Local Sea Scout Ship was among best in na- Te annual rSCC Rams are Region 10 cham- tion in 1940s. Part two property tax list- pions. rClinton nips Lady Pack in of Columbus Scouting ings are printed tight second-round soccer match.
appears today. Tax in today’s issue. rGators defeat Mariners. Sports Inside See page 5-B. See page 1-B.
TODAY See page 1-C. LISTING ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Tursday, May 19, 2011 Tomas gets life as jury deadlocks nJurors hung 11-1 in favor of death, and tive terms of life in prison without parole. asperation by the 11 jurors who wanted to sentence Volume 114, Number 90 life in prison is automatic result. These life terms are to begin at the expiration of Thomas to death. Whiteville, North Carolina a life term he got in 2009 for a murder in Durham. There was one juror who refused to talk with oth- By BOB HIGH Thomas also received an additional 618 to 763 months er jurors as they deliberated, and wouldn’t answer Staff Writer for the crimes of attempted murder, kidnapping, questions, or even participate in voting during the 50 Cents burglary and attempted robbery. last four days the jury wrestled over the sentencing Danny Lamont Thomas wiped tears from his eyes Longest trial recommendation. for almost two minutes here Wednesday afternoon Thomas stood between his defense lawyers James Deadlocked DIDYOB? when he realized a deadlocked (11-1) sentencing jury Payne and Mike Ramos to be sentenced, and the only They were sent in to begin Wednesday’s session Did you observe ... would result in his not being sent to Death Row. thing heard in the courtroom was Lock’s voice as he at 2:05 p.m., and the foreman sent a note to Lock at The 38-year-old former Chadbourn resident who took almost five minutes to complete the longest trial 2:45 p.m. that stated they were “deadlocked in all Area trapping enthu- returned in 2005 and terrorized the black commu- in Columbus County history. four cases.” Called to the courtroom, the foreman, siasts lining up for nity for a period of five months by killing four and The jury didn’t move from its 11-1 position from in the presence of the other jurors, confirmed his attempting to kill two others, never said a word as Saturday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, and note at 2:58 p.m. this weekend’s class at ended more than 25 hours of deliberation with ex- Judge Thomas Lock sentenced him to four consecu- See Thomas, page 4-A Honey Hill Preserve? It’s the frst time the Trappers Association Schoolteacher and Wildlife Resources County budget Commission have held arrested in such a class in the area March murder includes salary, ... Mitchel Tyler get- ting “all the credit” nMichael Shawn Brown, fee increases Chadbourn teacher and for bringing Gov. Bev By NICOLE CARTRETTE counselor, faces second- Staff Writer Perdue to the Seventh degree murder charge. District Democrat Columbus County Manager Bill Clark pre- Convention? It was the By BOB HIGH sented a $70.5 million spending proposal for Staff Writer fiscal 2011-2012 that holds the county’s tax rate frst time in memory steady at 81.5 cents per $100 value but calls for a sitting governor has Michael Shawn Brown, 45, a increases in salary expenses, education spend- attended ... Gov. Perdue teacher and counselor at Chad- ing and solid waste user fees. bourn Elementary School, was The budget is about a half million less than volunteering to hold a arrested at his home early that proposed for 2010-2011 and includes $26 microphone for Teresa Wednesday for second-degree million in local property tax revenue. Formyduval? ... A sure murder in the pistol death of Pay Larry James Towns on March Clark proposes a 2 percent cost of living sign of spring – T-ball 29. adjustment for county employees who make players hitting the prac- Brown killed the 55-year- $25,000 or more and a $500 pay increase for old Towns at 3:55 p.m. when those making less than $25,000. tice felds? ... Clarence he thought the victim was an The budget also reflects an $88,000 increase Ganus, athletic direc- “intruder” of Brown’s coun- in the employer contribution to the Local tor at SCC, reacting to seling business at Five Points, Government Retirees System, up from 6.48 just west of Chadbourn along someone’s comment U.S. 76. See Budget, page 7-A about what time SCC See Murder, page 4-A would play the fnal playof game the next Charter school ofcials: day as the Rams trailed State stakes out Surry Community Col- right of way Staff photo by Dan Biser Statements about lege 4-1? “Tere won’t Champions return be a game tomorrow. encroachments Southeastern Baseball Coach Scott Johnson, with title plaque in hand, charter schools We’re going to come leads the Ram team off the team bus Tuesday following their return from By JEFFERSON WEAVER winning the Region 10-Division II Tournament championship at More- are ‘distortions’ back and win,” Ganus Staff Writer head City Monday evening. The Rams will advance to the 2011 NJCAA said. Turns out he was Division II World Series May 28-June 4 in Enid, Okla. See page 1-B. By FULLER ROYAL State highway officials are Staff Writer right, and the Rams are taking back public property on the way to the World along area highways. The leadership of Columbus Charter Series ... A writer to The News Re- School and its parent organization, Roger porter’s interactive “Ask Us” City teachers, personnel to Bacon Academy, are taking issue with com- forum recently wanted to know ments made by county commissioners and about survey stakes near busi- local school board members during a meeting County Deaths nesses along U.S. 701 Bypass receive annual supplement of the three groups two weeks ago. (J.K. Powell Boulevard) in nRequested changes in uni- of their annual salary and classified The meeting was requested by the Colum- Whiteville Whiteville. form policy not addressed in personnel 2.5 percent of theirs. bus County Board of Commissioners to dis- Latha Jacobs The stakes are near the 15-minute meeting. Board member Carlton Prince cuss the ramifications of a locally mandated James Ralph Long Soules Swamp bridge, and voted against the measure. Board merger of the Whiteville City and Columbus Steve Koenig residents were speculating By FULLER ROYAL member Greg Merritt was absent County school systems versus a state-man- that a widening project was in Staff Writer from the meeting. dated merger. Mozelle Hooks Bunn the near future, or if the state Superintendent Thomas Hager During the meeting the subject turned to Delco was planning a bridge replace- Teachers and staff in the White- said that as bad as the financial situ- financing and to charter schools. Enos Gayle Stocks Sr. ment project. The overpass has ville City Schools will receive their ation is this year, it will be worse next Mark Cramer, the superintendent and CEO Riegelwood been the scene of numerous annual salary supplement for the year and that employees should not of Roger Bacon Academy, said he was particu- car crashes at Virgil Street 2010-11 school year. expect a supplement in 2011-12. larly concerned with most of the comments Rose Lee Waddell that made it into the The News Reporter. Bolton and is called by some one of In a 3-1 vote, the board approved The subject of revisions to the the most dangerous bridges in the release of funds to pay certified uniform policy did not come up. At “For the last five years we have quietly sat Marsal L. Tompson personnel a supplement of 5 percent back and listened to the false accusations, See State, page 2-A See Board, page 2-A Chadbourn See Charter, page 10-A Della Jackson Montgomery Willie Ralph Bellamy Evergreen Joshua Van Nance Ofcials advise: look, but don’t touch, young wildlife By JEFFERSON WEAVER Black bears – one of the fastest growing game species Staff Writer in the state, especially in this area – can be deadly if the mother thinks a cub is threatened. A young cub can Index As spring peaks, so do interactions between humans also cause serious injuries to a well-meaning human. and wild animals—especially baby wildlife. “Wild animals are not pets, and they are not meant Editorials ...... 14-A Opossums, bears, raccoons, bobcats, foxes, squirrels, to be raised and fed by humans,” said David Cobb, chief Obituaries ...... 12-A coyotes, rabbits and deer are teaching the young of the of the Commission’s Division of Wildlife Management. Sports ...... 1-B year how to survive right now, and experts say that often “Wild animals never totally lose their wild instincts, leads to a youngster that appears lost or hurt. even if the animal seems tame. Those instincts can show Crime ...... 4-A While touching and feeding young wildlife may be up anytime and the results can be harmful to people Living ...... 1-C tempting, said Carolyn Rickard of the N.C. Wildlife and the animal.” Commission, it can be harmful to both the animals and From January to March 2011, a total of 83 rabid ani- humans. mals were identified in 43 North Carolina counties. Dur- “The best thing you can do for a wild animal is to leave ing the same time period in 2010, the Division of Public it alone and enjoy watching it,” Rickard said. “Touching Health reported that 74 rabid animals were identified Young animals are a common sight in or moving the animal can stress it or result in injuries from 41 North Carolina counties. Raccoons accounted both rural and urban areas during the to you or the animals. Children especially should be for more than half of the cases. spring, but few of them are actually aban- taught to stay away from wild animals, and contact an In Wake County last year, a group of neighborhood doned. These possums were removed adult if they see one acting strangely.” children were exposed to rabies after they found an from a home where their mother was Wildlife can transmit diseases, including rabies and injured bat on the ground and played with it. The bat killed by a dog. The possum made her roundworm, to humans. Rabid animals, including rac- later tested positive for rabies. In Haywood County, more home at the residence due to a readily coons, bats and foxes, are common in North Carolina. See Wildlife, page 13-A available supply of cat food. 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2011 TopTEACHERS Campbell is honored with Band director Goodwin is top teacher status at HAES teacher of the year at SCHS By FULLER ROYAL By FULLER ROYAL Staff Writer Staff Writer
Jannie Campbell is Halls- Band director Britton Good- boro-Artesia Elementary win has been named South Co- School’s 2011-12 Teacher of lumbus High School’s 2011-12 the Year. Teacher of the Year. “It was an honor to be se- “It is an honor and it feels lected by my peers,” said the nice to be recognized,” said 33-year education veteran who the six-year teaching veteran. teaches a self-contained first He was selected for the grade class. honor the first time three This is her first teacher of years ago, but was unable to the year honor. serve because he had not been “The best part of teaching teaching long enough to fulfill is knowing that you made a dif- the requirements. ference in the life of a child,” “The best part about teach- she said. “I love children and ing band is when you have a always wanted to teach.” great performance and you see She said Carolyn Blanks how the students have grown had inspired her to teach. and that the long, hard work “She was a master teacher has paid off,” he said. who led her classroom like the “I became a teacher because conductor of an orchestra,” I enjoy making music with stu- Campbell said. dents and watching them grow She said her least favorite and develop as individuals, as part of the job is the amount well as an ensemble.” of paperwork teachers must “A lot of band directors complete. have inspired me over the She has concerns about the years, most notably my high future of education. school band director, who is Staff photo by Fuller Royal “Priority should be given to still my mentor,” Goodwin Jannie Campbell helping schools obtain needed said. technology in order for our He said the worst parts children to stay competitive,” Campbell was born and rence have two daughters – of teaching are dealing with she said. “I also feel that every raised on a small farm in Larissa Ann, a sophomore at classroom interruptions and school should have a physical Clarkton. UNC-Pembroke and Jessica C. the amount of paperwork. Staff photo by Fuller Royal education teacher. Columbus She graduated from Halls- Grimes, a graduate of North “We, as educators, need Britton Goodwin County is one of the unhealth- boro High School in 1974. In Carolina Central University. to use more innovative and iest counties and we should 1978, she completed her bache- As for her interests outside modern technology and tools parents and the community he was the band and choral invest in the future wellness lor’s degree in early childhood of school, “I love to read and to reach and inspire our stu- to know that band is a great director at East Bladen High of the children.” education from Fayetteville sing. I am a member of Pierc- dents, who live in a fast-paced activity where students learn School. He has been at SCHS She said she wants her State University, graduating es Chapel Church in Clarkton. world with everything at the life skills that prepare them since 2006, students “to know that I cared magna cum laude. “I am a member of the touch of a button,” he said. for life after high school. He is married to Holly Lynn and believed in their success.” Her graduate studies were choir, deaconess board and “I want my band students Born in Kernersville, he Goodwin. She wants the parents and completed at the University of I have been the director of to not only learn and enjoy later moved to Wilmington “I enjoy being outdoors, the community to know that North Carolina at Pembroke children’s ministry for more music, but also to learn dis- where he graduated from doing work around the house “Most educators are commit- While in college, she was cipline, teamwork and how to John T. Hoggard High School. and traveling,” he said. ted to helping their children a typist at FSU and the sum- Fuller Royal work hard to achieve goals,” At East Carolina Univer- and they take their profession mer town clerk for Lake Wac- 910-642-4104 ext. 228 he said. “I want my students to sity, he earned a bachelor’s Fuller Royal not as a job but as a purpose or camaw. [email protected] be ready for the ‘real world.’” degree in music education. 910-642-4104 ext. 228 [email protected] life mission.” She and her husband Law- Goodwin said he wants Before coming to SCHS, State Oratorio Society will Continued from page 1-A present Messiah Sunday the county. of the property as businesses that is everywhere, and we are Improvement Plan (TIP) pro- Completing its 39th season panied by an ensemble con- While the widening project changed or expanded. In some taking steps to alleviate it. In vides for funding of the bridge of presenting public concerts sisting of string quintet, two and new bridge are on the cases signs have been perma- some places we have people replacement and widening, of choral and orchestral musi- trumpets and organ. drawing board for the future, nently erected on the state parking almost on the shoul- Cox said, as part of continu- cal masterworks, the South- Soloists are Sara Wester- Drew Cox of the N.C. Depart- right of way in violation of der of the highway.” ing efforts to lessen beach eastern Oratorio Society will mark, a leading soprano from ment of Transportation said state regulations. In some The problem came to light traffic congestion along U.S. present the “Easter Portion” Wilmington; Joshua Collins, they won’t happen anytime cases, businesses will actually recently when a patron fell 701 and N.C. 130. of Handel’s Messiah – on a graduating senior from the soon. The stakes are simply need to lease more property in the parking lot of a local The recently completed Sunday, May 22, at 4 p.m. in North Carolina School of part of a wide-reaching sur- to have parking, the engineer business, sustaining a minor Leslie Newsome project in Whiteville’s First Presbyte- the Arts; and Jesse Fisher, vey to delineate where state said. Some properties are injury. When the person tried South Whiteville is the core rian Church. The public is well-known to local audiences rights of way stop and private paved far onto the state sec- to file a claim against the prop- of that long-term plan. invited. Admission is free but for his authoritative perfor- property begins. The survey tion, Cox said. erty owner for the injury, it While planning, design and donations are accepted. mances. Dr. Larry Cook is will help eliminate confusion A s b u s i n e s s e s h av e turned out the hazard was on funding have been approved, The singers will be accom- conductor. later on when the work finally changed hands or property the state right of way, not the Cox said, the improvements does begin, but is going on is sold, rights-of-way become business property. The state along J.K. Powell near Soules across the area as well. muddled or neglected by the denied the claim, Cox said. Swamps are “not happening “It isn’t just here in White- landowner and business. In To avoid controversy about in the near future.” WHS slates spring events ville,” Cox said. “We will be do- some cases, Cox said, people the survey, Cox said, a contrac- “It’s going to be some time Whiteville High School Graduation practice is June ing this in a number of places. don’t realize there is a state tor was hired to go back to the before this project gets under- scheduled its events surround- 13 at 9 a.m. at Legion Stadium. Right of way encroachment is right of way beside every original plats and agreements way,” he said, “but it will be a ing the end of the school year. Commencement is June 14 at 9 a problem everywhere.” public road, and they use the and lay out the boundary line. big one. The survey will help Academic Superstars is a.m. Seniors must arrive by 8 Cox said that as businesses land right up to the shoulder. “We did not want there to make sure we have fewer prob- May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the a.m. have grown along highways “We have people selling be any question,” Cox said. lems in the way when it comes school gym. All school fees must be paid in the past decades, parking cars, putting up signs, park- The stakes were installed time to start construction.” The senior breakfast is May by May 27. sometimes shifted to the front ing,” Cox said. “It’s a problem by the surveyor, Cox said, and If you have a question 27 at 8 a.m. in the cafeteria. In the event of inclement more will be popping up along about area government, ser- Awards Day is May 27 at 9:45 weather, commencement will other area roads in the future. vices, businesses, or just a.m. in the auditorium. be held on June 14 at 6:30 p.m. “We are making an effort about anything else, look for Scholarship Night is May 31 in the WHS Gymnasium. DREAM Center program to contact every property the Ask Us tab on Whiteville. at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Se- Students will receive five owner individually,” he said. com or the Ask Us column The Columbus County tration, parents or guardians niors must arrive by 6:45 p.m. tickets for admission into the “It has upset some folks, but I each week in The News Re- DREAM Center summer en- must complete an application Baccalaureate with cap and gymnasium. am proud to say almost every porter. richment program offers a including sufficient medical gown is June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Overflow seating, with a one has been understanding safe and developmentally ap- history (shot records, medica- auditorium. It is sponsored by live video feed, will be avail- and more than willing to co- Jefferson Weaver propriate environment for tions, allergies, etc.). 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Columbus County Com- ly after a company has paid its long-time businesses like By NICOLE CARTRETTE bilitation with design fees of Clark estimates that pay- missioners agreed to accept property taxes. “Really, with Pridgen Woodwork, J.L. Pow- Staff Writer $375,000. ments on the project will be a first reading on a new set the way it is structured the ell, Atlantic, Gore Trailers, The firm and a courthouse about $1.3 million per year, of guidelines related to local county cannot lose,” Lanier Black’s Tire and others. Columbus County Commis- committee recommended the based on an interest rate of incentives paid to companies. said. Medford also asked if the sioners approved an employ- $14.5 million construction of 4.59 percent. The county’s new policy Commissioner Ricky Bul- employees of companies that ment contract Monday night a 40,000 square-foot, two-story That equals about 4 cents will include a “claw back” pro- lard questioned if the county receive incentives are county with Ware Bonsall Architects courthouse annex behind the of the county’s property tax vision that gives the county needed to change its policy to or even state residents. in regard to the new county county administration office rate but Clark said earlier in the opportunity to seek re- provide higher incentives in “We don’t look at city courthouse annex, but the and renovation of the historic the year he did not see a tax in- imbursement of incentives later rather than early years. lines, county lines or state contract is yet to be seen. courthouse. crease because of the project. should a company fail to meet Lanier said some coun- lines,” Lanier said. “As soon as we get a fin - Under the plan approved The county’s 149-page budget its contract obligations. ties give incentives that are He said even if there are ished contract, I will send you in February, more than $8 proposal for fiscal 2011-2012 Other changes will make equivalent to a 100 percent employees from outside the a copy. I still have a few items million will go toward the doesn’t include expenditures it easier for companies in all reduction on property taxes county there are pros like to discuss with the architect,” annex that will house three for the courthouse project. circumstances to seek or be and others do “about what we travel into the county, gas County Manager Bill Clark courtrooms, the clerk’s office County Finance Officer considered for incentives. do.” He said companies face purchases, meal purchases wrote in response to a request and other support staff. Bobbie Faircloth said the A minimum investment of their most trying times in the and other things of benefit. for a copy of the contract. The historic courthouse courthouse project will be $500,000 is reduced to $250,000. first three years of operations. He pointed out that the prison Commissioners voted 6-1 will undergo about $6 million treated as a capital project Equipment is added as eli- “That’s when they need in Tabor City employs people in open session to approve the in renovations and house two separate from the budget once gible for incentives even if help the most,” Lanier said, from South Carolina in addi- contract but take out parking courtrooms, along with of- actual costs are determined. it results in the elimination adding, “we don’t have a tion to Columbus County but lot design fees for a savings of fices. One corner of the court- beach or I-95 going through house annex building will of jobs but makes a company it has a positive effect on job more than $27,000, Clark said. Nicole Cartrette the county.” face the direction of the ex- more competitive or prevents creation locally. The contract is now divided 910-642-4104 ext. 225 closure. The policy is simply a “I’d like to see incentive into two phases, according to isting courthouse near Soles [email protected] County Economic Devel- “guide,” could change at packages that make it easier Clark. Phase 1 is the annex Law Firm, the law offices of oper Gary Lanier told com- any time and each business for our local companies,” missioners that Tortimex will should be considered on a Medford said. reopen in time and be install- case-by-case basis, he said. County Manager Bill ing new equipment to make Lanier pointed out that Clark said local businesses the facility more profitable. commissioners have the final that are not start-ups are Lake will lose bug sprayer say on incentives. “It may not be open until eligible for incentives if “You gentlemen could say By JEFFERSON WEAVER proposal. Local governments personnel and maintenance the end of the fiscal year,” they expand. One of the not to do so,” Lanier pointed will be required to turn in of the sprayer. Lanier said, and the compa- companies Medford men- Staff Writer out in the case of equipment state-owned sprayers by June Currie said he will have ny’s 2011 incentive “payment tioned, Atlantic, is expand- could be affected” but it ap- purchases that could receive Lake Waccamaw and other 13, but would have the chance more information about other ing and bringing a package pears the 2010 incentive pay- incentives but result in fewer towns will lose their mosquito to purchase the equipment options at the next commis- and labeling component of ment “will still be paid though jobs. spraying equipment, under back through state surplus. sioners’ budget workshop. its firm to Tabor City where it has not been requested.” “You could say let’s do 50, the budget approved recently New sprayers run from “The sprayers are owned one of its printing operations He said the county has not 50, 50 (50 percent incentives by the state House. $7,000 to $10,000, plus chemi- by the state,” he explained. is located. Commissioners lost any revenue by having for three years) because they Town Manager Darren Cur- cals. “Right now I’m trying to see tentatively approved incen- given the company about are not creating jobs here, rie told commissioners Tues- “This was an unpleasant exactly what it will cost to con- tives for that expansion and $11,000 in incentives for its they are modernizing,” Lani- day that the state Department surprise,” Currie said. tinue the spraying. This was Atlantic investment that will first year of operation. er said a theoretical example. of Health, Pest Management The town has also received not something we expected, by exceed $1 million and bring a The firm has paid more Chairman Buddy Byrd section, which subsidizes some funding for chemicals any means.” than $26,000 in property taxes also questioned if the 85 per- number of additional jobs to mosquito spraying programs, along with the sprayer, Cur- Jefferson Weaver and is eligible to receive a cent grant in the first years the area. sent out an email Tuesday an- rie said. Local funds were 910-642-4104 ext. 227 was “too great.” The board voted unani- required for most of the insec- total of $22,255 in incentives nouncing the end of the pro- [email protected] for 2009 and 2010. Lanier said Bullard said the policy mously to approve the first gram under the house budget ticide, a truck for the device, that means the county still was not doing enough to en- reading of the policy chang- receives $4,068 in tax money, courage business to stay. “We es. not including the benefit of have some large and good “I still have a little hang- the 33 employees in 2009 and businesses that pay taxes with up on that. A company can Memorial Day WHITEVILLE CHIROPRACTIC 2010. He suggested that if 50 no help from the county,” Bul- come and stay two or three percent of wages earned at lard said. years, pay almost no taxes wreath laying the facility were spent in the “You just have to be flex- and leave,” Bullard said. Now county that at least $330,000 ible. These companies could slated May 30 was spent here as a result of go someplace else if you tie Nicole Cartrette Accepting the company. your hands on this policy,” 910-642-4104 ext. 225 A Memorial Day laying of “That’s 33 people who may Commissioner Amon McK- [email protected] the wreath service will be held New Patients have been drawing unemploy- enzie said. at the Carolyn T. High Library off U.S. 701 bypass in White- ville Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will honor Dr. Pam Baldwin Vietnam Veterans, Disabled Beneft rafe for Noble American Veterans, Veterans WHITEVILLE The drawing for a benefit and rehabilitation care. change, and dinners at Dale’s of Foreign Wars and Ameri- raffle for Michael Noble, who Prizes include $200 cash, at Lake Waccamaw and Tabor can Legion members. CHIROPRACTIC CENTER was seriously injured in a car two oil changes and radia- City. The public is invited. 1424 J.K. 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The routine will be performed by Wanda’s Steppin’ Out Dance Troupe. It won “Most Entertaining” at two recent dance competitions. Collier’s“Whiteville’s Leading Jewelers” The shows are Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st at 7:00 p.m. "7 /"7 Ê7/ 6 ÊUÊ/ , -Ê -9Ê,, They are held at Bowers Auditorium. Admission is $8. È{ÓΣnÎÊUÊÜÜÜ°ViÀÃiÜiiÀðV 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2011
The ruins of Michael Shawn Brown’s offces at Five Points are pictured after a suspected arson caused the destruc- tion in April, a day before the building was to be searched for records relating to possible Medicaid fraud.
Murder Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock discusses a continua- bailiff, SBI Agent Mac Warner, Sheriff’s Capt. David Nobles, Continued from page 1-A tion of jury deliberation with defense attorneys and prosecu- prosecutor Chris Gentry, Court Clerk Kelly Sullivan, pros- tors in the Danny L. Thomas murder trial Wednesday. From ecutor Lee Bollinger, Lock and court reporter P.J. Jaeger. In The arrest by Sheriff ’s De- the left, Defense attorney Mike Ramos, Thomas, defense the lower photograph, defense attorneys Payne and Ramos tective Sgt. Jeff Nealey came attorney James Payne, standing is Lt. J.T. Harrelson, head fank Thomas as he was sentenced Wednesday afternoon. while SBI agents and officers from the federal Alcohol, To- bacco, Firearms and Explo- Tomas sives Agency, served a search Continued from page 1-A warrant on Brown. Medicaid records The foreman also told Lock tified juror who said nothing, The search warrant was “no added time would help” and wouldn’t answer questions to find Medicaid records and move the jury from its position. from fellow jurors about his other paperwork that might be Lock declared the sentenc- possible involvement with involved in an investigation of ing phase a mistrial at 3 p.m., members of Thomas’ local Brown for Medicaid fraud. and Thomas began wiping family. A search warrant was to be tears of relief from his face. Jurors complain served on April 17 for officers The jury was dismissed, and The juror in question would to search Brown’s office build- Michael Shawn Brown the defense asked for five min- not respond to questions as to ing, but it was postponed until utes to allow Thomas to regain if he had been threatened after Monday. Brown’s office burned scared for his life, drew a pis- his composure. he returned a verdict of guilty early on the Sunday before the tol and fired shots that struck Victims’ statements two weeks ago. Lock recessed search was to be made. Towns in the chest, and Towns, Two women read statements court until 1 p.m. to allow time Brown told sheriff ’s de- who was unarmed, died at the into the record about how for defense and state lawyers to tectives he was not open for scene. Thomas’ disregard for human arm themselves with case law business, and had entered The burning of Brown’s life had robbed them of loved about the juror’s action. the building to check on some building at Five Points is also ones. (Both statements are in As the jury was dismissed paperwork when he saw the part of the SBI investigation, separate stories on today’s until 1 p.m., two women gave Weigh issues death penalty, but Lock denied figure of a man in the hallway. and no charges have been filed Page 5-A.) bailiffs notes. Both of the notes The second woman said the the objection because he said Brown, who said he was about the suspected arson. Wednesday, the fifth day contained complaints about juror in question “is not will- the jury “appears to be in ear- of deliberations about the the same juror. “I can’t do like ing to follow the law and weigh nest deliberation.” sentence Thomas should get, you people…and I’m not chang- the issues” on the sentencing ‘Reconcile…’ Crime briefs opened with Sheriff ’s Deputy ing my decision,” he said in re- verdict form. The jury was told again to Anthony George testifying – sponse to one juror’s question, Defense attorney James do what it could to reach a ver- out of the jury’s presence – that according to one note. Payne asked for Lock to declare dict, and to “reconcile if you Pigs Dismissed a juror spoke to him Tuesday The first woman juror said a mistrial and an automatic re- can,” but no one should give A charge of driving while evening about the case. the jury was “supposed to sult of life in prison. Lock went up his or her conviction just Someone stole 49 pigs from a impaired against Charlotte George said the juror, who verbally communicate,” but into his chambers and came to “satisfy the rest of the jury.” Murphy Brown farm along Ar- Michelle Spivey, 35, of Chad- attends an emergency medi- this juror slept through much out about 15 minutes later, and No one was allowed to leave thur Collier Road, Bladenboro, bourn, was dismissed in Dis- cal technician class with the of the discussions, and she noted the “novel situation” the courtroom Monday after- according to a May 18 sheriff ’s trict Court here May 11 be- deputy, talked about an uniden- wanted the judge’s help. concerning the juror. noon during the jury’s break, report. cause there was no witness Lock also pointed out the and they ended the day at 5 p.m. who saw her driving in a wreck foreman’s statement Tuesday The case was recessed until 1 Check in August 2009. afternoon that additional time p.m. Tuesday because a juror Witness: You ‘robbed might prove to be fruitful, and had a doctor’s appointment Elizabeth Jane Cruz, 28, of felt there was a danger for per- that morning. Raleigh, has been arrested on Fire sonal inquiry of the juror who Lock received a note at 2 charges of forgery and pass- my daughter’ of her dad spoke to the deputy Tuesday p.m. Tuesday. “We need some The home of Roby Alan ing a forged check drawn on night. chalk,” the note read. The McPherson Jr. along Mill “I’ve waited five years, eight months and eight days,” the Riegelwood Federal Credit Raised hands foreman was immediately pro- Branch Church Road, Tabor Centia McLeod Wilson said as she began her comments dur- Union in a warrant obtained Lock called the jury in, and vided a piece of chalk. City, was destroyed at 11 a.m. ing the final part of the sentencing phase of Danny Lamont by Sheriff ’s Detective Jeff Bell. told them it appeared one of ‘Added time’ May 17 by fire caused from Thomas’ capital murder trial. Cruz is charged with the two them might not be involved in The jury came in at 3:50 p.m. an electrical problem at the The woman whom Thomas – his face hidden by a Jason- acts between the dates of Sept. the discussions, and reminded to report an 11-1 deadlock, but clothes dryer, according to a style hockey mask – tried twice to kill that night in Septem- 27 and Oct. 18, 2010. them of their duty. Each juror the foreman said “added time sheriff’s report. There were ber 2005, will forever live a nightmare, while Thomas has raised a hand to show they un- might be fruitful.” This move no injuries. many years to think about what he did, and why he’ll never take another free breath. derstood the judge’s statement. came after nearly 20 hours of Arrested She said, “You robbed my daughter of her father,” and The jury’s involvement in deliberation, and the defense the case ended with the 2:45 wanted to end the trial. The Allard Donald Grainger, 27, then read the following statement: p.m. note. jury returned to deliberations and Kristin Michelle Wooster Fraud “My life, my children’s lives and lives of everyone who Monday’s deliberations be- at 4:10 p.m. May, 29, both living at the same Ann Pittman Hill, 58, of knew and loved Craig Williams are changed forever. gan at 9:35 a.m., and continued Prosecutors went to mem- address along Big Avenue in Phillips Street, Whiteville, has She’ll never get to know until 12:45 p.m. and a break for bers of the victims’ families, the Pireway community, were been arrested on charges of “Danny Thomas, I want you to know that you didn’t take a the mid-day meal. and asked them for impact arrested Sunday night in Hor- forging a check, and passing life – you took a brother, a cousin, a son, a friend and a father. The defense objected to statements, because they fig- ry County, S.C., and charged the check on March 22, 2010, ac- You said you grew up without a father, and now because of Lock’s plan to read to the jury ured the trial was about to with first-degree burglary. cording to a warrant obtained your disrespect for human life, so does my daughter. about a unanimous decision end. The families gathered Horry County officers found by Whiteville Police Detective “Craig’s daughter will never get to really know her dad. needed for life in prison or the at the rail and told Lee Bol- the two in a vehicle stopped Lt. Bobby Fowler. She was only 2 years old. My son was only 9, and my oldest linger and Chris Gentry, plus in the road near Waccamaw Hill is charged with forging daughter was only 6 when you put a gun to their mother’s investigators Sheriff’s Capt. Drive, south of Tabor City, the name of Cedric Pittman to head – my head – and tried to kill me. David Nobles and SBI Agent and recovered a TV, DVD unit a $4,304 check drawn on BB&T, “They were all so young when you crushed their world Tabor ‘cyclist Mac Warner, the result wasn’t and accessories that had been according to the warrant. into a million pieces. My daughter is 8 now, and we are still their fault. stolen during a break-in of a trying to pick up the pieces. At 5:15 p.m., the jury was home along Carolina Road, Not walk down aisle in fatal crash Robert Wayne “Johnny” called out, and the foreman Green Sea, reports show. “Her dad will never attend any of her dance recitals. Stabbed He will not be there when she graduates from college, and Dew, 54, of Loris, S.C., was said they weren’t through. killed Monday in a 7:15 p.m. “We need to go back and talk Keria Denise Stephens, 18, will not be there to walk her down the aisle when she gets married. crash of two motorcycles on about it,” he said in response of Whiteville, was stabbed in S.C. 9, just south of U.S. 701, to Lock’s question had the jury Trespassing her left shoulder by a female at “She carries around a photo album filled with pictures of her dad so she can have some type of memory of him. according to the Tabor-Loris reached a unanimous decision Regiad Maurice Brown, 30, 6:25 p.m. on May 17 at the Home Tribune. in “any” of the murders. of Hampstead, was arrested Race convenience store along All of this because of your lack of mercy and regard to life. “And, unlike you did that horrible night, I pray that when Danny Dew, 48, of Cedar Lock asked if they meant Saturday, May 14, for trespass- U.S. 701 Bypass here. Tree Lane, Tabor City, was now, and the foreman said, ing on the property of the Stephens told police she ex- your time comes to stand before God that He will have mercy on your soul.” injured in the crash and was “No, not today.” The jury was Brunswick Prison unit. ited the store and went to her hospitalized. Reports show sent out, and the defense again A sheriff’s report showed he car, and her attacker tried to Johnny Dew drove his Harley argued for an end. Lock reas- was seen at 5:30 p.m. near the hit her. Stephens hit the wom- Davidson into the rear of Dan- sembled the jury and told fence, and threw an unknown an in the face, and a second ny Dew’s motorcycle as they them to report at 9:30 a.m. item over the fence, the report female gave the suspect a knife, Break-ins, thefs noted s -AY n ,AURA *EAN #AMERON .# 4ABOR #ITY n BREAK traveled south on the highway Wednesday. showed. Brown fled into a and Stephens was stabbed. during a family outing. wooded area when seen by a in, theft of assorted jewelry; David Little, Thompson Town Road, Whiteville – break-in, theft of 90 DVDs, air conditioner; Cecil Lee One of Johnny Dew’s broth- correctional officer, but was ers, Donnie Dew, lives in Tabor quickly found. Jr., N.C. 905, Tabor City – break-in, theft of rod/reel, tackle, medi- Habitual cation, Nintendo game system, DVD player; Kenneth Rodney City. DEBT RELIEF William Pope, N.C. 242, Cerro Gordo – theft of trailer with Troy Bilt Zero Bankruptcy Leon Chest- Turn mower, Cub Cadet mower, Weedeater blower, earphones; Stop Foreclosures nut, 51, of Gerald Joshua Ward, Tanglewood Acres, Whiteville – break-in, Wrench Chadbourn, Get A Fresh Start theft of Marline .22 rifle with scope; Richard Bryan Squires, SHORT S h a n e was arrest- U.S. 74-76, Delco – break-in, theft of Harrison and Richardson H o w a r d ed last week BROS. Attorney 20-gauge shotgun. 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