Football season ends ... basketball begins r5BSCPSPEFSBJMT4UBMMJPOTTUBUF"QMBZPĒSVO r8PMGQBDLCPZTPQFOIPPQTFBTPOXJUIWJDUPSZPWFS Sports 4PVUI3PCFTPO ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, November 26, 2012 Night coyote Public hearing hunting here Volume 122, Number 43 not afected on abolishing Whiteville, North Carolina DSS board is 75 Cents by ruling By JEFFERSON WEAVER set for Jan. 21 Staff Writer Inside Today By NICOLE CARTRETTE A controversial rule allow- Staff Writer 4-A ing night hunting of coyotes r.BOTUBCCFECZ has been temporarily halted in Columbus County commissioners voted HJSMGSJFOE4VOEBZ five counties after the deaths of last week to continue their pursuit to dissolve endangered wolves. the county’s social services board. OJHIU The move last year brought “I need this board to say that is the inten- protests from landowners, tion if they still have that intention,” County hunters and farmers, who Attorney Mike Stephens said in a meeting last were concerned night preda- week. “It might be you don’t want to do it.” tor hunters might accidentally County Commissioner Buddy Byrd made kill other game or livestock. a motion to set the public hearing date on the Wildlife officers also expressed dissolution of the social services board for concerns over allowing night Jan. 7, 2013. Commissioner James Prevatte predator hunting for coyotes seconded the motion. Only Byrd, Prevatte while still prohibiting poach- and Chairman Amon McKenzie were in favor. ing of deer. Other commissioners wanted more time While the Wildlife Resourc- before the hearing. es Commission moved ahead “I just want some more understanding with plans to make night hunt- about demolishing the board,” Commissioner ing of coyotes and hogs legal, Edwin Russ said. Today’s the rule was placed on tem- Commissioner Ricky Bullard suggested American Profle porary status before it can be Russ ask any questions he had at last Monday’s approved by the legislature. meeting but Russ said during the public hear- features “Main Five separate incidents in ing would be more appropriate. Street Merchants” the northeastern part of the Still, Commissioners Bullard, Russ, Charles state have led to a ban on all McDowell and Lynwood Norris were opposed Catering to custom- night hunting of coyotes in to the Jan. 7 public hearing. ers for 150 years or five counties pending an in- They wanted to have the hearing on Jan. 21 more. vestigation. and won with a majority in their favor. Coyote hunting at night See DSS, page 9-A with the aid of an artificial
light will be disallowed tempo- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist DIDYOB? rarily in five counties — Dare, Did you observe ... See Coyote, page 3-A Pulling for Christ Recount is Tuesday Macedonia Baptist John Brookfeld and Kirk Nobles of the Xtreme Strength Team pull a 40,000-pound truck one mile through Tabor City Saturday. The men in 7th District race Church youth choir tried to break their record of 69 minutes, but the haul took twice that packing 120 Opera- Farm mart long, fnishing in 2 hours, 18 minutes as more than 100 people watched for Congress tion Christmas Child along the route. Yule show By NICOLE CARTRETTE shoeboxes in two Staff Writer hours? ... Columbus residents out shop- is planned Two arrested for night hunting Columbus is one of several counties that will be participating in a recount in the 7th ping in the wee hours for Dec. 1 nIncreased patrols continu- Arrested in the 4:25 a.m. incident Congressional District. of Friday morning? ing, officers say. were Robert Neil Stocks, 21, of Arn The Columbus County Board of Elections By RAY WYCHE Ward Road, Whiteville, and Joseph will conduct the recount Tuesday, Nov. 27 at ... Te line at Belk Allen Armakovitch, 21, of Seven Staff Writer By JEFFERSON WEAVER 9:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 137 on Creeks Highway, Tabor City. extending to Ray’s Staff Writer Legion Drive. The Columbus County Hinson said he seized guns and Incumbent Rep. Mike McIntyre, a Lum- Grill? ... spotlights from the two suspects, who Community Farmers Market, Nights should be a little quieter berton Democrat, has a 655-vote lead over his were released on bond. known for its unique line of for a while in the Dothan community. opponent David Rouzer, a Johnston County Public cooperation is necessary home-produced gifts, will put Wildlife Enforcement Officer Republican and N.C. House member. to make night hunting cases, Hinson County Deaths on its sixth annual “Christmas Charles Hinson said two young men Last week, Rouzer formally requested a said. While officers are out in force from the Heart” Craft Show were arrested on charges of night recount in the election and in a press release Whiteville pursuing poachers, “we can’t be ev- and Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. hunting early Thursday morning. claimed that an “irregularity” in Bladen Gene Wesley Treadgill erywhere at once. this Saturday. Officers had increased patrols in the County cast doubt on the outcome. “Any information people can pro- Jamie Lynn Hardie All items in the show, in- target area after complaints from the “We knew all along that this election would vide to us can make a big difference,” Tabor City cluding jams and jellies, baked public about people illegally shooting be close, and it is. In fact, this is the closest he said. Lora Kay Strickland goods, pickles and relishes, and deer at night. Congressional race in the country,” Rouzer The Wildlife Commission does crafts items must be produced “It’s a dangerous practice, but a said. “With only a 655-vote margin and in light Johnny Ray Huggins Sr not turn a blind eye to night hunt- by local residents. common one,” Hinson said. of an irregularity found in Bladen County Clarendon ing, despite rumors to the contrary, The show has proved to The two men were stopped before not long after Election Day where votes in a Hinson said. Ernest Ben Gore be a popular shopping site they managed to kill a deer, Hinson precinct overwhelmingly favoring McIntyre A.Z. Tompson in the previous five years. said. See Night hunt, page 2-A were double counted, I feel it is important to Keith Fowler See Yule, page 2-A See Rwcount, page 3-A Lake Waccamaw Elgy Walker Stephens Riegelwood Deedre Reene B. Flowers Waccamaw water testing gets half support of board Chadbourn By NICOLE CARTRETTE the county schools — Nakina Middle School — to way Landing at N.C. 904. Teresa Edwards Staff Writer involve students in the project. Ellis explained that only the lake sites were being Evergreen Since 2006, the Waccamaw Riverkeeper has part- monitored for lack of volunteers at the river sites and Bedford Sulton Davis Sr. A Waccamaw River water quality monitoring nered with Coastal Carolina University’s Watershed volunteers had to drive to Lake Waccamaw to have project got the support of Columbus County Com- Academy for a river monitoring project in South the water tested with equipment at the state park. Bolton missioners last week – well, half of their support. Carolina. With grant funds expended, Ellis asked Columbus Ralph Jacobs The board, in a unanimous vote, approved half Riverkeeper Christine Ellis said it was the vision County commissioners to consider funding the full of the $2,865 requested to support the purchase of of volunteers and others to expand that project to $2,865 needed for additional supplies and equipment testing supplies, hand-held meters, a hatch turbi- include the North Carolina portion of the Waccamaw to be housed at Babson’s Landing. dimeter, and other supplies that volunteers will use watershed. Commissioners wanted to pull the funding from Index at sampling sites along Lake Waccamaw and Wac- In 2011, Lake Waccamaw and portions of the river the health department but Health Department camaw River. in North Carolina were included with the support Director Kim Smith explained that her funds were &EJUPSJBMT" Commissioner Charles McDowell pointed out of partners like the Lake Waccamaw State Park, earmarked and limited. 0CJUVBSJFT" that Babson Landing is in Brunswick County and Southeastern Community College and others. County Manager Bill Clark said there were funds 4QPSUT# the board suggested that Brunswick County share Grant funds were used for equipment and sup- in the Home Health budget but Smith cautioned that the cost. plies with the dam, Canal Cove, Maple Street and using the funds for other purposes could lead to a $SJNF" McDowell also suggested the equipment to be used Big Creek sites along the lake targeted for sampling, bad situation. -JGFTUZMFT" for the benefit of the river sites be housed at one of along with Babson’s Landing off N.C. 130 and Pire- See Waccamaw, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012
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Some unique items, such as honey-based homemade soaps and lotions, and fancifully decorated hand-painted gourd crafts, have proved popular gift November 26, 2012 choices in previous shows. “There are lots of talented Whiteville.com cooks and craft persons in the area and the Farmers Market is The Number a great place for people looking for locally produced products,” said market manager Carol Shuman. In addition to the special crafts and gift items offered at the show, the usual assortment of locally grown fall vegetables ... people0 who said robo- will be available. calls actually have helped The Farmers Market is lo- convince them to vote for cated in Government Com- a political candidate. See plex off U.S. 701 business and Poll Question, below. bypass north of Whiteville. Newspaper During the fall “off-season” for Whiteville.com vegetable production, the mar- Biser Ball needs your ket is open only on Saturday Sports Trivia memories mornings. Question #165: In 1998, The News Reporter is asking Ray Wyche the South Columbus High 910-642-4104 ext. 229 School football team set for Christmas submissions from a national record by rush- readers for its upcoming Christ- ing for 749 yards in an mas Memories edition. opening round game of Readers of every age are asked to submit stories of their greatest Night hunt the state 2A playoffs. Continued from page 1-A Against what school did Christmas memories, meaningful the Stallions accomplish Christmas gifts given or received, this? or the last Christmas for a loved “We are just like Santa Claus one. – we’re always watching,” he Answer: Find the answer today, at Were you born on Christmas? said. Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. What’s it like celebrating your Columbus County allows birthday and Christmas on the spotlighting of deer from sun- Whiteville.com same day? Was there a Christmas set until 11:30 p.m. Hunters Poll Question that turned into a total fiasco? may use spotlights only to of the Week How do you and your relatives observe deer and wild game, get along at Christmas? What was If you got a robo-call be- but may not be in possession special about Christmas when you of a loaded firearm, or have a fore the election, how did were a child? What’s special about it affect your vote? firearm and ammunition in the it now? What do you miss? passenger compartment of the Those annoying calls af- Tell us about that special vehicle while using a spotlight. fected 84 percent of our Christmas Eve service at church, Spotlighting private property respondents “Not at all,” or a powerful sermon or song that without permission is against and turned off 16 percent. moved you to tears or about the the law as well, as is intention- How many found the calls departed saints in your church ally or accidentally shining convinced them to vote for who made Christmas magical, Staff photo by Fuller Royal spotlights into a home. the candidate? Zero. or the saints in your life who you To report suspected viola- miss to this day. Tell us about your Abigail Leonard and Keith Edward Gore This Week: Movie mode? tions of Wildlife regulations, favorite Christmas traditions? call 911 or 1-800-662-7137. What’s unusual about Christmas at your house? SCHS nominates two for Wendy-Heisman Jefferson Weaver Whiteville.com School students 910-642-4104 ext. 227 From the public, private and By FULLER ROYAL daughter of Al and Suzette marshal last year and is in the [email protected] Photos home schools, we are seeking Staff Writer Leonard. “I have participated top 5 percent of her class. This of the Week submissions of stories, memories in sports my whole life. I feel year, she made it to the confer- and art. This includes the Colum- South Columbus High this is a great honor to be the ence tennis doubles where OnThisDate LOOKING bus County Schools, Whiteville School has nominated two female nominee.” she won third place. She also for the City Schools, Columbus Charter seniors for the Wendy’s-Heis- Gore is active in varsity made it to the second round of PERFECT School and the private and home man High School Trophy. tennis, varsity bowling, the regional tennis doubles. The supersonic Concorde schools. “I am humbled to repre- Fellowship of Christian Ath- After high school, Gore made its last flight over Bris- GIFT? All materials must be submit- sent South Columbus with letes, the National Honor So- plans to attend East Carolina tol, England in 2003. ted by Friday, Dec. 7. All stories, his honor,” said 17-year-old ciety and the Beta Club. University and major in den- In 1983, 6,800 gold bars PHOTO- memories and letters to Santa Keith Edward Gore. “I am Leonard is active with var- tistry. worth nearly $50 million were must be submitted in Microsoft very pleased to receive such sity tennis, varsity softball, “I have high expectations stolen from the Brink’s vault GRAPHS! Word. Do not compress or zip the an honor. I plan to represent the bowling team, the Fellow- for myself and my grandpar- at London’s Heathrow Airport. files. Word files are already tiny. South Columbus in a positive, ship of Christian Athletes and ents push me to be the best In 1942, Germany began Please do not format or arrange influential way.” Gore is the the National Honor Society. person I can be,” he said. attacks by V-1 and V-2 rockets these documents into columns son of Harold and Dila Gore. In the top 10 percent of his Leonard said she plans to against Belgium. and please do not add clip art. “I am excited that my ap- class, Gore was a junior mar- attend North Carolina Wes- In 1922 Howard Carter and The best way to submit multi- plication won me the right to shal and is a member of the leyan College. Lord Carnarvon became the ple stories or letters is to copy and represent South Columbus in National Honor Society. He “I hope to play softball and first people to enter the tomb paste them, one after the other, in the running for the scholar- has won the regional tennis major in exercise science,” of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in a simple document. ship,” said Abigail Jacque- coaches award. she said. “Then, I would like more than over 3,000 years No hand-written stories or line Leonard, the 17-year-old Leonard served as chief to attend Appalachian State letters will be accecpted. There University to obtain a mas- FRANK THEATRES should be no fancy fonts on print- ter’s degree.” COASTAL ed stories. We cannot open Pub- STADIUM 10 lisher files and we have no way to Fuller Royal Showtimes (910) 754-7469 open any kind of “floppy discs.” Council Tool ax wins 910-642-4104 ext. 228 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com 20-Ton Truck Pull [email protected] Tabor City Art should be on letter-sized 5200 Bridgers Road paper. Please make sure that the Made in South award child’s name, grade, age, teacher and school are listed on the back. By RAY WYCHE Bladen County and later moved Please make sure we have the Staff Writer to the Wananish community of teachers’ first and last names. Last Lake Waccamaw. Council Tool Company of The company manufactures It’s a Ladies’ Night Out names are optional on children’s work. Lake Waccamaw has been mauls, bush hooks, and other Also, art must be original. named first runner-up in a striking tools. Its output is Come Make Your Christmas Wish List Please, no pre-made drawings to national magazine’s Made in aimed at customers who desire For Santa! be colored or photocopies from the South award for its Hudson finely made tools. coloring books. Bay ax. The Hudson Bay ax, as well Only one submission of any The upscaled, lightweight as other tools turned out by kind from each student. Space is ax with a 24-inch handle was the company, is crafted from limited. 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Council Tool’s Hud- What A Girl The Hudson Bay ax is based son Bay creation has proved to on a design used by early trap- be very popular among Scan- Wants . . . pers and outdoorsmen who dinavian users and collectors, The News Reporter Join us here at Collier’s for a (USPS 387-600) needed a lightweight yet sturdy particularly those who have ax for their sometimes long had experience working in night of food, fun and music. Published twice weekly by jaunts along trap lines and on woodlands. The fun part is trying on our The News Reporter Co. Inc. hunting trips. 127 W. Columbus St. Council Tool’s modern Ray Wyche Collections and picking out Whiteville N.C. 28472 Hudson Bay ax is a favorite 910-642-4104 ext. 229 that special piece you want Mailing address: throughout the world among Lighted Boat Parade P.O. Box 707, outdoorsmen and others who Santa to put under your tree. Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 appreciate precision workman- We’ll do the rest. 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Staff Writer the hydrilla, volunteer boaters The two most frequently will be needed to visit differ- used methods are introduction If you have a powered boat ent areas of the lake while an of grass carp, a sterile, veg- and are interested in keeping official uses a rake-like tool to etable matter-eating fish that Lake Waccamaw as pristine as sample vegetation growing in consumes the plants, followed it now is, call the Lake Wacca- the water. by an application of herbicide maw State Park at 910-646-4748. “There will be two people chemicals. Superintendent Toby Hall in each boat — one to oper- If the preliminary survey is of the park reports that the ate the boat and the other to done, “It will take place before the obnoxious, invasive weed use the rake device to obtain the hydrilla dies down for the outbreak that has been found samples,” Hall said. winter,” Hall said. on the northwest shore of the Scientists from N. C. State Eliminating the weed from lake may have established it- University and from other the lake’s waters is a big un- self in other parts of the lake. state and local agencies are dertaking; Emens remarked Determining exactly where taking part in the sampling when he positively identified the thickly growing aquatic process, Hall said. the hydrilla several days ago weed exists may be the first If the boaters find hydrilla that it could take five to seven step in eradicating the pest. anywhere in the lake, the spot years to completely rid the Hall said if Robb Emens, will be marked by GPS (global plant from the water. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist environmental specialist positioning system) and eradi- with the state Department cation workers will return Ray Wyche Smart 15 years of Environment and Natural later to remove the weed. 910-642-4104 ext. 229 LaTonya Brown, left, of Smart Start in Whiteville talks with Betty Dunlap during a re- Resources, chooses to do a pre- Scientists are still studying ception to honor Smart Start for 15 years of service earlier this month. The organiza- liminary survey of the entire the best way to rid the lake of tion helps parents with early childhood education. Recount Chadbourn tax billing to stay home Continued from page 1-A By JEFFERSON WEAVER ad valorem taxes. Since the Software for the service this Staff Writer county also charges town resi- month. The county had han- ensure that every legal vote is Rouzer. claimed fiscal responsibility, dents, both amounts due were dled Chadbourn’s ad valorem counted accurately. If there Shaw said “irregularities” David Rouzer is asking tax- What is billed in Chad- included on the same bill. tax bills since 2004. was any accidental human deal with a violation of Elec- payers to pay for his pursuit bourn will stay in Chadbourn, Changes in computer soft- The town will still be re- error, it could easily change tion Law but no such allega- of his own personal political after the town council passed a ware, as well as billing sched- quired to pay for this year’s the outcome.” tions of violations have been ambition in a district he had resolution last week breaking ules, made it more practical billing. Bills will be sent from Bladen County Elections reported to her. drawn for himself.” its tax billing contract with for the town to handle its own the town starting in February. Director Cynthia Shaw said “I just want to clear the Following the federal cen- the county. tax billing. the Rouzer campaign’s de- air in reference to what hap- sus, the state legislature was The council approved drop- Like many towns across Jefferson Weaver scription of a technical glitz pened,” Shaw said. “It was charged with redistricting to the state, Chadbourn had ping the contract in June, but 910-642-4104 ext. 227 that was quickly corrected not an irregularity. It was a accommodate for population contracted with the county required a final resolution to [email protected] was inaccurate. technology mistake that was shifts across the state. for years to handle billing of shift over to using Southern Shaw said 292 votes from easily corrected. District 7 redistricting, led the last precinct to report on “I feel sure that everything by GOP leaders in the legis- election night, the Hollow is going to go well in the re- lature, drew McIntyre out of Precinct in Tar Heel, were count,” Shaw said. his district. Coyote accidentally uploaded twice Last week, the McIntyre There is no requirement Continued from page 1-A after a battery in a specialty campaign was critical of that the congressman live in computer card had gone weak Rouzer’s request for a recount. the district he represents and on the first attempt to upload “While we respect the legal McIntyre quickly announced Tyrrell, Hyde, Washington and the Southern Environmental County Superior Court and into the state’s Unity System. right for a recount, it is unfor- he would run for a 9th term in Beaufort — pending the out- Law Center, on behalf of the only applies to hunting coy- “The battery in a PC card tunate that taxpayer dollars, the U.S. House as a candidate come of a lawsuit questioning Red Wolf Coalition, Defenders otes at night in Washington, that had been going down time, and resources will be for District 7. the temporary rule adopted by of Wildlife and the Animal Beaufort, Tyrrell, Hyde and had to be switched out,” Shaw spent on a process that has Linda Coleman, Demo- the N.C. Wildlife Resources Welfare Institute. Dare counties. said. been closely monitored. All cratic candidate for lieutenant Commission. “While we accept the The order does not prevent “I read the card in and it twelve county boards of elec- governor, could have request- Wake County Superior judge’s decision, it is impor- taking of wildlife, including did not register at that time tions in the 7th District have ed a recount but conceded to Court Judge Paul Ridgeway tant to note that this is a deci- coyotes and red wolves, while because the battery was low,” carefully reviewed the votes leading candidate Dan Forest issued a preliminary injunc- sion on a preliminary injunc- in the act of depredation. It Shaw said. “When I reread the and the results have already last week. tion halting coyote hunting at tion only. It is not a decision does not affect hunting feral card it doubled the votes.” shown Mike McIntyre to be night in just the counties that on the lawsuit,” said Wildlife swine at night with the aid of Shaw said she notified the the winner,” Lachlan McIn- Nicole Cartrette are part of the Alligator River Commission Executive Direc- a light. state Board of Elections im- tosh, campaign manager for 910-642-4104 ext. 225 wolf refuge. While the state tor Gordon Myers. “We remain The preliminary injunction mediately. Of the 292 votes McIntyre stated last week. [email protected] and federal government do not confident of our position and will remain in effect pending reported, 153 were cast for “For someone who has recognize wolves outside the its merits.” the final ruling by the Superior refuge as being endangered The Wildlife Commission Court. species or game animals, kill- passed temporary rules in July Coyotes may be taken year- ing a red wolf in the preserve allowing the taking of coyotes round throughout the state, area is a crime. and feral swine by hunting on with no closed season or bag Biologists say there is private lands at night with limits, as long as the hunter no evidence of red wolves a light. Night hunting is one has landowner permission leaving the refuge, but trap- means of controlling localized and a valid license. They also pers in Johnston County and populations of coyotes and may be hunted on Sundays, Collier’s Jewelers elsewhere have captured red feral swine, both of which are but only with archery equip- wolves. A game camera image non-native to North Carolina, ment. Electronic calls are also Gifts & Bridal from Pender County last year destructive to the landscape, allowed for hunting coyotes. was also identified by Wildlife and potential disease carriers. biologists as a red wolf wear- Coyotes also pose predatory Jefferson Weaver ing a radio tracking collar. threats to pets and livestock. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 cordially invites you to attend our The order was issued in re- The preliminary injunc- [email protected] sponse to a complaint filed by tion was issued by the Wake Friends of WHS to meet Tuesday Friends of Whiteville High In addition to a report from ville. Christmas School will have an important Principal Jes Sealey, the group The group will also discuss meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27 in will discuss the pros and cons a major private gift from an the high school media center of a proposal to build a new alumnus for use at the high at 5:15 p.m. high school in North White- school. 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Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Campbell said Anthony Terrell Wire Murray, 43, Troy’s boyfriend, Brunswick Electric em- was stabbed in his abdomen ployees discovered Nov. 21 and cut on his left ear during some person used a bucket an unexplained altercation in his home. Campbell obtained truck to steal 100 feet of cop- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist per “neutral” wire from poles the warrant against Troy. in the 6600 block of N.C. 904 Two “meat-cutting” knives, both with blood on them, were Rolling into town West, Tabor City, according to A small crowd of helpers and onlookers accompanied the Xtreme Team as they pulled a 40,000-pound truck up a sheriff ’s report. found in Murray’s home. The theft of 100 feet of cop- Hickman Road and through downtown Tabor City Saturday morning. Other demonstrations of strength followed per welding leads at Inter- at the town’s visitor’s center. national Paper’s plant was reported Nov. 21, another sher- Burglary iff ’s report showed. William Dale Norris of Old Several injured in Stake Road, Tabor City, re- Two killed Tanksgiving Stored ported a burglary of his home about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, in rural Bladen wreck, Recent rural wrecks A 2004-model Chevrolet Nov. 24, while he was taking Rural wrecks reported by Acura to sail into the air and Monte Carlo was stored after a shower, and his son was in the Highway Patrol in these it cleared U.S. 76 and landed a sheriff ’s deputy chased it to a bedroom playing computer one victim was ejected county, caused injuries to sev- on its wheels on the opposite a home in the 24000 block of games. Victor Cruz-Antonio, 28, and Selena Cruz, 18, both of the eral people, including drivers side of U.S. 76 where it hit a Peacock Road, Tabor City, at Norris said he emerged Bladenboro area, were killed on the morning of Thanks- and passengers. Reports for utility pole. The car travel 389 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, from the shower and found giving, Nov. 22, in a two-vehicle crash on Twisted Hickory wrecks since Wednesday, Nov. feet before it hit the pole, then after the deputy discovered the an unknown male, wearing Road south of Elizabethtown, according to Highway Patrol 21, were not available until went another 43 feet. McClain car was being operated without a black hoodie, in his living records. Monday (today) and are not was not using a seatbelt. insurance. room. The suspect entered the Cruz-Antonio was ejected from the rear window of included in this report. s .OV n *ON #HRISTOPHER Rodney Donayre Smith of residence through an unlocked A &ORD -USTANG THAT CRASHED INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE The wrecks include: Hall, 38, of Clarkton, driving Tabor City, owner of the car, door, and fled when seen by the about 9:30 a.m. Two-year-old twins, both in unstrapped s .OV n -ICHAEL %ARL A &ORD PICKUP TRUCK AND was at the home where the car victim. Norris said his wife’s child-safety seats in the Mustang, were also ejected, and Richards Jr. 19, of Leland, and passenger Jack Byrd, 38, also stopped, and the driver and purse and his wallet were sto- were injured. his passenger, Zachary Tyler of Clarkton, escaped injuries a passenger fled. Smith told len. The child did not hear the The Mustang was driven by Monica Cruz-Antonio, 17, Whitman, 18, also of Leland, in a 1:50 p.m. crash on U.S. Deputy Scott Collins the car suspect. also of the Bladenboro area. The second driver, headed had been stolen. were injured in a 4:15 p.m. 701 about 8.5 miles north of south and operating a pickup truck, was James Hall, 63, crash on N.C. 211 about 1.5 Whiteville. Collins said the car passed of Elizabethtown. Hall’s passenger was Tamika Smith, 62, him while he was on routine miles north of Bolton. Both men were using seat- also of Elizabethtown. Smith was not using her seatbelt, Richards was driving south belts when the pickup hit a patrol, and would not stop and both Smith and Hall were injured in the collision. while Collins pursued the ve- Cocaine about 65 mph and drove off the puddle of water and went off hicle. Collins said the driver road to the right and the 1999 the road to the left and over- Nicki Mel- and passenger were not using &ORD PICKUP TRUCK HIT A TREE AT turned. vin Prince, seatbelts. The driver and pas- 60 mph. Use of seatbelts is not s .OV n $RIVERS IN A 51, of Pine senger jumped out of the car Floyd G. Cartrette pleads known, the report showed. p.m. crash on Silver Spoon Circle Drive, as it stopped and fled on foot in s .OV n #HRISTOPHER !N- Road northwest of Whiteville Tabor City – opposite directions. They were guilty in three DWI cases, drew McClain, 34, of Chad- were Odai Hakeem Alhroub, on probation not captured. bourn, had minor injuries in 26, and James Oliver Todd, 43, for selling a 1:30 p.m. wreck at the inter- both of Whiteville. cocaine and gets 3 years plus 30 days section of U.S. 76 and Braswell Alhroub was driving a 2006 arrested last &LOYD 'REGG #AR- his blood-alcohol level Road. The report showed Mc- Acura and Todd a 2004 Chev- year for the Prince Conspiracy trette, 46, of U.S. 701 was 0.17. The third ar- Clain was driving on Braswell rolet SUV. Both were using same crime – has been arrested Calvin Lee North, Whiteville, rest was by a sheriff ’s Road, and drove off the road seatbelts and received minor for possession of cocaine on Hammonds, was sent to prison deputy on July 17, and to the right and struck a ditch. injuries. Nov. 21 on a warrant obtained 30, of Hidden for three years and his blood-alcohol level The impact caused the 1997 by Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Creek Lane, 30 days recently after measured 0.14. McPherson. Raeford, was he pleaded in District Cartrette will be Prince was placed on proba- arrested last Court here to three on probation for three Scheduling a tion for three years after plead- week on a counts of driving years following his re- ing here in June 2011 to selling Concealed charge of while impaired – all Cartrette lease from prison, and cocaine in January of last year. community event? conspiracy three cases from ar- must serve 72 hours in Hammonds He was arrested on two counts t o c o m m i t rests this year, two in March. jail here, the records show. of the same crime in Septem- felony larceny in Whiteville Cartrette was arrested by Check out our ber 2011 – three months after on Aug. 13, 2012, according to a Highway Patrol trooper on put on probation. The Septem- a warrant obtained by White- March 2 and his blood-alcohol ber 2011 charges are awaiting Fuller Street fre Handgun 24-hour Community ville Police Detective Scott level was 0.18. The second ar- court action. ! HOUSE lRE ON &ULLER 3TREET Moody. rest was by a sheriff’s deputy 16 Prince was sent to prison in Whiteville Saturday after- Class Calendar at: Hammonds is charged with days later – on March 18 – when for 20 to 24 months in April noon caused an estimated conspiring with an un-arrested 2008 after he pleaded to selling $30,000 to the home of Charles Dec. 1, 2012 www.whiteville.com co-defendant, of conspiracy to cocaine. A plea deal at that Parker. break into a Carolinas Medical Fight at school Contact Keith Ward time dismissed a habitual felon The blaze started in the NC State Certified Response ambulance here, and Two male students at White- Firearms Instructor indictment. The indictment bathroom, but was contained commit larceny, plus actually ville High School, ages 15 and was based on prior convictions by Whiteville firefighters to breaking into the ambulance 14, are subjects of juvenile 910-914-5321 of robbery and larceny, some that area. Smoke damage was with intent to steal. petitions for fighting after an dating back to 1983. extensive, however. An unat- affray between the two in one tended cigarette is the probable of the school’s restrooms on cause. Tuesday, Nov. 20, according to PLEASE a Nov. 21 police report. Break-ins, thefs RECYCLE The following were victims Whiteville – break-in, theft of Counterfeit cash of a break-in and/or theft re- cash. A person attempted to pass ported on date shown: s .OV n 7ILLIE ,ENNON 10 counterfeit $1 bills at The s .OV n /MAR *ONES Bellamy, Braswell Road, Chad- Time Saver along Washington G. Cameron Elizabeth Street, Whiteville – bourn – theft of “stick welder,” 3TREET HERE ON &RIDAY .OV according to a police report. Byrd theft of Mongoose and Next cutting torch, NAPA battery ATTORNEY AT LAW bicycles. charger. Each of the bills had the same s .OV n 7ILLIAM .ASH s .OV n $IANA ,YNN 3TEW- serial number. • Criminal • Divorce • Wills Smith Jr., Pear Blossom Lane, art, Chadbourn – break-in at • Custody • Child Support Whiteville – break-in, theft home along Braswell Road, of two new TVs still in boxes, Chadbourn, theft of Homelite Pill fraud • Traffc • Personal Injury Samsung digital camera, two grass trimmer, stereo equip- Daylon Reid Hucks, 18, of 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville Dewalt cordless drills, Skil ment, silver jewelry box with Wedgewood Drive, Whiteville, 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce circular saw, two new Dewalt non-described jewelry. was arrested Wednesday, Nov. drills, medication. s .OV n 3ARAH #ROWLEY 21, for attempted fraud involv- Evening & Weekend s .OV n "URRIS *UNIOR Neil’s Eddy Road, Riegelwood ing a forged prescription for After You Read. Appointments Available Kelly, N.C. 11, Riegelwood – – break-in of vehicle, theft of Endocet pain medication, ac- break-in, theft of Mossberg purse. cording to local police. Maverick 12-gauge shotgun, s .OV n ,EO 3MITH *R Hucks is charged with try- Remington single-shot .22 rifle. 13100 block of N.C. 904 East, Ta- ing to pass the forged item at s .OV n +ENNETH -ADISON bor City – theft of green Polaris CVS here. The prescription LUNCH BUFFET King II, River Road, Tabor six-wheel all-terrain vehicle. was from Dr. Kari Stanley Jr., City – theft of Snow Bear 8-foot s .OV n (AROLD &IPPS according to the warrant ob- Tues. thru Fri. trailer containing dark green Chadbourn – theft of red Pargo tained by Whiteville Police De- $ 00 Artic Cat four-wheeler, Stealth golf cart from 8400 block of tective Jeff Singletary. A photo 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. deer camera, assorted tools. Peacock Road, Chadbourn. of Hucks was not available. 5 s .OV n )RYETTA # 0ARKER TUES. NITE BUFFET Best Lane, Whiteville – break- Pizza, in, theft of medication. Spaghetti, $ 95 s .OV n 4EVIN $ASHAWN You may qualify for & Salad Simpson, Riegelwood – break- 5-8 P.M. in of vehicle at Triple K Ranch, aCing 5 Big Branch Road, Delco, theft F Chapter 13 Bankruptcy WE HONOR LOCAL of Smith & Wesson AR-15 rifle foreclosure? PIZZA COUPONS. with Bushnell scope. to stop foreclosure. s .OV n *OHN !SHLEY Law oFFiCeS oF Barnhill, Toon Street, White- We help people file for bankruptcy relief 642-5812 ville – break-ins of two ve- Bruce F. JoBe, P.A. hicles, thefts not reported. we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. 701 Bus. • Whiteville s .OV n 6INELAND %MPO- “Established 1982” rium, South Madison Street, 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 -- 5A Tompson’s book signing in the appropriate setting Local author Bill Thomp- ing the program to the pub- in the story are real is be- son will have a book signing lic, Thompson said, “The first cause this is a much more for his new book and first nov- thing I tell folks at home in serious, darker book than el, “Celia Whitfield’s Boy,” on Columbus County is that this any of my previous efforts. I Thursday, Dec. 6. Sponsored new book is a work of fiction. talk about all the elements of by the Columbus County I don’t want them to be look- most Southern novels: race, Arts Council, the Lake Wac- ing for their grandfather or religion, romance and poli- camaw Depot Museum, and some other relative in the sto- tics. It’s not like my previous J.S. Mann’s, the event will be ry. I made it all up!” whimsical essays about the held at the Old 74 Fox South. This is a look at Preserve clubhouse in the South I love — warts Hallsboro at 6 p.m. and all.” “We are so pleased While pointing out to be able to co-sponsor the fictional elements of this event,” said Sally his book, the author also Mann, director of the noted that the book is Columbus County Arts classified as “historical Council. “Bill is one of fiction.” Much of the sto- our board members and ry has to do with actual we are proud to be a part events, such as the guber- of presenting his first natorial election of 1925 novel.” that was won by Angus “Bill continues to McLean. It also shines a amaze us with his talent light on the re-emergence for storytelling and we of the Ku Klux Klan dur- think the Fox Preserve ing that period. is the perfect setting,” Thompson pointed said Ginger Littrell, out that “The twentieth curator of Lake Wac- century crept into rural camaw Depot Museum. North Carolina; so much “We’re honored to part- of the change that had ner with the Columbus already taken place else- County Arts Council where was slowly evident and J.S. Mann’s for this down here.” special event. Bill’s Old cultural and social new book will be perfect issues that had never re- for the readers on your ally been addressed are shopping list.” As an explanation, Thomp- part of the story the author “I really appreciate the son pointed out that the time tells. But beyond the histori- sponsors having this in my and place of the novel as well cal context is a very personal home town,” said Thompson. as some of the characters will story of Jacob Whitfield, a “Much of the setting for the seem very familiar to people young man who reacts to the story is reminiscent of this who grew up in southeastern impact of the changing world area I grew up in, and having North Carolina. around him and how it affects the book signing here is really The story is set during the his relationship with people appropriate. And, since music early part of the 20th century he has known as well as those tends to reflect both the social as the timber industry was who come to the little town of Bill Thompson attitude of any era and since booming in this part of the Flynn’s Crossing. music is so much a part of me, state. Thompson calls on his “It was a real challenge to the reasons I wanted to write story. A strong first novel.” Second Wind Publishing, Am- I’m glad that, with the help of recollection of people he has bring all the various elements a novel was to see if I could do The book will be available azon.com, barnesandnoble. some friends, we will be in- known or heard about as he of the story together,” said something different.” at the Columbus County Arts com and will soon be in select- cluding music as part of the grew up in this area. Thompson. “Writing fiction is Sponsors of the Southern Council and the Lake Wac- ed book stores. Thompson will presentation.” “One of the reasons I don’t a lot harder that writing little Festival of Books called “Ce- camaw Depot Museum. It is also have copies at the book In talking about present- want folks to think the people nostalgic vignettes. But one of lia Whitfield’s Boy” “A great currently available online at signing. ‘Very Merry Christmas Tour’ coming here Dec. 1 Known for one of the most Branches Bookstore in Wilm- Christian radio singles and a nominations. Both her debut beloved holiday hits of all ington, Christian Supply in GRAMMY® Award nomina- album, “My Paper Heart,” and time, “The Christmas Shoes,” Whiteville or The Christian tion, in addition to being in- her 2011 sophomore release, GRAMMY®-nominated New- Bookstore in Lumberton. ducted into the Georgia Music “Hundred More Years,” took Song is slated to bring their Christian music mainstay Hall of Fame, among numer- the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s annual “Very Merry Christ- NewSong will perform selec- ous other achievements. Christian Album chart. With mas Tour” to Whiteville’s tions from their best-selling Founders of The Winter Jam more than 700,000 in album Northwood Assembly of recordings, The Christmas Tour Spectacular, Christian sales to date, she is the best- God on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 Shoes and The Christmas music’s biggest tour and the selling new artist in the genre p.m. Northwood is located at Hope, including the group’s #1 tour in the world for the in the past eight years. Her 2672 Highway 701 North in emotion-packed #1 main- first quarters of 2011 and 2012, music has also been featured Whiteville. stream radio hit, “The Christ- NewSong’s unparalleled 30- on TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8, Sponsored by World Vi- mas Shoes,” which has be- year ministry has been high- ABC’s Extreme Makeover: sion, the concert will also fea- come the biggest song of their lighted by such defining songs Home Edition, NBC’s The Big- ture GRAMMY®-nominated career and one of America’s as “Arise, My Love” and “Res- gest Loser, Fox’s So You Think singer/songwriter Franc- most beloved Christmas stan- cue,” as well as the group’s You Can Dance, and several esca Battistelli, chart-toppers dards. “The Christmas Shoes” recent hit single, “The Same other television and movie Building 429 and special guest also spawned a series of New God.” outlets. For more information Singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli singer/songwriter Jonny York Times best-selling novels Since her debut in 2008, on Francesca Battistelli, visit Diaz. Tickets are $15 general by Donna VanLiere and two Francesca Battistelli has www.francescamusic.com. The album debuted at the top admission; $20 at the door; top-rated CBS television mov- earned a GRAMMY® nomi- Building 429 first broke year the band was Named of iTunes’ Christian & Gospel $25 gold seating; or $12 for ies based on the books and fea- nation (Best Gospel Perfor- through with its 2004 No. 1 hit GMA’s New Artist of the Year. Albums chart, while its title groups of 10 or more. Tickets turing music from NewSong. mance), six Dove Awards “Glory Defined,” which was On May 10, 2011, Building 429 track hit No. 1 on the CHR are available at www.itickets. NewSong has recorded including 2011 “Artist of the named BMI’s Christian Song released its fifth studio proj- chart and Top 5 on Billboard’s com or The Salt Shaker and 17 albums, garnering 20 #1 Year” and 18 Dove Award of the Year in 2005, the same ect, “Listen to the Sound.” National Christian Audience Chart. It’s follow up single, “Made For You,” reached Top 5 on the Christian CHR charts, and most recently “Where I Belong” maintained its No. 1 spot on Billboard’s National Christian Audience chart for 15 consecutive weeks and AC Monitored charts for 11 weeks. The occasion sets prec- edent as the longest-running No. 1 single on the Billboard Christian Audience chart to date. For more information on Building 429, visit www.Build- ing429.com or www.facebook. com/building429. From the very beginning of his music career, Jonny Diaz’ desire has always been to write songs that encourage and entertain, yet challenge fellow believers. His current CD, “Jonny Diaz,” is a col- lection of songs that accom- plishes that mission, as is his 2009 release, “More Beautiful You,” which produced the No. 1 radio single “More Beauti- ful You” and led Diaz to a 2010 Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. “More Beautiful You” also hit Top 25 on the mainstream AC/pop charts and claimed the No. 6 spot on Billboard’s AC charts. For more information visit www.jonnydiaz.com or www. GRAMMY®-nominated NewSong newsongonline.com. 6A -- The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 Author urges churches to help victims of abuse Engagements “God Provides a Way of Escape” Approximately 1.3 million fortable enough to go and we women and 835,000 men are should walk this journey with physically assaulted by an the victim in a loving, non- intimate partner annually in judgmental and competent the United States, according way for healing to occur,” she to the American Bar Associa- says. tion’s Commis- Williams sion on challenges Domes- c h u r c h e s tic and to become S e x u a l competent Ashley McDowell Airlie Gardens a Southern Vio- to counsel Jeremy Don Spivey lence. It in order tradition with global appeal is alarm- to pro- McDowell- Voted one of the South- advance, are available by vis- ing statis- vide a Michael Blake McPherson east Tourism Society’s Top 20 iting airliegardens.org. Indi- tics like l a s t i n g Tamela Lyn James Spivey Events, North Carolina’s En- vidual tickets are $5 for adults these on solution chanted Airlie in Wilmington and $4 for children ages 4 –12. domestic to abuse Charles McDowell of Naki- prepares to draw a global au- Each car must pre-pur- abuse that victims. James- na announces the engagement dience when it kicked off on chase one parking pass ($5) author and “ G o d McPherson of his daughter, Ashley, to Jer- Nov. 23. The renowned holiday when using the individual e d u c a t o r Pro- emy Don Spivey, son of Linda Teinne and Pamela James celebration continues to gain tickets option. An economi- Dr. Gwen- v i d e s Duncan Spivey of Tabor City of Whiteville announce the widespread popularity by cal green option is the car- dola Wil- a Way and the late Donald Dwight engagement and approaching melding a taste of Southern load ticket for $22, which will liams has of Es- Spivey of Tabor City. marriage of their daughter, charm with winter wonder- cover as many people as will penned her c ap e ” The bride-elect is also the Tamela Lyn, to Michael Blake land mystique. safely fit into an automobile; new book, g iv e s daughter of the late Regina McPherson, son of Michael On any given weekend no individual tickets or park- “God Pro- read- Shackelford McDowell. and Nancy McPherson of night from Thanksgiving to ing passes are required for vides a Way ers a A Dec. 8 wedding is planned Whiteville. Christmas, Airlie Gardens this option. No buses or large, of Escape: A chance to look at domestic at 3 p.m. at Nakina Baptist The bride-elect will gradu- fills with travelers palming multi-passenger vans will be Domestic Violence Response,” violence from several perspec- Church. ate from Southeastern Com- hot chocolates, listening to allowed. published by Trafford Pub- tives and find healing and res- munity College in December holiday carolers and gazing at Airlie Gardens is a 67-acre lishing. toration. and is employed by BB&T in a myriad of twinkling lights. public garden. Established in The book is Williams’ call “The pages empower and Fair Bluff. She is the grand- So much so, the Enchanted 1901, the garden is a cultural to the church as a body of be- encourage victims and coun- Births daughter of Letha James of Airlie tradition recently cap- and ecological component lievers to answer the cry of selors to realize their full po- Whiteville and the late Wil- tured the spotlight of ABC of New Hanover County and domestic abuse victims. It en- tential in God and know that liam (Shorty) James. Jenkins World News. North Carolina history that courages the church to equip they can do all things through The groom-elect graduated William and Amy Jenkins Among some of the more features formal gardens, wild- counselors to help victims of Him who is willing to do ex- from Southeastern Commu- of Chadbourn announce the anticipated features slated to life, historic structures, walk- domestic violence find heal- ceedingly and abundantly nity College with a degree in birth of a daughter, Mia Rose, appear at the 2012 event are ing trails, sculptures, views ing through the Word of God. above all that we can think or forestry and is employed by in Columbus Regional Health- coordinated light and music of Bradley Creek, 10-acres of Williams believes that even ask.” the N.C. Department of Cor- care. She weighed 6 pounds 11 displays, hundreds of holiday freshwater lakes, the celebrat- with all of the awareness and Dr. Williams earned ad- rections in Tabor City. He is ounces. flowers and a massive exhibit ed 466-year-old Airlie Oak, competencies that have de- vanced degrees and has had the grandson of Melton and Grandparents are Da- featuring more than 250,000 more than 100,000 azaleas and veloped, there is still a lack many years of experience in Edith McPherson of Beaver- vid and Cindy Dudney of LEGOs. In previous years, the countless camellia cultivars. of – and a stigma attached to the field of victim services, dam and the late Eugene and Chadbourn and Jim and Sue plastic brick extravaganza The garden is made pos- – the issue of domestic vio- which has enabled her to func- Juanita Horne of Whiteville. Jenkins of Fair Bluff drew crowds of more than sible with public grant funds, lence. “God Provides a Way of tion in a capacity to help, en- A Dec. 9 wedding is Mia Rose has three broth- 28,000 onlookers – the largest the commitment of the New Escape” opens up a dialogue courage, instruct, facilitate, planned at the Oak Dale Bap- ers, Brandon Bowen, 19; group to see a single LEGO Hanover County Commission- where there may not have counsel, and offer options to tist Church at 3 p.m. Friends Chase Bowen, 16; Jonathon display nationwide. ers, the cooperation of previ- been such a freedom of ex- those whose lives have been and family of the couple are Bowen, 15. Enchanted Airlie runs ous owners (the Corbett Fam- pression. touched by abuse. She lives in invited. Nov. 23 to Dec. 22, Thursday ily) and the support of local “The church may be the Florida. through Saturday. There are residents. only place someone feels com- Reaves two time slots per evening: 5 – For information about Air- Candace Freeman Reaves 7 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets, lie Gardens, visit airliegar- 108th Division Book ofers thoughts and Brandon Lee Reaves of which must be purchased in dens.org. Whiteville announce the Oct. party on Dec. 7 and inspirations 21 birth of a son, Brody Cray, in New Hanover Regional Chadbourn library To have positive thoughts for people whose lives they Pregnant and The 108th Division Army Medical Center. He weighed 6 is often one of the most thera- have touched. Ducimo hopes adopting family Reserve Retired Group will pounds 5 ounces. peutic ways to deal with is- that readers will also find seeking help? hold its Christmas party at Maternal Grandparents sues such as depression. How- the courage to find their own for Christmas the Village Station Restaurant are Ray and Donna Freeman ever, anyone can benefit from selves and discover the path Are you a woman who is Continuing what has be- in Lumberton on Friday, Dec. of Bolton. Paternal grand- a new book that tells how one that they can best choose to currently pregnant or recent- come an annual project, the 7, at 6:30 p.m. parents are Roger and JoAnn can create better relation- take them home. She pub- ly delivered? If so, The Well Chadbourn Community Li- Members and spouses are Reaves of Nakina. ships and an overall happier lishes her private thoughts Births program at the Colum- brary once again will adopt a encouraged to attend and ev- Brody Cray has a 3-year-old life. and inspirations and to allow bus County Dream Center needy family for Christmas. eryone should bring a gift for sister, Brynlee Aleese. My Musings, written by readers to borrow her courage may be able to help women Shenna Milliken, branch exchange. Sharron J. Ducimo, is a compi- who are pregnant or have re- manager, commented, “Give to find their own special self lation of some of her positive Barkley cently delivered. joy to a family this holiday and place in the world. inspirations and thoughts. Well Births serves as a season. We need the com- Garden Club For more information visit Joshua Lee and Kayla These emanate from her deep community action team for munity’s help in this effort. www.Xlibris.com. Renee Creech Barkley of and abiding faith and her minority infant mortality Come by the library from now Sharron J. Ducimo was Whiteville announce the Nov. helps hospice work as a clinical nurse spe- reduction. Its goal is to see until Wednesday, Dec. 12, and born and raised in California. 13 birth of a son, Noah Lee, in cialist who serves people who all babies are born healthy choose an ornament with an The Whiteville Garden She earned a degree in nurs- Columbus Regional Health- have mental health and addic- and thrive. The organization item needed for a family mem- Club met Nov. 16 at the First ing at San Jose City College, care. tion issues. Her own journey works to improve the health ber. Bring the item back to the Baptist Church to decorate a BS in nursing from Atlantic Grandparents are Arthur- through life with its ups and of women of childbearing library unwrapped by Thurs- golden reindeer with a spray Union College and an MS in Creech and Sherry Thomp- downs made her share the ages, improve prenatal care, day, Dec. 13. of holly and ribbon. Twelve psychiatric nursing from Bos- son Creech, and Betty Long inspirations and understand- and reduce infant mortality. “The family also is in need deer and a donation of $60 ton University. She is happily Barkley, all of Whiteville, and ings she achieved with others. The DREAM Center is lo- of non-perishable food items. were given to the Hospice Fes- married to John for 39 years, the late William Lee Barkley. Everyone has the ability cated at 403 S. Martin Luther Anything that you can do will tival of Trees. has two daughters, Heather, a Noah Lee has a 6-year-old to find inspiration. Positive King Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. help this family have a great Hostesses Betty Hedge- pilot for a major airline, and brother, Christian Lee Bark- thinking opens up the mind, Register by contacting case Christmas.” peth, Peggy Underwood, Mar- Kimberley, who works for the ley. manager Amber Bellamy, Ali- cia Pearce, Jolene Lewis and and ultimately life, to many Department of Children and sha Love, and Jamika Lynch Jayne Moore prepared and wonderful things. Upon real- Families as a supervisor and at 642-0633. Corn hole tourney served lunch. Small watering ization and practice to enter- is in law school. Ducimo’s Veterans meet tain positive thinking, it takes cans filled with violas were spirituality was enhanced by Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ofers $500 prize the mind to places that will door prizes, won by Janet spending two years in the con- ica meet the first Tuesday of Readers Teatre A relatively new event, the eventually draw inspiration. Plasky, Lou Hooks and Esther vent. She enjoys writing, hu- each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Rotary Corn Hole Tournament, My Musings will open planned Dec. 1-2 Scott. The raffle of a pumpkin mor, cooking, music, fishing, Madison St., Whiteville. will be held Dec. 8 at the Rotary cake was won by Sally Smith. readers’ heart to make room friends and family. The Columbus County The- Civic Center in Swansboro. atre Association will present The cost is $50 per two-person three short Christmas plays team. Registration begins at 10 on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. a.m. and competition begins and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. at Town of Lake Waccamaw at noon. There will be refresh- the Arts Council Building in ments. LAKE WACCAMAW 2012 LAKE WACCAMAW CHRISTMAS PARADE Whiteville. Admission is one Swansboro Rotary hosted CHRISTMAS PARADE The Town of Lake Waccamaw is planning for the 22th Annual Christ- dollar. Apple cider and pop- its first corn hole tournament AND CANDLELIGHT WALK mas Parade and would like to have you included in this festive event! corn will be served. earlier this year, attracting The parade is slated for Saturday, December 1st at 10:30 A.M. The Take a break from the holi- stiff competition and was Town of Lake Waccamaw does not charge a fee for floats, however day rush and enjoy a relaxing, considered a huge success. The Town of Lake Waccamaw, The Lake there will be a $10.00 entry fee per Queen/King. Anyone that wants to heartwarming story. White- Teams from across eastern Waccamaw Depot Museum, and Lake enter a unit in the parade should complete an entry form and submit ville’s Christmas parade will North Carolina competed, it to the LAKE WACCAMAW TOWN HALL as soon as possible. If you be held on Sunday, and every- Waccamaw Woman’s Club will once again with Frank Modlin and Derek be hosting the Lake Waccamaw Christmas need additional information, please contact LAKE WACCAMAW TOWN one is invited to enjoy the fes- Fateiger taking first place and HALL at 910-646-3700. tive weekend by attending the a $500 prize. Parade. Activities will begin on Friday eve- Christmas plays. “It was a great turnout, ning at 5:30PM with the candle light walk LAKE WACCAMAW PARADE ENTRY FORM Further Readers’ Theatre with 34 teams competing,” said beginning at Town Hall and proceed up Official entry form for the 22st Annual Christmas Parade productions are planned for Jeff Hunt, co-chairman of the Flemington Avenue to the Town’s Christ- Saturday, December 1st , 2012 at 10:30 A.M. the future. Anyone interested event. The club plans to spon- in getting involved should call mas Tree. The Depot Museum will be sor two tournaments a year, NAME:______TITLE:______Freddie Stell at 642-3982. one in the spring and one in the sponsoring the annual Candle Light Walk fall. Weather should never be a along with a short tree lighting ceremony REPRESENTING:______Vets social problem, because tournaments and reception immediately following the are held indoors. walk to be held at the Depot. DESCRIPTION OF UNIT:______slated Nov. 28 Club funds support a va- riety of community projects, LOCAL ADDRESS:______All military veterans are including scholarships for de- The Town of Lake Waccamaw will be invited to enjoy fellowship, serving high school graduates. sponsoring the annual Christmas Parade TELEPHONE #:______coffee and doughnuts on For information call 326-6175. on December 1, 2012. The parade will Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 8 .m. ( ) YES, we plan to participate in the Lake Waccamaw Christmas until 2 p.m. at the Vietnam begin at 10:30 AM with the lineup for the Veterans of America Chap- parade beginning on Columbia Avenue Parade, held on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. By of- ter 962, 1028 South Madison Vineland at 9:30 AM. We anticipate a great turnout ficially entering the parade, we hereby understand and agree that our participation is voluntary and at our own risk. LINEUP FOR PARADE Street, Whiteville. and hope that everyone will mark their The VA Rural Health Team Station IS AT 9:30 AM AT COLUMBIA AVE. ENTER FROM SAM POTTS HIGH- will be there from 10 a.m. un- calendars. All participants are asked to WAY on BALD CYPRESS LANE which is the entrance to Brinkley Park. Available for wedding call Town Hall for registration, if possible, NO FOUR WHEELERS ALLOWED IN THE PARADE UNLESS PULLING til 2 p.m. receptions & other at (910) 646-3700. A FLOAT. PLEASE HAVE ALL FLOATS/ENTREES DECORATED FOR events CHRISTMAS. 642-3157 The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 -- 7A Holiday Extravaganza in Susan G. Komen Lunch Forum UNCP Arts Center Friday Walk is coming planned Dec. 4 to Wilmington The Community Lunch Fo- UNC Pembroke’s Depart- Busman, principal flute of rum will be held on Tuesday, ment of Music will present its the Fayetteville Symphony People who have been trav- Dec. 4, from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 fifth annual Holiday Extrava- Orchestra. eling long distances to par- p.m. at the Interim Centre, ganza on Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 The UNCP Chamber Or- ticipate in a Susan G. Komen 305 Liberty Street, Whiteville. p.m. in the Givens Performing chestra is under the direction Walk for the Cure can remain Catered by the Women’s Civic Arts Center. of Megan Kenny. This string in the area for this cancer- League, lunch is $10 including The performance is a ben- ensemble features violins, fighting event next year. tax and tip. efit for music student scholar- violas, celli, and bass. Registration for the inau- This will be a Community ships and features numerous The UNCP Vocal Jazz En- gural Wilmington Race for the Report Card luncheon to hear from Discover Columbus First, ensembles performing holiday semble is under the direction Cure is now open online by entering Wilmington Race for Economic Development Com- favorites. Admission is $10 for of Tracy Thomas who has mission and the Whiteville adults, $5 for UNCP students experience performing all over the Cure in the search engine. The race will be held March 2 Downtown Development Com- and children. Tickets are avail- the country. in the heart of Wilmington’s mission. The Report Card will able in advance at the GPAC The UNCP Percussion historic downtown area. give a full report on what is box office or at the door on the Group is under the direction This race has been added happening in Whiteville and night of the event. of Dr. Tracy Wiggins. This en- to support the Komen efforts Columbus County. It will also The UNCP Music Depart- semble is one of several from in Eastern North Carolina be an opportunity to meet new people from around the area ment presents more than 100 Dr. Wiggins’ large and talented where the incident rate of and hear news about commu- performances every year and studio. breast cancer is 11 percent almost all are free concerts. The UNCP Saxophone Choir nity and Chamber projects. higher than the rest of the RSVP by Monday, Nov. 26 This special concert is a fund- is under the direction of Marty state. The 17th annual Tri- raiser for music scholarships, Spitzer. Many know him as the at 642-3171 or email cboswell@ angle Race for the Cure will whitevillechamber.org to con- so there is a small admission director of the UNCP March- be held in the Raleigh area on firm your meal and get a com- charge to help continue the ing Band, but he is also a tal- June 8. plete head count. tradition of attracting many ented saxophone player and of the finest musicians from teacher. across the region to UNCP. UNCP Jazz Combo is under The performance will fea- the direction of Aaron Vander- For Christmas ture a huge variety of en- meer who oversees the jazz pro- Iconic Bracelet Precious Bracelet sembles: gram that has four jazz combos Gift Sets Gift Sets Triumph: story of late, The Early Musik Ensemble and the large Jazz Ensemble. is an instrumental ensemble The University Chorale, Includes bracelet, 2 clips, & Includes bracelet, 2 clips, & a bead (up to $35) of your choice the precious gift charm that contains instruments used with more than 60 members, great Coach Kay Yow up to 600 years ago. It is under is under the direction of Dr. Coach Kay Yow: “When life kicks you, let it kick you for- the direction of Dr. Valerie Jose Rivera. ward.” Austin. University Chorale and The UNCP Clarinet En- Concert Band are featured on “Greatness does not lie in doing the extraordinary but in do- semble is made up of eight the Holiday Sing-Along and ing the ordinary extraordinarily well.” fine undergraduate clarinet- Hallelujah Chorus. The finale ists. It is under the direction features more than 100 stu- Dont Forget On the court, within the in college sports, challenging Boutique of Dr. Kevin Streich, a regular dents performing and audience huddle of the North Caro- what was deemed impossible Secret Sale Every Day! 1017 S. Madison St. 642-9881 performer with the North participation. lina State Wolfpack women’s and raising the bar for what Carolina Symphony. basketball team, the players women could accomplish. The Guitar Ensemble is un- knew how special she was. Readers will see how the pass- der the direction of Derek Day. The crowds that assembled to ing of Title IX made a great The Pembroke Singers are witness her 700 career wins as difference for Coach Yow and under the direction of Dr. a coach knew how special she her team, and finally propelled Jaeyoon Kim. This ensemble is was. Family, friends, coaches equality for women in sports. a group of select vocalists and worldwide, and just about Though she succumbed performs all over the region. a n y o n e t o h e r The UNCP Trumpet Ensem- who came d i s e a s e ble is under the direction of Dr. in contact o n J a n . Tim Altman. This ensemble w i t h h e r 24, 2009, performed at the International knew how her spirit Trumpet Guild conference in special she lives on, Georgia last May. was. t h r o u g h The UNCP Flute Ensemble C o a c h the annual is under the direction of Sarah Kay Yow, National by all ac- Coach of c o u n t s , the Year was a tre- A w a r d WHQR plans m e n d o u s that bears spirit and a her name, Holiday Shorts force to be t h e K ay WHQR’s wintertime tra- reckoned Yow/ dition, Homemade Holiday with. Her W B C A Shorts, will be held Sunday, storied 45- C a n c e r Dec. 9 in the station’s Mc Erny year coach- Fund in- Gallery. The program will fea- ing career stituted by ture guest appearances by Nan s t a r t e d the Wom- Graham, Madafo Lloyd Wilson, w i t h en’s Bas- Karen Bender and Big Al Hall’s coach- k e t b a l l Kay Yow Holiday Trio. ing a high C o a c h e s The event will be held before school bas- Associa- a live audience and broadcast ketball team in 1964 right out tion, and by the broader stroke live on WHQR 91.3fm at 6 p.m. of college, at a time when there of the countless lives she Doors open at 5:20 p.m. and was no equality in women’s touched. a full reception, including sports. Coach Yow won numer- “Coach Kay Yow was that drinks and hors d’oeuvres ous awards and honors, and other human being who could from Sweet and Savory will coached the U.S. women’s bas- ignite that flame and rekindle follow the live performance, ketball team to a gold medal in our inner spirit,” says Wil- which runs from 6 to 7 p.m. the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. liams. “She showed her love Tickets are $30 each (includes As evident as her mark on of God and people in every the performance and recep- women’s sports is in listing step she took in this walk of tion) and can be purchased by those accolades, readers of life. She made her mark not phone at (910)343-1640, by email Triumph by Mary Ellen Wil- just as a great coach and a at [email protected] or in person liams, are afforded an intimate legendary leader but as a true at the station. All proceeds look at what made a small town friend to every person she en- benefit WHQR. girl into a legend, as well as countered.” For one evening each year how Coach Yow’s fiercest op- Mary Ellen Williams is a in December, friends of WHQR ponent was not on the court – it film producer and manager of gather in the gallery and was breast cancer that gave Bell Chase Productions, LLC around their radios at home her the battle of her life. and is the owner of Kay Yow to listen to holiday stories Williams, a breast cancer Film, LLC, having previously read live by a panel of enter- and malignant melanoma acted in theatre and in indie taining guests. For many, this survivor, found inspiration films. She currently lives in special event has become the in Coach Yow’s story, not just Raleigh with her husband opening celebration of their in the fervor with which she Mike, and has three young holiday season. This year’s fought her disease, but the adult children, Sarah, Mi- program includes funny, wise faith and prayer she had em- chael, and Charlie. and entertaining guests read- braced to pull her through the Triumph: Inspired by the ing stories of holiday fun and ordeal. True Life Story of Legendary fond memories. They include Based on the recollections Coach Kay Yow can be pur- WHQR commentator Nan Gra- of Coach Yow’s family, friends, chased from www.amazon. ham, a wry and funny south- and players, Triumph reveals com, www.barnesandnoble. ern humorist and author. She how a small town girl went on com and through all major will be joined by Madafo Lloyd to become a legendary figure booksellers Wilson, a storyteller, musician and host of WHQR’s national Kwanzaa program, A Season’s Griot. Award-wining author and UNCW Lecturer, Karen December 5th SCC TV Schedule Bender will read an original EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time tale of Chanukah. 6:00 PM Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Celebrated local musician Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at Alex Hall has put together Carolina Urology Associates www.sccnc.edu a special band, Big Al Hall’s This week on EDU-Cable: Holiday Trio, to provide holi- 720 Jefferson St. Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday day tunes. Alex, singing and 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room on banjo, will be joined by Whiteville, NC 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Capitol Conversations with WHQR’s John Fonvielle on Congressman Mike McIntyre – Healthy Living and guitar and Mike Adams on Ronald Glinski, MD, FACS Youth Sports bass. Tenor and WHQR’s Bob 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. – Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative Workmon will also treat the 910-642-5832 Extension – Time Management: Tips to Reduce audience to a holiday song. Stress – Howard Wallace and Meleah Collier Emcee Rob Zapple has been 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks with a professional actor for more Harry Foley — Chicken on a Stick and Brats than 30 years and is on WHQR’s Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday board of directors. Dorothy 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – SCC’s 2013 Spring Registration – Justin Rankin, known for her direct- Smith, Julia Roberts, Ronnie Locklear and ing and stage managing work, Glenn Hanson is directing the performance. 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - SCC’s Digital Scrapbooks and The MC Erny Gallery at Yearbooks – Sue Hawks and Shirley Lewis WHQR is located on the third 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Santana Flamenco floor of 254 N. Front Street in downtown Wilmington. Deaths Te News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 -- Page 8A ELGY WALKER GENE WESLEY BEDFORD SULTON ‘B.S.’ JAMIE LYNN HARDIE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE STEPHENS THREADGILL DAVIS SR. WHITEVILLE -- Jamie Lynn L A K E WAC C A M AW - - WHITEVILLE -- Gene Wes- EVERGREEN -- Bedford Hardie, 36, died Wednesday, LORA KAY STRICKLAND ERNEST BEN GORE Elgy Walker Stephens, 81, ley Threadgill, 54, died Thurs- Sulton “B.S.” Davis Sr., 97, Nov. 21, 2012 at Columbus TABOR CITY -- Mrs. Lora CLARENDON -- Ernest died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 at day, Nov. 22, 2012 at Lower Cape died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at Regional Healthcare. Born in Kay Graham Strickland, Ben Gore, 68, died Tues- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Fear Hospice Columbus Regional Healthcare Maryland, she was the daugh- 69, passed away Friday, day, Nov. 20, 2012. Born in LifeCare Center in Whiteville. and LifeCare in Whiteville. He was the son ter of the late Barbara Jean Ro- Nov. 23, 2012 at her home Columbus County, he was She was born July 12, 1931 in Center. He was of the late George and Hat- cavera and William Lawrence surrounded by her loving the son of the late Lucile Columbus County, the daugh- a veteran of the tie Mae Carter Davis Sr. and Whitaker. family. Born Jan. 2, 1943 Strickland and Isaac Len- ter of the late A.B. Walker and U.S. Army. the husband of the late Lucy Final rites were held Sun- in Loris, S.C., she was the non Gore. He was preceded Amanda Ward Walker. She was Final rites will be held at 1 Fields Davis. He was a retired day, Nov. 25 at Sweet Home daughter of Mr. Herman in death by his wife, Mary also preceded in death by one p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Cherry farmer and also retired from Baptist Church with Revs. Jennings Graham and Mrs. Gayle Gore. daughter, Rebecca Strickland. Grove Missionary Baptist the Columbus County School Wayne Faulk and Lacie Barn- Esther Lee Soles Graham. Final rites were held Fri- She was an active member Church, 409 Bitmore Road, System after 30 years work- hill officiating. Burial was in In addition to her parents day, Nov. 23 in the Inman of Shiloh United Methodist Whiteville. Burial will be in ing primarily at Evergreen Forest Lawn Cemetery. Inman Mrs. Strickland was prede- Funeral Home Chapel, Ta- Church. She formerly owned Faulk Cemetery, Bladenboro. Elementary School. Funeral Home of Tabor City ceased by three brothers, bor City, with Revs. Dock and operated a restaurant at Peoples Funeral Home of Arrangements are incom- handled the arrangements. Roy Elton, Ray Zelton and Rabon and Wilbur Fipps Lake Waccamaw and was a Whiteville is handling the ar- plete and will be announced by She is survived by her hus- Gene Elvin Graham. officiating. Burial was in daycare provider. rangements. Viewing will be Worthington Funeral Home in band, William Hobson Har- Mrs. Strickland graduat- Myrtle Green Cemetery. Final rites were held Sun- held from noon-7 p.m. Monday, Chadbourn. die; two sons, William Joshua ed from Loris High School He is survived by two sons, day, Nov. 25 in the Peacock Nov. 26 at the funeral home and He is survived by two sons, Hardie and Brandon Anthony in 1961, became an LPN Joshua Lennon Gore and Funeral Home Chapel with Tuesday, Nov. 27 following the Bedford Sulton “Buddy” Davis Whitaker Hardie, both of the and then continued her wife, Karen, of Aynor, S.C., Rev. Francis Daniels officiat- service at the church. Jr. of Evergreen and Vance home; four brothers, Bobby education in healthcare, Ernest Daniel Gore and ing. Burial was in Peacock’s Surviving are nine sisters, “Randy’ Davis of the home; Whitaker of Seat Pleasant, graduating from MUSC wife, Kim Byrd, of Marion, Columbus Memorial Park. Delores Threadgill, Joanne four daughters, Pat D. Gaddy Md., Chris Whitaker of Bowie, with the first class of Phy- S.C.; two brothers, Mike She is survived by her hus- Garcia, Dawn Garrett and of Punta Gorda, Fla., Linda D. Md., Billy Whitaker and Mi- sician Assistants. She was Conner of Conway, S.C., band, Robert C. Stephens; one Beverly Stephens, all of White- Pettigrew of Gastonia, Phyl- chael Whitaker, both of Lum- also a master gardner, an Carl Ray Conner of Lum- son, Robert B. Stephens; two ville, Patricia Chestnut of lis D. Davis of Archdale and berton; three sisters, Jennifer active member of Cher- berton; three sisters, Rosa daughters, Sheldia Miller of Chadbourn, Darien Carter Sue D. Ash of Greenville, S.C.; Whitaker, Cindy B. Hunt and ry Grove Baptist Church Lee Small of Loris, S.C., Whiteville, Martha Tatum of Connecticut, Georgette three sisters, Juanita D. Jack- Donna Whitaker, all of Lum- where she was a member Dian Gore Stanley of Tabor of Erwin; one brother, Max Wright, Catherine Wright, son of Whiteville, Evelyn D. berton; and parents William of the Sanctuary Building City, Joyce Gore McPher- Walker; three sisters, Vada and Melanie Wright, all of Scott of Carthage and Nancy and Faye Britt of Lumberton. Committee but will be most son of Clarendon; and five Lizzotte of Lake Waccamaw, New York; and four brothers, D. Odom of Fair Bluff; one remembered as a loving grandchildren, Dexter Ben- Colleen Stephens of Council, George Threadgill of Durham, brother, George Davis Jr. of KEITH FOWLER wife, mother, grandmother, jamin Gore, Ashley Joellen Linnie Duncan of Nakina; nine Henry Threadgill of Green- Whiteville; 11 grandchildren; CLARENDON -- Keith Fowl- sister and friend to all who Gore, Quentin Tyler Gore, grandchildren; and four great- ville, S.C., Chris Threadgill of and 14 great-grandchildren. er, 73, died Wednesday, Nov. knew her. Ethan Ryan Gore and Jus- grandchildren. Whiteville and Eugene Wright 21, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Memorials may be made to of New York. Final rites will be held tin Thomas Gore. A.Z. THOMPSON Hospice and LifeCare Center in at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 A guestbook is available Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Whiteville. Born in Columbus TERESA EDWARDS C L A R E N D O N - - A . Z . at Cherry Grove Baptist at inmanfuneralhome.com LifeCare Center, 206 Warrior County, he was the son of the CHADBOURN -- Teresa Thompson, 76, died Saturday, Church with Pastor Josh Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472 or late Annie Mae Hardie and J.D. Edwards, 50, died Sunday, Nov. Nov. 24, 2012 at his home. Born Phillips and Drs. Ray Thig- RALPH A. JACOBS Columbus Humane Society c/o Fowler. In addition to his par- 25, 2012. She was born Dec. 11, in Horry County, S.C., he was pen and Dan Strickland of- BOLTON -- Ralph Allen Ja- Rebecca Strickland Scholar- ents, he was preceded in death 1961 in Marion County, S.C. She the son the late Will Livingston ficiating. Committal servic- cobs, 55, died Thursday, Nov. 22, ship, P.O. Box 742, Whiteville, by one son, Jerome Fowler; and was preceded in death by her and Zone Holmes Livingston. es will follow at Strickland 2012 at his home. He was born N.C. 28472. one sister, Julene Fowler Craig. father, Sammy Edwards and Final rites will be held at Cemetery. Hardwick Fu- Dec. 3, 1956 in Bladen County, Final rites were held Sat- one brother, Jody Edwards. 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 in the neral Home of Loris, S.C. the son of the late Martha Free- urday, Nov. 24 in the Inman DEEDRE REENE BRYANT The family will receive Inman Funeral Home Chapel, is handling the arrange- man Jacobs. He was preceded FLOWERS Funeral Home Chapel, Tabor friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Tabor City. Burial will be in the ments. in death by one sister, Lora City. Burial was in Forest Lawn RIEGELWOOD -- Deedre Nov. 27 at Meares Funeral Live Oak Church Cemetery, Lo- Survivors include her Mae Jacobs; and one brother, Cemetery. Reene Bryant Flowers, 48, died Home in Fair Bluff. A grave- ris, S.C. Visitation will be held husband, Texford Strick- Tony Martin Jacobs. He was an He is survived by his wife, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at New Ha- side service will be held at one hour prior to the service land of the home; two avid horseman, having been a Willa Dean Fowler; three sons, nover Regional Medical Center 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Monday, Nov. 26 in the funeral daughters, Loressa Powell trainer. He also enjoyed fishing Harold Fowler and John Fowl- in Wilmington. Powell Cemetery, Fair Bluff. home chapel. Sawyer and husband, Buck, and hunting. er, both of Clarendon and Final rites will be held at 1 She is survived by her moth- He is survived by two sons, of Aynor, S.C. and Charla Final rites were conducted Tim Fowler of Whiteville; one p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Mt. er, Sammie Kay Edwards of the Danny and Sammy Thomp- Caye Powell Clemons and Sunday, Nov. 25 at Mt. Sinai Ho- brother Kenneth Fowler of Pleasant AME Zion Church in home; and one brother, Jeffery son, both of Clarendon; three husband, Joe, of Myrtle liness Church with Rev. Mike Clarendon; one sister Angela Riegelwood with Rev. Donald Edwards of Chadbourn. daughters, Annette Cartrette Beach, S.C.; one son, Chuck Jacobs officiating. Burial was Mapson officiating. Burial of Tabor City, Sherry Creech Fowler of Raleigh; and seven Powell of Little River, S.C.; in Red Hill Cemetery. Peacock grandchildren. will be in the church cemetery. OTIS FITZGERALD of Whiteville, Sandra Nealey three sisters, Carolyn G. Funeral Home of Whiteville Friendly Funeral Home is BROOKS of Clarendon; three brothers, Coats and husband, Gene, handled the arrangements. JOHNNY RAY handling the arrangements. BLADENBORO -- Otis Jake Livingston of Holden of Loris, S.C., Gayle Hen- He is survived by his wife, HUGGINS SR. Visitation will be held from Fitzgerald Brooks, 48, died Beach, Jerry Livingston of son of Wingate and There- Ida Young Jacobs; one son, TABOR CITY -- Johnny Ray 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at Colum- Thomasville, Ricky Livingston sa Eskridge and husband, Ralph Allen Jacobs Jr. of the Huggins Sr., 61, died Saturday, funeral home chapel. The body bus Regional Healthcare in of Loris, S.C.; three sisters, Dr. Chuck Eskridge, of Co- home; six sisters, Haleen Free- Nov. 24, 2012 at his residence. will lie in state one hour prior Whiteville. Earlene Fipps, Charlie Hard- lumbia, S.C.; two sisters-in- man, Lillier Lee, Rosie L. Vel- Final rites are incomplete to the service Wednesday, Nov. Arrangements will be an- wick and Judy L. Watts, all of law, Peggy and Norma Gra- des, Ellen Freeman and Debra and will be announced by West- 28 at the church. nounced by Peoples Funeral Tabor City; 10 grandchildren; ham; four grandchildren, G. Jacobs, all of Bolton, Jane side Funeral Home. She is survived by her hus- Home of Whiteville. and 16 great-grandchildren. Colby and Kayla Clemons, Jacobs of Clinton; two broth- band, Jerome Flowers of the Chelsea Sawyer and Cole ers, Henry Jacobs and Wilford home; one daughter, Courtney Grainger; and many loving Jacobs, both of Bolton. Flowers of the home; one Sparky is Spokesdog for Hero Dog Awards nieces and nephews. brother, Craig Rafford of Char- Citing the universal appeal or materials featuring his im- traordinary things). During a Memorials may be made Antioch TDHC to lotte; one sister, Janet Byrd of of the National Fire Protec- age. Sparky frequently visits nationwide search hundreds to Lower Cape Fear Hospice honor pastor/frst lady Riegelwood; and two grand- tion Association’s (NFPA) schools and participates in of dogs from all 50 states were and LifeCare Center, 206 children of the home. mascot Sparky the Fire Dog®, community events to spread nominated. Warrior Trail, Whiteville, Antioch True Deliverance American Humane Associa- fire safety messages, often ac- “American Humane Associ - N.C. 28472 or to Cherry Holiness Church will honor tion tapped the famous Dalma- companied by his firefighter ation has a longstanding com- Grove Baptist Church Sanc- Pastor Bishop Bruce Alder- Mishop Springs UMC tian character to be an official friends. mitment to child and animal tuary Building Fund, 9833 man Sr. and First Lady Dianne to hold turkey shoot “spokesdog” for the annual In addition to connecting welfare and we are thrilled to Swamp Fox Highway West, Alderman Dec. 6-8 at 7 p.m. Mishop Springs United American Humane Associa- with the public through pub- work with them to put a spot- Cerro Gordo, N.C. 28430. Thursday, Dec. 6 will be held Methodist Church will hold tion Hero Dog Awards™. lic service announcements, light on this important work,” Sign Mrs. Strickland’s on- at Antioch TDHC and will fea- a turkey shoot Friday, Nov. 30 Presented by the Lois he plays prominently in Fire said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s line guestbook at hardwick- ture Pastor Anthony Rowell of and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 7:30- Pope LIFE Foundation and Prevention Week campaigns vice president of Communi- funeralhome.com or call New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 10 p.m. Shots are $3 per round broadcast nationwide on Hall- each October. In celebration cations. “At the same time, Hardwick Funeral Home at and congregation of White- or $10 for four rounds. There mark Channel, the American of Sparky’s 60th birthday last Sparky’s presence reminds 843-756-7001 for further in- ville. will also be a children’s “BB” Humane Association Hero year, author Don Hoffman people of the importance of formation. Friday, Dec. 7 will be held round for $1 per shot. Dog Awards are produced by and illustrator Todd Dakins fire safety.” at Diamond Branch Baptist The church is located at 2756 KATHLEEN JOYCE Emmy® award-winning MRB created Sparky the Fire Dog®, For more information about Church and will feature Bish- Pinelog Road. EDWARDS op Malachi Ahmed of Univer- Productions. a picture book that offers an the American Humane As- BLADENBORO -- Kathleen sal Center of God World Wide “Sparky has been a hero to entertaining and educational sociation Hero Dog Awards, Joyce Edwards, 86, died Friday, and congregation of Fairmont children, adults, and firefight- adventure filled with lessons visit www.herodogawards.org Nov. 23, 2012. with guest choirs of Bible Way Antioch TDHC to ers for more than 60 years,” and fire safety messages for or www.americanhumane.org. Final rites were held Sun- Full Gospel Church and Da- hold two night service said Robin Ganzert, president youngsters. day, Nov. 25 at Bladen-Gaskins and CEO of American Humane The annual American Hu- vids Chapel Holiness Church. Antioch True Deliverance Funeral Home in Elizabeth- Association. “He is a natural mane Association Hero Dog In Loving Memory of Saturday, Dec. 8 will be held Holiness Church will hold a town. Burial was in Bladen choice to help us celebrate Awards, which draws stars and at Antioch TDHC and will fea- two night service Nov. 27-28 at Memorial Gardens. the amazing things dogs do to celebrities (human and canine Frances Ann ture Rev. Annie Pridgen of At- 7:30 p.m. She is survived one her help us every day that warrant alike), features awards in eight kinson Temple Fire Baptized Tuesday will feature Pastor Godwin Goff daughter, Stella Batton of Blad- recognition.” categories, including law en- Holiness Church and congre- Dorothy Taylor and congrega- 9/22/58 - 11/27/09 enboro; three grandchildren; Sparky was created for forcement/arson dogs, service gation of Elizabethtown. tion of Heavenly Light Holi- and six great-grandchildren. NFPA in 1951 and has been dogs, military dogs, hearing ness Church of Evergreen. the official mascot of NFPA dogs, search and rescue dogs, Wednesday will be Pastor ever since. He is widely recog- guide dogs, therapy dogs, and Sensational Gospel Piney Grove AMEZ to Ottis Geiger of Whiteville Mis- nized as a fire and life safety “emerging hero dogs” (pets sions Church and congrega- Travelers to host hold 110th anniversary icon that is beloved by chil- and ordinary dogs that do ex- Rainbow Tea Dec. 8 Piney Grove AME Zion tion. dren and adults alike. Millions Church of Clarkton will cel- Bishop Bruce Alderman is have learned about fire safety The Sensational Gospel ebrate its 110th church anni- the pastor. through educational lessons Travelers will sponsor a win- versary Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Billy Charles ter wonderland Christmas The guest speaker will be Rev. Rainbow Tea Party Saturday, Haywood Oliver along with his Parker Dec. 8 at the Ransom Center lo- choir and congregation of Mt. 11/25/1931 ~ 8/13/2012 Three years have passed; cated on Hwy. 11. Doors open at Olive AME Zion Church. you went home to be with 4 p.m. with event at 5 p.m. Rev. Larry Campbell is the the Lord. I know that you are This will be your first sitting at His right hand, but Guests include Carlyn Sand- pastor. ers dance ministry and compa- birthday in heaven. that doesn’t stop the pain and ny of Wilmington, The Sensa- emptiness that is in my heart. tional Royal Lights of Dillon, It doesn’t get better with time. S.C. DEBT RELIEF It seems the pain gets worse. Tickets are available by call- Bankruptcy There’s just a big empty hole ing 655-3219 or 234-2358. in my heart and my life. There Stop Foreclosures isn’t a day that goes by that Get A Fresh Start tears don’t roll down my face, Antioch TDHC to because I miss you so much. I hold fsh plate dinner Attorney miss your smile, your laugh- Antioch True Deliverance James ter, your beautiful face. I miss Holiness Church will hold fish Robbins my wife, my companion, and most of all, my best friend. I dinner Friday, Nov. 30 from 922 S. Madison St. just wanted to say that I will 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates are $5.75 and include two spots, Whiteville love you forever, and no one collard greens, rice, candied knows how much it hurts to lose someone so special as you. yams and bread. Love, Janice, Andy, Drew & Bishop Bruce Alderman is CALL 642-4860 Cera Parker #3514 Albert & Maria the pastor. www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com www.mckenziemortuary.net #3479 The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School
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DSS Waccamaw Columbus Charter Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 1-A Middle School Under a new state law, plan to dissolve the board has cial services currently serves Smith pointed out that if County Attorney Mike Ste- been quietly in the works for at the will of social services Home Health had an audit like Student Of The Week phens said the board might a while but he does not agree board. Commissioners ap- the Aging’s In-Home Services, assume the responsibilities with it. prove only the salary of the she would need funds to cover Seventh-grader Jacob Barber is of the social services board “What is the point in hav- director. the costs associated with ad- the 12-year-old son of George and without merger of the health ing a public hearing?” Lewis Commissioner Amon McK- dressing any recoupments. Sonya Barber. He said the thing he and social services agencies said. “Their minds are already enzie has said if a board be- Earlier in the meeting, Steve likes best about school is “this school or boards. made up.” comes difficult to work with Smith of Lake Waccamaw is the safest school I have ever been For decades, commission- Lewis said it is a power the commissioners may see spoke during the public com- to. The staff members are very kind ers in large counties with issue and the commissioners dissolving it as a good option. ment period in support of the and make school fun.” P.E. and populations of 425,000 or more want more control. He previously served on the project. math are his favorite classes. “I am have had the option and in Lewis said commissioners DSS board and said, “I never “It’s a great project,” Smith very energetic and I am very smart recent months neighboring began discussing the mat- understood why we had it.” said. “We all know how valu- in math.” He plays baseball, soccer counties have moved to merge ter privately and hinted at able the Waccamaw River basin and basketball. He plays piano and sings in the choir at to create a health and human dissolving the board during Nicole Cartrette is to this county.” his church, where he is also active in the youth group. He services agency to oversee negotiations of the new direc- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 said he is proudest of a good student and “being a good health and social services. tor’s salary. The social services [email protected] friend to others.” He said the two most interesting things Stephens said the board board, which includes com- Born on has no intent to do that but is missioner Edwin Russ, sought about him are that he is “quick-witted” and he loves to sing. He said he wants to farm like his parents and “own a interested in dissolving the approval of a salary from QuotesToKnow Christmas social services board. commissioners before hiring lot of land where I can harvest grapes and hunt.” Casting The social services board a new director. Eve or Day? Crowns is his favorite musical group. Storm Warriors is his is currently made up of two After 20-year employee, Your time is limited, so don’t favorite book while “RV” is his favorite flm. He loves eat- commissioner-appointed Al McKenzie, was hired as waste it living someone else’s The News Reporter wants ing sushi and doing church missions work. members, two state-appointed the director at the salary of life. Don’t be trapped by dogma to hear from individuals born members and one social ser- $75,000, commissioners argued - which is living with the results on Christmas Eve or Christ- Sponsored By vices board-appointed mem- he had no previous experience of other people’s thinking. Don’t mas Day. Your story may be ber. as a director and should have a let the noise of others’ opinions featured in a future edition Social services Board salary significantly less. drown out your own inner voice. of The News Reporter or the SOUTHERN TIRE & MUFFLER And most important, have the Christmas Memories publica- Chairman Michael Lewis, who The social services board 4.BEJTPO4U 8IJUFWJMMFttXXXTPVUIFSOUJSFPSH unsuccessfully challenged disagreed, though a reduced courage to follow your heart tion. Email Nicole Cartrette )PVST.PO'SJBNQNt4BUBNQN Commissioner Prevatte in the salary was negotiated. and intuition. at nicolecartrette@whiteville. 8SFDLFS4FSWJDF)PVST"%BZ Democratic primary, said the Presently the director of so- Steve Jobs com or call 642-4104 ext. 225.
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Many Internet-based retailers of Health and Human Services. will offer tantalizing enticements to buy Under the best of circumstances this is the largest and most dif- their products – free shipping, tax-free ficult agency in state government purchases to manage. and ease of The point The next Secretary needs a shopping, Christmas is make-or- good working knowledge in public which can be break time for many health, mental health and Medic- done without aid, especially with urgent con- leaving the local retailers, many cerns regarding adult care homes house. of whom were lucky and the implementation of the Better to have survived the Affordable Care Act. Knowledge of health issues is important but highways recession. The Inter- Yoga pants, red jeans and Popcorn Sutton the new Secretary must first and and big-box foremost be a highly competent net and better roads opinion that Scottish plaids should stores in By JEFFERSON WEAVER I do own several pairs of jeans— administrator. to nearby larger cities only be worn by people of Scottish Wilmington, Staff Writer usually Wrangler or one of the Equally important will be the heritage, and should be restricted Fayetteville have put increased workwear makers, always either new Commerce Secretary, who will to kilts and vests. I also think kilts and the A friend gave me a magazine blue or black. When I was growing help implement the governor’s eco- pressure on small should only be worn by those who the other day because it contained, up, we had only blue Levi’s (today, I nomic development plans in this Grand Strand Columbus County are truly capable of properly wear- amongst other things, a profile of a don’t like their corporate policies), lagging economy. Governor-elect make it sim- ing a correct kilt, and those obscene businesses, which are moonshiner named Marvin “Pop- blue Wranglers, and blue or (aaack) McCrory set two job creation goals: ple to leave things called sport-kilts—which corn” Sutton. brown Huskies. I am not ashamed to reducing our unemployment rate the county the backbone of the are little more than miniskirts for The late Mr. Sutton has grown admit that while you can count my to below that of South Carolina by economy. men—should be outlawed. and, in one to legend status amongst folks in ribs today like a xylophone, Mother the end of his first year and below At the same time that fashion trip, complete the Tennessee mountains he called bought a lot the Southeast by the end of his first designers are wanting to turn men one’s Christmas shopping. home. A bootlegger for decades, of Huskies term. Using the September rates as into cartoons, it seems acceptable Granted, the Internet and out-of-coun- he apparently committed suicide when I was a benchmark means 23,000 must to turn women in something akin ty stores are the best options for many rather than go to prison over his growing up. find employment in 2013 to best to slatterns. illicit whiskey making. Now, I am My over- South Carolina. Christmas presents, but once a dollar Now, ladies, burn me in effigy no longer a drinking man, but I alls—I blush Adding to the woes is the three is spent outside of Columbus County, it if you will, but if you aren’t in or can honestly say Mr. Sutton’s blend, to admit how billion dollar debt owed the federal leaves the local economy forever. on your way to or from an exercise whilst legal now, could have had many pairs I government to pay unemployment And the local economy needs every class, there is no excuse for wear- nothing on Flowers’ Finest from own—are al- benefits coupled with the reality ing yoga pants—I think some folks dollar it can get. Columbus County annu- Johnston County. Never mind how most invari- that the final extended unemploy- call them pilate pants—in public. ally has retail sales that exceed a half- I know. ably Pointer ment insurance benefits for long I do not, by any means, expect billion dollars. That may sound like a lot, Anyway, Mr. Sutton wore over- brand. While term unemployed workers is set to everyone to be dressed for church but that’s 25 percent less spent per capita alls and oftentimes, a fedora hat t h e y a r e Weaver expire at the end of this year. We when they to go to the grocery store, than the state average. that was even more disreputable made of blue will watch to see if the McCrory but some things ain’t meant to be than any I own, as well as a beard to jean material, aka denim, I don’t economic development plan con- The country is gradually emerging worn in public. All one has to do make any other set of whiskers bow think they classify as jeans. tinues to offer large incentives to from the greatest recession since the is look at the website called People in respect. He was, based on photos, I like blue, black, white, and prospective employers. Great Depression. Many businesses, both of Walmart to see if I am correct. I home movies and a few things I’ve gray dress shirts. I like khaki Education reform was a fre- small and large, didn’t survive. Many do not understand why society has read, a classic American folk hero, work shirts, and flannel shirts of quent campaign issue and this given women the right to be sloppy that have emerged are hanging on by a criminal enterprises aside. a simple pattern. I like solid ties, governor can affect public educa- in public in the name of being equal thread, but still, they hold on. I was leafing through the maga- although I have a camouflage tie of tion more dramatically and quickly or comfortable or whatever else. It’s Shopping at home, particularly if it zine when I was taken aback by the which I am particularly fond. than any governor in recent his- just not nice, as my mother would can be done with a locally owned busi- young men in the red jeans. On the subject of fashion, I won’t tory by naming the chair and have said. ness, is the only way many will survive. It seems that red jeans are the get into the eternal debate of Mossy majority of members to the State This doesn’t mean, by the way, “must have” article of menswear Oak versus Real Tree camouflage. Board of Education. Additionally, the sales taxes that are that I have any use for a man who this year for any male wanting to My theory is I have done something The last General Assembly spent stay in Columbus County, which can’t at least attempt to appear be at the top of the haute couture wrong if a critter has the time to refused to confirm Governor Per- go to support schools and lower the de- neat in public. I understand full food chain. I saw them being pushed discern my shape and critique my due’s appointments, an action mands for increases in property taxes. well coming off the job and look- the other night on television in one choice of camo patterns. And I have many considered unconstitutional, ing like someone who has spent the The age-old concept of neighbors help- of those loud, incessant advertise- yet to have a critter in my sights so with a Republican Lieutenant day building roads, growing crops, ing neighbors is especially applicable ments for the new month-long that stayed there long enough to Governor, Republican legislature cutting trees, fixing sewers, or at Christmas. When you shop at home, holiday, Commercialmas. That’s ask if I was wearing the newest and control of the State Board Mc- repairing electrical lines. There is your gift extends well beyond the person the period when Americans are invisible pattern. Crory can quickly put his stamp honor beyond description in those for whom it is intended, it benefits many encouraged to buy things they My underwear, should you care, on education. jobs, and the dirt and sweat that go might not need, lest anyone look is none of your business. Go be Tax reform was another cam- of your Columbus County friends and with them are well-deserved marks down on them for not being in weird somewhere else. paign priority and the naming of neighbors who own or work at a local of honorable labor. debt. Commercialmas starts right Above all else, though, I do not the Secretary of Revenue, State business. I’m talking about the guys who after Halloween, and ends just af- wear pink. Tease all you wish; I Budget Director and legislative couldn’t care less that their lawn- ter Christmas, if you don’t have it fully understand that a man who liaison will determine how well he mowing clothes should have been marked on your calendar. is secure in his masculinity can might accomplish tax cuts, broad- retired years ago, or at least washed But the selling-out of Christmas proudly wear a pink shirt or tie. ening the tax base and/or reducing sometime since Memorial Day. is a column for another day. I was I counter that a man who is truly state budgets. I have often said that I would be Quotes of talking about red jeans. secure in his masculinity doesn’t The Secretary of Transporta- a happy man if Brooks Brothers, I am not a fashionista, as such have to prove it by wearing pink. tion appointment is important in Carhartt, Schmidt, and Wrangler people call themselves. Most of Nor, might I add, should a man this era of increasing population came together to form a line of my wardrobe is, frankly, kind of ever wear red trousers of any kind, and dwindling transportation manly, well-made, comfortable boring. unless he happens to be a circus revenues. Mayor McCrory was a the week and practical clothing. Shoot, I’d I am not a frequent wearer of clown. champion for light rail in Charlotte be tickled as pink as those shirts I “Once I was halfway convinced, I saw jeans; I’m more of a khaki kind The red jeans that so offended and many will be watching to see if refuse to wear if Brooks Brothers what this school had to offer. I don’t miss of feller. And by khaki I refer to me were not alone; there were he inserts more mass transit into ever found a way to marry one of anything and I’m not a sports fan. This the fabric and cut, not necessarily sickly yellow shirts, bright green what has predominantly been a their Italian tailors to a maker of school has helped me excel academically.” the color. My khakis come in tan, sweaters, and other such paisley highway department. offenses to the senses. This same my favorite camo pattern, and pro- – Seventeen-year-old Avneet Nagra, speak- brown, black or, if I am feeling Crime Control, Corrections and magazine was touting Argyle- duce a long-sleeved button down ing about her experience at the Columbus Ca- whimsical, a green best described Cultural Resources are important as olive drab. I like my suits grey, patterned pants with contrasting in non-iron 100 percent Egyptian reer and College Academy. A big part of CCCA’s cabinet level appointments, es- black or light-blue seersucker. Argyle socks for men. I am of the appeal is that it provides a vocational track for Continued on next page pecially when declining budgets students wishing to learn a high-paying trade, threaten the maintenance and or a college track for students wishing to simul- availability of historic sites. taneously earn their high school diplomas and On the campaign trail McCrory Death train promised to ease burdens of regu- their associate’s (two-year) degrees from SCC. Thumbs down BY RAY LUNDY the way home. slaves by the thousands wept lation, making the appointments “We put together the first budget I Special to The News Reporter Typhoid killed Willie. His eldest openly over the man who had of Secretary of Administration worked on using a legal pad and pencil.” son, Robert, also accompanied him freed them—“Father Abraham and Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Re- – Retiring County Commissioner Linwood The great steam locomotive was to Baltimore, returned to Washing- was dead.” sources important, especially in a Norris, who has served as a commissioner for bedecked in black with American ton, and joined him later on May 1 The Lincoln Special, the death time when energy exploration is a 32 years, believed to be the longest current flags flying on each side. A picture in Springfield. Mrs. Lincoln, too train, climaxed its journey in major issue. term in the state. of President Lincoln was mounted grief stricken and emotionally Springfield. Here he was visited over the cowcatcher on the front of unstable, remained in Washington. by friends of old—doctors, lawyers, Candidate McCrory often talked the train. Two coffins were too much. farmers, blacksmiths—the gamut about leading a “Carolina Come- “If Mr. Lynwood Norris was up for re- back” to redefine and regain mo- election and my (late) daddy ran against The coffin of our dead president Tens of thousands had wept and of citizenry who had loved and was loaded in the second- from-the- paid their respect in Washington. respected him in his younger days. mentum. Major policy and as many him my mama would have voted for Mr. as 1,000 personnel decisions now Norris.” last car with an honor guard to In New York, 160,000 mourners ac- Old Bob, his 16-year- old horse accompany him on the 1,662-mile companied the hearse down Broad- pulled the elegant hearse to Oak await his approval. – County Attorney Mike Stephens, joking Governor-elect McCrory has about Norris’ standing in his community. journey taking him to his Spring- way. In Philadelphia, a double line Ridge Cemetery. Fido, his dog, was field, Ill., home. of mourners stretched three miles there and whimpered. Lincoln’s much to do in the six critical weeks President Lincoln’s body was to as they viewed Lincoln in Indepen- son, Robert, oversaw it all. before he takes the oath of office “Things are looking like there is light at travel the same route he had taken dence Hall. Thousands of mourners and every North Carolinian should the end of the tunnel. It may involve work on his journey to Washington after In Cleveland, no building was watched as the coffins of Lincoln wish for him wisdom, courage and with an attorney.” his election. It would stop at the big enough to hold the crowd; a and Willie were placed in a vault strength. – Gary Lanier, economic developer for same major cities as before, and his great pavilion was constructed cut deep in the hillside filled with Campbell is former assistant Columbus County, before the county commis- people would have an opportunity and 10,000 mourners passed each evergreens and massive sprays of North Carolina State Treasurer sioners allocated $30,000 for possible legal fees to view their fallen leader. hour, all day, despite a driving rain. spring flowers. and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a to force Carolina Southern Railroad owners to Lincoln would not travel alone. In Chicago, he was greeted by 36 The man who freed the slaves weekly statewide television discus- sell the railroad to other owners or to reactivate Willie, his 11-year-old dead son, was maidens dressed in white, one each and saved the Union was gone— sion of state issues airing Sundays the abandoned line through Columbus County. disinterred in Washington, and for the states of the restored union. probably our best president. We at 6 a.m. on WILM-TV. Contact him would travel beside his father on All along the route, newly-freed still grieve for him. at www.ncspin.com The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 11A Red Cross has Poll: voters give Obama many needs at 50 percent approval Christmas A new national poll fielded Disapprove – 46 percent The American Red Cross on the High Point University Don’t know/refuse – 4 per- is urging people to give some- campus finds that 50 percent cent thing that means something of registered voters approve Previous results this holiday season. By mak- of President Obama’s job per- Do you approve or disap- ing a financial donation to the formance – three percentage prove of the way that Barack Cape Fear Chapter through the points more than in a similar Obama is handling his job as 2012 Holiday Giving Campaign, national poll fielded prior to president? you can give hope to local the presidential election. Approve – 47 percent families in need and double The poll also found that a Disapprove – 48 percent the impact of your contribu- majority – 56 percent of na- Don’t know/refuse – 5 per- tion through a matching gift tional registered voters – see cent incentive. the country as being on the Country direction, Thanks to the generosity “wrong track” rather than latest results of a local family foundation, going in the “right direction.” Do you think things in this the first $20,000 in financial The pre-election national sur- country are generally going contributions to the Cape Fear vey had found that 58 percent in the right direction or do Chapter of the American Red of registered voters in the you feel things have gotten Cross (ARC) this holiday sea- U.S. felt the country was going pretty seriously off on the son will be matched. For every in the wrong direction. wrong track? dollar donated, the chapter “Our first presidential job Right direction – 39 per- will receive another dollar in approval reading after the cent support of the vital programs election shows no deteriora- Wrong track – 56 percent and services it provides to area tion in the president’s rating Don’t know/refused – 5 residents. Your donation can and may even show a slight percent help save the day when fire improvement,” said HPU Poll Country direction, destroys a neighbor’s house, director Martin Kifer. “We’ll previous results when a patient needs blood, be watching in the coming Do you think things in this or when a deployed member months to see what direction country are generally going of the military has a family President Obama’s approval in the right direction or do emergency back home. ratings move as he starts his you feel things have gotten “We ask people to be gen- second term. pretty seriously off on the erous in their support of our The president’s standing wrong track? local Red Cross chapter this with the public holds implica- Right direction – 34 per- holiday season, and help us to tions for, among other things, cent provide assistance and relief his ability to negotiate with Wrong track – 58 percent to neighbors in need,” said Congress over some relatively Don’t know/refused – 8 Vicki LaBelle, chief executive high stakes issues.” percent officer. “We are grateful for This is the first national “Over the past months, we the ability to offer supporters survey fielded by student in- have seen some improvement Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist an opportunity to double the terviewers at the High Point in how Americans, including impact of their holiday dona- Matriarchal marshal University Survey Research North Carolinians, feel about tion through this wonderful Center. the direction of the country,” matching gift incentive.” Mamie Spaulding enjoyed her reign as St. James Festival Parade Marshal earlier Job approval, said Sadie Leder, associate Your tax-deductible contri- this month. A lifelong member of the community, she has two children and seven post-election director of the HPU Poll. “But bution can be made by: grandchildren, most of whom still live there. St. James is north of Lake Waccamaw. Do you approve or disap- even if marginal changes ·Mail: American Red Cross, prove of the way that Barack have occurred, we are a ways Cape Fear Chapter 1102 South Obama is handling his job as off from seeing a majority 16th St., Wilmington NC 28401; president? of Americans pleased with office hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. – Dangerous FH cholesterol is inherited Approve – 50 percent where the country is headed.” 5 p.m.; Phone: 910.343.5833; An estimated 1 in 500 in- high cholesterol levels. Some- gest is provided as a monthly online: www.redcross.org/ dividuals are affected by a times there are firm lumps service of the North Carolina what to wear. charitable-donations (Local very serious life-threatening ( called xanthomas ) on the Academy of Family Physicians. Weaver Unless, of course, my dream Red Cross Chapter) condition called “familial; hy- tendons above the heel or in The NCAFP is a professional Continued from previous page clothier came out with a line Over the past year, the lo- percholesterolemia,” usually the hands. A family history of association headquartered in of red jeans. At that point, I’d cal Red Cross chapter has referred to as simply “FH.” very high cholesterol or heart Raleigh representing over 3,000 cotton—with a matching three- be reaching into my Pointer delivered the following vital Over 600 million people in the disease at a young age make family physicians, family medi- season vested suit. overalls for my pocketknife, programs and services: U.S. and over 12 million people the diagnosis more likely. cine residents and medical stu- Should either of those things and looking for the door. ·396 Cape Fear residents worldwide are affected by FH. Treatment involves a care- dents across North Carolina. It ever happen, I can assure you And I’d bet, were he still (125 families including 133 In this condition cholesterol ful diet and medication ( often is the largest medical specialty I might become as blindly around, Popcorn Sutton would children) received assistance levels are very high - usually in more than one). In some ex- association in North Carolina fashion conscious as those back me up on that one, even if and relief in the aftermath of the 300-500 range. Individuals treme cases, a procedure called and is a constituent chapter of poor souls who look to flutter- I am a dry Baptist. 113 local disasters (primarily with FH tend to suffer heart “apheresis” is performed to the 100,300 memberAmerican ing nincompoops to tell them home fires); attacks at a very young age – as remove the cholesterol from Academy of Family Physicians. ·18,249 units of blood were young as 30 or 40. If other con- the bloodstream. collected through 543 local ditions are also present – such The brothers, sisters, and blood drives and distributed as high blood pressure, diabe- children of someone with FH to area hospitals to meet the tes, or smoking – the risk of a should have their cholesterol needs of local patients; heart attack is even greater. checked. The National Lipid ·601 military members and FH is an inherited or ge- Association has recently rec- their families received emer- netic condition. In fact, it is ommended that ALL children gency communications sup- the most common medical by ages 9-11 have their cho- port: condition caused by a defect lesterol checked, and at age · 3,681 active duty and veter- in a single gene, An adult with 2 if any adult has had heart an service members and their FH will have a 1 in 2 chance of problems at a young age. For families were reached through having a child with FH. If both more information, go to www. ARC Services to Armed Forces parents carry the gene for FH, learnyourlipids.com. programs; all of their children may be If you have not had your · 3,161 community members affected (called “homozygous cholesterol checked, or if you were trained in first aid, CPR, FH” ) and these children may are concerned that you have, babysitter’s training, water die very young, in their teens or a family member has or may safety and other lifesaving and 20s. have had FH, see your family skills through certification FH is treatable and com- doctor. Your family physician courses taught by 280 Red plications are preventable. can order the appropriate Cross instructors; Therefore it is important that tests, advise you of the proper · 17,680 area residents ac- individuals with FH be diag- treatment, and arrange what- cessed Red Cross training nosed and treated as early as ever additional help you and resources and preparedness possible. The diagnosis is gen- your family may need. information online; erally made by the unusually The Family Medicine Di- · 35,323 local citizens were briefed in disaster prepared- ness through 82 community events; · 1,325 client referrals were made to other community agencies and resources; · 3 local families were as- sisted with family reconnec- tion through the international services programs; All of this was made pos- sible through the dedicated ser- vice of 550 volunteers, four full- time paid staff members, three part-time paid staff members, 11 seasonal support staff (in- cluding per-diem instructors, Shrine Habib Temple #159 of Wilmington donated instruc- college work-study students tional supplies to Chadbourn Elementary School as part and interns) and the gener- of its “Tools for Schools” project. Shriners Darnell Reg- ous support of 1,714 financial donors. Ninety-one cents of ister, Sherma Suitzer, Jackie Bellamy and Earl Armstrong every dollar donated directly are pictured with students and faculty members as they supports Red Cross programs presented the materials. and services, and more than 97 percent of the Red Cross workforce are volunteers. CBA Toy Run Dec. 1 The American Red Cross The Concerned Bikers As- Fee is $10 or new unwrapped feeds and provides emotional sociation (CBA) of Columbus toy. Toys and money will be Saturday * December 1 * 6pm support to victims of disasters; County will hold its 14th An- donated to the Baptist Asso- supplies nearly half of the na- nual Toy Run on Saturday, ciation Toy Store. For more tion’s blood; teaches lifesaving Dec. 1. information, contact Randy Northwood Assembly skills; provides international Registration is from 10-11 Norris 840-5207 or Bill Ruby humanitarian aid; and sup- a.m. at the Walmart parking 207-2006. 2672 Hwy 701N, Whiteville, NC ports military members and lot in Whiteville. Registration their families. The Cape Fear Chapter, a chartered unit of Gold $25 • General Admission $15 the American Red Cross, pro- Families First needs Christmas help vides vital programs and ser- Group(10+) $12 Doors open at 5pm vices to the residents of Bruns- Families First is seeking in- the financial means to provide Tickets available at itickets.com, Salt Shaker in Wilmington, Christian Supply wick, Columbus, Duplin, New dividuals willing to help fami- Christmas for their children. Center in Whiteville, and Christian Bookstore in Lumberton Hanover and Pender counties. lies at Christmas. Families Anyone or group interested (more info 910-654-5595) The Cape Fear Chapter was First serves an average of 150 in adopting a child or family founded in 1908 and is the old- children a year. 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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Living with Diabetes Sarah Gray, left, with the Columbus County Health Department speaks to a group of volunteers during a several-day workshop where they learned how to guide diabetes patients toward healthier lifestyles. The DREAM Center in Whiteville has information on classes, at 642-0633. Chadbourn moving forward with code sale nCouncilman calls de- the owner refuses to do so, or and was a nuisance. People molition waste of money. asks the town to handle the shouldn’t have to tolerate such demolition and clean-up, the things in their communities. cost of the work is assessed “We had the same song By JEFFERSON WEAVER against the property and it is and dance from the town for Staff Writer sold at public auction for the years before I had to buy the actual charges involved. property to clean it up,” he A budg et amendment Chadbourn has a very ag- said. “We shouldn’t have to passed by the Chadbourn gressive code enforcement discuss a budget amendment Town Council Nov. 13 didn’t program, and was one of the about this—the town will get sit well with several members first small towns in the state to the costs back when it is sold of the board. have a police officer certified for the lien.” Amendment BA-12/13-10 as building inspector. Captain The $2,500 bill was ap- paid for cleaning up around Robert Mumblow acts as the proved, with a reminder to a home at 406 W. Smith Street town’s code officer. pursue the lien, on a motion in October. The $2,500 cost will Mumblow told the board by Edwards and a second by be applied as a lien against the that the home was gutted by Councilman Rashad Roberts. property, which is set to be sold fire in 2010, and since then, Edwin Roberts cast the sole for unpaid taxes. has become overgrown. The nay vote, saying he thought the Mayor Pro Tem Fax Rector property is a haven for rats expenditure was unnecessary. was visibly upset with the and vermin, and is a hazard request. to the neighborhood as well as Jefferson Weaver “Has this work already an eyesore. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 been done?” Rector asked. Atlantic Utilities handled [email protected] Town Manager Stevie Cox said the cleanup of the property. it had been. Rector has been The Fair Bluff contractor used critical of previous similar a dump truck, backhoe, bush- expenditures that were made hog, three chainsaws, and a QuotesToKnow without the board’s permis- five-man crew. sion. The workers cut down three Never try to impress a wom- “When are you going to stop trees, removed furniture, beer an, because if you do she’ll ex- wasting money?” Councilman bottles, glass, trash, and mat- pect you to keep up the standard Edwin Roberts asked. tresses from the yard, as well for the rest of your life. Cox and Town Attorney as removing a trash pile con- W. C. Fields Harold “Butch” Pope ex- taining building materials plained that the town is al- from the back yard. The prop- Government, even in its best ready pursuing a tax lien erty was mowed by hand after state, is but a necessary evil; in against the property under the cleaning was completed. its worst state, an intolerable code enforcement regulations. Councilman Brian Ed- one. State law allows local gov- wards was wholeheartedly in Thomas Paine ernments to condemn prop- favor of the action. erty deemed unsafe to the “When I first moved here,” Baseball is ninety percent public, and force the owner to he said, “there was a burned- mental and the other half is bring it up to building codes out home within eyesight physical. or demolish the property. If of my property. It smelled, Yogi Berra Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 - 1B Gators’ Jenkins named 2012 TRC Defensive Player of the Year Senior cornerback Mack Jenkins, who stood out in East Columbus High School defen- sive secondary all season, has been named the 2012 Three Rivers Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and is among 10 Gator players who have received recognition on the 2012 All-TRC Football team. Jenkins was a leader on the ECHS defensive unit that held Mack Jenkins opponents to 188 points in 14 games this season, by far the Baldwin. lowest amount among the six Coach Toby Kasell’s Ga- TRC teams. tors posted a 9-5 record this Blake Greene, the record- past fall, finished runnerup shattering quarterback of Red in the TRC and advanced Springs’ TRC champion Red to the third round of the Devil team, has been named state 1A playoffs, where it the conference Offensive absorbed a heart-breaking Player of the Year while Red 19-18 loss to Albemarle. Spring’s George Colthalrp has Coach Mark Little’ West been named the TRC Coach of Columbus High Vikings, the Year. which finished with a 4-7 East Columbus players season record and tied for joining Jenkins on the All- fourth place in the TRC, had Three Rivers Conference First Harvey Lesane, Ethan Mor- Team are Elijah Gresham, ris, Adrian Blue and Savon Nick McClure, Derreck Young Dawon named to the All- and Greg Melvin. TRC First Team while Biron Tough loss ECHS players earning McNeely, Rostin Bromell, South Columbus Coach Jake Fonvielle talks to his players at halftime during the team’s 46-0 loss to Tarboro Friday second-team honors are Jer- Kalyk Banks and Josh Taste received All-TRC Second night in the eastern fnals. Fonvielle told the team after the game that it should be proud of its season, especially emy Rouse, L.J. Little, Ricky Ratliff, Isaiah Day and Henry Team honors. after losing a number of seniors from last year’s team. 2012 All-Tree Rivers Conference Tarboro derails Stallions’ Football Team FIRST TEAM Red Springs West Columbus Blake Greene Harvey Lesane state 2A playof run 46-0 Zach Lesane Ethan Morris C.J. McGeachey Adrian Blue By DAN BISER found the going tough from the outset Friday as they were Mike Graham Savon Dawson Sports Editor forced to punt after three plays just moments after receiving Markeiss Blue the opening kickoff. Byron Locklear Fairmont TARBORO - It’s hard trying to bring down a dynasty, and The Vikings advanced the ball 71 yards in 12 plays while Chais Tolbert utilizing the running talents of Quentin Roberson, Travonne Jedarian Lesane the South Columbus Stallions found that task especially tough Joe Harris Friday night. Marshall and Radja Bobbitt. Roberson had runs of 10 and 17 The host Tarboro Vikings exploded for 26 third-quarter yards to spark the drive, and the Viking march was aided when East Columbus Luke Hunt points as they stormed past the Stallions 46-0 in the Eastern South Columbus was drawn off side by the signal count on a Elijah Gresham Jarrod Neal N.C. 2A championship game. The Tarboro squad, which led key third-down play at the Stallion 12-yard line. Marshall got Nick McClure 14-0 at halftime, did not allow the Stallions to advance the ball the touchdown on a one-yard run with 4 minutes, 31 seconds Derreck Young South Robeson inside the 20-yard line the entire evening. left in the third quarter. A two-point conversion run by Bobbitt Jeremy Cousar It marked Tarboro’s fifth straight Eastern 2A title, including made the score 8-0. Mack Jenkins their second straight win over South Columbus in the finals. Early in the second quarter, South Columbus quarterback Greg Melvin Michael Smith Coach Jeff Craddock’s Vikings (14-0) will go for their fourth Pharoah McKever fumbled the ball at the end of a 10-yard run, Harrison Branch straight state 2A championship Saturday morning at 11 when and Tarboro recovered at the SCHS 32-yard line. St. Pauls Sean Lindsey they are scheduled to clash with East Lincoln (15-0) at BB&T It took the Vikings six plays to score with Bobbitt smashing Stadium in Winston-Salem.. East Lincoln advanced Friday over from the two-yard line on a third-down snap with 8:28 left Kane Banner with a 31-14 decision over Madison in the Western N.C. finals. in the first half. A try for two points failed, leaving the score 14-0. Shayron Jones Tarboro, which came up with four pass interceptions and a South Columbus had its two biggest offensive surges of the Shawn Williams fumble, is riding a 22-game winning streak that dates back to night in the second quarter. One possession was highlighted by Jhamel Leonard the mid-point of the 2011 season. a 36-yard pass from McKever to Samuel Dixon to the Viking 32, Coach Jake Fonvielle’s Stallion team closed its season with but the drive was snuffed out two plays later on a pass intercep- SECOND TEAM a 12-3 record, which included a tie for the Waccamaw 2A-3A tion by Marshall. Red Springs - Quinn Lowery, Payton Hunt, Jonathan Conference championship and playoff wins over Clinton (31-20), On the Stallions’ next possession, McKever ran a “pile- South Granville (21-15) and East Bladen (24-14). driver’” keeper for 19 yards to the Viking 49, but the drive was Mack, Larry Yarborough, Zach Jones, Austin Brooks, “We just got beat by a better team tonight,’ Fonvielle said. stopped on fourth down. Simieon Jones. “We’re disappointed that we didn’t do a better job as a team, Tarboro took the second-half kickoff and converted a East Columbus - Jeremy Rouse, L.J. Little, Ricky but Tarboro took it to us. third-and-five play from its own 35 when Bobbitt burst out of Ratliff, Isaiah Day, Henry Baldwin. “They run the ball so well,” Fonvielle said. “They rarely what appeared to be a sure tackle and ran for 15 yards to keep St. Pauls - Malik Livingston, Deion Gilchrist, Tyler have to throw it, and they don’t do anything fancy. They just the drive alive. Four snaps later, Roberson took a hand-off on Campbell, David Inman execute every play so well and their backs run hard. a quick opener up the middle and sprinted untouched for 42 West Columbus - Birong McNeely, Rostin Bromell, “They have a great program, and Coach Craddock and his yards and the third Viking TD of the night. Roberson added Kalyk Blanks, Josh Taste. staff have worked hard to make it that way,” the Stallion head the two-point conversion run for a 22-0 advantage with 8:16 left Fairmont - Quenten Walker, Charlton Townsend, Phllip in the third quarter. coach added. Leggett, Zach Caudel. South Columbus, which had fallen to Tarboro 13-10 in the South Robeson - Angelo Brown, Jonathan McDaniel, 2011 Eastern final after leading until the game’s final minute, See Stallions on 2B Damien Oxendine, Shaunqel Thompson. Wolfpack boys open hoop season with victory over South Robeson ROWLAND - The Whiteville High boys bas- In the girls game, the defending Waccamaw ketball team survived a slow start by dominat- 2A-3A Conference champion Whiteville team ing the final three quarters of play last Tuesday suffered a final-minute loss the Lady Mustangs. East Columbus night in a season-opening 61-40 win over the host South Robeson Mustangs. Whiteville will play host to longtime rival Whiteville, coming off a last-place finish in West Columbus Tuesday and it will entertain Gators the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference last season, South Robeson Thursday. placed three players in the double scoring Friday, the Wolfpack teams will be at home column. against East Columbus. Carlos Smith led the way with 14 points, fol- lowed by Shawn Kirk with 11 and Robert Smith BOYS GAME with 10. Carlos Smith and Kirk each connected Whiteville 8 19 14 20 - 61 S. Robeson 9 11 12 8 - 40 of two 3-point attempts while Robert Smith and WHITEVILLE (61); Tyshon Smith 12, Shawn Kirk 11, Johnny Lee Willis each had one 3-pointer. Robert Smith 10, Javon Bellamy 4, Dashaun Jackson 2, Coach Jerry Singletary’s Wolfpack had 10 Carlos Smith 14. Rhasheem McMillan 3, Jamyson Floyd Dew signs with Mars Hill players figure in the game’s scoring. 4, Johnny Lee Willis 7 Whiteville High School senior Cori Dew (front row, center) signs a national letter-of- The Wolfpack trailed the Mustangs 9-8 after SOUTH ROBESON (40): D. Lindsey 5, A. Galbreath intent last Wednesday to play softball at Mars Hill College. Dew has been a starter for one quarter before gaining a 27-20 halftime lead. 5, D’Mairi Rowdy 5, Harrison Branch 9, Steven Williams Coach Jimmy Williams’ Lady Wolfpack squad since her freshman season, splitting time WHS led 41-32 after three quarters before out- 4, Paul Jacobs 1, Jayvoyd McQueen 4, S. Thompson 2, scoring the home squad 20-8 in the last quarter. Adam Miller 2, Reggie Scippio 3. between shortstop and third base. She has also been one of her team’s most consistent hitters over the past three seasons, and is among a group of strong returning senior players for the Lady Wolfpack’s 2013 season. Pictured with Dew at the signing are Tuesday night’s high school basketball schedule (front row, left to right) younger sister Hannah Dew, mother Paula Dew, father Kevin Dew and travel league coach Keith Lunsford. Back row, WHS principal Jes Sealey, West Columbus at Whiteville Coach Williams, assistant coach Olivia Williams, younger brother Colton Dew, WHS athletic director David Smith and travel league coach Petey Roberts. Coach Monica East Bladen at East Columbus Gordy’s Mars Hill softball squad competes in the South Atlantic (NCAA Division II) Conference. Mars Hill is located among the Blue Ridge Mountains of Madison County, north of Asheville. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012
The Tarboro defense was players step up in their first paced by Marshall, Tyquan Stallions year on the varsity and give Lewis and Troy Black. us all they had.” McKever, playing his final Continued from 1B The 6-foot-7, 225-pound game in an SCHS uniform, McKever started every game rushed for 106 yards on 22 On the Stallions’ next pos- at quarterback and free safety carries and completed three session, back-up quarterback for three straight seasons. He passes for 40 yards. Quinlan Hammonds hoisted a has committed to play football The SCHS football team long pass toward McKever who at North Carolina State Uni- has advanced to the state play- had moved to a wide-out posi- versity,. offs for the 19th time in the tion. McKever was tripped on “Pharoah is one of those school’s 20-year history and the play and Tarboro’s Aaron players you just can’t replace,” have advanced to the Eastern Moore made the interception. Fonvielle said. “He’s done so N.C. 2A finals four times. The Moore returned the ball all the much for us, and he’s also an Stallions won the Eastern way to the SCHS 14, and Bob- outstanding individual.” title in 2007. bitt ran in for the touchdown Fonvielle said that he ex- In his four seasons as head on the next snap to make the pects some good things from coach, Fonvielle has coached score 28-0. Before the quarter his team next year as most of the Stallions to three confer- ended, Roberson scored on a the players will return. ence championships and a 24-yard run, and Rayshawn “Hopefully, we can have as combined record of 37 wins Battle picked off a McKever good a season next year,” he and 15 losses. His state play- pass and returned it 50 yards added. off record stands at 7-3. to make the score 40-0. The Steelers captured the 8-10 Division championship of the 2012 Whiteville Department “As tough as things went With just under 10 minutes S. Columbus 0 0 0 0 - 0 tonight, our guys can still of Parks and Recreation. The team posted a 6-0 season record. Team members are left in the game, Roberson Tarboro 8 6 26 6 - 46 walk out of here with their Jake Bullard, J’Vante Davis, Matthew Everette, Tyjuan Moss, Samuel Garrett, Nickolus closed out a big rushing night heads high. Bellamy, Andrew Bullard, DaVante Williams, Kayshawn McCollum, Parker Simmons, by running 82 yards for the T - Trevonne Marshall 1 run “After losing so many se- Garrett Thompson, Javion Evans, Tyler Clark, Malachi Mullins, Issac Lewis, Wendell game’s final points. (Radja Bobbitt run). niors from last season, we Smith, K. Logan and Kyle Hall Jr. Coaches are C.J. Jacobs, Bob Smith, Kevin Bullard Roberson finished the night T - Bobbitt 2 run (run failed) knew we had a task on our and Mitch Simmons. with 245 yards rushing and T -Quentin Roberson 42 run hands this year, and I don’t three touchdowns on only (Roberson run). think anybody ever thought 16 carries while Bobbitt car- T - Bobbitt 14 run (run failed). Whiteville Rec we would be back playing Tar- ried 16 times for 68 yards and T - Roberson 24 run (kick failed). boro for the Eastern champi- two TDs. Viking quarterback T - Rayshawn Battle 50 int. return Football League onship again. Steed wins Senior Men’s Amateur Aaron Moore completed the (kick failed). “We don’t have many se- only pass he attempted for T - Roberson 82 run (kick failed). Final Standings niors, but the ones we do have MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Jim Steed of Lake Waccamaw the night - an eight-yarder to provided great leadership, finished with a net 63 total to take first place in the Senior Men’s AGES 5-7 (FLAG) Bobbitt. and we had a whole lot of division of the Carolinas Net Amateur Golf Championships, W-L-T held on Nov. 17-18 Steelers 5-0-1 Steed won the title by two strokes over a field of 35 partici- Panthers 2-3-1 pants Cowboys 1-3-2 The tournament was cut from two rounds after Sunday’s Giants 0-4-2 second-day action was canceled by an early-morning’ Nor’easter that slammed the Myrtle Beach area. AGES 8-10 W-L Steelers 6-0 Raiders 3-3 On this date ... Panthers 2-4 November 26, 1982 Dolphins 1-5 Senior running back Stevie Cokley carries the football 30 times for 230 yards and two touchdowns as the Whiteville AGES 11-12 Wolfpack rolls to a 32-7 victory over visiting North Duplin W-L for the Eastern North Carolina 2A football championship Panthers 5-1 at Legion Stadium. It marks the second straight year that Buccaneers 5-1 the Wolfpack rolls to the Eastern title with a 13-0 record. Steelers 2-4 Bears 0-6 However, a week later WHS falls to Randleman for the second straight time in the state championship game.
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GEORGIA RED SWEET POTATOES. PT MAINTENANCE PERSON need- DRIVEWAY MARL $125 truck load 060 Special Notices $15 per bushel. Call 910-642-7618. ed for apartment community in the delivered. Bushhogging & back hoe 100 Pets & Animals Tabor City area. Qualified candidate work 910-642-7844, 317-4068. must have their own tools, valid driv- NEW LIFE SKATING RINK 107 CKC REG BLUENOSE pitbull pup- HAY FOR SALE er’s license and vehicle. Must be JAMIE’S AND BECKY’S Maultsby St. offers Youth Skating Fri- pies. $500. Serious inquires only. 910- Round & Square Bales motivated, organized and results ori- Automotive and Detailing days, 7-10 p.m. Also, available for 234-4586 or 910-625-7780 SPRIGGING/PLANTING ented. Our company offers competi- birthday parties and church groups of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- tive salary and benefits. Must pass during the week. 642-0130. Come check us out for all major FREE QUARTERHORSE to a good 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. criminal check and drug screening. and minor automotive repairs, home for a pasture buddy. 27 years Resumes with cover letter may be front end jobs, motor changes, oil WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE for any faxed ATTN: Ad# 33M at 1-888-201- old. 770-0035 changes, transmission service, debts incurred by/for Rudolph Leon- CABHA AGENCY seeking IIH Ther- 5508 or email [email protected] ard as of November 11, 2012. Caro- apist: Applicants must hold full/pro- tune ups. Detailing packages to fit any budget, pick up and delivery lyn Runkle, Patricia Hinson, Marvin REDUCED! 30+ft Nomad tagalong visional license. Signing bonus with TIFFANY & CO. now hiring commis- your vehicle is available. Give us a Leonard, Janice Sutton camper. 40 KV PTO generator, Don- additional benefits. Fax/email sioned or booth rental for Cosmetolo- resumes to 910-655-0611 or gist and Nail Tech. Apply at Unit 30, call or stop by today. We look for - OASIS STORAGE keys. Call 910-207-8810 hrstaffi[email protected] ward to help you with all of your We store almost anything for less. Hills Plaza or call 642-9243 automotive needs!! No job too big money. Climate controlled. EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK or small. Come check us out for Call & check us out. NEEDED. Call Donut Shop 910- the cheapest rates in town!! All Hwy 130 between Old Dock & 640-3317. Whiteville. 910-642-6276 FRESH SPLIT OAK WOOD for sale. major and minor repairs and cus - Little truck load $45, big truck load NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE’S new DRIVER NEEDED for Winery in Cerro tom detailing to fit your budget. $75. Call 654-5320 program on Southeastern Com- Gordo for Thursdays and Fridays. Court Square Auto Sales 140 Clothing munity College’s campus is look- Must be at least 21 years of age. 100 Jefferson St. Whiteville Please call Kerry at 843-251-3815. !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans 230 Miscellaneous ing for instructors for our evening near the courthouse & tractors. Paying top $$ for anything. PLUS SIZE WOMEN dresses & suits. classes. Positions available for Busi- 910-642-8158,234-9856,207-8988 Pick up free 24/7. (910) 770-3131. Sizes 26 to 34. Price range from $5 ness, Accounting, Gen. Ed. Master’s WANTED CDL DRIVERS - 2 years Degree required. Visit http://www. experience over the road. Pay by the to $20. Call 910-212-2974. HOSPITAL BED, air compressor, JOHNSON’S MOBILE SAW MILL. CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY rocker recliner chair, all for a good ncwc.edu/offices/human-resources/ mile, drop pay & layover pay. Must We turn logs into lumber. 20 years Buyers of land and timber. We buy price 910-647-7891 have valid CDL license. Call 910- pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- PART TIME MANAGER needed 654-1261 experience. 15 cents per board foot. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- RAYCO STUMP GRINDER 35hp for Saw Mill Apartment Complex in 840-5178 or 653-2898. Wisconsin motor less than 50 hours er. Call days 642-2909. RAY’S USED FURNITURE Hwy 130 Whiteville. 24 hours per week. Pre- past Brunswick Electric. Living, din- on rebuild. Call 910-642-5524 vious experience helpful but not LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE I BUY OR TOW Junk Cars $175-600. ing, bedrooms, tables, chairs, etc. We required. Detail oriented & comput- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- I Take free junk metal, appliances. also buy used furniture! 840-5356 er skills necessary. Competitive sal- COASTAL CAROLINA ing, sand, top soil and marl. Open 24/7. 910-385-8585 ary. Boyd Management is an Equal BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE Call 654-4503. Opportunity Employer. Send resume: We are currently seeking LPCs, COLLARDS RUTABAGAS & mustard [email protected] LPCAs, LCSWs and/or LCSWAs. S&H CYCLE & ATV REPAIR ready to eat fresh from the garden or Attn: Don Messer, PO Box 9, Lin- 910-640-3535 All makes & models. Call 918-2779 Call 642-2597. 7476 Old Lumberton Rd Whiteville. den, NC 28458. ELIZABETHTOWN HEALTHCARE COLLARDS, PURPLE TOP & Just & REHABILITATION CENTER Right Turnips, Rutabagas, Mustard, PART-TIME MANAGER needed for located at 208 Mercer Mill Road, Shelled Pecans, Cabbage, Broc- 25 apartments. Mon. Tues. & Thurs. Elizabethtown NC, is seeking Full- coli and Sweet Potatoes. Fowler 9-4. Must have excellent computer Time LPN’s. Farms Fresh Produce, 669 Wright skills. Fax resume 910-653-3126. Please bring in a non-certified county- Rd., Tabor City. (910) 653-5795 or PART-TIME MANAGER needed for wide criminal background check with (910)207-8261. 32 apartments. Must have excellent you to apply. We are an EOE employer, offer com- DEER CORN FOR SALE. 50 lbs bag computer skills. Monday, Tuesday 8-4 & Thursday 8-3. Fax resume to (910) petitive benefits, and excellent pay. 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 door, $6.50. Call 910-445-9608 or 910- No phone calls please! 654-3117 653-9566. 30+mpg, windows/door auto. Well maintained. $1,100. Call 910-207- SERVICES 8904 2002 SATURN SL-2, dark green, tan FREE leather, auto, power windows, sun roof, CD, spoiler, 112K, 30+ mpg. Attend College online Home Security $3,000. Call 642-7738. Protect 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON 4 door. from Home System! Your FOR SALE - 3 sections, deluxe res- Home taurant buffet. Has 9 wells plus salad leather, 167k. $4,200. Call 910-770- *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justce, *Hospitality. * Job placement assistance. Computer available. $ bar area. Includes cabinets, complete 1044 850 Value! and ready to use. Call 910-918-5177 Financial Aid if qualifed. SCHEV authorized. 2008 MERCURY SABLE, 4 dr, V6 Call Today, Protect Tomorrow! or 910-918-6067 for an appointment to see. auto, sunroof, leather, 82k, $11,800. Call 888-899-6918 Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 www.Centuraonline.com 1-866-981-3108 RESTAURANT FOR SALE 2010 Dodge Charger SXT, 4 door, V6 * With $99 Customer Installation charge and purchase of alarm monitoring services. Fully equipped, good location. Priced auto, alloys, 51k, $17,900. Fair Bluff for quick sale. For more info call 910- Ford. 910-649-7531 918-3528 2011 CHEVY IMPALA, V6, 4 door sedan, flexible fuel, 32k, $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531
™ A Safe Step Walk-In Tub will offer 2011 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, sedan, SE never felt so good MOM’S GROUP ‘Calm My Anxious Safety independence to those seeking a safe Heart’ by Linda Dillow is an encour- sunroof, SYNC, 18k. $18,900. Fair and easy way to bathe right in the convenience and comfort of their own aging 12 week Bible study being held Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 home. Constructed and built right here Employment Opportunities at CRHS Wednesdays at 10 am at Barefoot in America for safety and durability from Church-Whiteville Campus beginning 2011 LINCOLN MKZ, 4 door sedan, the ground up, and with more standard Nov 28th. Public welcome! Childcare SYNC, leather, 24k. $25,900. Fair features than any other tub. Assistant Nurse Director - Med Surg Unit: - RN with 1 Bluff Ford 649-7531 You’ll agree – there just isn’t a better walk- provided. For more information please in tub on the market. year related acute care experience. Normally Mon-Fri. call Ashley Rouse (910)234-0456 or 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, 4 dr, So take your fi rst step towards feeling great email [email protected] and stay in the home you love. Give us a sedan, auto CVT, 14k. $16,900. Fair call today! RN Case Manager - Temporary: - RN with Case Man- Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Call Today Toll-Free LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY 1-866-966-8564 agement experience. Position expected to last about 3 2012 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, N THE U.S E I .A for FREE Information and for D . A M our Senior Discounts months. sedan, auto, sunroof, 14k. $25,900. Promo Code 4396 W E Safe Step Tubs are ITH PRID **Watts Backhoe & Tree Service* Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 commended by the Financing available *On uninstalled tub, actual height may vary Arthritis Foundation® with approved credit based upon installation Ultrasound Tech - PRN: - Provide scheduling relief Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land when needed, may share call responsibilities. clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or Office Nurse - FT and FT Temporary: - LPN or RN to mobile 770-0534. 2008 FORD F-250 XLT super cab, work in physician’s practice Mon-Fri. Temporary posi- *WARD’S EXCAVATION* 4x4, 6.4L diesel, 132k. $17,500. Fair Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 tion may last approximately 2 months. removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call To find more information about these and other 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. ARMY DEUCE 1/2 TON 6X6 Fire Tanker Truck, diesel. 20k.original positions and our printable application visit the Bobby Hinson Construction miles $4,000. Call 910-770-3526 Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Columbus Career page of our web site at: www. ging, lots and hedge rows with mini crhealthcare.org. excavator. Call 640-7606. Human Resources Phone: 910-642-1738, Fax 910- Carpentry Work 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, 4 dr, Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No 642-9329. job too small. Workmanship guaran- 4WD, 150k, NADA clean retail $5,425. teed. Call 642-4226. Cash price $3,750. Call 910-625-5158 The News Reporter, Monday, November 26, 2012 - 5B
2007 FORD ECONOLINE 150, 3dr 4 BR, 2 BATH house 5 miles out- FOR RENT Downtown Commercial bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, Deed of Trust executed and delivered return of the deposit. Furthermore, if cargo, 141k, trailer hitch, $7,900. Fair side Whiteville near Charter School. Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. North Carolina on December 4, 2012 by Sheila Cox Davis, dated August the validity of the sale is challenged Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 Remodeled and clean. $700/mo. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. at 2:00PM that parcel of land, includ- 16, 2001 and recorded on August 21, by any party, the Trustee, in it’s sole Deposit and ref. required. Call 910- ing improvements thereon, situated, 2001 in Book No. 661, at Page 265, discretion, if it believes the challenge 2012 FORD ESCAPE limited, 4 door, 640-2597 heated leather, 18k, $21,900. Fair lying and being in the City of White- in the Office of the Register of Deeds to have merit, may declare the sale ville, County of Columbus, State of Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 LAKEFRONT WITH PIER, 2 BR, 1 of Columbus County, North Carolina; to be void and return the deposit. In bath, downstairs unit, 1 year lease FOR SALE - 1 ACRE LOT well/septic North Carolina, and being more par- and because of default in the pay- either event the purchaser will have call 910-602-3437 or 910-617-5105 tank 2.5 miles from Walmart 910-642- ticularly described in the above refer- ment of the indebtedness secured no further recourse against the Mort- 0344. enced Deed of Trust. thereby and failure to carry out and gagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgag- TABOR CITY, 2 BR 1 bath brick Address of property: 4973 James perform the stipulations and agree- ee’s attorney or the Trustee. Addition- house. 800 sq ft. w/ carport. Extra B White Highway North, Whiteville, ments contained therein and, pursu- al Notice Where the Real Property is outside storage bldg. 910-840-7226 NC 28472. ant to demand of the holder of the Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Tax Parcel ID: 0283.00-08-9127.000 indebtedness secured by said Deed Units: An order for possession of the ****Publisher’s Notice**** Present Record Owners: Diana Curtis of Trust, the undersigned Substitute property may be issued pursuant to Equal Housing Notice and Alfred Curtis. Opportunity Trustee will place for sale, at public G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchas- The terms of the sale are that the real All real estate advertised herein is 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. The Columbus County Board of Elec- auction, to the highest bidder for cash er and against the party or parties in property hereinbefore described will subject to the Federal Fair Housing Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call tions will be conducting a re-count of at the usual place of sale at Colum- possession by the clerk of superior Act, North Carolina and Columbus be sold for cash to the highest bid- 642-4049. the November 6, 2012 Congressional bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, court of the county in which the prop- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of gal to advertise any preference, limi- District 7 contest on Tuesday, Novem- North Carolina on December 4, 2012 erty is sold. Any person who occu- Cypress Village Apartments the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- tation discrimination based on race, ber 27, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Said count at 2:00PM that parcel of land, includ- pies the property pursuant to a rental 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- color, religion, sex, handicap, familial will take place at the American Legion ing improvements thereon, situated, agreement entered into or renewed on status or national origin, or intention 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap ever is greater, is required and must accessible units available. Post located at 76 Legion Drive in lying and being in the City of Claren- or after October 1, 2007, may, after to make any such preferences, limi- be tendered in the form of certified tations or discrimination. We will not Free laundry facilities + Community Whiteville. Due to preparation for the don, County of Columbus, State of receiving the notice of sale, terminate funds at the time of the sale. In the knowingly accept any advertising for room **24 hour maintenance** recount, the regular scheduled meet- North Carolina, and being more par- the rental agreement upon 10 days’ event that the Owner and Holder or real estate which is in violation of the Section 8 Assistance Available ing on Monday, November 26, 2012 ticularly described in the above refer- written notice to the landlord. Upon law. All person are hereby informed its intended assignee is exempt from Income Restrictions may apply has been cancelled. enced Deed of Trust. termination of a rental agreement, that all dwellings advertised are avail- Seniors 62 years and older paying the same, the successful bid- able on an equal opportunity basis. To November 26, 2012 Address of property: 1235 Sidney the tenant is liable for rent due under complain of discrimination, call HUD 910-649-7971 der shall be required to pay revenue Cherry Grove Road, Clarendon, NC the rental agreement prorated to the toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm NOTICE OF CREDITORS stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and 28432. effective date of the termination. Any TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Having qualified as Administratrix of any Land Transfer Tax. The real prop- Tax Parcel ID: 0156-00-51-7398-000 person who occupies the property 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Ranch style Professionally Managed by the Estate of ASBERRY PAUL PRICE, erty hereinabove described is being house, remodeled with hardwood Community Management Present Record Owners: Sheila Cox pursuant to a bona fide lease or ten- offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” floors throughout. Inground pool with Corporation deceased, late of Columbus County, Davis. ancy may have additional rights pur- diving board. 12’x16’ storage build- The undersigned hereby notifies all and will be sold subject to all supe- The terms of the sale are that the real suant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protect- ing. 2 car carport. Quiet child friendly persons having claims against the rior liens, unpaid taxes, and special property hereinbefore described will ing Tenants at Foreclosure Act which neighborhood in city limits. Call 910- estate of said decedent to present assessments. Other conditions will be sold for cash to the highest bid- became effective on May 20, 2009. 770-1209. them to the undersigned within (3) be announced at the sale. The sale der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC months from the date of the first pub- will be held open for ten (10) days for 856 PINEWOOD DR, Whiteville. the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- Substitute Trustee Attorney at Law upset bids as by law required. If the 3BR, 1 bath. Financing available DOWNSTAIRS 1 BEDROOM, living lication, or this notice will be pleaded dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- 2550 West Tyvola Road with low down payment to qualified room, kitchen & bath in Whiteville. No in bar of their recovery. All persons Trustee is unable to convey title to this ever is greater, is required and must Suite 520 buyer(s). Call 1-855-847-6807 pets. Deposit required. $285 month. indebted to said estate will please property for any reason, the sole rem- be tendered in the form of certified Charlotte, NC 28217 910-646-3238. make immediate payment. edy of the purchaser is the return of funds at the time of the sale. In the 704-442-9500 PRICED REDUCED - PECAN The 12th day of November, 2012 the deposit. Reasons of such inability event that the Owner and Holder or 3050 P999276 ORCHARD. Brick home, 3 BR, 2.5 FURNISHED 2 BR APARTMENT IN CLARA ANN WILLIAMS to convey include, but are not limited bath. double garage, secluded lot. WILLIAMSBURG. Call J. L. Powell its intended assignee is exempt from Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 2012 910-642-4049 Administratrix of the estate of to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition paying the same, the successful bid- $219,500. Call Rick for appt 910- NOTICE TO CREDITORS 445-3854. ASBERRY PAUL PRICE, prior to the sale and reinstatement of der shall be required to pay revenue HOMES FOR RENT IN WHITEVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA 915 Mangum Rd the loan without the knowledge of the stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and Call 910-642-4923 or 910-770-4923. COLUMBUS COUNTY Evergreen, NC 28438 Trustee. If the validity of the sale is any Land Transfer Tax. The undersigned, Elizabeth Boone LEDER APARTMENTS - 1 bedroom, Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2012 challenged by any party, the Trustee, The real property hereinabove Chase, having qualified as Adminis- $375 plus deposit. 2 bedroom $475 in its sole discretion, if it believes the described is being offered for sale NOTICE OF CREDITORS tratrix of the Estate of Lou Ida Boone, 3/4 ACRE lot w/improvement 16X80 plus deposit. No pets. Call 642-3332. challenge to have merit, may declare “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold 3BR, 2 bath. Ready to move in. Dou- Having qualified as Executrix of the deceased, late of Columbus County, the sale to be void and return the subject to all superior liens, unpaid ble carport & storage for more info. Estate of CLINTON WAYNE SELL- NC, this is to notify all persons hav- MADISON HILL APARTMENTS deposit. The purchaser will have no taxes, and special assessments. 654-4128 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC ERS, deceased, late of Columbus ing claims against said Estate to pres- further remedy. Other conditions will be announced One Bedroom Apts. County, The undersigned hereby noti- ent them to the undersigned Admin- Additional Notice Where the Real at the sale. The sale will be held open "3-%05"$*+*2*&16.,,3-*25 fies all persons having claims against istratrix on or before February 28, Property is Residential With Less for ten (10) days for upset bids as by r..,6 ).301,"*-2&-"-$& the estate of said decedent to pres- 2013 at Powell & Powell Attorneys, Rental assistance up to 100% Than 15 Rental Units: An order for law required. If a third party is the ent them to the undersigned within (3) PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ based on income. Income restric- possession of the property may be high bidder at the time of sale con- months from the date of the first pub- or this Notice will be pled in bar of Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- tion may apply issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in firmation, the third party will have lication, or this notice will be pleaded their recovery. All persons indebted nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Seniors 62 years and older favor of the purchaser and against the fifteen (15) days following the sale in bar of their recovery. All persons to said Estate will please make imme- party or parties in possession by the confirmation to remit the balance of indebted to said estate will please diate payment to the undersigned Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm clerk of superior court of the county his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole &+"5 make immediate payment. Administratrix. in which the property is sold. Any per- discretion of the Trustee, an extension Professionally Managed by The 19th day of November, 2012 This the 21st day of November, 2012. 2.78 ACRES off of Summerset Rd son who occupies the property pur- may be granted, but in that instance, Community Management BEATRICE FORMYDUVAL SELLERS Elizabeth Boone Chase with well, septic tank, and electric suant to a rental agreement entered if required by the noteholder or loan Corporation Executrix of the estate of Administratrix lines. Whiteville School District. Call into or renewed on or after October 1, servicer, the bidder shall be required CLINTON WAYNE SELLERS, PO Box 85 Brian 910-918-4801 or Randy 717- 2007, may, after receiving the notice to pay per diem interest at the current 416 Oak Street Whiteville, NC 28472 334-0856.$18,000. of sale, terminate the rental agree- rate on the note secured by the deed Whiteville, NC 28472 c/o J. Coburn Powell ment upon 10 days’ written notice to of trust described herein until the day 5.5 ACRES LOT for sale by owner. Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2012 Powell & Powell, Attorneys Cleared, ready for new home. 11830 the landlord. Upon termination of a he/she remits the balance of his/her PO Box 428 Red Hill Rd. 800+ road frontage. rental agreement, the tenant is liable bid to the Trustee. If for any reason the Whiteville, NC 28472 Water access, drive way, & permits Notice of for rent due under the rental agree- Trustee is unable to convey title to this Telephone: (910) 642-2728 available. Call 910-863-3189 Substitute ment prorated to the effective date property or the sale is set aside, the of the termination. Any person who Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2012 BLACK RIVER Home + 2.25 acres @ 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- sole remedy of the purchaser is the Trustee’s occupies the property pursuant to a Yonder Store for sale or rent. $39,500. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. 910-642-0344 642-4049. Foreclosure Sale of bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII 3 BR, 2 BATH mobile home, private Real Property of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Fore- acre lot, $400 month. Evergreen area. 910-840-2845. closure Act which became effective 12-SP-134 on May 20, 2009. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT for Under and by virtue of the power and Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, small family on private lot in Nakina authority contained in that certain Substitute Trustee Attorney at Law area. No pets. Call 642-6506 or leave Get Extra 2550 West Tyvola Road ****Publisher’s Notice**** message. Deed of Trust executed and deliv- Equal Housing Opportunity ered by Diana Curtis and Alfred Cur- Suite 520 All real estate advertised herein is tis, dated November 19, 2008 and Charlotte, NC 28217 subject to the Federal Fair Housing recorded on November 25, 2008 in 704-442-9500 Act, North Carolina and Columbus 112854-00914 P1002750 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Book No. RB 947, at Page 131, in gal to advertise any preference, limi- ROOM TO RENT for male. Incl. dou- the Office of the Register of Deeds Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 2012 Cash for tation discrimination based on race, ble bed, dresser, large private bath. of Columbus County, North Carolina; color, religion, sex, handicap, familial laundry, cooking, tv neg. $400 mo. 10 and because of default in the pay- Notice of status or national origin, or intention min Chadbourn 918-4450 to make any such preferences, limi- ment of the indebtedness secured Substitute tations or discrimination. We will not thereby and failure to carry out and knowingly accept any advertising for perform the stipulations and agree- Trustee’s real estate which is in violation of the ments contained therein and, pursu- Christmas law. All person are hereby informed Foreclosure Sale of that all dwellings advertised are avail- FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail ant to demand of the holder of the able on an equal opportunity basis. To space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- indebtedness secured by said Deed Real Property complain of discrimination, call HUD ry Enterprises. 642-5824 of Trust, the undersigned Substitute toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Trustee will place for sale, at public Clean out your attic FOR LEASE - Retail or office space, 12-SP-216 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, central heat/ various sizes. Memory Plaza. Memory auction, to the highest bidder for cash Under and by virtue of the power and air. $400 rent plus $400 deposit. Enterprises. 910-642-5824. at the usual place of sale at Colum- authority contained in that certain Hwy. 130 E., 930 Vinson Blvd. 910- 212-2974. and sell your 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, 1 1/2 bath, lake front Lake Waccamaw. SHORT No pets, No smokers. $800 month + Beautiful Light Inn security deposit. References required. BROS. unwanted items in Call 910-840-1713. 150 Beautiful Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472 3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath in town. RENT-A-CAR Phone: 910-642-2588 Detached garage, oil heat. Accepting applications - afordable housing for 3 BR & 2 BR HOUSES south of $ 95 The News Reporter Whiteville. No pets. Deposit & refer- DAILY seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on ences required. 642-3723 19 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville each applicant’s individual income. Some income Classifieds 3 BR, 2 BATH in Whiteville Central Heat/Air, $625 mo + $625 security 642-4175 restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all dep. References req. No pets. 654- utilities plus water & trash. 4973 There’s never been a better time AIRLINES ARE to make a little extra money for HIRING Covey Run I&II the holidays. Train for hands on Aviaton Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifed – Job placement assistance. Apartments Call 642-4104 CALL Aviaton Insttute of Maintenance ext. 237 or 221 877-300-9494 1 and 2 Bedroom Units Sell your personal items BUNDLE & SAVE! Reduced rent under $300 for one low ON DIGITAL SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME 910- s price. 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Notice of Tax thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Columbus County Registry Included is a 2008 Clayton manu- such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole 11 seconds East 50.00 feet to an iron; STATE BAR NO.: 5901 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF factured home bearing serial number remedy of the successful bidder is Foreclosure Sale thence South 88 degrees 19 minutes November 26, December 3 , 2012 JUSTICE HHC017624NCAB. the return of the deposit. As to any 23 seconds East 99.86 feet to an iron SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION TERMS OF SALE: manufactured home, the following in the western margin of the right-of NOTICE TO CREDITORS shall apply: Any not considered real STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. way Memory Street; thence with said STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA property is being foreclosed pursu- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS FILE NO. 12 SP 203 §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the margin of said right-of-way North COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if neces- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF DEED OF TRUST BEING FORE- Deed of Trust, any successful bidder 00 degrees 26 minutes 20 seconds The undersigned, MAE WARD sary; there is no warranty that any is JUSTICE CLOSED: may be required to deposit with the West 50.00 feet to the POINT AND BARNES, has qualified as Executrix actually located on the subject tract; DISTRICT COURT DIVISION The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court PLACE OF BEGINNING; and being of the Estate of ERNEST M. BARNES, and there is no warranty given by FILE NO.: 12 CV 926 that Deed of Trust executed by DEB- immediately upon the conclusion of a portion of that property conveyed JR., late of Columbus County, and the Substitute Trustee as to whether COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and ORAH D. JACOBS, unmarried to Jay the sale a cash deposit to be deter- in Deed dated January, 1993, from this is to notify all persons having said home is real property or personal CITY OF WHITEVILLE, B. Green, Trustee, dated March 7, mined by the greater of 5% of the Willie A. Cato and wife, Veronica L. claims against said Estate to present property. The sale will be made sub- Plaintiffs 2008 and recorded in Book 923, Page bid or $750.00. Unless the Substi- Cato, to Charles Roberts, recorded them to the undersigned on or before ject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, vs 186 in the Columbus County Registry tute Trustee agrees otherwise, the in Deed Book 438, Page 202, Colum- February 5, 2013, pursuant to North assessments, restrictions and ease- BARBARA GORE; ROBIN RENITA of North Carolina. successful bidder will be required bus County Registry. Reference is Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, ments of record, if any. GORE; RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL to tender the “full purchase price” made to plat recorded in Plat Book or this notice shall be pled in bar of ADDITIONAL NOTICE: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCI- PROPERTY: so bid in cash or certified check at 54, Page 81, Columbus County Reg- their recovery. All persons indebted Take notice that an order for posses- ATES, LLC, The record owners of the subject real the time the Trustee tenders to him istry (Tract 3). to said Estate will please make imme- sion of the property may be issued Judgmentholder (Lienholder); PARA- property as reflected on the records a Deed to the property or attempts Being the same property conveyed diate payment to the undersigned at pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of GON WAY, INC., of the Columbus County Register of to tender such Deed, and should the by Charles Roberts to Barbara Gore the following address: the purchaser and against the party Judgmentholder (Lienholder), Deeds not more than 10 days prior successful bidder fail to pay the full and Robin Renita Gore by Deed dated This the 5th day of November, 2012. or parties in possession by the clerk Defendants to the posting of this Notice is or are amount, then the successful bidder July 8, 1994, recorded in Book 466, MAE WARD BARNES of superior court of the county in NOTICE is hereby given that the Elijah Micybra Bunting, Minor Heir of shall remain liable as provided for Page 689, Columbus County Registry. 503 East Oliver Street which the property is sold. Take fur- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the Deborah Dominique Jacobs. in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submit- The property to be offered pursuant to Whiteville, NC 28472 ther notice that any person who occu- CITY OF WHITEVILLE as bodies pol- DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: ting your bid, you agree that the “full this Notice of Sale is being offered for C. Greg Williamson pies the property pursuant to a rental itic incorporate of the State of North The sale will be held on November purchase price” shall be defined as sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP agreement entered into or renewed Carolina, are exercising their power 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the door of the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- Attorneys at Law on or after October 1, 2007, may, and authority to assess, levy and col- the Columbus County Courthouse, commission as defined in the sub- sioner nor the County of Columbus, P.O. Box 1467 after receiving the notice of sale, ter- lect taxes against real and personal Whiteville, North Carolina. ject Deed of Trust plus the costs of nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Whiteville, NC 28472 minate the rental agreement upon 10 property located within their bound- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: the action, unless the Trustee agrees employees, agents or authorized rep- November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 days’ written notice to the landlord. aries in accordance with the laws of The following real property to be sold otherwise. For example, if the amount resentatives of either the Commis- The notice shall also state that upon the State of North Carolina and the NOTICE TO CREDITORS “sight unseen” is located in Colum- of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s sioner or the County of Columbus termination of a rental agreement, Judgment entered on the 1st day of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA bus County, North Carolina and is commission is defined in the subject make any representation of warranty the tenant is liable for rent due under October, 2012 and are foreclosing on COUNTY OF COLUMBUS believed to have the address of 155 Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross pro- relating to the title or any physical, the rental agreement prorated to the the following land of BARBARA GORE The undersigned, PATRICIA CROW- Crown Point Drive, Riegelwood, NC ceeds of the sale, then the “full pur- environmental, health or safety con- effective date of the termination. and ROBIN RENITA GORE in order ELL GARRELL, has qualified as Exec- 28456 and is otherwise more particu- chase price” shall equal $21,000.00 ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- This the 10th day of October, 2012. to satisfy the properly assessed but utrix of the Estate of W. ARDREY larly described as follows: plus the costs of the action. A ten- ing to the property being offered for JAY B. GREEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, unpaid taxes and/or special assess- CROWELL, late of Columbus County, Being all of Lot 87, Phase II, Sec- der of Deed shall be defined as a let- sale, and any and all responsibilities PC ments upon certain lands. Pursuant and this is to notify all persons having tion III, Kings Bluff Subdivision as ter from the Trustee to the success- or liabilities arising out of or in any Jay B. Green or Robert E. Kirkland, IV to Judgment entered on the 1st day claims against said Estate to present the same is shown on a map record- ful bidder offering to record the Deed way relating to any such condition Attorneys for Substitute Trustee of October, 2012 William E. Wood them to the undersigned on or before ed in Map Book 77, Page 25 of the upon receipt of full purchase price as expressly are disclaimed. 908 E. Edenton Street has been appointed Commissioner February 26, 2013, pursuant to North Columbus County Registry, reference described herein and listed in said let- Also, this property is being sold free Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 with the authority to sell the following Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, to which is hereby made for a more ter. If the trustee is unable to convey and clear of all taxes, special assess- Telephone: 919-829-0797 land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- or this notice shall be pled in bar of particular description. title to this property for any reason ments, prior liens or encumbranc- November 19, 26, 2012 bus County Courthouse in the City of their recovery. All persons indebted es of record against said property Whiteville, Columbus County, North to said Estate will please make imme- except as may exist under Federal Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on diate payment to the undersigned at Law, if any. the 11th day of December, 2012 and the following address: A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- will sell to the highest bidder for cash This the 26th day of November, 2012. chase price, or $750 whichever is all interest in the following described PATRICIA CROWELL GARRELL greater, will be required at the time of real estate: P. O. Box 757 the sale with the balance remaining Lying and being in the City of White- Whiteville, NC 28472 due to be paid in full by cash or cer- ville, Whiteville Township, Columbus Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. tified funds at the Office of the Com- County, North Carolina, and being Attorneys at Law missioner within three (3) days after more particularly described as fol- P. O. Box 1467 the entry of the Judgment of Confir- lows: Whiteville, NC 28472 mation by the Clerk of Court. For a tie line begin at an old pipe Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2012 Hearing before the Honorable Jerry A. located at or near the southwest- Jolly, District Court Judge presiding ern corner of the intersection of the Notice of for the Thirteenth Judicial District was rights-of-way of West Lewis Street held in connection with this foreclo- Foreclosure Sale and Memory Street (now Martin sure on the 1st day of October, 2012 7th ANNUAL LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE FOUNDATION Luther King Avenue), running thence at which time the Honorable Jerry A. NORTH CAROLINA with the western margin of the right- Jolly, authorized this foreclosure sale COLUMBUS COUNTY of way of Memory Street South 00 as required by statute. IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- degrees 26 minutes 20 seconds East This the 16th day of November, 2012. SURE 100 feet to an iron, the POINT AND WILLIAM E WOOD OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUT- PLACE OF BEGINNING; running COMMISSIONER ED BY thence North 88 degrees 19 minutes 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE DEBORAH D. JACOBS, unmarried, 20 seconds West 99.81 feet to an iron; WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Recorded in Book 923, Page 186, Festival of Trees Dec. 2-6, 2012 Vineland Station Sunday 1-6 p.m. Monday & Tuesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $5 Family Night Monday 6-8 p.m. Admission $3 (Children under 3 Free) Trees, Dessert Café, Wreaths, Baked Goods, Santa Claus Appearances, and Story Telling The News Reporter Holiday Luncheons Dec. 5 & 6, 2012 Gift Subscriptions 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Three Months Free with One Year Subscription Vineland Station Tickets $35 per person ! 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