAW, late of 1621 Hickory Ave. SW THEM ALL! Columbus County, and this is to noti- Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 RENTALS fy all persons having claims against Don W. Viets, Jr. 344 Vinson Blvd. (Hwy. 130 East) Whiteville, NC • Day • Week said Estate to present them to the Attorney for the Estate www.nrcolumbus.com • Monthly Rentals undersigned on or before October 135 Washington Street 910-642-6642 Just Past Lowe’s 7, 2016, pursuant to North Carolina Whiteville, NC 28472 Living The News Reporter, Thursday, July 21, 2016, Section C First DAY Columbus Charter School Columbus Charter School – a year-round school – opened its 10th year of classes on Monday. News editor Nicole Car- trette was on hand and captured these images. Andrea Brown is bright-eyed and ready for class.

Starting the day, from right: Harmony Johnson, Caleb Tew, Karlie Mincey and Dalton Ammons Cassius Shepard arrives for school.

Mariah Mckenzie-Lewis is all about goodbye hugs and kisses. Rylee McQueen is ready to learn.

Charlie Arrington, Kailee Ivey and Matthew Chapman dive into their work. Ms. Schultz leads students Jaida Jenkins, Ashton Greene and Kaivon Keel. 2C • Th e News Reporter • Th ursday, July 21, 2016

(Submitted photo by John Blake) Staff photo by ALLEN TURNER Chadbourn Presbyterian Church celebrated the 90th birthday Sunday of Dr. Members of Cherry Grove’s congregation kneel as they pray during Sunday ser- Eugenia Q. “Genie” Blake. Dr. Blake still serves as one of the church’s three vices. Church members held service in its fellowship hall following the devastating organists. She is pictured with her husband, Milton, right, and the church pastor, fi re Friday caused by lightning that destroyed the church building. the Rev. C.F. McDowell.

Church Events Celebrate Recovery Chip Hannah is the pastor. The church is located at 620 Lynn Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. will be His Table to Yours” will be open Sat- St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Hill Road, near the intersection of a pre-pastor anniversary featuring urday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrate Recovery meets at Hwy. 74 and Union Valley Road. a Jamboree. The guest pastor will Identifi cation and transportation Church birthday rally Peace Baptist Church, 653 Love Year-round yard sale For more information or direc- be Bryan Bellamy of Friendship required. There is no fee. St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church will Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Thurs- Members of The Lord’s Chapel tions call 914-0002 or 642-5820. Missionary Baptist Church of New The Clothes Closet will also be hold a birthday rally/balloon release day from 6-9 p.m. are on a mission to provide items Haven, Conn. Sunday, July 31 at open from 8-11 a.m. Clothing is avail- in memory of loved ones Saturday, For more information call to the community, at a minimal fee, HOPD women’s 11:15 a.m. will be a pre-pastor an- able for the entire family. July 23 at 4 p.m. Food will be served. 642-0251. Partial funding by Good from their year ‘round backyard niversary service featuring Bishop Baldwin Branch is located at For more information call 874- Shepherd Ministries. sale. conference revival Robert Hargrove Jr. pastor of Grace 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Eliza- 4486. It is located at 2886 Hallsboro The House of Prayer and De- Family Church in Atlantic City, N.J. bethtown. The church is located at 410 DivorceCare Road South, Hallsboro. The shop is liverance will hold its women’s along with their choir. Lunch will be Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the Mawrtin Luther King Jr. Drive in served after the service. pastor. The DivorceCare recovery open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 conference revival Wednesday, July Continued on page 3 seminar and support group meets p.m. and closed on Wednesday. 20-Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. nightly at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Items donated will be greatly and ending Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m. New Townsend TM Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each appreciated. Proceeds go to The The Wednesday speaker will be leadership conference Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Childcare Lord’s Chapel. Apostle Viola Davis from To God Be the Glory Ministries of Tabor City New Townsend Temple Minis- Whiteville United Methodist is provided through fi fth grade. “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” DivorceCare features nationally Date change Thursday will be Pastor Ollie tries will host the 2016 Leadership recognized experts on divorce and Maultsby of Great Robinson Temple Conference “Ignite my fi re” Thurs- Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Good News Community Youth recovery topics. of Elizabethtown. day, July 21-Friday, July 22 at 7:30 Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 Giles Seminar sessions include Fac- Friday will be Elder Teresa Mc- p.m. with Bishop Cranford Davis as 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has changed ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Clelland of St. Paul Pentecostal Holi- the speaker followed by a workshop the date of their Informer Bible ness, Depression, New Relation- ness Church of Chadbourn. Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. with Dr. study from Thursdays at 7 p.m. to ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. Sunday will be Elder Sandie Eula Reese as the facilitator. The Spotlighting Our Volunteers each Saturday at 3 p.m. to benefi t For more information call Faulk of Kingdom Impact Minis- church is located at 273 Smith Lane, seniors who may not be able to Peace Baptist Church at 642-0251 tries of Fayetteville. Bolton. Lula M. Webb is the pastor. travel at night. For more informa- or 640-7237. tion call 646-4898. The pastor is Chip Hannah. Greater Tabernacle Unity prayer and walk church news A Unity prayer and walk will be GriefShare Revelation held Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. begin- Greater Tabernacle Church will GriefShare seminar and sup- Lynn Hill Baptist Church will ning with a prayer at the old court- hold its youth conference Wednes- port group meets at Peace Baptist hold a new Sunday school series on house and a unity walk to the train day, July 20-Friday, July 22 at 7:30 Church, 653 Love Mill Road, White- “The book of Revelation.” Pastor depot. Wear comfortable shoes and p.m. ville, each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Schalk is teaching a thought-provok- bring water. Churches may donate Wednesday will be talent night GriefShare is a friendly, caring ing series of power-point messages water to this event. featuring anyone wishing to sing, group of people who will walk on the book of Revelation. Sunday dance, recite poetry or show case alongside you through one of life’s school begins at 10 a.m. and the main any other talent. There will also be Baldwin Branch MBC most diffi cult experiences. worship at 11 a.m. a puppet show. For more information call Peace There is also an informative food pantry open Thursday and Friday will feature Baptist Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 power-point series on Sundays at 6 The Baldwin Branch Missionary Carlton Williamson & Brian Inman Minister Ryan Goffery of White- or 770-1271. p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Baptist Church food pantry, “From ville. A guest choir will sing. Volunteering at “Stop Hunger”

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St. James family/ The church is located at 2713 Joe church is located on Hwy. 701 N. For 304-890-1356. friends day Sandhill MBC church Brown Hwy. North in Chadbourn. more information call 642-5003. announcements Elder Eric McCollum is the Freewill HC pastor St. James Missionary Baptist pastor. China Grove MBC VBS Church will hold its Family and Sandhill Missionary Baptist anniversary July 27-29 Friends Day Sunday, July 24 at 11 Church church announcements for Hallsboro BC VBS China Grove Missionary Baptist Freewill Holiness Church will a.m. The guest choir will be New July are: Church will hold its vacation Bible hold its pastoral anniversary for Hallsboro Baptist Church will Hope and the speaker will be Rev. Sunday, July 24 will be Women’s school Monday, July 25-Friday, July Pastor Lucy Young Wednesday, July hold its vacation Bible school Sun- Curt Locklear. Day. All women are asked to wear 29 at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is 27-Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. nightly, day, July 24-Wednesday, July 27. The The church is located at 3245 Old white and men aprons and feed the “Scar Force - Let the Lord be with Saturday, July 30 at 6 p.m. and Sun- theme is “Submerged.” The guest Northeast Road, Lake Waccamaw. women. you.” Saturday, July 30 will be family day, July 31 at 2 p.m. speaker will be Steve Levinson of The new pastor is Rev. Curt Lock- Sunday, July 31 will be the birth- day at 9 a.m with fellowship, food, The church is located at 3258 Genesis Seminars. lear. day celebrations for July, August and fun. A meal will be served Monday- Pocosin Road. Sunday, July 24 will be registra- September. Friday at 6:15 p.m. Commencement For more information call Evan- tion at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m and Sensational Gospel The church is located at 16920 will be held Sunday, July 31 at 11 a.m. gelist Vickie Park at 874-0282. Twisted Hickory Road, Bladenboro. VBS from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and The church is located at 2903 Old Traveleers at Ransom Donald L. Thompson is the pastor. Tuesday will be a meal at 6 p.m. and Stake Road, Chadbourn. The N.C. Watermelon Queen The 15th anniversary of The Sen- classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information call Karen Agape United OM sets Sarah Lemons will be sational Gospel Traveleers will be Family night will be Wednesday McPherson at 654-3013. Pastor celebration attending the upcoming Fair held at the Ransom Activity Center Jerusalem Chapel at 7 p.m. There will be ice cream Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the pastor. Bluff Watermelon festival Sunday, July 24. Doors open at 3 p.m. FWBC sets appreciation treats. Pastor Ida Graham will be cel- including the parade and and the program begins at 4 p.m. The church is located at 551 Halls- ebrating 16 years of pastoring Agape Jerusalem Chapel Freewill Bap- Pireway OFWBC VBS Also on the program will be boro Road South. United Outreach Ministries in Delco. pageant. tist Church will hold an appreciation Brother Ricky Waddell of Atlanta, Pireway Original Freewill Bap- The service will be held Friday, service honoring Deacon Harvey Ga., and the Hunt Family of Fayette- tist Church will hold its vacation July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 Continued from page 3 Lesane Sr. Sunday, July 24 at 11 a.m. Abundant Life AOG VBS ville along with others. Bible school Monday, July 25-Friday, p.m. and Sunday, July 31 at noon. The guest speaker will be Bishop Abundant Life Assembly of God For more information call Shir- July, 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly. The ministry is located at 1358 Bladenboro. Fredrick Murray, pastor of St. John will hold its vacation Bible school ley Wilson at 655-3219/ The theme is Deep Sea Discovery. For Delco Prosper Road. Rev. Hardy Ballard Jr. is the Freewill Baptist Church of Aynor, Monday, July 25-Friday, July 29 from The center is located at 2694 Gen- more information call Cindy Cribb pastor. S.C. 6-9 p.m. nightly for ages 3-adult. The eral Howe Road, Hwy. 11 Riegelwood. at 512-4390 or Tammy Woolwine at Continued on page 5 For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Whiteville First Pentecostal Holiness Church 109 N Madison St, Church Directory . . . Whiteville, NC 28472 Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, (corner of Madison & Calhoun Streets) weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, 252-561-6874 tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also Pastor: Rev. Myles Cartrette thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Service times: Sunday: 10:30am & If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory 6:00pm Wednesday night at 7pm 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

First Baptist Church of Western Prong Baptist Church AFRICAN-METHODIST Lake Waccamaw 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville EPISCOPAL 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 910-646-3727 westernprong.org Mount Horeb AME Church Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 Happy Home Baptist Church 6:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 9:45 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 7:00 pm Worship Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. 6:30 pm www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org St. James AME Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Church Phone 642-8832 Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Kimberly Walker Lennon’s Cross Roads Wednesday 7:00 pm Sun Church School 9:45 am Baptist Church Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Williamsons Crossroads Webpage: www.whitevillefirstph.com We are on Facebook Wed. 6:00 pm Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Baptist Church 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn AFRICAN-METHODIST of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED Interim Pastor Carroll Fonvielle 642-6459 PRESBYTERIAN EPISCOPAL ZION ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Cell 840-5589 Diana Fonvielle 625-9889 Church 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am St. Mark AME Zion Church Macedonia Baptist Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Church 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Jimmy Caines, Pastor CHURCH OF GOD www.mombcwhitevillenc.com [email protected] Rev. C.F. McDowell III Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-654-3449 Sunday School 9:45 am Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- New Life Community Church 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am chadbournpresbyterian.org Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am day 7:30 pm 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Wednesday 6:45 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Rev. DeWayne Dickerson Fair Bluff United Methodist Bible Study/Prayer Service Nakina Baptist Church 910-642-0130 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff First Presbyterian Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina [email protected] Church [email protected] 910-642-2253 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm Abundant Life Assembly of God Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Whiteville Church of God 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sun School 10 am, Mishop Springs United Methodist Westminster Presbyterian 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays Church Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 New Hope Baptist Church [email protected] Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville [email protected] [email protected] 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville 910-642-2762 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God mishopspringsumc.webs.com Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 CATHOLIC Rev. Mark Fisher Wednesday 7:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am www.nhbcwhiteville.com Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Sacred Heart Catholic Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 Church Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Wednesday 7:00 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL FREEWILL BAPTIST 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville of Missionary Alliance Church) Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Living Word Church SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Peace Baptist Church Avants Chapel FWB Church [email protected] 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Seventh Day Adventist Sunday School 9:30 am 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Morning Worship 10:30 am Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 www.livingwordnc.com www.peacebc.org Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Eucharist/Santa Misa Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm [email protected] Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery 910-642-0698 BAPTIST Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm Wednesday 7:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Calvary Baptist Church Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., DivorceCare & GriefShare Oak Grove FWB Church Whiteville 1423 Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 Piney Forest Baptist Church Rev. James H Nobles Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Prayer Room 9:45 am, Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY If you would like Sunday evening 6:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Chadbourn Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn INDEPENDENT BAPTIST 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Northwood Church your church 910-654-3992 Sweet Home Missionary Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor www.missonaryalliance.com Baptist Church Lynn Hill Independent Pastor Russell Honeycutt [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 910-642-7654 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Baptist Church included on this www.chadbournbaptist.com Wednesday 6:30 pm Sunday 10:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm Pastor William A. Schalk • EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN 910-914-0002 PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Discipleship Training 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:30am, Worship page for only http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Grace Episcopal Church & Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Trinity Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 910-642-4784 $21.50 per month, 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville MISSIONARY BAPTIST www.chadbournph.org Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor [email protected] Sunday School 9:45 am 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org First Missionary Baptist www.gracechrist.bizland.com Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm we invite you to [email protected] Church Sun Services 10:30 am Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. ______Wednesday 7:00 pm First Baptist Church Wednesday 6:45 pm Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves HOLINESS Whiteville First Pentecostal call us today at 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 910-654-3225 Holiness Church 910-642-2139 www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Chadbourn Church of God of 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville, NC (corner of Madison & Calhoun Street) Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Prophecy Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm Pastor, Rev. Myles Cartrette • 252-561-6874 642-4104, ext. 237. [email protected] 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM www.whitevillefirstph.com www.fbcwhiteville.com Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 Service Times: Sunday 10:30 am Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, (six month commitment) Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Sunday Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Supper 5:30pm, Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages Wednesday night 7:00 pm 4C • The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 YOUR PET N.C. Watermelon Festival TABOR CITY Is your dog a genius.... Fair Bluff, North Carolina Happenings & Events observed response of the Parade Entry Form By DIANNE NOBLES WARD human. Please return this form and the parade waiver Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City The Dog Study with your entry fee. Congratulations to the Go to www.ritzcenter.com and This study is a sum- Dixie Debs from Columbus check it out. mary of what we think is *NOTE-PARADE ROUTE HAS CHANGED. County who won the State Its time for the North intelligent behavior. In other July 23 -- Parade at 11 a.m. -- (Line up by 10:45 a.m. on Causey Championship with a 12-1 Carolina Watermelon Festi- words, could shaking a paw Road). A parade committee member will assist you to your win over the host Brunswick val in scenic Fair Bluff. Head on command or sitting when line up position. The parade will begin on Causey Road and County West. The Columbus on down to celebrate the big- told to do so be an indication will end at the (CCCA) Academy on Academy Street. Debs remained undefeated gest, sweetest and best water- of intelligence or is it con- Participants’ Name: ______and are now off to compete melons around. The fun be- ditioned behavior resulting in the Dixie Softball World Se- gins Friday, July 22 and goes With CHARLENE HIGH from rewards or a combina- Participant’s Parents Name (if minor) ______ries. Congratulations are also through Sunday, July 24. A tion of both. Domestic and Special to The News Reporter Address: ______in order for the South Colum- pageant for the Teen Miss and wild animals behave through City:______State:_____Zip Code: ______bus Dixie Angels who are the Queen, Watermelon Delight conditioned (intelligent?) Or are they conditioned to North Carolina Dixie Softball and street dance, a pageant responses reflecting their Telephone Number: ______respond to certain behaviors? Angels X-Play Champions for the Little Queens, seed lifestyle results, just as we do. There are many definitions E-mail address: ______with a 12-0 victory in three spitting contest, eating water- In researching what has of what conditioned learning innings over Duplin County melon and a parade are just been reported on animal Description of Entry: ______means, however, we normally in state tournament action a few of the many activities associate a change in be- intelligence, Brian Hare, We are not responsible for any damages in Brunswick County on that you can attend. If you havior resulting from prior an associate professor of or accidents that may occur. Wednesday. Both teams will have any questions regard- evolutionary anthropology experiences. compete at the Dixie Softball ing the festival or you want to and member of the Center All participants must sign this waiver form before entry will be ac- It’s amazing the articles World Series starting Friday, see a Schedule of Events visit that are suggested for this for Cognitive Neuroscience cepted. You must ride at your own risk. We are not responsible for any accidents that may occur during the parade or any N.C. Watermelon July 29 in Alexandria, Louisi- their web site at: www.ncwa- at Duke University, helped column, this one in particu- Festival event. ana. Way to go teams. We are termelonfestival.org or give lar was a fun article as it has develop an assessment of dog No refunds or rainchecks will be given. No personal checks will be so proud of you. them a call at 234-0756. geniuses through a series of to do with how intelligent accepted. Only money orders, cashier’s checks and cash will be ac- As of June 30 we have had The Tabor City Visitor games you can obtain for $19 your pet is. Several research cepted. more than 10,000 patrons who Center hours are Monday- studies on animal intelli- at www.dognition.com. Once We understand the rules of the N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade and have utilized the Ritz Center. Friday from 8:30 a.m. until you have gone through the gence have been documented submit the above entry in the parade. Its popularity is growing by 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s from games as complied by Duke, which partly surprised me as leaps and bounds and we are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop by submitted the results and my first thought was how it Participants’ Signature: ______definitely making a name for and get information about the they’ve been recorded, Duke had to be an obvious obser- ourselves in downtown Tabor beautiful state of N.C. and her will put together your pet’s Parent’s Signature (if minor) ______vation as to whether or not City. Each year in June since many destination spots. Free profile. They will score your domestic animals (and wild) Date: ______we opened its doors the Ritz Our State magazines, phone dog and gives a rating of had intelligence. How could Return Address: starts booking into the next books, N.C. and Tabor City whether your dog is an Ace, they have survived through P.O. Box 506, Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439 year. We have also been work- maps are available as well. Charmer, Socialite, Expert, the centuries otherwise 910-234-0756, 910-207-3303 or 910-640-8891 ing on a webpage and it is That’s what’s happening in Renaissance Dog, Protodog, and this in spite of human e-mail: [email protected] now up and running. With the Tabor City this week. Einstein, Maverick or Star- interaction and intervention. help of Stan Fowler a modern Until next week ... gazer. Have fun… They have to have some intel- chic webpage is now in place. ligence. For those not wishing to Besides all that though it go onto the computer to get N.C. Watermelon Festival seemed a bit interesting to Duke’s tests, try this, a quick Parade entry fees by unit: test called memory vs point- do research on this subject Convertible/Car 1 rider_____ Entry fee $40 Community Events and have some fun along the ing which allows an owner to way. It is quite obvious that see just how smart their dog 2 riders____ $45 Riegelwood AA meets p.m. Friday, July 22. first of all we need to define is. Put two overturned paper Wednesdays The family reunion pro- the kinds of learning that cups on the floor with a treat Truck 6 riders or less Entry fee $55 gram and dinner will be held takes place. Relatively simple under one. Make sure your Saturday, July 23 at 1 p.m. Car or truck pulling trailer or boat Entry fee $75 The Riegelwood group of Worship with St. John Baptist forms are considered, such dog is watching you while Alcoholics Anonymous meets as habitual or conditioned doing this. Point to the empty Church will be held Sunday, *All children must have an adults accompany them* at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at July 24 at 11 a.m. learning versus the more cup and see your pet goes the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old complex forms such as fol- to that cup. This will mean For more information call Stage Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. Lucy Frink at 654-5663. lowing instructions by voice the dog is good at following We no longer order floats for parade participants. or hand for instance. directions. If the dog goes We encourage you to decorate a trailer, boat or truck. to the other cup, well then Cancer Support If you have a dog or cat Return Address: HomeCare MC who responds to ringing of it shows the dog has a good Group meets sets disabilities a cell phone or door bell that memory. P.O. Box 506, Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439 would be a classical condi- In whatever games or test The Cancer Support Group support group tioning response. These are you use, make sure condi- of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- responses that are a nui- tioned reflexes aren’t in play. ter of Columbus Regional A social support group for sance. Retraining a response In other words don’t do some- Community Events Healthcare meets the second Individuals with Develop- that is not appropriate to our thing that has results Fido is Wednesday of each month mental Disabilities for ages 17 lifestyle can be quite chal- familiar with. from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS years old and older will meet Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. for GREC summer education department. The the second Tuesday of each lenging but is possible. There Thank you to The News children ages 3 to 12, June 27-Aug. 4; is a reason for your dog or Reporter reader for suggest- enrichment program programs are free. month at 6 p.m. at HomeCare • Fair Bluff Community Library, Management Corporation. cat to respond to conditioned ing this topic. Don’t miss the 649-7098, Thursdays 11-noon for For more information and HomeCare MC is located at learning and it’s for the study on feline intelligence Greater Restoration En- children ages 6-12, July 7, 14, 21, 28, to register call 641-8220. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., purpose of preparing for an which will be addressed in richment Center (G-REC) Aug. 4. expected or likely event. For the next column. will hold its summer enrich- Call for more information: 641- HomeCare MC Whiteville. instance ringing of the door Do you have more ques- ment program Monday, June 3974 or a library branch near you. For more information call bell could mean the human tions on this topic? If so, email 13-Thursday, July 28 from 8 STARS support group Tammy Creech-Whitlow at family is responding by going [email protected] a.m.-3 p.m. 640-1153. HomeCare MC sets The STARS support group to the door therefore the dog or write “yourpetrx” care of On the program will be Special Olympics will meet the 4th Tuesday will also go to the door and this newspaper. You can also breakfast, lunch, field trips, Columbus County of each month at 3 p.m. at it’s even probable the dog will see us on Facebook at your- fun activities with a safe learn- meeting ing and environment. HomeCare Management Cor- Leadership committee start to bark, again through petrxtopics. A special Olympics com- For more information call poration. The groups goal is to meets Tuesdays mittee meeting will meet the 445-6158 or 641-0800. empower parents/caregivers first Thursday of each month The Columbus County The center is located at 3440 who support individuals with at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- Leadership Council Steering James B. White Hwy. South. intellectual developmental ment Corporation. The meet- disabilities. Committee meets each second ing is for individuals who want HomeCare MC is located at Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue Columbus County Bible to help improve and grow the Community Park, Hallsboro. College enrolling 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., special Olympics program in Whiteville. This non-partisan, non- Columbus County. profit advocacy group encour- Columbus County Bible For more information call HomeCare MC is located at ages participation of citizens College is now enrolling stu- Twyla Hodges at 640-1153. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., willing to collaborate to effect dents for the fall semester 2016. Whiteville. powerful, positive changes Classes are set to begin For more information call Frink family reunion on the local, state and federal The Bella Express Trackless Train will be at the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. Ask Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. levels. N.C. Watermelon Festival in Fair Bluff. about day classes. The Frink family reunion Group goals, bylaws, mem- The college is offering cer- (descendants of Maurice Ar- Greater Restoration bership information and ap- tificates in biblical studies, chie and Hettie E. Frink) will First annual Art show at festival plications may be secured via The N.C. Watermelon Fes- to showcase their talents. associate bachelor, master and food distribution be held Friday, July 22 and email request at www.colum- tival in Fair Bluff will hold The show will be judged and doctorate degrees. This is an Saturday, July 23 at the Colum- Greater Restoration Enrich- buscountyleadershipcouncil. its first annual arts and crafts ribbons will be rewarded accredited Bible college. bus County Law Enforcement ment Center in Whiteville has weebly.com or send written show during the festival Fri- before the show is open to For more information con- building, 300 Alfred Hayes TEFAP and commodity food request to Columbus County day, July 22-Sunday, July 24. the public. tact Dr. Tanty A. Freeman, Drive, Chadbourn. distributions every second Leadership Council, P.O. Box The show will be held in The divisions are visual dean of Columbus County A fish fry, meet and greet, Saturday and fourth Tuesday 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 the Fair Bluff Visitors Cen- arts, artisan crafts, photog- Bible College at 619-7111 or distribution of T-shirts and of each month beginning at For more information call ter located on Main Street. raphy and “Re-Use, Recycle, 655-8971. talent showcase with DJ Miles 10 a.m. for Columbus County Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or It will be open to the public Re-Art.” The divisions will be The college is housed in T entertainer will be held at 6 residents. Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, July judged in groups, children, Community Prayer House, For more information call 22 and to all festival goers teens and young adults, 5-8 17362 Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. 641-0800. Feeding body and soul from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on festival years old, 9-12 years old, 13- GREC is located at 3490 day July 23. 16 years old, 17-21 years old Summer reading James B. White Hwy. South. at New Hope Baptist Church The show will give local and adults 22-59 years old and program at library artists, amateur photogra- senior adults 60 and above. Chadbourn library New Hope Baptist Church Bible stories. will “feed the body and soul” Children will receive phers and crafters a chance Columbus County Public Library sets summer reading presents Summer Reading Program every Wednesday, which began breakfast from 9:30-10 a.m. 2016. This years’ theme is On your Chadbourn Community June 15 and runs through during Sunday School and Celebrate Recovery every Monday mark, get set, read. The Summer Library invites children ages Aug. 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. lunch 11-11:30 during chil- Celebrate Recovery is held grief, financial difficulty, Reading Program is for children of 6-12 years old to attend its Sum- Kids ages 1-18 will receive dren’s church every Sunday every Monday at Living Word drugs, alcohol, depression, varying ages throughout the county. mer Reading Program July 27 breakfast and a hot lunch during the summer at no cost. Church. Dinner is from 6-7 anxiety, gossip, love and rela- Lunch or snack will be served at and Aug. 3. All programs will at no cost, provided by the For more information contact p.m. with main meeting from tionships, sexual addiction, the main library and at all branch begin at 9:30 a.m. USDA Summer Food Service Dr. Darrin Moore, pastor at 7-8 p.m. food addiction and anger. libraries. Parents/guardians are Program through Whiteville 642-6345. The church is located The dates are: Monday-Thursday, Small groups meet from For more information call encouraged to attend. For City Schools. at 252 Rough and Ready Road, June 27-Aug. 4 at the Carolyn T. High 8-9 p.m. and Joel’s Place at Pastor Ron at 918-5355, Cheryl questions call the library at Children will enjoy hearing Whiteville. Memorial Library. Below are branch 9 p.m. Walton at 642-4164 or Darren 654-3322. This is a 12-step Christ- Mills at 770-0511. dates and times. centered recovery with free- The church is located at • Tabor City Library, 653-3774, Weight Express meets Mondays Mondays 2 p.m. for children ages 3 JCPC meetings dom from physical abuse, 6374 Chadbourn Hwy. People who want to lose berry Blvd. Everyone is invited to 12, July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1; The Juvenile Crime Preven- • East Columbus Library, Riegel- weight and learn to eat health- and there are no fees involved, tion Council meetings are on ier are invited to join “Weight although donations are accept- Make-A-Wish needs volunteers wood 655-4157, Thursdays 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each for children ages 3 to 12, July 7, 14, Express” each Monday from ed. For more information call Wish Granting Volunteers cal. month at noon in the White- 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn George Baysden at 654-3911or 21, 28, Aug. 4; ville City Schools Civic Room. are needed for the Make-A- Wish Granters see first- • Chadbourn Community Li- Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. Wish Foundation of Eastern hand the impact a wish can brary, 654-3322, Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. North Carolina. make on a child with a life- for children ages 6 to 12, June 29-July Wish Granters visit the threatening medical condi- 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3; family and help determine tion. • Lake Waccamaw Library, 646- CLASSIFIEDS SELL the wish of the child while For more information, 4616, Thursdays 10 a.m. for children explaining wish procedures contact Lisa at 919-821-7111 ages 5 to 12, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4; and using their creative side or lbrinkerhoff@eastncwish. • Carolyn T. High Memorial Li- brary, Whiteville 642-3116 or 641-3974, CLASSIFIEDS SELL to make the wish truly magi- org. The News Reporter • Thursday, July 21, 2016 • 5C reach the rest of the body. work showed elevated liver- it also can harm the liver on kava, safrole and senna PEOPLE’S PHARMACY The liver’s role in digestion function results. My doctor its own when taken in doses are recognized as possibly starts even earlier; it makes wants to redo the tests in a just slightly higher than harmful to the liver. bile, which helps the intes- couple of months. He also recommended. Do you love your liver? tine digest fats, cholesterol doesn’t want me to take any Nonsteroidal anti-inflam- Perhaps it is time and fat-soluble vitamins. NSAIDs. matory drugs (NSAIDs) also for Americans to respect The liver also helps in “That got me wondering are capable of injuring the their livers as much as the the digestion of proteins about what else could mess liver. That may be why your French. When taking cer- tion. They are convinced and carbohydrates. In up liver-function tests. What doctor asked you to refrain tain medications, periodic that keeping the liver happy addition, this organ moni- other medications? 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Elders Utrillia Johnson or sing July 31 at 10 a.m. featuring the style of Whiteville. Baldwin Branch MBC John H. Johnson at 294-0656. Sandy Plain Joy Rivers Trio. Lunch will follow The church is located at 439 Pine worship service the sing. pastoral anniversary Circle Drive in Tabor City. The church is located at 2308 Pine The Shepherd Support Ministry Thomas Nelson is the pastor. Sandy Plain Missionary Baptist Lake Waccamaw Level Church Road. of Baldwin Branch Missionary Church worship service is held Food ministry to Hollon Norris is the pastor. Baptist Church will hold its fourth every second and fourth Sunday Love Grove young pastoral anniversary for Rev. Dr. distribute food at 11:15 a.m., Sunday school is held Louie Boykin beginning Wednesday, choir anniversary at 10 a.m. and Bible study is every Crystal Spring MBC Lake Waccamaw food min- Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 7. Wednesday at 7 p.m. slated for Aug. 14 istry will distribute food to family/friends day The schedule is Wednesday, Aug. The church is located at 902 The Love Grove Freewill Bap- those in need. 3 at 7 p.m. Rev. Dr. Timothy Pepper Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Crystal Spring Missionary Bap- tist Church young adult choir will of Union Grove Church of Christ The distribution days will Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of tist Church will hold its Family and celebrate its anniversary Sunday, Disciples and choir of Clinton. be the second Wednesday Fayetteville is the pastor. Friends Day Sunday, July 31 at 11 Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Rev. Al- and fourth Saturday of each a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. On the program will be The fred Holston of Hayes Chapel Church month, from 9-10 a.m. at First Jimmy Thompson, pastor of Per- Rays of Hope Choir, The Chad- Porter Swamp BC 5th and choir of Delway. Baptist Church, Sam Potts kinsville Missionary Church along bourn Gospel Singers, Second St. Saturday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. a cer- Sunday night sing with the choir, ushers and congrega- Paul Choir, One Accord of Ever- Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. emonial banquet with Rev. Dr. A. Ja- Porter Swamp Baptist Church tion, Northwest community, Leland. green, The Heavenly Skylights, Food recipients need only male Johnson of Mt. Sinai Mission- will hold a fifth Sunday night sing The church is located at 4754 Blue Solo by Ed Wilson /Bobby Hardie a photo ID to receive free ary Baptist Church of Fayetteville. July 31 at 6 p.m. featuring Unity Banks Loop Road. and special guest Men in Christ food. Sunday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Rev. Lou- Quartet. Rev. Dr. Carozell Henry is the and others. The partnering churches Monique Fipps Fisher of Ro- is Cash of Greater Clegg Chapel and The church is located on Andrew pastor. The church is located in the are Lake Waccamaw Method- anoke, Va. will present her musical ministry The United Voices Jackson Hwy. in Cerro Gordo. Welches Creek community. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw life changing story through of Baldwin Branch of Roxboro. Tim Moore is the pastor. Elder Ronald Brown is the Cypress Creek OFWB Sunday, Aug. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Presbyterian Church, Little ministry and song, “Saving pastor. VBS Aug. 1-5 Cameron Hankins of New Chris- Wheel of Hope Church and Shell...A Parent’s Journey” Deliverance PT family/ tian Chapel Missionary Baptist First Baptist Church of Lake Sunday, July 24 at Peace friends day July 31 Cypress Creek Original Freewill Church of Rose Hill. Deliverance PT pastor Waccamaw and the Boys and Baptist Church. She and her Baptist Church will hold its vacation Girls Homes of N.C. also par- anniversary Aug. 14 family are natives of Colum- Deliverance Prayer Temple of Bible school Monday, Aug. 1-Friday, ticipate. Loris, S.C. will hold its Family and Aug. 5 from 6-9 p.m nightly. The Crystal Spring MBC Deliverance Prayer Temple of For more information call bus County and travel to Friends Day Sunday, July 31 at 11 a.m theme is “Deep sea discovery.” A youth revival Loris, S.C. will hold its pastoral an- 646-3727. schools, churches and spe- For more information call the temple meal will be served nightly at 6 p.m. niversary Sunday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m cial events to educate on at 843-756-2470. Commencement will be held Friday, Crystal Spring Missionary The speaker will be Pastor james L. drug awareness by sharing Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Rowson of Kingdom Life Ministries Volunteers needed Baptist Church will hold its youth the tragic details of finding The church is located at 1440 revival Wednesday, Aug. 3-Friday, of Orangeburg, S.C. for Meals of Love Community PH Ward Town Road, South. Aug. 5. Devotion begins at 7 p.m. For more information call the and losing their 19-year-old Lower Cape Fear Hospice family/friends day For more inforamtion call 840- Prophet John Langley will be the temple at 843-756-2470. son to an accidental drug is looking for volunteers to 3590 or 625-0216. evangelist. Wednesday night music overdose. The church is lo- Community Prayer House will ministry will be furnished by New help with its Meals of Love hold its Family and Friends Day Deliverance PT pastor program at the hospice care cated at 653 Love Mill Road Jefferson Helping Hope Freewill Baptist Chruch in Whiteville. Sunday, July 31 at 11 a.m. youth choir, Thursday night Hoop- anniversary Aug. 15-21 center. CPH is located on Sam Potts Hwy., Hands project er’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Deliverance Prayer Temple of Volunteers prepare meals Bolton. For more information call Church youth choir and Friday Loris, S.C. will hold its Pastor Dr. that are shared by families Apostle Tanty Freeman is the The Jefferson Helping Hands Franklin Spaulding at 641- night Salvation and Deliverance Luevenia Dewitt’s 36th pastoral an- visiting loved ones at the pastor. Project will hold an “I got S-O-L-E” 2377. project helping children in need get Freewill Church youth choir. niversary Monday, Aug. 15-Sunday, inpatient hospice care cen- new shoes for the new school year to The church is located at 4754 Aug. 21. Aug. 15, 17-19 service will ter at 206 Warrior Trail in Pine Level FWBC fifth help them make a step in the right Blue Banks Loop Road. be at 7:30 p.m. nightly. An all white Whiteville. Meals of Love al- St. Paul Holiness Sunday sing direction. Rev. Dr. Carozell Henry is the banquet will be held Saturday, Aug. low families to concentrate Rainbow tea banquet pastor. For more information call Bar- 20 at Loris Fitness Center at 3 p.m. on spending time with their Pine Level Freewill Baptist The cost is $25. Sunday, Aug. 21 St. Paul Holiness Church bara Pierce Boone at 625-7314. loved ones and take needed Church will hold its fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. will be the end of the will hold its annual Rainbow Whiteville Apparel breaks without having to celebration. For more information tea banquet Saturday, July lunch Aug. 6 call 843-756-2470. leave the hospice care center. 16. It will be held at the West- “Home-cooked meals offer side Alumni building, 650 W. Community Meetings Former members of the White- Lakeside Ministry comfort to families dealing Smith Street, Chadbourn. ville Apparel plant will eat lunch with a loved one’s life-limit- The program begins at 6 p.m. at Southern Sizzler restaurant to host Sunday ing illness,” said Lisa Clark, Donations are $10. Alcoholics Anonymous meets The American Legion Post Saturday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. speakers and music community outreach coor- For more information call at First Presbyterian Church, #233 meets the first Tuesday The restaurant is located on S. dinator for Columbus and Quandra Montgomery at 234- 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Madison Street. Lakeside Ministry will Bladen counties. “Many of 6348. Elder Teresa McClel- on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- Phillips St., Whiteville. For more information call Ge- host speakers and special The American Legion Post them express their gratitude land is the pastor. day nights at 8 p.m. A guest neva Thompson at 642-6612. music each Sunday May 29- #139 meets the second Tues- at having access to snacks speaker will be at the meeting Sept. 4 from 9-9:30 a.m. on the last Thursday of each day of each month at 7 p.m. at and meals. Having food avail- The event will be held at Global School month. The church is located 208 First Ave., Chadbourn. Faith BC gospel sing able in the hospice care cen- on Thompson Street in White- Faith Baptist Church will host a the Lake Waccamaw Camp- ter’s family kitchen allows of Ministry ville. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post gospel sing Sunday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. ground Gazebo next to the families to spend as much enrolling students 8073 meets on the second Tues- featuring the group Homeward Sailboat Club. time as possible with their Narcotics Anonymous meets day of each month at 6:30 p.m. Bound. The church is located at The schedule is as follows: Global School of Ministry at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. loved ones.” at the Vietnam Veterans building 4262 Rough and Ready Road in July 24 - Rev. Scott Gore is now enrolling students. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- The welcoming setting of at 1028 S. Madison St. White- Chadbourn. Jason Kinlaw is the with Bobby Jean Nance. Global School of Minis- days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at the kitchen allows families ville. pastor. Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, July 31 - Rev. Merle John- access to needed nourish- try is being offered free of 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- Military Vet Riders Associa- son with Rhonda Grice ment and the opportunity charge through love offerings wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- tion meets on the last Monday LWOH MBC Aug. 7 - Randy Ward. to interact and gain support and donations. days at 7 p.m. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at homecoming Aug. 7 Aug. 14 - Pastor Ronnie from other families going Individuals interested in Al-anon meets at First Presby- the Vietnam Veterans building Wilson with Danny Gibson. through the same experi- learning how to receive bib- Little Wheel of Hope Missionary terian Church, 511 N. Thomp- at 1028 S. Madison St. White- Aug. 21 - Rev. Charles Dud- ence. lical training and education Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw son St., Whiteville on Mondays ville. ley with Lydia Dudley. “We rely on individuals without paying the high cost at 8 p.m. will hold its annual homecoming Aug. 28 - Freddie Brock. of tuition are invited to con- Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets Sunday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. and groups to volunteer to Sept. 4 - The New Believ- tact Minister Patrina Wright Diabetes Support Group on the second Sunday of each Rev. Dr. James E. Fullwood Sr. is help with the Meals of Love ers. at 234-3092. meets at Columbus Regional month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam the pastor. program. Their kindness Healthcare, Education Center, Veterans building at 1028 S. means a great deal to us and Classroom 2 the second Thurs- Madison St., Whiteville. Sizzling Summer the families we serve,” Clark By His Grace church day of each month at 6 p.m. For New Light MBC said. Disabled American Veterans Nights at New Hope announcement more information call Shauna usher anniversary For more information Nobles at 642-9458 or 641- Chapter #35 meets the sec- Baptist Church ond Thursday of each month at New Light Missionary Baptist about Meals of Love and oth- By His Grace Ministries 8208. New Hope Baptist Church 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Church will hold its usher’s anni- er volunteer opportunities, has moved to its new loca- Brain Injury Support Group Whiteville. versary Sunday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. The will celebrate the summer contact Clark at 620-2264 or tion, 5285 Main Street, Suite meets at Columbus Regional special guest will be Rev. Vinston with Sizzling Summer Nights email [email protected] 18, Shallotte. Healthcare, Education Center, Family and Community Hope Rosier along with his choir and con- as follows: Word Up Bible study will Room 1A the second Thursday Resources Inc. would like per- gregation of Springhill Missionary July 24, Bread of Life be held every Thursday at of each month at 6 p.m. For more sons from 20-40 years of age to Praying for Revival Baptist Church in Whiteville. Quartet from Monroe per- 6 p.m. and worship service information call Shauna Nobles attend Community Development To every child of God con- Rev. Franklin Graham is the forming at 6 p.m.; every Saturday at 5 p.m. or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. meetings on the fourth Thursday pastor. sider this as your personal July 31, Church talent The minister of music is 9458. of each month at the Columbus night and ice cream social open invitation to attend a County Dream Center from 6:30- Torey Bessent. Compassionate Friends Sup- Green Acres HOM monthly prayer meeting to 7:30 p.m. For more information Overseer Elgin Blake is port Group (Grief group for par- pray for revival in the local call Shelle Blanks at 910-207- anniversary Aug. 7 Clothing donations the pastor. ents who have lost children to community. 8982 or Yolanda Davis at 704- death) meets at Grace Episco- Green Acres House of Miracle being accepted 780-8350. This call goes beyond de- pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., will hold its anniversary Sunday, Walk Into Your Inheri- nomination, race and/or size Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. On the program Yokefellows Ministry Whiteville the second Monday A Community Garden is avail- tance Outreach Ministries of the building where you will be The Six Silver Stars, Faith seeking participants of each month at 7:30 p.m. For able at Chadbourn United is asking for clothing dona- Deliverance, The High Lights, An- worship as a church family. more information call 647-8401. Methodist Church. Persons other Chance, Union Mission, New tions. The location will change Yokefellows Prison Min- Vietnam Veterans of America are invited to come and plant in Donations can be dropped from month to month as oth- the raised bed plots. For more Heavenly Bound Gospel Singers of istry is seeking Christians Chapter #962 of Columbus Loris, S.C., New Beginners of Praise off at 1757 Stanley Road, Sup- er churches choose to host, in the Tabor City area to be County meets the first Tuesday information call 654-5250 or ply located near Cedar Grove but it will always occur on 654-4069 and leave message, of Fairmont, Talented Voices of a part of this ministry. of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 Evergreen, God’s Purpose of Lake Middle School. the First Wednesday of the S. Madison St., Whiteville. name and number. For presentation dates City, S.C. and One A Cord southern For more information call month at 7 p.m. call 918-4531 or 653-2782. 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The West Columbus High School Class of 1966 held their 50th reunion Saturday, May Meta Ellington Ward, Gayle Connor Strickland, Barbara Anne Cartrette Kinney, Ber- 14 at the Columbus County Fairgrounds. Attending were 1st row, (l-r): Pam Carter, nice Williamson Jenkins, Sheryl Jenkins Lewis, Deidre Shelly Graham, Beverly Bow- Gary C. Bass, Jane Nobles Lane and Ann Nobles Lanier. 2nd row, (l-r): Larry F. Enzor, en Paoloni and Helen Kay Hinson Hill. 4th row (l-r): Johnny Inman, Frances Ammons Paul Willoughby, Louise Green Patterson, Jean Hammonds Willis, Hilda Meares Hall, Weller, Nancy Yates Dove, Genevieve Nobles Price, Tony Freeman, Johnny Malpass, Hannah Smith Madrell, Claudia Dianne Willliamson, Ruth Williamson Smith, Carol Wil- Horace Turbeville, William Pierce, Ellen Britt McLean, Larry Green and Carvin Gerald. liamson Brisson and Loretta Blackwell Soles. 3rd row, (l-r): Charles Mercer, Bliss Ward 5th row (l-r): W.C. Meares, Pete Willis, Robert Dove, Franklin Nobles, Roy Lee Hayes, McPherson, Paulette Green Hinson, Judith Gowans Stocks, Kathy Strickland Howell, Fred Williamson and Richard Nobles. Whiteville resident graduates NC A&T State University scholarships from Wingate University The Bladen-Columbus Chapter of the N.C. Agricul- On May 14 Wingate University held its 120th commence- tural and Technical State Uni- ment ceremony. Jonathan Lee Williams was recognized for ob- versity Alumni has awarded taining his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a fi ve scholarships to deserving minor in Art and Communications. students within our region. While attending Wingate, Williams became a member of the Each scholarship is worth Kappa Alpha Order and served as president, vice-president, $500. recruitment chairperson, and served as the inter-fraternity Cheryl McLean, a rising council president. He also was a University Presidential Am- sophomore at A&T, was a bassador, a tutor for the College Reading and Learning Associ- graduate of Whiteville High ation, and volunteered for the American Red Cross, Muscular School. She is the daughter Dystrophy Association, Adopt-a-Highway, and Union County of Sherlynn and William Homeless Shelter. McLean. Cheryl is majoring Zhanaysha Dawson Marvin Edge Jr. Cheryl McLean In addition, he studied Irish culture and history abroad in child development. in Ireland. Williams received honors included Who’s Who Marvin Edge Jr. is a gradu- School where he was a three Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and ate of West Columbus High sport athlete, playing football, was a receipiant of the Most Outstanding Mathematics Award School where he served as basketball and baseball. for the Class of 2016. Williams plans to work at Direct Market a marshal. He is the son of As a student at West Colum- Access Goodpoint in Tabor City, NC. Williams is a 2012 gradu- Lynn and Marvin Edge Sr. of bus, Zhanaysha Dawson was ate of Whiteville High School, an Eagle Scout, and is the son Cerro Gordo. Marvin played profi cient in both academics of Jimmy and Amelia Williams. both varsity baseball and var- and sports. She participated Wingate University is a private, comprehensive, and liber- sity football and excelled in in basketball, cheer leading, al arts university with more than 3,000 students. In 1896, the band. volleyball, softball, track as school was founded by Baptists as Wingate School, became a Another Whiteville High well as beta club. Her parents 4 year college in 1977, and became Wingate University in 1996. School graduate that is at- are Latisha Hollingsworth tending A&T State University and Scott Dawson. is Cynquasha Best. She is the Two of the students are Local student graduates daughter of Cynthia Daly and receiving the Johnie Peter- Lester Best. She excelled in kin scholarship. McLean from Elon University track and fi eld as well as aca- and Edge have received the demics. honor of receiving the pres- Latreyl McCullum Cynquasha Best Charlotte Jones graduated from Elon University on May 21, D’Aveion Latreyl McCol- tigious Peterkin award. This 2016, with a Bachelor of Arts after majoring in Environmental lum is the son of Tamara and scholarship is in memory of versity. Peterkin worked tire- reside in Columbus County. Studies. Eric McCollum. He graduated Peterkin, a warrior for the lessly in promoting education For more information con- More than 1,300 students received degrees in ceremonies from West Columbus High students attending the uni- and the aggie family. His wife, tact the association at P.O. Box featuring an address by CNN senior political analyst David Tillie Peterkin and a daughter 252, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Gergen, co-director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. IP Foundation accepting Jones is the daughter of Dennis Jones and Sara Jones of CLASS REUNIONS Tabor City. Elon’s 6,600 students come from 50 states and 49 other nations, grant applications through creating an academic community of global citizens. Elon has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered lib- Aug. 1 Old Westside High School eral arts university, preparing graduates to be the ethical leaders $55,000 awarded to schools, non-pro ts in 2015 the world needs. Elon is known for mentoring student-faculty relationships, academic excellence across the curriculum, and The International Paper Operation Outreach re- ‘old school dance’ July 30 for experiential learning programs in global education, intern- Company Foundation and In- ceived $1,000 to purchase books Old Westside High School Tigers will present its second an- ships, undergraduate research, service and leadership. ternational Paper’s Riegelwood for children at East Arcadia El- nual old school dance Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. The dance is U.S. News & World Report recognizes Elon more often than Mill will accept grant applica- ementary School. sponsored by the classes of 1964, 1965 and 1967. any other university in the nation for academic programs that tions online at www.ipgiving. Employee Involvement Tickets are $25 per person. are focused on student success. U.S. News also ranks Elon #1 com through Aug. 1. Grants are Columbus Baptist Associa- The dance will be held at 650 W. Smith Street, Chadbourn. among Southern master’s-level universities, with #1 rank- awarded in the areas of envi- tion received $3,500 for its Toy For more information call Letha Brown/Williams at 704-512- ings for undergraduate teaching and innovation. Princeton ronmental education, literacy, Store Project. 1786, Gwen Inman at 625-5890, Ellen Daniels at 516-2057 or Lonnie Review ranks Elon among the nation’s 380 “best colleges” and employee involvement and new Columbus County Schools Pegese Jr. at 234-6071. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine names Elon one of the critical community need. was awarded $3,000 to purchase Photographer will be Willie Ray Alston and the D.J. Scooter nation’s “best value” private universities. In 2015, the foundation materials for set design and Fresh. awarded $55,000 in grants to royalty fees for high school mu- area educational and non-profi t sicals. Seven make Dean’s list at UNC groups, including nearly $5,000 East Columbus High School WHS ‘76 reunion is Oct. 22 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recognized to purchase butterfl y education received $3,000 for materials The Whiteville High on Classmates.com and on 6,311 students for outstanding academic achievement through kits for area schools. and supplies for the new ath- School Class of 1976 will have Facebook’s Whiteville High their selection for the spring 2016 Dean’s List. “We are proud to support letic facility. its 40th year class reunion School Class of 1976 page. Dean’s list recognition requires full-time students to earn at programs that strengthen our Friends of the North Caro- Oct. 22. Classmates who would like to least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale with no grade lower communities,” said Floyd Whit- lina Museum of Natural Sci- Classmates are encour- have information mailed may than a “C” for 12 hours of letter-grade credit, exclusive of physical mire, mill manager. “Thank ences at Whiteville received aged to attend the Wolfpack contact a committee member. education activities courses. you to our team members who $3,000 to sponsor the museum’s homecoming game at 7 p.m. Call any of the following The following from Columbus County made the Dean’s List this volunteer their services to Science Cinema program. on Oct. 14 at Legion Stadium. committee members to up- spring: Jada Hawkins, sophomore, Whiteville; Maleah Murray, these important causes, and Acme Delco Middle School The class reunion will be Oct. date telephone numbers and junior, Whiteville; Margaret High, freshman, Whiteville; Sarah thank you to the organizations was awarded $2,800 to purchase 22 at Interim HealthCare, 305 emails: Rhonda Hinson Bul- Moody, junior, Whiteville; Carly High, junior, Whiteville; Meg that are doing great work in the books and promote literacy. Liberty Street, Whiteville, lard-Dutton at 640-8080, rh- Garner, senior, Whiteville; Shianne Webb, senior, Delco. community.” Families First received N.C. at 6 p.m. [email protected]; Laura For guidelines and more in- $1,500 for its dating violence The cost per person is $25 Pridgen at 642-6060; Phyllis formation about the 2016 grant prevention program. for a catered meal and a DJ. Griffi n Merritt at 641-7494; Chadbourn Pre-K applications due process, visit www.ipgiving. Wildlife Action was awarded Information to register for Tina Pridgen Ellis at 234-1679; Chadbourn Elementary School is now accepting applications com. All 2016 grant applica- $1,500 to purchase educational the reunion will be posted Connie Baker at 625-6230 or for Pre-K classes. NC Pre-Kindergarten is a free program for at tions will be reviewed at the materials and equipment for through emails as available, Alex Jordan at 862-9357. risk children. same time after Aug. 1, and its camp programs. A child must be 4 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2016. funds will be distributed after Columbus County Education The parent or guardian must bring a copy of the child’s birth Oct. 1. For questions about the Foundation Inc. was awarded WCHS of ’06 planning reunion certifi cate, verifi cation of income and proof of residence. online application, email Kim $500 for the Bolton Safe Haven The West Columbus High Collier at msp.collier@gmail. For more information call Chadbourn Elementary School at Clewis at Kimberly.Clewis@ Summer Camp. School Class of 2006 is plan- com or call Amber Lee at 654-3825 or 642-5168 ext. 24022. ipaper.com. The Town of Bolton received ning its 10-year class reunion. 336-493-9808 or join the class Columbus County recipi- $500 to purchase CERT equip- If interested in participat- group on Facebook at www. ents of the International Paper ment, materials and supplies. ing in activities or taking part facebook.com/wchsclas- grants last year include: International Paper’s Riegel- in planning contact Phylisa sof2006. PLEASE RECYCLE Environmental Education wood Mill has been a part of Cape Fear Resources Conser- the community since 1951. The vation and Development was International Paper Company WHS ‘96 planning reunion awarded $5,000 to support the Foundation, which was found- Whiteville High School For more information Lake Waccamaw Trail Project. ed in 1952 as a philanthropic Class of 1996 is planning a email Blake Biser Brookshire After The Nature Conservancy re- grant-making organization, 20th year reunion, which will at jblakebrookshire@gmail. ceived $1,800 to create a Green primarily addresses existing be held the weekend of Oct. com or visit www.facebook. You Swamp visitor brochure. and emerging educational 15, 2016. com/groups/whsclassof96. 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