70 years Ago Today •Cherryville bats prevent WHS bid for ‘three-peat.’ June 6, 1944 •Cherryville cops opener D-Day with seventh-inning walk- off hit. The Invasion of Normandy Sports See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, June 6, 2016 Second verdict Volume 125, Number 98 Whiteville, North Carolina sticks, Gore 75 Cents receives life nJuror who wavered after first ver- dict strong and forceful in her re- Inside sponses when individually polled as to her second verdict. 2-A By BOB HIGH •County to adopt Staff Writer budget; to ask to join state health plan at It took an extra 23 hours, but this time all 12 jurors individually confirmed by voice their tonight’s meeting. verdict that sent Ken- neth Harold Gore Jr., 3-A 32, to prison for life in •Cast of WCHS’s his first-degree murder ‘Annie’ experiences trial. No members of ‘humbling’ experi- Gore’s family attended ence at show’s finale. the session Thursday that ended at 11:10 a.m. Gore was passive again Thursday and didn’t Kenneth Gore look at the jurors as the courtroom clerk asked if the verdict the jury foreman returned was their verdict, and if it was still their decision. Each juror answered the questions with two quick “Yes” answers, including the woman who changed her mind Wednesday after an outburst of cursing and a tirade directly at Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL them by at least three members of Gore’s family. The polling took a little less than five Today’s New trail at Lake minutes. American Profile fea- Allison Royal, center, an interpretive artist for the Kids in Parks program of the Blue Ridge Parkway 2010 murder Foundation, leads several youngsters along the new children’s trail at Elizabeth Brinkley Park at Gore was also declared guilty of armed rob- tures Billy Ray Cyrus Lake Waccamaw following opening ceremonies Saturday morning. At left is Lake Wacamaw Man- bery in the taking of Bonnie Fowler’s car after in “Still the King: the 77-year-old was killed with a hammer and ager Harry Foley and Lake resident Julie Stocks. See full story in Thursday’s News Reporter. knife that left nearly three dozen wounds on Making a Comeback.” her body on the evening of Nov. 6, 2010 in her Berry Court apartment in Chadbourn. DIDYOB? Before giving Gore an automatic sentence Did you observe ... Walden tells Jobs Foundation of life in prison without a chance of parole, See Murder verdict, page 2-A Lakeshore Drive resi- economic outlook is good here dents reporting they By ALLEN TURNER have half as many people involved in Senate wants to thought they heard Staff Writer agriculture as we had 25 years ago, a tornado overhead but we are producing more food.” North Carolina State University Despite the fact economic trends expand private during a heavy thun- economist Dr. Michael Walden told have had a more negative impact derstorm that knocked about 150 members of the Columbus on rural areas than on metropoli- Jobs Foundation Thursday that, tan ones, he predicted enhanced school grants down trees and caused while economic challenges still economic opportunities, in four power outages Sunday confront Columbus and other rural categories. A national aging popula- By NICOLE CARTRETTE afternoon? One person counties, opportunities abound. He tion is bringing more retirees to the News Editor predicts a continually improving South, he said. Trade connection reported that the storm outlook in the future. opportunities are increasing, manu- Leaders in the state Senate want to expand dumped four inches of “There are many challenges,” facturing will see a resurgence and, a scholarship program launched three years Walden said, “such as globalization, as wealth grows in other countries, ago that allows certain low-income families to rain, another reportedly automation, a movement away from the demand for meat produced and use public dollars for private school tuition. saw a waterspout. ... manufacturing jobs to service sector processed here will increase. The latest proposal calls for the state to jobs, but with those come many op- “We lost a lot of jobs in the U.S. increase funds for the vouchers by $10 million portunities.” and in North Carolina in recent de- each year for the next decade. Walden said that 100 years ago, cades due to foreign competition,” The Opportunity Scholarship Program al- Dr. Michael Walden seven in 10 North Carolina jobs Walden said, “but the scales have lows eligible children in kindergarten through County Deaths were farm-related, while today that 12th grade to receive up to $4,200 per year for North Carolina’s farming output is Whiteville number is only one in ten. “But See Foundation, page 6-A private school tuition. The state “may award more than ever before,” he said. “We scholarship grants to at least 2,000 more eli- Hilda Bernice Batten gible each school year” according to the bill. William Howard Bright It establishes a reserve fund for the program, Shayla Dawanna Williams which does not revert unused funds back into Fair Bluff the general fund. Rebecca Lynn S. Cantor Three chosen for Leadership NC “The General Assembly finds that due to the critical need in this State to provide op- Delco By CLARA CARTRETTE portunity for school choice for North Carolina Linda Faye T. Smith Staff Writer students, it is imperative that the state provide Chadbourn an increase of funds of at least ten million Virginia Corbin Cox Three women who live in or have dollars ($10,000,000) each fiscal year for 10 close ties to Columbus County were Esther Mae Norris Duncan years . .” the draft budget reads. That puts the selected for the Leadership North state on target to spend about $145 million in Nakina Carolina (LNC) program this year. vouchers by 2026. Shirley Smith They were among 55 civic and com- It is a move that helps private schools like Clarendon munity leaders from across the state Columbus Christian Academy where a grow- Glorius Margaret Tyler who participated in the program and ing number of students are taking advantage celebrated their graduation May 13 of the state-supported scholarship, which cov- with a ceremony in the Old House ers full tuition at the Whiteville private school. Chamber of the State Capitol. The Dianne Ward Lisa Thomas Jamilla Hawkins Columbus Christian Principal Steve Auld Index event was attended by friends, fam- said that 12 students were recipients last year established and emerging leaders With the graduation of Class ily and colleagues of the graduates compared with 36 students awarded the schol- Editorials ...... 8-A from across the state to participate XXIII, there are now more than 1,000 as well as LNC board members and arship this year. in its acclaimed program each year. graduates whose continued ties to Obituaries ...... 7-A alumni. “The Opportunity Scholarship is an ad- Leadership North Carolina’s Class LNC and to one another provide Sports ...... 1-B Leadership participants with Co- vance in the movement to give parents educa- XXIII comprised top leaders from them with rich opportunities for lumbus County connections include tional choices in their children’s schooling. We Crime ...... 4-A the government, business, nonprofit serving North Carolina. Dianne Ward, promotions director support public education but we also promote and education sectors. Tabor City Town Manager Al for the Town of Tabor City; Lisa nongovernmental schools as an alternative to LNC’s mission is to inform, de- Leonard was selected to attend the Thomas, director of the Donayre state-run schools,” Auld said. “Parents, even velop and engage committed leaders first Leadership North Carolina Cancer Care Center, Levine Cancer with limited financial resources now have a by broadening their understanding program in the 1990s. Institute, Carolinas HealthCare choice.” of and involvement in issues and op- Over the course of six two-and- System; and Jamilla Hawkins, Administrators in traditional public portunities facing North Carolina. a-half day sessions, the members community and rural development schools see it differently. The Leadership North Carolina of LNC Class XXIII learned about agent, N.C. A&T State University “I am not in favor of school vouchers. There program cultivates a network of in- issues critical to the state through - Edgecombe County Extension is little to no accountability with vouchers,” dividuals with diverse backgrounds discussions with top officials and Center in Tarboro. said Columbus County Schools Superinten- Through a rigorous selection and experiences who share a deep professionals, field trips and expe- process, LNC chooses a class of commitment to their state. See Leadership, page 9-A See Vouchers, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 County to adopt budget; to ask to join state health plan at tonight’s meeting

By ALLEN TURNER year in employee health insur- Staff Writer ance costs by switching to the state plan. Monthly premiums The Columbus County per employee would drop from Board of Commissioners more than $700 each to less will hold a public hearing than $500. tonight (Monday) at 6 p.m. in In other business, com- the Dempsey Herring Court- missioners are expected to house on their budget for the approve the transfer of items new fiscal year. After receiving within the home and commu- public input on the $74.6 mil- nity care block grant to ensure lion spending plan, they will that all approved grant monies meet at 6:30 p.m. in regular are expended before the fiscal session, when final approval year ends on June 30. of the budget is expected. There are also changes for In a move that will have the animal control ordinance long-range financial impact to allow coyotes to be trapped for the county, the board will and held and so that a local zoo, consider passage of a resolu- licensed by the U.S. Depart- tion expressing the county’s ment of Agriculture, is exempt intent to participate in the from broader provisions of the state health plan for employ- ordinance. ees after the legislature opens Commissioner Ricky Bul- back up the enrollment pro- lard also has asked that issues cess. concerning the building cur- County Manager Bill Clark rently occupied by the Board estimates that the county can of Elections be placed on the save more than $1 million a agenda for discussion. Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL CRHS open house Chadbourn council set to Visitors fill the main entrance corridor of Columbus Regional Healthcare during the facility’s open house Thursday evening. With prizes to give away, each department of the hospital manned displays telling about that respective department. Hospital staff answered questions and shared information on the latest procedures and capabilities enact budget; discuss use of the hospital. of police body cams By ALLEN TURNER the town. Locals save on medications Staff Writer In other business, council will discuss a proposal from People in Columbus County RSVP and Tabor City Senior $137,330 worth of necessary partment of Aging, SHIIP, the The Chadbourn Town N-Focus, a firm specializing saved more than $820,000 on Center. SHIIP counselors prescription drugs that other- Medication Assistance Pro- Council will hold a public in code enforcement issues, to prescription drug and medica- also travel to other Columbus wise would not be covered. All gram or to become a trained hearing during their meeting provide code enforcement for tion costs in 2015, thanks to the County Senior Center loca- of these savings are at no cost volunteer, contact Patsy Eason Tuesday at 7 p.m. to receive the town. help of the Seniors’ Health In- tions during the Annual Elec- to the taxpayers of Columbus at Columbus County Depart- input on the proposed budget They’ll also consider a re- surance Information Program tion Period. County. ment of Aging at 910-640-6602 for the coming fiscal year. The quest from Noel Jenkins to so- (SHIIP) and the Medication In addition, Eason helps “Having access to neces- or [email protected]. board is expected to adopt the licit donations for a “stop the Assistance Program. Columbus County residents sary prescription medications budget later in the meeting. violence” event and consider The bulk of the savings-- whose medications are not is important to an individual’s FRANK THEATRES A $1.3 million general fund a request by LeShoney Frink $683,240—came from Colum- covered by insurance through overall health,” Eason said. “I COASTAL budget, $30,000 storm water for a donation from the town bus County SHIIP’s efforts to the Medication Assistance am proud that we are helping to the H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation STADIUM 10 budget and slightly more than help Medicare beneficiaries Program funded by the N.C. people live healthier lives here Showtimes (910) 754-7469 $1 million water and sewer back to school drive. cut costs on their prescription Office on Rural Health. In 2015, in Columbus County.” www.FRANKTHEATRES.com budget are proposed. A discussion of body cam- drug plans during the annual residents were able to obtain To learn more about the De- 5200 Bridgers Road Tuesday’s public hearing is eras for police officers is election period held from Oct. required by law. The fiscal year scheduled and, as has become 15 to Dec. 7. begins July 1. a nearly-monthly practice, “We’re here to help people The town’s tax rate of 62 the board intends to go into locate the best prescription cents per $100 of property eval- closed session “to protect the drug plans to coordinate with uation remains unchanged. attorney-client privilege and Medicare,” said Patsy Ea- Other budgetary-related to consider and give instruc- son, coordinator of the SHIIP tions concerning a potential ATTENTION items include approval of a and Medication Assistance fee schedule and employee or actual claim” against the programs at the Columbus classification and pay plan for town. County Department of Aging. All Columbus County Residents ”It only takes a few minutes to review the available plans, Fair Bluff to take first and it could save an individual Present this ad through June 30, 2016 thousands of dollars a year.” SHIIP, a division of the look at budget Tuesday North Carolina Department of Insurance, has trained New Prescriptions or By ALLEN TURNER as chaplain of the Fair Bluff Medicare counselors in all 100 Staff Writer Police Department and for counties of the state. years opened each meeting of SHIIP volunteers are avail- The Fair Bluff Board of the Fair Bluff Board of Com- able at the Department of Transferred Prescriptions Commissioners will get their missioners with an invocation. Aging in Whiteville, South- first look at Budget Officer Al The board will receive a eastern Community College/ Leonard’s proposed spending monthly sewer report from plan for the upcoming fiscal Leonard and a monthly police year Tuesday at 6 p.m. report from Police Chief Chief Receive $20 off The proposed budget in- Chris Chafin. creases the tax rate from 60 to The board plans to discuss Vineland Serving Columbus County Since 1950 65 cents per $100 evaluation. the Columbus County School It would be the first munici- Board proposal to close the Station pal tax increase in at least 11 school in Fair Bluff by mov- Available for wedding years. ing the Columbus Career and receptions & other There also would be a slight College Academy to West Co- Guiton’s Drug Store events increase in monthly garbage lumbus High School in Cerro 801 S. Madison St., Whiteville • Phone 642-4188 rates. Gordo. 642-3157 Water and sewer rates will not change. The board is expected to recess until later in the month (at a time to be determined Proudly serving Columbus County Tuesday), when they will hold their legally-mandated public and surrounding areas sinCe 2013, hearing on the budget. Only after that hearing will and for deCades to Come the budget be considered for final adoption. In other business, Mayor Dr. Sutton graduated from UNC Chapel Hill Medical School Billy Hammond will present a plaque to Juanita Enzor, With Distinction at the top of his class. He is also a nationally widow of the late Rev. Floyd award-winning cataract surgeon. Dr. Sutton is the only full-time Enzor. He served for years Board Certified Ophthalmologist in all of Columbus County. The News Reporter (USPS 387-600) Published twice weekly by The News Reporter Co. Inc. 810 Spivey Rd. Over 90% of our patient visits have 127 W. Columbus St. Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Whiteville N.C. 28472 less than a 10 minute wait time. Mailing address: 910-642-9850 P.O. 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The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 – 3-A City budget has modest increase for board members By JEFFERSON WEAVER “After conducting research, Staff Writer it has been discovered that the council’s pay has not changed Whiteville City Council in excess of 20 years,” he members will see a modest wrote. “If inflation is calcu- pay increase if they approve lated into the amount from the Fiscal 2016-17 budget this 20 years ago, the salaries cur- month. rently being paid should have Under the proposal, the increased by approximately mayor’s pay would go from 52.5 percent. the current $3,000 to $3,500 “At that inflation rate, per year; the mayor pro tem council would be entitled to a from the $2,750 for Fiscal 2015- higher salary than what staff 16 to $3,250 for 2016-17; and is proposing.” the council would get a raise Currie said staff took into from $2,500 per year to $3,000. account the amount of time The board is paid in July and elected leaders must take away December. from their regular jobs and City Manager Darren personal lives for the city. Currie proposed raising the “As a result of attending Seven-year-old Abby Smith and 15-year old Syvlia Wal- monthly stipends by an aver- various functions, missing ters joined the cast of ‘Annie’ at West Columbus High to age of roughly $41 per month, work due to various meetings Seven-year old Abby Smith pets her favorite character sing the finale “Tomorrow.” Abby has been diagnosed for a total overall increase of and other social events,” he “Sandy” the dog (senior Tyrell Dundy) from West Colum- with a medulloblastomal tumor in her brain and Sylvia is $500 per year. The proposal wrote, “it is a nominal amount bus High’s production of “Annie.” hearing impaired. calls for a 25 percent increase of compensation for the time for the mayor, and 33 percent spent in public service.” for the council. It was in- The proposed budget was correctly reported last week delivered to the city council Cast of WCHS’s ‘Annie’ experiences that the salaries would be last week, and will be voted on increased by $500 per month. at the next regular city council The pay hike is a long time meeting. A copy is available ‘humbling’ experience at show’s finale coming, Currie said in his for public reading at the city budget message to the board. hall. By SHALON SMITH Misty said Abby was very impaired. She attends Darling- said the cast received a touch- Staff Writer excited about the musical. ton High School in Darlington, ing and humbling experience “She loved Sandy (played S.C. where she is in the ninth from the girls’ visit. Before Two special guests joined by senior Tyrell Dundy) very grade. the show, Williamson brought ‘Movies on Madison’ kicks the cast of West Columbus much,” Misty said. “Sylvia was amazed and Abby and Sylvia backstage for High School’s production of She called the chance to loved the musical Annie, but a meet and greet. off with ‘Despicable Me 2’ “Annie” on stage during their sing on stage with the cast “a she loved the character Annie They were able to tour the final performance. One was wonderful experience” for her the most,” Irene said. stage, set, dressing rooms and The North Carolina Mu- unpredictable Minions, Gru 7-year-old Abby Smith, a stu- daughter. “Sylvia loved all the cast greenroom area. seum of Natural Sciences at must figure out how to keep dent from Williams Township “Abby loves music and danc- and wants to say ‘Thank you!’ Fluent in American Sign Whiteville and the Columbus his cover while also keeping School and the other was ing and thought Annie (played She’s been a heart patient Language, Gena Wiltshire, County Arts Council have up with his duties as a father. 15-year-old Sylvia Walters of by senior Bailey George) was since birth and had open-heart WCHS chorus director, was partnered to present “Movies Museum lawn opens at 8 Lake View, S.C. very pretty,” Misty said. surgery just before her fourth able to sign to Sylvia so she on Madison: Summer Cinema p.m., movie starts at dusk. Abby Smith is the daughter Abby was also happy to birthday. She is still a heart could communicate with ev- Series.” The free, 98-minute film is of Misty Harris and Mitchell see her best friend Mahaley- patient and is doing great and eryone. Kicking off the series is rated PG. Smith. In November 2013 Abby ann Jones, a 10th-grader who loving life,” Irene said. “The girls were so happy Universal Picture’s “Despi- This is a family-friendly was diagnosed with a medullo- played the character July, Alan and Irene want to and smiling the whole time,” cable Me 2,” showing Friday, event: no pets, coolers, alcohol blastomal tumor in her brain onstage dancing and singing. thank the cast for giving their Williamson said. June 17 at dusk. or smoking permitted. Re- and two in her spinal column. Sylvia Walters is the daugh- daughter a night to remember. During a prayer before cur- The film follows Gru, his freshments will be available She is currently undergoing ter of Alan and Irene Walters. WCHS dance and theatre tain, senior Danielle Middle- adorable girls, the mischie- for purchase. treatment in Chapel Hill. Sylvia is deaf and hearing teacher Jessica Williamson ton, who played Miss Hanni- vous Minions and a cast of Upcoming movies: Friday, gan made the statement; “We unforgettable new characters July 22, Universal Pictures do this for the experience, for in this laugh-out-loud block- “Jurassic World;” Friday, Aug. our audience, for girls like buster sequel to “Despicable 19, Disney’s “Zootopia.” LCFH receives $3,500 grant Abby and Sylvia.” Me.” This event is made possible There wasn’t a dry eye Just as Gru (voiced by Steve by the N.C. Museum of Natu- among the cast and crew. Carrell) has gone from super- ral Sciences at Whiteville and from Operation Round Up After the show, both girls bad to super-dad, the Anti- the Columbus County Arts went on stage and joined the Villain League recruits him Council. Lower Cape Fear Hospice “These publications are services and support for Four cast in singing the finale, to track down a new crimi- Admission is free, but do- has received a $3,500 grant invaluable to family members County members. The trust “Tomorrow.” It was a tender nal mastermind and save the nations are appreciated. For from Four County Electric facing the loss of a loved one,” is funded by Four County moment for all. world. more information call the mu- Membership Corporation’s said Laurie Taylor, LCFH vice members who elect to have “I’ve been doing this for 10 Partnered with secret agent seum at 910-914-4185 or email Operation Round Up Trust president of development. their bills rounded up to the years now and I have never Lucy Wilde (voiced by Kristen Whiteville@naturalsciences. Fund. The grant will be used “Many of our families com- next whole dollar amount each had such a humbling experi- Wiig), along with the wildly org. to purchase three publica- ment on how useful the little month. ence. It truly makes me think tions for hospice patients and blue book, “Gone from My Lower Cape Fear Hospice about life and how precious it families in Bladen, Columbus, Sight,” is in helping them un- is a nonprofit agency that is,” Williamson said. ATTENTION: CHADBOURN & Duplin, Pender and Sampson derstand their loved one’s end- provides healthcare and com- counties: “Hard Choices for of-life journey. We are grateful fort to people with advanced TABOR CITY COMMUNITIES Loving People,” “When Death to Four County Electric for illnesses, support and counsel- is Near” and “Gone from My this grant so we can provide ing to families and education Sight.” these books to our hospice in Bladen, Brunswick, Colum- families.” bus, New Hanover, Onslow Operation Round Up pro- and Pender counties in North vides assistance for Four Carolina, and Horry County in In-home and on Location County members with unex- South Carolina. For more in- 770.1834 pected crisis situations, and formation, visit www.lcfh.org www.fullerroyalphoto.com funds nonprofits that provide or facebook.com/lcfhospice

Columbus County Schools is sponsoring a Seamless Summer Food Service Program at Chadbourn Middle School Ronnie Smith Roach & Tabor City Middle School at NO COST R.S. Roach is Starts at Chadbourn Middle School June 13, 2016 – August 11, 2016 Starts at Tabor City Middle School June 13, 2016 – August 11, 2016 SCV speaker Monday – Thursday Breakfast – 9:00 am – 10:00 am The Columbus County Vol- Lunch – 12:00 am – 1:00 pm unteers Camp of the Sons of Location: Chadbourn Middle School Cafeteria & Confederate Veterans will Tabor City Middle School Cafeteria meet Sunday, June 12 at Peace Available to children between the ages of one year old Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Road, Whiteville at 2:30 p.m. and eighteen years of age who are participating Ronnie Smith Roach will speak in a summer enrichment program or who walk into the on “Semmes and the Alabama cafeteria during meal service. – Pirates, Privateers or Patri- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch at no cost to children ots?” During the War Between ages 1-18 at approves SFSP sites. the States (1861 - 1865), Semmes Sponsored by Columbus County Schools was captain of the commerce Child Nutrition Services raider CSS Alabama, which took 65 prizes. Donna Bartley, Director Late in the war, he was PO Box 729 promoted to rear admiral and Whiteville, NC 28472 served briefly as a brigadier general in the Confederate Telephone: 910-642-5168 ext. 24037 army. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policics, the USDA, its Agencies, oflices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering Semmes is the only North USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or American to have held both reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require allernative means of communication for program information (e.g. ranks simultaneously. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc,), should contact the Agency (State or local) Roach has addressed Camp where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be 794 previously. made available in languages other than English. His last talk was entitled To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD·J027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html. and at any USDA office, or “Wade Hampton and My Heri- write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the infomlation requested in the form , To tage,” and before that he spoke request a copy of the complaint form. call (866) 632·9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by’ on “The Charge,” which was (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690·7442; or Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (3) email: [email protected] given in 1906 to the Sons of 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250·9410; Confederate Veterans by Lt. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. General Stephen D. Lee. 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 Crime briefs Windstorm rakes Lake Fugitive Female A powerful windstorm, ac- Cyndee Ann Sell, 48, living Dewayne Albert Strickland, companied by driving rain, in the Budget Inn in Chad- 53, of Bill Nobles Road, Cerro swept across the housing area bourn, was arrested last week Gordo, was arrested last week of Lake Shore Drive at Lake as a fugitive from Kalamazoo, on a charge of assault on a Waccamaw Sunday evening, Mich., where she’s wanted on a female, based on a warrant and pushed several trees out of charge of identity theft. obtained by Alicia Blackwell the ground, plus snapped large of Cedar Grove Church Road, tree limbs and scattered debris Cerro Gordo. across dozens of yards. Cocaine Strickland slapped Black- No injuries were reported, Aaron Dixon McCumbee, well on the left side of her face and structural damage, if any, 35, of Stevens Street, Tabor on May 30, according to the was minimal. The 1100 block of City, was arrested last week warrant. Lake Shore Drive near Robeson on a charge of possession of Street was closed for a short cocaine. The offense was June time until firefighters could 2, according to the warrant Forged clear the road of a downed tree. obtained by Tabor City Police Jimmy Keith Russell, 38, Other trees and large limbs Capt. Greg Sibbett. of Bullard blocked sections of the road in Lane, Cerro No one was injured when this large dump truck turned over off Maultsby Street Thurs- the area of Cameron Lane, the Gordo – ar- day afternoon. Methodist church and Sutton Oxycodone rested a and Columbia streets. William Avery Dew Jr., 74, week ago as of Honey a fugitive Teens’ 100 Deadliest Days from South Murder verdict Hill Drive, Continued from page 1-A Hallsboro, Carolina on Russell began Memorial Day was arrested a charge of Over the past five years, scan the road, use your mirrors Judge Douglas Sasser went to the jury room and individually last week bank robbery – has been served more than 5,000 people have and watch out for pedestrians thanked the eight women and four men for their near three on charges with four warrants here charg- been killed in N.C. crashes and cyclists. weeks of service. of selling 20 ing him with uttering (passing) involving teen drivers during 2. Store loose items that Gore’s co-defendant and girlfriend Tiffany Louise Faulk is Oxycodone four forged checks in April to the “100 Deadliest Days,” the could roll around in the car, scheduled for trial this summer. tablets to an the Piggly Wiggly store in Fair period starting at Memorial so you don’t feel tempted to Death penalty undercover Dew Jr. Bluff. Day when teen crash deaths reach for them on the floor or The two were arrested in Baltimore, Md. three days after the buyer for the The checks were for $125 historically climb. As the sum- the seat. murder, where they’d driven Fowler’s Chevrolet car. Some of Sheriff ’s Drug Unit. He’s also on April 22, and three in the mer driving season begins, the 3. Make adjustments before Fowler’s medication was found in the Baltimore home where charged with possession of the amounts of $185, $187 and $194 AAA Foundation for Traffic your drive. Address vehicle Maryland State Police arrested Gore and Faulk. pills with intent to sell, and on April 23. Safety is releasing a follow-up systems like your GPS, seats, At least a year in getting Gore to trial went by as his defense maintaining a white Chevrolet study confirming that nearly mirrors, climate controls and attorneys, state employees of the state’s Legal Defense Group, Malibu as a place to keep and 60 percent of teen crashes in- sound systems before hitting were involved in death-penalty cases that took precedent to illegally sell the prescription Injuries volve distractions behind the the road. Decide on your route Gore’s trial. Charges against Gore and Faulk were dropped from medication, according to war- Jeannie Darlene Norris, wheel. The research also finds and check traffic conditions a death-penalty position to first-degree murder in February 2015. rants obtained by Drug Detec- 32, of Ice a disturbing trend showing ahead of time. Assistant District Attorney Chris Gentry thanked law en- tive P. Herring. Plant Road, that texting and social media 4. Finish dressing and per- forcement officers from the Chadbourn Police, N.C. SBI and Fair Bluff, use are on the rise amongst sonal grooming at home - be- Maryland State Police for their efforts in the case. Representa- Stolen was arrested teen drivers. fore you get on the road. tives of all three agencies testified. last week Ivey Caroline Dew, 27, of Crashes for teen drivers in- 5. Snack smart. If possible, on a felony West Third crease significantly during the eat meals or snacks before charge of Avenue, summer months because teens or after your trip, not while causing seri- Chadbourn, drive more during this time driving. Break-ins, thefts ous injuries and Haley Norris of year. The average number 6. Secure children and pets • June 4 – Subway store, cut Poulan push mower, Poulan to another Brooke Wor- of deaths from crashes involv- before getting underway. If Riegelwood Shopping Center, grass trimmer. person while “engaged in the ley, 19, of ing teen drivers ages 16-19 they need your attention, pull Riegelwood – break-in, theft • June 2 – Stephanie Renee offense of impaired driving” Peanut Wor- increased by 16 percent per day off the road safely to care for of cash. Alexander, Whitehall Road, on May 2, according to a war- ley Road, compared to other days of the them. Reaching into the back • June 4 – Billy Wayne Clarkton – break-in, theft of rant obtained by Highway Cerro Gordo, year in the past five years dur- seat can cause you to lose con- Nealey and Pawn South Inc., 55-inch and 32-inch Element Dew Patrol Trooper Brian Capps. have been ing the “100 Deadliest Days.” trol of the vehicle. Richard Wright Road, Tabor TVs, Microsoft Xbox console. Norris is charged with caus- arrested as The latest report compared 7. Don’t use cell phones City – break-in, theft of Camp- • June 2 – Eric Mitchell Keel, ing “numerous broken bones, co-defen- new crash videos with those while driving - handheld or bell-Hausfeld air compressor, Sidney-Cherry Grove Road, eye injury and lacerated liv- dants in the captured from 2007 -2012 and hands-free - except in absolute Hitachi cordless computer Clarendon – break-in, theft of er” to Kristi Maultsby while felony theft found consistent trends in the emergencies. Never use text tablet, Craftsman hedge trim- money. driving on U.S. 76 near Cerro of $1,001.40 top three distractions for teens messaging, email functions, mer, Black & Decker bench • June 1 -- Tobacco Road Gordo. in the value when behind the wheel in the video games or the Internet grinder, Hitachi gas-powered store, U.S. 701 Bypass South, of items moments leading up to a crash: with a wireless device, includ- blower, Craftsman tool set and Whiteville – break-in, theft, if (numerous • Talking or attending to oth- ing those built into the vehicle, box, Husqvarna string trim- any, not reported. Worley Break-in items of er passengers in the vehicle: 15 while driving. mer, Stanley battery jump box. • May 31 – Candice Twanice Quinton Tyshawn Godfrey, clothing and beauty products) percent of crashes 8. If you have passengers, • June 4 – Peggy William- Gamble, Tram Road, White- 18, of Mul- stolen from Walmart in White- • Talking, texting or operat- enlist their help so you can son McGill, N.C. 410 South, ville – theft of Apple Mini I lins, S.C., ville on June 1, according to ing a cell phone: 12 percent of focus safely on driving. Chadbourn – theft of off-road Pad. has been ar- warrants obtained by Police- crashes 9. If another activity de- vehicle. • May 31 – Tractor Supply, rested on a man Adam Pate. • Attending to or looking at mands your attention, instead • June 3 – Anthony Kevin Whiteville – theft of Carry-On charge of something inside the vehicle: of trying to attempt it while Godwin, Wright Road, Tabor utility trailer. breaking 11 percent of crashes driving, pull off the road and City – theft of Ford Ranger • May 30 – Shane Alan Ward sand enter- Since 2010, 16,662 people in stop your vehicle in a safe pickup truck. – theft of Husqvarna backpack Firearms ing, and theft • June 3 – Lisa Moss Wil- blower from pickup truck at Godfrey North Carolina have been in- place. To avoid temptation, Ahkeem Hassan Powell, involving the jured in teen distracted driving power down or stow devices liams – theft of Pontiac Grand Lowe’s in Whiteville. 18, of Park forced entry related crashes. before heading out. Am car from N.C. 130 between Lane, Bolton, on May 31 of In the moments leading up 10. As a general rule, if you N.C. 905 and Brunswick Elec- has been ar- a building, to a crash, teens were more cannot devote your full atten- tric offices. Sexual motives rested on six owned by likely to be texting or looking tion to driving because of an- • June 3 – Carolyn Creech A 55-year-old woman told charges of John Beaver down at the phone than talking other activity, it’s a distraction. Wayne, Angelo Circle, White- police here May 29 that a man possession in the 12100 on it. Fifty-five percent of teens Take care of it before or after ville – break-in, theft of piggy who had sexual motives in a of a stolen block of N.C. spend time every day texting, your trip, not while driving bank, cash. Whiteville Housing Author- firearm on Powell 242, Ever- Evans sending an estimated 80 text behind the wheel. • June 2 – John Willie Gra- ity building attacked her. The warrants green. messages per day. ham, Green Acres Road, Tabor report was filed at 6:55 a.m. obtained by Sheriff ’s Deputy Godfrey is charged with In preparation for the “100 City – break-in, theft of 22-inch Jason Carter. stealing five electronic items, Deadliest Days”, AAA encour- Powell is charged with pos- total value $1,045, during the ages parents to educate their session on May 27 of a Bush- break-in. teen about the dangers of dis- master assault rifle, Ruger A Marion, S.C., man has tracted driving and monitor semi-automatic rifle, Savage been arrested as accessory their actions behind the wheel. 7mm rifle, Remington 870 before the fact of the break-in Parents should: 12-gauge shotgun, Stagecoach and theft by Godfrey. Jevon • Have conversations early 12-gauge shotgun and Moss- Calvin Evans, 22, is charged and often about the dangers of berg pistol-grip 12-gauge shot- with “counseling, procuring distraction. JUNE gun, all stolen from Charles and commanding” Godfrey to • Make a parent-teen driv- Lewis III. commit the crimes. Evans was ing agreement that sets fam- not present at the time of the ily rules against distracted SPECIALS break-in and theft, according to driving. Chadbourn shooting warrants obtained by Sheriff ’s • Teach by example and Saturday Detective Matt Parker. minimize distractions when Prices Good There has been no arrest driving. May 1-31, 2016 in a Chadbourn shooting inci- Here are AAA’s top 10 tips dent Saturday about 10 p.m. at 100 songbooks to avoid distractions while Smith and Wilkes streets. Members of the Shiloh driving: Police Chief Darrell Church Cemetery Committee 1. Fully focus on driving Newport Miller Lite Trivette said two males were of Hallsboro told a sheriff ’s and don’t allow any activity to Nat. Light deputy June 4 that someone divert your attention. 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The presentation will give an introduction to snakes and how many are estimated in the U.S. and North Carolina. Participants will also learn about the 37 species of snakes native to North Carolina and the differences between them. Hayley Marie Lee Such differences include egg Frankie Ross layers vs. live births and ven- omous vs. nonvenomous. Lee-Ross Rodney and Charlotte Lee of Whiteville announce the Fundraiser engagement of their daugh- ter, Hayley Marie, to Frankie for Animal Ross, son of Tammy Wilkins of Delco and Bryan Ross of Control Nakina. The bride-elect is the grand- Friends of Columbus Coun- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Har- ty Humane Society invite the ry Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Garry public to open house and a Reaves. She graduated from Crews clear debris on Lake Shore Drive at Lake Waccamaw after storms Sunday downed trees. fundraising hotdog lunch and South Columbus High School car wash at Columbus County and Southeastern Commu- Animal Control Saturday, June nity College with an Associate 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Arts degree. She is em- County plans new smoke alarm blitz A hot dog lunch with chips, ployed with Columbus County drink and ice cream will be Schools. $5. Girl Scouts will have a car The groom-elect is the By JEFFERSON WEAVER the smoke alarm grant will “People needing this type viving a fire by more than 50 wash. grandson of Ruby Ross, Helen Staff Writer receive free installation, as must apply to the state through percent. Proceeds from the event will well as advice on creating a our office,” he said, “and if “Smoke detectors save Williamson and Jimmy Holt. go to Animal Control to help He graduated from South Co- A smoke alarm program home safety plan. they are approved, we install lives, and that’s all there is replace items stolen during a lumbus High School, served in through the county has been New smoke alarm technol- it free of charge as well.” to it,” Blackmon said. “The recent break-in. the U.S. Marine Corps and is funded again, and emergency ogy has a major edge on old The county and cooperat- more we can get into people’s Animal Control is located employed with US Wick Drain. machines, Blackmon said. ing fire departments have homes, the more lives and officials hope this year’s effort at 288 Legion Drive behind the A July 23 wedding is planned “All smoke alarms are de- installed more than 500 free property can be saved.” will have even bigger results. Board of Elections and Depart- at Cornerstone Freewill Bap- signed to last for 10 years,” he smoke alarms in previous For more information, call “In more than half the ment of Aging. Come meet the tist Church at 3 p.m. with a explained. years, Blackmon said. 640.6610. cases involving fire deaths,” staff and visit the animals. reception to follow. Shannon Blackmon of Co- “The units now have a 10- Working with Acme-Delco- lumbus County Emergency year battery. You don’t have Riegelwood, Whiteville and Services said, “a smoke alarm to worry about changing the Chadbourn, among other de- could have saved a life.” battery every year. You just partments, hundreds of the Smoke alarms use heat and need to change the smoke alarms have been installed smoke detectors to activate a alarm every 10 years or so. The after door-to-door visits by shrill alarm designed to warn battery is sealed in the unit.” firefighters. people to get out of a burning The new grant program re- The program has been in home or building. places a previous smoke alarm use for a number of years, State law requires smoke grant that just provided the Blackmon said, and initially alarms in all rental properties, alarms, Blackmon said. officials were concerned fund- many businesses and most “When we got to the point ing had been eliminated for new construction, but older we were seeing people come the alarms. homes often lack the devices. back year after year, and the The funding was restored, Blackmon said firefighters alarms were never even being Blackmon said, and Emer- want to change that. used, we had to make some gency Services is gearing up “Many people think the changes,” he said. to install as many as possible. smell of smoke or fire will Blackmon said special as- The simple devices are life- wake them up,” he said. “Usu- sistance is available for people savers, Blackmon said. ally, by the time you can smell who are deaf or hard of hear- “If every home had a work- the smoke, you aren’t waking ing. ing smoke detector,” he said, up.” A small disk containing a “multiple lives could be saved A program through the sensor is inserted between the each year. Around three out state Fire Marshal’s office will mattress and box springs. of five fire deaths happen provide free smoke alarms in The sensor is activated by a in homes with no alarms, the county again this year, smoke alarm, and causes the or alarms that aren’t work- Blackmon said. Working bed to vibrate, alerting people ing. The presence and proper with firefighters and the Red who might not be able to hear maintenance of smoke alarms Cross, people who apply for a smoke alarm go off. increase your chances of sur- 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016

Nearly 150 people attended the Columbus Jobs Foundations annual dinner meeting Thursday at The Millpond outside of Whiteville. Foundation Continued from page 1-A Columbus County Board of Elections members, from left, JoAnn Garrell, Mack Ward begun to turn. Look at China. places like Columbus County Professor at NCSU, and serves and Harold Fipps held a called meeting Thursday and are pictured before going into a Ten to 15 years ago, a manu- as retirees move from colder and has served on numerous closed session also attended by elections director Carla Strickland and county attorney facturer could cut labor costs northern climes. “You might local and state commissions Mike Stephens. They met behind closed doors for 50 minutes for “attorney-client privi- 50-60 percent by relocating to say that’s not as good as manu- dealing with the economy. He’s lege” and “personnel issues.” After returning to open session, they took no action be- China, but now the difference facturing,” Walden said, “but frequently seen on local and fore adjourning and Stephens said that no action was taken during the closed session. is only about five percent and, I say that it is. Retirees bring national television broadcasts if you factor in that if the with them their pensions and and has a syndicated newspa- manufacturer has a factory in their Social Security checks per column. Deadline for summer camp at Lake is near the United States, he is close to and they usually don’t bring He directs the semiannual A five-day camp for kids ages pleted, notarized and fees paid cational activities. the biggest economic market children to educate, which economic forecast, “The North 9-12 years old will be held June by June 6. Participants will explore in the world it means that is enormously expensive for Carolina Economic Outlook” 20-24 from 8:30 to 5 p.m. Lunch Campers will learn more and interact with such plac- many manufacturers are tak- local governments. Most of and he has won a Premier and snacks will be provided. about Lake Waccamaw, Colum- es as Lake Waccamaw State ing a second look and saying their money gets spent here. Forecaster award from the The camp will host 25 kids bus County’s “hidden gem” and park, Boys and Girls Home, the they don’t need to be in China They’re going to do their day- American Agricultural Eco- on a first come-first serve basis what it has to offer. Lake’s Depot Museum, library or India to compete. So don’t to-day spending here, and nomics Association. He has and the fee is $30 to cover trans- Adult leaders will show and fire department. T write off manufacturing.” they’re going to buy property, won three Applied Consumer portation and food. campers the community and here will be fun and educa- Walden said that energy and that’s economic develop- Economics awards from the Registration forms may be what makes it different from tional activities each day and costs in the U.S. have come way ment.” American Council on Con- obtained by contacting Carsha other small towns. will conclude with a fun swim down in recent years, mak- Walden added, “And think sumer Interests. Hayes at the Cooperative Exten- Campers will take trips day at the State Park under the ing it possible for economic about this as you think about Prior to Walden’s speech, sion office at (910) 640-6607. daily to visit local attractions safety precaution of a certified developers to show industries the three trends of manufac- foundation President Rick The forms must be com- and participate in fun and edu- lifeguard. that they can offer competitive turing, trade connections and Edwards commended founda- wages and better energy costs retirees: As the standard of tion members for a renewed to seal the deal for manufac- living gets better elsewhere sense of excitement about turing to move back to these in the world, the world’s meat economic development mat- shores. “And if you bring a consumption goes way up. In ters in Columbus County. It’s time for factory in, don’t just look at China, their meat consump- County economic developer their payroll … the multiplier tion has increased 800 percent Gary Lanier gave an overview and supply chain effect means in the last 30 years. The whole of ongoing economic develop- Pre-K and that money will be re-spent world is eating more meat, and ment efforts. Treasurer Henry several times in a community.” North Carolina specifically is Edmund reported that the Kindergarten With recent expanding of very, very good at producing foundation’s finances remain the Panama Canal, many su- and processing meat, which strong and membership chair- per cargo ships that had been presents an enormous eco- man Les High announced that docking in Los Angeles and nomic opportunity, particu- foundation membership has WELL Long Beach on the West Coast larly in rural counties.” more than doubled in the last now have ports-of-call on the He concluded, “Put me in year from 60 to 122. East Coast. “Wilmington won’t the camp of the optimists. I be- The Columbus Jobs Foun- CHECKS get the super cargo ships that lieve greater opportunities are dation board of directors will go to Charleston and Nor- coming down the road and the voted to expand the board by folk,” he said, “but we will see economy here will continue six members in order to bring an increase in shipments up to turn around. Just like your younger leaders from around and down the East Coast, and namesake, Christopher Co- the county onto the board. as those ships unload their lumbus, who discovered a new These were: Jordan Carter, Call today for your child’s appointment. cargo for transportation to world, we are in the process of a banker with BB&T, Matt its ultimate destination, that discovering a new economy McLean, CPA and manager of means economic activity for and a better economy right S. Preston Douglas, Dr. Janice COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS this area. 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REBECCA ‘BECKY’ LYNN HILDA BERNICE BATTEN STEVENS CANTOR WHITEVILLE -- Hilda FAIR BLUFF -- Rebecca Bernice Batten, 73, died “Becky” Lynn Stevens Can- Friday, June 3, 2016 at the tor, 40, went to be with the Golden Living Nursing Fa- Lord Friday, June 3, 2016 at cility in Lumberton. She her residence. was the daughter of the late She was the daughter of Bradley Batten and Laura B. the late, Ruther Stevens Jr. Batten and was preceded in and was preceded in death death by one sister, Clara by one sister, Kathy Ann Batten Smith. Stevens. Visitation will be held A memorial service will from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June be held at a later date. ESTHER MAE NORRIS VIRGINIA CORBIN COX 6 at McKenzie Mortuary. Worthington Funeral Home DUNCAN CHADBOURN -- Virginia A graveside service will in Chadbourn is handling CHADBOURN -- Esther Mae Corbin Cox, 71, went to be be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the arrangements. Norris Duncan, 76, died Satur- with her Lord Sunday, June June 7 at Flynn Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her day, June 4, 2016 at Columbus 5, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Survivors include a JESSE W. STRICKLAND memory, her husband, Ma- Regional Healthcare in White- Hospice and LifeCare Center brother-in-law, Harold COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Jesse rio Cantor of the home; ville. She was the daughter of in Whiteville. Smith of Whiteville; one W. Strickland, 79, died Sat- three children, Juan Cantor, the late Dewey Clayton and LINDA FAYE She was a native of Flor- niece, Beth Smith Olson of urday, May 28, 2016 at the Amanda Cantor and Eliza- Vera Elena Williams Norris THOMPSON SMITH ence, S.C. and the daughter Lake Waccamaw; and two Palmetto Medical Baptist beth Cantor, all of the home; and the widow of Spurgeon DELCO -- Linda Faye of the late George Lee and great-nephews, Evan and Center. her mother, Jeanette Mar- Duncan. Thompson Smith, 67, died Mary Virginia Holifield Bradley Olson. Jesse was born Oct. 10, lowe of Chadbourn; four The family will receive Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Corbin. Memorials may be made 1936 in Fair Bluff, to the late siblings, Ruther Stephens friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, her residence. She was the She served as the direc- to a charity of your choice. Dayton and Mildred Ander- II and his wife, Charidy, of June 6 at Worthington Funeral daughter of the late James tor of medical transcrip- son Strickland of Nichols, Chadbourn, Johnathan Mat- Home in Chadbourn. Final Thompson and Rhoda Mae tion at Mercy Healthcare in S.C. He was also preceded thew Stevens and his wife, rites will be held at 11 a.m. Skipper Thompson. She was Baltimore, Md. for 25 years in death by one brother, Tim Tammy, and Bobby Warren Tuesday, June 7 at the funeral born in Brunswick County. before retiring in 2010. Af- M. Strickland; one sister, Stevens and his wife, Tom- home with Revs. Ron Fields She was a member of Delco ter retiring, she along with Marie Strickland Anderson; mecca, all of Tabor City and Larry Cartrette officiating. Pentecostal Freewill Baptist her husband, Robert, moved and former wife, Addie Joe and John Henry Stevens Interment will be in Chad- Church. to Chadbourn, becoming Enzor Strickland. and his wife, Cornelius, of bourn Memorial Cemetery Visitation was held Sat- very active in many civic He attended Floyds High Loris, S.C.; one sister, Sue She is survived by two urday, June 4 at Delco Pen- organizations and activities. School in Horry County and Ellen Stevens of Loris, S.C.; daughters, Nelda Kay Duncan tecostal Freewill Baptist She was a member of Chad- Fair Bluff High School. Af- half-sisters, Linda Sanders Cartrette of Whiteville and Church. Final rites were bourn United Methodist ter high school, and Sherry Renee Stevens, Velda Gray Duncan Ramsey held Sunday, June 5 at the Church and served as direc- he entered the both of Fair Bluff; nieces, of Chadbourn; one son, Ken- church with Revs. Justin tor of Chadbourn Revital- United States Courtney Stevens, Arian- neth Ray Duncan of Chad- Nichols and Patsy Smith ization Corporation/Chad- Army serving na Stevens, Zoey Stevens, bourn; siblings, Dewey Ray officiating. Burial was in bourn Depot Museum. in the Far East. Crystal Haire, Katie Carter, Norris, W.J. Norris, Shirley Delco Cemetery. The family will receive After his discharge, he Brooke Cook, Alexis Cook, Norris Cribb, Geraldine Nor- Survivors include her friends from 6-8 p.m. Mon- graduated from Campbell Courtney Cook and Emily ris Hinson, Margie Norris husband, Johnny Wayne day, June 6 at Worthington Junior College and trans- Cook; nephews, Johnathan Brown and Rita Norris Black- Smith of the home; two Funeral Home. Final rites SHIRLEY SMITH ferred to the University of Stevens Jr., Ethan Cook, man, all of Whiteville; four daughters, Teresa Smith will be held at 3 p.m. Tues- NAKINA -- Shirley Sarvis South Carolina in Columbia Jeffery Nealy, Brycen Bat- grandchildren; and six great- Twyne (Ronnie) of Manteo day, June 7 at Chadbourn Smith, 71, died Wednesday, in 1959. ten, Gage Batten, Ruther B. grandchildren. and Terry Smith Huey of United Methodist Church June 1, 2016 at her home. She Jesse joined the Colum- Stevens, Brenston Stevens Delco; one son, Richard W. with Revs. Pat Inman and was born May 26, 1945, the bia Police Department and and Caleb Smith. WILLIAM HOWARD Smith of Delco; three grand- Dwayne Dickerson officiat- daughter of the late Devine worked for three years. In Online condolences may ‘PEE WEE’ BRIGHT children, Milina M. Huey, ing. Viewing will be held and Lettie Ward Sarvis. She 1962 he joined the South be offered at www.worthing- WHITEVILLE -- William Julia Kate Huey and Melody Tuesday, June 7 one hour was also preceded in death by Carolina Department of tonfuneralhome.com. Howard “Pee Wee” Bright, 52, A. Twyne. prior to the service at the three brothers, E.C. Sarvis, J.D. Corrections, where he began Sarvis, James Sarvis; and two died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his 25 year career. He served church. GLORIUS MARGARET GREC summer sisters, Dora Mae Beane and New Hanover Regional Medi- in numerous positions in- She leaves to cherish her TYLER Margaret Kono. cal Center in Wilmington. cluding the Warden’s posi- memory, her husband of 51 enrichment program CLARENDON -- Glorius The family received friends Arrangements are incomple tion at Central Correctional years, Robert Eugene Cox Margaret Tyler, 70, died Satur- Greater Restoration Enrich- Saturday, June 4 at Peacock’s and will be announced by McK- Institution and retired as of the home; one daughter, day, June 4, 2016 at Lower Cape ment Center (G-REC) will hold Funeral Home. Final rites enzie Mortuary. Deputy-Commissioner from Cathleen Corbin Brown and Fear Hospice and LifeCare its summer enrichment pro- were held Sunday, June 5 in the Institutions in 1984. her husband, Gregory, of Center in Whiteville. She was gram Monday, June 13-Thurs- the funeral home chapel in SAKIA D. BELLAMY During his years in cor- Winston-Salem; one brother, the daughter of the late Oscar day, July 28 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Whiteville with Rev. Richard CHADBOURN -- Sakia D. rections, he received numer- George Lee Corbin and his James and Bessie King Tyler. On the program will be Collins officiating. Burial was “Cricket” Bellamy, 39, died ous awards and commenda- wife, Joan, of Camden, S.C.; A memorial service will be breakfast, lunch, field trips, in Columbus Memorial Park. Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Brian tions. a sister-in-law, Dolores Cox held at a later date. Worthing- fun activities with a safe learn- She is survived by her hus- Health and Rehab Center in He was a graduate of the of Whiteville; and many ton Funeral Home in Chad- ing and environment. band, W.C. Smith; three daugh- Windsor. Ford Foundation Fellowship beloved nieces, nephews and bourn is handling the arrange- For more information call ters, Betty Rowell of Mullins, Arrangements are incomple of the Criminal Justice Cen- cousins. ments. 445-6158 or 641-0800. S.C., Patricia Blackwell of and will be announced by ter at Harvard Law School. Memorials may be made She is survived by three The center is located at 3440 Whiteville, Tamatha Gore of Smith Funeral Home of White- In 1984, he accepted a to the Chadbourn Depot Mu- daughters, Sepprina Rena James B. White Hwy. South. Tabor City; one sister, Edna ville. position with the Fifteenth seum, 326 Pinecrest Drive, Reaves of Whiteville, Sandra Cartrette of Gastonia; nine Judicial Circuit Solicitors Chadbourn, N.C. 28431 or KENNETH S. MCLEOD Cox of Dayton, Texas and Me- 18th annual sing at grandchildren; and four great- office in Georgetown and to the Chadbourn United NICHOLS, S.C. -- Kenneth S. linda Cox of Waco, Texas; two grandchildren. Horry counties, where he Methodist Church Memorial New Hope BC June 11 McLeod died Saturday, June 4, sons, Marcus Cox and Barry worked as an investigator Fund, 102 Dogwood Circle, New Hope Baptist Church 2016 at McLeod Hospice House Cox, both of Ft. Worth, Texas; SHELIA LAVERN and polygraph examiner. Chadbourn, N.C. 28431. will hold its 18th anniversary in Florence, S.C. four siblings, Ava Jean Bessett BLANKS DOUGLASS In June, 1990 he began sing featuring The Cummings Arrangements are incomple and Linda T. Todd, both of Bay- ROSEBORO -- Shelia La- employment with the Hearn, RANDALL DEVON SMITH Brothers and Berteneta Satur- and will be announced by boro, S.C., Lorrine T. Ivey and vern Blanks Douglass, 54, Brittian, and Martin Law LORIS, S.C. -- Randall Dev- day, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Westside Funeral Home in Billy Tyler, both of Conway, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Firm in Conway and Myrtle on Smith, 30, died Tuesday, Other groups will be New Tabor City. S.C.; eight grandchildren; and at UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital. Beach, S.C. as an investiga- May 31, 2016. Hope Singers and Nadine and several great-grandchildren. Final rites were held Sun- tor. He moved to Columbia Final rites were held Sat- Stevie, all of Bolton and the day, June 5 at Pierce Chapel in 1994 and began working SHAYLA DAWANNA urday, June 4 at Mt. Nebo Echoes of Faith of Maxton. AME Zion Church. Burial Rockel cooking with the Childs and Hal- WILLIAMS Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located in the was in Mitchellfield Cemetery, ligan Law Firm as an office WHITEVILLE -- Shayla Burial was in the church cem- Buckhead community. Clarkton. Union Funeral Home demonstration assistant. Dawanna Williams, 28, died etery. Westside Funeral Home There is no admission and handled the arrangements. Local chef, Susie Rockel, He was a member of Trin- Thursday, June 2, 2016 at her of Tabor City handled the ar- refreshments will be served She is survived by her hus- will conduct a free cooking ity Episcopal Church in residence. rangements. after the sing. band, Donnie Douglass; one demonstration using fresh local Columbia, S.C. Arrangements will be an- He is survived by his fa- daughter, Sylyndrell Blanks; ingredients Saturday, June 11 Visitation was held Mon- nounced by Peoples Funeral ther, Willie Randall Parker; Shoreland Healthcare three sisters, Ernestine Cash, and June 18 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. day, May 30 at Meares Fu- Home of Whiteville. his mother, Eva Smith King; fundraiser June 17 Patricia Newby and Sharon in the kitchen at the Columbus neral Home in Fair Bluff. Fi- one son, Devon Smith; and Webb; and one grandson. County Farmers Market, 132 Friends may visit the fam- Shoreland Healthcare will nal rites were held Tuesday, two brothers, Donta Smith Government Complex Road in ily at 3404 Sam Potts Highway, be kicking off a fundraiser for May 31 at Spring Branch and Cheo Davis Smith. St. Luke A.M.E. Zion sets Whiteville. Hallsboro. Relay for Life with a hot dog/ Baptist Church. Burial was June 11 will be about mak- bake sale at the facility Friday, Men’s Day June 12 in the church cemetery. St. Luke A.M.E. Zion ing your own seasonings and Allen Mingo state June 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 Active pallbearers were, Progressive HM Church will hold its Men’s relishes to flavor food instead of p.m. All proceeds go to Relay Sterling Beckman, Charlie rally Saturday, June 11 Day Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. salt and other highly preserved monthly meeting for Life 20-16-2017 year. Call in Porter, George Martin, Jim The Allen Mingo Assem- The guest minister will be choices. The Progressive Friendly orders at 642-4300 or stop in Harvey, Parker Evatt, Rallie bly #325 Order of the Golden Rev. Hugh Miller along with June 18, which is also “Grill Household Ministry will hold and pick up. Zeigler, Randy Duncan and Circle will sponsor a state rally his choir and congregation Day” at the Farmers Market, its monthly meeting Saturday, Jerry Strickland. Honorary Saturday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at from St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion Rockel will take an easy home- June 11 at 1 p.m. at Cherry pallbearers were, Danny St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church. Church in Garland. made pizza dough recipe and Grove Missionary Baptist Oak Dale BC Anderson, Barry Anderson, The guest speaker will be The church is located at 410 make artisan pizzas for the grill. Church. Terry Anderson, Ronnie An- Minister Colene Kelly of First VBS June 12-17 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Funding for the free event All members are asked to derson, Will Hammond and Baptist Missionary Church of Oak Dale Baptist Church Bladenboro. is provided by a grant from the attend. Michael Enzor. Chadbourn. will hold its vacation Bible Rev. Hardy Ballard Jr. is the N.C. Community Foundation. The church is located at 409 He is survived by three The church is located at 114 school entitled “Deep sea dis- pastor. Bitmore Road. sons, Steve Strickland and W. Virgil Street. covery” Sunday, June 12-Fri- For more information call William (Teresa) Strick- Rev. Charlrean Mapson is day, June 17 from 6-9 p.m. Loris McClellan at 207-6574. land, all of Fair Bluff, Jess the pastor. Supper will be served each Strickland of Folly Beach, evening. There will be classes S.C.; one stepson, Jason Den- Sweet Home MBC for all age groups including an nis of Dallas, Texas; four Western Prong BC adult class. daughters, Teresa (Tony) VBS June 13-17 VBS June 12-16 A VBS kickoff and family Weathford of Murrells In- Sweet Home Missionary Western Prong Baptist fun day will be held Saturday,, let, S.C., Jessica (Richard) Baptist Church will hold its Church will hold its vaca- June 11 from 11 a.m-3 p.m. Morris of Lexington, S.C., vacation Bible school entitled tion Bible school entitled Lunch will be served and there Mona Strickland and Tif- “Submerged” Monday, June “Submerged” Sunday, June will be slides, bounce house, fany Strickland, both of 13-Friday, June 17. Supper will 12-Thursday, June 16 from games and lots of fun for ev- Cayce, S.C.; one grand- begin at 5:45 p.m. Children’s 6-8:30 p.m. Ages from babies to eryone. son, Justin (Amanda) Jones class will begin at 6:15 p.m. and grandparents. Supper will be Commencement will be held of San Diego, Calif.; one adults at 7 p.m. served from 5-6 p.m. at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17 with a great-granddaughter, Dal- The church is located at 3111 Commencement will be held pizza supper at 6 p.m. las Jones; and he is also Walter Todd Road, Clarendon. Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. For more information call survived by his former wife, For more information call The church is located at 167 Deborah Wyatt at 648-2377 or Debbie Childs of Columbia, Pastor Wayne Faulk at 770- Peacock Road. For more infor- Pastor Dean Jackson at 840- 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 S.C. 4832. mation call 648-2744. 2761. 910.642.2128 Visit Whiteville.com for the latest news and updates. www.mckenziemortuary.net Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016

Vouchers shift Your vote on Tuesday will funds with no really count accountability by TOM CAMPBELL

The Senate’s plan to expand scholar- One of the more frequent ex- ships for private schools is essentially a cuses given for not voting is, “my voucher program that is shifting millions vote won’t really matter.” It isn’t of taxpayer dollars to private institutions true, of course, but in this strange across the state that are not required to 2016 election cycle there are several play by the same rules that traditional reasons why each vote will indeed public schools must follow. count in Tuesday’s congressional Labeling the vouchers “Opportunity and judicial Primary Elections. Political analysts are predict- Scholarships” is misleading because for ing that voter turnout for the June so many low-income families the ability 7th Primary will be less than ten to actually transport a child to and from percent of qualified voters; some school each day is not possible. speculate as few as five percent It is true that the program has benefited going to the polls. The smaller the local private schools in our community number of votes, the more each with good reputations. In recent years vote counts. private schools have had stiff competition Your vote will have additional from charter schools that often look more weight because, unlike previous primary elections, there will be no like private runoff elections. This is a winner- schools The point take-all than pub- affair in lic schools The voucher program Genesis, Harambe, kids and Darwin which the that are takes funds away from By JEFFERSON WEAVER enjoyed watching the monkeys at body of the interloper away. candidate supported the schools that serve Staff Writer Tregembo Animal Park in Wilm- I no more blame Harambe for from each ington. I have shaken hands with bashing that child around than I do party re- with public low-income students funds. All my life, I’ve been prone to a very friendly orangutan. I’ve the coyotes who raid our Canada ceiving Unfortu- in their communities – wandering. met a few of Pat Faircloth’s super- geese, or the possums and coons one more social monkeys from Little Man’s who try to raid the chicken pens. vote than nately, the free, traditional public When I was a very little kid, I insisted on visiting the barn Zoo and Rescue at Chadbourn. Nature is nature, and it’s not al- his or voucher schools. across the road from our house. It That’s the total of my experience ways pretty. Man has a role to play her oppo- program didn’t matter that the bull had put with apes, outside of reading and in nature—God laid it out pretty nent will takes funds away from the schools that a man in the hospital a few weeks watching the occasional television explicitly in Genesis, when he re- qualify to serve low-income students in their com- before; I shared my peanut butter program. peatedly told Adam that humans run in the Tom Campbell munities –free, traditional public schools. and jelly sandwiches with him. I It may be oversimplification on would have dominion over all the November The state has spent about $12 million tried (and occasionally succeeded) my part, but from what pre-scandal beasts. With that dominion – which 8th General Elections. on these scholarships this school year but to ride the old moon-eyed mule and references I’ve read, the males are gives us the right to properly use This June vote was necessitated hopes to spend much more on expanding the worn-out mare. hardwired to protect their family, what critters we need – also comes because North Carolina’s Con- while the females are hardwired to the requirement that we be good gressional districts were declared the vouchers to more families. The latest I think I was three when I fled the tyranny of my sister’s baby- nurture young primates they find stewards. Sometimes stewardship unconstitutional due to racial version of the Senate budget proposal sitting skills for a jaunt down the in distress. I don’t care who you means taking extreme measures to gerrymandering. Our legislature calls for an increase of $10 million each side of a busy country road to are, or what your degrees are in, protect a species, like the carefully was required to redraw the dis- year. the sweet-potato processing barn or if you managed programs in reputable tricts. The new maps have yet to The scholarships provide up to $4,200 where my brother worked; at 13, can speak zoos that ensure there will always be formally approved, but barring per student. Advocates for the vouchers Becky was too young to take care Gorilla like be at least a few examples left of a court decision before Tuesday the say it is a big savings to the state that on of me. I went wandering in the a native— magnificent beasts like gorillas. primaries will be held. average spends about double that in edu- cornfield once or twice, regardless Harambe But first and foremost comes The newly redrawn districts cating students in public schools. of venomous snakes. The water in was not the stewardship of children, and have generated some really fasci- planning regardless of whether or not the nating contests. The Republican While it covers the full cost of tuition the ditch was also worth the risk of an encounter with any ill-behaved on adopt- Harambe Kid’s parents are good, primary in District 2 pits two at some private schools, it doesn’t cover serpent. ing that bad or indifferent, the Harambe incumbent Congressmen against the cost of most in the state. Each of these adventures, as child. Kid’s life, like any other child’s each other, with a third candidate Private schools are not required to well as others that are long since N o w , life, is precious. If it hurts your likely to play the spoiler and tilt the disclose the details of their operations forgotten, resulted in appropriate one thing feelings, I apologize, but given outcome. The reconstituted 12th and are not required to give state tests, corporal punishment from our I do have a the choice between saving a mis- District features six Democrats, participate in state rankings or be graded mother, Miss Lois. As the last of little bit of Jefferson Weaver chievous child and the last of an including an incumbent Congress- like public schools. Teachers in private five, none of whom were resistant experience endangered species, the kid wins woman and three current or for- schools don’t have to be licensed or paid to temptation, her arm was strong with is tranquilizing critters; it’s if I have a say in the argument. mer legislators. The newly drawn a very little bit of experience, but As far as the idiots, malcon- 13th District needs a scorecard to on the state’s salary schedule scale. Tradi- by the time I came along. I am sure I wore out as many switches as I it’s practical experience. I can tell tents, overgrown teenage drama identify all the players. Five Demo- tional public schools have many more re- did guardian angels. you with full certainty, it doesn’t queens and bunnyhuggers threat- crats and sixteen Republicans, quirements and are under more scrutiny. Mother and Papa did the best work like in the movies. The crit- ening the family of the boy, descry- including three current or former We don’t understand how the state can they could with all of us, but even ter doesn’t stop, get a funny little ing the zoo staff, and elevating legislators, are contending. With justify placing more accountability on Grandmother, who was not one to smile on its face, and lie down for Harambe to a position threatening expected low voter turnout and no traditional public schools while funneling spare the switch, readily admitted a nap. Horses, cattle, and dogs will to eject Jesus Christ from the seat runoff the winners in each party funds to private schools via the voucher that children will do things they kick, buck, bite, snap, run, hide, to the right of God Almighty – they may not even receive double-digit system. shouldn’t – and it’s amazing how and get defensive when shot with need to grow up. percentages. Even if yours is not The lack of accountability is a prob- they can move so quickly. a tranquilizer dart. It stresses the Just for the sake of argument, I one of the headliners each congres- animal to the point some species did a little social media search on sional primary is important. lem. Sure there are reputable private In recent days, I have been thinking a lot about the fact that die. I watched an old, old National one of those celebrities who hinted If the congressional races don’t schools out there but some are not. kids will be kids. It’s in part due Geographic video that showed (but didn’t outright say) that the motivate you to go to the polls the It seems to be another battle in the war to the uproar over the death of chimpanzees being darted, and I child should have been allowed Supreme Court primary should. on public education in North Carolina Harambe the Gorilla in Cincin- wouldn’t have wanted to be in the to die, if the zookeepers couldn’t Our legislature passed a law al- that has been launched by our state legis- nati. Harambe is being mourned ape’s control when the dart hit. safely tranquilize the gorilla. Natu- lowing Supreme Court Justices lature. How about giving our traditional more than many national lead- Again, I am no expert, but hav- rally, she’s vegan, anti-hunting and to stand for a “retention” elec- public schools some opportunity? ers because a little kid did what ing had the daylights beaten out also in favor of expanded abortion tion, an up or down vote to allow little kids do. He got away from his of me by a horse that had been rights, so by extension, in at least Justices another eight year term, mother, and came close to getting “tranquilized,” I don’t think that some cases, she values the life of but a three-judge Superior Court killed. To save his life, zoo officials would have helped save the life of an animal over a child. It bugs panel overturned this law, saying killed the gorilla. the Harambe Kid. me, too, because as an actress, I it violated North Carolina’s Consti- Hindsight and second guess all Some biologists have speculated find her quite funny and talented. tution. A subsequent tie vote from you want to, but I’ll tell you plain: that the wayward young’un was Obviously dumber than dirt from the current Supreme Court allowed Quotes of that decision to stand. any child, regardless of the quality about the size of a chimpanzee, the shoulder of a bad road, when of parenting, is more valuable to those cute, intelligent, and sur- it comes to the real world, but she Court elections and our appel- me than even the last endangered prisingly carnivorous great apes is a funny actress. late courts are supposedly non- the week ape on Earth. who will kill and eat baby goril- To those who half-jokingly say partisan, but this is clearly not the Unlike eight out of 10 people on las, given the chance. That makes Darwin should have been allowed case. Pre-election campaigning “Yes, we remember and honor … the patriots television, and 97 out of 100 people sense, since in my layman’s opin- to play out in Cincinnati, I coun- makes it clear who the Republi- who died in combat, but I firmly believe that on social media, I don’t claim to ion, Harambe was behaving like ter with this: Darwin’s Theory of can, Democrat and Unaffiliated we owe them something more. “It has been said be an expert on primate behavior. the gorillas caught up in a gang Survival was once again proven, candidates are. The top two vote many times that the price of freedom is eternal I have seen the gorillas at the fight with some chimps in another since the species that evolved was getters will face off in November. vigilance. If that is true, and I believe it is, it state zoo in Asheboro, and the Na- National Geographic video. Bash, That election will be significant in See Weaver, page 9-A begs the question: Are we the people, you and I, tional Zoo in Washington City. I’ve throw, hit, drag – then throw the determining the partisan makeup doing our part to ensure that our patriots did and likely the decisions of our not die in vain? Will we do our part to watch highest court. Court decisions in- for those who would destroy the republic? Are creasingly affect public policy and we really informed as to what is happening to this election is important. ‘In Flanders Field’ Several recent polls suggest that Thumbs down the republic today?” races for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lt. – Lt. Col. Jim Newman during last Mon- BY RAY LUNDY Mr. Claussen, as he was so lov- Powell, an outstanding young man, day’s Memorial Day service. Special to The News Reporter ingly addressed, was old when I brother to the late B.A. Powell. See Waccamaw, page 2-A came to Fair Bluff Baptist Church. Andy was with Patton’s 3rd Army “If I didn’t believe in this plan, I wouldn’t be As the orange glow of Memorial He was active in the church, and in Northern France. Andy was up here right now. We don’t like to see schools Day faded, I stood at the grave of was even the church secretary, for killed by a German mortar round Write us close, but the 1924 model is not working in Co- John Claussen Rogers, and read no salary. Mr. Claussen had been in in the vicinity of Dernot on the lumbus County.” for him – “In Flanders Field the intelligence, he told us. But upon Mosellel River, near Metz. I read “A Send letters to the editor or – Columbus County Schools Superin- poppies grow…” It is a WW I poem deeper questioning, Mr. Claussen Soldier’s Prayer” over Andy. contact editorial page editor tendent Alan Faulk on the proposal to written by Canadian Dr. John told me with the thousand-yard Next, I visited Russell Odham’s Les High at leshigh@whiteville. consolidate several of the schools in the McCrae during that war. It is a stare, “I went out each night in no grave, an old WW II sailor who was com, or mail them to PO Box county during an Intergovernmental haunting poem about those who man’s land and counted the dead also a splendid church member 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. Council meeting last week. died in the Second Battle of Ypres. of both sides”—a deadly place to and friend. I spoke to him, thanked All letters must be signed Dr. McCrae’s friend, Lieutenant be. I pledged allegiance to the flag him, and prayed over him. Then I “How much money do we have in there for Alexis Helmer was killed by a Ger- and prayed over him. moved on to Marcus Turner and and include a phone number, sidewalk repair? I constantly hear from people man artillery round, and McCrae After that I moved on to my old paid respect for his service and which will not be published. complaining about sidewalks. We need to do was asked to do Helmer’s eulogy; buddy’s grave, Mike Byrd, Iwo death in Vietnam, praying and Letters are limited to 400 words something about the sidewalks in a lot of the the chaplain was absent for other Jima vet. I sang, “From the Halls reciting the pledge. I tried to touch and must be signed and include city.” war business. Major, Dr., artillery of Montezuma to the shores of several wars as I moved on to many the author’s community. – Whiteville City Councilman Tim commander McCrae went back to Tripoli,” since he was a Marine. I others. Authors are limited to one let- Blackmon expressing concern over the his post and wrote “In Flanders saluted his grave flag and prayed Did you eat a hamburger for the ter every 30 days. Letters about deteriorating state of many of the side- Field” for his friend and the others over him. Next, I went to the grave fallen on Memorial Day, or did you business and personal disputes who fell at Ypres where Flanders of little known vet who was actual- remember? “In Flanders Field the walks in town during last week’s council will not be considered. Letters Field is located. ly killed in battle in WW II—Andy poppies grow…” meeting. are subject to editing. The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 – 9-A

McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

Dylan Konstance Timothy Sia Price Freeman Soles Yacoumis

Freshman Dylan Price is the 14-year old son Konstance Freeman loves to dance. “I love to just Timothy Soles, a 16-year-old sophomore, is the 18-year old senior Sia Yacoumis is the of Marty and Renee Price. Though Dylan has make up dance routines to any song I hear, no son of Teri and Jeff soles of Whiteville. Asked daughter of Jummy and Amalia Yacoumis. not yet taken the opportunity to participate in matter the genre,” the 17-year-old East Columbus what he likes best about West Columbus he Sia is a member of the National Honor So- school clubs or teams, his favorite activity is says, “I like our teachers the most because they ciety where she serves as chapter secretary, football. “Everyone can go and gather together junior said. The daughter of Karla and Chandler strive to help us to succeed and to reach the and support the Pack at football games,” he Freeman likes her teachers at ECHS. “When I understanding that we need to reach the next the Senior Beta Club, a class marshal, a said. The school pride the students and staff need help with something, they take the time level of education.” His favorite classes are North Carolina Scholar, and has received of Whiteville High exhibit are Dylan’s favorite out to help me,” she said. English is her favorite math and chemistry because he enjoys solv- an Academic Letter of Achievement. What part of his high school. “The pride our school class. “It’s easier than my other classes, and it’s ing problems and learning about the world in Sia likes best about South Columbus is the has is because of the students, teachers, and the something that applies to everyday life.” Freeman which we live. He is involved with the junior closeness of her senior class and going to community that support us,” he said. Outside is a member of Youth Ambassadors, the Robotics varsity baseball team, FFA and art. He com- school sporting events. Her favorite class of school, Dylan enjoys playing sports and fish- Team, ROCAME and Beta Club. She’s proudest of ments, “I am most proud of the grades that I is Advanced Placement Government. “We ing. Dylan works hard to keep his grades up a very important woman in her life. “I’m proud- make in each of my classes and of my talents in get to learn about politics,” she said. An in school, something he does best. Automotive baseball and art.” Something interesting that a interesting fact about Sia is that her fam- class is his favorite of all of his courses so far. est of my mother,” she said. After high school, lot of people do not know is that he has a twin “It’s fun and gives you knowledge on how to fix Freeman wants to attend a four-year college, then brother. After high school, Timothy plans to ily owns a restaurant named Maxime’s in your car,” he said. An interesting tidbit about go to law school. She likes the music of Michael attend N.C. State University and get a degree in Tabor City. Dance is Sia’s favorite acitiv- Dylan that most may not know is that he’s a trip- Jackson and Ne-Yo, as well as “all the R.L. Stine mechanical engineering. His favorite musical ity. “I’ve been doing it since I was four,” let. His dream is to one day play Major League books.” Her favorite movie is Stomp The Yard, group is “The Newsboys,” favorite book is “The she said. After she finishes high school, Baseball. After high school he’d like to go to and her favorite dish is macaroni and cheese. Hunger Games” and his favorite movie is “Star Sia would like to attend the University college and become a personal trainer. When she isn’t busy at school, she’s a member of Wars: The Force Awakens.” His favorite food of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study the praise dance team at her church. is steak. Outside of school he enjoys baseball dentistry. and reading.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Leadership Weaver Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 8-A riential learning activities. JMP and co-founder of SAS North Carolina was a once in holistic care without walls,” ment Project that will serve best able to protect the young, LNC’s sessions focused on five Institute. a lifetime opportunity that Thomas said. “This defines as an outdoor recreational and survive. key areas: economic develop- She grew up in the Chad- allowed her to build strong me as I continue to grow resource, a setting for envi- Like most media-whipped ment, education, environ- bourn area, daughter of San- relationships in the business professionally and person- ronmental education and a scandals, Harambe and the kid ment, government, and health dra and the late Rossie Nobles. community throughout the ally. Being a cancer survivor historical interpretation/ will be forgotten in a few weeks. and human services. She is married to Lee Ward state. for four and a half years, it commemorative site in Edge- I have no idea if the parents LNC sessions are held and they live in the Chad- “It also helped me broaden is important for a person to combe County. will or should face charges (as around the state, highlight- bourn area. my understanding of state be treated as a whole instead Her job experiences in- defined by the laws of the state ing the social, geographic and Having worked at SAS, and municipal government of just the disease. Having clude working as a special of Ohio, not the court of public economic diversity of North Ward has a strong business and the red thread that ties integrative programs allows education high school instruc- opinion). I have no idea if the Carolina. Members visited and marketing background them to issues in North Caro- patients like me to be able to tor in Baker County, Fla. and Harambe Kid will learn a very Boone, Raleigh, Greensboro, that was a perfect fit for her lina in regards to education, express oneself.” working as the Rural Innova- important lesson from this, or Charlotte, Wilmington and current position in Tabor City. health and human services, Thomas said that Lead- tions Program associate at the whether he will grow up to be Asheville, gaining new in- Ward has been employed economic development and ership North Carolina has Southern Rural Development hardworking, a hoodlum or a sight into North Carolina’s by the Town of Tabor City the environment. I have made allowed her to network with Initiative in Raleigh. She was hero to one person or a nation. strengths and challenges and for four years as promotions friendships that will last a other leaders throughout the a consultant to the N.C. De- The key is, he was a little kid developed their own priorities director. She says in her opin- lifetime.” state. partment of Cultural Resourc- doing what little kids do. for ways they can improve and ion Tabor City has always Lisa Thomas “One of the exciting things es for the African American That’s why grownup hu- empower their communities been at the forefront due to the A Rockingham native, I was able to accomplish is Heritage Commission as well mans sometimes have to make and the state as a whole. leadership of Town Manager Thomas earned an Associ- networking with UNC Pem- as support campaign coor- hard decisions, because even Dianne Ward Al Leonard. ate Degree in Nursing at broke to provide clinical sites dinator to the N.C. Freedom though animals and children Ward graduated from Mer- “Through his vision, Tabor Richmond Community Col- for social worker students,” Monument Project. Hawkins are blessings from God, even edith College with a B. A. City is the only town in Co- lege and as a new nurse she she said. “The cancer center worked diligently with board the most ill-behaved young’un degree in American civiliza- lumbus County with a promo- worked in labor and delivery has a need for a social worker members and staff to culti- is always more precious than tion and political science. tions director who focuses on at Richmond Memorial Hos- and UNCP needed more clini- vate the growth and visibility all the critters who have ever She also earned a paralegal economic development as well pital. She joined Carolinas cal sites, so this became a win- of African American heritage walked the Earth. degree at Meredith with a as promotions of the town, HealthCare System (CHS) in win for Columbus County and in North Carolina. concentration in civil litiga- its festival and other events,” 1998 and for the past 11 years UNCP. Learning from lead- She has traveled abroad on tion. She worked at SAS In- she said. has been with Levine Cancer ers throughout the state has mission trips, volunteered at Campbell stitute in Cary for almost 20 “This vision has been a Institute (LCI), formerly Blu- broadened my knowledge on an orphanage in Ghana and Continued from page 8-A years where she was the JMP driving force in Tabor City’s menthal Cancer Center. She the different aspects of North created a documentary about sales director and headed up many successes in economic started as a staff nurse in Carolina.” this experience. She serves on Governor, Attorney General the JMP sales department development.” infusion and was promoted Jamilla Hawkins numerous boards, including and State Treasurer, among for John Saul, founder of Ward said that Leadership to supervisor. In 2012 she was Hawkins is the daughter East Carolina University’s others, are currently a virtual promoted to manager shortly of Emma and Macie Shaw of Tourism Advisory Council tossup and while Tuesday’s before moving into a new Riegelwood. She graduated and the Edgecombe County outcomes won’t directly im- Vouchers facility with 82 chairs/beds. from East Columbus High Charitable Trust. pact their eventual outcomes Continued from page 1-A She recently relocated to School, is a 2005 graduate of Hawkins said Leadership they will perhaps give us a Columbus Regional Health- UNC Greensboro with a B.A. North Carolina is by far one clearer read on the mood of dent Alan Faulk. “I see this as mented voucher programs to care Center to oversee the LCI in political science and a of the best professional de- the electorate. For instance, another effort to privatize the make the case that they are center to help patients in this 2009 graduate of N.C. Central velopment experiences ever. will mainstream Republicans educational system in North a good investment of public rural community receive the University with a Masters’ in “During the past seven show up in larger numbers Carolina thus segregating the funds,” the report reads as same high quality and holistic Public Administration. months, I participated in an than more conservative voters? public system. posted at N.C. Policy Watch’s care as those being treated in She said the concept of amazing leadership ‘road trip’ Who among Democrats will “Students would not have website. a metropolitan area. “leading by serving” was across North Carolina with 54 turn out? Will minorities be equal access due to trans- Parents for Educational Thomas was recruited to etched into her heart at an outstanding people,” she said. sufficiently motivated to vote? portation restraints of some Freedom in N.C. disagree. become a part of the growing early age. “My growth during this Polls are one thing; votes are parents. The use of vouchers They cite studies in Florida oncology program at CHS. She is the community and program has been tremen- unquestionably the final word. in other states has not shown where low-income students A member of the National rural development agent at dous. I firmly believe that Every election is important. a significant positive impact,” made gains in private schools Oncology Nursing Society the Cooperative Extension leadership is about empower- Tuesday’s vote is singularly Faulk said. using vouchers. and Greater Charlotte Area Center in Edgecombe County ing others, being the solution important because your indi- “According to many studies, They argue that at least 16 Oncology Nursing Society, she with a variety of respon- to someone else’s problems vidual vote could count more school vouchers have a nega- states have such scholarship has been an oncology certified sibilities, such as offering and recognizing that although than ever in determining out- tive impact on student achieve- programs. nurse since August 2008. leadership training to local we may be different, we are all comes. ment,’ said Whiteville City “Simply put, parental school She holds a bachelor’s de- non-profits and government on the same team. Tom Campbell is former Schools Superintendent Kenny choice means allowing parents gree in nursing and earned a agencies, working with small “My goal is to use the assistant North Carolina State Garland. “This proposal by to send their children to their master’s in nursing at Walden business owners and support- knowledge gained from my Treasurer and is creator/host the North Carolina Senate to school of choice – traditional University. ing local tourism initiatives. LNC experience to create a of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide increase school vouchers is or nontraditional – regardless “The motto of Levine Can- She is project manager for legacy that positively shapes television discussion of NC an increase in funding to an of address or income,” accord- cer Institute is to provide the Shiloh Landing Develop- North Carolina.” issues. educational system that is ing to the PEFNC website. questionable in its program According to state data re- effectiveness. This funding ported by the State Education proposal is promoting and Assistance Authority, which encouraging the privatization oversees the N.C. Opportunity of public education.” Scholarship, the program has A Brookings Institute study been in place three years. suggests that voucher sys- In school year 2014-15 more tem students in Indiana and than 5,550 students applied for Louisiana performed lower the grant and 1,216 received than traditional public school them. In 2015-16 8,675 applied students. and 3,905 students received or “In education as in medi- renewed them. cine, ‘first, do no harm’ is a For the 2016-17 school year in partnership with powerful guiding principle. A 6,406 applied and 5,129 received Proudly provides case to use taxpayer funds to or renewed them. send children of low-income Household eligibility guide- parents to private schools is lines vary based on income and based on an expectation that the number in the household. The News Reporter the outcome will be positive. A family of four, for exam- These recent findings point in ple, earning $44,955 to qualify to schools in Columbus County the other direction. for the full $4,200 grant and a “More needs to be known family of four earning $59,790 about long-term outcomes to receive 90 percent of the from these recently imple- grant. 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 Gore is $5,000 BEMC scholarship recipient Your Card. Our Directory. Brunswick Electric Mem- bership Corporation (BEMC) Reach Thousands. Are you in? has awarded two $5,000 schol- arships to graduating seniors in Brunswick County and the Columbus County area. Recipients for 2016 are South Columbus High School senior Meghan Gore, daughter of Catherine and Jeremy Gore 2015 of Nakina West Brunswick High School senior Samuel Zeng, son of Margaret Zeng of Shallotte. Jimmy Garrell, better Meghan was among 28 qual- known as Jimmy G who ified applicants. The awards encourages everyone to were based on a combination “give a smile away every- of academic achievement, par- day,” presents a donation ticipation in community and to Families First Execu- BUSINESS CARD school activities, SAT scores, tive Director Vickie Pait. letters of reference and a 1,500 The donation is a portion Directory Meghan Gore word essay on the topic “What of Jimmy G’s Hunt Bros. is the greatest energy issue program BEMC helps young pizza sales at his Time facing your generation, and people pursue their higher Saver stores. He also re- how can youth be a part of the education goals. Now in its cently made a pizza sales solution?” eighth year, we have a growing donation to the Clarkton Don Hughes, CEO and group of scholarship winners Dixie Youth Baseball pro- General Manager of BEMC who are having very success- gram. Families First is an notes, “While we recognize ful college experiences.” agency/shelter that assists the importance of supporting Both students plan to at- women and children who education at all levels, with tend UNC-Chapel Hill in the have been living in abusive the “Scholarship Highway” fall of 2016. situations in their homes.

‘Meet Me at Museum’ features ‘Dinosaur Discovery’ Your guide to local businesses throughoutFind Columbus this directory County online and beyond. at A publication of The North Carolina Mu- Admission is free, but do- please contact the Museum Whiteville.com seum of Natural Sciences nations are greatly appreci- at 910-914-4185 or whiteville@ The News Reporter at Whiteville invites you to ated. For more information, naturalsciences.org. “Meet Me at the Museum: Saturday Explorations,” a free family-friendly science and nature program offered Summer Food Service the third Saturday of every Call our advertising month. 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Sports The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 - Page 1B Ironmen sweep Wolfpack for state 1A baseball title Cherryville bats prevent WHS bid for ‘three-peat’ was a freshman and the win- By DAN BISER ning pitcher in the state series Sports Editor clinching win over South Stan- ly, absorbed the loss Saturday. ZEBULON - For the second He was relieved by Nydir Carr straight day, the Cherryville in the seventh. Ironmen provided plenty of Brett Harwood, White- strength in their batting or- ville’s 12-year head coach, said der Saturday at Five County that coming out on the losing Stadium. end after winning on the same In doing so, Coach Scott field three times before was “a Heavner’s CHS squad won the completely different feeling. state 1A high school baseball “We have been fortunate to championship with a 7-4 vic- be on the winning side, so we tory over the two-time defend- know just how their players ing state champion Whiteville coaches and fans are feeling Wolfpack. now,” Harwood said. “We’re The win came in Game 2 of disappointed. We weren’t able the best-of-three series after to convert some opportunities the Ironmen pushed across we got in both games, but we a run in the bottom of the also have to realize that we seventh inning late Friday lost to a very good team that night to pull out a 5-4 victory played some really good base- in Game 1. ball against us. The start of the game was “Coach Heavner runs a Photos by John Thomas delayed for more than 1-1/2 first-class program and Cher- Whiteville senior Connor Grainger (left) makes one of his long stretches to snag a third-inning throw from shortstop hours from its original 2 p.m, ryville baseball has always had Taylor Smith for the out in Saturday’s Game 2 action of the North Carolina state 1A baseball championship series in starting time due to the threat tremendous support.” Zebulon. Dayne Homesly is the Cherryville baserunner. Cherryville took two straight wins by scores of 5-4 and 7-4 to of stormy weather in the east- Whiteville, which closed its defeat the two-time defending state champion WHS squad for the title. ern part of Wake County. 2016 season with a 26-5 record, A two-run triple by Noah had nine hits in Saturday’s Eaker in the top of the sixth game while Cherryville had 10. ly in the first inning when inning broke a 4-4 tie. Eaker, Dylan Lawson led the Wolf- Gore led off with a single, took who had driven in the game- pack with three hits while second on a 3-2 count walk to winning run in Friday’s Game Mackenzie Gore had two hits. Taylor Smith and scored on an 1 victory, came on to pitch Baldwin and Harwood each infield error of a ground ball with one out in the sixth in- had doubles. by Connor Grainger. ning and record the mound Ecker had three hits, in- Whiteville managed to take save. cluding his game-deciding the lead in the bottom of the Eaker was named Most triple for the Ironmen. Austin first inning when Harwood led Valuable Player of the series Treadway had two hits. The off with a double and Grayson during the post-game award Ironmen had lead-off singles Ward and Dylan Lawson fol- ceremonies. in four of the first five innings. lowed with singles. Cherryville, which cap- Cherryville got off to a Later in the inning, White- tured its ninth state baseball thundering start in the top of ville had the bases loaded when championship in school his- the first inning when it scored Hunter Cartrette smacked a tory, finished its season with two quick runs while sending hard-liner that Ironmen third a 30-4 record. The Gaston eight batters to the plate. baseman Ryan Long managed County team had last won the Treadway led off the game to grab at the ankles for the state title in 2008, and its other by sending Baldwin’s first third out. championship titles include a pitch into left field for a single. In the top of the third in- 2-1 series win over Whiteville McSwain converted a sacrifice ning, singles by Long and in 1992; bunt attempt into an infield Eaker and a ground-out to Cherryville, which added single and Ryan Owens fol- shortstop by Jackson tied the an insurance run in the top of lowed with a two-run single. score at 3-3. the seventh inning, clinched The Ironmen kept their Whiteville jumped ahead the win when centerfielder first-inning threat alive when again in the bottom of the Jonathan McSwain ran down Baldwin walked Jackson to third inning when Baldwin hit a shot by Whiteville senior load the bases, but then got a double over the rightfielder’s Hunter Harwood with a run- Jared Emory to fly out to Gore head. Courtesy runner Nydir Whiteville shortstop Taylor Smith (left) turns a fourth-inning double-play in Saturday’s Game 2. Jonathan McSwain is the Cherryville base-runner. Cherryville broke a 4-4 tie ner on first base. Whiteville’s in deep left field. See Wolfpack on 2B Brooks Baldwin, who last year Whiteville answered quick- with two runs in the sixth inning that led to a 7-4 state title-clinching victory.

Whiteville High School baserunner Grayson Ward (right) works to get good lead-off at third base while under the watchful eye of WHS veteran head coach Brett Harwood in Friday night’s Game 1 of the state 1A championship series against Cherryville at Zebu- Whiteville sophomore Brooks Baldwin pitches in Game 2 Saturday at Zebulon. lon. Cherryville won the game 5-4.

Staff photos by Dan Biser Brave signee Gator MVPs East Columbus High School senior student-athlete Takoda Locklear signs a national- Most Valuable Player Award recipients at last Tuesday’s East Columbus High School letter-of-intent last Tuesday to play football for UNC-Pembroke. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound Winter/Spring Athletic Awards night were (left to right), Alex Moore (boys basketball), Locklear is projected to play a position in the offensive line for the Braves football team, Charity Powell (girls basketball), Olivia Kissam (girls bowling), Kailey Paul (softball), an affiliate of NCAA Division II. Locklear, a Gates Scholar, was also a member of the Haywood McKoy (cheerleading), Dexter McKoy (boys track), Marco Borja and Octavio ECHS bowling and tennis teams. Pictured with Locklear at the signing are his parents Palacios (boys tennis). Not pictured: Travin Squires (baseball), Marlena McClure (girls (seated), Tiffany and Jamie Locklear, and standing, left to right, ECHS principal Bryan track), Harley Potter (boys bowling) and Adrienne Gonzalez (girls soccer). ECHS sports Abernethy, brother Waya Locklear, brother Delsin Locklear, aunt Veronica Graham, featured a fifth straight Three Rivers Conference championship in girls basketball brother Nokosi Locklear, grandfather Lanell Graham and ECHS head football coach and a national runner-up finish in cheerleading in the division finals at Myrtle Beach. and athletic director Rocky Lewis. 2B - The News Reporter - Monday, June 6, 2016 Wolfpack Continued from 1B

Carr took third on a wild pitch and scored from third mo- ments later on a sacrifice fly to rightfield by Harwood, putting Whiteville back ahead 4-3. Singles by Holmsley and Treadway produced another Cherryville run in the top of the fourth that again tied the score. Eaker’s long triple produced the go-ahead runs for the Iron- men, who scored another run in the top of the seventh when Emory singled and later scored on an error. In just two playoff games, the Ironmen squad scored more runs against the Wolf- pack than all of the WHS op- ponents through the first five rounds of the playoffs. In the first four rounds of the playoffs, the Wolfpack post- ed shutout wins over South- side (5-0), Jones Senior (5-0), Wallace-Rose Hill (7-0), and Voyager Academy (1-0). In the Eastern N.C. 1A finals the Wolfpack took wins of 4-3 and 4-1 over East Carteret. The Wolfpack won the Three Rivers Conference regular- Players and coaches of the Whiteville High School team (foreground) and the Cherryville High School baseball team stand in observance of the season and tournament titles National Anthem Saturday just prior to Game 2 of the 2016 North Carolina high school state 1A baseball championship series at Five County Sta- this spring. dium in Zebulon. The Cherryville squad won two straight games in the best-of-three series to knock off the two-time defending state champion Whiteville squad. Photos by John Thomas Columbus County Parks and Recreation Summer Enrichment

Clinics Softball Youth Enrichment Clinic Dates: June 13-15, 2016 Location: Southeastern Community College Softball Field Time: 9am – 12:30 pm Girls Ages: 5-12 Cost of clinic $30.00 - Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided

Baseball Youth Enrichment Clinic Dates - June 13-15, 2016 Location: Southeastern Community College Baseball Field Time: 9am – 12:30 pm Boys Ages: 5-12 Cost of clinic $30.00. Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided

Soccer Enrichment Clinic Dates: June 20 – 23, 2016 Location: Edgewood Park Cost of each clinic $40.00 Clinic 1 Boys and Girls Ages 4 – 9 Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided Clinic 2 Boys and Girls Ages 10 – 15 Time 12:00 – 3:00 Free lunch and refreshments provided

Tennis Enrichment Clinic Whiteville senior designated hitter Hunter Harwood awaits a pitch in Friday night’s Dates: June 27 – 30, 2016 Game 1 of the state 1A baseball championship series against Cherryville at Zebulon’s Location: Whiteville High School Tennis Courts Five County Stadium. Harwood, the son of WHS head coach Brett Harwood, had a Boys & Girls ages 6-11 total of three doubles in the best-of-three championship series that was won by the Cost of clinic $40.00 Cherryville squad by scores of 5-4 and 7-4. Clinic 1 For beginners 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided Cherryville cops opener with Clinic 2 For intermediate 12:00 – 3:00 seventh-inning walk-off hit Free lunch and refreshments provided By DAN BISER The big defensive stand seemed to provide Volleyball Enrichment Clinic Sports Editor momentum for the Cherryville batting order Dates: July 11 – 14, 2016 as lead-off hitter Jonathan McSwain was hit ZEBULON - Seven members of the White- by a pitch. After Gore struck out his ninth Iron- Location: - Whiteville High School Gym ville High School baseball team already had men batter, Randall Long stepped to the plate Girls ages 11-18 two state championship rings and two others and drove a double that brought home the first Cost of each clinic $40.00 had one apiece. earned run yielded by Gore this season. After Clinic 1 Hopes were high for an additional slide-on Noah Eaker reached on a Wolfpack error, Cher- Beginners & Intermediate – 9:00 – 12:30 piece of jewelry when the Wolfpack arrived at ryville catcher Carlton Jackson came to the Five County Stadium this past weekend with plate with two outs and drove a two-run double Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided a 19-game winning streak to take on the Cher- down the left-field line that gave the Ironmen Clinic 2 ryville Ironmen in the best-of-three state 1A a 3-2 lead. Advanced – 12:00 – 3:00 championship series. At the end of five innings, play was halted by Free lunch and refreshments provided The Wolfpack’s junior pitcher Mackenzie rain and heavy lightning for more than an hour. Gore had been named the Most Valuable Player When play was resumed in the sixth inning, in both the 2014 state title series victory over Whiteville got a one-out double by Lawson, but Youth Art Enrichment Clinic East Surry and the 2014 state title series victory Ironmen reliever Will Walker came on to retire Dates :July 11 – 13, 2016 over South Stanly (both at Five County) and was the next two batters. Location: Columbus County Arts Council back to lead the Wolfpack. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Lawson Girls and Boys ages 6-11 - Time 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Coach Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack had won relieved Gore and gave up a lead-off double to Cost of clinic $20.00 free breakfast, lunch and refreshments for participants three state championships in four seasons. Ryan Owens. Owens later scored on Jackson’s Gore took the mound in Friday night’s Game second straight two-out hit, giving the Cher- Limited to 18 participants 1 of the 1A series with a 12-1 season record. He ryville catcher his third RBI. had not allowed an earned run all season and In the top of the seventh, Whiteville got a had struck out 164 batters. huge break when Grainger was safe on an er- Cherryville, a school and town with a long- ror at first base on a ground ball. One out later, Whiteville summer youth basketball registrations time championship tradition in baseball, came Brooks Baldwin drew a walk. A passed ball with a 28-4 record, including the Western N.C. brought home Grainger from third base and Registration for the White- tion fee is $15 for city residents at City Hall. title. Friday’s game got underway in typical Baldwin later scored from third on a wild pitch, ville Parks and Recreation and $20 for non-city residents. A late registration period fashion of the left-handed Gore as he retired following Harwood’s second double of the night, Summer Youth Basketball League play is open to children will be held June 13 through nine of 10 batters, eight by way of strike-outs to tie the score at 4-4. League is underway and will and youth of ages 5-16. 17 with an additional late fee through the first three innings. Ward followed with a walk, and with run- run until June 10. Registra- Registrations can be made of $5 added to the regular fee. In the meantime, Whiteville was able to gain ners at second and third with two outs, a drive the early momentum at the plate, scoring a run to rightfield by Lawson was caught to end the in the second inning on back-to-back doubles by threat. Church softball meeting set for June 20 Hunter Harwood and Grayson Ward off Cher- With one out in the bottom of the seventh An organizational meeting all games being played at the Coaches and pastors of ryville starter Tyler Sanders. inning, McSwain was hit by a pitch for the sec- for the Fall Church Softball Tabor City Recreation Com- churches competing in the In the third inning, Gore led off with an ond time and he took second on a wild pitch. League will be held on Monday, plex. League play is scheduled league are requested to be on infield hit, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt Ryan Owens followed and was safe on an infield June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Church to begin on Aug. 2. All teams hand. For more information, by Taylor Smith and raced home on a double single. After Lawson struck out Dawson on a 3-2 of God of Prophecy on N.C. 410. intending to play in the league contact Tony Huffman at 840- off the left field wall by Connor Grainger for pitch, Eaker came to the plate and drove a single The league has divisions for should be represented at the 2788 or Phil Ray at 309-2740. a 2-0 lead. to left field that brought home Owens with the men’s and women’s teams with meeting. The Wolfpack had a big opportunity to blow winning run and a 5-4 walk-off victory. the game open in the fourth inning when it “It’s a tough loss,” Harwood said. “But give loaded the bases with one out. Ward reached Cherryville credit. They got big hits when they RENT-A-CAR on a bunt single and Dylan Lawson was hit by needed them, and they came up with some big Subscribe Today, a pitch. Nydir Carr then beat out an infield hit. plays in the field.” SHORT $ 95 But Sanders got Gore to pop out to shortstop The Wolfpack left 10 runners on base for 19 and Smith to pop out to second base to get out the night. Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Call 642-4104 of the jam. BROS. 642-4175 The News Reporter, Monday, June 6,, 2016 - 3-B

Sports of All Sorts recognizes champions and seniors

South Columbus JV Baseball, TRC Champions. Photo by Charlie Jarmin.

East Columbus Baseball seniors - Chase Lewis, Cade An- drews, Thomas Yates, Hunter Reeves.

West Columbus Baseball seniors - Madison Benton, Marvin Edge, Trey Benton, Oz- zly Johnson and Brandon Merritt.

South Columbus JV Softball, TRC Champions. Photo by Charlie Jarmin.

Whiteville Girls Soccer seniors- Virginia Savage, Mia Shelley, Ashley Carter, Madison Hinson, Abigail Owens, Sam Lane, Ashlin Floyd, Tori Priest.

Send photos of your champions or seniors to franklindavis@ West Columbus Girls Soccer seniors - Julianna Evatt, Mary Al- whiteville.com. len Waddell, Kylie Jenkins.

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LR, DR, of the said bonds, on the condition taxes, special assessments, and kitchen, den with fireplace, big yard. that the surety shall, upon demand, prior liens or encumbrances of record 2013 CadIllaC atS 2.5L luxury, $550 month + deposit & references. forthwith pay all payments to the and any recorded releases. Said Call 910-770-2407 after 5pm or 414- sunroof, Bose CD w/SAT, auto, On- ****Publisher’s Notice**** Columbus County Board of Com- property is also being sold subject Star, 4k. $23,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 759-3655 anytime equal Housing missioners of North Carolina, upon to applicable Federal and State laws. HIgH-teCH Career with U.S. 910-649-7531 opportunity the said bond. If the bidder fails to A deposit of five percent (5%) of the Navy. Elite tech training w/great pay, All real estate advertised herein is 2014 ford fuSIon Se, 2.0L auto, execute the contract in accordance purchase price, or seven hundred benefits, vacation, $ for school. 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ENCE NEEDED! Online Training gets $22,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 to make any such preferences, limi- Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call The Board of County Commissioners to this property for any reason, the of Columbus County, North Carolina, sole remedy of the purchaser is the you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & 2015 CHevy Cruze ltz, turbo, tation or discrimination. We will not 642-4049. Computer needed. Careertechnical. knowingly accept any advertising for reserves the right to award the said return of the deposit. Reasons of auto, Touch-Screen w/camera, sun- aPt. for rent, 2 BR, 1 bath. Private edu/nc. 1-888-512-7122 roof, 30k. $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford. real estate which is in violation of the bid to any person, firm or corporation, such inability to convey include, but law. All persons are hereby informed back yard. Excellent location. $550. 910-649-7531 Mack Thompson 625-6762 considered to be in the best interest are not limited to, the filing of a bank- that all dwellings advertised are avail- of Columbus County, and to reject ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- able on an equal opportunity basis. To 2015 nISSan altIMa 2.5 S, intelli- any and all bids not acceptable. tion of the sale and reinstatement key w/push-button start, Bluetooth, complain of discrimination, call HUD Columbus County Board of County of the loan without the knowledge **Watts backhoe & tree Service* 16k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, 649-7531 Commissioners of the trustee. If the validity of the top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land 2 bedrooM MobIle HoMe, East- By: Buddy Byrd, Chairman sale is challenged by any party, the clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Attested by: June Hall, Clerk to the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they mobile 770-0534. 642-4049. Board believe the challenge to have merit, for Sale by oWner Hallsboro 5 Michael Stephens, County Attorney may request the court to declare all tHIngS baSeMenty! Base- acre 3 BR, 2 baths, carport, stick built Clarkton, doubleWIde for 2014 ford f-150 Xl reg cab 4x2 rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, stove & June 2, 6, 9, 2016 the sale to be void and return the ment Systems Inc. Call us for all of long bed, power plus pack, cruise, 2007. $110,000. Call 910-640-7832. your basement needs! Waterproofing, refrigerator. $550 per month. Call deposit. The purchaser will have no trailer hitch, 21k. $22,800. Fair Bluff 914-1384. further remedy. Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humid- Ford. 910-649-7531 advertisement for ity and Mold Control. FREE ESTI- Additional Notice for Residential MATES! Call 1-800-698-9217 Contracted Property with Less than 15 rental 2016 SIngleWIde. 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Copies of the proposed rules and Best Deal promotional prices veyor, recorded in Plat Book No.7, starting at only ... regulations can be obtained at the $ Page 96, in the Office of the Regis- 95 Columbus County Health Department On TV ./mo. ter of Deeds of Columbus County, $ 99 14 at the above address or the Colum- where available North Carolina. Said Plat also con- & Internet? 19./mo. bus County Clerk’s Office, Colum- for 12 months. tains references to the source of title. bus County Administrative Building, Together with improvements located Call Now and Ask How! 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, thereon; said property being located N.C., during normal business hours at 507 Hunt Street, Whiteville, North Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry (9:00am-5:00pm). Prior to the pub- Carolina. 1-800-405-5081 facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site lic hearing, written comments may All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. For reference, please see Deed Book Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 be submitted to Kimberly L. Smith, *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or 272, Page 638 of the Columbus Health Director located at the W.E. County Registry. For further refer- stop by today to find out about our move in specials and Miller Building, 304 Jefferson Street, ence, please see the Last Will and our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! Whiteville, N.C. 28472. All those who Testament of James M. Hutton as wish to speak at the public hearing filed in the Office of the Columbus must register at the door of the room Count Clerk of Court, Estate File Covey Run Apartments prior to the public hearing. The rules Number: 12-E-25. governing the presentation of infor- Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole 910-640-1656 mation, comments and data will be discretion, delay the sale for up to announced immediately prior to the one hour as provided in NCGS §45- commencement of the public hear- Covey Run II Apartments 21.23. ing by the presiding member on the Should the property be purchased by 910-640-2438 Board of Health. a third party, that party must pay the Submitted this the 6th day of June, Office Hours are: excise tax, as well as the court costs 2016, Kimberly L. Smith, Health Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Director. Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required June 6, 2016 *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). the news reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016 - 7b

pleaded in bar of their recovery. All deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of notICe to CredItorS late of Columbus County, NC, this is copy is available for public inspec- notice of Sale of persons, firms, associations or corpo- the sale is challenged by any party, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to notify all persons having claims tion in the Whiteville ABC Store at 112 real estate rations indebted to the said estate will the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it 16-E-203 against said Estate to present them S. J.K. Powell Blvd., Whiteville, NC please make payment immediately. believes the challenge to have merit, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS to the undersigned Co-Executors on 28472, during normal store hours of This the 18th day of May, 2016. may declare the sale to be void and MICHAEL R. REEL has qualified as or before August 18, 2016 at Pow- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday thru Sat- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DENNIS D. McGRAW return the deposit. In either event Executor and C. GREG WILLIAM- ell & Powell Attorneys, PO Box 428, urday. Notice is hereby given that a COLUMBUS COUNTY Executor of the Estate of Miriam Con- the purchaser will have no further SON has qualified as Resident Pro- Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice public hearing on the proposed bud- lN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- nie Johnson McGraw recourse against the Mortgagor, the cess Agent of the Estate of L.V. REEL, will be pled in bar of their recovery. All get will be held by the Whiteville ABC TICE JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney late of Columbus County, and this is persons indebted to said Estate will Board at 9:00 am on Wednesday June SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Attorney at Law or the Trustee. to notify all persons having claims please make immediate payment to 8, 2016 at the Whiteville ABC Store. Before the Clerk of Court 109 Courthouse Square Additional Notice Where the Real against said Estate to present them the undersigned Co-Executors. The public is invited to attend and File Number 15-E-278 Whiteville, NC 28472 Property is Residential With Less to the undersigned on or before This the 12th day of May, 2016. give any comments on the budget File Number: 16-SP-73 Telephone: 910-642-8136 Than 15 Rental Units: August 22, 2016, pursuant to North RICKY L. BOSWELL that they may have. In the Matter of Facsimile: 910-640-2101 An order for possession of the prop- Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Co-Executor Amanda M. Richardson, MIRIAM C. McGRAW, deceased May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2016. erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. or this notice shall be pled in bar of 2643 Thompson Town Rd. General Manager Please Take Notice, that Dennis 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser their recovery. All persons indebted Whiteville, NC 28472 June 2, 6, 2016 McGraw, the Court Appointed Com- and against the party or parties in to said Estate will please make imme- LUCILLE H. BOSWELL missioner, will offer for sale the for- notice of possession by the clerk of superi- diate payment to the undersigned at Co-Executrix mer home of Miriam C. McGraw, request for bids Substitute or court of the county in which the the following address: 2643 Thompson Town Rd. deceased. The sale will take place property is sold. This the 23rd day of May, 2016. Whiteville, NC 28472 at 608 N. Franklin Street, Whiteville, trustee’s The Columbus County School Sys- Any person who occupies the prop- MICHAEL R. REEL, EXECUTOR c/o J. Coburn Powell Columbus County, NC 28472, on the tem is now seeking bids for Driver foreclosure Sale erty pursuant to a rental agreement C. GREG WILLIAMSON, Powell & Powell Attorneys 11th day of June, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Education Services for 2016-2017 entered into or renewed on or after Resident Process Agent PO Box 428 Dennis McGraw has been appointed of real Property school years. Bids should be post- October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- P.O. BOX 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 as Commissioner and is authorized marked no later than Monday June ing the notice of sale, terminate the WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Telephone: 910-642-2728 to hold the sale, by order of the Clerk 20, 2016. For additional informa- 112497-00274/ rental agreement by providing writ- C. Greg Williamson May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2016 of Court of Columbus County signed tion contact Sheneil Watts at 910- 15-SP-139 ten notice of termination to the land- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP and filed on May 6, 2016. 642-5168. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the lord, to be effective on a date stated Attorneys at Law The property to be sold is located at Public Hearing June 6, 9, 13, 2016 power and authority contained in in the notice that is at least 10 days, P.O. Box 1467 608 N. Franklin Street, Whiteville, NC that certain Deed of Trust executed but no more than 90 days, after the Whiteville, NC 28472 Whiteville abC and is also described in Deed Book and delivered by Rossie Earl Carter, sale date contained in the notice of May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2016. 296 at page 776, Columbus County board budget dated June 7, 2013 and recorded on sale, provided that the mortgagor has Registry. This is one house and lot. June 12, 2013 in Book No. RB 1061 not cured the default at the time the notICe to CredItorS Hearing The property shall be sold at pub- at Page 733 in the Office of the Reg- tenant provides the notice of termi- NORTH CAROLINA lic auction to the highest bidder The Public will take notice that the Subscribe Today, ister of Deeds of Columbus Coun- nation. Upon termination of a rental COLUMBUS COUNTY and everyone is invited to attend. A proposed budget for the fiscal year ty, North Carolina; and because of agreement, the tenant is liable for The undersigned, RICKY L. BOSWELL deposit of ten (10%) percent of the 2016-2017 for the Whiteville ABC default in the payment of the indebt- rent due under the rental agreement and LUCILLE H. BOSWELL, hav- first thousand dollars and five (5%) of Store has been submitted to the edness secured thereby and failure prorated to the effective date of the ing qualified as Co-Executors of the Call 642-4104 the balance shall be payable on the Whiteville ABC Board Members. A to carry out and perform the stipu- termination. Estate of JOAN B. WARD, deceased, date of sale as a cash deposit. This lations and agreements contained Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC sum shall be credited against the therein and, pursuant to demand Substitute Trustee total sales price at closing. of the holder of the indebtedness 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, A Report of Sale shall be made to the secured by said Deed of Trust, the Suite 250 Clerk of Court and after Confirmation undersigned Substitute Trustee will Charlotte, NC 28273 the remaining balance shall be due place for sale, at public auction, (704)442-9500 and payable. to the highest bidder for cash at June 6, 13, 2016 This the 5th day of May, 2016. the usual place of sale at Colum- Dennis McGraw, Commissioner bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, notICe to CredItorS James E. Hill, jr. North Carolina on June 16, 2016 at Having qualified as Administratrix Attorney for the Estate and Peti- 2:00 PM that parcel of land, includ- of the estate of Vernelle B Gibbs, tioners ing improvements thereon, situated, deceased, late of Columbus Coun- May 30, June 6th, 2016 lying and being in the City of Chad- ty, the undersigned hereby notifies bourn, County of Columbus, State all persons having claims against notice of Service of North Carolina, and being more the estate of said decedent to pres- of Process by particularly described in the above ent them to the undersigned within referenced Deed of Trust. three (3) months from the date of the Publication Address of property: 205 W 3rd Ave, first publication, or this notice will be Chadbourn, NC 28431-1709 pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Tax Parcel ID: 23826 persons indebted to said estate will NORTH CAROLINA Present Record Owners: Rossie please make immediate payment. CUMBERLAND COUNTY Earl Carter This the 6th day of June, 2016. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- The terms of the sale are that the real Sonya F Gibbs TICE property hereinbefore described will Administratrix of the estate of SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Vernelle B Gibbs FILE NO: 16 CVD 1698 A deposit of five percent (5%) of the 2780 Post Oak Dr DEMETRIUS MCKOY, amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Marietta, GA. 30062 Plaintiff Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 v. greater, is required and must be ten- MAURICE ARRINGTON, JIMMY dered in the form of certified funds at BOWEN, INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A the time of the sale. The successful ABCD CONSTRUCTION, LLC, bidder shall be required to pay rev- Defendant enue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, TO: ABCD CONSTRUCTION, LLC. any Land Transfer Tax and costs of Take Notice that a pleading seeking recording the Trustee’s Deed. relief against you has been filed in the The real property hereinabove above entitled action. described is being offered for sale Propane Refills The nature of the relief sought is as “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold follows: subject to all superior liens, unpaid Money damages for motor vehicle OR taxes, and special assessments. negligence arising from an accident SAVE MORE Other conditions will be announced which occurred on March 26, 2013. at the sale. The sale will be held open You are required to make defense to 20% for ten (10) days for upset bids as by From exchange prices such pleading not later than the 9th law required. day of July, 2016, and upon your fail- If for any reason the Trustee is unable ure to do so the party seeking relief to convey title to this property or the against you will apply to the Court for sale is set aside, the sole remedy 106 Quality Street, Whiteville the relief sought. of the purchaser is the return of the 910-640-FAST (640-3278) This the 26th day of May, 2016. Carl L. Britt, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff 224 Dick Street/P. O. Box 1137 NOTICE OF SALE BY THE COLUMBUS COUNTY Fayetteville, N. C. 28302 BOARD OF EDUCATION Telephone: (910) 483-1176 OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTED May 30, June 6, 13, 2016 BY SOUTH COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL TRADE notice of Service AND INDUSTRY CLASSES of Process by TAKE NOTICE, that Ken Buck, Director of Voca- Publication tional Education of the Columbus County Board of Educa- tion, or his designee, on its behalf and pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sections 160A-270 shall offer for sale the residential building NORTH CAROLINA constructed by the Trade and Industries classes of South CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Columbus High School, at public auction on the grounds of TICE South Columbus High School, on Thursday, June 16, 2016 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION at 12:00 NOON. The highest bidder shall make a deposit FILE NO: 16 CVD 1698 of 5% of the amount bid as earnest money, which shall be DEMETRIUS MCKOY, Plaintiff returned in the event the bid is rejected. The highest bid v. made shall NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY OF THE UPSET BID MAURICE ARRINGTON, JIMMY PROCEDURES OF JUDICIAL SALES. ANNOUNCEMENTS BOWEN, INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A ON DAY OF SALE WILL TAKE PRIORITY OVER WRITTEN ABCD CONSTRUCTION, LLC, NOTICES. THE AUCTIONEER ON THE SALE DATE WILL Defendant TO: MAURICE ARRINGTON HAVE A “RESERVE” PRICE THAT HE CAN MAKE AVAIL- Take Notice that a pleading seeking ABLE IF THE BIDDING IS INSUFFICIENT TO COVER THE relief against you has been filed in the COSTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING AND above entitled action. MAY TAKE BIDS ONCE THAT PRICE IS DISCLOSED, AND The nature of the relief sought is as IF NO BIDS ARE FORTHCOMING MAY “NO SELL” THE follows: Money damages for motor vehicle PREMISES AND TERMINATE THE AUCTION. negligence arising from an accident The Columbus County Board of Education must ac- which occurred on March 26, 2013. cept and confirm the high bid at its next regularly scheduled You are required to make defense to meeting, which is tentatively scheduled on June 30, 2016, such pleading not later than the 9th but which is subject to change, in order to effectuate the day of July, 2016, and upon your fail- ure to do so the party seeking relief sale. In the event the bid is accepted and confirmed, then against you will apply to the Court for the balance of the purchase price shall be paid within one the relief sought. week after the acceptance and confirmation or the earnest This the 26th day of May, 2016. money shall be forfeited and retained by the Columbus Carl L. Britt, Jr. County Board of Education. Attorney for Plaintiff 224 Dick Street/P. O. Box 1137 The building must be moved within thirty (30) days Fayetteville, N. C. 28302 after the payment of the purchase price; and the protec- Telephone: 910-483-1176 tion of the school, students, personnel and property must May 30, June 6, 13, 2016 be assured in writing by the purchaser. The residential notICe to CredItorS building shall be sold AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS, and with no Having qualified as Executor of warranties of any kind which extend beyond the face hereof the Estate of Miriam C. McGraw, including the WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND deceased, of Columbus County, State FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. of North Carolina, the undersigned does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 28A- This the 12th day of May, 2016. 14-1 hereby notify all persons, firms, Columbus County Board of Education associations or corporations hav- By: Norris Ebron, Chairman ing claims against the estate of the said decedent to present them to the Alan Faulk, Superintendent undersigned on or before the 23rd day June 6, 2016 of August, 2016, or this notice will be 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, June 6, 2016

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