Killed Winners Pedestrian struck WCHS cheerleaders bring on J.K. Powell Blvd. home awards. uuSEE PAGE 4A uuSEE SPORTS 1B The News Reporter Founded 1890. Published every Tuesday and Friday for the County of Columbus and her people. WWW.NRCOLUMBUS.COM Friday, August 9, 2019 $1 PIGSKIN PRACTICE Father, son jailed in Whiteville murder July 30 shooting By Jefferson Weaver McKinnies. [email protected] Police arrested Nathan McK- innies at his home July 31, Hinz Two men have been arrested said. Natrell McKinnies turned and one charged with murder himself in at the sheriff ’s office for the July 30 shooting of a around 10 p.m. Monday. Whiteville man. Natrell McKinnies, 22, is Diondi Xavi- charged with er Sadler, 25, first degree mur- was shot at the der and is being Sandy Ridge held under no apartments bond. Nathan on Nolan Av- McKinnies is enue around facing a single 4:25 p.m., and count of acces- taken to Colum- sory after the bus Regional fact, and is being Healthcare by held on $500,000 private vehicle. secured bond. He died a short Nathan McK- time later. innies, 46, listed Major Wil- his address in Natrell Ky-El McKinnies Staff photo by Grant Merritt liam Hinz of jail documents Jack Holcomb leaps over a tire during a pre-season workout as Coach David Butler prepares the Whiteville as 115 Pleasant the handoff on the practice field at Whiteville High School Tuesday evening. The Wolfpack Police said Natrell Ky-El McKin- Hill Rd. His son gave his address Optimist youth football league is preparing for its regular fall season. nies was identified as the shoot- as 115 Maxwell St., Whiteville. er shortly after the incident, along with his father Nathan uuSEE MURDER 5A Pay county property taxes SCC president picked for this month to get discount

By Allen Turner early discount period in August. [email protected] This year’s tax bills are based, as top post at Guilford Tech will be next year’s, on the current Property owners in Columbus property valuations. Bills issued in By Justin Smith na Community College System panels on the GTCC campus County received 49,000 county tax August 2021 will reflect the results and his experience in private late last month. [email protected] bills and 11,039 municipal tax bills of a revaluation now underway. industry. We are confident that The other finalists were for 2019 last week. The bills, mailed Columbus County’s base tax he is a dynamic leader for the Paul Broadie, president of Southeastern Community July 30, amounted to $25.447 mil- rate is 80.5 cents per $100 of prop- future of GTCC, and we look Gateway Community College College President Anthony lion in county taxes billed, based erty evaluation. Additional fees in New Haven, Conn., and Clarke is slated to become the on $3.161 billion in total property are billed depending on where Walter Tobin, president of Or- next president of Guilford valuations. one’s property is situated. Fire angeburg-Calhoun Technical Technical Community College The bills were issued by Colum- district fees range from 6 cents to College in Orangeburg, S.C. (GTCC) pending approval by bus County Tax Administration, 12 cents per $100, rescue district Pending the State Board’s the State Board of Community which handles not fees are 2 cents vote on Aug. 16, Clarke will be- Colleges. GTCC, which serves only county bill- for both Colum- come GTCC’s eighth president, Columbus County gives Greensboro and High Point, ings but also mu- bus County and replacing Randy Parker, who has an enrollment nearly five nicipal billings for a two percent discount on Whiteville Res- retired after serving in the job times larger than Southeast- all towns except cue. There is a since 2011. “GTCC anticipates payments received before ern’s. Bolton and Lake 12 cents fee for Dr. Clarke will take office no Clarke received unani- Waccamaw. the end of August. the Whiteville later than Nov. 1, 2019,” the mous approval from the GTCC While most Downtown Dis- college said in a press release. Board of Trustees during a counties do not issue bills until trict, and a 30 The SCC Board of Trustees vote Wednesday morning. He September, Columbus County — cents fee for the Riegelwood Sanita- will meet Monday at 5 p.m. to was hired as SCC president like the towns of Whiteville and tion District. work out Clarke’s specific end in 2014 after serving as vice Dr. Anthony Clarke Chadbourn — gives a two percent Solid waste user fees, which pay date, said Board Chair Henry president of instruction at discount on payments received be- for garbage collection and landfill Edmund. Richmond Community Col- fore the end of August. For that rea- charges, are a flat $200 annually in forward to introducing Dr. “I have been honored to lege in Hamlet. son, Columbus County sends out unincorporated areas of the county Clarke to our community part- serve as president of South- “We could not be more ex- bills earlier than many counties. and in the towns of Boardman and ners throughout the region.” eastern Community College cited about this appointment,” County Tax Administrator Nee- Sandyfield. The solid waste fee for More than 70 candidates for the past five years,” Clarke said George Ragsdale, chair of dom Hughes said the two percent all other municipalities is $113 applied for the GTCC job, ac- said Wednesday in a state- the GTCC Board of Trustees. discount plays a big role in collec- annually for landfill charges. Col- cording to the college. Clarke ment. “It has been a privilege “Dr. Clarke brings the highest tion rates. In previous years, about lection fees in those other towns was among the three finalists level of expertise from his 70 percent of tax payments histori- who participated in public uu work within the North Caroli- SEE SCC 9A cally have been received during the uuSEE TAXES 12A Agribusiness Technology program to launch next week

By Diana Matthews elor’s degrees. Students will learn to manage [email protected] “Not every student who agricultural businesses and wants a four-year degree is agriculture-related operations Beginning next week, a new ready to go away” as soon as including equipment, feed, and course of study at Southeastern they finish high school, said agricultural supply sales; store Community College will lead Ransom. SCC gives high school management; farm operations; to a diploma in Agribusiness graduates the option to earn wholesale and retail produce Technology, which will qualify management; nursery opera- graduates for a variety of jobs There is still time to register tions; and environmental and in agricultural businesses, said agricultural education. Angela Ransom, division chair for classes, which start Aug. A five-semester course of for technical programs. 15. study, which includes a required SCC administrators talked semester of internship in an with farmers and agriculture- agriculture business, will lead related businesses while design- associate degrees before head- to an associate of applied sci- Staff photo by Justin Smith ing to Raleigh or further from ence degree. ing the major over the 2018-2019 Course work in the SCC Agriculture Technology program will home. An alternative four-class, year. They also followed com- include agriculture, agricultural specialization, business man- munity college guidelines that Input from area industry two-semester certificate pro- eventually will enable students partners has been valuable in gram is designed to appeal agement, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human re- to transfer to four-year institu- shaping a major that will “put sources management, and other managerial responsibilities. tions and work toward bach- people to work,” Ransom said. uuSEE AGRIBUSINESS 12A

Volume 128, Number 056 The Field of Flags flying at the Veterans Memorial Park of America for Purple Heart Day?...Williams Whiteville, North Carolina DIDYOB Township teachers exploring new ways to enhance instruction with their new virtual reality lab?...Sen. DID YOU OBSERVE? Danny Britt being promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Army National Guard?... 2A • The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 IN BRIEF ‘I LOVE LIVING IN COLUMBUS COUNTY’

PreK, kindergarten enrollment filling up The county school board approved start dates Monday evening for kindergarten and PreK classes, about which curriculum director Kim Edwards said, ”Enrollment is looking really good.” Kindergarten students will have staggered enrollment Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 12-14, with all students attending class together for the first time Thursday, Aug. 15. This schedule is the same as last year. “Due to safety and liability,” Edwards said, PreK stu- dents will not receive home visits from school personnel this year as they did last year. Teachers will make contact with parents to set up one-on-one enrollment appoint- ments at the schools Aug. 12-13 or will have social workers conduct visits if parents are not able to get to the schools. Staggered first days will occur Aug. 14-16, and all students will be together in the classrooms Aug. 19. With the new enrollment plan, “We are starting every- one a little earlier,” Edwards said. Response from parents is the highest Edwards has seen in a long time, she said, with only a spot or two remaining open per school. She continues to take applications until school begins. The phone number for Columbus County Schools’ central offices is 642-5168. —Diana Matthews

Pecan Festival in running for ‘Best Fall Festival’ Southeastern Community College President Anthony Clarke congratulates N.C. State Goodnight Scholar Ethan Jenkins, a graduate of SCC. The N.C. Pecan Festival has been nominated for USA Today’s 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. “Our expert panel selected N.C. Pecan Harvest Fes- tival as a contender for Best Fall Festival,” USA Today announced. A person can vote once a day until Aug. 26 at SCC grad named North Carolina www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-fall-festival/. The winning festivals will be announced Sept. 6. The N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival will be held Nov. 2 in downtown Whiteville. State University Goodnight Scholar

Smart Start sets annual Jenkins plans to study agriculture education meeting for Aug. 21 By Raven Boone is renewable for up to four and beyond the expecta- lationships with will have years for first-year stu- tions.” an immeasurable impact The Columbus County Partnership for Children (Smart [email protected] dents and three years for Those same character- on his professional career Start) will host its annual meeting of the board of direc- transfer students. istics followed Jenkins to and his personal growth.” tors on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will Southeastern Com- Growing up in a fam- SCC where he was active- In keeping with FFA’s be held at the Cooperative Extension office, 45 Govern- munity College gradu- ily of farmers made agri- ly involved in campus life. motto of “learning to do; ment Complex Rd. in Whiteville. Anyone planning to ate Ethan Jenkins has culture a significant fac- He served as president of doing to learn; earning to attend the annual meeting should email Selena.rowell@ been chosen as a 2019 N.C. tor in Jenkins’ upbring- the Student Ambassador live; living to serve,” Jen- columbussmartstart.org or call 910-642-8226 by 5 p.m. on State University Good- ing. While program kins has plans to return Thursday, August 15. night Scholar, as part of a scholarship program both his and was a to the place where he first funded by alumni Dr. Jim father and member discovered his passion: and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. grandfather Jenkins hopes to of interna- home. The program aims to pre- farmed, his work as a horticul- tional hon- “I love living in Colum- State urges EEE pare future leaders in high school or society bus County,” he said. “We STEM and STEM related Future ture teacher and FFA Phi Theta have deep roots here in vaccinations for equines education fields. Farmers advisor at a local high Kappa. agriculture and I’d love to Jenkins, 20, will join of America school so that he can More be able to give back to my Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed the ranks of 245 other chapter than 300 hometown.” in a Cumberland County horse, according to the state Goodnight scholars as he helped him “teach the significance invitations Jenkins hopes to work veterinarian office. prepares to attend N.C. find his of agriculture to future are issued as a horticulture teacher The unvaccinated mare was euthanized after a vet- State this fall and major own footing to prospec- and FFA advisor at a local erinarian confirmed the animal was infected by the in agricultural education. within ag- generations through tive Good- high school so that he can mosquito-borne ailment. A native of Cerro Gordo, riculture’s class instruction and night Schol- “teach the significance EEE is preventable by vaccination. The illness causes he is the son of Chris and broad scope. ar transfer of agriculture to future inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord Peggy Jenkins. “FFA FFA involvement.” students, generations through class and is usually fatal. Symptoms include impaired vision, Started in 2008, the opened my but only 20 instruction and FFA in- aimless wandering, head pressing, circling, inability to program gives students eyes,” he of those stu- volvement.” swallow, irregular staggering gait, paralysis, convulsions the chance to develop es- said. “It is more than just dents are selected to par- He credits his father and death. Once a horse has been bitten by an infected sential academic and pro- farming. You learn leader- ticipate in the program. as his biggest source of mosquito, it may take three to 10 days for signs of the fessional skills through ship skills, communica- “You have to be invited to motivation. disease to appear. scholarship funding, ser- tion skills, and the value apply and after that you go “My father was my big- EEE can affect horses, donkeys, mules, ponies, and vice programs, and en- of teamwork.” through an interview pro- gest influence to pursue miniatures. People, horses and birds can become infected richment opportunities. Dawn Hinshaw, an ag- cess with 40 other candi- a career in agriculture from a bite by a mosquito carrying the diseases, but The scholars are provided riculture teacher at West dates,” Jenkins explained. because he farmed be- there is no evidence that horses can transmit the viruses a jumpstart in their edu- Columbus, recalls Jen- He was encouraged to fore developing a muscle- to other horses, birds or people through direct contact. cation as they are able to kins as a dependable and apply by SCC’s Director disease that prevented Human cases of EEE are extremely rare, but the disease take part in professional enthusiastic student who of Institutional Advance- him from continuing to can be deadly without treatment. Even with medical care, development workshops, embodied the principles ment Lisa Clark. farm,” Jenkins said. “He permanent brain and nerve damage can occur. service trips abroad, and of FFA. She says he was “I knew that Ethan lost his battle to cancer “If your horses exhibit any symptoms of EEE, contact networking opportunities always willing to help mirrored the type of stu- shortly after I graduated your veterinarian immediately,” said State Veterinarian with local and national others. dent and leader that they high school, and I’d love Doug Meckes. “It is imperative that horse owners keep STEM professionals. Most “Ethan is a student looked for to become a to pursue the career in their vaccines current. Talk to your veterinarian about graduate with a career who loves to learn,” Hin- Goodnight Scholar,” said agriculture that he was vaccinating them as soon as possible against EEE and already lined up in their shaw said. “He’s always Clark. “The opportuni- unable to fully live out.” West Nile virus.” field of study. jumped into any project ties Ethan will enjoy and The $20,500 scholarship feet first and went above students he will forge re-

Summer Schedule FIRST Whiteville Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN Appliance Repair *Nursery Provided CHURCH Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer Sunday, August 11, 2019 Come join us this Sunday for worship 640-3304 & our back to school blessing! Washers - Dryers Refrigerators & more 511 N. Thompson St, Whiteville 910-642-2253 Reasonable Rates fpcwhiteville.org The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 • 3A School board gives Williams Public hearings scheduled contract extension, new title By Diana Matthews indicates my confidence in way. for business incentives [email protected] Dr. Williams.” Neither Meadows, Wil- The contract extension liams nor board chairman paid over a five-year pe- Cooperative Extension Jonathan Williams, who was the maximum allow- Monte Herring called the By Justin Smith riod after the companies Director Dalton Dockery was assistant superinten- able for Williams’ position. new title a promotion. [email protected] pay their county property that around 30-40 Colum- dent of Columbus County Previously he had one year When asked whether the taxes. bus County farmers are Schools for seven years, left on his existing contract. new contract included a During their regular licensed to grow hemp and and who served as interim “I already had a contract raise in salary, Herring meeting Monday night, about 10-12 farmers are superintendent for the 2018- through 2020,” Williams emailed that, “It was a Columbus County commis- growing it. Dockery said 2019 school year, will now said. “The board extended board decision to change sioners scheduled public Incentives are pro- there is a great deal of have another new title. it so that it ends at the same his title to Associate Su- hearings for two proposed posed for Black’s Tire uncertainty with growing The Columbus County time as Dr. Meadows’ con- perintendent with no other economic development in- hemp because the crops Board of Education voted tract. They aren’t allowed changes at this time.” centive grants. The first Service and Carolina cannot be insured. The Monday evening to des- While acting as interim hearing will be Aug. 19 at 7 Botanicals. county Cooperative Exten- ignate Williams as “as- superintendent, Williams p.m. for a proposed $61,509 sion office helped sign up sociate superintendent.” earned $126,535.92 per year. grant to Black’s Tire Ser- more than 250 farmers for The board also extended According to the contract vice, which is expected to Commissioners also: state funds to assist with Williams’contract an ad- signed Monday night, when invest more than $3 million n Approved on second Hurricane Florence recov- ditional year through June Meadows was hired as su- to double the size of its reading a revised fire pro- ery. Dockery also told com- 30, 2021. perintendent, Williams Whiteville warehouse and tection and prevention fee missioners that the corn Superintendent Deanne returned to his former as- create 26 new jobs. schedule. The increased crop is suffering due to lack Meadows said the move sistant status, but his pay is A second hearing will revenue will help fund a of rain and that farmers demonstrates that she and not spelled out in the Aug. 5 be Aug 19 at 7:30 p.m. for a new part-time fire inspec- in general are negatively the board want Williams document. proposed $40,279 grant for tor. As with the current impacted by tariffs. “to be on board with us Meadows’ contract pro- Carolina Botanicals, which policy, the county will not n Held a closed session during the length of my vides for a state funded plans to acquire the former charge for inspections to discuss attorney-client contract.” Meadows took base salary of $126,612 per W.F. Cox Hardware building Thursday, January 14, 2016 of churches and public privilege, real estate and office July 1, and her initial Jonathan Williams year, plus a supplement of in Tabor City. The company schools. personnel. Commissioners contract is for two years. $3,036 from the state for her plans to invest $1.75 million n Heard in an annual took no action when they “Dr. Williams has a to extend the associate doctoral degree and a lo- and create 15 jobs. departmental update from returned to open session. wealth of knowledge about superintendent’s contract cally funded supplement of Both grants would be the schools and community past the end of the superin- $3,352. Total compensation that are vital to the success tendent’s. That’s state law.” is $133,000. of our district,” Meadows Williams said he was Marc Whichard, super- said. “I believe that he and unaware of that legal provi- intendent of Whiteville Displaced Fair Bluff residents I are becoming a great team sion until recently because City Schools, told The News and will be able to make he and Faulk had started Reporter he earns a salary improvements to the dis- together in 2011 and their of $128,000. might be counted in census trict so students will benefit contracts always came up See NRcolumbus.com for renewal at the same and Tuesday’s edition for from a high quality educa- By Allen Turner the new contract, which meeting. tion. The title change to time. He and Meadows will additional coverage of the [email protected] has no rate increase for Following a closed Associate Superintendent now be in synch the same school board meeting. session, commissioners The Town of Fair Bluff decided that the town got some good news Tues- No one knows for has no use for a piece Chadbourn declines to purchase school, day night when a rep- of property offered as a resentative of the U.S. sure how many of the donation to the town. The rejects request for water bill reduction Census Bureau told the town’s residents re- land, a narrow strip near board of commissioners Hamer Street between By Allen Turner of benches for a park and Bauer abruptly resigned as that residents who were main after the floods, Main Street and the R.J. [email protected] agreed to advertise a vacant part-time town manager in displaced after Hurri- but it is estimated Corman Railroad right- lot for sale. June without working out canes Matthew and Flor- of-way, was offered to the Chadbourn Town Coun- Chadbourn Middle a notice. ence can be counted as that as many as half town at no cost by Cindy cil Tuesday night voted School closed just before the Davis Academy, on whose town residents in the 2020 of the town’s 2010 Harrelson. Town consul- unanimously to tell the 2018-19 school year. Council advisory board Chadbourn census if they indicate on tant Al Leonard said he county school system the agreed to send the Colum- Councilwoman Colene Kelly their census forms or tell population of 951 has a meeting scheduled town has no interest in pur- bus County Board of Edu- sits, has expressed an in- a census worker that they were displaced and next week with represen- chasing the Chadbourn cation a letter stating that terest in leasing the prop- intend to return to the tatives of R.J. Corman to Middle School property, the town has no interest in erty but the school board town as their permanent have not returned. discuss another matter and in a 3-2 vote declined to acquiring the middle school by law had to first offer home. and that he will inquire grant a fraternal lodge any property. School Board at- the property to the county Because the allocation whether they might have additional relief on a high torney William Phipps said and town governments. Co- of so much state and, to the current fiscal year, an interest in accepting utility bill. he contacted former Town lumbus County had earlier a lesser extent, federal is scheduled for the Sep- the property from Har- In other business, coun- Manager John Bauer with expressed no interest in ac- funding for the town is tember commissioners’ relson. cil agreed to enter an agree- a request for a letter either quiring the school property. determined by popula- ment for a Washington, expressing a desire to buy In other business, after tion, town official have D.C. group to assist the the property or stating the a lengthy discussion, the been worried about the You’re invited to join us at town in economic recov- town had no interest in board voted 3-2 not to of- town’s number in the 2020 Journey Church of God ery, reappointed two long- a purchase, but that re- fer the Dothan Masonic census. 506 N Lee Street • Whiteville time members of two town quest apparently didn’t get No one knows for sure Sunday: 9:45–Sunday School passed along to council. boards, accepted a donation uuSEE CHADBOURN 12A how many of the town’s 10:30–Morning Worship residents remain after the 6:00–Evening Worship floods, but it is estimated Wednesday: Bible Study Returning Soon that as many as half of the town’s 2010 population of 951 were displaced and have not returned. Commissioners unani- mously passed a resolu- tion to partner with the Census Bureau and the state government to sup- port the goals of the cen- sus, encourage residents With great anticipation of an outpouring of the Spirit of to participate in events God, we minister nothing but the Word of God and pri- and initiatives to raise marily sing the old-time songs of Zion. We praise and wor- awareness of the census and increase participa- ship the Lord Jehovah for His great mercy and grace. tion, and support census We enthusiastically invite you to join us each Sunday as we takers as they complete start to rebuild our church to, and beyond, its former glory. an accurate count. Our vision is to have “all” people from every walk of life to In other business, Jer- come together and worship our God. He is not a respecter emy Freeman of Waste In- of persons. You are important to God and to us. dustries presented a pro- Additionally, we need teachers, singers, and musicians (of posed new contract for the all types of instruments) dedicated to the worship of God. Contributed photo provision of solid waste If you are like us and hungry for a divine move of God, Front row (from left) Columbus Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Hol- services. The current please join us. comb, Carole Higgins, daughter Janay Higgins, Joy Green, husband James contract has expired. Ap- Green holding daughter Jolana Green. Second row, Zachary Higgins, Cierra proval or disapproval of Vaughn, Alan Polite, Gladys Polite and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann. JACI Event Supply and Rentals marries high fashion and southern hospitality For life

By Raven Boone she got the idea from God gins, “JACI” represents insurance, call a [email protected] two years ago to open an the idea of creativity and event planning business originality. JACI Event Supply and after helping a friend with The business also mar- Rentals officially opened its their wedding and is thank- ries high fashion with good neighbor. doors during a Columbus ful her vision has become southern hospitality. Green Chamber of Commerce and a reality. She had to travel and Higgins traveled to Tourism ribbon cutting out of town for most of her Paris for Fashion Week, ceremony Saturday sur- friend’s needs and thought and while the trip was for Mary Jo Williamson, Agent Call me and I’ll help you rounded by a large turnout that Columbus County another business venture, 1011 North JK Powell Blvd Whiteville, NC 28472 choose the right life insurance of community support. could benefit from having the two were able to incor- Bus.: 910-642-3753 for you and your family. a local rental option. porate it into JACI; their Located downtown at 710 [email protected] S. Madison St., JACI bills it- “So many people tell me logo depicts a miniature Like a good neighbor, ® self as “Eastern North Car- they have to go to Wilming- Eiffel tower. They work State Farm is there. olina’s most exhuberant ton, Fayetteville — some- closely with customers to service provider in event times as far as South Caro- ensure their satisfaction. planning.” They cover a lina — for rental supplies,” “They are sweet people. range of events including Green said. “JACI is not They’ve been wonderful weddings, church anniver- just for Whiteville, but for to work with,” said Pam saries, and black-tie affairs. the county as well.” Ward, who used the rental Customers can rent table The name “JACI” holds company for a wedding. settings, centerpieces, and special meaning. Taken JACI is open weekdays other party needs at an af- from the initials of Green, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat- State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) fordable price. her daughter, and her busi- urdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) ness partner Carole Hig- Owner Joy Green says P092014.1 Bloomington, IL 4A • The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 ‘Florence gun’ found in gambling raids PUBLIC SAFETY Bladenboro man killed crossing Walid Adobo Hassan Sreenivas Vundavalli Lisa Marie Moore Adam Heath Wallace Powell Boulevard Almuraisi

No charges will be filed and Powell when he was in the Tuesday death of struck. Williams was dead a Bladenboro man who at the scene. The collision walked into the path of a was called in at 1:55 p.m. truck on J.K. Powell Bou- Investigators are wait- levard in Whiteville. ing for a toxicology report Howard Williams, 59, to determine if Williams Tamara Jenell Brown Lataya Annette Nealey Consuella Vereen Joyce Ann Nealy was killed after he crossed had used drugs or alcohol, the busy roadway and Hinz said. Holloman, 76, By Jefferson Weaver chines, Chief Deputy Aaron officials said. Al-Muraisi, were seized, along with cash was struck by a south- will face no charges. [email protected] Herring of the Columbus 26, was charged with mis- and video gaming machines. bound 2004 Chevrolet “There was no evidence County Sheriff ’s Office said. demeanor gambling and Three female customers truck driven by James the driver was impaired in A firearm stolen from a Agents found 60 ma- operating video gaming in the poolroom, Lataya Holloman of Whiteville, any way,” Hinz said. Whiteville pawn shop dur- chines at Deep Pockets, as machines, and an employee, Nealey, Joyce Nealy, and Major William Hinz of The fatality was the ing Hurricane Florence well as cocaine and a hand- Lisa Marie Moore, 48, of Ev- Consuella Vereen, were the Whiteville Police said. first road death in the city was among the contraband gun reported stolen from ergreen, was charged with arrested by the Tabor City Williams was crossing this year, and the eighth in seized Friday when depu- Murph’s Pawn in White- the same crimes. Cash and Police Department on out- from the coin laundry to the entire county in 2019. ties raided four e-gambling ville last year. Deputies also machines were seized at the standing warrants. the Happy Mart at Virgil parlors. found four suspects with business. Lataya Neealy, 38, of Lo- The sheriff ’s office re- outstanding warrants at the The biggest haul came at ris, was served with two ported that three of the poolroom. Each of the Vasco Deep Pockets at 109 N. Main warrants for traffic viola- gamerooms were in the stores had four machines. in Tabor City. tions. Consuella Vereen, 43, Tabor City area, and a single The owner of the Vasco In addition to the stolen was arrested on a Decem- Former FCB machine was seized near No. 1 and No. 2, Screenivas firearm, at Deep Pockets, ber assault warrant. Joyce Whiteville, along with drugs Vundavalli, 45, of Tabor the owner/ manager, Adam Nealy was charged with and a total of three firearms. City, was arrested at the Heath Wallace, 44, of Ta- absconding, a misdemeanor employee charged The Columbus County Vasco No. 1, and charged bor City was arrested and probation violation, and Sheriff ’s Office SWAT team, with two misdemeanor charged with felony op- maintaining a vehicle for Vice-Narcotics agents, and counts each of gambling erator five or more gaming drug activities. with embezzlement Criminal Investigations and operating video gaming machines; felony posses- Tamara Jenell Brown, Unit hit the gamerooms machines. sion of a stolen firearm; 34, of Longs, S.C. charged with felony possession of A former employee has the warrant was listed as simultaneously Friday af- The owner of 701 Food misdemeanor operating an cocaine. been charged with embez- Feb. 26. ternoon. and Tobacco, Walid Abdo electronic sweepstakes; and All four women were held zling money while she was Nearly $200,000 was The gaming systems Hassan Al-Muraisi, of misdemeanor gambling. on secured bonds. employed with a bank. reported embezzled from were taken from the Deep Lumberton, came to the Two additional firearms Warrants show that FCB Whiteville between Pockets pool hall, Vasco #1 story while the search war- Selena Ward Thompson, May 2018 and February. and Vasco #2 convenience rant was being executed. 29, was charged with a Police said all but $9,900 stores, all in Tabor City, and A number of patrons were LOST DOG “KAH LESS” single count of felony em- of that money had been the 701 Service Center near using the machines when Last seen 08/01/19 near Hinson’s bezzlement on a warrant recovered by February. Whiteville. Officers confis- officers arrived, and they Crossroads, Fair Bluff, NC 28439. drawn by Det. S. Moody The discrepancy was cated 66 video gaming ma- were cleared and released, Grey & white Pit Bull, male, of the Whiteville Police. discovered by the bank’s neutered, approximately 60 lbs, Her address was listed own investigators, who very friendly disposition. Was as 621 Todd Town Rd., then reached out to law Stolen handgun charged wearing collar with name and Whiteville. enforcement. Despite re- phone number. Thompson is accused porting the incident to law Drugs and a stolen fire- Blunt gave an address of taking $9,929 from First enforcement, few details arm led to the arrest of a of Eaves Lane, Charlotte $200.00 Reward • 910-234-3678 Citizens while she was were released at the time Charlotte man here Aug. on arrest documents. lostmydoggie.com employed with the bank. due to the bank’s internal 6. Blunt was arrested The date of offenses on investigation. Jahquan Nyshear with a 9mm Smith and Blunt, 27, was arrested Wesson handgun reported $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ by Lt. S. Worthington and stolen in Myrtle Beach, $ $ Det. P. Rockenbach of the and a single Oxycodone $ $ Generators, tools, other Columbus County Sher- tablet. He was released on $ $ iff ’s Office, according to a secured bond. $ $ warrants. $ $ merchandise stolen in $ Don’t Sweat It! $ $ $ Lowe’s discount ‘sale’ $ $ Fair Bluff Police arrest $ $ $ $ A Lowe’s employee has $2.48. The merchandise one on cocaine charges $ $ been charged with three was valued at more than $ $ felonies after allegedly al- $220. A traffic stop resulted sion of cocaine and drug $ $ lowing a customer to pay The customer was later in drug charges for a Lum- paraphernalia. She was $ $ just pennies on the dollar allowed to purchase two berton woman in Fair Bluff held on a secured bond. $ $ for nearly $3,000 worth of Craftsman generators and July 30. 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Keira Hickman, 22, Hickman is alleged to have released. Faulk stringtrimmer of 654 Campground Rd., “fabricated the return” of a I t was Whiteville, was arrested pedestal fan and other mer- wasn’t charged on three counts of larceny chandise with a total value Sadler’s with two by employee, according to of $57.57, and obtained gift sale stings suspect first counts warrants drawn by Dep. J. cards that could be spent shooting of as- Graham of the sheriff ’s of- as cash. incident. sault O n with a A Tabor City man was warrants. He was held on July 13, deadly arrested after allegedly a secured bond. Sadler weapon attempting to pawn a Stihl Sellers is alleged to was with in- stringtrimmer at a White- have pawned the stolen wound- tent to Fire & Water ville pawn shop. machine at Murf ’s Pawn ed at the kill, in- Shannon Walter Sell- for $65. Brian Murphy, Timesav- flicting Restoration ers, 34, of 1263 Mill Branch owner of the pawn shop, er park- serious Church Rd., Tabor City, contacted the sheriff ’s Nathan Patrick McKinnies ing lot injury, Commercial was charged with one office. at Wash- and held count each of obtaining Dep. M. Strickland of & Residential ington Street and Powell under $150,000 bond. property by false pretense the sheriff ’s office inves- Boulevard. In that inci- It is not known if that and possession of stolen tigated the case. dent, police said a large shooting was related to Give Kenny Nance a call at: property, according to crowd had gathered in the the July case, Hinz said. parking lot between Ivy’s The murder investiga- 910-625-5377 or 910-640-2607 restaurant and the Time- tion is ongoing, Hinz said. saver after Ivy’s closed at 2 He would not comment a.m. Shots were fired after on specific details sur- Video controller stolen a dispute between several rounding the shooting. individuals. 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NORMA STEVENS ROBERT ROOSEVELT WESTBURY ‘BOB’ PETERSON MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ROCKVILLKE, Md. -- Mrs. Norma Stevens -- Robert Roosevelt “Bob” Westbury, 75, passed away Peterson died Sunday, July Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at 21, 2019. MUSC. A memorial service will Born April 24, 1944 be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, in Conway, she was the Aug. 10 at Tabernacle Be- daughter of the late Walter lievers Holiness Church, and Lessie Stevens. Along 549 Youngstown Road, Rie- with her parents, Mrs. gelwood. Collins Funeral Westbury was predeceased Home, Maryland. by her husband, James “Jay” Kisler Westbury Sr.; EMMA ARTEAGA her brother, Earl “Sleepy” LABRA Stevens; her sister, Clara BLADENBORO -- Mae Stevens; brothers-in- Emma Arteaga Labra, 50, law, Larry Westbury, Wen- died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. dell Westbury and Moses Bladen Gaskins Funeral Smith; and her sister-in- Home, Elizabethtown. law, Virginia Smith. Mrs. Westbury was a member of Ocean View Whiteville science Baptist Church in Myrtle museum Space Beach, where she worked as a preschool teacher in Race program the Teaching Learning The North Carolina Mu- Center for 11 years. She seum of Natural Sciences at and her husband were Whiteville welcomes NASA actively involved in all Space Ambassador Tony aspects of Coastal Acad- Rice for an interactive pro- emy, where their children gram on Saturday, Aug. 17 attended and they never from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Attendants will have the missed a game or function. Contributed photo opportunity to reflect on the Mrs. Westbury devoted her Pictured, from left, are Tanner Memory, a livestock production specialist with Chadbourn Feed, Ethan Apollo program during the life to her children and Scott, Will Scott, Diane Scott, Tim Jackson of Purina Animal Nutrition and Andrew Scott. grandson. She loved to 50th anniversary of the first cook country cooking and steps on the Moon, learn was always there to pro- more about North Caro- vide meals for family and lina’s role in the space race, Chadbourn Feed recieves Purina Legacy Award friends and was an avid and explore what the Apollo Chadbourn Feed was in the business by keeping the day-to-day operations “Knowing that we have Atlanta Braves baseball missions have taught us recently presented the the books and helping in at the store in Chadbourn, the support and knowledg- fan. She loved to garden about getting to Mars. No Purina Legacy Award. As whatever way she could. Andrew runs the second able staff that comes along and share her vegetables registration is required for Purina celebrates its 125th In 2000, Will took over location in Shallotte. with the company is a with those she loved. this free program. anniversary, the company the business when Bill Over the years Chad- major factor when we are Her funeral service Tony Rice is a volunteer is recognizing its long- passed away, and Will bourn Feed has adapted talking to an existing cus- was held Thursday, Aug. in the NASA/Jet Propul- term dealers like Chad- and Rhonda’s middle son to the changing business tomer or a propsect that 8 at Ocean View Baptist sion Laboratory Ambassa- bourn Feed. Ethan joined the family model, not only selling we are trying to sell.” Church with Rev. Kirk dor program. He also is a Chadbourn Feed was business in 2010 when he animal feed and health Lawton officiating. The contributor to WRAL-TV in founded when Bill Scott graduated from N.C. State supplies, but food plots, Greater Tabernacle Raleigh, on astronomy and family received friends purchased the former Di- University. Andrew, Will fencing, grills and other spaceflight. Rice enables announcements Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Gold- xie Grain and Feed in 1977 and Rhonda’s youngest outdoor needs. However, broadcast meteorologists finch Funeral Home, Caro- along with his wife Diane son, followed the same the company’s main focus Greater Tabernacle Church across the country with in- will hold a pastoral banquet lina Forest Chapel. Burial and a business partner. path when he graduated continues to be Purina formation about astronomy honoring Bishop Cathy S. Moore was in Hillcrest Cemetery. In 1981, Bill and Di- from N.C. State University Feed. and space for them to share on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. at Surviving are one ane’s son Will graduated in 2015. Will’s slogan is, “We with their audiences. Rice the Whiteville Administration daughter, Stephanie West- from N.C. State University In 2015, Will, Ethan and feed everything from earned a Computer Science building. Tickets are $20. Con- bury Bell; one son, James and came back home and Andrew opened a second earthworms to elephants.” tact Zettie Price at 471-0272 or degree from Virginia Tech bought out the business location in Shallotte called “We enjoy working with “Jamie” K. Westbury Jr.; and spends his day as a data Roseanna Jones at 470-2484. partner to officially make Scott’s Farm and Family. a company that is as repu- one grandchild, Nicholas scientist because, as he puts A Bread of Heaven College it a family operation. In While Ethan helps oversee table as Purina,” Will said. Bell; a sister-in-law, who is it, “it gives me a good excuse of Theology open house will be 1982, Will married his wife held Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. more like a sister, Jackie to get involved across many Rhonda. Their three sons Associate, bachelor and master’s Stevens; two sisters-in- different sciences.” all worked in the family Columbus businesses supporting degree offerings. For more infor- law, Catherine Westbury Admission is free, but do- business while they were mation call 287-5775. and Miriam Westbury; a nations are appreciated. For growing up. Two of the Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening Join the church as they travel special cousin, Laverne more information, contact sons are a part of the busi- to New Haven, Conn. Friday, Gause; a special nephew, the museum at 914-4185 or Dozens of the region’s Subs & Salads, The Chef ness today. In 1989, Rhonda Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 to cel- Keith Riley; her cat, Jerry; whiteville@naturalscienc- most talented and innova- and the Frog, Anthony’s ebrate Rev. Brian Bellamy’s 10th started working full time and many other nieces, es.org. tive epicureans will bring Italian Restaurant, Dale’s pastoral anniversary. Cost is $100 nephews, cousins, and ex- their best to the table on Seafood of Tabor City, per person. Call 287-5775 for more tended family. Free grief workshops focus Thursday, Aug. 29, for What-A-Burger, Vann Un- information. The family would like to Wilmington’s Epicurean derwood Chrysler Jeep extend a special thanks to on supporting those who Evening, a culinary feast Dodge, Ed’s Grill, Ward’s all the doctors, nurses and benefiting North Caroli- Grill and Pizza Village. Visit caregivers that devoted have lost a loved one na’s children and families Wilmington’s Epicu- nrcolumbus.com for their time to Mrs. West- Lower Cape Fear Hos- Grief in the Workplace on served by Methodist Home rean Evening will be held bury during her sickness. pice is offering 90-minute Sept. 3, Healthy Coping in for Children. 5:30-10 p.m. at the Wilm- the latest news and Memorial donations “Navigating Grief” work- Grief on Oct. 1, Hope for Chefs, bakers, wine- ington Convention Center. may be made to Ocean shops in Whiteville on the Holidays on Nov. 5, and makers, and brewers rep- Tickets can be purchased updates. View Baptist Church, 7300 the first Tuesday of each Hope for the Holidays on resenting 26 area estab- at www.wilmingtonee.org. N. Kings Highway, Myrtle month. Dec. 3. lishments will compete by Beach, S.C. 29572. Each workshop focuses The workshops are held preparing food and bever- Please sign the online on a specific aspect of grief from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Low- ages for 500 guests. A judg- Happy Birthday Happy Birthday In Heaven guestbook at www.goldif- and the grieving process. er Cape Fear Hospice and ing panel – epicureans in In Heaven nchfuneralhome.com. Upcoming topics include: LifeCare Center, 206 War- their own right – will taste Eunice rior Trail in Whiteville. To and award the best entries register, call 910-515-6689. in eight categories, includ- George Ronald Most of us have loved ing Copper Kettle, Best in Rodeo promises evening of and lost special people in Show. Guests participate, Jones Junior entertainment at Boys and our lives and we under- too, voting to select the August 10 stand that coping with grief Roger K. Busteed People’s Norris Girls Homes of North Carolina is a challenging process. Choice award winner. 8-12-52 ~ 1-9-15 If you or your friends and All proceeds from the The competitors are “Our competitors for family are having difficulty event benefit Methodist ready for three nights of this year’s event include dealing with the loss of a Home for Children. In 11 high-flying, bronco bust- several former champi- loved one, Lower Cape Fear years, the Wilmington ing competition at the 2019 ons,” said Linton. Hospice is here to help. community has raised over Rodeo at the B&GH Farm In addition to the ven- Throughout the year, we of- $1 million to provide safe, and Benton/BTS Arena & dors, the between competi- fer compassionate care, ed- stable homes for children. Exhibition Center. tive events will include ucational and enrichment Columbus County has sig- The 2019 B&GH Rodeo family friendly entertain- opportunities that support nificantly contributed to will be held at 8 p.m. on ment. many types of loss in safe this success through spon- August 15, 16 and 17. Gates “We are excited to bring and familiar environments. sorships, auction dona- will open at 6 p.m. for the this experience back again Because of our generous tions, and attendance. Co- event. this year,” said B&GH donors, these caring, no lumbus County businesses We miss you cost groups, camps and “We encourage every- President Gary Faircloth. supporting the 2019 event and love you, We love and miss you, workshops are available to one to arrive as the gates “Vendors and sponsors are are Patriot Ford (bronze Family and Friends Your Family all. Your donation is always #8162 #2781 open to ensure admis- already lining up to pro- sponsor), Fowler Jewelry, appreciated. sion,” said Equine Manag- vide a full entertainment J.S. Mann’s, Black’s Tire & Lower Cape Fear Hos- er and Events Coordinator event.” Auto Service, Subsational Amanda Thompson. “We Tickets for the event pice is a nonprofit organiza- know that there is going will only be sold at the tion dedicated to providing to be a high demand this gates. General admission the highest level of care and year and early arrival will is $15. Military and first comfort to patients with Subscribe Today, allow you to get a good seat responders get in for $12 life-limiting illness; support and enjoy the vendors.” with ID. Admission for and counseling to families; Thomas Linton Rodeo children ages 4 – 10 is $5 and education to the com- Call 642-4104 is providing the Southern and children 3 and under munity. For more informa- Rodeo Association sanc- get in for free. All proceeds tion, visit lcfh.org. tioned event. This means benefit the children of it will include top riders Boys and Girls Homes of participating in bull rid- North Carolina. ing, calf roping, saddle For more information, bronc riding, team roping, or to become a sponsor or barrel racing, steer wres- a vendor for the event, con- tling, breakaway roping tact Amanda Thompson at and bareback riding. 910-646-3083. www.nrcolumbus.com 8A • The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 2019 BALLOT

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By Clara Cartrette the common goal. Thompson. He has a sister, He also worked at Hills [email protected] Page has also champi- Kelly Edmund. Grocery, washed cars on oned the growth of youth A 1987 graduate of West weekends during the sum- Columbus County native athletics, introducing new Columbus High School, mer and worked in tobacco. George Page, who serves as leagues to the area, such Page attended Southeast- Page had an opportunity executive director of Valdo- as volleyball, and breaking ern Community College to be involved in numer- sta-Lowndes County Parks enrollment records in al- for three years and worked ous outdoor recreation and Recreation Authority most all sports while tran- for the Columbus County jobs, including serving as (VLPRA) in Georgia, has sitioning to a school-based Parks and Recreation De- equipment manager for been honored with a na- model. Additionally, Page partment, where Dempsey the Atlanta Braves, and tional award. has fostered the growth Herring took him under his later worked for the Kansas Page was awarded the of sports tourism through wing for three years before City Royals’ Triple A team Georgia state VLPRA hosting dozens of sports Page enrolled at Western as equipment operations award last year, and this tournaments each year. Carolina University. He management. year he is he recipient of VLPRA’s facilitated tour- worked with the baseball He said he was involved the National Association naments resulted in more team full time for two years in professional baseball of County Parks and Recre- than 7,000 room nights and at Western Carolina and for three years “and loved ation’s 2019 Professional of brought in well over $5 mil- earned a parks and outdoor every minute of it,” he said. the Year Award. The honor lion in economic impact in recreation management de- “I met wonderful people on is given to an exemplary the last calendar year and gree, graduating in 1993. He the road, the last few years professional currently em- continues to grow. later worked for the Bruns- with the Royals. Then I ployed in Parks and Rec- “I’m humbled and hon- wick County Parks and went to Omaha from April reation. ored to be selected for this Recreation Department. to September, then to Arizo- Page recently led VL- award,” Page says. “Our Page said Herring would na’s fall league and I loved PRA in a public/private success as an agency is a check up on him, put him it.” He said he met a lot of Contributed photo partnership to build the result of a dedicated board in the right place, and keep wonderful people and saw George Page with his wife Kelly and sons Matt and nation’s largest Miracle of directors and a talented up with his grades. “He a lot of the United States Brooks. Field at an Authority park. staff who work tirelessly to expected people to do their and other countries, “and I He collaborated with his provide quality programs best and he took an interest was fortunate to have that schools in South Georgia. straight A student. board of directors and the and facilities for our resi- in me. When he was parks opportunity.” Their 17-year-old son Matt They also have a 7-year- Miracle League of Valdosta dents.” and rec director and when He said he juggled is a rising senior who made old who is also very talent- to plan and design a new Page accepted the VL- he was county manager he school, work and fun and the high school golf and ed, plays all kinds of sports, complex that includes the PRA award in June at the was out there with all of those experiences helped basketball teams from an takes piano lessons and has Miracle Field, a boundless National Association of us dragging baseball fields him keep his priorities enrollment of more than won several art contests. playground and four stan- County Parks and Recre- and he never asked us to do straight. 3,200 students, and is a ation Officials conference what he wouldn’t do.” Page’s wife Kelly, who dard fields. He said this st incorporated local elected in Colorado. He grew up Going back to his many grew up in Kennet, Mis- Beginning August 1 leaders, school systems and in Chadbourn with his jobs, Page said he drove a souri, has a doctorate in non-profit organizations mother, Martha Thomp- bus when he was a junior education and is an as- The Hope & Healing Center, Inc. son, and step-dad, Leroy and senior in high school. sistant superintendent of who all worked together for will be offering aSubstance Abuse/Opioid Treatment Services Suboxone and Subutex best now and into the munity and county in the including Mechatronics aPsychiatric Services If you think these programs can help you, future.” educational and economic Engineering Technology, SCC make an appointment Continued from 1A SCC had the equivalent development area.” Criminal Studies – Foren- aMental Health Services of 2,092 full-time students Under Clarke’s leader- sics Concentration and aInternal Medicine today! to work with a great Board in 2017-18, according to ship, curriculum enroll- Medical Office Admin- of Trustees and the dedi- the State Community Col- ment at SCC increased by istration. Additionally, cated and talented faculty lege System, compared to 9 percent, reversing a 26 Clarke has overseen plan- and staff at SCC. We have 10,131 students at GTCC. percent decline over the ning and construction of worked hard to move SCC Edmund, the SCC previous five years, ac- an Advanced Manufac- The Hope & Healing Center, Inc. forward to better serve board chair, praised cording to a GTCC press turing Training Center, 174 Biltmore Road, Whiteville N.C. our partners in Columbus Clarke when asked last release. He also strength- which is under construc- 910-640-1830 County by focusing on month for comment about ened the college’s part- tion. educational attainment, his being named a finalist nerships with two county economic development at GTCC. school systems, resulting and cultural enrichment. “It doesn’t surprise me in an 85 percent increase I am proud of the partner- he is a finalist,” Edmund in dual enrollment, the ships that we have built said in a statement. “Dr press release says. over the past five years Clarke is well qualified Highlights of Clarke’s with our school systems, and a proven leader. He tenure at SCC have in- our employers, our com- certainly has made many cluded the implementa- munity and, most impor- needed and welcome tion of the SCC Success tantly, with our students. changes at SCC. 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Southeastern Community College President Dr. Tony Clarke and the faculty and staff pulled off a pretty remarkable feat during Clark’s last five years as college president. Despite a slowly shrinking overall population in the county, SCC grew its enrollment by 9 per- cent. Clarke announced Wednesday morning that he’s accepted the president’s position at Guilford Technical Community College, a school located in an urban area that will have its own set of chal- lenges but perhaps not as tough as running a com- munity college in a rural area. Clarke was quick to notice when he was hired that SCC is in an extremely competitive environ- ment, espe- cially against growing Cape The point: Fear Commu- Career and College Prom- nity College ise and the SCC Success and other Scholarship, which provide urban-based free tuition and fees for stu- community PUBLIC OPINION colleges, plus dents, have helped the col- UNC system lege grow enrollment and universities. reduce the cost of college One of the most signifi- for hundreds of students Many facets to opioid story cant areas of and are two of Clark’s hall- growth has I could write a book on will go to obtain narcotics. Reporter, but I promise it mark achievements. prescription drug abuse, Forgery, theft, doctor shop- would be double that if come in part- pain pills above all else. ping etc. not for due diligence by nership with About turning away pre- As pharmacists, we pharmacists. the county’s high schools. scriptions on a daily basis. walk a fine line between We are trying very hard This partnership has been particularly effec- About lives ruined and ensuring legitimate pa- to do the right thing in the tive in removing barriers to higher education lives lost. About patients tients get their medica- right way, but it is a con- Can we that many students in rural areas face. As is well being jailed for years after tions without feeling like stant battle, a battle most known, almost any good-paying job requires sec- being caught selling their a criminal and keeping the people cannot fathom un- ondary education. narcotics. About mothers abusers from getting away less they have been in the fix social Since 2014, Career and College Promise, with crying to me because they with a crime. trenches. have lost a child to a drug I don’t disagree with 576 students who can receive college credits that overdose. the numbers presented James D. McNeill, Rph are applied against hours required at four-year security? I could go on forever in the recent front-page Baldwin Woods Pharmacy schools, has seen an 85 percent increase. The pro- about the extent an abuser opioid article in The News Whiteville gram gives high schoolers a jump on their degrees By Dr. Mike Walden and reducing expenses and loans that would be N.C. Cooperative Extension incurred if students pursued the traditional full four-year track. My wife is not an econo- The SCC Success Scholarship, which allows mist, but she does some- qualifying students the chance to attend SCC times ask me about eco- with the cost of tuition and fees fully covered, has nomic issues. One of her Hood: Official data most frequent questions been a boon for the college and assisting students is about Social Security. reduce the cost of secondary education. Although she is retired and A statewide bond issue helped the college con- understates growth rate eligible to receive Social struct its new job training facility that should be Security benefits, on my completed this fall. advice she has delayed until Clark’s departure, coupled with two new out- her monthly payment will By John Hood identifying problems that dling horrible ideas. be much higher in a couple of-county superintendent hires, will leave a void John Locke Foundation merit study and remedy. While I wish journal- of years. Her big fear — and in institutional knowledge that will have to be But when a steady stream ists, politicians, and activ- her question to me — is quickly assimilated by the new administrators. When it comes to public of bad news drowns out ists would resist the im- will Social Security even be Paramount will be building a relationship with affairs, bad news is good pulse to talk incessantly around then? and good news is bad. in gloom-and-doom terms, the county commissioners, who fund capital ex- I assure her that in a That is, political speeches a big part of the problem penditures and certain non-teaching positions. couple of years Social Se- and media pieces that is that the very statistics With a major consolidation and spending proj- curity will certainly still describe a problem as big used to track social prob- ect underway with the city and county schools, be alive and paying ben- and getting worse tend to lems often have built-in bi- the new college president will need to remind efits. But this doesn’t take attract more attention, so ases towards pessimism. away from the fact there the commissioners of SCC’s needs. Those needs more are produced. That, I’ve offered the poverty are some problems facing often get the hind teat when money is allocated. in turns, fuels more public example before. Still, it’s Social Security just around As Clarke says, the campus is reasonably mod- disaffection. It’s a vicious worth repeating. Lots of the corner. ern, which is a nice way of saying that the build- cycle. people think the current Indeed, the trustees of The truth is that, in poverty rate is high and ings and grounds need upgrades to compete with Social Security estimate most ways during most of little changed from what nearby community colleges and UNC universities. the surplus the system has the time, things have been it was decades ago. That’s Clarke’s legacy will be enrollment growth when built up over the last 50 getting better, not worse, because the standard it probably should have shrunk, plus an emphasis years will be depleted by in North Carolina, our the good, giving people a measurement of poverty on providing affordable education to students and the mid-2030s. This means country, and our world. skewed and unduly pes- is deeply flawed. It only that – without changes – advancing initiatives to give high school students By no means does that simistic picture, they be- measures money income Social Security will then an early start on four-year degrees. apply to everyone every- come more likely to listen reported to government only be able to rely on new It’s a great position for the next president to where. And some indica- to demagogues peddling authorities, and relies build upon. tors have gotten worse, blame and radicals ped- uuSEE HOOD 12A uuSEE WALDEN 11A

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To the county school board for extending Jon- athan Williams’ contract and elevating his title to associate superinten- dent. Williams should be a great asset for new superintendent Deanne Meadows, and his experi- ence will prove invaluable as the system proceeds with construction proj- ects and potential school consolidation projects in the years ahead. The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 • 11A PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS Look out Lake, here I come By Diana Matthews she is head of the TTL com- weather came their way. When it comes to pad- myself, “even if I’m not when it was choppy, with [email protected] mittee, Stuart could not ask (And a whole lot of dling skills, I am trusting the fastest. I know I can do and without rain. I’ve those same people to make weather can come your what my instructor friend the distance if I build up known it to turn from one “It’s a year of rebuilding the level of sacrifice and ef- way on Lake Waccamaw in Fish told me in one kayak to it. Besides, just being on condition to the other in for many,” Take The Lake fort they have on past Labor one afternoon.) lesson two years ago. “Slow the water is a good thing.” a hurry, just when I was organizers say, in an epic Day weekends. That’s why In 2017 I in- is steady, and Every time I go pad- approaching my turn- understatement. It’s also she and her fellow commit- terviewed the steady is dling, I see something I around point, so that I the year for the undecided tee members have stream- amazing Chet fast.” wouldn’t have seen on foot had to race the weather TTL watcher to become a lined their approach: they Sechrest af- Fish or in a car. back. Sometimes, when first-time TTL participant. are holding shorter events ter his fourth taught me to You can see turtles, the wind turns against For 2019 the Take The and also hiring an outside TTL X-Treme. hold the pad- ducks, schools of fast- me, it feels exactly like I’m Lake committee has taken race coordinator to handle He recom- dle correctly moving little fishies, and paddling uphill. on Part One of a three-year registration and record- mended Ga- and use one the even faster birds that Whatever conditions I rebuilding project. keeping. torade, ener- arm to push eat those fishies as you run into — including some They did it to accom- The shorter events ap- gy gel packs, while pulling push-pull your way along. that make me reconsider modate the reality that pealed to me, as I am also sunscreen, a with the oth- On one of my first outings, my outing — I tell myself, many Lake Waccamaw in a building mode. So, look long-sleeved er and wind- I was sitting quietly in a “It could be raining (or people and institutions are out, Lake Waccamaw, here I cool shirt, ing my body patch of grass near the blowing or choppy or hot still facing a long road of come: 2019 will be my first a hat and first one way dam when a great blue and muggy) on Labor Day, recovery from Hurricane year to join the TTL kayak gloves. then the oth- heron dove past me and so I’d better practice and Florence. event. This year er to create caught a large fish in its get used to it.” It takes a lot of hard In my once- or twice- we kayakers, spring power talons. I watched it climb Saturday I paddled out work by dozens of public weekly training outings, including from my core back up into the blue sky of a rain shower into a health and safety officers, I’m up to about three miles, super-capa- muscles. carrying the weight of clear area, but with mist town officials, volunteers which takes me over an ble ones like Prior to its wriggling, dripping ahead; as the sun shone and Lake Waccamaw State hour in my little, non- Sechrest and that one les- dinner. from behind my right Park rangers, to pull off a speedy beginner’s kayak. just ordinary son, I didn’t Sometimes Wow is the shoulder I saw a partial full-scale TTL. Up till now the TTL folks like me, have any- only word. rainbow seeming to beck- “They were there for Paddle event has been the will cover six thing you My new goal is to pad- on me onward. Lake Waccamaw” in the province of people stronger miles one way. The TTL could call “technique.” I dle to the sandbar at the If you decide in favor harrowing aftermath of than I am, who were willing committee has figured out still am no expert, but I outlet of Big Creek and of trying one of the week- Hurricane Florence, my to be on the water for four logistics for us to get back think I’m developing a little back. end’s four challenges for friend and magazine edi- to six hours, enduring sun, to our starting place and muscle memory each time I I’ve been on Lake Wac- the first time, I wish you tor Stuart Rogers said to dehydration, fatigue, hid- pack up our crafts at the paddle on Lake Waccamaw. camaw when the surface well, and I look forward to me the other day. Now that eous cramps and whatever end. “I can do this,” I tell of the water was still and seeing you there.

The surplus was supposed decades. With the benefit Actually, President late 2020s or early 2030s, Will Social Security sur- WALDEN to keep Social Security of hindsight, we can see Obama did this in 2010 we’ll have another Social vive and will my wife (and Continued from 10A fully funded until 2050. Social Security overesti- by appointing a commis- Security Commission. eventually me) get our Then why is Social Se- mated fertility rates. With sion headed by former U.S. Some new fixes will then promised benefits? I think revenues paid by existing curity expected to face fertility rates coming in Senator Alan Simpson and be included to extend the the answer is yes. How will workers. The trustees esti- financial problems in lower than expected, there former White House Chief solvency of Social Security that be accomplished? I mate at that point, retirees 2034 rather than 2050? have been fewer workers of Staff and UNC System another 25 to 50 years. don’t know for sure, but I will only receive around 80 The answer is simple – paying in to the system. President Erskine Bowles. And what might those think it will be the collec- percent of what they were the dangers of long-term At the same time, Social The commission made fixes be? The federal Con- tive action of many people promised. forecasts. As you might Security underestimated some reasonable recom- gressional Budget Office together deciding. So the good news I share expect, Social Security has the increased life span mendations for extending (CBO) has outlined 35 pos- with my wife is, yes, So- to make forecasts for a ton of those receiving Social the life of Social Security, sibilities. Two that have Walden is a William Neal cial Security will still be of important economic Security. So the combina- but they were never ad- struck me as possibilities Reynolds Distinguished around to pay her a pen- and social factors in order tion of less money coming opted. are reducing the rate at Professor and Extension sion. The bad news is, to estimate its financial in and more money going My theory on why the which Social Security pen- Economist in the Depart- that pension will be about condition decades ahead. out moved forward the day Simpson-Bowles Commis- sions increase for higher- ment of Agricultural and 20 percent less than she Fertility rates, death rates, of financial reckoning for sion was ignored is that income workers, and using Resource Economics at expected unless something the growth of wages, infla- Social Security. it was just too soon. For a more modest inflation North Carolina State Uni- is done. tion and average longev- What can be done? The our political system to rate to calculate a recipi- versity who teaches and How did Social Secu- ity are some of the most answer is rather straight- deal with a crisis, that ent’s first payment. But writes on personal finance, rity get into this situation? important. forward – we need another crisis sometimes has to be I’m getting into the weeds economic outlook and pub- Actually, decades ago the Forecasts just a little bit commission to agree upon staring us in the face. So here. The details are in the lic policy. system faced a similar off can create big errors a new set of fixes for Social I predict sometime in the CBO report. problem. In the early 1980s for conditions in future Security. Social Security was run- ning out of money. A major reason was some very big increases in Social Securi- ty benefits passed by Con- gress and the President WHITEVILLE in the 1970s. These were increases the managers of Social Security had not planned for. RENTALS Facing a calamity, a commission comprised of Your #1 Service Rated Company politicians, labor leaders, business persons and oth- ers was quickly assembled. The head of the commis- sion was none other than Alan Greenspan – who later headed the Federal Reserve System under four presidents. The Greenspan Com- Mr. C. Frink mission recommended Another successful rehab story from Shoreland... some “fixes” to Social Secu- “I could not have asked for any better care. Every- rity, and Congress passed one at Shoreland was so nice and went above and them. Two of the major beyond to help me during my stay. The Rehab changes were a gradual team was great and really helped me.” increase in the age for re- -C. Frink ceiving full Social Security Meeting all your Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term benefits, and an increase in Care needs in your community with quality, dignity and Social Security tax rates respect. Call 910.642.4300 for more information or to on workers and employers. schedule a tour of one of our private suites. The result was a buildup 200 Flowers-Pridgen Drive Whiteville, NC 28472 of a multi-trillion dollar P: 910.642.4300 libertyhealthcareandrehab.com/shoreland Social Security surplus.

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Council- ception of the $62 minimum and complete an evaluation and linkage of academics for residences and varying The county tax office men Danny Clewis, Donald monthly bill for two months, after the volunteer’s site and future goals. amounts for commercial does not process payments Ray Bass and David Worley and it was that request that visit. The IEDC volunteer Hattie Kelly was reap- enterprises — is added to for Lake Waccamaw and voted against adjusting the the council declined. will be in Chadbourn in late pointed to the ABC board the City of Whiteville’s tax Bolton municipal taxes. bill while Colene Kelly and Council unanimously summer and early fall to ad- and Phillip Edwards was bills. While Lake Waccamaw does James Green wanted to pro- agreed to enter an agree- vise on downtown economic reappointed to the planning Municipal tax rates not accept online payments, vide an adjustment. Mayor ment under which the In- revitalization as it relates to and zoning board. Both Kelly range from a low of 20 cents telephone payments or cred- Phillip Britt does not vote ternational Economic De- the town’s economic devel- and Edwards have had years per $100 (Cerro Gordo and it card payments for taxes, except in case of a tie. velopment Council (IEDC) opment goals. of service on those boards. Lake Waccamaw) to a high Bolton municipal taxpay- Conrad Leach of the Ma- will provide the town with Council accepted the do- Council unanimously ap- of 67 cents per $100 in Tabor ers may pay by telephone sonic lodge told council that planning, organization and nation to the town’s “Our proved advertising for sale a City. Other town tax rates by calling 655-8945. Unlike the lodge had contacted the a volunteer to match the Park” of three benches built vacant lot on Oak Street. The are 35 cents in Sandyfield, in other towns and unlike town in June about a water/ community’s needs with by students of the Engage property had been trans- 45 cents in Brunswick, 50 the county, no convenience sewer/garbage bill of $882 other potential volunteers, Empower Excel Learning ferred to the town in June. cents in Boardman, 53 cents fee is charged by Bolton for service in April and May. set up briefing calls between Center Program. The pro- Finally, council sched- in Whiteville, 60 cents in for credit card payments. At the time of the contact, the IEDC volunteer and gram, sponsored by First uled interviews for finalist Bolton, 62 cents in Chad- Online payments are not there was another bill due community and arrange St. Paul Missionary Baptist applicants for the assistant bourn and 65 cents in Fair available for Bolton town for $988 for service in May food, lodging and travel Church, is an after-school town manager. The inter- Bluff. taxes, however. and June. Town staff in- cost reimbursement for the tutoring program offered at views will be conducted at County and municipal Current year municipal vestigated and determined volunteer. West Columbus and White- 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20. Four tax payments for Whiteville, tax payments for Whiteville, that a toilet leak had caused The town, in turn, will ville High Schools. This year finalists who will be inter- Chadbourn, Tabor City, Fair Chadbourn, Tabor City, Fair the high bill. With a total only have to provide work- marked the first of three viewed were selected from a Bluff, Sandyfield, Board- Bluff, Sandyfield, Board- amount due of $2,833, staff space for the IEDC volunteer years in which a state grant field of about 20 applicants. man, Brunswick and Cerro man, Brunswick and Cer- gave the lodge a sewer credit to participate in briefing has been funded to expand Gordo are accepted in per- ro Gordo cannot be made of $1,384, leaving a balance son at the county tax office, through town offices and due of $1,449, but Leach via mail, online or by tele- must instead be processed still had concerns. Interim phone with a credit card. A by the county tax office; Town Manager Pat Garrell 2.45 percent convenience fee however, payments for prior and public works personnel is added to any credit card years’ municipal taxes must conducted further tests and payments made online or be made at the town offices. determined that the lodge’s Polished Salon Hair * Nails * Tans a master’s degree in com- duck eggs.” AGRIBUSINESS parative biomedical sci- Course work will in- SUNRISE 480 Turbo Power OPEN SUN 550 Continued from 1A ence from N.C. 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The News Reporter, Friday, August 9, 2019 - 1B Hill named new Stallions men's basketball coach Monday, the Columbus County Board of Education approved Matt Hill as the new men's basketball coach at South Columbus High School. Hill succeeds Bry- ant Edwards who resigned to take a similar position at Lumberton High School. Ironically, Hill and Ed- wards ended up trading positions. Hill resigned from his position as the Lumberton head men's basketball coach in early March after three seasons as the Pirates head coach. Hill graduated from West Bladen High School in 2006. He served as a volun- teer coach at West Bladen while obtaining a degree from UNC-Pembroke. After Photo courtesy of Tasha Dyson graduating from UNC-P Members of the West Columbus Varsity Cheerleading squad are: Bottom row, in 2010, Hill was hired as Matt Hill left to right, Bailey Nance, Brooke Dyson, Alyssa Strickland, Kaley Smith. an assistant coach at West Middle Row, Anna Ty Ivey, Naya Bryant, Erin Griffin, Lexi Bullard. Bladen. mentality" at South Colum- players the ability to ex- Hill accepted the head bus attracted him to the job. ploit opportunities the de- Top Row, Madison Nance, Emma Strickland, Haley Gordon, Maggie Waddell, men's basketball job at St. "I am excited to be here," fense is giving them. "I will Anyla Bellamy-Bullock. Pauls High School in 2014. he said. " I look forward to certainly have to adapt my He took over a Bulldogs forming relationships with basketball philosophies to program that won three the student/athletes we the skill set brought to the WCHS Varsity cheerleaders games in 2013-14. have at South Columbus." court by our players." St. Pauls improved to Hill's hiring at South Co- Hill will also serve as 8-17 in his first season, fin- lumbus is also a reunion of an assistant football coach ishing in third place with sorts. He considers SCHS at South Columbus and is continue to earn awards a 7-7 record in the Three Athletics Director and looking forward to again The West Columbus Vikings Varsity Cheerleading squad recently completed Rivers Conference. The Head Football Coach Rus- working with the football a week at National Cheerleaders Association Camp on the campus of N.C. State Bulldogs earned a record sell Dove a "mentor" from program. He will teach University. The squad and individuals came home with several awards. of 18-8 the following year. their time together at West Health and Physical Educa- West Columbus, coached by Tasha Bass Dyson, earned a bid to the NCA Nationals Hill was named the Bladen. "I know the values tion at SCHS. in Dallas, Tex. They also collected a Stunt Safety Award, Spirit Stick Award, placed men's basketball coach at Coach Dove teaches," Hill "We are excited to have first in Team Chant competition and second in the Performance Jam. Lumberton High School in said. "Those values coin- Coach Hill as a member of The squad and Coach Dyson each received National Federation of High Schools May of 2016. Hill's teams cide with what I want for our staff," said SCHS prin- credentialing. The credentialing program ensures that cheerleaders and coaches raised the Pirates win total our basketball program." cipal Adam Thompson. understand the role of the cheerleader and the importance of safety. by two games in each of his Hill's basketball pro- "Coach Hill's values, work Madison Nance, Maggie Waddell, Erin Griffin, Naya Bryant and Haley Gordon three seasons. Lumberton gram has a foundation of ethic and local knowledge were named All-American. Alyssa Strickland was an All-American nominee. finished 16-11 in 2018-19. defense and ball-handling. should lead to continued Bryant was the recipient of the “Pin It Forward” Award. Hill resigned his coaching He did not give away any success for our Stallions' position in March. trade secrets, but did state athletics program." Hill said "the winning he tries to instill in his The News Reporter, Friday, August 9, 2019 -2B

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Central Middle School's Jamal Faulk goes through a rope drill at Tuesday's football prac- tice. Columbus County teams are beginning to prepare for the annual Columbus County Mid- dle School Football Jamboree at West Colum- bus scheduled for the first week in September. Staff photo by Grant Merritt Ashley Hester (above, left) goes for a "kill" in Tuesday's Whiteville vol- leyball practice. Also pictured at the net are Kaitlin McPherson (left) and Lena Jackson. Tessa Nicholson is in the background. Claire Smith has her back to the camera. Coach Greer Inman's Wolfpack squad finished second to South Columbus in the 2018 Three Rivers Conference standings after winning the title in 2017. The Wolfpack will open the 2019 season with a home match against 3A New Hanover on Tuesday, Aug. 20. A home contest with East Bladen Aug. 22 is Whiteville's first TRC match.

South Columbus Recreation fall sports registration South Columbus Recreation will hold registration for fall sports every Saturday in August from 9 a.m until noon. Registration will take place at the South Columbus Sports Complex “new” concession stand. The cost is $40. Football is for ages 7-12, cheerleading ages 5-12, soccer ages 5-10 and volleyball ages 5 and up.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Axelberg First-year West Columbus Middle School Warriors head football coach Jacob Moore (right) puts his team through preseason drills Wednesday afternoon. West Columbus Middle athletics teams are made up of Ever- green (including Chadbourn) and Cerro Gordo students. West Columbus Youth Football signups West Columbus Youth The registration fee is West Columbus football Football registration will $40. A copy of a birth cer- is looking to continue to be held Saturday, August 10 tificate is required at reg- build on the momentum at the West Columbus High istration. If you are unable created last fall and during School Field House begin- to make any of these three summer workouts with a ning at 9 a.m. and ending at signup dates, please contact successful youth football noon. Signups will also be Jeff Axelberg at 910-640- season in 2019. held August 17 during the 8921. same time period. Are You Ready For Some

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2019 BB&T Football Jamboree The scrimmage schedule for the 33rd BB&T Football Jamboree Au- Game 1: Hoggard vs. South Brunswick gust 16 at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium is set. The first scrimmage Game 2: New Hanover vs. South Columbus begins at 5:30 p.m. Cheerleaders will perform prior to the scrimmage Game 3: Wallace-Rose Hill vs. West Brunswick their school participates in. Game 4: Laney vs. Whiteville Game 5: Ashley vs. North Brunswick e News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 • 3B WHS volleyball gears up for new fall season

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Chase Elliott goes back-to-back at the Glen for fifth victory Chase Elliott checked off another are the kind of performances you have box on his list of career accom- to put on to compete with those guys plishments this past weekend. that win often,” he said. “And I think, at His win in the GoBowling at the the end, we can run with them.” Glen was his second at Watkins Elliott’s win also ended a seven-race Glen and the fifth of his Monster slump in which he never cracked the Energy Cup Series career, but the top 10 and had five finishes of 20th first in which he’s totally dominat- or worse, including three of 35th or ed a Cup race. worse. Elliott won the pole, took both of “The past month and a half has been the first two stages and led 80 of awful,” Elliott said. “We’ve had fast cars 90 laps to beat Martin Truex Jr., the at times. It wasn’t just a complete lack same driver he outran at Watkins of speed. But one thing or another Jimmie Johnson congratulates fellow Chevy driver Chase Elliot after his win at Glen last year for his first Cup vic- ended up for a bad weekend. Watkins Glen International in Upstate New York. tory. “To kind of have a weekend that for top-eight to top-10 and got drove Denny Hamlin finished third “This was the first time we’ve ever wasn’t as poor as the last six have through,” said Johnson, who was ahead of Erik Jones, Ryan Blaney gone somewhere and sat on the been was really nice, and then the working with crew chief Cliff Daniels and Matt DiBenedetto, who pole and led the most laps and way we did it, I think, was the biggest for the first time. “[Blaney] claims it sounds as if he’s in jeopardy of los- won the race,” Elliott said. “I’ve nev- thing.” was just racing. So I can hardly wait ing his ride in the No. 95 Toyota de- er done that in my career, and I’m Elliott’s Hendrick Motorsports team- to go racing. Everybody stay tuned.” spite a recent string of four top-10 sure [crew chief Alan Gustafson] mates weren’t as fortunate. Johnson said Blaney seemed in- finishes in the past seven races. has at some point, but as a group William Byron had an early run-in timidated when they discussed the “Track position was big, and we we’ve never done that.” with Kyle Busch that ended with By- incident after the race. “His lips were got messed up in our qualifying Elliott said dominating a race in ron running into the back of Busch quivering so bad when he came to run by a couple guys, but it wasn’t that fashion is a big step in his ca- -- on instructions from his crew chief speak,” Johnson said. “I don’t know if their fault, so that set us back,” reer, since the top teams and driv- Chad Knaus -- but damaging his own he was nervous or scared or both.” DiBenedetto said. “We just had to ers need to be capable of an occa- car worse than Busch’s. Blaney said it was just hard racing. work diligently all race long, inch sional beat down. Then Jimmie Johnson had a late Truex, who was the only driver close our way forward little by little. It “The biggest piece of the whole incident with Ryan Blaney that had to Elliott at the finish, said his No. 19 was cool and it’s always so satisfy- weekend is just knowing that we’re Johnson unusually irked and vowing Toyota was faster than Elliott’s No. 9 ing on these road courses for us the type of team and the caliber of revenge. Chevrolet, but he just couldn’t over- to inch our way forward and pass team that can go and put on those “We scored points in both stages, come the aerodynamic advantage some guys. I wish we could have kind of performances, and those which was nice. We were setting up that Elliott, as the leader of the race, started a little further forward.” enjoyed. Then he added, “I just hope I can “I tried to do all I could,” Truex said. be a part of this for a long time to “Chase, he did an excellent job just come.” not making mistakes. All I could do With young driver Christopher was get to within two car lengths or Bell coming up through the Toy- one-and-a-half at the closest in brak- ota driver development pipeline, ing. Just trying to force a mistake, but many in the garage figure DiBene- he hit his marks, and his car was re- detto might be the odd man out ally fast in the key areas there where as Toyota and its team owners try it needed to be and leaving a few of to find a way to work Bell into their the key corners. ... Cup lineup while keeping another “We passed quite a few cars and fin- youngster, Erik Jones, now driving ished up front, just couldn’t pass that the No. 20 at Joe Gibbs Racing, in Chase Elliott in the No. 9 Chevrolet made no major mistakes at Watkins Glen last one.” the fold. on Sunday, enabling him to hold off Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 Toyota for his second win of the season and the fifth of his career.

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FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY College is now be required to attend a Prebid ders will be returned at the time corded in Plat Book 3, Page 18, TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 accepting applications for the conference on Wednesday Au- the Town Council awards the Columbus County Registry. STATE BAR NO.: 5901 following positions: Executive gust 7, 2019 at 1:00pm on site property to the highest respon- These being two of those lots August 9 & 16, 2019 Director for Marketing & Public at West Columbus High School sible bidder. as conveyed by A.W. Baldwin Relations. For detailed informa- Auditorium 7294 Andrew Jack- In order for a bid to be consid- and Grace G. Baldwin, his wife, Notice of Service tion and to apply, please visit our son Hwy. Cerro Gordo NC ered, the bidder must be current to J.M. Russ, by Deed dated employment portal at: https:// 28430. Bid packets may be on payment of all property taxes September 15, 1943, recorded of Process by faytechcc.peopleadmin.com/ Human Resources Office Phone: picked up at Columbus County owed to the town and county. in Deed Book 164, Page 550, Publication (910) 678-7342 Internet: http:// 2002 Harley Davidson Dyna Board of Education 817 Wash- The town reserves the right to Columbus County Registry. www.faytechcc.edu . An Equal wide glide. 27,300 miles. ington Street, Plant Operations withdraw the property from sale Reference is made to the Estate STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Opportunity Employer Excellent condition. New bat- 5487 Silver Spoon Rd. or at the at any time and the right to re- File of J.M. Russ (72-E-101), the COLUMBUS COUNTY tery. $4900. Call 910-770-1680. Prebid conference. Columbus ject all bids. Estate File of Dena Russ (80-E- OneMain Financial Group, LLC LOCAL INSURANCE AGENT office adding position for sales County Board of Education re- Inquiries about the property 55), the Estate File of John H. successor by merger to One- agent. Preferably experienced and serves the right to reject any or and the sale may be made to Russ (82-E-163), the Estate File Main Financial of America, Inc., licensed. Salary plus commission all Bids. the Chadbourn town manager, of Jessie Russ (12-E-336) and Plaintiff and benefits. Send resume to Box Columbus County Board of Town Hall, 602 N. Brown Street, the Estate File of James A. Lew- Vs. C-1, c/o News Reporter, PO Box Education Chadbourn, N.C. is (07-E-322) all as located in Glenn K. Keaton, 707, Whiteville, NC 28472 817 Washington Street August 9, 2019 the Office of the Clerk of Supe- Defendant NOW HIRING MECHANICALLY 2005 Dyna Harley Super Glide. Whiteville NC 28472 rior Court for Columbus County, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF INCLINED INDIVIDUALS. Ben- New tires, battery, parts. Nice. August 2, 6, 9, 2019 Notice of Tax North Carolina. JUSTICE efits available. Apply in person $6,000. PH. (910)654-4440 for Foreclosure Sale The property to be offered pur- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION from 8 am to 1 pm. 201 Magnolia info. Advertisement suant to this Notice of Sale is be- FILE NO. 19 CVD 406 Street, Whiteville. 910-642-6902 for Sealed Bids ing offered for sale, transfer and TO:ALL PARTIES WHAT A BURGER - Help Want- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE Take notice that a pleading seek- ed. No phone calls. Apply in Sale of Town IN THE GENERAL COURT OF IS”. Neither the Commissioner ing relief against you has been person from 8:30 am until 11 am JUSTICE nor the County of Columbus, filed in the above-entitled ac- and 2 pm-4 pm only Property COUNTY OF COLUMBUS nor the officers, directors, at- tion. The nature of the relief be- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION torneys, employees, agents or ing sought is as follows: money The Town Council of Chad- FILE NO.: 18 CV 531 authorized representatives of owed and court costs. bourn, N.C. has authorized the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and either the Commissioner or the You are required to make a de- 1200 Custom. Very low miles. sale by sealed bid of the follow- WEST BLADEN ASSISTED Liv- CITY OF WHITEVILLE, County of Columbus make any fense to such pleading not later Call 910-840-7724 ing parcel of real property: ing taking applications M-F Plaintiffs representation of warranty relat- than 40 days after the first date BEGINNING at the stake lo- 9am-4pm for Med-Techs/CNA/ vs ing to the title or any physical, of the publication of this notice cated in the Southeast corner PCA/Housekeeping/Laundry/ CAROLINE R. O’CONNOR; environmental, health or safety yielding a deadline of September of the Sidney Meares line it Kitchen Aide/Kitchen Cook Ap- ANN LEWIS COOK; ANNA conditions existing in, on, at, or 11, 2019 and upon your failure ply in Person 714 East Bladen being the Southeast corner of LAURA SANCHEZ CANTU; relating to the property being to do so, the party seeking ser- Street, Bladenboro. that tract of land conveyed to LEIGH BRADLEY; SCOTT offered for sale, and any and all vice against you will apply to the Sidney Meares and wife, by T.S. DOUGLAS BRADLEY; EM- responsibilities or liabilities aris- court for the relief sought. Lewis, and wife, as recorded in ILY JOYCE HOOKER; JOHN ing out of or in any way relating Dated: July 16, 2019 Book 164, Page 505, Columbus G. RUSS; MARY RUSS BRITT; to any such condition expressly THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. County Registry, said Beginning BARBARA JEAN TURNER, are disclaimed. Jay B. Green stake also being located in the Defendants Also, this property is being sold Attorney for Plaintiff Western margin of Oak Street; NOTICE is hereby given that the in fee simple, free and clear of 908 E. Edenton Street and runs thence from the Begin- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and all interests, rights, claims and Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you ****Publisher’s Notice**** ning Point and with the Sidney behind paying your MORT- the CITY OF WHITEVILLE as liens whatever except that the Telephone: 919-829-0797 Equal Housing Opportunity Meares line due West and par- GAGE? Denied a Loan Modifica- All real estate advertised herein bodies politic incorporate of the sale shall be subject to taxes Aug. 2, 9, & 16, 2019 allel with Third Avenue 170 feet tion? Is the bank threatening is subject to the Federal Fair State of North Carolina, are ex- and special assessments, the to a stake located in the Colum- NOTICE TO CREDITORS foreclosure? CALL Homeown- Housing Act, North Carolina and ercising their power and author- amount of which cannot be def- Columbus Fair Housing Law bus County Board of Education Having qualified as Executrix of er’s Relief Line! FREE CONSUL- ity to assess, levy and collect initely determined at the time of TATION! 855-995-4199 which makes it illegal to adver- line; and runs thence due South the ESTATE OF JANOS ISTVAN taxes against real and personal the Judgment. tise any preference, limitation, and with the Columbus County BALOGH, late of the County of or discrimination based on race, property located within their A cash deposit of 20% of the Board of Education line and par- Columbus, State of North Caro- color, religion, sex, handicap, fa- boundaries in accordance with purchase price, or $750 which- allel with Oak Street 70 feet to a lina, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A- milial status or national origin, or the laws of the State of North ever is greater, will be required intention to make any such pref- stake; and runs thence due East 14-1, hereby notify all persons, AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get Carolina and the Default Judg- at the time of the sale with the erences, limitation or discrimi- and with the T.S. Lewis home firms and corporations having FAA approved hands on Aviation ment and Order of Sale entered balance remaining due to be nation. We will not knowingly tract in the Town of Chadbourn. claims against the decedent to training. Financial aid for qualified on the 2nd day of July, 2019 paid in full by cash or certified accept any advertising for real The above property is a portion present them to the undersigned students - Career placement as- estate which is in violation of the and Summary Judgment and funds at the Office of the Com- of Lot Number 4 in Block 26 ac- by the 28th day of October, sistance. CALL Aviation Institute law. 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representation of warranty relat- pleaded in bar of their recovery. following address: ers’ Chambers, Dempsey B. Regional Medical Notice of Service ing to the title or any physical, All persons indebted to said es- This the 9th day of August, 2019. Herring Courthouse Annex, 112 of Process by environmental, health or safety tate will please make immediate Evelyn Nora Sellers West Smith Street, Whiteville, Center Publication conditions existing in, on, at, or payment. Administrator NC 28472. The Board invites all Construction relating to the property being of- This the 19th day of July, 2019. 2183 Cedar Grove Church Road interested persons to attend and fered for sale, and any and all re- Phillip J Taylor, Cerro Gardo, NC 28430 present their views. Services STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, sponsibilities or liabilities arising Administrator of the estate of Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP Trent Burroughs, Chairman BRUNSWICK COUNTY New Hanover Regional Medi- out of or in any way relating to Elizabeth Taylor Attorneys at Law Columbus County Board of IN THE GENERAL COURT OF cal Center (NHRMC) is solicit- any such condition expressly are 316 Harrison Street P.O. Box 1467 Commissioners JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DI- ing General Contractors that are disclaimed. Asheboro, NC 27203 Administrative Building VISION Whiteville, NC 28472 licensed and authorized to do Also, this property is being sold 111 Washington Street TITLE OF ACTION: July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2019 August 9, 16, 23, 30 2019 business in the State of North in fee simple, free and clear of Whiteville, NC 28472 MILLIKEN INVESTMENTS, INC.; Carolina, with extensive experi- all interests, rights, claims and NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Phone (910)640-6640 and, MILLIKEN INVESTMENTS, ence in health care and are inter- liens whatever except that the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA August 9, 16, 2019 INC. d/b/a SHALLOTTE ELEC- ested in becoming pre-qualified sale shall be subject to taxes COUNTY OF COLUMBUS COUNTY OF COLUMBUS TRIC STORES to provide general contracting and special assessments, the FILE: 19-E-341 The undersigned, Kenneth R. Public Hearing Vs. JORGE BORREGO; and, services for New Hanover Re- amount of which cannot be defi- VESTER SPENCER SOLOMON Pope Sr, has qualified as Ad- EVA ELECTRIC, INC. To Obtain Public gional Medical Center Construc- nitely determined at the time of has qualified as Executor of the ministrator of the Estate of Mary TO: Defendant, JORGE BOR- tion Services. the Judgment. Estate of GLENDA SOLOMON Evelyn Myers Pope, late of Co- Comment On A REGO, individually To request a pre-qualification A cash deposit of 20% of the SPAULDING, deceased. This lumbus County, and this is to Defendant, EVA ELECTRIC, INC. Proposed packet, General Contractors purchase price, or $750 which- is to notify all persons having notify all persons having claims PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Economic will need to contact New Ha- ever is greater, will be required at claims against said Estate to against said Estate to present a pleading seeking the relief nover Regional Medical Center the time of the sale with the bal- present them to the undersigned them to the undersigned on or Development against JORGE BORREGO and Construction Services Office by ance remaining due to be paid in on or before November 4th, before November 12, 2019, pur- EVA ELECTRIC, INC., jointly and Incentive Grant To phone at (910) 667-3550 or email full by cash or certified funds at 2019, or this notice shall be pled suant to North Carolina General severally has been filed in Bruns- to General.Contractor.Prequali- the Office of the Commissioner in bar of their recovery pursuant Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice Establish A New wick County, North Carolina, in fi[email protected]. Upon re- within three (3) days after the en- to North Carolina General Stat- shall be pled in bar of their re- the above entitled action. The Manufacturing quest, a packet will be sent with try of the Judgment of Confirma- ute 28A-14-1. covery. All persons indebted to nature of the relief, being sought Facility for a list of required information to tion by the Clerk of Court. This the 2nd day of AUGUST, said Estate will please make im- is for Breach of Contract and be submitted and a due date. Hearing before Judge Jerry A. 2019. mediate payment to the under- Carolina money owed. You are required NHRMC intends to select con- Jolly, Judge Presiding for Co- VESTER SPENCER SOLOMON signed at the following address: to make your defense to such Botanicals tractors for pre-qualification un- lumbus County, North Carolina 3900 TOM SESSIONS ROAD This the 9th day of August, 2019. pleading not later than thirty (30) der guidelines of North Carolina was held in connection with this WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Kenneth R. Pope Sr. days after the first date of pub- Columbus County proposes to House Bill 1227. This does not foreclosure on the 9th day of C. Greg Williamson Administrator lication of this notice. You must appropriate and expend County exclude NHRMC from using cur- July, 2019 at which time this Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP 2034 Haynes Lennon Hwy. also serve a copy of your re- funds for the following Economic rent public bid laws. foreclosure sale was authorized Attorneys at Law Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 sponse upon Plaintiffs’ Attorney, Development projects pursuant It must be understood that as required by statute. 136 Washington Street Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP listed below. If you fail to file a to North Carolina General Stat- this request does not commit This the 29th day of July, 2019. P.O. Box 1467 Attorneys at Law response, the Plaintiff will apply ute 158-7.1. NHRMC to accept any proposal WILLIAM E WOOD Whiteville, NC 28472 P.O. Box 1467 to the Court for the relief sought. The Columbus County Board submitted, nor is NHRMC re- COMMISSIONER Aug. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2019 Whiteville, NC 28472 The 2nd day of August, 2019, of Commissioners intends to sponsible for any costs incurred 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE August 9, 16, 23 & 30 2019 being the first day of publication NOTICE TO CREDITORS consider entering into an Eco- by firms for the preparation of WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 in the News Reporter, columbus STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA nomic Development Incentive their responses to this request. TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Public Hearing County, NC. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Grant Contract with Black’s Tire July 30, Aug. 2, 6, 9, 2019 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Preston B. Hilton, Esq. Having qualified as the Executor To Obtain Public Service for an expansion. The August 9 & 16, 2019 Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & of the Estate of William Curtis County will make annual cash NOTICE TO CREDITORS Comment On A Having qualified as Executor Moss PLLC NOTICE TO CREDITORS Barnes, deceased, late of Co- incentive grants pursuant to the of the estate of Gwen Smith, Attorney for Plaintiffs STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA lumbus County, North Carolina, Proposed County Economic Development deceased, late of Columbus 52 Physicians Drive COUNTY OF COLUMBUS the undersigned hereby notifies Economic Incentive Grant Policy, begin- County, the undersigned here- Supply, NC 28462 The undersigned, WILLIAM E. all persons having claims against ning in the first quarter of 2021, Development by notifies all persons having 910-754-2816 McKELLAR, JR., has qualified as the estate of said decedent to following the payment of 2020 claims against the estate of said August 2, 9, 16, 2019 Executor of the Estate of RUTH present them to the undersigned Incentive Grant property taxes. Pursuant to decedent to present them to B. WHITE, late of Columbus on or before November 5, 2019 the policy, the amount of each For A Planned the undersigned within three (3) Notice of Tax County, and this is to notify all which is three months from the year’s grant will be based on ac- months from the date of the first persons having claims against first publication of this notice, Expansion of tual tax base investments made. Foreclosure Sale publication, or this notice will be said Estate to present them to or this notice will be pled in bar Black’s Tire The investment proposed totals pleaded in bar of their recovery. the undersigned on or before of their recovery. All persons $1,750,000 over the next 5 years Service All persons indebted to said es- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA October 19, 2019, pursuant to indebted to said estate please and involves the creation of 15 tate will please make immediate IN THE GENERAL COURT OF North Carolina General Statute make immediate payment. new jobs. The Board of Com- Columbus County proposes to payment. JUSTICE 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be This the 2nd day of August, missioners believes this grant appropriate and expend County This the 2nd day of August, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS pled in bar of their recovery. All 2019. will total $40,279, payable over funds for the following Economic 2019. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION persons indebted to said Estate Mr. Jerry K. Barnes a five-year period as investment Development projects pursuant Tikeya D Steele, FILE NO.: 19 CV 439 will please make immediate pay- 422 S. Franklin Street is made. The County will fund to North Carolina General Stat- Executor of the estate of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, ment to the undersigned at the Whiteville, NC 28472 the payments from available ute 158-7.1. Gwen Smith Plaintiff following address: Don W. Viets, Jr. revenues in the County General The Columbus County Board 364 Ann Spaulding Rd. vs This the 19th day of July, 2019. Attorney for the Estate Fund. The Board of Commis- of Commissioners intends to Clarkton, NC 28433 GLORIA LaFAIR CALDWELL; WILLIAM E. McKELLAR, JR., 135 Washington Street sioners believes this project will consider entering into an Eco- August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 DELLA E. CROCKETT; EXECUTOR Whiteville, NC 28472 help stimulate the local economy nomic Development Incentive FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & 605 20th Street Telephone: (910) 642-7019 by creating new jobs. Grant Contract with Black’s Tire NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST COMPANY (Claimant) Butner, NC 27509 Aug 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2019. The Board will hold a public Service for an expansion. The STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Defendants Williamson, Walton & Scott, hearing on the proposed appro- NOTICE TO CREDITORS County will make annual cash COUNTY OF COLUMBUS NOTICE is hereby given that the L.L.P. priation and expenditure of funds STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA incentive grants pursuant to the FILE: 19-E-366 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS is a Attorneys at Law on Monday, August 19, 2019, at COUNTY OF COLUMBUS County Economic Development KERRY VACHER has qualified body politic incorporate of the P. O. Box 1467 7:30 pm, in the Commission- Having qualified as the Execu- Incentive Grant Policy, begin- as Executrix of the Estate of State of North Carolina, is ex- Whiteville, NC 28472 ers’ Chambers, Dempsey B. trix of the Estate of Milton Silas ning in the first quarter of 2021, ROBERT VACHER, deceased. ercising its power and authority July 19, 26, August 2 & 9, 2019 Herring Courthouse Annex, 112 McLean, deceased, late of Co- following the payment of 2020 This is to notify all persons hav- to assess, levy and collect taxes West Smith Street, Whiteville, ing claims against said Estate to NOTICE TO CREDITORS lumbus County, North Carolina, property taxes. Pursuant to against real and personal prop- NC 28472. The Board invites all present them to the undersigned Having qualified as Administra- the undersigned hereby notifies the policy, the amount of each erty located within its boundar- interested persons to attend and on or before November 4TH, tor of the Estate of Donald Brad- all persons having claims against year’s grant will be based on ac- ies in accordance with the laws present their views. 2019, or this notice shall be pled ley TImmons, deceased, of Co- the estate of said decedent to tual tax base investments made. of the State of North Carolina Trent Burroughs, Chairman in bar of their recovery pursuant lumbus County, State of North present them to the undersigned The investment proposed totals and the Default Judgment and Columbus County Board of to North Carolina General Stat- Carolina, the undersigned does on or before November 5, 2019 $3,173,000 over the next 5 years Order of Sale entered on the 9th Commissioners ute 28A-14-1. pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 28A-14- which is three months from the and involves the creation of 26 day of July, 2019 and is fore- Administrative Building This the 2nd day of AUGUST, 1 hereby notify all persons, firms, first publication of this notice, new jobs. The Board of Com- closing on the following land of 111 Washington Street 2019. associations or corporations or this notice will be pled in bar missioners believes this grant GLORIA LaFAIR CALDWELL and Whiteville, NC 28472 KERRY VACHER having claims against the estate of their recovery. All persons will total $61,509, payable over DELLA E. CROCKETT in order to Phone (910)640-6640 10 WILLOW BEND DRIVE of the said decedent to present indebted to said estate please a five-year period as investment satisfy the properly assessed August 9, 16, 2019 TAYLORS, SC 29687 them to the undersigned on or make immediate payment. is made. The County will fund but unpaid taxes and/or spe- C. Greg Williamson, Resident before the 25th day of October, This the 2nd day of August, the payments from available cial assessments upon certain Request for Process Agent 2019, or this notice will be plead- 2019. revenues in the County General lands. Pursuant to Judgment Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP ed in bar of their recovery.”“All Ms. Brenda Williamson McLean Fund. The Board of Commis- Statement of entered on the 9th day of July, Attorneys at Law persons, firms, associations or 176 Dupree Landing Road sioners believes this project will 2019, William E. Wood has been Qualifications 136 Washington Street corporations indebted to the Hallsboro, NC 28442 help stimulate the local economy appointed Commissioner with P.O. Box 1467 said estate will please make Don W. Viets, Jr. by creating new jobs. Packets for the authority to sell the follow- Whiteville, NC 28472 payment immediately. Attorney for the Estate The Board will hold a public General ing land at the Courthouse Door, Aug. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2019 This the 24th day of July, 2019. 135 Washington Street hearing on the proposed appro- Columbus County Courthouse in Contracting James E. Hill, Jr. Administrator Whiteville, NC 28472 priation and expenditure of funds the City of Whiteville, Columbus of the Estate of Telephone: (910) 642-7019 on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Services County, North Carolina at 12:10 Donald Bradley TImmons August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2019. 7:00 pm, in the Commission- o’clock p.m. on the 22nd day of New Hanover JOHN ALAN HIGH, PLLC At- August, 2019 and will sell to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS torney at Law 102 Courthouse highest bidder for cash all inter- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Square Whiteville NC 28472 PUBLIC NOTICE est in the following described COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Telephone: 910-640-2111 real estate: The undersigned, Evelyn Nora The Columbus County School System offers Career Technical Education Programs for students Facsimile: 910-212-7333 in grades 6 through 12 at both the middle school and high schools for the 2019-2020 school year. Lying and being in Bogue Town- Sellers, has qualified as Admin- July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 2019. The mission of Career Technical Education in the Columbus County School System is to meet ship, Columbus County, North istrator of the Estate of James student needs, interests, abilities, and aspirations; and to help empower students for effective Carolina, and being more par- Ervin Benson, late of Columbus participation in an international economy as world class workers and citizens. Career Techni- ticularly described as follows: NOTICE TO CREDITORS County, and this is to notify all cal Education Programs are being offered in: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Career persons having claims against Being all of Lot No. 75 and 75A Having qualified as Administra- Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Occupations, Technology Engineering and said Estate to present them to as shown on that plat entitled tor of the estate of Elizabeth Tay- Design Education, Trade & Industrial Education, as well as High School Internship opportunities. “Map of Lakeland Village”, pre- lor, deceased, late of Columbus the undersigned on or before In compliance with federal law, the Columbus County Schools System and CTE programs admin- pared by Lloyd R. Walker, Regis- County, the undersigned hereby November 12, 2019, pursuant to ister all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination tered Land Surveyor, dated May notifies all persons having claims North Carolina General Statute because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military status, disability or gender, 26, 1976, revised September 14, against the estate of said de- 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1981, and recorded in Plat Book cedent to present them to the pled in bar of their recovery. All of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in educational programs. Eddie Beck, 32, Page 18, Columbus County undersigned within three (3) persons indebted to said Estate Director of Programs for Exceptional Children, has been designated to coordinate compliance Registry, and being a portion of months from the date of the first will please make immediate pay- with Section 504 regulations. He is located in the Columbus County Board of Education Build- that property conveyed to Inves- publication, or this notice will be ment to the undersigned at the ing, 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472, telephone 642-5168. Title IX of the Education tors Management Corporation, Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs. If you by Deed recorded in Book 341, have any questions or comments about Title IX and/or the Career Technical Education Programs Page 738, Columbus County in the Columbus County Schools System, please contact: Mr. Ken Buck, Director of Career Tech- Registry. nical Education, Columbus County Schools, 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472, or by SUBJECT to Restrictions re- phone at (910) 642-5168. corded in Book 335, Page 856, Columbus County Registry. Aviso público: El sistema escolar del Condado Colón ofrece programas de educación técnica de Being the same property con- carrera para estudiantes de grados 6 a 12 en la escuela media y high Schools secundarias para el No Risk. No Money out of Pocket. veyed by Investors Management año 2019-2020. La misión de la carrera de educación técnica en el sistema escolar del Condado Corporation to Clarence E. Carr Colón es satisfacer las necesidades del estudiante, sus intereses, capacidades y aspiraciones; y ayudar a capacitar a los estudiantes para una participación efectiva en una economía interna- and wife, Ruth C. Carr by Deed cional como ciudadanos y trabajadores de clase mundial. Se ofrecen programas de educación dated January 26, 1989, record- técnica de carrera en: educación agrícola, educación empresarial, desarrollo de carrera, familia ed in Book 399, Page 429, Co- y Ciencias del consumidor, las ocupaciones de la salud, Ingeniería de tecnología y diseño de lumbus County Registry. la educación, comercio y educación Industrial, así como oportunidades de pasantías de la Note: Ruth C. Carr, widow of escuela secundaria. En cumplimiento de la ley federal, los programas de sistema de escuelas del Clarence E. Carr, died March Condado de Columbus y CTE administran programas todos educativos, actividades de empleo 31, 2016, in Columbus County, LUNG CANCER? y admisiones sin discriminación debido a raza, religión, origen nacional o étnico, color, edad, North Carolina. situación militar, discapacidad o género, excepto cuando la exención sea adecuado y permitido The property to be offered pur- por la ley. Sección 504 de la Rehabilitation Act de 1973 prohíbe la discriminación por discapaci- suant to this Notice of Sale is be- dad en programas educativos. Eddie Beck, Director de programas para niños excepcionales, ha ing offered for sale, transfer and sido designado para coordinar el cumplimiento de las normas de la sección 504. Él se encuentra conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE en el edificio de Junta de educación del Condado de Colón, 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC IS”. Neither the Commissioner 28472, teléfono 642-5168. Título IX de la enmienda de Educación de 1972 prohíbe la discrimi- nor the County of Columbus, nación por sexo en los programas educativos. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o comentario nor the officers, directors, at- acerca de Título IX y los programas de educación técnica de carrera en el sistema de escuelas del torneys, employees, agents or Condado de Columbus, por favor póngase en contacto con: Sr. Ken Buck, Director de la carrera authorized representatives of de educación técnica, escuelas del Condado de Columbus, 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC either the Commissioner or the 28472, o por teléfono en el (910) 642-5168. County of Columbus make any August 9, 2019 8B • Th e News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019

Second Notice of Carolina 28472 on the pro- outstanding in the aggregate and neither the full faith and will consider the adoption of a Columbus County Board of posed issuance of one or more principal amount of $6,600,000, credit nor the taxing power resolution approving in principle Commissioners Public Hearing issues or series of revenue re- Recovery Zone Facility Bonds, of the State of North Carolina the proposed issuance of the By: Trent Burroughs, Chairman funding bonds (the “Bonds”) by 2009 Series B (International or any political subdivision or Bonds. August 9, 2019 OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF the Authority in an aggregate Paper Company Project), cur- agency thereof shall be pledged COMMISSIONERS OF principal amount not to exceed rently outstanding in the ag- to the payment of the Bonds or COLUMBUS COUNTY, NORTH $27,100,000. The proceeds gregate principal amount of the interest thereon. CAROLINA of the Bonds would be made $7,000,000, and Environmental At the time and place of the pub- ON THE PROPOSED ISSU- available to International Paper Improvement Revenue Refund- lic hearing, all who appear will be ANCE OF REVENUE REFUND- Company to refi nance the costs ing Bonds (International Pa- given an opportunity to express ING BONDS PLEASE RECYCLE of certain sewage, wastewater per Company Project), Series their views for or against the pro- ON BEHALF OF INTERNATION- treatment and/or solid waste 2017A, currently outstanding in posal to issue the Bonds. Within AL PAPER COMPANY disposal facilities and recovery the aggregate principal amount fourteen (14) days of the date of As a follow up to the fi rst Pub- zone property, including, but not of $13,500,000. The Project is the publication of the fi rst public lic Notice given on August 2, limited to, pulp mill and power owned and operated by Interna- notice, written comments may 2019, a second Public Notice facilities and paper production tional Paper Company. be submitted to June Hall, Clerk is hereby given that the County facilities and related facilities, at The Bonds, when and if issued, to the Columbus County Board Board of Commissioners of Co- After the Riegelwood Mill (the “Mill”), will be limited obligations of the of Commissioners, Columbus lumbus County, North Carolina located in Columbus County at Authority, payable solely and County Administration Building, (the “Board”), at the request of 865 John L. Riegel Road, Rie- only out of payments to be made 111 Washington Street, White- The Columbus County Industrial gelwood, North Carolina 28456. by or on behalf of International ville, North Carolina 28472 and You Facilities and Pollution Control The refi nancing is proposed to Paper Company. The Bonds will to Carl Meares, Chairman of Financing Authority (the “Au- occur through the refunding of not constitute a debt of the State the Authority, Columbus County thority”), will conduct a public the Authority’s Environmental of North Carolina or any political Administration Building, 111 hearing at 6:30 p.m. on August Improvement Revenue Bonds, subdivision or agency thereof Washington Street, Whiteville, Read. 19, 2019 at the Dempsey B. Her- 2009 Series A (International Pa- within the meaning of any con- North Carolina 28472. Follow- ring Courthouse Annex, 112 W. per Company Project), currently stitutional or statutory limitation ing the public hearing, the Board Smith Street, Whiteville, North

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School calendars 2C • The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 ‘A sign from God’

This week’s featured “Sign from God” is from Freedom Original Freewill Baptist Church. If you have a sign you would like fea- tured, send a high resolution photograph to [email protected]. Church Events Union Chapel FWBC support group meets at Peace school, 11 a.m. Sunday morning Georgia Pacific Road, White- 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. worship, istry holds service the first Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill worship service and 6 p.m. held ville. Sunday nights at 6 p.m. and through fourth Sundays. First Sunday School/worship Road, Whiteville, each Thurs- every Wednesday Chosen Rem- Elder Ricky D. McLean Jr. is Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and third are pastoral Sundays, The deacons, officers and day from 6-9 p.m. nant Bible study (combined). the pastor. Youth Pastor is Derek How- Second is Bible study and fourth members of Union Chapel Free- GriefShare is a friendly, car- Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist ard and children’s Pastor Koni - youth services. will Baptist Church will start ing group of people who will Church (1st and 3rd Sundays). New Life Community Howard. Prayer is 10:30 a.m. every having Sunday school and wor- walk alongside you through Union Chapel Freewill Bap- The church is located at 506 Sunday morning and worship ship services on the second and one of life’s most difficult ex- tist Church (2nd and 4th Sun- church services N. Lee Street. at 11 a.m. fourth Sunday. periences. days). Join us for services each Tom Perry is the pastor. The ministry is located at Sunday school will be held at For more information call 1026 Georgia Pacific Road, week with Sunday school at 9:30 107 S. Martin Luther King Ave, 10 a.m. and worship at 11:15 a.m. Peace Baptist Church, 642-0251, Whiteville. a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 God’s Grace and Whiteville. Services will be held at Cedar 640-7237 or 770-1271. Elder Ricky McLean Jr. is a.m., Sunday night service at Sybil Davis is the pastor. Hill Freewill Baptist Church Chip Hannah is the pastor. the pastor. 6 p.m. and Wednesday prayer Mercy Minstry located on Georgia Pacific Road, meeting at 7 p.m. God’s Grace and Mercy Min- Continued on page 3 Whiteville. Charles Cribb is the pastor. Elder Rickey McLean is the Celebrate Recovery Sandy Plain Celebrate Recovery meets pastor. worship service Accepting applications for Fall 2019 at Living Word Church, 6374 Blessed Beyond Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn, Sandy Plain Missionary Bap- tist Church worship service is Measure Ministries Celebrate Recovery each Monday at 6 p.m. Blessed Beyond Measure WHITEVILLE held every second and fourth Celebrate Recovery meets For more information call Ministries services are held Sunday at 11:15 a.m., Sunday at Peace Baptist Church, 653 770-0511. every Sunday at 11 a.m. school is held at 10 a.m. and METHODIST PRESCHOOL Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each The first and third are Pas- Bible study is every Wednesday Faith-based preschool programs for ages 3-5 Thursday from 6-9 p.m. toral Sundays. Pastor Freda Revelation at 7 p.m. For more information call and Minister Homer Kirk invite Also available, playgroup for toddlers; 8:15-11:30am Lynn Hill Baptist Church The church is located at 902 642-0251. Partial funding by everyone to fellowship. will hold a new Sunday school Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Good Shepherd Ministries. The ministry is located at series on “The book of Revela- Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of 3730 Joe Brown Hwy, Chadbourn. tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching Fayetteville is the pastor. DivorceCare a thought-provoking series of The DivorceCare recovery power-point messages on the Greater McKoy’s seminar and support group book of Revelation. Sunday Grace Episcopal Chapel worship meets at Peace Baptist Church, school begins at 10 a.m. and the church services Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, main worship at 11 a.m. Join us each Sunday for ser- holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. There is also an informative vices at 10:30 a.m. and Wednes- and morning worship at 11 a.m. Childcare is provided through power-point series on Sundays days at 6 p.m. To learn more Pastoral Sunday’s are 2nd, 3rd fifth grade. DivorceCare fea- at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. about church services and pro- and 4th Sunday’s; 1st Sunday tures nationally recognized The church is located at 620 grams, call the church office is Deacon and Deaconess Day experts on divorce and recov- Lynn Hill Road, near the inter- at 642-4784 or visit www.grace- or Ministers and Christian ery topics. section of Hwy. 74 and Union christ.com. Women’s Day. Y.P.C.W. is at 6 Seminar sessions include Valley Road. The church is located at p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on Facing My Anger, Facing My For more information or di- 105 South Madison Street in Wednesday’s. Loneliness, Depression, New rections call 914-0002 or 642-5820. Whiteville. The chapel is located at 284 While having fun with age-appropriate activities, Relationships, KidCare and Center Road in Dublin. children learn Preschool and Kindergarten readiness skills. Forgiveness. Dr. Delora A. LeSane is the For more information call Cedar Hill and Call Karen Dawsey at 642-6675 for more information. Cedar Hill/Union pastor. Peace Baptist Church at 642- Chapel FWBC services Union Chapel FWBC Enrollment forms available at the church office. 0251 or 640-7237. Cedar Hill and Union Chapel Cedar Hill and Union Chapel Journey Church of The pastor is Chip Hannah. Freewill Baptist churches holds Freewill Baptist churches will Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; service every Sunday. Services hold Chosen Remnant Bible God group services Journey Church of God even when he is old he will not depart from it.” are as follows: Study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. GriefShare holds services on Sunday’s at GriefShare seminar and 10 a.m. combined Sunday The church is located at 1023 Whiteville United Methodist Church 902 Pinckney Street, Whiteville

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Justified by Faith Meetings are second and Más información teléfono Jefferson Helping The home is located at 2694 The home is located at 2694 fourth Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. at con el Pastor Roberto Mancil- General Howe Road in Riegel- General Howe Road in Riegel- service starting Baldwin Branch las al 704 941-9175. Estamos Justified by Faith will begin Hands project wood. wood. Available to participate in comenzando esta iglesia para services Sunday, Aug. 4 at the The Jefferson Helping Hands For more information call V. For more information call parades and mission projects todos los hispanos que desean American Legion Hut in White- Project will hold an “I got S-O-L- Armond at 616-6004. Vanessa Armond at 616-6004. For grades 3-8 escuchar La Palabra de Dios en E” project helping children in ville at 10:30 a.m. Services will be Contact Katrina Boykin at español. held on every first, second and need get new shoes for the new God’s Hands Cultural Pancake breakfast 990-7310 for more information. school year to help them make a third Sunday of each month at The church is located at 4047 The Knights of Columbus is Little Women of step in the right direction. Home literacy program this location. N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Eliza- offering a pancake breakfast for For more information call God’s Hands Cultural Home The founder of the church bethtown. Excellence Beauty $3 from 10-11:30 a.m. on the first Barbara Pierce Boone at 625-7314. Inc. now offers 2019 Literacy Pro- is Pastor Bryan and Kimberly Sunday of the month at Sacred Boot Camp Aug. 10 gram to improve your reading Munn. Heart Church. A free one-day Beauty Boot skills Tuesday and Wednesday For more information call ‘The Way of Life’ BC The church is located across Camp will be held in Whiteville House of Mercy from 1-3 p.m. summer sessions 840-1909. hispanic program the street from Whiteville High Saturday, Aug. 10 at Victory Outreach worship starting June 11 for age groups We are inviting you to join School. in Jesus Ministries, 109 North The House of Mercy Out- 8-10 to adults. Baldwin Branch us every Sunday at 11 a.m. to Madison Street in Whiteville. It reach Church is located to 113 W. The home is located at 2694 MBC baton program our Baptist Church “The Way will begin at 8:45 a.m. with a light Commerce Street in Whiteville General Howe Road in Riegel- Tai Chi class set of Life.” located at 167 Peacock breakfast, followed by the day A weekly Tai Chi class will Baldwin Branch Mission- between Whiteville Meat Market wood. Road. camp from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. be offered on Monday evenings ary Baptist Church presents a and Joyce Alteration. For more information call For more information call Around 100 girls ages 8 to 18 are at 6 p.m. in the St. Paul United baton twirling program entitled Worship is held every Sunday Vanessa Armond at 616-6604. Pastor Roberto Mancillas at expected to attend the program, Methodist Church’s Fellowship “Twirlers for Christ.” It is de- at 9:30 a.m. 704-941-9175. We have started titled Big Dreamers…Dream, Set Hall in Tabor City. This hour- signed to teach youth and teen Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. this church for all Hispanics who Goals…Accomplish. God’s Hands Cultural long class will be taught by DVD. girls twirling while promoting is the founder and pastor. want to hear the Word of God in This is the third year Sher- Home chef program Men, women, and youth (child a Christian attitude, high self- Spanish. eese Cromartie has hosted the God’s Hands Cultural Home care not provided) are encour- esteem, and positive social skills Les estamos invitando para camp. She note4d that key ben- God’s Hands Cultural Inc. is looking for a chef to par- aged to attend. No cost and no All youth are invited to join the que nos acompañen todos los efits of attending the camp are Home adult education ticipate in a cooking program of special clothes needed. Just wear program. They do not have to be Domingos a las 11 a.m. a nuestra God’s Hands Cultural Home a non-profit organization. something comfortable and easy a member of the church. Iglesia Bautista “El Camino de la Continued on page 4C For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our St. Mark African Church Directory . . . Methodist Episcopal Our church directory features a plus in our web version. We’ll include Zion Church weekly church profile, helpful infor- your church name, address, phone 114 West Virgil St., Whiteville mation about area churches, a devo- number, pastor’s name, service times 910-642-7327 tional thought and daily Bible read- and web address. You’ll also have an Rev. James Williams, Pastor ings. expanded church profile, including If you would like your church in- church photos, run in the directory A Personal Invitation To YOU assist with healing the mind, body, and soul; to conduct an outreach ministry in the com- cluded on this page, we invite you sometime during the six month pe- From the Pastor and members of munity; to provide leadership; to guide lost to call us today at 642-4104, ext. riod. We encourage you to help make St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church Come WORSHIP, STUDY, FELLOWSHIP, souls to Christ; and to establish and maintain 237. For only $21.50 per month (six this directory complete by having your a spiritual environment where all people are and GROW with us. month commitment), we’ll include church information included. welcomed and loved. your church in this weekly directory, St. Mark is blessed with a rich history that As St. Mark seeks to fulfi ll her mission, in dates back to the 1800s. She continues to addition to regularly scheduled services, a va- AFRICAN-METHODIST New Hope Baptist Church White Marsh Baptist Church build on her heritage, as she strives to become riety of programs and activities for all ages is EPISCOPAL 252 Rough and Ready Rd.,Whiteville 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville “the Church without Walls” where all people off ered. Foremost among these are Vacation Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 St. James AME Church Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor of all ages are genuinely welcomed. Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Bible School, tutoring, praise dancing, music, 225 West Walter St., Whiteville 910-642-6345 Th e mission of St. Mark is: To equip the Church Phone 642-8832 www.nhbcwhiteville.com Wednesday 7:00 pm children’s church, a food bank, excursions, Rev. Dr. Dauna T Bertram, Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm membership through the preaching and observance of special days and events (Christ- Sun Church School 9:45 am Wednesday 7:00 pm MISSIONARY BAPTIST teaching of God’s Word; to inspire the down- mas, Easter, etc.) and family fun nights. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Palmyra Missionary Baptist hearted; to provide relief to the destitute; to We welcome you to worship with us at Bible Study Wed. 6:00 pm First Missionary Baptist 12753 New Britton Hwy., Whiteville Church any time, and if you have no church home in AFRICAN-METHODIST Rev. John Roberson • 910-642-4693 Services: 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Whiteville, we invite you to make St. Mark EPISCOPAL ZION Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am: Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sun eve 6:00 pm A.M.E. Zion Church YOUR church. St. Mark AME Zion Church 910-654-3225 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Know that you will experience awesome Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm www.firstmbcchadbourn.org 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Tuesday Bible Study 12:00 noon preaching, inspired music, and great fellow- Rev. James Williams, Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Tuesday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm ship! Sunday School 9:45 am Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Prayer Bible Study/Prayer Service Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Visit the house of worship of your choice this week. Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville ASSEMBLEY OF GOD Church FREE WILL BAPTIST Mishop Springs PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville United Methodist Abundant Life Assembly of God www.peacebc.org Pastor T.A. Lance Cedar Hill Free Will Baptist 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn Presbyterian Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville 910-648-2476 Church Pastor Jerry Dalton • Church Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Pastor Jerry J. Spivey [email protected] 1023 Georgia Pacific Rd., Whiteville 910-640-2783 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn 910-642-5003 Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Elder Ricky D McLean, Jr. Pastor [email protected] 910-654-3449 [email protected] Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am 804-943-6812 mishopspringsumc.webs.com chadbournpresbyterian.org Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm DivorceCare & GriefShare 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Elder Latoya F. McLean, First Lady Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm cedarhillfreewillbaptistchurch@ Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Piney Forest Baptist Church gmail.com Worship 11:00 am First Presbyterian Church Whiteville Assembly of God 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Facebook: cedar hill freewill baptist Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville 516 N. Madison St. (Former loca- Chadbourn Sunday School 10:00 am, Worship Rev. Dr. Joseph Washburn tion of Missionary Alliance Church) Rev. Willard McPherson Church Service 11:15 am, Wednesday 6:00 910-642-2253 Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 • 910-654-5284 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro pm Chosen Remnant Bible Study fpcwhiteville.org Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Gordo Sunday School 9:00 am, Services 10:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland HOLINESS Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Sun School 10 am, Chadbourn Church of God Lake Waccamaw BAPTIST Smyrna Baptist Church 4934 Peacock Road., Whiteville Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & of Prophecy Peace United Methodist Presbyterian Church 3rd Sundays Calvary Baptist Church 910-642-6266 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Church 301 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer Rev. Steuart T. Link 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Pastor Merle Johnson Rev. John McPherson 5847 Red Hill Road, Whiteville Whiteville Meeting 7 pm 910-646-4244 910-862-7570 910-654-3968 Pastor: Jerry Dalton Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 Sunday School 9:45 am, Services 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45am Worship CATHOLIC Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, 843-283-7298 Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 11:00 am Bible Study 6:00pm, Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday Worship: 9:30 am Westminster Presbyterian Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church METHODIST-UNITED Sunday School: 10:45 am Church smyrnabaptistwhiteville.org First Baptist Church 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville NC 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Chadbourn United NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sweet Home Missionary • 910-642-3895 910-642-2762 910-642-2139 on Facebook: Sacred Heart of Methodist Living Word Church Rev. Mark Fisher Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor Baptist Church Jesus Roman Catholic Church 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn [email protected] [email protected] 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Whiteville Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 Pastor Ron Fields • Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am www.fbcwhiteville.com Rev. Wayne Faulk Sunday 9 am in English, Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-654-4164 Sunday School 9:45 am, • 910-653-4421 www.livingwordnc.com 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 am & Sunday School 9:30 am Worship SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Saturday mass 5pm in English, Wed. Supper 5:45pm, 6:00pm Sunday School 9:30am, Fair Bluff United Methodist 10:30 am Seventh Day Adventist Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship Wednesday 7:00 pm 6:30pm Spanish in Elizabethtown 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Lennon’s Cross Roads Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Trinity Baptist Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY [email protected] Baptist Church PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS 910-642-0698 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Missionary Alliance Church Randy K. Speight, Pastor Chadbourn Pentecostal Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Evergreen 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Lake Waccamaw United Holiness Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. John Cobb [email protected] 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn www.missonaryalliance.com Methodist Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:15 am Pastor Donald Conway Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 506 Lake Shore Dr, Lake Waccamaw Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Morning Worship Hour 10:30 am • 910-654-4850 Wednesday 6:30 pm Rev. Chuck Smith • 910-646-3538 If you would Wednesday 6:30 pm [email protected] www.chadbournph.org Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45 am like your church 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN https://www.lwumc.org Western Prong Baptist Church Sunday Contemporary 9:00 am, Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Jimmy Caines, Pastor included on this 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Grace Episcopal Church & Traditional 11:00 am Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd Rev. Ronnie Wilson Christ the King Lutheran Wednesday 7:00 page for only & 4th Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, 910-648-2744 Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Delco Pentecostal Free $21.50 per month, westernprong.org 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Nakina Baptist Church Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 910-642-4784 Will Baptist we invite you to am. Sunday School, 11:00 am 283 Kaiser Rd., Delco 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina [email protected] Worship, Rev. Dewey Ball • 910-385-6068 call us today at Rev. J. Darryll Hester 910-499-1598 www.gracechrist.bizland.com 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Sun Services 10:30 am www.delcopfwbchurch.com 642-4104, nakinabaptistchurch@centurylink. Group, 6:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 am net Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup ext. 237. 7:00 pm Worship supper. Childrens Church 11:00 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday Worship 11:00 am, 6:00 pm (six month commitment) Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday Regular and Youth 7:00 pm 4C • The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 nose triggered by medica- mast cells in the nasal fear I will not be able to www.PeoplesPharmacy. PEOPLE’S PHARMACY tion overuse. passages. These cells manage my condition in com. When people use topi- discharge histamine the future because the Q. What’s the most cal decongestants such as and other inflammatory generic is ineffective. effective bug spray to Avoiding nose naphazoline, oxymetazo- compounds, but this spray Can you advise me how keep ticks off ? 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As a member of Shiloh of healthy hair, social media will celebrate its anniversary Word Up Bible study will be Church of Lee’s Lake, formerly 101, DIY fashion fun and music Sunday, Aug. 11. On the program held every Thursday at 6 p.m. and known as Shiloh Methodist classes. Attendees will hear pro- will be Shady Grove Male Choir, worship service every Saturday Church. There is set a new grave- fessional inspirational: a former SGGC of Council, The Chad- at 5 p.m. yard committee that the goal is to WNBA player, a law enforcement bourn Gospel Singers, Greena- The minister of music is upkeep the final resting place of professional, an author, play- cres House of Deliverance, The Torey Bessent. loved ones keeping them main- write and more. Campers will Huffman Sisters of Marion, S.C., Overseer Elgin Blake is the tained and beautiful. The upkeep receive T-shirts and a glam bag Brothers by Faith and others. pastor. consists of power tools, mowing, full of goodies. MC will be Rev. Tonnie Camp- weed eating, controlling fire Shereese Nichole is a li- bell. ants, mulch, plants and etc. Life Ministries services censed cosmetologist of 20-plus Elder Ronald Brown is the Therefore donations are be- Life Ministries services will years, a licensed cosmetology pastor. ing asked. Make donations to be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. instructor, a freelance platform Shiloh Church Cemetery c/o at Emmanuel Sounds of Praise, artist who travels with various St. Paul HC Choir Billy Soles, 9640 Hallsboro Road, 5051 Northside Drive, Shal- hair companies educating, an in- South, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. lotte. Carmin Leach is the guest novator of Etai’O hair producrts Anniversary Aug. 11 For questions call Billy Soles speaker. and a youth leader at Victory in St. Paul Holiness Church at 770-5157. Rev. Kelvin Howard is the Jesus Ministries. mass choir will hold its Choir pastor. The Little Women of Excel- Aniversary Sunday, Aug. 11 at Volunteers needed lence Beauty Boot Camp’s mis- 3 p.m. Choirs from each church for Meals of Love Baldwin Branch sion is to tach self-value, morals, are asked to particiapte. Pictured left to right: Madison Godfrey, Author and Lower Cape Fear Hospice is etiquette, character building The church is located at 215 Clarice V. Faison, Fair Bluff Mayor Pro Tem. Colum- looking for volunteers to help with MBC prison ministry Baldwin Branch Missionary and team building activities for W. Smith Street, Chadbourn. bus County Partnership for Children (Smart Start) its Meals of Love program at the Baptist Church introduces to the girls ages 8 to 18 based on bibli- Elder Teresa McClelland is was host to children’s book author, Madison God- hospice care center. general public their prison minis- cal standards. Instilling God on the pastor. frey, who read from her book, “The Pig Who Wanted Volunteers prepare meals that try, “Christ in Every Cell.” the inside first and assuring are shared by families visiting to be a Dog” during a recent story time hour. God- Individuals are incarcerated that beauty goes beyond their loved ones at the inpatient hospice First St. Paul MBC frey, a rising second grader, wrote and illustrated way in advance of ever arriving in appearance. care center at 206 Warrior Trail in the book while she was in the first grade. Her story prison. A card and an envelope are For more information and to 137th church anniv. Whiteville. Meals of Love allow won second place for Fantasy and third place for all that’s needed to achieve one of register call 919-578-1663 or email First St. Paul Missionary families to concentrate on spend- Book Design in her school’s Young Author’s Con- the neediest mission in America. [email protected]. Baptist Church will celebrate ing time with their loved ones Not every Christian can visit pris- its 137th church anniversary test 2018-2019. Godfrey is the daughter of Ramel and take needed breaks without oners in person, of course. Her Highness and homecoming Sunday, Aug. and Shamilla Godfrey and granddaughter of Shari- having to leave the hospice care That’s not the only way to min- 11. The morning service begins lyn Cokley of Whiteville. Godfrey’s appearance was center. Extravaganza for ister to a lonely man or woman at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lester Frink a part of a country-wide awareness campaign to “Home-cooked meals offer behind bars. It’s possible to visit girls planned Aug. 10 Sr. pastor. promote early literacy and encourage reading for comfort to families dealing with a prison in an envelope through An afternoon service will a loved one’s life-limiting illness,” Tatyana Faulk-Frink, found- people of all ages. For information about the Part- a caring ministry of correspon- begin at 3 p.m. with Rev. Darryl said Brooke Hinson, community er and CEO of Her Highness, nership’s programs and services, call 212-6352. dence. Millions of men and wom- Hardy along with his choir and outreach coordinator for Colum- Inc., a Columbus County-based an are locked away in America’s ushers from St. John Missionary Butler Branch Baptist Church Faith Baptist Church will bus and Bladen counties. non-profit for adolescent girls, prisons and jails. Most of them Baptist Church of Chadbourn. of Fair Bluff. Guest choir Sandy hold a church yard sale Saturday, “Many of them express their will have Her Highness Summer are desperate for contact with the The church is located on Grove. Aug. 17 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. gratitude at having access to Extravaganza Saturday, Aug. 10 outside world. Campground Road, Whiteville. The church is located at 5548 The church is located at snacks and meals. Having food from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southeast- Many have been abandoned by Silver Spoon Road. 4262 Rough and Ready Road, available in the hospice care ern Community College. friends and even family members. Dr. Timothy A. Lance is the Chadbourn. center’s family kitchen allows The mentorship-based event Mt. Tabor MBC They desire for an expression of pastor. families to spend as much time involves adolescent girls ages human concern. That’s where programs/events as possible with their loved ones.” 13-18 participating in a variety New Mt. Zion MBC Baldwin Branch intervenes. Cor- The welcoming setting of the of activities, such as panel and Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist HOPD announcements respondences from the Mission- pastor 10th anniv. kitchen allows families access group discussions on topics such Church programs/events for ary Ministry will be mailed. The House of Prayer and to needed nourishment and the as contemporary issues facing August are: New Mt. Zion Missionary Send names and addresses Deliverance August announce- opportunity to interact and gain women, women’s health, women Sunday, Aug. 11 Back-to- Baptist Church will celebrate of those incarcerated in your ments are: support from other families going in STEM, and women making school worship service at 11 its pastor, Rev. Anthony Rowell’s community to Minister D’Vora Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. Evening through the same experience. a difference in the community. a.m. with guest speaker Telika 10th pastoral anniversary, Sun- Shaw, Baldwin Branch Mission- with the King. The speaker will “We rely on individuals and The highlighted guest speaker McCoy, Ph.D., educator, mentor, day, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. The guest ary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1642, be Pastor Aveylene Stephens groups to volunteer to help with for this program will be Tynesha author and preacher. McCoy is preacher will be Rev. Anthony Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337. of Farmers Union Deliverance the Meals of Love program. Their Lewis, former WNBA player, cur- a native of Winston-Salem. She Jones, pastor of Hickory Grove Ministries of Clarkton. kindness means a great deal to rent coach, author and mentor. earned her undergraduate and Missionary Baptist Church Aug. 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. nightly us and the families we serve,” Clothing donations The program is free and covers graduate degrees from Shaw of Fair Bluff. Music will be revival. The speaker will be Hinson said. the cost of meals, materials and University and her Ph.D. in hu- rendered by the Hickory Grove being accepted Apostle William T. Ford of King- For more information about a T-Shirt. Participants and men- man service from Capella Uni- Choir. Walk Into Your Inheritance dom Impact Global Ministries of Meals of Love and other volunteer tors are encouraged to register versity in Minneapolis, Minn. The church is located at 1980 Outreach Ministries is asking Fayetteville. opportunities, contact Hinson at online at herhighnessNC.org She published her first book in Mill Pond Road. for donations of gently used Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. Saturday 620-2264 or email lindsey.hinson@ until Aug. 3, or contact Her High- 2016 (for adults) entitled That clothing to help families in need morning glory. The speaker will lcfh.org ness CEO/Founder, Tatyana Child!: Preparing for Challeng- and the homeless. be Elder Ruthlene Freeman of New Zion MBC Faulk-Frink at 910-207-2029 or ing Moments with Youth, which Donations can be dropped New Townsend Temple Minis- Lake Waccamaw email herhighnessinc@gmail. guides readers in effectively family/friends day off at 1757 Stanley Road, Supply tries of Bolton. com or [email protected]. working with children. New Zion Missionary Baptist Food ministry to located near Cedar Grove Middle Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. The speaker This event is not sponsored by The church is located at Church will celebrate Family School. will be Rev. James Fullwood of distribute food SCC. 824 Cherry Grove Road, Cerro and Friends Day Sunday, Aug. For more information call Little Wheel of Hope Baptist Lake Waccamaw food minis- Gordo. 18 during its 11 a.m. morning 294-0656. Church of Lake Waccamaw. try will distribute food to those Rev. Dr. Thomas Southerland worship service. The guest will Cedar Hill FWBC The church is located at 11113 in need. is the pastor. be Rev. Andrew Pabon and his We Care food ministry S. Madison Street, Whiteville. The distribution days will be health/wellness fest. New Hope Missionary Baptist Elder Barbara Powell is the the second Wednesday and fourth to distribute food Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist Church family of Lisbon. The We Care food ministry Mt. Olive MBC fall pastor. Saturday of each month, from 9-10 Church will hold a Community revival Aug. 12-16 The church is located at 12123 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Sam will distribute food on the Health cnad Welness Festival Old Lake Road. Potts Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. second Monday at 10 a.m., the Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.- Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Lakeside Ministry Rev. Jerry McDowell is the Food recipients need only a fourth Monday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be several Church will hold its annual fall to host Sunday pastor. photo ID to receive free food. third Saturday at 10 a.m. Dis- vendors onsite for counseling, revival service Monday, Aug. The partnering churches tribution is also after Sunday screenings, vaccinations, voter 12-Friday, Aug. 16. Devotion will speakers and music Christian Plain AMEZ are Lake Waccamaw Methodist morning service and Mon- day at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant registration, dental and more. begin each night at 7 p.m. and the Lakeside Ministry will host deaconess anniversary Church, Lake Waccamaw Pres- This event is free for the entire ministerial service at 7:30 p.m. speakers and special music each byterian Church, Little Wheel of A.M.E. Zion Church located community. Refreshments will The schedule follows: Sunday, May 26-Sept. 1 from Christian Plain A.M.E. Zion Hope Church and First Baptist at 15956 Old Lake Road, Rie- be served. Monday, Aug. 12 Rev. Alger- 9-9:30 a.m. Church will hold its Deaconess Church of Lake Waccamaw and gelwood. The church is located at 1026 non McKenzie pastor and choir The event will be held at the anniversary Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. For more information call Georgia Pacific Road. of Friendship Baptist Church Lake Waccamaw Campground 4 p.m. The guest speaker will also participate. 795-6471, 777-3449 or 655-3606. Elder Ricky D. McLean Jr. is of Whiteville. Guest choir Cedar Gazebo next to the Sailboat Club. be Rev. Rona Watts of New Zion For more information call the pastor. Grove Baptist Church. The schedule is as follows: A.M.E. Zion Church of Council. 646-3727. Tuesday, Aug. 13 Rev. Eric Aug. 11 - Rev. Warren Hill The church is located in the Columbus County BWA auxiliary fund McCollum pastor and choir of with Connie Hinnant. Rico/Farmers Union communi- Global School Bible College Jerusalem Chapel Freewill Bap- Aug. 18 - Dany Williams with ty, 1960 Jenkins Road, Whiteville. of Ministry The Women’s Auxiliary of tist Church of Chadbourn. Guest Rhonda Grice. Rev. Gene F. McNeil is the applications the Brunswick-Waccamaw Mis- choir Living Word. Aug. 25 - Scott Crabtree with pastor. enrolling students Columbus County Bible Col- sionary Baptist Association will Wednesday, Aug. 14 Rev. Co- Danny Gibson/Grayson Brock. Global School of Ministry is lege is accepting applications for hold its annual building fund rey Lyons pastor and choir of Sept. 1 - Randy Ward. now enrolling students. the Fall semester. School starts program Sunday, Aug. 11 at 4 Chaplain class set First Baptist Missionary Baptist Global School of Ministry is be- Aug. 13 and ends Dec. 12, 2019. p.m. at the headquarters build- Church of Elizabethtown. Guest Aug. 22-24 ing offered free of charge through The programs consist of as- ing located at 600 Pinelog Road. WoodmenLife Chapter choir St. Bethel. Warrior Family Ministries love offerings and donations. sociate, bachelor, master and The service will be rendered by Thursday, Aug. 15 Rev. Olaju- 130 meeting Basic Chaplain Class is set for Individuals interested in doctor degrees. The school has the Rev. John H. Langley and The WoodmenLife Chapter wan Windley pastor and choir August 22-24 from 830 a.m.-430 learning how to receive biblical now incorporated a pastoral Mill Branch Baptist Church of 130 meeting will be held Aug. 15 of New Simpson Creek Holiness p.m. at and sponsored by Peace training and education without counseling degree. Whiteville. at 6 p.m. at the chapter hall in Church of Loris, S.C. Guest Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill paying the high cost of tuition The college is located at 17362 All churches are asked to sup- Cerro Gordo. choir St. John. Road, Whiteville. The cost is are invited to contact Minister Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. port this annual event. Friday, Aug. 16 Rev. Timothy 250. Sign up at www.wfmchap- Patrina Wright at 234-3092. For more information call Patrick pastor and choir of Faith BC yard sale lains.org or call 910-769-2490. Apostle Dr. Tanty A. Freeman at Love Grove young Discounts for all first responders By His Grace church 619-7111 or 655-8971. The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 • 5C Savvy Senior Recurring meetings Men get Osteoporosis too Community Events Alcoholics Anonymous Room 1A the second Thursday Submit your event at NRcolumbus.com/submit Dear Savvy Senior, osteoporosis is a simple, meets at First Presbyterian of each month at 6 p.m. For Can men get osteoporosis painless, bone density test, Saturday, Aug. 10 gion. At noon, the event kicks Church, 511 N. Thompson more information call Shauna which takes about five min- off the all-day finale of Native St., Whiteville on Monday, Nobles or Sonja Green at 642- or is it primarily a problem utes. Many health insur- NC Museum of Natural Sci- American dancing, drum- Wednesday, Thursday nights 8011 ext. 9458. for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter ance companies will cover ences. Join us the 2nd Sat- ming and shopping with Na- at 8 p.m. A guest speaker will tive American Traders. Come the doctor that treated me bone density tests, as does urday of each month for a be at the meeting on the last VFW Auxiliary meets on the celebrate during this two-day told me I might have osteo- Medicare. special story and hands-on Thursday of each month. The first Monday of each month event and taste the tradi- porosis, but I never got it Here’s what else you can exploratory activity. Story- church is located on Thomp- at 6 p.m. at 906 E. Fifth do to protect your bones. tional foods and listen to the checked. What can you tell time is recommended for son Street in Whiteville. Street in Tabor City. Boost your calcium: sounds of the vibrant culture. me? children in pre-school to kin- The best way to get bone- dergarten, but all ages are Vist www.wstribe.com. Al-anon meets at First Presby- Disabled American Veterans Bony Bill building calcium is through welcome. No reservations terian Church, 511 N. Thomp- Chapter #35 meets the sec- your diet. Dairy prod- are required for this free pro- Thursday, Nov. 21 son St., Whiteville on Mondays ond Thursday of each month Dear Bill, ucts (low-fat milk, cheeses gram except for groups larg- at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison Osteoporosis in men Don’t miss the annual bus trip and yogurt), dark green er than 10. The event will be St., Whiteville. Osteoporosis is a dis- to New York City, sponsored leafy vegetables (broccoli, held from 10-11 a.m. at the VFW Auxiliary 8073 meets ease that causes the bones by the Lake Waccamaw De- kale, collards), sardines museum located at 415 S. on the first Monday of each The Whiteville Negro/Central to become weak and brittle pot Museum! Participants will and salmon, cooked dried Madison St., Whiteville. month at 6 p.m. at 906 E. High School Alumni meet- and more susceptible to beans, soy foods, almonds stay at the fabulous Millen- Fifth St., Tabor City. ings are normally held on the fractures. Though women and fortified cereals and Friday, Aug. 16 nium Broadway Hotel, which third Tuesday of each month are four times more likely juices are all good sources is two blocks from Times Narcotics Anonymous at the Dream Center. Dates to acquire it, around 2 mil- of calcium. Vitamin D is Navigating grief workshops Square and within walking meets at Highest Praise for 2019 are April 16, May 21 lion American men have also important to help your planned. Lower Cape Fear distance of many sites. Since Church, 109 N. Madison St., and June 18. The Nov. meet- osteoporosis today, and an- body absorb calcium. Hospice is offering 90-min- this is the weekend before Whiteville on Tuesdays and ing will be on the second other 12 million have “pre- The National Osteopo- ute “Navigating Grief” work- Thanksgiving, participants Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Mt. Tuesday due to Thanksgiv- osteoporosis,” or osteope- rosis Foundation recom- shops in Whiteville on the can experience the splendor Pleasant AME Zion Church, ing. There will be no Decem- nia. mends 1,000 mg of calcium first Tuesday of each month. of NYC at Christmas time. 15956 Old Lake Road, Rie- ber meeting. Members are Unfortunately, men are daily for men under 70, and The next workshop will be The bus will leave Lake Wac- camaw on Thursday, Nov. gelwood on Tuesdays and invited to a holiday luncheon much less likely than wom- 1,200 mg for those over 71. held at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 6. 21st at 8 pm and return on Thursdays at 7 p.m. with personal cost. The loca- en to get the health of their They also recommend 800 It will focus on supporting a Sunday, Nov. 24th. You can tion is to be determined. The bones checked even after to 1,000 international units griever, and will be held at ice skate at Rockefeller Cen- Vietnam Veterans of Amer- center is located at 403 S. they break a bone. That’s (IU) of vitamin D if you’re the Lower Cape Fear Hos- ter, eat soul food in Harlem ica Chapter #962 of Colum- Martin Luther King Ave. because doctors are often over 50. If you’re not get- pice and LifeCare Center in or see the beautiful Grand bus County meets the first unaware of the many fac- ting enough vitamin D Whiteville. Central Station near our ho- Tuesday of each month at 7 HomeCare MC Special tors that put men at risk of through sunlight or food, tel. The Christmas show at p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Olympics will meet the third osteoporosis. consider taking a supple- Saturday, Aug. 31 Rockefeller Center and many Whiteville. Thursday of each month at 6 While menopause is ment. Most daily multivi- p.m. at HomeCare Manage- a major component that Broadway shows are always tamins contain at least 400 Labor Day Take the Lake. ment Corporation. The meet- accelerates bone loss in a treat and also within walk- The American Legion Post IU. The 11th Annual Take the ing is for individuals who want women, some of the key ing distance of the hotel. On #233 meets the first Tuesday Exercise: Weight-bear- Lake is Labor Day weekend to help improve and grow the risk factors for men devel- Friday morning after break- of each month at 6 p.m. at ing exercises like walking, at Lake Waccamaw. Events Special Olympics program in oping osteoporosis include: fast, there will be a guided 313 Phillips St., Whiteville. and strength training with this year take place on Sat- Columbus County. HomeCare being over age 70; being bus tour of the city with hop weights or resistant bands urday, Aug. 31 and Monday, MC is located at 2208 James thin or underweight; smok- on, hop off opportunities, in- Narcotics Anonymous three or four times a week, Sept. 2 with a schedule of B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville. ing; consuming more than cluding the Ground Zero Me- meetings will be held every can significantly improve short events with a three- For more information call three alcoholic drinks a morial and the Statue of Lib- Tuesday and Thursday at 7 your bone health and re- year plan to add back the Tammy Whitlow at 640-1153. day; having a parental his- erty. The ticket includes three p.m. at Mt. Pleasant AMEZ duce the risk of a fall that long distance events as Lake tory of osteoporosis; and tours (downtown, uptown Church in Riegelwood. could cause a fracture. Waccamaw recovers from Parkinson’s Helping Hands having a previous fracture. and a night tour of Brooklyn). Control these vices: Hurricane Florence and as Support Group meetings Certain health condi- The cost of this tour is not in- JCPC meetings The Juve- Avoid smoking, limit alco- improvements are made are held the last Thursday of tions – such as rheumatoid cluded in the price of the trip. nile Crime Prevention Coun- hol to no more than two or to Lake Wacccamaw State each month at 5 p.m. in the arthritis, celiac disease, On Saturday morning, you cil meetings are on the first three drinks per day, and Park Lakeshore Trail. Friday, ‘Sunshine Room’ at Colum- testosterone deficiency, can take the subway to shop Wednesday of each month limit caffeine (coffee, tea or August 30 at 5:30 p.m. Take bus Regional Healthcare. For hyperthyroidism, COPD, in Chinatown if you wish, and at noon in the Whiteville City caffeinated soda) to three the Plate Spaghetti Dinner more information call Larry kidney or liver disease, and on Sunday morning, Phyllis Schools Civic Room. cups a day. at Lake Waccamaw United Hewett at 840-6400 or Judy mobility disorders like Par- Russ will take anyone inter- Consider medica- Methodist Church. Eat-in Nelson at 642-2938. kinson’s disease, multiple ested to Mass at St. Patrick’s The Riegelwood group of Al- tions: The same drugs to or take-out. Donations ac- sclerosis or stroke – can Cathedral. The service is en- coholics Anonymous meets treat osteoporosis in wom- cepted. Veterans Memorial Park of also increase your risk. In joyable, regardless of your at 6 p.m. every Wednesday en have also been approved Saturday, August 31 – All America meets on the last addition, so can taking cer- denomination. Mark your at the USW Local 9-738, 102 for men. The most widely events start and finish at Eliz- Thursday of each month at tain medications like anti- calendars now and contact Old Stage Hwy. (87) at Riegel- prescribed for osteoporo- abeth Brinkley Park in Lake 6 p.m. (Location to be deter- inflammatory steroids, family and friends who might wood. sis are bisphosphonates, a Waccamaw. *8 a.m. 5K cer- mined). For more informatin prostate cancer drugs, be interested in joining you class of drugs designed to tified by USA Track & Field. Whiteville Apparel employ- call Randy Norris at 840- proton pump inhibitors for on this exciting trip. Space is slow or stop bone loss. Talk Start and finish at Elizabeth limited and we have already ees meeting. Former em- 5207. GERDs, antidepressants, to your doctor about these Brinkley Park; 8 a.m.-10:30 accepted reservations. If you ployees of Whiteville Apparel immunosuppressants, and and other medication op- a.m. Take the Lake Celebra- have any questions or are plant will eat lunch Saturday, Family and Community anti-seizure drugs. tions, as well as potential tion at Elizabeth Brinkley interested in the trip, call the April 6 at 11 a.m. at South- Hope Resources Inc. would To help you determine side effects. Park with children’s games & Depot Museum at 646-1992 ern Sizzler on South Madison like persons from 20-40 years your risk of osteoporosis, breakfast fundraiser; 9 a.m. or email us at info@lakewac- Street. For more information of age to attend Community the International Osteo- Send your senior ques- 5K awards presentation; 9:30 camawdepotmuseum.com. Development meetings on the porosis Foundation has a call Geneva Thompson. tions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run at Eliza- fourth Thursday of each month quick, online quiz you can Box 5443, beth Brinkley Park; 10:30 at the Columbus County take at RiskCheck.IOF- Compassionate Friends Nor- a.m. 10K Bike at Elizabeth Volunteers needed Dream Center from 6:30-7:30 BoneHealth.org. Support Group (Grief group man, OK Brinkley Park p.m. For more information call Prevention and Museum/Planetarium for parents who have lost 73070, Sunday, September 1. Event- Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 treatment A busy summer season is children to death) meets at or vis- free day. Labor Day Monday, Grace Episcopal Church, or Yolanda Davis at 704-780- A good first step in pre- coming at the Museum of Coast- it Sav- Sept. 2 8 a.m. Traditional Lee 8350. venting and treating osteo- al Carolina and Ingram Plan- 105 S. Madison St., White- J. Greer Labor Day four-mile porosis is to get screened. vySenior. etarium and are seeking help ville the second Monday of Swim. Leaves from Dale’s or Military Vet Riders Associa- All men over age 70 should org. Jim of more volunteers. Volunteers each month at 3 p.m. For the dam depending on wind tion meets on the last Mon- have a bone density test, Miller are needed at both facilities more information call 234- direction; *8:30 a.m. one-mile day of each month at 6:30 and those who’ve had a is a con- to help run the front desk, gift 0512. Also on the third Mon- swim leaves from Dale’s on a day of each month the group p.m. at Dixie Steel Guns N fracture or have other risk tributor to the NBC To- shops, greet visitors and help front and back route; Noon monitor interactive exhibits. All invites interested persons to Ammo, 57 Mercer Road, factors should be tested day show and author of six-mile paddle from the dam volunteers receive training from join them for lunch. Chadbourn. after age 50. Screening for “The Savvy Senior” book. to Dale’s following the perim- staff members. Sign up for hours eter of the lake. Route will be you wish and whatever days you Concerned Bikers Associ- The American Legion determined by wind direc- wish. Hours are flexible. ation-Columbus Chapter TABOR CITY Post #139 meets the tion. Online registration or For interested persons call meets on the last Monday of second Tuesday of each more information visit taketh- Harold Wainman at 579-1016 or each month at 6 p.m. at Di- month at 7 p.m. at 208 Happenings & Events elake.org or on Facebook. email vol.cord@museumplan- First Ave., Chadbourn. xie Steel Guns N Ammo, 57 By DIANNE NOBLES WARD etarium.org. Mercer Road, Chadbourn. Saturday, Sept. 14 The museum is located at 21 VFW Post 8073 meets on For more information call Will Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City East Second Street, Ocean Isle the second Tuesday of each McCulloch at 840-6033. It’s hard to believe the rail line in shape. Our NC Museum of Natural Sci- Beach. month at 6:30 p.m. at 906 E. that summer is coming to hats go off to them for ences. Join us the 2nd Sat- Admission to the museum Fifth St., Tabor City. For more A Community Garden is an end and soon another their commitment to have urday of each month for a is free for members, active duty information call W.H. Morris available at Chadbourn academic school year will the rail that was in disre- special story and hands-on military and disabled veterans at 843-582-4636. United Methodist Church. begin. This week marks pair back up and running exploratory activity. Story- plus up to one guest (must in- clude military ID cardholder). Persons are invited to come the time for children to get to meet their quality stan- time is recommended for Columbus County Leader- Non-member all-day admission and plant in the raised bed signed up for the school dards. If you see a RJ Cor- children in pre-school to kin- ship Council Steering Com- plots. For more information is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for se- year. We look forward to man worker, please thank dergarten, but all ages are mittee meets each second call 654-5250 or 654-4069 welcome. No reservations niors, $7.50 for children (3-12) seeing our schools, teach- them for all their hard Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue and leave message, name are required for this free pro- and free for ages 2 and under. Community Park, Hallsboro. and number. ers and students bustling work and let them know gram except for groups larg- For more information about the museum call 579-1016 or visit This non-partisan, non-profit with activities and to see how much you enjoy hear- er than 10. The event will be Yokefellows Prison Minis- www.MuseumPlanetarium.org. advocacy group encourages their familiar faces. This ing the train whistles com- held from 10-11 a.m. at the try is seeking Christians in the participation of citizens will- month also marks the Co- ing down the track. museum located at 415 S. Tabor City area to be a part of ing to collaborate to effect lumbus County Church NCDOT will soon be Madison St., Whiteville. this ministry. For presentation powerful, positive changes Softball season getting un- barricading off Stake on the local, state and federal dates call 918-4531 or 653- 2782. derway. Dozens of men’s Road near Sanders Street. levels. Group goals, bylaws, and women’s teams will The transportation de- Saturday, Oct. 12 membership information and be competing at the Ta- partment is going to begin applications may be secured The 55th annual John Rob- bor City Athletic Complex work to replace the tile un- NC Museum of Natural Sci- via email request at www. ert Bradshaw and Sarah ences. Join us the 2nd Sat- over the next few months. der Stake Road at Simmons columbuscountyleadership- Ann Jordan Bradshaw urday of each month for a council.weebly.com or send family reunion will be held It’s a great time to catch Branch. The pipe will be special story and hands-on written request to Columbus Sunday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. in a ballgame with the hun- enlarged, and they are go- exploratory activity. Story- County Leadership Council, the Bladenboro Historical dreds and possibly over a ing to assist the Town of time is recommended for P.O. Box 57, Hallsboro, N.C. Society building located at thousand people partici- Tabor City in relocating children in pre-school to kin- 28442. For more information 818 S. Main St., Bladenboro. pating and attending these the waterline that also dergarten, but all ages are call Loris McClellon at 207- Bring a picnic lunch and tea softball games and tourna- crosses Simmons Branch. welcome. No reservations 6574 or Bridget Stephens at or soda. Family cookbooks ments. The competition is So, as you are traveling in are required for this free pro- 646-1164. are available for $10. All fam- fierce and if you enjoy an this area and you see bar- gram except for groups larg- ily members and friends are exciting game of softball ricades and traffic being er than 10. The event will be invited. For more information Cancer Support Group of then this is your opportu- re-routed, this is why. held from 10-11 a.m. at the Find the Donayre Cancer Care Cen- call Winnie Sue Bradshaw nity. The sportsmanship A Bass Tournament is museum located at 415 S. ter of Columbus Regional Price at 675-0130 or Filena Madison St., Whiteville. Healthcare meets the second Dowless Carson at 531- and competition at these held the 3rd Saturday of Wednesday of each month 3250. games are set high so make each month so grab your Friday, Oct. 18 home of from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS plans to attend. There is rods and reels and get education department. The no charge for admission so ready to fish this Saturday. The Waccamaw Siouan programs are free. For more head out to the Tabor City To participate you must Pow Wow is a two-day information and to register Sports Complex for some sign up before daylight the event, with over 3,000 visi- your call 641-8220. great games. day of the tournament and tors and spectators from You’ve probably no- pay the entry fee which is across the United States in Diabetes Support Group ticed a lot of RJ Corman $25. There are plenty of attendance. During the first dreams... meets at Columbus Regional Railroad Company crews nice sized bass at Lake Ta- half of day one over 500 area students attend workshops Healthcare, Education Cen- in Tabor City. They are bor so good luck on catch- ter, Classroom 2 the second and learn of the local Na- working on repairs to the ing the biggest bass in the Thursday of each month tive American Culture. The railroad and are making lake. For more informa- from 2-3 p.m. For more infor- remaining portion of the day mation call Shauna Nobles at substantial headway in tion on how to enter call kicks off the two-day event, ...In the 642-9458. getting the rail up and run- 653-3225. with Native American danc- ning efficiently. Since the That’s what’s happen- ing and drumming. Day two Brain Injury Support Group day RJ Corman purchased ing in Tabor City this begins with a Grand Parade meets at Columbus Regional the rail they have worked week. at 11 a.m., recognizing tribal Classfieds Healthcare, Education Center, daily and diligently to get Until next week…… and local royalty from the re- Therelease News dates: Reporter, Aug. 10-16, Friday, 2019 August 9, 2019 32 (19)

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Mini Idea: What do helpers do? Think about Students who are social helpers are Be a how good it usually also leaders in the classroom. We feels for you call these kids role models. How can you to receive be a leader in your class? Social a smile or a • Volunteer for a class job. Many compliment. teachers choose students to do regular You can make chores in the classroom. Tell your teacher someone else you’d like to have a job. Helper feel that good! • Offer to help others. Are you really photo by Guian Bolisay/flickr good at math or art? Talk with your Are you wondering what school might be In the lunchroom teacher about helping other students with like this year? Many kids get a little anxious subjects that you love. Clue: A girl is sitting at a lunch table. • Follow the rules when you’re playing about the new year beginning. Nobody is sitting on either side of her. She While it probably won’t take long for you a game, and feels very alone. be kind to to feel at home, we wanted to pass on some Suggestion for social helpers: Go and sit in ideas that might help. those who one of the vacant seats next to her. Talk about don’t play as What does ‘social’ mean? something you think she might be interested well as you. When we say someone is social (SO-shul), in. Enjoy lunchtime together. • Know we mean that he or she gets along with others. On a school bus when to say They make the right choices. They respond Clue: One kid is teasing another kid, who you’re sorry. If to others’ needs. They are good companions, is getting upset at being picked on. you’ve made JC Winkler/flickr by photo friends and members of the school community. Suggestion for social helpers: Ask the kid a mistake, be willing to apologize and do Sometimes, kids might feel that they don’t being teased to come and sit by you so she can what’s needed to make it right. fit in or that they don’t belong. We all have move away from the teaser. • Be positive. Give a compliment to “social problems” at one time or another. On the playground someone. Smile. Share a joke. Be a social helper Clue: A boy is walking around the edge of More ideas? That’s where a social helper might step in. the playground by himself. He is not taking What other ideas do you have about These students are aware of the clues when a part in any games. being a social helper? Share your thoughts classmate is in need of a friend, a smile, a pat Suggestion for social helpers: Walk up to with your classmates or your family. on the back or a compliment. the kid with a smile on your face and ask him By being sensitive to the feelings of others to join in your group. and doing something that helps, kids get a good feeling themselves. True, kids can’t solve all problems, but they can help. It’s the job of By reaching Resources teachers, principals and counselors to help, too. out to kids Kids who are sensitive to others’ feelings you don’t know, you release dates: June 22-28, 2019 25 (19) also have these traits: may make On the Web: new friends. • bit.ly/MPclique Next Week: • Responsibility • Caring Visit Independence • Hard work • Honesty Hall • Self-discipline • Trust Issue 25, 2019 FoundedAt the by Betty library:Debnam • Loyalty • Respect • “Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs.A differentRuler” kindby of swim Mini Fact: At some pools, you might see a team of Margery CuylerSwimmers swimmers practicing complicated routines. Let’s think about some clues of social Into the begin their These athletes are called synchronized photo by David Woo/flickr • “The Invisibleevents Boy” by by Trudy(SIN-krohn-ized) Ludwig swimmers. problems and what a solution might be. diving off This graceful “blocks,” or sport combines the The Mini Page® © 2019 Andrews McMeel Syndication Based on materials originally produced and/or created by Betty Debnam. Pool! platforms at skills used in dance, the end of swimming and figure the pool. skating. Swimmers

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612-28 Jefferson Street Monday-Friday 910-640-4064 Whiteville, NC 28472 8am-5pm The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 • 7C Benefit lunch for cancer patient Bike ride singles are $20 said Stephanie has had By CLARA CARTRETTE with a rider, $25 includes nine regiments of five [email protected] the meal. chemo each time. She was A benefit plate sale will in ICU in Whiteville be held Saturday, Au- and was then trans- gust 24 for a local wom- ported to Duke where an who has stage 4 co- she remained for six lon cancer. The event to seven weeks. She is will be held at Honey at home now, awaiting Hill Hunting Preserve another surgery as at 3609 Honey Hill soon as she is strong Road in Hallsboro enough. to assist Stephanie “This beautiful Stubbs with medical young lady is a walk- expenses. Chicken ing miracle from God bog, green beans, roll, and I’m proud to say dessert and drink will she is my cousin,” be served for $7.50 per Carolyn said. “I am plate. asking everyone to A motorcycle ride come out and join us is also planned for 11 Stephanie Stubbs that day and show a.m., with registra- support for Stepha- tion beginning at 9 Stubbs’ cousin, Carolyn nie.” a.m. and kickstands going Stubbs Carter has planned For more information up at 10:30 a.m. A live band the event and invites ev- contact Carolyn Stubbs will also provide music. eryone to participate. She Carter at (910) 879-2992. Photo by Kimberly Batten Taylor Hummingbird season By Gordon Batten simultaneously. So that hang out in the late fall We are in the midst of even though he would and winter, mostly in Hon- the “Hummingbird sea- stand up and see the little duras. son.” Their arrival brings bird, he would not have I admit that we had be- joy to so many people who time to eat it. Next, my fly- come so attached to him have waited anxiously for ing shoe encouraged him that it was difficult for us their return. For some of to dive off the step. to set him free. us, this event brings back The lifeless bird did not Reluctantly, I released fond memories. respond to our first aid ef- our little friend by launch- Several years ago, my forts, which consisted of ing him into the air with late wife, Ann and I, be- a few puffs of pure oxy- an upward and outward came mesmerized at he gen and about an hour of thrust. After about 100 feet increase in hummingbird gentle chest compressions out, he lost altitude and activity. Suddenly, one of with my thumb. crashed. So, back to his re- the tiny birds crashed into As we were finishing hab cage he went. the sliding door, which vir- our good-bye prayer for After a few days, we de- tually reflected the back this little fellow, I noticed cided to try again to send yard trees and blue sky. a slight twitch in one of him on his way. It was a The tiny bird fell down his wings. Soon, he began similar situation. Howev- to the top doorstep. Unfor- a slow movement in both er, this time he must have Contributed photo tunately, there was a large wings. He was alive! put everything that he had The staff at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville are gray cat taking a mid-day We were so happy, but into his launch. He gained all smiles as they receive a check for educational supplies donated by Colum- nap on the next step down. what do we do now? We altitude and readjusted bus County Youth and Families Association, Inc. Pictured from left are Shelby We looked on helplessly made him a temporary his direction from east to Gull Laird, head of the museum; Meredith Morgan, natural sciences education for a few minutes since we bird sanctuary/cage from southwest as if he had a specialist; Kellie Lewis, natural sciences education coordinator, and Selena realized that sliding the a vegetable colander. Peri- compass and flight plan. Hill, museum shop. CCYFA is a faith-based, non-profit organization that raises door open would awaken odically, we fed him hum- As he was disappear- the cat. mingbird formula with a ing on toward the ho- money to benefit Columbus County residents birth through senior citizens. The Since the hummingbird hypodermic needle. rizon, I clearly heard a organization’s next annual fundraiser, Taste of Columbus - Caribbean Style, is was out cold and the cat After a few days, he was voice shouting to our little Feb. 29, 2020 at 5 p.m. at Western Prong Church. Youth and adults who love was still asleep, we had a fluttering around some, guest “You don’t belong in to cook can compete in the tasting competition for a chance to win money and few minutes to figure out but it seemed that one man’s world, you belong in trophies. The overall winner receives the “People’s Choice” award. For more a plan to rescue the little wing was not moving as God’s world.” Comforted information, contact Selena Rowell, Meleah Evers, Rhonda Dutton or Wanda bird. well as the other. by those words, I then re- Davis. I hurried out the front Eventually it was get- alized that the voice was door and took up a posi- ting on to the time of year mine. Nakina High tion at the back corner of when hummingbirds need (A previous version of the house. My plan was to to get started on their long this story contained some CLASS REUNION Alumni Bash awaken and scare the cat flight back to where they typographical errors). All students and staff of Whiteville Negro/Central High School Reunion Nakina High School class- Association will meet Aug. 30-Sept. 1 es of 52-95 there will be a Franklin George, president of the Whiteville Ne- 2019 Nakina High School South Columbus High School gro/Central High School Reunion Association has an- Alumni Bash Saturday, nounced that the Association is hosting its 2019 All Nov. 9 at the Landmark Classes Reunion Weekend from Friday, Aug. 30, through Resort, 1501 South Ocean choral music awards Sunday, Sept. 1 in Whiteville. All alumni, former staff Blvd, Myrtle Beach, S.C. During the annual cho- Muse, McKenzie Price, Ch- Taylor Hickman, Addison and adult family and friends are invited to attend. The from 5-11 p.m. There will rus banquet for the South antel Washington. Hood, MaLea McDowell, cost is $50 per person and the deadline to register and be a buffet dinner from Columbus Choral Depart- Celebrate The Arts All- Bryanna McKeithan, Kiara pay is July 31. 6:30-8 p.m. The cost is $85 ment, the following stu- County High School Cho- Muse, Ryan Oakley, Lainey Highlights of the Weekend Reunion are: with t-shirt and $75 no T- dents were recognized for rus Participants: Autumn Price, McKenzie Price, Friday, Aug. 30: Casual meet and greet cookout/fish shirt. outstanding achievement. Balistreri-McDowell, Mali- Danielle Rogers, Abbey fry at the old Central cafeteria at 7 p.m. $10 per person non re- 1st Year Choral Awards: yah Brooks, Zyquan Carmi- Stanley, Jesse Strickland, Saturday, Aug. 31: Central school tour at 10 a.m. and fundable deposit will se- Autumn Balistreri-Mc- chael, Evan Cribb, Laney TJ Walters. program/dinner at the Lakeside Events Center, 6 p.m. cure your seat(s). Dowell, Maliyah Brooks, Cribb, Carson Faulk, Kay- MVP (Most Valuable Sunday, Sept. 1: Worship service, 11 a.m., Central Payments can be made Abigail Buffkin, Armani Lee Fine, Caroline Gar- Performers) Student-se- Baptist Church, followed by the Class of 1969 luncheon via: cask app or money or- Gayden, Andrea Herring, land, Candice Godwin, lected via ballot: Soprano (Dutch treat) in Myrtle Beach, S.C. der (inbox for details) Alexis Jordan, Randon Lee, Alyssa Long, Haley Ward, - Caroline Garland; Alto - Pick up a registration form at the Dream Center, 403 Hotel information com- Taegan Lovette, Morgan Summer Williams, Haleigh Lainey Price; Tenor - Har- South Martin Luther King Boulevard in Whiteville. ing soon. Nealey, Ryan Oakley, Lain- Hinson, Addison Hood, rison Gore; Bass - Armani Guideway and Old Dock ey Price, Jesse Strickland, McKenzie Price, Chantel Gayden. Williams Township Class of ‘69 50th reunion Elementary classmates are encouraged to attend. Logan Waggle, TJ Walters. Washington, Alayah Jor- Stallion Chorus Cre- The Williams Township High School Class of 1969 will There will also be a Nan- 2nd Year Choral Awards: dan, Tyresha Lewis, Tae- scendo Awards: Gabriel have its 50th reunion Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Bummin’ kina Alumni raffle (pro- Cheyanne Atwell, Madelyn gan Lovette, Kiara Muse, Buchanan , Zyquan Car- Hole Lodge. Classates, spouses/guests are invited. ceeds benefit Nakina Mid- Beck. Laney Cribb, Car- Morgan Nealey, Lainey michael, Evan Cribb, Har- Class members are urged to contact Larry McPherson dle School). 1st prize $150, son Faulk, KayLee Fine, Price, Danielle Rogers, Tay- rison Gore, Amber Pirko, at 642-9714 or [email protected], Sue McPherson 2nd prize $100, 3rd prize Candice Godwin, Clifton lor Hickman, Alexis Jor- Danielle Rogers. at 409-8338 or Linda Wright Moore at 704-776-6643 with $50 gift card (B2R event Hemingway, Taylor Hick- dan, Mary McCray, MaLea National School Choral their information and that of fellow classmates. man, Haleigh Hinson, Ad- McDowell, Keiana McNeil, Award: Gabriel Buchanan, planning) and 4th prize car dison Hood, Alayah Jordan, Bryanna McKeithan, Gabe Evan Cribb West Columbus HS Class of ‘74 planning reunion detail (Vereen’s detailing). The drawing will be held Alyssa Long, Jamie Long, Buchanan, Harrison Gore, ECU Choral Leadership Plans are underway for the annual class reunion of Mary McCray, MaLea Mc- Logan Waggle, Ryan Oak- Conference & Conductor’s Nov. 9. $5 per ticket. Need the West Columbus High School class of 1974. Plans are not be present to win. Dowell, Bryanna McKei- ley, TJ Walters, Randon Lee Summit Attendees: Gabri- for a 2020 reunion. Rodney Ford is the coordinator of the than, Keiana McNeil, Dani- , Armani Gayden. el Buchanan, Evan Cribb, 1974 class reunion. elle Rogers, Abbey Stanley, Stallion Small Ensemble Carson Faulk, Kiara Muse, For information contact committee members Rodney County Fair Haley Ward, Summer Wil- Members: Maliyah Brooks, Lainey Price, McKenzie Ford, 325 Therrell-Wms Road, Pageland, S.C. 29278 or liams. Gabe Buchanan, Evan Price, TJ Walters. call 284-5739; Geraldine Davis, P.O. Box 667, Chadoburn, booths for rent 3rd Year Choral Awards: Cribb, Laney Cribb, Bran- N.C. 28431 or 499-1864; Sharon Peele, P.O. Box 305, Garys- The Columbus County Kylie Cribb, Caroline Gar- don Cox, Carson Faulk, Back to School Braid burg, N.C. 27831 or 252-532-7701. Fair Board is already land, Tyresha Lewis, Mad- KayLee Fine, Caroline working on the 2019 fair, ison McPherson, Kiara Garland, Harrison Gore, Drive Aug. 11 WHS Class of ’69 plans reunion and inside fair booths are Braids N Beauty will spon- The Whiteville High School Class of 1969 will be cel- sor a free back to school braid now being reserved. The ebrating its 50th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Spill- drive on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 8 cost is $150 for an 8x10-foot Columbus way. There will also be an informal gathering on Nov. 15. a.m.-1 p.m. space inside the exhibit There will be a hair goodie The 50th is quite an occasion. hall. County schools menu bag at the end of the drive, nail If you are a member of the WHS Class of ‘69 or know Call Ann Ferguson at Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served painting and Girl Talk provided of anyone who is and you have not received an email or 910-840-7158 or email ec.rr. with each meal. Students may select one meat, bread by “Takin it to the streets,” hot invitation please contact Bobby Shearin at 301-697-0410. com to rent a booth or for and milk, and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. dog lunch provided by Breaking You may also email him at [email protected]. more information. MONDAY, AUG. 12: - Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar, every chain. Strawberry Applesauce. Lunch - Chicken Filet or Corn The event will be held at 155 Dog, Chilled Peaches, Baby Limas, Waffle Fries. Rec. Center Drive, Whiteville. TUESDAY, AUG. 13: - Breakfast - Mini Pancakes, Crai- For more information call Tame- ka Shipman at (919) 608-7535. sins, Juice. Lunch - Cheeseburger or Catfish, Chilled CLASSIFIEDS SELL Mixed Fruit, Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Beans, Dinner Roll. WHS yearbook sale Multiple copies of past WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Whiteville High School year- CLASSIFIEDS SELL Raisels, Juice. Lunch - Spaghetti or Corn Dog, Chilled books are available for purchase. Pineapple, Corn, Garden Salad, Rice Krispy Treat. The cost is $10 per book. THURSDAY, AUG. 15: - Breakfast - Muffin, Apple, The following books are Juice. Lunch - Tangerine Chicken or Corn Dog, Spiced available: 1982, ‘90, ‘94, ‘99, ‘00, CLASSIFIEDS SELL Apples, Rice, Steamed Broccoli,Glazed Carrots. ‘01, ‘03, ‘04, ‘06, ‘08, ‘10, ‘12, ‘13, FRIDAY, AUG. 16: - Breakfast - Pancake on Stick, Ap- ‘14, ‘15 and ‘16. Contact Belinda plesauce Cup, Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Taco, Marinara Collins in the WHS Media Center with any questions. CLASSIFIEDS SELL Sauce, Chilled Pears, Oven Fries, Shaker Salad. 8C • The News Reporter • Friday, August 9, 2019 ACCIDENT?

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