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Mike The way minor traffic of- Years of underfunding threaten the reputa- Tompson arriving fenses are handled across the tion and upkeep of Southeastern Community state may change under a pro- College, trustees told Columbus County Com- home to fnd his yard vision in the House’s version missioners in a Tuesday meeting of the two decorated with Happy of the state budget proposal. boards at SCC. 50th Birthday decora- House Bill 200 includes a College officials recently requested $151,000 provision that instructs the in local funds to finish out this fiscal year. tions last Wednesday? Administrative Office of the “How did this happen? There are several ... Dottie Hill, Olene Courts to “develop protocol things. We’ve always been coming up short,” Utley and Ann Sauls and to offer regular Adminis- SCC Trustee Chairman Randy Britt said. trative Court sessions in each While commissioners for years allowed driving the streets of district court district in the capital outlay money that is designated for Whiteville Friday in state for Chapter 20 infractions repair of buildings and other such projects a 1975 red Chevrolet by Oct. 1 of this year.” to be used in current operating expenses to Typically, administrative pay things like utility bills and salaries of Capri convertible? ... courts operate differently from grounds workers they opposed such a request Joey Gore witnessing regular court procedures. In Photo by Kyrstal Hawkins two years ago. some counties such as Guilford Britt said the college has tapped into all son Matt Gore score Flag waver other resources including a food-vending fund his frst hole-in-one See Traffic, page 2-A A youngster enjoys herself during Sunday’s Pre-Memorial Day celebra- at Land-O-Lakes tion at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Angel House Care Center. See College, page 9-A last week? It was the same hole where the Lake eyes County may elder Gore scored his hole-in-one years savings on County unveils new change economic ago. … Lillie Royal workers’ and Meredith Gore spending plan tonight incentives policy receiving a look and a benefts nComes on heels of recent recipient wave Saturday from By NICOLE CARTRETTE were increased by $5 annually. firm now “idle.” nPlan could save town Staff Writer The county’s solid waste fund is American Idol’s North currently operating in the negative. funds, without seriously By NICOLE CARTRETTE County officials will unveil their Auditors reported in December that Carolina contestant affecting coverage. Staff Writer spending proposal for the coming user fees collected totaled about $6.2 Scotty McCreery? ... fiscal year at tonight’s regularly million while expenses were more Columbus County commissioners will be By JEFFERSON WEAVER scheduled commissioners meeting. than $6.8. asked to make a number of changes to the Staff Writer Columbus County Manager Bill Clark said there are no plans in county’s economic development incentive Clark said the budget as drafted holds his budget proposal to cut any posi- County Deaths policy tonight. Bids are coming in to pro- the county’s property tax rate steady tions with the county, although the The policy was revised in 2009 to give the vide health insurance for Lake at the current rate of 81.5 cents per health department is eliminating Whiteville county more flexibility in offering incentives Waccamaw town employees, as $100. one position in environmental health Harriett Haywood Warlick to companies. That policy did not include a town leaders look for ways to The proposal recommends in- effective July 1. That matter did not “claw back” provision that speaks to the coun- Linda Harrelson Cox save money without pinching creases in the county’s trash col- come before the Board of Commis- ty seeking reimbursements from companies Coreen Brown employee – or taxpayer – pock- lection fees, though Clark did not sioners but was decided by the Board that fail to meet the requirements for grants. etbooks. disclose the amount. of Health. Latha Jacobs When Hart and Cooley shut down, the Town Manager Darren Cur- County residents currently pay Under state law the budget must Chadbourn county was unable to recoup some $20,000 in rie said Friday he is cautious- $215 per year for curbside solid waste be presented by June 1 and a bal- Myrtle Duncan Hughes incentives it gave to the company. ly optimistic that the town collection while municipal residents Willie Ralph Bellamy See Spending, page 2-A See Benefits, page 2-A are billed $128. Last year those rates See Incentives, page 12-A Delco Gayle Stocks Sr. Riegelwood Rossie Lee Waddell Bolton Going organic: Tyrees’ farm changes direction Marsal L. Tompson By RAY WYCHE The Tyrees are devoting about It’s a challenging way to farm. Staff Writer four of their 32 acres of cleared land Since regular fertilizer is not al- to chemical-less farming, and in this lowed, the organic farmer must Gary and Terrie Tyree were second year of going organic, are use natural products. 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Whiteville.com their employee insurance cov- erage. Worker insurance takes Reader around eight to nine percent Photos of the town’s annual fiscal budget, Currie said. Currently, the town spends around $620 per employee policy, Currie said. The town could be looking at a savings of $150 to $200 per employee, Currie said, based on the bids that have so far come in. There are no current plans for an employee contri- bution. “I feel very confident we can save some significant money Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist “A great day on Lake and still provide a similar Waccamaw, [caught] plan,” Currie said. United prayer two 8-pound bass.” Currie will present the esti- Several dozen people attended a prayer service at the Columbus County Courthouse at noon, May 5, joining Submitted by: Jessica Jacobs mates to the board of commis- groups around the country in the National Day of Prayer. sioners at a budget workshop Whiteville.com later this month. Biser Ball “The board just wanted Spending Sports Trivia something else to examine, Continued from page 1-A and we want to be sure they Question #97: Name the have everything they need coaches of West Co- to make the right decision,” anced budget adopted by June leges are also adopted with mental update. Finance is n Ready Road. A change lumbus High School’s Currie said. 30. the budget. seeking approval of award- order is sought for the Do- 1970 state 2A champion Benefits are considered a The budget typically de- Other items on the agenda ing the county audit contract than Road sewer project and basketball and baseball recruiting and retention tool, tails employee salary in- include a planning request to to Thompson, Price, Scott, a closed session is planned teams. Currie said, as well as a means creases, personnel increases, contract with Holland Plan- Adam and Associates. to discuss an employment Answer: Find the answer to keep employees healthy and and sets the fees for solid ning Consultants to develop County Commissioner contract. today, at Whiteville.com, in more productive. waste collection and water a land use plan for the coun- Ricky Bullard is requesting our Sports Section. “It’s a traditional part of rates in each of the county’s ty, consideration of a revised that the board ask the N.C. Nicole Cartrette working for any government districts. Local appropria- Economic Development In- DOT to reduce the speed lim- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 agency,” Currie said. “There tions to the local school centive Grant Program, and it at the intersection of Hin- [email protected] Whiteville.com will have to be some changes districts and community col- a human resources depart- sons Crossroads and Rough Poll Question – health care costs are skyrock- of the Week eting everywhere – but I feel What is your response to we can find the right balance. Trafc the high price of gas? I think we’ll be okay.” Continued from page 1-A Most people selected “soft” Jefferson Weaver no officers are present and no plained. Judge Jolly had no com- offenders with treatment options. About half chose trials are held. “These are traffic offenses ment on the legislative pro- programs and testing as to “Drive less” and one- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] As the line item calls for that the chief district court posal and has made no com- part of probation and family third said they will “Drive only “infractions” to be dis- judges have identified as be- ment to the media since courts that focus on expedit- more conservatively,” posed of in such matters, ing ones that a person may issuing the order. ing family matters. These which may indicate they magistrates rather than dispose of without having “Traffic Court is designed courts are not established in see prices coming down Fun Run, District Court judges could to appear in court before a to channel a large number of all counties or districts. soon. Only 6 percent made “accept waivers” over such judge. The person simply tickets to a single courtroom A large number of non- a long-term move to “Get a Walk are matters. must pay the fine and costs at a specific time. In doing violent offenders with drug smaller vehicle, and 4 per- “Magistrates may not ad- prior to the court date. When this, the system is made addictions led to the estab- cent chose to “Carpool.” In judicate (i.e., preside as a the person does this, he or she much more efficient, saving lishment of a drug treatment last place were the cyclists Saturday judge over) motor vehicle has “waived” his or her right valuable time for both law court for Brunswick County and walkers at 3 percent. Runners and walkers of all charges,” ACO Communi- to trial, hence the shorthand enforcement and the com- in 2008 with a grant from This Week: Sales tax? ages and abilities are urged to cations Director Sharon term “waiver,” Gladwell said. munity at large. the Governor’s Crime Com- participate in the Second An- Gladwell explained accord- The inclusion of the provi- “I am absolutely commit- mission. nual Columbus County Farm- ing to G.S. 7A-273(1). They sion appears to have nothing ted to making sure that this No such court exists in ers Market Fun Run and Walk may, however, accept “waiv- to do with Chief District worthy program is reinstat- Columbus County but the on Saturday, May 21. ers” to certain traffic of- Court Judge Jerry Jolly’s ed,” District Attorney Jon Criminal Justice Partner- The 3.1 mile run/walk fenses. order to end a similar admin- David said. “At this juncture ship Program here dedicates Your questions answered starts at 9 a.m. at the Farmers An infraction is a non- istrative traffic court in the I have attempted to resolve nearly all of its funding to at Whiteville.com Market, located at 132 Govern- criminal violation of the law 13th district. Jolly recently this dispute through diplo- drug treatment counseling Whiteville.com ment Complex Road, north of that may not be punished by ended the administrative macy; however, I will pursue for probationers who are or- Photos Whiteville. imprisonment. court here when he issued a legal remedy in the near dered to participate in such of the Week A half-mile Kids Run be- “Infractions are less se- an order that among other future if this approach is counseling. gins at 8:30 a.m. at the same rious violations, such as things questioned if it was unsuccessful.” location. littering in small amounts ethical for District Attorney In a related matter, H200 Nicole Cartrette Participants should arrive and minor motor vehicle Jon David to require certain calls for the House and Sen- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] a half-hour before each event offenses. For the most part, drivers to attend a driving ate appropriations to review to check-in and receive a race an infraction is processed school operated by a cam- and consider whether to number. Both events are free. by the court system in the paign contributor. “continue, reduce, or elimi- FRANK THEATRES T-shirts will be on sale for $10 same manner as a crime,” David said the contribu- nate funds” for certain pro- COASTAL each while they last. Gladwell said. tion of less than $250 had grams and specifically calls “The participation in last “Speeding offenses can be nothing to do with his re- for the research division to STADIUM 10 Showtimes (910) 754-7469 • Council Tool Tour year’s event was truly over- infractions, although driving quirement that the DA’s of- look at the drug treatment whelming with more than 115 more than 15 MPH over the fice choose driving schools courts that focus in part on www.FRANKTHEATRES.com runners and walkers, and we speed limit is an example rather than the individual matching drug dependent 5200 Bridgers Road hope to have even more peo- of a speeding offense that drivers as had been the case ple participate in this year’s is a misdemeanor,” she ex- under the previous DA. Under New Lease - Seeking New Members event,” said Rachel Smith, event organizer. Swamp River Hunting Club “Participants of all fit- Trash Amnesty Week May 16-20 \\\\\\\\ ness levels are encouraged to 7000 continuous acres between City trucks will be mak- and backhoe each day during • Croatan @ ECHS come out to run and walk,” Lake Waccamaw and Hallsboro, she added. ing the rounds in Whiteville regular business hours to pick Baseball with approx. 3 miles of river frontage. Awards for the top finishers this week looking for garbage up the refuse at no additional Land has been under quality deer management for will be presented at a ceremo- too large for usual roadside cost to the trash customer. over 7 years. Large amount of turkeys, waterfowl, ny at approximately 10:15 a.m. pickup. Large limbs should still be bear and small game. Awards will be given for Trash Amnesty Week, gen- cut to a size manageable by BIG BUCKS ON PROPERTY. Promising Opportunity! the top three male and female erally held once per year, gives one person. Chemicals and runners in the run/walk and residents a way to dispose of other dangerous substances Call 910-770-5966 for the fastest male and fe- large items such as applianc- are not eligible for pickup. • W Bladen @ WHS male participants in each age es, furniture and other bulky Call 642-8046 for a list of Baseball group. items without a special fee. items which can and cannot To register or for more in- The city will dispatch a truck be picked up by the city. formation, visit www.fmrun. com. County schools invite The News Reporter (USPS 387-600) review of IDEA project Published twice weekly by The Individuals with open to the public for review The News Reporter Co. Inc. Disabilities Education Act and comments during the 127 W. Columbus St. Project is presently being week of May 16 in the office Whiteville N.C. 28472 • W Bladen @ WHS amended. The project de- of Dr. Dean J. Swart, at 817 Mailing address: Softball scribes special education Washington St. in Whiteville. P.O. 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Those agencies to adopted a plan that the following tonight’s county like to see that we have a vision N.C. Department of Com- commission meeting. or something we are working merce’s Division of Commu- County Planner Robert toward.” nity Assistance worked with Strickland is requesting that The county planning board the planning board to create. the county contract with Hol- voted to recommend the Hol- At that time there was op- land Planning Consultants land proposal at their April position to the plan by some of Wilmington to draft the 26 meeting, according to plan- commissioners who viewed document that will among ning documents. the plan as a type of zoning. other things identify suggested Other entities that submit- A land use plan is not a uses for property and plan for ted proposals include the Cape zoning ordinance, planners future growth. Fear Council of Government told the board at the time. Strickland said that the with a proposal of $23,900, “It lets you know where you county budgeted $25,000 in The Wooten Company with a are not and where you would this year’s budget toward such proposal of $68,000 to $75,000, like to be in 20 years,” a con- a plan and of five firms that Benchmark Planning Consul- sultant with the Department submitted proposal, Holland tants with a proposal of $48,000 of Commerce said. was able to work within the to $60,000, and Clarion Associ- Two years ago a land use county’s budget. ates that agreed to work within plan was on the top ten list The firm lists previous a $25,000 budget but warned of priorities that commis- projects completed for the cit- “this is a very tight budget for sioners set for the county ies of Shallotte and Southport, this type of project.” at their annual planning and Polk and Beaufort coun- The county has such a plan retreat. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist ties among others. in place that was enacted in “The main thing with a 1976 but it is unclear what is in- Nicole Cartrette Half act plan is that it provides a vi- cluded in that plan. Attempts 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Wanda and Darryl Diefes perform recently at the Lake Waccamaw Centennial Fes- sion. It is not an enforceable to locate the plan that is refer- [email protected] tival. The couple are half of the group Half and Half, with Karen and Richard Gore. Organic Charity Ride is Continued from page 1-A Courses, seminars at SCC planned June 4 The Continuing Educa- registration fee must be paid Columbus Correctional In- tion Division at Southeastern at the first meeting. This class on an organic field. ment is used in a non-organic as far away as Oak Island in stitution will host the Special Community College will offer qualifies for fee waivers for The rules allow the use of field, it must be thoroughly Brunswick County. Olympics of North Carolina several courses as well as vari- persons 65 or older. litter but require a waiting washed before use on land in The end of the summer Spring Charity Ride on Satur- ous seminars in the coming Notary Public time of up to 120 days after the organic program. growing season doesn’t mean day, June 4. weeks. To pre-register or for A notary public class will application, depending on the Switching to organic as the farm will be idle until next Registration will be held more information, call 642- be offered on Tuesday, May crop, before harvesting the the Tyrees are doing is not spring. Turnip seed will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Trac- 7141, ext. 296 or 397. 24 and Thursday, May 26 from produce. without its costs, financially planted in the high tunnel in tor Supply, 26 White’s Crossing Welding Fundamentals 5:30-9:30 p.m. in HHS-Building, Most farmers no longer and labor wise. time to transplant in a field for Plaza at South Whiteville, and -- Welding classes scheduled room 141. The registration fee own any labor-intensive weed- The couple has a 30x72-foot a fall crop, Terrie Tyree says, the ride leaves at noon. A sce- for summer semester will be is $65 and the current Notary ing hoes; chemical herbicides “high tunnel,” a plastic-cov- Being approved as an or- nic ride will be made at Lake offered Mondays and Tues- Public Guidebook for NC is re- take care of the weed and ered greenhouse minus any ganic farmer is not the end Waccamaw with a 1:30 p.m. days, May 23-August 9, from quired. Students are required grass problem more economi- heating apparatus other than of the complex process that Mobile Gas stop at Northwest. 6-9 p.m. in M-Building, room to have a high school or GED cally. But the organic grower, the sun, and they are plan- meets the government’s cri- The ride will be at Hwy. 87- 132, and on Saturdays from diploma and a valid picture ID to fight the nutrient-sapping ning to erect another near the teria. Going organic is not a Hwy. 17 at 2:10 p.m. and will 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sundays to register. wild growth in his fields, has first one on their attractive one-time thing. arrive at Inlet View in Shallotte from 1:30-3:30 p.m., May 28- Starting an Agri-Tourism to depend on hoes, plows, til- homestead, “You have to certify the Point for a meal at 3 p.m. Aug. 7 in M-Building, room Enterprise, a free seminar, lers and mulch to keep the “I use the sun to heat with,” land every year,” Gary Tyree The cost is $20 per bike and 132. The registration fee of will be offered Tuesday, May weeds in check. Gary Tyree says. says. “They (the auditors) there will be T-shirts for the $175 and the insurance fee of 24, from 1-3 p.m. in T-Building, “We do a lot of hoeing,” The high tunnel enables come out every year.” drivers of the first 100 bikes. $1.25 must be paid at the first room 122. Participants will Gary Tyree says. them to start their vegetable Organic farming has not Door prizes, music and the meeting. learn the key elements of Insects are a problem with plants earlier for later trans- caught on in Columbus Coun- meal will be provided. There Keep Your Computer developing an agri-tourism most growing things and un- planting in the fields. The ty as readily as did tobacco will also be a 50/50 raffle. Organized will be offered operation and how to evaluate der organic rules the choice high tunnel at present has almost a century ago. As far Checks should be made pay- Tuesdays, May 24-July 12, the market potential as well as of insecticides is limited tomato and squash plants as is known, there is only able to N.C. Special Olympics. from 6-9 p.m. at Cherry Grove the financial feasibility for an mainly to bacillus, a natural with ripening fruit to take ad- one certified organic farmer Donations are accepted. Community Center. A $65 agri-tourism business. soil-dwelling bacteria that vantage of the early market’s in the county, Richard Ward kills certain species of pests. higher prices. The tomatoes of the Antioch Church com- Agriculture economists are heirloom tomatoes, a pure munity. from on high for years have strain that some food lovers The Tyrees have high preached planting “from fence claim are better than the praises for Ward, who has You’re Invited To Attend row to fence row” to maxi- more popular hybrids on the about 100 acres of crops, in- mize farm profits. “You can’t market today. cluding tobacco, being grown make money if the plant’s not A list of vegetables grown organically. there,” they said. on Tyree land without the “Richard Ward is our men- Congressman The organic farmer plants aid of chemicals is impres- tor,” Garry Tyree says. “He’s about half his land each crop sive. This season the couple, the most knowledgeable per- cycle; the other half is grow- aided by their son Kevin, will son on organic farming in ing a cover crop – usually Su- offer asparagus, blackber- southeastern North Caro- Mike McIntyre dan grass, rye grass, or mus- ries, tomatoes, cauliflower, lina. Richard, Milton Parker tard -- that will be plowed string beans, cucumbers, (agriculture consultant), and under at the proper time to broccoli, squash, persimmons Donna Register (District Soil Appreciation Luncheon enrich the soil, the so-called and pomegranate. and Water Conservationalist) “green manure.” And this growing season have also been a tremendous Gary Tyree calls it strip Terrie Tyree is trying some- help.” farming, and the Tyree farm thing new: organic popcorn. Obviously, the Tyrees are is laid off in strips up to 20 The persimmon, not our patient (to become certified May 19, 2011 feet in width. One strip is native swamp-side fruit but a organic requires three years) growing a harvestable crop special Japanese variety, has and are not afraid of hard while the other is producing been a good seller. The Tyrees work. 12:00 p.m. a cover crop. have 75 trees now and plan to And growing things with- To become a certified or- set out 150 additional saplings. out chemicals gives them a ganic farmer, the grower The Tyrees are now in sense of doing their parts to must contract with a firm their third year as vendors at protect the environment. Whiteville that sends organic experts the Columbus County Farm- to “audit” his operation — at ers Market, where much of the farmer’s expense. These their produce is sold. They Ray Wyche City Schools auditors, who arrive unan- also furnish high-end restau- 910-642-4104 ext. 229 nounced, sample the soil and rants and choosy individuals plants and ascertain the dis- Administration tance from the candidate crop to a neighbor’s field that may have been treated with Building chemicals. Distinguished Gifts The visitors also look at the records that must be updated daily whenever any action For Graduates $100 Donation involving a crop or land is per- formed. If any Tyree equip- (personal checks only) We have special The News Reporter gifts in store (USPS 387-600) for the special For Tickets Please Contact: Published twice weekly by graduate The News Reporter Co. Inc. Henry Edmund 646-9961 cell 910-231-9984 127 W. Columbus St.


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 PAID FOR BY MIKE McINTYRE FOR CONGRESS ©2008, The News Reporter Co., Inc. 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 Jury Judge suspects B.J. Continued from page 1-A tion’s argument Thursday declared. to fee house arrest morning in the sentencing The prosecutor showed pho- portion of the trial. He noted tos of the four victims to the Source of $750,000 bond not required the gun incidents involving the jury, and asked, “What kind of B.J. Wright, the 25-year-old 38-year-old Thomas, who grew man does that? He wore a Jason who has been a longtime friend up along Grist Road on the west mask because he enjoyed it.” of attorney R.C. Soles Jr., was side of Chadbourn. He said Thomas felt the mask on his way home Friday at 5:15 He pointed out the incident and guns made him “look evil, p.m. after being released on a with the New York City police- look bad.” $750,000 bond with electronic man in 1990 when Thomas Who…when house arrest. tried to kill the officer. Gentry “If we don’t put this defen- Superior Court Judge Jack pointed out Thomas fired three dant to death, who do we put to Hooks Jr. ruled the district rifle shots at officers in Colo- death? If not this case, which attorney’s requirement to di- rado during his arrest in De- case? If not today, when?” Bol- vulge the source of the fee to cember 2005, about five weeks linger yelled at the jury. pay a bonding company was after the triple killing south Bollinger said Thomas had not applicable in this case, of Chadbourn at the Dennis “waived his right to live,” and and allowed the action brought Inman home. the state had done all it could to by Wright’s attorney Martin Wright Killings here show the jury the right course. Scott. Sellers Bail Bonding offices Gentry noted the murder of “It’s not something you’re Wright was allowed to leave beside the county jail. Hooks a man in Durham in July 2005, doing to Danny Thomas. It’s with the house arrest stipula- had court officials call the state a month before Thomas began something he’s done to himself. tion, but Hooks wasn’t im- Commissioner of Insurance’s terrorizing Columbus County Does he deserve mercy? Has pressed. “I’m no fool. I strongly office to determine if the local residents with the attempted he been merciful?” Bollinger suspect I’ll get a call before bonding firm could handle that murder by gun and knife of concluded. the weekend is over,” he told much bond. Terrence Rowell. James Payne was the first Danny Lamont Thomas, chained and cuffed, is led out Then, there was the beating defense attorney to plead for Wright. ‘Prosecuting witness’ of the courthouse Saturday afternoon by Sheriff’s Bailiff Stay with mother and killing of Craig Williams mercy, and said criminologist Wright was also ordered not Andrew Worley, front left, and a DOC guard, right. Sheriff’s Wright broke electronic to go within 500 yards of Soles’ in September 2005, and the at- James Aiken’s opinion that house arrest 26 times in a 15- home or office, unless he was in Detective Jeremy Barbour is at the left rear, and Deputy tempted murder of Williams’ Thomas was the type person day period while on probation a vehicle passing by the Tabor Sgt. Troy Webb is at the right rear. girlfriend in front of two of her who should spend the rest of in May 2005. City buildings. Hooks also told children. his life in prison wasn’t men- The man, jailed since Feb. Wright he couldn’t have “direct Gentry noted the Novem- tioned by the two prosecutors 28 on a $1 million bond, is to or indirect” communication ber 2005 deaths at the Inman Friday morning. reside at a home Soles bought with Soles. Man robs TC bank home of the husband, his wife Wants mercy A “substantial reward” is for him and his mother, Nancy Hooks never mentioned Regina, and her brother-in-law He said the jury had “pro- offered by Tabor City police Fields Hammonds, last Oc- Soles’ name. He used the term Anthony Martin. “That in a tected society” by its guilty and the SBI for information tober. Soles is shown as the “prosecuting witness.” nutshell is the defendant’s life.” verdict in the murders, and, helping arrest a white man beneficiary of a deed of trust Soles is the “prosecuting Productive lives “It’s not justice to say he’s a bad who robbed the BB&T bank for $135,000 filed by Soles’ law witness” on three counts of He attacked the defense’s 102 man and put him to death.” there Thursday afternoon. partner Joseph L. Ray. damage to property, and three mitigating factors, and noted Payne said, “None of you The lone robber entered the The home is in Country counts of trespassing against several of Thomas’ family who wanted this job, but you said bank wearing a gray hooded Village Estates, a private trail Wright for actions Feb. 12. All testified also went back and you could do it. We ask for sweatshirt with the hood cover- off Honey Field Road near Old other charges Wright faces are forth from Chadbourn to New mercy.” ing his head and hiding most Dock. felony counts, and there were York as children, but are lead- Mike Ramos, Thomas’ sec- of his face. He had a blue back- The bond was posted by various detectives, deputies ing productive lives. ond attorney, noted there had pack, and apparently produced Around The Clock bonding and police officers involved in “The defense is going to tell been “raw emotions” in the a sawed-off shotgun from the company, operating from the those arrests. you the defendant suffered from courtroom. He recounted the pack as he entered the bank. post traumatic stress disorder. facts Thomas never had a father The robber went to one tell- This unknown white male That’s an insult to everyone and underwent sexual abuse as er, pointed the gun at her, and robbed the BB&T bank in Ta- who’s ever been so diagnosed,” a child as part of an “inconsis- demanded cash. He told the Gentry declared. tent” home life. Crime briefs bor City Thursday afternoon teller, “Hurry, I’m on the time Lead prosecutor Lee Bol- All to die clock.” He got some money, and using a sawed-off shotgun. linger followed Gentry, and told He noted Aiken’s “un- Assault Attacked walked out. There is a “substantial re- the jury, “Sometimes doing the impeached” testimony that A 17-year-old Whiteville Juan Manuel Pulido, 36, “Have a nice day, and ward” offered for his arrest. right thing requires you to do Thomas won’t be a threat to oth- High School male student of A.B. Godwin Lane, White- thanks,” the robber said as the hard thing. Human life is ers in prison, because Thomas was arrested for assaulting a ville, sustained a broken he left the building and disap- firm’s offices. precision, valuable. This case is has “the mentality to do his 14-year-old male on a school nose, concussion, bruised peared. He was last seen mov- Anyone with information is about the complete disregard to time.” bus Friday, according to local ribs and other injuries Sun- ing behind the Todd House asked to call Tabor City police the value of human life.” “Mercy isn’t a dirty word. police. The victim was taunt- day afternoon when he was restaurant and the Soles law at 653-3149, or contact 9-1-1. Diagnosis attacked A man 2000 years ago said, ing and “poking” the older attacked by a man and a He defined justice as “simple ‘Blessed are the merciful.’ How boy’s sister. woman, according to a sher- getting what you deserve under many times in life do you have iff ’s report. ‘Nanny Cakes’ Flowers the law. Mercy is not getting the opportunity to show mercy? Attempt The man and woman went what you deserve.” “You’ve got someone’s life in Ronnie Beck, 34, of White- to the victim’s home and de- Bollinger noted the psy- your hands. We’ve got one thing ville, reported two black males manded money. The woman held on drug charges chologist’s diagnosis. “We’re in common, although we’re all attempted to rob him of his grabbed him by the front of Anthony Tyrone 6, Worley noted. supposed to take his word for different. Someday we’re going vehicle keys and his wallet the shirt and wanted cash, “Nanny Cakes” Flow- Flowers is charged it because he’s paid $280 an to die. outside Ivey’s Cafe here at 12:30 and the man moved behind ers, 25, of Railroad with two counts each hour?” “God will ask us, ‘Have you a.m. Sunday. He was able to Pulido and hit him in the rear Avenue, Chadbourn, of trafficking in opi- “He did what the defense been merciful?’ What will you fight them off, and ran into the of the head with a wrench. was ar rested last um/heroin by the wanted him to do. His opinion say? restaurant, police said. The blow knocked Pulido week on 12 felony war- sale of the pills, and wasn’t objective. He was trying “Ladies and gentleman, give to the ground, and the man rants charging him possession. A search- to give you some reason to not Danny Thomas life!” Ramos hit him with fists, and kicked do the hard thing,” Bollinger concluded. Dragged with various crimes Flowers warrant raid at the him several times, the report involving the sale and doublewide mobile A horse was injured Friday noted. possession of prescription home produced 59 more Endo- when it was “dragged” be- medication and cocaine. cet pills of varying strength, hind a pickup truck on Sandy Woman is arrested Sheriff’s Drug Detective and he was charged with two Plains Church Road southeast Burglary Justin Worley said Flowers more counts of trafficking by of Tabor City, according to a Jasmine Pavielle Evans, sold controlled medicine possession. sheriff ’s report. 25, and Justin Ray Hood, 28, for stabbing Greene twice, and cocaine once, to an Some cocaine residue was Barney Lee Brooks, 80, who reported a burglary of their Jasmine Montwella Gore, The initial report showed undercover buyer in transac- found in a pill bottle, and Flow- lives along the same road, told residence along Love Mill 23, of Best Lane, Whiteville, the couple were in their home, tions in January, March and ers was charged with posses- investigators he was “moving” Road, Whiteville, at 12:45 was arrested last week on an and had just returned from a May. sion of cocaine. Four counts the horse for a friend, and a.m. today (Monday), and indictment charging her with trip to a store. Greene said he Flowers sold eight Endocet of maintaining his home as didn’t have a trailer, so he tied an attempt by the burglar to assault with a deadly weapon was “tired of her mouth” as for $60 on Jan. 26, a gram of a place to keep and sell drugs the horse behind the pickup assault Hood, according to a with intent to kill, inflicting they arrived, and the argument cocaine for $60 on March 7, were also served on Flowers. and drove on the road. sheriff ’s report. serious injuries. continued inside. and 10 Endocet for $70 on May His bond was set at $500,000. He said he looked in the The burglar kicked the Gore is charged by Sheriff ’s Greene grabbed a chair and rear-view mirror and didn’t door open while the couple Detective Sgt. Jeff Nealey with he and Gore swung at each see the horse, and stopped after was asleep, and Hood said stabbing Curtis Devon Greene, other at the same time. Greene traveling some more distance. he woke up to find the man Two women arrested 30, on April 24, with a kitchen was stabbed in his chest, and The horse was lying on its side over him with an electric fan knife during an attempted has been hospitalized in criti- in the road, and all four feet in his hand. Hood kicked the assault by Greene, who had a cal condition since the attack. were bloody, plus the animal fan from the man’s hand, and with pills for sale here chair raised to hit her, accord- A photo of Gore was not avail- had other injuries. avoided being hit. The burglar ing to sheriff ’s reports. able. A vehicle stop opium/heroin, one Brooks was charged with is the father of two children here Thursday at for possession, and cruelty to animals, and driving living with Evans and Hood, 3:44 p.m. on U.S. 701 the second for trans- without a license the report noted. Bypass at Columbus portation. Robbers hold woman Street led to the ar- The officer said rest of two women Gore had five “wad- at gunpoint Tursday from the Chadbourn ded up” napkins that Break-ins, thefs noted A 60-year-old woman living inside her residence while they The following were victims ton Fowler Lane, Whiteville area on charges in- were found in her along Chadbourn Highway, demanded cash. She did not of a break-in and/or theft re- – break-in, theft of Sony Blue volving two types of Allen pockets and purse, just west of Whiteville, re- give the burglars any money, ported on date shown: Ray disc unit, clothing, DVDs, prescription medica- and all five contained ported two masked black males but they stole her medication. s-AYn$WAYNE"ERKLEY makeup, medication. tion they had with various numbers of – one armed with a pistol, and The burglars tied her to a Spivey, Shug Norris Road, s-AYˆ$EBORAH#AR- intent to sell. the medication. In the second with a rifle – burst chair before leaving the home. Tabor City – break-in, no theft trette Burr, Cartrette Road, Ashley Nicole Al- addition, Gore was into her home at 11 p.m. Thurs- shown. Chadbourn – theft of genera- len, 21, of Rough-N- charged with posses- day, and demanded money. s-AYn"ETTY7ILLIAMS tor. Ready Road, Chad- sion of cocaine for The victim said one of the Skipper, Soles Road, White- s-AYn3OUTHERN3IS- bourn, and Windy residue found in a men put a pistol to her head ville – theft of two cement pots ters, N.C. 130, Whiteville – Gore, 37, of Birch- piece of drug para- Gore and made her walk around and plants. theft of seven decorative ce- wood Trail, Chad- phernalia. bourn, were both charged s-AYn*OHN*OSEPH ment items, including statues, Both women were also County Fatalities Dicrasto, Greenfield Estates, bench, 11 pots and flowers. with possession with intent charged with possession of Whiteville – break-in, theft of s-AYn4ONYA,ATRICE to sell the pills – 79 Oxycodone controlled medication on jail To this date and 85 Xanax – in warrants cell phone. White, Crestview Way, Clark- property when three Xanax 2011 …………… 4 obtained by Whiteville Police were found when Allen was s-AYn3TATE%MPLOYEES ton – break-in, theft of Dell 2010 ..…………...13 Credit Union, Delco – break- laptop computer, PlayStation Detective Billy Hinz. searched, and a single Xanax Total 2010...... 26 in of ATM unit, attempt theft 3. Gore was also charged with pill was found when Gore was of cash. s-AYn,AWANDA!NN two counts of trafficking in searched. Total 2009...... 28 s-AYn7EST&RASER White, Crestview Way, Clark- G. Cameron Sawmill, Federal Road, Riegel- ton – break-in, theft of LG TV, LOST SMALL POMERANIAN wood – break-in of Coca-Cola PlayStation 3 console, games, Robbed at home Byrd machine, theft of cash. three controllers, two Dell ATTORNEY AT LAW s-AYn%MMA,OUISE laptop computers. Byron Scott Sellers, 36, of REWARD Bowen, Macedonia Church s-AYn'EORGE0ATRICK Sellers Town Road, Whiteville, Sarah is wearing a small green • Criminal • Divorce • Wills Road, Evergreen – break-in, Nolan, Old Lake Road, Bolton was robbed at his front door at collar with a bell and is very • Custody • Child Support no theft shown. – theft of Echo grass trimmer. 10 p.m. Thursday, according to friendly. She was last seen May 1 on • Traffc • Personal Injury s-AYn)NTERNATIONAL s-AYn"ONNIE&AYE a sheriff ’s report. Maultsby Street. She loves to stand • On The Job Accidents Paper, John L. Riegel Road, Hedwin, Richard Wright Road, Sellers said he heard a knock at the door to go out. She knows 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville Riegelwood – theft of 1,100 Tabor City – break-in of ve- at his door, and an armed black her name and will come when 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce feet of copper cable from filter hicle, theft of DVD unit, mov- male appeared when he opened called. My son misses her terribly. treatment pond area. ies, two toolboxes and tools, it. The man demanded cash, Evening & Weekend #1984 s-AYn*UDY!YERS $AL- medication. and took Sellers’ money. CALL 910-918-2591 Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 -- 5A ‘Grannyisms’ guide leaders through challenging times With America’s unprec- Barack Obama and the election said. “A mustard seed, once edented advances in education of Beverly Perdue, North Caro- it’s planted, nourished with and technology, author and lina’s first female governor. water for survival, nurtured business leader Denise Ben- With limited resources and an with compassionate care and nett of Raleigh, formerly of From Granny’s eighth grade education, Gran- pruned, can bear fruit and Whiteville, believes increased ny raised 10 children using grow with beauty and abun- knowledge has resulted in a the hard-earned wisdom she dance. The same is true for loss of wisdom along the way. developed throughout her life. one’s personal and profes- mouth to a book The harsh reality of the Today, five generations of the sional life.” Denise Bennett will have a book signing and reception country’s economic recession Shaw family live in abundance “A Chosen Seed” is avail- at the Columbus County Arts Center on Tuesday, May 24 has caused many to return from the trail Granny blazed. able online at Amazon.com from 4 to 6 p.m. She will have copies of her book, “A Chosen to adages and wise sayings, Many of the Grannyisms™ and other channels by click- Seed: From Mustard Seed to Abundance.” including Bennett in her book, herein are well-known sayings ing on the link https://www. Bennett’s recently published book celebrates a grand- “A Chosen Seed: From Mustard and expressions passed down createspace.com/3481804. mother’s insightful teachings with 300 Grannyisms™ -- Seed to Abundance” (ISBN through church sermons, mes- With a financial career span- passages intended to help readers prosper in life and work. 1453804153). sages from songs, self-taught ning 30 years, Denise Bennett Her “Granny” is Carrie Lee Shaw Troy who lived in Having celebrated the for- lessons and mistakes. No mat- brings an unmatched perspec- the Whiteville area until a few years ago when she went tune of witnessing her grand- ter the origin, each offers tive to her business expertise. to Raleigh-Durham where some of her relatives live. Denise Bennett mother, Carrie Lee Shaw Troy insight and a guide for one’s As a business and financial “Granny” Troy celebrated her 100th birthday here last year – known as Granny – turn 100 when her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren tion and navigation for per- future. strategist and professional years old, Bennett was inspired threw a big party for her at Lakeside Center. She recently sonal and business life. Bennett correlates the par- speaker, Bennett’s passion is to collect hundreds of wise able of a tiny mustard seed to helping business owners and celebrated her 101st birthday. expressions she calls Gran- Born into harsh, impov- erished conditions, Granny the intangibles of abundant individuals build and sustain nyisms™. Her book weaves living through some 300 Gran- long-term prosperity. For the witnessed major moments in At the heart of her company is nyisms™ collected in “A Cho- together these sayings with nyisms™. past 11 years, she has focused history: from two world wars Bennett’s commitment to trust. sen Seed” to enhance profes- applications for today’s world. “Everyone has the potential on these values through DS and the Great Depression to Bennett often uses the Gran- sional speaking engagements. These provide lessons of peace, to be a Chosen Seed,” Bennett Bennett Business Strategies. comfort, protection, instruc- the inauguration of President Boys and Girls Homes expands with new hires The Boys and Girls Homes includes updating the website of North Carolina at Lake and logo, solidifying “corpo- Waccamaw is expanding to ac- rate” identity, creating various commodate the growing needs brochures, presentation ma- of the campus and the at-risk terials and/or videos, articles children it serves. Recent hires and coordinating press events equip the non-profit organiza- and packages—all of which are tion with the manpower and critical for sharing the Homes’ resources it needs to help meet Eric Tachau Kathy Stream mission to funders and child and exceed its goals. streamlining the day-to-day placement agencies. Two new employees to the maintenance schedule. To that Kathy started at the Homes Homes include grounds man- end, Eric is spearheading a on March 16. She brings to the ager Eric Tachau and director long-term, efficient and user- table a background in journal- of marketing and public rela- friendly landscape plan. ism with a concentration in tions Kathy Stream. “For the first time, I really public relations, plus 17 years Eric came to the Homes look forward to going to work,” of work-related experience. on March 14. He is an accom- says Eric. “Just knowing that “I’ve hit the ground run- plished grower and greenhouse I’m working for an organiza- ning,” jokes Kathy, who is se- manager with more than 20 tion that helps children means rious about communicating a years of experience in complex a lot. This is the best job I’ve clear message concerning the growing operations. Previous- ever had.” work the Homes is doing. “I’m ly, he was grower and manager Eric lives in Chadbourn thankful and humbled to join Staff photo by Clara Cartrette at McPherson Greenhouses with his wife Christie and the team. It’s exciting to think Inc. in Chadbourn. In his new three boys: Corey, Carson and about the possibility of making The cast role, Eric and his staff are re- an impact in the life of a child.” “The Class Reunion” cast members include, left to right, Chad Caines, Kristin Caines, Cayden. sponsible for maintaining the As director of marketing Before coming on board Kayla Cartrette, Jennifer Burleson, Mark Creech, Nikki Long, T.J. Long and Holly Homes’ 41 acres. He is charged and public relations, a newly with the Homes, Kathy was di- Hardie. Not pictured is Mark Gore. with overseeing all aspects of created position, Kathy Stream rector of communications and lawn care and the preparation, is responsible for developing, member relations for the Na- maintenance and planting of implementing and communi- tional Association for Weight Dinner theatre at Rustic Gardens flower beds, trees and shrubs. cating the Homes’ marketing Loss Surgery. She lives in He has big plans to help plan and initiatives, internally Wilmington with her husband service they will receive be- By CLARA CARTRETTE more than 100 guests. beautify the campus while and externally. Specifically, this Dustin and daughter Anna. fore booking a party. News Editor Rustic Gardens has also had a wedding on the spa- Richard and Pat have part- nered up with Cathy Car- War and recession got you cious back deck. When rain trette, who formerly operated longing for the peace and began, the wedding shifted to Three Sisters Restaurant and prosperity of the 1950s? the covered deck. It’s a perfect a school supply store there. Escape back to that era natural setting, with a sloping The two buildings have now for a little while when Rustic landscape adjoining Soules been joined to provide more Gardens presents “The Class Swamp. space. Pat said her sister Jean Reunion,” a murder mystery- Dinner choices introduced her to Cathy and comedy dinner theatre perfor- There will be three dinner the partnership is working mance on Saturday, May 21. theatre choices: sirloin beef very well. In fact, break out the poodle tips, baked chicken breast Pat, who grew up in this skirts, crinoline slips, bob- and shrimp Alfredo. Tickets area, went to Milwaukee to by sox and peg-leg pants, as are $25 in advance and $30 visit her uncle for a couple of guests are invited to dress for at the door. Only 100 tickets weeks after graduating from the 50s to add atmosphere. will be sold and they may be high school, but stayed 50 Doors open at 6:30 and the purchased at the restaurant, years before returning to live play begins at 7. After the at Sunshine Cleaners or Pea- here. She met James, they got 15-minute first act, dinner cock Stop. For reservations married and they have been will be served. Dessert will call Nikki at 770-2402. in the restaurant, catering be served after the 20-min- Some of the cast members Columbus County 4-H’ers recognized during the annual 4-H Achievement Night in- and wedding chapel business ute second act. At that time are fairly experienced but for clude, front row, left to right: Fallon Bunnell, Amber Fairfax, Audree Strickland, Alden for many years. Their “retire- guests will be asked to vote some it is their first time on Simmons, Brady Holcomb and Whitley Dockery; middle row: Gretta Strickland, Amber ment” has been put on hold to on who they think the mur- stage. But it’s “coming togeth- Torelli, Kyra Gensel, Hunter Britt, and Jude Stanley; back row: Richard Hoyt, William operate Rustic Gardens. derer is. Each table will have er pretty good,” according to Simmons, Caterina Torelli and Tanner Edwards. a number that corresponds Nikki. to a cast member, and dinner Nikki was involved in guests may ask the cast mem- chorale and spring musicals 4-H students honored at Achievement Night ber three yes or no questions. in high school. She was also The Columbus County 4-H pro- Poster, Presentation, Clothing, Com- They will not lie, but the prob- involved in the arts at N.C. gram held its annual Achievement munity Unity and Scrapbook. Night recently, recognizing 4-H Tanner Fairfax – Communica- lem is, only one cast member State, selling tickets for the- atre productions. Kayla Car- members for their year’s accom- tions and Environmental Education. will know who the killer is. plishments in various activities. Kyra Gensel- Presentation and trette, also a cast member who Something different 4-H volunteer Alice Connor hosted Animal Science. Rustic Gardens is a rela- was involved in high school the event and Adrienne Blanks was Brady Holcomb – Small Farms tively new catering and ban- theatre as stage manager, is guest speaker. Poster and Presentation. quet facility on U.S. 701 by- assistant director. Kayla also 4-H helps equip young people to Richard Hoyt - Pork Cookery and pass. It is operated by Pat and worked in the art department become young adults who are com- Environmental Education. Richard James, formerly of at N.C. State. petent, caring, coping and contribut- Brandon Porter – Entomology. Milwaukee where they were Chad Caines has been ing members of society. The devel- Alden Simmons – Horse Presen- in the restaurant and cater- an extra in the Wilmington- opment of life skills that they can tation, and Green Clover Achieve- ing business and operated a based Dawson’s Creek TV se- use as adults is an essential part of ment. wedding chapel that seats 80 ries as well a movie. Jennifer the program. Youth have fun while William Simmons –Presentation, people. They’re attempting to Burleson has been involved in learning by doing. Animal Science and Silver Achieve- The following 4-Hers were recog- ment Award. offer something special and church productions and Holly Hardie was involved in high nized: Jude Stanley – Small Farms Post- Jasmine Campbell, center, won the ffth annual something different for their Abigail Bowen – Small Farms er, Presentation, Bug Out, Bird 1 and school drama productions. Small Farms Essay and Public Speaking Con- customers. Poster and Presentation. Play. Nikki Long, their niece, Sunday buffet Hunter Britt – Small Farms Post- Aubree Strickland – Healthy Life- test. She is a member of St. James 4-H Club. will direct the three-act play. Richard James said he has er, Presentation and Bug Out. style Poster, Small Farms Poster, At left is Alice Conner, 4-H volunteer, and at The young adult cast members been pleased with big crowds Alexis Bullard – Small Farms Presentation, Bird 1, Clothing 1 and right is Teresa Thompson, nutrition program are all from the Whiteville, for Rustic Gardens’ Sunday Poster, Presentation and Bird 1. Scrapbook. associate with N.C. A&T State University. The Chadbourn and Tabor City buffet. They aren’t open for Fallon Bunnell – Small Farms Gretta Strickland – Small Farms essay theme was “Planting Dreams: Cultivat- area. normal lunch and dinner ser- Poster, Presentation, Bird 2, Cloth- Poster, Presentation, Community ing Success.” Campbell has competed in this Nikki has already had vice, as their objective is to op- ing 2 and Scrapbook. Unity 2, Clothing, Bug Out 1, Com- contest for four years, winning the junior divi- one successful presentation erate a facility for private par- Jasmine Campbell – Career Ex- munications and Scrapbook. sion in 2007 and 2008 and the senior division at Rustic Gardens. She did a ties, receptions, reunions and ploration and Public Speaking. Savannah Todd – Presentation in 2010 and 2011. She was also awarded two Whitley Dockery – Small Farms, and Junior Animal Science. bridal show in early spring other occasions. They say the trophies during 4-H Achievement Night. She 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday buffet Presentation, Bird 1, Clothing 1, Caterina Torelli – Presentation that will most likely become Community Unit 2 and Scrapbook. and Junior Animal Science. has been a 4-H’er for six years, is the daughter allows people to sample their an annual event. She was Matthew Edwards –Wildlife. AmberTorelli – Presentation and of Craig and Marie Campbell and is a junior at pleased to have 25 vendors and food so they know the kind of Amber Fairfax – Small Farms Animal Science. East Columbus High School. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 Peacock-Fisher vows Engagement said on Baldhead Island Aundria Leigh Fisher and David Craig Peacock were married Saturday, March 19, at four o’clock in the after- noon at The Village Chapel of Bald Head Island. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Lynn Fisher Sr. of Whiteville. She is a graduate of the Univer- sity of North Carolina Wilm- ington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communica- tion studies. The groom is the son of Mrs. Peggy Rickborn Pea- cock and the late Don Thomas Peacock of Whiteville. He is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Lylaya N. Shaw Science degree in biology and Du’Juan M. Lennon from John A. Gupton College as valedictorian with an As- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lawrence Leder sociates Degree in mortuary Shaw-Lennon science. He is employed with Lylaya N. Shaw and Du’Juan his family business at Peacock M. Lennon of Greenville will Leder-Benton are wed Funeral Home. be married on June 4 in Wilm- Immediately following ington. the ceremony, the bride and The bride-elect is the daugh- in Key West ceremony groom hosted a reception at ter of Deborah Lloyd of Leland the Bald Head Island Club. and Herbert Shaw Jr. of Rie- Allison Rae Benton and adorned with Swarovski Following a honeymoon to gelwood. Daniel Lawrence (Larry) Led- crystal bead lace appliques. New York, the couple resides The groom-elect is the son er exchanged wedding vows The sweetheart neckline had in Whiteville. Mr. and Mrs. David Craig Peacock of Lydia Lennon of Whiteville. on March 13 in a 6 p.m. cer- rows of taffeta and lace with emony at West Mortello Tow- ruching crossover accents ers in Key West, Fla. Chris at the waist. Corset lacing Holtsclaw performed the dou- accentuated the back of the ble ring ceremony gown with a semi-cathedral Summer food program The bride is the daughter appliqued train. Her two- of Gerald Benton and the late tiered illusion veil was edged will feed kids for free Ellen K. Benton. She is a self- with Swarovski crystals and With summer right around come to eat. employed hair stylist at A Cut attached to a crystal tiara. the corner, it’s time to think For more information, con- Above in Shallotte. She carried sunset-colored about keeping children healthy tact Kathryn A. Faulk, Direc- The groom is the son of roses. while school is out. Whiteville tor, Whiteville City Schools Mary Ann Allgood and Paul A reception was held at City Schools provides free Child Nutrition Services at 910 Leder of Whiteville. He is a A&B Lobster House in Key meals to children during the 642 4116 or kfaulk@whiteville. self-employed proprietor of West. summer. k12.nc.us. real estate at Calabash. A rehearsal dinner was This summer, meals will Each year, the U.S. Depart- They are residing in Shal- held at West Winds Inn. be served in two ways: at ment of Agriculture partners lotte. Linda Lewis, who directed Whiteville High School cafete- with local organizations like The bride was escorted by the wedding, hosted a brid- ria on Monday through Thurs- Whiteville City Schools to pro- Mark Chatman. She wore a al brunch at Croissant de day from 9-9:30 a.m. and 12-1 vide free meals to children floor length luxe taffeta dress France. p.m., and at qualifying sites when school is out for the sum- The JJ Weeks Band around Columbus County mer. Potential Summer Food where organized enrichment Service sites include, but are and educational activities are not limited to, community sum- Free concert at Northwood Families First Inc. held. There are no income re- mer enrichment and or aca- A free concert featuring “Screaming Outloud” and “Let quirements or registration. demic programs, recreational JJ Weeks Band will be held Them See You”. In 2008 the needs volunteers Any child under age 18 may programs and Bible schools. at Northwood Assembly on JJ Weeks Band was selected Families First Inc. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Doors to perform on the ShoutFest Shelter and Services will host a volunteer training for people in open at 6:30 p.m. The public South tour and has also ap- the community who are interested in working with victims of Golf ball drop to help is invited with emphasis on peared at countless Christian domestic violence and sexual assault. teens. and non-Christian events. The agency is in need of volunteers in several different areas Opening for the featured With memorable melodies, of the program, and this training is required for anyone who is visually impaired band will be Sons of Thunder, driving rhythm and inspira- interested in providing direct services to victims. The training and Sons of Thunder will be tional lyrics, the band capti- will be held the first four Monday evenings in May (May 2, 9, 16, Whiteville Lions Club is from Hoppy Daze as it flies over speaking and doing demonstra- vates the hearts of listeners 23) from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Families First office at 812 Pinckney sponsoring a Drop for Sight the 18th hole, weather permit- tions. Both groups are from with a powerful, energetic and Street in Whiteville. There will be a total of eight classroom hours golf ball drop. Lions Club mem- ting, and they will be dropped Xtreme Ministries. worshipful experience. Band and 12 on the job training hours. bers will sell 250 of the charity in a manner deemed fair by the The JJ Weeks Band is a members hope to reach audi- For more information or to register for the training call 642-5996. golf balls for $25 each and they Lions Club. Christian pop/rock group ences by endorsing a message will be dropped from a hot air The VIP (visually impaired from Macon Ga. Since the of faith, hope and love. Their balloon at 5 p.m. at Whiteville persons) Charity Golf Ball band’s formation in 2002 they heart is to minister to people, Country Club golf course on Drop proceeds will be used have recorded three full length not just by playing music but Friday, May 20. specifically for the non-profit albums, shared the stage with by seeing lives changed and The balls will be numbered Whiteville Lions Club’s sight acts such as Third Day, Toby growing closer to God. and the owner of the ball that related fund. Mac, Sidewalk Prophets, Kut- “We want to write songs drops into the cup or comes “The Lions Club very much less, Tenth Avenue North, Fire- that will connect with real LUGGAGE closest to the cup will win $500. appreciates all the support the Flight, and Royal Tailor, and people and speak to the situa- Additional prizes of $250 for community has given us over have gained national notoriety tions that they may be facing,” Buy one Piece of second place and $100 for third the past years and we look for- through an extensive touring a spokesman said. “Isn’t that Rolling Luggage will be awarded and the fourth ward to your support again for schedule that includes more what ministry is all about? We and get Select place winner will be awarded this worthwhile cause,” said a than 140 dates per year. want to use the gifts that God Travel Item a ride on the Hoppy Daze hot Lions spokesman. The band released its third has given us to make a differ- air balloon with Pilot MSgt. For more information call full length album, “Outloud,” ence in the lives of others. This 1/2 PRICE GIFTS & INTERIORS (retired) Ian Leonard. Lee Croom at 641-2746 or Dutch which is opening a lot of doors is what God made us for: not for 1017 S. Madison St., Whiteville Through May 23, 2011 The balls will be dropped Dine at 918-2416. in radio airplay with songs like ourselves but for others.” 642-9881 Town & Country to meet Tuesday The Town and Country Garden Club of Whiteville will meet for an end-of-the- year luncheon on Tuesday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Martha Senter, 150 Wilson Barefoot Road, Hallsboro. This will not be a cov- ered dish meal. Peggy Wal- ters will be a co-hostess. All members are encouraged to attend. Garden club to install ofcers Whiteville Garden Club will meet at Grace Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20. A covered dish lunch will be served and new officers will be installed.

Vineland Station Available for wedding receptions & other events 640-2030 The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011--7A Exhibit documents history of rural life

By EARNESTINE KEATON professor Dr. Tammy Gordon Special to The News Reporter and her graduate students and watched as they began por- The opening of the Mack ing over the photographs. As Munn Exhibit on April 23 in students of history, they were Randall Library at UNC Wilm- naturally intrigued by what ington was a rousing success. they were seeing. The flurry It was clearly a night of of questions that followed pride for the grandchildren of indicated their interest in the Columbus County native becoming familiar with what and the residents of the Bladen were an otherwise unfamiliar County community of East people, places and times. Arcadia. Not to be overlooked In my role as LBCH Society was the important role the director and their “ask Ms. university continues to play Keaton,” I was optimistic that in preserving the history of with the proper guidance they African-American life in rural would do that and fulfill a Southeastern North Carolina.. greater good - to preserve one The exhibit, “Flashback- of the unique experiences that Community Life through the exists in the broader context of Lens of Mack Munn 1940-1960,” African-American history. is a collaboration between the In September 2010, Dr. Gor- UNCW Public History Pro- don and her students became gram and the Lower Bladen a familiar sight as they toured Columbus Historical Society. Mack Munn’s birthplace in The society provided the col- Black Rock, his boyhood home lection and Dr. Tammy Gordon in Sandyfield, and finally the and her students gave voice to family home in East Arca- the wonderfully candid photo- dia where he married and graphs. raised his children, George, The exhibit will be displayed Clyde, Mack Anthony and his until February 2012. Audio girls, Addie Daniels and Mary clips of interviews conducted Brown. with community residents ac- They interviewed folks at company the photos. East Arcadia Senior Center, It was an incredible experi- Pleasant Union Missionary ence, especially for those who stage in advertising the exhib- attention. I can imagine her Baptist Church and in several viewed long-lost photographs it. It was taken as they posed saying, in the patented Munn- private homes. They visited Rhoda Bell: Te Green of their relatives. With mixed- around Mack Munn’s famous fashion, “I already knew my Mack Munn’s gravesite at Gra- emotions, Betty Brown and her scooter, the one that advertised grandpa was special.” ham Chapel AME Zion Church. daughter, Dr. Naomi Miller, and his business. The Mack Munn Exhibit They attended community Swamp is going away her granddaughter, Tabitha Those who graduated from is an acknowledgement that events and worship services Montgomery, stood by the pan- the East Arcadia High School there is a rich, but fairly ig- at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist The lightly fictionalized ing away.” el that featured a young Theo- and others gathered around nored history that exists in Church, all in hopes of captur- “Fireflies” is a lyrical celebra- Wintsmith was visiting fam- dore Ballard. The Friendly that panel and from their reac- many rural African-American ing the spirit of a particular tion of the Carolina wetlands ily in 2000 when a rumor about Five was a favorite of Jasmine tions, it could have well been communities in Southeastern community- how they worked, and the magic and heartbreak a landfill prompted her to cre- Brown who proudly pointed titled “the joys of attending North Carolina. We know our how they lived, how they died of childhood’s end. ate the website, Green Swamp, out her grandmother, Elorise a segregated school”. Ray- ancestors built a first school and even how they were buried. Debra Anne Wintsmith, au- NC in Peril, which was the Bibbs Murphy, a member of the field Daniels, Wilton Andrews, and a first church and devel- I think Mack Munn would be thor of “Fireflies,” lived on N.C. forerunner and later the unof- teenage gospel group. Faydene Greene, Cecile Bryant oped our own cultural tradi- pleased to have his work stud- 211 south of Bolton only for the ficial flagship of Friends of the Siblings Willie, Perry and and Harold “Bubba” Keaton tions. Unfortunately, written ied and displayed at UNCW. first 11 years of her life, but Green Swamp (FOGS). Theola Dickson were there laughed as they viewed a team records cannot attest to it. He was a familiar sight on many of her creations are in- Wintsmith is the daughter to see John Quincy “Tedo” jersey and warm-up jacket. Missing are physical struc- and around Red Cross Street fluenced by the Green Swamp. of Mason B. Malpass, who later and Sally Dickson as well as They took special delight in tures and other tangible ev- in Wilmington where his em- “Writing about the Green became a leader in FOGS and their grandmother, Ida Dick- the photograph of the 1955 idence demanded by state ployer, Shaw Mutual Burial Swamp is a way of coming who shares her love and con- son. In the same family, the women’s Southeastern NC sponsored or non-profit agen- Association, had its office. I’m home,” says Wintsmith. “But I cern about the Green Swamp. former Tammy Dixon was Conference Basketball Cham- cies that assist in historical sure it was this association learned early in life the mean- The starkly beautiful photo- overwhelmed to see her great pionship team. preservation. For that reason, that he,- the son of former ing of the words ‘you can’t go graphs in “Fireflies” were grandmother, Agnes Lacewell, Scattered around the exhibit we must be creative in finding slaves Daniel Grange and Mary home again’ --because the very taken by the author and her and Lacewell’s sister, Mahalia were Al Daniels, Cathy Munn, the means to tell our story. So Munn, picked up a camera and land of my childhood is in dan- father. Bowen, also the grandmother Gihan Munn, Jerry Munn and with that in mind, the Lower began recording the history of ger of disappearing.” “Fireflies” is available on of Dr. Delilah Blanks. Roland Munn, grandchildren Bladen Columbus Historical a unique African-American Wintsmith noticed marked www.amazon.com. (Search The photo of Mack Munn’s of Mack Munn. Visibly absent Society entrusted the Mack Community. changes in the Green Swamp “Wintsmith” in order to bring nephew, Willie “Buck’ Keaton was Celia Munn Carr, the Munn Collection to the UNCW For exhibit details visit: as early as the 1970s on visits up the book.) and his friends Johnny Jones keeper of the collection. She History Department.. http://www.whatsonwilming- home. Wintsmith writes from and Kiah Lacewell took center would not be surprised by the In September 2010, I met ton.com/event.php?id=5678 “I was still a kid then, but Lookout Mountain, Tenn., her returning after an absence “home away from home.” Her made it more noticeable to me short stories, photographs Lumberton author plans book signings this month that the water level in Lake and articles have been pub- Waccamaw was dropping and lished in magazines including Internationally acclaimed, tion to the FBI. But all the clues loving families. The program of those books—along with that it was no longer easy to North Georgia Journal, Cat award-winning author p.m. ter- lead back to her father. Now has a 100 percent success rate Taylor’s antique cars. find the plants that once grew Fancy, Modern Romances, Cats rell is a Lumberton resident—a she is faced with becoming the in finding homes for dogs that Terrell is also helping to around the canal.” Magazine, Guide Magazine and fact that won’t escape anyone prosecution’s star witness. But were once on “death row.” spearhead a Book ‘Em North “Fireflies” is based on the Insight/Out. reading her 12th release, “The could she be sending an inno- Lumberton resident Dick Carolina event in Lumberton, realization that came with Websites: Fireflies: Banker’s Greed.” Taylor pro- along with Robeson County cent man to those visits. dawintsmith.tripod.com/fire- While the book is set in the vided tech- Public Library Director Tina prison? And “The land is supposed to be flies/index.htm Nashville, Tenn. area, terrell nical advice Stepp and Lumberton Visitors if he did not forever.” says the character Green Swamp, NC in Per- enlisted the aid of several for the book. Bureau Executive Director orchestrate of Rhoda Bell in “Fireflies.” il: dawintsmith.tripod.com/ Robeson County residents and W h e n t h e Mickey Gregory. Terrell is the her kidnap- “But the Green Swamp is go- greenswamp/index.htm prior to the book’s release, it book’s vil- p i n g , wh o co-founder of The Book ‘Em generated a contribution to lain, Vincent d i d ? A n d Foundation, a non-profit whose the Robeson County Humane Palmer, had a why? mission is to highlight the link Society. garage filled An earlier between high crime rates and Terrell and her books have a with antique terrell thrill- high illiteracy rates. SCC TV Schedule following in Columbus County, cars, terrell EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time e r, “ E x i t The First Annual Book ‘Em and she has been guest speaker knew Taylor Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. 22,” is set in North Carolina event will be at book clubs and libraries at was the one held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at Lumberton, www.sccnc.edu Lake Waccamaw, Tabor City to go to. He Lake Wacca- at Robeson Community Col- This week on EDU-Cable: and other local venues. provided de- maw and the lege. It will bring approxi- Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Terrell moved to Lumberton tailed infor- surrounding mately 75 authors to town, 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room in 2005 when her husband, Don, m a t i o n o n 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Your Health Matters – area. Accord- and they will sell their books a helicopter pilot and retired a 1936 Stout 3rd Annual Family Health Festival – Terrie Priest, ing to terrell, and provide talks and panel military officer, began flying Scarab, a car discussions. The event will Beth Brown and Tom Stanley Lake Wacca- 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative for the North Carolina Forest he owns and maw Police be free and open to the public. Extension – Emergency Services – Dalton Dockery Service at Lumberton Airport. which be- Chief Scott Any book sales will benefit the and Jeremy Jernigan A native of Washington, D.C., community. 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks Hyatt provided law enforce- came an important part of the terrell has embraced small Terrell’s 13th book, “Vicki’s with Harry Foley – Poached Red Snapper ment and location information book’s plot, as well as a variety town life and has been ac- Key,” is set in Lumberton and Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents for the book. of other antique vehicles, such tive with the Robeson County will be released at the Book ‘Em 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - Southeastern Community College 2010- Early in the process, terrelll as a 1948 Davis and a 1906 Rolls- 2011 Commencement Exercises Friends of the Library, Robe- North Carolina event. She will and her co-author decided to Royce. Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program son County Arts Council, and launch her nationwide book auction off the role of a dog Taylor is thanked in the 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Columbus County Special Olympics other community endeavors. tour in the spring of 2012. in “The Banker’s Greed” in book for his contribution, and Though her husband is now order to benefit the Robeson Abby, the golden retriever, has stationed in Afghanistan, she County Humane Society. The her true story told at the con- continues to make Lumberton winner was a golden retriever clusion of the book. Sadly, Abby home. named Abby that, in real life, passed away in 2008. But there “The Banker’s Greed,” ter- belonged to Tommy and Mar- is talk of a series, and terrell rell’s 12th book, was released says Abby will appear in each OPEN HOUSE ion Thompson of Lumberton. March 31. Her book tour has In the book, Abby overhears taken her throughout the Deep her mistress, Jessica Palmer, Columbus South and will culminate dur- being kidnapped in the lobby ing the week of May 23, when It’s All About of the apartment building. But she makes several appearances An Initial Christian Academy the dog is unable to get past the in Robeson County. door of their apartment to rush On May 25 at 10 a.m., she will Wednesday, May 18th, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm to her mistress’ aid. speak at the Robeson County Abby continues to play a Public Library in Pembroke. Elementary School (K-6) High School (7-12) crucial role in the book, lead- At 3 p.m. on May 25, she will ing FBI Agent Grant Bailey to 115 West Calhoun St. Off Smyrna Rd., behind Bojangles speak at the public library in clues. And she is there at the Red Springs. And on Thursday, end of the book when Jessica May 26 at 7 p.m., she will speak Come visit our students confronts her kidnappers—and at the Osterneck Auditorium must fight for her life. across from the main library on and our teachers. Tour the The money raised from the • Badge Holders • Clipboards Chestnut Street in Lumberton. silent auction went to rescu- • Coin Purses • Cosmetic Cases All of the talks are free and facility and play areas. Ask ing homeless dogs and cats in • Jewelry • Key Chains open to the public. She will Robeson County, a cause that • Laptop Cases questions about enrolling have books for sale, as well as terrell is passionate about. • List Pads • Note Pads a book signing. She began New Leash on Life • Polka Dot Travel Mugs your child at CCA. Please “The Banker’s Greed,” a sus- at the Robeson Correctional • Tervis Tumblers pense/thriller, begins when the Center, which pairs dogs once off Select Items call 642-6196 for details. daughter of a powerful and in- 50% - 75% scheduled for euthanasia with fluential banker is kidnapped. inmates who obedience train She knows her survival could For all who say “put religion back in our schools” come visit Columbus and care for the animals. When DAISY’S depend on her ability to re- 16 Whiteville Mini Mall Christian Academy and experience a Christian learning environment. the dogs graduate from the member every detail. When she M-F 9:30 - 6 SAT 9:30 - 4 program, they are adopted by www.columbuschristianacademy.us escapes, she provides informa- adaisygif.com The NewsDeaths Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011, Page 8A

JIMMY LEE ISLEY ROBERT HENRY SMITH DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE ELIZABETHTOWN -- Jim- CLARKTON -- Robert Hen- my Lee Isley, 79, formerly of ry Smith, 79, died Tuesday, LINDA HARRELSON COX LILLIAN MELVIN CLARK Reidsville, died Thursday, May 11, 2011 at Columbus Re- WHITEVILLE -- Linda COUNCIL -- Lillian Mel- May 12, 2011. gional Healthcare in White- Harrelson Cox, 71, former- vin Clark, 89, entered into A graveside service was ville. ly of Tabor City died Satur- eternal rest Friday, May held Saturday, May 14 at Beth- Final rites were held Sun- day at Columbus Regional 13, 2011. She was preceded any United Methodist Church day, May 15 at White’s Creek Healthcare. in death by her parents, Cemetery, Witty Road, Sum- Missionary Baptist Church, She was the daughter of James Franklin Melvin and merfield. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- Clarkton with Rev. Gordon Elizabeth Sykes Harrelson Isabell Hester Melvin; her neral Home of Elizabethtown Griffin officiating. Burial of Tabor City and the late husband, Charlie Clark; handled the arrangements. was in Smith Family Center. Dozier Harrelson. She was one daughter, Nancy Clark; He is survived by his wife, Johnson’s Funeral Home of the widow of Isaac Pink and 14 siblings. Sudie Isley of the home; three Elizabethtown handled the ar- Cox. Final rites were held Sun- sons, Jim Isley and Randy Is- rangements. Funeral services will be day, May 15 at White Plains ley, both of Reidsville, Keith He is survived by his wife, Presbyterian Church with held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May WILLIAM FREDERICK Isley of Goldston; three sis- Dollie M. Smith of the home; 17 at Inman Funeral Home Rev. Teddy Lawson officiat- ters, Mary Henry Collins, four sons, Robert Anthony ing. Burial followed at Mt. HINSON HARRIET HAYWOOD Chapel in Tabor City with Dorothy Gray Paschall and Smith, Barry Smith, Tyrone Horeb Cemetery. Bladen- WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- WARLICK burial to follow in the Cox Margaret Sue Simpson, all of Smith, all of Whiteville, Mi- Gaskins Funeral Home of William Frederick Hinson, 80, WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. Cemetery. Visitation will Summerfield; and two grand- chael R. Smith of Wilming- Elizabethtown handled the formerly of Chadbourn, died Harriet Elizabeth Haywood be held from 7-9 p.m. Mon- children. ton; 14 grandchildren; and 13 arrangements. on March 19, 2011 after a short Warlick, 67, died Friday, day, May 16 at the funeral great-grandchildren. She is survived by a illness. He was May 13, 2011 at Lower Cape home. JAMES SYLVESTER daughter, Elsie Hair and born in Colum- Fear Hospice and LifeCare- In addition to her moth- WILLIAMS her special friend, Kerry bus County on MYRTLE DUNCAN Center in Whiteville. Mrs. er, she is survived by one BLADENBORO -- James Priest; two grandchil- Oct. 19, 1930, HUGHES Warlick was born in Meck- daughter, Pennie Cox of Sylvester Williams, 91, died dren, Heath Hair and wife, the son of the CHADBOURN -- Myrtle linburg County and was the Whiteville; one brother, Friday, May 13, 2011 at his resi- Chris, and Kory Hair and late Devon and Emma Norris Duncan Hughes, 91, died daughter of the late Jack Harry Harrelson of Green dence. wife, Jennifer; three great- Hinson and was also preced- Thursday, May 12 at Shore- Frost Haywood and Nancy Sea, S.C.; two sisters, Ruth Arrangements are incom- grandchildren, Haley, ed in death by four brothers, land Healthcare and Retire- Wannamaker Haywood. Ann Hayes of Conway, S.C., plete and will be announced Emma and Jaxon Hair; and Charles F., Ronald A., Richard ment Center in Whiteville. She graduated from Jean Strickland of Fair by Peoples Funeral Home of numerous nieces and neph- D., and James M. Hinson. She was the daughter of the Rockingham High School, Bluff; three grandchil- Whiteville. ews. Hinson graduated from late Oscar M. and Sallie Ward Salem College, and the Uni- dren, Sabrina Rose Watts Online condolences may Chadbourn High School and Duncan and the widow of versity of South Carolina. of Green Sea, S.C., Carver ROSSIE LEE WADDELL be made at www.bladenfu- shortly after served his coun- Paul Edward Hughes Sr. She Mrs. Warlick was a retired Dale Soles of Myrtle Beach, RIEGELWOOD -- Rosse Lee neralhome.com try in the U.S. Navy for four was also preceded in death by school teacher and was Past S.C., Brandy Woollums of years. He then attended VPI Waddell, 87, died Sunday, May three sisters, Alene Andrews, President of the NCAE, the Clarkton; and four great in Blacksburg, Va., where he 15, 2011 at New Hanover Re- Ethel Parker, Christine Clif- Delta Kappa Gamma and grandchildren. She was COREEN BROWN graduated with a masters de- gional Medical Center. ton; and five half sisters and the Town and Country Gar- preceded in death by two WHITEVILLE -- Coreen gree in mechanical engineer- Arrangements are incom- brothers, Woodrow Ward, den Club. daughters, Ann Housand Brown, 76, died Thursday, ing. plete and will be announced Jake Ward, Edith Cartrette, Mrs. Warlick was a long- and Mary L. Cox. May 12, 2011 at Columbus Re- Hinson was employed with by Peoples Funeral Home of Lottie Stevens and Gladys time member of the White- A guest register is avail- gional Healthcare. NASA at Langley Air Force Whiteville. Huggins. ville First Baptist Church able at inmanfuneralhome. Final rites will be held Base in Virginia, as an engi- MARSAL L. THOMPSON Funeral services were held where she was a pianist. com. at 2 p.m. Monday, May 16 at neer where he had a success- Sunday, May 15 at Worthing- BOLTON -- Marsal L. She loved music and flow- Stephens Freewill Baptist ful career working with the ton Funeral Home with Revs. GAYLE STOCKS SR. Thompson, 81, died Sunday, ers. Her greatest passion Church with Pastor Elder Ed- national space program. Buddy Seay and William Jack- DELCO -- Enos Gayle Stocks May 15, 2011 at Brunswick was music. Music flowed ward Gore officiating. Burial After retirement with ie Godwin officiating. Inter- Sr., 61, died Sunday, May 15, Cove Nursing Center. from her fingers to the keys will follow in the Camp- NASA (30 years) he worked ment followed in Pleasant Hill 2011 at his residence. Arrangements are incom- as she put her whole soul ground Cemetery. Smith Fu- with United Methodist Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are incom- plete and will be announced into it. neral Home is handling the Church in Wiliamsburg as Surviving are two sons, plete and will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Funeral services will be arrangements. Viewing will maintenance engineer and Paul E. Hughes Jr. of West by Peacock Funeral Home of Whiteville. held at 11 a.m. Tuesday be held one hour prior to the retired again after 16 years Palm Beach, Fla. and Samuel Whiteville. May 17 at Whiteville First service at the church. of employment. Hinson was G. Hughes of Chadbourn; two Baptist Church with Revs. LATHA JACOBS She is survived by four chil- faithful in his service to the NHS Class of 1980 sisters, Mary D. Blair of Jack- Ron Hinson and Kerry Peel- dren; Daniel Lee Brown of WHITEVILLE -- Latha Ja- church for 42 years. sonville, Fla. and Earlene D. er officiating. Burial will be Bolton, Annie Marie Brown to hold reunion cobs, 81, died Monday, May 16, Hinson was a member of Godwin of Ft. Myers, Fla.; five in the Whiteville Memorial and Vivian E. Brown, both of Nakina High School Class 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hos- the Shady Grove Hunt Club grandchildren and six great- Cemetery. Visitation will Whiteville, Howard Bernard of 1980 will hold its reunion at pice and LifeCareCenter. for 30 years, and was a pro- grandchildren. be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brown of Birmingham, Ala.; Dale’s Seafood in Tabor City Arrangements are incom- fessional Duckpin bowler. He Monday, May 16 at McKen- one brother, Pearlie J. Brown Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m. plete and will be announced enjoyed hunting, fishing, gar- zie Mortuary. of Whiteville; and one sister, All graduates are invited to by Peacock Funeral Home of dening and traveling. Mrs. Warlick is survived Laurine B. Johnson of White- attend. For more information Whiteville. Final rites were private. Happy 1st Birthday by her husband, James G. ville. He is survived by his wife, call Reba Long at 653-2908 or 234-4654 or Marcella Farmer Warlick II of Whiteville; WILLIE RALPH BELLAMY Barbara Hinson; three sons, in Heaven at 653-5669. a daughter, Elizabeth W. CHADBOURN -- Willie El-Bethel to hold Rick Hinson, Steve Hinson, Rice and husband, Robert Ralph Bellamy, 74, died Sat- Randy Hinson; stepchildren, Peyton Lynn Rice of Grimesland; a son, urday, May 14, 2011 at Lower men conference Cindy Nilson, John Clark, Rob WCHS Class of 78 James G. Warlick III of Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- May 18-20 Clark; three grandsons; five to hold meeting Huggins Whiteville; three grand- step-grandchildren; three sis- areCenter in Whiteville. El-Bethel will celebrate children, Bridger Warlick, ters, Peggy Pate, Pat Nobles, May 22, 2010 to June 23, 2010 Arrangements are incom- their annual men conference The West Columbus High Laura Rice and John Rice. Lynda Whittington; and one plete and will be announced on Wednesday, May 18 through School Class of 1978 will hold Memorials may be made by S&L Funeral Home of Fair brother, Martin Hinson. a reunion meeting at Hardee’s to the First Baptist Church Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Bluff. The theme is “Men worship- in Chadbourn on Friday, May Music Fund or to Lower 20 at 7:30 p.m. Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- ping in spirit and in truth.” WT accepting Greater Tabernacle Wednesday night pastor will For more information call eCareCenter of Whiteville, applications for Allen Livingston at 654-4444. 206 Warrior Trail, White- to hold church be Shawyn Maynor, Thursday night Apostle Emmanuel Coo- More-at-Four ville, N.C 28472. anniversary May 18-21 per of Lauringburg and Friday Williams Township is now Farmers Union Evergreen FD to Greater Tabernacle of night Bishop Vincent Smith of accepting applications for the Longwood will celebrate its 7th New Haven, Conn. More-at-Four Pre-Kindergar- CA to meet hold fundraiser church anniversary Wednes- Also Bishop E. Floyd and the ten for the 2011-2012 school The Farmers Union Civ- Evergreen Fire Department day, May 18 through Friday, United Pentecostal Churches year. Children must be four ic Association will hold its will hold a motorcycle ride, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday of Christ will be in fellowship years of age on or before Aug. monthly meeting at Rehobeth Love, chicken bog, and auction fun- May 21 at 11:30. with El-Bethel in the confer- 31. AME Zion Church, Rehobeth Mama, Daddy, Maranda, draiser to be held on Saturday, The guest churches are: ence. Elder Robert D. Williams Come by the school office to Church Rd., Clarkton at 7 p.m. Alyssa & Family #1985 May 28. Wednesday, Rev. Dennis Frink Sr. is the pastor. pick up your application. Monday May 16. Registration starts at 9:30 and Little Prong Missionary a.m. at the Sundo BP in Board- Baptist Church of Ash; Thurs- man, with first bike out by 11 day, Rev. Leo Stevens and Big a.m., and the ride ends at the Macedonia Missionary Bap- Lions Club in Evergreen. Ride tist Church of Supply; Friday, costs $10 per bike and $15 with Rev. Jessie Smith and Little passenger. Macedonia Missionary Baptist A chicken bog will be held Church of Supply; Sunday, after the ride for a $5 donation Rev. Anthony Jones and New and a 50/50 raffle with be held. Jerusalem Missionary Baptist For more information call Church of Council. Dinner will Lori at 212-0077 or Tamara at be served after the morning 840-3034. All funds raised goes service. to the fire department. Cathy S. Moore is the pastor.


  
 
 




 
 




 
 





 





 
  





  
 

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Senior Quamain Rose is the 18-year-old son Sophomore Dajah Graham, 16, is the daugh- Senior Christopher Reynolds Jr. is the 17-year- Junior Brisson Norris is the 17-year-old daughter of Latonya Rose. Active with WHS football ter of Wanda Freeman and Michael Graham. old son of Chris and Penny Reynolds. A junior of Kevin and Mandy Norris. A member of Mane At- and basketball, he has won MVP and coaches A member of the National Honor Society and marshal and Beta Club member, he is the re- traction, the advanced choral group, she was in awards for the former. He was frst team con- the Beta Cub, she performs with the JRTOC cipient of the FFA President’s Award and was last week’s production of “West Side Story.” A 2011 ference in football. He said he likes the sup- raider and drill teams. She has been active voted an outstanding senior. Active with FFA, he junior marshal, and member of the National Honor port at his school the best. “They really keep with school volleyball, basketball, soccer and has competed in various competitions at the re- Society, she competed in the UNCP mathematics me motivated and on the right track to move track. She has received numerous JROTC gional and state levels. He likes agriculture the competition. She loves working with the honors on to the next level.” His favorite classes are honors and leadership awards. She likes best at school. “I enjoy the agriculture depart- and AP teachers. “They have really helped me to in the math department. “I just like the opera- JROTC the best. “It gives me a chance to ment and FFA because of the opportunities to work harder and reach my full potential.” Her favor- tions of math and playing with numbers.”He show my leadership.” Geometry is her favor- compete in career-development events.” U.S. ite class is chorus. “We have so much fun traveling said the most interesting thing about himself ite class. “The teacher keeps things interest- History and agriculture are his favorite classes. and competing together.” She said the most inter- is that “I will never give up on anything no ing and I’m great at math.” She said the most “They are the subjects I fnd most interesting.” esting thing about her is her love of reading. “Most matter how diffcult and I am always prepared interesting thing about herself is her person- He said the most interesting thing about himself kids my age hate it, but to me reading is like an for anything in my direction.” His favorite ac- alty. Soccer is her favorite activity because “it is since becoming a quadriplegic in 2009, he escape from the real world.” Her favorite activity is tivity is sports. “It keeps me active and work- requires the whole team to work as one to be has helped organize a spinal cord injury sup- being a member of the Tabor City Baptist Church ing to accomplish more goals in life.” He plans successful.” She plans to go to college and port group – Second Chance for Independence. youth. “I have been able to go to places such as to attend college at UNC-Pembroke to major pursue a career in medicine. “I am focused He plans to attend SCC to take the necessary California and New York to do God’s work.” She is in accounting and management. on becoming an anesthesiologist.” classes to transfer to a four-year college. undecided on a major but plans to attend college.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. College Continued from page 1-A they raided of $179,000. sidewalk he was shown had a state law?” Prevatte asked. ficult job. One of those people fin- is money well spent,” Bullard “Can we survive? I guess tree root growing underneath He said that he had heard “I’d rather be a trustee ished a GED program at SCC said. some way, some how we will that cracked it. faculty in addition to the presi- than a county commissioner. and graduated with a two-year The meeting came after survive but it’s going to be “Four years ago if someone dent received local supple- I feel confident we act very degree last week and begins the board took no action last tough this year and next year,” had just cut that root with a ments. responsibly when you look at work with DMA this week. month to appropriate addi- Britt said. saw that would have solved “I’d be interested in know- our budgets and what is done “There are so many sto- tional funds to the college. Former SCC Board of that problem,” Byrd said. ing if that is true,” Prevatte here,” Edmund said. ries like that,” Matlock said. Officials explained that by Trustees chairman and cur- Sasser said he understood said. “It concerns me that we “Twenty-five percent of the June 30, a $150,000 deficit will rent member Rhone Sasser Byrd’s concern but insisted Sasser insisted the largest have taken $600,000 from the citizens that vote for you come exist in the county fund that is said the college’s financial when the college had such a expense is utilities and the cost foundation to support capital to classes here.” expected to cover, among oth- situation with local funding limited appropriation, they of maintenance. Matlock’s outlay on two major repairs. Smith pointed out 15 regis- ers, utility bills and salaries did not happen overnight. had to make decisions based contract calls for travel pay, When we have to do that, tered nurses graduated from of security and maintenance He shared figures dating on what was the most impor- and like previous presidents something’s got to be wrong,” the college last week. The workers. back to the early 2000s that tant and that meant using and other presidents at other Edmund said. median salary for a nurse is Under state law, the county indicated in some years the capital outlay to pay current community colleges, she re- “There is nothing wrong $58,000, he said. is responsible for providing college received no capital expenses. ceives a local supplement. with it but it’s not the in- He said while he under- buildings, capital funds, main- outlay money, and that despite “We realized we were kind Matlock pointed out that tended purpose when by law stands the commissioners tenance and upkeep for com- increases in electricity, and of robbing Peter to pay Paul,” the superintendents of the city the county commissioners desire to be fair, there is a dif- munity colleges but SCC offi- other costs, the college’s local Sasser said. and county schools receive lo- are supposed to provide for ference between “equal and cials say the county appropria- appropriation from the county Sasser said as a banker, a cal supplements also. buildings and capitol outlay,” equitable.” tion is not enough. The college plummeted. debtor once told him when “This is not a practice Edmund said. “SCC is the only entity requested about $1.3 million Sasser said that on average he was trying to collect on a unique to Southeastern,” “We are taking money out that is in a real position to get for their local appropriation local support for the commu- loan that “you fight the fires Sasser said, pointing out 52 of of everything we can take us out of the economic chal- during budget talks last year nity colleges is 14.61 percent closest to you when you get in the 58 community colleges pay money out of, but why are lenges we have,” Smith said. but was approved for slightly of spending compared with a corner.” such supplements. we having to do it?” Edmund “You should look at SCC dif- more than $1.1 million. just 7.37 percent in Columbus For the college, that meant Matlock’s $22,000 supple- asked. “The bottom line is I am ferently. We are putting people SCC serves an undupli- County. the utility bills, for example, ment is less than that paid confident that here we don’t to work.” cated 3,009 students in its “We are receiving roughly might take precedent to paint to previous presidents that put any fluff in a budget.” County commissioner curriculum classes and 7,840 one-half the level of support jobs. totaled as much as $34,452 in “We are funded in arrears,” Ricky Bullard said that both in its continuing education the average community col- “We have inadequate oper- 2004, he said. Matlock said. of his children graduated programs. leges in North Carolina are ating funds,” Sasser said. “We feel like we have been Byrd pointed out that when from SCC. “The tax base is Nicole Cartrette receiving,” Sasser said. While some commissioners pretty good stewards of the the college made the request hard to get. We can’t raise 910-642-4104 ext. 225 money,” Sasser said. for additional funds for the “I’m glad we are about half- questioned expenses such as taxes but anything we can do [email protected] way because in everything travel and the president’s sal- Steve Smith, who serves on year the board of commission- to help the college and schools else we are at the bottom,” ary supplement not required the SCC Board of Trustees, ers was not told of a $50,000 re- County Commissioner Chair- by state statute but paid from pointed out that he served on imbursement coming from the man Buddy Byrd said. local funds, Sasser pointed the search committee for a new county or told of the fact that SCC President Kathy Mat- out the amount in question president. He said in looking county operating appropria- lock was quick to point out in was small compared to the for qualified candidates with tions of $95,000 per month are Foster, adoptive spending per square foot, the shortfall. doctoral degrees, pay is impor- given to the college monthly. college ranks 54th out of 58 in Byrd hinted that the col- tant. “In my personal opinion, He suggested the commis- parents needed the state. lege’s use of capital outlay we are not going to attract the sioners were left to believe less Sasser wanted to clear up money to buy cars rather than kind of talent we need unless than $20,000 remained in the Boys and Girls Homes of Tuesday and Thursday from negative sentiments he had do repairs on buildings when there is some kind of supple- account when in fact more was North Carolina works every- 6-9 p.m. Both the open house heard about new buildings at commissioners denied money ment,” Smith said. coming to it. day to promote awareness and the classes will be held the college. to the current operating ex- Prevatte questioned if on- “That was a little bit mis- of the devastating effects of at Partnership for Children “One of the worst things is pense fund did not look good. line students were included leading there,” Byrd said. child abuse and neglect in of Cumberland County, 351 to have a nice facility and not “It would have been nice if in the colleges figures for the He also questioned if the Southeastern North Carolina. Wagoner Drive in Fayetteville. maintain it,” Sasser said. “One you had rolled that money over student population of cur- college was “overstaffed.” Boys and Girls Homes For more information contact of the things I keep hearing is to the next year,” Byrd said. riculum students. SCC is the Matlock said that state stud- needs foster and/or adoptive LeAnne Graham at 877-211- that some commissioners have “We asked but we were not second-fastest growing com- ies suggest to the contrary. parents who are dedicated to 5322, (910)646-3083, ext 217, or said why do you keep adding allowed to,” Matlock pointed munity college, having grown “Per square footage, we are assuring that foster and/or [email protected]. new buildings instead of fixing out. at 26 percent. understaffed,” Matlock said. adoptive children get the love, the ones you’ve got.” Byrd suggested that the col- “We don’t have any strictly When more specific ques- support and commitment they Commissioners appropri- lege may be able to find savings on-line degrees,” Matlock said. tions were asked, Matlock need to grow into healthy, suc- Horse Liniment ated about $100,000 to capital somewhere in the budget to Commissioner Amon McK- pointed out that County Man- cessful adults. Requirements Eases Arthritis outlay this year, and for years be able to live with the budget enzie said the commissioners ager Bill Clark had requested to become a foster and/or Pain it has fallen short of the needs they have. have never told the college that the vice presidents of the adoptive parent are: attendees college not be at the meeting must be over the age of 21; OCALA, FL -- An ingredient to re-roof buildings and cover “Is there not anywhere you board how to spend the funds derived from hot peppers that other major repairs. can cut some expenses out?” allocated and make cuts where with the two boards and that pass a criminal history check and federal background check; decreases inflammation in “We’ve squeezed every dol- Byrd asked. they see they can be made a detailed presentation was racehorse's legs, is now recognized complete training of 36 hours lar we could get the state to “We’ve had some serious “We want to be able to work not needed. as safe and effective for human use. with Boys & Girls Homes, com- allow us to spend for mainte- discussions,” Britt said, but together. The only place to Britt said a real concern The ingredient has been formulated plete physicals and TB tests; into a product called ARTH-Rx® and nance,” he explained, adding warned that reduced days of get more funds is to increase to the college was that its ac- and pass a fire inspection of comes in a strength designed for that when funds were available operation or cutting evening taxes. The only way to get creditation review is pending. their residence. humans. to expand and the student pop- classes causes the public to extra money is to collect a tax. “Students can’t come here ARTH-Rx is a breakthrough in the They must also have ad- ulation grew, the college had to suffer. We have to work with what we if we are not accredited,” treatment of painful disorders equate living space, demon- ranging from minor aches and pains make a choice. “It was either “To have held our bud- have,” McKenzie said. Matlock said. strate adequate income to to more serious conditions such as walk away from the funds or get steady over these years He suggested the college She pointed out adequate meet the needs of their own arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism and we have basically kept the could get additional funds this funding and resources are tendonitis. go ahead and build the build- family, have their own trans- part of the process. “They will Although the mechanism by which ings,” Sasser said. budget flat while the cost of year but have it cut from next portation, and the ability to year’s budget. probably look at that,” Matlock ARTH-Rx works to relieve pain is He said for years the college operations has increased,” work as a team. In addition, not totally clear, scientists suggest has done more with less. Sasser said. “You are reaching “If we do for one we have said. they must have a high school that pain is relieved because ARTH- Byrd expressed displea- a threshold where you have to do for another,” McKenzie She said the college is ulti- diploma or GED. Most impor- Rx intercepts the messenger substance that sends pain signals to sure with the college giving to compromise quality and said. mately making a huge positive tantly, beyond basic require- commissioners a tour of the integrity.” SCC Trustee Henry Ed- impact daily in the county. the brain. ments, a successful foster/ ARTH-Rx is available in a campus to point out “walls that Commissioner James Pre- mund said that the SCC Foun- “There isn’t a day that goes adoptive parent needs to have convenient roll-on applicator needed painting” and cracked vatte said the commissioners dation, that raises funds for by that we are not changing determination, patience, hu- without a prescription. Supplies are sidewalks to ask only months had to consider the school various programs at the col- lives here,” Matlock said. mor and love for children, re- sometimes limited. © 2011 HCD later to use capital funds for systems’ needs as well. lege, has had to appropriate She pointed out that when gardless of their background. available at: operating expenses. “We are looking at three funds for expenses the county Georgia Pacific closed, the Boys & Girls Homes will Baldwin Pharmacy He questioned if the college educational systems in Co- should be paying in dire situ- college sent people there day host an open house and infor- 607 Jefferson St. • 642-8141 was utilizing the funds in the lumbus County,” Prevatte said. ations such as leaking roofs. and night during shift changes mational meeting on June 2 The original Arth-Rx® best possible way. “What is being paid in your Edmund said that he knew to recruit soon-to-be displaced at 6 p.m. Training will begin Helping pain sufferers for over 12 years Don’t be fooled by copy cat formulas. He said, for example, one budget that is not required by the commissioners had a dif- workers. June 9, and will be held every www.arth-rx.com Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 Be careful with Ask us business grants Q. I had a neighbor, an elderly County commissioners need to be judi- lady, who had two vicious dogs attack her little dog in her own cious with any loosening of standards yard and they nearly killed it. She for economic incentive grants. is so upset and doesn’t know what A proposal from the Economic Devel- to do. The neighbors let these dogs opment Commission calls for a minimum run free and she’s afraid they investment of $250,000 before a company could attack her little dog again, could be eligible for a grant. That’s down or even her. I told her I’d try to from $500,000, and grants wouldn’t nec- find out what can be done. Thank essarily be tied to job creation. Grants you. could be used to buy equipment if a busi- A. Columbus County Animal Control supervisor Rossie Hayes ness can prove the grant would strength- said local rules define a danger- en the company. ous dog as one that bites a person EDC Director Gary Lanier foresees on someone else’s property. that such grants may be needed to keep Dogs that attack other ani- firms in business, which would prevent mals are investigated on a case- job losses. by-case basis, and can result in There is reason for caution, how- civil or criminal penalties under ever. For some circumstances. example, “If that happens, and the dog The point is current on its vaccinations,” Tortimex The “claw back” provi- he said, “the dog has to be con- appears sion is needed, but com- fined in a kennel with a concrete to have floor and fencing over the top, vacated its missioners need to be and the kennel must remain facility in careful of lower thresh- locked. The dog can’t be tethered the indus- olds and equipment at any time, and if it is out of the kennel, it must be muzzled.” trial park grants. Companies that Seeking simplicity in a spring day and was the Unvaccinated animals of any recipient can’t get bank loans species that bite humans must By JEFFERSON WEAVER outside; I took two young friends There is so much simple plea- be observed for rabies symp- of a $20,000 for equipment may be Staff Writer with me to the woods the other day, sure in a real, live hand-written toms while quarantined for six taxpayer- risky options for county and found myself smiling as they note or a regular telephone call. months at the owner’s expense or funded grants as well. I was 10 minutes behind sched- remarked over this or that. There Don’t get me wrong—were it not destroyed. grant. Hart ule, low on gasoline and grumbling was a bird’s nest to be carefully for email and instant messaging Animal Control can be called and Cooley that the Saudis hadn’t sent me a explored, tracks of a doe and a and the myriad of communication at 641-3945. of Tabor City also left the county holding thank you note for keeping them fawn or two, and a rabbit’s hideout methods offered by my cell phone, in gold bathtubs—then I saw the to examine. The dried skeleton of the bag. I would not have half the contact I Q. What is the status of the horse. a less-fortunate deer lay alongside While keeping existing companies in do with friends, family and a thou- median that was supposed to be Now, despite the best efforts of a a cutover business is easier than attracting new sand other folks with whom I need built at Smith Street and Powell number of dear friends, I am more that sang to communicate. Boulevard near Hardees? ones, financing for equipment is tradi- of a mule kind of a man; you may with a half- It’s just special, in a very simple Drew Cox of the N.C. Depart- tionally handled by banks. If a company draw your own conclusions from dozen birds. way, to find a note from our be- ment of Transportation said is unable to secure a loan from a bank, that, and you’ll likely be right. There were loved Miss Rebecca Porter or a Thursday that construction then there is reason for the county to be But this particular horse caught s a s s a f r a s card from Margaret Weatherly in should start this summer on my eye, and it wasn’t because I r o o t s t o concerned too. the mailbox, or to get a plain old changing the medians at Smith was once again thinking how four whittle and The “claw back” provision would telephone call from someone who Street and J.K. Powell Boulevard hooves might be cheaper to feed gnaw, and allow the county to recover funds that is genuinely interested in seeing (U.S. 701 Bypass) in Whiteville. than four tires. pine-resin aren’t used appropriately or are default- how everything is. Such calls and The intersection was targeted The gelding was rolling and to chew like ed upon, but once a company closes or be- notes always arrive at the precise by both DOT planners and Traf- tumbling in a soft green pasture, their grand- right moment, thus proving that fic Safety engineers due to the comes bankrupt, retrieving those funds hooves flailing with absolutely no father did Weaver even something simple can make large number of car crashes in is often difficult. desire for decorum. It was a beau- w h e n h e all the difference in someone’s day. the area. Most of the crashes The equipment provision is also wor- tiful day, he was a beautiful horse, was around their age. There are so many simple plea- occur when drivers attempt to risome because equipment can be easily and he was happy. The sight of the As much as I enjoy all these sures we ignore, like showing a turn left onto the highway from paint happily scratching his back things, I think it was twice as relax- moved. We’d hate to see a company re- little kid how to throw a baseball, Smith. in the pasture made me smile, and ing having the privilege to watch ceive county funds, then take the equip- or tossing a sopping tennis ball “A lot of the groundwork was I realized it had been a bit since I someone else discover them for the ment elsewhere. for a willing and happy dog; sing- already in place on this when we had thought of the simple things first time. Lanier points out each grant request ing along with the radio; telling found out Safety was working on we all let slide by. There is a priceless but simple would be on a case-by-case basis and someone thanks; giving someone a it,” he said. Simple things like a sincere pleasure in holding hands with the heartfelt compliment for no partic- Cox said the project was approval would have to be voted on by handshake or hug when you meet one you love in public, and not car- ular reason; watching a newborn funded through a highly competi- commissioners. an old friend. Simple things like a ing about the comments of those calf takes its first steps; smelling tive DOT program. The program Yet, we can see where the threshold clean joke you can share again and too sadly stuck in their sorrowful a young puppy’s breath; opening a awards funding in a quarterly would be lowered to a point where com- again, a cold drink pulled from a worlds to appreciate such a gesture. door for a stranger; saying “I love cycle. The Smith Street/Powell real box of ice at a country store, There is simplicity of the music of missioners could potentially get flooded you” and meaning it with all your project application was submit- or the pure love one finds only in a a pretty girl’s laugh when, as anoth- with equipment grant requests, then who heart; knowing you have one friend ted in December, and approved in good dog’s eyes. er writer put it, every color, every is to say whether there will be genuine you can count on at any time, in April. Work should begin in July. There is a simple joy in walking trick of light, every angle suddenly economic benefit to taxpayers rather any way, for anything from a gallon “Basically left turns will be through a strong downtown—I’m become perfectly in focus for just a than a gift to the company? of gas to a willing ear, and knowing eliminated there,” Cox said. “The blessed with having an excuse to moment, in a way no artist could that friend trusts you the same way. lanes will be slightly narrowed, Revisions of economic incentive plans spend several days a week doing ever capture and no photograph As the truck almost, but not and the median widened to allow are necessary ever so often, depending on just that. It’s nice when people look could ever record. quite, slid sideways into the gas for better signage. Plus it will ex- the economic climate. The claw back pro- out their display windows and nod There is simple pleasure in an station, I discovered my grum- tend past Smith Street and block vision is a good one, but let’s make sure or smile or toss a wave to a pass- old dog lazing in the sunshine, a bling had given way to something traffic from crossing over.” erby, even if they don’t know the purring cat asleep in one’s lap on that there is a sufficiently high standard vaguely resembling a smile. Sure, The lanes are currently 12 walker from the proverbial house a cold winter’s night, an oft-read for those who ask for and receive grants. I was still late, and I knew I would feet, Cox said, but they will be cat at the Garden of Eden. book that one considers an old be paying more for a tank of gas reduced to 11 feet to allow for the My dear brother Ryan shared friend, hot, handmade biscuits and than my father once made in a stronger median. The tempo- some of his simple joy with me the crisp cornbread that never saw a good week, and I was still running rary pylons now in place will be other day when he described how restaurant, big trees, jonquils in behind schedule—but a rolling removed as well. little Miss Zoe and her even littler February, and a spirited debate be- horse, a heartfelt hug, a note in the “To cross over, you won’t brother Silas caught their first fish. tween friends over a cup of coffee. Quotes of mailbox, and the cries of a little be able to turn left,” Cox said. True, the fish weren’t much to talk There is a simple joy in the kid with her first fish were more “You’ll have to turn right and go about, but I was envious of a father sound of a choir accompanied by important right then. down to the next lighted intersec- getting to share his children’s first a rattletrap flattop piano raising As I have noted before, and will tion.” fish, caught from a simple cane an old hymn in a comfortable old note again, Lord willing—some- the week pole in a farm pond, on a spring church, one of the songs of praise times you have to take note of the Q. Recently, there have been day when even the caw of a crass and forgiveness and realization of “I understand that teachers are con- simple things to keep everything very loud sounds of jets taking old crow is a siren’s song to one in what we as Christians have to look cerned about the budget. I hope we can else in perspective. It only gets off very close to Whiteville. I have need of sunshine. forward to some day. There is beau- come out with a halfway decent program complicated when we forget the heard this, and several other When the walls oppress and ty in the simple faith of a child, but we do have a budget shortfall and we really important things like hold- people mention it. Any idea where technology magnifies an already especially when that faith brings have to live within our means. Nineteen ing hands, chewing sassafras, or the sound is coming from? Has all-too-burdensome world, I need to tears to his or her parents’ eyes point three billion – that’s a pretty good throwing a ball for an overjoyed anyone else heard this? Submit- be out of doors. There are just too as said young’un quietly states, “I sized budget. I’m a business person. In busi- dog on a simply stunning spring ted by Barry Love, Whiteville. many simple pleasures to be found want to go talk to the preacher.” ness when you’re short on funds you work day. A. The military uses this with what you have to work with.” area extensively when exercises –Rep. Dewey Hill, one of five Democrats who and maneuvers are under way voted with the GOP on the House budget. Hill said because it is sparsely populated. Thumbs down the vote will put him in a bargaining position This area extends roughly from when final budget negotiations are underway. Te uncertainty of life Clarkton to Western Prong and to the west toward Abbottsburg “Charter schools are already pulling knew. He envied his doctor and and Bladenboro. There has been By RAY LUNDY passing hours.” Instead of dying, from us, and there are bills in the legisla- friend, and felt somewhat sorry excessive maneuvering in this Staff Writer George lived. He was a new man. ture that make it worse.” for himself. When George returned home, he area recently. –Allen Faulk, acting superintendent of the Just prior to George’s leaving for The doctor had told George that discovered that six months after he The military tries to keep county school system. Some pending bills say chil- Africa, he stopped by his doctor’s unless he improved, he had only left for Africa, his doctor had died. planes from flying over munici- dren in charter units, and those home-schooled, house for a brief visit. six months to live. He told George Not only had the doctor died, but he palities, but residents report at could participate in athletics at public schools. The doctor, Frank, ushered to go abroad and take that trip of a died insane—lost his mind. They least two incidences in the last him in out of the pouring rain lifetime before it was too late. So, said it was the stress and strain of two weeks where a fighter jet, “I had to promise them (the cardiolo- and invited George into his large George had decided to go to Africa. his practice that killed him. How followed closely by a second one, gists) that I’d live a year.” study. He met the doctor’s wife, a Two days after his visit with the ironic. George left a broken man have flown over Whiteville just –Faye Howard, who was only the second re- very beautiful woman, and they doctor, he left for the “Dark Con- and returned whole. His doctor, above treetop level at high speed. cipient of an aortic valve replacement inserted sat down in front of a large fire. tinent.” who had it all, left this life broken. via the femoral artery. The surgery was done at George admired the doctor who To abbreviate the story: George And so it goes. What was it that Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. had it all. He was rich, had a beau- starting improving physically and James said in The Book? “Yet you How to ask tiful house, a thriving practice, a mentally. After a few weeks in do not know what your life will be “I strongly suspect I’ll get a phone call gorgeous wife, and seemed to have Africa, away from the stress and like tomorrow. You are just a vapor The easiest way to submit a ques- before the weekend is over.” all that a man could want. George strain of his life, he was well again. that appears for a little while and tion to “Ask Us” is to go to Whiteville. Superior Court Judge Jack Hooks during thought to himself, “Why couldn’t George stayed in Africa for a year then vanishes away. You ought to com and click on the “Ask Us” button the bond hearing for B.J. Wright. A local bond I have it all like this? Why couldn’t and learned how to live again. He say, if the Lord wills, we shall live in the gray bar extending across the company posted Wright’s $750,000 bond, and I be like Frank?” had followed his doctor’s orders: and also do this or that.” The old page near the top. he was to be under house arrest at his mother’s Frank had it all together and “Life is sweet. Go out and roam the adage was correct: “Man proposes residence off Soles Road. Hooks was skeptical seemed to be the sanest man he world and make the best of your and God disposes.” Wright would abide by terms. 4HE.EWS2EPORTERs-ONDAY -AY  (EALTHIER#OLUMBUS A 52 Week Focus on Health Recipe Asthma Minestrone Soup

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Mike The way minor traffic of- Years of underfunding threaten the reputa- Tompson arriving fenses are handled across the tion and upkeep of Southeastern Community state may change under a pro- College, trustees told Columbus County Com- home to fnd his yard vision in the House’s version missioners in a Tuesday meeting of the two decorated with Happy of the state budget proposal. boards at SCC. 50th Birthday decora- House Bill 200 includes a College officials recently requested $151,000 provision that instructs the in local funds to finish out this fiscal year. tions last Wednesday? Administrative Office of the “How did this happen? There are several ... Dottie Hill, Olene Courts to “develop protocol things. We’ve always been coming up short,” Utley and Ann Sauls and to offer regular Adminis- SCC Trustee Chairman Randy Britt said. trative Court sessions in each While commissioners for years allowed driving the streets of district court district in the capital outlay money that is designated for Whiteville Friday in state for Chapter 20 infractions repair of buildings and other such projects a 1975 red Chevrolet by Oct. 1 of this year.” to be used in current operating expenses to Typically, administrative pay things like utility bills and salaries of Capri convertible? ... courts operate differently from grounds workers they opposed such a request Joey Gore witnessing regular court procedures. In Photo by Kyrstal Hawkins two years ago. some counties such as Guilford Britt said the college has tapped into all son Matt Gore score Flag waver other resources including a food-vending fund his frst hole-in-one See Traffic, page 2-A A youngster enjoys herself during Sunday’s Pre-Memorial Day celebra- at Land-O-Lakes tion at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Angel House Care Center. See College, page 9-A last week? It was the same hole where the Lake eyes County may elder Gore scored his hole-in-one years savings on County unveils new change economic ago. … Lillie Royal workers’ and Meredith Gore spending plan tonight incentives policy receiving a look and a benefts nComes on heels of recent recipient wave Saturday from By NICOLE CARTRETTE were increased by $5 annually. firm now “idle.” nPlan could save town Staff Writer The county’s solid waste fund is American Idol’s North currently operating in the negative. funds, without seriously By NICOLE CARTRETTE County officials will unveil their Auditors reported in December that Carolina contestant affecting coverage. Staff Writer spending proposal for the coming user fees collected totaled about $6.2 Scotty McCreery? ... fiscal year at tonight’s regularly million while expenses were more Columbus County commissioners will be By JEFFERSON WEAVER scheduled commissioners meeting. than $6.8. asked to make a number of changes to the Staff Writer Columbus County Manager Bill Clark said there are no plans in county’s economic development incentive Clark said the budget as drafted holds his budget proposal to cut any posi- County Deaths policy tonight. Bids are coming in to pro- the county’s property tax rate steady tions with the county, although the The policy was revised in 2009 to give the vide health insurance for Lake at the current rate of 81.5 cents per health department is eliminating Whiteville county more flexibility in offering incentives Waccamaw town employees, as $100. one position in environmental health Harriett Haywood Warlick to companies. That policy did not include a town leaders look for ways to The proposal recommends in- effective July 1. That matter did not “claw back” provision that speaks to the coun- Linda Harrelson Cox save money without pinching creases in the county’s trash col- come before the Board of Commis- ty seeking reimbursements from companies Coreen Brown employee – or taxpayer – pock- lection fees, though Clark did not sioners but was decided by the Board that fail to meet the requirements for grants. etbooks. disclose the amount. of Health. Latha Jacobs When Hart and Cooley shut down, the Town Manager Darren Cur- County residents currently pay Under state law the budget must Chadbourn county was unable to recoup some $20,000 in rie said Friday he is cautious- $215 per year for curbside solid waste be presented by June 1 and a bal- Myrtle Duncan Hughes incentives it gave to the company. ly optimistic that the town collection while municipal residents Willie Ralph Bellamy See Spending, page 2-A See Benefits, page 2-A are billed $128. Last year those rates See Incentives, page 12-A Delco Gayle Stocks Sr. Riegelwood Rossie Lee Waddell Bolton Going organic: Tyrees’ farm changes direction Marsal L. Tompson By RAY WYCHE The Tyrees are devoting about It’s a challenging way to farm. Staff Writer four of their 32 acres of cleared land Since regular fertilizer is not al- to chemical-less farming, and in this lowed, the organic farmer must Gary and Terrie Tyree were second year of going organic, are use natural products. 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Whiteville.com their employee insurance cov- erage. Worker insurance takes Reader around eight to nine percent Photos of the town’s annual fiscal budget, Currie said. Currently, the town spends around $620 per employee policy, Currie said. The town could be looking at a savings of $150 to $200 per employee, Currie said, based on the bids that have so far come in. There are no current plans for an employee contri- bution. “I feel very confident we can save some significant money Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist “A great day on Lake and still provide a similar Waccamaw, [caught] plan,” Currie said. United prayer two 8-pound bass.” Currie will present the esti- Several dozen people attended a prayer service at the Columbus County Courthouse at noon, May 5, joining Submitted by: Jessica Jacobs mates to the board of commis- groups around the country in the National Day of Prayer. sioners at a budget workshop Whiteville.com later this month. Biser Ball “The board just wanted Spending Sports Trivia something else to examine, Continued from page 1-A and we want to be sure they Question #97: Name the have everything they need coaches of West Co- to make the right decision,” anced budget adopted by June leges are also adopted with mental update. Finance is n Ready Road. A change lumbus High School’s Currie said. 30. the budget. seeking approval of award- order is sought for the Do- 1970 state 2A champion Benefits are considered a The budget typically de- Other items on the agenda ing the county audit contract than Road sewer project and basketball and baseball recruiting and retention tool, tails employee salary in- include a planning request to to Thompson, Price, Scott, a closed session is planned teams. Currie said, as well as a means creases, personnel increases, contract with Holland Plan- Adam and Associates. to discuss an employment Answer: Find the answer to keep employees healthy and and sets the fees for solid ning Consultants to develop County Commissioner contract. today, at Whiteville.com, in more productive. waste collection and water a land use plan for the coun- Ricky Bullard is requesting our Sports Section. “It’s a traditional part of rates in each of the county’s ty, consideration of a revised that the board ask the N.C. Nicole Cartrette working for any government districts. Local appropria- Economic Development In- DOT to reduce the speed lim- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 agency,” Currie said. “There tions to the local school centive Grant Program, and it at the intersection of Hin- [email protected] Whiteville.com will have to be some changes districts and community col- a human resources depart- sons Crossroads and Rough Poll Question – health care costs are skyrock- of the Week eting everywhere – but I feel What is your response to we can find the right balance. Trafc the high price of gas? I think we’ll be okay.” Continued from page 1-A Most people selected “soft” Jefferson Weaver no officers are present and no plained. Judge Jolly had no com- offenders with treatment options. About half chose trials are held. “These are traffic offenses ment on the legislative pro- programs and testing as to “Drive less” and one- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] As the line item calls for that the chief district court posal and has made no com- part of probation and family third said they will “Drive only “infractions” to be dis- judges have identified as be- ment to the media since courts that focus on expedit- more conservatively,” posed of in such matters, ing ones that a person may issuing the order. ing family matters. These which may indicate they magistrates rather than dispose of without having “Traffic Court is designed courts are not established in see prices coming down Fun Run, District Court judges could to appear in court before a to channel a large number of all counties or districts. soon. Only 6 percent made “accept waivers” over such judge. The person simply tickets to a single courtroom A large number of non- a long-term move to “Get a Walk are matters. must pay the fine and costs at a specific time. In doing violent offenders with drug smaller vehicle, and 4 per- “Magistrates may not ad- prior to the court date. When this, the system is made addictions led to the estab- cent chose to “Carpool.” In judicate (i.e., preside as a the person does this, he or she much more efficient, saving lishment of a drug treatment last place were the cyclists Saturday judge over) motor vehicle has “waived” his or her right valuable time for both law court for Brunswick County and walkers at 3 percent. Runners and walkers of all charges,” ACO Communi- to trial, hence the shorthand enforcement and the com- in 2008 with a grant from This Week: Sales tax? ages and abilities are urged to cations Director Sharon term “waiver,” Gladwell said. munity at large. the Governor’s Crime Com- participate in the Second An- Gladwell explained accord- The inclusion of the provi- “I am absolutely commit- mission. nual Columbus County Farm- ing to G.S. 7A-273(1). They sion appears to have nothing ted to making sure that this No such court exists in ers Market Fun Run and Walk may, however, accept “waiv- to do with Chief District worthy program is reinstat- Columbus County but the on Saturday, May 21. ers” to certain traffic of- Court Judge Jerry Jolly’s ed,” District Attorney Jon Criminal Justice Partner- The 3.1 mile run/walk fenses. order to end a similar admin- David said. “At this juncture ship Program here dedicates Your questions answered starts at 9 a.m. at the Farmers An infraction is a non- istrative traffic court in the I have attempted to resolve nearly all of its funding to at Whiteville.com Market, located at 132 Govern- criminal violation of the law 13th district. Jolly recently this dispute through diplo- drug treatment counseling Whiteville.com ment Complex Road, north of that may not be punished by ended the administrative macy; however, I will pursue for probationers who are or- Photos Whiteville. imprisonment. court here when he issued a legal remedy in the near dered to participate in such of the Week A half-mile Kids Run be- “Infractions are less se- an order that among other future if this approach is counseling. gins at 8:30 a.m. at the same rious violations, such as things questioned if it was unsuccessful.” location. littering in small amounts ethical for District Attorney In a related matter, H200 Nicole Cartrette Participants should arrive and minor motor vehicle Jon David to require certain calls for the House and Sen- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] a half-hour before each event offenses. For the most part, drivers to attend a driving ate appropriations to review to check-in and receive a race an infraction is processed school operated by a cam- and consider whether to number. Both events are free. by the court system in the paign contributor. “continue, reduce, or elimi- FRANK THEATRES T-shirts will be on sale for $10 same manner as a crime,” David said the contribu- nate funds” for certain pro- COASTAL each while they last. Gladwell said. tion of less than $250 had grams and specifically calls “The participation in last “Speeding offenses can be nothing to do with his re- for the research division to STADIUM 10 Showtimes (910) 754-7469 • Council Tool Tour year’s event was truly over- infractions, although driving quirement that the DA’s of- look at the drug treatment whelming with more than 115 more than 15 MPH over the fice choose driving schools courts that focus in part on www.FRANKTHEATRES.com runners and walkers, and we speed limit is an example rather than the individual matching drug dependent 5200 Bridgers Road hope to have even more peo- of a speeding offense that drivers as had been the case ple participate in this year’s is a misdemeanor,” she ex- under the previous DA. Under New Lease - Seeking New Members event,” said Rachel Smith, event organizer. Swamp River Hunting Club “Participants of all fit- Trash Amnesty Week May 16-20 \\\\\\\\ ness levels are encouraged to 7000 continuous acres between City trucks will be mak- and backhoe each day during • Croatan @ ECHS come out to run and walk,” Lake Waccamaw and Hallsboro, she added. ing the rounds in Whiteville regular business hours to pick Baseball with approx. 3 miles of river frontage. Awards for the top finishers this week looking for garbage up the refuse at no additional Land has been under quality deer management for will be presented at a ceremo- too large for usual roadside cost to the trash customer. over 7 years. Large amount of turkeys, waterfowl, ny at approximately 10:15 a.m. pickup. Large limbs should still be bear and small game. Awards will be given for Trash Amnesty Week, gen- cut to a size manageable by BIG BUCKS ON PROPERTY. Promising Opportunity! the top three male and female erally held once per year, gives one person. Chemicals and runners in the run/walk and residents a way to dispose of other dangerous substances Call 910-770-5966 for the fastest male and fe- large items such as applianc- are not eligible for pickup. • W Bladen @ WHS male participants in each age es, furniture and other bulky Call 642-8046 for a list of Baseball group. items without a special fee. items which can and cannot To register or for more in- The city will dispatch a truck be picked up by the city. formation, visit www.fmrun. com. County schools invite The News Reporter (USPS 387-600) review of IDEA project Published twice weekly by The Individuals with open to the public for review The News Reporter Co. Inc. Disabilities Education Act and comments during the 127 W. Columbus St. Project is presently being week of May 16 in the office Whiteville N.C. 28472 • W Bladen @ WHS amended. The project de- of Dr. Dean J. Swart, at 817 Mailing address: Softball scribes special education Washington St. in Whiteville. P.O. 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Those agencies to adopted a plan that the following tonight’s county like to see that we have a vision N.C. Department of Com- commission meeting. or something we are working merce’s Division of Commu- County Planner Robert toward.” nity Assistance worked with Strickland is requesting that The county planning board the planning board to create. the county contract with Hol- voted to recommend the Hol- At that time there was op- land Planning Consultants land proposal at their April position to the plan by some of Wilmington to draft the 26 meeting, according to plan- commissioners who viewed document that will among ning documents. the plan as a type of zoning. other things identify suggested Other entities that submit- A land use plan is not a uses for property and plan for ted proposals include the Cape zoning ordinance, planners future growth. Fear Council of Government told the board at the time. Strickland said that the with a proposal of $23,900, “It lets you know where you county budgeted $25,000 in The Wooten Company with a are not and where you would this year’s budget toward such proposal of $68,000 to $75,000, like to be in 20 years,” a con- a plan and of five firms that Benchmark Planning Consul- sultant with the Department submitted proposal, Holland tants with a proposal of $48,000 of Commerce said. was able to work within the to $60,000, and Clarion Associ- Two years ago a land use county’s budget. ates that agreed to work within plan was on the top ten list The firm lists previous a $25,000 budget but warned of priorities that commis- projects completed for the cit- “this is a very tight budget for sioners set for the county ies of Shallotte and Southport, this type of project.” at their annual planning and Polk and Beaufort coun- The county has such a plan retreat. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist ties among others. in place that was enacted in “The main thing with a 1976 but it is unclear what is in- Nicole Cartrette Half act plan is that it provides a vi- cluded in that plan. Attempts 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Wanda and Darryl Diefes perform recently at the Lake Waccamaw Centennial Fes- sion. It is not an enforceable to locate the plan that is refer- [email protected] tival. The couple are half of the group Half and Half, with Karen and Richard Gore. Organic Charity Ride is Continued from page 1-A Courses, seminars at SCC planned June 4 The Continuing Educa- registration fee must be paid Columbus Correctional In- tion Division at Southeastern at the first meeting. This class on an organic field. ment is used in a non-organic as far away as Oak Island in stitution will host the Special Community College will offer qualifies for fee waivers for The rules allow the use of field, it must be thoroughly Brunswick County. Olympics of North Carolina several courses as well as vari- persons 65 or older. litter but require a waiting washed before use on land in The end of the summer Spring Charity Ride on Satur- ous seminars in the coming Notary Public time of up to 120 days after the organic program. growing season doesn’t mean day, June 4. weeks. To pre-register or for A notary public class will application, depending on the Switching to organic as the farm will be idle until next Registration will be held more information, call 642- be offered on Tuesday, May crop, before harvesting the the Tyrees are doing is not spring. Turnip seed will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Trac- 7141, ext. 296 or 397. 24 and Thursday, May 26 from produce. without its costs, financially planted in the high tunnel in tor Supply, 26 White’s Crossing Welding Fundamentals 5:30-9:30 p.m. in HHS-Building, Most farmers no longer and labor wise. time to transplant in a field for Plaza at South Whiteville, and -- Welding classes scheduled room 141. The registration fee own any labor-intensive weed- The couple has a 30x72-foot a fall crop, Terrie Tyree says, the ride leaves at noon. A sce- for summer semester will be is $65 and the current Notary ing hoes; chemical herbicides “high tunnel,” a plastic-cov- Being approved as an or- nic ride will be made at Lake offered Mondays and Tues- Public Guidebook for NC is re- take care of the weed and ered greenhouse minus any ganic farmer is not the end Waccamaw with a 1:30 p.m. days, May 23-August 9, from quired. Students are required grass problem more economi- heating apparatus other than of the complex process that Mobile Gas stop at Northwest. 6-9 p.m. in M-Building, room to have a high school or GED cally. But the organic grower, the sun, and they are plan- meets the government’s cri- The ride will be at Hwy. 87- 132, and on Saturdays from diploma and a valid picture ID to fight the nutrient-sapping ning to erect another near the teria. Going organic is not a Hwy. 17 at 2:10 p.m. and will 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sundays to register. wild growth in his fields, has first one on their attractive one-time thing. arrive at Inlet View in Shallotte from 1:30-3:30 p.m., May 28- Starting an Agri-Tourism to depend on hoes, plows, til- homestead, “You have to certify the Point for a meal at 3 p.m. Aug. 7 in M-Building, room Enterprise, a free seminar, lers and mulch to keep the “I use the sun to heat with,” land every year,” Gary Tyree The cost is $20 per bike and 132. The registration fee of will be offered Tuesday, May weeds in check. Gary Tyree says. says. “They (the auditors) there will be T-shirts for the $175 and the insurance fee of 24, from 1-3 p.m. in T-Building, “We do a lot of hoeing,” The high tunnel enables come out every year.” drivers of the first 100 bikes. $1.25 must be paid at the first room 122. Participants will Gary Tyree says. them to start their vegetable Organic farming has not Door prizes, music and the meeting. learn the key elements of Insects are a problem with plants earlier for later trans- caught on in Columbus Coun- meal will be provided. There Keep Your Computer developing an agri-tourism most growing things and un- planting in the fields. The ty as readily as did tobacco will also be a 50/50 raffle. Organized will be offered operation and how to evaluate der organic rules the choice high tunnel at present has almost a century ago. As far Checks should be made pay- Tuesdays, May 24-July 12, the market potential as well as of insecticides is limited tomato and squash plants as is known, there is only able to N.C. Special Olympics. from 6-9 p.m. at Cherry Grove the financial feasibility for an mainly to bacillus, a natural with ripening fruit to take ad- one certified organic farmer Donations are accepted. Community Center. A $65 agri-tourism business. soil-dwelling bacteria that vantage of the early market’s in the county, Richard Ward kills certain species of pests. higher prices. The tomatoes of the Antioch Church com- Agriculture economists are heirloom tomatoes, a pure munity. from on high for years have strain that some food lovers The Tyrees have high preached planting “from fence claim are better than the praises for Ward, who has You’re Invited To Attend row to fence row” to maxi- more popular hybrids on the about 100 acres of crops, in- mize farm profits. “You can’t market today. cluding tobacco, being grown make money if the plant’s not A list of vegetables grown organically. there,” they said. on Tyree land without the “Richard Ward is our men- Congressman The organic farmer plants aid of chemicals is impres- tor,” Garry Tyree says. “He’s about half his land each crop sive. This season the couple, the most knowledgeable per- cycle; the other half is grow- aided by their son Kevin, will son on organic farming in ing a cover crop – usually Su- offer asparagus, blackber- southeastern North Caro- Mike McIntyre dan grass, rye grass, or mus- ries, tomatoes, cauliflower, lina. Richard, Milton Parker tard -- that will be plowed string beans, cucumbers, (agriculture consultant), and under at the proper time to broccoli, squash, persimmons Donna Register (District Soil Appreciation Luncheon enrich the soil, the so-called and pomegranate. and Water Conservationalist) “green manure.” And this growing season have also been a tremendous Gary Tyree calls it strip Terrie Tyree is trying some- help.” farming, and the Tyree farm thing new: organic popcorn. Obviously, the Tyrees are is laid off in strips up to 20 The persimmon, not our patient (to become certified May 19, 2011 feet in width. One strip is native swamp-side fruit but a organic requires three years) growing a harvestable crop special Japanese variety, has and are not afraid of hard while the other is producing been a good seller. The Tyrees work. 12:00 p.m. a cover crop. have 75 trees now and plan to And growing things with- To become a certified or- set out 150 additional saplings. out chemicals gives them a ganic farmer, the grower The Tyrees are now in sense of doing their parts to must contract with a firm their third year as vendors at protect the environment. Whiteville that sends organic experts the Columbus County Farm- to “audit” his operation — at ers Market, where much of the farmer’s expense. These their produce is sold. 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Senior Quamain Rose is the 18-year-old son Sophomore Dajah Graham, 16, is the daugh- Senior Christopher Reynolds Jr. is the 17-year- Junior Brisson Norris is the 17-year-old daughter of Latonya Rose. Active with WHS football ter of Wanda Freeman and Michael Graham. old son of Chris and Penny Reynolds. A junior of Kevin and Mandy Norris. A member of Mane At- and basketball, he has won MVP and coaches A member of the National Honor Society and marshal and Beta Club member, he is the re- traction, the advanced choral group, she was in awards for the former. He was frst team con- the Beta Cub, she performs with the JRTOC cipient of the FFA President’s Award and was last week’s production of “West Side Story.” A 2011 ference in football. He said he likes the sup- raider and drill teams. She has been active voted an outstanding senior. Active with FFA, he junior marshal, and member of the National Honor port at his school the best. “They really keep with school volleyball, basketball, soccer and has competed in various competitions at the re- Society, she competed in the UNCP mathematics me motivated and on the right track to move track. She has received numerous JROTC gional and state levels. He likes agriculture the competition. She loves working with the honors on to the next level.” His favorite classes are honors and leadership awards. She likes best at school. “I enjoy the agriculture depart- and AP teachers. “They have really helped me to in the math department. “I just like the opera- JROTC the best. “It gives me a chance to ment and FFA because of the opportunities to work harder and reach my full potential.” Her favor- tions of math and playing with numbers.”He show my leadership.” Geometry is her favor- compete in career-development events.” U.S. ite class is chorus. “We have so much fun traveling said the most interesting thing about himself ite class. “The teacher keeps things interest- History and agriculture are his favorite classes. and competing together.” She said the most inter- is that “I will never give up on anything no ing and I’m great at math.” She said the most “They are the subjects I fnd most interesting.” esting thing about her is her love of reading. “Most matter how diffcult and I am always prepared interesting thing about herself is her person- He said the most interesting thing about himself kids my age hate it, but to me reading is like an for anything in my direction.” His favorite ac- alty. Soccer is her favorite activity because “it is since becoming a quadriplegic in 2009, he escape from the real world.” Her favorite activity is tivity is sports. “It keeps me active and work- requires the whole team to work as one to be has helped organize a spinal cord injury sup- being a member of the Tabor City Baptist Church ing to accomplish more goals in life.” He plans successful.” She plans to go to college and port group – Second Chance for Independence. youth. “I have been able to go to places such as to attend college at UNC-Pembroke to major pursue a career in medicine. “I am focused He plans to attend SCC to take the necessary California and New York to do God’s work.” She is in accounting and management. on becoming an anesthesiologist.” classes to transfer to a four-year college. undecided on a major but plans to attend college.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. College Continued from page 1-A they raided of $179,000. sidewalk he was shown had a state law?” Prevatte asked. ficult job. One of those people fin- is money well spent,” Bullard “Can we survive? I guess tree root growing underneath He said that he had heard “I’d rather be a trustee ished a GED program at SCC said. some way, some how we will that cracked it. faculty in addition to the presi- than a county commissioner. and graduated with a two-year The meeting came after survive but it’s going to be “Four years ago if someone dent received local supple- I feel confident we act very degree last week and begins the board took no action last tough this year and next year,” had just cut that root with a ments. responsibly when you look at work with DMA this week. month to appropriate addi- Britt said. saw that would have solved “I’d be interested in know- our budgets and what is done “There are so many sto- tional funds to the college. Former SCC Board of that problem,” Byrd said. ing if that is true,” Prevatte here,” Edmund said. ries like that,” Matlock said. Officials explained that by Trustees chairman and cur- Sasser said he understood said. “It concerns me that we “Twenty-five percent of the June 30, a $150,000 deficit will rent member Rhone Sasser Byrd’s concern but insisted Sasser insisted the largest have taken $600,000 from the citizens that vote for you come exist in the county fund that is said the college’s financial when the college had such a expense is utilities and the cost foundation to support capital to classes here.” expected to cover, among oth- situation with local funding limited appropriation, they of maintenance. Matlock’s outlay on two major repairs. Smith pointed out 15 regis- ers, utility bills and salaries did not happen overnight. had to make decisions based contract calls for travel pay, When we have to do that, tered nurses graduated from of security and maintenance He shared figures dating on what was the most impor- and like previous presidents something’s got to be wrong,” the college last week. The workers. back to the early 2000s that tant and that meant using and other presidents at other Edmund said. median salary for a nurse is Under state law, the county indicated in some years the capital outlay to pay current community colleges, she re- “There is nothing wrong $58,000, he said. is responsible for providing college received no capital expenses. ceives a local supplement. with it but it’s not the in- He said while he under- buildings, capital funds, main- outlay money, and that despite “We realized we were kind Matlock pointed out that tended purpose when by law stands the commissioners tenance and upkeep for com- increases in electricity, and of robbing Peter to pay Paul,” the superintendents of the city the county commissioners desire to be fair, there is a dif- munity colleges but SCC offi- other costs, the college’s local Sasser said. and county schools receive lo- are supposed to provide for ference between “equal and cials say the county appropria- appropriation from the county Sasser said as a banker, a cal supplements also. buildings and capitol outlay,” equitable.” tion is not enough. The college plummeted. debtor once told him when “This is not a practice Edmund said. “SCC is the only entity requested about $1.3 million Sasser said that on average he was trying to collect on a unique to Southeastern,” “We are taking money out that is in a real position to get for their local appropriation local support for the commu- loan that “you fight the fires Sasser said, pointing out 52 of of everything we can take us out of the economic chal- during budget talks last year nity colleges is 14.61 percent closest to you when you get in the 58 community colleges pay money out of, but why are lenges we have,” Smith said. but was approved for slightly of spending compared with a corner.” such supplements. we having to do it?” Edmund “You should look at SCC dif- more than $1.1 million. just 7.37 percent in Columbus For the college, that meant Matlock’s $22,000 supple- asked. “The bottom line is I am ferently. We are putting people SCC serves an undupli- County. the utility bills, for example, ment is less than that paid confident that here we don’t to work.” cated 3,009 students in its “We are receiving roughly might take precedent to paint to previous presidents that put any fluff in a budget.” County commissioner curriculum classes and 7,840 one-half the level of support jobs. totaled as much as $34,452 in “We are funded in arrears,” Ricky Bullard said that both in its continuing education the average community col- “We have inadequate oper- 2004, he said. Matlock said. of his children graduated programs. leges in North Carolina are ating funds,” Sasser said. “We feel like we have been Byrd pointed out that when from SCC. “The tax base is Nicole Cartrette receiving,” Sasser said. While some commissioners pretty good stewards of the the college made the request hard to get. We can’t raise 910-642-4104 ext. 225 money,” Sasser said. for additional funds for the “I’m glad we are about half- questioned expenses such as taxes but anything we can do [email protected] way because in everything travel and the president’s sal- Steve Smith, who serves on year the board of commission- to help the college and schools else we are at the bottom,” ary supplement not required the SCC Board of Trustees, ers was not told of a $50,000 re- County Commissioner Chair- by state statute but paid from pointed out that he served on imbursement coming from the man Buddy Byrd said. local funds, Sasser pointed the search committee for a new county or told of the fact that SCC President Kathy Mat- out the amount in question president. He said in looking county operating appropria- lock was quick to point out in was small compared to the for qualified candidates with tions of $95,000 per month are Foster, adoptive spending per square foot, the shortfall. doctoral degrees, pay is impor- given to the college monthly. college ranks 54th out of 58 in Byrd hinted that the col- tant. “In my personal opinion, He suggested the commis- parents needed the state. lege’s use of capital outlay we are not going to attract the sioners were left to believe less Sasser wanted to clear up money to buy cars rather than kind of talent we need unless than $20,000 remained in the Boys and Girls Homes of Tuesday and Thursday from negative sentiments he had do repairs on buildings when there is some kind of supple- account when in fact more was North Carolina works every- 6-9 p.m. Both the open house heard about new buildings at commissioners denied money ment,” Smith said. coming to it. day to promote awareness and the classes will be held the college. to the current operating ex- Prevatte questioned if on- “That was a little bit mis- of the devastating effects of at Partnership for Children “One of the worst things is pense fund did not look good. line students were included leading there,” Byrd said. child abuse and neglect in of Cumberland County, 351 to have a nice facility and not “It would have been nice if in the colleges figures for the He also questioned if the Southeastern North Carolina. Wagoner Drive in Fayetteville. maintain it,” Sasser said. “One you had rolled that money over student population of cur- college was “overstaffed.” Boys and Girls Homes For more information contact of the things I keep hearing is to the next year,” Byrd said. riculum students. SCC is the Matlock said that state stud- needs foster and/or adoptive LeAnne Graham at 877-211- that some commissioners have “We asked but we were not second-fastest growing com- ies suggest to the contrary. parents who are dedicated to 5322, (910)646-3083, ext 217, or said why do you keep adding allowed to,” Matlock pointed munity college, having grown “Per square footage, we are assuring that foster and/or [email protected]. new buildings instead of fixing out. at 26 percent. understaffed,” Matlock said. adoptive children get the love, the ones you’ve got.” Byrd suggested that the col- “We don’t have any strictly When more specific ques- support and commitment they Commissioners appropri- lege may be able to find savings on-line degrees,” Matlock said. tions were asked, Matlock need to grow into healthy, suc- Horse Liniment ated about $100,000 to capital somewhere in the budget to Commissioner Amon McK- pointed out that County Man- cessful adults. Requirements Eases Arthritis outlay this year, and for years be able to live with the budget enzie said the commissioners ager Bill Clark had requested to become a foster and/or Pain it has fallen short of the needs they have. have never told the college that the vice presidents of the adoptive parent are: attendees college not be at the meeting must be over the age of 21; OCALA, FL -- An ingredient to re-roof buildings and cover “Is there not anywhere you board how to spend the funds derived from hot peppers that other major repairs. can cut some expenses out?” allocated and make cuts where with the two boards and that pass a criminal history check and federal background check; decreases inflammation in “We’ve squeezed every dol- Byrd asked. they see they can be made a detailed presentation was racehorse's legs, is now recognized complete training of 36 hours lar we could get the state to “We’ve had some serious “We want to be able to work not needed. as safe and effective for human use. with Boys & Girls Homes, com- allow us to spend for mainte- discussions,” Britt said, but together. The only place to Britt said a real concern The ingredient has been formulated plete physicals and TB tests; into a product called ARTH-Rx® and nance,” he explained, adding warned that reduced days of get more funds is to increase to the college was that its ac- and pass a fire inspection of comes in a strength designed for that when funds were available operation or cutting evening taxes. The only way to get creditation review is pending. their residence. humans. to expand and the student pop- classes causes the public to extra money is to collect a tax. “Students can’t come here ARTH-Rx is a breakthrough in the They must also have ad- ulation grew, the college had to suffer. We have to work with what we if we are not accredited,” treatment of painful disorders equate living space, demon- ranging from minor aches and pains make a choice. “It was either “To have held our bud- have,” McKenzie said. Matlock said. strate adequate income to to more serious conditions such as walk away from the funds or get steady over these years He suggested the college She pointed out adequate meet the needs of their own arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism and we have basically kept the could get additional funds this funding and resources are tendonitis. go ahead and build the build- family, have their own trans- part of the process. “They will Although the mechanism by which ings,” Sasser said. budget flat while the cost of year but have it cut from next portation, and the ability to year’s budget. probably look at that,” Matlock ARTH-Rx works to relieve pain is He said for years the college operations has increased,” work as a team. In addition, not totally clear, scientists suggest has done more with less. Sasser said. “You are reaching “If we do for one we have said. they must have a high school that pain is relieved because ARTH- Byrd expressed displea- a threshold where you have to do for another,” McKenzie She said the college is ulti- diploma or GED. Most impor- Rx intercepts the messenger substance that sends pain signals to sure with the college giving to compromise quality and said. mately making a huge positive tantly, beyond basic require- commissioners a tour of the integrity.” SCC Trustee Henry Ed- impact daily in the county. the brain. ments, a successful foster/ ARTH-Rx is available in a campus to point out “walls that Commissioner James Pre- mund said that the SCC Foun- “There isn’t a day that goes adoptive parent needs to have convenient roll-on applicator needed painting” and cracked vatte said the commissioners dation, that raises funds for by that we are not changing determination, patience, hu- without a prescription. Supplies are sidewalks to ask only months had to consider the school various programs at the col- lives here,” Matlock said. mor and love for children, re- sometimes limited. © 2011 HCD later to use capital funds for systems’ needs as well. lege, has had to appropriate She pointed out that when gardless of their background. available at: operating expenses. “We are looking at three funds for expenses the county Georgia Pacific closed, the Boys & Girls Homes will Baldwin Pharmacy He questioned if the college educational systems in Co- should be paying in dire situ- college sent people there day host an open house and infor- 607 Jefferson St. • 642-8141 was utilizing the funds in the lumbus County,” Prevatte said. ations such as leaking roofs. and night during shift changes mational meeting on June 2 The original Arth-Rx® best possible way. “What is being paid in your Edmund said that he knew to recruit soon-to-be displaced at 6 p.m. Training will begin Helping pain sufferers for over 12 years Don’t be fooled by copy cat formulas. He said, for example, one budget that is not required by the commissioners had a dif- workers. June 9, and will be held every www.arth-rx.com 12-A – The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 Incentives O. Richard Wright, Jr., Dennis T. Worley, Paul J. Ekster and Kenneth R. Moss, principals Continued from page 1-A of Wright, Worley, Moss & Ekster, PLLC, are pleased to announce that Harold G. “Butch” Pope has joined the firm and... County Economic Develop- purposes” determined by the ment Director Gary Lanier board. The new policy adds said it is an important provi- “equipment” to the list. Announce The Formation of sion that needed to be added. Lanier said an investment While that one provision in new equipment adds to the seems to tighten up the policy tax base but admitted that Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, PLLC somewhat, other changes ap- equipment can be moved out- pear to make incentives easier side the county if a company for smaller companies to re- closes and lead to no future tax ceive. revenue. To be considered for an in- While the policy stresses centive grant companies must that it is only a set of guide- have a minimum investment lines and subject to change of $500,000 currently. The new it sets out principles and pro- policy would reduce that to cedures including that “it is $250,000. That change comes the responsibility of the EDC after recommendations made director to present any EDI that the current policy “is grant proposal to the EDC not supportive of small busi- for review and concurrence nesses,” Lanier said. prior to a public hearing and In one policy some time ago presentation to the board for the minimum was $1 million their approval.” and at another time $100,000, While discussions about Lanier said. changing the policy are not “If you are a small business new, the request comes less owner what kind of invest- than a week after a food manu- ment is a nice upscale home?” facturing company that re- Lanier said the Economic ceived incentives from the Development Commission county appears to have vacat- considered. “If a person is ed its operation. Tortimex, a willing to put as much into a start-up tortilla manufacturer, small business as they would told Columbus County officials put in their home.” that the plant is temporarily While the policy speaks to closed for equipment upgrades Left to right are Rick Scott, Kenneth Moss, Paul Eckster, Butch Pope, Dennis Worley; factors such as total invest- but The News Reporter has seated, Richard Wright. Not pictured, Mike Smith. ment, job type and quality been unable to reach the com- and wages to be considered pany’s owners for comment. in grant making it adds a In August of 2010, Juan For The General Practice Of Law new provision. The county Macias, one of the owners North Carolina Offices 3OUTH#AROLINA/FlCES may consider the “effect of of the company, said he and the project on other economic partner J.R. Esquival launched 4ABOR#ITYs7HITEVILLEs3HALLOTTE ,ITTLE2IVERs-YRTLE"EACH growth and/or benefits” to be the business in 2007 and had included. seen positive growth in tough In 1932, Raymond Mallard started a law Paul J. Ekster was graduated from Tufts graduated from the Norman A. Wiggins More specifically a firm economic times. firm in Tabor City, and in 1935 married University in Massachusetts in 1995, School of Law, Campbell University in could qualify for an incentive At the company’s start-up Lula McGougan. In 1938 he performed attended the University of New South 2009 which is the year he joined the without creating any jobs. it projected an investment much of the legal work to begin Bruns- Wales, Sydney, Australia during 1994 firm. Rick was graduated from NCSU wick Electric Membership Corporation Cum Laude and serves as President “The project must increase the of about $1 million and the and was graduated from the Wake For- and served as Corporate Attorney for est University School of Law in 1999. of the North Carolina Bar Association level of employment within creation of 20 jobs. In 2010 of- many years. His honors included being a member Young Lawyers Division in Brunswick the county or keep the county ficials said they exceeded those In 1951, his brother-in-law, D. Frank of the Order of Omega, and of the Trial County and practices in the Shallotte from losing jobs,” the docu- expectations with an invest- McGougan, Jr., associated with Ray- Team, and he received recognition for Office of Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & ment reads. While “direct ment in excess of $1.6 million, mond Mallard. In the mid 1950’s Ray- outstanding performance in Moot Court Moss, PLLC. addition of jobs,” is included employment of about 35 and mond Mallard became a Superior Court competitions. Paul joined the firm in In the Tabor City Office Richard prac- “the modernization of an announced plans to expand Judge and was renowned for his unique 1999 and he, along with Richard Wright tices in the areas of Real Estate, Social operation to maintain com- their operations. abilities as a Superior Court Judge and and Dennis Worley, are in the Tabor City Security Disability, Deed preparation, petitiveness within its indus- In August of 2010 the county for the interesting cases over which he Office of Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Wills and Estates. Dennis practices in try” is also included as a new participated in a check presen- presided. After Judge Mallard was ap- Moss, PLLC, at 200 South Lewis Street. the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful addition. tation of $20,000 to the firm pointed to the Bench, Frank McGougan Paul serves as Town Attorney for Board- Death, Workers Compensation, Estate “They may actually end up that Macias said would be used became the second attorney for Bruns- man and as Attorney for the Brunswick Planning, DWI and traffic matters, losing people,” Lanier said, but for equipment. It is unclear wick Electric Membership Corpora- County Hospital Authority. Criminal Law, General Civil Litigation tion. In 1968 when legislation became Kenneth Moss, a son of Peggy Yoder and Electric Membership Cooperative pointed out it may help keep how much grant funding the effective which established the North Blackmon and Timothy C. Blackmon, Law. Richard and Dennis are members the company in business. company has received from Carolina Court of Appeals, the Honor- joined the firm in 2001 when he opened of the North Carolina State Bar and are “Such a project may be the county. Lanier said last able Raymond Mallard was appointed the firm’s first office in South Carolina. natives of Columbus County. Paul, a undertaken to prevent the week he is confident Tortimex the first Chief Judge. Kenneth was graduated from North native of Brooklyn, New York, practices potential reduction or closure will reopen but owners are In 1971, O. Richard Wright, Jr. joined Carolina State University in 1989 with a in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrong- of operations and the potential looking for ways to establish the practice of D. Frank McGougan, BS in Electrical Engineering. Kenneth ful Death, Products Liability, Workers reduction or complete loss of a more profitable operation at Jr. Richard was graduated from the worked for many years as an Electrical Compensation, Family Law, General jobs,” the new policy reads. the facility. University of North Carolina in 1967, Engineer with the South Carolina Public Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, DWI Use of grant funds was with Phi Beta Kappa Honors and was Service Authority (Santee Cooper) in and traffic matters. Paul is licensed to previously limited to site ac- graduated from the University of North Moncks Corner, South Carolina before practice in North Carolina, the District Nicole Cartrette Carolina School of Law in 1971. He enrolling in law school. Kenneth was of Columbia, and South Carolina, and quisition, site preparation, 910-642-4104 ext. 225 infrastructure, other improve- then served as a member of the North graduated from the University of South is a DRC-Certified Family Financial [email protected] Carolina House of Representatives from Mediator. Paul is a member of the North ments, job training and “other Carolina in 1997 with both a Masters 1974 until 1988 serving as Chairman of Engineering and JD degree. After Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina of the Judiciary Committee during his completing law school, Kenneth served Bar Association, the Columbus County fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh terms. In as a Deputy County Attorney for Horry Bar Association, and the Brunswick the past years he has served as President County having responsibilities for land County Bar Association. of the Southeastern Community College planning and zoning matters. He is cur- In the Whiteville Office of Wright, Wor- New VA dialysis Foundation and the UNC School of Law rently the Town Attorney for the Town ley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, PLLC, Butch Alumni Association. Since 1992, Richard of Surfside Beach. His honors include Pope practices in the areas of criminal center opening has served as a director of Lawyers Eta Kappa Nu Association and Phi law including capital murder cases, cor- Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Eta Sigma. Kenneth has deep roots in porate law, and serves as Town Attorney The Fayetteville Veterans Nearly 800 veterans are North Carolina. Columbus County, and while practicing for Chadbourn and for Bolton. In addi- Administration Medical Cen- receiving dialysis in North Dennis T. Worley joined the firm in in Horry County, resides in the Pleasant tion he is a Certified Mediator. ter will open a state-of-the-art Carolina, with nearly 75 per- 1981. Dennis was graduated from North Plains Community of Columbus County. In the Little River and Myrtle Beach dialysis center as part of the cent receiving dialysis by Carolina State University in 1978 with He is admitted to practice in South Car- Offices, Kenneth practices in the areas ongoing effort to increase VA’s contract facilities. This effort high honors and was graduated from olina by both the United States District of Real Estate Development, Real Estate internal capacity to provide is focused on providing out- Campbell University School of Law in Court and the Supreme Court of South Closings, Estate Planning, Workers hemodialysis treatment to patient chronic dialysis care 1981. He was a member of the Camp- Carolina and is certified as a mediator Compensation, DUI and traffic matters, chronic dialysis patients. to ambulatory veterans who bell Law Review, Delta Theta Phi, and in the South Carolina Court of Com- Criminal Law, and General Civil Litigation Omicron Delta Kappa. In addition to his including Personal Injury. A 16-chair clinic that can live in close proximity to the mon Pleas. He is a member of the South extensive litigation and trial practice, Carolina State Bar, the Horry County Michael Smith is associated with the treat up to 64 patients will news clinics. Dennis T. Worley, since 1990, has served Bar Association, the North Myrtle Beach Little River and Myrtle Beach Offices of begin seeing patients June 1 at Because dialysis typically as the third attorney, from our firm, rep- Optimist Club and is a FAA Licensed Air Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, 2301 Robeson Street, Fayette- requires three four-hour treat- resenting Brunswick Electric Member- Craft Pilot. PLLC. He is a former criminal prosecu- ville. There will be a ribbon ments each week, drive time is ship Corporation, continuing a tradition Michael T. Smith is a graduate of the tor for the 7th and 15th judicial circuits, cutting ceremony for the new a factor for transitioning to the begun in 1938 by Judge Mallard. From University of South Carolina, the Stonier and he is currently a criminal prosecutor facility on May 18 at 11 a.m. new clinics. The Network has 1999 to 2007 Dennis served as a Trustee Graduate School of Banking at the for the City of Myrtle Beach, however The Durham VA Medical identified more than 100 vet- for UNC Wilmington. University of Delaware and a graduate provides counsel to the firm in the areas Center will open a second, erans requiring dialysis who The newest member of the firm, Harold of the John Marshall Law School. He is a of Criminal Law, Municipal Law, Banking 12-chair dialysis center in live within 30 minutes of the Grady “Butch” Pope, maintains the retired Senior Vice President of Wacho- and Business law matters. He is licensed Raleigh later in June. new Raleigh or Fayetteville WWPEM Office in Whiteville at 706 via Corporate Bank. He has served as in the State of South Carolina and main- The VA Mid-Atlantic Health clinics. Case managers from North Madison Street. Butch, who has a Chapter President of the Association tains bar memberships with the South Care Network is opening these the Network’s Community practiced for twenty-eight years, is a na- of the Trial Lawyers of America. He has Carolina State Bar, the District of Colum- tive of Columbus County and licensed to served on more than ten corporate and bia Bar Association, and is admitted to clinics in an effort to meet the Based Dialysis Program have practice in North Carolina. He received civic boards, including the United Way, all State Courts within South Carolina by growing needs of veterans in notified veterans eligible to his AA from Wingate University in 1967, Leadership Board of Regents, Surfside the South Carolina Supreme Court. He is North Carolina and to advance receive care at the new sites his BS Degree from Appalachian State Planning and Zoning Commission. He also admitted to the United States Federal VA’s efforts to establish best and are working with current University in 1970 and his J.D. from currently serves on the Board of Repub- District Court, District of South Carolina; practices in dialysis care for contract providers to arrange North Carolina Central University in lic Trust Corporation. Mike also served admitted to the U.S. Federal Court of the veteran population. for a seamless transfer of care. 1983. He serves as the Elected Coun- in the United States Army Reserves for Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Richmond; and cilor for the NC State Bar represent- seven years. He is a FAA licensed air- is admitted to practice before the United ing Brunswick, Columbus and Bladen craft pilot and holds a US Coast Guard States Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. Counties and serves on the Ethics, Captains license. Mike became affiliated Rick W. Scott with the Shallotte Office Publications and Authorized Practice with the firm as an advising attorney in of Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, Courses, seminars at SCC Committees of the NC State Bar. Butch 2008. PLLC, is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina. He practices in the The Continuing Education 6-8 p.m. at the DREAM Center. is a former President of the Columbus Ken Moss and Mike Smith practice in County Bar Association and of the Great- the Little River and Myrtle Beach Offices area of Criminal Law, Family Law, Per- Division at Southeastern Com- A $65 registration fee must be er Whiteville Chamber of Commerce. of Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, sonal Injury, Creditor/Debtor law, and munity College will offer sev- paid at the first meeting. This Known for his ready wit, he, Dennis T. PLLC. Landlord/Tenant law. eral courses as well as various class qualifies for fee waivers Worley and Richard Wright have the AV Rick W. Scott is a graduate of North seminars in the coming weeks. for persons 65 or older. This rating from Martindale Hubbell. Carolina State University and was To pre-register or for more course is designed for those information, call 642-7141, ext. who have Spanish-speaking 296 or 397. customers or employees or Tabor City 7HITEVILLE 3HALLOTTE ABCs of Starting a Busi- anticipate doing business 200 S. Lewis St. 706 N. Madison St. 4498 Main St., Suite 4. ness is a free seminar that with Spanish speakers. Topics 910-653-2082 910-640-0876 910-754-2816 will be held Monday, May 23, include basic fundamentals from 6-8 p.m. in T-Building, of grammar, oral comprehen- room 120. Participants will sion, various dialects and ba- ,ITTLE2IVER -YRTLE"EACH learn what it takes to be an sic conversations. A beginning 1180 Hwy. 17 (Waccamaw Bank Building) 3876 Renee Drive entrepreneur, how to choose vocabulary will be established. 843-281-9901 843-281-9901 the best legal structure for the business, how to write a busi- For further information please contact Richard Wright at 910-653-2082 ext 101, via email at ness plan, what is required Legion Post 137 to obtain financing and other will meet May 17 [email protected], or via facsimile at 910-653-5726. Keep up to date on news and events concerns in starting a small American Legion Post 137 with us at www.wwpemlaw.com. Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, PLLC, your full service business. will meet Tuesday, May 17 at Spanish is scheduled for 7 p.m. Members are urged to local legal team, looks forward to serving your legal needs. Mondays, May 23-Aug. 8, from attend. Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 Rams riding high in Region 10 Tournament a double. Big Rock Stadium. uled for May 28-June 4 at and Rodman Young had three had drawn back-to-back walks MOREHEAD CITY - Three In other games on Saturday, Coach Scott Johnson’s Enid, Okla. hits. and Nick Malter singled to straight wins and in the driv- Lenoir Community College Southeastern squad, now A bases-loaded triple by Chase Rhodes contributed load the bases one out later, er’s seat. eliminated top-seeded Bruns- carrying a 34-19 season re- Corey Wallace brought Sun- a two-run double and Justin bringing on Campolong for the The Southeastern Com- wick Community College, cord will play the winner day’s winner’s bracket game Britt led off the game with a game-winning walk. munity College baseball team second-seeded Catawba Valley of this afternoon’s elimina- to an early close in the bottom triple. Chris Huie had a huge pulled within one win of earn- Community College elimi- tion game between Surry of the seventh inning as the In Saturday’s second-round game for Coach Scott John- ing a trip to Oklahoma for the nated Pasco-Hernando Com- and Catawba Valley Com- eight-run rule came into effect. game, SCC third baseman Rich- son’s Rams, hitting a home National Junior College Divi- munity College of Florida, munity College tonight at 7. SCC overcame an early 3-1 ard Campolong looked at four run, a double and a single, sion II World Series after tak- and Surry Community College A final game, if necessary, deficit with some strong hit- straight pitches for a bases- and Ryan Culbreath got the ing an 11-3 winner’s bracket defeated Patrick Henry. victory over Surry Commu- is scheduled for Tuesday. ting and a good relief pitching loaded walk that scored Chase pitching victory after reliev- With another win the Rams outing by Jordan Quinn. Rhodes from third base in the ing starter Kyle Hufham in the nity College on Sunday. In Friday’s opening-round would gain the Region 10 Catcher Jordan Hunt wal- bottom of the ninth inning for seventh inning. It was the fifth-seeded victory over longtime rival Rams’ third straight win in the championship and berth loped a two-run homer and a 6-5 second-round victory over Malter had two hits while eight-team double-elimination in the NJCAA Division II later added a two-run double. College Albemarle. Corey Wallace hit a triple See Rams on 2B Region 10 Tournament held at World Series that is sched- He had four hits for the day Rhodes and Jordan Hunt and Ronald Thompson added Pack pounds Croatan in 2A playof opener By DAN BISER 2A playoffs. Sports Editor Hood gave up a first-inning single to Cougar centerfielder Five of the first six White- Dominic Linares. In the sec- ville batters reached base ond inning, Hood hit Spencer Thursday night and the Wolf- Long with a pitch, and Long pack stayed well in control the later scored the only Cougar rest of the way as it ran to a run following a WHS throwing 12-1 five-inning victory over error. The only other Croatan the Croatan Cougars in the runner to reach base after that opening round of the state 2A was Spencer Watson, who was high school baseball playoffs. hit by a two-out pitch by Hood Sophomore lefthander Na- in the fifth inning. than Hood pitched a one-hitter Whiteville scored three in the game that was halted in runs in the first inning as Ty- the fifth inning by the 10-run ler led off with a single. Jesse rule. WHS lefthander Nathan Simmons followed with the first of his three walks, Hood Jacob Long, Tyquan Mc- Hood allowed one hit in Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Donald and Hyland Tyler grounded into a force-out the Wolfpack’s 12-1 fve-in- East Columbus outfelder David Bridgers dives safely back to frst base on a pick-off knocked key doubles for the ning playoff win over visit- out third, and Long ripped a two-run double. One out later, attempt in Thursday night’s state 1A playoff game with Princeton. East Columbus Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference ing Croatan on Thursday. champion Wolfpack, which put Brown drove a single to center won the frst round game 10-0 in fve innings and will play host to East Carteret to- its season record at 19-2. to make the score 3-0. night at 6 in second-round play. Coach Brett Harwood’s pitching his eighth straight WHS scored four runs in Wolfpack will entertain win. He struck out five batters. the second inning behind Mc- Edenton Holmes on Tues- Tyler finished the game with Donald’s double off the center- State 1A baseball playofs day night at 6 in the sec- three hits while McDonald and field fence, another single by ond round of the playoffs. Zach Brown had two hits each. Tyler and two Croatan errors. Holmes (9-13), a member “I thought this would be a Third-inning singles by Barnes holds Princeton hitless in of Northeast Coastal Con- much tougher game tonight Brown and Matt Merritt, ference, went on the road since Croatan made a strong walks to Simmons and Long Friday to defeat Greene playoff run last year, but our and two more Cougar errors Gators’ 10-0 fve-inning victory Central 7-5 in an opening- guys put some pressure on helped bring home three runs LAKE WACCAMAW - With seven runs round game. In the last them early and kept up the for the Wolfpack in the third in the bottom of the fifth inning, the East playoff meeting between intensity,” Harwood said. “It inning. Columbus Gators put an early end to their Whiteville and Holmes in was a good all-around effort, WHS closed out the scor- first-round state 1A playoff game with visit- 2006, Holmes took a 12-0 but like I told the players, it ing in the fourth when Brown ing Princeton Thursday night. homefield victory in second- sure isn’t anything we can be reaching on error, McDonald The Gators came away with a 10-0 victory round play. satisfied with. We have a good singled and Tyler doubled to as the game was halted in the bottom of the Thursday’s win marked the ways to go to get where we produce two more runs. fifth inning by the 10-run rule. seventh straight year that Har- want to be.” The Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference cham- wood’s Wolfpack has gained an Croatan, a member of the Croatan 010 00 - 1 1 5 pion Gators picked up a no-hitter by senior opening-round playoff victory East Central Conference, Whiteville 343 2x - 12 9 1 righthander Houston Barnes, giving ECHS and the sixth straight year at closed with a 12-11 record. Last Austin Long, Spencer Watson (3), its second five-inning no-hitter of the season. Legion Stadium. season, Coach Sean Coley’s Josh Flott (3) and Taylor Wright; Na- Barnes also drove in the game’s first run with Hood upped his season Cougars made a Cinderella run than Hood and Jacob Long. a double and brought the game to an end in mound record to 9-1 while to the fourth round of the state the fifth with an RBI single. Coach Karl Bracey’s Gators, now with a 17-4 record, will play host to East Cart- eret tonight at 6 in the second round of Strickland named Big South the playoffs. East Carteret (12-9) opened the playoffs Friday with a 9-7 homefield win over Heide Trask in extra innings. Sofball Co-Player of the Year “It’s always good to get that first playoff win under your belt, and we played pretty East Columbus pitcher Houston Barnes Tabor City native Kelly On Saturday, second-seeded well tonight,” said Bracey, whose Gator team hurls a fve-inning no-hitter Thursday in Strickland wasn’t about to let Liberty defeated top-seeded advanced to the fourth round of the 1A play- the Gators’ 10-0 frst-round playoff victory a pre-season shoulder injury Radford in the Big South Con- offs last season, “It took us a while to get our over visiting Princeton. stand in her way. ference Tournament champi- bats going. We hit ball well early in the game She just switched positions onship game to earn the berth a single and Barnes was hit by a pitch after ... but a lot of them were right at their people.” and kept right on playing. in the NCAA Tournament. Ben Jenkins flew out to deep centerfield, David Bridgers had two hits, including Last week, the Liberty Uni- Strickland becomes the sec- Bridgers reached on error of a bunt, and Nick a double. Skylar Bowen blasted a triple and versity junior softball player ond member of the South Co- Wilkinson followed with a run-scoring. Bowen Hunter Smith knocked a two-run double. was named Big South Confer- lumbus High School graduat- followed and reached base on another error Eight Gator players hit safely for the night. ence Softball Co-Player of ing class of 2008 to win a major to score another run, and Derrick Bracey fol- Barnes yielded three walks for the only the Year after an outstanding athletic honor at a Big South lowed with an RBI single. A double by Smith Princeton base-runners of the evening. Princ- season for the NCAA Division Conference school during the brought in two more runs. Connor followed eton, a member of the Carolina Conference, I Tounament-bound Liberty current academic year. with a walk before Barnes singled in the Ga- closed its season with an 8-16 record. University Lady Flames. Last November, former Stal- tors’ 10th run to bring the game to a close. East Columbus took a 1-0 lead in the first Liberty is based in Lynch- lion athlete Andrae Jacobs was East Columbus’ other five-inning no- inning when Smith wound up on second base burg, Va. named the Big South Confer- hit victory came last month when junior on a Princeton throwing error and scored on Strickland, who was a full- ence was named the Defensive lefthander Forrest Wayne held West Colum- Barnes’ double time starter at shortstop for Player of the Year after a stand- bus hitless in a 13-0 shutout Kelly Strickalnd The score remained 1-0 until the bottom the Liberty squad in each of out season at linebacker for of the seventh inning when Bridgers doubled the last two seasons, moved to the Coastal Carolina Univer- Princeton 000 00 - 0 0 4 and scored on Bowen’s triple. Taylor Stevens second base this year to allevi- sity football team that gained a E. Columbus 100 27 - 10 10 0 followed with a single to bring home Bowen. ate some throwing problems High School had 17 multi-hit share of the conference cham- Austin Hinton and Forrest Stewart; Houston Barnes East Columbus sent 11 batters to the plate to first base brought on by a games and 11 games with pionship and a post-season and Hunter Smith. in the fifth inning. Ben Connor led off with shoulder injury. more than one run batted in. playoff berth. Jacobs earned Going into last week’s con- She had back-to-back six-RBI All-State honors at SCHS after ference tournament at Rock games in wins over Hampton pacing the Stallions to the 2007 Hill, S.C., Strickland led the and Norfolk State. state finals and a 15-1 record. Big South in home runs with She had a team-high 14- Strickland was a standout in Tompson fres no-hitter in 15, runs scored with 38, runs game hitting streak and a .342 softball, volleyball and basket- batted in with 44 and ranked batting average, the fourth ball at SCHS, but had to sit out second in slugging percentage highest in the Big South. her senior softball season with Lady Pack sofball victory with a .671, She shares the Player of a torn ACL suffered during the Jenny Thompson pitched a no-hitter Thurs- Whiteville, which had fallen to the South The former all-around the Year honor with Radford basketball season. day night, allowing only one baser-runner, for Brunswick 11-4 in their earlier conference meet- athlete at South Columbus second baseman Nicole Beall. the Whiteville High School softball team in a ing, was led by Tina White’s three hits - a triple 10-0 five-inning win over South Brunswick in and two singles. Cori Dew and Haley Tolley the final regular-season game for both teams. also had two hits while Brinkley Carroll had a WHS-Clinton soccer match-up The game, halted in the fifth inning by the double. Thompson, Brianna Smith, Laura Nye 10-run rule, turned out to be the battle for third and Geena White also had hits. place in the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference race Whiteville, which had gotten a two-run rained out; reset for today at 6 as Whiteville closed with an 8-4 conference homer by Tolley in Tuesday night’s loss to West Saturday evening’s heavy than five minutes gone in the defending state champion record behind conference co-champions West Bladen, has received the Waccamaw Conference thunderstorm caused post- match with no score. Swansboro. Brunswick and West Bladen (both 9-3). South No. 2 seeding in the state 2A playoffs, which are ponement of the state 2A girls The match will be re-started The WHS girls soccer team Brunswick finished fourth at 7-5. scheduled to open Thursday. high school soccer playoff tonight at 6. A win by Coach has a 16-2-2 season record, in- Thompson faced the minimum 15 batters. Coach Jimmy Williams’ Lady Wolfpack game between host Whiteville Ronnie Todd’s WHS team to- cluding a 12-0 record en route She yielded a third-inning walk for the only will play host to the North Pitte on Tuesday and Clinton. night would put it in a third- to the Waccamaw 2A-3A Con- South Brunswick base-runner, but that runner at 6 p.m., in the opening round of the state Play was halted with less round home match against ference championship. was eliminated in a double play moments later. 2A playoffs. 2B -The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011 ECHS, WCHS sofball teams to open play Tuesday in state 1A sofball playofs The undefeated East Co- first time that ECHS has gone third-round play. Lsst season, lumbus Lady Gators will step through regular-season play ECHS fell to Midway in the into the state 1A softball play- without a loss, and they were third round. offs on Tuesday when they are not seriously tested in any of The West Columbus Lady scheduled to host a wild card their 10 conference games. Vikings, coached by Dennis team tentatively at 6 p.m. The Lady Gators will be Bannick, have the TRC No. Coach Larry Williamson’s going for their eighth consecu- 3 seed and will play host to ECHS squad is carrying an tive first-round playoff victory Dixon in Tuesday’s opening 18-0 record as well as the Three on Tuesday. In each of the last round. Rivers 1A-2A Conference four seasons, Williamson’s Second-round play is set for championship. It marks the ECHS team has advanced to Friday. Tryouts for 2011 Post 137 American Legion players set for May 21-22 at Legion Stadium Dean Sasser, coach of the For more information, con- where it fell to Kernersville in Whiteville Post 137 American tact Sasser at 641-7676. the championship game. Legion Baseball team, has an- Last season, Sasser guided Kernersville, which had nounced that all players who the Post 137 team to the Area fallen to Post 137 by an 11-0 Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist intend to play on the 2011 Post 2-West League championship score in opening-round play, East Columbus base-runner Hunter Smith slides safely into second base during the 137 team should attend May and a berth in the state Ameri- went on to win the Southeast Gators’ 10-0 opening-round state 1A playoff victory over Princeton last Thursday. The 21 and 22 tryouts at Whiteville can Legion Tournament at Regional Tournament in Ten- Gators will entertain East Carteret Tuesday at 7 p.m., in second-round action. Legion Stadium. Asheboro. nessee and advanced to the Both of the Saturday and The Post 137 team made a American Legion World Series 6-2. out 12 batters to put his sea- Sunday tryouts will begin at Cinderella run to the finals in Spokane, Wash. Southeastern had scored son mound record at 6-1. 3 p.m. of the 2011 state tournament Rams single runs in the sixth and All four of the tourna- Continued from 1B eighth innings. ment’s top seeds fell in Fri- The game ended with catch- day’s opening-round play as Lenoir Community College, er Jordan Hunt throwing out a top-seeded Brunswick Com- SCC outfielder Ronald Thomp- Lady Gator booters fall to Dixon Lenoir runner trying to steal munity College bowed to son broke a 2-2 tie by ripping second in the bottom of the College of Albemarle, Patrick a three-run homer in the top ninth inning. Josh Whitesell Henry of Virginia thumped of the ninth inning. Corey in frst round of state 1A playofs was the winning pitcher with second-seeded Catawba Com- Wallace followed with a solo LAKE WACCAMAW - The ECHS. out Kierston Johnson - their a complete game performance. munity College and Surry homer to make the final score East Columbus Lady Gators Dixon, a longtime 1A girls best all-around offensive player He allowed six hits and struck Community College edged fell to the visiting Dixon Lady soccer powerhouse, led 2-0 at - who had to go out of town. third-seeded Pasco-Hernan- Bulldogs 3-0 last Wednesday in halftime and did not score its "I’m proud of our girls and do Community College of the opening round of the state other goal until the final sec- the effort they gave this sea- 701 Bowling Columbus Florida. 1A girls soccer playoffs. onds of the game. son,” Coach Stephens said. In other games Saturday, Coach Karlyn Stephens East Columbus goalie Gen- “They improved a lot, had a lof Wednesday Morning Lenoir Community College closed its season with a 7-4- tle Davis had a monstrous of fun, and most of them will Seniors Dixie Youth eliminated top-seeded Bruns- May 11 1 record. This was the sec- games with 27 saves. The Lady be back next season.” wick Community College, ond season for girls soccer at Gators played the game with- W-L The Cerro Gordo Minors Pressing On 27-5 second-seeded Catawba Com- team picked up the victory munity College eliminated Hurricanes 21-11 over Evergreen by a score of Roby O’s 18-14 third-seeded Pasco-Hernan- SCHS sweeps sofball doubleheader over E. Bladen Two Ships 16-16 8-0 on Thursday, May 12. Cole do, and Surry took its second Benton pitched the entire 6 ELIZABETHTOWN - The East Bladen finished at 1-9. overcame a 3-0 deficit with five Linda-Mac 14.5-17.5 straight win by defeating innings to pick up the win on South Columbus High School Chelsey Long was the win- runs in the third inning. Golden Girls 12.5 -19.5 Patrick Henry. Not Foregotten 10-22 the mound. softball team wound up a tough ning pitcher in both games. Hits by Buffkin, a double by Benton struck out 10 batters season on a positive note last In the opening game, South Jones and singles by Kristen MEN while giving up only one hit. Wednesday when they notched Columbus rallied with all Lane and Taylor Anderson SHORT Top Scratch Games: Richard Cerro Gordo was led at the their first Waccamaw 2A-3A six of its runs in the final in- led the third-inning surge. Threadgill, 190; John Worthington, plate by Dylan Hamilton with Conference wins by sweeping ning behind a triple by Long, Doubles by Fowler and Buffkin 161; John Todd, 156. BROS. three base hits, a doubleheader from host East doubles by Ashley Buffkin ignited the fourth. Top Scrtach Series: Richard Waccamaw Conference Cody Benton who had a sin- Bladen. and Jade Fowler and singles South Columbus closed its Threadgill, 531; John Worthington, RENT-A-CAR baseball standings gle and two doubles and Gabe Coach Lisa Clemons’ Lady by Haven Jones and Tenisha season with a 5-12 record and 444; Mac McDowell, 434. WOMEN Davis produced a double. Josh Stallions won by scores of 6-4 Newman. East Bladen closed at 2-13. $ 95 Top Scratch Games: Pat Roby, McCleney, Dillon Blackwell, Waccamaw Conference and 10-5 as they wound up con- In the second game, SCHS DAILY 128; Susan Prince, 105; Anne Yel- Ethan Watson and Wesley 19 sofball standings ference play with a 2-10 record. lott, 104. Ward all picked up base hits Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Top Scratch Series: Pat Roby, as well for Cerro Gordo. 329; Susan Prince, 282; Anne Yel- 642-4175 Rogers fnishes 21st in Truck Series race at Dover lott., 277, DOVER, Dela. - After qualifying in the 26th Rogers stands in eighth place in Truck Series position, the RBR No. 92 Black’sTire and Auto/ driver point standings. fleet HQ entry, driven by Clay Rogers, finished The Camping World Truck Series will move 21st in Friday’s Lucas Oil 200 of the NASCAR to Charlotte this Friday of the N.C. Education Camping World Truck Series. Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Kyle Busch took first place in the event held race is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. at the “Monster Mile.” Click Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball MAY 11 Hawthonre, and Caleb Jackson AA (ages 7-8) for Car City. Jamie Mishue had singles. Cokley Insurance 11 added a hit, and Will Hinson Aaron Smith and Cyrus Civitans 7 and Ethan Bass collected RBIs. Jacobs had hits for News Re- Cape Fear Propane’s Jacob John Lawson Cook and Gar- porter. Harwood parked a home run rett Newell each had two hits and added a double, and Trey for Cokley with Grant Tedder, CarQuest 4 Browning had two hits, includ- Kevin Ezzell, Connor Reagan, Columbus Regional 2 ing a double. Matthew Smith Brandon Tyson, Isaac Ether- Christian Slater had two also had a hit. idge and Benjamin Thompson hits, and Tralique Coleman getting one hit each. and Cameron Cartrette had MAY 13 Civitans’ Bradley Reaves, doubles for CarQuest. Nydir AA (ages 7-8) Daniel Heath, Giuliano Mag- Carr and Chad Hilbourn also CarQuest 6 gioli and Eric Dudney each had had hits. Civitans With the two hits, and John Isaac Byrd, Columbus Regional’s Ken- Bradley Reaves, Daniel Levi Herring and Ashton Car- zie Gore ripped a home run and Heath, Giuliano Maggioli and trette had one hit each. Alex Edwards added a single. Eric Dudney led CarQuest BB&T (Phone 24) 9 with two hits each. 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Also mowing & yard 874-0171 or 647-0095. work. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. Mercury 649-7531 BOWFLEX PR 1000, excellent condi- Applications are due no later than 2008 FORD RANGER XLT long bed, ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** 2 FREEZERS, 1 upright and 1 chest tion. Asking $350 obo. Call 918-7973 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2011. You 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford 060 Special Notices Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree for sale. Call 642-7266 may obtain the application from the Mercury 910-649-7531 BOWFLEX Workout Machine, also Columbus County Schools website removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call BUS TOURS 2011 FRIGIDAIRE DISHWASHER-stain- 12 gauge Browning shot gun. Call at www.columbus.k12.nc.us. A hard 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Travel with Johnny & Linda less steel, 4 yrs old, works great. Clint 234-4676. copy of the completed application Call 910-840-3425. $85.00 910-640-0794 FOR SALE OR TRADE and letter of interest shall be directed Bobby Hinson Construction Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- ELECTRIC GOLF CART to Superintendent Search, Columbus 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, KENMORE ELITE WASHER, $150. ging, lots and hedge rows with mini NEW BATTERIES County Schools, ATTN: Mrs. Bonita 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff Magic Chef heavy duty gas dryer, excavator. Call 640-7606. $1300 OR TRADE FOR Pridgen, Administrative Assistant to Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 $150. Whirlpool washer, $175. GE the Superintendent, P.O. Box 729, Dryer, electric, $200. Holiday 15 cu. RIDING MOWER 910-640-0794 Whiteville, NC 28472. Phone: (910) Carpentry Work 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, V6 ft. refrigerator, $200. GE microwave, 642-5168 extension 2032. FAX: (910) Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No auto, moonroof, 48k, $17,900. Fair $25, Gold Star Microwave, $25. Call JAZZY JUNK CONSIGNMENT 640-1010. Email: bpridgen@colum- job too small. Workmanship guaran- Bluff Ford, 910-649-7531 !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans 625-8606. 1400 J K Powell Blvd. bus.k12.nc.us. teed. Call 642-4226. & tractors. Any condition. Paying top Beside Tint Wizard All inquires will be kept confidential. 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, dollar. Will meet or beat any price. Hours Monday - Friday 9-6 EOE LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury (910) 770-3131. Saturday 8 am until All types of backhoe work, lot clear- 649-7531 Men, women’s, children & baby ing, sand, top soil and marl. *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress clothes, jewelry & furniture, tires. Call 654-4503. We also buy insulated wire, cop- sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. Accepting spring, summer clothes, Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- shoes & other items. Call for more DIRECTOR OF NURSING needed for MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 er. information 910-640-3332. an 89 bed long term care facility in pressure wash, decks staining & 2004 HD SPORTSTER. Save $5000 Whiteville, NC. Experience preferred. sealed. References. 642-5831, 770- DINING TABLE WITH 6 chairs, PRO-FORM Crosswalk 480 treadmill over the cost of a new one. 615 miles. matching china cabinet with glass Send resume to Administrator, Shore- 1108. CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY exerciser, already assembled, brand land Health Care, 200 Flowers Prid- $6000 firm, 653-4819 Buyers of land and timber. We buy shelves & light. Call 840-2370. new, $450. 910-654-5513. gen Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472 MIncey’s Lawn Care & pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Low- Power Washing ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- STEREO, DRESSER, 25” TV, recliner, ered, 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call MEDICAL PRACTICE LOOKING (910)641-1454 or (910) 770-2100 er. Call days 642-2909. fan, lamps, TV-VCR Cabinet, typing FOR LPN. Send resume to B-510, 642-9830. table. 919-922-5919 Grass cutting, weed eating, spray- c/o News Reporter, Box 707, White- ing roundup, power washing patios I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. NC CERTIFIED RALEIGH SOYBEAN ville, NC 28472 100% guaranteed. Open 7 days a SEED. $25/bag. 90% germination. & decks, window cleaning. MARINE week. 910-385-8585 Call 653-4719. NURSING ASSISTANT NEEDED for busy physicians’s office in Chad- TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large SPRIGGING/PLANTING RICKY HELMS LAWN SERVICE SWEET PEAS & NEW POTATOES bourn, must have pleasant person- AND POWER WASH. No job too or small tracts. Please call 910-520- of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 649- for sale. Call 642-6166. ality, experience preferred but not large. Call 910-918-1231. 4728 day or night. 6145 or 770-0910. necessary. Strong computer skills is a must. Apply at Chadbourn Family Practice Center, PA, 104 7th 2005 HONDA JET SKI, garage kept. Ave., Chadbourn, NC. 8-5:30 pm, Great condition. $5,000. Call 646- M-F. No phone calls please. 6417. 638 NEW HOLLAND Round Belt 100 Pets & Animals Baler. Like new. Call 840-1283. HARDIE 5 FT. SIDE BUSH HOG. SERVICES AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVERS, 2 Motor head & pump rebuilt by the AVON . years old, Champion Bloodline. Also Hardie Man. $2,500 firm. 840-6156. Representative Wanted $10 investment. Call 910-274-2672. 07 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL, 65K 1 puppy. Call 910-317-3161. miles, loaded, leather, great car, 6cyl, EXPERIENCED, LICENSED Insur- Child/Elderly Care 26mpg, $8500, 642-1845 ance Customer Service Represen- ****Publisher’s Notice**** tative for busy Whiteville insurance 1995 BUICK LE SABRE, white, full Equal Housing LICENSED HOME DAY CARE has office. Must be able to write and ser- power, leather interior, A/C, cruise, Opportunity openings for infants to 12 years. vice all P&C business. Must be team 100k, $1,500 obo. 910-918-7973 All real estate advertised herein is Located behind Wal-Mart. Call 642- player. Send resume to canaday7@ subject to the Federal Fair Housing 6596 or 770-6596. earthlink.net 2003 MAZDA MIATA, 2 dr convert- Act, North Carolina and Columbus ible, V6, auto, silver, 115k, $8,500. Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 gal to advertise any preference, limi- tation discrimination based on race, 2008 FORD FUSION, 4dr, auto, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial alloys, 61k. $13,500. Fair Bluff Ford. status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limi- 910-649-7531 tations or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, real estate which is in violation of the spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff law. All person are hereby informed Ford Mercury 649-7531 that all dwellings advertised are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 complain of discrimination, call HUD dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Mercury Ford 649-7531 1800 sq. ft. HOME on 3.7 acres. Well 2010 FORD MUSTANG V6 premium maintained, cedar siding. 3 bedroom, convertible, auto, 24k, $19.500. Ford 2 bath, 2 car garage. Located on Sam Mercury Ford 910-649-7531 Potts Hwy near Lake Waccamaw. $185,000. Call Cheryl Powell, agent. 910-471-6651

3 BEDROOM HOUSE for sale, to be moved. Call 910-840-9282 or 910- 234-1287.

3BR. 2BATH, fp 1450sf house + carport, 2 shops: 960sf & 580 sf Covey Run Apartments No further than . . . on 1 acre+lot. 685 Golf Course PHASE II Rd. Whiteville. Mostly remodeled, new flooring & gas log. Incl. stove, refrig. washer & dryer. $76,500. 910- End of summer 2011 648-2838 or 625-9485 Reduced rent based on Income. Berry Court Apartments CANAL FRONT - BELLA COOLA Rd Handicap Accessible Units Available for your new home! at Lake Waccamaw. 2000+ sq ft 4BR, 2 bath home. $198,500. Call Cheryl Pickup application at Call or Stop by TODAY! 910-654-4010 Powell, agent 910-471-6651 Covey Run Apartments, 640-1656 (OURS- 4U4HAMTOPMs!7TH!VE #HADBOURN .# FOR SALE BY OWNER - 3BR, 2 or download application at BATH brick house, one block from www.norcomanagement.com 2ENTALASSISTANCEAVAILABLEs#REDITANDCRIMINALCHECKREQUIRED waterfront Lake Waccamaw. Large Professionally Managed by Partnership Property Management lot, interior completely remodeled. Call 910-642-7289 The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011, 5B

I BUY HOUSES and mobile homes. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. NING, containing 2.35 acres, more or way relating to any such condition and return the deposit. The purchaser Any area & any condition. Quick sale. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call less, according to a survey made in expressly are disclaimed. Also, this will have no further remedy. Call Ricky 910-740-9100 642-4049. June, 1991, by Soles & Walker, P.A., property is being sold subject to all THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM Registered Land Surveyors. Togeth- taxes, special assessments, and prior A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- WHITEVILLE $54,900 Private coun- Cypress Village Apartments LOTS FOR RENT in mobile home er with all interest in and to a Deed liens or encumbrances of record and POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION try setting, 1.66-acre w/garden spot 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. park. Williams-Mollie area. Call 840- & small pond. Approx. 1,500 sq. ft. 1 and 2 bedrooms. 2454 or 910-200-3125. of Easement dated July 8th 1993, any recorded releases. Said property IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Fleetwood, 3 BR, 2 full baths. Large Free laundry room + Community and recorded in Book 446 at Page is also being sold subject to applica- INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE living room, high ceilings, dining room ****24 hour maintenance*** 513, of the Columbus County Regis- ble Federal and State laws. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except room, family room. Master bedroom Rental Assistance Up to 100% try, providing access to and from the A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no as stated below in the instance of features private bath w/garden tub, Seniors 62 years and older 2.35 acres, more or less and Highway personal checks) of five percent (5%) bankruptcy protection. shower, walk-in closet. Updates: 910-649-7971 905. For reference see deed record- of the purchase price, or seven hun- IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- New windows, carpet and vinyl floor- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm ed in Book 834, Page 370, Colum- dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT ing, dishwasher, fresh interior paint. Notice of TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 bus County Registry. Being the same is greater, will be required at the time OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A Detached garage Call 910-770-1531 Equal Housing Opportunity Foreclosure Sale tract of land to Eva Tyree by deed of the sale. RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- 11 SP 86 dated August 17, 2006 and record- An order for possession of the prop- CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN Under and by virtue of the power of ed in Book 862, Page 529, Colum- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- a sale contained in a certain Deed of bus County Registry. Together with 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser TORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR Trust made by Mike R. Bost to Paul improvements located thereon; said and against the party or parties in INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND H. Swan, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day property being located at 110 Electric possession by the clerk of superior IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT MADISON HILL APARTMENTS of May, 2007, and recorded in Book Avenue, Tabor City, North Carolina. court of the county in which the prop- TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC 892, Page 244, in Columbus Coun- Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- erty is sold. TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOV- One Bedroom Apts. ty Registry, North Carolina, default cretion, delay the sale for up to one Any person who occupies the prop- ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE "1+%.3
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   ment duly recorded in the Office of by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). tion of a rental agreement, the tenant Attorney at Law payments. Call Oakwood Homes, the Register of Deeds of Columbus The property to be offered pursuant to is liable for rent due under the rental The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 County, North Carolina and the holder this notice of sale is being offered for agreement prorated to the effective Britton, P.A. of the note evidencing said indebted- 3BR, 2 bath, sunken den, ready to sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, date of the termination. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- move into. 1/2 acre lot. Call BETTY ness having directed that the Deed of WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor If the trustee is unable to convey title vices, Inc. WILLIAMS for details. 910-641-0100 WACCAMAW SHORES - Duplex Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned the holder of the note secured by the to this property for any reason, the P.O. Box 1028 Apartment. Large bedroom, full bath, Substitute Trustee will offer for sale deed of trust/security agreement, or sole remedy of the purchaser is the 4317 Ramsey Street large kitchen & living area. Washer/ ASK US ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY at the courthouse door in the City of both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- return of the deposit. Reasons of such Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 program, how you can use this while dryer hook-up. No pets. References Whiteville, Columbus County, North cers, directors, attorneys, employees, inability to convey include, but are not https://sales.hsbfirm.com you wait for Uncle Sam. Call & lease required. Call 640-8646 or Carolina, or the customary location OAKWOOD HOMES 654-6792. agents or authorized representative of limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy Case No: 1054709 CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 designated for foreclosure sales, at either the Trustee or the holder of the petition prior to the confirmation of May 16, 23, 2011 1:30 PM on May 31, 2011 and will note make any representation or war- the sale and reinstatement of the loan BEACH HOMES $25,000. Call GER- sell to the highest bidder for cash the ranty relating to the title or any physi- without the knowledge of the trustee. ALD BECK for details 910-641-0100. following real estate situated in the cal, environmental, health or safety If the validity of the sale is challenged claytonhomesofwhiteville.com 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- County of Columbus, North Carolina, conditions existing in, on, at or relat- by any party, the trustee, in their sole Passport Photos way. References required. No pets. and being more particularly described ing to the property being offered for discretion, if they believe the chal- The News Reporter 653-2790, 653-9198 and leave mes- as follows: sale, and any and all responsibilities lenge to have merit, may request the sage. only $10.00 BEGINNING at a point marked by an or liabilities arising out of or in any court to declare the sale to be void 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for iron, the Southeastern corner of a rent. 3 miles North of Hallsboro. No certain 0.64 acre tract as described pets. References required. Call 642- in deed made by Danny G. Chest- NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE For Sale by Owner 28 x 40 dou - 5801 or 640-9435. nutt and wife, Myra Chestnutt, to Billy blewide. Lots of upgrades. Call Wayne Smith and wife, Tina Smith, ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR 654-4128 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- dated April 16th 1990 and recorded over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. RELEASE OF FUNDS in Book 412 at Page 417; thence a LAND HOME PACKAGES for any 642-4049. May 16, 2011 budget! Call 910-641-0100. clayton- new line South 13 degrees 06 min- homesofwhiteville.com BLADENBORO - RENT TO OWN utes 06 seconds 200.08 feet to a point City of Whiteville marked by an iron in a ditch; thence LOT MODEL CLEARANCE SALE 2008 3 bedroom, 2 bath singlewide 317 S. Madison Street Large selection of single wide, dou- home. Limited pet policy. $550 per with said ditch and the southern line Whiteville, NC 28472 blewide and custom built modulars. month. Call 910-316-9058 between of lands of which this is a part (See (910) 642-8046 Serving Columbus Co and surround- 6 pm & 9 pm. Deed Book 409 at Page 10, Tracts ing areas for over 40 years. Let us 3 and 4), South 87 degrees 25 min- TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: work for you. utes 53 seconds West 922.97 feet to On or about June 1, 2011, the City of Whiteville will request the North Carolina Department of WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. a point in the centerline of NC High- Commerce, Community Investment and Assistance, to release Federal funds under Title I of the OAKWOOD HOMES, Chadbourn way 905; thence North 80 degrees 30 NC910-654-4128 ROOM FOR RENT - Kitchen privi- Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project: leges. Call 910-646-4161. minutes 03 seconds East 36.56 feet MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Com- to a point where the eastern margin City of Whiteville FY09 Community Development Block Grant, Community Revitalization Pro- pare our features. Get a quote from ROOM FOR RENT of NC Highway 905 is intersected by gram, to include (for C-1 project) rehabilitation of 10 deteriorated frame-built dwellings; clear- us. Oakwood Homes Chadbourn, NC Weekly or Monthly Rates. the southern edge of a 15 foot wide ance of 4 dilapidated dwellings; relocation of one very low-income owner-occupied household 910-654-4128 Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. easement as described in aforesaid to standard housing; replacement of 650 LF of 6” water line; replacement of 600 LF of 8” sewer MONSTER SIZE HOME! 2025 sq ft!!. No calls after 9 pm deed to Billy Wayne Smith and wife line; resurfacing of 1300 LF street to a 26-ft. width. The C-1 target area is located on Little and ONLY $44 per square ft! 2011 model, 910-642-4932 as recorded in Book 412 at Page 417 Lennon Streets in Whiteville, North Carolina. The (L-1 project) drainage improvements include (see map of same recorded in Book 4 BR, 2 bath. 910-641-0100 clayton- Or 770-1140 cleaning and stabilization of open ditches. The L-1 target area is located between College and homesofwhiteville.com 412 at Page 419); thence with the Virgil Streets, bounded by Madison and Thompson Streets, in Whiteville, North Carolina. southern margin of said 15 foot wide ONLY 3 LEFT! Drastically reduced ROOMS FOR RENT $305 monthly, easement North 78 degrees 47 min- Project Total Project Cost CDBG Cost CDBG/Total Cost display!!! Call WES LAMBERT for Cable TV, Central Heat & Air. Call details! 910-641-0100. claytonhome- *82-910-445-7498 utes 28 seconds East 80.78 feet to C-1 & L-1 $870,000 $850,000 97.7% sofwhiteville.com a point at a bend in said easement; Location: C-1 – Little and Lennon Streets, and L-1 – between College and Virgil Streets, bounded thence continuing with the southern by Madison and Thompson Streets, in Whiteville, NC USED HOMES We need used margin of said 15 foot easement North homes. Trade ins welcome. Top Dol- 69 degrees 39 minutes 08 seconds Purpose of Notice lar. Oakwood Homes. Chadbourn, NC 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Plaza. East 492.57 feet to a point marked by 910-654-4128 Will up fit to tenants needs. Call 642- This Notice is intended to meet two separate procedural requirements of 24 CFR Part 58: (1) to 5824. an iron at the southwestern corner of aforesaid 0.64 acre tract; thence with provide notice to the public that the City of Whiteville has determined that the request for the FOR RENT Downtown Commercial the southern line of said tract North 81 release of funds for the above-named project will not have a significant impact on the environ- Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. degrees 47 minutes 38 seconds East ment, and (2) to provide notice to the public that the City of Whiteville is requesting the release 2 BUILDINGS - RAILROAD AVE. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. 302.56 feet to the point of BEGIN- of funds for the above-named project. CHADBOURN. CALL 642-3967. Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action signifi- cantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the City of Whiteville has LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190). The reasons for the decision not to prepare such a Statement are as follows: It has been determined that the proposed project, which includes the activities detailed in 2 ACRES cleared land with 32x60 paragraph 2 above, will not adversely affect the quality of the human or natural environment. shop. Asking $42,000. Klondyke Rd. An Environmental Review Record for the referenced project has been made by the City of White- Chadbourn. 910-625-9232 ville, which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the APPROX 24 ACRES land with road reasons why such Statement is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the access, well & septic. Mostly cleared, Whiteville City Hall, 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, North Carolina, and is available for public some wooded. $90,000. 2424 Pleas- examination and copying upon request at the Whiteville City Hall during normal office hours. ant Plains Church Rd. 336-688-6243 No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the re- quest for release of Federal Funds. Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the city to the address above on or before May 31, 2011. 1 BR HOUSE, washer, dryer, stove, All such comments so received will be considered and the city will not request the release of Fed- refrigerator, $350 + minimum dep. 110 eral funds or take any administrative action on the referenced projects prior to the date specified S Franklin. 910-640-7737 in the preceding sentence. 2028 SQ. FT. house. Rent to own. Release of Funds Financing available. 5 ton central air conditioner. Well & septic tank. Call The City of Whiteville will undertake the project described above with Community Develop- 770-0113, 770-0232, 770-5574. ment Block Grant funds from North Carolina Community Investment and Assistance (CI), under 3 BR, 1 1/2 BATH brickhouse., car- Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City of Whiteville is certify- port, utility room, large living room ing to CI that Terry Mann, in his official capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of & kitchen. Located in Brunswick on the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental Highway 130. Alarm system, city reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The water & sewer. $650 per month plus legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the City of Whiteville may use the Block security. Call 910-770-4169. Grant funds, and CI will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental 3 BR, 1 1/2 BATH house. Located in Policy Act of 1969. Whiteville. $750 plus deposit. Yard maintain by owner. Call 840-2212. Objections to State Release of Funds 3 BR, 1 bath home in Nakina. $350 North Carolina Community Investment and Assistance will accept an objection to its approval month, $300 deposit. Call 625-7224. only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) That the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying official or another officer of the applicant approved by CI; or (b) that the applicant’s 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be pre- & lots for sale. Owner financing Call pared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be 910-770-2227. addressed to NC Community Investment and Assistance, 4313 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC BRICK RANCH 3BR 2ba w/fenced 27699-4313. yard, $900 + dep. Morris Prop. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered Mgmt 910-512-6855 Sale/Rent by CI. No objection received after June 16, 2011, will be considered by CI. Comments must specify whether they concern the finding of no significant impact or the intent to request release of funds. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Terry Mann, Mayor Furnished. Nice neighborhood. Call City of Whiteville 640-8098. 317 S. Madison Street 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for single Whiteville, NC 28472 person. No pets. First & last month rent. Call 642-0404. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por fa- vor, póngase en contacto con Larry Faison, City Manager, al 910/642-8046 o en 317 S. Madison 1 BEDROOM FURNISHED apart- Street, Whiteville, NC 28472, de alojamiento para esta solicitud. ment. Close to courthouse. Pets ok. $450/mo. Call 910-233-7840. May 16, 2011 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, May 16, 2011

Notice of Service Tax Parcel ID: 29015 this notice will be pleaded in bar of RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), Starz HD Channel 1542, Gol TV HD Chan- Trash Amnesty Present Record Owners: Earl J. their recovery. All persons indebted to Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & Fam- nel 1819, Sportsman Channel 516. Week by Process of Stokley, Sr. said estate will please make immedi- ily, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz In Tennis Channel HD will be available The terms of the sale are that the real Publication ate payment. Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, as part of Sports Pass. Sportsman The great natural beauty of our town property hereinbefore described will This the 9th day of May, 2011 Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, Channel will be available as part of be sold for cash to the highest bid- and a clean environment are sources STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Michael Godwin, Administrator of the Starz On Demand, Style, truTV, truTV the Digital Tier and Sports Pass. Gol der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of of great pride for all citizens. During BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA estate of Paul Godwin HD, Weather Channel, CMT, CMT TV Channel 819 along with Gol TV the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- the week of May 16-20, the Public BOARD OF NURSING 46 Godwin Dr HD, Ovation. HD will be available as part of Sports dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- Works department will travel around RE: NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF Hallsboro, NC 28442 In addition, from time to time we make Pass, Nuestra Tele, and El Paquetazo. ever is greater, is required and must town with a truck and a backhoe pick- NURSING May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 certain changes in the services that On or about July 4th, Si TV Channel be tendered in the form of certified ing up discarded items and delivering VS. we offer in order to better serve our 850 will change to nuvoTV. funds at the time of the sale. In the it to the Waste Management Trans- JACKIE REBECCA WHITEHEAD, customers. The following changes The new services listed below can- event that the Owner and Holder or NOTICE TO CREDITORS fer Station. NC RN are planned: not be accessed on CableCARD- its intended assignee is exempt from Having qualified as Executrix of fhe Items that will NOT be picked up TO: JACKIE REBECCA WHITEHEAD On a future date to be determined, equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable paying the same, the successful bid- Estate of Willie Lloyd Gore, deceased, include but are not limited to: LICENSEE: Blue Highways will be added to the Products purchased at retail without der shall be required to pay revenue late of Columbus County, the under- Construction Debris TAKE NOTICE THAT THE NORTH Digital Tier on Channel 470. additional, two-way capable equip- stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and signed hereby notifies all persons Yard Waste CAROLINA BOARD OF NURSING, On or about May 18th, Bravo will ment: Blue Highways Channel 470, any Land Transfer Tax. having claims against the estate of Hazardous Waste (tires, paints, etc.) IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MAT- move from channel 77 to channel 28. Tennis Channel HD Channel 1542, The real property hereinabove said decedent to present them to the Household trash TER, ISSUED ON JANUARY 27, 2011 On or about June 20th, the following Gol TV HD Channel 1819. described is being offered for sale undersigned within (3) months from May 12, 16, 2011 A LETTER OF CHARGES ALLEGING additions are planned: Tennis Channel May 16, 2011 “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold the date of the first publication, or THAT YOU VIOLATED THE NURS- subject to all superior liens, unpaid this notice will be pleaded in bar of ING PRACTICE ACT (CHAPTER 90 taxes, and special assessments. their recovery. All persons indebted to OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GEN- Other conditions will be announced said estate will please make immedi- ERAL STATUES) AND REGULATIONS at the sale. The sale will be held open ate payment. ENACTED BY THE NORTH CAROLI- Place Your Order Now! for ten (10) days for upset bids as by This the 9th day of May, 2011 NA BOARD OF NURSING. The North law required. Teresa Gore Stanley, Carolina Board of Nursing is seeking Reach thousands of potential custom- We know business cards work - they’re If for any reason the Trustee is unable Executrix of the estate of to revoke your license to practice to convey title to this property or the Willie Lloyd Gore ers throughout Columbus County and incredibly powerful in getting your Nursing in North sale is set aside, the sole remedy 12490 Seven Creeks Hwy Carolina. beyond with our new print and online name in peoples’ minds. We also know of the purchaser is the return of the Nakina, NC 28455 You are required to respond to the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 Business Card Directory. that people hold onto business cards, Board’s letter of Charges by May 23, the sale is challenged by any party, 2011 and upon your failure to do so, NOTICE TO CREDITORS and with our handy 4”x11” directory the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it Your card will be displayed in full color the North Carolina Board of Nursing STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA believes the challenge to have merit, format, your one-time investment will will proceed with a hearing on June COUNTY OF COLUMBUS on high quality paper, in a convenient may declare the sale to be void and 17, 2011 at 10:00 am at the office of The undersigned, TAMESHA L. work for you throughout the year. return the deposit. In either event booklet format - indexed by category, the North Carolina Board of Nursing CHRISTY and DEE DEE L. MOORE, the purchaser will have no further (4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC have qualified as Co-Administratrix of plus you’ll be included in our online Don’t miss out - the directory will be recourse against the Mortgagor, the 27607) to determine if your license the Estate of BILLIE LUE LISK, late of Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney version displayed 24/7 for the remain- published only once in 2011. to practice in North Carolina shall be Columbus County, and this is to notify or the Trustee. revoked. Please be present by 8:15 all persons having claims against said der of 2011 at www.whiteville.com. Additional Notice Where the Real am for calendar call. Estate to present them to the under- Property is Residential With Less This the 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 2011 signed on or before August 16, 2011, Than 15 Rental Units: JULIA L. GEORGE, RN, MSN, FRE pursuant to North Carolina General An order for possession of the prop- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF be pled in bar of their recovery. All 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser Print and Online NURSING persons indebted to said Estate will and against the party or parties in May 2, 9, 16, 2011 please make immediate payment possession by the clerk of superior Package: $75 to the undersigned at the following court of the county in which the prop- Notice of address: usiness erty is sold. ““ Any person who occu- This the 16th day of May, 2011. FULL COLOR pies the property pursuant to a rental Substitute TAMESHA L. CHRISTY, agreement entered into or renewed on CO-ADMINISTRATRIX Trustee’s or after October 1, 2007, may, after 4556 Paradise Cove receiving the notice of sale, terminate B Foreclosure Sale of Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 the rental agreement upon 10 days’ ard DEE DEE L. MOORE, Real Property written notice to the landlord. Upon CO-ADMINISTRATRIX termination of a rental agreement, 9674 2409 N. Main Street the tenant is liable for rent due under Directory 11-SP-75 Kannapolis, NC 28081 the rental agreement prorated to the UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. effective date of the termination. C power and authority contained in Attorneys at Law Any person who occupies the prop- 2011 that certain Deed of Trust executed P. O. Box 1467 erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or r4 Affordable new and delivered by Earl J. Stokley, Sr. Whiteville, NC 28472 tenancy may have additional rights and Mary L. Stokley, dated July 26, May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2011 pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Pro- opportunity to promote Te 2008 and recorded on July 28, 2008, ! tecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act full color in Book No. RB 936, at Page 589 in which became effective on May 20, Time Warner Cable your business in the Office of the Register of Deeds 2009. of Columbus County, North Carolina; Time Warner Cable’s agreements with Posted:__ News and because of default in the pay- programmers and broadcasters to Witness: online version ment of the indebtedness secured carry their services and stations rou- r4 Includes Assistant/Deputy Clerk of thereby and failure to carry out and tinely expire from time to time. We Superior Court at no additional cost perform the stipulations and agree- are usually able to obtain renewals or Reporter David A. Simpson, P.C., ments contained therein and, pursu- extensions of such agreements, but in Substitute Trustee ant to demand of the holder of the order to comply with applicable regu- By:____ Attorney at Law indebtedness secured by said Deed lations, we must inform you when an Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC of Trust, the undersigned Substitute agreement is about to expire. The fol- Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Call now to Trustee will place for sale, at public lowing agreements are due to expire Substitute Trustee auction, to the highest bidder for cash soon, and we may be required to Call our 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 at the usual place of sale at Colum- cease carriage of one or more of these reserve your Charlotte, NC 28217 advertising bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, services/stations in the near future. May 16, 23, 2011 North Carolina on May 26, 2011 at Service: American Life, BBC Amer- space. department 1:00 PM that parcel of land, includ- NOTICE TO CREDITORS ica, BBC America HD, BBC Ameri- ing improvements thereon, situated, Having qualified as Administrator or ca On Demand, Bandamax, Current for more lying and being in the City of Delco, the Estate of Paul Godwin, deceased, TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula Classi- Deadline: information . . . 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