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That study draft suggests it had called for the county to could cost the county more than $2 million maintain and repair heating this year, or more than 14 percent of current and cooling systems but that payroll expenses to achieve that. term was excluded from the Consultants recommend a less costly ap- lease, according to county at- proach, phasing in such increases over a four- torney Mike Stephens. year period at approximately $500,000 per year The department was moved or about 3.5 percent of payroll expenses, with to an offsite location two years increases going to “only the most underpaid ago after much discussion over employees.” Today’s other rental possibilities and “This phase-in option means that hiring the cost of renovating the old rates are still 11 percent below recommended American Profle jail for offices. figures and compression is still worse than features “Historic Less than a week later the recommended,” the report reads. old county jail located at the The county has a significant problem with Trails: Pathways to sheriff’s office was deemed compression, according to the draft report. America’s Past” unsafe for offices and a few That means there is significant grouping of employees were moved from employee salaries in the beginning or lower DIDYOB? locations near the old jail. pay portions of the salary range for that job. County Maintenance Direc- “Compression contributes to two problems. Did you observe ... tor Tony Soles said three sepa- First it means that new employees are receiv- rate mold tests in various areas ing salary amounts very close to that received Former Whiteville of the old jail were all positive by longer term employees,” the report reads. resident Duncan Briley for airborne mold. The report suggests this can lead to “moti- catching a 2.5-pound “It is not very healthy,” vation and morale” issues. Soles said at the time. “Compression also makes it more difficult bass in Lake Wacca- Staff photo by Fuller Royal Demolition and Asbestos With an estimated 1,000 participants Sunday, Columbus County to use the range to hire more experienced maw just minutes be- church members use colored chalk to write the contents of The New new employees above entry because the new See Sheriff, page 9-A fore posing with fance Testament on the sidewalks of downtown Whiteville. Thursday’s Liv- employees would come in making more than ing Page will feature a photo spread of the event. Other images can Michele Turner for their See Workshop, page 9-A engagement photos Sat- be seen on Whitevlle.com. urday? ... He said it was Council not the largest bass he had happy with ever caught in the Lake. ‘It was written’ during N.C. Fast coming Briley returned it to the drainage costs to Columbus DSS lake to catch another By JEFFERSON WEAVER Walk With Jesus n day. ... Folks still out Staff Writer As they planned a massive event made out of tissue paper. Volunteers Board approves computer support for technology upgrade. late Sunday afernoon that had never been attempted be- raised the cross during the final mo- looking at the chalk ver- Chadbourn’s town council fore, organizers of Walk With Jesus ments of the service. reluctantly approved a budget were anxious right up to the very day, With only a few minor mix-ups, By NICOLE CARTRETTE sion of the New Testa- amendment for stormwater whether it would be received as well the event ran very smoothly. After Staff Writer ment on downtown improvements Tuesday. as they had hoped for months. the service church leaders picked up Whiteville’s streets? ... The board voted 4-1, with All that anxiety disappeared packages containing their assigned County officials took steps last week to Fax Rector casting the sole within the hour Sunday morning as Scriptures, chalk and an event map, speed up the process of implementing new Craig Peacock playing nay vote, to approve paying a an estimated more than 1,000 people while their participants made their computer programs, software and hardware Christian music on his $5,470 bill for clearing, ditching appeared out of the sunrise to attend way to their assigned sections of at the Department of Social Services. guitar as Walk with and chipping to McPherson an Easter service and hand write, sidewalk. The Board of Commissioners approved a transfer of $38,000 from “jobs transportation” Jesus participants wrote Construction. The council using chalk on sidewalk, the entire Then the writing began. Hun- originally instructed Public New Testament. dreds of people up and down Madi- to “contracted services” for computer support. their verses on the Works Director Mike Foss to Early estimates are that at least son Street knelt down with medita- The measure will help the department sidewalk? ... Matt Smith handle the cleaning in October, 80-90 percent of the 27 books were tive concentration transcribing the meet mandatory state requirements for a new and Cory Bohnsack but capped expenses at $1,500. completed. Photographs of each words of the Bible. streamlined application process at social ser- The board requested that sidewalk square are being taken The magic of the moment was vices across the state called N.C. Fast. leaving the Register of the canal and canal bank from and will be posted online in the next that, while handwriting the entire Last year, 151 computers were purchased Deeds ofce Tursday Old 74-76 to Pinecrest Drive be few weeks. contents of The New Testament for the department but earlier this year they with marriage license cleared to improve drainage Reporters from three of the area would take a single person perhaps remained in boxes unused. At the time, County Commissioner Edwin in hand? ... and avoid unsanitary condi- television networks covered the 1,000 hours, it took 1,000 people less tions. Property owners along event, as well as several newspapers, than an hour. Russ, who serves on the DSS board, said the stretch had complained of including the News & Observer of Ra- By 8 a.m., Madison Street, the arrangements were worked out between a variety of problems, from leigh and The Fayetteville Observer. depot and a few side streets were the county and DSS officials to upgrade the County Deaths flooding to snakes in the Octo- The sunrise service, only 30 min- covered in orange, blue, green, red agency’s computers, with DSS to handle in- ber meeting. utes long, was packed with songs, and yellow chalk, covered with some stallation. Whiteville The town originally planned scripture readings, prayer, and a 800,000 characters, covered in the life While more than $60,000 was spent on the computers, another $5,100 was recently ex- Sherry L. Winn-Cincotti to clean the area using town beautiful cross adorned with hun- dreds of flowers that area children See Walk, page 9-A pended on a new server, there were no plans Frances Lewis Powell See Drainage, page 9-A See N.C. Fast, page 9-A Albert Ray Tompson Hallsboro Robert Lee Wright Chadbourn Caperton’s long search ends on a happy note Grace M. Vereen Register By RAY WYCHE It’s showroom perfect; if there were Staff Writer ever any rust, dings or dents on this ve- hicle’s shiny body they have been taken Index Tom Caperton was sure of the kind of care of by expert hands of a skilled car he wanted. He had thought about it restorer. &EJUPSJBMT

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" It had to be a genuine antique vehicle transmission — all the comfort items he but it had to have all the modern ameni- was accustomed to. ties found on current models. The immaculately restored old Chevy Through long years, the patient would be a good trophy, a rarity worthy Caperton kept up his search and finally of becoming a static display in some hit the jackpot at an old car show in dealer’s showroom, but Caperton want- Myrtle Beach, S.C. ed a car not just to look at; he wanted After more than 50 years of fantasiz- safe, dependable and comfortable –es- ing, looking and hoping, Caperton is pecially comfortable—transportation. now the proud owner of a 1934 Chevrolet “I’ve wanted a street rod since I Tom Caperton stands beside the car that he says he had longed for two-door sedan, painted an eye-catching was 9 years old,” he says of his lengthy for more than 50 years – an old car but one with all the amenities two-toned orange (the top) and a silver such as power steering, air conditioning and all the other luxuries bottom portion. See Caperton, page 2-A found on today’s models 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012

This week, on... Mumblow named ofcer of the year By JEFFERSON WEAVER “I really didn’t expect this,” Staff Writer Mumblow said as he accepted a plaque and check from the A man who is often called Chamber of Commerce for Chadbourn’s “favorite police- the award. man” was honored as Officer Shaw’s presentation was of the Year—again—Tuesday briefly interrupted by town night. resident Russell Gause, who April 9, 2012 Captain Robert Mumblow asked why the town was bor- was genuinely surprised when rowing money for a software Chief Steven Shaw read a let- billing program. Ask us! Gause had spoken during Ever wonder why some ter Shaw had written to the things are done in govern- Chamber of Commerce in 1998 the public forum a few min- ment? Or not done? Ever nominating Mumblow for the utes before, insisting that he wonder why the sky is blue, honor. be supplied with a copy of the or the grass is green? Our “He is never too busy to talk budget at no cost (see sidebar). staff of reporters is ready to a resident, and he is never Mayor Kenneth Waddell cut to research answers to your too busy to take a report,” Gause off. most pressing questions -- Shaw said. “Did you have an agenda, and even the less pressing The captain has served as Mr. Gause? Did you read it?” ones -- through our Ask Us investigator, patrolman and “I did, but I gave it to some- section. chief. one,” Gause replied. Waddell Just click on the Ask Us then instructed Shaw to pro- button in our menu bar, He left the department ceed. Gause and several audi- and you’ll find a list of briefly to work for a private questions that have already contractor in Afghanistan, ence members continued to been asked and answered. and is known and respected talk as the presentation began. If your question isn’t there, throughout the law enforce- Waddell thanked Mumblow just click on the “Submit a ment community. on behalf of the town council, Question” button and ask Mumblow was one of the and called him “an asset to the us your question in a simple first law enforcement officers town.” email. in the state to also be certified “Bob Mumblow is a prime in building safety inspections. example of hard work and In addition to his duties as a dedication, and we are lucky captain with the department, to have him,” Waddell said. Whiteville.com Mumblow handles inspections The Number of rentals and code enforce- ment for the town. Shaw said Jefferson Weaver he has a reputation for being 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Robert Mumblow was named Chadbourn Police Offcer of the Year Tuesday. It was the [email protected] friendly but firm. second time Mumblow has received the award, and he was surprised by the honor. 1,286 Photographs taken Sun- day afternoon of side- County’s jobless rate down for February walk squares filled in March was month with text or titles from Columbus County was one ty’s rate was 14.3 percent. again was the lowest in the the 27 books of The New of 84 counties in the state The statewide unemploy- state in jobless rates, with Testament during the that showed a decline in un- ment rate for February was 6.3 percent, while Graham of fckle weather community project Walk employment for the month of 10.1 percent. County’s rate was the state’s With Jesus. Given that February. Bladen County had a job- highest at 20.7 percent. By RAY WYCHE 4.85 inches at the station, there were only 1,332 The state Department of less rate of 12.7 percent in From March 2011 through Staff Writer about the average for March total squares, organizers for the past few years. believe that 96 percent Commerce reported that the February, while Brunswick February 2012, state unem- county’s rate for February was County had 12.2 percent of its ployment insurance paid March’s weather fluctu- Whiteville weather ob- of the New Testament ated widely in temperatures, server Bill Ghent recorded was transcribed, well 13.6 percent, down 0.6 percent workforce looking for work in $20,540,357 to Columbus Coun- above expectations. The from the previous month. February. ty residents who were without with the low for the month 4.18 inches of rain for the photos will be posted in In February 2011, the coun- O r a n g e C o u n t y o n c e a job. (Ray Wyche) on March 6 at 28 degrees and month, with 2.30 inches fall- the Latest Photos section ranging to a high of 86 de- ing on March 4. of Whiteville.com in the grees on March 30, according coming weeks. to records at the Border Belt Ray Wyche Tobacco Research Station 910-642-4104 ext. 229 Help for nonprofts coming April 11 northwest of Whiteville. Whiteville.com Quality Enhancement conjunction with the United overview of free resources The overall average maxi- Poll Question for Nonprofit Organizations Way of the Lower Cape Fear and support available to area mum temperature at the sta- of the Week (QENO) at the University of Area. nonprofit organizations. No tion for the month was 74.49 Microwave Tips How will you vote May 8 on North Carolina Wilmington The event will be held registration is required. Tom- degrees, much warmer than the N.C. marriage amend- will hold a session for non- at the Columbus County my Taylor, vice president of the 54-year average maxi- Recipes calling for auto- ment? profit and community leaders Arts Center in Whiteville on Community Investment at mum of 66.38 degrees. matic simmer can be utilized Last month had only one Nearly two-thirds of our re- to share information regard- Wednesday, April 11 from 1-3 the United Way of the Lower even if you don’t have auto- day with below freezing tem- matic simmer on your micro- spondents said they would ing free programs, services p.m. QENO director Edgar Cape Fear Area will discuss perature, while in 2011 and wave oven. vote “Yes” on the amend- and funding opportunities. Villanueva will facilitate the potential funding opportuni- 2010, seven days in each Slow cooking can be done ment, while more than a The session will be held in session and will provide an ties for the region. month had temperatures at a temperature setting of third said they would vote QENO facilitates work- below 32 degrees. 180 degrees. “No.” Only 5 percent said shops and training seminars on board member recruit- The long-term average It can also be done on Me- they do not intend to vote low temperature for March dium power (5). Cover veg- on this issue. Caperton ment and governance, hu- Continued from page 1-A man resources management, is 40.68 degrees, cooler than etables with plastic wrap for This Week: Penny wise? volunteer recruitment, and last month’s average low of best results. 48.13 degrees. longing for an antique vehicle settled in the engine compart- financial planning. Addition- The warmer than average with all the advantages of a ment of the 78-year old Chevy. ally, peer-led roundtable dis- temperatures locally add FRANK THEATRES modern car. “It was brand new,” Caper- cussion meetings are held for proof to what some meteoro- Caperton’s dream car had ton says of the motor in his nonprofit executive directors. COASTAL logical scientists have been to have every add-on accessory prize. Founded in 2006, QENO STADIUM 10 saying: the world is getting available, and his ’34 Chevy T he man from whom is a partnership between warmer. Showtimes (910) 754-7469 has all of these, plus a custom Caperton bought the car was UNCW, funders, civic lead- www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Rainfall for March was Your questions answered beige leather interior and no the meticulous craftsman who ers, and other community 5200 Bridgers Road at Whiteville.com outside door handles. Doors brought its comfort items up organizations to help build are opened by electronic giz- to date by installing modern the capacity of nonprofit mos. accessories after an early re- organizations such as ex- Give Us Your Children For A Week “It’s even got a back-up storer has replaced the engine. panding the opportunities And We’ll Give Them camera,” he says proudly. “It was just a hobby for that local nonprofits have to Whiteville.com Singing, Ringing, Learning and When his car is in reverse, he him,” Caperton says of the network and receive training Photos doesn’t have to turn his head later restorer. “He put a lot of in nonprofit management, Praising God Through Music! of the Week to see what’s behind him. The work into it. best practices and increase camera’s picture shows up on “It’s exactly like a new car,” philanthropy. Services in a dashboard screen. Caperton says. “I’ve wanted Columbus County are made With the array of power a car like this for well over 50 possible by a grant to QENO accessories undreamed of in years,” he adds. from the Kate B. Reynolds 1934, the old Chevrolet obvi- “I wanted an old car and Charitable Trust, a private Children’s ously had to have an engine I didn’t want to put it off any foundation in Winston-Salem. that surpassed the factory in- longer,” he says, adding that Villanueva, a previous stalled 1934 six-cylinder power at 66 years of age, looking employee of the foundation, plant that came with the car and waiting for more than 50 brings years of experience • SBHS @ WHS when it was new. An earlier years, the retired banker knew Music Camp in the nonprofit and philan- Soccer restorer had installed a new it was time to make his move. thropic sector and seeks to Chevrolet engine, a 2006 mod- His patience paid off. connect and engage with the Sponsored by musicians and educators from FREE el, 362-cubic-inch power plant. He finally found his prize. local leadership to impact First Baptist Church - Whiteville standard The motor had never been in social issues in Columbus First Presbyterian Church - Whiteville SHIPPING an automobile before it was County. Whiteville United Methodist Church on all orders over $20 Ray Wyche For more information 910-642-4104 ext. 229 at Latest Photos, The News Reporter email VillanuevaE@UNCW. edu or call 910-962-3844. Monday - Friday, June 25 - 29 Whiteville.com. (USPS 387-600)

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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Good Friday trek Members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Whiteville and their friends took their annual Good Friday walk from New dentist Nakina to the church off Lee Street Friday. Dr. Gloria Guan, the newest dentist at the Colum- bus County Health Department, awaits her next pa- tient at the dental clinic. Dr. Guan received her train- ing in California, earning her DDS degree from UCLA. She is the wife of a Marine Corps helicopter pilot sta- SCC ofering April East Coast Hunters to tioned at New River Air Station, Camp Lejeune, Jack- ConEd courses host candidates today sonville. By JEFFERSON WEAVER will give hunters a time to ask Southeastern Community Mushrooms for Profit, Thurs- Staff Writer some questions and see where College’s Workforce and Com- day, April 26, 6-9 p.m., in Car- people stand.” ELIZABETHTOWN munity Development Division trette Building, room 148. This Hunters will get the chance As the General Assembly will offer several continuing free seminar will cover micro- to meet several candidates for will be dealing with a num- education classes and semi- propagation techniques, and state and county offices Mon- ber of hunting and outdoors CHRISTIAN ACADEMY nars in the coming weeks. To growing oyster, portabella, day and learn their positions related issues in the coming pre-register or for more infor- and shitake mushrooms. Is now accepting applications and thoughts on hunting. sessions, outdoorsmen need mation call (910) 642-7141, ext. Native Plantings for Rain The East Coast Hunters As- to know how the would-be 296, 397 or 425. Gardens, Saturday, April 28, 8 for Grades K-2 for the sociation (ECHA) will hold its elected officials feel. County Financial assistance with a.m.-5 p.m. in Cartrette Build- regular meeting at Hugh Wil- commissioners also regu- 2012-2013 school year. registration fees and book ing, room 148. Registration is liams Clubhouse, near Leba- larly hear complaints about to gain new employment- $65 plus $1.25 for insurance. non Church, at 7 p.m. Dinner roadside hunting and the use Classes begin August 20th, 2012 related skills may be avail- Financial assistance may be will be served, and members of dogs. able through the Workforce available through N.C. Tobac- and guests are welcome. “It’s a good time to have Investment Act (WIA) and co Trust Fund Commission. Applications and information are available at “This isn’t going to be a big some fellowship with your other funding sources. To N.C. Escort Vehicle Op- www.elizabethtownbaptist.org or thing,” said Terry Ward of fellow hunters and listen to see if they qualify, students erator Certification, Saturday, the ECHA. “Each of the can- what folks have to say about www.elizabethtownchristianacademy.org should contact the Columbus April 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., in T- didates will get a moment or our sport,” Ward said. County Joblink Career Center Building, room 122. This N.C. two to introduce themselves, For more information, call immediately at (910)642-7141, DOT-approved certification Elizabethtown Baptist Church, Inc. but we won’t have a long eve- 840-3523. ext. 261 or by visiting the course is for escort vehicle ning full of speeches. This 1800 West Broad Street Center in A-Building on the operators wishing to perform Elizabethtown, NC 28337 SCC campus. the duties of an oversize/ Jefferson Weaver 910-642-4104 ext. 227 A free seminar on pub- overweight load escort vehicle (910) 862-4538 [email protected] lishing and printing will be operator. Registration is $65. Hospice seeks held Tuesday, April 24, from Changes to the 2011 NEC 6-9p.m., in T-Building, room Part II, Saturday, April 28, 8 Memorial Day 122. a.m-4:30 p.m., in T-Building, Motor Vehicle Dealer Li- room 120. 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If you use the card for cash advances, the cash advance fee is 5.0% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.00. we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 Crime briefs Bat Recovered Richard Faison Jr. of Chad- A 1997 Toyota four-door Ava- bourn Highway, Whiteville, lon car, stolen from Cheraw, reported April 5 that someone, S.C., was recovered by a sher- using a wood baseball bat, iff’s deputy last Thursday after repeatedly beat his mailbox. it was found abandoned in the Parts of the bat were recov- 800 block of New Life Church ered, according to a sheriff’s Road east of Tabor City. report. Rims Beaten Four chrome-clad rims and A Chadbourn woman met tires from a Chevrolet Sil- her estranged husband at 10:50 verado pickup truck, and four p.m. April 8 so he could see his center caps from a Chevrolet 2-year-old son, and an argu- Tahoe SUV were stolen from ment began. The man beat his the lot of John Donoghue wife’s head against her car in Chevrolet-Buick-GMC along the Walmart parking lot here, N.C. 130, Whiteville last Thurs- according to local police. She day, according to a sheriff ’s went to the magistrate to ob- report. tain a warrant. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Cemetery Whiteville Rescue worker Darren Tyler tries to get out of but reports show Fowler was seriously injured when she Attempt the wreckage of a car Thursday about 9:45 a.m. after Cathy swerved to avoid a cat running across the road, and her Someone stole three cement Fowler crashed her vehicle on U.S. 701 south of Whiteville vehicle slammed into an embankment. She was transferred Grover Sidney Halks of angel statues, two cement near Prison Camp Road. A wreck report was not available, to a Wilmington hospital. benches, 14 solar crosses and Indigo Flats Road West, Tabor 15 vases at the Horne Cemetery City, told a sheriff’s deputy along Rough-N-Ready Road, April 5 that someone tried to Postman shot Chadbourn, according to an commit burglary at Halks’ April 6 sheriff ’s report. home at 1:40 p.m. last Thursday. Henry, facing 1st-degree murder, with pellet gun A five-foot angel statue was Halks said a 47-year-old taken from Ressie Gordon’s woman was in Halks’ home gets additional $130,000 bond in Tabor City grave, a four-foot statue from when she heard a noise at the Dallie Horne’s grave, and a back door. The woman shouted Albert “Bert” Lee Henry, 34, of he placed the GPS requirement Rocky Watts, 54, a Tabor one-foot, kneeling statue from “Stop!” and the noise stopped. Tabor City and Clarendon – free on on Henry, or a $150,000 secured City postal employee, was Peyton Huggins’ grave. There were pry marks on the only a $20,000 bond on a charge of bond. shot in his back by a pellet or rear door. first-degree murder – was ordered The additional bond was BB gun Thursday morning, to wear a GPS bracelet or post an- sought by Assistant District At- April 5, while delivering mail Assault other $130,000 bond Thursday as a torney Chris Gentry, who told in the business district of the Probation result of a hearing before Superior Sasser there had been reports town, according to Tabor City Sheriff ’s Deputy Scott Col- Court Judge Douglas Sasser where of Henry contacting Bellamy’s police. lins was assaulted by a man he Alice Curl, 42, of Leland, the state wanted his bond raised. family and there was possible Watts said he turned after had arrested while Collins had was placed on probation for a Henry chose to post the addi- Henry intimidation of witnesses. feeling something hit his back the man in custody at Colum- year here last week after she tional bond and not wear the GPS The murder charge was el- and saw a small green four- bus Regional Healthcare here pleaded in Superior Court to unit. He posted the additional $130,000 bond evated to first-degree last August, the same door car with three men in it about 6 p.m. April 5. communicating threats and Friday without going to jail. month Henry was charged with five counts moving away from him, but Collins said he went to Old making a threatening phone Henry was originally charged with of trafficking in cocaine. The cocaine did not see a weapon. Northeast Road near Lake Wac- call to the same person last second-degree murder in the June 15, 2011 charges were part of the Sheriff’s Drug The pellet did not cause a camaw and arrested Jeremiah spring. death of Chadwick Bellamy, 23, in front of Unit’s campaign across the county during visible hole in the shirt, but Spaulding, 43, for assaulting Curl threatened Andrew Bellamy’s Bay Street home in Tabor City. 2010 and 2011, and resulted in a roundup of drew blood from a surface Spaulding’s father. A nurse Lennon Brown of N.C. 87, Bellamy was shot in the back as he was run- suspects last fall. wound. A pellet or BB was at the jail suggested Collins Riegelwood, in March and ning from a 10:40 a.m. fight. Drug Detective Lt. Steven Worthington found just under the skin take Spaulding to the hospital April. She appealed her Dis- Henry’s home along Jeannie Lane in the said Henry would have been part of the fall when Watts was taken by because of two injuries to trict Court conviction. Old Stake Road Estates was hit by gunfire, roundup of drug suspects, but he decided to Postmaster David Mincey to Spaulding’s head. Superior Court Judge Doug- fired by an unknown person, at 2 p.m. follow- bring the charges – based on activity in the a hospital, police said. Collins said Spaulding las Sasser gave her a 45-day ing Bellamy’s death, and Henry surrendered winter of 2010 – because of the murder case. Tabor City police and U.S. kicked him between the legs suspended jail term. Her prior at the Sheriff ’s Office. It was noted in court that Henry regu- postal authorities are investi- twice while at the hospital. record showed convictions for Henry’s bond of $20,000 – lowered from $1 larly leaves North Carolina to report for gating the incident that took Spaulding was charged with possession of drug parapher- million by District Court Judge Bill Fairley his daily work at a Hardee’s restaurant in place in the 100 block of West assault on a government of- nalia in 1991, and injury to – was “inaccurate,” according to Sasser, and nearby Loris, S.C. Fifth Street. ficial. personal property in 1989. Shot Jonathan O’Neil Young, 23, Injured Benton gets probation of Riegelwood, told a sheriff ’s Candra Danita Cutler, 20, Fair Bluf cocaine deputy Sunday that a Bolton of Whiteville, was seriously man fired a load of birdshot at to begin afer prison injured here April 6 in a 12:40 his vehicle as he attempted to dealer gets prison p.m. wreck at the intersec- Clayton At- His probation re- cross N.C. 211 on Old Lake Road tion of U.S. 701 Bypass and J a s p e r “ J a p ” cocaine to an under- las Benton, 37, of quires restitution to north of Bolton. Burkhead Street, according Floyd, 60, of Fair cover buyer for the W h i t ev i l l e, w a s the Treasure Chest Young said he left his girl- to police. Bluff, was sent to Sheriff ’s Drug Unit placed on probation store of $780 to cover friend’s home, and William Cutler was the driver of a prison Thursday for on May 31, 2011, and for two years here damages and value Dosie Patrick Jr., 22, and Ken- vehicle in a collision with a ve- 16 to 20 months after was arrested after Thursday after he of items stolen. Ben- neth Graham, both of Riegel- hicle driven by Samuel Ernest he pleaded to sell- he drove to a home pleaded to breaking ton, convicted of wood, were in Young’s vehicle Cain, 89, of Whiteville. ing and possessing in Cerro Gordo to and entering, and Benton fraud, breaking and at the time the shot struck the Another wreck here on cocaine with intent deliver crack co- larceny. entering or larceny in sepa- rear of Young’s vehicle on the April 5 caused minor injuries to sell. Floyd caine while he was The probation begins when rate count appearances four passenger side. to two of the three drivers Floyd has a credit “making his routine Benton is released from prison times since 2004, was given an Young said the suspect was involved. The 10:50 a.m. crash of 310 days against his prison rounds,” according to officers. where he’s serving a term additional 30 days in prison as driving a gold Pontiac Bonnev- was on the Chadbourn High- time. This is the third prison Floyd’s prior record, in of six to eight months after part of a split sentence, how- ille car, and passed Young and way at Legion Drive. term for Floyd involving co- addition to the two cocaine his probation in a theft and ever, he was allowed to serve stopped at the intersection of Drivers involved were Hen- caine. He served eight to 10 cases in which he went to drug case was revoked in the 30 days concurrently. N.C. 211 and Old Lake Road. ry Charles Brandt, 23, of Lake months in 2008, and served prison, included possession of February. Benton’s projected Benton’s prior record shows Young said he drove to a home Waccamaw, Helen Juanita 32 to 40 months in 2006 with a cocaine in 1999 and 2008, and release date is the ninth of convictions for possession of in nearby Bladen County be- Bradley, 35, of Wilmington, credit of 222 days. possession of cocaine with next month. stolen goods and assault on a fore he stopped. and Cathy Marie Sellers, 49, of Floyd sold $40 worth of intent to sell in 2002. Benton admitted he broke female, both in 2002, larceny None of the occupants of Whiteville. into the Treasure Chest store in 2004 and 2007, fraud in 2005, Young’s vehicle were injured. in Whiteville on Dec. 12, 2011, breaking and entering in 2006, and stole comic books, food, communicating threats in 2007 Man injures mother, assorted drinks, clothing and and possession of a controlled Break-ins, thefs noted DVDs worth an estimated $185. substance in 2011. The following were victims rims, silverware set. Several of a break-in and/or theft re- other items, including one rim, wife while drunk ported on date shown: recovered. Randy Hartford and went to his wife Bowens gets probation s!PRILn%LAINE(ARRIS s!PRILn$AVID7ARREN Johnson, 50, of the and threatened her. Campground Road, Whiteville Dew, Whiteville – break-in of 2700 block of Pine He put the muzzle of – attempted break-in. building along C.O. Moss Road, Level Church Road, the gun to her face. in 2010 Bolton robbery s!PRILn&AMILY$OLLAR Whiteville, theft of Craftsman Nakina, was arrested She pushed it away, Rodney Devon Bowens, 30, on probation from the Bladen store, U.S. 701 Bypass here – toolbox with assorted hand Sunday for assaulting and he hit her on the of Riegelwood, pleaded to County conviction. theft of four DVD movies. tools, gas heater. his 78-year-old moth- left arm with the gun common-law robbery here Bowens’ sister and co-de- s!PRILn7ALMARTHEREn s!PRILn#HARLES*AMIE er and wife while barrel. Thursday in Superior Court, fendant in the Brown robbery, theft of 3 DVD movies by one Martin, Lynn Hill Road, White- they were attempting Johnson went to and was placed on probation Bianca Santana Bowens, 27, of male, another DVD movie by a ville – theft of Briggs & Strat- Johnson to calm him while he his vehicle, and his for 30 months. Riegelwood, pleaded recently second male. ton generator from pickup was drunk and threatening his mother, Cleo McLamb Jenrette, Bowens was convicted of to common-law robbery, and s!PRILn3HAWN4IMOTHY truck. wife, according to a sheriff’s tried to calm him and get him robbing Roger Dale Brown Jr. was placed on probation. Cornwell, Little River, S.C. – s!PRILn0RIEST$AVID report. to not leave, and he pushed her of Riegelwood on Feb. 28, 2010, A photograph of Bowens break-in of building along Old James, Sumpter Drive, White- Deputy James Norris re- down. Jenrette sustained a frac- at the old Hideaway Club in was not available from the Dothan Road, Tabor City, theft ville – theft of cash. ported the following: tured left wrist and a dislocated Bolton. Records show Brown Sheriff ’s Office. of air compressor, two nail s!PRILn2OBERT$EVIN Jane Etheridge Johnson, 52, left elbow, and was moved from was robbed of jewelry, his wal- guns, Black & Decker jig saw, Ward, Whiteville – theft of Johnson’s wife, said her hus- Columbus Regional Healthcare let, cell phone, plus speakers Delta miter saw, Porter Cable blue Yamaha motorcycle from a band had “been off somewhere to Cape Fear Hospital in Wilm- and amplifiers in his vehicle. County Fatalities reciprocating saw, Sony TV, residence in 200 block of North drinking all day,” and returned ington for surgery. Bowens’ prison term of 12 to To this date Hodgeman waders, Murray Thompson Street here. home about 9 p.m. He began to Johnson was charged with 15 months was suspended. He push mower, stove. s!PRILn2OGER$ALE#AR- curse and yell at his wife, and assault inflicting serious in- was convicted in 2009 of pos- 2012 ...... ….……...6 s!PRILn*EFF4HOMAS trette, Williams Road, Claren- she told him she was going to juries, assault with a deadly session of cocaine with intent 2011 ……...………3 Jewell, Manley Smith Road, don – theft of medication from “call the law.” weapon, assault by pointing to sell in a Bladen County case, Total 2011...... 17 Nakina – break-in, theft of vehicle. Johnson went to his bed- a gun and communicating and served a short prison term Total 2010...... 26 Cub Cadet mower and grass s!PRILn*OHN-ICHAEL room and got a .410 shotgun, threats. as part of a split sentence. He’s trimmer, two full five-gallon Sausina Jr., Sandy Pit Road, cans of gas. Tabor City – theft of a Reming- s!PRILn-ARCUS$ORSCH ton 12-gauge shotgun, Taurus N.C. 905, Nakina – break-in, 9mm pistol. Missing-Reward $250 G. Cameron Byrd theft of medication. s!PRILn*OHN'"RINKLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW s!PRILn"RIAN.EIL.OBLES Andover, N.J. – theft of Hyundai Spayed female boxer James Nobles Road, Chad- Santa Fe vehicle from Green Sea with a tail. May be with • Criminal • Divorce • Wills bourn – break-in, theft of IBM Road, Tabor City. Driver Angela blonde lab mix. • Custody • Child Support desktop computer, monitor, Watts Skully of Green Sea Road, • Traffc • Personal Injury keyboard, Hewlett Packard Tabor City, told police cash and laptop computer, Zenith TV. cell phone were also stolen. Rosie is really sweet and • On The Job Accidents 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville s!PRILn.EEDOM'ORE s!PRILn"RUNSWICK&ARM needs daily medication. Hughes, N.C. 905, Tabor City – Supply, South Canal Street, 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce break-in, theft of vehicle and Whiteville – break-in, no item tractor batteries, four Ford tire found taken. &AIR"LUFF!REAs625-5685 or (843) 289-1384 Evening And Weekend Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 -- 5A High, Leonard selected to attend Tar Heel Girls State

By CLARA CARTRETTE Salisbury. Carly’s and Abigail’s selec- ing their understanding of citizen is a member of a fic- handling stress and the state News Editor Carly is the 17-year-old tion to Girls State. Mary Jane civic responsibilities. They titious political party, which correctional system. Parlia- Two outstanding young daughter of Les and Becky Sessions is Post 137 Auxiliary should have outstanding per- will develop a party platform, mentary procedure, based on women have been selected to High of Whiteville and Abi- president. sonality traits such as hones- engineer campaigns for party Robert’s Rules of Order, is attend Tar Heel Girls State, a gail (Abby) is the 16-year-old Candidates who were ty, dependability, friendliness candidates and elect a slate used to conduct all meetings week-long practical study of daughter of Al and Suzette selected met rigid require- and maturity. of officers to govern Tar Heel and a working knowledge the structure and operation Leonard of Tabor City. ments, including being in Girls State candidates will Girls State. and understanding of parlia- of North Carolina state gov- The Girls State program, the top third of their classes be grouped into cities and In addition to legislative mentary procedure is essen- ernment. held in every state in the na- scholastically, capable of set- they will organize their own workshops, Tar Heel Girls tial during the week. Carly High, a junior at tion, is an Americanism proj- ting priorities, and in good government, elect officers, State will host top state of- The installation of state of- Whiteville High, and Abigail ect of the American Legion physical condition to with- prepare a city charter and ficials who will share their ficers, a talent show and Girls Leonard, a junior at South Auxiliary and Tar Heel Girls stand the week’s intense conduct city activities. They views on current issues and State Chorus are highlights Columbus High, will attend State is sponsored by the N.C. activities and demanding also assume the role of a sen- information about their offic- of the week’s activities. the 73rd session of Tar Heel Department of the American schedule. Candidates must ator, representative or lob- es. Speakers will discuss top- Following are Carly’s and Girls State, which will be Legion Auxiliary. American have a genuine interest in byist to research and write ics such as the state judicial Abigail’s resumes and essays held June 10-16 on the cam- Legion Post 137 Auxiliary government and leadership bills and resolutions for the system, the role of the me- they submitted with their pus of Catawba College in of Whiteville is sponsoring and be committed to improv- Girls State Legislature. Each dia, appreciating diversity, Girls State applications. Carly High Abby Leonard Carly has been active in Group, for which she served was a Pecan Belle and news Abigail (Abby) is a ju- is on the Principal’s List and in Raleigh. She was first school, athletics, church and as vice president, she is an representative for the N.C. nior at South Columbus in the top 10 percent of her runner-up in the Miss South civic affairs since childhood. assistant in the annual Opera- Pecan Harvest Festival, is a High School where was just class. Columbus pageant in Febru- A Senior Girl Scout working tion Christmas Child project. published writer and photog- tapped as chief marshal. Last summer, Abby rep- ary. Voted Female Athlete toward Scouting’s highest Carly participates in rapher in the local newspa- Ranking number one in her resented South Columbus of the Year at Tabor City award, the Gold Award, she Breast Cancer Awareness and per and videographer for the class, she was inducted into at the Hugh O’Bryan Lead- Middle School, she took her has been involved in Scouting March of Dimes fundraisers, newspaper’s website. the National Honor Society, ership Conference (HOBY) love of athletics and other for 10 years. She was elected activities into high school. president of her sophomore She is a member of the var- and junior classes, president sity tennis, bowling and soft- of the Future Business Lead- ball teams and has been in ers of America (FBLA) 7-10th the marching band for three grade, attended four FBLA years. She has been named leadership conferences and to the All County Band since was selected for the People seventh grade and serves on to People Leadership Confer- the Student Council and ju- ence. She is a member of the nior class ring committee. National Honor Society and Abby has never missed a is a junior marshal. She has day of school, having perfect served as chairman of stu- attendance since kindergar- dent government fundraisers. ten. This year, Carly is a mem- A member of Tabor City ber of the Spanish Club, Math Baptist Church where she Club, and the Student Athletic is active in the youth pro- Leadership Team. She was gram, Abby has been on business manager of the year- four mission trips — two to book last year and was editor Ridgecrest, one to Florida of the Central Middle School and one to New York. She newspaper in 2009. She played will have a busy summer varsity soccer her freshman 2012. In addition to attend- and sophomore years, earn- ing Girls State, she will go ing first team All Conference to Cherokee with the church last year. She is a varsity ten- youth for Mission Serve, and nis and soccer player this in July she will serve as a year. She participated in the Governor’s Page. Olympic Development Pro- Abby’s hobbies include gram for NC Soccer and was softball, tennis and snow on a Regional Elite Soccer Carly High skiing. She has played rec- Team for seven years. She did Abby Leonard reational softball since she a 50-mile hike on the Appala- tion as a high school student ing, and electing local and was 8 years old and has been chian Trail over 11 days while because of its reputation na- state leaders. Having strong college years. selected for the All-Star soft- at Camp Kanuga. tionwide, but the main reason skills in these areas will make There would be many other ball team for several years. Carly is a member of why I am interested in this an impression on me about Girls positive reasons I would like Last year’s team won the dis- Whiteville Juniorettes Civic prestigious program is be- what should or shouldn’t be to attend this course of study. trict championship and was League, and established the cause of its purpose: to teach done when confronted with It would be an outstanding runner-up at the state level. pictoral History Gallery in young people how to lead. real-life decisions. State benefit to meet motivated stu- Vineland Station last year for A young person with a As the program also teach- dents from other schools and her Gold Award Girl Scout voice is one of the most pow- es about the importance of By ABIGAIL LEONARD be exposed to their opinions project. erful gifts given. A famous service, I hope to bring home and viewpoints. Also, I un- ers in our state. I can think A six-year member of quote by Anna Quindlen says, ways to improve my commu- My attendance at Tar Heel derstand that one benefit of of no better way to gain that the United Methodist Youth “Speech is the voice of the nity. Girls State would be beneficial participating in Girls State heart.” I have set the goal for There is always a way to to me in many ways. I have a would be to improve my pub- understanding than to attend myself to make a difference help others. To learn how to tremendous interest in North lic speaking skills. With se- Tar Heel Girls State. and to fight for what is right, maximize my potential as a Carolina state government, nior projects and scholarship Finally, it would be a great no matter if it is in regard positive influence toward my and I realize that participa- interviews only a few months honor to represent my high to government decisions or peers will give me the confi- tion in the various Girls State away, it is never too soon to school. South Columbus High Girls petty high school drama. My dence to lead by example. activities would further my brush up on public speaking School prides itself on prepar- heart will speak for me, but My wish is to start on a knowledge and understand- skills. ing graduates to become pro- not for guilty reasons. community level by affecting ing of government in our Two thousand twelve will ductive members of society. State Within Girls State, skills change and standing up for state. Additionally, I believe be an interesting year in Upon completion of Tar Heel are taught in areas such as what is right, and to gain the that this exposure prior to North Carolina due to the Girls State, I know that my By CARLY HIGH civics and American govern- experience and knowledge to my senior year in high school closely contested political ability to participate in our ment with an emphasis on carry my skills to a national would help me determine a races for president, governor, community will be greatly ad- Girls State drew my atten- campaigning, debating, vot- or international level. possible course of study in my lieutenant governor and oth- vanced. April 28 proclaimed ‘Save Te Frogs Day’ Gov. Bev Perdue issued a proclamation in events to take place in over 30 countries, December officially declaring April 28, 2012 says Dr. Kerry Kriger, the founder of Save “Save The Frogs Day” in North Carolina. The Frogs! (www.savethefrogs.com), the Cal- The governor’s move was prompted by the ifornia-based nonprofit that coordinates Save request of 13-year-old Rachel Hopkins, an The Frogs Day each year. Dr. Kriger hopes eighth grade student at Ravenscroft School in that Save The Frogs Day will dramatically in- Raleigh. Rachel has been working diligently crease frog awareness on a global scale. over the past year to spread the word about “Governor Perdue’s proclamation will go the rapid disappearance of amphibians in a long way towards educating not only North North Carolina and around the world. Carolina’s citizens about the importance of Worldwide, nearly one-third of the world’s protecting remaining amphibian popula- nearly 6,897 amphibian species are threat- tions, it will also inspire people worldwide to ened with extinction and 200 species have take action,” Kriger said. completely disappeared since the late 1970s. “The North Carolina proclamation has al- North Carolina is considered one of the ready spurred the mayor of Port Orford, Or- world’s amphibian biodiversity hotspots. In egon into making a similar declaration, and particular, the state boasts at least 60 different California’s Secretary of Natural Resources salamander species, including the threatened John Laird forwarded Governor Perdue’s Southern Gray-cheeked Salamander and Red- proclamation to California Governor Jerry Legged Salamander. Brown, stating that North Carolina is leading Amphibians are faced with an onslaught of the way.” environmental problems, including climate Last April, Rachel got her entire school change, pollution, infectious diseases, habitat celebrating Save The Frogs Day and raised loss, invasive species, and over-harvesting for more than $1,200 for amphibian conservation the pet and food trades. efforts. HOSA blood drive Suburban expansion in North Carolina in “It’s great to see kids taking action and the last several decades has destroyed many helping to ensure our politicians know about The Whiteville High School Health Oc- nors, distribute snacks to donors and as- wetlands and ephemeral ponds that amphib- the dangers frogs face and the importance cupation Student Association (HOSA) sist as needed with professionals setting ians utilize as breeding habitat. of protecting them. It shows everybody can hosts two blood drives a year. Members up for the event. HOSA members, left The governor’s choice of April 28, 2012 co- make a difference and make the world a bet- collected 150 units of blood this school to right, are Brianna Gore, Briana Ham- incides with worldwide events planned for ter place, regardless of their age,”says Kriger. year, exceeding the Red Cross goal. The mond, Amber Mattice, Kayla Tyson, and the day, which is indeed the fourth annual Learn more about Save The Frogs Day and blood drives are held in the WHS gym Jessica LeAne Nobles. Libby Hampton, Save The Frogs Day. ways to get involved at www.savethefrogs. “We are expecting about 200 educational and HOSA students register blood do- instructor, is on the back row. com/day 6A -- The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 Kaufman-Cook vows exchanged Engagements Elizabeth Gray Cook and Norman Daniel Christopher Kauffman were married in a 4 p.m. ceremony in Saint Thomas Preservation Hall in Wilmington on Jan. 7. The Rev. Michael Holm performed the double ring ceremony. Music was provided by Mary Somerville, violinist; Sarah Sugg, pianist; Justin Hepler, guitarist; Maggie Hennessy, vocalist, all of Raleigh, and Kyle Stenersen, guitarist and vocalist, of Burlington. Heather Mae Bouyea The bride is the daughter Donivan Len Patrick of Mr. and Mrs. James Ray- mond (Bud) Cook of Lake Waccamaw. She graduated Bouyea – April Nicole Snowten from Waccamaw Academy Ashley Carol McPherson Timothy Kirkpatrick and N.C. State University Albert Lacy Hayes III Patrick with a B.A. in communica- tions. She will graduate in Heather Mae Bouyea and Donivan Len Patrick will Snowten- May with a master’s in social McPherson- work. exchange wedding vows on Kirkpatrick The groom is the son of Hayes April 28 in a 3 p.m. ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Norman Le- at Tory Hole Park in Eliza- Brenda Young of roy Kauffman of Clyde. He Michael and Nancy bethtown. Family and friends Chadbourn announces the graduated from N.C. State McPherson of Whiteville an- are invited. engagement of her daughter, University with a B.S. in en- nounce the engagement and The bride-elect is the April Nicole Snowten, to Tim- gineering and is in graduate forthcoming marriage of daughter of Karen Bouyea of othy L. Kirkpatrick, son of school to obtain a master’s their daughter, Ashley Carol, Delco. The groom-elect is the Ann Jackson of Greensboro in integrated manufacturing to Albert Lacy Hayes III, son son of Charles and Jennifer and Willie Tinnin of Burling- systems engineering. of A.L. and Martha Hayes of Patrick of Bolton and grand- ton. They are residing in Ra- Cerro Gordo. son of James and Janet Mintz The bride-elect, also the leigh after honeymooning in The bride-elect graduated of Council, Charlie Patrick of daughter of Billy Snowten of from West Columbus High Bolton and Barbara Patrick Whiteville, graduated from Jamaica. Mrs. Norman Daniel Christopher Kauffman Kristin Cook Pierce of School and is employed with of Maxton. West Columbus High School BB&T in Tabor City. Leland, sister of the bride, man of Raleigh. home in Hallsboro. and Guilford Technical Col- was matron of honor. Brides- The groom-elect graduated lege. She is employed by Mo- Hannah Manson and Amy A Christmas bridal lun- from Southeastern Commu- maids were Graceanna Ses- Sessions, cousins of the cheon at City Cuisine Bis- ses Cone Memorial Hospital sions of Lake Waccamaw, nity College and is employed in Greensboro. bride, attended the register. tro in Whiteville was hosted with Extreme Soundz in Lum- Births cousin of the bride; Rachel The bride’s parents hosted by Heather Holmes, Mary The groom-elect gradu- Kauffman of Chapel Hill, sis- berton. ated from Dudley High School a reception at Saint Thomas Hooks, Cathy Jones, Abbey Ashley is the grand- Gibson ter of the groom; Julia Lens- Preservation Hall. Townsend, Sara and Molly and is employed with Free- daughter of Melton and Ned and Misti Norris Gib- er of Fair Oaks, Calif.; Kate- A rehearsal dinner was Jones, Anna and Donna Scott men Sets and Service of High Edith McPherson of Beaver- son of Whiteville announce lyn Stenersen of Burlington, held in the First Baptist and Gaye and Caroline Scott. Point. dam and the late Gene and the April 3 birth of a son, Dal- Maggie Hennessey, Amanda Church Activities Center in A bridal shower hosted by A 1 p.m. wedding is planned Juanita Hammond Horne of ton. Gardner, Kellay Wiley and Wilmington. Lake Waccamaw First Baptist for June 9. Whiteville. Lacy is the grand- He was born at 4:12 p.m. and Caroline Hepler of Raleigh. Entertainment Church WMU was held in the son of the late Clarence and weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces Junior bridesmaids were The groom’s parents host- church’s family life center. Dalmas Blackwell of Cerro and was 20.5 inches long. Aubrey McDuffie and Sealey ed an engagement cookout in Kellay Wiley, Caroline He- DAR to meet Sessions of Lake Waccamaw, Gordo and the late Lacy and Clyde. pler and Katelyn Stenersen Lucinda Hayes of Chadbourn. cousins of the bride. An engagement “meet hosted a bridal shower in Ra- Ransom Center Sara Catherine Sessions An April 21 wedding is Wednesday and greet” pool party for the leigh. planned for 4 p.m. at the home of Lake Waccamaw, cousin The Major General Robert bridesmaids and groomsmen Kristin Pierce, Hannah of the bride’s parents. In the sets semi-formal of the bride, was flower girl. Howe Chapter, Daughters of was hosted by Ron and Beth Manson and the bridesmaids event of inclement weather Ransom Activity Center William McDuffie of Lake the American Revolution, will Manson, Pat and Brittany hosted a bachelorette week- the wedding and reception Inc. off N.C. 11 at Riegelwood Waccamaw, cousin of the meet Wednesday, April 11 at Knittel and Hnnah Manson end and lingerie shower in will be held at Oak Dale Bap- will present “Once Upon A bride, was ring bearer. 1:30 p.m. at the N.C. Museum at the Jackey’s Creek Club- Myrtle Beach. tist Church. Time” on Saturday, April 21 at The groom’s father and house in Leland. The groomsmen hosted a 7 p.m. of Forestry. Jonathan Pierce of Raleigh A miscellaneous shower weekend in Asheville for the This will be a semi-formal Hostesses are Sarah Wil- were best men. Groomsmen was given by Jan Hardee, groom. Benefts set for event with dinner, dancing liams, Nancy Dove, Peggy were Andrew Craft of Pfaff- Beth Walters and Sylvia Wal- A bridesmaids luncheon and other entertainment. Ad- Blackmon and Lois Yoder. town, brother-in-law of the ters at the Hardee home in hosted by Patty Hobbs, Lil- mission is $20. For more in- groom; Jamie Pierce of Le- dialysis patient Tabor City. lian Jones, Anna Marie In- Three Saturday benefits formation call the center at land, brother-in-law of the A Christmas shower host- man, Jeana McDuffie, Doris 655-04754 between 9 a.m. and Senior Send-Of bride; Keely McFarren of are planned for a Tabor City ed by Dr. Pam Baldwin, Mor- Sealey and Amy Sessions was woman who is facing dialysis 5 p.m. Clyde, Eduardo Brasileiro, gan Pierce and Paula Pierce held at the Bluewater Grill in by A&T Alumni Michael Nye and Jason Whit- without insurance. was held at Paula Pierce’s Wrightsville Beach. The immediate needs for P&R advisory The Bladen-Columbus Shelva Cribb Locklear, a Bea- Alumni Chapter of N.C. A&T Luncheon to verdam girl all her life until State University and the A&T Farmers Market poster board to meet Office of Undergraduate Ad- feature art show/ she moved to Tabor City seven years ago, are having a fiber- The Columbus County missions will sponsor a senior sale, music, rafe contest deadline April 27 shunt and port-a-cath installed Parks and Recreation will send-off for incoming fresh- for upcoming dialysis treat- hold its quarterly recreation men who have been admitted. The Columbus County and a $50 gift certificate. One advisory board meeting on The meeting will be held at Lake Waccamaw Depot Mu- Community Farmers Market winner in each other grade ment. She has been sick for seum’s 12th annual luncheon several years but learned in April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Com- Dale’s Seafood in Whiteville is sponsoring its fifth annual level will receive a $25 gift cer- missioners Meeting Room in at 11 a m. Sunday, April 28. A will feature a group of artists poster contest for all public tificate. Gift certificates are February that her kidneys are and musicians who will show- failing. the Dempsey B. Herring An- university representative will and private school students redeemable at the Columbus nex Building. give students and parents in- case their talents Saturday, (including home schooled stu- County Community Farmers The first benefit is a steak April 28. “A Taste of the Arts” plate sale on Friday, April 13 formation. dents), kindergarten through Market during the 2012 season. All A&T alumni are invit- marks the museum’s 35th an- 5th grade, in Columbus Coun- In addition to the prizes, the from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at County/City RSP niversary. Welcome Pentecostal Freewill ed and should be prepared to ty. overall poster contest winner will meet April 17 help with the forum. Lunch will be served be- “The theme for this year’s will have his or her artwork Baptist Church, 3104 Old Cribb tween 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. poster contest is ‘Begin Your incorporated into the official Town Road, Chadbourn. Plates The Columbus County/ along with music and an “art Day the Farmers Market 2012 Farmers Market promo- include steak, baked potato, Whiteville City Retired School Omega Chapter stroll’ around the museum Way,’” said Lindy Harold Shu- tional poster. green beans, roll and dessert. Personnel will meet Tuesday, grounds. A raffle of art items man, vice president of the A description of the con- They are $7 each and delivery April 17 at 10 a.m. at Dale’s to meet April 19 and gifts from local business- is available. To place an order Seafood in Whiteville. Farmers Market board of di- test, along with requirements, The Omega Chapter of Del- es will be offered to the attend- or for more information call Officers will be installed rectors. “We hope the theme judging criteria and an entry ta Kappa Gamma of Colum- ing guests. Christy Cartrette, 653-2397; An- and Charles Bennerman has will cause everyone to think form, is available online at bus County will meet Thurs- Tickets are available for gelia Fowler, 653-9926; or Ethel charge of the memorial ser- about how locally grown fresh www.columbuscountyfarmer- day, April 19 at 6 p.m. a $20 donation and are being Cartrette, 653-4674. Walk-ins vice, followed by a Spring fruits and vegetables, good nu- smarket.com. The poster con- Hostess Group III chaired sold at Whiteville Chamber of are welcome. Fling. trition, regular exercise, and test entry deadline is 5 p.m. on by Cheryl Cartrette will be in Commerce, Lake Waccamaw A gospel sing will be held healthy activities help to give Friday, April 27. charge of the meeting at The Town Hall, Lake Waccamaw at Ritz Plaza in Tabor City on us a great start to our day.” For more information about Todd House in Tabor City. Of- Depot Museum and its board April 28, and a fishing tour- Veterans meet Primary and elementary the contest or to request a copy ficers will be installed. members. Tickets must be school students are encour- of the guidelines and entry nament will be held at Lake Vietnam Veterans of Amer- purchased in advance (before aged to create a poster that form email info@columbus- Waccamaw on May 5. More ica meet the first Tuesday of April 23) and raffle tickets will effectively highlights the im- countyfarmersmarket.com. information on those events each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. www.whiteville.com be available on site the day portance of starting the day will be announced. Madison St., Whiteville. of the event. Those who can- with good nutrition, regular not attend the luncheon are exercise, and healthy activi- invited to purchase raffle tick- Vineland ties, and how farms, farmers, ets for $1 each or 6 for $5 from and the farmers market sup- board members. port and promote better health Station a member of Interested artists are asked YOU for the residents of Columbus Available for wedding to call the museum at 646-1992 County. receptions & other for information about partici- The overall winner will re- events pation. DESERVE ceive a Farmers Market t-shirt 642-3157 the best in hearing care!

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SpringsArtsCouncil@gmail. “Shelia’s Sunflowers” is an com for an application or ad- exhibit of art, craft and design ditional information. from an artist whose work is The festival will be held bright, refreshing and acces- April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sible. The exhibit shows off and will feature a variety of Godwin’s many talents, and musicians, dancers and street UNC Pembroke Jazz Band will perform Thursday at SCC the displays of American In- entertainers, including activi- dian regalia is a showstopper. ties for children and adults. “She made the regalia for The event is held annu- SCC to host high school jazz festival her granddaughter, and it is ally on East 3rd Avenue be- The Richard F. Burkhardt States Marine Corps, and was a part of the exhibit,” said tween Main and Cross Streets Fine and Performing Arts the first Marine musician to Becky Goins, assistant muse- to showcase arts, crafts and Series will present the sev- be temporarily assigned to a um director. “This is a multi- dance talent from Robeson enth annual High School Jazz British Royal Marine Band media exhibit with every- County and the surround- Band Festival and Competi- stationed in Dunfermline, thing from textiles, gourds, ing area. Food vendors have tion April 19-21 at Southeast- Scotland. He has taught in Co- paintings, drawings and other the opportunity to do well as ern Community College. High lumbus County Schools since mixed media pieces.” the event draws thousands of school jazz bands will compete 1998, serving at Cerro Gordo In Godwin’s artist state- people. Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in Elementary and Fair Bluff El- ment, she said: “I feel inspired The Red Springs Street Fes- the auditorium. In addition, ementary Schools prior to be- by nature’s color, found ob- tival is supported by a Grass- outstanding students will be ing selected for his current po- jects and everyday visual roots Arts Grant from the selected to perform in the hon- sition at West Columbus High Carmen Inman and Colt Cumbo beauty. Vincent Van Gogh North Carolina Arts Council. ors jazz band performance on School. During his tenure, his once said, ‘Color in a picture Saturday at 7 p.m. concert, marching and jazz is like enthusiasm in life’. I Thursday’s competition bands have received numer- think, sketch, paint and cre- H’Boro Baptists will include a special perfor- ous awards and recognition, ate realistically and from the mance by the UNC Pembroke consistently earning superior heart. set Spring Fling Jazz Band and Vocal Ensem- and excellent ratings in com- “When I begin any design, Hallsboro Baptist Church ble, directed by Aaron Van- petitions. Nickerson holds a whether it is a painting, craft will have its Spring Fling on dermeer. Bachelor of Music Education project or regalia design, I Saturday, April 14 from 4 to 7 The honors jazz band will Degree from East Carolina first visualize what I want to p.m. Everyone is invited. be led by guest clinician University. achieve in a piece that will be There will be something George Nickerson, director of Admission to the festival is unique and something that for all ages games, bounce bands at West Columbus High $5 per night. Tickets may be has never been done before or house, free food, a fun maze, a School. Nickerson began his purchased at the door or in ad- duplicated in its uniqueness… dunking booth and more. music career in the United vance by calling 642-7141, ext. I believe that as an artist you 260 or 320. SCC students will should never stop creating in be admitted free with a valid mind, body or soul.” NCSCV plans April 15 program student I.D. Madison Hinson and Godwin is a graduate of The North Carolina Sons Wilmington, where he resides Young lady with her Savanna Tedder at the UNC Pembroke’s art program of Confederate Veterans will with his wife Song, a native dance card. Holly Ball. and is an art teacher in the sponsor a program by Bern- of Korea. He is director of Real Senior Prom Public Schools of Robeson hard Thuersam on Sunday, the Cape Fear Historical In- planned April 12 County. April 15 at the N.C. Forestry stitute, chairman of the N. C. Junior Cotillion holds Holly Ball For more information con- Museum at 2:30 p.m. Thuers- War Between the States Ses- The Columbus County De- tact the Resource Center at partment of Aging will have The National League of Junior Cotillion, Columbus am will speak on “Wilmington quicentennial Commission 910-521-6282 or e-mail becky. its annual Real Senior Prom County chapter, held its Winter Ball on Feb. 26 at Barefoot on the Eve of Secession.” and chairman of the N. C. [email protected]. on Thursday, April 12 from 5 Church in Whiteville. Members are urged to League of the South. to 7 p.m. at Vineland Station Students danced the Fox Trot, Waltz, ChaCha, Shag, bring along their spouses and Thuersam is past histo- in downtown Whiteville. and current line dances to top 40 hits. a prospective member. The rian for the Azalea Festival, The charge is $10 per per- “This was a marvelous opportunity for students to Take a Kid program is open to the pub- former chairman of the Cape son for a catered meal and en- practice the social skills they have been learning in class,” lic and there is no admission Fear Museum Board of Trust- tertainment. said Cindy Cumbo, director of local Junior Cotillion. charge. ees, and the North Carolina Fishing Day For more information call The National League of Junior Cotillion is an etiquette A native of Niagara Falls, delegation to the Southern 640-6602. and social dance-training program that involves thou- N. Y., Thuersam has lived be- National Congress. He has au- sands of students nationwide. For more information re- is April 14 low Mason-Dixon Line for the thored many essays on North garding the program, call 990-4066. Wildlife Action will have past 38 years. He is CEO of a Carolina people and events Take a Kid Fishing Day Satur- residential design and com- of Cape Fear history, and lec- www.whiteville.com day, April 14 at Steve’s Retreat munity planning practice in tures widely on the same. – White Marsh Resource Edu- Bluegrass Festival in cation Center, 57 Walt’s Lane, Whiteville (off 1001 and Old SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE! Glade Road). Big Lick this weekend Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and there is a $5 reg- Banjo player Sammy She- followed by Deeper Shade istration fee per child to cover of Blue, Goldwing Express, The News Reporter lor didn’t see it coming. He the cost of bait and lunch. had no idea that banjo player Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Children under 8 years old and star of “Saturday Night Choice and The Lonesome must be accompanied by a Live,” Steve Martin, was River Band. All bands will parent while fishing. More Local News watching him. So it was a perform twice throughout the The junior division is for huge surprise when he was day. kids up to 12 years old and the asked to appear on The Da- Admission is $5 on Thurs- senior division is for ages 13- for Your Money vid Letterman Show last No- day, $25 on Friday and $30 on 17. Competition for prizes will vember to receive the Steve Saturday. After 6 p.m. on Sat- be limited to fish caught with Martin Prize for Excellence in urday, tickets are $15. Tickets live bait, cane poles or bream- Banjo and Bluegrass. for children under 10 years busters. Bait will be supplied. of age are $10 on Friday and 104 ISSUES Martin joined Shelor and A hot dog lunch will be his fellow musicians in The Saturday. A three-day ticket served after the awards pre- Lonesome River Band for a for adults is $45. For more in- sentation at noon. performance during the show. formation, visit www.biglick- For directions call 840-1327 A YEAR! Now, The Lonesome River bluegrass.com or call Branch or 234-7460, or visit www.NC- Band will be the headline act at 704-985-6987. WildlifeAction.org. at the Big Lick Bluegrass Fes- tival, Thursday, through Sat- SUBSCRIPTION RATES urday, April 12-14 at Festival Lake library seeks friends Park in the community of Big Home Delivery (where available) ...$45 yr./$29 6 mos. The Rube McCray Memorial Library is conducting its 2012 Lick. It is located 15 minutes membership drive, which is important to the success of the south of Albemarle and 40 library. US Mail: minutes northeast of Char- Friends of the Library are responsible for the upkeep and lotte on N.C. Hwy. 205 off of Columbus County ...... $30 maintenance of the building. Budgets are limited and cannot N.C. Hwy 24/27. cover many things the board would like to make available to The Lonesome River Band Other NC Counties by Mail ...... $46 library patrons. will perform Saturday. There are four levels of membership: individual, $10; fam- During the CBS television Outside of NC ...... $65 ily, $20; sponsor, $50; and benefactor, $100. Anyone interested show, Martin praised Shelor in joining The Friends may send a check for the desired mem- as a “great traditional blue- bership level to Friends of RMML, 301 Flemington Drive, Lake The News Reporter.....PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472.....910-642-4104, ext. 270 grass musician and innova- Waccamaw, N.C. 28450, or drop it by the library. Visit the web- tor.” site at www.lakewaccamaw.com, or phone 646-4616. I’m enclosing payment of ______for the amount due according to the information listed above. Martin joins many of the past Big Lick Bluegrass Festi- NAME ______val performers as a recipient of the Entertainer of the Year ADDRESS ______award from the International Bluegrass Music Association SCC TV Schedule ______(IBMA). EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time “Our slate of bands will Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. EMAIL ADDRESS ______bring a repertoire of old, tra- Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at ditional bluegrass to the more www.sccnc.edu PHONE ______modern sounds of new grass,” This week on EDU-Cable: COMPLETE, CLIP AND RETURN says organizer Jeff Branch, Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday who grew up in a musical 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! family and plays bass. “I try to 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Capitol Conversations with find a mixture of music every- Congressman Mike McIntyre – USDA Subscription payments accepted also at Whiteville.com one will enjoy.” 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. – Spotlight North Carolina Call 642-4104, ext. 270 The festival starts Thurs- Cooperative Extension – Mustang Makeover – day night at 6 p.m. with an Nakoma Simmons and Mary Miller-Jordan open mic where anyone want- 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks “Light” ing to perform may do so. with Harry Foley – Three Cheese Tortellini Stay up-to-date on the Bands are encouraged to con- and Vegetable Primavera tact Branch at 704-985-6987. Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents On Friday, The Renais- 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - SCC Earth Day Celebration – Sue local news that matters to you sance Bluegrass Band starts Hawks, Molly Baxter and Karen Stirrett the show at 2 p.m., followed by 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - SCC Visiting Author Series – with a subscription to the Goldwing Express, Little Roy Tim Parrish – Sue Hawks, Patricia Bjorklund and Lizzy Show and Balsam and Tim Parrish Range. Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday The News Reporter Movin’ On Bluegrass takes 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. - Fayetteville State the stage Saturday at noon, University Concert Choir Hallsboro HS Class of 1971 planning reunion The 1971 Hallsboro High School Class is planning its Deaths 41st reunion. Classmate are The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 -- Page 8A asked to provide phone num- HORACE HODGE SHERRY ‘MARTHA’ LYNN bers and email addresses if DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE LONGS, S.C. -- Horace WINN-CINCOTTI you have information about Hodge, 73, died Thursday, April WHITEVILLE -- Sherry other classmates. ALBERT RAY FRANCES LEWIS POWELL 5, 2012 in McLeod-Seacoast “Martha” Lynn Winn-Cincotti For more information call THOMPSON WHITEVILLE -- Frances Medical Center died Saturday, March 10, 2012 Joyce Thurman at 201-618-4799 WHITEVILLE -- Albert Lewis Powell, 85, died Sun- in Little River, after an extended illness. She or email [email protected], Ray Thompson passed day, April 8, 2012 at her res- S.C. Born in Co- was born Oct. 9, 1950 in Hunts- Joyce “Paula” Jacobs at 646- away Friday, April 6, idence. lumbus County, ville, Ala. She was a long time 3964 or email pjacobs1952@ 2012. Known as “Ray,” She was the widow of Jo- he was the son breast cancer survivor. She gmail.com, Wanda Dowless Mr. Thompson was born seph Melvin “Jake” Powell of the late William John Hodge donated to the ASPCA, the Batten at 647-8611 or email bat- in Whiteville, July 23, and the daughter of the late and Luttie Soles Hodge. He was police fund, highway patrol. [email protected]. 1929, and was the son of James and Mattie Foley Da- a veteran of the U.S. Army. He and the Breast Cancer Foun- Ernest Allen Thompson vis Lewis. She was also pre- was preceded in death by two dation. She was a widow and and Inez Wray Thompson ceded in death by six sib- brothers, Homer Hodge and was preceded in death by one Cypress Creek FWBC also of Whiteville. He was lings, Ruby Hewett, Zettie Johnny Hodge; two sisters, daughter, Karen A. Walker; to hold fundraiser preceded in death by his Hewett, Trudell Hewett, Le- Leona H. Huggins, Irene H. one granddaughter; and her Cypress Creek Freewill Bap- parents, one brother, Er- tha Hewett, Louella Farrow Hanna; and one grandson. parents. tist Church will hold a piano nest Allen Thompson; one and Rev. Jack Lewis. Visitation will be held Mon- Arrangements will be an- fundraiser yard sale April 14 sister, Dorothy Hyatt; and Final rites will be held day from 6-8 p.m. at Inman nounced at a later date. from 7 a.m.-until. The church LAMAR JUDSON BROOKS his daughter-in-law, Cris- at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April Funeral Home in Tabor City. She is survived by one is located at 2590 New Britton WILMINGTON -- Dr. La- ty Ormsby Thompson. 11 at Worthington Funeral Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. daughter, Melissa “Missy” Hwy. E., Whiteville. mar Judson Brooks, died Mr. Thompson made Home with Rev. Coy Long Tuesday, April 10 in the funeral Hare-Cooper of Louisburg; one For more information call Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Wilmington his home officiating. Interment will home chapel with burial to son, William “Willie” Calvin 212-8930. New Hanover Regional Med- in 1966 when he started follow in Powell Family follow in Riverside Cemetery, Tew of Louisburg; one sister, ical Center. He was born in working on the construc- Cemetery, Clarendon. The Nichols, S.C. Rebecca “Rickie” Smith of Macon, Ga., May 17, 1927, tion of New Hanover Me- family will receive friends He is survived by his wife Louisburg; 21 brothers and Prayer Rally, Walk to be to the late Rev. and Mrs. morial Hospital as a weld- from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Betty Hodge of Longs, S.C.; sisters, all of Alabama and held Saturday, April 21 Gordon Lee Brooks; his fa- er. After holding several April 11 (one hour prior to one daughter, Genene Rowe Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; A prayer rally and prayer ther was a faithful pastor jobs, including working at the service) at the funeral of Tabor City; one son, Wil- and six great-grandchildren. walk will be held Saturday, and builder of churches in the old Wilmington Iron home in Chadbourn. liam Davis Hodge of Loris, In lieu of flowers, donations April 21 at 10 a.m. beginning Georgia and Florida for 55 Works, he retired from She is survived by three S.C.; one sister, Ivey H. Shep- may be made to the ASPCA at the Columbus County Court- years from 1919-1974, and Pak-Tank Atlantic. daughters, Elaine P. Hin- pard of Columbia, S.C.; two or the Cure for Breast Cancer house steps and continuing to his mother, Irene Virginia A memorial service was son, Saundra P. Horne and grandchildren; and two great- Foundation in her name. the Forestry Museum. North Kendrick Brooks, was a held Monday April 9 in husband, Randy, and Bren- grandchildren. Carolina Christian Action dedicated pastor’s wife, the Wilmington Funeral da P. Stanley and husband, TINA CLAYTON SELLERS League Executive Director, both of whom predeceased and Cremation Chapel, Bobby, all of Whiteville; GRACE MARGARET SHALLOTTE -- Tina Clay- Rev. Mark Creech will be speak- him. 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilm- one son, Joseph Douglas VEREEN REGISTER ton Sellers, 53, formerly of ing at the rally and leading the He was married to Mary ington, with Rev. Tony Ri- Powell of Wilmington; a CHADBOURN -- Grace Mar- Whiteville, died Thursday, prayer. Cornelia Stone of Asheville pley officiating. grandson who resided with garet Vereen Register, 63, died April 5, 2012 at Lower Cape This event is being held for in 1946 until her death in Mr. Thompson is sur- her, Bobby Dale Lewis; sev- Tuesday, April 3 at McLeod Fear Hospice and LifeCare the Vote For Marriage Amend- 1964. He was married to vived by his wife of more en grandchildren; 11 great- Regional Medical Center in Center in Whiteville. She was ment slated for May 8. Learn Mary Margaret Fowler of a native of Hamlet and the than 30 years, Wilma grandchildren; and two Florence, S.C. Born in Conway, more at www.voteformarria- Tabor City from 1965 until daughter of the late Johnny Welch Thompson; and great-great-grandchildren. S.C. she was the daughter of geNC.com. his death. Harold Clayton Sr. his children, son, Albert Online guest register is the late Magaline Rabon and For more information call He was a graduate of A memorial service was Ray Thompson Jr. (Tom- available at www.worthing- Donnie Vereen. the Columbus Baptist Associa- Edison High School, Edi- held Saturday, April 7 at Smyr- mie) and wife, Barbara, tonfuneralhome.com. A memorial service will be tion at 642-2155. son, Ga., Mars Hill College of Raleigh; daughter Ly- held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9 na Baptist Church with Revs. ELOISE SUGGS PAYNE (then a Junior College), nette Thompson Farmer at Grace Baptist Church, Loris, Dwight Williams and Ray Best SMITHFIELD, Va. -- Eloise Pleasant Grove MBC Mars Hill, Mercer Univer- and husband, Clyde Keith S.C. Inman Funeral Home of officiating. Worthington Fu- Suggs Payne, 83, died Tuesday, sity (Magna cum Laude), Farmer, of Wilmington; Tabor City is handling the ar- neral Home of Chadbourn to host Veteran speakers April 3, 2012 at Sentera Obici Macon, Ga., and earned son, Barry Hardie Thomp- rangments. handled the arrangements. Brigadier General James Hospital in Suffolk, Va. She three degrees from South- son Sr. and wife, Bunny, of She is survived by one son, She is survived by her hus- R. Gorham, the first African- was the daughter of the late eastern Baptist Theological Wilmington; and daugh- Ben Etheridge of Supply; one band, Johnny Franklin Sellers American to be promoted to Lacy P. and Mazie L. Suggs Seminary in Wake Forest, a ter, Gina Thompson Colby brother, Kelly “Buddy” Vereen of the home; one daughter, the rank of BG and Command of Guideway community of Bachelor of Divinity, Mas- and husband, Mark Ken- of Tabor City; three sisters, Emma-Rae Sellers of Clayton; Sergeant Major William A. Columbus County. She was ter of Theology and Doctor neth, of Leland; 18 grand- Mary Ann Hardee, Frances her mother, Alice Rae Morgan Booth (retired) will be the preceded in death by four of Ministry. He also taught children; and many great- Thompkins, Peggy Suggs, all of Hamlet; and one brother, guest speakers at Pleasant siblings, Otis Suggs, Lillian at Southeastern Seminary, grandchildren. He is also of Tabor City; one half-brother, Johnny Clayton Jr. of Hamlet. Grove Missionary Baptist Buerger, Verniece Shaw and Campbell University and survived by his brother, Leonard Gilliand of Conway, Memorials may be made to Church of Calabash Sunday, Carolyn Smith. Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Mount Olive College and Boyd Thompson and wife, S.C.; and four grandchildren. April 22 at 11 a.m. Gorham and Final rites were held Friday, LifeCare Center, 206 Warrior was the president of the Margaret Thompson, of (CSM) Booth are both Iraqi April 6 at Colonial Funeral Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. National Alumni Associa- Whiteville; and his step Carolina Telephone & veterans and both have more Home in Smithfield, Va. Burial tion of Southeastern Semi- daughters, Laurie Fish- than 30 years each with the followed in Albert G. Horton Telegraph Company to nary from 1959-60. ero and husband, Vinnie Piney Grove AMEZ to N.C. National Guard. Memorial Veterans Cemetery He served as pastor of 10 Carrella, of Georgia and hold reunion in Suffolk, Va. hold joy night April 28 churches, in Georgia, Flor- Karen Fishero of Wilm- The Carolina Telephone and She is survived by her hus- Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion ida and North Carolina, ington. Telegraph Company will hold band, Julian Payne; one son, Church, Clarkton, will hold Happy 1st Anniversary and was pastor of Winter Please share memories its annual telephone operators Daniel Norris of Chadbourn; joy night Saturday, April 28 at Park Baptist Church of and condolences to the reunion Thursday, April 19 at 6 in Heaven two daughters, Sandra Byrum 6 p.m. The Sunday school de- Wilmington from 1982 to family at www.wilming- p.m. at Southern Sizzler Steak- of New Port News, Va., Gerri partment is in charge. Minister 1992, during which time toncares.com house in Whiteville. Margaret the church began the build- Bailey of Hampton, Va.; two Jerry McDowell of First Bap- step-siblings, Mike Payne and New Ebenezer Faith tist Church of Elizabethtown ing program that brought Men and Women UYF to Holloway the church to its present Judy King; five grandchildren, Ministries to hold program will be the guest speaker. hold ‘meet the candidates’ three step-grandchildren; and Rev. Larry Campbell is the Oct. 21, 1945 ~ Apr. 10, 2011 level of equipment for min- Let’s be empowered together Saturday, April 28 one great-grandchild. pastor. istry, including the televi- - theme: Fire Come Down from sion ministry. He has also Men and Women United for ROBERT LEE WRIGHT Heaven, catch on fire - Acts 2 served as interim pastor of Youth and Families will spon- HALLSBORO -- Robert Lee will be held at New Ebenezer Piney Grove AMEZ to 11 churches, most of them sor a “meet the candidates” Wright, 71, died Thursday, Faith Ministries Wednesday, hold spring gospel sing following retirement from function Saturday, April 28 April 5 at his home. Born in April 18 at 7 p.m. Minister Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Winter Park. from 5-7 p.m. at the CSA Build- Columbus County, he was the Kathy Moore of the Greater Church, Clarkton, will hold a There will be a visita- ing, located at 44 Dream Ave, son of the late Mary Strickland Tabernacle of Longwood will spring gospel treat Saturday, tion from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Delco. and Leo Wright. He was also be the guest minister. May 5 at 6 p.m. Preaching, sing- April 9 at Andrews Mortu- Candidates from Bladen, preceded in death by three The church is located at ing and a praising God event ary Market Street Chapel. Brunswick and Columbus brothers and one sister. 1705 Southport-Supply Road, will be held. The program is A memorial service will counties are invited to come A graveside service was held Bolivia. sponsored by Class #5. be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and greet and answer ques- Saturday, April 7 at McPherson Bishop Ronnie McCray is Rev. Larry Campbell is the April 10 at First Baptist tions for you. Cemetery, Chadbourn. Inman the pastor. pastor. Church, Market Street, For more information call Funeral Home of Tabor City Love, Wilmington. Burial will be Ricky Graham at 669-2355, handled the arrangements. Your Children, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 He is survived by his wife, Grandchildren and Zamyia 11 in Myrtle Green Cem- or Claudia Braye at 508-5216. Sheila Gayle Wright; one #2581 etery in Tabor City. daughter, Jenifer Suggs of He is survived by his wife, First Baptist MC pres- Willard; five sisters, Mary Wil- Mary Margaret Fowler ents Annual Missionary liamson and Lucille Winger, Brooks; three sons, James Happy Birthday Day Sunday, April 15 both of Hampton, Va., Faye Lee Brooks of Richmond, Blanton of Carrollton, Va., In Heaven Va., David Paul Brooks of First Baptist Missionary Pearl Ball of Townsville, S.C., Cary, Roger Allen Brooks Church presents its Annual Judy McPherson of Chad- and wife, Patty Walker of Missionary Day Program Sun- bourn; one brother, Harry Colorado Springs, Colo., day, April 15 at 4 p.m. The Lee Wright of Loris, S.C.; six and their three children, theme is “We are all missionar- grandchildren; and six great- Samuel Walker Brooks, ies.” The guest speaker will be grandchildren. Margaret Grace (Maggie) Minister Wendy Campbell of Brooks and Luke Walker St. John’s Missionary Baptist Walters family reunion Brooks; and by one sister, Church of Chadbourn. Mary Frances Manry of The church is located at 304 to be held April 14 Blakely, Ga. W. 6th Street, Tabor City. The descendants of William The family thanks the Rev. Dr. Llewellyn Dewitt is Walters Sr. and Celia Sealey nurses and staff of the the pastor. Walters of Robeson County Surgical Trauma Intensive 1794-1994 will hold a family Care Unit at New Hanover reunion from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mt. Hebron AMEZ to Princess Ann Park, April 14. Regional Medical Center Curtis Blake Freeman for their extraordinary hold 30th choir event For more information call Johnny Floyd at 674-4194. compassionate care. Mt. Hebron A.M.E. Zion Deep In My Heart Memorials may be sent to Church of Hallsboro will hold its 30th Inspiration Choir an- Evergreen BC to hold Happy little memories First Baptist Church, 411 Go flitting through my mind Market Street, Wilmington, niversary Sunday, April 22 at youth singing And in all my thoughts and N.C.; Winter Park Baptist 4 p.m. Alonzo Braggs is the Evergreen Baptist Church memories Church, 4700 Wrightsville pastor. will hold its first youth singing I always seem to find Avenue, Wilmington, N.C. Saturday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. The picture of your face, or to any other charity cho- The guest will be Four Points The memory of your touch sen by the donor. North from Lumberton, Wil- And all the other little things Condolences may be sent liamson’s Crossroads Church I’ve come to treasure so much to the family at www.an- and Macedonia Church, along drewsmortuary.com. with the children from Ever- You cannot go beyond my thoughts green performing.




  
 
 




 
 




 
 





 



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Tevin Jasmine Dwayne Andy Demmi Campbell Morgan Chavez

Sophomore Tevin Demmi is the Senior Jasmine Campbell is the Junior Dwayne Morgan is the 17-year- Senior Andy Chavez is the 17-year-old 16-year-old son of Mevelyn George. 17-year-old daughter of Craig and Ma- old son of Cazella George Morgan. He son of Monica and Andres Chavez. He is active with the school’s JROTC, rie Campbell. She was a varsity cheer- is active with the school’s marching, jazz A regular on the school’s A/B Honor winning awards and receiving nu- leader and is a Gator Girl Dance Team and concert bands serving as the march- Roll, he played varsity school soccer merous medals. His favorite class is member. She is a member of HOSA ing band’s drum major. He also plays for two years. He is his homeroom animal science. “It helps me to under- and serves as vice president of the se- school soccer and tennis. A member of president. The things he says are best stand animals better and how to take nior class. She likes the small school ROCAME, he is a regular on the school at SCHS are its teachers and staff. care of them.” JROTC is his favorite environment best at ECHS. “Everyone Honor Roll. He said the best thing about “They bring me into a warm environ- class. “It gives me the drive to stay knows everyone and the teachers are WCHS is the people he has met, includ- ment.” Advanced Physical Education strong and do the right thing.” He said willing to help you.” Theatre is her fa- ing the teachers. Band is his favorite is his favorite class. “It pushes us to the most interesting thing about him is vorite class. “I like to act and play differ- “I am a very serious person and I like class. “I enjoy it because of the relation- our limits.” He said the most interest- peace.” Drill practice after school is ent roles.” She said the most interest- ships I’ve made and the experiences it ing thing about him is he is sociable his favorite activity. “We learn a lot of ing thing about her is “I love children.” has given me.” He said the most interest- and is a role model for his peers. Box- things to do and it is fun.” He plans to Cheerleadng is her favorite activity. I ing thing about him is he has big dreams ing is his favorite activity. “It’s fun and it enlist in the Army after high school. “I like to show school spirit and encour- and “I intend to make them a reality.” He keeps me in shape.” After high school, would like to thank my family for steer- age our school players.” She plans to said that after high school, he would love he plan to attend college and major in ing me in the right direction, and God.” attend a university and major in speech to attend UNC-Wilmington to play soc- a teaching-related feld of Spanish. pathology. cer. “I plan to major in creative writing.”

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Workshop Continued from page 1-A Chadbourn Budget ‘costs long term, similarly qualified to a draft of the plan. “We want to see where we too much to print,’ man says county employees,” the report The report states that com- stand and redo job descrip- By JEFFERSON WEAVER or Kenneth Waddell said. ply a printout for the actual reads. pensation rates are based on tions,” Clark said at the time. Staff Writer “You’re welcome to read it cost per page and the binding. Another problem exists the labor market, geographic “I think it will be a healthy anytime.” Gause said it was too ex- with the county’s range per- area, comparison jobs and process for us. I don’t have Chadbourn’s fiscal budget “It’s available for inspec- pensive to download and print centages in each pay grade. rates of pay with employers any delusions we are going “costs too much to print,” ac- tion here at town hall,” Cox off the entire budget. The difference between the who directly compete with the to solve our salary problems cording to one man, and he said. “That’s a lot of paper, and I hiring salary and maximum county for the same or similar overnight.” wants the town to provide his Gause said he wanted a think the town should supply salary in the range varies in pool of workers. Some commissioners did organization a free printout. copy for his organization. He a copy,” he said. the region but on average is Comparison data includes not want to fund the study, Russell Gause, represent- had a personal copy, he said, Councilman Brian Ed- about 45 percent. Columbus information from Bladen, saying that they knew the ing the Concerned Chad- but the CCCBG wanted a copy wards offered to give Gause County’s range percentage is Brunswick, Hoke, Pender and county’s pay was lower than bourn Citizens for Better Gov- made available to the group. his personal copy, and Mayor 103 percent with 50 percent Robeson counties as well as surrounding counties and ernment (CCCBG), formally “It’s on the town website,” Pro Tem Fax Rector also vol- suggested. the City of Whiteville and City they did not see how the coun- asked the council Tuesday Councilman Phillip Hon- unteered to print off a copy There are recommenda- of Lumberton. ty could afford to fund major night for a copy of the fiscal eycutt said. “It’s available to for Gause. tions that the manager with- “Because we talked with pay increases. 2011-2012 budget. anyone who wants it.” hold salary increases from so many county employees Under this year’s budget, Council members and “We would like a printed Jefferson Weaver employees with documented and have done so in many employees earning less than Town Manager Stevie Cox copy,” Gause said. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 disciplinary actions and that other counties, some manage- $25,000 per year received a looked somewhat surprised. Town Clerk Patricia Gar- [email protected] adjustments be made where ment issues became apparent. $500 increase. Those earning “It’s public record,” May- rell said the town could sup- “internal equity problems” These are not an official part more received a 2 percent pay exist. of the study. Some of the is- raise with the exception of One example noted is em- sues may indicate a need for three employees who were Sherif ployees who work 37.5-hour action in the short term and approved for $3,000 raises Continued from page 1-A weeks and are compensated some are longer term issues based upon obtaining train- at the same rate as those with for your review and consider- ing, certifications or being the 40-hour work-weeks. ation,” the report stated. supervisor of a higher paid Removal Inc. suggested there al walls with steel in every “We can do it. You just was a moisture infiltration wall encased in concrete,” need to know what it will The more than 90-page re- Last year, the board, in a employee. problem in the old jail and Soles said. cost,” County Manager Bill port is expected to guide the 5-2 vote, approved the budget The board will meet in the that mold had “systemati- Asbestos, lead paint Clark told the board. board in updating its pay plan that County Manager Bill special pay study workshop cally spread” from one heat and mold would require a and reclassification of certain Clark had proposed after sev- at 5 p.m. tonight, April 9, at pump system to another and Hazmat survey that would Nicole Cartrette jobs. Positions are based “on eral workshops and tentative the Dempsey Herring Annex throughout air ducts. cost $50,000 before demoli- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 their degree of similarity and changes. Removed from the Building in Whiteville. [email protected] Remediation costs were tion could begin, Soles said. difference” in regard to diffi- original budget was $26,000 for estimated at $30,000 to culty of work, education and a pay study. $35,000 to clean the ducts experience, extent of public The MAPs Group, a Cary- Nicole Cartrette and another $35,000 to $40,000 contact, physical effort and 910-642-4104 ext. 225 based consulting firm con- to disinfect the facility, for Walk supervision level, according [email protected] Continued from page 1-A ducted the study. a total of $120,000 or more in 2010. Batten said prior to know- of Jesus. sidewalks in front of their ing the details of the mold Part of the plan was to homes. N.C. Fast “erase” the letters later that Organizers could also use Continued from page 1-A issue that it would take about $500,000 or more to renovate day, so the document would some more help with the the old jail and renting was be presented in unblemished debt they have incurred, and to hire a contractor to speed were trying to get off the state seek information about ser- the better short-term solu- beauty and then disappear. donations of any amount will up the transition process and network and move to a faster vices clients are receiving tion. But organizers found that help tremendously. no clear timetable shared and cheaper one,” James said. in other counties, without Commissioner Edwin task to be a formidable chal- Checks may be made out to publicly. He suggested that is a slow, making unnecessary phone Russ said recently the coun- lenge. Take the Lake, and mailed to DSS Board Chairman Mi- tedious process that can take calls. The online verification ty should consider demolish- They are asking residents Mark Gilchrist at The News chael Lewis said, at the time, time to move information from process allows information ex- ing the old jail and building of the affected streets to Reporter, P.O. Box 707, White- the project fell under the direc- one to another. change between agencies like a metal building with brick pitch in and, using garden ville, N.C. 28476. tion of the previous director “She’s got her hands full,” DSS, the state, and Employ- veneer to house offices for hoses, erase the words from but something needed to be James said of the tech support ment Security Commission. the sheriff. done. person at DSS. “We are sort of Soles said it would cost “It was a lot of work chang- helping them as needed but I Nicole Cartrette about $175,000 to demolish ing from one system to an- am not sure what time she has 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] the old jail. other,” Lewis said, adding that to devote to it.” “All the walls are structur - DSS has one person in charge “We can help them do what N O T I C E of that and the county’s MIS we can when we have time,” department was assisting. James said. He explained that Columbus County “I guess they had to look issues with programs and Drainage at the expense. The county computers across the county’s Continued from page 1-A was supposed to be helping departments pop up unexpect- RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC with two people and that is edly and can be solved quickly personnel and equipment, was due in part to the mulching N.C. Statutes 130A-185 require that all dogs and cats over four (4) why it was taking so long to or take hours to solve.” but hired McPherson when the of the trees removed from the months of age be immunized against RABIES. get everything activated and The N. C. Families Access- project became impractical for area, and the application of the The following Veterinary Hospitals, during regular office hours, involved. It looked like to me ing Services through Tech- the town to handle. mulch. The mulch was spread on from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., will vaccinate both dogs and cats, it should have been contracted nology Program, is called NC Mayor Kenneth Waddell the playground at Our Park and as a service to the public on Friday, April 20, 2012, at the reduced out,” Lewis said. FAST. It is being implemented asked why the work took so long other town properties. rate of $5.00 per animal. It is unclear if officials ever in phases across the state and to complete. “You put pine mulch in Our pursued that possibility of a is expected to be completed “When did we talk about this Park?” Rector snapped. State law requires that all dogs must wear collars displaying a tag. contractor originally but last later this year. the first time? October?” Waddell “Yes, sir, it was a mixture,” Fine is $25.00 if not vaccinated, plus $8.00 rabies shot. week’s vote appears to put The new technology and asked. Foss said. the agency one step closer to web based system is expected Foss said the council did in- “No, no, no,” Rector said. Dr. Tiffany Barnhill completing the upgrade. to save time, reduce paper use struct in October that the work “Mike, we talked about this.” Animal Hospital South Columbus “It was just manpower tak- and allow clients to apply for be done, but that the work was Pine mulch does not with- ing the time to do it and getting certain benefits via the Inter- delayed by the contractor. The stand the elements as well as Hwy. 701 S., Tabor City people to do it with,” Lewis net and check the status of project was also more complex other varieties, and can some- said. “It is a major transition applications. than originally thought. times harbor fungus, according Dr. Jack Stih, Tabor City Highway and we should have had some It also will prevent the need Waddell also asked why to several online gardening 3522 James B. White Hwy. S. assistance.” to duplicate work from pro- the cost was so much higher sources. Whiteville, NC County MIS Director Alan gram to program and reduce than originally estimated, and After some additional dis- James said the DSS server was the probability for errors, wanted to know why Foss had cussion, Councilman Brian Ed- Dr. Nicole Martin not compatible with the new state officials say. not previously approached the wards made a motion to approve Southern Veterinary Hospital equipment and needed to be Some pilot counties are board or town manager about the request. Councilman Phillip upgraded. already using the system that the overrun. Honeycutt gave the motion a 606 Washington St., Whiteville, NC “They had an old server and also allows caseworkers to Foss explained the higher cost second. Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 A wonderful Six election issues in 2012 Easter morning By TOM CAMPBELL

Once again, Columbus County As candidates plan their final showed the world how it can come strategies for the May 8 Primary together to celebrate special occasions Elections the common refrain is their inability to raise money as one. this election cycle. Donors and Easter morning’s Walk with Jesus voters alike are tired of the was one of those occasions. trash and burn TV campaigns It was an emotional morning, one and carefully rehearsed talking that was fitting for the holiest of Chris- points. Wouldn’t it be refreshing tian days. to once again hear real candi- One of those emotional moments oc- dates talk in depth about the six real issues of this time? curred during the community sunrise Start with the economy and service when Carol Caldwell and Paula jobs. North Carolina still suffers Inman beautifully sang, “How Great is more than most other states Our God,” followed by the raising of from the recession and it doesn’t a towering cross covered with paper matter who or what caused it. flowers assembled by children. How does the candidate propose Behind to put people to work, to help the cross, The point the small businesses that create most new jobs and to address light from An estimated 1,000 peo- the growing disparity between a mag- ple wrote the New Testa- urban and rural areas of the nificent, ment Easter morning state? A carefully designed eco- cloudless nomic development plan would during Walk with Jesus, sunrise be- impress voters. gan to illu- but more importantly, Education is the solution to minate the it was the spiritual and Hoodies, hope and handguns individual and societal success but a recent poll demonstrates estimated communal aspect that widespread dissatisfaction with By JEFFERSON WEAVER with a man who said he saw Mar- about a case that is not in their 1,000 won’t soon be forgottten. North Carolina’s public schools. Staff Writer tin assaulting Zimmerman. Yet jurisdiction. One even went so far people who Instead of getting mired in another interviewed a paramedic as to turn Congress into his own had gath- unproductive discussions about As near as I can tell, Trayvon who said Zimmerman had no in- sideshow, donning a “hoodie” and where we rank in funding, how ered in the early dawn. Martin did nothing wrong. juries, while another paramedic being escorted from the hall for many teachers and aides we The community sunrise service was As near as I can tell, George Zim- in another media outlet (and the breaking the rules about hats. It employ, how much we pay them reminiscent of those held decades ago merman probably did. police) said Zimmerman’s injuries was a juvenile prank, but gained or other diversionary side is- where churches celebrated as one the Here is what cannot be denied: and stains on his clothing were him some reactionary votes. sues, candidates should focus on Zimmerman was in the commu- consistent with his story. No one, I repeat no one, forces resurrection of Christ. education outcomes, what our nity watch in his Orlando, Fla., sub- T h e n another person into a life of crime Writing the New Testament on 1,332 children are learning to prepare urb. He was carrying a handgun, as still an- without that person’s voluntary sidewalk tiles was quite a feat and gar- for a successful life and tell us is legal (but not always prudent) in other me- assistance. The only way that chil- nered most of the media attention. It specifically how to reform the Florida. Martin somehow attracted dia outlet dren decide that misogyny, bigotry, present system to improve those was also a wonderful way for churches Zimmerman’s attention. Zimmer- o b t a i n e d and crime are acceptable is when outcomes. to bond and commune together. man dialed police to report he was the police parents allow them to think so. Candidates don’t talk much It was rewarding to see churches following a suspicious person. video from I tire of the electeds calling for about healthcare but it is the pitch in together to help each other fin- When told to stop doing so, he be- t h e j a i l , more gun control, more prosecu- 800-pound gorilla in the room. gan returning to his vehicle. which they tors, more studies, more commit- ish their verses, and for the number of Our current system threatens A short time later, Zimmerman touted as tees, and more money. There are children who were involved. A remark- to bankrupt us, our national and Martin allegedly struggled, being proof people like these – callous – and able number of elderly, several in their politicians are mired in partisan and Martin was shot. Zimmer- Zimmer- then there are those who provide stagnation and we are desperate 80s and 90s, got down on their hands man told police he was defending man wasn’t Weaver hope. for solutions, especially for the and knees to write. himself. hurt. I am blessed to be friends with mentally ill. A candidate with Said one elderly gentleman who had After that, everything is open to Someone else went na-na-nee- Randolph Keaton, whose dream- even small-step solutions could spent more than a few minutes writing conjecture, but according to many boo-boo, and showed that it is stan- turned-reality recently expanded. win big vote totals. folks, the justice system and law dard for medics to clean wounds at Randolph runs the Tri-County his assigned verse, “It took three of my A discussion on infrastruc- have no bearing on whether or not a crime scene. Job Service Center. He got tired of fellow church members to get me up, ture is overdue. Recent econom- Zimmerman is guilty of a crime. Martin was, according to news seeing young people (of all races) but I’m glad I did it because this really ic woes have further postponed Much has been made over Mar- reports, in Orlando after being sitting around doing nothing, had an impact on me.” attention to crumbling and tin wearing a “hoodie,” or hooded suspended from another school for, because they said they had no op- congested roads, old and un- The writing of the New Testament sweatshirt. Personally, I hate hood- among other things, possession of portunities. healthy water systems, outdated by so many was impressive, but the ies because they limit my field a bag that tested positive for drugs. Randolph has busted a gut with and overcrowded schools and best thing about the celebration was of vision—but I wouldn’t shoot a He wasn’t charged, and was never the Men and Women United for other public facilities. Estimates how people of different denominations person for wearing one, even if I arrested. Youth and Families, and he has a now fix North Carolina’s costs to thought that person was a hood- Zimmerman was apparently a success record to show for it. Peo- and leanings came together to cel- repair and update public infra- lum. thorn in the side of law enforce- ple told Randolph that establishing ebrate the resurrection of Christ. structure at more than 30 billion Since this whole thing blew up, ment, and he may have been tail- a job training and resource center Ask anyone who was there: it was dollars. How and where are we both sides of the issue have been ing a young black man in an area in Ransom Township was a waste to begin? truly a spiritual experience, and it all over the press. The police first where the shooter thought the vic- of time. He ignored them. He has Four dollar a gallon gas demonstrated much of what is positive demonized Zimmerman, then tim didn’t belong. Martin allegedly proven them wrong, and families dictates a discussion on energy, and rewarding about living in Colum- they shifted a little and noted that turned on the man following him. are benefitting from his resiliency. especially in a state projected to bus County. Martin wasn’t the altar boy his Does any of that make the Randolph and his co-workers have 15 million people by 2030. promoters claimed. The police also shooting of a young man right? Of don’t buy this woe-is-me junk. He Great research is being done in now say the evidence indicates that course not. doesn’t care about your color, your our state and there is mounting Zimmerman has been telling the Two families are hurting right heritage, or your bad luck. He does evidence that wind, natural gas truth. Why it took weeks for some- now—one from embarrassment care enough to reach out to help and other resources might be one to release reports that police that their son, brother and cousin young men and women break the available to provide some solu- found him bleeding and bruised is has been made out to be a gun- cycle of poverty, crime and hope- tions. We want a candidate who Quotes of beyond me, considering the public- crazed racist, and one family whose lessness. can fix one eye clearly on pre- ity surrounding the case. child is now dead. Still, regardless If a hardworking man from serving our environment while The media has bobbled this of whether Zimmerman is telling Ransom Township can make such brokering acceptable solutions like a porcupine thrown into a the whole truth, Martin made a a difference, with virtually no for new energy resources. the week hand-modeling studio. If nothing conscious decision to commit a resources aside from love of his Which leads us to the single, else, this incident has shown that crime (assault on another person) community, why the heck can’t most important factor in the “The city and the area have so the hotter the rhetoric, the hotter in a state where people can carry someone with the resources of 2012 elections: leadership. North the reaction by the instant-media, firearms. Sharpton, Jackson and Co. do some much to offer. There are some beau- Carolina is at a crossroads, with only a passing nod given to the I became furious the other day good, too? I do believe they would tiful old homes, a strong business longing to once again become truth, logic or the law. at folks chanting “I am Treyvon;” rather cry, “It’s somebody else’s district downtown, outdoor opportu- the “Dixie Dynamo” we once NBC even altered and edited a some even shouted that they didn’t fault” than actually try to solve a nities, the depot — we have a lot of believed ourselves to be. 911 transcript tape that made Zim- care what the law said, Zimmer- problem. We are a state blessed with things in Whiteville and the area that merman sound like a bigot. A tech- man should be charged. That being said— if a thorough wonderful natural resources, money just can’t buy.” nician deleted the 911 dispatcher’s Then came Al Sharpton and investigation shows just cause for clever and hardworking people –Mary Lee Hudson, new executive di- standard question regarding the Jesse Jackson Jr., cashing in on prosecution, then Zimmerman and sufficient wealth needed for rector of the Greater Whiteville Chamber race of the suspicious person and the body of another young black should be punished. If not—he success. We are looking for the of Commerce, who replaces the retiring just kept Zimmerman’s answer man, along with several members should be let off scot-free. I agree leader or leaders to share a vi- “Yeah, he looks black.” The net- of Congress who trotted Martin’s with the so-called Stand Your Janice Young. sion for a better tomorrow, with work has sort-of apologized. family out before the cameras Ground laws, but I also understand Another TV station did one of practical plans that start today “Chester was always proud of that. and made some election points by they aren’t something to be taken those hidden identity interviews promising what they could not do to get us there. We don’t demand Whether we were at the beach and Continued on next page perfection so much as ethical, Thumbs down had 10 bucks in our pocket or he was honorable people who under- sitting in a luxury box with $20 mil- stand servant leadership. lion he was the same.” Farewell, old friend Our advice would be to fire –Matt Tedder, friend and former team- the high-priced campaign con- sultants, pollsters and ad-mak- mate of the late Chester McGlockton, who BY RAY LUNDY when I asked him. Sometimes, we ate together with ers. Forget opposition research NR Writers Group In our younger days, we saw Phyllis at Johnny’s Restaurant asked that the Columbus County commis- and smear campaigns against each other almost every day, and we in Fair Bluff. On those occasions sioners approve the renaming of Fruit other candidates. Instead, get on He never really knew how much teased each other and sometimes we joked, laughed, and enjoyed Ridge Road west of Whiteville in mem- the road and talk with people. I loved him as a friend. Sometimes, talked at length. Age and disease ourselves. ory of the former All-Pro lineman and Use today’s social media, not we do not tell folk how we really feel had its way with him in the last Our grandson, Ben Thompson, just as fundraising vehicles, but Whiteville High School football star. The about them. little while, as it does with all of us. liked Mr. Willie James. “Give me to present insights on issues commissioners approved the request. He knew that I really liked him, A few years back, after I had five, Ben,” and Ben would slap that really matter. The right but recently, Willie James Good- overcome a trial by fire with cancer, hands with him and smile. “Mr. candidate will energize voters “Although somebody says we man slipped quietly away to the I saw Willie James, and he told me Willie James is a nice man,” Ben and win at the polls. should not be involved in issues out Father’s house. Willie James has he had been praying for me. once said. And, he was. been my dear friend for 32 years. He told me that many people Now, I wish that Willie James of our jurisdiction, I am not ashamed Tom Campbell is former Willie was one of the first had been praying for me. “Some and I could sit down for a meal at of my God. I am not ashamed of my assistant North Carolina State people I met when I came to Fair who didn’t even go to church were Johnny’s – just once more. Well, we Jesus.” Treasurer and is creator/host Bluff, and he was still very active. praying for you, Pastor. I want you shall one day. – Commissioner James Prevatte as of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide He was a plumber by trade. He told to know that I am glad you made it. In the Father’s house, we shall television discussion of NC issues the commissioners voted to support the me once, “If you ever have a prob- You are my good friend.” sit at the great table in the great airing Sundays at 6:00am on Defense of Marriage Amendment, which lem, you call me day or night, and It hurts my heart that he is banquet hall, and once again eat WILM-TV. Contact him at www. would amend the North Carolina constitu- I’ll come, not just because you’re a gone. This world is a lesser place and fellowship as dear friends. ncspin.com tion to make same-sex marriages illegal. pastor, but you are my friend, too. because Willie James Goodman Farewell, old friend, we shall sup I’ll come.” And, he always came has departed. once more in Beulah Land. The News Reporter, Monday, April 12, 2012 Weaver Voters still divided over Continued from previous page presidential, house races lightly. It could be Treyvan Martin A new HPU Poll finds that Republicans or Democrats in was perfectly innocent, as there has been little change these closely watched elec- some claim, or that he attacked in North Carolinians’ opin- tions.” Zimmerman, as others claim. ions of President Barack The February HPU Poll I suspect the truth is some- Obama and his GOP oppo- found President Obama receiv- where in the middle. nents throughout the last ing 42 percent of the presi- I have had occasion to point few months as support for dential vote among registered a gun at someone in the defense both parties remains almost voters against an unnamed of another person. Thankfully, equally divided. Democratic opponent who received 47 per- I didn’t have to squeeze the and Republican candidates for cent as well as a congressional trigger. The willingness and Congress also receive almost ballot on which the Demo- ability to shoot if necessary is equal support. The president’s cratic candidate received 42 not the same as the desire to job approval rating still hovers percent of the vote among drop the hammer. in the low 40s, while GOP can- registered voters compared to Wearing a hoodie doesn’t didates are still in a tight race 40 percent for the Republican. make you a hoodlum, any among themselves, with Mitt Among all adults in North more than wearing camou- Romney receiving slightly Carolina, President Obama’s flage makes you a tree. I do more support. job approval rating was 44 not think banning guns, or the Presidential race questions percent with 47 percent disap- legal carry of firearms, would were asked of registered vot- proving. do anything except to create ers. Republican Primary for a new nation of unarmed vic- If the election for Presi- President – Registered Voters tims. We don’t need that. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist dent of the United States If the Republican presi- There is no need to force were held today, would you dential primary were held those of any color, race or Time to write be voting for Barack Obama today, would you vote for creed who are loyal, well- Columbus Christian Academy student Alex Graves works intently on her section of or his Republican oppo- Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, behaved and responsible sheep the Book of Acts Tuesday during a test run of Walk With Jesus in front of the school. nent? Mitt Romney, or Rick San- dogs to instead become sheep Republican opponent – 47 torum (responses rotated)? in a world of wolves. percent Mitt Romney – 31 percent Unless, of course, you are a Barack Obama – 42 percent Rick Santorum – 25 percent politician who has the morals (Undecided/don’t know/ Ron Paul – 15 percent of a mongoose when it comes Food Bank new TEFAP administrator refused) – 11 percent Newt Gingrich – 12 percent to not letting a good crisis go to The Food Bank of Central TEFAP commodities. For Spearman Road, Bolton, (For registered voters, n = (Undecided/don’t know/ waste—even when families are and Eastern North Carolina example, a family of four that 910-655-0063,Wednesdays 4 435, margin of sampling error refused) – 18 percent crying. In that case, it’s okay to now administers The Emer- earns $44,700 or less each year p.m. through 6 p.m. (closed the is approximately 5 percent) (Asked of registered voters blame someone else when you gency Food Assistance Pro- qualifies to receive TEFAP second Wednesday). If the elections for U.S. who identify with the Republi- have committed a crime. After gram (TEFAP) in Columbus commodities. Any household The Food Bank of Central House of Representatives can Party or are independent/ all—it isn’t really your fault. County through four local that receives food and nutri- and Eastern North Carolina is were being held today, unaffiliated, excluding respon- agencies. One of seven Feed- tion services benefits (i.e. food a nonprofit organization that which party’s candidate dents who said they would ing America member food stamp) automatically qualifies has provided food for people at would you vote for in your not vote in the Republican Liberty banks in North Carolina, it to receive TEFAP commodi- risk of hunger in 34 counties congressional district – the Primary on May 8, n = 239, is located at 1314 Marstellar ties. for 30 years. The Food Bank Democratic Party’s can- margin of sampling error is Commons Street in Wilmington and Food Bank partner agen- serves a network of more than didate or the Republican approximately 6.4 percent) the branch also administers cies distributing TEFAP com- 800 partner agencies such as Party’s candidate? The High Point Univer- TEFAP for New Hanover and modities in Columbus County soup kitchens, food pantries, Democratic candidate – 42 sity Survey Research Center gets award Pender counties. are: shelters and programs for chil- percent fielded the survey from March The North Carolina Divi- TEFAP is the federal com- ·Believers Home Fellow- dren and adults through ware- Republican candidate – 40 19-22 and March 24-29. sion of Health Service Regula- modities program that helps ship, 212 Faith Circle, Tabor houses in Durham, Greenville, percent The responses came from tion conducted its annual in- provide food assistance to low- City, 910-653-7299, every third New Bern, Raleigh, Southern (Don’t know/refused) – 17 507 adults with landline and spection of Liberty Commons income households. The food Saturday from 8 a.m. until Pines and Wilmington. In fis- percent cellular telephones in North Nursing and Rehab Center of was formerly distributed to noon. cal year 2010-2011, the Food (For registered voters, n = Carolina selected by a Ran- Columbus County in October. qualifying Columbus County ·Dreams R Us Inc., 684 Bank distributed more than 435, margin of sampling error dom Digit Dial (RDD) method The purpose of this survey was households through Four Main Street, Fair Bluff, 910- 42 million pounds of food and is approximately 5 percent) giving the survey a margin to ensure that all state and fed- County Community Services. 649-7313, Monday through non-food essentials through Presidential of sampling error of approxi- eral rules were being followed TEFAP commodities are now Thursday at 11 a.m. these agencies. Sadly, hunger job approval mately 4.4 percentage points. and residents were receiving distributed via local food pan- ·Harvest Table, 211 East remains a serious problem Do you approve or dis- For smaller subsamples safe and appropriate care. tries that are partnered with Columbus Street, Whiteville, in central and eastern North approve of the way that the margin of sampling error The survey spanned two the Food Bank. 910-641-1547, every Monday Carolina. In these counties, Barack Obama is handling is larger. days during which a team of In North Carolina, indi- from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., more than 500,000 struggle his job as president? In addition to sampling er- investigators reviewed re- viduals and families whose Wednesday and Sunday at 7 each day to provide enough Approve – 44 percent ror, factors such as question cords, interviewed residents incomes are at or below 200 p.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. food for their families. www. Disapprove – 49 percent wording and other method- and staff, and observed care percent of the federal poverty for Hispanic Outreach. foodbankcenc.org. Twitter: @ (Don’t know/refuse) – 8 ological choices in conducting being provided. The surveyors guideline qualify to receive · Jesus Tabernacle, 812 FoodBankCENC percent survey research can introduce found zero deficiencies, which (For all adults, n = 507, additional error into the find- means Liberty Commons is in margin of sampling error is ings of opinion polls. substantial compliance with approximately 4.4 percent) all rules and regulations and Doctors study cystic fbrosis “We often expect some rapid changes during an elec- residents are receiving safe UNC Chapel Hill research- and pancreas. Center. tion year. But we asked the DEBT RELIEF and appropriate care. The ers working as part of the Though every CF patient “The discovery provides same questions two months Bankruptcy average number of deficient International Cystic Fibrosis carries mutations in both new understanding of the ago and got almost exactly the findings in North Carolina is Consortium have discovered copies of the same gene – pathogenic mechanisms un- Stop Foreclosures same responses. four per facility. several regions of the ge- coding for a protein called derlying MI. In addition, “President Obama faces a Get A Fresh Start In September, Liberty nome that may predispose cystic fibrosis transmem- it offers the possibility of challenging race here in North Commons received a National cystic fibrosis (CF) patients brane conductance regulator, developing therapies to in- Attorney Carolina, and the split in the Bronze Award for Commitment to develop an intestinal or CFTR – symptoms can tervene in utero,” Knowles James congressional vote indicates to Quality from the American blockage while still in the vary widely from patient to said. “Further, it provides Robbins that this is a divided state,” Health Care Association. This uterus. A report of this in- patient. The genome-wide molecular insight into the said HPU Poll director Martin honor is awarded to less than ternational study appeared association study (GWAS) role of genetic variation in 922 S. Madison St. Kifer. 5 percent of all nursing homes online April 1 in the journal, of more than 3,700 CF pa- ion transporters in CF, which “We are waiting to see sig- Whiteville in the country. Nature Genetics. tients identified non-CFTR may be applicable to more nificant movement one way Recipients of this award It was the work of the genetic variants in the cell commonly, and severely, in- or the other that will signal must demonstrate the highest North America CF Gene membrane that separates volved organs such as the CALL 642-4860 a growing advantage for the commitment providing quality Modifier Consortium, which the interior of cells from the lungs.” www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com care to residents based on a brought together dozens outside environment. More well-developed organizational of investigators from the specifically, the variants profile, an awareness of the United States, Canada, and involved genes responsible environment and customers’ from France, to identify ge- for ion transport in the lower PUBLIC NOTICE expectations, and a demonstra- netic variations that could be end of the small intestine. SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY tion of the ability to improve a linked with meconium ileus “These variants involve process. (MI), an intestinal obstruc- cells in the small intestine The Bronze Award is step tion that usually requires that predispose CF patients The Board of Commissioners of Columbus County approved on May one in a progressive process emergency surgery for treat- to develop MI while still 2, 2011, that the County Manager has the authority to declare personal based on the core values and ment, and can result in a sub- in the womb,” said one of property as surplus providing: criteria of the Baldrige Per- stantially increased rate of the senior study authors, formance Excellence Program. serious health problems. MI Michael Knowles, MD, pro- affects roughly 15-20 percent fessor of pulmonary and s !NYONEITEMORGROUPOFSIMILARITEMSHASAFAIRMARKETVALUEOFLESS of all patients with CF, a ge- critical care medicine at than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000); and Baxley joins netic condition that causes UNC and a member of UNC’s scarring throughout the Cystic Fibrosis-Pulmonary s 4HEPROPERTYISNOLONGERNECESSARYFORTHECONDUCTOFPUBLIC health center body, especially the lungs Research and Treatment business; and s 3OUNDPROPERTYMANAGEMENTPRINCIPLESANDlNANCIALCONSIDERATION Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Sharon Baxley has indicated that the interest of the County would best be served by joined the staff of Southeast- disposing of the property. ern Health Center Clarkton, Short on Money? an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The County Manager has authorized the sale of the follow items or A Bladen County native, We Can Help! groups of items: Baxley completed a master’s #OMPUTER%QUIPMENT /FlCE&URNITURE degree in nursing at East Caro- lina University in 1994 and fam- We Offer Personal Loans from /FlCE%QUIPMENT /UTDOOR%QUIPMENT ily nurse practitioner training %LECTRONIC%QUIPMENT !UTOMOTIVE0ARTS at Duke University in 1996. She $1,000.00 to $3,000.00* "ICYCLES $IRT"IKES 7HEELERS previously worked for Bladen County Hospital for 30 years We like to say YES! 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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist One more time Dewayne Stephens touches up a paint job on the fence at the corner of East Co- lumbus and South Franklin streets in Whiteville. Part of the fence was destroyed in a two-vehicle wreck recently, for the third time in recent history. Governor proclaims April Month of the Military Child Gov. Bev Perdue has pro- the armed forces. It is esti- guardian to attend training Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist claimed April the Month of mated that more than 900,000 or help others impacted by the Military Child to salute the military children throughout natural disasters, birthdays, Treasure of the hunt more than 109,000 youngsters the armed forces have had one first dates, a game, first words Jacob Kioseff, 3, of Whiteville enjoys some of the bounty from his work at the egg in North Carolina whose par- or both parents deploy more - life still goes on.” hunt Saturday at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville. ents serve in all branches of than once. The N. C. National Guard the military. The Guard is comprised has services to assist military Since 1986, the Department of nearly 12,000 soldiers and children and their families of Defense has celebrated airmen who are deployed such as family programs that April as a time to focus on the throughout the state. offer events like Operation Apartments up for vote Tuesday sacrifices and special circum- The Month of the Military Kids on Guard By JEFFERSON WEAVER able endorsement from the five units per building. The stances that affect military Child allows everyone to pay NCNG works with partners Staff Writer planning board at its meeting apartments are not subsidized children. Throughout the tribute to military children like the N.C. 4-H Club, which March 5. housing, according to the month, all services will pay and youth for their uncondi- sponsors Operation Military A new apartment complex The change will require developer. tribute to military children by tional support of our soldiers, Kids, a program that helps proposed for South Whiteville that the developer maintain Two other multi-unit hous- offering special activities that sailors, airmen, Marines and military children and youth is up for a vote at Tuesday’s height limitations, buffers, ing developments—Sawmill include arts and craft shows, Coast Guard members, said whose parents have been de- City council meeting. and other restrictions. City Apartments and Beautiful picnics, fishing derbies, car- Perdue in the proclamation. ployed to live with the uncer- Connelly DevelopmentNC, planners have said the apart- Light Inn—are in close prox- nivals and parades, just to Military children often tainty and concern for their LLC, wants to build a 40-unit ment complex would be a imity to the property. name a few. have to deal not only with parents while they are away. townhome development be- suitable transition between The city council will hold Based on 2010 statistics, the initial separation from The 4-H Club is promoting hind the Food Lion shopping the commercial area and the a public hearing on the rezon- more than 8,700 military chil- parents, but also face the a nationwide initiative to wear center and between West Love residential neighborhoods to ing request Tuesday, then is dren have at least one parent rigors of reintegrating with purple on April 13 in support Mill Road and West Hay Street. the west. expected to give a final vote on who serves in the North Caro- service members when they of military youth for their The property is zoned B-3 The apartment complex, the project. lina National Guard. return from deployments. sacrifice. The color purple Highway Serving Business tentatively called Copper- Jefferson Weaver “Our Guard families, and Some military families must represents support for all District, and will require a stone, would feature 40 units 910-642-4104 ext. 227 especially our Guard children, learn to cope with issues such branches of service. in eight buildings ranging change to R-6 MF Residential. [email protected] are the backbone of our orga- as post-traumatic stress dis- NCNG military children The request received a favor- from one to two stories, with nization; without their sup- order or deal with injured or will also be honored during port, our Guardsmen wouldn’t permanently handicapped National Guard Yellow Ribbon be able to go out and do the loved ones who return from events in April. These events special things they can do to service overseas. help Guard members identify Spring blooms support the citizens of this “It is not just deployments special benefits and assistance great state and our nation,” that our North Carolina Na- provided by the Department at SCC said Army Maj. Gen. Gregory tional Guard military children of Defense to assist them as A. Lusk, adjutant general of endure; they too sacrifice,” they reintegrate from deploy- Blooming azaleas and North Carolina. said Diane Coffill, director ment. dogwoods marked the be- North Carolina National of NCNG State Family Pro- NCNG Family Readiness ginning of spring recently Guard children make up the grams. “Important small and groups also reach out to mili- on the campus of South- more than 1.7 million children large events and other things tary families who may be eastern Community Col- under the age of 18 who have are missed. When duty calls suffering from unique cir- at least one parent serving in for their military parent or cumstances and get them the lege. The blooms, making an earlier-than-normal ap- pearance, are gone. Board proclaims April as child abuse prevention month

Columbus County Commis- elected leaders and businesses prosperity, and quality of Photo courtesy of Justin Smith/SCC. sioners declared April child to increase their participa- life as well as being our most abuse prevention month at tion” in efforts to support valuable assets” and “deserve their most recent meeting. families and prevent child to have the safe, stable, nur- The board adopted a procla- abuse. turing homes and communi- mation calling on “all citizens, The proclamation reads in ties they need to foster their community agencies, faith part that “children are vital healthy growth and develop- groups, medical facilities, to our state’s future success, ment.” Elect Crosses starting at TIM BLACKMON $9900 Columbus County Commissioner District 2

Columbus County is again the NUMBER ONE, most unhealthy county in North Carolina. This is embarrassing, but the health of Columbus County citizens is of the utmost importance. As a Columbus County Commissioner, I will make it a priority to improve our present county health system, by providing education, availability, and necessary funds to achieve healthy goals. A good economy promotes healthy citizens. “Change Will Make a Difference” Collier’s“Whiteville’s Leading Jewelers” Paid for by the Candidate www.timblackmoncampaign2012.com "7 /"7 Ê7/ 6 ÊUÊ/ , -Ê
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 Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 - Page 1B Jiggs Powers Memorial Tournament to open today at West Columbus East Columbus, South Columbus and West Columbus will be joined by Pine Forest High School of Fayetteville in this year’s Past winners of field of the annual Jiggs Powers Memorial Baseball Tourna- ment, which opens today and runs through Wednesday. Jiggs Powers

The tournament, which has been an Easter Holiday event Tournament since 1985, will be hosted by West Columbus High School. Jiggs 1985 - Tabor City Powers was a longtime Columbus County sports publicist. He 1986 - West Stanly served as sports editor for The News Reporter for 35 years before 1987 - Acme-Delco retiring in 1980. He stayed active in area sportswriting until his 1988 - Hallsboro death in 1997 and the tournament has continued in his memory. 1989 - Hallsboro The teams will play in a three-day round-robin event with 1990 - West Columbus the champion being determined by best record. In case of a tie, 1991 - West Stanly the team allowing the fewest runs will be named the champion. 1992 - West Columbus East Columbus is the defending tournament champ, having 1993 - Whiteville won the title in last season’s rain-shortened event at South Co- 1994 - Whiteville lumbus. Admission will be $6. The entire tournament will be broadcast live by WTXY (AM 1995 - Whiteville 1540) radio and WTXY1540.com. 1996 - Whiteville The tournament schedule follows: 1997 - South Columbus 1998 - East Columbus Monday, April 9 1999 - South Columbus 4 p.m. - East Columbus vs. Pine Forest 2000 - South Columbus 7 p.m. - South Columbus vs. West Columbus 2001 - Whiteville 2002 - South Columbus Tuesday, April 10 2003 - High Point Wesleyan 4 p.m.- Pine Forest vs. South Columbus 2004 - High Point Wesleyan 7 p.m. - East Columbus vs. West Columbus 2005 - Not held 2006 - West Columbus Wednesday, April 11 2007 - West Columbus 4 p.m. - South Columbus vs. East Columbus 2008 - West Rowan 7 p.m. - Pine Forest vs. West Columbus 2009 - Pine Forest 2010 - South Columbus 2011 - East Columbus

Easter Sofball Tournament opens today at ECHS MONDAY, APRIL 9 Four Columbus County high school 3 p.m. - East Columbus vs. South Columbus softball teams will clash in the East Columbus Easter Tournament today 4:30 p.m. - South Columbus vs. West Columbus and Tuesday at the ECHS softball field. 6 p.m. - West Columbus vs. Whiteville There will be four games played each 7:30 p.m. - Whiteville vs. East Columbus day with a round-robin format. The tournament champion will be TUESDAY, APRIL 10 crowned based on best record and 3 p.m. - East Columbus vs. West Columbus fewest total runs allowed. In case of 4:30 p.m. - West Columbus vs. South Columbus a tie, co-champions will be crowned. 6 p.m. - South Columbus vs. Whiteville Admission will be $5. 7:30 p.m. - Whiteville vs. East Columbus The schedule follows: WHS girls soccer squad

Stallion sprint Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist cruises past W. Brunswick South Columbus High School sprinter Patrick James runs the lead leg in the 4x100 Jordan Ray and Sam Mc- relay at the recent Waccamaw Conference track and feld meet at the Whiteville Cumbee continued their re- High School track. The meet included boys and girls teams from South Columbus, cent goal-scoring prowess and Whiteville, North Brunswick and East Bladen. Carly High had five assists in the Whiteville Lady Wolfpack soccer team’s 6-0 home victory over West Brunswick Wednes- Wolfpack drops Pitt County opener day night. Ray had three goals Wednes- By FRANKLIN DAVIS first inning resulted from four Brown’s double to the wall in day to add to her four against Special to The News Reporter hits, three stolen bases, two left-center scored Long from South Brunswick Monday walks and two errors. Colby first as the Wolfpack trailed night in a 9-1 victory, and The North Buncombe Black Fox led off with a single and only 5-3 after the first frame. McCumbee added two more. Hawks struck for five first- advanced to second on a poor Bronson Best took the A West Brunswick player inning runs and held on for throw back into the infield. mound for Whiteville with no knocked in an own goal while a 5-4 victory over Whiteville He scored on Alex Destino’s outs and runners on the cor- attempting to clear a cross Saturday afternoon in the double. With two outs, John ners in the top of the second. A from High. Pitt County Easter Baseball Rector doubled to plate two strong throw by outfielder Ty The wins against the con- Tournament. more runs. Rector scored the McDonald and a base-running ference’s two 3-A teams was North Buncombe entered fourth run on Bryson Shook’s blunder by North resulted in a major step toward a second the game as the #2 ranked 3A “I got it, you take it” single that a double play and Best was consecutive Waccamaw 2A- team in North Carolina. dropped into shallow center- able to wiggle out of the jam 3A conference title for WHS. Maybe it was the reputation field. A dropped popup plated without giving up a run. Whiteville won its first-ever of the opponent. Maybe it was the fifth run of the inning. Justin White led off the girls soccer championship last not sleeping in one’s own bed To its credit, the Wolfpack bottom of the second with the year with a 12-0 record. The on Friday night or that tourna- responded in the bottom of first of his three hits, Turner team is 6-0 in conference play ment baseball provides a dif- the first as North Buncombe Brown bunted him to second. this year and 13-0-1 overall. ferent routine from the regu- reciprocated with some poor Nathan Hood singled with WHS is ranked second in the lar season. Definitely it was fielding of their own. Hyland White stopping at third. Hood state 2-A soccer poll, trailing baseball that had Wolfpack Tyler reached on a throwing stole second. Tyler’s sac fly to first-place Carrboro. supporters wondering what error and Hunter Smith also right scored White, but Hood Whiteville defeated West alien force had taken over the reached on a misplay. Jacob died at third as Smith was Brunswick earlier this season boys in royal and white. Long’s two- out single to center retired to end the inning. 3-0 after the two teams were North Buncombe’s five-run scored Tyler and Smith. Zack See Wolfpack, page 2-B knotted at halftime at Shal- lotte. But West Brunswick had been on a tear of late, scoring WHS boys tennis record climbs to 11-1 28 goals and allowing two in its last five games. The Whiteville High boys team will wind up regular- Gabe Self, 6-0, 6-0; Reuben Torres Maleah Murray, the team’s tennis team clinched the Wac- season play with a conference (NB) def. Adam Bastug, 6-3, 6-1; holding midfielder, played an camaw Conference’s top 2A home match against South Clark Owens (W) def. Miguel Jaimes, 6-3, 6-4; Davis Inman (W) def. Miguel inspired game and destroyed seed in the upcoming state dual Columbus April 17 and a con- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Flores, 3-6, 6-3, 11-9; Evan Priest (W) most West Brunswick chances team playoffs last Wednesday ference road match with first- def. O. Flores; Fernando Ibaerra (NB) to organize an attack. Murray Whiteville High senior soccer player Jacq Rapeley (left) by defeating host North Bruns- place South Brunswick April def. Noah Bastug, 6-4, 3-6, 10-6. had a big part in frustrat- protects the ball from a South Brunswick defender in last wick 6-3 at Brunswick Greens. 19. Doubles: Cokley-A. Bastug, def. ing WBHS standout forward Monday’s Waccamaw Conference match-up at the WHS The Wolfpack’s season re- Tuesday’s results follow: Self-Victor Benitez, 8-3; Ibaerra- Carla Zio, who scored six goals soccer feld. Whiteville won the match 9-1 and came back cord stands at 11-1, including Jaimes def. Inman-N. Bastug, 8-3; against South Brunswick in a 7-1 conference record. Whiteville 6, North Brunswick 3 Priest-Clark Owens def O. Flores-R. on Wednesday to defeat West Brunswick. Coach Ronnie the Trojan’s 7-1 win last week. Coach Gina Deans’ WHS Singles: Devin Cokley (W) def. Torres, 8-2.. Todd’s Lady Wolfpack holds a season record of 13-0-1. Ray, who scored 15 seconds into the South Brunswick match Monday, took all of 45 Fayetteville Christian edges Vikings 7-6 seconds to notch the first goal that we buried by McCumbee The primary WHS defen- FAYETTEVILLE - Austin Perkins’ two-run Zack Hardin had a two-run single for West against West. twice and Ray once. sive unit for the night, com- double in the bottom of the seventh inning gave Columbus, whose season record fell to 4-9. Margaret High dribbled West Brunswick’s own goal prised of freshmen Shae Cok- Fayetteville Christian School a 7-6 baseball West Columbus had beaten the FCS team 1-0 from her right back position came after a High cross. ley, Margaret High and Carly victory over the West Columbus Vikings last in their earlier meeting. and threaded a ball to Ray, who Whiteville had two other Lewis and juniors Kendall Wednesday. hit her shot from 20 yards. Ray goals waived off, one on an Bush and Kayla Beverley, kept scored a short time later on a offside call and another on their shape and allowed only Optimist DY Opening Ceremonies set for April 21 pass from Carly High. a WBHS infraction as Ray a few chances. High was able to terrorize blasted a shot into goal. At just over the midway The Whiteville Optimist Di- Field. and Memorial field fields. the right side of the WBHS Keeper Allyssa Alley had a point of the season, White- xie Youth Baseball season will Saturday’s Opening Day League play will actually defense most of the night stellar night in goal, making ville has outscored opponents celebrate the its 43rd season on event will also include a full get underway on Thursday with her speed, and the Lady good decisions on snuffing 83-7. Saturday, April 21, with its an- slate of games for the Majors April 19 (Major and AAA Wolfpack scored its next three WBHS runs and stopping five nual Opening Day ceremonies (ages 11-12), AAA (ages 9-10) games) and Friday, April 20 goals from crosses from High shots on goal. See WHS Soccer on 2B at Optimist Park’s Harritan and AA (ages 7-8) on Harritan (AA games). 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 WHS Soccer Continued from 1B Wednesday’s game provid- ed a good resting point for the team as it entered spring break. Several players are nursing nagging ankle, foot or leg injuries, and starting freshman center back Cokley will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday but is expected back in time for the playoffs. The team’s next game is at home tonight versus Topsail High at 6:30. In the JV game against West Brunswick, Charis Kasitati provided heroics by speeding past WBHS defenders and net- ting a shot past an onrushing goalie to break a 1-1 tie with 30 seconds left in the match. Cassey Shelley scored the first goal. Dixie Girls sofball (Ponytail Division) March 22 BB&T 11 Riegelwood Dew Oil 2 For BB&T, Taylor Cribb had three hits while winning pitcher Santana Best, Ivey Long, Raganne Sholar and Carrie Anne Wilkins had two hits each. Best hit doubles and Whiteville High soccer players Jenna Watts (No. 5 in above left photo) and Maleah Murray (No. 1 in above right photo) compete in last Monday’s Cribb had one double. Waccamaw Conference home match with South Brunswick. The Lady Wolfpack won the match 9-1 and defeated West Brunswick 6-0 Wednesday to put its season record at 13-0-1. The Lady Wolfpack holds down second place in the current state 2A rankings. March 29 BB&T 11 Dirt Divas 8 Nsaia Rogers had two hits for BB&T while Santana Best, Rockingham Speedway preparing to host Taylor Cribb and Rile Lanier had one hit each. Lexis Gore and Daedra Thompson each drew two walks. Saturday Camping World Truck Series Race Carrie Ann Wilkins was the was soon in demise and fell off CAR fans from North Carolina Rockingham Speedway will The racing field will include the 2012 CWTS season. In the winning pitcher. the regular NASCAR circuit, to come on hand for Saturday’s be the site of the 2012 NASCAR the fleetHQ/Black’s Tire Ser- February opener at Daytona, becoming a facility for lesser race and take in the other ac- Camping World Truck Series vice No. 92 Silverado entry of the No. 92 failed to qualify. events and a testing ground. tivities,” Benton said. “It’s not Good Sam Roadside Assis- the Cerro Gordo based RBR In last week’s race at Mar- SHORT Saturday’s CWTS race is a bad drive to Rockingham, tance Program 200, presented racing team. tinsville, Reutimann placed part of an attempt to revitalize and getting the support the by Cheerwine, on Saturday, David Reutimann is the No. 20th after experiencing tire BROS. the once-popular racing stage race deserves will really be April 15. 92 driver for the RBR Team for difficulties. at Rockingham. appreciated.” The race, which is set to be- the 2012 season. Rockingham Speedway, of- RENT-A-CAR Rick Benton of the RBR Advanced tickets can be gin at 12:30 p.m., will highlight Chad McCumbee will drive ten referred to as “The Rock” team said that a lot of hard obtained by calling 910-205- a big weekend at Rockingham. the entry in the qualifying used to be a hotbed for the NAS- $ 95 work and preparation is being 8800. The ticket office is open The event will also include round as Reutimann will be CAR circuit, holding a rich and DAILY a post-race concert by Little historic tradition in the sport. made to bring back the top Monday through Friday from 9 19 returning from Texas after in facing figures to Rockingham. a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Texas and the Chris Lane Band the Sprint Cup qualifying. But in the late 1990s, the track “We really encourage NAS- from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as well as a fund-raiser golf This will be the third race of took on new ownership and 642-4175 tournament at nearby Foxfire. Middle school baseball/sofball 701 Thanks to Everyone who Participated in our First SOFTBALL Tabor City 4 April 2 Trent Allen and Brandon Bowling Hallsboro 10 Merritt each went 3-for-3 for Tabor City 0 Hallsboro and Travin Squire Hallsboro’s Valerie Carter had two hits. Chase Lewis was results pitched a no-hitter and Kelsey the winning pitcher. Carroll had two hits. Olivia Austin Fowler and Brennan APRIL 2 Kissam, Sayeh Campbell and Ivey had hits for Tabor City. Monday Night Mixed League Kailey Paul also had hits. W-L April 3 Beep-Beep 19.5-5.5 3 Guys 16-9 April 3 Hallsboro 9 Team Destruction 15-10 Hallsboro 16 Chadbourn 4 Alley Oops 14.5-10.5 Chadbourn 0 Trent Allen had three for The Legends 13-12 Kelsey Carroll had two hits Hallsboro while winning Maybe Baby 13-12 and Kailey Patrick and Madi- pitcher Travin Quires, Mi- Just Us 13-12 Congratulations to our Winners! son Payne knocked doubles for chael Graham and Nigewon Pin Teasers 11-14 Hallsboro. Chelsea Graham Gore had two hits each. The Legends 10-10 and Patrick pitched for HMS. Chadbourn’s F. Evans had Team Destruction 10-10 The Untouchables 9-13 two hits, and H. Scott and N. Castaways 1-24 April 5 Gaffney had one hit apiece. 1st Rachel Boren Hallsboro 6 MEN Place Central 2 April 5 Top scratch games: Billy Chenier, $200 in Cash & Prizes from Brian Slagle Agency Olivia Kissam went 4-for-4 Central 4 206; Danny Lee Sr., 205; Bill Skipper, and Chelsea Graham had two Hallsboro 1 191; Jimmy Harrelson, 191. hits for Hallsboro. Kailey Pat- Winning pitcher Grayson Top scratch series: Danny Lee rick and Kailey Paul had key Ward struck out 14 batters and Sr., 582; Jeff Barker, 538; Tony Che- nier, 534; Bill Skipper, 530. doubles in Hallsboro’s five-run rapped out three hits for Cen- 2nd Frankie Sova Southern seventh inning. tral. Connor Grainger, Kenzie WOMEN Sage McClellan had two Gore and Taylor Smith also S isters Top scratch games: Pat Ridge- Place $100 Gift Card from HOME & GARDEN hits for Central. had Central hits. way, 193; Vickie Harrelson, 191; Trent Allen Derrick Spauld- Sharon Formyduval, 152; Linda BASEBALL ing and Nigewon Gore had hits Chenier, 155. April 2 for Hallsboro, which left 11 Top scratch series: Vickie Harrel- Hallsboro 10 runners on base. son, 540; Pat Ridgeway, 471; Sharon Formyduval, 162; Linda Chenier, 155. 3rd Adam Nobles MARCH 28 Wolfpack drops APRIL 3 Place $75 Gift Card from Continued from 1B SCC League W-L Ten Pin Kings 18-6 Ben Connor led off the ported Best with solid defen- 3 Generations 17-7 Whiteville third with a sin- sive play and it was needed as The Divas 15-9 gle, but was caught off first the Black Hawks only struck Hawk The Zima Hin 15-9 Contest Sponsored by after an unsuccessful bunt out twice. 2 Girls & A Guy 9-15 attempt. North Buncombe ended The Holy Rollers 6-18 Wild Turkey 6-18 Domino’s Baldwin Justin White doubled with their tournament participa- Just A Smidgen 5-19 one out in the fourth, but was tion with a record of 2-1, tak- Pizza Woods stranded and that was the ing victories over Whiteville MEN Pharmacy last serious Pack threat in and Northern Nash (3-2) and Top Scratch Games: Scott John and these other fine businesses the game. losing to 4A power and cur- son, 201; Joshua Simmons, 147; Gar- Wolfpack coach Brett Har- rently undefeated Greenville rett McInnis, 130. wood was encouraged by the Rose 5-3. Whiteville fell to Top Scratch Series (two games): mound performance of Best. 10-5 and faced Washington Scott Johnson, 35; Joshua Simmons, mons, 246; Landon White, 237. The sophomore righty only High School later on Satur- Fair Bluf Ford SUPER LOW PRICES allowed one hit in his six in- day. WOMEN nings of work and the Black WP: Dylan Fox (3-0). SV: Top Scratch Games: Donna Wil- “We Treat You Fair - Hills Hawks, who entered the game Zac Robinson (1) LP Nathan liamson, 124; Doris Strickland, 99; No Bluf’n!” Food Stores Arbys batting .368 as a team, had Hood (2-1) Jeanna McLellan, 94. only one runner reach second Leading Hitters: Whiteville: Top Scratch Series (two games): base the rest of the contest. White 3-3; Connor 2-3; Long Donna Williamson,239; Paige Stanley, White’s three hits led the 1-3, 2 RBI 183; Jeanna McLellan, 183. Pack. Connor contributed North Buncombe: Alex Des- two singles. tino 2-4, John Rector 1-4, 2 RBI Liberty S. Preston Quality Ford White also recorded six 2B: Z. Brown (W), White Medical putouts at his right field (W), Destino 2 (NB), Rector Douglas position. (NB) www.whiteville.com Specialties & Associates Whiteville’s defense sup- -The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, April 9, 2012 The News Reporter Scheduling a community event? TV EVENING VIEWER Check out our 24-hour

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Precious metals to be restored, com- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- Dark walnut finish. Double or Queen located in Elizabethtown, NC, is Performs initial review of charts on mercial, residential, farm equipment, Please visit our website at www. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- mattress included. $500. Call after seeking Godly teachers to fill the Palliative Care referrals and initial heavy equipment & cars. Specializ- evergreeenbehavioral.com to apply. er. Call days 642-2909. 6pm. 840-2910 position of elementary school teach- visit to patient and family in hos- ing in sand, baking soda, aluminum Evergreen Behavioral ers in a newly formed K-2 school at pital. Develops well-informed rela - oxide, Walnut Shell & Glass Bead I BUY JUNK Cars Pay $170-$600. Management, Inc. is an Equal Elizabethtown Baptist Church. For tionships with physicians and their Media’s. Tom Dew office 910-646- Also want Honda/Toyota, batteries/ Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V an application, please go to the ECA staff as well as other health care 1976, cell 910-231-7895. rims. Open 24/7. 910-385-8585 website at www.elizabethtownchris- providers in the hospital settings HAY FOR SALE tianacademy.org. GO PHARMACY, INC. is currently through communication and edu - Round & Square Bales recruiting for the following position for LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE 080 Wanted to Rent For additional information, please cation to increase census and All types of backhoe work, lot clear- SPRIGGING/PLANTING contact Dave Allen at dallen1947@ our Lake Waccamaw location: length of stay. Acts as a referral of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- Pharmacy Technician/Biller ing, sand, top soil and marl. DEER HUNTER LOOKING to pur- gmail.com, or send your application source to assess patients for Call 654-4503. 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. to: Dave Allen, c/o Elizabethtown Please email your resume and salary appropriateness of admission and chase a lease for 2012 season. Pro- requirements to [email protected] Baptist Church, 800 W. Broad Street, begins process. Graduate of an ON-SITE SANDBLASTING Com- fessional Banker. Very respectful of GO Pharmacy, Inc. is an Equal Oppor- Elizabethtown, NC 28337 accredited school of nursing. mercial, Residential. Heavy Equip- property & limitations. Wishes to 230 Miscellaneous tunity Employer, M/F/D/V Degree in business, marketing or ment, Farm Equipment, solidify with deposit or paid in full EXPERIENCED CARPENTER immediately with contract. Call 910- ‘65 MUSTANG, 2003 Chevy Z71 ELIZABETHTOWN related field preferred. Current Cars & small parts. HELPER. Must have valid drivers license to practice professional 640-2166 Gary Strickland 207-6113. truck, gooseneck horse trailer, Quar- license & transportation. 654-5725. NURSING CENTER is seeking Part-Time Registered Nurs- nursing in the State of North terhorse Paint gelding. 910-612-5792 ROBINSON & SON’S es for weekends. Applicants must Carolina. Minimum of two years HEADMASTER/MISTRESS Lawn Service & Pressure Washing. BEAUTY SHOP EQUIPMENT possess a NC License. EOE, Excel- nursing and three years sales POSITION AVAILABLE Reliable professional service. Dis- Hydraulic chair, work station with lent Pay. Please provide a Countywide experience preferred. Elizabethtown Christian Academy, count to seniors. 234-5372. sink, large mirror over station, mir- located in Elizabethtown, NC, is seek- Criminal Background when you apply. Em ail resumes to ror with light, dryer, new rubber mat. ing a Godly person to fill the position No Phone Calls please! [email protected] or fax to 100 Pets & Animals $250. Call 625-6270. of Headmaster/mistress of a newly 910-341-1907. No phone calls. formed K-2 school at Elizabethtown NURSE POSITIONS LPN or RN EOE GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY, full FOR SALE - All wood white kitchen Baptist Church. The successful candi- Full time or part time. Must have NC blooded, has papers, large boned. All cabinets. Approximately 24 ft. of base date will serve as instructional leader, license. Excellent benefits. Vacation, black with small patch of white on and 20 feet of wall. Includes white mentor, and chief administrator. For Holiday pay, Sick pay and more. chest. Call 910-840-7250. laminate on plywood tops. Base roll- Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mul- out storage, flat panel doors, com- an application, please go to the ECA website at www.elizabethtownchris- berry Street, Shallotte, NC 28459. 2003 PONTIAC AZTEC, 25 mpg. MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUP- posite sink and Whirlpool microwave. Please apply in person PIES FOR SALE. Call 910-642-8575. Must take entire set. $1,300. Cash tianacademy.org. For additional infor- 135,000 miles. Call 910-840-2764 or firm. Call 234-5566. mation, please contact Dave Allen at PCS AGENCY SEEKING RN to per- 910-840-2776. REG. POMERANIAN PUPPIES, male [email protected], or send your form Assessments, Supervisory visits, 2008 MAZDA 6, 4dr, sedan, Sport, & female, shots, wormed. Small sizes, GOLF CART BATTERIES, new $450 application to supervise CNAs, etc.. PTO, competi- sable & beige $300 Born Nov. 2011. set plus tax and exchange. Call 910- Dave Allen VE, 34k, $14,500. Fair Bluff Ford tive wages, and mileage reimburse- 649-7531 641-1925 612-5699 c/o Elizabethtown Baptist Church ment. PCS experience preferred but 1800 West Broad Street not necessary. Apply by resume only 2009 MERCURY MILAN I4 Premier, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 to B-329, The News Reporter, P.O. WE ARE GROWING! 4dr, 24k, leather, moonroof. $18,500. The Mundy Companies, a leader in the industrial mainte- PREMIER LIVING & REHAB CEN- Box 707, Whiteville, 28472 LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 nance, construction and services feld is currently accepting TER needs full-time experienced LTC DOCTORS ASSISTANT NEEDED for & LIFECARECENTER 2010 MERCURY Grand Marquis 4dr, applications and resumes for the following crafts in the Fay- cook and a part time dietary aide. local office. Experience helpful but not has the following opening : 30k, flex fuel, loaded. $17,500. Fair Apply in person at 106 Cameron required. Call 642-6908. Bluff Ford 649-7531 etteville, NC area: Street, Lake Waccamaw, NC Hospice Physician - to provide Shift Supervisor weekend coverage at the 2010 MERCURY Montego Premier, Whiteville Care Center inpatient 4dr, 72k, heated leather. $13,500. Fair Instrument & Electrical Technician facility. Acts in the capacity of Bluff Ford 649-7531 hospice medical director oversee - (Hourly Rate $18-$25 depending on experience) 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, ing the medical components of sedan, FWD, auto, moonroof, 12k. care to hospice patients. Graduate Successful candidates will have at least 4 years recent expe- $26,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- of an accredited school of medi - 7531 rience in an industrial manufacturing environment and be cine or osteopathy. Current NC able to work shifts. The successful candidate will possess the practicing physician licensure. Five ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen craft test and years of related experience pre- ferred. all relative pre-employment testing as required. Em ail CVs to 2002 FORD F 250, 7.1 diesel, crew- [email protected] or fax to cab, 97k, Like new P195A $18,995 The Mundy Companies ofers an excellent benefts package 910-341-1907. EOE Call Harold Middleton @ Ocean City and competitive salary. If you have the qualifcations and Chevrolet, Shallotte, NC, 910-754- desire to meet the rewarding challenges presented by The 7117 Mundy Companies email resume to recruiting@mundycos. 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, 4dr, 20k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. com. Qualifed candidates may also fax resume and salary WILL CLEAN HOUSES, or care for 910-649-7531 requirements to: (713) 472-0936 or (910) 689-2113. Tele- elderly. Reasonable rates. Call, ask for Marie 910-642-8711 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT, phone inquiries may be directed to (800) 322-9814 or (910) crewcab, 18k, $22,900. Fair Bluff Ford 689-2112 SERVICES 649-7531 JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE WANTED Toyota Tacoma extended cab, 4 WD, good condition. 910-628- © THE MUNDY METHOD! 280 Child/Elderly Care 6905 leave message.

NA SEEKING EMPLOYMENT - I will take care of the elderly and include housekeeping and cooking. Contact 1995 FORD VAN, equipped with Drug-Free Workplace/EOE Kathy 910-625-1400. wheel chair lift. Good condition. Call 910-840-2793. The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 - 9B

2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, 4 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Notice of Deed Book 302, Page 276, Columbus will hold a public sale to dispose of for ten (10) days for upset bids as by 3dr van, 38k. 15 passenger $20,500. rent. 6 miles from Whiteville. Call County Registry. various items of personal property, law required. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 648-5725. Foreclosure Sale Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- pursuant to the assertion of a lien If the Substitute Trustee is unable to 2010 GMC TERRAIN SLT, 4dr, auto, 4BR, 2 BATH, new appliances, &win- cretion, delay the sale for up to one for rental at its storage facility. convey title to this property for any hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Cross, leather, 33k, $25,900. Fair Bluff dows, fenced yard $650m, security Under and by virtue of the power of The Sale will be conducted at the reason, the sole remedy of the pur- Should the property be purchased by Ford 910-649-7531 dep $350. 910-207-6181, 207-3458 sale contained in a certain Deed of following Storage Facility locations: chaser is the return of the deposit. a third party, that party must pay the Trust made by Nora Rackley to The The Storage Place Reasons of such inability to convey MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Pri- excise tax, as well as the court costs vate - Very nice, near Whiteville. 910- McGougan Law Firm, Trustee(s), 325 Strawberry Blvd. title include, but are not limited to, the of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One 642-0344 dated the 20th day of August, 2007, Chadbourn, NC 28431 filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required PERFORMANCE CYCLES and recorded in Book 903, Page 473, The Storage Place the sale and reinstatement of the loan PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). Now Open for business in Columbus County Registry, North 210 7th Ave. without knowledge of the Substitute 919-902-3008. 2007 Chadbourn Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile The property to be offered pursuant to Carolina, default having been made Chadbourn, NC 28431 Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is Highway, Whiteville. home. No pets. 640-3896. this notice of sale is being offered for in the payment of the note thereby DATE OF SALE: April 14, 2012 challenged by any party, the Substi- sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, secured by the said Deed of Trust and TIME OF SALE: 325 Strawberry tute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discre- WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor MARINE the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Blvd: 10 a.m. tion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge the holder of the note secured by the Services, Inc. having been substituted 210 7th Ave: Immediately following to have merit, may declare the sale to 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY BR incl. deed of trust/security agreement, or as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an Strawberry Blvd Sale be void and return the deposit. The cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/house both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- instrument duly recorded in the Office Unit #203 Evan Tarte purchaser will have no further remedy. privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 cers, directors, attorneys, employees, of the Register of Deeds of Columbus Unit #210 Ronald Gause Additional Notice where the Real agents or authorized representative of County, North Carolina and the holder Unit #213 Eric Smith Property is Residential with less that 12 FT. ALUMINUM BOAT with 25 hp either the Trustee or the holder of the of the note evidencing said indebted- Unit #215 Kimberly Williams 15 Rental Units: motor. 910-840-9891. note make any representation or war- ness having directed that the Deed of Unit #216 Carolyn Strickland An order for possession of the prop- ranty relating to the title or any physi- 1000 SQ. FT. office space available Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Unit #315 Lissie Essex erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. with 2 separate offices & lobby. Also cal, environmental, health or safety Substitute Trustee will offer for sale Unit #423 Venesia Chestnut § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser approximately 30x50 space available conditions existing in, on, at or relat- at the courthouse door in the City of Unit #428 Joyce Haney and against the party or parties in for rent. Thompson Mini Mall, 3/10 of ing to the property being offered for Whiteville, Columbus County, North Posted this the 23rd day of March, possession by the Clerk of Superior a mile past Wal-mart. Call 910-640- sale, and any and all responsibilities Carolina, or the customary location 2012. Court of the County in which the prop- 3212. or liabilities arising out of or in any designated for foreclosure sales, at J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. erty is sold. Any person who occu- way relating to any such condition HOUSE FOR SALE - To be moved. FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail 1:30 PM on April 24, 2012 and will (Successor to The Storage Place) pies the property pursuant to a rental Call 840-9282 or 234-1287. space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memory expressly are disclaimed. Also, this sell to the highest bidder for cash the By: Henrietta Todd agreement entered into or renewed on Enterprises. 642-5824 property is being sold subject to all HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 BR (one very following real estate situated in the April 2, 9, 2012 or after October 1, 2007, may, after taxes, special assessments, and prior large), 2 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office County of Columbus, North Carolina, receiving the notice of sale, terminate liens or encumbrances of record and tile baths, large den, formal DR, LR space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- and being more particularly described Notice of the rental agreement upon 10 days any recorded releases. Said property with fireplace in very prestigious prises 910-642-5824. as follows: written notice to the landlord. Upon is also being sold subject to applica- Substitute neighborhood in Tabor City. Picket- Tract One: termination of a rental agreement, fenced in back yard, deck and front FOR RENT Downtown Commercial ble Federal and State laws. Lying and being in the Town of Trustee’s the tenant is liable for rent due under porch. Completely remodeled. Low Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. Tabor City, South Williams Township, the rental agreement prorated to the 100’s. Call 910-640-3421. personal checks) of five percent (5%) Foreclosure Sale of Columbus County, North Carolina, effective date of termination. of the purchase price, or seven hun- bounded on the North by lands of Real Property Dated: March 23, 2012 dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever Mrs. Thelma B. Shepherd, bounded The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC is greater, will be required at the time on the West by lands of Mrs. Fran- Attorney for 3000 sq ft building in Ash at the Wac- of the sale. 12-SP-18 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ces Cannon, bounded on the South Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as camaw River Boat Landing. Call 910- An order for possession of the prop- UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power State of North Carolina by lands of D.W. and R.C. Soles and Substitute Trustee 770-5390 or 840-1441 erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. and authority contained in that cer- County of Columbus bounded on the East by Anderson (704) 334-7114 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser tain Deed of Trust executed and In the General Court of Justice Street. 110.003286/Nealy and against the party or parties in delivered by Willis Nealy and wife, Superior Court Division Beginning at the Southeast corner April 2, 9, 2012 possession by the clerk of superior Pamela Nealy, dated September 22, File No.: 11-E-427 of Mrs. Thelma B. Shepherd, which +/- .5 ACRE, deep well, septic, 24x32 court of the county in which the prop- 2006 and recorded on September In the Matter of the Estate of said beginning point is 10 feet North Public Notice 2 car garage, 8x8 pump house, vinyl THELBERT HAROLD HILL, SR. erty is sold. 27, 2006, in Book 866 at Page 438, siding, $28,000. MUST SEE! 145 of the Northeast corner of Lot #23 Deceased Any person who occupies the prop- in the Office of the Register of Deeds Cooks Dr, off Slippery Log 770-0771 in the Subdivision of the J.W. Floyd The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- erty pursuant to a rental agreement of Columbus County, North Carolina; Having qualified as Administratrix of Estate property, plat of which is duly cation Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ entered into or renewed on or after and because of default in the pay- the Estate of THELBERT HAROLD recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 4, 108.446) Project is presently being Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- October 1, 2007, may after receiving ment of the indebtedness secured HILL, SR., Deceased, late of Colum- Records of Columbus County; thence amended. The Project describes ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. the notice of sale, terminate the rent- thereby and failure to carry out and bus County, North Carolina, the North 89 degrees 45 minutes West the special education programs that al agreement upon 10 days’ written perform the stipulations and agree- LOTS FOR SALE - Mary B. White undersigned hereby notifies all per- 205 feet with Mrs. Thelma B. Shep- Columbus Charter School proposes notice to the landlord. Upon termina- ments contained therein and, pursu- Hwy., New Hope. Owner financing sons having claims against the estate herd’s line to a point in the line of for Federal funding for the 2012-2013 tion of a rental agreement, the tenant ant to demand of the holder of the available. 8% interest, 20% down. No of said decedent to present them to Mrs. Frances Cannon; thence South School Year. Interested persons are city taxes. 843-267-4996. is liable for rent due under the rental indebtedness secured by said Deed it on or before the 2nd day of July, 15 minutes West 63 feet to a point; encouraged to review amendments agreement prorated to the effective of Trust, the undersigned Substitute 2012, or this notice will be pled in bar thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes to the Project and make comments date of the termination. Trustee will place for sale, at public of their recovery. All persons indebted East 55 ft. to a point; thence South concerning the implementation of If the trustee is unable to convey title auction, to the highest bidder for cash to said estate will please make imme- 15 minutes West 15 feet to a point; special education under this Federal to this property for any reason, the at the usual place of sale at Colum- LAND FOR SALE - 2 acres with well/ diate payment. D.W. and R.C. Soles’ corner; thence Program. All comments will be con- septic, 1/2 cleared, 1/2 woods. sole remedy of the purchaser is the bus County Courthouse, in Whiteville, This the 26th day of March, 2012. with D.W. and R.C. Soles’ line South sidered prior to submission of the $17,000. Neg. Cash. 840-3524. return of the deposit. Reasons of such North Carolina, on Thursday, April 12, GLORIA B. MCPHERSON, 89 degrees 45 minutes East 150 feet amended Project to the North Caro- inability to convey include, but are not 2012 at 2:00 PM that parcel of land, Administratrix of the estate of to a point in the West line of Ander- lina Department of Public Instruction limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy including improvements thereon, THELBERT HAROLD HILL, SR, son Street; thence North 15 minutes in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA- petition prior to the confirmation of situated, lying and being in the City Deceased East 78 feet to the point of beginning, Part B Project is open to the public the sale and reinstatement of the loan of Whiteville, County of Columbus, 110 West Nance Street and being all of Lot #23, part of Lots for review and comments during the without the knowledge of the trustee. State of North Carolina, and being Whiteville, NC 28472 12, 13, 24, and a portion of Floyd week of April 23-27, 2012 in the office If the validity of the sale is challenged more particular described as follows: Telephone: 910-642-8147 Avenue, all as shown on a map of the of Steven Smith located at 35 Bacon’s by any party, the trustee, in their sole See legal description as referenced in 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for rent MATTHEW J. TEDDER J.W. Floyd Estate property, recorded Way, Whiteville, NC 28472. discretion, if they believe the chal- Deed of Trust recorded on 09/27/2006 in Whiteville City limits. $350 mo. plus Attorney for the Estate in Plat Book 2, at Page 4, Records of April 9, 12, 2012 $350 deposit. 234-0659. lenge to have merit, may request the in Book 866 at Page 438 110 West Nance Street Columbus County. court to declare the sale to be void Address of Property: 20 Robin Hood 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, Bladen Co. Whiteville, NC 28472 Being the same lands conveyed by Request for and return the deposit. The purchaser Court, Whiteville, NC 28472 Extra’s. $600 per month, plus deposit. Telephone: 910-642-8147 Earl V. Shepherd and wife, Mrs. Thel- will have no further remedy. Present Record Owner: Pamela Proposals Call 910-669-2350. March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2012. ma B. Shepherd to Willie B. Webster THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM Nealy; Spouse, if any of Pamela and wife, Lillian Webster by deed BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- Nealy; Spouse, if any of Willis Nealy; Notice of Adoption dated February 4, 1947, and record- The Cape Fear Workforce Develop- sq. ft. City. $750 month + security POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION and Willis Nealy deposit. 336-870-2501. ed in Book 178, Page 102, Records ment Consortium is seeking pro- Proceeding IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY The terms of the sale are that the real of Columbus County. posals for the operation of federally INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE property hereinbefore described will Being the same lands as described funded Brunswick, Columbus, New USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except be sold for cash to the highest bid- IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR in that certain deed dated February Hanover, and Pender Counties begin- as stated below in the instance of der. The Substitute Trustee reserves *WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 12, 1954, by Willie B. Webster and ning July 1, 2012 through June 30, bankruptcy protection. the right to require a cash deposit or duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- FILE NO. 12-DR-26-648 wife, Lillian Webster, to E. Harold 2013. Continuation beyond June 30, IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- a certified check not to exceed the dry & living room, front porch, rear State of South Carolina, Bryant and wife, Kathryn S. Bryant, 2013 is subject to future funding and TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT greater of five percent (5%) of the patio. References & lease required. County of Horry as recorded in Book 201, Page 410, legislative authority. OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A amount of the bid or seven hundred No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 John and Mary Smith, Records of Columbus County. Program specifications are available RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. Plaintiffs, This being the same tract or parcel of at the Cape Fear Council of Govern- CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN that the holder is exempt from pay- Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call V. land described in that certain deed ments, 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilm- TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- ing the same, the successful bidder 642-4049. Baby Girl Doe and John Roe, dated the 23rd day of August, 1958 ington, North Carolina beginning at TORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR may also be required to pay reve- Unknown Father, as recorded in Deed Book 216, Page 2:00 pm April 4, 2012. The final day INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND nue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, Cypress Village Apartments Defendants. 9, Registry of Columbus County, N.C. to submit sealed proposals is May 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax TO: John Roe, an unknown father: Tract Two: 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm. All conditions, 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a)(1). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursu- Beginning at a point in the North stipulations, and specifications about accessible units available. TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOV- The real property hereinabove ant to the provisions of South Caro- edge of Floyd Avenue as shown on the bid packages may be obtained by Free laundry facilities + Community ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE described is being offered for sale lina Code Ann., Section 63-9-730, map of the J.W. Floyd Estate Tabor contacting Lashauna Parker at (910) room **24 hour maintenance** DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold Section 8 Assistance Available that the Defendant named above, City, N.C. recorded in Plat Book 2 at 395-4553. This 3rd day of April, 2012. subject to all superior liens, unpaid Income Restrictions may apply Baby Girl Doe, has been placed with Page 4, Records of Columbus Coun- *AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- taxes, and special assessments. Seniors 62 years and older the Plaintiffs, above-named, for the ty, said point also being the third cor- OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ES, INC. Other conditions will be announced 910-649-7971 purpose of adoption. These Plain- ner of said S. Porcher Smith land as PROVIDER SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE at the sale. The sale will be held open Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm tiffs are herein referred to by fictitious described in deed from E. Harold Bry- April 5, 9, 2012 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 BY: Attorney at Law names. The natural mother of the ant and wife to S. Porcher Smith and Managed by Community Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A. Defendant, Baby Girl Doe, is Summer wife, recorded in Book 216, Page 9, Management Corporation Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- Nicole Moody and the child was born proceeds from said beginning point vices, Inc. on March 17, 2008, at the Columbus Southwardly 15 ft. to the center of P.O. Box 1028 Regional Healthcare System in White- said Floyd Avenue thence with the 4317 Ramsey Street ville, North Carolina. center of said Floyd Avenue East- Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that wardly and parallel with the third line https://sales.hsbfirm.com LARGE 1 BR furnished apt. Stove/ within thirty (30) days of receiving of said Smith tract 55 ft. to a point; Case No: 1074768 refrig and AC. No pets. Chadbourn Notice, you shall respond in writing thence Northwardly 15 ft. to the fourth April 9, 16, 2012 area. Call 654-4540 by filing, with the Court in which the corner of said Smith tract; thence with adoption is pending, notice and rea- MADISON HILL APARTMENTS the third line of said Smith tract West- sons to contest, intervene or other- 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC wardly 55 ft. to the point of beginning Notice of Sale One Bedroom Apts. wise respond: and being a Northern portion of said "2,%/4
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   sent to adoption of the child and for- Together with improvements located Managed by Community feiture of all rights and obligations you thereon; said property being located ESTATES Management Corporation may have with respect to the child. at 402 Anderson Street, Tabor City, APARTMENTS Covey Run I&II When Notice of Intent to contest, North Carolina. intervene or otherwise respond is filed The above two tracts being the same 621 Nolan Ave. with the Court within the required time tracts or parcels of land described Whiteville, NC 28472 period, you will be given an opportu- in that certain deed dated the 15th nity to appear and to be heard before day of August, 1977 from S. Porch- Elderly Households Apartments the Final Hearing on the merits of the er Smith to S. Porcher Smith and (62 or older, or adoption. To file Notice to contest, wife, Jenny Ide Smith, as recorded in 14X70 MOBILE HOME 2BR, 1 bath, intervene or otherwise respond in this Persons with Disabilities) 1 and 2 Bedroom Units power stat, heat pump, yard mowed, action, you must notify the above- county water, lease required. $400 named Court and the Plaintiffs’ attor- 1 Bedroom Apartments month & deposit. Located behind ney, Carroll D. Padgett, Jr., PO Box Reduced rent Pecan Orchard, 2 miles from city limit. 792, Loris, SC 29569, in writing of Units for Persons with Call Betty 910-642-2056 for appoint- your intention to contest, intervene ment. Will be available May 1st. Tak- Disabilities Available 910- s   ing applications now. or otherwise respond. The above- Rental Assistance Available named Court must be informed of 117 Covey Run Lane 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- your current address or any change over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. of your address during the adoption Please Call Whiteville 642-4049. proceeding. 1-910-641-0450 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, BE SO NOTIFIED Now Accepting Applicants N. Hallsboro. No pets. References Carroll D. Padgett, Jr., Attorney for This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. required. Call 642-5801 or 640-9435. the Plaintiffs Visit our website at Loris, SC 29569 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH mobile home (843) 756-2186 EQUAL HOUSING www.norcomanagement.com for rent in the Tabor City area Call OPPORTUNITY 910-840-7253. March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2012 6B -- The News Reporter, Monday, April 9, 2012 SAVINGS At Your Local IGA Fresh Meat

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