r(BUPSTFEHF3FE4QSJOHTJO53$5PVSOBNFOUTFNJTr-BEZ1BDLTPDDFSUFBN EPXOT4PVUI#SVOTXJDLJODPOGFSFODFêOBMFr-BEZ(BUPSTSVOUPUITUSBJHIU WJDUPSZJOUPVSOFZTFNJêOBMTr-BEZ7JLJOHTEFGFBU'BJSNPOUJOѮSFF3JWFST 5PVSOBNFOUUPHBJOTUBUF"QMBZPĒCFSUIr5XP&$)4BUIMFUFTTJHOXJUIDPM Sports MFHFT4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, May 9, 2011 Jury hearing pleas to spare murderer’s life Volume 114, Number 87 nVerdict Thursday finds Danny L. Thomas The state opened the sentenc- Thomas, then 18, grabbed the pistol as he fought Whiteville, North Carolina guilty of four murders here in 2005. ing phase of the trial Friday with with Donnelly outside the dean’s school office after New York City Police Detective the officer pulled Thomas out of a fight among 30 By BOB HIGH Terrence Donnelly telling how kids in the school lunchroom. 50 Cents Staff Writer Thomas grabbed the policeman’s Thomas was charged with attempted first-degree revolver and tried to kill him murder, but pleaded to illegal possession of a fire- More pleas by members of Danny Lamont in an incident at Thomas’ high arm, and served nine years in a New York prison. Inside Today Thomas’ family to spare his life are scheduled today school in 1990. Durham murder (Monday) in his capital murder trial after the jury Stopped trigger The state also introduced a certified copy of 4-A declared a guilty verdict in four 2005 murders here Donnelly, then a uniformed Thomas’ conviction in Durham County in 2009 of r1FEFTUSJBOLJMMFE Thursday following about two hours and 20 minutes Thomas police officer, described how he first-degree murder, a crime for which he is serving of deliberation. managed to put one of his fingers life. The Durham murder was in July 2005, a month TPVUIPG$IBECPVSO Three of Thomas’ cousins and an aunt testified inside the trigger guard and stop the pistol from fir- before he fled to the Chadbourn area and began seek- r$PYJOEJDUFE Friday about his living conditions as he grew up in ing as Thomas had it to the back of his head during ing drug dealers to rob, murder and maim. Chadbourn and New York City, plus the absence of a struggle inside the school. Thomas has been under constant guard during the r/FX.D%POBMET a father figure in the home along Grist Road, west “I felt pressure on my finger as he tried to pull the IFSFSPCCFE of Chadbourn. trigger,” Donnelly stated. See Jury hears pleas, page 4-A Inside Today Of-duty deputy kills No merger fox, saves girl of schools nTwo rabies cases in one day here. unless state By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer mandates it A schoolgirl was bitten last nCounty and Whiteville boards of week by a fox that was later di- education tell commissioners it’s too Today’s agnosed with rabies, according expensive, would harm communities American Profle to officials. The fox was killed and remove rivalries. by an off-duty sheriff ’s deputy. features “Wagons, Rossie Hayes of Columbus By BOB HIGH County Animal Control said Ho!” – On the Trail Staff Writer the girl, who is 10, was waiting of Pioneer History for the school bus when the A merger of the Columbus County and fox attacked her. She fled to and Adventure. Whiteville school systems will come only if her home, Hayes said, and ran the state mandates it, board members of both inside with the fox in pursuit. units told county commissioners Thursday DIDYOB? “The girl’s mother grabbed night. Voluntary action by each system will Did you observe ... See Rabid fox, page 3-A not happen. Chandler Turston “In my 30 years in the education system I can count on one hand the people who support running a marathon a merger. If you had a poor system and a good in Tennessee? ... WHS Canine ofcer one to bring the other one up, I could see it, but seniors in a mad dash on hold in we have two good systems,” Commissioner to fnish their senior Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist See Merger, page 2-A graduation projects? Chadbourn Te students will make Centennial fun their presentations this By JEFFERSON WEAVER Lake Waccamaw police offcer Adam Sellers tosses a bean bag as team- Staff Writer week. ... Area eateries mate Barbara Moss waits her turn during a cornhole tournament during County may the Lake Waccamaw centennial celebration at Elizabeth Brinkley Park. full Sunday as folks cel- Chadbourn has qualified ebrated Mother’s Day? for a state grant to provide a buy transfer canine officer to town police ... WHS baseball player – but the council wants more Weather cooperating with farming Frank Ciamillo using time to consider participating By RAY WYCHE miles northwest of Whiteville totaled station his skills to break a pi- in the program. Staff Writer 3.75 inches, about average for the Chadbourn Police Chief month, according to records kept at By NICOLE CARTRETTE ñata in Spanish teacher Stephen Shaw told the board Will Dorn’s class for Despite widespread destruction the station since 1954. Staff Writer Tuesday that the town has and deaths caused by recent torna- The average April precipitation Cinco de Mayo? ... qualified for a Governor’s does in areas near Columbus County, at the station is 3.07 inches, and the A three-sided metal building with a con- Crime Commission grant to local farmers report no damages to heaviest April rainfall totals came in crete floor and tin roof is once again at the provide most of the funding for their crops from last month’s storms. 1973 when 6.95 inches fell. forefront of county solid waste discussions. training a canine officer and The biggest weather-related prob- The lightest monthly total rain Last week in a 5-2 vote, the Columbus County Deaths purchasing a police dog. lem was a slight delay in farmers be- came in 1976 when only 0.13 inches County Board of Commissioners asked the The town would be required ing able to finish their spring plowing was recorded. county attorney to draft a letter of intent to Whiteville to match the state’s $13,042 and planting, according to Extension No below-freezing temperatures purchase the building located at the county- Magnolia Garrell Sasser contribution with $3,260 for the Service Agent Michael Shaw. were recorded last month. The sta- owned and now closed New Hope landfill from Chadbourn first year, plus roughly $1,000 “The rain slowed things down tion has records of temperatures of Waste Management. Pearl Parker M. McDowell for a kennel. After the first somewhat and we had a little hail below 32 degrees in April in 31 years The building is used as a location to collect year, Shaw said, the dog will and load trash from across the county onto Dewey Delane Cartrette but it didn’t cause any problems,” since 1954. cost around $1,500 to maintain. Shaw said. The average low temperature in larger trucks that haul the refuse to a Sampson Johnnie Lee Jenkins The state grant is not for April’s rainfall at the Border Belt April was 50.94 degrees and the aver- County landfill. Leavy Vereen age high was 76.27 degrees. See Canine, page 3-A Tobacco Research Station seven See Transfer station, page 2-A Tabor City Ethel Johnson Bolton Hallsboro woman: Teatus Anderson Green Nakina Norma Faye Watts ‘Tey said I had less than a year to live’ By RAY WYCHE he could not perform the operation Staff Writer “He said I was too big a risk.” Index Thanks to the Wilmington cardiologist’s knowledge &EJUPSJBMT" Faye Crawford Howard says the cardiologist was of a new procedure that proved to be a life-saver for How- 0CJUVBSJFT" forthright. ard, she became the second person in North Carolina 4QPSUT# There was no “I hope I’m wrong, but ... .” Or, “I hate to have a new valve placed in her heart via her femoral $SJNF" to have to tell you this, but … .” artery. The new procedure avoids the extensive surgical -JGFTUZMFT" The cardiologist at New Hanover Medical Center opening of the chest and the always risky open heart in Wilmington, where Howard had undergone triple surgery. heart bypass surgery in 2007, after exhaustive tests The new surgery involves working through a small three years later was told she was suffering from aortic opening in the groin to reach the artery. stenosis, an abnormal narrowing of her heart’s aortic The surgeons told her that prior to the surgery, blood valve. The result was that her organs and muscles were flow through her aortic valve “was just a trickle.” Once not receiving a sufficient amount of oxygenated blood the new valve began working, the blood gushed through to properly function. the valve, as it was meant to do. The cardiologists’ prognosis: “They told me I had The advanced cardiac surgical procedure required less than a year to live.” three hours and is done in North Carolina only at Wake Aortic valves are routinely replaced surgically when Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston- they become defective but the surgeon told Howard that See Heart, page 9-A Faye Howard 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011
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James Prevatte stated. who misbehave, but we don’t “It happened in Robeson have giant problems,” Pre- County. They consolidated vatte offered. seven units into one, and it Monte Herring, a county tore the county completely Boards discuss charter board member, said he agreed May 9, 2011 apart for a number of years,” with Flowers. “It’s all about Prevatte said. the children. There’s more Political suicide apprehension about this bud- Whiteville.com schools, capital outlay “It’ll eventually happen get – people losing jobs, class Reader and I’m confident we can nCounty, city school Schools’ Chairman Carlton schools. size – than about merging Photos work through it when that day boards worry about Prince asked when the sub- Another part of the fund- schools. comes,” he added during what charter schools’ effect, ject of charter schools was ing question was the effect “When the state tells us to is believed to be the first-ever money for new build- broached. state budget cuts are going to merge, I think we can merge meeting of both boards of ings. Both boards pointed out have on both education sys- in a graceful manner, love education and commissioners what they consider enor- tems here. The county will each other and improve edu- By BOB HIGH mous problems with Senate probably lose 30 to 33 teacher cation in Columbus County,” “I don’t believe you could Staff Writer Bill 8 in the current legis- assistants, and the custodial Herring declared. lature and its effect on pub- staff will also be trimmed. Passionate people walk the streets of White- lic school units by charter Teacher cuts Greg Merritt, another ville without getting a to- Although the question of merging the Columbus Coun- schools. There was also discussion Whiteville member, said he mato or egg thrown at ty and Whiteville school Allen Faulk, acting su- about the state school board’s applauded and seconded Her- you.” systems took up most of the perintendent for the county mandated “revision” for each ring’s attitude. “...It took this big boy schools, said he’d heard chil- system that cuts the number David Flowers evening, board members “The issue came up six almost 30 minutes to dren in charter and those of teachers and increases to eight years ago, and sev- Whiteville school board from the two units told coun- come 100 yards for the ty commissioners Thursday taught at home would be class size. shot, strutting and gob- night of their worries about allowed to participate in Another point was that bling the whole way. since the Whiteville unit was the effect of charter schools athletics at private schools. Columbus County was losing “There’s more apprehen- “Parents have a right to about 40 percent of its state Killed 04-27-11 in West- formed in 1945. and the lack of money for place their children at which lottery funding. sion about this budget – ern Prong area, twenty- “If the state mandates it, new schools and mainte- we can make it happen. If school they want, but I don’t Members of both edu- people losing jobs, class one pounds, 10 1/2 inch nance. one of us mandates it, I think think it should be at the pub- cation boards and several size – than about merging beard, 1 1/8 spurs.” A new high school for politically you would com- Whiteville, and replacement lic’s expense,” Faulk stated. commissioners spoke about schools.” Submitted by: Brent Lanier Level field the county’s inability to at- mit suicide. I don’t believe of schools at Old Dock, Ev- Monte Herring you could walk the streets of Questions were asked tract industry that employs ergreen and other locations County school board Whiteville.com Whiteville without getting a – many built in the 1920s about fundraising for public large numbers of people, and schools having to be shared its effect on attempting to Biser Ball tomato or egg thrown at you,” – were the major needs ad- Whiteville board member Da- with charter units, and about keep high school graduates Sports Trivia dressed by the education vid Flowers commented. groups. charging charter students at home. eral hundred people from Question #96: Behind “Who would throw it?” New air-conditioning a fee for insurance to par- Other questions included the Whiteville City Schools the pitching and hitting someone asked. chillers at both East and ticipate in athletics or other budget cuts and their effect showed up at a commission- of future Major Leaguer “Maybe me. I’m from the South Columbus high schools extra-curricular activities. on the arts, athletics and ers’ meeting to oppose merg- Tommy Greene, the 1985 Whiteville City Schools,” is an immediate need, plus Norris Ebron, chairman other outside activities by er.” He said there had been no Whiteville High School Flower said with a smile. replacement of floor joists of the county school board, students in both systems. discussion about local people baseball team won its Raise more money in the Old Dock school, and said, “We’re not anti-charter. A detailed story about the attending to protest. second state champion- Commissioners Charles management of aging roofs All we’re asking is a level three boards’ discussion will “There are some very pas- ship by sweeping what McDowell and Ricky Bullard at 19 county schools. playing field.” He noted SB-8 be in Thursday’s edition. sionate people in our system Randolph County school pointed out the present way Senate Bill 8 would hurt public schools. who would be upset if the Bob High in the best-of-three state of operating the schools “is “Where are the boxing Commissioners were told county caused the merger. 910-642-4104 ext. 247 title series? all about the children.” gloves?” Whiteville City the county schools have lost We would be inviting civil nearly 400 students to charter [email protected] Answer: Find the answer “I’ve heard people talk for war among ourselves. If the and against it for years and outsiders in Raleigh mandate today, at Whiteville.com, in years. If it saves money and it, then the medicine will go our Sports Section. hurts the children, then I’d ing he wanted to know how crunch,” the chairman added. schools if Carlton Prince down a whole lot easier than rather raise more money,” the boards of education felt Children first (Whiteville unit chairman) if we do it to ourselves. I Whiteville.com McDowell stated. because, “So many people are McDowell was the first didn’t agree with it, or any would ask we leave it alone,” You’ve Been “It’s not all about money. talking about it. person to speak to the merger one of you on the board.” Merritt said. Spotted It’s about our children. We’ve “I have been very vocal question. “If we were to do it, McKenzie said, “If it “We can’t afford to even got to put them first. My mama about it. I’ve had three people we’d have to eat most of the comes, it comes from an- talk about merging. We need said to do two things – show who’ve spoken to me against expense involved, and if the other source.” He said the high schools. We need roofs. children the road to Heaven it, and this is something the state mandates it we don’t effect on children “would be We need too many things and give them a good educa- two boards and the commis- have a choice. Whether we a setback.” in our school systems to be tion. sioners need to discuss. Our do or whether we don’t, the Good systems even talking about merger,” “There’s nothing better constituents are discussing it children have to come first.” Worley Edwards, county he added. than when Whiteville and daily,” Byrd stated. He added he saw “a lot of board of education member, “We realized right quick Lake Bicentennial Festival West Columbus get together “We know each (education issues” with consolidation, said, “I feel very comfortable that we could not afford it. in a good football or basketball unit) needs new buildings. and noted it “will take us with this group of people Our board realized it,” Byrd Whiteville.com game. It’s good to have com- There’s no way that the com- leaders to smooth the transi- that the right decision will countered. Poll Question munity rivalries. I’ve heard missioners can fund them. It tion. We have to back up from be made. If it comes from the The talk shifted to money of the Week of nothing good that can be would take a vote of the people personal opinions, and look state we can work together to needs for each system, a done (with merger),” Bullard for an education bond. at what’s best.” get it done.” subject covered in a separate Of the produce celebrated in commented. “We need to maybe make Commissioner Amon “Both are good systems story today. Columbus County, which is People are talking plans for down the road (about McKenzie said he’d heard as long as the state leaves Bob High your favorite? Commission Chairman merger). It’s coming. I don’t from five people, all opposed. them alone. We don’t have the 910-642-4104 ext. 247 Buddy Byrd opened the know what year. I think it “It would be hard for me Strawberries walked away problems of gangs and thugs [email protected] with nearly half the votes merger discussion by stat- won’t be soon with the budget to vote to consolidate the in schools. We have children in this poll, with watermel- ons placing second, with a quarter of the votes. Yams Transfer station and pecans each tied with Continued from page 1-A about one-eighth. This Week: Got gas? Although the building is firm’s ownership of the build- sioners. Waste Management newal date coincide with the located on county-owned “This doesn’t protect us. ing. “We did not say it belongs claimed ownership of the firm’s collection contract Whiteville.com property, Waste Management We may or may not be to you or it doesn’t belong to transfer station and wanted with the county. claimed ownership of the you,” Prevatte said. hundreds of thousands of The county’s curbside Photos building they had never paid going back with the same County Attorney Mike dollars for it. pick-up contract and transfer of the Week county taxes on amidst re- company. They wanted Stephens recommended that The county was told it agreement run concurrently negotiation of the county’s about $300,000 for that the board send the letter of could either renew a five-year for five years. Both expire on more than $6 million solid thing. It’s a three-sided intent. “It doesn’t say we are transfer station agreement Dec. 31, 2012. waste curbside and transfer going to do it,” Stephens said. with Waste Management or metal building with a tin Nicole Cartrette contract with the firm. “Can we send a letter that buy the building for the com- roof.” 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Commissioner Ricky Bull- says we do not intend to ex- pany’s $325,000 book value. [email protected] ard was the only commission- James Prevatte ercise that right?” McDowell It was soon discovered that er opposed four years ago to a asked. “I don’t see it being a for years the firm had never • Girls on the Run deal that allowed the county Management a separate ap- win-win situation for us.” paid property taxes on the FRANK THEATRES to pocket $200,000 in cash and praisal with an average of the “I think we should draft building. COASTAL $125,000 in gate credits. two being the final price. the letter to put ourselves in While Waste Manage- STADIUM 10 The county’s collection Those details concern a better position,” Stephens ment officials tried to nego- contract with the solid waste some commissioners who said. tiate a 10-year lease on the Showtimes (910) 754-7469 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com firm is up for renewal in 2012 believe Waste Management’s Commissioner Edwin Russ land, some commissioners 5200 Bridgers Road but a clause in the contract price will be inflated. Com- made a motion to send the let- demanded that the lease re- called for notification of in- missioners James Prevatte ter of intent. Commissioner tent to purchase to be made and Charles McDowell did Amon McKenzie seconded by July 1. not think it was a good idea to it with only McDowell and Under the contract the send a letter of intent. Prevatte opposed. IF YOU LOVE county would get an appraisal “This is a step we need to Waste Management had • Swansboro @ WHS of the building and Waste take to protect ourselves,” enjoyed the benefit of two Tennis Chairman Buddy Byrd said. separate contracts with stag- OUR SANDWICHES, “This doesn’t protect us,” gered renewal dates involv- The News Reporter Prevatte said. ”We may or ing the transfer station: a (USPS 387-600) may not be going back with franchise agreement and CUT IT OUT! Published twice weekly by the same company. They a separate trash collection The News Reporter Co. Inc. wanted about $300,000 for that contract until 2008. 127 W. 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Photo by Krystal Hawkins Strawberry Festival Miss North Carolina waves to the crowd along the route of the Strawberry Festival Parade in Chadbourn Saturday from atop the Goodness Grows giant shopping cart. Canine Continued from page 1-A
an additional officer, Shaw if need be, but this dog will tion to approve the depart- emphasized. primarily work Chadbourn.” ment’s participation in the At least one member The dog would be on pa- program, but the motion Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist of the department has ex- trol with the handler any died for a lack of a second. pressed interest in becoming time the officer was on the Councilman Phillip Hon- Healthy fundraiser the canine officer, and Shaw street, Shaw said. eycutt asked to table a vote Friends of Colby Byrd of Nakina are rallying to his aid in more ways than one. The said the officer has also indi- Shaw pointed out that until next month, when the latest fundraiser for the young cancer victim was a group walk from the courthouse in cated his willingness to sign canine teams are very help- town had a better idea of the Whiteville to downtown and back Sunday afternoon. a contract guaranteeing he ful in drug investigations, upcoming fiscal year budget. would stay with the town “for especially on traffic stops. Bass gave a second to the mo- a good while.” “The courts have ruled tion, which was approved. Board members were cau- that if a dog is just walking Shaw pointed out that the Rabid fox around a stopped vehicle and state has warned the town Continued from page 1-A tiously optimistic about par- ticipating in the program. hits on the scent of drugs, that funding for the program The town previously had the vehicle can be searched,” in contingent upon federal a pistol and began shooting said. “The wound was fairly can contract rabies. It is a canine officer, but Mayor Shaw said. funds as well. at the fox,” Hayes said. “It be- serious.” preventable through rabies Kenneth Waddell pointed out Although drug work If the program is cut in gan attacking the storm door The woman drove her- vaccinations. that the dog “did more for the would likely be the dog’s Washington, he said, it would behind the girl, and trying to self to Loris Community Animals with up to date county than for Chadbourn.” primary focus, Shaw said affect availability of local get inside.” Hospital, Hayes said, and vaccinations require only “Is this going to be a Co- whatever animal the town money for the canine officer. Columbus County Sher- personnel there contacted a booster shot, while pets lumbus County dog that purchased would also be “We have been approved,” iff ’s Deputy Troy Watts, who him about the attack. with no vaccinations must be we pay for, or a Chadbourn cross trained in search and he said, “but I wouldn’t com- lives next door, had just got- The woman could not give destroyed or quarantined for dog?” asked Councilman rescue, tracking, and build- mit the town to anything ten off work when the attack a good description of the six months if they come in Donald Ray Bass. ing entry. until the state tells me the occurred, Hayes said. Watts animal, Hayes said, but “it contact with a rabid animal. Shaw said that while “There have been numer- check is ready.” went over to investigate the sounds like she was attacked Rabies is transferred there were problems with ous cases where dogs are The council will discuss shooting, and saw the fox at- by a coon. She said there was through saliva, and can oc- the town’s previous canine responsible for saving lives the proposal again at the tacking the storm door. The a ring around its tail.” cur when an infected ani- team, that wouldn’t be the and helping make felony ar- June meeting. fox then turned on Watts, Spring often brings an mal scratches, licks or bites case this time. rests of dangerous suspects,” Hayes said. increase in the number of ra- another animal. It is always “The county has its own he said. Jefferson Weaver “Troy killed him, and they bies cases, since animals that deadly. canines,” he said. “We will Councilman Brian Ed- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 called 9-1-1,” Hayes said. were infected last fall have Hayes said the spring of be available to back them up wards quickly made a mo- [email protected] The fox was confirmed weakened over the winter. the year, when young ani- to be suffering from rabies, Those that survive are mals are born and begin to Hayes said, and the girl is un- usually in the final stages move around their dens, is dergoing rabies treatments. of the disease by the time prime time for interactions In an unrelated incident weather begins warming. between humans and sick the same day, Hayes said, The fox was the third con- animals. Place Your Order Now! a Lebanon Church Road firmed case of rabies this People see baby coons, Reach thousands of potential custom- We know business cards work - they’re woman was attacked by an year in the county. 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For all who say “put religion back in our schools” come visit Columbus May 31, 2011 Christian Academy and experience a Christian learning environment. 642-4104 www.columbuschristianacademy.us 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 Crime briefs Woman in road Indicted Shoplifer Phillip Shane Mason, 23, of Jamarrah Echelle Logan, killed Saturday Macedonia Church Road, Ever- 22, of Whiteville, was arrest- green, was arrested last week ed May 3 for stealing $133.61 Hit by boyfriend’s car at 1 a.m. on an indictment for felony worth of bathing suits, bikinis Kristy Nicole Yarbrough, 22, of Bladenboro, was killed at 1 larceny, and fraud involving and other items from Walmart a.m. Saturday when she was struck by her boyfriend’s car in a a case that was dismissed in here, according to a local police thick fog while she was sitting in the southbound lane of Old District Court earlier this year. report. Stake Road, four miles south of Chadbourn. Mason is charged with Mitchell Monroe Ransom II, also 22, of Bladenboro, was driv- stealing a cattle trailer and Knife ing an estimated 60 mph when he struck Yarbrough with a 2000 stainless-steel feeders, valued Hyundai, reported Highway Patrol Trooper Kent Ivey. David Cory Thompson, 27, at $16,000, from Tony Shaw in The couple had been at a nearby home where they had been of Leland, was arrested last February 2010, and selling the drinking, and Yarbrough walked away from the residence be- week on a charge of assault items for $600. cause Ransom was not ready to leave. He went to look for her, with a deadly weapon inflicting and drove northbound for an unknown distance. serious injuries on a warrant Ransom turned around and headed south, and struck Yar- Deferred obtained by Sheriff’s Detective brough with the bumper of the car. Damage to the car was Christopher Bryon Adams, Jeffery Bell. estimated at only $100, but the impact caused the car’s airbag 26, of Lumberton, was given Thompson is charged with to deploy, reports show. deferred prosecution here last injuring Paul Edward Allen III Ransom’s blood-alcohol level was reported at 0.12, and he week in Superior Court after with a knife on Feb. 12, accord- was charged with involuntary manslaughter, plus felony death he pleaded to possession of ing to the felony warrant. cocaine. by vehicle because he was legally drunk at the time of the in- Adams, arrested last July New York City Detective Terrence Donnelly, right, was cident, Ivey reported. Yarbrough’s blood-alcohol level has not with a Robeson County co- Cocaine here Friday to testify how Danny L. Thomas tried to kill been reported. defendant, was ordered to per- Debais Quineal Gore, 24, of him in 1990. N.C. SBI Agent Mac Warner is shown with The death was the fourth fatality of the year in the county, form 24 hours of community Bellamy-Gore Avenue, White- the detective. compared to 13 for the same period in 2010. service under Robeson County ville, was arrested last week on probation supervision. an indictment for possession of cocaine and drug parapher- Jury hears pleas Mason sent to prison nalia on charges brought by Continued from page 1-A Paul “Squirrel” rested on charges of Robbery Whiteville Police Detective Lewis Mason, 32, of breaking and entering, Michael Strickland. The new McDonald’s here 10 weeks of the trial of at least three Department of Correction Evergreen and Cerro and larceny. Gore’s cases were dismissed along U.S. 701 North Bypass officers from the maximum-security Tabor Prison Unit. They Gordo, was sent to He had a suspended in District Court because of was robbed at 3:30 a.m. Sat- deliver him to the courthouse each morning, and he remains prison last for a modi- term of 40 to 48 months the case’s “age,” following his urday, and the two robbers in the court holding cell during each lunch period, and times fied term of 20 to 24 when put on proba- initial arrest in November took cell phones from the four when the court is in recess. months when his pro- tion for stealing air 2009. employees at the business, ac- Michelle Jennings, a resident of Fayetteville who grew up bation was revoked by conditioning and heat- with Thomas among a group of 15 people – including 11 children Superior Court Judge ing unit parts from cording to local police. Mason Two black males, wear- Mowers – living in a Grist Road home, told about Thomas’ protective at- Douglas Sasser. the Evergreen United titude toward his male and female cousins during a time they ing black “hoodies,” entered Two new Kubota riding Mason, convicted in April Methodist Church, Corinth lived in Harlem in New York City. the building, and at least one mowers were stolen from John- 2010 of four counts of felony and Oakdale Baptist churches, Two beds was armed with a pistol. The son Equipment Company in larceny, had probation viola- all in April 2009. “Whoever got there first,” was the sleeping arrangement for thieves left on foot in the direc- Brunswick last week as thieves tions that included abscond- His new charges include the children in two beds in her grandmother Sadie Thomas’ tion of the High Woods resi- cut the chain-link fence and ing, missing curfew, not mak- breaking into the Columbus home, Jennings stated under questioning by defense attorney dential area immediately east pushed them to the rear of the ing court-ordered payments, County Charter School and Mike Ramos. of the restaurant. Anyone with property, according to a sher- not performing community stealing tools, plus stealing a She noted she never met Thomas’ father, and that he never information about the robbery iff ’s report. service, and having been ar- four-wheeler. visited his son nor paid child support. She said there were a is asked to call local police at A third Kubota mower was number of gangs in the Harlem neighborhood where Thomas 642-5111, or contact 9-1-1. taken from the display area, lived for several years, but he kept his younger cousins out of and was found in a ditch near trouble. Stevie Cox indicted where the fence was cut. Revoked Jennings said the Thomas family was “close knit,” and her C a r s o n grandmother had 15 children, and she figured there were 123 W a r d J r. , Help “first cousins” born to Sadie Thomas’ children. She said her for impersonation 24, of Chad- Local police are asking grandmother and other adults would go to the Red Cross for Chadbourn Town Manager Stevie Cox was indicted here bourn, was the public for help in iden- clothes, and went to “welfare for cheese and powered milk.” last week on charges of impersonating a police officer, de- sent to pris- tifying two black males who Intelligent laying an officer, speeding and having an expired driver’s on last week pushed Thetis B. Nobles, 75, of She noted Thomas enjoyed work with “at risk teens” after his license – acts alleged on March 15. for a term of Chadbourn, to the pavement, release from prison in 1999, and he had two sons and a daughter. The action came after the grand jury in April said they six to eight and stole her pocketbook in She acknowledged, on cross-examination by prosecutor Lee Bol- wanted to see the charges in indictment form as they re- Ward m o n t h s a strong-arm robbery outside linger, Thomas was intelligent and made good grades in school. turned a “true presentment” on information furnished by when his probation in a New Walmart on April 30. Jennings also acknowledged her two brothers, Thomas “T.J.” the SBI and Highway Patrol Trooper Ronnie Walker. Hanover County felony was The thieves got into a car Jennings, and Paul Jennings, are now both in prison in South District Attorney Jon David said last month he sent the revoked in Superior Court here driven by a black female and Carolina. Thomas Jennings is serving a term for trafficking in cases to the grand jury because he wanted “community in- by Judge Douglas Sasser. headed south on U.S. 701, ac- drugs, and Paul Jennings for bank robbery. volvement” in the decision because Cox is a public official. Ward was convicted in De- cording to the police report. Cox was charged in March while driving a Town of cember 2009 of possession of a Anyone with information is “I felt pressure on my finger as he tried to pull the Chadbourn unmarked police car as he, Mayor Ken Waddell, stolen firearm in a case where asked to call Whiteville police trigger.” and two members of the town’s ABC board returned from shots were fired at a Wilming- at 642-5111 or contact 9-1-1. Detective Donnelly a trip to Raleigh. ton home in May 2009. There New York City police Walker stopped the car near Boardman, and documents were three co-defendants. show he charged Cox with driving 78 in a 60-mph zone. Cox Ward’s probation viola- Tefs is charged with impersonation for pretending to be Chad- tions included absconding, and Alexandria Marie Ether- Heather Gaddy, a 33-year-old U.S. Army staff sergeant and bourn’s police chief as he gave the trooper the chief ’s badge leaving the jurisdiction of the idge, 28, of Whiteville, was ar- another of Thomas’ first cousins, told how the neighborhood and paper documents when asked for identification. court without permission. He rested here Sunday for stealing “wasn’t good” where the cousins visited in the summer and Cox’s attorney, Mike Willis, was “shocked” last month was put on probation for 30 clothing, batteries and a tooth- where Thomas lived for a few years. She also noted Thomas’ by the DA’s actions in sending the cases to the grand jury. months. brush, valued at $67.65, Sunday cared for his children. The DA’s office wanted to move the cases to Superior Court Ward has 58 days credit from the local Walmart, ac- More family where a jury is available. Criminal cases are decided by a toward his term. cording to police. Thomas’ aunt, Linda Gaddy of Chadbourn, also said she judge in District Court. never met Thomas’ father or any of his family, and she “felt comfortable sending my children to Harlem many summers,” Car found burned County Fatalities because she knew her sisters there would take care of them. A Honda automobile, owned To this date Shelton Thomas, another first cousin who’s been living in Malpass gets probation by Blenda Freeman Mitchell Chadbourn for the past six months, said he hoped the jury spared nie Kelly of Malpass 2011 …………… 4 Douglas Dale Mal- of Lake Waccamaw, was found his cousin’s life, and acknowledged this was the first time he’d pass, 39, of Byrdville- Lane, Delco, as part burned in the edge of a field off 2010 ..…………...13 seen the killer in 15 years. Freeman Road, Delco, of his probation. A Pocosin Road north of the lake, Total 2010...... 26 The jury’s verdict Thursday came at 2:15 p.m., 13 minutes was placed on pro- prison term of 120 after the afternoon session began. It took nearly 20 minutes for according to a May 7 sheriff ’s Total 2009...... 28 bation for two years days was suspended. report. each juror to be polled – at the defense’s request – to confirm his here last week after Malpass’ prior re- or her decisions in each of the four murders. he pleaded in Superior cord showed convic- Danny Thomas showed the first signs of any emotion during Court to misdemeanor tions for breaking and Sarvis gets 7 days the three weeks of the actual trial as the verdicts were read. He larceny in the theft of Malpass entering, and larceny lowered his head to just under the edge of the large curved table an aluminum radiator in Janu- in 2004, fraud in 2003, larceny Daniel Abe Sarvis, in a closed season, and as he heard the foreman’s consistent answer of “Yes” to every ary 2010. by employee in 1995, unauthor- 42, of Loris, S.C., was sentenced in May 2009 question by the court clerk. Malpass was ordered to pay ized use of a vehicle in 1996, sentenced to a modi- to 18 months of proba- Confirm decision restitution of $2,500 to Don- and larceny in 1992. fied term of seven tion. Many family members of Thomas’ Columbus County victims days in jail here last Sarvis was ar- – Craig Lesand Williams, Ivory Dennis Inman, Regina Dossie Wednesday when his rested by Wildlife Of- Inman and Anthony Martin – nodded approvingly as the jurors Tieves hit two Bolton stores probation for hunting ficer Charles Hinson, convincingly answered “yes” when asked was the guilty verdict The Sam’s Pit Stop conve- port noted. The deputy took out-of-season was re- the same officer who their decision. nience store in Bolton was the report for Bolton police, voked. Superior Court arrested him on the entered at night May 7, and at because the police shift had Sarvis They each followed with another firm “yes” to the follow-up Judge Douglas Sasser charges on which Sar- question, was it was still their decision. least 10 cartons of cigarettes ended. shortened the jail term from vis was convicted, on Nov. 2, Thomas was found guilty of 12 felonies in the following order: were stolen, according to a Freeman’s Gas, Grill and 45 days. 2010 with five firearms, and Second-degree kidnapping of Terrence Rowell in August 2005. sheriff ’s report. Grocery along N.C. 211 South Sarvis was convicted by taking deer at night with the Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting It was the second time was also broken into, accord- a jury in December 2008 of use of artificial light. serious injuries on Rowell, who was stabbed 30 times, and had in four days the Sam’s Pit ing to a May 8 report, and carrying a concealed weapon, Sarvis had been forbidden his chest sliced open. Stop store was entered by the owner reported the theft spotlighting deer, night hunt- to hunt for two years as part Armed robbery of Centia McLeod, Williams’ girlfriend, in someone throwing a block of of 25 Dutch Master, 25 White ing and possession of a deer of his probation. September 2005, by taking her car. cement or large rock through Owl New York, and 25 E Z roll Attempted first-degree murder of McLeod. a plate-glass window, the re- cigars. Break-ins, thefs noted Second-degree kidnapping of McLeod. The following were victims launcher system to train dogs, Attempted armed robbery of Williams. Boswell gets 72 days credit First-degree murder of Williams, with malice, premeditation of a break-in, and/or theft re- electronic dog collar system. William Eric Boswell, 50, of Whiteville, was released from and deliberation, and by “lying in wait.” ported on date shown: s -AY n %AST #OLUMBUS jail here last week after he pleaded to driving with a revoked First-degree burglary of the Inman home in November 2005. s -AY n 4RACTOR 3UPPLY High School, Lake Waccamaw license, and was sentenced to 72 days in jail, and given credit Triple killing Whiteville – theft of Cub Cadet – break-in of storage area, theft for 72 days served. First-degree murder of Dennis Inman, again with malice, riding mower by man pulling of Kawasaki grass trimmer. Boswell was arrested in May 2010, and convicted in February premeditation and deliberation. trailer with pickup. s -AY n $ENVER #ODY "LACK- in District Court. He was sentenced to 120 days in the District First-degree murder of Regina Inman, again with malice, s -AY n .ELLIE , 7ASH- well, Ice Plant Road, Fair Bluff Court judgment, and appealed to Superior Court. His term was premeditation and deliberation. ington, 14600 block of N.C. 904 – break-in, theft of Honda modified by Judge Douglas Sasser. East, Tabor City – break-in, motorcycle. First-degree murder of Martin, again with malice, premedita- theft of medication. s -AY n *IM 9OUNG #ON- tion and deliberation. s -AY n -ELANIE #OX 'REEN struction, Cleveland, Ga. – Second-degree kidnapping of Martin. G. Cameron Byrd theft of 1,200 pounds of copper The verdicts came on the fourth day of the 10th week of the Sea, S.C. – theft of wallet con- ATTORNEY AT LAW taining cash, credit cards from wire from 8400 block of N.C. trial, the longest, most expensive trial in Columbus County shopping cart in Walmart here. 905, Nakina. Fiber-optic cable, history. The first seven weeks were restricted to selection of the s #RIMINAL s $IVORCE s 7ILLS jury from 750 people summoned – the largest pool of citizens s -AY n -AE 3TEPHEN- being installed for Atlantic s #USTODY s #HILD 3UPPORT son Willis, West Lewis Street, Telephone Membership Corp., ever called in the 202-year history of the county. Whiteville – attempted break- was not taken. s 4RAFlC s 0ERSONAL )NJURY in of vehicle. s -AY n /FF #AMPUS $IVE SHORT s /N 4HE *OB !CCIDENTS s -AY n 3HANNON #HARLES Chadbourn Highway – theft BROS. RENT-A-CAR 0INCKNEY 3T s 7HITEVILLE of two rings, three necklaces Worrell, N.C. 214, Whiteville Hwy. 701 840-6280 #ELL 642-2258 Office – break-in, theft of Kawa- and three sunglasses by two $ 95 South of Whiteville DAILY saki dirt bike, Bumber Boy women. 19 642-4175 Evening And Weekend Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 -- 5A Debs, son of cotillion presented at ball The Cotillion Club presented the 2011 debutantes and sons of cotillion at its annual Debutante Ball on March 19 at the Vineland Station Depot. The Cotillion Club was originally formed in 1951 as a social dance club. It has sponsored the Debutante Ball since 1997 where members present debutantes and sons of cotillion to the club membership. Several functions were held in their honor in the weeks prior to the ball. Emily Kathryn Collier is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dannelly Brooks Jr. of Whiteville. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Frederick Collier III of Mor- ristown, N. J., the granddaughter of Mrs. James Frederick Collier II of Whiteville and the late James Frederick Collier II. Miss Collier is a senior at Morristown-Beard School, Mor- ristown, N. J. and will attend North Carolina State University this fall. She was presented by her grandfather, William Dan- nelly Brooks, Jr. and escorted by William Gene Canady. Emory Elizabeth Ward is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Benjamin Ward III of Whiteville. She is the grand- daughter of Mrs. Ernest Benjamin Ward Jr. of Whiteville and the late Dr. Ernest Benjamin Ward Jr.; Betty Barnes Walters of Little River, S.C. and James Emory Walters of Ocean Isle Beach. Miss Ward is a senior at St. Mary’s School in Raleigh and will attend Presbyterian College this fall. She was presented by her father, Dr. Ernest Benjamin Ward III and escorted by William Robert Purcell III. Rachel Katherine Ward is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Benjamin Ward III of Whiteville. She is the grand- daughter of Mrs. Ernest Benjamin Ward Jr. of Whiteville, the late Dr. Ernest Benjamin Ward, Jr.; Betty Barnes Walters of Little River, S.C. and James Emory Walters of Ocean Isle Beach. Miss Ward is a senior at St. Mary’s School in Raleigh and will attend Presbyterian College in the fall. She was presented by her father, Dr. Ernest Benjamin Ward III and escorted by Williams Baldridge Britt. Joseph Hackney Deans is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Deans. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Drake Deans and Mrs. Robert Lee King of Whiteville and the late Robert Lee King. He is a senior at Whiteville High School and will attend Rachel Katherine Ward Emory Elizabeth Ward North Carolina State University this fall.
New Hope Singers’ 12th Anniversary Singing will be held Saturday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in the Buckhead community. Guests will be Nadine and Stevie, The Cummings Brothers and Berteneta, Mt. Sinai Choir, along with the New Hope Singers and others. Ad- mission is free and everyone is invited. Contact Renee’ Jacobs, 910 655-8983 for directions or more information.
Emily Kathryn Collier Hackney Deans Mary Bow is named Tabor City’s Woman of Year Mary Bow clearly had no growing up in the neighbor- tor Ed Worley in February for Mrs. Bow later came to Ta- idea the honor that was just hood with Bow, enjoying her her dedication to the Meals on bor City, where she worked in moments away from com- cooking as a child, and con- Wheels program and her vol- the office at Tabor City Baptist ing her way last Wednesday tinuing to marvel at her giv- unteer service at the center. Church for many years. She morning. ing spirit as Bow continues to Legacy of service died in 1978. Her surprise radiated as give to her community. Mary is a daughter of the Mary was one of four chil- Bow was named Tabor City’s “This honor is well de- late Rev. Jarvis Sonso Bow dren of the Bow family, and Woman of the Year by the served,” Miller said. “When and Louise Carter Bow. Her talked of her father’s influ- Greater Tabor City Chamber there’s work to be done, she parent’s legacy was described ence in that 2001 interview. of Commerce. will be here. She will do what- by the late W. Horace Carter in “He always wanted us to A dedicated volunteer at ever it takes to succeed.” a 2001 story in The Tabor-Loris help people in our community the Tabor City Senior Center, Bow, near tears, was hum- Tribune. just as he always did,” Mary Bow, 83 years young, was ble in her response. Rev. Bow, during a 1949 said. busily preparing packages “I love what I do,” Bow said. revival service in Arkansas Mary still has many of her for the Meals on Wheels pro- “I love to help people. I know “slowly went down on his father’s handwritten sermon gram there as leaders from God will help me.” knees and began an emotional notes, including those from the chamber walked into the Moving prayer for God to touch the his last sermon, taken from center at Lake Tabor. Miller said Bow remains a hearts of the congregation Luke 24, 5-6; and Isaiah 53, Center coordinator Susan woman on the move, and folks attending a spring revival at 7-12. Prince was beaming, too. She should not get in her way. the Siloam Baptist Church,” “Do the work of the Lord,” had been in on the secret, and “If you see that little red Carter wrote. the note says. told patrons and workers the car going around here,” Miller “Bow was the pastor and To that end, she attended a chamber folks were coming said, “get out of the way. She’s Rev. J.L. Causey was con- missionary school at South- out to make a big announce- got things to do.” ducting the week-long re- western Baptist Seminary in ment. Others see her giving, busy vival seeking new converts to Fort Worth, Texas in 1985. Her Chamber president Rich- spirit, too. Bow was recog- Christianity. He never stood giving spirit is evident at the ard Miller made the presen- nized by Columbus County or prayed again. As the Rev. Tabor City Senior Center, and tation, and reminisced about Department of Aging Direc- Causey said, ‘He went home on occasion at the town’s his- to his Lord in that humble toric one-room schoolhouse, position and moment.’” where she dons 19th century DAR meeting slated May 11 Louise. Bow “walked bold- clothing and takes on the role The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution ly to the front and spoke in a of “school marm.” will meet Wednesday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at the Southern Kitchen trembling yet serious voice “She’s a treasure,” said in downtown Whiteville. saying, ‘Let’s continue the Susan Prince, the Senior Cen- Woman of the Year Members should come to the Lions Den private room for the service, That’s what my hus- ter coordinator. (Story and Mary Bow is presented the Woman of the Year award final meeting of the year. Lunch will be served and new officers band would have wanted you photo courtesy Deuce Niven, will be installed. Members are encouraged to attend. by Richard Miller, president of the Greater Tabor City to do,’” the story said. Tabor City Tribune) Chamber of Commerce. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 Engagements
Delores King Chris Fisher Gail Ty-Lynn Hammon Melanie Elisabeth Black Wilton Marty Nobles Kevin Michael Mottershead King-Fisher Black- Delores King and Chris Hammon- Fisher are planning a June 11 Lylala N. Shaw Nobles Mottershead wedding at The Madison House Du’Juan M. Lennon John and Jeanette Black of in Whiteville. Gail Ty-Lynn Hammon Sparta announce the engage- The bride-elect is the daugh- and Wilton Marty Nobles of ment of their daughter, Mela- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shaw-Lennon Chadbourn will be married nie Elisabeth, of Wake Forest, King of Delco. She graduated Lylala N. Shaw and Du’Juan on May 21 in a 3 p.m. cer- to Kevin Michael Mottershead from Acme Delco High School, M. Lennon of Greenville will emony at the Arts Building in of Wake Forest, son of Nancy Southeastern Community be married on June 4 in Wilm- Chadbourn. Henson of San Marcos, Calif. College and the University of ington. The bride-elect is the daugh- and Peter and Beverly Mot- the State of New York. She The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Merry Hammon of tershead of Gretna, Neb. is a licensed nursing home ter of Deborah Lloyd of Leland Whiteville and granddaughter The bride-elect graduated administrator and is the direc- and Herbert Shaw Jr. of Rie- of Kenneth and Erline Gardner from Whiteville High School tor of nursing at Shoreland gelwood. of Whiteville. She graduated and UNC-Chapel Hill with a Healthcare . The groom-elect is the son from Whiteville High School B.S. in information science The groom-elect is the son of Lydia Lennon of Whiteville. and is employed with BB&T. Ed Ray and Louise Cribb and Master of Arts in teaching. of Hilda Fisher of Chadbourn. The groom-elect is the son She served in Namibia with the He graduated from West Co- of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Monte Peace Corps as a math teacher lumbus High School and is a Nobles. He graduated from in 2004-06 and now teaches high Cribbs celebrate 50th roofing foreman in Wilming- West Columbus High School Ed Ray and Louise Cribb especially noted for her “green school math at Durham School ton. and is employed with Turbev- celebrated their 50th wedding thumb” ability to grow beauti- ille Farms. of the Arts. anniversary on April 16. A ful flowers. The groom-elect earned a dinner was hosted by their The Cribbs have five chil- B.S. in cellular and molecular children and celebrated with dren: Ronald Cribb of Nakina, biology at California State San the family at Dale’s Seafood in Donna Brown and husband, Marcos and taught English in Tabor City. Joey, of Whiteville, Dale Cribb Births Korea for two years. He is now Ed Ray and Louise met and wife, Susie, of Old Dock, in medical equipment sales. in 1957 at a church in Fair Jimmy Cribb of Nakina and Evans A June 25 wedding is Bluff. They were engaged ap- Johnnie Cribb and wife, Emily, planned at 5:30 p.m. at Wake- Heather and Matt Evans of proximately two years and of Providence; two grandsons, field Plantation in Raleigh. Raleigh announce the April 7 were married April 16, 1961 in Kevin Cribb and Eric Brown; birth of a daughter, Samantha Conway, S.C. They made their seven granddaughters, Christy Renee. She weighed 6 pounds home on Alton Singletary Road Huggins, Candace Godwin, Ol- 7 ounces. May Day parade in Whiteville. ivia Cribb, Karrie Cribb, Jamie Maternal grandparents are Ed Ray retired from Nation- Britt, Hannah Cribb and Grace Ernest Grant Pam and Mike Cutchin of at East Arcadia al Spinning Co. and continues Cribb; four great-grandchil- Chadbourn. Paternal grand- East Arcadia Fire Depart- to work on motorcycles and dren, Miranda Hilburn, Alyssa parents are Megan and Greg ment will have a May Day pa- four-wheelers in his shop at Huggins, Alieyah Godwin and Nursing class Evans of Greensboro. rade on Saturday, May 14 at 10 home. Louise is a homemaker Blake Brown. Samantha Renee has a a.m. Lineup will begin at 9 a.m. and enjoys gardening. She is slated May 19 2-year-old brother, Graham. at the intersection of Bowen- in Whiteville Blanks and Hoover roads. May “The Future of Nursing in 21 is the rain date. Golf ball drop to help North Carolina,” two hours of Vendors are welcome for a continuing education for reg- Genealogists to $25 fee. No food vendors are Frances Elizabeth Tate istered nurses, is scheduled allowed but food will be avail- Shawn Patrick Rigdon visually impaired for Thursday, May 19, 6-8 p.m., meet May 14 able. Activities include horse rides, inflatable bounce hous- Whiteville Lions Club is at Whiteville United Method- The Southeastern North es, water slides, dunking booth sponsoring a Drop for Sight Tate-Rigdon ist Church fellowship hall, 902 Carolina Genealogical Society golf ball drop. Lions Club mem- Pinckney Street in Whiteville, (volunteers needed), steppers, David and Marcia W. Tate will meet at Westminster Pres- bers will sell 250 of the charity not Southeastern Community senior games and more. of Canton announce the en- byterian Church, 307 South golf balls for $25 each and they College as reported earlier. Proceeds will benefit the gagement of their daughter Franklin Street, Whiteville, will be dropped from a hot air Registration will begin at 5:45 East Arcadia Volunteer Fire Frances Elizabeth, to Shawn on Saturday, May 14, at 2 p. m. balloon at 5 p.m. at Whiteville p.m. District 16 of the N.C. Department. For more infor- Patrick Rigdon, son of Karen Those who wish may gather Country Club golf course on Nurses Association (NCNA) mation contact Marilyn Munn Rigdon of Balsam and Ben at 1 p.m. for conversation and Friday, May 20. is sponsoring the program, at 655-8843, Toadie Munn at Rigdon of Tuckasegee. sharing family histories. The balls will be numbered which is approved for two 655-6003 or Amanda Brown at The bride-elect is the grand- Flora Belle Herring Enzor, and the owner of the ball that hours continuing education 612-2060. daughter of Hurley and Louise Alice Soles and Richard Wright drops into the cup or comes units (CEUs). Tate of Efland and Dorothy will present a program about closest to the cup will win $500. Ernest Grant, MSN, RN, and Winnies and the late Francis the “State Line Tree” and “The Additional prizes of $250 for current president of NCNA, Winnies of Chadbourn. She Jam.” second place and $100 for third will be the speaker. A strong graduated from Tuscola High Society members and those will be awarded and the fourth role model and advocate for School and Western Carolina interested in genealogy and Happy 6th Birthday place winner will be awarded nurses, Grant has been in- University with a Bachelor of history are encouraged to at- a ride on the Hoppy Daze hot volved for 30 years in leader- Science degree in elementary tend. Will Andrews air balloon with Pilot MSgt. ship roles at local, state and Whiteville Lions Club’s sight education. She is employed by May 11, 2011 (retired) Ian Leonard. national levels and continues related fund. Jackson County Schools as a The balls will be dropped to help shape the future of the “The Lions Club very much third grade teacher at Smokey from Hoppy Daze as it flies over nursing profession. appreciates all the support the Mountain Elementary School. ly serves as reviewer for jour- the 18th hole, weather permit- Grant is a nursing education community has given us over The groom-elect is the nal articles in the American ting, and they will be dropped clinician for the N.C. Jaycee the past years and we look for- grandson of Alvin and Dora Burn Association Journal of in a manner deemed fair by the Burn Center where he has ward to your support again for Rigdon of Tuckasegee and Burn Care and Research. Lions Club. been employed for the past 28 this worthwhile cause,” said a Mary Moore and the late Henry The continuing education The VIP (visually impaired years. He has received numer- Lions spokesman. Moore of Sylva. He graduated units are free to NCNA mem- persons) Charity Golf Ball ous honors and awards for the For more information call from Tuscola High School and bers and $25 for non-members. Drop proceeds will be used prevention of burn injuries Lee Croom at 641-2746 or Dutch Western Carolina University Dinner will be provided free specifically for the non-profit as well as his work with nurs- Dine at 918-2416. with Bachelor of Science de- to all participants and is made ing students and the nursing grees in electrical engineering possible through a special profession. In 2003 he received and mathematics. He is em- projects grant to District 16 the Governor’s Award of Ex- ployed by TekTone as a hard- from NCNA. Woman’s Choices cellence, the highest award To register call Kim Smith ware engineer in Franklin. given to state employees. He The wedding is planned for at 640-6615, extension 261, by has written extensively for Saturday, June 18, at 4 p.m. noon on May 17. 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Lake Waccamaw Primary Care is a medical practice ...and a gift for Teacher too dedicated to all your family’s medical needs. Scout and JAM Totes, Bags and Coolers • Willow Tree WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. Tervis Tumblers • Jack Rogers We recognize life is busy and we guarantee Vera - including Beach Towels & Umbrellas NO WAITING!!! Jay Jewelry For an Appointment, Viva Beads Jewelry Call 910-646-6617 GIFTS & INTERIORS 1017 S. Madison St. Whiteville • 642-9881 107 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011--7A Proposal by mail results in wedding, 65-year marriage By CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor Warren and Mary Cook may be the only couple around who got engaged by mail, but ap- parently they knew they had a “real thing” for each other. They’ll celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Thurs- day, May 12. Getting engaged by mail doesn’t really tell the whole story. He didn’t just propose in a letter; he sent an engagement ring by mail all the way from Honolulu, Hawaii. Cook said he met Mary Wil- liamson in the summer of Faulk Kidland Childcare Center of the Sandy Plain community participated in the St. 1942 after her family moved to Jude Research Hospital’s Trike-A-Thon, raising more than $410. Participants, left to Whiteville from Marion, S.C. right, front row, were Daron Redmond, Matthew Vipperman, Brayden Weatherford, Is- “She was working in Rose’s abella Montiel and Reece Cribb; back row: B.J. McCoy, Carson Faulk, Gavin Porter, Dime Store and I met her there,” Emily Wingate, Madison Spencer, Hunter Barnes, Luke Porter, Taylor Turbeville and he recalled. “We went together Jordan Turbeville. about three months before I joined the Navy in December 1942.” Fundraiser to Cook said he spent 29 months aboard ship at sea, be held at Avant SCC TV Schedule three months in the North EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time Atlantic and 26 months in the Chapel June 4 Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at South Pacific. He was never Avant Chapel Youth Group www.sccnc.edu involved in combat. will hold a chicken bog and This week on EDU-Cable: “I’m the only man in Mary and Warren Cook, 65 years ago barbecue plate salel on Satur- Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Whiteville who can say I was on day, June 4 from noon-2 p.m. 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room a ship that long and never saw 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Your Health Matters – a shot fired in anger,” he said. Tickets are $6 each. 3rd Annual Family Health Festival – Terrie Priest, He and Mary wrote to each For more information, con- Beth Brown and Tom Stanley other every day or two, he said. tact Pastor Mack Watts at (843) 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Natural Resource Conservation – In 1943 he bought an engage- 421-7411 or Doris Watts (843) 421-5516. The church is located Howard Wallace and Edward Davis ment ring in Honolulu and sent 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks it through the mail. He said he at 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo. with Harry Foley – International Salad doesn’t remember the month, Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents nor does he recall Mary’s reac- 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - Broadcast Production Technology (BPT) tion to the mailed proposal, but – Sue Hawks, Chris Vaughn, Ashley Walker, apparently she accepted. Relay 4 Life Haley Castillo and Jesse Hufton Explaining how he sent the 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Columbus County Partnership for Children Week of the Young Child Opening ring, Cook said: “I went to the pageant set Events – Selena Rowell and Willa Brigham carpenter shop, took a 2x2 about Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program five inches long and drilled a The Greater Columbus 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Southeastern Community College hole in it. I put the ring in the County Relay 4 Life Pageant is Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2010 Summer Science hole and packed it good with accepting applications for the Camp – Invasive Species – Part IV cotton and sent it in the mail.” May 14 event at Southeastern Cook said he came home in Community College. January 1946 and he and Mary Applications are available started making plans for their at Sugar and Spice Dancewear, wedding. They were married Carter’s Bridal and Tabor City May 12 in Westminster Pres- Visitors Center. Anyone inter- byterian Church in Whiteville. ested or for more information He doesn’t recall who her at- call Mitzi Ward at 234-1742. tendants were, but his dad, the original Joseph Warren Cook who was called Warren, was his best man. He also went to Centennial work with J.W. Cook and Sons, the construction firm his fa- shirts for sale ther founded, one that three Lake Waccamaw centennial generations of Cooks operated T-shirts and koozies are for The Cooks in a more recent photo sale at Lake Waccamaw Town Hall. Hope of Glory until a few years ago. The firm 26, and Sally Grace, 19. The shirts are designed also included Warren’s brother Mr. Cook is proud of being with a lake scene encircled PCC to hold three Billy, Warren Jr.’s son Joe, and 87 years old and in good health. with “Town of Lake Wac- Billy’s son Brownie. Mrs. Cook is homebound. camaw,” and commemorate night revival Warren and his younger “I’m going to make it to 90,” 100 years of lake living, from Hope of Glory Pentecostal brothers, Dr. Gene Cook, now he said with a smile. “But that 1911-2011. Church of Christ will hold a deceased, and Billy Cook, were seems too soon,” he added, three-night revival May 11-13 all three in the U.S. Navy during wrinkling his brow. at 7 p.m. World War II. To what does he attribute his The guest speaker will be Warren and Mary Cook were age and good health? SHORT active in the community and Evangelist Renee Griffin from “Good genes and hard work,” First Baptist Church. She was he hastily replied. El Bethel Church of Whiteville. BROS. in the garden club and he was His father lived to age 88 and Charles Martin Henry is the a Scoutmaster, among other his mother lived to be 89. pastor. The church is located at community activities. And what is his secret for a RENT-A-CAR 611 S. Madison St., Whiteville. The Cooks have two chil- good marriage for 65 years? dren. Carolyn and her husband “She put up with a lot,” he $ 95 Dan Southerland live near Cha- said with a grin. 19 DAILY pel Hill, and Joe and his wife, Clara Cartrette Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville DAR meeting the former Katherine Fisher, live in Whiteville. They have 910-642-4104, ext 226 642-4175 slated May 11 two children, Joseph Warren IV, [email protected] www.whiteville.com The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Wednes- day, May 11, at 11 a.m. at the Southern Kitchen in down- town Whiteville. Members should come to the Lions Den private room for the final meeting of the year. Lunch will be served and new officers will be installed. Mem- bers are encouraged to attend.
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HUTCHENS Hester served in the United day, May 5, 2011, at Cape Fear Pageant applications will be available next week and inter- SALISBURY -- Betty Jo States Army Valley Bladen Healthcare, ested applicants can e-mail their contact information to ncwa- Piper Hutchens, 78, died and Navy Re- Elizabethtown. He was born [email protected] for an application to be mailed Friday, May 6, 2011 at Row- serve. in Columbus County, the son to them. A graveside of the late Dewey Avery Car- an Regional Medical Cen- service was trette and Evelyn Duncan ter. She was born Sept. 10, held Saturday, May 7, at Rob- Cartrette. 1932 in Gallatin, Tenn., Brain Injury Support Group tion is the second building past erts Family Cemetery. Blad- Final rites will be held at 2 meets at Columbus Regional she was the daughter of the Car City on U.S. 701 South of en-Gaskins Funeral Home of p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Healthcare, Education Center, late Wirt Lee Piper Sr., and Whiteville. For more information Elizabethtown handled the ar- Church of God of Prophecy Room 1A the second Thursday call Harold Register at 642-8979 Margie Ruth Ballard Piper. rangements. with the Rev. John McPherson of each month at 6 p.m. For more or 234-5303 or Harry Batton at Her husband, Hilton Taylor Survivors include his two officiating. Burial will follow information call Shauna Nobles 876-3687. Hutchens, preceded her in daughters, Janet Roberts in the McPherson Cemetery, or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. death on June 1, 2008 and a of Bladenboro, and Brenda Chadbourn.Visitation will be 9458. Laddy Cannon and Donna son, Barry Lee Hutchens on Peregoy of Dunn; and five Monday, May 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Spivey will be performing every Compassionate Friends Sup- Dec. 7, 1984. grandchildren. Inman Funeral Home. Tuesday night from 7:30-10 p.m. Survivors include his wife, port Group (Grief group for par- at W.N. Railroad St. in Clarkton Hutchens was educat- ents who have lost children to THEATUS ANDERSON Allie Faye Cartrette of Chad- at the “Jam.” Music played is ed in the Gallatin, Tenn. NORMA FAYE WATTS death) meets at Grace Episco- GREEN bourn; four daughters, Joanie gospel and variety. The “Jam” schools and graduated from NAKINA -- Norma Faye pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., BOLTON -- Theatus Ander- Cartrette Byars, Delane Burr is open to the public. For more Gallatin High School. She Watts, 59, died Saturday, Whiteville the second Monday son Green, 80, died Tuesday, and Crystal Cartrette Cain, information call 640-8465. was a homemaker and a May 8, 2011, at Lower Cape of each month at 7:30 p.m. For May 3, 2011, at Lower Cape all of Chadbourn, Donnie Fear Hospice and LifeCare- more information call 647-8401. member of Bethany Bible Fear Hospice. She was the Ann Cartrette of Union City, Full Gospel Chapel sing line up Center in Whiteville. Born N.J.; a brother, Harold Dean for 2011. Schedule follows: May Chapel. widow of Morris Green and Vietnam Veterans of America Cartrette of Chadbourn; a 20, Joel and Labreska Hemphill; Those left to cherish her in Columbus County, she the daughter of the late Coy meet the frst Tuesday of each sister, Iris McEwen of Clark- May 22-25, Revival, Tyler Jerni- memory are her sons, Hil- was the daughter of Kirby and Beulah Greene Anderson. month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madi- ton; seven grandchildren; one gan; June 17, the Viewmasters; ton Terry Hutchens and Franklin Watts Sr. and Al- She was also preceded in death son St., Whiteville. wife, Rosalind, and Mark lie Mae Redwine Watts of by siblings, George Anderson, great-grandchild; four step- July 22, Palmetto State Quartet; children, Wade Clifton Gray, Aug. 19, The Browns of Wal- Hutchens and wife, Mary, Nakina. Leo Anderson, Charles Ander- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Cordelia Jones and Angelique lace; Sept. 23, Quinton Mills; Final rites will be held son, Clyde Anderson, and Da- #8073 meets on the second all of Fayetteville, Kim Gray, all of Chadbourn, and Oct. 14, the Easters; and Nov. vid Anderson: a grandson and Tuesday of each month at 6:30 Hutchens of Lenoir and at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, Geraldine Jackson of Mul- 18, the Nelons. All sings are on Whiteville and Susie Flem- at Nakina Baptist Church, two great-grandchildren. p.m. at 121 W. Wyche St., White- Final rites were held Fri- lins, S.C.; eight step-grand- Friday nights and begin at 7:30 ing Hutchens of Lenoir; Burial will follow in Watts ville. day, May 6, at Union Chapel children. He was preceded in p.m. The church is located at Family Cemetery in Na- sister, Doris Anderson Baptist Church, Old Lake death by a daughter, Jean Ma- 1010 McKoy Street, Clinton. For of Westmoreland, Tenn.; kina. Visitation will be one Road, Lake Waccamaw with rie Cartrette Gray. directions or additional informa- brother, Wirt Lee Piper, Jr. hour prior to the service on the Revs. Terry D. Green GOSPEL SINGS tion call Christine Kivett at 592- 3356 or 592-0161. of Hendersonville, Tenn,; Tuesday. and Linzy Nance officiating. KRISTY NICOLE 11 grandchildren and six In addition to her mother Burial followed in the Green YARBROUGH great-grandchildren. she is survived by six sis- Family Cemetery in Bolton. BLADENBORO -- Kristy The Gospel Choir of Union Cha- A memorial service will ters, Retha W. Pressley of Worthington Funeral Home Nicole Yarbrough, 22, died pel Freewill Baptist Church be conducted noon Monday, Indian Trail, Elaine W. Nix of Chadbourn handled the ar- Saturday, May 7, 2011. She will celebrate its choir anniver- May 9, at the Summersett and husband, Tommy, Erma rangements. was preceded in death by her sary on Sunday, May 15 at 4 SERVICES p.m. Various groups and choirs Memorial Chapel with Mike W. Billings and husband, She is survived by a daugh- mother, Wendy Wilkins. ter, Belinda G. Lewis of will be on the program. Elder Thomas, pastor of Bethany Tommy, Sylvia W. Warren A graveside service will be Bolton; two sons, Richard M. J.C. Robinson is pastor. Bible Chapel, officiating. and husband, Buster, all held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 9, Sandhill Missionary Baptist Green of Bolton and Terry D. at Memory Lane Cemetery in Church, 16920 Twisted Hickory The family will receive of Charlotte, Pamela W. Green of Whiteville; a broth- Bladenboro. Visitation will be A Pre-Father’s Day Gospel Rd., Bladenboro May schedule Ward and husband, Roger, friends at the Summersett er, Doug Anderson of Ash; held after the service at the Extravaganza will be held on is as follows: May 15, Sandhill Funeral Home from 11 a.m. of Whiteville, and Carol W. 12 grandchildren, 29 great- cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- Saturday, June 18 at Lake City Usher’s Ministry will hold its an- until noon Monday, May 9. Jacobs of Whiteville; two grandchildren and one great- neral Home of Elizabethtown High School, Lake City, S.C. niversary at 3:30 p.m. Minister Memorials may be made brothers, Kirby Franklin great-grandchild. is handling the arrangements. Doors open at 4 p.m. and starts Dee Dee Brown from Farmer’s to Bethany Bible Chapel, Watts Jr. and wife, Hilda, Memorials may be made to Survivors include her fa- at 5 p.m. Featured groups will Union of Lake Waccamaw will 4260 Stokes Ferry Road, of Nakina, Robert Wayne Lower Cape Fear Hospice and ther, Johnny Yarbrough; be Paul Porter and Company of be the guest speaker. May 29, Salisbury, N.C. 28146 or Watts and wife, Sarah, of Life Care Center, 206 Warrior stepmother, Carol Brown Sontag, Miss.; Dock McKenzie the church will celebrate birth- and the Gospel Hi-Lites of Lake the charity of the donor’s Nakina, and lots of nieces Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Yarbrough; a daughter, Tiana days for April, May and June City, S.C.; The Bolton Brothers choice. and nephews. Parnell; a sister, Chassidy during morning worship service. JOHNNIE LEE JENKINS of Mississippi; Bishop Darrell Summersett F u neral In lieu of flowers me- Yarbrough; two half-sisters, There will be special guests to CHADBOURN -- Johnnie Amanda Jernigan and Sa- McFadden and the Disciples of deliver the message. Home is assisting the family morials may be made to Lee Jenkins, 56, formerly of mantha Dowless; and a half- Brooklyn, N.Y.; Deborah Barnes Lower Cape Fear Hospice with funeral arrangements. Cerro Gordo, died Tuesday, brother, Justin Jenkins; her of Rocky Mount; Terry Frazier The Inheritance study by Online condolences may be and LifeCareCenter, 201 May 3, 2011, at Southeastern grandparents, Rose Par- and the Tears of Joy, Brown Beth Moore will be held each made at www.summersett- Warrior Trail, Whiteville, Regional Medical Center in nell, Kathleen and Kenneth Brothers, Cinseer, Flossie John Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. funeralhome.com N.C. 28472 or to the Nakina Lumberton. Wilkins, Katheen Yarbrough, son Boyd and Favor, Diana at Dock Associational Building, Baptist Church Prayer Gar- Final rites will be held at 2 and Kenny Sciter. Washington, Men Zion and Rev. 6122 Seven Creeks Hwy., Na- Richard Niles. Meet and greet MAGNOLIA GARRELL den. 7883 Seven Creeks Hwy p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Mt. The family request that in kina. The study will be held on the artists on Saturday from 11 SASSER Nakina, N.C. 28455 Tabor Baptist Church, 824 lieu of flowers memorials be Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. For A Service of Inman Fu- Cherry Grove Road., Cerro made to the Kristy Yarbrough a.m.-1 p.m. at Glory 98.5 and more information call 840-7766. WHITEVILLE -- Magnolia 540 am plus free food. Ticket neral Home of Tabor City. Gordo with the Rev. Kenneth Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 3150, Garrell Sasser, 65, died Sun- information, early bird for $20 Sign guest book on line Rolle and Elder Fredrick Mur- Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337. The Education Ministry of The day, May 8, 2011, at Columbus ray officiating. Burial will fol- until May 6; advance tickets at inmanfuneralhome.com New Townsend Temple Minis- Regional Healthcare System low in Mt. Tabor Memorial $25 until June 16; kids 12-un- tries in Bolton, will be hosting in Whiteville. She was the Garden with dove ceremony COMMUNITY der $8; door admission $27. For an Empowerment Workshop daughter of the late Jessie RUFUS WATSON in Cerro Gordo. Viewing will more information call Reggie on Saturday, May 14, from 10 Willard and Mary Hammonds ELIZABETHTOWN -- Rufus be held Monday, May 9 from NEWS Dyson at 843-450-3091, Glory a.m.-2 p.m. There will be forums Garrell and preceded in death Watson, 64, died Friday, May 1-7 p.m. at S&L Funeral Home 98.5 fm and 540 am, 843-673- for youth of all ages including 6, 2011, at his residence. He in Fair Bluff. 0896, Bishop Calvin Norton, career modeling, sexual educa- by a sister, Betty G. Coleman. Artesia Alumni Association will was preceded in death by his Survivors include his wife, 770-0019, Eddie 843-731-5459, tion, health issues, etiquette and Final rites will be held at hold a free “Family Fun Day” parents, Franklin and Rena Elizabeth Hayward Jenkins; Richard Niles 804-738-6179. much more. Lunch will be pro- 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at on Memorial Day weekend, May Watson and by several broth- four daughters, Shaquana vided. The church is located at Worthington Funeral Home 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at El ers and sisters. Jenkins, Johnnieu Hayward, The Corner Stones have a 273 Smith Lane and the Pastor in Chadbourn with the Rev. and Gertrude Spaulding Park, A graveside service was Kayla Jenkins, and Shayla gospel jubilee every Thursday is Minister Lula M. Webb. Danny Williams officiating. Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. held Monday, May 9, at Wat- Jenkins; two sons, Johnnie night from 7-9 p.m. The loca- A fashion show will be held that Burial will follow in the Flynn son Family Cemetery, Eliza- Jenkins Jr., Clifflon Long, and night at 7 p.m. at the Hannah Cemetery. The family will re- bethtown with the Rev. Jim Jerry Donta Hayward; eight Lodge, Hallsboro. A donation of ceive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Floyd and Ernie Taylor offici- brothers, Daniel Jenkins, $10 is requested. May 10, at Worthington Fu- ating. Kinlaw Funeral Home Freeman Jenkins, Climinal Happy Mother’s Day, Happy 1st Birthday neral Home in Chadbourn. of Elizabethtown handled the D. Jenkins, Richard Jenkins, Veterans of World War II are in Heaven Mama in Heaven She is survived by her hus- arrangements. Charles Edward Jenkins, being sought to become a part Survivors include his wife, James R. Jenkins, Roy Roger band, David Earl Sasser of of “Honor Flight #2” in Myrtle Wanda Sue Amelia of the home; daugh- Jenkins, and Eric Jenkins; Daddy Whiteville; two sons, Paul Beach, S.C. The previous meet- ter, Jessica Hardin of Gar- two sisters, Sarah Alford, and May 10, 1951 Earl Sasser and Jesse James ing was held last November and Spivey land; a son, Rocky Watson Jerretta Young; eight grand- Sasser, both of Whiteville; the next is scheduled for May 9/6/1951 ~ 10/9/2008 of Elizabethtown; stepson, children and two great-grand- brother, Johnny Garrell of 25. All World War II veterans are Daniel Hardin of Lumber- children. Cerro Gordo; two grandchil- ton; sisters, Lou Neal Taylor invited to become a part of the dren. of Elizabethtown; Dixie Hep- group by calling 843-957-8212 LEAVY VEREEN or call Leon Merritt of Cerro Gor- PEARL PARKER burn of Alabama and Minnie Floyd of Arkansas; brother, CHADBOURN -- Leavy Ver- do at 654-3210. McPHATTER McDOWELL een, 77, died Sunday, May 8, CHADBOURN -- Pearl Park- J.C. Watson of Henderson; three grandchildren and three 2011, at Columbus Regional Alcoholics Anonymous meets er McPhatter McDowell, 82, great-grandchildren. Healthcare. at First Presbyterian Church, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at In lieu of flowers family Arrangements are incom- 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Southeastern Hospice House requests donations be made plete and will be announced on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- in Lumberton. She was the to the Rufus Watson Funeral by Peoples Funeral Home of day, and Saturday nights at 8 daughter of the late Ches- Fund, c/o Kinlaw Funeral Whiteville. p.m. A guest speaker will be at ter and Susanna Williamson Home, P.O. Box 457, Elizabeth- the meeting on the last Thurs- day of each month. The church Lee and preceded in death by town, N.C. 28337. ETHEL JOHNSON is located on Thompson Street in three siblings, Daisy Hilburn, TABOR CITY -- Ethel John- Whiteville. Robert Parker, and Ken Park- son died Saturday, May 7, 2011, er. I love you Daddy and BETTY LOU TODD at Lower Cape Fear and Hos- Narcotics Anonymous meets We love and miss you pice LifeCareCenter in White- She was a member of BLADENBORO -- Betty Lou Highest Praise Church, 109 N. Love, Robin, Scott, miss you so much, ville. Chadbourn Freewill Baptist Todd, 67, died Saturday. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Garrett, Ashton & Family Love, Shalear Arrangements are incom- #1977 Church. A graveside service will be days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. plete and will be announced Final rites will be held at held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, by Westside Funeral Home of 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at 11, at Singletary Cemetery in 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- Tabor City. Worthington Funeral Home Butters. Burial will follow. wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- days at 7 p.m. in Chadbourn with the Revs. Visitation will be Tuesday, George Lashley and George May 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Lewis- Al-anon meets at First Presby- Connor officiating. Burial Bowen Funeral Home in Blad- Buckhead VFRD terian Church, 511 N. Thompson will follow in Chadbourn Me- enboro. to hold fundraiser St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 morial Cemetery. The family She is survived by daugh- p.m. ters, Patricia Hyatt of Blad- Buckhead Volunteer Fire will receive friends 7-9 p.m. enboro and Linda Milligan of and Rescue Department will Recovery (Christian Support Tuesday, May 10 at the funeral Loris, S.C.; sons, Horace Todd hold a steak plate sale on Sun- home. Group) meets at Forest Lawn of High Point, and Jeffery day, May 22 from 11 a.m. until. Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on Survivors include a son, Todd of Chadbourn; a sister, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Kenneth L. McPhatter of Stella Evans of Nakina; and Lumberton; a daughter, Carol a brother, Tommy R. Long of Diabetes Support Group meets M. Brown of Bolton; brother, Whiteville; and six grandchil- Correction at Columbus Regional Health- Bill Parker of Chadbourn. dren. Brinna Gore, an 11th grade care, Education Center, Class- student at Whiteville High room 2 the second Thursday of School, was inadvertently left each month at 6 p.m. For more information call Shauna Nobles SHORT off the 3rd nine weeks A/B honor roll. at 642-9458 or 641-8208. BROS. RENT-A-CAR Hwy. 701 $ 95 South of Whiteville DAILY 642-4175 19 www.whiteville.com www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School
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WHS student Amanda Strong is the 17-year- Eighteen-year-old Tate Young, a senior, Junior Eden Wilson is the 17-year-old daugh- Sophomore Megan Bass is the 16-year-old old daughter of Amado Strong and Veronica is the son of Michael and LaSandra ter of Deb Wilson. She is involved at school daughter of Ginger Bass and Michael Bass. Crawley. A senior, she is involved with the Young. A Gator Guy, he has been active with dance, theatre and musicals, chorus, the She is active with piano, chorus, the student school’s varsity cheerleading team and was at school with its musicals and plays as Student Government Association and the Tri- council and her church youth group. In addi- in the musical “Grease.” She said the two well as the chorus and dance programs. M National Honor Society. “What I like best at tion to piano, she said she enjoys reading. things she likes most at her school are her He said he likes gym activities best at my high school is the fact that I get to tap into She said she also enjoys the wide variety of senior class and the “school spirit that we East “because that’s where I have spent my creative inner artist and release my emo- classes offered at her school as well as the have. It makes me feel closer to my friends most of my time this year.” Biology has tions through what I love most – performing.” on-line classes offered through Southeast- at my school.” She said that “chemistry is been his favorite class. “It was fun and Her favorite class is dance. “Dance is my pas- ern Community College. Something that my baby. I just love the in-depth thinking very interesting.” He said the most inter- sion and it’s where I feel most comfortable.” people may fnd interesting about her is that and how complex it is.” She said the most esting thing about him is his personality. She said the most interesting thing about her she sends cards out to the sick and shut-in interesting thing about her is her Caribbean “I always have a smile on my face.” He is “I am very passionate about everything I do members of her community. She said that background. Her favorite activity is cheer- said that he has no one favorite activity and I’m an overachiever.” She plans to attend time management is a challenge for her. leading. “I love our sports teams, especially and that he “just loves being outdoors.” a four-year college to major in dance and art “Balancing my life is very hard.” She said football. Those are my boys and my favorite He said he would like to attend the Uni- history. She would then attend the AMDA’s her proudest accomplishment was receiving sport.” She plans to attend a university to versity of North Carolina at Charlotte to two-year musical; theatre conservatory pro- a Woodmen of the World award when she become a pediatrician. major in civil engineering. gram. was in eighth grade.
Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Pope joins another law frm Whiteville attorney Har- an AA degree at Wingate old G. “Butch” Pope has College in 1967, a B.S. at Ap- joined a law firm that in- palachian State University cludes Richard Wright, Den- in 1970 and his J.D. at N.C. nis Worley, Paul Ekster and Central University in 1983. Kenneth Moss, resulting in He serves as elected coun- the formation of Wright, cilor for the N.C. State Bar Worley, Pope, Ekster and representing Brunswick, Co- Moss, PLLC for the general lumbus and Bladen counties, practice of law. and serves on the N.C. State The firm has offices in Ta- Bar’s ethics, publications bor City, Whiteville and Shal- and authorized practice com- lotte in North Carolina and mittees. in Little River and Myrtle Pope has also served as Beach in Horry County, S.C. president of the Columbus Pope will maintain the County Bar Association Whiteville office at 706 North and the Greater Whiteville Madison Street, his former Harold G. “Butch” Pope Chamber of Commerce. law office near the court- He ran unsuccessfully for house. tive, Pope has practiced law the district attorney’s seat A Columbus County na- for 28 years. He received last year. Rotarians clean up Members of the Whiteville Rotary Club are shown as they began a clean-up of down- town Whiteville on a recent Saturday. The litter clean-up was part of a 51-club, district- Chadbourn crime rate drops wide “Rotarians at Work” day that began at the Soules Swamp bridge and cleaning nLowest index ever re- set last year was to cut crime illegal guns taken last year by to downtown Whiteville and the North Carolina Museum of Forestry, including side corded, state says. by five to seven percent.” police. street intersections and alleyways. From left: Larry Thomas, Hardy Ledbetter, Mark Only one robbery was re- Officers issued 545 traffic ported last year, causing a drop citations, up 28.8 percent, with Gilchrist, Nick Logan, Coburn Powell, Harry Warren, Jonathan Medford and Justin By JEFFERSON WEAVER in that rate, but homicides, ag- a total of 677 charges. Speed- Smith. Not pictured are Kenwood Royal and Butch Blanchard. Staff Writer gravated assaults and violent ing tickets were issued in 187 Crime dropped significantly crimes increased 23 percent. cases, an increase of 61.2 per- in Chadbourn last year, ac- Property crimes decreased 17.8 cent over 2009. cording to the State Bureau of percent. Chadbourn officers also is- Investigation. Chadbourn officers arrest- sued a number of citations for NCSU’s Barnhill chosen for next Chadbourn Police Chief ed 188 people last year. Eight violating town ordinances. Ci- Steven Shaw delivered the people were charged with tations were issued for 37 noise week’s international experience good news to the town council felonies and there were 149 violations, 22 local speeding last week. misdemeanor arrests. Police tickets, 21 traffic citations, two Twelve of the nation’s ship and helps set direction Index offenses – the serious responded to 2,903 calls in 2010, dog violations and one each for premier agriculture stu- for FFA as a service to state crimes monitored by the state an increase of eight percent, alcohol and discharging a fire- dents have been selected for and local agricultural educa- for trends – dropped 17.6 per- and 696 of the cases required a arm in the town limits through the 2011 International Col- tion programs. cent, while the overall crime police report. Drugs or narcot- Dec. 31, 2010. legiate Agricultural Leader- For more information rate index dropped 18 percent. ics were seized in 66 cases, an A total of 81 of the citations ship (I-CAL) Program. Matt visit www.ffa.org, and follow “I am extremely pleased and increase of 175 percent over were disposed of at Town Hall, Barnhill, a student at N.C. us on Facebook, Twitter and satisfied with these results,” 2009, and 14 firearms were and 33 were referred to District State University and son of FFA Nation. Shaw said. “My goal that was seized – double the number of Court. Mark and Carol Sue Wilker- Barnhill is an honor son Barnhill, is one of them. graduate of West Columbus These students were re- where he joined FFA and lat- quired to complete an ap- er served as chapter, federa- Heart plication and answer numer- tion, and region president. Continued from page 1-A ous essay questions regard- He is a junior at N. C. State ing their understanding and in the College of Agriculture Salem. Howard’s surgery was who lives in Virginia answered artery; once in place, the net thoughts on international and Life Science majoring in performed on a Wednesday her mother’s need for help. covering is removed by a spe- trade and marketing. agricultural education with in April; the first such valve She came down at Christmas cialized instrument inserted They will travel to Pana- Matt Barnhill a concentration in horticul- replacement done in the state and continues to live with her, in the artery. The new aortic ma and Colombia May 15–27, ture sciences. without opening the chest wall taking care of her mother’s valve opens and begins func- 2011 to study international Future Farmers of America, He is involved in Colle- was done a day earlier. medical needs and housework tioning. grain marketing and trade is a national youth organi- giate FFA, Ag. Ed. Club and Howard, who lives on Honey with the aid of another helper, “It opens like a flower,” How- and global agriculture. zation of 523,309 student serves as president of Alpha Hill Road, says she got along Brenda Jones. ard says, once it is in the proper They will visit many members as part of 7,487 Tau Alpha. fine, for a while, after her heart “Thank the Lord she is able place in the heart. South American agricul- local FFA chapters in all 50 A North Carolina Teach- bypass surgery but soon no- to stay with me. I never would This new surgical technique tural operations, including states, Puerto Rico and the ing Fellow, Barnhill has ticed that she tired easily from have made it without her,” involves extensive testing of grain inspecting facilities, Virgin Islands. served as a student senator non-strenuous activities like Howard says of her daughter’s the patient prior to the sur- fruit and vegetable produc- The National FFA Orga- and treasurer of the Student walking a few feet. presence. gery. She underwent various tion farms, livestock op- nization operates under a Centers Board of Directors. The onset of this unfamiliar Howard says she is feeling examination procedures in erations, and open air grain, Federal Charter granted by In addition to Barnhill, weakness was no sudden hap- better after her six-day stay in Whiteville and Wilmington meat and animal markets. the 81st United States Con- the only one selected from pening. Winston-Salem and the new- and the results were sent to The tours are designed gress, and it is an integral North Carolina, the students “It came on gradually. I age surgery. She is scheduled the Baptist Medical Center in to help the students – all are from California, Wyo- didn’t have any energy. I to return to Winston-Salem Winston-Salem. part of public instruction in who plan to pursue careers ming, South Dakota, Iowa, couldn’t walk across a room. for a checkup 30 days from the Howard says she arrived in agriculture. in the agriculture industry Utah, two from Illinois and I’d have to stop and rest. I was day of her surgery, again in six Winston-Salem one day prior The U.S. Department of – understand current inter- four from Kansas. exhausted,” she says. months for more testing, and to her surgery date. She is now Education provides leader- “I’d find myself on the floor will be examined once a year recuperating in her home, her national trade and cultural and had no idea how I got there. for five years. needs taken care of by a dutiful issues and gain awareness I’d crawl to the phone and call “I had to promise them (the daughter and a helper. of how international mar- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY 9-1-1.” cardiologists) that I’d live a The doctors’ statement, kets for agricultural prod- It was three months before year,” Howard says with a “You have less than a year to ucts operate. Howard was able to get into laugh. live,” seems long ago now that The I-CAL program was developed as a partnership DENIED the program for the new proce- The procedure, a big im- Howard has a functioning aor- If you have been denied disability, we would like to help you. We are dure. ”You have to qualify and provement that avoids open- tic valve. She now says, “I’m with the U.S. Grains Council paid a fee only if we can win your case and you collect benefits. We be approved,” she says. chest surgery, involves the improving every day.” and The Grains Foundation. can come to your home and meet with you. As your representative, Howard’s health degenerat- man-made aortic valve that She doesn’t say she fooled These organizations seek ed to the point that she needed is folded to fit inside the ar- the experts but when she thinks to build global markets for our job is to make sure you are treated fairly. live-in help. (She’s a 73-year-old tery and enclosed in a net-like about the grim prognosis, she American grains. widow.) sheath. The apparatus is then says with a grin, “I wasn’t quite The National FFA Orga- HAL GRIFFIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Her daughter Anita Ward pushed to the heart via the ready to leave yet.” nization, formerly known as Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011
Insistence on School version 2.0 By DAN STRICKLAND letting sales Special to The News Reporter This is our last in a series of tax expire is conversations about our schools. After 39 years in education, all of it in Columbus County, I have, af- bad business ter much consideration, decided to leave the school system that I Republicans in the North Carolina have so dearly loved for almost House and Senate claim to be pro-business, four decades. As I leave, I have a but their political dogmatism to let a 1 per- few thoughts that I want to share cent sales tax expire is anything but good with you. business. There has been much political North Carolina is facing a $1.8 billion debate recently in the country shortfall this year, so everyone knew that and in North Carolina about edu- big cuts were coming. Any businessman cation. Much of it has centered on how public schools are not knows that when times are bad, revenues serving the needs of our students must at least equal expenses or there will and how we must develop alter- soon be trouble. It’s not a bad way to run natives to help save our children government, either. from our failing “public schools.” But Republicans are all about cutting I couldn’t disagree more. with no The point Public schools are a huge suc- consider- If House and Senate cess, and are an important part ation given of the to revenues Republicans are seri- Ameri- to protect ous about jobs, we can valuable ask, which is the better Dream. services. Pub- Keeping the option, putting thou- lic edu- 1 percent sands of public school A celebration with some sadness cation sales tax employees out of work, means By JEFFERSON WEAVER that a would put or letting citizens keep ew a couple years with his family, saw those planes crash on Sept. 11 an estimat- Staff Writer just as it cost the Stout family their a decade ago. student’s ed $1.1 bil- a few extra dollars with son, just as it cost a friend of mine The conspiracy nuts are never present circum- lion toward their 1 percent sales I must admit, I was torn when in New York his co-workers and going to be satisfied; nor will the stances balancing the news came out last week that the ability to sleep at night, just as fruitbats who murder women, tax savings? And what possibly the most evil man of my bin Laden still gives a newspaper children, and other innocents with do not the budget dictate Strickland while pre- about the harm that generation was dead. friend of mine nights when sleep the hopes of owning a harem filled I was saddened that any man is fleeting as he sees bodies stacked with prom queens. The nuts would their serving key could be averted to the had to die without Christ; I was on a street. swear that the photos are fake, and future possibilities. If they need a institutions institutions that have overjoyed that our country had A s a that Obama is housing bin Laden ride, we send a bus. If they can’t like the pub- made this state great shown some of the teeth and claws Christian, at a super-secret resort getaway, afford a meal, we feed them. If lic schools, with the extension of that many thought had been lost, t h e l o s s and the fruitbats would just add they have special needs, or need the state’s despite the day-to-day courage o f a n y another pound or so of plastic ex- extra assistance or just need great public the 1 percent sales tax shown by our men and women life when plosive to their wardrobes. someone to help them through univer- for another year? in uniform (and their families at s o m e o n e I’m tired of the foolishness, the a difficult time, public schools sity system home). is unsaved complex rules that cripple our provide the help a child needs to (which is largely credited for lifting North Osama bin Laden transformed is tragic to warriors, the second-guessing and succeed in school, and life. Carolina above other Southern states), and our country as surely as any other m e, e ve n backstabbing by people who have Our public schools are the one the state’s preeminent community college man, good or bad, of the past w h e n m y never been in a fight on the play- place in this great nation where system. half-century. I find it significant, v i s c e r a l ground, much less held a friend’s the promises of equality envi- So in addition to harming the entities as I write these words, that the side of me bleeding body. I am still whole- sioned by our past and present that will keep the state strong, we don’t see computer no longer questions his reminds me Weaver heartedly in favor of the war–don ’t great leaders really do come true. Students from all walks of life, how it’s good business to put a projected name. That wasn’t the case back in that some get me wrong–but I am tired of this all backgrounds, all socioeco- 12,000 to 18,000 public school employees 2001, when for the first time, I men- people just, as the saying goes, need war, too. I want it ended, but not in tioned a name most of us couldn’t killin’. I know in my heart that even the namby-pamby hand-wringing nomic statuses, come together out of work, plus place thousands of other and walk through the doors on an community college and university staff spell in a column. the vilest, most evil person can be kum-ba-yah style that the alfalfa On that clear, lovely September saved through true repentance, sprout-eaters would have us end equal footing. A student can be on unemployment rolls when the sales tax morning, Mother and I were sched- even in the last moments of life; I it, by negotiating with people who successful despite the most trying expires June 30…all so most citizens can uled to go to visit the cemetery for sincerely doubt bin Laden would can’t spell the word, and apologiz- of circumstances. In short, the buy a tank of gasoline or two with their big my father’s birthday. I was told have listened to anyone’s Christian ing every time somebody gets hurt. most American place, the place tax “cut.” later that day that I had a new job, testimony, though, even in the last The raid on bin Laden’s hideout where all are treated equally, are And if Republicans are as keen on job a full-time position with a paper I few moments when his false god was a great moment in our nation’s our public schools. creation as they say, they’ll have a mighty came to love. had failed him with a vengeance history; it showed the bad guys that Finally, a few words about large gap to fill beginning June 30 when It was dove season, that most and an American warrior squeezed no matter what, they will be caught Columbus County Schools. We thousands lose their jobs. glorious time of the year if you love a trigger. and killed. It was the type of thing have had many successes, and How much of this bad business is driven the challenge and camaraderie that Yet, as an American, I felt vin- only a strong America can do. De- the success of our school system by Tea Partiers in the General Assembly is come from chasing gray rockets dication the other night when the spite the whining from the United is tied directly to the people that unknown, but House and Senate leaders as across an Indian summer sky. talking heads on the television Nations, more countries respect us work here. I have seen dedication well as citizens of the state need to beware But it was far from a quartet of began stalling for time, since the now than they did a few weeks ago. to our children in so many ways of those who are big on cutting for the sake doves that bin Laden sent into the president was about to make a The cultured visitors in the UN during my tenure. of cutting but short on solutions. sky that day. True, he didn’t fly the big announcement. I admit, for headquarters might be descrying Each one of you has, and will continue to make a difference in The House budget now goes to the Sen- planes—his stooges did the dirty a moment my gaze went to the their American hosts as bullies, the lives of students. Thank you ate. We urge Sen. Bill Rabon to advocate work—but it was his idea, and his Mossberg pump beside my desk at but guess what, folks? I don’t really plan. It was his first blow against home; the Mossberg replaces the care what they say, and it’s doubtful for the long hours, the sleepless keeping the 1 percent tax in place. Perhaps nights and the blood, sweat and as the economy recovers, the sales tax can America, and it was an effective comfortable old Stevens single that that many other folks do, either. one. rode beside me for days after 9/11, Bin Laden is dead. tears you have poured into our be phased out. For now, it makes no sense He may not have pulled the though it seemed silly to carry a You see, the man who people schools. I have been proud to call to tear down the public institutions that trigger, but he killed my nephew’s gun in a small Southern town—but said couldn’t be caught is now myself the superintendent of have made this state great when leaving the friend Kyle Stout in Afghanistan, it seemed sillier not to have one feeding the fish, and I have far Columbus County Schools. 1 percent sales tax in place for another year just as surely as bin Laden caused handy. more pity for the hardworking fish And lastly, to our parents, would significantly lessen the blow. another coward to set a boobytrap I felt vindication when the gnawing on his burial shroud than faith-based organizations, com- that robbed another of John’s com- reports came in that bin Laden I do for him. I never met him. Bin munity members and business rades, Anthony Verra, of his legs. had been taken down by a SEAL Laden hated me because I am a owners, thank you for taking an Little Scarlett Verra will some day team, supported by members of Christian, an American, and don’t active role in our schools. We note that her daddy doesn’t have the other branches. I even praised beat my wife. Bin Laden had no have to do more, however, as our Quotes of legs like the other daddies. the president for not trying to take more similarity to the Muslims I students need positive influences I am sure Anthony and Shauna more than his share of credit for have met than a Pomeranian does more than ever. will explain to her that Daddy lost the killing, thus confusing my own to my Plott hound. It has been an honor to serve his legs fighting for a greater cause, staunchest critics. I mourn, like Donne, for the you, the people of Columbus making sure that Scarlett has a safe Then there came the debate over loss of any man’s life—but in some County, for 39 years. I look the week forward to standing shoulder to country to grow up in. Anthony whether or not to release the death cases, I have to admit, there’s a “Right now the system is an imperfect is tough enough that I doubt the scene photographs, or video of the smile on my face thinking of the shoulder with you now as we help system. We need a fairer way to allocate lack of his lower appendages will attack. I had no particular desire to people who, with bin Laden’s death, our schools and communities costs.” do anything but motivate him to see either; I have seen people dead suddenly realize that maybe they move forward. – County Finance Director Bobbie Faircloth, on do more. from bullet wounds, as has anyone shouldn’t have teased an eagle Take care, and God Bless. the county’s method of assigning costs to the Osama bin Laden cost my neph- who as watched the news since we after all. Strickland retired from Colum- five water districts. An investigation by The bus County Schools on May 1. News Reporter showed that some districts are subsidizing others. Including those doing the Thumbs down subsidizing are residents in Districts II and III, ‘You are my Sunshine’ Write us who pay a special water tax annually. Send letters to the editor to “At first I had no problems making contact By RAY LUNDY shine…” Mama recovered, and for Mama came into my room one day with them, but now every number I call NR Writers Group the remainder of her life, she sang and sat on the side of the bed. Editor Les High at leshigh@ has been disconnected or no one calls me that song on special occasions. “I’ve talked to the Lord about whiteville.com or to P.O. Box back. Corporate told me to come down here The first song I ever remember The night before they took me this, and you’re going to be just 707, Whiteville, N.C., 28472. and check things out.” was my mother singing to me: to college, she came to my room fine.” All letters must be signed, – Bryan Cunningham of Packaging Corpora- “You are my sunshine, my only and told me how proud she was She held my hand and began include the community in tion of America, who came to Whiteville to col- sunshine; you make me happy of me and how much she thought singing: “You are my sunshine…” which the writer lives, and I would accomplish in life. and she sang it through as always. lect past due accounts at TortiMex, only to find when skies are gray. You’ll never include a phone number, the Southeast Regional Park building empty know, Dear, how much I love you; “Read your Bible; go to church We both cried; she kissed my and pray. Study hard and do us cheek and left the room. I was fine. which will not be published. and the company apparently out of business. please don’t take my sunshine Letters should be limited to away.” proud, and always remember: Later, just before Linda and I “You are my sunshine…” and she were married, she told me how 350 words. Writers are lim- “Where’s the money? Where’s the money? So it was to be. She sang that sang the little song. proud she was of me and Linda ited to one letter every 30 Accomplices going through the house. song to me, on occasion, for the She hugged me, and we cried and how she loved Linda. She They were looking for money, and the rest of her life. days. Letters about personal together. “It won’t ever be the hugged my neck, and then she defense says there’s no motive?... . Home Once, when she lay at death’s or business disputes will not same,” she said, and it was not. I sang: “You are my sunshine…” invasions, night crimes, torture, white door in the hospital in Florence, be considered. was gone from her home, forever. Yesterday on Mother’s Day, mask, bondage, blunt head trauma, shots my dad took me to see her. When I Letters can also be submit- I was in and out, but it was never as we celebrated motherhood, I to the head, accomplices were repeated in entered the room, she held out her ted at Whiteville.com. Simply arms and I eased by her bedside. the same. wished that I could hear my old the crimes here.” When in seminary, I became mother sing once more: “You are go to the “Contact us” link –Assistant District Attorney Lee Bollinger, in his She put her arms around my and you’ll be directed to an small neck, pulled me to her, and very ill and required several my sunshine, my only sunshine…” summation during the Danny Thomas murder online form for submitting she sang with tears streaming months to recuperate. 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Whiteville, NC Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 Friday’s rain cancels TRC baseball fnal; sofball fnal reset for Tuesday at WCHS CERRO GORDO - Friday’s heavy rain wiped out the base- ball championship game between regular-season champion East Columbus and Fairmont in the Three Rivers Conference Tournament at West Columbus. The game was not rescheduled since both teams will step into state playoff action on Thursday. The softball championship game between undefeated East Columbus and South Robeson will be played Tuesday night at 6 at West Columbus. State softball playoffs will not begin until May 17. The East Columbus softball team will take an 18-0 record into Tuesday’s tournament championship game with South Robeson. Gators edge Red Springs in TRC Tournament semis CERRO GORDO - An RBI single by Nick Wilkinson and a run-scoring triple by Derrick Bracey in the fourth inning were the big hits for the East Columbus Gators Thursday as the squeezed past Red Spring 4-3 in the semi-finals of the Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference Baseball Tournament at the Whiteville High’s Jordan Ray (second from right) pushes the ball into scoring position during the Lady Wolfpack’s West Columbus High School field. recent Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference soccer match at South Columbus. The Lady Wolfpack wound up a perfect Coach Karl Bracey’s TRC regular-season champion Gators 12-0 conference record last Wednesday in a 3-1 road victory over South Brunswick. battled back from deficits of 2-1 and 3-2 to claim their third win of the season over the Red Springs squad. Red Springs pitcher Shane McNeil kept East Columbus off balance most of the night with his off-speed deliveries. Of the Posts 12-0 record in Waccamaw play 18 outs made by the Gators, 14 were either fly balls our infield pop-ups. ECHS left the bases loaded twice. “We got by, that’s about it," Bracey said. “Red Springs is a Lady Pack downs S. Brunswick in conference fnale lot better team than their record indicates, and we just strug- BOILING SPRING LAKES cross in front of the goal. Carly The perfectly placed ball sailed ington 3-1. gled to get runs. - It took 61 minutes to register High got a foot on it and slid a just out of reach of WHS goalie Whiteville got on the board Ben Jenkins had two hits for the Gators, who recorded a goal. shot past the goalie for a 1-0 Allyssa Alley. first in the 10th minute after their 16th win of the season. But once the Whiteville lead for the Lady Pack. Alley had several nice saves Sam McCumbee scored from Lefthander Forrest Wayne was the winning pitcher. He was High School girls soccer team Then, a minute later, Jor- in the first half, and South 25 yards on an assist by High. relieved by Hunter Smith with two outs in the fifth inning. scored, they took charge. dan Ray gathered a ball just Brunswick had at least three But Cape Fear Academy Smith retired all seven batters he faced, four on strike-outs. With three goals in the span inside the upper left corner opportunities to score when capitalized on two free kicks Trailing 3-2 in the fourth, Skylar Bowen singled and scored of four-and-a-half minutes, of the penalty area and struck the ball sailed over or into the awarded by the referee just on Wilkinson’s single. Bracey’s triple brought home Wilkin- the Lady Wolfpack rolled to a a hard shot over the Cougar crossbar. outside the box, plus another son for the game-deciding run. 3-1 victory over fierce confer- goalie. Whiteville, which had shut nice strike from distance, to East Columbus scored twice in the first inning after its first ence rival South Brunswick Just over two minutes later, out the Lady Cougars 5-0 in take a 3-1 lead into halftime. two batters - Bracey and Smith - were hit by pitches. Wednesday at the SBHS field. High dribbled past three de- their earlier conference meet- Neither team scored in the Glenn Patterson Jr. and Jeremy McDowell led Red Springs Whiteville finished its con- fenders and delivered a 25-yard ing, settled down in the second second half in a game that was with two hits each. Patterson had a double. ference schedule with a perfect strike as she was being taken half when Watts returned from played in a driving rainstorm. Red Springs had advanced to the quarterfinals by outlast- 12-0 record. Its overall record to the ground. a first-half shoulder injury and Starters Jordan Ray and Kayla ing tournament host West Columbus 18-12 in Wednesday’s is 16-2-2. The final 14 minutes of the the Lady Pack resumed playing Beverley did not play as they opening round. South Brunswick finished game were played at a frenetic more attack-oriented soccer. rested injuries headed into the In Thursday’s other semi-final game, regular-season run- second with a 9-2-1 mark. pace. One Cougar player was In the J.V. game, Brooke Pit- playoffs. nerup Fairmont defeated St. Pauls 17-4 in five innings. A physical game resulted in ejected for picking up a second tman scored twice and Kayla Whiteville is expected to a scoreless matcheup until 19 yellow card. Smith once for a 3-1 WHS win. host Clinton in a second-round Red Springs 102 000 0 - 3 6 3 minutes left in the second peri- South Brunswick scored its In a non-conference game playoff game at home Saturday E. Columbus 200 200 x - 4 8 1 od when Jenna Watts dribbled goal when it won a free kick Friday, the Lady Pack lost to at 6 p.m. after a first-round bye. WP: Wayne LP: McNeil to the touchline and delivered a off a foul 30 yards from goal. Cape Fear Academy of Wilm- Lady Gators run to Lady Vikings defeat Fairmont Black’s Tire and Auto to again in Tree Rivers Tournament sponsor Carolina 200 event 18th straight victory to gain state 1A playof berth Since racing returned Benton, owner of Black’s to Rockingham Speedway Tire and Auto Service. “We at Black’s Tire are proud to CERRO GORDO - The West Columbus Lady Vikings held in 2008, Columbus County- in tourney semi-fnals be part of it.” off a final-inning threat by the Fairmont Lady Tornadoes based Black’s Tire and Auto Anyone who has been CERRO GORDO - The Demaya Berry had two Wednesday to pull out a 13-10 victory in the opening round Service has been part of the around racing in North East Columbus Lady Gators hits, including a double and of the Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference Softball Tournament. action. or South Carolina for any rolled to their 18th straight drove four runs and Danielle The win clinched a state 1A playoff berth for Coach Dennis That relationship contin- amount of time knows win Thursday, thumping host Monroe added two hits and Bannick’s WCHS squad. ues for the May 14 running Black’s Tire and Ricky Ben- West Columbus 19-0 in the two RBI. Caitly Harrelson Alexandra Barnhill was the winning pitcher for the tourna- of the 2011 Carolina 200 ton knows we are glad to have semi-finals of the Three Riv- had a triple while driving in ment host West Columbus team while Sam Walker came on in as Black’s Tire and Auto them as part of what we are ers 1A-2A Conference Softball three runs. the final inning to record the save. Service returns as the pre- doing here at Rockingham,” Tournament. Coach Larry Williamson’s Catlin Britt led the WCHS offense with a pair of inside-the- senting sponsor UARA Late said Hillenburg, the Speed- See Soccer on 2B The game was halted in the Lady Gators led 12-0 after two park home runs that accounted for five runs batted in. Model and USAR Pro Cup way president. “We hope our fifth inning by the 10-run rule. innings and added nine more Walker had three hits and drove in two runs while Hannah doubleheader. fans will support them the Alina Freeman and Monica runs in the fourth. Hester had a run-scoring triple. “Rockingham is such a way they have supported us.” Revels combined to pitch a Sam Walker had a double West Columbus scored seven runs in the fifth inning for a good place and we really The Carolina 200 gets un- one-hitter for the TRC regular- for the only hit for the host 13-5 lead. Fairmont battled back with two runs in the sixth and support what Andy Hillen- derway Saturday a noon, fol- season champion Lady Gators. West Columbus team. three in the seventh. burg, his staff and the people lowed by the USAR 150-mile Shanita Hampton and Sha- In the other tournament The Lady Vikings will step into state 1A playoff action on of Richmond County have event. na Cummings each had three semi-final, South Robeson May 17. done for racing,” said Ricky hits for East Columbus. eliminate St. Pauls 19-1.
Signs with Rams Signs with Quakers East Columbus High School senior baseball standout Derrick Bracey signs a national East Columbus High School athletic standout Ben Jenkins signs a national letter- letter-of-intent to play for Southeastern Community College. Pictured with Bracey at of-intent to play both football and basketball at Guilford College. Jenkins, who was Friday’s signing are his parents (seated) Suzanne and Karl Bracey and ECHS prin- named the 2010 Three Rivers Conference Football Player of the Year, is pictured at cipal Mark Bridgers (standing). Karl Bracey is also the ECHS head baseball coach Friday’s signing with his mother Kim Walters, ECHS head football coach Toby Kasell and athletic director. Derrick Bracey becomes the third member of his family to join (seated right) and (standing left to right) ECHS principal Mark Bridgers and baseball the SCC baseball ranks. His father played for the Rams in 1981 and 1982, and older coach/athletic director Karl Bracey. Guilford, located in Greensboro, is a member of brother Alan played at SCC during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. the USA South (NCAA Division III) Conference. 2B -The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 Edmunds joins High school Charleston Southern sports schedule grid squad MONDAY, MAY 9 BASEBALL Zach Ed- Whiteville at South Columbus, 6 munds, son (make up from Friday’s rain-out) of White- ville native SOFTBALL Russell Ed- Whiteville at South Columbus ,6 munds, is (make-up from Friday’s rain-out) now a mem- ber of the TUESDAY, MAY 10 Charleston BASEBALL S o u t h e r n West Bladen at Whiteville, 6 University team after Zach SOFTBALL playing last Edmunds East Columbus vs. South Robeson season for in fnals of New River Three Rivers Conference Tournament, 6 Community College in Vir- (make up from Friday’s rain-out). ginia. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight West Bladen at Whiteville, 6 end, played his prep football in The Whiteville High School girls soccer team fnished Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference play with a 12-0 at Virginia’s Hargrave Mili- WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 record, marking school’s frst conference championship in girls soccer. Pictured after the team’s 3-1 tary Academy. SOFTBALL victory over South Brunswick last Wednesday night are, front row: Jacq Rapelye, Allyssa Alley, Sam He enrolled at CSU in Janu- ary and took part in spring South Columbus at East Bladen, (DH), 6 McCumbee, Maleah Murray, Hali McCumbee and Sarah Royal. Back row: Meredith Thompson, Carly (make-up from Friday’s rain-out) training. High, Julia Dail, Kendall Bush, Kayla Beverley, Savanna Elkins, Jordan Ray, Jenna Watts, Lauren Charleston Southern is GIRLS SOCCER Tyler, Brooke Lewis, Olivia Butler, Isabel Shelley and Coach Ronnie Todd. a member of the Big South Opening round of state playoffs, TBA Conference. The 2011 Buccaneer non- THURSDAY, MAY 12 conference schedule includes SOFTBALL and early season road game at South Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 Florida State. Russell Edmunds, a 1979 graduate of Whiteville High FRIDAY, MAY 13 where he played football and BASEBALL baseball, currently resides in Opening round of state playoffs, TBA Islamorade, Fla. GIRLS SOCCER Second round of state playoffs, TBA Columbus Dixie Youth Waccamaw Conference Results from 5/5/11: The Cerro Gordo Minors baseball standings defeated Hallsboro by a score W-L of 20-4 on Thursday, May 5. Cody Benton pitched three Whiteville 9-1 innings for the win with six North Brunswick 6-5 Coach Scott Johnson and members of the Southeastern Community College baseball strikeouts, allowing only one hit and giving up one walk. West Brunswick 6-5 team held a recent evening clinic for Dixie Youth Baseball players at the Cerro Gordo DY South Columbus 5-6 Jagger Haynes pitched for one Complex. Ram players gave instruction on fundamentals and took part and led team and inning and struck out three East Bladen 5-6 individual drills. The SCC team, now carrying a 31-19 record, will open play in the Region batters. Leading hitters for South Brunswick 4-6 10-Division Tournament on Friday at Morehead City. The Rams will take on Lenoir Com- Cerro Gordo were Cody Ben- West Bladen 2-8 munity College at 5 p.m. in the opening round of the eight-team tournament. ton with a single, double and a triple; Ethan Watson with a double and triple, Cole Benton with a single and double and Waccamaw Conference Dillon Blackwell with a triple. sofball standings Josh McCleney and Garrell Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball Evans also had base hits for W-L Cerro Gordo. West Brunswick 9-2 May 5 Majors South Brunswick 7-2 AAA CarQuest 12 Cape Fear Propane 19 News Reporter 1 C&J All-Stars West Bladen 7-3 BB&T 4 CarQuest snapped a 1-1 deadlock with 11 runs in Whiteville 6-3 Winning pitcher Jacob Harwood had three hits, the top of the fourth inning. Will Harper and Cameron Try-outs for the C&J All- Stars AAU basketball teams North Brunswick 5-6 including a double and triple, and drove in six runs Cartrette each had two hits for CarQuest and Nydir for Cape Fear Propane. Cameron Smith had two hits, Carr hit a double. Also getting CarQuest hits were will be held May 14 and May South Columbus 0-9 including a double. Chad Hilburn, Luke Nance and Austin Jeremiah. 21 at First Baptist Church of East Bladen 0-9 Also getting hits for Cape Fear Propane were Zach Earl Grubbs and Phillip Powell had News Reporter Lake Waccamaw. Storms and Trey Browning. hits. The May 14 tryouts will be BB&T’s Jackson Cook hit a double, and Austin Ke- for players in grades 7 through nyon and Brandon Smith added singles. BB&T 4 9 and will run from 10 a.m. to Columbus Regional 3 2 p.m. 701 Bowling BB&T rallied for three runs in the bottom of the The May 21 tryouts will be Car City 6 sixth inning to pull out the win. for players in grade 10 through Southeast Primary Care 5 Grant Smith had two hits for BB&T, including a 12 and will be held from 10 results Winning pitcher Will Hinson hit a double, and double. a.m., to 2 p.m. Ethan Bass and Joey Kurtyka had singles for Car City Dillan Edwards, Bryan Edwards and Patrick Solo- For more information, For Southeast Primary Care, Blake Gerald knocked mon each had a double for Columbus Regional. contact Rev. Chris Carey at Fall-Winter League 770-5627. May 2 a triple, and Eli Wilson had a double and a single. 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HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning and training needed, salary expectations, education requirements, and Cost: $175 + $1.25 (insurance) Registration: Mon., May 16 from 5-5:30pm. Class begins 5:30pm fnancial strategies to pay for them. Hear from healthcare professionals MW 6:30-9:30pm 5/23-7/25 SCC, M-131A R. Harper who love what they do. Leave with a career pathway mapped out 5/16-7/12 M-Th 5:30-8:45pm Classroom SCC, HHS-123 A. McDuffe M-Th 8-11am 6/13-7/11 SCC, M-131A R. Morris M-Th 8am-noon 6/13-6/28 SCC, HHS-139 P. Walker SaSu 7:30am-3:30pm 7/16-7/31 Off Campus Introduction to Residential & Commercial Wiring M-Th 8am-noon 7/18-8/02 SCC, HHS-135 P. Walker Clinical Cost: $175 + $1.25 (insurance) SCC, HHS-123 WF 9am-2:30pm 5/25-7/29 SCC, B-104 L. Gilman Encore Careers ** Fee Waived MTW 5-8pm 8/01-8/03 Mock Competency Eval. Experience works! Make your experience and skills pay off by taking Masonry Cost: $120 + $1.25 (insurance) advantage of career exploration, job search assistance, networking, and Nurse Aide Refresher Cost: $65 + $1.25 (insurance) TW 6-9pm 6/14-8/03 SCC, M-131B N. Troy résumé prep for mature workers. This course is targeted to adults aged Registration: Mon., July 18 from 8-8:30am. Class begins 8:30am 50+ who are seeking new career paths. Optical Sales Cost: $65 M-Th 8:30a-noon 7/18-7/28 SCC, HHS-123 R. Capps T 6-9pm 6/07-7/26 SCC, CART-164 S. Sellers M-Th 8am-noon 7/05-7/13 SCC, HHS-141 P. Walker Registration: Mon., July 18 from 5-5:30pm. Class begins 5:30pm Spanish Cost: $65 M-Th 5:30-9pm 7/18-7/28 SCC, HHS-123 R. Capps M 6-8pm 5/23-8/08 W’ville DREAM Ctr J. Fox Job Seekers Keys 2 Job Success Lab **Fee Waived Weatherization Cost: $175 + $1.25 (insurance) MW 7:30am-6pm; 5/16-8/08 SCC, A-128 L. Phillips MTF 6-9pm 5/23-8/08 SCC, M-103 T. Bass T 7:30am-8pm; Th 7:30am-5:30pm Welding Fundamentals Cost: $175 + $1.25 (insurance) Job Search from Start to Finish **Fee Waived 6-7pm (lecture) SCC, M-132 MT 5/23-8/09 A. Hester T 1-3pm 5/17-8/02 SCC, A-203 P. Walker 7-9pm (lab) SCC, M-134 Job Networking **Fee Waived Sa 9am-3:30pm SCC, M-132 5/28-8/07 E. Ellis Su 1:30-3:30pm SCC, M-134 W 2-4pm 5/18-8/03 SCC, A-203 P. Walker Discover On-the-Job Training (OJT) **Fee Waived Healthcare M-Th 8am-1pm 5/23-5/26 SCC, HHS-139 P. Walker ACLS Initial Course $65 (unless fee exempt) + $7 certifcation card M-Th 6-9pm 6/13-6/22 SCC, HHS-129 P. Walker Textbook (required): Advanced Cardiac Life Support - $39 + tax M-Th 8am-1pm 7/11-7/14 SCC, HHS-129 P. Walker SaSu 8am-5pm 6/25 & 6/26 SCC, R-101 A. West M-Th 8am-1pm 8/01-8/04 SCC, HHS-139 P. Walker Allied Health Career Readiness **Fee Waived (Contact JobLink at (910)642-7141 ext. 261 for details) **Fee Waived Successful Job Hunting 101 Textbook (required): Dosage Calculations 3rd Edition - $88.85 + tax M-Th 9am-1pm 6/06-6/09 SCC, HHS-133 S. Mullins TTh 5-8pm 5/24-7/28 SCC, HHS-139 Staff M-Th 6-9pm 6/27-6/30 SCC, HHS-142 S. Mullins CPR for Healthcare Providers M-Th 9am-1pm 7/18-7/21 SCC, HHS-141 S. Mullins $65 (unless fee exempt) + CPR Mask $11+ $5 certifcation card Textbook (required): - BLS for Healthcare Providers - $13 + tax Exploring Computers for Job Seekers **Fee Waived Sa 8am-noon 6/11 SCC, HHS-141 M. Lewis Professional Certifcation & TW 1-4pm 5/24-6/28 SCC, T-126 L. Hilburn Sa 8am-noon 7/09 SCC, HHS-141 M. Lewis License Renewal Classes M 9am-1pm 6/06-8/08 W’ville DREAM Ctr M. Baldwin T 8am-noon 7/26 SCC, HHS-141 Nursing Fac. Independent Auto Dealers Initial Course TTh 9am-1pm 6/07-7/05 TC Family Champ M. Baldwin Cost: $65 + $5 class materials T 1-4pm 7/26 SCC, HHS-141 Nursing Fac. TTh 6-9pm 6/14-7/26 Bogue Comm Ctr J. Register TW 9am-4pm 6/28 & 6/29 SCC, T-122 J. Gibson Th 8am-noon 7/28 SCC, HHS-141 Nursing Fac. MW 6-9pm 6/20-8/03 CSA, Delco J. Register Th 1-4pm 7/28 SCC, HHS-141 Nursing Fac. Independent Auto Dealers License Renewal MW 8-11am 6/20-8/03 SCC, CART-108 K. Moore Cost: $65 + $13 class materials & lunch Sa 8am-noon 7/30 SCC, HHS-141 Nursing Fac. W 9am-3:30pm 5/18 SCC, T-122 J. Gibson Exploring Computers for Job Seekers II **Fee Waived Sa 8am-noon 8/13 SCC, HHS-141 M. Lewis TW 1-4pm 6/29-8/03 SCC, T-126 L. Hilburn T 9am-3:30pm 6/14 SCC, T-122 J. Gibson EMT-Basic Initial Cost: $175 + $1.25 (insurance) + Textbook/wrkbk T 9am-3:30pm 7/19 SCC, T-122 J. Gibson TTh 9am-1pm 7/04-8/04 TC Family Champ M. Baldwin M-F 8am-1:30pm 6/13-8/03 SCC, HHS-133 D. Burleson NC EPA Certifcation Cost: $65 + $5 class materials Exploring Keyboarding for Job Seekers **Fee Waived TTh 6-10pm 7/12-11/19 SCC, HHS-133 D. Burleson TTh 9am-noon 5/31-7/12 SCC, T-124 G. Cable TW 6-9pm 6/06-6/30 SCC, M-131B M. Norris Healthcare Saver First Aid with CPR & AED Cost: $65 (unless fee exempt) + CPR Mask $11+ $5 certifcation card NC Escort Vehicle Operator Certifcation Cost: $65 Social Media & E-Mail for Job Seekers **Fee Waived Textbook (required): - Workbook - $17.65 + tax M 1-4pm 5/23-8/08 SCC, T-126 L. Hilburn Sa 8am-5pm 6/11 SCC, T-122 M. Creech Sa 8am-noon 6/25 SCC, HHS-141 D. Burleson Sa 8am-5pm 8/13 SCC, T-122 M. Creech Weekend Exploring Computers for Job Seekers **Fee Waived Sa 8am-noon 7/23 SCC, HHS-141 D. Burleson F 6-9pm; Sa 9am-4pm; Su 2-5pm 7/15-7/24 SCC, T-126 G. Cable NC Escort Vehicle Operator Re-Certifcation Cost: $65 Medication Aide Exam Prep for Skilled Nursing Facilities Sa 8am-noon 5/21 SCC, T-122 M. Creech Cost: $65 Sa 8am-noon 6/25 SCC, T-122 M. Creech TTh 6-9pm 6/21-7/14 SCC, HHS-142 J. Robinson Sa 8am-noon 7/16 SCC, T-122 M. Creech PALS Initial Course Cost: $65 (unless fee exempt) + $7 certifcation card NC Vehicle Safety Inspection Cost: $65 + $5 class materials Textbook (required): Pediatric Advanced Life Support - $47.75 + tax TTh 6-10pm 5/17 & 5/19 SCC, T-120 M. Creech SaSu 8am-5pm 7/23 & 7/24 SCC, R-101 A. West TTh 6-10pm 7/26 & 7/28 SCC, T-120 M. Creech PALS Re-certifcation Course Notary Public Cost: $65 + ($27 textbook + tax) Computer Cost: $65 (unless fee exempt) + $7 certifcation card Textbook (required): Pediatric Advanced Life Support - $47.75 + tax TTh 5:30-9:30pm 5/24 & 5/26 SCC, HHS-141 W. Penny E-Bay and E-mail Made Easy Cost: $65 Sa 8am-5pm 5/21 SCC, R-101 A. West TTh 5:30-9:30pm 7/12 & 7/14 SCC, T-120 W. Penny T 8:30-11:30pm 5/24-7/12 Bolton Sen Ctr L. Hilburn Work Zone Flagger Program Cost:$65 + $5 textbook Exploring the Essentials of Ms Offce 2007 Cost: $65 Medical Offce Skills Sa 9am-noon 5/28-7/16 SCC, T-124 L. Hilburn Sa 8am-noon 7/30 SCC, T-122 M. Creech Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist I (Online) Cost: $175 How to Use Windows 2007 Cost: $65 Online Online 5/23-8/05 Online J. Burleson Th 6-9pm 5/26-7/14 SCC, T-124 L. Hilburn Medical Assisting: Computer Operations & W 9am-noon 5/25-7/13 SCC, T-124 L. Hilburn Transcription (online) Cost: $175 Save on Gas ! Online Online 5/23-8/05 Online J. Burleson Interacting with Skype, Facebook and Twitter Cost: $65 Courses TW 9am-noon 7/19-8/03 SCC, T-124 L. Hilburn Medical Terminology Cost: $120 start as low as T 5/24-6/02 Keep Your Computer Organized Cost: $65 6-9pm WBDC J. Simmons Th 6/09-8/04 $65 Cherry Grove T 6-9pm 5/24-7/12 Sen Ctr L. Hilburn Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations Cost: $65 F 9am-noon 6/03-7/22 DREAM Ctr K. Moore Learn Online ! Windows Movie Maker Cost: $65 www.ed2go.com/sccnc M 9am-12noon 6/06-8/01 SCC, T-124 G. Cable
Columbus FARMS: Fostering Agriculture Resources for Money and Success Presents the following seminars & classes: Starting an Agritourism Enterprise T FREE 5/24 1-3pm SCC, T-122 Enhance Your Lifestyle Global Positioning Systems (GPS) W FREE 6/08 9am-noon SCC, T-122 Cake Decorating Cost: $44 M 6-9pm 6/06-7/18 SCC, T-118 C. Simmons Introduction to Plant $65 +$16.25 Micropropagation & Greenhouse Th (insurance & 6/02-6/23 6-9pm SCC, CART-148 Classical Yoga Cost: $59 + $1.25 (insurance) Facilities materials) MW 3-4pm 6/06-7/25 SCC, T-101 V. Balogh Web Design for Small Businesses F $65 6/03-7/22 9am-noon SCC, T-124 Concealed Handgun Cost: $55 + $1.25 (insurance) Quickbooks Pro M $65 6/06-8/01 6-9pm SCC, T-124 F 6-10pm; Sa 8am-5pm 6/17 & 6/18 SCC, HHS-135 K. Ward Beekeeping T $65 6/07-7/26 6-9pm SCC, CART-165 Using Social Media to Market F 6-10pm; Sa 8am-5pm 8/12 & 8/13 SCC, HHS-135 K. Ward T $65 6/07-7/26 6-9pm SCC, T-124 Your Business or Non-Proft Flower Arranging Cost: $43 REAL Th $65 6/09-7/28 6:15-9:15pm SCC, T-122 M 6-9pm 6/06-7/18 SCC, T-122 K. McPhatter Participants may be eligible for tuition assistance. For more information, contact the Columbus County JobLink Career Center at 642-7141, ext. 261. This project received funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
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Friday night the mittee will sponsor a gospel Museum will host a Black History Program to celebrate “Ju- speaker will be Evangelist Kathy Frazier of Greater St. fest on Saturday, June 11 at 6 neteenth” a holiday of freedom. June 19, 1865 is the date the James Fire Baptized Holiness Church of Elizabethtown. p.m. at New Zion Missionary last slaves were freed. The colors will be lavender and black. Saturday speaker will Baptist Church on Old Lake If anyone is interested in participating or volunteering, be Evangelist Dianatha Williamson of New Life Holiness Road in Riegelwood. come on Saturday, April 30 at 2:30 p.m. at 115 Railroad Ave. Church of Chadbourn. The colors will be white with the ac- Groups from the sur- (Inner City Storage Building) in Chadbourn. cent color of your choice. rounding area will be on the The group is planning a skit (youth or teen participation). program. Proceeds will go to Volunteers are needed to be in charge of: singing groups, Af- Revival in Action 2011 at Chadbourn Pentecostal support the Justin McLau- rican dance group, and any more ideas for the celebration. Holiness Church will hold rin Memorial Scholarship. For more information call Sarah George at 654-5310 or 840- Tabernacle Holiness May 10-13 its kids revival with Whit- The memorial scholar- 7675. Tabernacle Holiness Church of Riegelwood presents Re- tle-Do the Clown on May ship is a component of Men vival in Action 2011 with Pastor Beverly Hunt-Patterson of 9-11 from 7-8:30 p.m. All and Women United for Youth Atlanta, Ga. May 10-13 at 7:30 nightly. children are welcome. The and Family, CDC. Chadbourn Chapter-Westside The Rev. Marvin Hall is the pastor. church is located at 518 N. Elm Street. For more in- Fundraiser to be Alumni to meet May 10 Baldwin Branch MBC to hold farewell service formation call the church held by Monarch The Chadbourn Chapter-Westside Alumni Association offce at 654-4850. will meet Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Westside Community Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church will hold a CI May 14 Center, 650 W. Smith St., Chadbourn. farewell service for the Rev. and Mrs. David C. Camps Sr. on Members and prospective members are encouraged to at- Sunday, May 15 following the morning worship service. They Women’s Day at St. Monarch Columbus In- dustries of Whiteville will tend. will be moving to Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in James AMEZ May 21 Fayetteville. sponsor a gospel program For more information call Arthur A. Bullock at 645-4995. St. James AME Zion fundraiser for the People We Church of the Sandhill com- Support – Summer Prom on Annual spring ride Mt. Ariel FWBC to munity of Bladenboro will Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. to be held by Old 74 Families Youth fest at Mt. The guest speaker will be hold VBS kickof host its annual Women’s Day Saddle Club in May Ariel FWBC June 18 program on Saturday, May Sister Patricia Lee from At- Mt. Ariel Freewill Baptist 21 at 7:30 p.m. kinson Temple Freewill Bap- The Old 74 Saddle Club First needs A youth fest will be held Church of Conway, S.C. will The program is entitled tist Church of Whiteville. will hold its annual spring at Mt. Ariel Freewill Baptist hold vacation Bible school “Dynamic Women.” Pre- For more information ride on May 13-15, with gates Church on Saturday, June 18 volunteers kickoff on June 4 from 10 senters are Felicia Everette call Vickie Powell-Cross at opening Friday, May 13. at 3 p.m. Singing, devotion, a.m.-noon. Featherson of Greensboro, 642-5827. Monarch CI is lo- There is no admission fee. Families First Inc. Do- fun-‘n-games, fellowship The theme is “Inside Out Karen George of Whiteville cated at 207 W. Walter Street. There will be free meals on mestic Violence and Sexual and food will be featured. and Upside Down on Main and Sequoia Anderson of Friday night and Saturday Assault Shelter and Services The Rev. Timmy Locklear New Horizon to host Street. Where Jesus Makes a Wilmington. They will speak after trail rides. will host a volunteer train- is the pastor. The church is Difference Everyday!” Bible on the health, wealth and community day For more information ing for people in the com- located along S.C. 319 East. call Charles, 625-5681; Trish, munity who are interested school will be held June 13- spirituality of women. New Horizon Baptist Wor- 207-1084; Andrew, 918-8641 or in working with victims of 17, 13-16 from 6-8:30 p.m. and The Rev. Clate Borders is ship Center will host Com- Bill/Roseanne, 840-1058. At domestic violence and sexual the 17th at 7 p.m. There will Tree night revival the pastor. munity Day on Saturday, this time members are asked assault. also be adult classes. May 14 at 2 p.m. Free food, at El-Bethel Church to pay their yearly member- The agency is in need of Timmy Locklear is the singing and kids games will There will be a three- ship rate, individuals 18 and volunteers in several differ- pastor. For more informa- Mt. Ariel FWBC to be featured. night revival at El-Bethel up, $25. ent areas of the program, and tion call 843-289-7809. The There will be Hoop It Up Church of Whiteville on hold youth revival The club is located be- this training is required for church is located along S.C. (3 man teams) the divisions May 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. Guest tween Chadbourn and Ev- anyone who is interested in 319 East. Mt. Ariel Freewill Bap- will be 10 years and under, speaker will be Prophet An- ergreen, beside the Corinth providing direct services to tist Church of Conway, S.C. 11-12 years, 13-15 years and tonio Burroughs along with Baptist Church. victims. The training will Buckhead VFRD will hold its youth revival 16 years and up. For infor- the Ambassador for Christ be held the first four Mon- on June 23-25. Thursday and mation call Alan Stuart at to hold fundraiser from Fayetteville. day evenings in May (May 9, Friday at 7 p.m. and Satur- 918-0439 or Richard Sim- Buckhead Volunteer Fire Elder Robert D. Williams WT accepting 16, 23) from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. day at 6 p.m. mons at 840-5139. and Rescue Department will Sr. is pastor. The church is lo- in the Families First office Brother David Stevens A Tug-of-War — 1,000- applications for hold a steak plate sale on cated at 415 W. Walter Street. at 812 Pinckney Street in will be the guest speaker on pound team limit — will be Sunday, May 22 from 11 a.m. Whiteville. There will be Thursday and Friday. Teen held. For information call More-at-Four until. a total of eight classroom Williams Township Ministries Team will be in Jeffrey Suggs at 843-331-9568. Williams Township is now hours and 12 on the job train- charge of Saturday’s pro- A Hollerin’ contest will also accepting applications for Attention all veterans to hold reunion ing hours. gram. There will be special be held. For more informa- the More-at-Four Pre-Kin- For more information or All veterans are invited All classmates of Wil- singing each night. tion call Sherry Beck at 840- dergarten for the 2011-2012 to register for the training to enjoy fellowship, coffee liams Township Class of Timmy Locklear is the 5583. school year. Children must call 642-5996. and donuts on Wednesday, 1991 should contact Angela pastor. The church is locat- The church is located at be four years of age on or May 25 from 8 a.m.-noon at Spivey Norris at 840-3484 or ed along S.C. 319 East. For 11316 Joe Brown Hwy. S. in before Aug. 31. Chapter 962, Vietnam Veter- email [email protected] more information call 843- Tabor City. A rain date is set Come by the school office ans Hut, 1028 Madison St., about 20th class reunion to 289-7809. for May 21. to pick up your application. www.whiteville.com Whiteville. be held in June. SCC’s Basic Skills Classes
In SCC’s Basic Skills Program, you can: New GED Fast-Track Grow Your Future FREE Class • earn a (GED) High School Equivalency Diploma. FREE • improve reading, writing, and math skills to help children or Earn Your GED at SCC The Basic Skills Program at SCC will be offering the GED grandchildren with schoolwork. Fast-Track course beginning June 4, 2011. The program is • learn to read. Basic Skills Education (Students may enroll anytime.) designed to prepare students for their GED in three class • get one-on-one instruction from caring instructors. sessions. Location Day Time Date • use textbooks that are available in the classroom. These classes will be held on Saturday, June 4, 11 and 18 SCC, Room B-103 M-Th 7:30am-9pm 5/16-8/08 from 9am-4pm and the GED test will be given on June 25 at SCC, B-103. Adults who are not currently enrolled in the CSA, Delco TTh 6:30-9:30pm 5/24-8/04 Basic Skills Program are eligible to attend the Fast-Track Bolton Sen/Yth Ctr TWTh 5:30-8:30pm 5/24-8/04 classes. Bolton Sen/Yth Ctr Sa 9am-1pm 5/28-8/06 The Fast-Track classes are especially designed for individuals who do not have a great deal of time to attend school. Chadbourn Elem Sch MW 5-8pm 5/23-8/08 With only 18 hours of class time, students can prepare and Evergreen Elem Sch TTh 5-8pm 5/24-8/04 register for the sections of the GED test for which they qualify. Fair Bluff Library TTh 5:30-8:30pm 5/24-8/04 There is no charge for the classes and class materials are Hallsboro/Artesia TTh 6-9pm 5/24-8/04 provided. For more information or to register for classes, call Little Iron Hill Baptist Ch TTh 5:30-8:30pm 5/24-8/04 (910) 642-7141, ext. 401. Registration deadline is May 31. Mt. Tabor Baptist Ch TTh 6-9pm 5/24-8/04 Cerro Gordo Nakina Middle Sch TTh 6-9pm 5/24-8/04 Tabor City Elem Sch TW 6-9pm 5/24-8/03 Tabor City Elem Sch WTh 9am-noon 5/25-8/04 Whiteville - Central Mid Sch TTh 5-8pm 5/24-8/04 Day and night classes are available. Enroll anytime! Just Whiteville DREAM Center TTh 9am-1pm 5/24-8/04 select a class that is convenient for you, and go to that site. The instructor will register you when you arrive. It’s that Williams Township Sch MW 5:30-8:30pm 5/23-8/08 easy! Remember, these classes are FREE, and books are available for your use in the class(es). See if you qualify to take your GED Test North Carolina residents wishing to take the GED high school equivalency exam may qualify by doing the following: English as a Second Language (ESL) • Enroll in one of SCC’s free GED preparation Sixteen- and 17-year-olds may enroll in the Basic Skills classes Location Day Time Date Programs with special permission. For further information, • Score at a high school level on the reading, math SCC, B-103 M-Th 7:30am-9pm 5/16-8/08 contact Denise Young at (910) 642-7141, ext. 432. and/or language assessments. SCC, B-101 TTh 6-9pm 5/24-8/04 • Earn a passing score on the GED practice test. Whiteville DREAM Center MW 9am-noon 5/23-8/08 The testing fee is $7.50 for new examinees and General Educational Development Education Whiteville DREAM Center TTh 6-9pm 5/24-8/04 $2.50 for students retesting in writing. Required orientation session will last (GED) Online Tabor City W 6-9pm 5/25-8/03 approximately 1 hour. Students need to arrive 30 For more information, call SCC at (910) 642-7141, ext. 401 or East Side Bible Ministries minutes before each test. visit the Basic Skills Lab on the college campus in B-103. El inglés como un segundo idioma (ESL) To pre-register, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 432 or Localización Día Tiempo Fecha e-mail [email protected]. del lunes al 7:30 a.m. 6 de mayo a través SCC, B-103 jueves a 9 p.m. de 8 de agosto, el martes y 6 a 9 24 de mayo a través SCC, B-101 el jueves p.m. de 4 de agosto Whiteville DREAM del lunes y 9 a.m a 23 de mayo a través Center el miércoles 12 p.m. de 8 de agosto
Whiteville DREAM el martes y 6 a 9 24 de mayo a través GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TESTING SERVICE Center el jueves p.m. de 4 de agosto A program of the American Council on Education® Tabor City, East Side 6 a 9 25 de mayo hasta el Bible Ministries miércoles p.m. 3 de agosto,
Call (910) 642-7141 ext. 296, 397 or 425 for information about SCC’s Continuing Education Summer 2011 Workforce Development Classes. 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs SELLIn theYOUR classifeds... HOME 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 120 Antiques 275 Financial Services 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs29 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions SALES 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 Te News Reporter www.whiteville.com CLASSIFIEDS Simple To Pay! Don’t Wait To Call... CORRECTIONS " Persons should check their adver- All major credit cards accepted Monday tisement for accuracy the frst time it as well as Visa debit cards. appears in the newspaper so that any " Deadline: Friday, 2 pm necessary changes can be made. The 642-4104 newspaper will not be liable for mis- " #!!!! Thursday takes in an ad beyond the frst issue. Deadline: Wednesday, 10 am If a mistake is found, please notify ! WANDA or HANNE at 642-4104.
LARGE SCREEN TV, couch & love AVON 060 Special Notices seat, coffee table, end tables, kitch- 230 Miscellaneous Representative Wanted. 100 Pets & Animals en table with 4 chairs, bedroom suit $10 investment. Call 910-274-2672. (bed, dresser, night stand, chest of Diabetics taking insulin? AKC REGISTERED LAB puppies, drawers. Also Troll beaded necklace. BOWFLEX Workout Machine, also FRESH MUSTARD NOW READY EXPERIENCED, ALL BREED, dog Life insurance NO WAITING PERIOD! yellow & chocolate. 1st shots & Call 991-5392. 12 gauge Browning shot gun. Call Cabbage plants, tomato plant for groomer wanted to join our team. 888-551-5052 (appt only) dewormed. Call 910-840-5139. Clint 234-4676. sale. Call 642-2597. Established, busy salon at White Lake, NC. [email protected]
LAB PUPS, AKC REGISTERED, FOR SALE OR TRADE SWEET PEAS & NEW POTATOES or 910-862-1728. ELECTRIC GOLF CART NEW for sale. Call 642-6166. championship bloodline. Call 252- EXPERIENCED, LICENSED Insur- FOR SALE 42’ ZENITH TV PLEASE BATTERIES 414-2194 or email jwc0930@gmail. ance Customer Service Represen- CONTACT 445-1737 $1300 OR TRADE FOR com. tative for busy Whiteville insurance RIDING MOWER office. Must be able to write and ser- 910-640-0794 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUP- vice all P&C business. Must be team PIES. 4 males, AKC-CKC registered. player. Send resume to canaday7@ !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans Call 910-646-3466. JAZZY JUNK CONSIGNMENT & tractors. Any condition. Paying top 5X4 ROUND BALES OF HAY, 10 earthlink.net bales or less $15, 11 or more $10. Call 1400 J K Powell Blvd. dollar. Will meet or beat any price. REGISTERED GERMAN SHEP- Beside Tint Wizard LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST positions (910) 770-3131. 910-646-3759 or 770-0841 HERD puppies, $250.00. Call 910- Hours Monday - Friday 9-6 City of Whiteville available at Body Beautiful Medi-Spa 918-8317 NC CERTIFIED RALEIGH SOYBEAN Saturday 8 am until Utilities Maintenance Worker & Salon! Clientele preferred but not *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS SEED. $25/bag. 90% germination. Men, women’s, children & baby necessary! Must be happy or looking We also buy insulated wire, cop- Call 653-4719. clothes, jewelry & furniture, tires. to be happy, hardworking, profession- per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- Accepting spring, summer clothes, The City of Whiteville is currently al, and passionate about what they tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 SPRIGGING/PLANTING shoes & other items. Call for more do! Serious inquiries only! Call Shelly of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 649- seeking to fulfill the position of Utili- 18,000 BTU GE AIR CONDITIONER. information 910-640-3332. ties Maintenance Worker. Job duties 910-642-0677 Call 647-0289 after 7 pm. 6145 or 770-0910. CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY include a variety of maintenance, TABOR CITY TEXTILE firm needs Buyers of land and timber. We buy LAWN CARE - LOCAL repair, and construction work on Commercial and Residential experienced Raschel / warp knit pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- water and sewer lines and operat- 910-840-1775 Lake Waccamaw, NC machine operators (3 shifts). Must ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- ing construction equipment such as be able to set-up, monitor operation, er. Call days 642-2909. 20 BLADE DISC, All American Big J dump trucks, sewer jet trucks, and and adjust as needed. Trouble shoot, BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress STEEL BUILDINGS other related light and medium equip- series. Like new. Call 910-654-5273. Huge Savings/Factory Deals diagnose and correct problems. Must I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. ment. Applicant MUST possess CDL 38x50 Reg. $25,300 Now $17,800 be reliable, dependable and respon- 100% guaranteed. Open 7 days a Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- 638 NEW HOLLAND Round Belt license with tanker endorsements. er. 50x96 Reg. $53,800 Now $39,800 sible. Applications available at the week. 910-385-8585 Baler. Like new. Call 840-1283. Normal hours M-F 7:30- 4:30- Over- Tabor City Visitor Center, 301 E 5th St. 64x120 Reg. $92,820 Now $64,800 time may be required. Benefits 80x135 Reg. $141,800 Now $96,900 TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large DINING TABLE WITH 6 chairs, HARDIE 5 FT. SIDE BUSH HOG. include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Retire- www.sunwardsteel.com Source# 1L8 or small tracts. Please call 910-520- matching china cabinet with glass Motor head & pump rebuilt by the ment, 401K. 919-724-4015 4728 day or night. shelves & light. Call 840-2370. Hardie Man. $2,500 firm. 840-6156. Applicants should apply at Whiteville City Hall. CDL DRIVER Applications can be obtained from Distributor of roofing materials and City Hall, 317 S. Madison Street vinyl siding needs full-time Driver/ Whiteville, N.C Delivery/Warehouse person. Class The City of Whiteville is an equal A CDL required. Excellent salary and opportunity employer. benefits. Fax resume to (910) 649- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 6220 or email to [email protected]. GREAT HOME TIME Southeastern Community For Class A CDL Drivers! College is seeking to fill the fol- OTR Company Drivers & lowing part time faculty position. Independent Contractors. Home Weekly. Ask about HVAC INSTRUCTOR Dedicated opportunities in Minimum requirements and a posi- your area. Requires 1 year tion description for this and other T/T exp. positions can be found on the SCC EPES TRANSPORT website under Employment Oppor- 888-293-3232 tunities. Fore a required application www.epestransport.com visit www.sccnc.edu or call 910-642- 7141, ext. 310. CLEANING OUT SCC application, resume, letter of YOUR CLOSETS? interest and educational transcripts Sell it in the classified. Call Wanda or must be submitted in order to be con- Hanna at the News Reporter today sidered for these positions. Applica- 642-4104, ext 221 or 237, or go to tion deadline is listed on the position www.whiteville.com and create your announcement. AA/EOE own ad
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Murphy-Brown LLC, the live production com- pany for Smithfield Foods, Inc., has openings in the Nakina area for Swine Technicians. Candi- dates should possess a good work r ecord. Pay is commensurate with experience. Higher starting pay available for prior farming and/or supervi- sory experience, and increases based on demon- strated skill. Excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k and pension, and paid time off. Career opportunities available for the right individuals.
Murphy-Brown representative will be at the Whiteville Employment Commission Office on Friday 13 from 11:00 am –3:00 pm. Reference job # 010026417 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer m/f/d/v The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2011, 7B
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Act, North Carolina and Columbus 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH brick house, 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- outside of Whiteville. No smoking, no Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. gal to advertise any preference, limi- pets. Deposit & credit check required. 642-4049. 642-4049. tation discrimination based on race, Call 640-1240. Are you getting 4% GUARANTEED color, religion, sex, handicap, familial $100 LAND SALE Own your own 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH apartment, 3 MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Com- on your CD or money market? If not status or national origin, or intention land! $0 down. No interest. $100 3 BEDROOM, 1 bath home in Naki- miles South of Wal-Mart. Refrigerator, pare our features. Get a quote from call 888-551-5052 by appt only to make any such preferences, limi- month for 60 months. 3/4-4.5 acres. na. $350 month, $300 deposit. Call range, microwave, dishwasher, water us. Oakwood Homes Chadbourn, NC tations or discrimination. We will not Haynes Lennon Hwy,(NC 242) & Prin- knowingly accept any advertising for 625-7224. & trash pick-up includes. $600/m, 910-654-4128 Child/Elderly Care cess Ann Rd (SR 1504) 910-840-3518 $600 deposit. Call 910-840-4734. real estate which is in violation of the 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for law. All person are hereby informed LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes MADISON HILL APARTMENTS rent. 3 miles North of Hallsboro. No that all dwellings advertised are avail- Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- LICENSED HOME DAY CARE has able on an equal opportunity basis. To for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC pets. References required. Call 642- openings for infants to 12 years. complain of discrimination, call HUD ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. & lots for sale. Owner financing Call One Bedroom Apts. 5801 or 640-9435. Located behind Wal-Mart. Call 642- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 910-770-2227. "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 6596 or 770-6596. r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& USED HOMES We need used BRICK RANCH 3BR 2ba w/fenced Rental assistance up to 100% homes. Trade ins welcome. Top Dol- SEEKING “NANNY” to come into my yard, $900 + dep. Morris Prop. lar. Oakwood Homes. Chadbourn, NC 2 ACRES cleared land with 32x60 based on income. home and take care of my little girl. If Mgmt 910-512-6855 Sale/Rent Seniors 62 years and older 910-654-4128 interested please call 640-0221 and shop. Asking $42,000. Klondyke Rd. Chadbourn. 910-625-9232 leave a msg. HOUSE & MOBILE HOME FOR Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm RENT for small family on private lot &)"3 in Nakina area. No pets. 642-6506 Reduced - $158,000 ROOM FOR RENT - Kitchen privi- leges. Call 910-646-4161. For Sale by Owner LAKE WACCAMAW, VACATION 1900 +/- sq. ft. brick house, 3 bed - *** Dee Watts Backhoe rooms, 2 1/2 baths, carpet & wood RENTAL, furnished house, water Service **** floors. 2 car garage, brick deck, access, canal side, 3 BR, 2 BA, no ROOM FOR RENT Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, family room with fireplace, formal smoking, no pets. $125/night/3-day Weekly or Monthly Rates. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, dining & living room. Leaving dish ****Publisher’s Notice**** minimum. Short-term lease also avail- Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. land clearing. Also mowing & yard washer, washer/dryer. Located Equal Housing Opportunity able. 910-524-6305 call after 5pm No calls after 9 pm work. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. Corner of Southwood & 26 Hickory All real estate advertised herein is 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- Rd on 1+ acre No City Taxes. Call subject to the Federal Fair Housing NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 full bath house. way. References required. No pets. 910-642-4932 ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** 910-642-8009. Act, North Carolina and Columbus Powerstat. $400/m. & $400 dep. Ever- 653-2790, 653-9198 and leave mes- Or 770-1140 Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- green area. 840-2845. sage. removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for sale, to be gal to advertise any preference, limi- 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. moved. Call 910-840-9282. tation discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial BAILEY’S ROOFING, 25 years expe- FOR SALE BY OWNER - 3BR, 2 status or national origin, or intention Public Notice rience. All work guaranteed. Call 910- BATH brick house, one block from to make any such preferences, limi- 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. 918-9285. waterfront Lake Waccamaw. Large tations or discrimination. We will not Furnished. Nice neighborhood. Call The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act lot, interior completely remodeled. knowingly accept any advertising for 640-8098. Bobby Hinson Construction real estate which is in violation of the (IDEA – Part B, Public Law 105.17) Project is pres- Call 910-642-7289 Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- law. All person are hereby informed ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Cypress Village Apartments ently being amended. The Project describes the spe- that all dwellings advertised are avail- 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. excavator. Call 640-7606. I BUY HOUSES and mobile homes. able on an equal opportunity basis. To 1 and 2 bedrooms. cial education programs that Whiteville City Schools Any area & any condition. Quick sale. complain of discrimination, call HUD Carpentry Work Call Ricky 910-740-9100 toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Free laundry room + Community proposes for federal funding for the 2011 – 2012 Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No room ****24 hour maintenance*** job too small. Workmanship guaran- WHITEVILLE $54,900 Private coun- 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for Rental Assistance Up to 100% School Year. Interested persons may review amend- teed. Call 642-4226. try setting, 1.66-acre w/garden spot rent in Whiteville. $325 monthly plus Seniors 62 years and older & small pond. Approx. 1,500 sq. ft. deposit. Call 910-234-0659. 910-649-7971 ments to the project and make comments concerning Fleetwood, 3 BR, 2 full baths. Large Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE 2028 SQ. FT. house. Rent to own. the implementation of special education under this All types of backhoe work, lot clear- living room, high ceilings, dining TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Financing available. 5 ton central air ing, sand, top soil and marl. room, family room. Master bedroom Equal Housing Opportunity Federal Program. All comments will be considered conditioner. Well & septic tank. Call Call 654-4503. features private bath w/garden tub, shower, walk-in closet. Updates: 770-0113, 770-0232, 770-5574. prior to submission of the amended Project to the MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, New windows, carpet and vinyl floor- 3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH brick North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in pressure wash, decks staining & ing, dishwasher, fresh interior paint. house., carport, utility room, large liv- sealed. References. 642-5831, 770- Detached garage Call 910-770-1531 ing room & kitchen. Located in Bruns- Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project 1108. wick on Highway 130. 6 days a week 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for single is open to the public for review and comments dur- MIncey’s Lawn Care & sheriff patrol, alarm system, city water person. No pets. First & last month Power Washing & sewer. $650 per month plus secu- rent. Call 642-0404. ing the week of May 16, 2011 in the offce of Glenda (910)641-1454 or (910) 770-2100 rity. Call 910-770-4169. H. Phillips located at 107 W. Walter Street. White- Grass cutting, weed eating, spray- $35,000 28 x 48, 3BR 2 BA manufac- ing roundup, power washing patios tured home with 1 Acre on Old Lum- ville, NC 28472. & decks, window cleaning. berton Rd. Fixer upper, will consider May 9, 12, 2011 owner financing with down payment. RICKY HELMS LAWN SERVICE Dwane 919-353-2315. AND POWER WASH. No job too large. Call 910-918-1231. Preliminary Notification of SKEETER’S LAWN CARE & PRESSURE CLEANING Potential Impact to Wetlands No job too big or too small. We can USDA, Rural Development is considering an appli- do it all! Call 910-642-3070 or 910- 445-9507. 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre cation for financial assistance from the Town of Fair lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. Bluff, NC. The specific elements of this proposed ac- Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood tion is to construct a new sidewalk approximately Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 Covey Run Apartments 1000 lf of 5’ wide concrete sidewalk along Riverside 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on PHASE II Drive, two pedestrian crosswalks, and 500 lf of valley 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume curb with a connection to an existing 24-inch storm payments. Call Oakwood Homes, End of summer 2011 1997 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, great Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 drain. The proposed sidewalk will loop with con- condition, service records available Reduced rent based on Income. nections to the Town’s existing sidewalk along Main Call for more info 612-5792 3BR, 2 bath, sunken den, ready to Street at both ends of Riverside Drive. Action will pro- move into. 1/2 acre lot. Call BETTY Handicap Accessible Units Available 2008 FORD FUSION, 4dr, alloys, WILLIAMS for details. 910-641-0100 vide access to area business and recreational oppor- 61k. $13,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- ASK US ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY Pickup application at tunities and are shown in the attached map. 649-7531 program, how you can use this while you wait for Uncle Sam. Call Covey Run Apartments, 640-1656 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, If implemented, the proposed action would poten- OAKWOOD HOMES spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff or download application at tially impact a floodplain. The project will be located CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 Ford Mercury 649-7531 www.norcomanagement.com in a previously disturbed street right of way and will 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 BEACH HOMES $25,000. Call GER- not require any tree removal, stream or wetland en- dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff ALD BECK for details 910-641-0100. Mercury Ford 649-7531 claytonhomesofwhiteville.com croachment, or destruction of wildlife habitat. How- ever, the project will require grading to prepare the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, auto, foundation. 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Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- Having qualified as Administrator or Michael Godwin, Administrator of the undersigned within (3) months from by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). ES, INC. the Estate of Paul Godwin, deceased, estate of Paul Godwin the date of the first publication, or The property to be offered pursuant to SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE late of Columbus County, the under- 46 Godwin Dr this notice will be pleaded in bar of 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Plaza. this notice of sale is being offered for BY: signed hereby notifies all persons Hallsboro, NC 28442 their recovery. All persons indebted to Will up fit to tenants needs. Call 642- sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, Attorney at Law having claims against the estate of May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 said estate will please make immedi- 5824. WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & said decedent to present them to the ate payment. NOTICE TO CREDITORS the holder of the note secured by the Britton, P.A. undersigned within (3) months from This the 9th day of May, 2011 FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Having qualified as Executrix of the deed of trust/security agreement, or Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- the date of the first publication, or Teresa Gore Stanley, Executrix of the Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Estate of Willie Lloyd Gore, deceased, both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- vices, Inc. this notice will be pleaded in bar of estate of Willie Lloyd Gore Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. late of Columbus County, the under- cers, directors, attorneys, employees, P.O. Box 1028 their recovery. All persons indebted to 12490 Seven Creeks Hwy signed hereby notifies all persons agents or authorized representative of 4317 Ramsey Street said estate will please make immedi- Nakina, NC 28455 having claims against the estate of either the Trustee or the holder of the Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 ate payment. May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 said decedent to present them to the note make any representation or war- https://sales.hsbfirm.com This the 9th day of May, 2011 LOTS FOR RENT in mobile home ranty relating to the title or any physi- Case No: 1036353 park. Williams-Mollie area. Call 840- cal, environmental, health or safety May 2, 9, 2011 2454 or 910-200-3125. conditions existing in, on, at or relat- MOBILE HOME LOTS for rent. Plenty ing to the property being offered for Notice of Service of privacy. Call 640-2458. sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any by Process of way relating to any such condition Publication Please join expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter for a taxes, special assessments, and prior STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Amended Notice of liens or encumbrances of record and BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA Foreclosure Sale any recorded releases. Said property BOARD OF NURSING is also being sold subject to applica- RE: NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF ble Federal and State laws. NURSING Memorial Day Celebration 10 SP 157 A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no VS. Under and by virtue of the power personal checks) of five percent (5%) JACKIE REBECCA WHITEHEAD, of sale contained in a certain Deed of the purchase price, or seven hun- NC RN .BZ tQN of Trust made by Gary L. Smith and dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever TO: JACKIE REBECCA WHITEHEAD Danella D. Smith, Husband and is greater, will be required at the time LICENSEE: Angel House Care Center Wife to Eugene B. Davis, Jr., P.C., of the sale. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE NORTH Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of Warrior Trail Road, Whiteville, NC An order for possession of the prop- CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING, August, 2002, and recorded in Book erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MAT- 702, Page 989, in Columbus Coun- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser TER, ISSUED ON JANUARY 27, 2011 ty Registry, North Carolina, default and against the party or parties in A LETTER OF CHARGES ALLEGING Highlights include: having been made in the payment of possession by the clerk of superior THAT YOU VIOLATED THE NURS- the note thereby secured by the said court of the county in which the prop- ING PRACTICE ACT (CHAPTER 90 Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Complimentary erty is sold. OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GEN- Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. Any person who occupies the prop- ERAL STATUES) AND REGULATIONS having been substituted as Trustee erty pursuant to a rental agreement ENACTED BY THE NORTH CAROLI- Community Picnic & Barbecue in said Deed of Trust by an instru- entered into or renewed on or after NA BOARD OF NURSING. The North ment duly recorded in the Office of October 1, 2007, may after receiving Carolina Board of Nursing is seeking the Register of Deeds of Columbus Special Dedication Service of Bountiful Life Tribute Tiles the notice of sale, terminate the rent- to revoke your license to practice County, North Carolina and the holder al agreement upon 10 days’ written Nursing in North Special Keynote Speaker of the note evidencing said indebted- notice to the landlord. Upon termina- Carolina. ness having directed that the Deed of Honor Guard Raising of the Flag tion of a rental agreement, the tenant You are required to respond to the Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned is liable for rent due under the rental Board’s letter of Charges by May 23, Substitute Trustee will offer for sale Honor Veterans agreement prorated to the effective 2011 and upon your failure to do so, at the courthouse door in the City of the North Carolina Board of Nursing date of the termination. Celebration of Life Service and Dedication of Flags Whiteville, Columbus County, North will proceed with a hearing on June If the trustee is unable to convey title Carolina, or the customary location 17, 2011 at 10:00 am at the office of to this property for any reason, the Special Patriotic Music designated for foreclosure sales, at the North Carolina Board of Nursing sole remedy of the purchaser is the 1:30 PM on May 17, 2011 and will (4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC return of the deposit. Reasons of such #FBQBSUPGUIJTOFXBOEFYDJUJOHFWFOUCZNBLJOHBHJGUJOUSJCVUFPGB sell to the highest bidder for cash the 27607) to determine if your license inability to convey include, but are not following real estate situated in the to practice in North Carolina shall be MPWFEPOF&WFSZHJGUDFMFCSBUFTBMJGFXJUIBøBHJOUIF'JFMEPG)POPSBEKB limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy County of Columbus, North Carolina, revoked. Please be present by 8:15 petition prior to the confirmation of DFOUUPUIF"OHFM)PVTF)PTQJDF$BSF$FOUFSJO8IJUFWJMMF and being more particularly described am for calendar call. the sale and reinstatement of the loan as follows: This the 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 2011 without the knowledge of the trustee. Being all of Lot B, containing 0.53 JULIA L. GEORGE, RN, MSN, FRE If the validity of the sale is challenged acre, more or less, as shown and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR by any party, the trustee, in their sole Special Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors delineated on map prepared by NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF discretion, if they believe the chal- David B. Goldston, Jr. R.L.S., dated NURSING lenge to have merit, may request the October 16, 1991, entitled “Map of May 2, 9, 16, 2011 court to declare the sale to be void a division for Daniel W. Dudley and and return the deposit. The purchaser Elizabeth D. Dudley”, said map is NOTICE TO CREDITORS will have no further remedy. recorded in Deed Book , Page , THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM Columbus County Registry. Together '3BZ5IJHQFO.%%POOB5IJHQFO A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- with improvements located thereon; POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION The News Reporter said property being located at 209 IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY James Avenue, Lake Waccamaw, INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE North Carolina. Is On The Web . . . USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except Being that same property conveyed as stated below in the instance of to Danella D. Smith and husband, bankruptcy protection. Gary L. Smith by North Carolina Gen- IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- eral Warranty Deed dated October 9, TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT 2000 and recorded October 16, 2000 OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A in Deed Book 632, Page 652, Colum- RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- bus County Registry, reference to CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN which is made for more particularity TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- of description and chain of title. TORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND cretion, delay the sale for up to one www.whiteville.com IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT Check us out for the latest in Should the property be purchased by TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOV- News, Sports, Classifieds, Obits, a third party, that party must pay the ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE Editorials, Columns, Community excise tax, as well as the court costs DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. 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