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The proposals would allow Wine is becoming highly popular with night hunting of feral hogs the Chinese middle class. Blended wines are and coyotes, using artificial especially popular, with sales of smooth yet Monday’s lights and electronic calls, sweet wines up. seven days a week, year round. Luckily for Lanier, his taste buds were on American Profle Only archery equipment could target during his trip. features :Where the be used on Sunday, and public During a wine tasting that he was asked to land would be excluded. help judge, his choice wines were produced by Lilies Grow,” Bulb The proposals would not the Yountai Baolong Komas Chateau. change the state’s prohibition Lanier, who was asked to give a few speech- farmers produce against firing a gun or bow See Winery, page 11-A foral symbols of from the passenger area of a Easter. moving or running vehicle. See Night hunting, page 8-A Commissioner Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist DIDYOB? Lake bugs Men of steel awarded state’s Did you observe ... Paul Hunt, left, and Aaron Marlowe sort sections of steel framework for demystifed the expansion of the Department of Aging building off Chadbourn High- Long Leaf Pine An excited reader way in Whiteville recently. who spotted the By RAY WYCHE By NICOLE CARTRETTE frst hummingbird Staff Writer Staff Writer of the season in her They’re midge flies, they A Columbus County commissioner who backyard Monday don’t bite or eat your shrub- is recognized as the state’s longest-serving bery, they don’t fly very well, Columbus Regional to county commissioner has been awarded the morning? ... Wanda’s they don’t eat after reaching Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Steppin’ Out dance adulthood, and their life spans ofer digital mammography Lynwood Norris of Tabor City was pre- are three to five days. sented the state’s most regarded civilian honor troupe’s magical Midge flies have been nIs first hospital in state to of- and improved patient comfort. at a recent Cape Fear Council of Governments performance at Walt around probably for centuries fer breast tomosynthesis. Only recently approved by the banquet. Disney World last but this spring for some un- FDA, breast tomosynthesis creates Norris has served as the chairperson for known reason they seem to be Three local organizations have 3-D images that allow doctors to see the Cape Fear Council of Governments since Saturday? ... Ed “John appearing in large numbers united to bring digital mammogra- tissue in a way never before possible. 1981. Director of that organization, Chris May, Deere” Miller driving around Lake Waccamaw, pre- phy and breast tomosynthesis – the While breast tomosynthesis is nominated Norris for the high honor. a Farmall 400 in the cursors of the more familiar latest screening and diagnostic not indicated for all patients, for “I am glad it happened,” Norris said. “I mayflies that normally begin technology in the prevention and certain women and in certain cases, am proud of it and thankful for the ones that Southern Farm Days their mating swarms about the early detection of breast cancer – to it is expected to become the “gold thought enough of me to nominate me.” Parade of Power? first of May. the women of Columbus County and standard.” Norris said the honor came as a complete When the midges appeared surrounding communities. Women in Southeastern North surprise. He later redeemed for the first time this spring The Walters Trust Fund Commit- Carolina will be among the first in “I did not know one thing about it,” Norris himself by driving a several days ago, many people tee, the Columbus Regional Health- the nation to have access to this new said. “Family were there and I did not even John Deere across the were mystified as to their care System Foundation and the technology. know they were there. I looked around and saw identity. Lake Waccamaw State Auxiliary at CRHS and have joined The combination of both tech- my daughters. Then I looked a second time and grounds. … Park personnel handled many with Columbus Regional to bring nologies is poised to revolutionize said ‘I’m seeing things.’” inquiries about the swarms of the state-of-the art women’s imaging how breast cancer is detected. It was a nice surprise and a very unexpected mosquito-like fliers that made equipment here. Additionally, the latest in bone surprise,” Norris said. County Deaths some lakefront buildings ap- Digital mammography is quickly densitometry technology is being Norris, who has been a county commis- pear to have been splotched by becoming the standard in breast added to ensure patients have local sioner since 1980, will finish out his last an untidy painter. imaging, incorporating imaging access to the early detection and term as commissioner this year. Last month, Whiteville The identity problem was Norris, 77, late into the election filing period Julius Robert Williamson technology that provides sharp 2-D handed over to the Raleigh images with lower radiation doses See Mammogram, page 3-A announced that he would not seek reelection Chadbourn See Lake bugs, page 2-A See Long Leaf, page 2-A Perry Edwards Rhodes Tabor City Sandy Lynn Wright Evergreen Jails’ ghosts increase activity as demolition nears James S. Jordan nThe 1855 jail and the one occupied in 1910 are to be demolished to make way “I was at the head of the stairs when I heard Index for a courthouse annex. the laughter. I told myself I was going down to ask what was so funny. I got downstairs By BOB HIGH &EJUPSJBMT

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$ weeks are apparently uneasy at the impending doom of their homes for decades. Probation officer Ghosts or poltergeists – paranormal phe- nomenon – have been making themselves heard Strange stories frequently during the last few weeks as probation For whatever reason, Coleman, Horne and and parole officers prepare to move out of the several other probation officers relate strange two buildings. happenings in the old jails. The moves by the officers began Wednesday The dark gray two-story building immediately Jabel Register, in 1904, was the last person hanged in and continue through Monday. west of the Kangaroo convenience store at the Columbus County. This photo shows the condemned “They don’t want us to move,” Gentry Cole- corner of Madison and Smith streets is the oldest man on the scaffold on the southeast corner of the man observed. county building. It was completed in 1855, on land 1855 jail – soon to be demolished. Probation Offcer “I think they do want us to go,” Kay Horne Kay Horne’s offce is on the second foor in the south- stated. See Jailhouse ghosts, page 7-A east corner, pictured above. 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 WHS graduate is city Troop 513’s Giles earns school’s new fnance ofcer Scouting’s highest rank By FULLER ROYAL By FULLER ROYAL Staff Writer Staff Writer

The Whiteville City Schools Fifteen-year-old Jonathan new director of finance is Giles is one of Boy Scout Troop “home-grown.” 513’s newest Eagle Scouts. Annie Newkirk, the daugh- “A tremendous weight had ter of Lilia Newkirk and the lifted since all I’ve concen- late Tommy Newkirk, is a trated on since my Life rank graduate of Whiteville High is reaching my Eagle rank,” School. he said. “It gives me a sense Newkirk earned her bach- of high honor and even more elor’s degree in business man- of a steadfast dedication to agement from Wake Forest serve God, my country and my University. After working in fellow man.” banking for several years, she The son of Wes and Karen was hired by the Whiteville Giles, he said he joined Scout- system in November 2011. ing after watching a slideshow “Everybody is great here,” about Scouting in his school’s she said of working with the cafeteria. system. “I have a great group “I thought it would really be of women who work with me neat to be able to go camping who are very knowledgeable and participate in the activi- and very dedicated.” ties I was seeing,” he said. Newkirk said she was well- In 2004, Giles joined Tiger prepared for the job. Cubs. He advanced into Cub Business was an easy Scouts and Webelos, where he choice for her. earned his Arrow of Light. “I have always been a ‘math He was in the Desert Camo guru,’” she said. “I have al- and Frog patrols in the troop. ways liked working with num- With nearly three dozen bers. I started in accounting nights of Boy Scout camping, and switched to business man- he earned 45 merit badges. It agement. I love the operations takes 21 badges to earn the side and making things work. Eagle rank. This is what I was good at.” He said the best part of be- She loved math in high Staff photo by Fuller Royal ing a Scout has been “Learn- school and excelled with WHS Annie Newkirk has a long history with the Whiteville City ing self-worth and what God, math instructor Sunil “Mr. Schools. my fellow man and the envi- Tan” Tanija. She made an “A” ronment expect out of me as in all of his classes, including a person, Scout and citizen.” She said her new school She recently visited the calculus. His two most memorable post offers many challenges. WHS campus with the school She also enjoyed chorus moments in Scouting include Staff photo by Fuller Royal “At the very beginning, board walk-through. with W.C. Butler and was a flag the image he saw in church on Jonathan Giles continues a long line of Eagles from the biggest challenge was “It was strange to go back,” girl in his band. a Scout Sunday of Jesus hold- Troop 513. learning all of the different she said. “I remember the After college, she worked in ing a lamb, which “eventually types of accounts,” she said. Whiteville Primary campus the banking industry on the led to me accepting Jesus as “There’s state money, federal as being so big when I was a compliance side. my savior.” mom.” He also calls cadence dur- money, federal grants and lo- child. Now, it doesn’t seem so “I evaluated where we stood The second event was the There are 12 parts of the ing drill marches. cal money.” large.” with laws and regulations,” scenic view on a trip to Shin- Scout Law to which Scouts “I have been made fun of for She said each set of funds Newkirk said she wants to she said. “I looked to see how ing Rock. subscribe. An often-asked my extreme Southern drawl,” has different rules and oper- add some polish to the policies to make us more compliant Life Scouts seeking Eagle question at boards of review he said. ates in different ways. She said and procedures in the finance with the federal government.” must first complete a service is which part of that law does He said his career goal is to she has to understand what department so that in case of She said she wore many project that benefits some as- the Scout think best describes become a fish and game war- one can and can’t do with the her absence, things can run hats with the bank, working pect of their communities and him. den with the National Parks various funds and the proce- smoothly. She said she wants with accounting issues and demonstrates their leadership Giles said “Friendly.” Service. dures to make the funds work. to find new sources of revenue helping when the bank needed abilities. “I have always been taught, “As a young boy, I was al- She said she is already for the system and create ways an extra set of eyes to look Giles led other Scouts in and Scouting has strength- ways fascinated with wildlife feeling the pressure from the to offer more scholarships for over things. the restoration of Lake Wac- ened this ideal, to treat all and the areas they inhabit,” he upcoming loss of temporary city students. “I was mostly involved with camaw’s 125 “No Wake” poles mankind, regardless of race, said. “Everything I’ve learned federal funding. When she’s not crunching the legal aspects of banking,” with new paint and reflective age or gender, with kindness and the places I’ve visited dur- “It does concern me,” she numbers, she said she enjoys she said. bands. and respect,” he said. “You ing my Scouting tenure has said. “Nobody wants to see cooking. She said part of her skill-set He also had to pass a board never know what that person only made that fascination anyone lose their jobs.” “I make a mean baklava,” is knowing how to read legal- of review. might be going through and grow even stronger.” Dozens of teaching posi- she said. type documents that have no “In the beginning my the impact your kind words or Giles said that fascination tions are in place this year She also hopes to start natural flow and are difficult nerves were a little on ends,” actions may have.” is leading him to study and that could be lost when federal walking for exercise again for many to understand. he said, adding that as the And why should an 11-year- major in forestry, fish and jobs stimulus funds run out with her golden retriever Lucy. “I’m used to working with review continued, he used old boy join Scouts? game at Southeastern Com- in June. money,” she said. “I’m used common sense and his Scout “An 11-year-old’s mind is munity College. “We will do our best to to looking at numbers to see Fuller Royal training to answer the ques- more receptive and absorbent, He wants to later transfer to avoid cuts,” she said. “But it if we are doing everything we 910-642-4104 ext. 228 tions. more so in the later years,” the University of North Caro- does make me nervous.” are supposed to.” [email protected] He has served as the troop’s Giles said. “An 11-year-old is lina at Wilmington to major in quartermaster and was patrol more than likely out of the animal science. leader twice. childish ways of life and can “In addition, my under- He said a good leader is be taught the important ideals standing is I’ll have to attend Long Leaf to make him a better citizen approximately a 16-month po- Continued from page 1-A someone who can listen and delegate responsibility with- before he enters adulthood. lice academy to learn the legal out giving orders. “Scouting has taught me aspects of my intended field to the board. of proposing at any time the great, Here’s to down home, to respect God, myself, my and to become better educated The award is the highest state toast: the Old North State!” He said his favorite merit badge was Dog Care. fellow man, the environment in the carrying of a firearm.” honor the governor can grant “Here’s to the land of the that God has given us to oc- a North Carolinian and was long leaf pine, The summer “I was able to sit in on a sur- Nicole Cartrette cupy and the animals God has Fuller Royal created in the 1960s to recog- land where the sun doth gery performed by Dr. (Jim) 910-642-4104 ext. 228 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Rabon,” he said. given us to be caretakers of,” nize those with an extraor- shine, Where the weak grow [email protected] he said. “It has taught me the [email protected] dinary record of service or strong and the strong grow Dog Care has also proven to be the most useful of his merit importance of giving more who had made some other than receiving.” significant achievement. Past badges. “Seeing as I have four dogs Giles has been a member Pro Carpet recipients include those as of the Whiteville High School famous as Billy Graham, Maya my natural choice is Dog Cleaning Lake bugs JROTC since his freshman Angelou and Michael Jordan Continued from page 1-A Care,” he said. “It has taught me how to teach my dogs com- year. $ and thousands of longtime In less than a year, he state employees, business headquarters of the state through the larva and pupa mands. That really makes life 19.99 park system where Ed Corey, stages while under water easier for me, my dad and my reached the rank of sergeant PER ROOM / AREA leaders, politicians, athletes first class. and others. biologist with the N.C. Divi- where they feed on suspended, (2 room minimum) sion of Parks and Recreation, organic matter. 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treatment of osteoporosis. mittee member Mary Hooks, in 1993 with a mission to “Columbus Regional is ex- said, “The trust fund com- provide volunteer services tremely appreciative to these mittee was thrilled to receive to CRHS. three organizations for con- recommendations from the Through its fundraising tributing to the purchase of foundation, hospital and efforts, both with special this technology,” said CRHS medical staff to consider projects and with proceeds CEO Henry Hawthorne. digital mammography and from the gift shop at the “Digital mammography breast tomosynthesis, and hospital, they have donated with breast tomosynthesis we are excited about these more than $150,000 since its allows us to provide our cutting-edge services becom- beginning. patients with the best tool ing available in Columbus For more information in early diagnosis giving pa- County. about the auxiliary or how tients a much better chance “ O u r c o m m u n i t y i s to become a volunteer call, of survival and leading a blessed by the Walters’ fore- Dawn Jenkins at 641-8234. long, productive life.” sight and benevolence to be “As excited as we are about CRHS is the only hospital able to bring this technology the benefits these technologi- in North Carolina to have to CRHS,” she said. cal advancements will bring purchased breast tomosyn- The committee also ap- our community, they repre- thesis equipment. proved funding for expand- sent only part of the Foun- The mammography suite ing the training capacity of dation’s vision,” Blackmon at CRHS will receive a minor the recently acquired DaVin- said. renovation to accommodate ci Robotic Surgery system “Our gala fundraiser the new equipment and to en- and for the AngioJet Ultra last November kicked off a hance patients’ experience. System to expand vascular multi-year focus on elevating SCHS greenhouse sale It is expected that the new capabilities in the operating women’s health in Columbus Brandon Long, a freshman at South Columbus High, displays a colorful bougainvillea, equipment will be opera- room. County, and we are consider- one of thousands of plants that will go on sale at South Columbus High School April 2, tional by July 1. The CRHS Auxiliary has ing additional projects – so and will continue until all plants are sold. The hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are “Improving women’s raised funds to acquire the stay tuned for more exciting asparagus and Boston ferns, bougainvillea, potted plants including fowering baskets, health services at CRHS has latest bone densitometry news in the months to come.” Swedish ivy, geraniums, lantana, petunias, sweet potato vine and bedding plants that been a vision for the Founda- technology, a service CRHS The CRHS Foundation tion,” said Peggy Blackmon, has not traditionally offered. was created in 2002 with the include marigolds, squash, cucumbers and tomatoes. Prices range from $1.25 for a chairman of the CRHS Foun- “In addition to our vol- job of providing funding six-pack of bedding plants to $12 for asparagus ferns. The public is invited. dation Board. unteer work at the hospital, to support the mission of “The Walters Trust Fund our auxiliary looks annu- CRHS. Committee embraced this vi- ally for ways to support the A gift to the CRHS Founda- sion when it committed sig- hospital and our community tion not only helps the hospi- nificant funding for digital by funding projects to sup- tal provide needed services Chadbourn clean up week April 21-27 mammography and breast port patient needs,” said Jo it also helps many in the By JEFFERSON WEAVER more effort on spring cleaning. es are encouraged to place any tomosynthesis.” Paul, president of the CRHS community. Staff Writer “Traditionally, the cleanup trash, debris or other rubbish The Walters Trust Fund Auxiliary. In addition to the women’s is in May,” Town Manager Ste- at the curb for pickup during was established in 1991 by “Teaming up with the health initiative, the foun- Chadbourn officials hope vie Cox said in a memo. This the cleanup week, according to Lamar and Janie Walters, Foundation on its vision to dation has funds set up to the community will turn out year, however, the festival is the town’s resolution. with the primary purpose elevate women’s health ser- support the Donayre Cancer to help spruce up the town set for May 5. The town is also encourag- of funding technological vices was a natural fit, and Care Center and its patients, April 21-27. Town officials opted to up ing people to beautify their healthcare improvements to our entire membership was a scholarship fund and vari- The town will observe beau- the date to better coincide property and get it ready for serve the community that a energized with the idea of ous other patient support tification and clean-up week with the state’s litter sweep the festival. hospital and community the funding a project that could projects. just prior to the Strawberry programs as well as cleanup “This is a time when Chad- size of CRHS size could not contribute to reducing the For more information Festival. This year is the 80th efforts in other towns and the bourn can shine,” Cox said. afford without philanthropic crippling effects of osteopo- regarding the CRHS Founda- festival, and organizers hope festival. For more information, call support. rosis. tion and its projects contact All residents and business- the town hall at 654-4148. the town will put forth a little Walters Trust Fund com- The auxiliary was created Terrie Priest at 642-9303. Shad Fest preps underway NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS By JEFFERSON WEAVER present a program on local through the 1970s will be Staff Writer history, and Ranger Tom played throughout the day. Charles will discuss the lock Cane pole fishing demon- Choosing your healthcare provider A homegrown but much and dam system on the Cape strations will also be held beloved festival will feature Fear, including the new fish throughout the day. the lowly shad April 7 in ladders being installed. While fishing from boats is a decision that affects Ransom Township. Deloris “Cookie” Brown is encouraged, the boat ramp The Cape Fear River Shad will be steaming shad roe, is closed. Boaters will be Festival kicks off on the Sat- and volunteers will be help- directed to the Riegelwood your entire family... urday before Easter at Lock ing fry up shad on the river- Golf Course boat ramp in- and Dam #1, off N.C. 87 near bank. Steamed roe, cole slaw, stead. the Bladen-Columbus county chili dogs and lemonade will For more information, line. also be available. call 655-2801. While the boat ramp is Last year’s festival saw Choose closed, other activities are an impromptu dance break Jefferson Weaver scheduled throughout the out, and this year organizers 910-642-4104 ext. 227 day. have made sure that plenty [email protected] COLUMBUS Earnestine Keaton will of music from the 1950s INTERNAL Chamber to sponsor candidates forum By JEFFERSON WEAVER so they will be able to make Executive Director Janice MEDICINE.... Staff Writer informed decisions as they Young said the chamber is cast ballots to elect officials.” hosting the event to bring Local hopefuls will have Candidates on the ballot greater awareness of can- CARINGPROFESSIONALS the chance to outline their in Columbus County will didates’ qualifications and OFFERINGAFULLRANGEOF political positions April 19 in be given the opportunity to platforms to local citizens. HEALTHCARE Whiteville. speak on issues that may “We sent the invitations -IRIAM&ERNZ -$ The Greater Whiteville impact the area. out this week to everyone on Area Chamber of Commerce The forum will begin at the local ballot,” she said. is sponsoring a candidates 6:30 p.m. Each candidate “We sincerely hope they will OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: forum at Vineland Station. will initially be given two take the time to attend. This s$ISEASEOF3TOMACH s7EIGHT-ANAGEMENT minutes to present his or her is a busy time, but this will s!DVANCED-EDICAL#AREOF The event is open to all Abdominal Pain, GI Bleed s"LOOD3UGAR candidates seeking any office platform. be a great chance to meet the Blood Pressure, Diabetes, s'ENERAL0HYSICAL%XAMS s)MMUNIZATION on the May and November After all candidates have candidates and hear their Lung Disorders, ballots. spoken, the moderator will views and their plans.” #ARDIOVASCULAR$ISEASE s0AP3MEARSs$/40HYSICALS s5RINALYSIS Chamber Chairperson ask candidates pre-submitted The forum is free. For and Other Health Disorders s%LECTROCARDIOGRAMS s/THER-EDICAL4ESTS Jackie Ray commented that questions following a struc- more information, contact the chamber thought that tured format. the chamber at 642-3171. holding a forum was especial- The forum is expected to ly important this year since last for approximately two COLUMBUS INTERNAL MEDICINE hours, depending on the Jefferson Weaver a number of new candidates 800 Jefferson St., Suite 113 Call 642-3356 For Appointments. number of candidates who 910-642-4104 ext. 227 are running for office. Whiteville Monday-Friday 9-5 p.m. “This election is an im- are able to attend. [email protected] portant time for Columbus Southeastern Community County, the state and nation,” College’s Educable Depart- Ray said. “We encourage the ment and The News Reporter public to attend this event will be covering the event.

Chadbourn Elementary hosting pre-K, kindergarten registration

Chadbourn Elementary 3. Registration begins at 5:30 School will host its annual pre- p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. kindergarten and kindergar- Parents will meet in the ten registration for the 2012-13 Media Center at Chadbourn school year on Tuesday, April Elementary. $ 00 STORE CLOSING Starting at 395 North End Consignments Collier’s Jewelers 715 N. Madison St. - near the courthouse Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 5:30 pm 717 South Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 Crime briefs Used Stakes A Chadbourn man told a A Cerro Gordo man told a sheriff’s deputy March 26 he sheriff ’s deputy March 27 that discovered on March 24 that surveying stakes on newly his Social Security number purchased land along Braswell had already been used to make Road had been removed. a 2011 tax return, and his effort to file his taxes was refused. Bathing Shoplifer Lataysha Monsha Mason, 16, of Clark Street, Chadbourn, Delois Lynn Riggins, 28, was arrested here by police of Longs, S.C., was arrested March 27 for shoplifting $80.64 March 25 for shoplifting a worth of bathing suits and package of chittlings, pack of shorts at Walmart. smoked pork chops, and two boxes of chocolate chip cook- ies at the Tabor City IGA store, Summons Submitted photo according to Tabor City police. Jimmy K. Williamson Jr. Sheriff’s drug detectives, assisted by the SBI and offcers pills surrendered voluntarily by the public were pain medica- of Cerro Gordo was not taken from Whiteville, Chadbourn, and the Waccamaw Riverkeep- tion, the pills that have caused many overdose deaths here Fugitive to jail March 17 on a charge er group, received 63,225 pills at a public drop-off event in in the last few years. Sheriff’s Drug Detective Sgt. Barett of harassment in a warrant the Walmart parking area here last Saturday. Many of the Thompson holds a large bag with most of the 63,000 pills. Durwood Leon Bullock, 23, obtained by B.J. Wright of of Norlina, was arrested here Whiteville. Williamson was March 27 as a fugitive from issued a criminal summons for Virginia where he’s wanted for the charge. Minor injuries reported probation violations. 63,225 pills given Two rural wrecks caused die was using her seatbelt. She Records show Bullock was minor injuries to the drivers in attempted to make a left turn arrested for breaking into a Dropped separate crashes, according to from U.S. 701 onto F.M. Watts building to commit a felony by public Saturday Highway Patrol reports. Road, and told a trooper that A DWI charge against Craig in a March 2010 case, and he Brandon Blake Moore, 20, someone made a left turn in Monroe Kennedy, 18, of Ev- Columbus County residents dropped off 63,225 pills of was convicted in July 2010. A of Evergreen, was using his front of her, and she swerved ergreen, was dropped here all types – many of them prescription pain medication – probation warrant was issued seatbelt when he wrecked at her vehicle. March 21 because the arrest- during the second Medicine Drop event here sponsored for him in January 2011, and he 7:24 p.m. on March 26 on Old 74 The Kia crashed into a ing officer was not available by the Sheriff ’s Office. faces up to 10 years in prison if northwest of Chadbourn. fence, and then overturned. because of working out of the Drug Detective Lt. Steven Worthington said at least his probation is revoked. The report showed he was A March 21 wreck on U.S. county, according to the clerk’s one-quarter to a third of the pills were brought to officers traveling at 55 mph and went 74-76 in the Delco area caused records. in the Walmart parking area during the first hour of the off to the right where his 2005 serious injuries to Charlotte Consuming Kennedy had a blood-alco- event that began at 9 a.m. Chevrolet pickup truck hit Brinson Stevens, 51, of Delco, hol level of 0.13 when arrested “We were slammed during the first 45 minutes, then Justin Mark Allen, 21, of a mailbox, then a ditch. The another report showed. by a sheriff ’s deputy last Oc- it slowed. It picked up again about an hour later, and we Bladenboro, admitted to driv- crash into the ditch caused the Stevens, driving a 2008 ing after consuming alcohol tober. finally closed the event because of the rain about noon,” Worthington stated. pickup to overturn. He traveled Jeep and using her seatbelt, under the age of 21, and was 278 feet before hitting the ditch, slammed at 45 mph into the given a prayer for judgment SBI Agent Cecil Cherry, a specialist in medication crimes, and Whiteville Police Detectives Michael Strick- and 157 feet after the ditch. side of the trailer of a tractor- continued in DWI Court here Gone Carol Lynneice Hardie, 54, trailer unit that was pulling March 21. land and Jeff Singletary, plus Detective Lt. Donald Britt of Dorothy Thompson of Oaks of Whiteville, wrecked at 9:35 onto the highway from a pri- Allen’s blood-alcohol level Chadbourn, Kristine Ellis of the Waccamaw Riverkeepers Village here went outside to p.m. on F.M. Watts Road north vate driveway. was not shown in the clerk’s Association, and Sheriff ’s Chaplain Dave Heller assisted water her tomato and green of Tabor City on March 24. The truck was driven by records. He was arrested in in receiving the pills. bean plants Wednesday morn- Driving a 2009 Kia SUV, Har- Tyrone Guy Freeman, 42, of October by a sheriff ’s deputy. ing, but they had been stolen Bolton. He was not injured. He was given 60 days to pay from her front yard, accord- court costs. The DWI charge ing to a police report. A floral was dismissed in the plea deal. Local attorney among drivers convicted wreath was also taken by un- Cocaine case known person/persons. of DWI in DWI Court here on March 21 Jurisdiction Whiteville attorney Kevin Fipps was arrested by a last May by a Highway Patrol punishment Daniel Cruze Canady, 23, of Grant Williamson, 28, was sheriff ’s deputy last Novem- trooper. He was ordered to use Whiteville, pleaded not guilty Dismissed among eleven drivers who were ber, and a 60-day jail term was an Interlock device if driving is deferred here March 21 in a DWI case, A DWI charge against Bon- convicted of driving while im- suspended. while on probation. D e b a i s and Judge Thomas Aldridge nie Lou Boyd, 50, of Tabor City, paired (DWI) here on March 21 s$ARRIEN4RAMAINE&RINK s&REDRICK!VALON-C)NTYRE Q u i n e a l Jr. ruled the arresting White- was dismissed for an unknown during a session of DWI Court. 21, of Chadbourn, pleaded 52, of Hallsboro, pleaded no Gore, 25, of ville policeman didn’t have the reason here March 21 during Williamson, who has a Chad- guilty. He refused a breath test contest in his case. He was Whiteville, authority to make the arrest the DWI Court session. She bourn home address, refused a when arrested last November placed on probation for 30 worked out because he was not in White- refused a breath test when breath test when arrested by by a Whiteville policeman. months, and a year’s prison a plea deal ville’s jurisdiction. arrested by a Highway Patrol Whiteville police on Aug. 13, Frink was put on proba- term was suspended. t h a t g ave The case has been scheduled trooper in February 2011. 2011. He was placed on unsu- tion for a year, fined $100, and McIntyre was fined $400, him de- Gore for May 16, and the state was Another DWI charge, this pervised probation for a year, ordered to do 24 hours of com- and refused a breath test when ferred pros- given 30 days to enter an appeal one against Samuel Kent and fined $100. munity service. It was also arrested last November by a ecution here this week when to the order. Rheuark, 49, of Loris, S.C., He was also ordered to per- declared his conviction would Whiteville policeman. He was he pleaded in Superior Court to Canady had a blood-alcohol was also dismissed for an un- form 24 hours of community not be a violation of his current ordered to spend eight days in possession of drug parapher- level of 0.08 when arrested last known reason. Rheuark had service, and it was noted that probation. jail on weekends on a schedule nalia in a cocaine case. September, records show. a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 any work he does in Teen Court s*ESSICA,YNN)NMAN  OF set by his probation officer. Gore was among several when arrested last August by would be credited to the re- Evergreen, pleaded not guilty, s3TEPHEN$ENNIS0ARNELL people near West Virgil Street a sheriff ’s deputy. quired hours. and was declared guilty. She 53, of Effingham, S.C., pleaded on Nov. 5, 2009 when police Animals Other cases included: refused a breath test when guilty. He had a blood-alcohol stopped to tell them to “break There have been 28 deer s#HRISTOPHER!LLEN$EW  arrested by a Highway Patrol level of 0.13 when arrested last up” the loitering. Gore fled, hit by rural motorists in Co- Attempt of Whiteville, pleaded guilty. trooper in October 2010. December by a Highway Patrol and threw away a plastic bag- lumbus County this month, He had a blood-alcohol level of Inman will be on unsuper- trooper. gie, evidence showed. Angela Lanier Herring of through Highway Patrol re- 0.10 when arrested by a sheriff’s vised probation for a year, with Parnell was placed on un- The item was powder co- Hufham Road, Bolton, told ports of March 27. deputy in November last year. a 60-day jail term suspended. supervised probation for a caine, with crack cocaine in- a sheriff’s deputy March 26 Other animals include Dew was fined $200 and put She was ordered to perform 24 year, and a 60-day jail term was side a second container in the someone was trying to burglar- four dogs and a raccoon. The on probation for two years, hours of community service. A suspended. He was fined $200, baggie. ize her residence at 11 p.m. raccoon caused an estimated with a six-month prison term fine was not noted in the clerk’s and told to do 24 hours of com- This was Gore’s first convic- when her daughter heard a $1,200 damage to a vehicle suspended. He was also ordered minutes. munity service. tion, and he will be on proba- noise outside her room. when hit near Brunswick. to perform 72 hours of com- Inman’s second DWI case is s"RYAN!NTHONY7ALTERS tion for a year with 24 hours of Herring said her daugh- In addition, a guinea caused munity service within the next set for May 2. She had a blood- 29, of Orrum, pleaded guilty, community service required. ter’s vehicle was broken into, an estimated $1,200 damage to 180 days. alcohol level of 0.12 when ar- and was put on probation for and items moved around, but a vehicle near Chadbourn, and A companion charge against rested Feb. 4, 2012 by a sheriff’s 30 months, and a year’s prison there appeared nothing miss- a wild turkey, hit by a motorist Stephanie Jett Dew for allowing deputy. term was suspended. Prison term ing. A chair was found under near Old Dock, caused an esti- an unlicensed person to drive s3AMUEL,EON-ASON  Walters had a blood-alcohol Herring’s daughter’s bedroom mated $900 in damages. was dismissed in Christopher of Whiteville, pleaded guilty. level of 0.16 when arrested last window. in DWI case Dew’s plea deal. He was put on probation for 18 September by a Highway Patrol Edwin Brian Yates, 43, of 14 days s!NTHONY&IPPS  OF /T- months, and a 120-day prison trooper. He was fined $300. Whiteville, elected to serve a C h a rl e s tawa, Ill., pleaded not guilty and term was suspended. He was s!LVIN,EWIS7ATERS  OF prison term of four months L i n c o y e r Probation was found guilty by Aldridge. fined $200, and ordered to per- Whiteville, pleaded guilty to during his plea in DWI Court Smith, 33, J o s h u a He was put on unsupervised form 48 hours of community having a blood-alcohol level of here March 21, instead of being o f T a b o r Ryan Swain, probation for a year, fined $100 service. 0.09 when arrested by a High- on probation. C i t y, w a s 32, of N.C. and ordered to spend 24 hours Mason had a 0.20 blood- way Patrol trooper last August. Yates refused a breath test s e n t e n c e d 904 East, Ta- in jail. alcohol reading when arrested Waters was put on proba- when arrested in June 2011. to 14 days in bor City, was tion for a year, and a 60-day jail He also pleaded to three proba- jail here this p l a c e d o n term was suspended. He was tion violation charges, and was week after p r o b a t i o n fined $100. given concurrent prison time. he pleaded Smith for a year, a n d f i n e d Swain Probation for Lloyd in Superior Court to posses- Travis Lee Lloyd, 26, of Lloyd sold 25 Methadone $100 here this week after he Slippery Log Road, Whiteville, Faulk gets probation sion of drug paraphernalia in pleaded to possession of drug tablets to an undercover buyer was put on probation for three John Willie Faulk session of Hydroco- a cocaine case. paraphernalia in a case where in October 2010. years this week after he plead- Jr., 51, of West Smith done pills with intent Smith has one day credit he was caught growing 12 Lloyd tested positive for ed in Superior Court here to Street, Chadbourn, to sell within 1,000 toward his jail time. He was marijuana plants at his home cocaine on March 27, the day possession of a Schedule II was placed on proba- feet of a Chadbourn arrested for possession of in January 2011. he entered the plea, and was to controlled narcotic, and at- tion for three years school. cocaine in September 2010. He Swain, who had no prior be retested this week. tempted trafficking in opium/ here this week after A prison term of had no prior record. criminal record, has a 30-day His prior record included heroin. he pleaded in Supe- 12 to 15 months was jail term that was suspended. convictions for possession of Lloyd’s plea deal got the marijuana with intent to sell rior Court to selling suspended. His prior Two injured state to dismiss 10 charges in 2008, possession of cocaine a Schedule II narcotic. Faulk record showed con- Two occupants sustained of driving with a revoked li- in 2009, and communicating Faulk was arrested victions for assault minor injuries in vehicles in- PJC cense, and other related traffic threats in 2005. in October 2010 for trafficking on a female in 1978, and break- volved in a head-on crash here P r a y e r charges in District Court. in opium/heroin, plus pos- ing and entering in 1979. Wednesday at 8:10 p.m., accord- for judg- ing to local police. m e n t w a s Ronald Alfred Brown, 66, of continued Spitting brings conviction Man to pay restitution Spring Lake, driving a 1999 Jeep, h e r e t h i s Timothy Wayne in the Columbus Re- Shannon Walter copper and magazines and Sidney Carl Pittman Jr., 18, w e e k f o r Barnhill, 49, of Har- gional Healthcare’s Sellers, 27, who had with a total value of of Whiteville, operating a 2005 John Prid- dy Road, Whiteville, emergency room with Floyd Street and N.C. $1,600. Nissan pickup truck, were the gen Jr., 56, Pridgen admitted he spit on Barnhill. 904 East, Tabor City, ad- Sellers will be on drivers involved. All drivers and of Old Lake a Whiteville police- Barnhill was or- dresses when arrested probation for two passengers were using seatbelts. Road, Riegelwood, after he man while being dered to make resti- for breaking and enter- years, and a 120-day pleaded in Superior Court to taken to jail on Feb. tution of $150 to the ing, and larceny, was or- prison term was sus- misdemeanor larceny in a 26, 2011, and he was City of Whiteville, dered to pay restitution pended. His prior re- felony theft case. County Fatalities placed on probation and $600 to Columbus of $600 to his victim as cord showed convic- Pridgen is to be sentenced Barnhill for three years with Regional. His prior part of his plea deal in tions twice for DWI in To this date on May 21 of this year. He stole Sellers a suspended prison term of 15 record shows convictions for Superior Court here 2003, possession of an a well tank and pump, plus two 2012 ...... ….……...6 to 18 months here this week. DWI in South Carolina in 2000, this week. alcoholic beverage by a person engine blocks, an air compres- 2011 ……...………3 The action came in Supe- breaking and entering, and Sellers, who now has an Eden- under 21 in 2001, injury to proper- sor, two plows and some copper rior Court. Barnhill spit on larceny in 1986 in Granville ton address, broke into Francis ty in 2002, being intoxicated and Total 2011...... 17 from James Quincy Burney in then-Whiteville Policeman County, and larceny here in Cox’s home on Dec. 5, 2009, and disruptive in 2007, and driving Total 2010...... 26 January 2011, records show. Tyler Reeves as Reeves was 2010. stole electronic items, pieces of with a revoked license in 2008. The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 5A Citizens assist deputies in capture of break-in suspect By BOB HIGH home of Sylvia Tedder Elkins of a field across the road from Staff Writer along Union Valley Road. the Elkins home along Union Tyrone Tedder, also in the Valley Road. Citizens on four-wheelers, home, was face-to-face with Deputies returned. A roll- in pickup trucks and outside McCollum through the win- back wrecker was called, and their homes in the Union dow, and when the suspect the car – which McCollum said Valley community west of saw Tedder, he fled into a “cut he borrowed from a friend of Whiteville were a great help down” area behind the home his sister – was loaded and to sheriff ’s deputies Wednes- and continued into some woods hauled to the Sheriff ’s Office. day afternoon and evening toward Carucci Drive. Webb spotted McCollum in the eventual capture of a McCollum, held under a in the edge of the woods, who man wanted for an attempted $105,000 bond, dropped the bat was watching as the car was break-in. as he fled. Deputies responded. removed. McCollum headed “There must have been 15 Deputy Sgt. Mark Martin, al- into the woods again, still us- to 20 people up and down the ready in the area serving civil ing the hoodie portion of the roads. They were a big help, papers, heard the radio traffic camouflage jacket to hide his and I can’t stress that enough,” Calm, thirsty McCollum an- and went to Carucci Drive. head. Sheriff ’s Detective Jason Soles swers questions. Face-to-face Officers surrounded the said Wednesday evening after Martin spotted the suspect, block of woods, and formed volved in the search and chases the capture of Paul W. “Squir- and got out of his car. The a line and marched through. until it was called off at 4:36 rel” McCollum Jr., 28, of Red deputy went behind one of the They flushed him, and he p.m. At least a dozen deputies Store Road, Whiteville. mobile homes in the trailer crossed a field into a second were involved in the eventual “What the citizens did park, and came face-to-face patch of woods. This maneuver searching, chasing and capture. Wednesday is a great example with McCollum. was repeated. Again, he was McCollum served 10 days in of cooperation between the McCollum, described as flushed. prison in February 2011 of a public and the Sheriff ’s Office able to run “like a deer,” im- Citizens provide info four-month term for a convic- to catch someone involved mediately turned and ran back “Every time we flushed him, tion of driving with a revoked in a crime. The citizens were into the woods. By 3:30 p.m., citizens called 9-1-1 and quickly license. His prior record in- brave to do what they did, Staff photos by Bob High McCollum was spotted cross- told us they saw him cross a cludes numerous convictions and I’m very thankful nobody Suspect Paul W. McCollum Jr., wearing camoufage jacket ing Mrs. Tate’s Road headed field and go into another block for breaking and entering, and was hurt, particularly with so and dark green pants, is taken to jail by Sheriff’s Detective toward Lawrence Tedder Road. of woods,” Soles reported. “I larceny here and in Tyrrell many people involved,” Sheriff Jason Soles. Deputies searched for an have praise for what they did, County, dating back to 2000. Chris Batten stated. hour, but came up empty hand- because I don’t believe we’d Convictions here for McCol- Woods to woods him behind Fisher’s bulk Soles and Deputy Stephen ed. The search was called off have gotten him Wednesday lum since 2007 include break- McCollum, on probation barns,” Soles stated. Nobles related the following at 4:36 p.m. night without their help.” ins and thefts at West Colum- after pleading last September “The only thing he wanted information: Car spotted Soles said school resource of- bus and East Columbus high to breaking and entering, led was some water,” Soles added. Beginning of incident Deputy Sgt. Troy Webb got a ficers were used to augment the schools, and the Alternative more than a dozen deputies in “He asked for water, and told McCollum, who lives on call from an observant citizen sheriff’s force as soon as their School in Nakina before it was and out of wooded areas along the deputies he was ‘give out,’” nearby Red Store Road, was at 5:20 p.m. that a car, without schools closed. It was estimated converted to a middle school, Union Valley, Lawrence Ted- Soles noted. seen with a baseball bat as he a license plate, was at the back between 15 to 20 officers were in- records show. der, Mrs. Tate’s and Smyrna McCollum was charged tried to enter a window at the roads, plus Carucci Drive for with attempted breaking and more than six hours before he entering, possession of bur- was finally caught in an open glary tools (a baseball bat) plus Data Doctor Computer Repair field on Ronald Fisher’s farm resist, delay and obstruction “Making Gardens Come Alive” A+ Certified Computer running slow? along Smyrna Road. of deputies who responded to t
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A Primary Election will be held on May 8, 2012 in the County of Columbus, North Carolina to vote on the fol- 200 Bic lighters, five cigars, six s-ARCHn*ENNIFER#AINE lowing seats: Presidential Preference (Dem)(Rep)(Lib), U.S. House District 7 (Rep), NC Governor (Dem) (Rep), “blunt” cigars. Whiteville – theft of purse from NC Lieutenant Governor (Dem) (Rep), NC Auditor (Rep) NC Commissioner of Agriculture (Dem) (Rep), NC s-ARCHn3ABRENIA$E- office at 805 Washington Street Commissioner of Insurance(Rep), NC Commissioner of Labor(Dem), NC Secretary of State(Rep), NC Superin- nise Grady, Tilman Avenue, Ta- here. Purse contained cash, tendent of Public Instruction(Rep), NC Treasurer(Dem)(Rep), NC House District 46 (Dem), County Commis- bor City – break-in of unlocked bankcards and personal items. home, theft of Acer laptop sioner Districts 2 & 3 (Dem), District Court Judge- District 13 (Barefoot Seat) computer, heart-shaped ear- rings, gold “Blessed” charm, P01 BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT- 753 HALLSBORO RD S., HALLSBORO, NC jewelry box and assorted cos- Cocaine charges P02 BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT- 225 9TH ST., BOLTON, NC tume jewelry. Matthew Aaron Gray, 24, P03 BUG HILL 1-RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - 15838 SWAMP FOX HWY E., TABOR CITY, NC s-ARCHn$EANGELA,EE and Jonathan Lee Gray, 20, P04 BUG HILL 2-OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL, 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E. TABOR CITY, NC Thompson, Lake Waccamaw both of the 100 block of J.D. P05 BUG HILL 3-NAKINA-BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER, 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY, NAKINA, NC Cartrette Road, Chadbourn, – break-in of “possibly” un- P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO FIRE & RESCUE- 75 RAILROAD ST E., CERRO GORDO, NC locked car behind “B” Building were arrested March 23 for pos- at Southeastern Community session of cocaine on warrants P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX - 208 E 1ST AVE., CHADBOURN, NC College, theft of black Coach obtained by Sheriff’s Drug P08 CHERRY GROVE-CHERRY GROVE COMM ACTIVITY CENTER - 9814 SWAMP FOX HWY W., CERRO GORDO, NC purse, cash, medication. Detective Justin Worley. P09 FAIR BLUFF-FAIR BLUFF FIRE AND RESCUE 653 RAILROAD ST., FAIR BLUFF, NC s-ARCHn*AMES!LBERT The two were arrested af- P10 EAST LEES-OLD DOCK COMMUNITY BLDG 12820 NEW BRITTON HWY E., NAKINA, NC Sarvis, Chair Factory Road, ter a vehicle stop on Rough- P11 NORTH LEES-PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH FELLOWSHIPHALL, 61 PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH RD., WHITEVILLE Nakina – theft of Shindawia N-Ready Road near Midway P12 SOUTH LEES-W H ETHERIDGE BLDG -1427 CRUSOE ISLAND RD WHITEVILLE., NC chain saw, Dewalt drill, Makita Drive. Jonathan Gray faces P13 WEST LEES-VFW POST #6066 - 4604 ERVIN T RICHARDSON RD., NAKINA, NC two break-in charges after circular saw, Milwaukee band P14 RANSOM-UNION HALL LOCAL 738 - 102 HWY 87, RIEGELWOOD, NC saw, Garmin GPS unit, gas can arrests in January. Matthew P15 TATUM-WOW LODGE #1088 (OLD LIONS CLUB) - 6847 HAYNES LENNON HWY., EVERGREEN, NC by person who borrowed tools Gray faces a theft charge from to do some repair work at a last month, and fraud charges P16 WACCAMAW-LAKE WACCAMAW FIRE DEPT - 203 FLEMMINGTON DR., LAKE WACCAMAW, NC church. from 2011 involving “doctor P17 WELCHES CREEK-WELCHES CREEK FIRE DEPT- 45 MILLE-CHRISTINE RD., WHITEVILLE, NC s-ARCHn2ICKY*AMES shopping” by visiting various P18 WESTERN PRONG-WESTERN PRONG COMMUNITY CENTER -185 WOOTENS STORE RD, WHITEVILLE, NC Erwin, Fox Estates, Whiteville hospital emergency rooms for P19 WHITEVILLE 1-WHITEVILLE RESCUE UNIT BUILDING - 106 FLOWERS PRIDGEN DR., WHITEVILLE, NC – theft of two metal gates from pain medication. P20 WHITEVILLE 2-WHITEVILLE CITY HALL - 317 S MADISON ST., WHITEVILLE, NC P21 NORTH WHITEVILLE-NORTH WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPT - 747 PEACOCK RD, WHITEVILLE, NC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING P22 SOUTH WHITEVILLE-ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH(FELLOWSHIP HALL) 5384 JAMES B WHITE HWY S, WHITEVILLE, NC P23 WEST WHITEVILLE-AMERICAN LEGION POST #137 76 LEGION DR., WHITEVILLE, NC APPLICATION FOR P24 WILLIAMS 1-ROSELAND FIRE DEPT- 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD., CHADBOURN, NC 2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT P25 WILLIAMS 2-LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CH FELLOWSHIP CTR-9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S., WHITEVILLE, NC BLOCK GRANT FUNDING P26 SOUTH WILLIAMS-TABOR CITY COURTHOUSE - 110 W FOURTH ST, TABOR CITY, NC TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF Requests for an absentee ballot must be made in writing and received in the Columbus County Board of Elec- tions office by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2012, Absentee Ballots to be processed by mail are now available. Notice is hereby given that the Fair Bluff Board of Com- missioners will conduct a Public Hearing on April 11, ONE-STOP NO EXCUSE VOTING 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the Town Hall concerning the One-stop voting will be held in the Board of Elections office beginning April 19th, 2012, and ending May 5th, 2012. One- intention of Fair Bluff to apply for funding under the stop voting hours at the Board of Elections office are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and from 8:30-1:00 p.m. on Saturday May 5th, 2012. CDBG program. The proposed project will include clearance, rehabilita- Satellite One-stop sites will be open April 25th, 26th, 27th and May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The tion, streets, fire protection and neighborhood facilities. locations of the satellite One-stops are as follows: Rehabilitation and street improvements are proposed 1. Bolton Town Hall, 221 9th St. Bolton, NC, 2. Chadbourn Municipal Annex (old Police Dept) 208 E. 1st Ave, Chadbourn, NC, on portions of Evans Street. Other activities are scat- 3. Fair Bluff Fire & Rescue, 653 Railroad St, Fair Bluff, NC, tered throughout the Town limits. The total estimated 4. East Columbus Senior Ctr, 2694 General Howe Hwy, Riegelwood, NC CDBG program cost is $500,000.00 which represents 5. Tabor City Courthouse, 110 W. Fourth St., Tabor City, NC, 91% of the total program costs. 6. Old Dock Community Bldg, 12820 New Britton Hwy E, Whiteville, NC

Formal written views and proposals concerning the Canvass Day will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Columbus County Board of Elections Office in Whiteville on May 15, 2012. Community Development Block Grant application pro- cess which are submitted to the Mayor will be respond- All residents who are registered to vote with the Columbus County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who ed to within ten (10) calendar days. are previously registered need not re-register. The voter registration books will be closed on April 13, 2012 in order to be eligible to vote in this election. If you missed the registration deadline, you may register (but must provide Identification Esta información está disponible en español o cualqui- with proof of address) at the Board of Elections office or the Satellite one-stop sites during the one-stop period only and er otro lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto con cast an absentee ballot. Spruell Britt en 910-649-7426 o en 1175 Main St., Fair Bluff, NC 28439 de alojamiento para esta solicitud. Buffer zones at the Precincts on Election Day and One-stop voting sites will be clearly marked off with yellow caution tape(50 ft from main entrance of voting place entrance). Only individuals arriving for purpose of voting, pre-approved ob- servers or an individual filing a challenge may enter this area. There shall be no campaigning inside the buffer zone area nor Spruell Britt should anyone impede a voter’s access into this area. Mayor Fair Bluff For additional information contact the Columbus County Board of Elections: 50 Legion Dr., Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone: (910)640-6609 E-mail: [email protected] EEO Employer March 22, ,29, April 5, 2012 March 29, 2012 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012

Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Civil rights play Several Whiteville High School students watched an educational play earlier this month on the history of race relations. The Parchman Hour presented the lives of imprisoned civil rights leaders in the early 1960s.

Lake park to host invasive weed seminar on Sunday Note: Information in this article was compiled by Dr. Randy Westbrooks of Chad- bourn, who recently retired from the U.S. Geological Sur- vey and who is internation- ally recognized as a leading authority on invasive weeds. In recognition of North Carolina’s second annual Invasive Plant Awareness Week April 1-7, a seminar on problems caused by invasive plants in this area will be held Sunday from 3-5 p. m. at Lake Waccamaw State Park. The seminar is supported by the state park, South- eastern Community College (SCC), and Invasive Plant Control Inc., a private busi- ness with which Dr. Randy Westbrooks, a Chadbourn resident who recently retired as an invasive weed expert with the U. S. Geological Sur- vey, serves as an associate. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist The seminar will include a field trip, probably to the Tortoise tourist Waccamaw River dam, to Dennis Blankenship of Holly Ridge, prepares to photograph a large tortoise, one of view wild taro, an invasive several that Randy Gallager of Sunset Beach brought over last week and let roam in plant that has been discov- a feld across from Hill Plaza. ered around Lake Wacca- maw.

Wild taro is typical of File photo invasive plants in this area Lake Waccamaw Park Ranger Jonathan Short with a in that it was brought in as large taro plant in 2010. a lawn ornamental plant and was allowed to “escape” into wild areas. It has caused trees receive nutrients from “Every person can make problems by stopping the the soil. a difference in the effort to flow of water in ditches. The seminar will include control invasive species – one Sunday’s seminar will a presentation on invasive way or another,” he said. be the capstone event of species in Columbus Coun- Randy Westbrooks moved the 2009-2012 SCC Invasive ty by Dr. Westbrooks and to Chadbourn in 1986 when Species Summer Science En- Lake Waccamaw State Park he was assigned to help in the richment Camps funded with Ranger Jonathan Short who battle to control witchweed a $109,000 grant from the will show live specimens and to develop eradication Burroughs-Wellcome Fund. of invasive plants, includ- methods for other invasive The camps were conduct- ing a demonstration plot of species. ed by Rebecca Westbrooks, kudzu (“The plant that ate Witchweed, a plant na- chair of natural and social the South.”) tive to India that had the NCAA FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME sciences at SCC. The Sunday program will potential to decimate corn T h e s u m m e r c a m p s also include a field trip to production in the United helped raise awareness of locations around the lake to States, caused great concern local invasive species such view invasive plants. to agriculture scientists un- April 2, 9 pm as wild taro and wisteria, a This portion of the semi- til Dr. Bob Eplee and others vine noted for its ability to nar will be led by Rebecca working at the Border Belt overpower desirable native Westbrooks and Ranger Tobacco Research Station plants and trees, even killing Short. northwest of Whiteville de- FINAL FOUR! March 31 full grown pines by putting RandyWestbrooks will veloped methods to eradicate pressure on the inner layer talk on two of the most publi- most of the infestations in Kentucky vs. Louisville Ohio State vs. Kansas of bark through which the cized invasive species, kudzu this area. Make your final picks today at Whiteville.com. and wisteria, now coloring Randy Westbrooks’ duties woodland edges in purple as as an expert in eliminating PRIZE the vine from Asia is in the and controlling invasive $ 00 PRODUCE WINNINGS & SEAFOOD late blooming stage. weeds have sent him to many 375 “It’s a good time for people areas of the world to assist to focus on introduced plants the natives in the worldwide PRIZE SPONSORS 'SFTI
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 to 7 p.m. at Vineland Station formation call 640-6602. The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 – 7-A Jailhouse ghosts Continued from page 1-A provided by Alfred Smith, one and on the third try I grabbed “I wonder if they’ll follow of the county’s magistrates – the door knob and forced it to us to the old Professional then the ruling body of county close.” Building when we move,” government. Amy Cartrette related a re- Horne and Coleman mused. This building was the scene cent event in the 1855 jail. She Or maybe they want to of four people being hanged was there early, and she heard stay in what they think is a in three events. Sarah and another officer come in. Amy secure building – the 1855 jail her son Joe, slaves of David said, “Good morning!” with its thick walls and three Nealey, were hanged April A female voice answered, earthquake rods. 30, 1858, for the murder of “Good morning!” Three steel rods were in- Nealey’s wife, Susan, on Jan. Cartrette heard another serted between the first and 7, 1858. noise in a few minutes, and second floors of the 1855 jail 1871, 1904 hangings it was the officer she thought after Columbus County was The next hanging was that she’d already greeted. The of- jolted by the 1886 Charleston of Alfred Mackay/McKay on ficer said she’d just arrived, (S.C.) earthquake. They are Nov. 2, 1871. McKay used an and hadn’t been there earlier. marked by the three metal ax to kill John Stancil, 45, of 1910 building stars seen on the outside of Cerro Gordo, on the porch of Penny Shepherd, another the east and west sides of the the Buie & Coleman barroom probation officer, said she’s building. in Cerro Gordo early in the been in her office at night Only time will tell. morning of July 5, 1871. many times and heard un- The final hanging here usual noises. Both Shepherd Bob High was on Feb. 25, 1904. The state and Danielle Barnes, another 910-642-4104 ext. 247 [email protected] began handling the execution The 1910 county jail slated to soon be torn down to make way for the multi-million dol- officer, say they’ve heard, sev- duties for all counties a few lar Columbus County Courthouse annex. eral times, the secure inside years after this date. entry door to the 1910 building Jabel Register, 31, a resi- open and shut. dent of Whiteville and native Investigation showed no SCC Choir in ing unusual things,” Gentry was no one in the building. probation officer working in of the Crusoe Island commu- one on the inside or outside. Coleman said. “I told myself The door was locked. I looked the 1910 jail for a short while concert Sunday nity, was hanged for the mur- The door lock is coded and there was nothing to it. outside. There was no one,” from her usual assignment in der and robbery of Jesse Soles can’t be opened by the public. at First Baptist ‘You heard it!’ Horne related. Brunswick County. She would in 1903, a moonshine maker “I’ve heard many unusual “One morning I must have “There was no radio, no often come in early – before from the present Pleasant things. I don’t like to be here The Southeastern Com- looked a little unusual. H.B. one at the Kangaroo station, 8 a.m. Plains community southeast by myself at night,” Barnes munity College Choir, com- Moore came in and asked, no one anywhere. ‘Kay,’ I told One morning she arrived of Whiteville. stated. munity singers and a string “You heard it, didn’t you?” myself, ‘you heard what you and noticed a female county Slave ghosts? Will they follow? quartet will perform Gabriel “I answered with a mumble, heard.’” employee assigned to clean the Are the paranormal events Shepherd said she heard Faure’s Requiem on Sunday, and H.B. said ‘Yeah, you heard Skeptic … but… probation offices. The woman in the two old jails ghosts of one night the sound of papers April 1, at 7 p.m. at Whiteville it!’” “I’m a skeptic, but I’ve was outside the jail. the slaves Sarah and Joe, Al- being shuffled, as if someone First Baptist Church. Horne’s most recent en- never heard voices at night ‘Who’s that man?’ fred McKay or Jabel Register? was working with some files. The musicians will be counter with the unknown until I moved into this old “Who’s that man in that Or, are they ones from the in- She went to the office from led by SCC music instruc- was three weeks ago. She jail two years ago. I was in office upstairs?” the proba- famous Henry Berry Lowery, where the sounds were com- tor Robin Fort. Admission was working in her upstairs the Memory Plaza offices for tion officer asked the county the Robeson County Indian ing, and it was empty. She’s to the Holy Week Concert is office at 9 p.m., the office on years, and never heard any- worker. accused of more than a dozen also heard footsteps on the free. Whiteville First Baptist the southeast corner of the thing unusual. But this place “There’s no office upstairs,” murders in Robeson near the vacant second floor, and she’s Church is located at 412 N. 1855 jail. is different,” she continued. the worker replied. end of the War Between the heard the steel door leading to Madison St. The concert is “A probation officer was Coleman said he doesn’t The probation officer said States and the early years of the stairs to the second-floor made possible by support downstairs with a male client believe in ghosts or polter- she’d seen on several morn- military occupation by Yankee moving without wind or any from the SCC Foundation and he had just arrested,” Horne geists, but he can’t explain all ings a man staring at her troops? other reason. McDonald’s. recalled. “They left, and the the noises and unusual events. through the bars at the win- Lowery’s wife smuggled outside door was locked. Some probation officers tell dow of a room. No explana- him a file by unknown means, Unexplained laughter about blinds being moved in tion. and Lowery sawed his way to “Five minutes later I heard their offices with no wind or Coleman said former and freedom here from the 1855 voices downstairs. One was reason. The large steel door present probation officers tell A Public Servant jail. He was never caught loud, and the other was muf- leading to the second-floor of many times they felt some- again, and his date of death fled. I couldn’t understand any cells in the 1910 jail was se- one was watching them as For NC and location is still a mystery. of the conversation, but then cured with a pencil through they worked in various parts Al LeonardHouse Or are they moans of people all of a sudden, there was a two hasps to keep it from com- of the 1910 jail. s9EARS,OCAL'OVERNMENT jailed as debtors unable to pay loud laugh, the kind of laugh ing open. “Carl Metts was the officer -ANAGEMENT%XPERIENCE what they owed, or “lunatics” when someone is laughing at a Strange story in charge here a few years held in the 1855 and 1910 jails s!DMINISTEREDOVER joke. I thought it was unusual, Several probation officers ago, and his office door opened before being sent to Raleigh or MILLIONINPUBLICGRANTFUNDS because the probationer was tell of constant rattling of without any reason one night. other mental hospitals. crying when they left. doors, and unusual noises There was no wind, and no s#OLUMBUS#OUNTY0LANNING “I remember in 1990 and “I was at the head of the coming from the south end noise,” Horne recalled. Board member 1991, when I first began work stairs when I heard the laugh- of the building near Smith ‘Good morning’ as a probation officer, people s(USBAND &ATHER ter. I told myself I was going Street. She told a story about hav- in our office would tell me Community Volunteer down to ask what was so funny. One event that can’t be ing one of her daughters with stories about hearing and see- I got downstairs and there explained was reported by a her one night, and she tried to s.#2URAL#ENTERS close an inside door. “I tried 2URAL,EADEROFTHE9EAR three times, and it was as if someone was behind me and grabbing the door and not Weather brightens outlook for strawberries letting it close. My daughter “I’m for Al” asked me what I was doing, Paid for by the Al Leonard for NC House Committee By RAY WYCHE a few days away from harvest, lier than usual. Staff Writer according to Horticulture Most of the strawberries in Extension Agent Howard Wal- Columbus County are grown The feeling of fear among lace. It will be an early crop in home gardens, with a few WIC PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY FOODS AND strawberry growers when this year. producers selling some of January turned out to be a “We’re a full month ahead their crop in roadside stands NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE WOMEN, warm instead of a cold month of last year,” Wallace said of or at farmers markets. INFANTS AND CHILDREN IN COLUMBUS COUNTY the growth stage of the berry It has been estimated that has faded away, now that the If you could use some help in feeding your genuine spring is with us. bushes. “Some people even in each of the past few years, Most growers and observ- picked a few last week,” he fewer than 20 acres of straw- young family, check to see if you meet the ers of the county’s small added. berries were grown in Colum- requirements for WIC (the Supplemental strawberry crop are optimis- Some of the plants will bus County. Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and tic that the coming berry har- have fewer crowns due to cold Children). You can receive assistance in vest will be a good one. damage after the crowns were purchasing a variety of nutritious foods, nu- Ray Wyche Strawberry farmers were formed prematurely because trition education, breast feeding education uneasy in mid-winter as the of the untimely warm weather 910-642-4104 ext. 229 and support, and referrals to health care and weather turned unseasonably at times this past winter. warm and their berry plants The North Carolina Straw- community resources. In Columbus Coun- showed signs of forming buds, berry Growers Association ty, WIC is available through the Columbus blossoms and even berries. said that statewide, the straw- Vineland County Health Department at 304 Jefferson Their fears were based on berry crop “is expected to Street, Whiteville, NC. We also run clinics the fact that the buds that ripen early and be abundant” once a week in Bolton, Chadbourn and Ta- produce the blossoms and in most locales this spring. Station bor City. In addition, women and older chil- berries would be killed by a Some growers have re- Available for wedding dren have the opportunity to receive special springtime frost or freeze. ported heavy blooming that receptions & other Thus far, cold weather has indicates a bumper crop of events vouchers for use at the Farmers’ Market not hurt the plants, now only berries, ripening a little ear- 642-3157 each summer. a health professional. This can include, but is not limited to, anemia, poor growth, un- To be eligible, a person must: derweight or overweight, dental problems, s "EAPREGNANTWOMANABREASTFEEDING previous poor pregnancy outcomes, inade- woman who has had a baby in the last 12 quate dietary intake and other nutrition and The Perfect Tuxedo Styles. months or a woman who has had a baby in diet- related problems. THELASTMONTHSANEWBORNINFANTORCHILD At The Right Price. up to his or her 5th birthday. To apply for WIC, please call 910-641-3904 s ,IVEIN#OLUMBUS#OUNTY .ORTH#AROLINA to make an appointment or get more infor- s -EETTHEINCOMEELIGIBILITYSCALEnTHEGROSS mation. When applying in person or com- household income cannot exceed 185% ing for the first appointment be sure to bring of the federal poverty guidelines (we can proof of current address, identification and help you determine if you are eligible). You proof of household income for each appli- do not have to receive Medicaid to receive cant. If anyone in the family receives Medic- WIC, but all Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps) aid, please bring his or her card also. and Work First recipients do meet the WIC New selection of income eligibility criteria. A call to the WIC In accordance with Federal law and U.S. office at the Department of Agriculture policy, the Co- Colorful Vests n u m b e r lumbus County WIC program is prohibited and Tie Sets listed below from discriminating on the basis of race, can help you color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. determine if To file a complaint of discrimination, write Free rental based on you are eligi- USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Ask about our Free minimum number of ble and what Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC Groom’s Tuxedo Rental paid rentals. you need to 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) and Ringbearer Special bring. 720-6382 (TTY),. USDA is an equal oppor- s (AVE AN tunity provider and employer. You may view Downtown i d e n t i f i e d more Whiteville nutritional general information about WIC at 642-5029 risk as de- www.nutritionnc.com. termined by 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 ‘Motel’ open for tiny catfsh at Lake Waccamaw By JEFFERSON WEAVER The madtom hotel will at- Staff Writer tract more than just the broad- tail madtom. Other species, Biologists hope an artificial such as the tadpole madtom, “reef” at Lake Waccamaw has a bluegill and redear sunfish number of new residents. also will be attracted to the They also want boaters to structure. be aware of and avoid the reef In addition to the broad- whenever possible. tail madtom, Lake Waccamaw Fisheries biologists with contains a variety of unique the N.C. Wildlife Resources fishes that occur in the lake and Commission placed the reef, or nowhere else. These include the “madtom hotel” as they call it, Waccamaw killifish, Wacca- into Lake Waccamaw to help as- maw silverside and Waccamaw sess the population status of the darter. broadtail madtom. Madtoms A buoy near the Lake Wac- are one of the smallest Ameri- camaw State Park marks the can species in the catfish family. location of the madtom hotel. A native fish measuring less Boaters are asked to avoid the than three inches long, it was area to avoid damage to their more common in the Columbus boats and to the reef. County lake 20 years ago. Research and management Today, the species is so diffi- for the broadtail madtom in cult to find that the fish is state North Carolina are part of listed as a species of special the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan, concern. Broadtail madtoms which benefits the health of are only known from a handful fish, wildlife and people by of locations in the Coastal Plain conserving wildlife and natural of North and South Carolina. places. Ryan Heise, an aquatic wild- This project was funded life diversity biologist with through the Nongame and En- the Commission, and Chris dangered Wildlife Fund, which Helms with North Carolina is the primary source of state State Parks hope that the mad- funds for the Wildlife Diversity tom hotel will make it easier for Program. them to find the fish when they The commission uses this start sampling the lake this Matom catsh ae a species o coce i oth aolia. ioloists ae usi a aticial ee to stuy the tiy sh fund, which supports non-game spring and summer. at ae accamaw. outesy .. illie esouces ommissio. species research and manage- The small artificial reef, ment, to generate matching which is marked with a white Heise believes should be just invertebrates, but during the featuring a sandy bottom and said. “It will mean not only are money for federal grants. buoy and a green Wildlife Com- the right size for the secretive day, the madtom seeks cover. little in the way of hiding spots. there more populations than mission diamond, is construct- fish to hide. Heise hopes the concrete blocks “We’ll be very excited if we thought, but also the habitat Jefferson Weaver ed of small concrete blocks, Broadtail madtoms are ac- will be an ideal home for the we can find broadtail madtoms in the lake is still high quality 910-642-4104 ext. 227 each with two crevices that tive at night, feeding on small madtoms living in the lake using the artificial reef,” Heise enough to support them.” [email protected] Night hunting Continued from page 1-A

There is also no rule in the Both species are the result states report good success were imported from Georgia if they didn’t mean to shine permits should be required. proposal against using hounds of importation by hunters, with night hunting for coy- and Alabama for release there a deer.” “We can’t have people run- to hunt hogs or coyotes at accidental release and natural otes and hogs. Damage and as part of a private shooting McDuffie suggested that ning up and down the roads at night. migration into North Caro- depredation permits “have preserve that never got off night hunting could be al- night shooting,” he said, “but Currently, hogs and coyotes lina. wide latitude in our state,” the ground. lowed, if properly managed. we need something done.” may be hunted between one- Monday’s hearing was at- Myers said, and permitees The unconfined hogs have He suggested encouraging half hour prior to sunrise and tended by landowners, hunt- report good success hunting since reproduced, crossbreed- trapping of hogs, and estab- one-half hour after sunset all ers, sportsmen and others the problem species at night ing with escaped pigs from lishing an 11 p.m. rule state- Jefferson Weaver year, with no bag limits or from Columbus, Bladen, Har- with lights. confinement operations and wide on spotlighting for coy- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] closed season. nett, Cumberland, and Samp- Hosea Ray of Fayetteville, other feral hogs. otes and hogs. He also said Only archery equipment son counties. who owns property in Bladen He said the hogs and coy- he felt written permission or may be used on Sunday. Walter McDuffie of Eliza- County, said he is concerned otes have had a major negative There is no closed season or bethtown, speaking for the that allowing unregulated impact on the deer, turkey and bag limit on feral hogs, either, Lakes Branch of the Qual- night hunting of either inva- quail populations in his area but they are subject to normal ity Deer Management Asso- sive species would create “an as well. Both species regularly hunting regulations after last ciation, was the only speaker open door to poachers.” eat nesting birds, fawns and County teen court year’s move by the state to wholeheartedly in favor of the “We have just established eggs. Hogs also compete with regulate hogs as wild animals, proposals. enough deer in Bladen County deer for forage like acorns, brings home wins rather than vermin. McDuffie said he is in the to have a good huntable popu- millet and other wild grains Several students from Colum- The change in status for woods “almost 365 days a year” lation,” Ray said. “That’s de- and nuts. bus County brought home first hogs was originally intended and since the proliferation of spite the poaching that’s gone “We have been working place wins from the statewide to close a loophole used by coyotes hit the area, “our deer on for years, and the coyotes. very hard to maintain a good Teen Court competition held in many poachers who claimed population is far down. “A lot of people who might habitat,” Livingston said, Wilmington in March. they were hunting hogs— “There won’t be any deer be calling coyotes are going to “and now it’s being destroyed Statewide first place winners which were not regulated by left at the rate they’re going,” see a big buck in` their light by these animals.” included Chester McKenzie as a state law—when they were he said. and not be able to resist the Clay Gardner, a farmer bailiff, Angel Childs as a sketch actually hunting deer. At the same time, McDuffie temptation.” from Cumberland County, said artist and Evan Olson as a re- Wildlife officers praised agreed with other speakers Bob Livingston of the that coyote depredation on his porter. Matthew McGill, acting the move when it occurred, that Wildlife officers would White Oak area of Bladen family’s cattle operation is in- as a defense attorney, was judged since it made enforcing night have a tough time knowing for County said he has sustained creasing—but he isn’t in favor best attorney in his courtroom. hunting rules easier as well as sure who was shooting deer at $30,000 in damage in the past of unregulated night hunting Other participants in the helping to ensure that hunters night and who were legitimate three years. Working with of the canines. Teen Court Summit from Co- were licensed and certified in hunters. the U.S. Department of Agri- “There are too many things lumbus County included: Tessa safety training. “I have people shining culture, Livingston said, he that can go wrong with this,” Cartrette (team leader/defense Hogs may be trapped us- lights across my property all has trapped 226 hogs in three he said. “I would be worried attorney), Scott Todd (prosecut- ing repeater, box or corral the time during the season,” years. about people shooting my ing attorney), Rhianna Adams traps under a permit. Coyotes he said, “and I don’t like it. At the same time, Livings- cows, someone else’s pigs, pet (clerk) and Rebecca Etheridge may also be trapped during They shine them in my win- ton said, “I am not in favor of dogs—we need to do some- (defendant). the regular furbearer season, dows as they’re driving by.” allowing people to drive up thing, but I am not real com- Cartrette, a student at White- except in counties like Colum- Other speakers agreed with and down the road shining fortable with this.” ville High School, was awarded bus, where trapping on land is WRC Chair Gordon Myers that lights and shooting at hogs or Adam Pearsall asked how the N.C. Teen Court Association prohibited during deer season. poaching is a problem, and coyotes. law officers—already smart- Scholarship of $500. She was State trapping surveys have always will be. “We need them gone, or at ing from budget cuts—were selected to read her essay, “How shown that in counties where “We have always had people least controlled,” he said, “and supposed to be able to tell if Teen Court has Influenced My fox trapping is allowed, coyote lighting deer at night, and we they are most active at night, someone was shooting coy- Life” to the group of more than olumbus outy ee populations are better con- always will,” Myers said. “It’s but I am not sure this is a good otes, hogs or deer. 200 students and coordinators. trolled than in those without something we have to deal idea.” McDuffie and others agreed out volutee essa a- “Her reading brought tears to tette has bee awae a fox seasons. with.” Livingston explained that that allowing spotlighting for many eyes as she explained the Both species may be killed Myers explained that hunt- his property abuts the Bladen some species would be a major 00 .. ee out s- impact teen court had in her life sociatio Scholaship. a- at night if a landowner has a ers and livestock owners in Lakes State Forest gamelands, problem for law enforcement. and how it affects students, both valid depredation permit. western counties and other and “the hogs don’t know the Pearsall also asked if the tette is a team leae a volunteers and defendants,” moc eese attoey o difference between public land state had considered that Teen Court Coordinator Sylvia and my own. spotlighting deer is handled the poams moc tial Patton said. “I want to commend team. “We need to be able to hunt through local laws, which vary them all on their hard work and them at night, but there has significantly from county to time they volunteer for Teen to be some kind of control,” county. Court.” 9 to 18, act as defense attorney, K&G STORAGE he said. “I am in favor of issu- “Is someone going to be cit- Teen Court is a program that prosecuting attorney, bailiff, ing permits for night hunting ed if they are hunting hogs or gives first-time youthful offend- court clerk and jurors. The only hogs, but only if they’re valid coyotes, and a deer steps into NOW AVAILABLESystems ers, between the ages of 9 and participating adult is the judge, on state lands, too.” the spotlight?” Myers nodded. 18, a second chance, yet holds who is a licensed attorney or RENT TO OWN Livingston lives near an “We still have strong laws them fully accountable for their actual presiding Judge. area some officials consider against illegally spotlighting actions. Misdemeanor offenses, Attorneys and judges who NO CREDIT CHECK the epicenter of wild hog prob- game,” he said, “and that such as larceny, simple assault, volunteer their time to the pro- lems in Bladen County. Hogs person would be liable, even affray, property damage, drug gram help train the team mem- Portable Storage Buildings possession, alcohol possession, bers. All Sizes Available and others are heard in Teen “Assistant District Attorney Court. The defendant must stand Jamie Turnage has given count- Free Delivery and Setup before a jury of his/her peers, less hours to provide training Custom Built Carports EVERYTHING plead guilty to the offense and sessions for the Teen Court and Garages accept the sanctions imposed by volunteers after a hard day in MUST GO! the jury. Teen volunteers, ages court,” Patton said. 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April Community 2012 Calendar SUNday MONday TUESday WEdNESday THURSday FRIday SaTURday County School Bd. meeting, Lebanon Lodge #207, 7 PM AA meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. AA meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. Narcotics Anonymous meeting, AA meeting, 8 PM, 2 6 PM 3 Alzheimers Support Group 4 Thompson St. 5 Thompson St. 6 Noon, 333 Jefferson St. 7 511 N. Thompson St. 1 Col. Co. Bd. of Comm., 6:30 PM - 6-7 PM, First St. Paul Bapt. Church Every Wednesday Every Thursday Every Friday Every Saturday Col. Co. Courthouse Annex Friends of the Carolyn T. High Mem. Soil & Water Bd. of Supervisors Youth League Bowling, 10 AM AA meeting, 8 PM, Library, 5:30 PM at the library meeting, 8 AM, Cooperative Ext. 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. Bldg., Govt. Complex Rd. Every Saturday 511 N. Thompson St. The Concerned Citizens of Sandy- Every Monday feld meeting, Town Hall, 7 PM Concerned Bikers Assoc. (CBA) meet- Scavenger Egg Hunt, 2-3 PM, Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS Chadbourn Council meeting, Town Hall, 7 PM ing, 7 PM, 47 Mercer Rd., Chadbourn Lake Waccamaw State Park meeting, 5 PM, CRHS Room 1-A. Vietnam Veterans of America Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 7 April Fool’s Day Every Monday meeting, 7 PM, 1028 S. Madison St. Paul Allen and Bill Gates in 1981 PM, 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville & Adult Mixed League Bowling, 7 PM 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood. F.B. Commissioners meeting, 6 PM Every Thursday Yo-Yo Birthday, 1929 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. Microsoft’s Birthday, 1975 TV Dinner Birthday, Every Monday Col. Co. Bd. of Ed. meeting, 5:30 PM 1954 Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS Greater Whiteville Chamber of Com- Dandelion Sliced Bread Birthday, Homogenized Milk Day 1954 meeting, 3 PM, N.C.Forestry merce Lunch Forum, 11:45 AM, Interim Birthday, 1892 Teflon Birthday, 1938 Museum. Celebrate Recovery, 6 PM, Hwy. Every Monday 701 Tabor City. Every Tuesday Dollar Sign ($) Birthday, Chcocolate Milk Easter Island Post-It Notes Birthday, Public Tevevision Day, 1778 Velcro’s Birthday, 1978 Powder Brithday, 1828 Discovery Day, 1722 1980 1927 Plants That Bite Back, 3-4 City School Bd. meeting, Lake Wacc. Town Council - 7 PM Disabled American Friday the 13th: The Park Build a Bat House, 11 8 PM, 9 6:30 PM 10 Whiteville City Council - 6:30 PM 11 Veterans (DAV) meeting, After Dark - Bats, 7-8 PM, 14 AM-12:30 PM, Lake Waccamaw State Park 12 6:30 PM, 524 N. Lee St. 13Lake Waccamaw State Park Lake Waccamaw State Park The Compassionate Friends, Tabor City Town Council - 7 PM 7:30 PM, Grace Episcopal Church Diabetes Support Group **Must sign up for this event** East Coast Hunters’ Association The Col. Humane Society, Inc., meeting, 6 PM, CRHS Educ. meeting, 6:30 PM The First Baptist Church, Madison Center Classroom 2 & Church Streets, 6:30 PM Alateen meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. Brain Injury Support Group Thompson St. VFW Post #8073 meeting, meeting, 6 PM, CRHS, Rm 1A 6:30 PM, 121 Wyche St. RELAY FOR LIFE meeting, 6:30- Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 7 7:30 PM, Synagogue PM, 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville & 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood. Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday, Every Tuesday Autism Awareness 1743 Stress Awareness Month Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS Month meeting, 5:30 PM, Chadbourn Space Shuttle Columbia First Public Library Community Libary, 301 N. Wilson St. Safety Pin Brithday, 1849 (First launched in 1981) Opened, 1833 Every Tuesday Titanic Struck an Iceberg Milk in Glass Bottles Jackie Robinson Day Catcher’s Mask Day (In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the frst African (The catcher’s mask was frst used in a baseball Day, 1879 Dry Milk Birthday, 1872 American in major league baseball) game in 1877) J.C. Penney Birthday, 1942

Col. Co. Bd. of Comm., Col. Co. Shrine Club, Lebanon Lodge #207, Afternoon Paddle, 16 6:30 PM - Col. Co. 17 7 PM 18 19 7 PM 20 21 4-5:30 PM, 15 Courthouse Annex Greater Whiteville Cham- Lake Waccamaw State Park ber of Commerce Bd. of Directors meeting - 7:45 AM - 9 AM Col. Co. Citizens for Better Govt. meeting, 7 PM Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS meeting, 6 PM, Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church, 110 E. Wyche St. Every Tuesday Great San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 Straw Hat Month

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Earth Day Celebration, CCAC meeting, Arts Whiteville City Council - Celebrate Arbor Day: 3-4 PM, Council Bldg., 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Tree ID Hike, 6-7:30 PM, 22 Lake Waccamaw State 23 - 6:30 PM 24 25 26 27Lake Waccamaw State Park 28 Park Stroke Support Group meeting, 12 - 1:30 PM, CRHS Educ. Center Rm 1-A RELAY FOR LIFE meeting, 6:30- 7:30 PM, Synagogue

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SHERMAN JACOBS DARRELL LIVINGSTON JAMES S. JORDON TREVOR EUGENE DEATH NOTICE CLARKTON -- Sherman KELLY EVERGREEN -- James S. POWELL Jacobs, 78, died Monday, March BLADENBORO -- Darrell Jordon, 90, died Friday, March PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Trev- 26, 2012. He was Livingston Kelly, 65, died Mon- 23, 2012 at Liberty Commons in or Eugene Powell, 55, died bor n in New day, March 26, 2012. He was Whiteville. He Wednesday, March 21, 2012 York April 28, born Oct. 20, 1946. He was pre- retired from the at Einstein Hospital. He was 1933 to the late ceded in death by his parents, U.S. Navy. the son of the late Joseph John and Olivia C.L. “Livy” and Lucy Hester A memorial and Mildred Toon Powell of Middleton Jacobs. He was a Kelly of Bladenboro. service was held Whiteville. veteran of the U.S. Marines. Final rites will be held at Wednesday, March 28 at Peo- Final rites were held Tues- A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Thursday, March 29 ples Funeral Home Chapel in day, March 27, in Philadelphia. held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Whiteville with Pastor Dexter Savin Funeral Home of Phila- 31 at Central Presbyterian Home of Elizabethtown with Cromartie officiating. delphia handled the arrange- Church with Rev. Walker of- Rev. Chuck Beck officiating. Surviving are three daugh- ments. Peoples Funeral Home ficiating. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- The family will receive friends ters, Ellen Jordon and Deloris of Whiteville announced for JERRY WARD POWELL neral Home of Elizabethtown immediately after the service. Lowery both of Norfolk, Va., the family. GREENVILLE -- Jerry Ward is handling the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, and Linda Williams of Arnold, Surviving are two sisters, Powell died Friday, March He is survived by his wife, Pamela Smith of the home; two Md.; two sons, Lloyd Jordon of Beryl Waller and Cheryl Cof- 23, 2012 after complications Barbara Jacobs of the home; stepdaughters, Danielle Davis Norfolk, Va. and Larry Jordon fer; and one brother, Kevin from a stroke. He was born in three sons, Kevin B. Jacobs of Edwards and Erin Daley; two of Greensboro; and two sisters, Powell. JULIUS ‘JULE’ ROBERT Whiteville in 1935. He was pre- WILLIAMSON II New York, Eprendii S. Whaw of stepsons, James Ben Daley Catherine Majors of Madison- deceased by his JEFFREY ‘MR. JEFF’ BRITT WHITEVILLE -- Julius Colorado and Sadonu R. Jacobs and Matthew Ray Davis; one ville, Ky. and Alice White of parents, Floss- BLADENBORO -- Jeffrey Robert “JULE” William- of Florida; three daughters, brother, Kenneth Kelly of Blad- Kansas City, Kan. ie Ward Pow- “Mr. Jeff” Britt, 44, died Tues- son II, 73, died peacefully Sebiila K. Odin of Maryland, enboro; and one sister, E. Kelly ell and Alonzo PERRY EDWARD ‘BUDDY’ day, March 27, 2012. He was pre- at home March 21, 2012, Ladaretta Carty of Florida and Garvey of Rock Hill. S.C. Carson Powell; RHODES ceded in death by his parents, with family by Roveda Burke of New York; 15 In lieu of flowers, memori- t w i n i n f a n t CHADBOURN -- Perry Ed- Eli and Anita Goshong Britt. his side. Born grandchildren; and 11 great- als, in memory of Darrell Kelly, sons; and one granddaughter. ward “Buddy” Rhodes, 81, died Final rites will be held at 4 Feb. 9, 1939, grandchildren. may be made to UNC TV, P.O. He spent two years serving Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his p.m. Friday, March 30 at Zion he was the In lieu of flowers, dona- Box 14900, RTP, N.C. 29709-4900. in the United States Army at residence. He was the son of Hill Baptist Church with Revs. son of the late tions may be made to the Kid- Fort Bliss, Texas. the late Hershel Durant and Brett Young and W.C. Baxley Paul Judson Sr. and Grey ney Foundation, 30 East 33rd SUZANNE ROBERTS A memorial service was Lula Nelson Rhodes and was officiating. Burial will follow in Powell Williamson. He was Street, New York, N.Y. 10016. LUMBERTON -- Suzanne held at St. Paul’s Episcopal the husband of the late Louise Memory Lane. Bladen-Gaskins preceded in death by two Roberts, 58, formerly of Bal- Church Sunday, March 25. A Gore Rhodes. Funeral Home of Elizabeth- sons, Clinton Earl William- SANDY LYNN WRIGHT timore, Md., died Saturday, private interment was held at Final rites will be held at town is handling the arrange- son in 1974 and Jeffrey Bar- TABOR CITY -- Sandy March 24, 2012 at her residence. Christ Episcopal Church in 3 p.m. Friday, March 30 at ments. The family will receive on Williamson in 2004. Lynn Wright, 23, died Tues- A private cremation service New Bern. Chadbourn United Methodist friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jule attended Campbell day, March 27, 2012 at Grand will be held Thursday, March He is survived by his wife of Church with Rev. Dr. Mild- March 29 at the church. College in Buies Creek Strand Regional Medical Cen- 29. Friendly Funeral Home of 52 years, Carolyn Peal Powell; ford Oxendine officiating. In- He is survived by his wife, and served in the National ter, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born Riegelwood is handling the ar- one son, Gregory Peal Powell terment will follow in Isaac Cindy Britt of the home; and Guard, and he was a long- in Columbus County, she was rangements. of Morehead City; one daugh- Gore Cemetery, Tabor City. one sister, Rhonda Cox of time member of Highest the daughter of Michael Dale She is survived by her ter, Caroline Powell Norwood Worthington Funeral Home Bladenboro. Praise Church in White- Wright Sr. and Tammy Fowler mother, Patricia Jackman; of New Bern; and four grand- of Chadbourn is handling the ville. Monk. two sisters, Carol York and Ja- children. arrangements. The family will He started buying and A memorial service will be net Braun, both of Baltimore, Cherry Grove BC to In lieu of flowers, memorial receive friends from 2-3 p.m. selling cars at the age held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March Md.; and two brothers, Joseph contributions may be sent to Friday, March 30 at the church. hold Easter Sonrise of nine under the tute- 31 in the Inman Funeral Home and Dennis Jackman, both of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, He is survived by two sons, lage of his father, and he Chapel, Tabor City. Baltimore, Md. Service April 8 401 E. 4th St., Greenville, N.C. Edwin “Randy” Durant Rhodes owned Jule’s Auto Sales in In addition to her parents, 27858. of Lynchburg, Va. and Charles Cherry Grove Baptist Whiteville for many years. she is survived by one sister, Whiteville FWBC Anthony Rhodes of Chad- Church will host its annual Though he was a lifelong CHARLES ‘PAT’ Candy Lynn Wright of Fair bourn; one sister, Margaret Easter Sonrise service and resident of Whiteville, his MATTHEWS Bluff; and one brother, Michael to hold Men’s R. Gore of Wilmington; four breakfast Sunday, April 8. The business and his sense of HOLDEN BEACH -- Charles Dale Wright Jr. of Tabor City. Easter breakfast, grandchildren; and one great- Sunrise service will be held adventure carried him up “Pat” Matthews, 67, former- grandson. in the church Prayer Garden and down the East Coast, ly of Lake Waccamaw, died resurrection service across from the sanctuary near collecting amazing stories Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Whiteville UMC Whiteville Freewill Baptist Sandhill MBC church the church cemetery begin- along the way that he often ning at 7 a.m. with Rev. Josh his residence. He was born to hold 6-week Church will hold its Men’s Eas- announcements passed on to the delight of May 28, 1944 in Bunnlevel, the ter breakfast and resurrection Phillips leading the service. In his family and friends. Ev- son of the late Charles Conway Bible study service Saturday, April 7 at 7 Sandhill Missionary Bap- case of inclement weather, the ery story he told contained tist Church church announce- service will be moved inside Matthews and Margaret Bet- Whiteville United Method- a.m. The guest speaker will a detailed description of ments for April are as follows: the Christian Fellowship/Wor- hune Matthews. He was pre- ist Church will hold a six-week be Rev. Guy Graham of Lum- the car he was driving, and ceded in death by one daughter, berton. The church is located Monday, April 2 Rev. Don- ship Center. Following the ser- anyone who ever watched Bible Study on “Heaven” begin- ald Thompson of Sandhill Mis- vice there will be a full course Melanie Denise Penney. ning with Wednesday, April 18 at 419 East Columbus Street. a movie with him received He formerly owned and Danny Jeffers is the pastor. sionary Baptist Church will breakfast. The church’s tradi- a clinic on all the automo- from 9-11 a.m. in the Worthing- preach at Atkinson Temple tional Easter worship service operated Happy Days Muffler ton Classroom. Classes will be For more information call biles appearing therein. Shop in Fayetteville and was a Jeffers at 317-2461. Holiness Church at 7:30 p.m. will begin at 10:50 a.m. again His knowledge and memo- held each Wednesday. Tuesday, April 3 Rev. Dr. with Rev. Josh Philips leading partner in Whiteville Beauty Study guides are $18. ry of everything related to Supply. Timothy Lance of Mt. Olive in worship and special music. automobiles were astound- Call Florence Marlowe at Cherry Grove BC to Baptist Church will preach For more information call Arrangements are incom- 642-4714 or the church office ing. He once walked around plete and will be announced at St. John Baptist Church at Rev. Phillips at the church Crook’s Corner in Chapel at 642-3376 by April 11 to order hold Easter egg hunt 7:30 p.m. office at 649-7910, visit the by Peacock Funeral Home of a guide. Hill and identified every Whiteville. Cherry Grove Baptist Wednesday, April 4 Rev. church website at www.cher- Charles Pridgen of Atkinson vintage hubcap on display He is survived by his wife, Church will host its’ annual rygrovebaptist.org or e-mail Temple Holiness Church will to the amazement of owner Margie Norton Matthews; one church and community-wide any questions or comments to First St. Paul preach at Jerusalem Chapel Gene Hamer. daughter, Connie Bosler of Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday, [email protected]. Church at 7:30 p.m. While the car business Fayetteville; and four grand- April 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. MBC to hold Thursday, April 5 Rev. Fred- was both his occupation children. The event is sponsored by Old Zion WC to and his hobby, his pas- Missionary Day the preschool, children’s and rick Murray of Jerusalem sion was his family. He re- youth departments and is for Chapel Church will preach at hold Easter egg hunt First St. Paul Missionary mained deeply in love with Living Hope PSS all children toddlers through Sandhill Missionary Baptist Old Zion Wesleyan Church Baptist Church will hold its his wife until the end of his 6th grade. The youth depart- Church at 7:30. Also commu- will hold an Easter egg hunt annual Missionary Day Sun- days, and he was as proud to hold give away ment will be assisting with nion and a feet washing will Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m.- day, April 15 beginning with of his sons and their fami- Living Hope Pregnancy the event. take place. noon. There will be a moon Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. The lies as any man could ever Support Services, a life-affirm- The Easter egg hunt ac- Friday, April 6 Rev. Dr. bounce, slide, egg hunt, pop- service will be given by Minis- be. He also was a lover of ing Christian ministry, is giv- tivities will feature hot dogs, John Troy of Cedar Grove corn, snow cones and prizes. ter LaTonya Wright. animals, and in his family ing away gently-used Easter games, the Easter story and Baptist Church will preach at The church is located at A fellowship lunch will he included many pets that outfits for children through prizes. Although the project is Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist 1044 Swamp Fox Road one mile be served after the morning he cared for lovingly over size 3T. a church-wide event, children Church at 7:30 p.m. west of Guideway Elementary. service. Sunday, April 8 a Sunrise the years, most notably The ministry is open Mon- of family and friends through- The church is located on service will be held at 5 a.m. Buster and Brook. days from 3-7 p.m. and Tues- out the area communities are Rehobeth AMEZ to hold Campground Road in White- at Sandhill MBC along with an Visitation will be held days and Thursdays from invited to attend. Children are Missionary program ville. Easter program during the 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. Satur- noon-4 p.m. asked to bring their Easter Rev. Ronnie Blue is the a.m. worship service. Donald Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion day, March 31 at McKenzie In addition to free clothing baskets or buckets, but extras pastor. Thompson will deliver the Church, Clarkton, will hold Mortuary. A memorial ser- and diapers, Living Hope of- will be provided. morning message. its Missionary program March vice will be held at 3 p.m. fers free pregnancy test with Cherry Grove Baptist Sunday, April 29 Sandhill 31 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker Sunday, April 1 at Highest estimated due dates to take to Church is located on Swamp Union BC to host MBC will celebrate its April. will be Evangelist Aletha DSS and an Earn While You Fox Highway (Hwy. 904) be- Praise Church. May and June birthday’s. Young from Tabernacle Holi- Learn program for expectant tween Tabor City and Fair He is survived by his lov- Drama Fest 2012 The church is located at 16920 ness Church of Riegelwood. mothers. All services are free Bluff. ing wife of 51 years, Marie The O.J. Brown Scholarship Twisted Hickory Road, Blad- Rev. Dr. Arnold B. Coley Jr. and confidential. For more information call N. Williamson of White- Fund presents Drama Fest enboro. is the pastor. ville; sons and daugh- For more information call 2012 Saturday, March 31 at 6 the church office at 649-7910. ters-in-law, Julius R. Wil- 642-2677. p.m. at Union Baptist Church, Rev. Josh Phillips is the liamson III and Donna S. The ministry is located at Lake Waccamaw. Various pastor. Williamson of Supply, and 116 Premiere Plaza behind local groups, soloists, praise Marty Minto to speak at Judson N. Williamson and Waffle International. dancers and mime teams will Susanna C. Williamson of be performing. Making their Grace Bible Church Chapel Hill; daughter-in- first appearance will be the www.whiteville.com Marty Minto will speak at law, Kimberly D. Jones of El-Bethel to hold G.R.I.P.P. Mime Team of Lake Grace Bible Church Sunday, April Whiteville; five grandsons, Waccamaw. 1 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Daniel A. Williamson of joy night April 6 The church is located at Minto is host of the “The Shallotte, Jeffrey D. Wil- El-Bethel Church will hold 2290 Old Northeast Road. Marty Minto Show” a Christian liamson of Whiteville, joy night Friday, April 6 at Gregory Spaulding is the talk radio show that deals with Devin R. Williamson of 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker pastor. today’s issues from a Biblical Chadbourn and Clinton N. will be Rev. Corey Lyons and of Whiteville, Inc. perspective. He is heard Monday Williamson and Jackson L. his congregation from New thru Friday from 3-6 p.m. on 100.9 Williamson, both of Chapel Beginning Missionary Baptist “Service with Dependability, FM The Cross. Hill; one great grandson, Church of Chadbourn. Distinction, and Dignity” Minto has been doing Chris- Adam B. Williamson of The church is located at 415 tian talk radio for the past 18 Resort Ministries for the Wac- Supply; one brother, Paul W. Walter Street, Whiteville. We offer years across the U.S. in cities camaw Baptist Association in J. Williamson Jr. of White- Elder Robert D. Williams Pre-need Planning like Albany, N.Y., Denver, Colo. Horry County, S.C. and director ville; and one sister, Becky Sr. is the pastor. Phoenix, Ariz. and Pittsburg, Pa. of Baptist Collegiate Ministries W. Murray of Whiteville. and Insurance He has won numerous awards at Coastal Carolina University. In lieu of flowers, dona- Regardless of Age for his radio show including Best Minto received his theological tions can be made to High- New Horizon BWC Talk Show Host and Best Talk training through numerous theo- Show. He is presently an ordained est Praise Church, 109 N. or Health Condition logical schools and seminaries. to hold spring fing pastor with the Southern Baptist Minto grew up in New Castle, Madison Street, P.O. Box New Horizon Baptist Wor- Conference. He has been a con- Pa., and has been married to his 581, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. 
  
 
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es at the events, drew upon his knowledge of history and father-in-law’s work during World War II in the Army Air Corps and efforts to resist the Japanese. “The whole place started cheering and clapping,” Lani- er said. “’Your wife’s father is hero in China,’” one of the Chinese officials told Lanier. “They treated me super nice,” Lanier said of his Chi- nese hosts who covered all ex- penses for the trip, including Lanier’s visa. Lanier said his first trip to China was a learning experi- Columbus County Economic Developer Gary Lanier was a special guest at the expan- ence but very valuable and sion celebration at Yountai Baolong Komas Chateau in Zhaoyuan, China. The Chinese tasty. winery has partnered to open a winery in the Town of Brunswick that will export wine “They said they had never to China. Offcials expect within the next three years more than one million bottles will had a Westerner try all of their be exported. foods like I did,” Lanier said. He pointed out that formal banquets filled the schedule Lanier said there is the po- Within three years, the said. “It didn’t really cost the The East Coast Country Band will perform a free concert with a variety of foods unique tential for Tortimex, a tortilla Columbus County winery county anything except my at The Emporium in downtown Whiteville Friday from 7 to the former plant manager manufacturer that closed here is expected to produce more trip to the airport.” to 9 p.m. Band members include Alec Commisso, vocal- who lives in Tabor City. last year, to reopen with Chi- than one million bottles of Lanier said he might trav- ist; Jerry Henry and Rey Boucher, vocalists and rhythm “There were a lot of nese investors’ support. wine that will be exported el back to China in the near guitars; Wilda Rogers, vocalist; Roy Rogers, bass guitar; greens,” Lanier said. “Some Lanier said it was a good to China. future for future projects Len Thompson, keyboard; Phil Hammett, drummer; and were cooked with small opportunity to mention Top China has the fastest that may come to fruition. Bob Cookson, steel guitar. shrimp but they were deli- Tobacco and other indus- growing wine markets in The potential for foreign cious. I ate some interesting tries here and he anticipates the world. From 2009 to investment here is ripe, he dishes.” welcoming many Chinese 2012 there was more than a noted. “There is a lot of Fire scorpions (that Lanier officials on future trips to 30 percent increase in con- money in China.” insists were really good) and Columbus County. sumption. In fact, China has Blood drive at bee larvae were among the “My job as economic de- surpassed Japan as the larg- Nicole Cartrette most interesting. veloper is to create new jobs est wine consumer in Asia. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] Lanier said donkey meat but we want to help those “All in all, I thought it was Barefoot Church was very much to his liking. already here too,” he said. a really good trip,” Lanier “It was absolutely deli- The opportunity to estab- cious. If Food Lion had T- lish partnerships in trade is Every two seconds some- safe blood supply is available Advertisement one in this country needs at all times for all members of bones and a donkey steak, I’d a good one, he noted. blood. The Barefoot Church the community. All blood types buy the donkey steak,” he said. “One of the top 20 tire of Whiteville is helping to are needed. Steak is one thing and stom- companies in the world is ensure that blood is available “We are extremely grateful achs another, though, Lanier’s there,” Lanier said. There Gold, silver, coin event by sponsoring a blood drive to the employees and members least favorite dish was donkey may be some opportunity on Friday, April 6 from 2-6:30 of Barefoot Church for their stomach. there with Black’s Tire. this week in Whiteville p.m. All presenting donors support,” commented Tanya “I wouldn’t try it again but Lanier said officials in the If you have gold, silver, of his wife expressing his will receive an American Red Tilley-Hall, American Red it is no different than if they city of Zhaoyuan are also antiques or other rare col- disdain toward the doctor’s Cross T-Shirt. Cross, Donor Services. “They were over here and tried chit- interested in a sister city or lectibles lying around your actions regarding her treat- Barefoot Church is located heard of our need for blood lins and did not like them,” sister county relationship. house, the Ohio Valley Gold ment. Also at a recent show at 28 S. Whiteville Village and offered to help by hosting Lanier said. He added that there are and Silver Event wants to in Ohio, a local resident behind McDonald’s. Blood a community blood drive.” The former Boy Scout troop other opportunities and see them. brought in a letter from Abra- donors are encouraged to call The blood drive is open to leader said that once you have potential projects that are The Ohio Valley Gold and ham Lincoln that she thought 207-6185 for an appointment community members who tried to eat what boys have associated with his trip, but Silver Event is making a stop was a fake for over 15 years to donate blood or for more are at least 17 years old or 16 cooked over a campfire, you they remain confidential. in Whiteville this week in and walked out $25,000 richer information. years old accompanied by a are willing to try anything and Owners of the new win- search of rare and unique after finding out it was an Walk-ins are welcome; how- parent, weigh a minimum of the food in China was much ery to be located in Bruns- collectibles. The refinery authentic letter. ever, an appointment may 110 pounds, in general good better than some of what he wick also remain confiden- has the resources to pay top Specialists will assess reduce wait time. health, and have a picture I.D. had eaten as a Scout leader. tial. One of the partners is dollar for your gold, silver, items for free and there are By sponsoring a blood drive, For more information about Lanier said he made several from the northwestern part and collectible items. The no hidden fees. Nearly all Barefoot Church members are Barefoot Church of Whiteville, connections in China that he of the county and would six-day event is in progress coins and paper currency, helping save and improve the Barefoot Church Lakeside in hopes will be beneficial to the really like to create jobs in now at Quality Inn, 1415 J.K., vintage jewelry, war memo- lives of individuals in need North Myrtle Beach or Bare- county and economic develop- Columbus County,” Lanier Powell Blvd. (U.S. 701 bypass) rabilia, musical instruments of blood. In addition, their foot Church of North Myrtle ment efforts here. said. and will end on April 1. For and toys made prior to 1970 sponsorship ensures that a Beach call 843-280-1270. additional information call are highly sought after. 217-726-7590. The hours are The Ohio Valley Gold 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. through and Silver Event is able to Friday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. offer good prices as it has Wanted: volunteer weather observers on Saturday and Sunday. its own refinery. Refineries Have you ever wondered how and hail, and has now reached reports of hail or localized “North Carolina has the “Gold and silver markets typically do not do business much rainfall you received from all 50 states. As more volunteers flooding from volunteers can most complex climate in the have not been this strong for with the public; rather, they a thunderstorm or snowfall participated, rain, hail, and assist forecasters in issuing and eastern U.S.,” said Ryan Boyles, over 30 years,” states com- deal with precious metal during a winter storm? You can snow maps were produced for verifying warnings for severe state climatologist and direc- pany spokesperson, Dennis accumulators like jewelry help answer those questions every storm, illustrating fasci- thunderstorms,” says David tor of the State Climate Office. Kouts. “During the event, stores, pawn shops, dentist and help your community by nating local patterns that were Glenn, a meteorologist with “Data gathered from CoCoRaHS anyone in the community offices or industrial facilities reporting your rain and snow of great interest to scientists the National Weather Service volunteers can be very impor- can connect with collectors that trade with some form of to the National Weather Service and the public. in Newport/Morehead City and tant in better understanding from around the globe. Our precious metal. All local area through a program dubbed North Carolina became the the North Carolina CoCoRaHS our climate.” specialists make offers based businesses that deal with CoCoRaHS (Community Col- 21st state to establish a CoCo- state coordinator. Anyone interested in joining on rarity, collectability, con- precious metals are encour- laborative Rain, Hail, and Snow RaHS network by joining the CoCoRaHS volunteers may the program should visit www. dition and market value. If aged to call ahead and make network). program in 2007, and in 2011 attend a training class or take weather.gov/ilm/Misc/cocorah- the price is right for you, the an appointment with one of CoCoRaHS is collaborating won the national award for most simple online training, and snc.html, or contact Josh Weiss, company will pay you on the our representatives. There with the National Weather new volunteers. Each day, eight obtain an official rain gauge meteorologist at the National spot with no hidden fees.” are no appointments needed Service and other partners to to 10 thousand volunteers across through the CoCoRaHS website Weather Service in Wilmington A few recent finds for for the general public to sell increase the density of weather the country report their rain, at www.cocorahs.org for about and CoCoRaHS regional coordi- collectors have included a their items. The event is free spotters across the state. Volun- hail, and snow observations $27 (plus shipping.) Once becom- nator at 910-762-4289. rare gold coin collection and there is no limit to the teers are being recruited to be- to the CoCoRaHS website. The ing an official volunteer, users “We are in need of new ob- purchased for $107,000 and number of pieces that can be come spotters, or the “eyes and process takes only five minutes will enter their data through servers across all of southeast a letter written by George brought in. ears” of the National Weather per day, but the impact to the the website each morning and North Carolina, and the more Washington to the doctor Service. Anyone who is interest- community is tremendous. By see their rainfall plotted on a dense our spotter network, the Advertisement ed in becoming a spotter should providing high quality, accurate national map along with all more prepared we can be for visit the CoCoRaHS website at measurements, observers are other reports. It can be excit- severe weather. Our mission www.cocorahs.org able to supplement existing net- ing to compare reports across is to protect life and property, CoCoRaHS came about as works and provide important a small region, especially here and we can do a better job of a result of a devastating flash data to the National Weather in North Carolina when tropi- that with the help of our vol- YOU PUT THEM IN A SAFE PLACE. flood that hit Fort Collins, Colo- Service, as well as other scien- cal systems produce extreme unteers,” Weiss commented. rado in July 1997. The ensuing tists, resource managers, and amounts of rainfall. flood caught many by surprise decision makers. NOW, WHERE WAS THAT? and caused $200 million in “An additional benefit of damages. 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Annual trip The College to China well Connection By SHIRLEY LEWIS Archive Librarian worth efort Southeastern Community College Do you love reminiscing about U.S. exports to China have increased the “good ole days”? Do you often 542 percent since 2000. find yourself starting a sentence In 2011, U.S. exports to China for the with “Back when. . .”? first time exceeded $100 billion. Do your family members, And now, it looks like Columbus especially grandchildren, enjoy County is going to get in on the action. pictures of a younger you? Or A new winery to be located at the if you are younger, do you enjoy Brunswick copying hair or clothing styles Electric The point from the 1970s or 1980s? If the answer is “yes,” South- Membership EDC Director Gary eastern Community College has business Lanier saw first-hand something you will enjoy. SCC’s incubator the tremendous growth library offers a digitized ver- is expected of the middle class in sion of SCC to export China and the possi- yearbooks as many as from 1972 1 million bilities of partnerships through 1980 bottles of between the Chinese and scrap- wine a year books with and Columbus County. articles and to China. No It’s well worth send- scenes of the grapes will be ing an emissary there College from grown here 1963-1979. at first, but annually to develop The 1963 edi- wines will be relationships. tion shows blended and Public opinion the official bottled at the facility for export. Yountai ground- Shirley Lewis Baolong Komas Chateau wine importers breaking for will be a 30 percent partner in the proj- SCC on June 29, 1965, a momen- gal. There should be no “not legal” ets and catering to the communist tous occasion in the history of ect. Free speech immigration. Period. liberals. Can’t you see clearly Columbus County! You will find a The company hosted Columbus Months ago, I placed an anti- An illegal immigrant has al- through their evil and clever tricks link to access these at www.sccnc. County Economic Development Director Obama saying on the tailgate of ready broken one law; the next is sponsored by none other than Sa- edu/library.html. Gary Lanier and paid for his trip. While my truck, and on the 13th of this easier. With no ID required to vote, tan himself ? Taking a trip down “memory there, Lanier solidified the deal but was month, Frances Weller of WECT and a ready supply of names of My question to you—why are lane” is definitely fun. View a also able to make multiple other contacts news posted a picture of the saying people registered to vote who are we wasting our tax money on such young Clarence Ganus, SCC’s known to be unable to vote, one concerning opportunities in Columbus on my truck on the 6 o’clock news foolishness? The state of North athletic director/student activi- illegal immigrant can travel from County. According to Lanier, his Chinese with the following message: Carolina is broke and cannot meet ties specialist, on Page 79 of the precinct to precinct and vote many its financial obligations. The state hosts treated him like a king. “This truck reportedly belongs 1977-1978 yearbook. Did you to a volunteer firefighter in Co- times, possibly even in the same cannot afford to pave roads and pay know that Dave Flowers, outreach Which is why trips such as these are lumbus County. If you look closely, precinct. law enforcement officers to protect specialist with SCC’s Upward worth the investment. Though Lanier’s there is an anti-Obama message Since there are legal voters that its citizens. Bound Program, was the Student trip this time was paid for, we’d like to on the back that includes some have no problem with it, they too, The Bible, God’s word, is very Government Association presi- see the EDC budgeted for at least one trip profanity. Do you think it’s all right can vote where they are not known. clear on this issue. It is the only dent in 1971-1972? to China each year. for firefighters to display political Admittedly, I am tongue flapping sin in the Bible that God calls it He is featured in the yearbook While many counties across the U.S. messages like this one? Keep in about something I remained silent “An abomination and unnatural,” and in the archived SCC scrap- about, thinking that with as many have incentives, economic development mind; the truck reportedly belongs (Leviticus 18: Romans 1). Why not book, on Pages 54 and 65. Want things as we have to show a photo directors and shell buildings to attract to a volunteer firefighter.” enforce the laws already on the to see a younger Sue Hawks, SCC ID to get, no one would object to books such as Article 26, NCGS new industry, Columbus County would This is my own personal truck executive dean of Institutional and I feel that it is wrong of Fran- being required to do so in order 14-177 and etc.? Advancement? Check out the have an advantage over other counties ces to make a big issue of me being to vote. Don’t you see this is only an evil 1976 yearbook. I’m sure you have that choose to ignore the rewards of par- a volunteer firefighter in order to Most folks who go to shows, scheme to have the citizens vote on some people you would love to ticipating in the global economy. restrain a private citizens’ right of races, etc., expect to pay for a ticket. this and ignorantly make it “law find; it’s easy due to search boxes. Lanier reports that the Chinese are freedom of speech. Contraceptives are relatively cheap of the land?” They think we are The scrapbooks begin with anxious to grow relationships with the I want to make it very clear that in light of those tickets. Requiring stupid and I admit, most will not SCC’s groundbreaking in 1963 U.S. and that opportunity awaits as the being a firefighter has nothing to work from those able to work in care enough to even vote. Because and end with the early months order to get welfare would greatly middle class of China’s 1.5 billion popu- do with my rights of freedom of of the confusing terminology, “for” of 1979. Each has more than 100 cut down that expense. lation explodes. speech. I guess if I were a preacher, and “against” on the ballot, many searchable pages of articles to The folks who are working to will be misled and vote “against” Economic development directors in Frances would ask if it’s all right download and print. We are now for a preacher to post an anti- provide welfare have to submit instead of “for.” in the process of scanning other successful counties can no longer rely Obama message. to drug tests to keep their jobs. As simple as this is, it is very years which will be available on the occasional trip to a nearby state I hope that she keeps making a Shouldn’t welfare recipients have clever and misleading. Be alert to you. An interesting article I or maybe Washington or New York to at- big deal of this, and then the whole to pass drug tests before getting it? and vote. “…we wrestle not against found from an April 1965 News tract new industry. country will get to see and under- Is speeding still illegal? Perhaps flesh and blood …but against the Reporter article tells “. . . unique If you want to catch fish, you must go stand what the God-fearing citizen the state trooper will not speak up demons of darkness…” (Ephesians and new concept in nursing edu- where the fish are, even if the pond is who selflessly cares about others and wait for the Supreme Court to 6:10-16). cation will be instituted at SCC rule on it. half a world away. and his community feels about the Carl A. Hinson Sr. and Southeastern General Hospi- man who is representing America Finally, legalizing sin does not Whiteville tal in Lumberton in September of right now. make it not a sin, just not illegal. 1966 when the college moves into Not a volunteer firefighter but Speak up, folks. its permanent home midway be- one citizen expressing his rights Mason B. Malpass Prevent abuse tween Whiteville and Chadbourn. of freedom of speech. Bolton . . This is only the third such April is National Child Abuse George Lockwood program to be developed in the Thumbs up Prevention Month. Throughout Clarendon state, so far, the other two being the year, Columbus County Depart- Foolishness at Piedmont Community College s4O#OLUMBUS ment of Social Services encourages in Charlotte and at Wilmington As you should know, there is the community to play a role in #OUNTY#OMMISSIONER Speak up College,” Dr. Land declared. Thus a statewide election coming up making Columbus County a place Lynwood Norris on began the impressive Nursing There is a time to speak and a on the date of the first primary that prioritizes children’s healthy his receiving the Or- Program here at SCC. time to refrain from speaking. In in May. On the ballot, you will be development. der of the Long Leaf You can even share an article, practice, it usually works in the asked to vote “for” or “against” When the community has the or picture, via email, Facebook, Pine. His 32 years as reverse order. an act to amend the constitution knowledge, skills, and resources etc. Perhaps you’re interested COMMISSIONERMAKE People remain silent when they of provide that marriage between to provide children with stable, in our Miss SCC Pageants. Note HIMTHELONGEST SERV- should be speaking, and when one man and one woman is the only nurturing, and stimulating envi- the former Barbara Evans, Miss INGCOMMISSIONERIN things become law, the useless domestic legal union (or marriage) ronments, we can prevent abuse SCC 1979, on Page 144 of the July- the state. He has not tongue flapping begins. I haven’t that shall be valid or recognized in and neglect before they occur. December 1979 scrapbook. heard one word against immigra- this state. The Columbus County De- lLEDTORUNFORANOTH- Perhaps you’d enjoy seeing tion. When illegal is placed in front The government is up to it partment of Social Services is ERTERMDUETOHEALTH Kellie Lewis, Miss SCC 1978; she of immigration, there should be no again; our corrupt officials and reasons. Continued on next page is now employed at the Forestry controversy. Illegal means not le- politicians are padding their pock- Museum. She appears in an s4O#OLUMBUS article on Page 65 of the 1978 Regional Healthcare’s scrapbook. Margie Flowers, PURCHASE WITHTHE An explosion of Easter on Whiteville’s sidewalks wife of Dave Flowers, appears as help of The Walters runner-up in the 1976-77 Miss SCC Editor’s note: The following ap- miles of Whiteville’s sidewalks the New Testament up for adop- 4RUST&UND#OMMIT- Pageant on Page 238 of the ’75-76 peared in The Charlotte Observer will become a concrete canvas for tion. But if his ciphering holds, scrapbook. TEE THE#OLUMBUS about the upcoming Walk With the New Testament. this communal experiment of Bib- We were fortunate to digitize Regional Healthcare Jesus event on Easter morning. All 27 books. From Matthew to lical inscription will be finished in the SCC yearbooks and scrap- 3YSTEM&OUNDATION Revelations. Every chapter, comma no more than an hour. That should books in collaboration with ANDTHE#2(3!UXIL- By MICHAEL GORDON and verse. More than 180,000 words leave plenty of time for traditional DigitalNC, the online home for IARY OFDIGITALMAM- The Charlotte Observer in all. church services, Easter egg hunts materials from the North Caro- MOGRAPHYANDBREAST The so-called “Walk for Jesus” and holiday meals. lina Digital Heritage Center. Visit TOMOSYNTHESISEQUIP- Google Map the city of will take place about 150 miles And like most visions, it won’t at http://www.digitalnc.org/. We Whiteville, and it pops up like a due east of Charlotte. The level of linger. By sunset, the entire script MENTTHATBRINGSTHE are very pleased to say we were period on the long, run-on sen- preparation now borders on the of the town’s celebration will be latest screening and one of the first community col- tence of Highway 74. microscopic. washed and whisked away. leges to be represented here. diagnostic technology If Google Earth grabs a satellite “That’s the beauty of it,” says Gilchrist, a photographer and So view the yearbooks and here for the preven- image there on Easter morning, Gilchrist. “Or maybe it’s the in- Web designer for The News Report- scrapbooks through Southeast- tion and early detec- you’ll find a spiritual exclamation sanity.” er, the town’s paper, has imagined ern’s website or visit the SCC Li- TIONOF BREASTCANCER point in the heart of downtown. Every sidewalk tile needed, the unimaginable before. brary and utilize our HelpCenter 4HISISAMAJORGAIN At sunrise on the most im- about 1,000, has been measured Right after he arrived in 2001, staff to find pictures and informa- in preventative care portant of Christian holidays, and mapped. Through testing, Gil- he got a brainstorm for a Fourth tion for pleasure or research! You FORWOMENASBREAST Whiteville will become ground christ now knows that the average of July celebration. may also email us at helpcenter@ zero for what Mark Gilchrist calls writer takes about 15 minutes to The day arrived, and in min- TOMOSYNTHESISCRE- sccnc.edu or call 642-7141, ext. 358. “an explosion” of art, Scripture chalk 100 words. He’s figuring four utes, 600 city residents had pro- ATESA$IMAGETHATIS Remember, as Marcus Tullius and communal joy. words per square foot. duced a copy of the Declaration of Cicero said, “Memory is the trea- UNLIKEANYTECHNOLOGY With the help of 1,000 volun- Each tile will be assigned. Each Independence almost a mile and a sury and guardian of all things”; PREVIOUSLYAVAILABLE teers, 15,000 pieces of colored bit of text from the narrative lined half long. so enjoy! chalk and months of Gilchrist’s up accordingly. Little wonder, he is a firm be- feverish planning, more than three Gilchrist still has two books of Continued on next page 4HE.EWS2EPORTER 4HURSDAY -ARCH  ! People, Places and Things ‘Sports of all Sorts’ Walk With Jesus; once in this open at Whiteville.com By LES HIGH est college (not pro) basketball Editor player to play for one of the “Big lifetime, once in this world Four” teams. The choices are Sports fans will be able to Tim Duncan from Wake Forest, find out more about all kinds of Tyler Hansbrough from UNC, friends and family, and it By MARK GILCHRIST people from around the re- world. sports when The News Reporter Christian Laettner from Duke will be very solemn for oth- Staff photographer gion hear about our exciting It will all begin with an and Whiteville.com launch the and David Thompson from N.C. ers as they absorb the spiri- project and want to know inspiring sunrise service on “Sports of all Sorts” page today. State. tual meaning of the words This Saturday, Charlotte more. I enjoy hearing their the lawn of the BB&T main Sports of all Sorts (SoaS) is We’ll also have more video they write and the beautiful Observer columnist and edi- voices change as I describe branch. Janice Young and the first of several web “com- at SoaS. This week, Mark Gil- creation they are a part of. tor Michael Gordon wrote on the magnitude the Service munities” that Whiteville. christ has a video that features the front page of the paper’s of what we will Commit- As the world watches us com will create in the coming interviews with coaches of Faith & Values section that create on this tee have that day, we will revere this months that specialize in one spring tennis, soccer and soft- “If Google Earth grabs a sat- Holy day. I tell worked hard extraordinary document particular area. ball teams. ellite image [of Whiteville] them about the for months, in two ways. First, we will Sports is a natural Another feature is on Easter morning, you’ll 15,000 pieces of organizing place it only on sidewalks, place to start our first a Twitter feed where find a spiritual exclama- chalk we have a beautiful and not in streets under ve- community. Currently, parents and coaches tion point in the heart of bought, about half hour of hicle traffic. Second, we will high school, middle can Tweet scores af- downtown.” (His column is the miles of music and create a thing of beauty, and school and SCC spring ter each game. Stu- reprinted on the previous sidewalk I have Bible verses will remove it while it is still sports seasons are in art High has lined up page). examined, the involving beautiful. So, we will rinse full swing. Later, SoaS several parents and In this clever opening to streets we will pastors the chalk off Sunday after- will feature coverage coaches to Tweet game a thoughtful column about close, and the from several noon using low-pressure of youth sports, plus scores. Anyone else our upcoming Easter event, three-quarters denomina- water and brooms. blogs about other who would like to Walk With Jesus Sunrise of a million tions. We’ve We have 27 churches or sports like cycling, help post their team’s Service and New Testament characters we will write, by been impressed by the many families that have volun- fitness, camping, running and scores can contact High at 642- Writing, Gordon latched hand, on a beautiful morn- people who realize that teered to lead the efforts on other sports we traditionally 4104, Ext. 260. onto the excitement that is ing for Columbus County. Columbus County deserves each book, and they will are able to give only occasional Sports Editor Dan Biser has building for our ambitious And by the time I tell to have a community Easter welcome anyone who walks coverage to in The News Re- a blog about the NCAA basket- effort to write the entire them about the 15-foot cross sunrise service like so many by and offers to write. There porter. ball tournament this week. Feel King James Version of The covered with flowers made great communities do. It’s is no need to preregister, so You can find SoaS by going free to comment on our blogs New Testament using chalk by area children, they’re something that can bring please come join us. With to the Whiteville.com homep- and get the conversation start- on sidewalks throughout asking for driving direc- us all together in spiritual the writing finished by 8 age and clicking on the SoaS ed. You’ll have to register, but Whiteville. tions. fellowship for one beautiful a.m., you will have plenty of link. To go directly to SoaS, the once you’re done, you’re done. Since we plan to accom- Imagine that! People morning each year. time to attend your church’s URL is www.whiteville.com/ Later, look for the page to plish all this in less than an around here have long com- Then the writing will service. sportsorts/. grow to include other sports hour, and remove it all later plained that people not from begin. We have organized Please take many photo- Included will be a full sports that aren’t necessarily team or that day, he referred to our around here come here for everything so thoroughly graphs that morning to show calendar. Several marquee school sports. efforts as “an explosion of only two reasons; to report that you will simply take a everyone at your church, games are listed at the top of the We encourage people who art, Scripture and communal on something bad that has sheet of paper with some as they will all surely talk calendar, but click on the “Find would like to write a blog to More Sports Events” button for contact us. joy,” That powerful phrase happened, or to pass through verses, grab a few pieces of about their Walk With Jesus, sports schedules of every game Cycling enthusiasts, for ex- has made its way around the on their way to the beaches. chalk, and go to the sidewalk and how they brought the for that day and the remainder ample, could use the blog to state and piqued interest in But April 8 will be differ- square with the number on New Testament to life, as of the season. keep other cyclists up to speed newsrooms from Raleigh to ent. On that morning, visi- your sheet. Then kneel and Gordon wrote in closing Also included is a “Take Me on upcoming rides and races, Wilmington. tors to downtown Whiteville write. We expect this will his column, “in letters red, to My School” button which as well as tips on cycling gear, I can’t keep up with the will see something that has be a very communal time green, orange, yellow and has the complete schedules of training, etc. phone calls coming in as existed nowhere else in the for some, as they talk with blue.” many high school teams in pdf We’d like to find someone, format. for example, who would do a One focus of SoaS will be camping blog and let people Communities that support slide shows. Currently, the know about the best mountain Prevent abuse policies and programs that slide show carousel features trails and campsites they’ve Explosion Continued from previous page encourage children’s healthy shots from several games. Soon, experienced. Continued from previous page though, you’ll be able to click Also next week, see who all piled aboard. But it’s been hosting its annual Child Abuse development in all areas of through the carousel, and pho- wins the Domino’s Pizza NCAA the devil in the details ever Prevention Month Memorial their lives, at home, in school, tos will be linked to a more Basketball Tournament contest. liever in the power of collec- since. Service to honor our children and in the community ensure extensive slide show where you There will be other contests tive action. Gilchrist doesn’t consider and to remember those chil- their future prosperity. can view 20 to 30 photos. These with big prizes in the future. “I’m really fascinated how himself overly religious, at dren in North Carolina that For further information, photos can also be purchased. So get involved, keep us individuals can do small least not in a conventional have lost their lives as a result please contact Jim Warlick at A weekly sports poll is on posted and enjoy Sports of all things,” he says. “But put more sense. of abuse by a parent or care- 641-3211 or myself at 641-3205. the SoaS page too. This week, Sorts and The News Reporter as and more of them together, But he grew up Lutheran, taker. Melinda Lane readers can vote for the person your constant source for sports and they can achieve the in- spent a lot of time with the You are invited to this event Columbus County DSS who they believe is the great- in Columbus County. credible.” Bible, and understands how it that will be held April 18 be- His paper got behind his lat- has changed millions of lives. ginning at 9:30 a.m., on the est brainstorm from the start What better way to bring grounds of DSS. (You can read about “Walk part of it to life, he says. For April is a time to celebrate with Jesus” on whiteville. Easter. In Whiteville. In let- the role that communities play com). ters red, green, orange, yellow in children’s development. He approached the city fa- and blue. thers in early November – “to get the whole church-and-state SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY issue out of the way.” They’ve DENIED If you have been denied disability, we would like to help you. We are Rich heritage paid a fee only if we can win your case and you collect benefits. We We would like to thank all can come to your home and meet with you. As your representative, who attended and or supported our job is to make sure you are treated fairly. our 4th annual Farm Days on March 17 and 18 at the N.C. HAL GRIFFIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Boys and Girls Home Farm at Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 Lake Waccamaw. This event was planned to help everyone realize what a rich farm heritage we have in Columbus County. 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500 Jefferson Street • Whiteville, NC 28472 • 910.642.8011 • www.Facebook.com/crhealthcare Sports Te News Reporter, Tursday, March 29, 2012 - Page 1B Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Brisbon, McCumbee lead All-Columbus hoop picks By DAN BISER The girls Second Team consists of senior Sports Editor Chelsey Long and sophomore Kerra Shirley, junior Meonti Campbell and sophomore Lauren Two seniors, who helped lead their respec- Jenkins, and Whiteville senior Alea Henry. tive teams to impressive regular-season finishes Michael Powell completed his 24th season as and state playoff runs, lead the list of honor- Viking head coach by winning three straight ees on The News Reporter 2012 All-Columbus state 1A playoff games before falling to Rocky County Basketball Teams. Mount Prep in the Eastern N.C. semi-finals at Cameron Brisbon, who averaged more than Fayetteville. The Vikings closed the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds per game in setting a 13-12 record, the only winning mark among the pace for West Columbus High School’s run Columbus County boys teams during the 2011-12 to the Eastern N.C. 1A Regional semi-finals, has season. Powell, whose Vikings have advanced been named the 2012 Columbus County Boys to sectional final play in eight of the last 10 Basketball Player of the Year. seasons, has been selected the 2012 Columbus Sam McCumbee with a 14-point, five-rebound County Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. per game averages for the Waccamaw 2A-3A Serena Smith, who coached her Whiteville Conference regular-season and tournament squad to conference titles in her second year champion Whiteville High Lady Wolfpack, has at the helm, is 2012 Columbus County Girls been selected the 2012 Girls High School Bas- Coach of the Year. Her Lady Wolfpack posted a ketball Player of the Year. 19-5 record and advanced to the third round of Brisbon, a 6-foot-2 forward, is joined on the the state playoffs where it fell to a powerhouse Boys All-Columbus First Team by East Colum- Northwood team. It was the best finish for a bus High School’s senior high-scoring guard T.J. WHS girls team since 2007. Wilson, Waccamaw Academy’s multi-talented East Columbus High’s Karlyn Stephens, the junior Greg Wilson, South Columbus’ 6-foot-7 Cameron Brisbon Columbus County Girls Coach of the Year in post player Pharoah McEver and Whiteville Sam McCumbee West Columbus five of the past six seasons, had another big guard Robert Smith. year. Her Lady Gators won the ECHS Holiday Whiteville 2012 Columbus County McCumbee, a strong 3-point shooter and Tournament, tied St. Pauls for the Three Riv- 2012 Columbus County Boys Basketball Player of the Year transition player, is joined on the Girls All- ers Conference regular-season championship, Girls Basketball Player of the Year Columbus first team by junior teammates Jenna went 7-0 against Columbus County opponents, White and Jordan Ray, and the East Columbus advanced to the third round of the 1A state play- tandem of senior Kierston Johnson and junior offs, falling to a talent-laden Goldsboro squad, Brittany Hall. and finished with a 20-5 record. Named to the boys Second Team are junior McCumbee, Watts and Britt were all Girls Tony Reese and sophomore Anthony Davis of First Team picks in 2011 while Johnson Ray, West Columbus, senior Shyquan Hemingway of Long and Jenkins were Second Team picks South Columbus, junior Ronald Ratliff of East Columbus and Waccamaw Academy sophomore See All-Columbus on 3B Tyshon Smith.

T.J. Wilson Kierston Johnson East Columbus East Columbus

Michael Powell Serena Smith West Columbus Whiteville 2012 Columbus County 2012 Columbus County Boys Basketball Coach of the Year Girls Basketball Coach of the

Greg Wilson Jenna Watts Waccamaw Academy Whiteville

Anthony Davis Tony Reese Chelsey Long Lauren Jenkins West Columbus West Columbus South Columbus East Columbus

Boys Girls Sec- Second ond Team Team Tyshon Smith Meonti Campbell Waccamaw Acad. East Columbus

Pharoah McEver Brittany Hall South Columbus East Columbus

Shyquan Hemingway Ronald Ratliff Kerra Shirley Alea Henry South Columbus East Columbus South Columbus Whiteville Boys Honorable Mention Girls Honorable Mention West Columbus: Travon Green, Moses Robinson. Whiteville: Marquetta Hemingway, Al- East Columbus; Elijah Gresham, Ricky lyssa Alley. Ratliff. East Columbus: Kayla Brown, Rochelle South Columbus: Khallil Soles, Dashaun Melvin Daniels South Columbus: Kenna Shirley, Quae Whiteville: Forrest Powell, Makiel Fox- Newman. worth West Columbus: Princess Flowers, Jala Barnes. Robert Smith Waccamaw Academy: Dashawn Jack- Jordan Ray Whiteville son, Carlos Smith. Whiteville 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, March 29, 2012 AAU wrestling Taylor places fourth in state event Although he has been com- matches since January. peting in the sport for only His father, Jody Taylor, was four months, 12-year-old Jesse an All-ACC wrestler at Clem- Taylor of Whiteville came son University in the early away with a fourth-place fin- 1980s. ish in the Schoolboy (age 12-13) Jody Taylor said that wres- Division of the North Carolina tling is becoming a much more AAU Wrestling Champion- popular sport in southeastern ships on March 10 at Concord. North Carolina, and that there The Central Middle School should be good opportunities student pulled an upset en to come in Columbus County. route to fourth place when “It has been big in Wilm- he defeated a 13-year-old 2011 ington for a long time and has state champion. He trailed the really started taking off in opponent 2-0 with 30 seconds the high schools and middle left before gaining a near fall schools in Brunswick County,” for the winning points. he said. “It would be great Jesse and his younger broth- if some wrestling programs er Joshua are members of the were formed here in Columbus Port City Pirates wrestling County.” club of Wilmington. He has 701 Bowling results Jesse Taylor wrestled in more than 45 Pack bumps Stallions for third conference win VINEGAR HILL - Behind ing pitcher Tanner Duncan. the hitting department by Jus- a 14-hit attack, the Whiteville Whiteville then scored at tin Godwin with a triple and High baseball team gained an least one run in each of the Cody Jackson with a double. 11-1 Waccamaw Conference final six innings, topping it off The Stallions left a total of baseball victory over host with four runs in the top of the 10 runners on base. South Columbus on Tuesday. seventh. Coach Brett Harwood’s Nathan Hood was the win- Whiteville’s 14 hit attack Whiteville team will play host ning pitcher and catcher Ben also included two hits each by to South Brunswick Friday Connor had three hits, includ- Hyland Tyler, Hunter Smith, at 6 p.m. ing a pair of doubles. Zach Brown and Tyquan Mc- Coach Willie Gore’s South Whiteville, now 3-2 in the Donald. Tyler, Smith and Mc- Brunswick team will take conference and 8-4 overall, fell Donald had doubles. on North Brunswick at 6 at behind 1-0 in the bottom of the Hood pitched 5-2/3 innings, Leland. first inning when South Co- getting relieved by Justin lumbus got a big hit and some White. timely base-running by start- South Columbus was led in Easter Sofball Tournament Fairmont edges set for April 9-10 at ECHS E. Columbus FA I R M O N T - The league- Four Columbus County high school softball teams will be leading Fairmont Golden Tor- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist involved in the East Columbus Easter Tournament April 9-10 nadoes pulled out a 4-3 Three South Columbus freshman Bailey Dyson delivers a pitch in Tuesday’s Waccamaw at Lake Waccamaw. Rivers 2A-3A Conference base- There will be four games played each day with a round-robin 2A-3A Conference softball game with visiting Whiteville. Dyson threw a complete game ball win Tuesday over the format. in SCHS’s 9-4 victory. visiting East Columbus Gators. The tournament champion will be crowned based on Lefthander Forrest Wayne best record and fewest total runs allowed. In case of a tie, went the distance on the co-champions will be crowned. South Columbus pulls away from WHS 9-4 mound, allowing six hits and Admission will be $5. striking out five. The schedule follows: in key Waccamaw Conference sofball tilt Chase Nye had an RBI single VINEGAR HILL - The to West Brunswick on Friday. Tina White had two hits, MONDAY, APRIL 9 for East Columbus. South Columbus Lady Stal- SCHS played the game with- including a double, for White- 3 p.m. - East Columbus vs. South Columbus The Gators have a 1-3 con- lions broke a 3-3 tie with three out Head Coach Brett Bur- ville, and Haley Tolley also ference record with all four of 4:30 p.m. - South Columbus vs. West Columbus runs in the fourth inning and roughs in the dugout. Bur- doubled. Sam Bass and Lauren those games being decided by Worley also had hits. 6 p.m. - West Columbus vs. Whiteville added three more in the sixth roughs is serving a two-game one run. Coach Karl Bracey’s Tuesday night to pull away to suspension after being ejected Jenny Thompson and Wor- 7:30 p.m. - Whiteville vs. East Columbus ECHS squad is 2-7 overall. a 9-4 Waccamaw Conference by umpires following the loss ley pitched for Whiteville. The Gators will play host to softball win over the visiting at West Brunswick. South Columbus will be out TUESDAY, APRIL 10 the South Robeson Mustangs Whiteville Lady Wolfpack. Freshman Bailey Russ had to keep its grip on its share of 3 p.m. - Eat Columbus vs. West Columbus today at 6 p.m. The win put the SCHS three hits, including a tow- first place in the conference 4:30 p.m. - West Columbus vs. South Columbus squad’s conference record at ering double, and drove in standings Friday when it is 6 p.m. - South Columbus vs. Whiteville 4-1 and season record at 10-1. four runs. Dyson and seniors scheduled to travel to play 7:30 - Whiteville vs. East Columbus Whiteville slipped to 3-2 Chelsey Long and Jade Fowler North Brunswick at 6 p.m. Vikings fall and 8-4. and freshman Brittney Sellers Whiteville will play host Freshman Bailey Dyson each had two hits with Dyson to South Brunswick Friday Lady Gators trip St. Pauls to St. Pauls went the distance on the getting a double. Freshman night at 6. mound for South Columbus, Hannah Lee and senior Haven ST. PAULS - The host Red which was coming off a 4-1 loss Jones added hits. to put TRC record at 4-0 St. Pauls Bulldogs outlasted FAIRMONT - The East Columbus Lady Gator softball team the host West Columbus Vi- continued to dominate Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference play kings 10-8 Tuesday in a Three Lady Pack takes 9-0 soccer win over E. Bladen Tuesday as they took a 12-0 win over host Fairmont. Rivers 1A-2A Conference base- It was the fifth straight win for ECHS. ball game. It took a few minutes for the ley scored Whiteville’s third to boot away four balls played Monica Revels pitched the shutout victory, and Morgan E.J. Jenkins had three hits host Whiteville High School goal with an assist from Ray, to EBHS’s speedy forward. McKeithan hit a triple, double and single to pace the ECHS bat- and Zack Hardin had two hits girls soccer team to get on the then High scored the fourth Whiteville carried a 10-0-1 ting order. Madeline Pierce added hits for the Lady Gators, who for the Vikings, who are now board, but the team eventually goal of the half after a pass season record and 4-0 confer- put their conference record at 4-0 and season record at season 2-2 in the conference and 4-7 cruised to a 9-0 Monday-night from Watts. ence mark into its Wednesday record at 5-4. overall. Coach Mitch McCle- win over a scrappy and athletic Rapeley placed a nice cross night game with South Co- ney’s Vikings had a total of East Bladen team. over to Watts in the fourth lumbus. 10 hits. Carly High had her second minute of the second half, High The team has an important Franciso Torres went the four-goal game to duplicate then scored two more, the first stretch of two home games distance on the mound for the last Friday’s effort against unassisted and then next on next week in match-ups with Vikings, allowing 10 Bulldog Richmond Senior. Jordan Ray a long ball sent over the top the conference’s two 3-A teams, hits. added two, and Jaq Rapeley, of the defense from Margaret South Brunswick Monday and The Vikings are scheduled Jenna Watts and Kayla Bev- High. Ray placed a well-timed West Brunswick Wednesday. to travel to take on Red Springs erley added one each in the header into the back of the net Both games are at 6:30. White- today at 5 p.m. conference win. from a Sam McCumbee corner ville defeated West Brunswick High scored first in the 10th kick, and Beverley finished the 3-0 in its earlier contest in Shal- minute after an assist from scoring on an unassisted goal lotte in a hard-fought game. Ray. Ray scored next when she from 10 yards. fired a 35-yard shot over the Goalie Allyssa Alley had head of the EBHS goalie. Rape- two saves and came off her line W h i te v i l l e Lady Vikings defeat Flora Macdonald Propane Reflls The West Columbus Lady had eight saves. DB Viking soccer team claimed Last Friday, the Lady Vi- a 3-0 non-conference win over OR Sign-up for players for the kings suffered their first loss Flora Macdonald Academy on SAVE Whiteville Dixie Boys (ages of the season, bowing to Wac- MORE Monday. 13-14) teams opens today and camaw Academy 9-4. 20% Kati Sutton scored two goals Coach Derrick Boyd’s will run through April 20, ac- From exchange prices and Jessie Burroughs scored cording to Whiteville Parks WCHS squad is now carrying the other for the Lady Vikings. and Recreation Director Tim a 5-1-2 season record. Goalkeeper Ashley Hilburn Collier. 106 Quality Street, Whiteville Sign-ups can be made at 910-640-FAST (640-3278) City Hall, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BCC to host ACC All-Stars The ACC All-Stars featuring senior players from Atlantic Correction Coast Conference basketball teams will compete in an exhibition Keith Gore, the March 22 game on Thursday, April 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Brunswick McDonald’s Athlete of the Community College in Bolivia. week from South Columbus Among college basketball standouts billed to be on hand for High School, is the grandson the event are North Carolina’s Tyler Zeller, North Carolina of Harold and Dali Gore. State’s C.J. Williams and Duke’s Miles Plumlee. CONCEALED GUN CLASSES A team made up of local law enforcement officers, public NRA Certified Instructor school employees, high school seniors and local celebrities will N.C. State Registered SHORT provide opposition against the ACC All-Stars. The event will also include a halftime 3-point shooting con- See Ken at BROS. test as well as a dunking contest. Players will be available for The Gun Exchange autographs following the game. (Do not call) RENT-A-CAR General admission tickets are selling for $10. VIP tickets (in- Sign Up Now cludes front row seating and admission to a post-game reception $ 95 with players) are selling for $75, DAILY Tickets can be obtained at BCC’s Dinah E. Gore Aquatic 19 Center, West Brunswick High School, South Brunswick High Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville School and North Brunswick High School. JOBS HERE! Proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House and the 642-4175 Brunswick Community College men’s basketball program. The News Reporter Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 3B McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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It was a long six months for the WHS The ECHS senior had a big hand in the Now is her third season as a strong scoring Excitement continues to build over the senior athlete. After sitting out the last eight Gators’ frst two baseball wins of the season force on the Lady Viking soccer team, Sutton success of the 2012 South Columbus softball games of the football season with a torn last week. His three-run homer in the bottom is enjoying her best season yet as a senior, team and junior leftfelder Abby Leonard is ACL-MCL and recovering from the surgery of the sixth inning supplied the winning runs according to Coach Derrick Boyd. “She’s one doing her part to contribute. “We’re a young the entire fall and winter, McDonald was able in a 10-7 home feld victory over Southwest of several players who have been with the team ... four freshmen starters ... but we’re to get back into the swing of his fnal high Onslow. In the next game, he came out the soccer program since we started it three years doing a good job of pulling together and en- school baseball season on March 12. “It was winning pitching, getting help from fellow ago,” Boyd said. “She is a strong scorer and couraging each other,” said the daughter of great getting back on the feld,” said the son senior Forrest Wayne in relief in a 7-6 Three a strong leader.” The Lady Vikings now hold Al and Suzette Leonard. Leonard, who also of Marilyn and Cecil McDonald. “It was tough Rivers Conference victory over St. Pauls. a best-ever season record of 5-1-2. The Lady competes on the school’s tennis and bowl- having to sit for so long.” McDonald said he Nye, who plays third base when he isn’t Vikings went unbeaten through six games ing teams, carries a high academic average. is having to work extra hard playing his way pitching, feels the Gators are showing rapid before absorbing their frst loss last week to Now in her frst season on the SCHS varsity back into baseball shape, but he is back improving. “Getting the two big wins should Waccamaw Academy. The two-time, All-Three softball team, she has played the sport every supplying his speed, reliable glove and arm boost our confdence, and I think this team is Rivers Conference performer and two-time summer since early childhood, learning the in the WHS outfeld. He had a big two-run ready to do well the rest of the way. The son of team Outstanding Offensive Player Award game in the summer Dixie Girls program. She double in the Wolfpack’s recent 7-0 win over Benny and Meribeth Nye has been accepted winner is the daughter of Dennis and Jackie said the favorite class she is taking right now East Bladen. McDonald plans to attend N.C. at ECU. He isn’t sure what his baseball plans Sutton. She has also had experience playing at SCHS is AP physics. She plans to attend Central University next school year and may are after high school, but said that he would on AAU teams. Theater arts has been one of Appalachian State University after graduating try out for the baseball team. like to coach some day. her favorite classes at WCHS. from SCHS in 2013.

Now with Columbus Athletes two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Columbus County Columbus County Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Players of the Year Players of the Year 1993- Quinnzel McMillian - Whiteville 1993 - Tonya Jones - Whiteville 1994 - Boubacar Aw - East Columbus 1994 - Regina Garcia - Whiteville 1995 - Curtis Norton - Whiteville 1995 - Dawn Threadgill - Whiteville 1996 - Andre McCullum - Whiteville 1996 - Tamara Bray - East Columbus 1997 - Alonzo Pyatt - East Columbus 1997 - Sabrina Crenshaw - Whiteville 1998 - Carlos Geathers - Whiteville 1998 - Latasha Shipman - East Columbus 1999 - Chris Wilcox - Whiteville 1999 - Latasha Shipman - East Columbus 2000 - Michael Pierce - Whiteville 2000 - Rosalind Antone - East Columbus 2001 - Kelly McClure - South Columbus 2001 - Bernetta Crawford - Whiteville 2002 - Kelly McClure - South Columbus 2002 - Sharika Canady - West Columbus 2003 - Joseph Thompson - Whiteville 2003 - Alicia Burris - Whiteville 2004 - Robert Brown - West Columbus 2004 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville 2005 - Debais Gore - Whiteville 2005 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville 2006 - Chaz Everette - West Columbus 2006 - Shannon McCallun - Whiteville 2007 - Chaz Everette - West Columbus 2007 - Paige McCallum - Whiteville 2008 - Bryant Edwards - South Columbus 2008 - T.T. Bennett - East Columbus 2009 - Chris Richardson - Waccamaw 2009 - T.T. Bennett - East Columbus 2010 - Chris Stephens - West Columbus 2010 - Tabatha Moore - East Columbus 2011 - Quamain Rose - Whiteville 2011 - Shanita Hampton - East Columbus Whiteville baserunner Zach Brown (8) slides back into third base while South Co- 2012 - Cameron Brisbon - West Columbus 2012 - Sam McCumbee - Whiteville lumbus third baseman Zachary Stocks covers on the play Tuesday at South Columbus. Brown was able to score on the play as the throw from home plate went wide of the bag. selection last season. Whiteville won the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference game 11-1. All-Columbus Powell is receiving Columbus County Boys Continued from 2B Basketball Coach of the Year honors for the sixth time. last year. T.J. Wilson was a Boys Second Team boys

South Columbus shortstop Chelsey Long fres a throw to frst base after tagging the bag at second for the force-out of a Whiteville runner in Tuesday’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference softball game at South Columbus. South Columbus broke away from a 4-4 tie in the late innings to post a 9-4 win over the Lady Wolfpack. Long, a senior, has committed to play college softball at Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist

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DRIVER- $0 TUITION CDL (A) Train- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ing & a JOB! Top Industry Pay, Qual- RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 2012 Dodge Avenger SE ity Training. Stability & Miles! Short employment commitment required. BY THE CITY OF WHITEVILLE 30 800-326-2778. www.JoinCRST.com FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING MPG Hwy. AND COMMUNITY $ DRIVERS- CDL-A. DRIVE WITH 238 PRIDE. Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED for Qualified Drivers! CDL & 6 mos. Per Month* OTR experience REQUIRED. USA Notice is hereby given that the City of Whiteville City TRUCK, 877-521-5775. www.usa- Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April truck.jobs 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the agen- DRIVERS- FLEXIBLE HOMETIME! da will allow, at the Whiteville City Hall, 317 S. Madison Up to $.42/mile plus $.02/mile quar- terly safety bonus. Daily pay. New Street, Whiteville, NC, relative to the intention of the 2.4 Liter DOHC engine, automatic transmission, speed (cruise) control, Media Cen- Trucks. CDL-A, 3 months recent city to apply for FY2011 CDBG NC Catalyst Program ter 130 CD/MP3, power windows / locks / keyless entry plus much more. experience required. 800-414-9569. www.driveknight.com funding under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act. DRIVERS: 5 STATE REGIONAL! Get 2012 Jeep Patriot Home Weekends, Earn up to 39c/mi. The City of Whiteville intends to submit an applica- 1 yr. OTR Flatbed exp. required. SUN- tion for a grant of approximately $500,000 in CDBG NC Latitude BELT TRANSPORT, LLC. 1-800-572- 5489, ext. 227. Catalyst funds to undertake housing improvements and parks and recreation improvements in the Britton/ $ HIRING EXPERIENCED/INEXPERI- Columbus Street neighborhood. ENCED Tanker Drivers! Great Bene- 279 fits and Pay! New Fleet Volvo Tractors! The following is a tentative list of proposed activities Per Month** 1 Year OTR Exp. Req. - Tanker Train- and an estimated budget. The final application will be ing Available. Call Today: 877-882- MPG27 Hwy. 6537. www.OakleyTransport.com reviewed at the public hearing.

NEW TO TRUCKING? Your new 1. Housing Activities $425,000 2.0 Liter DOHC engine, Automatic Transaxle II, speed (cruise) control, Media Center 130 CD/MP3, career starts now! $0 Tuition Cost. 2. Parks and Recreation Improvements $ 25,000 No Credit Check. Great Pay & Ben- remote start, heated front seats, alloy wheels, power windows / locks / keyless entry plus much more. efits. Short employment commitment 3. Administration $ 50,000 required. Call: (866) 854-4454. www. joinCRST.com TOTAL $500,000 2012 Dodge RAM OWNER OPERATORS wanted for All citizens are requested and encouraged to attend the Hemi Express shorthaul. Great home time! Great public hearing and make comments and suggestions. pay/benefits! 1 year OTR experience & CDL-A req. Also hiring local, OTR If additional information is needed, please contact the & regional. EPES TRANSPORT. 888- City Manager’s Office at 910/642-8046. 293-3232. www.epestransport.com $ 20 Formal written complaints or comments concerning MPG Hwy. TANKER & FLATBED INDEPEN- 299 DENT Contractors! Immediate Place- the application process that are submitted to the City Per Month*** ment Available. Best opportunities Manager will be responded to within ten working days in the trucking business. Call Today. by the Whiteville City Council. 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com 5.7 HEMI, automatic transmission, anti-spin rear axle, speed control, power windows / locks / keyless entry, 20 inch This information is available in Spanish or any other tire –wheel group, dual exhaust, Media Center 130 CD / MP3 with Sirius XM Satellite radio plus much more. *STK# 6560, Sales price $19845, $3000 Consumer Cash Rebate, $1000 Cash or Trade Down plus tax-tags and $289 DOC FEE, 75 payments @ language upon request. Please contact Larry Faison, $238.40 @ 3.9% APR, SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. Amount fnanced $15845 **STK# 4311, Sales price $21398, $1500 Consumer Cash Rebate, $1298 Cash or Trade Down plus tax-tags and $289 DOC FEE, 75 payments @ $279.85 @ 3.9% APR, SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. City Manager, at 910/642-8046 or at the Whiteville City Amount fnanced $18600 ***STK# 5927 or 5928, Sales Price $24587, $2500 Consumer Cash Rebate, $2200 Cash or Trade Down, plus tax-tags and A CABHA CERTIFIED AGENCY $289 DOC FEE, 75 Payments @ $299.21 @ 3.9% APR, SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. Amount fnanced $19887 seeking LPC/LCSW, QP/AP/PP to Hall, 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, for accom- work in Columbus County. Call 910- modations for this request. 671-1111 or fax resume 910-671- 4454. Vann Underwood GO PHARMACY, INC. is currently Esta información está disponible en español o en cual- recruiting for the following position for quier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en our Lake Waccamaw location: Vann Underwood serving Columbus County for over 35 years Pharmacy Technician/Biller contacto con Larry Faison, City Manager, al 910/642- Please email your resume and salary 8046 o en Whiteville City Hall, 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC • www.vannunderwood.com requirements to [email protected] 910-642-2000 • 1-800-682-6835 GO Pharmacy, Inc. is an Equal Oppor- Whiteville, NC, de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

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WHY RENT when you can OWN?? by E.B. Council, a copy of which plat courthouse door of the county court- to the property being offered for sale. We can show you how to own your is filed in the office of the Register house where the property is located, This sale is made subject to all prior OWN Home NOW! 910-641-0100 of Deeds for Columbus County, NC, or the usual and customary location at liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail and to which map reference is hereby the county courthouse for conducting transfer taxes, special assessments, ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- made for a more complete description the sale on April 10, 2012 at 1:00PM, easements, rights of way, deeds of ry Enterprises. 642-5824 as to metes and bounds, map book and will sell to the highest bidder for release, and any other encumbrances Moti- WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. 4, page 56. This conveyance is made cash the following described property or exceptions of record. To the best vated seller. Log cabin on 1.72 acres. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office subject to the road or street and canal situated in Columbus County, North of the knowledge and belief of the $89,900. Exterior 100% complete, 642-4049. space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- as shown on said plat, and also as Carolina, to wit: undersigned, the current owner(s) of cathedral ceilings, lg. covered porch- prises 910-642-5824. es, pvt. setting, paved access. 866- 2 STORY (1) BR furnished cottage. shown on the property, said road or BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE ON the property is/are Ted J. Spohn and 738-5522. Available Feb. 1st. Call 642-4923 or street and canal are to remain open THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE STATE wife, Lynn W. Spohn. 910-770-4923. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. at all times for the use and benefit of ROAD AND 12.2 FEET FROM THE An Order for possession of the prop- the general public. This conveyance WEST END OF AN 18 INCH CON- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Cypress Village Apartments Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. is also subject to restrictions and CRETE CULVERT, RUNS THENCE 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. 3000 sq ft building in Ash at the Wac- 1 and 2 bedrooms. covenants affecting all lots in said NORTH 51 WEST 140 FEET TO AN against the party or parties in posses- camaw River Boat Landing. Call 910- Free laundry facilities + Community subdivision. Reference is made to IRON PIPE NORTH 19 EAST 41.5 sion by the clerk of superior court of 770-5390 or 840-1441 room ****24 hour maintenance*** deeds recorded in Book 517, page FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST the county in which the property is Rental Assistance Up to 100% 313, book 484, page 995, and book CORNER OF A CONCRETE DWELL- sold. Any person who occupies the Seniors 62 years and older 384 page 227, CCR.* ING HOUSE; THENCE SOUTH 40 property pursuant to a rental agree- 910-649-7971 Amended Notice of The property to be offered pursuant to WEST 100 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; ment entered into or renewed on Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm +/- .5 ACRE, deep well, septic, 24x32 Sale this Notice of Sale is being offered for THENCE SOUTH 51 EAST 140 FEET or after October 1, 2007, may, after 2 car wired garage, 8x8 pump house, TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 sale, transfer, and conveyance “AS IS, TO AN IRON STAKE IN SAID ROAD receiving the notice of sale, termi- Equal Housing Opportunity vinyl siding, $28,000. MUST SEE! WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee nor RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE WITH nate the rental agreement upon 10 Professionally managed by State of North Carolina 145 Cooks Dr, off Slippery Log 770- the holder of the note secured by the SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE NORTH 40 days’ written notice to the landlord. 0771 Community Management County of Columbus Corporation In the General Court of Justice deed of trust/security agreement, or EAST 100 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. The notice shall also state that upon LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Superior Court Division both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- BEING A PORTION OF THE WILLIE termination of a rental agreement, Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- Before the Clerk cers, directors, attorneys, employ- BORDEAUX PROPERTY, IN RANSOM the tenant is liable for rent due under ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. File No. 11 SP 248 ees, agents, or authorized represen- TOWNSHIP, COLUMBUS COUNTY, the rental agreement prorated to the tative of either Trustee or the holder NORTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING effective date of the termination. LOTS FOR SALE - Mary B. White LARGE 1 BR furnished apt. Stove/ IN RE: Deed of Trust dated December Hwy., New Hope. Owner financing refrig and AC. No pets. Chadbourn 21, 2009 executed by Larry A. Dwyer, of the note make any representation 14, 000 SQUARE FEET- SCALE 1”-50 If the trustee is unable to convey title available. 8% interest, 20% down. No area. Call 654-4540 Jr. in favor of Kenneth W. Mabe, Trust- or warranty relating to the title or any FEET, SURVEYED APRIL 10, 1959, to this property for any reason, the city taxes. 843-267-4996. ee, securing indebtedness payable physical, environmental, health or BY D.J. BENSON, SURVEYOR. sole remedy of the purchaser is the MADISON HILL APARTMENTS safety conditions existing in, on, at or TOGETHER WITH ALL AND SIN- return of the deposit. Reasons of 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC to Security Savings Bank, registered PRIME LOTS FOR SALE , 3 miles relating to the property being offered GULAR, THE LANDS, TENEMENTS, such inability to convey include, but north of Hallsboro. Owner financing. One Bedroom Apts. in Deed of Trust Book 975, Page for sale and any and all responsibili- EASEMENTS AND APPURTENANC- are not limited to, the filing of a bank- Call 876-0084, 645-4752. "2,%/4
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   2012 at 12:00 Noon LUTE AUCTION: Sat, April 14, 10am. with the foreclosure, for paying, if any. TY, NORTH CAROLINA, IN DEED request the court to declare the sale Preview online! www.countsauction. Managed by Community PLACE OF SALE: Columbus County A deposit of five percent (5%) of the BOOK VOLUME 368, PAGE 744 & C., to be void and return the deposit. The com. 800-780-2991. VAAF93 Management Corporation Courthouse Door, Whiteville, North Carolina amount of the bid or seven hundred GRANTED AND CONVEYED UNTO purchaser will have no further remedy. ESTATE AUCTION, SATURDAY, PURSUANT to an Order entered by fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is JOSEPH T. HARTMANN, TERRELL R. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC. March 31, 9am, Estate of Rotha the Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- greater, is required and must be ten- JOHNSON, WILLIAM G. ANDERSON, Substitute Trustee Jacobs Miles (Deceased), 4625 bus County, on November 16, 2011, dered in the form of cash or certified GEORGE J. EGNER, AND FRANCIS Brock & Scott, PLLC Mrs. White Lane, Mebane, NC. Two funds at the time of the sale. This sale X. HOWARD, TRUSTEES UNDER Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- power wheel chairs, autos, 1884 AWC after a hearing, which hearing was will be held open ten days for upset DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED olina, LLC pocketwatch, collectibles, furniture, WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 BR held pursuant to Chapter 45 of the antiques, more! Visit www.ParkAuc- duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- General Statutes of North Carolina bids as required by law. Following the JULY 1, 1982, IN FEE. 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 dry & living room, front porch, rear tionRealty.com or www.AuctionZip. providing for notice and hearing prior expiration of the statutory upset peri- Save and except any releases, deeds Wilmington, NC 28403 com, ID#14226 for details and direc- patio. References & lease required. od, all remaining amounts are imme- of release or prior conveyances of PHONE: (910) 392-4988 No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 to foreclosure sales; and tions. 336-263-3957. NCFAL#8834 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power diately due and owing. record. FAX: (910) 392-8587 This the 28th day of March, 2012. Said property is commonly known File No.: 10-22639-FC02 Real Estate Auction, of sale contained in a certain Deed of ONLINE ONLY T. Craig Wright, Substitute Trustee as 4906 Delco Prosper Road, Delco, March 29, April 5, 2012 2 Vacant Lots, Seven Lakes & Pine- Trust, together with Promissory Note hurst, NC - Moore County. Mar. 30 dated December 21, 2009, executed 111 Courthouse Square NC 28436. at 8am to Apr. 9 at 6pm, Iron Horse 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Larry A. Dwyer, Jr., Larry A. Dwyer, P.O. Box 1129 Third party purchasers must pay the Auction Company, 800-997-2248. rent. References required. No pets. Sr. and Jeanette P. Dwyer in favor of Whiteville, NC 28472 excise tax, and the court costs of For- NCAL3936. ironhorseauction.com Call 910-654-4182 days, or 642-4073 Kenneth W. Mabe, Trustee, secur- 910-642-5918 ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. BRUNSWICK ing indebtedness payable to Secu- March 29, April 5, 2012 Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- rity Savings Bank, registered in Deed PLACE Notice of sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. of Trust Book 975, Page 872-879, of APARTMENTS 642-4049. the Register of Deeds of Columbus Foreclosure Sale the purchase price, or Seven Hundred County, NC, and the said Deed of Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is 27 Mill Stream Dr. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, greater, will be required at the time of N. Hallsboro. No pets. References Trust being by the terms thereof sub- Brunswick 11 SP 219 the sale. Following the expiration of required. Call 642-5801 or 640-9435. ject to foreclosure, and the holder of NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS the statutory upset bid period, all the Apartment Complex 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished the indebtedness thereby secured 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH mobile home, COUNTY remaining amounts are immediately house, excellent neighborhood. $700 having demanded a foreclosure in Brunswick, NC very private lot, $400m + dep. Co due and owing. month. Deposit & references required. thereof for the purpose of satisfying Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale taking applications on: water/trash Evergreen. 840-2845 Said property to be offered pursu- No pets. Call 642-4923. said indebtedness, the undersigned contained in that certain Deed of Trust 2 bedroom units. MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Pri- Substitute Trustee will offer for sale executed by Ted J. Spohn and Lynn ant to this Notice of Sale is being 3BR HOUSE FOR RENT in Evergreen vate - Very nice, near Whiteville. 910- W. Spohn to Lenders First Choice, offered for sale, transfer and con- Laundry center, exercise area. $380 month + deposit. No pets. at public auction to the highest bid- 642-0344 Trustee(s), which was dated July 18, veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There 910-739-9555 der, for cash, at the Columbus County room, computer room 2007 and recorded on July 30, 2007 are no representations of warranty PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. Courthouse door in Whiteville, North Water included 3BR, 1 BATH house, Williams School in Book RB 900 at Page 726, Colum- relating to the title or any physical, Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile Carolina, at the time and place as set District, Stove/refr. incl. $550m & environmental, health or safety con- Housing Grants & home. No pets. 640-3896. forth hereinabove, the land described bus County Registry, North Carolina. $550 deposit. References required. in said Deed of Trust the same lying Default having been made of the note ditions existing in, on, at, or relating College Grants, No pets. 910-654-4391 SW 3 BR, 2 bath, no smoking, no and being in Columbus County, North thereby secured by the said Deed of inside pets, Whiteville area, $450m, Children’s and Senior’s Programs BRICK HOUSE FOR RENT! 2 bed- Trust and the undersigned, Trustee $550 dep. 919-351-0567 leave msg. Carolina, and being more particularly 24 hour maintenance available. room, 3 baths, nice yard, good loca- described as follows: Services of Carolina, LLC, having tion. $500 mo., 1 mo. deposit. NO BEGINNING Lying and being in been substituted as Trustee in said Taking applications on inside pets. 521 Ramsey Ford Rd., Columbus County, NC, and being Deed of Trust, and the holder of the Nakina. 910-645-6673. Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm Lot No. 101 in the Subdivision of the note evidencing said default having BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY BR incl. Property of J.L. Sides and known as directed that the Deed of Trust be 642-3166 cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/house foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- sq. ft. City. $750 month + security “Lake Cove” as surveyed and platted EQUAL HOUSING dep. 336-870-2501. privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 tute Trustee will offer for sale at the OPPORTUNITY WELLONTON 1 Bedroom WHITEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY APARTMENTS 504 Burkhead St., Whiteville • 642-4979 Apartments for Elegant Living 200 W. 6th St. AT ITS BEST Applications taken Tuesdays & Thursdays Chadbourn, NC 28431 62 YEARS 9:30-11:30 Family Households AND OLDER New Listing New Listing 1-4 bedroom units - All rent based on income or fixed ceiling rents per size: 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Refrigerator Handicap Accessible Studio: $240, 1 bedroom: $280, 2 bedroom: $340, Range Emergency Call System 3 bedroom: $390 4 bedroom: $450 Units for Persons with Blinds Community Room Disabilities Available Carpet Coin Operated Laundry ALL RENTS INCLUDE MONTHLY ELECTRIC Central Heat & Air Room & WATER ALLOTMENTS Rental Assistance “Rent Based on Income” 202 Maple St 217 Maple St Available 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths 4 bedrooms, 3 baths Stove, Central Heat & Air and Refrigerator provided. 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Our Sales Staff Can Show You The Largest Selection of Manufactured Homes in the Area Singlewides and Doublewides Disabilities Available Office Hours 1009 N JK Powell Blvd Rental Assistance Available Tuesday & Thursday Oliver Plaza • Whiteville Please Call 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 642-6137 1-910-641-0450 640-3315 [email protected] Brad Walker Debbie Walker Harold Fipps Tammie Frick This Institution is an Equal Pro realty Each ofce is independently Opportunity Provider and Employer. owned and operated. www.c21prorealty.com Eual housing opportunity. OAKWOOD HOMES Hwy. 410 South, Chadbourn • Open Mon-Sat, Closed Sun EQUAL HOUSING DIAL OUR HOTLINE FOR INSTANT INFORMATION: 910-654-4128 OPPORTUNITY Metropolitan Property Management The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012- 9B

For appointment for walk through, Notice of The notice shall also state that upon will apply to the Court for the relief or before the 3rd day of July, 2012, Attorneys at Law contact Debbie Rhodes, Facility Man- Foreclosure Sale termination of a rental agreement, sought. or this notice will be pleaded in bar Post Office Box 457 ager, 910-272-1219. the tenant is liable for rent due under This the 22 day of March, 2012. of their recovery. All persons, firms, Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 All work must be completed at mini- the rental agreement prorated to the H. Griffith Garner associations or corporations indebt- Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 mal disruption to staff and must be 12 SP 12 effective date of the termination. Attorney for Megan Olivia Coffey ed to the said estate will please make March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2012 fully completed by June 15. Invoice If the trustee is unable to convey title 609 N. Madison St. payment immediately. NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS NOTICE TO CREDITORS deadline of June 30. All bids must be to this property for any reason, the Whiteville, N. C. 28472 This the 26th day of March, 2012. COUNTY State of North Carolina submitted by April 4 2012, between sole remedy of the purchaser is the March 22, 29, April 5, 2012 Jacqueline R. Freeman, Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale County of Columbus 2pm and 5pm only. It is in the discre- return of the deposit. Reasons of Administrator of the Estate of contained in that certain Deed of Trust In the General Court of Justice tion of SRMH to accept or reject any such inability to convey include, but Channing Darnell Freeman executed by Tammy M. Gattoni and Notice of Public Superior Court Division and all bids. are not limited to, the filing of a bank- John Alan High Linda H. McNeill to The Real Estate File No.: 12-E-58 March 22, 26, 29, 2012. ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- Sale HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. Law Firm, Trustee(s), which was dated In the Matter of the Estate of tion of the sale and reinstatement of Attorneys at Law NOTICE TO CREDITORS October 19, 2006 and recorded on Hallsboro Mini Storage, 190 Bussy LARRY MITCHELL FLOYD, Deceased the loan without the knowledge of the 109 Courthouse Square Having qualified as Administratrix October 27, 2006 in Book RB 869 at Rd. Hallsboro, N.C. 28442, will hold Having qualified as Executors of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is Whiteville, NC 28472 CTA of the Estate of HENRY FISH- Page 723, Columbus County Regis- a public sale to dispose of various Estate of LARRY MITCHELL FLOYD, challenged by any party, the trustee, Telephone: 910-642-8136 ER, late of the County of Columbus, try, North Carolina. items of personal property, pursuant Deceased, late of Columbus Coun- in their sole discretion, if they believe March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012 State of North Carolina, I pursuant to Default having been made of the note to the assertion of a lien for the rent- ty, North Carolina, the undersigned the challenge to have merit, may N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify all thereby secured by the said Deed of al at its storage facility. The sale will NOTICE TO CREDITORS hereby notifies all persons having request the court to declare the sale persons, firms and corporations hav- Trust and the undersigned, Trustee be conducted at the following stor- Having qualified as Executrix of the claims against the estate of said to be void and return the deposit. The ing claims against the decedent to Services of Carolina, LLC, having age facility. ESTATE OF AUSTIN L. COLEMAN, decedent to present them to it on or purchaser will have no further remedy. present them to the undersigned by been substituted as Trustee in said Hallsboro Mini Storage late of the County of Columbus, before the 21st day of June, 2012, or Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC the 14th of June, 2012, or this notice Deed of Trust, and the holder of the 190 Bussey Rd, State of North Carolina, I, pursuant this notice will be pled in bar of their Substitute Trustee will be pled in bar of their recovery. note evidencing said default having Hallsboro, NC 28442 to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify recovery. All persons indebted to By: All persons indebted to the Estate directed that the Deed of Trust be Date of Sale: March 31, 2012 all persons, firms and corporations said estate will please make immedi- Attorney will make immediate payment to the foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- Time of Sale: 11:00 a.m. having claims against the decedent ate payment. Brock & Scott, PLLC undersigned. tute Trustee will offer for sale at the Unit 15 - Clifton Davis to present them to the undersigned This the 15th day of March, 2012. Attorneys for This the 9th day of March, 2012. courthouse door of the county court- Unit 7 - Era Seals by the 8th day of June, 2012, or this LARRY CHRIS FLOYD, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Mary Ann Morrow, house where the property is located, Posted this 22 day of March, 2012. Notice will be pled in bar of their Executor of the estate of 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Administratrix CTA or the usual and customary location at Barry Andrews, owner recovery. All persons indebted to the LARRY MITCHELL FLOYD, Wilmington, NC 28403 1616 Bethel Road the county courthouse for conducting Hallsboro Mini Storage Estate will make immediate payment Deceased PHONE: (910) 392-4988 Morganton, NC 28655 the sale on April 3, 2012 at 11:30AM, March 22, 26, 29, 2012 to the undersigned. 5480 James B White Hwy South FAX: (910) 392-8587 Dennis T. Worley, Esq. and will sell to the highest bidder for This the 8th day of March, 2012. Whiteville, NC 28472 File No.: 11-23862-FC01 WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER cash the following described property NOTICE TO CREDITORS KATHY S. COLEMAN, EXECUTRIX Telephone: 910-992-6248 situated in Columbus County, North March 22, 29, 2012 Having qualified as Administrator of & MOSS, PLLC 6715 Seven Creeks Hwy, MICHAEL CHARLES FLOYD P.O. BOX 457 Carolina, to wit: the Estate of Channing Darnell Free- Nakina, NC 28455 16330 Dunn Road Being all of lot 31 in a subdivision Notice of Public man, deceased, of Columbus County, Tabor City, NC 28463 O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., Dunn, NC 28334 March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2012 known as Duchese Forest and the Hearing State of North Carolina, the under- ESQUIRE Telephone: 910-890-1430 same being duly recorded in book of signed does pursuant to North Caroli- WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER MATTHEW J. TEDDER, plats 7, page 69, Columbus County Whiteville City na General Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby & MOSS, PLLC Attorney for the Estate notify all persons, firms, associations Registry, North Carolina. Council Attorneys at Law 110 West Nance Street Save and except any releases, deeds or corporations having claims against Post Office Box 457 Whiteville, NC 28472 the estate of the said decedent to of release or prior conveyances of The Whiteville City will hold a public Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Telephone: 910-642-8147 record. present them to the undersigned on 9/52 hearing as follows: Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2011. or before the 3rd day of July, 2012, Said property is commonly known Date: April 10, 2012 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 or this notice will be pleaded in bar as 116 Victoria Drive, Whiteville, NC Time: 6:30 p.m. of their recovery. All persons, firms, Request for Closed 28472. Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, associations or corporations indebt- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Third party purchasers must pay the 317 S Madison St. Bid Renovations ed to the said estate will please make Having qualified as Executrix of excise tax, and the court costs of For- Zoning Map Amendment: Request ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred payment immediately. the ESTATE OF EMILY KATHRYN Southeastern Regional Mental Health (/-% from Connelly Development NC, LLC This the 26th day of March, 2012. BECK HINSON, late of the County of LME, 450 Country Club Road, Lum- Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS represented by Andy Rosen to rezone Jacqueline R. Freeman, Columbus, State of North Carolina, berton, is accepting bids for reno- 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- the property located at 140 West Love Administrator of the Estate of I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, vation projects that include: Plumb- sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of Mill Road (parcel #2177) from B-3 Channing Darnell Freeman hereby notify all persons, firms and ing Vendor (install new bathroom the purchase price, or Seven Hundred (Highway Servicing Business District) John Alan High corporations having claims against - 6 stalls, remove existing single Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is to R6-MF (Residental District). HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. the decedent to present them to the bathroom, etc.), Construction Ven- !7!9 greater, will be required at the time of Citizens interested in the proposal Attorneys at Law undersigned by the 15th day of June, dor (install walls, remove counters the sale. Following the expiration of are invited to attend and participate 109 Courthouse Square 2012, or this Notice will be pled in bar in three locations, repair sheetrock, the statutory upset bid period, all the in the public hearing. Changes may Whiteville, NC 28472 of their recovery. All persons indebt- paint interior of building 32,000 sq. ft., remaining amounts are immediately be made in the above proposal as Telephone: 910-642-8136 ed to the Estate will make immediate etc.), Electrical Vendor (install power due and owing. a result of debate, objection, or dis- Said property to be offered pursuant March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012 payment to the undersigned. to workstations, additional lighting, cussion. This the 15th day of March, 2012. &2/- to this Notice of Sale is being offered any additional circuits needed, etc.), Jerry Haire NOTICE TO CREDITORS for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS RANDY DEAN FOWLER Carpet Vendor (replace tile or car- City of Whiteville Having qualified as Executrix of the IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- EXECUTOR pet when renovations are finished. Planning Director Estate of Larry Wayne Piver, late of sentations of warranty relating to the 9574 Lebanon Church Road, etc.), Furniture Vendor (workstations March 29, April 5, 2012 the County of Columbus, the under- title or any physical, environmental, Clarendon, NC 28432 for 20 staff, furniture for 10 offices, signed hereby notifies all persons health or safety conditions existing O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., etc.), Paving Vendor (side road to be Notice of Service having claims against the estate if (/-% in, on, at, or relating to the property ESQUIRE paved). Detailed bid specifications said decedent to present them to the being offered for sale. This sale is WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER may be picked up at LME. of Process by undersigned within (3) months from made subject to all prior liens, unpaid & MOSS, PLLC Whiteville.com Publication the date of the first publication, or this taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, notice will be pleaded in bar of their special assessments, easements, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA recovery. All persons indebted to said rights of way, deeds of release, and COLUMBUS COUNTY estate will make immediate payment. any other encumbrances or excep- In the General District Court This 29th day of March, 2012. tions of record. To the best of the Megan Olivia Coffey vs. Shannon Brenda Gail Singletary Piver “March Into Great Savings” knowledge and belief of the under- Walter Sellars Executrix of the estate signed, the current owner(s) of the TO: Shannon Walter Sellars Larry Wayne Piver property is/are Linda A. McNeil and Best New Car Take notice that a pleading seeking 490 Chair Factory Rd Tammy M. Gattoni. relief from you has been filed in the Nakina, NC 28455 An Order for possession of the prop- above-entitled action. The nature of March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012 pd erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Values In SENC! the relief being sought is as follows: 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Megan Olivia Coffey is seeking the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Test-Drive Yours today! against the party or parties in posses- court to grant her an absolute divorce, Having qualified as Administrator of sion by the clerk of superior court of child custody, child support, visita- the Estate of Channing Darnell Free- the county in which the property is tion, and attorney’s fees from Shan- man, deceased, of Columbus County, Check Out sold. Any person who occupies the non Walter Sellars. State of North Carolina, the under- property pursuant to a rental agree- our huge inventory of You are required to make defense to signed does pursuant to North Caroli- ment entered into or renewed on such pleading no later than forty (40) na General Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby or after October 1, 2007, may, after days from 22nd day of March, 2012, notify all persons, firms, associations Program Cars receiving the notice of sale, termi- and upon your failure to do so, the or corporations having claims against nate the rental agreement upon 10 Nobody Beats Our Prices! parties seeking service against you the estate of the said decedent to days’ written notice to the landlord. present them to the undersigned on Best Gas Mileage Vehicles Available YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIES MILES COLOR INTERNET PRICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2008 Mazda 6 4DR, SDN, Sport, VE 34481 Red $14,500 2005 Mercury Gr. 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Van, XLT, 15 Pass. 38967 White $20,500 than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000); and 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 12 Pass. 38378 White $18,500 s 4HEPROPERTYISNOLONGERNECESSARYFORTHECONDUCTOFPUBLIC 2006 Ford E-150 Econoline Cargo Van, Power Pkg, Tilt & Cruise 140641 White $8,500 2011 Ford Edge 4DR, SUV, Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 25627 Red Candy $29,500 business; and 2011 Ford Edge 4DR SUV Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 23409 Wht. Plat. $29,900 s 3OUNDPROPERTYMANAGEMENTPRINCIPLESANDlNANCIALCONSIDERATION 2005 Ford Escape 4DR SUV, Loaded w/Leather, Moonroof, New Tires 127873 White $8,800 2010 Ford Escape 4DR SUV, XLT, “Certifed Pre-Owned” 47851 Sterling Gray $18,500 indicated that the interest of the County would best be served by 2011 Ford Explorer 4DR, SUV, XLT, Heated Leather, Reverse Camera 18342 White Platinum $32,900 disposing of the property. 2011 Ford Explorer 4DR, SUV, XLT, Heated Leather, Reverse Camera 17379 Sterling Gray $32,900 2010 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, Styleside, 4x4 20001 Blue $27,900 2011 Ford F-150 X Cab, 2WD, XLT, 4x2 17657 Silver $22,500 The County Manager has authorized the sale of the follow items or 2011 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 2WD, XLT 18093 Red $24,900 groups of items: 2008 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 4WD, XLT, Chromed Up, Duals 35726 White $24,500 #OMPUTER%QUIPMENT /FlCE&URNITURE 2010 Ford Fusion 4DR SDN, SE, All Power Equipment, CD w/Satellite 45725 Sangria Red $15,900 2010 Ford Mustang GT, 2DR, CPE, Heated Leather, Shaker 500, SYNC, 8700 Red $25,900 /FlCE%QUIPMENT /UTDOOR%QUIPMENT 2002 Ford Crown Vic 4DR, SDN, LX, Loaded, Leather 159339 Maroon $4,500 %LECTRONIC%QUIPMENT !UTOMOTIVE0ARTS 2003 Ford Taurus 4DR, SDN, SES, CD, Pwr. 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Blue $7,800 OFSALE THEHIGHESTBIDDERSHALLMAKEARRANGEMENTSWITHTHE0URCHAS 2007 Toyota Sienna 4DR, Van, XLE, Leather, Dual Power Doors 90796 Charcoal $16,800 ing Director to remove items purchased from the premises that are not 2010 Toyota Scion TC 2DR, CPE, Pwr Pkg,Full Moonroof 41110 Dk. Blue $15,900 ABLETOBEREMOVEDIMMEDIATELY&AILURETOCOMPLYSHALL ATTHEOPTION 2009 Pontiac G6 4DR, SDN, Pwr Pkg, Moonroof 68105 Black $13,500 2012 Nissan Altima 4DR SDN, 2.5 “S”, Auto, Push-Button Start 17780 Silver $18,500 OFTHECOUNTY CAUSETHEPROPERTYTOBEABANDONEDANDORDISPOSEDOF 2010 VW New Beetle 2DR Cpe, Auto, Leather, Power Pkg 23,369 Lt Blue $15,900 2006 Mercury Mariner 4DR SUV, Premier, Loaded w/Leather, Moonroof 108280 White $9,800 4HE#OUNTYOF#OLUMBUSWILLHOLDAPUBLICAUCTIONON!PRIL  2004 Chevy C1500 Express Cargo Van, New Tires 109309 White $6,800 starting at 9 am. 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Celebrating the arts

Staff Photos and Text County and Whiteville City schools. afternoon’s art displays, dance and theatre performances, and By FULLER ROYAL Billed by the Arts Council as the largest student arts festival chorale and band concerts. in North Carolina, more that 700 elementary and middle school The auditorium and halls were full of students, parents and Anyone who doubts what today’s young people are capable of students entered art pieces, all of which were on display in the county residents. Several educators were present from other need have traveled no farther than West Columbus High School WCHS corridors. communities to see how Celebrate the Arts functions. Sunday when the Columbus County Arts Council presented the More than 300 middle and high school students participated Whiteville High School senior Krystal Hawkins won best in best examples of visual and performance art in the Columbus in workshops Friday and Saturday, culminating in Sunday show overall for her artwork. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 -- 2C SERVICES Easter egg hunt at Westside High LCFH&LCC School class of ‘57 Forest Lawn Baptist Church of An inaugural Easter egg to hold reunion Tabor City is holding a celebrate hunt will be held at Lower The Westside High School recovery seminar that will be of- Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- fered every Tuesday night. Din- Class of 1957 will hold its 55th are Center Saturday, March 31 reunion Saturday, May 26 at 7 ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- from 10-11:30 a.m. Bring your ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 p.m. at the Westside Commu- own basket. p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 nity Center, 650 Smith Street, There will be refreshments, p.m. The seminar offers help Chadbourn. for the following: drug and alco- face painting, a bounce house For more information call hol abuse and family support, and games for kids. Preston Davis at 917-515-9023, anger, food addictions, sexual The Easter bunny will be Vera Parham at 654-4016,Kath- addictions, eating disorders, available for pictures. leen Smith at 654-4490 or Ge- adult children from dysfunction- The hospice is located at 206 nora N. Williams at 544-7937. al families, physical/emotional/ Warrior Trail. RSVP by April 15. sexual abuse. For more informa- The hunt is sponsored by tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 LifeCare Center and Columbus Baldwin Branch MBC or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. County Parks and Recreation. The church is located at 16025 to hold live drama James B. White Hwy. Baldwin Branch Mission- Men and Women ary Baptist Church will hold a The DivorceCare recovery semi- live drama entitled “I’ve Been nar and support group meets Lebanon Lodge #207 AF & AM held an awards presentation March 15. Pictured L-R UYF to hold Changed” Saturday, March 31 at Peace Baptist Church, 653 are: Edwin Russ, master, Roy Edward Walker Jr. who received a 50-year award, at 5 p.m. The drama is directed Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each George William Holt who received a 60-year award and John Norosky, secretary. basketball tourney Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Men and Women United by Rev. Veronica Hall. The Childcare is provided through for Youth and Families will Baldwin Branch praise danc- ffth grade. DivorceCare features sponsor a 5 on 5 basketball ers and male mime team will Victory in Jesus Ministries of nationally recognized experts Restoring Hope tournament Saturday, April 2 perform. The event is free. on divorce and recovery topics. Whiteville will hold two morn- King memorial The church is located at ing worship services. The ser- to hold presentation from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the East Seminar sessions include Fac- trip planned Arcadia School gym. Entry fee 4047 N.C. Hwy. 242 Hwy. South, ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Elizabethtown. a.m. each Sunday with Sunday The Minority Improvement March 31 is $100 per team. ness, Depression, New Relation- Rev. Priscilla L. Jackson is school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- Association is hosting a trip Restoring Hope Anti-Hu- For more information call ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. the interim pastor. For more information call Peace ers night Bible study is held on to Washington, D.C. to visit man Trafficking Awareness Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Vic- Initiative will hold an infor- Baptist Church at 640-2877. The the Martin Luther King Jr. or Ricky Graham at 669-2355. Western Columbus pastor is Chip Hannah. tory services are aired weekly on Memorial. mational presentation Satur- WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Beach, Buses will leave Friday, day, March 31 from 11 a.m.-3 County Regional GriefShare seminar and sup- S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. with April 20 and return Satur- p.m. at the Welcome Center in WMU meeting Bureau for Community port group meets at Peace Bap- streaming available via the in- day, April 21. The cost for the Fair Bluff to raise awareness ternet. The ministry is located at The Columbus Baptist tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., bus ride is $56 and rooms are about human trafficking (also Actions plate sale 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey A. Women’s Missionary Union Whiteville, each Tuesday from available for $112, with up to referred to as modern-day slav- The Western Columbus Troy is the pastor. For more in- (CBA WMU) will hold its an- 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a ery) in North Carolina. County Regional formation call 642-5416 of visit four per room. nual meeting Thursday, April friendly, caring group of people Bureau for Community Ac- victoryinjesusministries.org For more information call For more information and 26 at First Baptist Church, who will walk alongside you tions Inc, Chadbourn, will hold through one of life’s most diffcult Shawn Maynor at 655-8945, resources call Michelle Pone Whiteville, at 7 p.m. a plate sale Saturday, March 31 experiences. For more informa- Leonard Greshman at 473-2553 at 785-4179 or visit www.restor- The guest speaker will be Whiteville MA to beginning at 9 a.m. tion call Peace Baptist Church, or Gary Graham at 655-2030. inghopeusa.com Mary Anne Croom. She serves The plates consist of choice 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- on the WMU N.C. staff as a net- hold Passion Week of chicken, roast beef or fish 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. New Hope BC to hold El-Bethel to hold work specialist. She is married The Whiteville Ministerial with sides. Tickets are $6 or to Dr. Jesse J. Croom, retired Members of The Lord’s Chapel Alliance will hold its Passion Jacobs anniversary sing pastors aid service on site $7. pastor and member of Edenton are on a mission to provide items week Monday, April 2-Friday, Velton and Pam Jacobs an- El-Bethel Church will hold The location is beside Ray- Baptist Church. to the community, at a minimal April 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. A sun- niversary sing will be held its pastors aid service Friday, mond Gowans barber shop. fee, from their year ‘round back- rise service will be held Easter at New Hope Baptist Church March 30 at 7:30 p.m. The guest yard sale. It is located at 2886 Sunday at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. speaker will be Elder Shawyn Hallsboro Road South, Halls- The schedule follows: The sing will also feature The Maynor and the church fam- boro. The shop is open Monday Monday will feature St. Whiteville United Methodist – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Shireys, Mt. Sinai Choir, New ily of Fellowship Independent Mark AMEZ at St. James AME. Hope Singers, The Cummings Church. “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” closed on Wednesday. Items Tuesday will be First St. donated will be greatly appreci- Brothers, New Hope Mass The church is located at 415 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Paul at St. Mark AMEZ. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s Choir and also the St. James W. Walter Street, Whiteville. Minister - Rev. Bill Boykin Chapel. Wednesday will be St. James youth drama/praise team. Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. AME at First St. Paul. Food will be served. is the pastor. 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 Good News Community Youth Thursday will be Central The church is located at Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 Baptist at Friendship Baptist. 7857 Old Lake Road, Bolton. Walter’s Chapel AMEZ Friday will be Friendship Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has For more information call to hold healing service changed the date of their inform- Baptist at Central Baptist. Pam Jacobs at 234-1294. er Bible study from Thursdays Sunday will be Springhill Walter’s Chapel AME Zion Brad Crowell pours at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 Baptist to host the Sunrise Easter celebrations Church of Bolton will hold another bucket of dried p.m. to beneft seniors who may service. a healing service Saturday, food for Stop Hunger not be able to travel at night. For at New Hope BC March 31 at 7:30 p.m. The ser- Now, where more than more information call 646-4898. The New Hope Baptist vice will be rendered by Rev. 50,000 meals were pre- Easter egg hunt, Christopher Jones, pastor. Honey Hill Missionary Baptist Church family will host an pared for the hungry in Bring a towel, washcloth, oil Church services. Sunday school hot dog cookout at Easter egg hunt Saturday, April Africa. is held at 10 a.m. and service 7 at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow; and a Bible. begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night Evergreen Baptist a Sunrise service Sunday, April service is held at 6 p.m. and Evergreen Baptist Church 8 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast at 8 FBC to hold Easter Wednesday service is at 7:30 will hold an Easter egg hunt a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m. and p.m. The church is located at and hot dog cookout Saturday, worship at 10:15. egg hunt April 7 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. April 7 from noon-2 p.m. Bring The church is located at 252 An Easter egg hunt will be The new pastor is Troy Little. your Easter basket. There will Rough and Ready Road. held at First Baptist Church, be two lucky eggs. Rev. Kenny Byrd is the pastor. [email protected] Delco, Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. www.whitevilleumc.org

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Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Whiteville • 642-3183 24 Hours A Day The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012--3C DREAM Center to hold free Safe Columbus County Te Sensational Tatum’s 9th Baldwin Branch MBC Parks and Rec., Gospel Traveleers annual gospel to hold April services Haven Afer School Tutoring and present Rainbow Tea Baldwin Branch Missionary WOW to hold sing anniversary Baptist Church will hold a Good Enrichment program The Sensational Gospel Friday Worship Service April Tatum’s 9th annual gospel Columbus County DREAM Safe Haven is a structured Easter egg hunt Traveleers present their 2nd 6 at noon. The guest minister sing anniversary will be held Center, Inc. is recruiting stu- program with a trained adult Columbus County Parks annual Rainbow Tea, featuring will be Pastor Scott McDowell Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m. dents for the Safe Haven After leading each team with a maxi- and Recreation and the Wood- “The Royal Lights” of Dillon, of Cedar Creek Missionary at New Life Church, featuring School Tutoring and Enrich- mum of 10 students. This pro- men of the World Lodge 130 S.C., 5 p.m., Saturday, April 14 Baptist Church, Dawson. Music Nadine and Stevie, Beaverdam ment program. Participation in vides opportunity for the adults will hold its annual Easter egg at Ransom Activity Center. For ministry will be by the “Sounds Safe Haven is free. Parents are to work vigorously with each hunt March 31 at the Lodge more information contact Sa- Boys, Royal Descendents and of the Spirit.” expected to attend a monthly team member. Hall in Cerro Gordo. die Carter 234-2358 or 655-3219. Grand Ole Gospel Singers. An Easter Outreach will be parent meeting. Safe Haven ac- Karen Johnson, Safe Ha- Children ages 0-12 are asked Free admission. Refresh- held Saturday, April 7 from 10 cepts children in grades K-8; ven Coordinator said, “Inter- to bring their baskets for the emnts will be available and a.m.-3 p.m. at the MLK Park on Rehobeth AMEZ Martin Luther King Drive, Eliz- however, the middle school pro- ested parents may contact the hunt. door prizes will be given away. abethtown. The event is spon- gram conducted at Central Mid- DREAM Center or the school Registration begins at 11 The church is located at 107 S. to hold program sored by the Baldwin Branch dle School needs more students. for an application. Once the ap- Maultsby Street. a.m. Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion Laymen’s League. There will be plication is completed, DREAM For more information call Safe Haven operates Monday A light lunch will be served Church, Clarkton, will hold music, fun, food and fellowship. Center will notify the parents 625-8816. through Thursday from 3-5:30 after the hunt. its annual missionary pro- Music ministry will be by the about participation.” p.m. immediately after the dis- gram March 31 at 6 p.m. Evan- Baldwin Branch choir. Other Safe Haven sites are Union Chapel FWBC missal of the regular school New Light MBC gelist Aletha Young from Easter Sunrise Service will day. The students at Central go Bolton Senior Youth Center to hold Sunrise service Tabernacle Holiness Church, be held Sunday, April 8 at 6 a.m. from their regular classroom to in Bolton, DREAM Center in gospel choir to hold Union Chapel Freewill Bap- Riegelwood, will be the guest with guest minster Rev. Earl the Safe Haven area where they Whiteville, Waccamaw Siouan tist Church will hold its Sun- Godfrey. Music ministry will speaker. receive a nutritious snack and Community in Bolton, Build- 17th anniversary rise service, Sunday, April 8 at be by the Baldwin Branch male Mr. Rehobeth will also be have a physical activity before ing Bridges and Family CHAM- The gospel choir of New 6 a.m. The guest speaker will be chorus. Sunday school begins crowned. beginning the other activities. PIONS in Tabor City. Light Missionary Baptist Preacher Betty Currie. at 9 a.m. with Easter service Rev. Dr. Arnold B. Coley Jr. Daily activities include aca- For more information, per- Church, Hallsboro, will hold Breakfast will be served at 10 a.m. The Baldwin Branch is the pastor. demic tutoring and help with sons should contact Johnson, at its 17th anniversary Sunday, after the service. male chorus will celebrate its homework. the DREAM Center at 642-0633 April 1 at 4 p.m. Elder J.C. Robinson is the anniversary at 3 p.m. Additionally, students learn or [email protected] Rev. Franklin Graham is New Zion MBC to pastor. The church is located at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South, Elizabethtown. ways to become healthy indi- cbc.com. Carol Caldwell is the the pastor. hold pastor’s 5th Zion Plain MBC to viduals with activities geared executive director. New Horizon BWC toward healthy eating and Union BC to hold anniversary hold spring revival physical habits, effective com- to hold spring fing Skyline Boys in Family and Friends Day New Zion Missionary Bap- Zion Plain Missionary Bap- munication with parents, New Horizon Baptist Wor- Union Baptist Church, Lake tist Church, Riegelwood, will tist Church of Nakina will teachers and peers, avoiding concert April 21 ship Center will holds its an- Waccamaw, will hold its Fam- hold its pastor’s 5th anniver- hold its spring revival March peer pressure, anger manage- The Skyline Boys Quartet nual spring fling Saturday, ily and Friends Day Sunday, sary musical Saturday, April 29–30 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. ment, prevention of criminal from Northern Virginia will be April 7 from 2-4 p.m. There April 1 at 11 a.m. The guest 7 at 6 p.m. Victor Scott, pastor of Calvary activities, prevention of alco- in concert at Mt. Zion Baptist will be food, fun and fellowship speaker will be Pastor Greg The church is located along Missionary Baptist Church, hol and drug involvement, and Church, Red Hill Road, White- along with an Easter egg hunt. Spaulding. Old Lake Road. Georgetown, S.C. will be the other pressures that haunt ado- ville Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. The center is located on Joe Lunch will be served follow- Rev. Clarence Ganus is the minister for the week. lescents. Dr. M.L. Boone is the pastor. Brown Hwy., Tabor City. ing the service. pastor. Rev. Mack Reed is the pastor. Dr. Tom Ward is the pastor. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas

How to Become a Part of Our Roman Catholic Church Church Directory . . . Sacred Heart of Jesus 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Our church directory features a weekly sion. We’ll include your church name, Phone: 910-642-3895 church profle, helpful information about address, phone number, pastor’s name, Fax: (910) 640-1948 area churches, a devotional thought and service times and web address. You’ll also Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profle, includ- If you would like your church includ- ing church photos, run in the directory Very Rev. Marcos Leon-Angulo V.F., Pastor Our Mission Statement: ed on this page, we invite you to call us sometime during the six month period. providing catechism every Sunday today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only We encourage you to help make this di- “We, the parish family of Sacred for our youth and children. Bible $21.50 per month (six month commit- rectory complete by having your church Heart of Jesus, devote ourselves to refection groups for our adults ment), we’ll include your church in this information included. proclaiming the Good News of the are held weekly. We have mem- weekly directory, plus in our web ver- Kingdom of God and to continue bers who are involved with the His mission to bring all to knowledge First Baptist Church of Sweet Home Missionary Knights of Columbus, one of the AFRICAN-METHODIST of and union with God through the EPISCOPAL Lake Waccamaw Baptist Church biggest men’s organizations in the 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon teaching of the Church, celebrating Mount Horeb AME Church Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 world. Te Lady’s Club, a parish 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sun 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sun School, the sacraments and living the exam- 11 am & 6 pm Worship • Wed 7 pm organization, supports commu- Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm ple of our Roman Catholic Faith.” Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 Trinity Baptist Church nity outreach. Te Conassian so- Sunday School 9:45 am Forest Lawn Missionary 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor We are the Catholic Commu- ciety promotes the African Ameri- 10625 James B. White Hwy., Tabor City 910-642-7764 Wed 6:30 pm Jim Ponder, Pastor • 910-625-7739 [email protected] nity of Columbus County since can spirituality in the Catholic St. James AME Church Sun 9:45 am, 6:00 pm www.trytbc.org 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 1919. Today we are about 300 Church, while the Pilipino and Church Phone 642-8832 Wednesday 6:45 pm families and our community is Hispanics are being incorporated Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn • 910-655-4620 Happy Home Baptist Church 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Western Prong Baptist Church diverse and multicultural. We are in all our Church organizations Sun Church School 9:45 am Richard Collins, Pastor 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-642-7284 Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 building our faith community by and activities. All are welcome! Wed 6:00 pm www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org westernprong.org Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, AFRICAN-METHODIST Wed 7:00 pm 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm MISSIONARY BAPTIST Northwood Assembly EPISCOPAL ZION Macedonia Baptist Church White Marsh Baptist Church METHODIST-UNITED 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville First Missionary Baptist Church St. Mark AME Zion Church 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist 910-642-7654 Jimmy Caines, Pastor Rev. Carroll Fonvielle 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Sunday 10:30 am 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, 910-642-6459 Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor www.fmbchurchnc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Wed 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Zion Tabernacle Church, Inc. Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 2565 Jenkins Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am Nakina Baptist Church 6:30 pm Prayer Tues 10:00 am Pastor Gloria C. Moore Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina 910-647-0047 Bible Study/Prayer Service Rev. J. Darryll Hester Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Fair Bluff United Methodist 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm 910-499-1598 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Rehobeth AME Zion Church [email protected] [email protected] Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm www.mombcwhitevillenc.com 475 Rehobeth Church Rd., Clarkton Wed 7:00 pm Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Tues 7pm Bible Study Dr. Arnold B. Coley • 910-635-5330 CHURCH OF GOD 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness New Hope Baptist Church [email protected] New Life Community Church Wednesday 6:45 pm Peace United Methodist 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 10 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville 5847 Red Hill Rd., Whiteville Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 Wed Bible Study/Tutoring 6:30-7:30 pm Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Rev. Al Marchburn www.chadbournph.org 910-642-6345 [email protected] Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. • 910-207-7397 Sun Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am ASSEMBLY OF GOD www.nhbcwhiteville.com Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am [email protected] Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6 pm Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am Wednesday 2:00 pm Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Abundant Life Assembly of God Wed 7:00 pm Wed Youth Bible Study 6 pm Whiteville United Methodist Wednesday 7:00 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Whiteville Church of God Wed Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Peace Baptist Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Rev. Bill Boykin • 910-642-3376 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina [email protected] 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] CATHOLIC [email protected] Rev. Anthony Rich • 876-2589 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Pastor Chip Hannah Facebook: Whiteville Church of God www.whitevilleumc.org [email protected] 910-642-0251 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Sunday School 10:00 am www.peacebc.org 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Marcos Léon Angulo • 910-642-3895 10:00 Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 3654 James B. White Hwy 701, South [email protected] • www.bcrcatholics.org Sun. Evening 6:00 except 5th Sunday Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7:30 pm Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Sunday School 9:30 am FREE WILL BAPTIST First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Reconciliation before Mass or by ap- Morning Worship 10:30 am Avants Chapel FWB Church Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care pointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & 10am 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo English, 12 noon Spanish, NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN Piney Forest Baptist Church Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English Barefoot Church BAPTIST 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn [email protected] and 7:30pm Spanish 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville First Presbyterian Church Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Faith Formation from Sept to May Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Calvary Baptist Church 11 am - 12 noon Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com Rev. Joshua Bower 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville 910-642-2253 Wednesday 7:00 pm Love Grove FWB Church Facebook: Barefoot Church Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Twitter: @BarefootChurch [email protected] 1763 Mille-Christine Rd., Whiteville Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Dr. Elder Ronald Brown • 910-640-1144 Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 473 Midway Dr., Whiteville Sunday 10 am, 11:15 am 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Christian Fellowship Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Rev. Hubert Herring • 910-654-4807 2nd Sun. Missionary, 4th Sun. Pastoral 910-640-3223 • www.missonaryalliance.com 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Faith Baptist Church [email protected] Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 6:30 pm Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm 910-642-2762 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm 910-646-3388 [email protected] Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Russell Long, Pastor Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm Sun 10 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm Smyrna Baptist Church INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Grace Episcopal Church & 4934 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Living Word Church Lynn Hill Independent Christ the King Lutheran Church 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Baptist Church Church Phone: 642-6266 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Pastor Ray Best Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. Seventh Day Adventist 910-642-2139 Praise Service 9:30 am, Sunday School 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] 910-654-4164 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor 9:45 am, Worship Service 11 am, Evening Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 graceandchristtheking.com www.livingwordnc.com Pastor Kenneth A. Lee [email protected] Worship 6 pm, Bible Buddies 5:45 pm http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sun Services 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am 910-642-0698 www.fbcwhiteville.com Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study Worship 10:30 am [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm and Dinner Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 Donna’s Fine Graham Chapel CELEBRATION OF LIFE! Instruments Plus to AMEZ to hold host musical guests 138th anniversary Survivor Registration - Columbus County Donna’s Fine Instruments Graham Chapel A.M.E. Zion Plus will host different musical Church of Riegelwood will The Cancer Survivor Lap will take place: guests each Friday from 7:30- hold its 138th church anni- 9:30 p.m. The schedule follows: versary Sunday, April 15 at Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 March 30 - Charles Carlyle 3 p.m. Special guests will be Time: 6:30 p.m. and Friends from Autryville. Rev. Samuel C. Blanks, pastor Location: Southeastern Community College Donna’s is located at 211 N. of Shady Grove A.M.E. Zion Brown St., Chadbourn. Church of Council along with For more information call Cancer survivors, be at the survivor registration area by 5 p.m. his choir and congregation and 840-2122. visitors and friends of local Name ______Algernon McKenzie area churches. New Hope BC to hold Lunch will be served follow- Address ______Easter celebration Friendship MBC ing a morning worship service New Hope Baptist Church to hold pastor’s and then the anniversary cel- City ______State ______Zip ______will hold an Easter Egg Hunt ebration. Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. with appreciation April 1 The church is located in the Home phone ______Work phone ______E-mail ______lunch to follow; and a Sunrise Friendship Missionary Bap- East Arcadia community. service Sunday, April 8 at 7:30 tist Church will hold its pas- Rev. William Peterson is the T-shirt size: YM ___ S___ M___ L___ XL___ XXL___ 3XL___ 4XL___ a.m. with Rev. Tim Jernigan, tor’s appreciation celebration pastor. director of missions for the Sunday, April 1 at 3 p.m. in OPTIONAL CBA as the guest speaker, fol- honor of Rev. Algernon McK- If you would like the following information read about you during the survivor Bethel UMC to hold lowed by breakfast at 8 a.m., enzie’s 10th anniversary. ceremony, fill out below: Sunday school at 9 a.m. and Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Lance, Holy week and

morning worship at 10:15. pastor of Mt. Olive Mission- Type(s) of cancer: ______When did you find out you had cancer? Month/Year___ Easter services The church is located at ary Baptist Church will be the Bethel United Methodist 252 Rough and Ready Road, guest speaker along with his ______Do not announce my name or anything about me during the survivor ceremony. Church will hold its Holy week Whiteville. choir. and Easter service beginning Rev. Kenny Byrd is the pas- For more information call with Palm Sunday, April 1 at tor. Cheryl George at 840-5722. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday Check any of the following if you would like to be contacted about volunteering. will be held April 5 at 7 p.m. Chadbourn-Evergreen UMC Easter Sunday will be held Relay For Life: Patient Service Programs: April 8 with a Sunrise celebra- ___ Be involved with a team ___ Reach to Recovery Program set Lenten and Easter services tion at 6:45 a.m. followed by ___ Be on the planning committee ___ Road to Recovery Program breakfast and Easter song and ___ Participate in the survivor lap ___ Man to Man Prostate Support Group The Chadbourn-Evergreen UMC at 7 a.m. on Sunday, praise service at 9:30 a.m. ___ Look Good...Feel Better Program United Methodist Churches April 8. The Easter Sunday The church is located at 2733 ___ I Can Cope Program are involved in a series of regular worship service will M.M. Ray Road, Clarendon. Advocacy: Lenten and Easter services. be at 9:30 at Evergreen and 11 For more information call ___ Be a part of the Cancer Action Network The Rev. Francis Daniel, a.m. at Chadbourn. 653-2661. superintendent of the Wilm- “Both churches welcome Send completed forms to: Cyndee Brown ington District of the UMC, friends and visitors to all 1418 Braswell Road will preach at Evergreen on services,” said Joan Elliott, Baldwin Branch MBC Chadbourn, N.C. 28431 Sunday, April 1, at 7 p.m. Bob- spokesperson for the church- to hold ministry of arts 910-840-3107 bie Nance will provide music. es. “Fellowship and light re- A Maundy Thursday ser- freshments will follow all the seminar March 31 vice will be held at Chad- services.” Baldwin Branch Mission- Heavenly Light Holy bourn UMC at 7 p.m. on April The Rev. Dr. Milford Oxen- ary Baptist Church will hold COMMUNITY Temple to hold banquet 5. dine Jr. is pastor of the Chad- a youth/teen ministry of arts REVIVALS Easter Sunrise services bourn and Evergreen United seminar Saturday, March 31 Heavenly Light Holy Tem- NEWS will be held at Evergreen Methodist Churches. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registra- ple Church of Evergreen will tion starts at 9:30 a.m. There honor its pastor Dortha Tay- China Grove Missionary Bap- is no fee. Marshonda Rhodie tist Church will hold its revival lor with a banquet Saturday, CCMU young adult Laddy’s variety of St. Zion AME Church of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday, April 1-Wednesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the West- retreat held March 30 Fayetteville is the instructor. at First Presbyterian Church, April 4. Sunday service begins at side Alumni Building, 650 W. music show The Columbus County Mis- The church is located at 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville 6:30 p.m. and weeknights at 7:30 Smith Street, Chadbourn. Laddy Cannon and the band sionary Union annual young 4047 N.C. Hwy. 242 Hwy. South, on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- p.m. Rev. Wayne Faulk, pastor The guests will be Avelyn day, and Saturday nights at 8 will be performing every adult retreat will be held Elizabethtown. of Sweet Home Baptist Church, Stephens along with Farmers p.m. A guest speaker will be at will be the guest speaker. The Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m. March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Friend- Rev. Priscilla L. Jackson is Union Deliverance Outreach the meeting on the last Thurs- church is located at 2903 Old at W.N. Railroad St. in Clark- ship Missionary Baptist the interim pastor. Ministries of Clarkton, King- day of each month. The church Stake Road, Chadbourn. For ton. Church, Whiteville, will host dom Impact Mime Ministries is located on Thompson Street in more information contact Karen A variety of music is gos- the event. The guest speak- of Fayetteville, and the Heav- Whiteville. McPherson at 654-3013. Rev. pel, beach, oldies rock n’ roll, ers will be Vanessa Shipman Faith BC to hold enly Light Holy Temple praise Thomas Fairfax is the pastor. country and lots of dancing. of New Light Missionary Narcotics Anonymous meets team of Evergreen. gospel sing April 1 at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. For more information call Baptist Church, Hallsboro, For more information call Faith Baptist Church will Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- 640-8465. April Braddy of Horace Grove Cedar Hill FWBC to Motaleen Rattley at 840-5843. hold a gospel sing featuring days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Whiteville ABC Board Missionary Baptist Church, Derwin Hinson April 1 at 6 p.m. and at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion hold usher’s anniversary Boardman, and Keysha Frink A love offering will be taken Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, Chadbourn Middle Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist meetings set of First Missionary Baptist and a fellowship will follow. Riegelwood on Tuesdays and The following are regular Church will observe its usher’s to host gospel choir Church, Chadbourn. They The church is located at Thursdays at 7 p.m. scheduled meeting dates for anniversary Sunday, April 1 at A gospel choir concert will will be speaking on “Preach- 4262 Rough and Ready Road, the Whiteville ABC Board Al-anon meets at First Presby- 4 p.m. All church ushers are be held every Monday and ing, teaching, reaching to Chadbourn, during 2012. Meetings begin terian Church, 511 N. Thompson asked to come in uniform and Thursday from 3:08-4:08 p.m. at make a difference: A call to Rev. Russell Long is the at 8:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 join the grand march. Elder Chadbourn Middle School, 801 spiritual integrity with em- pastor. attend may contact the store p.m. Frederick Murray, pastor of W. Smith St. under the direc - phasis on love.” manager, Amanda Richardson Recovery (Christian Support Jerusalem Chapel Freewill tion of Pastor Kevin Joyner Sr. at 642-7241. Group) meets at Forest Lawn Baptist Church, Chadbourn, For more information call The dates are April 11, May Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on along with his choir and con- the school at 654-4300 or 654- 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. gregation will be the guests. 3601 or Joyner at 918-7500. www.whiteville.com 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Diabetes Support Group meets The church is located on at Columbus Regional Health- Georgia Pacific Road. care, Education Center, Class- Dr. Bishop Rudolph Powell room 2 the second Thursday of is the pastor. each month at 6 p.m. For more information call Shauna Nobles at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Agape COGIC to hold Brain Injury Support Group Saturday Night Live with meets at Columbus Regional the Holy Ghost April 14 Healthcare, Education Center, Room 1A the second Thursday Agape Church of God in of each month at 6 p.m. For more Christ will hold a Saturday information call Shauna Nobles Night Live with the Holy or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. Ghost celebration Saturday, 9458. April 14 at 6 p.m. Compassionate Friends Sup- A host of gospel groups will port Group (Grief group for par- be attending. ents who have lost children to Sunday services are held at death) meets at Grace Episco- 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Bi- pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., ble study is held each Wednes- Whiteville the second Monday day at 7 p.m. of each month at 7:30 p.m. For The church is located at 199 more information call 647-8401. Forest Drive. For more information call Vietnam Veterans of America Sheila McKinnis at 840-5801. Chapter #962 of Columbus Bishop Bennie Benjamin is County meets the frst Tuesday the pastor. of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. The American Legion Post Lent to be held #233 meets the frst Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at 313 at WUMC Phillips St., Whiteville. Whiteville United Meth- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post odist Church will hold Lent #8073 and Ladies Auxiliary services every Wednesday at meets on the second Tuesday of noon. Lunch will be served af- each month at 6:30 p.m. at 121 ter each service at noon in the W. Wyche St., Whiteville. fellowship hall. The cost is $4. The schedule follows: Disabled American Veterans April 4 will feature Rev. Chapter #35 meets the sec- Farron Duncan, minister ond Thursday of each month at St. Pauls, United Methodist 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Church, Tabor City. Whiteville. The church is located at 902 Pinckney Street. Dock Association to Rev. Bill Boykin is the pastor. hold Beth Moore study A Beth Moore study, James: Barefoot Church to feature Mercy Triumphs, will be family movie night held at the Dock Association- al Building at Nakina each Barefoot Church will fea- Wednesday at 10 a.m. ture a family movie night every For more information call third Friday of the month at Rita Cartrette at 840-7766. 7:30 p.m. Books are available at Lifeway The church is located at 28 Book Store. Whiteville Plaza. Education Te News Reporter, Tursday, March 29, 2012 - 5C Community Baptist OES Tiny Tot pageant slated Academy honor roll Queen Esther Gleaner Branch No. 74, working un- Principal’s list der the auspices of Queen All A’s Esther Chapter No. 533, Hayden Brisson, Chandler Russ, Lydia Villagomez, Josie Trouble- Order of the Eastern Star, field, Nolan Brisson, Noah Watson, PHA, Whiteville, will hold Thomas J. Davis, Colby McLaughlin, a Tiny Tot pageant in Sat- Kevin Rising urday, March 31 at 6 p.m. Honor Roll in Whiteville City Schools McGlockton Page All A’s & B’s Civic Room. The public is 3rd six weeks invited and donations are Chloe Blanks, Chandler Britt, welcome for a scholarship Emilee Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Austin Ortiz, Kaylee Pittman, Ma- fund. Adiarius Melton Is the karia Appel, Jordan Martin, Emma Gleaner Matron. Troublefield, Blake Baxley, Carson Contestants are: Harris, Mackenzi Brisson, Bailey Packer, Alise Pait, Hailey Mote, Cai- Kamya Hickman, daugh- son Britt, Hannah Rising, Amber ter of Kayla Lennon and Har- Purdie, Madison Watson, Caleb Bry- Mason McKenzie an, Cassady Brisson ry Hickman of Whiteville; Zamarion Mason, son of Cheree McLaurin and Ra- Cerro Gordo shee Mason of Whiteville; Elementary School Aubrey McIntyre, daugh- ter of Cinquetta Addison honor roll and Dermont McIntyre of McIntyre Congratulations to the 3rd and 4th graders of Community Baptist Academy for do- Principal’s list Whiteville; nating the most cans for our Student Body Offcer’s Canned Food Drive. The whole All A’s Douglas Page, son of Hickman student body donated more than 700 cans to donate to the Durham Rescue Mission. 2nd nine weeks Latoiyia and Christopher GRADE 3: Ethan Brown, Daivyon Page of Whiteville; bourn; and Bullock, Kayla Greene, Erin Griffin, Hinson Haynes, Matthew McPher- Kyleigha McKenzie, Thymond McGlockton, son, Colton Powell, Austin Ritchart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. son of Tiffany McGlockton Baileyanna Spivey, Alec Strickland, Chester McKenzie of Chad- of Whiteville. Methodist U ofers M.Ed. Amirria Weir Methodist University in program to meet the needs School of Graduate Studies GRADE 4: Dillard Sealey, Maggie Fayetteville has announced and expectations in today’s offers a Master of Medical Waddell GRADE 5: Cody Benton, Cole Ben- DREAM Center to hold free Safe the launch of its fourth schools.” Science in physician as- ton, Nigel Ceesay, Aaron Elkins, Ken- master’s degree program, The 36-semester-hour pro- sistant studies, a Master of nedy Enzor, Jessica Griffin, Baylee Haven Afer School Tutoring and Business Administration, Haynes, Bennett Ivey, Joshua McCle- the Master of Education gram will include 18 hours ney, Randa Strickland, Devon Trues- (M.Ed.). The first course of of core courses and 18 hours and a Master of Justice Ad- dale, Ty Worley Enricment program the program will begin Mon- of courses specific to the ministration. GRADE 6: Chrissilynn Ammons, Columbus County day, June 11. concentration. Upon gradu- Methodist University is Alexis Bowen, Danielle Bowers, ment, prevention of crimi- Chloe Pate, Timothy Soles DREAM Center, Inc. is re- Students in the Master ation, students will have an independent four-year nal activities, prevention of GRADE 7: Emma Dippel, Charles cruiting students for the Safe of Education program will earned additional licensure institution of higher educa- Edwards, Dawson Elliott, Emanual alcohol and drug involve- Hammonds, Morgan Hayes, Rossie Haven After School Tutoring choose a concentration in for teaching in their concen- tion with more than 2,400 ment, and other pressures Haynes, Ethan Jenkins, Hanna and Enrichment program. that haunt adolescents. either literacy or special tration. Their concentration students from 41 states and Maiden, Keslynn Pait, Landon Pow- Participation in Safe Haven education. The program is will lead to N.C. professional 53 countries. Methodist Uni- ell, Lakin Pridgen, Tess Strickland, Safe Haven is a structured Julie Strickland, Coby Williamson, is free. Parents are expected designed to be completed licensure in reading or spe- versity offers more than 80 program with a trained Kethan Williamson, Mary Katherine to attend a monthly parent in two years, taking classes cial education — general majors and concentrations, Zokal adult leading each team with meeting. Safe Haven accepts over four regular semesters curriculum. 100 clubs and organiza- GRADE 8: Trey Benton, Gabri- a maximum of 10 students. elle Bowers, Ashley Boyd, Autumn children in grades K-8; how- and two summers. During Applications are being ac- tions, four master’s degree This provides opportunity Butler, Steven Connor, Allegra Diaz, ever, the middle school pro- the fall and spring, the pro- cepted, with a target of 18 programs, and 19 NCAA III Marvin Edge, Logan Elkins, Juli- for the adults to work vigor- gram conducted at Central gram will blend online and to 25 students for the first intercollegiate sports. For anna Evatt, Zachary Graves, Joshua ously with each team mem- Hamilton, Grayson Jarvis, Kylie Middle School needs more on-campus classes, while cohort. For the full list of ad- additional information on ber. Jenkins, Jakeithia King, Anna Pate, students. summer classes will consist mission requirements and a enrolling in the Master of Victoria Rockwell, Kloe Stackhouse, Karen Johnson, Safe Ha- Safe Haven operates Mon- of face-to-face instruction. link to the application, visit Education Program, contact Mary Allen Waddell ven Coordinator said, “In- day through Thursday from This program is pending ap- http://www.methodist.edu/ Dr. Sue Godwin, associate terested parents may contact Honor Roll 3-5:30 p.m. immediately after proval of the N. C. Depart- med/. Some of the main professor of education, at the DREAM Center or the All A’s & B’s the dismissal of the regular ment of Public Instruction admission requirements in- 910.630.7060, send an e–mail school for an application. 2nd nine weeks school day. The students at and State Board of Educa- clude a bachelor’s degree in to [email protected], GRADE 3: Carah Ammons, Kel- Once the application is com- Central go from their regu- tion. either elementary education or visit http://www.method- ton Bullard, Justin Connor, Kaitlyn pleted, DREAM Center will Cooke, Catherine Ellis, Ethan Hil- lar classroom to the Safe Ha- “We are excited to offer or special education, a recog- ist.edu/med/. notify the parents about par- bourn, Keiasia Johnson, Mayah Ke- ven area where they receive this to the practicing teach- nized teaching license, and own, Jackson Miller ticipation.” a nutritious snack and have ers in the community as a recommended combined GRADE 4: Rashaunti Bromell, Other Safe Haven sites are Logan Enzor, Layton Hammond, a physical activity before they continue to hone their GRE score of qualitative and Bolton Senior Youth Center East Arcadia PTO Andrew Nance, Kloey Nance, Nicho- beginning the other activi- skills as professional educa- quantitative of 1000 or MAT las Powell, Victoria Rowe, Chiara in Bolton, DREAM Center ties. Daily activities include tors,” said Dr. Sue Godwin, score at the 50th percentile. to meet April 17 Strickland in Whiteville, Waccamaw Si- GRADE 5: Eli Anderson, Dylan academic tutoring and help ouan Community in Bolton, associate professor of edu- Tests must have been taken The East Arcadia School Blackwell, Diamond Bromell, Jo- with homework. Addition- Building Bridges and Family cation, who was instrumen- within the past five years. PTO will meet Tuesday, hann Castillo, Breanna Cox, Andrew Davis, Nathan Jarvis, Keishanda ally, students learn ways to CHAMPIONS in Tabor City. tal in designing the program The Master of Education April 17 at 6 p.m. is the school Johnson, Will Kellihan, Chance become healthy individuals For more information, and will be the director. “We faculty members are Dr. Sue Mincey, Willow Stackhouse, Addison cafeteria. with activities geared toward asked members of a profes- Godwin, Dr. Jennifer Wil- Tew, Autumn Tiffany, Maria Torres, persons should contact John- Food will be provided for Luke Ward healthy eating and physical sional community commit- liams Mour, and Dr. Yvonne son, at the DREAM Center at attendees. GRADE 6: Nolan Blackwell, Bai- habits, effective communi- tee what a master teacher Nolan. ley Bullard, Christian Dias, Noah 642-0633 or ccdreamcenter@ cation with parents, teach- looks like and designed the Methodist University’s Ellis, Raeana Goodman, Jade Jones, eastnc.twcbc.com. Carol Cameron Lowery, Bradley Nealy, Sa- ers and peers, avoiding peer Caldwell is the executive di- vannah Nobles, Andrew Soles, Tyler pressure, anger manage- rector. WCHS Pageant Truesdale, Ja’Nicia Weir GRADE 7: Fallon Barefoot, Chris- seeking applications topher Coleman, Taliyah Jones, WHS class of 1971, 1972 Douglas Miller, Madison Nance, The West Columbus High Cody Ritchart, James Tanner, Hunt- School pageant is scheduled er Tiffany, Katlynn Walters, Larra- to hold celebration mie Whitehead The Whiteville High queens and etc. for Saturday, March 31 at 6 GRADE 8: Cody Benton, Bailey School class of 1971 and 1972 If you attended Central p.m. in the WCHS audito- Blackwell, Hayden Butler, Bailey will hold a celebration in Au- High School or Whiteville rium. The pageant is open George, Zachary Nealy, Emily Wal- What Are You ters, Fatima Williams gust of memories, student Senior High contact Sylvia to girls in the grades of council, basketball, baseball, Smith Williams, Mae Helen pre-kindergarten through teacher’s pets, cheerlead- Dicker or Carl Cutler on or 12th grade enrolled at Cerro ers, teachers, class clowns, before April 25. Gordo, Chadbourn, Ever- CCYFA ofers green or West Columbus high schools. The divisions $250 scholarship Waiting For? include Wee Miss, Tiny Columbus County Youth Whiteville Miss, Little Miss, Junior and Families Association Don’t put off planning your Inc. (CCYFA) offers one $250 Miss, Pre-Teen Miss, Prin- garage sale any longer. City schools menu cess, and Queen. Pageant scholarship each year. To be considered for this scholar- Get organized and start Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with applications and additional ship the student must be collecting your unwanted each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and information are provided in from the Columbus County Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. the offices of Cerro Gordo items - then give us a call, area attending Southeastern MONDAY, APRIL 2: Breakfast - Super Donut or Honey Bun. Elementary and West Co- and we’ll take care of Community College and not Lunch - Corn Dog Nuggets or Rib/Bun, Garden Peas, Apricots. lumbus High schools. Any the advertising. Garage receiving any other finan- TUESDAY, APRIL 3: Breakfast - Blueberry Muffin or Cheese questions pertaining to the cial assistance. Students in- sale shoppers keep an Toast, Grapes. Lunch - Chicken Fajita or Taco w/Shell, Refried pageant should call CGES at terested in applying for the eye on our classified Beans, Diced Peaches. 654-4250 for the divisions of scholarship should contact section. You WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4: Breakfast - Cinnamon Raisin Bis- Wee Miss through Pre-Teen Sue Hawks at 642-7141 ext. cuit or Pancakes w/Syrup. Lunch - Baked Turkey, Corn Bread Miss or WCHS at 654-6111 could be making 320. Dressing, rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Pudding, for the divisions of Princess a profit and Cranberry Sauce, Manager Choice Dessert. and Queen. clearing out your THURSDAY, APRIL 5: Breakfast - Grits w/Cheese or Toast closets in no time. w/Jelly. Lunch - Pizza or Corn Dog, Potato Wedges, Fruit. RBH Society to Give us a call FRIDAY, APRIL 6: Holiday hold fundraiser today! TCES to hold The Reuben Brown House Preservation Society, Inc. Columbus pre-registration will hold a fundraiser on Tabor City Elementary Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 County schools menu School will be pre-register- p.m. at Vineland Station in ing for kindergarten April Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Whiteville. 3-5 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily. each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and To enroll bring your a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. child(ren), kindergarten in- MONDAY, APRIL 2: Breakfast - Muffin w/Cheese. Lunch formation sheet, certified PLEASE - Pepperoni Pizza or Baked Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Green birth certificate, Immuniza- Beans, Pears, Fruit, Whole Wheat Roll. RECYCLE tion record and Social Secu- TUESDAY, APRIL 3: Breakfast - Waffle. Lunch - Chicken rity card. Nuggets or Barbecue on Bun, Baked Beans, Carrots, Fruit, A health assessment form Fruit Mix, Whole Wheat Roll. must be filled out by a physi- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4: Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit. Lunch cian before school begins in The News Reporter - Spaghetti or Corn Dog, Garden Salad, Corn, Fruit, Pears Aug. 2012. Garlic Bread. For more information THURSDAY, APRIL 5: Breakfast - Pop Tart. Lunch - Roast or questions call Johanna Turkey w/Gravy or Baked Ham, Cornbread Dressing/Cran- Stout, school counselor at CLASSIFIEDS berry Sauce, Green Beans, Sweet Potato, Whole Wheat Roll. 653-3618. FRIDAY, APRIL 6: Breakfast - Pancake/Sausage on a Stick. The school is located at Lunch - Chicken Wrap or Cheeseburger, Oven Fries, Broccoli, 642-4104, ext. 221 or 237 203 Stake Road, Tabor City. Fruit, Spiced Apples. After You Read. The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: March Thursday, 24-30 March 29, 2012 12-1 (12)

TM Mini Spy . . . -INI3PYANDHERFRIENDSAREENJOYINGAVIDEOGAME CONCERT3EEIFYOUCANFINDsEXCLAMATIONMARKsTOOTH sNUMBERsCANDYCANEsFUNNYFACEsFISH sTEACUP sLEMON sNUMBER sWORD-).) sHEART sNUMBERsLETTER4 sICECREAMCONE sTURTLE © 2012 Universal Uclick sCARROT sCOWBOYHATsMANINTHEMOONsNUMBER from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick Composing for New Worlds Video Game Music Did you know that some of the In “Earthworm Jim,” world’s best composers create music sound engineer and composer Tommy for video Tallarico and his team games? combined special Thousands effects, music and of people voices. This created a realistic environment attend of sounds. This was concerts of unusual in 1994. video game In the game, an evil music. Even crow, Psy-Crow, drops people who don’t play video games are a spacesuit. A worm crawls into it and is fans of the music. transformed into a The Mini Page talked with a superhero. video game composer to learn more. The Mini Page also talked with the actor; voice and designer character concept, original TenNapel, Doug Jim, Earthworm SEGA producer, Luehmann, David artist; lead Crow, Steve composer; Tallarico, Tommy Earthworm the Jim, Earthworm Corp. Entertainment Interplay 1994 © 1994, Genesis, or trademarks are Gamers.” For Gamers. “By and logo, Interplay the Interplay, logo, Jim countries. other and U.S. the in Corp. Entertainment Interplay of trademarks registered All Rights Reserved. curator, or expert in charge, of the Musical quest Changing with the action from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick Smithsonian American Art Museum Composing music for video games The music has to work no matter exhibit, “The Art of Video Games.” offers special challenges. For example, how the player changes the action. TM - a movie needs about two hours of For example, if the music is peaceful, Rookie Cookie’s Recipe music. But composers might create 40 happy music, it has to change when a This Kid’s Mini Page to 50 hours of music for one game. dragon flies over. It has to sound good Lemon Dill Cucumbers In movies, the music is usually whether it turns into dragon-fighting You’ll need: sponsored by in the background and people are music or to running-away music. The s14 cup white vinegar sTABLESPOONSWHITESUGAR speaking over it. In video games, there composer doesn’t know ahead of time sTABLESPOONLEMONJUICE is not usually much speech. The music what the player will do. s12 teaspoon salt 1 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Shigeru Shigeru Princess, Twilight Zelda: of Legend The Miyamoto, executive producer; Eiji Aonuma, direc Aonuma, Eiji director; art Takizawa, Satoru tor; 2006, Wii, Nintendo producers, Iwata, Satoru Nintendo of America, Inc. drives the story. Composer Tommy Tallarico asks, if s 2 teaspoon dill This is a scene from “The Legend of In movies, the story follows in a you were a musician and you wanted sDASHOFPEPPER Zelda: Twilight Princess.” In the Nintendo regular order. The composer knows to have your music heard, would you sMEDIUMTOLARGECUCUMBERS PEELEDANDSLICED What to do: Entertainment System, for which the first what will happen from minute to compose for video games or for movies? Zelda game was designed, the early computer #OMBINEVINEGAR SUGAR LEMONJUICEANDSPICESINAMEDIUMBOWL chip made a sound like a flute. The composer minute. But in video games, the player “I’ve always said, if Beethoven were !DDCUCUMBERSANDTOSSWITHLIQUIDMIXTURE took advantage of this to create the Zelda changes things all the time. Many alive today, he’d be a video game 3. Chill for 2 hours and serve. theme, which appears in all the Zelda games. moods of music need to fit together. composer,” Tommy said. You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick

from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick Meet Seth and Michelle Sternberger Seth and Michelle Sternberger are the MUSICIANSANDCOMPOSERSINh"IT7EAPONv Composing With Few Notes They use early video game consoles and computers as the instruments to play their Bleeps In “Phantasy Star IV,” the “chip music.” Seth and Michelle, who are sound effects matched the married, also compose music for video games. )NTHEEARLYGAMESOFTHES environment in the game. 7HENHEWASINTHETHIRDGRADE 3ETHS game designers put in special The music changed when teacher taught him about computers and computer chips to make sounds. But the player changed actions. brought games for kids to play. Seth started taking music classes in For example, it sped up JUNIORHIGH(ESAIDh)WASALWAYSINTERESTEDINELECTRONICMUSICWAY early sound chips were during battle scenes. The MORETHANCONVENTIONALINSTRUMENTS)JUSTLIKEHOWEVERYSOUNDCOULD very limited, with only BEUNIQUELYCREATEDWITHSYNTHESIZERSv music was composed by -ICHELLETOOKGUITARLESSONSINJUNIORHIGHANDWASINDRUMLINE one to three sounds. Izuho Takeuchi. The music in high school. She played drums in several garage bands. She Designers had only in this series is performed in SAIDh.OWADAYS)PROGRAMDRUMSONMY'AME"OYANDALSOONMY many concerts. COMPUTERv3HEALSOCOMPOSESELECTRONICMUSICFORASOLOPROJECTCALLED a few notes to use for sound effects #OMPUTE(ER or music. The first games with from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick any sound at all usually had only from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick chirping, mechanical-sounding bleeps TM

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Games Burst Into Song !LLTHEFOLLOWINGJOKESHAVESOMETHINGINCOMMON Can you guess the common theme or category? Music choices grow In “Rez,” the player is inside a computer Billy:7HATHAPPENSWHENYOUCROSSA In the 1990s, CDs came along. system fighting a virus. boomerang with a gift you don’t like? Video game composers could use any “Rez” was the first Bob: You get gifts that return themselves! instruments and compose music that game that made it did not sound electronic. They might possible for the player Barry:7HATSHOULDYOUCALLABOOMERANGTHAT to interact meaningfully doesn’t come back when you throw it? use symphony orchestras, choirs, or with the music. It made combinations of instruments. the music part of the Barra: A stick! Composers no longer needed to gaming experience. The Bethany:7HATPIECEOFJEWELRYWILLALWAYSBE work around the small amount of player’s actions built the soundtrack. returned to your finger? choices computer chips allowed. Brianna: A boomer-ring! There were no sound effects, just the music that the player made by from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick TM battling viruses. Basset ewsBrown TRY ’N The N Video Game Music Rez, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, producer; Jun Kobayashi, director; Katsumi Yokota, art art Yokota, Katsumi director; Kobayashi, Jun producer; Mizuguchi, Tetsuya Rez, director and lead artist, SEGA Dreamcast, 2001, © SEGA. All Rights Reserved. Hound’s FIND Words that remind us of video game music are hidden in the block below. Playing to music Crossing boundaries Some words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: In today’s video games, music acts Many musicians compose music for BLEEPS, CHIP, CHOIRS, COMPOSER, COMPUTER, ELECTRONIC, GAME, HERO, INSTRUMENTS, INTERACTIVE, LEVELS, LOOP, MUSIC, in two ways. different media, working on movies, MUSICIAN, NOTES, ORCHESTRA, PLAY, REACTIVE, STORY, VIDEO. The music might be reactive TV shows and video games. C M S R I O H C S L E V E L C REE !+ TIVE 4HATMEANSITREACTS Composers are releasing CDs WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE GAME O V U E V I T C A R E T N I O

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PLAYS7HENYOUAREATTHEDUNGEON created a tour from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick level, the dungeon music plays. Most of concerts called Video Games The Mini Page thanks video game music composer and “8 Bit Weapon” band games have reactive music. Live, where video game scenes run Ready Resources The other type of music is on screens as a symphony plays. musician Seth Sternberger; and Chris The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, Melissinos, curator, “The Art of Video interactive IN TUR !+ TIV 4HE /THERGROUPSAREPUTTINGONSIMILAR books or other resources that will help you learn Games,” for help with this issue. players interact with, or change, the concerts. more about this week’s topics. “The Art of Video Games” exhibit runs MUSIC7HATTHEPLAYERDOESAFFECTS Last year, a song from the game On the Web: through Sept. 30 at the Smithsonian the music. h#IVILIZATION)6vBECAMETHEFIRST sAMERICANARTSIEDUTAOVG American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. For example, in “Flower,” when a video game music to win a Grammy sYOUTUBECOMWATCH VN*TU#!VQG After that, it will travel to several other sYOUTUBECOMWATCH V&7Q'!5NT-FEATURERELATED places in the United States. player adds petals, more instruments Award. This year, for the first time, JOININ4HEMUSICCHANGES the Grammys officially added video sYOUTUBECOMWATCH .2V'1 #-%FEATUREENDSCREEN Add`i]gdj\]ndjgcZlheVeZg[dghidg^Zh game music to the awards for “visual sYOUTUBECOMWATCH VU?%7ZMV)%FEATURERELATED46 VcYVYhVWdjibjh^X# Next week, The Mini Page is about kites. media.” sBITWEAPONCOM The Mini Page Staff sYOUTUBECOMWATCH V%QQ0C8LFO1 sYOUTUBECOMWATCH V& B"/&+*15 Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist

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Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012--7C DREAM Center FUNDRAISERS Baldwin Branch has tutoring Women Ministry 2012 Participant Registration Form First Presbyterian Church to sponsor women’s The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Columbus program women have cookbooks for sale County will be held Friday, April 20 - Saturday, April 21 from noon- for $10 each. The cookbooks are fellowship trip noon at Southeastern Community College, 4564 Chadbourn Hwy., The Columbus County available at the church located at Whiteville or register online at www.RelayForLife.org/Columbus DREAM Center’s after school 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. The Baldwin Branch Wom- tutoring program offers safe Offce hours are Monday-Friday, en Ministry is sponsoring a Circle your registration type: and developmentally appropri- 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. women’s fellowship trip to ate environments for children Lancaster, Pa. and Washington TEAM CAPTAIN TEAM PARTICIPANT TEAM PARTIC- TOPS 871 (Take Off Pounds D.C. June 22-24. IPANT/SURVIVOR and youth. The program ac- Sensibly) have RADA kitchen cepts children in grades K-8 knives and other useful uten- Activities include, but not or INDIVIDUAL (not on a team) and operates from 3 to 5:30 p.m. sils for sale along with boxed limited to, the stage play “Jo- Monday through Thursday. gift sets. Call 642-9275 to order nah” at the Sight and Sound Team Name ______Team Captain’s Name ______Parents or guardians must between 6-10 p.m. or to leave a Theatres in Lancaster, the complete an application in- message. Meetings are held ev- chocolate factory, several his- Your Name ______Date of Birth ____/____/____ cluding medical history (shot ery Tuesday at 6 p.m. at White- toric sites in Washington D.C., records, medications, allergies, ville Missionary Alliance Church, the National Mall and shop- Address ______etc.). 110 E. Wyche Street. ping in the Nation’s Capital. For more information con- The costs, which include City ______State ______Zip ______tact program coordinator Mar- Sandhill MBC church transportation and room are: garet Blanks or executive announcements two per room $290 each/four Home phone ______Work phone ______Cell phone ______director Carol J. Caldwell at per room $250 each. First in- Sandhill Missionary Baptist (910)642-0633 or email safe- stallment, $75 (nonrefundable) E-mail address (1) ______(2) ______Church church announce- [email protected]. due March 11, second install- ments for April are as follows: ment, $75 due April 1, with the Are you a cancer survivor? __yes __no Type of cancer ______# of years___ Sunday, April 1 Rev. Dar- final payment due May 20. Men ryl Hardy of St. John Baptist Shiloh Outreach to are invited to attend. T-shirt size (required): Youth small _____ Youth medium _____ Church will preach at Cedar The group will leave at 4 Adult Small _____ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large _____ Adult XL _____ Grove Missionary Baptist hold Laborers of a.m. Friday, June 22 from Bald- Adult XXL _____ Adult 3XL_____ Adult 4XL_____ Church at 6 p.m. win Branch Missionary Bap- Love: food pantry Monday, April 2 Rev. Donald tist Church. Shiloh Outreach will hold a Thompson of Sandhill Mis- Contact Brenda Rhodie at Laborers of Love: food pantry, sionary Baptist Church will If you are a team captain, select the category that best describes your team: 645-6855 or Angie Westmo- every Wednesday from 10 a.m.- preach at Atkinson Temple reland at 549-3935 to submit noon and from 5-7 p.m. Holiness Church at 7:30 p.m. __Church __ Small Business __ Corporation __ Private (neighborhood, family, friends) your payment(s) or to obtain There will be free food, but Tuesday, April 3 Rev. Dr. Timothy Lance of Mt. Olive additional trip information. __ Elementary School __ Middle School __ High School __ College __ Other Organization call for an appointment. Also available will be a consignment Baptist Church will preach WA I V ER store. at St. John Baptist Church at WCHS Pageant Each participant must read and sign. The outreach is located 7:30 p.m. Return this form, along with your $10 commitment fee, to your team captain. at 426 S. 9th Street in the old Wednesday, April 4 Rev. Charles Pridgen of Atkinson set March 31 (If you are a survivor, then you do not pay $10) International Paper building, The West Columbus High Bolton. Temple Holiness Church will preach at Jerusalem Chapel School pageant will be held Sat- As a participant in the Relay For Life, I, for myself,my executor, administrators, For more information call urday, March 31 at 6 p.m. in the and assigns, do hereby release and discharge the American Cancer Society, the event 655-0540. Church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 Rev. Fred- WCHS auditorium. The pag- site, their management, their officers, members, sponsors, organizations or their Serving Bolton and Colum- eant contains divisions of Wee representatives, or their successors, and all cooperating businesses and organizations rick Murray of Jerusalem bus County. Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, from all claims of damages, demands, actions, and causes whatsoever in any manner Chapel Church will preach at Junior Miss, Pre-Teen Miss, arising or growing out of my participation or that of my child in this event. I give Sandhill Missionary Baptist Princess, and Queen for girls my full permission for the use of my name and photograph in this event. I also give Church at 7:30. Also commu- Make-A-Wish in grades Pre-Kindergarten my full permission fur such first aid as is deemed necessary to be provided to me or nion and a feet washing will my child on the premises or prior to transport to a hospital for further treatment. needs volunteers take place. through 12th grade. Friday, April 6 Rev. Dr. John Admission at the door is $7. Participant Signature: ______Date: ______Wish Granting Volunteers Troy of Cedar Grove Baptist Concessions will be sold at the (Signature and phone number of parent/guardian if child is under 18) are needed for the Make-A- Church will preach at Mt. Olive pageant. Various students from Wish Foundation of Eastern Missionary Baptist Church at West Columbus High School North Carolina. 7:30 p.m. and Cerro Gordo Elementary Wish Granters visit the Sunday, April 8 a Sunrise School and reigning queens family and help determine service will be held at 5 a.m. will provide entertainment. the wish of the child while at Sandhill MBC along with an explaining wish procedures Easter program during the 11 Easter egg hunt at Hinson and using their creative side to a.m. worship service. Donald make the wish truly magical. Thompson will deliver the Crossroads Baptist Church Luminaries There will be an Easter egg Help light the way to a cure for cancer and honor loved ones Wish Granters see first- morning message. hunt at Hinsons Crossroads who have battled this disease. During the American Cancer hand the impact a wish can Sunday, April 29 Sandhill Baptist Church Saturday, Society Relay For Life event, a luminary ceremony takes place. make on a child with a life- MBC will celebrate its April. March 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Candles are placed in luminary bags and are lit the Friday night threatening medical condition. May and June birthday’s. There will also be lots of of the event to honor those fighting cancer or in remembrance For more information, con- The church is located at 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Blad- fun, food, and games for the of those who have lost their battle with cancer. The votives burn tact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or enboro. children. throughout the night, serving as a reminder of the purpose of [email protected]. Relay For Life. Last year Columbus County’s luminary ceremony had more than 1,100 luminaries outlining the track at SCC. For the 2012 event hopes are the total will be 1,500 or more. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Columbus County will be held April 20 at 9:30 p.m. at Southeastern Community College. To purchase a luminary to honor someone fighting cancer or in remembrance of one who has lost their battle with cancer, complete and mail this luminary form to the address below. The cost of each luminary is $10. Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society. **If you would like the honoree/family to be notified, include their name and First we’ll address under the corresponding number (ONLY ONE (1) acknowledgment will be sent per memorial/honor:

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1. ______** Acknowledgment sent to (Name and address): ______PRAY, ______2. ______Then we’ll ** Acknowledgment sent to (Name and address): ______

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3. ______** Acknowledgment sent to (Name and address): ______KNEEL, ______

4. ______** Acknowledgment sent to (Name and address): ______Then we’ll... ______

Your name ______Address ______City, State, Zip ______Phone number ______Give this form to any team member or return this form along with your check Walk to: American Cancer Society-Columbus County RFL Luminary with 2202 Wrightsville Ave. Suite 111 Wilmington, N.C. 28403 Jesus & Sunrise Service ARE YOU SCHEDULING Downtown Whiteville, North Carolina April 8, 2012 A COMMUNITY EVENT? Easter Sunday Don’t forget to check out our 24-hour Sign up your church today! Community Calendar at: More information at Whiteville.com. www.whiteville.com Walk With Jesus is a project of The News Reporter for the county of Columbus and her people. 8C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, March 29, 2012 THIS WEEK ONLY TUES-SAT, MARCH 27-31 9am-6pm SUNDAY, APRIL 1st 9am-4pm MILLIONS IN CASH! BUYING GOLD & SILVER!! Quality Inn Whiteville

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