•Lady Gators edge South Robeson to claim Three Rivers Conference title. •Kligerman drives Ricky Benton Racing entry to third place in CWTS opener. •Fabulous debut at East Carolina University for Turner Brown. •Salkahatchie sweeps doubleheader over SCC. Sports See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, February 22, 2016 Leaks plague Volume 125, Number 68 Whiteville, North Carolina Whiteville’s 75 Cents water system By JEFFERSON WEAVER Inside Staff Writer 3-A Water leaks led to low or no water pressure in uptown Whiteville last week. •Heavy rains, high “This is just part of having an older water water create problems system,” said City Manager Darren Currie. for county. “The city is always working to improve and upgrade the system, but unfortunately, breaks are going to happen.” 5-A Monday saw two breaks in the area of Lee •Molinas, Dorman and Calhoun streets, Currie said. An 8-inch receive Tabor City line ruptured in the early morning hours, and Chamber awards. a second leak was discovered in the same area around 2 p.m. The third leak occurred early the next day, Tuesday, according to Hal Lowder, the city’s risk management and safety officer. “The main areas affected were from High- way 701 to Madison Street, and Lewis Street to Williamson Street,” Lowder said. City crews had final repairs made by around 6 p.m. in Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL both breaks. “The public works guys were really going Water tower light show above and beyond,” Lowder said Tuesday. Just after sunset Wednesday, a member of the water tower sandblasting and painting crew smooths “They were out there shoveling mud out of a weld on the temporary supports for the curtain that will be raised to contain the lead paint as it is re- the hole in the driving rain to find and fix the moved from the 60-year-old structure. The worker, standing on the railing, is tethered to safety lines. leaks.” Today’s The breaks are not related to the rehabilita- American Profile tion project on the Wyche Street water tank, Currie said. That tank has been taken offline features “Get Heart for a complete cleaning, sealing and repaint- Healthy.” How three ing. The city’s wells were rerouted to the other Hawks’ legacy: tank to maintain water pressure during the women beat heart project. disease. Hydrants are open in many neighborhoods to prevent the backflow of sediment and rust DIDYOB? Excellence at SCC from the system. By CLARA CARTRETTE The Water Department is currently evaluat- ing the system to determine the cause of the Did you observe ... Staff Writer breaks, Lowder said. Matt Long out on a Sue Hawks’ name has been associ- “The water department is keeping an eye two-hour run Saturday ated with Southeastern Community on everything, to try and catch more breaks morning? ... Whiteville’s College (SCC) since 1974, when she before they happen,” Lowder said. was employed by the college’s late Meg Garner, a UNC president, Dr. Ronald McCarter, as student, getting isolated recruitment coordinator. McCarter on the “dance cam” at saw in Hawks a vivacious, energetic young woman with a natural talent House votes the UNC-Miami game for relating to the public, excellent Saturday? ... The Com- public speaking skills and a creative, munity Choir, directed can-do attitude that continues to on new maps, by James Marley, re- serve her well. After 42 years of service to SCC, ceiving a standing ova- the most longevity of any SCC em- primary date tion at the Carolyn T. ployee, Hawks will retire May 1. “Few people are as fortunate as I High Preaching Mission By ALLEN TURNER am to have had two positions at one Staff Writer after singing, “Jesus institution, spanning a 42-year ca- Walked the Lonely Val- reer that they were perfectly suited The March 15 Primaries in North Caro- for,” Hawks said. “I’m not sure if I ley” Sunday night? ... lina will go on, but not with the U.S. Congres- conformed to the positions or the sional primaries on the ballot. positions took on the qualities that Lawmakers in Raleigh voted Friday, I brought to them, but either way, it mostly along party lines, on redrawn district County Deaths was a win-win for me and I believe maps and to move the Congressional prima- Whiteville it was for SCC.” Stellar work ethic ries to June 7. Charles Ransom Raised on a farm in Craven Friday was the deadline to correct two dis- Rachel Spivey County, Hawks developed a stellar tricts that federal judges said were racially Janis M. Butler Bryson work ethic, like many of her era did, gerrymandered. in the tobacco fields of her family’s The plan, adopted by the North Carolina Earl Cartrette General Assembly, eliminates runoff prima- Julius Ford farm. She attended East Carolina University, earning a Bachelor of ries in any races held in 2016. Brunswick Arts. “We still believe the maps as they are Marie J. Evans During her college years she presently enacted are fair, legal and consti- Hallsboro became familiar with SCC when tutional,” said Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, Lorraine Galloway Jackson her older sister Marsha Griffin was chairman of the Senate redistricting com- mittee prior to the vote on the new maps. Nakina hired in 1972 to develop an early childhood development program If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Thurston Long and a child care center. lower court ruling (that existing districts are Bolton The original childcare center was unconstitutional), the existing districts will Martin Eddie Jacobs Sr. located in the Mt. Olive community, remain intact. where other programs were also The U.S. Supreme Court has not agreed located. Sue Hawks is retiring after 42 years with SCC. to take up the case, and many suggest it is Index One of those programs was sheet unlikely. metal fabrication, taught by Jerry hear the educational possibilities television, radio advertising and A three-judge federal panel on Feb. 5 or- Editorials ...... 8-A Hawks, who had just completed six awaiting them at our college. Stu- print ads were all in my job descrip- dered that new maps be drawn on the basis Obituaries ...... 7-A years as a submariner in the U.S. dents, parents, teachers, principals, tion, jobs done without the use of a that the state’s 1st and 12th congressional Navy and had returned home to superintendents and the public computer,” she remembers. “The districts were not constitutional. Sports ...... 1-B Whiteville. opened their doors to me and were students I recruited in the 70s now The panel said they had been drawn using Crime ...... 4-A Marsha made the life-changing eager to hear of the many ways have grandchildren at SCC. The race as the predominant factor. Lifestyles ...... 5-A introductions, and the rest, as they that they and their families could college is 52 years old and we have On Feb. 17, Gov. Pat McCrory called for say, is history. Married in 1973, Sue utilize this community college. SCC generations of students who have a special legislative session to address the worked for Collier’s Jewelers under was on the quarter system then and found success by attending SCC.” issue. the mentorship of Pebo Collier for tuition was only $27 per quarter. Scholarships increase Republican leaders say the new district her first six months in Whiteville, Tuition was such a bargain, then In 2000, Dr. Brantley Briley hired maps should alleviate those concerns. and when a position for a recruiter and now, but many still needed to Hawks as the dean of the SCC Foun- Only minor changes were made to the 7th at SCC opened, she applied and was be convinced. As a recruiting tool, I dation, Inc. In that year, investment Congressional District, of which Columbus hired. founded the Miss SCC pageant and it holdings of the Foundation totaled County is a part, and none of those changes “I recruited students for SCC was a huge hit. Our representatives $600,000. Under Hawks’ leadership, impact Columbus County. for 27 years,” she recalls. “I made traveled across the state. the Foundation currently boasts In separate legislation, solons also Friday contacts with so many wonderful “Media presentations, county holdings of $5 million and is ranked set the filing period for the rescheduled con- people, and they were anxious to fairs, career fairs, parade floats, See Hawks, page 2-A See House, page 10-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016 Sara Galloway Lennon writes children’s book Museum By CLARA CARTRETTE of Frank and Peggy Squires All this proves that no matter hosts open Staff Writer Galloway, she is married to what our differences, a team Gregory Lennon and they working together that has the Dr. Sara Galloway Lennon, have three sons, Lawrence, desire to change can make house for a guidance counselor for the Forrest and Chandler. something wonderful. Public Schools of Robeson “A Class of Colors” can be volunteers County, has written and had found at Amazon.com, Barnes published a book for children and Noble and Pages Publish- Democrats meet Friday around the age of 8. The book, ing. Following is a synopsis: titled “A Class of Colors,” is When the bright yellow in Whiteville The North Carolina Mu- written as a Native American sun becomes bored with his seum of Natural Sciences at folktale. daily view of the green and on April 30 Whiteville will host a Volun- blue earth, he strikes a deal teer Open House Friday, Feb. Lennon, who says she has The Democratic Men and with his old friend the wind, 26, from 5-6:30 p.m. Current a passion and enthusiasm for Women of Columbus County to bring more colors for him to and interested volunteers are working with young children (DMWCC) will host an annual see. However, the wind warns invited to stop by the museum from high poverty and di- meeting of the North Carolina the sun that every color’s to meet with staff, explore versified background, based Democratic Women on April personality and behavior is the museum and learn about her studies on the effects of 30 from 12 to 2 p.m. on April 30 different and can be difficult exciting volunteer opportuni- poverty on students and is at Southern Sizzler, 1405 South to deal with, stating the adage, ties. Light refreshments will now considered an expert in Madison Street, Whiteville. “Pretty is as pretty does.” be served. the field. She has led numer- Women, men and children This proves to be true. To- Volunteers are vital as the ous workshops and training are invited to attend the event. gether the sun and the water museum prepares for the busy sessions for 14 years and finds Registration is $15 for adults, Dr. Sara Galloway Lennon team up in order to shape and new year. Volunteers are need- that the art of storytelling in $10 for children ages 6 to 12. train the behaviors of the ed to assist in the Discovery the old folklore style engages Children under 5 years of age colors. They begin to play off Forest, Nature Playspace, iLab, children’s imagination to the Lennon was exposed to Na- earned her degree in organiza- eat free but drinks are not free. the strength and weakness of special events, visitor services mysteries of life and its valu- tive American culture and tional leadership management Contact Carolyn Sykes, each color to make a perfect and more. able lessons. the value of farm life, which and higher education at Nova president of DMWCC, to reg- complement, thus creating a Benefits museum volun- Having grown up on the led her to share the value of Southeastern University in ister at (910) 540-0420. shores of Lake Waccamaw, folklore and old proverbs. She Miami, Fla. The daughter beautiful and grand rainbow. teers receive are training, pro- fessional development, access to behind the scenes exhibits, Hawks invitations to special events, Continued from page 1-A annual volunteer apprecia- tion banquet and a 15 percent discount at the museum store. in the top 10 of the 58 North Foundation. Kathy Matlock and SCC’s cur- for the job. She’s outgoing and hate to hear that you are leav- Volunteers can be on a regu- Carolina community colleges Hawks has grown the num- rent president, Dr. Anthony doesn’t mind asking for any ing us. I know that your retire- lar schedule or fill in as needed; in holdings. ber of scholarships awarded Clarke. amount of money. It will be ment is well deserved but you positions offer flexible hours A gift of $900,000 by Dr. annually from 39 in 2000 to 86 Family increasing difficult to replace her.” are the face of SCC. As I grew to fit every schedule. Museum Frederick Barefoot and his in 2016, with most being en- Hawks and her husband Donna Scott said “Her dedi- up I knew who Sue Hawks was staff will provide orientation wife Lilma in 2000 provides 25 dowed. She has planned major Jerry have a daughter, Hillary cation to SCC, its programs even before I enrolled in col- and training. Barefoot Scholarships annu- events for the SCC Foundation, Melvin, a Walgreens Pharma- and students is stellar. She has lege here. Best wishes in your Volunteer applications are ally. In 2007, the Foundation’s to include dinner theatres cy manager in Elizabethtown. been SCC’s biggest cheerleader retirement. You will truly be accepted on an ongoing ba- largest gift, from the estate honoring staunch supporters Melvin and her husband are and managed, through the missed.” sis. For more information or of Ben and Lucy Nesmith of the Foundation, galas, golf expecting their first child in Foundation, to unite people all Dr. Dan Moore said “I was questions, contact Rhonda of Tabor City, was $3.5 mil- tournaments and a variety April. across the county who realize dean of students when she Billeaud at Rhonda.billeaud@ lion, which allowed for the of fundraising events. She Melvin is quick to give the value of the college. She came to SCC as recruiter. She naturalsciences.org or (910) renovation and naming of the is quick to recognize the as- credit to SCC for the success knows the meaning of the always had a dynamite person- 914-4185. Nesmith Student Center. Lle- sistance that she has received she has enjoyed in her career. phrase, “community college.” ality that conveys the spirit of lanie Sutton Orcutt, a native from Jean Wooten, Meg Sell- “I grew up at SCC,” she said. That job fit her personality and SCC. She personified the spirit of Chadbourn who now lives ers and Amanda Formyduval. “Mom was always involved skill set perfectly.” and sense of community and in Leesburg, Va., has gifted the All have been instrumental in in one activity or another at Henry Edmund said “Sue she had an incredible knowl- VFW’s college more than $1.4 million their administrative assistant the college and as her side- has been a champion for SCC. edge of bringing the college since her initial gift in 2005. roles in the Foundation office. kick, I reaped the benefits. I Her relationship with advo- to the people, presenting the Boston butt Southeastern’s Orcutt Book- The faculty and staff have also have pictures of me sitting on cates of our college and foun- college in a positive way. SCC store is named for her. volunteered many hours in the A-building steps with the dation is enormous. She has has grown because of her.” The Philip and Mary Comer support of the SCC Founda- other employees’ children, been a tremendous asset to the Dr. Brantley Briley said sale Friday Nursing Scholarship will be tion, and this year 100 percent teddy bears in hand, during college and the community. As “When a number of people Veterans of Foreign Wars named this April, with a gift of SCC’s employees have made the Teddy Bear Parade. I re- a past Foundation president, I think of SCC, they think of Post #8073 will holds its annual of $500,000 from the estate of contributions to the Founda- member driving a motorized have witnessed many of the Sue Hawks. I think one of her Boston Butt fundraiser Friday SCC’s second president, Philip tion. This is unprecedented at car across the stage during things that Sue has done for greatest strengths is, when at the Vietnam Veterans build- E. Comer. most community colleges. a Miss SCC pageant with the those who truly love SCC. She you’re with her you’re made to ing from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Naming policy “All of the donors to the song, ‘Little Deuce Coupe’ will be greatly missed.” feel like you’re the most impor- Butts are $25, and all pro- In 2007, the Foundation’s SCC Foundation are extremely setting the theme for the pag- Jim High said “Sue has tant person in the world, and ceeds go to the VFW. Preorders board of trustees adopted a important and our annual eant. All of the Miss SCC title built a very good resume of it’s all sincere, no pretense. are encouraged. naming of facilities policy. The fund drive would not be suc- holders were my big sisters. how things should be done. You can replace a position but Call 910.207.6200 for more first named building on the cessful without their annual I was enrolled every summer She’s a good employee, good it’s hard to replace people.” information. SCC campus was the Cartrette gifts,” Hawks noted. “The SCC in Kollege for Kids and when to the community and South- Technology Center in 2009, fol- Foundation board of directors I was 16 and eligible to enroll eastern Community College is lowed by the Nesmith Student supports this Foundation like in SCC, I did, and accumulated better because of her interest Center in 2013 and in 2014, the no other and without their 32 semester hours prior to and ability to get things done.” Professional Service with a Personal Touch Williamson Library, Orcutt wisdom, their connections and graduation from Waccamaw Kimberly Fine, SCC nurs- Jan Lennon, CPA Bookstore, Wyche Gallery, their gifts, the SCC Foundation Academy, which launched my ing instructor,said “SCC will is pleased to announce Hooks Boardroom, Koonce would lack the leadership that pharmacy career. endure a tremendous loss. I Lobby, Sasser Industrial Cen- causes us to thrive. Any suc- “With a little encourage- the opening of her office ter, Simms Small Business cess that we have had can be ment from the Foundation’s FRANK THEATRES 928-E S. Madison St.,Whiteville Resource Center and the West- attributed to their dedication. greatest supporter, my moth- COASTAL Providing Tax and Business Services brooks Teaching Laboratory. “My parting words to do- er, I decided to give back by STADIUM 10 Resources provided from these nors would be to support the naming the Dr. Hillary M. Call or email for appointment naming opportunities contrib- college that has supported Hawks Pharmacy Scholar- Showtimes (910) 754-7469 910.642.0000 ute to the success of the SCC you,” Hawks added. “Colum- ship at SCC,” Hillary said. www.FRANKTHEATRES.com C. Jan Lennon, CPA, CGMA [email protected] bus County is rich in that “Even in retirement, I know 5200 Bridgers Road The News Reporter Southeastern Community my mother’s heart will remain (USPS 387-600) College is located here. 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Moore, Dr. Brantley Briley, Dr. has been the perfect person Insure Your Livelihood It’s your farm It’s your life Make sure you have the right insurance. DD Cox agency offers 75 years of experience Closing for Spring Crops is Feb. 28 D.D. Cox Agency, Inc. Call Today - Phil Gore, Sales Mgr. Pam Stanley, Office Representative Cheryl McRae, Representative • Charlie Gore, Representative Whiteville - 642-8493 An Equal Opportunity Provider The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016 – 3-A Heavy rains, high water create problems for county nA video of part of the ter months (23.34 inches and that we can’t get any wetter; season – and the bounty pe- River, Riverside is often over- flash flooding from last 20.21 inches, respectively). The The Wettest the water can only get deeper. riod -- ends March 31, although washed several times a year. Monday’s storm can be winter of 2015-16 has seen an Februarys And, that’s about what’s hap- landowners with documented “It has been closed several average of 16.9 inches through- pening.” damage can continue to allow times in the past few months,” viewed at whiteville. 1998 ... 11.22 inches out the area since Dec. 1, with The county currently has licensed trappers to pursue Leonard said, “and no work com. 1983 ... 8.74 inches several areas receiving signifi- 14 trappers on the call list, beaver year round. can be done on finishing the 2016 ... 6.95 inches so far cantly more. but most only trap part-time. “Our intent is to finish this boat ramp.” By JEFFERSON WEAVER Currently, 2015-16 is ahead The additional time needed to program by the middle of April When Darren Currie be- Staff Writer of 1987 (17.19 inches); almost The Wettest Winters navigate high waters, muddy so I can tally it up for the end- came city manager in White- tied with 1982 (17.93 inches) December-March ground and other hazards to of-the-year budget,” Davis said. ville, he began focusing more Farmers, municipal em- and not far behind 1878, which 1997-98 ... 23.34 inches reach beaver dams well off the “However, we want to continue city resources on small-scale ployees, trappers, and athletes saw one of the largest and 1982-83 ... 20.21 inches road has deterred some trap- to be able to work with those but long term drainage solu- have one thing in common so most extended periods of snow 1877-78 ... 18.72 inches pers this year. who are having very serious tions throughout the city. far this year—they’re frus- ever recorded in the region. 1981-82 ... 17.93 inches “It is very busy with all of issues.” Despite seeing several storm trated by high water. Total winter precipitation for 1986-87 ... 17.19 inches this rain and the beaver are Towns taking steps systems with more then three Heavy rains and extend- the months of December 1877 2015-16 ... 16.90 inches active everywhere,” Davis said. When Lake Waccamaw inches of rain, the recently ed periods of precipitation through March 1878 was 18.72 “With so much water, they are spent $30,000 on pumper trucks renovated Felix Smith Park Source: NWS Wilmington office, throughout the area have led inches in Wilmington, with having a heyday. after a torrential storm in De- has avoided major flooding and based on records dating to 1871. to saturated ground, swollen more than two feet of total “We have 13 or 14 trappers cember, Town Manager Harry standing water problems so far creeks, ditches and rivers, and precipitation recorded farther on our list, but most of them Foley decided enough was during this year’s unusually overflowing swamps. upstream. have full-time jobs and they are enough. rainy season. February 2016 is so far the The blizzard of 1878 was only working the program once The town began an aggres- City workers have over- third wettest on record, ac- Columbus started a ground- also preceded by an extremely breaking bounty program in a while,” Davis explained. sive pre-storm pumping pro- hauled much of the drainage cording to Steve Pfaff of the wet fall and at least one heavy “With the water as high as it gram in January, keeping an system in the area in recent National Weather Service in 2012, connecting private rain event that caused majored trappers and landowners with is, it’s flowing over many of eye on weather reports and years. Wilmington office. flooding in the fall – and led the beaver dams and it’s hard drawing down the levels in Work on the Nolan Park “On top of that, we are only beaver problems. to the cataclysmic “Spring The county changes its to detect where the dams are the wastewater and stormwa- expansion has been repeat- a little more than halfway Freshet” flooding of the Cape actually located and how many ter system before and during edly delayed due to saturated through the month,” he said. “proof” method every year, Fear, Black, Waccamaw and requiring feet, tails or ears of we are dealing with.” storms. ground and flooding in low- Pfaff said the rain can be Lumber rivers that April. With the water as high as Canal and ditch mainte- lying spots. traced back to the El Niño each beaver caught before pay- Winter 2015-16 isn’t shap- ing a $40 bounty fee per animal. it is, it’s making trapping dif- nance in several troublesome The park is affected by the weather patterns, which be- ing up to be a double-punch of ficult because the beaver have areas has also been stepped up, White Marsh, which drains the gin in the Pacific Ocean and Beavers build dams to cre- blizzards and flooding, Pfaff ate safe habitats for their fam- plenty of water to work with. improving the flow of runoff park and much of the eastern determine whether winter said, but the amount of rain “Some of the trappers are in town. end of town, and the marsh months are wet or dry, rainy ily units, called colonies. They recorded thus far is still sig- are particularly prone to stop- stating that they will set their He told the town board of has been approaching the level or snowy. El Niño also tends to nificant. traps and a big rain will come commissioners last week that of the shoulders of Jefferson dampen hurricanes and pre- ping up drainage canals, ditch- “Over the last 180 days,” he es, creeks and runs through and they are finding their the efforts had paid off. Street/Red Hill Road for weeks. vent East Coast landfalls, while said, “rainfall in Wilmington traps under three to four feet By lowering the levels in Although some areas, par- its “cousin,” the so-called La swamps, causing timber and has topped 47.45 inches. The crop damage. of water,” Davis said. “It’s the system before the storm, ticularly on the west side near Niña, encourages the growth normal is 27.15. We have a rain frustrating.” and monitoring the town’s Molly’s Branch, continue to of tropical weather. As the water rises, beavers surplus of 20.30 inches. That work harder to build their Dan Jones, a Fair Bluff lift stations during the rain see high water problems, the “Regarding the rainfall, we measurement is 175 percent trapper, said that several of his event, town employees not only city is trying to solve drainage are seeing an excellent cor- dams stronger and higher, of normal.” especially in the late winter, trapping locations are inacces- avoided any wastewater spills, problems before they occur. relation between El Niño and Area sports teams—high sible due to high water. but kept drains from backing “We were lucky,” Risk Man- recent rainfall,” Pfaff said. when they are preparing for school baseball began last the spring birthing season. “I have traps under seven or up and causing street closures. agement Officer Hal Lowder “The first and second wettest week—have been facing nu- eight feet of water,” he said. “I “They saved us enough that said after the drenching rains Februaries on record are dur- The high water has been merous delays due to rainouts an issue for both the beavers haven’t seen it like this very they deserve a big raise,” Foley Monday morning. ing strong El Niño patterns.” and icy weather conditions often.” said of the town’s public works “We didn’t have any reports Based on records dating and landowners, according to farther west. Edward Davis of the Columbus The trappers who have been employees. of any problems in the city, not back to 1871, much of the area Farmers have also been able to get to their target areas, Tabor City has had a few even any street flooding this has seen 175 percent of the Soil and Water Conservation working frantically during District. however, have been doing well. problems, Town Manager Al time. Travis (Faulk, public normal rainfall during the dry spells to get early summer “We have issued tags to only Leonard said, but nothing works director) and the guys last 180 days – beginning with In addition to helping land- harvest crops planted before owners with drainage and ero- five of our trappers and one extraordinary. While the Yam have been using the vacuum the period when a sub-tropical the next rainy period sets in. landowner,” Davis said, “but City did record the most rain truck to maintain some drains, system combined with low sion issues, Davis also serves In many cases, those farmers on the county’s beaver com- we have worked with 34 land- in the county during two of and try to head off problems pressure to bring flooding to are fighting more than just the owners and issued 207 tags. We the significant rain events this before they occur.” much of the eastern end of mittee. weather when it comes to get- “High water is a major issue have collected and paid bounty fall and winter, the town has Pfaff pointed out that while the county. ting fields drained and dried. on 154 tags as of Tuesday.” fared well. the ground is saturated, and The rest of the winter hasn’t all around Columbus and sur- The wet winter of 2015-16 is rounding counties,” he said. As of Feb. 18, 2015, Davis Leonard, who is also the additional rain events are been much better, Pfaff said. producing a bumper crop of said, the county collected 200 manager for Fair Bluff and likely in the coming weeks, Based on data starting Dec. “Some of the problems are due beavers that destroy timber to beaver, but many of the prob- pairs of ears. town administrator for Bruns- there’s a positive side to the 1, the winter thus far has been and clog canals and ditches. “We are 46 short of where wick, said Riverside Drive at abundance of rain. the sixth wettest on record. lems are due to so much water Deeper and deeper over the past several months we were last year at this time,” Fair Bluff has had its usual “We’ll likely have a pretty Again, strong El Niño years As the water has risen, so he said. share of problems. uneventful spring forest fire (1983 and 1998) produced more that there is simply nowhere has the beaver problem in Co- for it to go. I’m telling people The regular beaver trapping Situated beside the Lumber season,” he said. precipitation during the win- lumbus County. Questions needed for forum By ALLEN TURNER members and the general pub- represent us.” Staff Writer lic with as much information Justin Smith of Whiteville as possible in order for them will serve as moderator for Questions for candidates to make informed decisions the forum. still are being sought from the on issues critical to our busi- Although the forum itself public for a March 1 forum at ness climate and community starts at 5:30 p.m. on March Southeastern Community well-being. 1, a pre-forum meet-and-greet College. What better way to do so for Chamber of Commerce The 5:30 p.m. forum will be than to have a forum where we members and the candidates held in the auditorium in the can discuss these issues with will be held at 5 p.m. in the “A” “D” Building on the campus those that could potentially Building at the college. and feature candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, local seats in the state legis- Columbus County Republican Party lature and county commis- sioner, said Jennifer Holcomb, Convention president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, which is sponsoring March 8 6:30 pm the forum. Candidates for all those at seats have confirmed that they will be in attendance, but she Columbus County Courthouse was hesitant to release the Guest Speaker names of specific candidates attending. The event will be a forum Frank Williams and not a debate. “We’ll have three panel discussions,” said Holcomb, “one with candidates for gov- ernor and lieutenant governor, another with candidates for the N.C. Senate and House of Representatives, and a third with candidates for county commissioner.” Each panel will consist of opening remarks by all candi- dates, then asking questions of the candidates which have been submitted by members of the public, and end with closing remarks by candidates. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to answer every question posed. Suggested questions from the public for the candidates are sought and encouraged. People who would like to sub- Former 7th District Chairman & Current Brunswick County Commis- mit questions in advance can sioner Frank Williams to Speak at Columbus GOP Convention do so by emailing info@the- Frank Williams is a small business owner and Brunswick County native who was columbuschamber.com or by elected Brunswick County Commissioner from District 5 on November 6, 2012. calling 642-3171. He previously served as Chairman of the N.C. 7th Congressional District Repub- People attending the forum lican Party and State Chairman of the N.C. Federation of Young Republicans. may also fill out question cards Williams grew up in the rural community of Northwest, located near the Columbus for submission before the County line in northwestern Brunswick County. He also spent two summers event gets underway. working in the summer student program at what was then Federal Paper Board “The Chamber is proud to (now International Paper) in Riegelwood. Williams has been involved with numer- ous campaigns over the past 24 years. He owns and operates Pioneer Strategies, a host this event for our busi- public relations and marketing agency he founded in 2001. ness leaders and community,” said Holcomb. “It’s our goal, as the voice Plan to attend this important event! of business, to provide our 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016 Crime briefs Heroin, cocaine included Felony cases handled Pleads Waived in arrest of Bladen man in lower court recently Nathaniel Lavette Spivey, The suspect is also charged Patrice Nichole Brown, 37, James Marion Smith, 43, of Several felony cases were service fee. 34, of Round Branch with four counts of of Bolton, recently pleaded in Tabor City, waived his right handled by accepting mis- • The charge of larceny Road, Bladenboro, was trafficking in the Superior Court here to DWI recently to a jury trial in Supe- demeanor pleas or outright of a firearm arrested last week on opium derivative (driving while impaired), and rior Court, and allowed Judge dismissed in a recent District against Rob- several drug charges found in prescription was put on probation for 18 Ola Lewis to render a verdict Court session. The cases in- in C. Spauld- involving the sale of medication – by sale, months and ordered to serve 10 in his driving while impaired cluded: ing, 38, of heroin and cocaine delivery, possession days in jail within four months. (DWI) case. • The state dismissed a Lake Wac- to undercover buyers and transportation Brown, convicted in District Lewis found Smith not felony breaking and enter- camaw, was for the Sheriff ’s Drug Spivey of Oxycodone tab- Court in May 2015, had ap- guilty. Smith refused a breath ing, and larceny case against dismissed Unit in this county. lets. In addition, he’s pealed her conviction where test when arrested in October Carlton Duran Odom, 40, of when Judge Spivey is charged with sell- charged with possession of 10 she had a blood-alcohol level 2013, and appealed his District Chadbourn, after District Disbrow ing heroin once, and cocaine Oxycodone tablets with intent Spaulding of 0.10 when arrested in June Court conviction in June 2014. Court Judge Jason Disbrow re- wouldn’t al- twice in October 2015, ac- to sell, possession of cocaine 2104. fused a motion to continue the low a state cording to warrants obtained for sale, and maintaining a case. Odom had been arrested motion to continue the case. by Sheriff ’s Drug Detective Mercury car as a place to keep in August 2012, records show. Court notes show there was no Motion Break-in Dustin Fowler. and sell drugs. • James Bland Gillikin, 50, prosecuting witness. Spauld- A motion to dismiss at the James Daryl Greene, 41, of of Wilmington, pleaded to mis- ing was arrested in March 2015 close of state’s evidence on Whiteville, demeanor assault by pointing in the case. charges of driving while im- has been ar- DWI cases dismissed a gun, and two felony weapon • Jessie Jach Searson, 39, of paired (DWI) and driving left rested on Several cases where drivers ficer who had the flu. charges were dismissed after Tabor City, of center against Tammy Price charges of had appealed their District • Clarence Terrill Best, 33, the recent District Court ac- refused pro- Stone, 39, of Chadbourn, was breaking Court convictions for driving of Chadbourn, had a blood- tion. bation after allowed in District Court re- into a ve- while impaired (DWI) were dis- alcohol level of 0.11 when Gillikin will be on proba- pleading to cently. The DWI evidence was hicle, mis- missed in a special session of arrested in April 2013. He was tion for 18 months, and a 60- misdemean- suppressed. demeanor Superior Court here recently convicted in February 2015, day jail term was suspended. or maintain- theft and fel- Greene with Judge Ola Lewis from and appealed his term of pro- He is to do 80 hours of commu- ing his vehi- Fraud ony fraud on Brunswick County presiding. bation for a year. The arresting nity service within 120 days, cle as a place warrants obtained by White- and pay a $250 community- to keep and Timothy Andrew Wilson, This was Lewis’ first appear- Highway Patrol trooper has ville Police Detective Scott service fee. He was arrested sell drugs, Searson 37, of the ance as judge here in more retired, and was not available Moody. for shooting into occupied and was sen- 4600 block than four years. for court. Greene is charged with property in Whiteville in No- tenced to 30 days in jail. Felony of N.C. 242, Lewis is scheduled to hold • Denise Leggette Taste, 43, breaking into Heather Hayes vember 2015. maintaining and possession Chadbourn, regular sessions of Superior of Fair Bluff, had a blood-alco- Mabe’s vehicle on Feb. 13 and • A case of felony fraud was of marijuana with intent to has been ar- Court during her assignment hol level of 0.10 when arrested stealing a grinder and saw dismissed sell charges were dropped. rested on here through June 30. in November 2014. She was owned by Robert Arthur Wag- in District • Chandler Reece Simmons’ five charges The dismissals, all decided convicted in June 2015, and ap- ner. He’s also charged with Court here charge of of fraud on by the district attorney’s staff, pealed. Her case was dismissed selling to Murf ’s Pawn here recently assault with warrants included: because the trooper was not in Wilson the same day the grinder and when Cecil a deadly obtained by • Teddy Randon Inman, 36, court, and when he appeared saw for $80. Junior Lee, weapon Chadbourn Police Officer Bri- of Best Town Road, Clarendon, he “had no paperwork.” 36, of Tabor with intent an Campbell and Whiteville who was convicted in the lower • Tawana Y. Ranford, 51, of City, plead- to kill was Police Detective Scott Moody. court in May 2013. Inman Leland was convicted in Feb- ed to misde- dismissed Wilson is charged with us- appealed a probation term ruary 2015. She appealed her Waterfowl meanor lar- Lee when Dis- ing a debit card issued to First of 18 months. Dismissal was probation term of one year. Three hunters were con- ceny and was put on probation brow ruled Baptist Church of Whiteville because the arresting officer This case was dismissed be- Simmons victed in Superior Court here for a year and told to do 24 against a to purchase items for his own was “home with the flu.” cause there was “no prosecut- last week of having over the hours of community service. state motion to continue the use at four businesses – two in • Courtney Yvette Williams, ing witness” as a subpoena bag limit of ducks when hunt- Lee was ordered to make $100 case. The 20-year-old from Chadbourn – on Sept. 21, 2014. 29, of Chadbourn, was put was never served, and the ing in January 2015. restitution to his victim, and Whiteville was arrested in the Wilson is charged with us- on probation for a year in Highway Patrol noted it was Christopher Alan Pridgen, to pay a $250 community- case in April 2015. ing the card at CVS and Mur- December 2014. Her case was “their fault,” according to the 32, of Whiteville, and Rod- phy’s Gas in Whiteville, plus dismissed because of the of- dismissal form. ney Brent Pridgen, 48, also the Hasty Mart and Food Lion of Whiteville, were put on in Chadbourn. unsupervised probation for a Taylor gets probation year, and each was fined $250. Recent DWI convictions Richard McCroy Taylor months for Taylor, convicted Jail terms for each were sus- III, 50, of on 17 counts of forgery in 2004, Jail pended. Clarendon, was suspended. Bobby Dale Ward, 51, of Prosecution against Ste- from District Court was placed Several drivers pleaded was 0.15 when arrested in 2013. Bladenboro, was sentenced phen Quinn Allen, 30, of Chad- on probation guilty to driving while im- His unsupervised probation to four months in jail after bourn, was deferred for a for three paired (DWI) in recent sessions is for a year, and he was fined he pleaded in Superior Court year’s probation and $250 fine. years last here last week in a DWI case. of District Court here. They $100, plus the $100 DWI fee, and week in Su- He was originally sentenced to include: $250 community-service fee He perior Court three years in prison for hav- • Brandon O’Neal Bellamy, must use an Interlock device here after he ing a blood-alcohol level of 0.15 Prison 27, of Leland, who had a blood- if driving while on probation, pleaded to Taylor when arrested in 2013. alcohol level of 0.15 when and do 24 hours of community the sale and Lakeithy Keller, 41, of Ta- arrested last year. His proba- service. Ward was fined $1,000, and bor City, delivery of prescription medi- will be under continuous alco- tion, transferred to Brunswick • David Christopher Clewis, cation in a January 2015 case. was sent to County, is for 18 months, and he 33, of Chadbourn, pleaded not hol monitoring for four months prison for 16 A prison term of 12 to 24 after his jail term. was fined $100, and told to do 48 guilty, and was convicted by to 29 months hours of community service Judge Pauline Hankins. His here last and pay the $250 fee, plus a $100 probation is for a year, and Probation week after DWI fee. A 120-day prison term he must pay a $100 fine, $100 Trailer hit G. Cameron he pleaded was suspended. DWI fee and $250 community- Joyce Elkins, 54, of White- Byrd in Superior • Rodney Otis Williams, 46, service fee, and do 24 hours of ville, was by gunfire Court to fel- of Whiteville, had a blood- community service. ATTORNEY AT LAW placed on Keller ony fleeing to alcohol level of 0.16 when ar- • Joyce Shipman, 47, of A shotgun blast damaged 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville probation for elude arrest in a July 2014 case. rested in 2014. His probation Whiteville, pleaded guilty. She a cargo trailer parked at the three years 642-2258 Office Keller’s prior record shows for a year is unsupervised, and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.13 home of the owner, Patrick here last • Criminal • Divorce convictions for assault with a he was fined $200. A 60-day jail when arrested last year. Proba- Troy Mabby, 22, of Roosevelt week after deadly weapon inflicting seri- term was suspended. tion is for a year, and she was Street, Tabor City, according • Wills • Custody she pleaded ous injuries in 2009, assault • Charles Alex Williams, 24, fined $100, and must pay a $100 to a police report. The inci- • Child Support in Superior with deadly weapon in 1994, of Laurinburg, had a blood- DWI fee. She was sentenced to dent was reported at 2 p.m. on Court to • Traffic • Personal Injury Elkins assault on an officer in 2009, alcohol level of 0.12 when 24 hours in jail. Feb. 18. fraud in a Evening & Weekend assault on a female in 2006 and arrested last year. He is on November 2014 case. A prison Appointments Available 1994, vehicle larceny in 2008, unsupervised probation for a term of six to 17 months was larceny in 1997, breaking and year, and he was told to do 24 suspended. This was her first entering in 1991, and communi- hours of community service criminal conviction, according cating threats and trespassing in Scotland County within to state records. in 2002. 90 days. His $250 community- service fee was stricken, and Farmers he was fined $100. A jail term The Livingston Creek Farm- Pleads of 60 days was suspended. • Jose Erape Saleron, 30, of FEBRUARY ers Harvest, located along Shandi Renee Cook, 30, of Harvest Lane, Bolton, was the Whiteville, pleaded in Superior Fair Bluff, pleaded and was victim of a break-in and theft Court here last week to mis- put on probation for a year. discovered on Feb. 20, accord- demeanor fraud in an August He had a blood-alcohol level SPECIALS ing to a sheriff ’s report. The 2012 case, and was put on pro- of 0.24 when arrested in 2014. business’ cash register and bation for a year with a 45-day He was fined $500, and told to cash were stolen. jail term suspended. Her prior pay a $100 DWI fee, and used record shows a conviction for an Interlock device if driving Open Prices Good larceny in 2010. while on probation. He also Valentine s Day February 1-29, 2016 Pedestrian hit spent seven days in jail. • Edward Sutton III, 49, of by car Whiteville, pleaded, and was LANCE 2 Liter put on unsupervised probation All Fountain Cameron Keyon Green, 16, Prison for DWI Pepsi for a year. He had a blood-alco- of Woodrow Street, Tabor City, Amber Lynn Corder, 29, of Popcorn Drinks hol level of 0.21 when arrested was severely injured on Valen- Nakina, appealed to Superior 3.5 Oz. 16, 24 & 32 Oz. 2/$ 33 in 2015. Sutton was fined $100 tine’s Day, Feb. 14, when he was Court a nine-month prison 3 and told to pay a $100 DWI fee, struck by a car on East Fifth term for driving while im- plus to use an Interlock device 2 Liter Street in Tabor City, according paired (DWI) she got in District if driving while on probation. to a police report. Court on Feb. 18. ¢ Coke A 60-day jail term was sus- $ 29 Green unexpectedly jumped Corder refused a breath test pended. in front of a 1999 Pontiac driv- when arrested in 2015. Before 2/$ 33 • Ryan M. Baccus, 30, of St. en by Gary Belton Nobles, 52, being sentenced to prison she 3 Pauls, saw his case remanded of Evergreen, at 11:43 a.m., the pleaded to a DWI charge from 1 from Superior Court to District 69 report showed. Green, walking 2014 where her blood-alcohol 6 Pack Cans Court. His blood-alcohol level with two other males, sus- was 0.13. She was put on pro- Rock Star AMP tained injuries to his head and bation for a year, told to spend 16 Oz. 16 Oz. Coke a leg. He was cited for imped- 24 hours in jail, fined $100 and told to pay a $100 DWI fee. We’re On The Web: Products ing traffic, the report showed. www.whiteville.com 2/$ 00 2/$ 00 SHORT Prince Law Firm, PLLC 2/$ 00 BROS. P 3 •Child Custody & Support 3 RENT-A-CAR 3 •Divorce & Equitable Distribution •Traffic Tickets $ 95 Amanda B. 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Chamber officers for 2016 take their oaths from Columbus County Clerk of Court Jess Richard Wright reads the Exemplary Community Service Award to Marvella Dorman, Hill, right. Left to right are director Pam Norris, Vice President Marylou Molina, President who was surprised about the award and that her son and daughter and their spouses, Greta Regan, Richard Wight, director Donald James and Treasurer Michelle Dudney. Barb and Mike Dorman, left, and Julia and Steve Fort, right, were there. Molinas, Dorman get Tabor City Chamber awards By CLARA CARTRETTE Staff Writer

Marylou and Robert “Mole” Molina received double rec- ognition at the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce banquet held Feb. 8 in The Ritz Center. They were awarded the Chamber’s Business of the Year award, Marylou took the oath as vice president of the Chamber, and “Mole” was awarded the coveted Tabor Medal as the town’s Outstand- ing Citizen of the Year. Bruce McPherson present- ed the Tabor Medal, noting that “Mole” was born on a “Mole” Molina accepts the “Mole” and Marylou Molina, left, accept the Business of 50-acre farm but went out Citizen of the Year award the Year award from Michelle Dudney and Donald James. into the world to explore new things, such as working as a program. They recently held show camps in the summer, Tabor City High School after roadie traveling with Bruce a barn dance and donated the where children between the her family moved here. Springsteen’s band, becom- proceeds to the Chamber. ages of 5 and 16 years learn A retired teacher, Wright Retiring chamber president Chris Avery accepts a plaque ing a tour manager audio Children from Columbus about riding, showing and tak- noted that she was an advocate from new president Greta Ragan. engineer, and working with and Horry counties learn the ing care of their horses. for teachers, often making such notables as Blood, Sweat equestrian sport at Sunnyfield Each fall the Molinas and contact when he served in the online to do research and Barb and daughter Julia and and Tears, Patty Labelle and and riders have successfully Devon McDermott, the coach, N.C. House of Representa- I tell them how to go to the husband Steve Fort before others before starting his competed in horse shows and host a Halloween party open to tives. courthouse for information,” they came to stand with her as own band. He had a successful participated on the Sunny- all children to enjoy a haunted She has spent many he said. she received the award. career in theatre audio, IBM, field Interscholastic Eques- hayride led by “Mole” Molina. summers volunteering at Dorman was recently hon- Richard Miller, who will Ford, ABC TV, Pfizer – “But trian Association middle and Community service Ridgecrest, a Baptist facility ored at a reception at the chair the Dixie Youth tour- his heart never left the farm,” high school teams. One of the Marvella Dorman was pre- in the mountains. Welcome Center after she an- nament in Tabor City July McPherson said. middle school students has sented the Exemplary Com- She was one of the first nounced her retirement. 1-4, spoke briefly about the The Molinas bought Sun- earned the right to compete in munity Service Award by hosts at Tabor City Welcome She said she was totally 16-team event for 7- and 8-year- nyfield Equestrian Farms the state regional competition Richard Wright, who noted Center and shares Wright’s shocked when the award was olds and asked for commu- in December 2012, starting a later this month. that she is not a Tabor City interest in genealogy. announced and she had not nity support for a tournament boarding and riding lesson Sunnyfield holds pony and native but graduated from “She tells them how to go seen her son Mike and wife booklet that will be printed. R.J. Corman report brings good news A highlight of the Tabor the rail line. a week, 12 hours a day. We’re ation,” he said. “We have City Chamber of Commerce Relative to the closeness of committed to the long term, people who want to give a banquet was an update on the the rail committee members, we’re here to stay.” fair day’s work for a fair sal- R.J. Corman rail line by Bill Henderson said he has three Henderson said trains ary and we’re working with Henderson, vice president of children, one studying law would be rolling by March 1 the ports in Wilmington and sales and marketing. and one pursuing a medical at 10 miles per hour and they Charleston. We’ve had a dis- He was introduced by Den- profession. “They call Den- hope to increase to 25 miles cussion about reconnecting nis Worley, who co-chaired nis for advice,” he said. per hour, which will cost mil- Whiteville and Wilmington. It the rail committee to obtain “I’ve never seen such lions of dollars. takes time and I promise a lot the railroad from the Pippen cooperation as with this He said Corman will apply of work is being done. We’re family. committee,” he continued. for a TIGER grant, awarded in it for the long term and I It’s obvious that Worley and “There’s a lot to celebrate but to enhance and improve rail- want to extend appreciation Henderson have developed there’s a lot of work ahead of roads, and thinks there is a to the committee and what you a friendly relationship dur- us. I believe we can be one good chance it will be granted. do and to Dennis for helping Dennis Worley talks about Bill Henderson ing the two years they have of the premier short lines He said the Corman group solidify our decision.” Bill Henderson. worked together. like Ashland, Ky. (his home). in the country. Why did we is committed to attracting Henderson received a “I think he likes Tabor “It’s a real pleasure to be I love it here; I absolutely love buy this line? We saw it for industry. standing ovation at the begin- City,” Worley said. He spoke here and provide an update it here.” what it can be and did our “It’s all about jobs cre- ning and end of his talk. of how Henderson likes to and it is truly a pleasure to He credited Worley and co- due diligence. It will pro- garden, takes his daughter bring rail service back,” Hen- chair Doug Wendell of Myrtle vide a lot of opportunities fishing using worms he digs, derson said, noting that he Beach with “taking something with the quality of people bought shotguns and taught does love Tabor City, White- impossible and making it pos- here working together but his family to shoot. ville and other towns in Co- sible” when they brokered the won’t happen overnight. Our He started a charity to feed lumbus County. “This feels deal for R.J. Corman to buy crews are working seven days the homeless and always finds something to celebrate. On his first date with his wife Cathy he took her in the pickup truck to buy horse ma- nure and took it to the garden. New & Used Tires Henderson shared his garden bounty by bringing a bag of any size for Cars, Trucks & SUVs tomatoes to Myrtle Beach when he flew in on a Lear Jet. Worley noted that Hender- New Tires Also In Stock son could not get a red engine to put on the railroad tracks all makes in front of The Ritz for the meeting, but managed to get a big red truck on the tracks. He added that Henderson and the Corman group would be work- ing to help bring industry to Columbus County. Art reception date changed The date for the art exhibit reception for Lori Lytle and Renee Calhoun Matthews at Carolina Tire Sales the Columbus County Arts Center has been changed to Thursday, Feb. 25. It was previ- 5652 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn ously set for Feb. 18. Their art will be displayed 654-1500 • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 until March 24. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016 Burritt ‘Bucky’ Benson will RBHPS speaker will Engagement exhibit at SCC Wyche Gallery read from book of An exhibit in the Wyche Gallery at Southeastern Com- Modern Latin Poetry munity College is a solo exhibi- tion by artist Burritt “Bucky” William Cooper will pres- Although he was intro- Benson. The show runs Feb. 22 ent a program for the Reuben duced to Latin as a young through March 25 and the art- Brown House Preservation student at Cate, Cooper was ist reception is Thursday, Feb. Society (RBHPS) Sunday, Feb. excited to be introduced to 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Reuben using it as a modern language Benson’s art defies easy Brown House in Whiteville. at a meeting of the North description. Even so, his paint- This is a part of the literary American Institute for Living ings and drawings provide series chaired by Pat Ray and Latin Studies in 1990. the viewer the opportunity Janice Simms. He and the late Mexican to explore the blurry border Cooper will read excerpts poet, Francisco Cabrera, col- between the organic and the from his recent book, Poematia laborated on several Latin/ inorganic, with the epics of A sampling of Benson’s art. Moderna: Modern Latin Poetry, Spanish/English poems, in- childhood and songs of adult- which includes English trans- cluding “Monumenta Mexi- are going great at the company Cow Parade,” which was then hood intermixed, accompanied lations of poems published cana,” an elegy of the Dark and my dad popped this ques- exhibited at the Ackland Art by wondrous things both imag- in the 20th century and a few Virgin of Guadalupe. tion out of the blue, ‘Son, if you Museum at UNC Chapel Hill. ined and real. from the present century. Cooper’s latest book, Po- could be doing anything in the Benson’s “cow” art is now Through Bucky’s art the The poems included in this ematica Moderna: Modern world to make a living and be in the permanent collection viewer can experience both the anthology were written by 70 Latin Poetry, was launched happy at it, what would you be of the North Carolina Zoo in Brianna Lee Howell beautiful and the harrowing contemporary poets from 17 in 2015 at the meeting of the doing?’ I quickly answered, ‘My Ashboro. Roland Garrett Moore simultaneously, along with the nations. Cooper describes the International Association art.’ His response was, ‘Take Benson’s art has been the constant cycles of growth and criteria used in selecting the for Neo-Latin Studies, held in off, go get ‘em.’ So, with my subject of international inter- decay. His impulsive creativ- poems for the book and sched- Vienna, Austria. family’s support and encour- est. In August 2013 his paint- ity process examines, synthe- uled program as “short and The book has received Howell-Moore agement, that’s what I did.” ings were featured in “The sweet” with the average poem praise from such noted Lati- sizes and creates his nonver- Gary and Vicki Howell of Benson studied paint- Lakeview International Jour- length only nine lines. nists as Joseph Tusiani, con- bal response to the complex Whiteville announce the en- ing and digital arts at UNC nal of Literature & Arts, Vol. Cooper grew up on a ranch sidered to be the leading mod- experience of working in the gagement of their daughter, Pembroke under professors 1, No. 2.” near Santa Barbara, Calif. He ern Latin poet in the world. moment, while hinting at a Brianna Lee, to Roland Garrett Tarleton Blackwell and John In 2014, he was commis- attended Cate School, a prepa- He referred to the collec- narrative, but remaining inten- Moore, son of Mike and Kim Antoine Labadie. In 2011, his sioned to create original art ratory school in Carpenteria, tion as being “the most im- tionally ambiguous most of the Moore of Kinston. painting titled “Winning” was for the NBC Sports Network Calif. and then went east to portant anthology of modern time. The Benson cosmos folds The bride-elect graduated showcased at the “State of the Charlotte studio where NAS- Harvard College, now Harvard Latin poetry ever published.” and unfolds for the viewer with from the College of Wilming- Art/Art of the State” exhibi- CAR America is produced. His University. The Latin journal “Me- unending and original creative ton and is employed with Body tion at Cameron Art Museum original drawings and paint- He received his undergrad- lissa,” in its review, said, force and bold inventiveness of Beautiful in Whiteville. in Wilmington. In 2012, Ben- ings have been in numerous uate degree there as well as his “Reader, you will rejoice.” intent sparking the imagina- The groom-elect graduated son contributed an original exhibitions and arts publica- first graduate degree. Words used to describe the tions of both the young and from Pitt Community College three-dimensional painted tions and also reside in various He taught English as a Sec- book by other reviewers have old alike. and is a physical therapist at work to the “North Carolina private collections. ond Language at the Kama- been “important,” “com- Benson studied drawing Vidant Hospital. sinka School in Kenya, Africa, prehensive,” “essential” and throughout his childhood, high An April 2 wedding is where his daughter was born. “elegant.” school and college. Knowing he planned for 2 p.m. at Moore’s Science museum to show Returning to the United States, Cooper has an interest in was returning after college to Farm in Kinston. work in the family construc- Disneynature’s ‘Crimson Wing’ he taught at the University the early languages of Old and tion company, Benson put his of California, Santa Barbara Middle English, as well as for art ambitions aside and con- The North Carolina Mu- continue the circle of life. while earning his second grad- Latin, and has participated in centrated on a business degree, seum of Natural Sciences at This free, 75-minute G-rated uate degree there. symposiums and recordings Chadbourn Middle graduating in 1992 with a B.A. Whiteville will present Sci- film will be shown at 10 a.m., He taught English and Latin of both of these languages. in marketing from UNC Wilm- ence Cinema Saturday, Feb. noon and 2 p.m. at Allan Hancock Community The RBHPS, Inc. is a non- sets March 4 ington. A year later he married 27, featuring Disneynature’s The museum will show College, also near Santa Bar- profit membership organiza- his college sweetheart, Sara “The Crimson Wing: Mystery engaging nature and science bara, for more than 20 years tion with two main objectives: dinner at school of the Flamingos.” Against a films perfect for the entire before his retirement in 2000. to encourage and promote Shatterly. Chadbourn Middle School dramatic backdrop of never- family the last Saturday of Hancock College was one of awareness of, participation in He worked his way through will host a catfish filet/grilled before-filmed landscapes in a each month. Science Cinema only five community colleges and appreciation for cultural, the family construction com- pork chop dinner sale Friday, remote and forgotten wilder- programming is funded by a in the United States offering historic and fine arts in Colum- pany to become president. March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “My father and I shared ness, “The Crimson Wing” is grant from the International Latin to its students at the bus County, and to preserve The cost is $7 and the menu an office together,” he said. “I a miraculous story of love, Paper Foundation. time. the Reuben Brown House and includes grilled pork chop loved it. My dad is an amaz- courage and survival. Admission is free, but do- After his retirement, he and other historic buildings for or catfish fillet, baked beans, ing man, Citadel grad, liver Follow a lone chick to nations are appreciated. For his wife, the former Phyllis community use. slaw, roll and dessert. transplantee, natural health northern Tanzania where one more information call the mu- Hinson of Whiteville, moved For more information con- Deliveries will be made on and food guru, loving husband million crimson-winged birds seum at 910-914-4185 or email to North Carolina where they tact Janice Young at 642-7367 orders of five or more. Call 654- and I could go on with the ac- struggle to survive and prevail Whiteville@naturalsciences. maintain homes in Wilming- or Jeanette FormyDuval at 4300 or fax orders to 654-6809. colades. In October 2004, things over danger and fate as they org. ton and Lake Waccamaw. 642-4701.

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ROGER DALE JASON T. SMITH DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE STRICKLAND FAYETTEVILLE -- Jason T. LORIS, S.C. -- Roger Dale Smith, 35, died Tuesday, Feb. BRICE LUKE “KELSEY” Strickland, 69, died Wednes- 16, 2016 at Cape Fear Regional WATTS JR. day, Feb. 17, 2016 in the Medi- Medical Center. He was the GREEN SEA, S.C. -- Brice cal University of South Caro- son of Vivian McCoy Smith Luke (Kelsey) Watts Jr., 47, lina, Charleston. Born July 15, and the late Clarence Smith died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 1946 in Horry County, S.C., he and the grandson of the late at his home. was the son of the late Hallie Marie Bullock McCoy of Fair Born in Horry County, Hubert Strickland and Hazel Bluff. S.C. he was the son of Bren- Ward Strickland. He was a da Fowler Watts and the He was a Vet- veteran of the late William “Bill” Watts. eran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his father he A r m y. Final rites were held Satur- was preceded in death by JANIS MEREDITH Visitation day, Feb. 20 at Butler Branch one sister, Lisa W. Tyler. BUTLER BRYSON was held Friday, Feb. 19 at In- Missionary Baptist Church Visitation will be held WHITEVILLE -- Janis Mer- man Ward Funeral Home of in Fair Bluff with Rev. Ronald from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. edith Butler Bryson, 85, died Tabor City. Final rites were Alford officiating. Burial was 22 at Inman Ward Funeral Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at Lower held Saturday, Feb. 2 in the in the church cemetery. S&L Home. Final rites will be Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- funeral home chapel, Tabor Funeral Home in Fair Bluff THURSTON LONG CHARLES RANSOM held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. eCare Center in Whiteville. City. Burial was in Twin City handled the arrangements. WHITEVILLE -- Charles 23 in the funeral home cha- NAKINA -- Noah Thurston She was the daughter of the Memorial Gardens, Loris, S.C. He is survived by his moth- Ransom, 75, died Thursday, pel. Burial will be in Caro- Long, 68, died Tuesday, Feb. late Charlie Ring and Mary He is survived by his er, Vivian Smith; and two sis- Feb. 18, 2016. He was born lina Cemetery, Green Sea, 16, 2016. He was born March Martin Butler and the widow wife, Mary Berta Anderson ters, Tyra J. Smith Johnson Nov. 13, 1940, the son of the S.C. 10, 1947 in Columbus County, of Reid Bryson who preceded Strickland of Loris, S.C.; one and Taitesha Canty. late Herbert Ransom and In addition to his moth- the son of the late Noah Mys- her in death in 2005. She was daughter, Sabrina Fowler of Mary Lee Thompson Ran- er, he is survived by his by Long and Berlene Canady also preceded in death by four Loris, S.C.; one son, Roger L. CHARLES THOMAS SHAW som. stepfather, Greg Brown of Long. siblings, Aileen Butler Wil- Williams of Loris, S.C.; one BLADENBORO -- Charles A memorial service was Green Sea, S.C.; fianceé, Final rites were held Sat- liamson, Wilton Butler, Mearl brother, George Todd of Wal- Thomas Shaw, 55, died Thurs- held Sunday, Feb. 21 at Diane Fisher of Green Sea, urday, Feb. 20 in the chapel of Butler and Harold D. Butler. terboro, one grandson; and day, Feb. 18, 2016. He was pre- Peacock’s Chapel with Rev. S.C.; one son, Brad Watts of Peacock Funeral Home with For 40 years she was em- one great-granddaughter. ceded in death by his parents, Rev. Richard Collins, J.D. Gore ployed by Southern Bell Tele- Thomas Shaw and Vivian Gib- Merle Johnson officiating. Green Sea, S.C.; three step- EARL CARTRETTE He is survived by his sons, Joseph Harrison and and Carl Ward officiating. phone and Telegraph Com- son Packer. WHITEVILLE -- Earl Car- wife, Ruby Bass Ransom; Christopher Fisher, both Burial was in Reaves-Whaley pany and Winn-Dixie Grocery The family received friends trette, 70, died Thursday, Feb. one son, Charles Kevin of Green Sea, S.C., Chris Cemetery in Nakina. Stores in Atlanta, Ga. Sunday, Feb. 21 at Bladen-Gas- 18, 2016 at Lower Cape Hospice Ransom of Whiteville; two Harrison of Two Rivers, He is survived by one Final rites were held Sun- kins Funeral Home in Eliza- and LifeCare Center. Born daughters, Theresa Ran- Wisc.; two sisters, Charlene daughter, Renee Long of Myr- day, Feb. 21 at Worthington bethtown. Final rites were Nov. 10, 1945 in Columbus som Smith of Whiteville (Boobe) W. Kuntson (Larry) tle Beach, S.C.; her mother, Funeral Home with Dr. Darrin held Sunday, Feb. 21 at the fu- County, he was the son of the and Crystal Ransom Long of Loris, S.C., Trudy W. Lucille Long of Nakina; and Moore officiating. Interment neral home. Burial followed at late William Albert Cartrette and husband, Brad, of Faircloth (James) of Longs, five sisters, Margaret Wilson was in Chadbourn Memorial White Oak Cemetery. and Agnes Mae Cartrette. Lake Waccamaw; one sis- S.C.; two step grandsons, of Clarendon, Sylvia White Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Visitation was held Sat- ter, Mary Etta Rhodes and Mason Drake Harrison and and Kathy Smith, both of She leaves to cherish her Charles Shaw Jr.; one brother, urday, Feb. 20 at Inman Ward husband, Mike, of Gar- Caden Harrison. Nakina, Patsy Hamilton of memory, a son, Dale O’Brien Billy Ray Shaw; and two sis- Funeral Home in Tabor City. ner; four grandchildren, A guest register is avail- Whiteville and Dixie Yarbor- Bryson of Conway, SC; two ters, Tammy Shaw of Virginia Final rites were held Sunday, Andrew Smith and wife, able at inmanfuneralhome. ough of Bladenboro. sisters, Doris Butler Tedder and Vickie Cashwell of White- Feb. 21 at Beaverdam Free- Jessica, Hunter Long, Ben com. of Whiteville and Brenda But- ville. will Baptist Church in Chad- Long, Dylan Hunt; two ler Grainger (Sonny) of Chad- In lieu of flowers, dona- bourn. Burial was in McPher- great-grandchildren, Alys- RACHEL SPIVEY bourn; a brother, Edward G. tions may be made to the fu- JOHN HENRY BRUTON son Cemetery in Chadbourn. sa Smith, Andrew Herbert WHITEVILLE -- Rachel “Ebbie” Butler (Shirley) of neral fund of Charles Thomas LORIS, S.C. -- John Henry He is survived by two sis- Smith. Spivey, 78, died Monday, Feb. Chadbourn. Shaw, Bladen-Gaskins Funer- Bruton, 77, died Thursday, ters, Josephine Cartrette and Online condolences may 15, 2016, at Liberty Commons. al Home, P.O. Box 3150, Eliza- Feb. 18, 2016. Born Feb. 23, Doris Garrell Dudley, both of be made at www.peacockfu- She was born in Richmond bethtown, N.C. 28337. 1938 in Columbus County, he JULIUS FORD Chadbourn; and one brother, neralhome.net. County to Emmitt Franklin was the son of the late John and Lila Henley Spivey. In ad- WHITEVILLE -- Julius John Wesley Cartrette of Welches Creek Bruton and Margaret Smith dition to her parents, she was Ford, 65, died Thursday, Feb. Chadbourn. 18, 2016 at his residence. MARIE J. EVANS Bruton. preceded in death by three sis- MBC Black history The funeral will be held BRUNSWICK -- Marie J. Visitation was held Sunday, ters, Frances S. Holt, Virginia Mt. Pleasant AMEZ Welches Creek Missionary at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at Evans, 84, died Friday, Feb. Feb. 21 at Inman Ward Funer- S. Chriscoe and Pauline S. De- Baptist Church will hold its the Brunswick-Waccamaw 200 men and women 19, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear al Home in Tabor City. Final aton; and one brother, Clinton Black history Sunday, Feb. Baptist Headquarters, 600 Hospice and LifeCare Center rites will be held at 2 p.m. Spivey. in hats Feb. 28 28 at 4 p.m. Local historians Pinelog Road. Burial will be in Whiteville. She was born Monday, Feb. 22 in the funeral She retired from Springs will be interviewed. Other in George Cemetery. Viewing The Mt. Pleasant AME Zion March 29, 1931 in Columbus home chapel. Burial will be in Inc. Aileen Plant in Biscoe. activities will include African will be held from noon-7 p.m. Stewardess Board of Riegel- County, the daughter of the Twin City Memorial Gardens, A graveside service was American poems and music. Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Peoples wood will hold its 200 Men and late Luther Jones and Tilda Loris, S.C. held Saturday, Feb. 20 at Do- The church is located at Funeral Home and Thursday, Women in Hats Sunday, Feb. Coleman Jones. She was the He is survived by his wife, ver Baptist Church Cemetery 1733 Millie-Christine Road in Feb. 25 following the service at 28 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker widow of Memory Evans. She Sallie Grainger Bruton of Lo- with the Rev. Larry Wilson the Welches Creek community. the headquarters. will be Rev. Charlrean Mapson was also preceded in death by ris, S.C.; three sons, Johnny officiating. Phillips Funeral Rev. Frederick Bryant is Surviving are his daughter, and the St. Mark AME Zion one son, James Evans; one Dale Bruton of Green Sea, Home, 216 South Main Street, the pastor. Doris George of Whiteville; Church family of Whiteville. daughter, Nancy Hamilton; S.C., Donald Kim Bruton of Star handled the arrange- six sisters, Marienna Mason There will be refreshments two sisters, Rosa Lee Best Loris, S.C., Johnny Henry ments. of Scotch Plains, N.J., Jean and door prizes. Sandhill MBC church and Dorothy Watson; and one Bruton Jr. of North Myrtle She is survived by her sister, Robinson and Stella Hill, both For more info call Janice announcements brother, Furney Jones. Beach, S.C.; three brothers, Dorothy Morris of Whiteville. of Whiteville, Hattie Crayton Waddell at 655-4664. She was a member of Garland Brooks Cole of Co- Sandhill Missionary Bap- of Dallas, Texas, Bertha Ford Brunswick Baptist Church lumbia,, S.C., Robbie Waldon tist Church church announce- WMU Prayer of Jersey City, N.J. and Ar- Lee’s Chapel AMEZ where she served as pianist and Delean Waldon, both of ments for February are: netha Dickerson of Clayton; and Sunday school teacher for Whiteville; two sisters, Jea- breakfast March 5 Black history Sunday, Feb. 28 will be the and one brother, Randy Ford many years. nette Waldon of Whiteville, The Columbus County Bap- Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Hammond Creek Woman’s of Chadbourn. The family received friends Rose Mary Waldon of Lake tist Association Women’s Mis- Church will hold its Black Auxiliary “Black History” Sunday, Feb. 21 at Peacock Fu- Whillians; eight grandchil- sionary Union is sponsoring history Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 program at Sandhill Mission- neral Home in Whiteville. Fi- dren; and seven great-grand- the annual Columbus Coun- Welches Creek MBC p.m. There will be a Black his- ary Baptist Church. nal rites will be held at 3 p.m. children. ty Literacy Council prayer coat give away tory gospel explosion featur- The church is located at Monday, Feb. 22 in the funeral breakfast Saturday, March 5 ing Brother Harold Boone of 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Welches Creek Missionary home chapel with Dr. Tommy LORRAINE GALLOWAY at 8:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Hallsboro, Shoulders Branch Bladenboro. Baptist Church will sponsor Bryson officiating. Burial will JACKSON Church fellowship hall, 412 N. Male Chorus, Barry Smith Donald L. Thompson is the a free coat give away Wednes- be in Peacock’s Columbus Me- HALLSBORO -- Lorraine Madison Street in Whiteville. and Company of Wilmington, pastor. day, Feb. 24 from 5-7 p.m. All morial Park. Galloway Jackson, 72, died The program will feature Lamanuel Boykins and Com- sizes from infant to adult are She is survived by one son, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at Pre- a student who has received pany, St. Phillip AME Zion Beaverdam OFWBC available. Ricky Evans of Hallsboro; mier Living. She was born in tutoring from the Columbus Church of Wrightsboro, Ed A dinner in the fellowship one daughter, Pam O’Leary New Hanover County Jan. 3, County Literacy Council who Wilson Singers, Sensational sets revival dining hall will follow the of Jacksonville; one brother, 1944. She was the widow of will describe how the program Travelaires, M&R Gospel Beaverdam Original Free- give away. Luther Jones Jr. of Charlotte; Joe Dale Jackson. has impacted her life. At- Singers, Carraway Singers will Baptist Church will hold The church is located at seven grandchildren; and 15 She was a substitute teach- tendees can look forward to a and others. its revival Monday, Feb. 29-Fri- 1733 Millie-Christine Road in great grandchildren. er for 25 years. She was a delicious breakfast as well as The church is located at 42 day, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. The the Welches Creek community. member of Hallsboro Church a brief presentation from the Blacksmith Road, Bolton. speaker will be Rev. Wesley Rev. Frederick Bryant is of God. Literacy Council and music Rev. Thomasina Brailford Campbell. the pastor. MARTIN EDDIE Arrangements are incom- by Rev. Coy Long, associate is the pastor. Saturday, March 5 the Ri- JACOBS SR. plete and will be announced pastor of Mount Zion Baptist vertown Boys of Conway, S.C. BOLTON -- Martin Eddie by Peacock Funeral Home in Church. Cypress Creek Whiteville Holiness will be on the program. Jacobs Sr., 73, died Sunday, Whiteville. This event is designed to Rev. Buddy Seay is the pastor. Feb. 21, 2016 at his home. She is survived by one son, feed those attending both phys- OFWBC revival Black history Arrangements are incom- John Dale Jackson of Halls- ically and spiritually while Cypress Creek Original Whiteville Holiness Church plete and will be announced boro; two daughters, Carolyn providing the opportunity to Freewill Baptist Church will will hold its Black history by Peacock Funeral Home in Jackson and Carla Todd, both enjoy the fellowship of other hold its revival Monday, Feb. Sunday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. The Brandon Whiteville. of Hallsboro; and five grand- Columbus County residents. 22-Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. guest pastor and church will Spivey children. All funds raised will benefit nightly. The guest speaker will be Apostle Kevin Joyner and 1/25/74 - 2/18/09 the literacy council. be Rev. Jackie Strickland. the River of Life Church of Whiteville AOG The cost is $7 per person. The church is located at Chadbourn. Whiteville Assembly of God Freewill HC to host Payments can be made at 1440 Ward Town Road S., Elder Otis Geiger is the will hold its revival “Awaken- choir anniversary the door; however, pre-regis- Whiteville. pastor. trations are encouraged so ing” Monday, Feb. 22-Wednes- Freewill Holiness Church that adequate food may be day, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. with will host its young and strong prepared. Bishop Greg Myers and wife, choir anniversary Sunday, Registration forms are Brandi. Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. available by calling the Colum- The church is located at bus County Literacy Council 3258 Pocosin Road, Lake Wac- at 642-2442 or the Columbus camaw. Sandy Plain has Baptist Association at 642-2155. For more information call new pastor Turner Vickie Park at 874-0282. Sandy Plain Missionary Antioch BC Baptist Church announces the appointment of its new pastor St. James AME spring revival Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of Antioch Baptist Church You fought a good fight Fayetteville. Worship service Black history will hold its spring revival is held every second and fourth St. James AME Church will Monday, March 14-Thursday, You finished your course Sunday at 11:15 a.m., Sunday hold its Black history Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m. nightly. The You kept the faith school is held at 10 a.m. and Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. The speaker guest speaker will be Dr. Alan So shall you ever be Bible study is every Wednes- will be Deacon Richard Pea- Carr of Lenoir. There will be with the Lord. day at 7 p.m. cock of Atkinson Temple Holi- special singing each night. Thanks for the precious Turner is married to Rober- ness Church. The church is located at 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 memories. ta Thompson Turner, formerly The church is located at 225 1463 Antioch Church Road in 910.642.2128 We Love You of Chadbourn. W. Walter Street. Whiteville. Grandma Ethel and The church is located at 902 Pastor Dewey C. Farmer Jr. Preacher Chris Hardee is www.mckenziemortuary.net Aunt Chee Chee Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. is the pastor. the pastor. #6110 Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016

The political City should circus in Raleigh

examine water By TOM CAMPBELL issues sooner The circus came to Raleigh this week – not the farewell tour of thick-skinned pachyderms - but than later one in which other elephants were When Rep. Ken Waddell was mayor of in the center ring. Faced with the mandate from a Chadbourn, he made a universal observa- three-judge federal panel to redraw tion. Congressional Districts 1 and 12 “If it weren’t for water and sewer,” he within ten days, the state appealed said, “this job would be fun.” to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay Infrastructure woes are a part of life that order. Legislative leaders for many municipalities, and Whiteville were virtually assured their appeal is no exception. When aging water lines would be successful, therefore al- ruptured last week in the uptown area, lowing the March 15 Primary Elec- hundreds of customers saw their water tions for Congressional seats to go on as scheduled. As part of this reduced from a steady reliable flow to a great circus lawmakers held a state- trickle – not once, not twice, but three wide public hearing on redistrict- times. ing Monday but it was little more Water leaks often breed other water than a show, minus the calliope, leaks, or at least reveal the locations of peanuts, Crackerjacks and clowns - their kin. though some likened lawmakers to A break in The point those with the white painted faces an eight- The Whiteville City and big red inch main, The line between good and evil noses. Council and staff need to T h a t like that in I find it nauseating that I have than a fraction of a percentage of People want to be protected by take last week’s breaks as hearing Whiteville, to write these words again, but anyone who wears a badge wants police, but in some cases, only on a warning, and start look- it’s more sickening that eight law to take a human life. their own terms. proved that is far worse redistrict- ing to the future of the city’s enforcement officers have died Training and psychological Take for example, the young than just since Jan. 1. evaluation weeds out most poten- lady who wore bandoliers of bul- ing is an having a water system. It seems that every time a civil- tial gunslingers during basic law lets during a recent performance issue that leaking one- ian is killed or injured by a police enforcement school; I took a police on national television. Like all ce- stirs the inch wash- officer, there are calls for national firearm class in college, frankly lebrities who have no further need passions ing machine fitting under your home. conferences, not to mention con- to be able to get academic credit for a last name, I am sure she has and inter- ests of more Increasing operating costs and regula- demnation by talking heads and for shooting and to be near a girl done a lot of good things, and given Tom Campbell political pundits, some of whom I thought was cute. The instruc- a lot of money to worthy causes. than just tions make it hard enough to keep rates the inside- reasonable yet still make the state man- stand to make a profit off said tor canned a buddy of mine the However, her costume was, by deaths. Often as not, the president first week when the fellow made a her own admission, a tribute to the-beltline politicos and left leg- date of water and sewer systems paying has jumped into the fray as well, casual remark about “learning to a terrorist organization that was islators wishing they had not their own way. With the loss of the old several times before even the po- blow people away.” once well-known for chanting “Kill staged it. Comments were heated Community Development Block Grant lice had the whole story. When an officer has to shoot the Pigs,” one which has never as enough to melt the snow and (CDBG) program – it’s now aimed more at Yet there are darn few voices someone, the officer’s entire life a national group gotten around ice that blanketed our state and economic development and public use than crying in the wilderness when an is on the line, even if he is unin- to condemning the video tirades should have been a wake-up call rehab of private homes and infrastructure officer dies protecting the public. jured. He will likely be sued by the its members post online calling that lawmakers are the villains – municipalities have to compete harder A quick web search found 31 songs survivors for a race war. Naturally, since in this redistricting saga. Voters with lyrics pertaining to criminals of the sus- the young woman is a celebrity, are weary of redistricting efforts for water and sewer monies. The obvious that effectually allow legislators answer – borrowing money, then raising shooting police officers, and none pect; cross- anyone who questions her outfit or memorializing fallen officers. Had examined music earns a label of racist. The to choose their voters instead of rates or adding fees – is never popular, and I taken more time, I likely could by the irony of the performance doesn’t drawing competitive districts in in some cases, that can be a serious burden have found one or two somewhere, courts in end with the fact that her song which voters select their repre- in lower income communities. but there likely would have been a manner reportedly calls for unity, while sentatives. Repeated Republican Some communities have added infra- just as many promoting the mur- much more wearing a costume as divisive as soliloquies that Democrats did this structure fees to their water and sewer der of policemen. harsh than a white robe. Media local to the for decades only confirm that two bills, while others have taken the plunge I know full well there are bad that facing Super Bowl placed the cost of wrongs don’t make a right. and gone further into debt. Still others cops out there – I’ve covered the criminal her extra police protection in the Events changed dramatically on criminal trials of a few. I even suspects; neighborhood of $10,000 (paid by the way to the stay by the Supreme simply hike the costs to their customers (a Court. Justice Antonin Scalia’s practice which may be practical, but thank- knew at least one, not in the ca- and he the taxpayers on top of whatever pacity of a reporter but in his stands a Jefferson Weaver the coliseum paid). untimely death threw the conser- fully, isn’t common around here). professional capacity, which was chance of I doubt she was particularly vative plurality of the court into a Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie remarkably unprofessional; his losing his job and career. Never afraid of those police officers who partisan stalemate. The remaining has plenty of experience with infrastruc- behavior eventually stripped that mind the possibility that the sus- caravanned her limo to the game, justices are split evenly along party ture improvements, having spearheaded officer of his badge and uniform, pect-victim’s buddies and family or secured the perimeter. If she lines, so a tie vote kicks the issue the ongoing effort at Lake Waccamaw to but not because of the way he may then go hunting him, or some was frightened of the police, I am back to the three-judge panel that repair, replace and rehabilitate the town’s treated me. puffed-up wannabe outlaw who sure they would have been happy has already ruled the two districts entire system. But those officers are few and wants to prove himself worthy of to stay home and watch the game. are unconstitutional and must be far between. a gang may set his sights on that After all, like most celebrities, redrawn. This speaks to the state Through judicious fiscal management, of our highly partisan appellate the Lake has managed to keep the impact Yet, there is very little uproar particular “Po-po”. she has her own private armed when a cop is shot from ambush, Officers have it pounded into guards (some of whom likely carry courts on both the state and na- on residential and business water custom- or walks into a domestic dispute, their heads not to shoot a human those mean old guns she wants to tional levels. ers down as much as possible. As aggres- or makes a traffic stop. being unless another human be- see banned). If she is so afraid of The next act, as daring as walk- sive as that program was and continues to I am thankful that none of ing’s life is in danger. It should be cops, she didn’t have to have them ing the high wire without a net, be, it will be years before it’s completed. the officers are on the updated noted that in some cases, a civilian escorting her. challenged those who had opposed Such a project in Whiteville would be list at the Officer Down Memo- can legitimately shoot a suspect to Instead, like 99.99 percent of the current districts by declaring daunting logistically and financially. rial Page, but two I knew well defend property. A cop can’t. officers everywhere, the men and “you can’t have it both ways.” Leg- To the city’s credit, Whiteville has never are listed there. One died in a car So don’t blame it on the police women behind the badge were ma- islators said they would comply crash during a high speed chase when an officer dies in the line ture professionals, and protected with the three-judge panel and been shy about water system improve- therefore would not use race as ments. Projects have been completed, and (he wasn’t driving) and the other of duty. the pop diva like they would the was murdered by a drug trafficker Had someone not been breaking average Joe down the street. any factor in redrawing the two some are still underway, but unless the during an undercover operation. the law and endangering the lives That’s because police officers districts. As might be suspected, taxpayers are willing to see a bigger dent Witnesses and a recording had him or property of someone else in the take an oath to serve and protect those who opposed the original in their pocketbooks, such progress will identifying himself as the bullets first case, there’s a better than av- the general public; they are sup- districts were forced to back up, continue to be slow and steady. struck home. erage chance there wouldn’t have posed to be the agents of the image explaining, that their opposition The city has a policy of leaving repaired Let’s get something straight – been any interaction between that of Lady Justice, who is blind. was to the stacking and packing areas stronger than they were before some- the problem ain’t guns. Countries someone and police. I suggest that those folks who of the 1st and 12th districts, then thing broke, but that is little comfort to where they execute or imprison It bugs me that society contin- have a problem with police officers quickly adding that race must have you for owning a gun still have ues to glorify singers and actors make a public promise never to some consideration in accordance someone waiting for a shower at the end with the Voting Rights Act. of a broken service line. people killing each other with who promote violence against call for help if they are victims of firearms. The city of Chicago police, then parents allow such a crime – or else they mourn more While this is all fascinating Improvements have no effect on the has nearly the highest per capita glorification into their homes and for the officer who dies in the line fodder for those watch every nu- breaks and problems that are going to murder rate in the country, yet it’s the lives of their children, then we of duty than for the suspect who ance under the political big top happen in even the newest, best main- easier to own a firearm in England are surprised when someone gets crossed the line between good it demonstrates the absurdity in tained system, but they can help reduce than Chicago. The problem isn’t into a confrontation with a police and evil. moving our primary elections from the frequency. guns—the problem is people. officer or officers and possibly ends the traditional second Tuesday in Whiteville has taken great strides with I doubt sincerely that more up dead. May to March 15. Lawmakers had its wastewater treatment plant, which justified their decision by pro- claiming the move would produce serves Bolton and Brunswick Industrial two benefits: the March date would Park, as well as the planned U.S. 74-76 in- allow our state to be a player in the dustrial corridor. Golden curse presidential nomination process, Thumbs down The city, under the city council and while also saving the state millions Currie’s guidance, has also made a major BY RAY LUNDY families, soldiers deserted, and dynamited Sutter’s house and See Campbell, page 9-A difference in the stormwater drainage Special to The News Reporter sailors jumped ship as soon as the buildings. The mobs murdered one system, often a little at a time. ships hit the docks at San Fran- of his sons, and drove another to Jan. 24, 1848: The stone near cisco. All headed for Gen. Sutter’s suicide. Sutter’s third son drowned Water breaks aren’t as common in the man’s foot appeared to shine. ranch—without his permission. on the way to Europe trying to Write us Whiteville as they have been and could be, The man was one of the workmen Everything on Sutter’s huge escape the insanity of the enraged but perhaps the city needs to take a long, of Gen. John A. Sutter, and the ranch was ransacked. Gen. Sutter prospectors. Sutter had a nervous Send letters to the editor or hard look at its water system, and embark ranch hands were constructing rode on horseback in a violent breakdown because of the mad- contact editorial page editor on a long-term plan to replace the entire a grist mill for the general on the rage, but could do nothing. There dening chain of events. Les High at leshigh@whiteville. south fork of the American River. were too many to kill or fight. Hun- Sutter haunted the halls of Con- water supply infrastructure – or at least com, or mail them to PO Box everything that’s more than a decade or The worker picked up the yellow dreds, maybe thousands turned gress in Washington, seeking help stone, and became very excited. his land upside down—no stone to rectify his terrible misfortune. 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. two old. All letters must be signed We aren’t suggesting ripping everything At daybreak, the worker rushed unturned, from the Sierra Nevada He begged senator after senator to down the canyon to Gen. Sutter’s Mountains to the valley. All of his help him get restitution. Children and include a phone number, out of the ground and starting all over house, and presented him with the barns were torn down, his cattle in D.C.’s streets laughed at him and which will not be published. again—the city has hundreds of miles nugget. “Gold,” Sutter said loudly; slaughtered, crops trampled—all mocked him. Old, poor, and ragged- Letters are limited to 400 words of mains, supply lines and other pipes “Gold, on my ranch! We have to destroyed in a frenzied search for ly dressed, Gen. Sutter died alone and must be signed and include bringing water to thousands of customers. keep this quiet, boys!” gold. in a furnished room—despised the author’s community. Water system repairs have to be like a cat The next day all of his workers Gen. Sutter filed a lawsuit and lonely. He held the deed to the Authors are limited to one let- quit and began madly prospecting claiming San Francisco and Sac- greatest fortune on earth at the on a grindstone, one lick at a time. ter every 30 days. Letters about But perhaps the city council and staff for gold. Within a few days, vil- ramento had built on his land; he time, but had not a dollar on him lages, towns, ranches were aban- won, but never received a penny. when he died in the spring of 1880. business and personal disputes need to take last week’s breaks as a warn- will not be considered. Letters ing, and start looking to the future of the doned, all prospecting for gold—on Mobs, infuriated by the decision, His gold was a curse. (Sources: Sutter’s ranch. Men deserted their burned down the courthouse; they Dale Carnegie via R.J. Morgan). are subject to editing. city’s water system. The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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Junior Isaiah Jones is the 17-year-old Weightlifting and art might not seem to have Cody Ritchart, a junior, is the 17-year- Amber Leonard is the 17-year-old son of Lisha Jones. What he likes best much in common, but both are passions of old son of Rhonda Ritchart of Evergreen. daughter of Brooke Waltman. The senior about Whiteville High is the teachers and Channing Floyd. The East Columbus freshman While his favorite thing about West Colum- said that at SCHS “everyone is like fam- staff. “They are friendly and helpful,” he says he enjoys both pursuits. “Weightlifting and bus is that so many different types of after- ily.” Math is her favorite subject because said. His favorite class is American History art are my favorite classes,” he said. “I want to school activities are offered, during school it is her strongest subject. She has been a because he gets to learn about things he keep getting stronger, and I like to draw and varsity cheerleader for four years and is a hours his favorite class is English because didn’t know about the country. His favorite paint.” The 14-year-old son of Tim and Mary cheer captain. She is a nursing fundamen- school activity is basketball. “It’s my favor- Floyd is a three-season athlete at ECHS, playing “It’s a really easy course to take.” Cody tals student, the senior class president, ite sport,” he said. One thing he’d change football, basketball and baseball, and he is also takes pride on never giving up. “I always in the top 10 percent of her class and a about the school is the lunch hour. “I want in FFA and FCA. “I’m proudest of my athletic push myself to do better,” he says. After marshal. She is proud of recently becom- to extend the lunch hour so that each achievements this year,” he said. “I absolutely graduation he wants to pursue a career ing a certified nurse aide after passing student can eat and have time to socialize love football, basketball and baseball.” In the off- as an electrician. Cody’s favorite musical the N.C. Nurse Aide examination. She is with their friends,” Isaiah said. Outside season, he is still on the diamond, playing travel performer is Leerae and his favorite movie CPR certified and has volunteered at blood of school, he likes to play video games and baseball. He hopes to pursue an athletic career is Jurassic World. He enjoys eating chicken drives. She wants to attend East Carolina hang out with friends. Drawing pictures after attending “a good college.” His favorite and broccoli casserole and his favorite non- University after high school and pursue a is what Isaiah enjoys and does best. Some- movie is “When the Game Stands Tall.” When school activity is participating in church career as a physical therapist. Her favorite thing that most people wouldn’t know about it comes to other favorites, Floyd isn’t picky. book is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. basketball. him is that he likes to read. His dream is He likes all kinds of music, and says “I love Her favorite movie is Friday Night Lights. to become a scientist and he’d like to go to all foods.” “I like how my school is like one big Her favorite food is Italian and she enjoys community college after high school. family and everyone works together,” he said. shopping.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Taking a stand against bullying Youth are often victims Eastpointe contracted with like to expand this initiative of bullying, which results in Leading to Change, a na- throughout its 12-county area. negative emotional impact on tionally recognized training Organizations that would like their lives. Children and teens agency to facilitate the event, to receive additional infor- want to know how to fight attended by 85 students. mation about anti-bullying against, and not succumb to, They were able to use the efforts or other community bullying. information and resources educational events sponsored These are the findings of provided to create individual by Eastpointe may contact a community Survey of Gaps action plans for how they can Cheryl Harris, community re- and Needs Assessment con- combat bullying. lations specialist at charris@ ducted by Eastpointe. More than 25 adults showed eastpointe.net. To address this issue head their support for the youth at- Eastpointe is a Local on, and to give youth pow- tending the summit, including Managed Care Organiza- erful tools to combat bully- personnel from Eastpointe tion (MCO) that manages, ing, Eastpointe sponsored an and the Public Schools of coordinates, and monitors the anti-bullying youth summit Robeson County. mental health, intellectual/ for Robeson County Middle Rep. Charles Graham also developmental disabilities, School students Feb. 6 at the attended and offered a word and substance use/addiction school. of encouragement to the stu- services in 12 eastern coun- The motto of the event was dents. ties of North Carolina. East- “Stand Up and Speak Out.” Feedback from the students pointe works with individuals, The event engaged the stu- will be used to enhance future families, providers and com- dents with energizing ac- anti-bullying initiative efforts. munities to achieve valued tivities and highly interactive Eastpointe and the Public outcomes in the behavioral listening sessions and focus Schools of Robeson County healthcare system. groups. will continue to provide edu- To learn more, visit www. In addition to collaborating cation and bullying resourc- eastpointe.net. To access ser- with Robeson County Schools, es for students and would vices, contact the Eastpointe toll-free call center at 1-800- Coping with Campbell Democrats to Stress is topic Continued from page 1-A of dollars by holding only one meet Thursday of Feb. 25 event primary election. Columbus County Demo- Twenty-nine other states crats will meet Thursday, Feb. “Stress and How to Cope,” will have held presidential 25 at 6 p.m. in the Columbus is the topic of a commu- contests before North Carolina County Courthouse. nity education event at N.C. and it increasingly looks as if All precinct chairmen are Cooperative Extension on our voice will not be so signifi- urged to attend. Thursday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. cant. Further, there is no way to noon. William Sellers of new districts can get necessary Eastpointe, which manages approvals by March 15, so a behavioral health for 12 coun- May congressional primary is ties, is the guest speaker. almost a certainty. The free event is open It doesn’t appear we will to the public and part of a enjoy either of the promised monthly community educa- benefits. tion series on health, wellness Tom Campbell is former and recovery sponsored by assistant North Carolina State Eastpointe. 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Madison St., Whiteville 910-642-5639 • Fax 910-642-0450 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016 New look for Whiteville Police By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer Whiteville Police are sport- ing new patches on new, more traditional uniforms, and the makeover began with Animal Control Officer Elijah Kemp. “When I came here, it looked like we had four dif- ferent departments, not four squads,” said Chief Jeff Rosi- er. “The word ‘uniform’ means uniform – alike.” While the chief was work- ing on a new dress code for the department, Kemp came to Rosier and said he would like WPD’s new patch Animal Control’s new patch to present a more professional appearance as well. tersected by two red lines cated officers,” Rosier said, “Elijah looked like a jani- representing the roads leading “and a good department. They tor,” Rosier said. “It wasn’t his into Whiteville on a blue back- deserve to look their best, fault – it’s what had been made ground with stars for each of especially since they’re some- available to him. He needed a the towns in Columbus County. times the only face of the city uniform that left no doubt he It maintains the classic shield that someone sees. When you House was a representative of the design, but the new colors are do a good job, and have a lot Continued from page 1-A city. He works hard at a vital more visible than the old logo. of responsibility, you want a but thankless job.” As officers are issued new uni- little recognition of that hard gressional primaries to begin candidate would have to re- decision of the U.S. District Kemp, who handles com- forms, Rosier said, they are is- work.” at noon on March 16 and close ceive 40 percent of the vote in Court for the Middle District plaints about stray and danger- sued the new service clothing Unlike some chiefs who at noon on March 25. order to avoid a runoff. of N.C … and in any such case ous animals in the city, also commonly wear business at- with the new patches. In a major provision affect- Language for the bills – this act is repealed.” helps direct traffic in school tire at the office, Rosier usually Supervisors in the depart- ing all races, both on March 15 the legislation setting new McCrory was out of state zones and performs other du- wears the same uniform as his ment approve the logo de- and June 7, runoff primaries congressional maps and re- for the winter meeting of the ties as needed for the city. He department. signed by the chief. They had for 2016 only have been elimi- scheduling the congressional National Governors Asso- is on call virtually 24 hours a lot of input on the new logo. “I want us all on the same nated. primaries and the separate ciation from Friday through a day, and coordinates with “It’s sharp, and stands out,” page,” he said. “We’re proud Candidates who receive legislation changing rules for today (Monday), but was ex- the county animal control on Rosier said. of being Whiteville Police, and the most votes in a primary all primaries – state “This act pected to sign the new bills some cases that involve both While the SRT team still we want the citizens to have for any office will be declared is effective … and applies … into law immediately upon departments. wears military-inspired util- confidence and be proud of us their party’s nominee. unless … the U.S. Supreme his return. “He deserved to have as ity clothing with multiple as well. We want them to see Without that provision, a Court reverses or stays the sharp of an appearance as any pockets, most of the officers an officer standing there and other member of our depart- are now presenting a more have no doubt that the officer ment,” Rosier said. The new classic appearance called “Los is there to help.” uniform has tan shirts and Angeles Blues,” or Class A uni- black pants, a standard uni- forms – once considered only form used by animal control useful for dress or official func- Join in the Hunt! officers across the country. tions. The uniforms are fitted, Meet the Stars Rosier then contacted his instead of being one-size-fits- The News Reporter’s sister, who has graphic design most like the utilities, and March 8 at experience, and worked with present a better impression to Madison Lounge 3rd Annual her to create a new logo for the general public, Rosier said. Animal Control. Edna Dowless Since the uniforms are be- Meet the stars of the 2016 of the department provided ing changed out as new ones Dancing with the Vineland several options on color, and are issued, and the design Easter Egg Stars at The Madison Lounge Rosier and Kemp decided on work was largely handled in at The New Southern Kitchen the new design. house, Rosier said, there was on Tuesday, March 8 from 5-7 That naturally led to a new no need to amend the depart- pm. Hunt design for the Whiteville Po- ment’s budget. This is a fun evening where lice department’s shoulder The new uniforms are you can show your support for Classifieds Contest patches as well. drawing a few comments from this fundraising event to sup- “The old one – no one was the public, Rosier said, but port Vineland Depot. Admis- Correctly count the Easter eggs “hidden” in the sure when it was last updated,” the biggest change has been sion is at least one $10 vote for Rosier said. improved pride and morale in your favorite star. There will be classified section of The News Reporter between The new police patch fea- the department. complimentary hors d’oeuvres February 25th and March 21st, 2016, and WIN! tures the old courthouse, in- “We have some very dedi- and a cash bar. Sports

The News Reporter, Monsday, February 22, 2016 - Page 1B Kligerman drives RBR entry to third place in CWTS opener DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Series (NCWTS) NextEra En- some hard driving and evasive suddenly (everyone) is hitting sured. Another large wreck, Tyrell Kirk Parker Kligerman, in his first ergy Resources 250 at Daytona maneuvers for Kligerman. He each other as hard as they can. that saw Christopher Bell’s Whiteville guard ride in the Ricky Benton Rac- International Speedway. barely missed being collected I could see it happening, so I Toyota tumble down from the ing (RBR) Enterprises Valvo- The third place matches the by the “big one” on lap 93. sort of backed off and the 88 got front stretch, was caused by line/Advance Auto Parts BTS best-ever in the RBR team’s “Everyone was trying to turned sideways and that big contact that occurred directly Tire and Wheel Distributors/ more than six years of NCWTS make the outside line work ... wreck happened. But after the in front of Kligerman’s No. Goodyear Commercial Tire competition. Clay Rogers drove and it just wouldn’t,” Kliger- wreck cleared, so many of the 92 Ford. Kligerman was able Network Ford 5-150, survived the Cerro Gordo-based team to man said. “There eventually trucks focused on, I was think- to skate through the carnage. a wild finish to bring home a third place finish in the 2011 comes a point where you could ing, ‘You’re gonna get third.’” third place Friday in the NAS- running of the Daytona race. see the race kind of take a Even after the white flag See Kligerman on 2B Parker Kligerman CAR Camping World Truck The result wasn’t without character ... it takes a shift and flew, the finish was not as-

Turner Brown Fabulous debut at ECU GREENVILLE - Whiteville native Turner Brown got his first taste of intercollegiate baseball Saturday by lashing out three hits, including a two- run homer and a run-scoring double, in an 11-1 ECU victory over visiting Longwood Uni- versity of Virginia The switch-hitting Brown scored two Pirate runs in the lop-sided season-opening win over the Longwood team, which competes in the Big South Conference. The ECU freshman, start- ing at shortstop and hitting in the No. 9 position, had one of best opening-day outings for a freshman in Pirate baseball history. Turner Brown Brown was a four-year start- er for the Whiteville High WHS. School baseball team that In Saturday’s game with captured three state cham- Staff photo by Dan Biser Longwood, Brown had a hit East Columbus Lady Gators pionships during that span. in three at-bats and was also 2016 Three Rivers Conference Tournament champions Following his senior season, hit by a pitch as the Pirates he was named the Three Riv- 2016 Three Rivers Conference Regular Season co-champions claimed a 9-6 victory. On Sun- ers Conference Player of the day, the Pirates completed a Year, the Columbus County three-game sweep over Long- Edge S. Robeson 47-46 in TRC final Player of the Year and was also wood by a 5-3 score. the recipient of the 2015 Jiggs Coach Cliff Godwin’s Pi- Powers Award as Columbus rate squad will travel to take County’s Most Outstanding Lady Gators hang on to claim title on the Virginia Cavaliers this Athlete. Friday, Saturday and Sunday He committed to ECU dur- By DAN BISER Lady Mustangs worked to one quarter but went ahead we can handle the challenge at Charlottesville. ing his sophomore season at Sports Editor set up a game-tying 3-point for good midway through the when we play together as the shot with high-scoring guard second quarter when it ripped team,” said Powell, sister of ST. PAULS - Even though A’terria Quick. off eight straight points on the ECHS head coach. they watched a seemingly Quick got off a good shot, two shots by McClure and one McClure, the daughter of comfortable seven-point lead but it didn’t fall. East Colum- each by Sayeh Campbell and ECHS girls junior varsity nearly evaporate in the excit- bus controlled the rebound as Rosalind Harper. coach Clarence Shipman, said NCHSAA basketball ing final two minutes of play, the final seconds ticked away, Sayeh Campbell added nine that the team has a lot of the East Columbus Lady Ga- but the ball was stolen by points for East Columbus, confidence when it takes the tors still left the floor here South Robeson’s Nytia Lewis which had split its two TRC courts. playoffs scheduled Friday night with a 47-46 win who put the ball in before the regular-season games with the “When we give it our best over South Robeson and their buzzer sounded - one point Lady Mustangs. and play as a team, good Photo by Grant Merritt fourth Three Rivers 1A-2A short. As she has all season, Quick things happen,” she said. to open Tuesday Conference Girls Basketball “That’s not the way we once again led the Mustang The Lady Gator squad will Tournament championship planned for things to be in our scoring attack by amassing 26 open play in the state 1A play- Three Rivers Conference- Whiteville (15-4) will entertain in five years. last time out,” said ECHS head points, scoring from virtually offs Friday with a 6 p.m. home champion East Columbus will Perquimans (13-12) at 6 p.m. South Robeson made a coach Candra Powell, whose everywhere on the court. game with Kestrel Heights of play host to Kestrel Heights of in the opening round for the steal under the East Colum- squad gained a 20-win season Carrington Mitchell also Durham. Durham Tuesday at 6 p.m. in second straight year. The Wolf- bus basket and converted it for the fourth time in five sea- had a big night for South Robe- East Columbus advanced the opening round of the state pack is the No. 1 1A seed from for a lay-up right before time sons along with having won or son, scoring 12 points, includ- to the third round of the play- 1A girls basketball tourna- the Three Rivers Conference. expired, but the two-point shared the TRC regular-season ing three explosive 3-pointers offs last season and made it to ment. East Columbus, carry- Second round action in all goal was still one point shy. title for the fifth straight year. from deep in the corner during the Eastern N.C. 2A Regional ing a 20-4 record, holds the No. brackets is set for Thursday South Robeson put up “We didn’t take care of the ball the first half. semi-finals in 2015 and 2013. 7 seed in the East 1A bracket with third-round play sched- a strong pressure defense and that let South Robeson get The loss dropped South S. Robeson 15 9 9 13 - 46 while Kestrel Heights holds uled for Saturday. Regional against the Lady Gator spread right back in it. Still, a win is Robeson’s season record to E. Columbus 14 13 10 10 - 47 the No. 26 seed in the 32-team semi-finals will be played on offense in the game’s final mo- a win and winning the tourna- 17-9. SOUTH ROBESON (56): Van- field. March 1 with regional finals ments and quickly converted ment championship is what we Powell and McClure, both derhill 2, Grace 2, A’terria Quick 26, The Whiteville Lady Wolf- set for March 5. two turnovers into field goals came here to do tonight.” juniors, have provided to be Nytia Lewis 5, Carrington Mitchell pack (9-10) is also competing State championship games 12. to draw to within two, 46-44. Tia Campbell and Marlena the backbone for the Lady Ga- in the East 1A bracket as the will be played on March 12. EAST COLUMBUS: Marlena No. 27 seed. The WHS squad The East Columbus girls team After the Lady Gators’ Tia McClure each had 12 points for tors for most of the past three McClure 12, Tia Campbell 12, Campbell converted one of the Lady Gators, followed by seasons. Sayeh Campbell 9, Charity Pow- will travel to take on No. 6 and Whiteville boys team two foul shots with 20 seconds Charity Powell with 11. East “There’s pressure to win ell 11, Mia Campbell 2, Rosalind Northampton (16-3) on Tues- each advanced to the third remaining, South Robeson’s Columbus trailed 15-14 after sometimes, but we feel like Harper 2. day at 6 p.m. round of the state 1A playoffs In the 1A boys bracket, last year. Salkahatchie sweeps doubleheader over SCC

By FRANKLIN DAVIS Woolfolk walked. Hammonds but the rally ended there, giv- Sports Writer was called out at the plate ing the Indians a 7-6 victory. on the back end of a double Josh Stikeleather started Coach Milan Rasic’s SCC steal. Blake Glass walked, for SCC. Kolin Causey pitched Ram baseball team battled to Pete Baddick had an infield the final two and one-third in- the very end before dropping a single and Dillon Frye drew nings. Hetzel. Hammonds and 7-6 decision to the USC-Salka- a bases loaded walk to score Baddick each had two hits for hatchie Indians in game one Woolfolk. SCC added another the Rams. of Saturday’s doubleheader. run in the fourth. Strong Indian pitching and A stout pitching performance Kevin Williams was hit defense and Ram generosity by the Indians’ Hunter Her- by a pitch. Christian Kercado were keys to game two. Salka- nandez was the key in their moved him to second with a hatchie’s Hunter Hernandez 6-1 game two win. bunt. Williams advanced to did not give up a hit until Salkahatchie jumped on third on a passed ball and Baddick led off the Ram fifth top in game one with an un- scored on Hetzel’s single. with a solid single to left. He earned run in the top of the Salkahatchie retook the lead, was erased on the second In- first. Jawan Caviness gave the 5-4, with three runs in the dian double play of the game. Indians a 2-0 lead with a solo fifth on two walks that both Salkahatchie shortstop, Jon homer to left in the second. scored and three hits. Wright and left fielder Josh The Rams got on the board Three hits and a sacrifice Litchfield each made diving in the second when Royce fly increased the Indian lead catches that robbed Rams of Woolfolk singled, stole sec- to 7-4 in the top of the seventh. hits. ond and advanced the final Insurance runs that proved Salkahtchie scored two two bases on passed balls. costly for SCC. Glass led off runs in the second to take the Staff photo by Franklin Davis The Rams took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh lead. A single run scored on Ram triple the third. Chase Hetzel sin- with a line drive home run an unusual play in the fourth. Southeastern Community College outfielder C.J. Hammonds slides safely into third gled and scored on C. J. Ham- to right. Baddick doubled Wright scored from first base base for a triple in the Rams’ homefield baseball win over the Methodist University monds’ double into the left causing a pitching change for Salkahatchie. Baddick scored JV last Wednesday. Hammonds played a big role on Whiteville High School’s state field corner. Hammonds ad- See SCC on 2B vanced to third on a wild pitch. on Cody Harris’s sacrifice fly, 1A baseball championship team last spring. At left is SCC head coach Milan Rasic. 2B- The News Reporter - Monday, February, 22, 2016 Three Rivers Conference Baskeball Tournament results BOYS GIRLS

OPENING ROUND, FEB. 16 OPENING ROUND, FEB. 16 Fairmont 82, East Columbus 43 East Columbus 55, West Columbus 26 Whiteville 56, West Columbus 42 Red Springs 51, Fairmont 25 Red Springs 62, South Columbus 47 South Robeson 54, South Columbus 41 St. Pauls 90, South Robeson 61 St. Pauls 35, Whiteville 22

SEMI-FINALS, FEB. 18 SEMI-FINALS, FEB. 18 Red Springs 46, Whiteville 42 South Robeson 35, Red Springs 30 Fairmont 70, St. Pauls 55 East Columbus 44, St. Pauls 27

CHAMPIONSHIP, FEB. 19 CHAMPIONSHIP, FEB. 19 Fairmont 56, Red Springs 47 East Columbus 47, South Robeson 46 Kligerman Rams win home opener Continued from 1B See photos on 1B The green flag never came out, By FRANKLIN DAVIS score. The play was a tough and when the final order was Staff photo by Franklin Davis scoring decision given the Sports Writer sorted out, Kligerman and the wet conditions of parts of SCC softball RBR team were scored third be- After two postponements, the outfield. Southeastern Community College’s Taylor Baysden delivers a pitch to a Pitt Com- hind race winner Johnny Sauter the SCC Rams baseball team Southeastern defensive munity College batter in Saturday’s softball doubleheader. The Lady Rams dropped and second-place finisher Ryan finally played its home open- fundamentals probably saved weekend doubleheaders to Florence-Darlington on Friday, and Pitt on Saturday. Jordan Truex. er under new coach Milan the game in the Methodist “I can’t say enough about his Smith is the SCC catcher. Rasic. The Rams staged a seventh. The Monarchs uti- team’s efforts,” said team owner seventh-inning comeback to lized three singles, two walks Stallions Ricky Benton. “We had a few pull off a 10-9 win over the and hit batsman to score mistakes on pit row that cost us Methodist junior varsity. three runs. However, the dam- a track position, but they kept Lady Gators use big second half in Methodist struck for three age could have been much working hard and at the end, we runs in the top of the first. worse as the Rams caught were in position to win. (Crew defeating St. Pauls in semi-final round Two walks and two base hits two runners attempting to chief) Mike (Hester) called a did the damage. An SCC 4-6-3 advance. One runner was By DAN BISER great race and Parker drove a before coming out with its Hall scored nine points to lead double play prevented further part of a double play on a fine Sports Editor smart race. strong opening surge in the No. 5-seeded St. Pauls, whose damage. The Rams came throw by centerfielder Royce “I’m glad we were able to third quarter. record slipped to 9-15. right back in the bottom of Woolfolk to catcher Kevin ST. PAULS - A 10-0 burst to get a good finish for Valvoline, Powell scored 12 of her 14 East Columbus opened the frame. Kevin Williams Williams. The other occurred open the second half sparked Advance Auto Parks and Good- points in the first half while tournament play Tuesday singled and Dillon Frye was when C.J. Hammonds’ throw the top-seeded East Columbus year,” Benton added. “We really McClure tallied eight in each with a 55-26 win over West Co- safe on a fielder’s choice. to home was not in time, but Lady Gators to a 44-27 victory appreciate their support for this half to finish with a game- lumbus, and St. Pauls grabbed Frye stole second and scored Williams’ throw put out the over host St. Pauls in Tuesday’s race and this finish gives us a high 16 points. Each had 10 an opening-round win by de- on Royce Woolfolk’s base hit. Methodist base runner when girls semi-final play of the great start to 2016.” rebounds. feating a higher-seeded White- A Blake Glass double scored he over slid the bag at third. Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference “... for this team, there’s three “We did a good job of tak- ville team 35-22. Woolfolk. Chase Hetzel’s sin- SCC retook the lead 10-9 Tournament. The game drew a guys that work full-time in the ing care of the basketball and St. Pauls 8 8 6 5 - 27 gle scored Glass to tie the in the bottom of the sev- capacity crowd. shop: Hester, (car chief) Bob- working for good shots,” said E. Columbus 10 10 14 10 - 44 game at three apiece. enth. Hetzel and Hammonds Juniors Marlena McClure by Gill and Mikey Hammond, ECHS coach Candra Powell. ST. PAULS (27): Grace Hall 9, Des- The Rams took a 6-3 lead singled. Baddick reached on and Charity Powell combined tiny Hardin 6, Hannah Stephens 4, our tire guy,” Kligerman said. “We also went after the ball in the third. Hetzel reached a fielder’s choice. Josh Stike- for 30 points and 10 rebounds Alyssa Emanuel 4, Tyeemah Lewis “They’re in the shop and work hard on defense. on an error. C. J. Hammonds’ leather walked to load the while avenging a regular-sea- 4. very hard very methodically to “St. Pauls played a strong, triple plated Hetzel. Ham- bases. Cody Harris drove in a son loss to the St. Pauls team. EAST COLUMBUS (44): Marlena put great equipment on the track, aggressive game. They are monds jogged home on Pete run with a single. Kevin Wil- East Columbus recorded its McClure 16, Charity Powell 14, and you see it today, and I think much better than their record Sayeh Campbell 6, Tia Campbell 6, Baddick’s two-run homer to liams’ triple plated the tying 19th win of the season after you saw it last year too. “To give indicates,” Powell added. Mia Campbell 2. left field. Methodist struck and eventual winning runs. gaining a 20-16 halftime lead this team that kind of momen- Freshman forward Grace for two runs in the fifth. Ryan Allen pitched the fi- tum, to give them the opportunity Two Ram errors and a single nal two innings to get the save to be up front, it’s great.” scored one run. for SCC. He faced just six bat- Kligerman and the RBR team A sacrifice fly scored a ters. One batter reached base Wolfpack boys eliminated in TRC semi-finals plan to return to NCWTS action Photos by Mary Kindschuh second run, but Frye’s throw on a walk, but was erased Saturday for the Georgia 200 at came up with some big baskets Tyrell Kirk had 14 points, from right field gunned down when Williams caught his By DAN BISER Atlanta Motor Speedway. Sports Editor down the stretch,” said WHS including a pair of 3-pointers the runner trying to advance third runner attempting to coach Jerry Singletary, whose to pace Whiteville scorers. to third. Methodist tied the steal. ST. PAULS - Timely 3-point team lost to the Red Devils for Lamarr Green followed with 10 score at six in the sixth. A Chase Hetzel led SCC with NWTF banquet The local National Wild shooting spurred the No. 3 the second time in three games points as the Wolfpack season Monarch runner was thrown four hits in five at-bats. Kevin Turkey Federation, Three seeded Red Springs Red Devils this season. record slipped to 15-5. out at the plate in the inning Williams and C. J. Hammonds Rivers Chapter, will hold a to a 46-42 win over the No. 2 The game featured nine lead Whiteville had opened tour- prior to an error in right each had two hits. Hunting Heritage Banquet seed Whiteville Wolfpack in changes. Whiteville led 12-10 nament play Tuesday with a that allowed the tying run to at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Febru- Thursday’s boys semi-final at the end of the first quarter 56-42 homecourt victory over ary 27 at Whiteville Country round of the Three Rivers 1A and Red Springs led at the half West Columbus. Club. The benefit will include Conference Basketball Tour- 25-23. Red Springs downed South dinner, raffle and live auction. nament at the St. Pauls High The Red Devils reeled off a Columbus 62-47 in its opening Dixie Softball umpire clinic Sponsorships are available. School gym. 7-0 run in the final three min- round game. dates. Dates and locations are Contact Greg Ward at 910- Whiteville, which won the utes to gain the upper hand. Columbus County Dixie as follows: 840-0590 to purchase tickets. 2015 TRC Tournament title, Eric Graham’s 14 points and Red Springs 10 15 9 12 - 46 Softball Association, in con- Sunday, March 6, at Lake Single tickets $60 and couples had a difficult evening con- 12 rebounds led the way for Red Whiteville 12 11 8 11 - 42 junction with District 9, will RED SPRINGS (46): Eric Gra- Waccamaw Brinkley Park, tickets $85. necting with the basket as it Springs. Caleel Mitchell had 12 co-host two softball umpire ham 14, Caleel Mitchell 12, Tavion 2-5 p.m. managed to make only three points, including three 3-point clinics. Atkinson 6, Nichorie West 3, Tyrus . Cost of clinic/test is $30. of 10 attempts from the foul goals as Coach Glenn Patter- Anyone interested in um- McLean 2, Amire West 2, Jerome For more information, call Wil- line and failed to convert on son’s Red Devils improved Bass 2, Monte Wilkerson 1, Shamar piring Dixie Softball in Colum- lie Wilkins 640-0102, Melissa several put-back attempts off their season record to 17-9 and Bowers 3. bus County must attend one of Gators Sykes 625-9491 or Stuart Car- offensive rebounds. advanced to Friday night’s WHITEVILLE (42): Tyrell Kirk 14, these MANDATORY scheduled Lamarr Green 10, Monchovia Gaff- roll 770-0499. YOUR “Our guys played hard, but championship match against we had a tough time getting TRC regular-season champion ney 7, Germaine McNeil 4, Tre Davis 3, Demetrius Brown 3, B.J. Davis 1. shots to fall, and Red Springs Fairmont. Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth scored twice in the fifth and cado and Kevin Williams also registrations to begin Friday HOME SCC once in the sixth to take a 6-0 pitched for SCC. lead. Royce Woolfolk’s solo After the game, Rasic felt Registration for players wishing to participate in the 2016 Continued from 1B home run, leading off the sev- good about the way the Rams Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball program will be enth, avoided the shutout. played in game one, but over- held at Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center according on a sacrifice bunt and the ball Tanner Daniels got the all, “we just gave up too many to the following dates and times: never left the infield. Wright, mound start for the Rams in freebies with walks, hit bats- AWAY running on the play, advanced game two. He allowed five men and errors.” Friday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to third and then sprinted runs, but only two earned in In a single game on Sunday, Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. home when he saw it was not four plus innings of work. SCC defeated Salkahatchie 5-3. being covered. The Indians Ryan Allen, Christain Ker- Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth League will include the following leagues for 2016: (League age is age of child as of FROM April 30, 2016).

AA - Machine/Coach Pitch - ages 6-8 AAA - Regular Dixie Youth - ages 9-10 Majors - Regular Dixie Youth- ages 11-12 HOME Registration in the Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth League is open to any child who lives in the Whiteville Whiteville.com City School District or attends a school located within the Whiteville school boundary (including private schools and charter schools) and must be at least 6 years old be- fore May 1 and who will not turn 13 before May 1 of this year. League age 6-year-olds (birthdays May 1, 2009 April 30, 2010) can opt to play Dixie Youth or remain in Whiteville Recreation Tee Ball program. A $35 fee must be paid at the time of registration. Reg- istration forms must be signed by both player and parent. Orders for Dixie Youth Baseball T-shirts and car magnets also will be taken at registration. The cost of T-shirt is $12 each and magnets $6. Any participant who previously has NOT PLAYED in the 6-to-12 age group leagues also must bring a birth certifi- cate copy to registration to be kept by the league. Players wishing to participate must register even if they played on a team last season. Anyone interested in coaching in any of the age groups should contact Brent Lawson at brentlawson@earthlink. net or apply at registration. Whiteville High School pitcher MacKenzie Gore returns for his junior season after help- Online player registration forms and volunteer coaches’ ing pace Coach Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack baseball team to state 1A championships application forms are available at www.eteamz.com/white- in each of the past two years. He was named he Most Valuable Player in both the 2014 villeoptimistdixieyouthbaseball1. The Parent-Player infor- and 2015 state championship series match-ups. mation is also available on the website. The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, February 22, 2016 THURSDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 25, 2016 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 as amended on November 16, 2015, seeking a certificate fOr lease - Available medium offic- of public convenience and necessity pursuant to G.S. 62- 1992 dOuBleWide 44 x 24 handy- es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- 110.1(a) for construction of a 4-MW solar photovoltaic elec- man special. For more info call Oak- ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. tric generating facility to be located at 5353 James B White wood Homes 910-654-4128 fOr lease - Small 3 room office Highway S in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina. 2006 WindZOne ii dOuBleWide available. Memory Plaza. Call Memory The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Excellent condition. 3 BR, 2 bath Enterprises 910-642-5824. Progress, LLC. Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 fOr rent Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of 2015 ChaMpiOn - 3 Br, 2 bath. Energy efficient. Must be moved & Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, must be pre-approved. $66,950. Call 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, fOr rent/lease - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 Southeastern Community College is seeking 910-840-0246. room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, qualified individuals for the following position: ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. North Carolina 27699-4325 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. Human Resources Development neW OffiCe fOr rent, conve- nient location near hospital. Call 910- If a complaint is received within ten days after the last Instructor 640-8098 date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will Tabor Correctional Institution (TCI) schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certifi- Looking to make cate should be awarded, will give reasonable notice of the Minimum Requirements: time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each • Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution some extra MONEY MOBile hOMe lOts fOr rent. complaining party, and will require the Applicant to publish • Ability to teach courses to adult learners of all educational this Summer? 294 Thompsontown Rd., Whiteville. notice of the hearing in this newspaper. If no complaint is levels Tony Stanley 840-2454. received within the time specified above and if the Com- • Demonstrated ability to teach job readiness courses Sunset Properties is looking mission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for the best men & women the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate • Ability to use computerized instruction to join our Cleaning Team sought by the Applicant. For a Southeastern Community College application and full on the Islands of Sunset description of this position, visit www.sccnc.edu or call (910) 642- Beach & Ocean Isle. Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file statements to 7141, ext. 310. Position should be filled by March 21, 2016. All who apply must have that effect with the Commission. Such statements should A completed Southeastern Community College application, re- reference Docket No. SP-7131, Sub 0 and be addressed as fol- reliable transportation and Propane Refills sume, letter of interest addressing the position requirements and be available to clean on lows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 educational transcripts must be submitted to the college Human Saturdays May-September. Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this OR position. Deadline for receipt of applications is 3:00 pm on Fri- Please reserve a seat SAVE MORE Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, day, February 26, 2016. Applications received after this date may with us for March 12th Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities not be accepted. 20% by calling Phyllis or Pam Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Caro- From exchange prices Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human at 910/575/8645, or lina 27699-4326 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, Attorney Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P. O . Box 151, 910/575/8614. General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Whiteville, NC 28472. You may also email phyllis@ North Carolina 27699-9001. An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer sunsetproperties.travel 106 Quality Street, Whiteville 910-640-FAST (640-3278) the news reporter, Monday, february 22, 2016 - 5B

amended notice of termination of a rental agreement, the thirty (30) days following the date the notice of sale The record owner(s) of the property, laration of Default and any deposit tenant is liable for rent due under the time for upset bids has expired; and as reflected on the records of the Reg- will be frozen pending the outcome rental agreement prorated to the effec- should the successful bidder fail to ister of Deeds, is/are Jerry Ray Rob- foreclosure sale IN THE GENERAL COuRT OF JuS- of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside tive date of the termination. pay at that time the full balance of the inson and Patricia Robinson. TICE for any reason, the Purchaser at the If the trustee is unable to convey title bid amount, he shall remain liable on The property to be offered pursuant 14 SP 36 OF NORTH CAROLINA sale shall be entitled only to a return of to this property for any reason, the the bid as provided in North Carolina to this notice of sale is being offered NORTH CAROLINA, COLuMBuS SuPERIOR COuRT DIVISION the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall sole remedy of the purchaser is the General Statutes Section 45-21.30(d) for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS COuNTy COLuMBuS COuNTy have no further recourse against the return of the deposit. Reasons of such and (e). IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee under and by virtue of a Power of Sale 08SP156 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- inability to convey include, but are not An order for possession of the prop- nor the holder of the note secured by contained in that certain Deed of Trust IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- stitute Trustee or the attorney of any limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy erty may be issued pursuant to North the deed of trust, being foreclosed, executed by William R. Shepherd, III SuRE OF A DEED OF TRuST EXE- of the foregoing. petition prior to the confirmation of Carolina General Statute 45-21.29 in nor the officers, directors, attorneys, and Crystal S. Shepherd to F. Spen- CuTED By JERRy RAy ROBINSON SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD the sale and reinstatement of the loan favor of the purchaser and against employees, agents or authorized rep- cer Cosby, Jr., Trustee(s), which was AND PATRICIA ROBINSON DATED TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- without the knowledge of the trustee. the party or parties in possession by resentative of either Trustee or the dated February 13, 2002 and recorded JANuARy 7, 2003 AND RECORDED ing in the property, be advised that an If the validity of the sale is challenged the Columbus County Clerk of Supe- holder of the note make any repre- on February 18, 2002 in Book 681 at IN BOOK 718 AT PAGE 312 IN THE Order for Possession of the property by any party, the trustee, in their sole rior Court. sentation or warranty relating to the Page 140, Columbus County Registry, COLuMBuS COuNTy PuBLIC REG- may be issued in favor of the pur- discretion, if they believe the challenge Any person who occupies the prop- title or any physical, environmental, North Carolina. ISTRy, NORTH CAROLINA chaser. Also, if your lease began or to have merit, may request the court to erty pursuant to a rental agreement health or safety conditions existing Default having been made of the note under and by virtue of the power and was renewed on or after October 1, declare the sale to be void and return entered into or renewed on or after in, on, at or relating to the property thereby secured by the said Deed of authority contained in the above-ref- 2007, be advised that you may termi- the deposit. The purchaser will have October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- being offered for sale. Any and all Trust and the undersigned, Trustee erenced deed of trust and because of nate the rental agreement upon writ- no further remedy. ing the notice of sale, terminate the responsibilities or liabilities arising out Services of Carolina, LLC, having been default in the payment of the secured ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- of or in any way relating to any such substituted as Trustee in said Deed of indebtedness and failure to per- tive on a date stated in the notice that Substitute Trustee ten notice to the landlord. upon such condition expressly are disclaimed. Trust, and the holder of the note evi- form the stipulation and agreements is at least 10 days, but no more than Brock & Scott, PLLC, Attorneys for termination of a rental agreement, This sale is made subject to all prior dencing said default having directed therein contained and, pursuant to 90 days, after the sale date contained Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC the tenant is liable for rent due under liens and encumbrances, and unpaid that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, demand of the owner and holder of in the notice of sale, provided that the 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 the rental agreement prorated to the taxes and assessments including but the undersigned Substitute Trustee the secured debt, the undersigned mortgagor has not cured the default Wilmington, NC 28403 effective date of the termination. not limited to any transfer tax associ- will offer for sale at the courthouse substitute trustee will expose for sale at the time notice of termination is PHONE: (910) 392-4988 This sale shall be held open for upset ated with the foreclosure. A deposit door of the county courthouse where at public auction to the highest bidder provided. you may be liable for rent FAX: (910) 392-8587 bids filed in compliance with North of five percent (5%) of the amount of the property is located, or the usual for cash at the usual place of sale at due under the agreement prorated to File No.: 13-27417-FC01 Carolina General Statutes Section the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- and customary location at the county the county courthouse of said coun- the effective date of the termination. February 22, 29, 2016 45-21.27 lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, courthouse for conducting the sale ty at 10:00AM on February 23, 2016 The date of this Notice is January TIME: 12:00 o’clock noon on the 8th is required and must be tendered in on March 8, 2016 at 10:00AM, and the following described real estate 19, 2016. day of March, 2016. the form of certified funds at the time will sell to the highest bidder for cash notice of and any other improvements which Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells PLACE: Courthouse Door, Colum- of the sale. This sale will be held open the following described property situ- may be situated thereon, in Colum- Substitute Trustee foreclosure sale bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, ten days for upset bids as required by ated in Columbus County, North Car- bus County, North Carolina, and 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 olina, to wit: North Carolina law. Following the expiration of the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA being more particularly described Charlotte, NC 28216 Being all that certain tract, lot or parcel TERMS: Cash statutory upset period, all remain- COuNTy OF COLuMBuS as follows: 704-333-8107 of land situated in Bug Hill Township, This the 22nd day of February, 2016 ing amounts are IMMEDIATELy DuE IN THE GENERAL COuRT OF JuSTICE To locate the beginning point proceed http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ Columbus County, North Carolina, and C. MARTIN SCOTT II AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in SuPERIOR COuRT DIVISION to a nail cap located in the centerline 04-57329 more particularly described as follows: Trustee a timely manner will result in a Dec- BEFORE THE CLERK of N.C. Highway 211 at the point at February 15, 22, 2016 Beginning at an iron said point of Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. FILE NO.: 15-SP-201 which the run of Gum Swamp crosses beginning being the Northeast corner 136 Washington Street IN THE MATTER OF: under said highway; thence proceed of Lot Number 7 as recorded in Plat P.O. Box 1467 The Foreclosure of a Deed of Trust North 17 degrees 32 minutes 35 sec- Book 14, Page 118, Columbus County Whiteville, NC 28472 executed by Iva Callihan, widow onds west 1,353.14 feet to a nail cap Volunteer Today Registry and recorded in Deed Book 910)-642-7151 To: located in the centerline of N.C. High- 356 at Page 884, Columbus County February 22, 29, 2016 C. Martin Scott, II, way 211, said nail cap being the point Registry and being a corner of lands to grant a local child’s wish Trustee and place of beginning. FROM SAID now or formerly owned by the J. Les- As recorded in Book 1006, Page notice of public BEGINNING POINT proceed South ter Gore estate, said point of beginning Email [email protected] 103,Columbus County Registry hearing 80 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds being also located South 35 degrees NOTICE IS HEREBy GIVEN that West 37.14 feet to an existing iron or call 919-821-7111 ext 209 to learn more! 32 minutes 00 seconds West a dis- under and by virtue of the power of Columbus County pipe located in the Western margin tance of 66.30 feet from an old iron sale contained in the Deed of Trust planning Board of N.C. Highway 211; thence proceed axle which is located in the western executed by Iva Callihan as original South 81 degrees 02 minutes 55 sec- « right of way of the Jenrette Road, and « « grantor recorded in Book 1006, Page Notice is hereby given, pursuant to onds West 190.42 feet to an iron pipe; « said point of beginning being further « « 103, Columbus County Registry, the the Columbus County Land use Reg- thence proceed North 10 degrees 43 located in the southern right of way of undersigned Trustee will offer for sale ulation Ordinance, that the Columbus minutes 55 seconds West 186.78 feet North Carolina Highway 904; thence at public auction to the highest bid- County Planning Board will conduct to an iron pipe; thence proceed North from the point of beginning and with der for cash at the courthouse door a public hearing on Tuesday, March 82 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? the southern margin of North Caroli- of the Columbus County Courthouse, 8, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM in the East 225.80 feet to a nail cap located na Highway 904 South 55 degrees 08 We have the AFFORDABLE solution! Whiteville, North Carolina, at 12:00 Commissioners Chambers located in the centerline of N.C. Highway 211; minutes 38 seconds East a chord dis- o’clock noon on the 8th day of March, in the Dempsey B. Herring Court- thence proceed South 11 degrees tance of 209.63 feet to a second iron MENTION THIS AD FOR 2016, all of the Property as conveyed, house Annex at 112 W. Smith Street 22 minutes 08 seconds East 181.03 located in the southern right of way; defined and described in the Deed of in Whiteville, NC. The purpose of this feet to the beginning point, contain- thence a new line South 35 degrees * Trust including, but not limited to, the public hearing is to receive oral and ing 0.96 acres, more or less, including $250 OFF 32 minutes 00 seconds West and with PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! following: written comments from the public highway right of way. the lands of the Grantor a distance of All that certain real estate herein regarding the following application And Being more commonly known 416.00 feet to an iron; thence North 55 described, together with all improve- for a Special use permit: as: 2007 North Green Swamp Rd, degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds West 1-800-862-9614 ments thereon as defined and The planned installation of a four (4) Bolton, NC 28423 a distance of 209.63 feet to an iron; described in the Deed of Trust and MW solar farm to be constructed on CALL NOW thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes TOLL-FREE being described as follows: a tract of land that is bordered by 00 seconds East a distance of 416.00 *Certain restrictions apply. Being all of that certain 1.70 acres, James B. White Hwy South, Hunt Low Price Tire Guarantee feet to the place and point of begin- more or less, as shown on that cer- Road and Princess Place Road in ning and containing 2.00 acres, more tain Plat for Branch Banking and Trust Whiteville, NC. The property is owned or less, and being shown and delineat- Company Blackwell Tract, prepared by North Fork Habitat, LLC. The ed on a map entitled, “Plat for Crystal by Billy M. Duncan, P.L.S., dated application is submitted by submit- Danielle Stocks”, by Billy M. Duncan, May 17, 2005, and is duly recorded in ted by ESA Renewable Energy, LLC. Registered Land Surveyor, bearing Deed Book 820, Page 732, Columbus All interested citizens are invited to date of 14 December 1995, a copy of County Registry and is incorporated attend these hearings to present oral which is recorded in Book 497, Page herein by reference for more particu- and written comments. Contact the 409, Columbus County Registry, and larity of description. Columbus County Planning Depart- to which reference is hereby made The record owner of the Real Prop- ment at 910-640-6608 regarding for more clarity and particularity of erty, as reflected on the records of the questions. description. Register of Deeds as of February 16, NOTE: The Regular Scheduled Plan- Being those same lands described in 2016 is Iva Callihan. ning Board Meeting for Tuesday, Feb- a Deed dated 2 January 1996 from The Property is to be sold subject to ruary 23, 2016 has been re-scheduled Brenda S. Stocks and husband, J. W. any City-County ad valorem taxes and for Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Behind Quality Ford Stocks to Crystal Danielle Stocks, now any special assessments that are a February 22, March 3, 2016 106 Quality Street, Whiteville Crystal S. Shepherd, said instrument 910-640-FAST (640-3278) lien against the Land or any portion being recorded 12 January 1996 in of the Property. Book 497, Page 407. The Property is being offered for sale, ADD Save and except any releases, deeds Want The Get transfer and conveyance “AS IS, HIGH-SPEED of release or prior conveyances of INTERNET WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee nor Best Deal DISH! record. promotional prices the holder of the Notes secured by starting at only ... Said property is commonly known $ 95 the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, On TV /mo. as 14496 Swamp Fox Highway East, $ 14. nor the officers, directors, attorneys, 99 where available Tabor City, NC 28463. & Internet? 19./mo. employees, agents or authorized for 12 months. A cash deposit (no personal checks) representatives of either the Trustee of five percent (5%) of the purchase Call Now and Ask How! or the holder of the Notes make any price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry representation or warranty relating to ($750.00), whichever is greater, will facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site the title or any physical, environmen- 1-800-405-5081 be required at the time of the sale. All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. tal, health, or safety conditions exist- management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 Following the expiration of the statu- *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability ing in, on, at or relating to the Property stop by today to find out about our move in specials and tory upset bid period, all the remain- being offered for sale, and any and all ing amounts are immediately due and our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! responsibilities or liabilities arising out owing. THIRD PARTy PuRCHAS- of or in any way relating to any such ERS MuST PAy THE EXCISE TAX conditions are expressly disclaimed.”“ AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR Covey Run Apartments The Trustee, after sale, shall require THEIR DEED. the highest bidder immediately to 910-640-1656 Said property to be offered pursuant make a cash deposit as required to this Notice of Sale is being offered of 5% of the amount of the bid or for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS $750.00, whichever is greater. Any Covey Run II Apartments IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- successful bidder shall be required 910-640-2438 sentations of warranty relating to the to tender the full balance of the bid title or any physical, environmental, Office Hours are: amount in cash at the time the Trust- health or safety conditions existing in, ee tenders a deed or attempts a Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm on, at, or relating to the property being tender of the deed for the Property, offered for sale. This sale is made which shall be a date not more than *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- cial assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge Covey Reserve Apartments and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are “An Affordable Community for Seniors” Crystal Danielle Stocks. An Order for possession of the prop- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in posses- sion by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agree- ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate AVAILABLE UNITS NOW the rental agreement by providing writ- ten notice of termination to the land- Call for Move In Specials lord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to3:00 sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has For more information and applications, NCBYTRAIN.ORG not cured the default at the time the contact Norco Management Company tenant provides the notice of termina- tion [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. upon (910) 642-4663 or (910) 640-1460 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, February 22, 2016

The property to be offered pursuant to first publication, or this notice will be sons, firms and corporations having This the 15th day of February, 2016. 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Below is a descrip- Notice of Service this Notice of Sale is being offered for pleaded in bar of their recovery. All claims against the decedent to exhib- LUTHER SANFORD HESTER, JR., tion of the case for consideration: of Process by sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS persons indebted to said estate will it the same to the Executrix, Mary CO-EXECUTOR 1: Case No.: CUP-01-16 - The appli- Publication IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- please make immediate payment. C. Williams, of 810 Arn Ward Road, 262 Onslow Road cant is requesting a Conditional Use sioner nor the County of Columbus, This the 1st day of February, 2016. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472, on Riegelwood, NC 28456 Permit to install a manufactured home nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Carrianne Volk, or before the 16th day of May, 2016, PRISCILLA ANN HESTER on property located at 2657 Andrew STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA employees, agents or authorized rep- Administratrix of the estate of or this notice will be pleaded in bar of CO-EXECUTRIX Jackson Highway, SW. The property IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE resentatives of either the Commis- David James Stramara their recovery. All persons, firms and 181 Cronly Road is presently zoned RA-20 Residen- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS sioner or the County of Columbus 1113 Faison Ave corporations indebted to the estate Delco, NC 28436 tial District. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION make any representation of warran- Fayetteville, NC 28304 should make immediate payment. Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. The Public Hearing will be held at: FILE NO.: 15 CV 1141 ty relating to the title or any physical, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 This 10th day of February, 2016. Attorneys at Law Chadbourn Town Hall COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and environmental, health or safety con- /s/ MARY C. WILLIAMS, EXEC. P. O. Box 1467 Town Council Chambers TOWN OF BOLTON, ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney for the Estate Whiteville, NC 28472 602 North Brown Street Plaintiffs ing to the property being offered for Having qualified as Administratrix J. Wesley Casteen, Esq., CPA February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2016 Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 vs sale, and any and all responsibilities of the estate of Haynes Benjamin Saffo Law Firm, P.C. If you would like to make a comment WANTIA FREEMAN; UNITED STATES or liabilities arising out of or in any Dores, deceased, late of Columbus 5900-B Oleander Drive NOTICE TO CREDITORS in favor or against this requests, you OF AMERICA, U.S. Small Business Having qualified on the 22nd day of way relating to any such condition County, the undersigned hereby noti- Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 may do so at the public hearing. For Administration, Beneficiary (Lien- January, 2016, as Executor Of The expressly are disclaimed. fies all persons having claims against Telephone (910) 256-3364 questions regarding this request, you holder), Estate Of Bobbie Jean Formydu- Also, this property is being sold free the estate of said decedent to pres- Feb. 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2016. may contact Town Manager Rob- Defendant val Stanley, deceased, of Colum- and clear of all taxes, special assess- ent them to the undersigned within ert Jones at 910-654-4148, Monday To WANTIA FREEMAN, above named bus County, North Carolina, this is ments, prior liens or encumbrances of three (3) months from the date of the Notice to Creditors through Friday between 8:00 a.m. Defendant: to notify all persons having claims record against said property except first publication, or this notice will be North Carolina and 5:00 p.m. Take notice that a pleading seeking against the decedent or said Estate as may have priority under Federal pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Columbus County Thank you, relief against the Defendant WAN- to present them to the undersigned or State Law, if any. persons indebted to said estate will The undersigned, Michael Ann Wil- Robert Jones TIA FREEMAN and naming you as a on or before May 2, 2016, a date that A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- please make immediate payment. liamson, has qualified as Executrix Town Manager / Zoning Administrator Defendant has been filed in the above is three (3) months from the date of chase price, or $750 whichever is This the 15th day of February, 2016. of the Estate of Margaret Ethelene February 22, 2016 entitled action. The nature of the relief the first publication of this Notice, or greater, will be required at the time of Sinda Dores, C. Willamson, of Columbus County, being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- this Notice will be pleaded in bar of the sale with the balance remaining Administratrix of the estate of NC, and this is to notify all persons closure for the collection of past due any recovery. Please direct all claims Public Hearing due to be paid in full by cash or cer- Haynes Benjamin Dores having claims against said Estate to Columbus County property taxes. to the attention of Mark Council, tified funds at the Office of the Com- 227 Cardon Drive present them to the undersigned on Notice You are required to make defense to Executor, Estate Of Bobbie Jean For- missioner within three (3) days after Whiteville, NC 28472 or before May 15, 2016 or this Notice Town of Chadbourn such pleading not later than the 28th myduval Stanley, 134 Summer Lane, the entry of the Judgment of Confir- February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2016 will be pled in bar of their recovery. All day of March, 2016, said date being Whiteville, North Carolina 28472. All mation by the Clerk of Court. persons indebted to said Estate will The Town of Chadbourn has received 40 days from the first publication of NOTICE TO CREDITORS persons indebted to said Estate are Hearing before the Honorable Amy please make immediate payment to a rezoning request to have property this notice and upon your failure to do Having qualified as Executor of the hereby requested to make immedi- W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- the undersigned Executrix. located, at 217 (Parcel 24934), 215 so the party seeking service against estate of Martha Watts Caldwell, ate payment thereto. or Court for Columbus County, North This the 1st day of February, 2016. (Parcel 25930), 203 (Parcel 25601) you will apply to the Court for the deceased, late of Columbus Coun- This the 27th day of January, 2016. Carolina was held in connection with Michael Ann Williamson, Executrix and 207 (Parcel 24930 - a vacant relief sought. ty, the undersigned hereby notifies MARK COUNCIL, Executor Of this foreclosure on the 7th day of Jan- 463 E Vinedo Ln lot) on South Brown Street rezoned This the 11th day of February, 2016. all persons having claims against The Estate Of uary, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy Tempe, AZ 85284 from R-7 (Multi-Family Residential WILLIAM E. WOOD the estate of said decedent to pres- Bobbie Jean Formyduval Stanley Nance authorized this foreclosure Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 2016 District) to B1(Central Business Dis- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS ent them to the undersigned within 134 Summer Lane sale as required by statute. trict). A public hearing will be held on 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE three (3) months from the date of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 This the 5th day of February, 2015. this request before the Chadbourn WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 first publication, or this notice will be STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For WILLIAM E WOOD Town Council on March 1,2016 at TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 pleaded in bar of their recovery. All COUNTY OF COLUMBUS The Estate Of COMMISSIONER 7:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will STATE BAR NO.: 5901 persons indebted to said estate will The undersigned, LUTHER SAN- Bobbie Jean Formyduval Stanley 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE be held at: February 15, 22, 29, 2016 please make immediate payment. FORD HESTER, JR. and PRISCIL- The McGougan Law Firm WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Town Hall This the 8th day of February, 2016. LA ANN HESTER, have qualified as 130 Jefferson Street TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 Town Council Chambers Jimmy Lenneau Caldwell, Co-Executors of the Estate of JO Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Notice of Tax STATE BAR NO.: 5901 602 North Brown Street Executor of the estate of LANE M. HESTER, late of Colum- February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016 Foreclosure Sale February 15, 22, 2016 Martha Watts Caldwell bus County, and this is to notify all Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 520 Trader Mill Road persons having claims against said If you would like to provide public NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Public Hearing comments in favor or opposition Having qualified as Administratrix of Columbia, SC 29223 Estate to present them to the under- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS to this request, you will be able to the estate of David James Stramara, February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 signed on or before May 15, 2016, Notice IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE do so at the public hearing. If you deceased, late of Columbus County, pursuant to North Carolina General DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Town of have questions about this rezon- the undersigned hereby notifies all Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall FILE NO.: 15 CV 687 Having qualified on the 14th day of ing request, you may contact Rob- persons having claims against the be pled in bar of their recovery. All Chadbourn COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and May, 2015, as Executrix of the Estate ert Jones, Town Manager at: 910- estate of said decedent to pres- persons indebted to said Estate will TOWN OF BOLTON of JOSEPH MICHAEL WILLIAMS, The Chadbourn Town Council will 654-4148. ent them to the undersigned within please make immediate payment Plaintiffs Deceased, late of Columbus County, hold a Public Hearings on March 1, February 18, 22, 2016 three (3) months from the date of the to the undersigned at the following vs North Carolina, this is to notify all per- address: SHAWN DEL BROWN a/k/a SHAWN- DEL BROWN; FRANCINA FREEMAN BROWN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Department of the Treasury, Judgmentholder (Lien- holder), Defendants NOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the TOWN OF BOLTON as bodies politic incorporate of the State of North Car- olina, are exercising their power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal prop- erty located within their boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and Order of Sale entered on the 7th day of January, 2016 and are foreclosing on the following land of SHAWN DEL BROWN a/k/a SHAWNDEL BROWN and FRANCINA FREEMAN BROWN in order to satis- fy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes and/or special assessments upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 7th day of January, 2016, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following lands at the Courthouse Door, Colum- bus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:15 o’clock p.m. on the 1st day of March, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate: Lying and the Town of Bolton, Bolton Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Northeast edge of North Carolina Highway No. 211; running thence North 41 degrees 45 minutes East 74.6 feet to an iron Pipe; thence South 55 degrees 30 minutes East 297 feet to a stone; thence South 28 degrees 15 minutes West 114.2 feet to an iron pipe in the Northeast edge of said highway; thence with said edge of said highway North 48 degrees 15 minutes West 321.4 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, con- taining 0.66 acres, more or less. And being the same lands conveyed from E.E. Nye and wife, Lucille R. Nye, to J.H. Coleman and wife, Grace Coleman, bearing date March 12, 1954, and recorded in Book 199, Page 188, Register of Deeds Office of Columbus County. Being also the same property described in Deed from J.H. Coleman and wife, Grace Coleman, to W.C. Lewis and wife, Helen Lewis, dated February 3, 1958, and recorded in Deed Book 209, Page 547, Colum- bus County Registry. Being the same property conveyed by W.C. Lewis and wife, Helen Lewis, to Judith Kunf by Deed dated Septem- ber 21, 1993, recorded in Book 450, Page 460, Columbus County Registry. Being the same property conveyed by Judith I. Brown (formerly Judith Kunf) and husband, Senous Brown, to Judith I. Brown and Senous Brown, for life with the remainder interest to Shawn Del Brown, by Deed dated March 18, 2005, recorded 809, Page 774, Columbus County Registry. Senous Brown died May 2, 2013, in Brunswick County, North Carolina; Judith I. Brown died December 31, 2005, in New Hanover County, North Carolina.