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Jolly’s order stopped Da- School Prom Friday At least one funnel cloud vid from assigning many night? ... WHS girls was spotted in this county Sat- young drivers, aged 16 to 21, urday near Cerro Gordo and in Columbus, Bladen and soccer coach Ronnie Evergreen, but it apparently Brunswick counties to take a Todd getting doused never touched the ground. safe-driving program termed with a cooler of ice Damaging winds StreetSafe. Straight-line winds snapped StreetSafe is owned by David water afer his team’s large pines like matchsticks a Douglas Darrell, a former New York and victory over South along Lebanon Church Road Florida police officer living in Castle Hayne, just east of Williams Township who contributed $250 personally to David’s Brunswick Tursday School, and moved northeast 2010 campaign. Another $242.45 was given to night? ... A Colum- to a home along Gore Trailer Jon David by “S Solutions Inc.,” an entity with bus County motorist Road where more large pines the same Castle Hayne address as Darrell, with See Tornadoes, page 10-A Darrell’s wife, Kayne Darrell, shown as the coming upon a one- principal named person. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist mile stretch of U.S. 74 See Jolly blocks, page 4-A in Robeson County Dual trials Fun on wheels that was completely Karen Hilbourn dances with a student in his wheelchair Friday during the 31st annual Association of Retarded Citizens picnic at Southeast- covered in golf ball- held here ern Community College. Co-sponsored by Columbus County Parks Helena not sized hail Saturday? this week and Recreation, the event offers fun, exercise and a cookout meal to Numerous cars were children and adults with special needs. welcome in stopped beside the nArson case begins to- day, evidence in capi- highway with broken tal murder cases opens Industrial Park windshields and a Wednesday in separate Tool maker celebrates By NICOLE CARTRETTE massive numbers of courtroom. Staff Writer dents. ... Motorists By BOB HIGH 125 years of business Columbus County’s economic development surprised to see a Staff Writer webpage lists 13 vacant industrial buildings By RAY WYCHE cial use items such as firemen’s axes. for sale. A few of those vacant buildings are An estimated 150 people were on school bus working The unusual event of two Staff Writer located in Southeast Regional Park along hand for the program and to view in a New Hope area felony trials at the same time Chadbourn Highway and off of 74-76. a display of tools made by the com- here will feature this week’s It was standing room only at the But officials with Helena, a retail and feld, then discover- pany as engineers and employees court calendars. Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum last wholesaler of agricultural products and chem- explained the purpose of the tools ing that the old bus A charge of arson against Sunday afternoon as friends and icals, who planned to purchase the former and how they were made from high- Allen Wayne “Frog” Strick- workers gathered at a special pro- Coca-Cola distribution facility in the park and had been modifed grade steel. land, 19, of Tabor City, opens gram Council Tool Company put on expand it to include a fertilizer mixing facility Details of the manufacturing pro- into a piece of heavy today (Monday) with jury se- in observance of the company’s 125 found out last week they are not welcome at cedures were described by workers at lection in the District Court- years of making forged tools. the more than 160-acre park. duty farm equip- the plant, with vice president Pickett room with Superior Court An attraction that caught people’s Zoning at the park is one issue. County tax Council and fire and export manager ment?... Judge Jack Hooks Jr. presid- interest was a big display of some of cards list the properties in the park as KF—CR Margo Council, fourth generations ing. the items manufactured by the com- and tax maps include a special identification: of the Council family to take part in And, a 15-person jury is pany in their plant in the Wananish “residential-agriculture. Note: Contact plan- the business, relating some of the scheduled to begin hearing community. ning for industrial uses.” company’s history and serving as Wednesday the state’s evi- Workers and company officials “We had an interest in the Coca-Cola facil- masters of ceremonies. County Deaths dence against Danny Lamont described their jobs and explained ity and thought all that had to be done was The company got its start by Thomas, 38, formerly of Chad- some of the complex operations re-zoning,” Todd Childers, Whiteville Helena manufacturing turpentine “hacks,” Whiteville bourn, charged with killing involved in turning a piece of high- branch manager said Friday after being con- the curved blade knives used to strip Margaret M. Holloway four people here in 2005. carbon steel into axes, bush knives tacted by The News Reporter. Elizabeth “Lib” Cole and other hand tools, and some spe- See Council Tool, page 9-A See Helena, page 3-A Pauline Brock Clewis See Trials, page 4-A Annie Mae Baldwin Elmore Jackson Tabor City Willie King ‘Blue Monday’ shad feasting gets new life By RAY WYCHE in a relaxing setting. keep alive. Staff Writer This year, the event is set for Saturday, April 23 “Blue Monday is unique to this area,” she says. “It Index at the Lock and Dam No. 1 picnic area, but following goes back to plantation days. At every landing on the A Riegelwood area woman wants her neighbors tradition, shad will be cooking along the riverbank river there was a plantation and there were slaves. &EJUPSJBMT

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" Riegelwood, means that the shad, that tasty fish holiday in any list, and as far as is known, it is cel- enlightening rural southeastern North Carolina that is available for only a few weeks each spring, ebrated only in the extreme northeastern corner residents of their history. are running. of Columbus County and the southeastern tip of “I want our people to be aware of our relationship Earnestine Keaton, a native of the area who re- Bladen County. with the Cape Fear River,” she says. “When we said turned to the community of her birth upon retiring Blue Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and river, we meant the Cape Fear.” in New York City, felt that her former neighbors and a day of shad cookouts along the river. Blue Mon- Keaton remembers her childhood along the Cape kin were not properly appreciative of the advantage day along the river in the Riegelwood-East Arcadia Fear, especially shad fishing. of residing next to a river. neighborhoods is still a special day, usually marked “They would haul shad nets seven days a week in Three years ago she almost singlehandedly began by get-togethers along the Cape Fear. shad season. We would eat shad until we didn’t want the Shad Festival to rejuvenate and bring order to a “It’s more like a reunion than a holiday,” she says any more,” she says. longstanding area tradition of gathering on the riv- of the special Monday. Keaton and her sister Cecile Bryant have actively erbank for a shad cookout and to visit with neighbors It’s a tradition that Earnestine Keaton wants to See Shad, page 10-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011

This week, on... Whiteville will keep trash contract for one year nWhiteville is exploring time to complete discussions options involving the with other local governments county and other munici- about a possible joint venture. palities to save money on The contract extension will trash collection. be subject to a rate increase April 18, 2011 that conforms with the con- sumer price index as of July By JEFFERSON WEAVER Whiteville.com 1, Faison explained. Reader Staff Writer The delay will give other Photos towns time to complete the Waste Management will terms of their contracts, Fai- continue to collect Whiteville son said. Most of those expire garbage for at least another June 30, 2012. He said there is year—but that could change. “continued interest” in the The city council Tuesday possible joint agreement. approved a recommendation Faison said he will further by City Manager Larry Fai- update the board at a future son to continue paying Waste meeting. Management to collect house- hold and commercial garbage Jefferson Weaver through next year. “My grandson, Grayson 910-642-4104 ext. 227 That will give Whiteville [email protected] and I were... riding along the canal road when we spotted a couple of al- ligators sunning them- selves. I got a little too Whiteville electoral close to this one and I sure am glad he wasn’t districting won’t change hungry. He was really a By JEFFERSON WEAVER said. The most common way large one.” Staff Writer of determining if district Submitted by: Janis Creech lines must change is called the Whiteville electoral dis- 10 percent rule, Faison said. Whiteville.com tricts won’t change as a result Changes of more than 10 per- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Biser Ball of the 2010 Census. cent in population, density or Sports Trivia Whiteville City Manager ethnicity can require changes Tourism talk in electoral districts. N.C. Director of Tourism Marketing Wit Tuttell speaks to a group of 40 festival and Question #93: This South Larry Faison shared the news The data from the CFCoG is event organizers during Event Fest at Southeastern Community College Wednesday Columbus High School with the city council Tuesday. While demographics may preliminary, Faison said, and afternoon. Attendees shared challenges, solutions and ideas between lectures and tennis standout won must be fully evaluated by the four consecutive Wacca- have to be adjusted in some in a breakout brainstorming session. county districts and the Con- city staff before a final deci- maw Conference singles sion can be reached. championships between gressional district, Faison 2006 and 2009. Who is it? said the city has “pretty much remained unchanged.” Jefferson Weaver Answer: Find the answer An intern with the Cape today, at Whiteville.com, in Fear Council of Governments 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] our Sports Section. calculated the data, Faison

Whiteville.com Poll Question of the Week Literacy Scrabble Would you like to see more film or TV production in fundraiser is April 28 Columbus County? The Columbus County Lit- literacy council. Well, this week, it looks eracy Council will host its The council is seeking team like the “Roll ‘em!” crowd second Scrabble Challenge sponsors, prize donations and Tournament April 28 at Vine- contributors. Individual play- beat out the “Cut!” crew by land Station in Whiteville. ers may register and be placed about seven-to-one, with The evening’s activities are on a four-member team or 65 percent of our respon- designed to provide lots of fun form their own teams. dents stating they would and will commence with din- The Columbus County Lit- like to see more flm and ner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a eracy Council is a non-profit TV production in Columbus fun variation of SCRABBLE® 501(c)3 educational organiza- County, and only 9 per- game play at 6:30 p.m. tion that has been helping cent stating no. About one The event will bring togeth- individuals learn to read since quarter of our respondents er corporate, business, civic, 1979. “don’t really care.” school, social, and church One-on-one tutoring ser- Some roadsides of Columbus County have taken on a new but familiar look during This Week: What up, DA? teams from across the county. vices offered by the council the past few days as strawberry sellers are out in force selling the produce of their Team members will be are free and confidential. To patches. This year’s berry crop is a good one, experts say, with the weather cooperat- challenged to put their heads register for the event by April ing. Above, alongside U. S. 701 North Bypass, Frank Mason sells berries for Edmund together, score big, and win 25, call the literacy council Farms near Chadbourn. Mason, who has been selling berries for nine years, says he prizes while raising funds Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. is known as “the strawberry man.” to promote the efforts of the to 3 p.m. at 642-2442. Your questions answered at Whiteville.com Huge Easter Egg Hunt!!! Whiteville.com Drought seminars begin April 19 Photos With North Carolina again 5 p.m. publication of the State Water of the Week 4000 Eggs!!!! facing the prospect of serious Registration is free. Infrastructure Commission) drought, the Rural Center is Agenda sponsoring a series of half-day 1 p.m. – The role of water Hallsboro Church of God seminars on ways utilities can conservation in your commu- 312 Giles Byrd Rd. use rate structure to encourage nity water conservation. Mary Tiger, Environmental Correction Hallsboro, NC 28442 Topics to be covered include Finance Center Two young men playing guidelines adopted in Novem- 2 p.m. – Relationship be- in a band during the Big ber by the State Water Infra- tween water rates and water use BANG were misidentified Easter Sunday structure Commission. Shadi Eskaf, Environmental in Thursday’s paper. They Immediately after the morning worship service The seminars will be offered Finance Center are brothers Jesse and Jus- • SBHS @ WHS in three locations across the 3 p.m. – Designing rate struc- tin Hufton. Join us at 11:00 am for: Soccer state beginning April 19 and tures to support your utility’s Special Presentation by will be led by staff members objectives Hallsboro Church Of God Drama Team FRANK THEATRES of the Environmental Finance Shadi Eskaf, Environmental Praise & Worship Music Center of the UNC-Chapel Hill Finance Center COASTAL School of Government. 4 p.m. – N.C. Guidelines on STADIUM 10 Special Easter Message by Rev. Danny Williams They are designed for util- Conservation-Oriented Rate ity professionals and board Structures Showtimes (910) 754-7469 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Hope To See You There!!! members, elected officials, and Shadi Eskaf, Environmental 5200 Bridgers Road technical assistance providers. Finance Center • E Bladen HS @ WHS The seminar schedule in- 5 p.m. – Adjourn Baseball cludes: Resource materials April 19: N.C. Rural Center, Designing Rate Structures Conference and Training Facil- that Support Your Objectives: ity, 4021 Carya Drive, Raleigh. Guidelines for N.C. Water Sys- May 2: Old Rock School, 400 tems (a publication of the Envi- Main St., Valdese. ronmental Law Center) May 11: Global TransPark/ SWIC-Recommended Guid- Spirit Aerosystems Composite ance for North Carolina Utili- Center of Excellence, Room 142, ties Attempting to Support Kinston. Water Conservation in the Long • E Bladen HS @ WHS All seminars follow the same Term through Rate Structure Softball agenda and will last from 1 to Design and Billing Practices (a NOW OPEN

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• Tiny Tot Parade East Boys 2/$ FREE Thursday, April 28 Chicken3 1306 Madison St., Whiteville standard 7 p.m. In the old Burger King building SHIPPING Sandwiches on all orders over $20 No admission cost 910-640-1710 a love offering will be taken at Latest Photos, Hours: Whiteville.com. Smyrna Baptist Church 4934 Peacock Rd. Whiteville "REAKFASTAM PMs,UNCHFASTAM PM Check back here, on page 2-A For more information of The News Reporter each week call 642-6337 for the latest on Whiteville.com. The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 – 3-A Congressman at home in Chadbourn By NICOLE CARTRETTE later in life. He earned his bach- development and form a coali- to provide needed equipment sion? Where are the Democrats Staff Writer elor’s degree at N.C. A&T and tion or committee. over the years. Shaw fears large who disagree with what they a master’s in social work from “It requires a lot of work,” cuts to those areas. are saying?” one woman asked. What could a U.S. Congress- Adelphi University in Garden he said. “I’m prepared to work Chadbourn received a num- Towns said while there are man who represents Brooklyn City, N.Y. with you. I stand ready to assist ber of needed police cars, fund- some experienced legislators have in common with Chad- The congressman left an you in any way I can. Chad- ing for an officer, bullet-proof in the Tea Party “others really bourn? administrative position at bourn is my home.” vests and radios from stimulus don’t understand.” A lot. Beth Israel Hospital to become He also discussed housing funds, Shaw said. He said many have never Edolphus “Ed” Towns, a Brooklyn’s first African Ameri- and ways to attract developers. Towns said it was good to served in government and com- Democrat serving his 15th term can deputy borough president He said there are many people hear something positive about promise is difficult to reach. He in the U.S. House of Represen- in 1978. with money looking to make the stimulus money. said the budget is not being bal- tatives, called the rural town His mentor was Congress- more. “There are people testifying anced “with numbers but with home during the early years woman Shirley Chisholm who “They are not going to give every day that it was a waste, social programs.” of his life. supported him in his later run it away,” Towns said, but added that it was this, it was that,” “(John) Boehner is having On a recent visit he remi- for Congress. Elected to Con- that the opportunity to make Townes said, adding that “at the a problem with that group,” nisced about the Chadbourn gress in 1982, Towns has been more would attract them. end of the day we are going to Towns said of the Speaker of he remembered as a child, re-elected 15 times. He discussed using tax in- revisit another stimulus.” the House. “I’d hate to be in his discussed ways Chadbourn can He still knows his way back centives to attract developers Towns discussed the threat position.” build upon its better qualities, to Chadbourn, though, where and the importance of team- of a government shut-down. While the lawmakers have and answered questions about many of his relatives remain work. “I just don’t believe we are go- failed to come to a consensus on the political climate on Capitol and he enjoys talking about “Coalitions pull people to- ing to shut it down,” he said, a budget and are continuing to Hill, now that his party is out his high school basketball days. gether for different reasons,” pointing out that he had been fund the government through of the majority. “In my basketball day, Chad- he continued. He said coalitions questioned about who on his continuing resolutions, Towns Much of Towns’ discussion bourn and Whiteville was a big were not about people who look, staff was essential. said “that’s not the way you run held Tuesday at the Chadbourn deal. As long as we beat White- act and think alike but people “If they were not essential anything.” town hall with a small group of ville, it didn’t matter how many who have a common goal for I wouldn’t have them,” Towns mostly senior residents, town games we lost - we had a good Ed Towns different reasons. said he replied. Nicole Cartrette staff and officials included season,” Towns laughed. Towns pointed out that a “We learned the last time 910-642-4104 ext. 225 stories about his youth and Turning the conversation to coalition to seek a new school, how expensive it was to shut [email protected] reflections on what he learned ways Chadbourn can market about golf? That creates jobs for example, could be made up everything down. It would be growing up in Chadbourn. itself to investors, Towns sug- and wealth.” of parents, teachers and also shameless what that would do “I learned about what was gested that Chadbourn had a Brooklyn has 2.5 million contractors anxious for more to Washington D.C. and the Sandyfeld egg right and what was wrong,” very valuable resource in the people and at one time no hotel, work. people coming to visit. Towns said, pointing out that amount of land it has. Towns said. In efforts to recruit Towns emphasized that jobs The headaches it would hunt April 23 the worst thing he ever did was He pointed out on a recent hotels he encountered a lot of are key. “Jobs are important. cause for the elderly and se- also one of the best things he visit to Pinehurst that he disappointments. I’ve never been in trouble in niors; I don’t think we want to The parks and recreation ever did. thought about how a golf center “You have to establish dia- my life but I always had a job,” do that again,” Towns said. committee for the Town of “I got a job before I was old was developed in the middle of logue. The more ‘no’s’ you get, he said. One person in the audience Sandyfield will hold its annual enough,” Towns said. “I always “nowhere.” the closer you are to a ‘yes’,” Police Chief Steven Shaw asked about the Tea Party. Easter egg hunt on Saturday, worked.” “Golfing is not something Towns said. asked about Department of Jus- “If they make up a small April 23 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at That work ethic would serve that is going to die,” Towns He suggested the town think tice grant funds and others that percentage of the population, the Sandyfield Town Park, 1811 him and his constituents well said. “Have you ever thought beyond traditional economic his department has tapped into why is that all we see on televi- Woodyard Road, Riegelwood. Helena Continued from page 1-A Lots of Spring Things for Childers said much later drafted in 1992 calls for a 75 way and the committee was Pender counties,” Childers “down the road” the company percent majority to approve faced with balancing the op- said. your Easter Basket found out that a restricted cov- such changes “prior to July 1, portunity for new growth with “A lot of people have been enant attached to properties in 2001” while Article III speaks the needs or wishes of existing very supportive of us and Select Spring Scarves 25% of the park may not allow for his to the authority of the devel- companies in the park. appreciate everything we are up to type of industry as well. oper, The Committee of 100, “It’s disappointing that it doing,” he said Vera 40% of “The covenant the Commit- to “approve or disapprove any took this long when we first Chairman of the Commit- Fashion Jewelry tee of 100 wrote didn’t allow proposed use of any site or inquired about this in Janu- tee of 100, Jeff Etheridge, and some exclusions for our business,” Childers sub-site. The document refers ary,” Childers said. Vice Chairman Ivan Wilson 25% of said they were told. That cov- to an evaluation of “noise, Helena Sales Represen- could not be reached for com- enant did allow for a vote of odor, glare, vibration, smoke, tative Scott Hooks said the ment Friday afternoon. 5FSWJT
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We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Grandma Kat & Da da Bo #1921 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 Trials Continued from page 1-A Grand jury wants to hear more Strickland’s case is from 2009 where he was charged with set- ting a fire that damaged his 700-square-foot home along March Avenue in Tabor City. Strickland is also charged with fraud for about Cox’s impersonation case filing an insurance claim of more than $120,000 for damages to A Columbus County grand in May. An indictment would ate,” District Attorney Jon ation and delaying counts were the home. jury said last week it wanted automatically move the cases David stated. made a week later. Strickland has continually been in headlines since the July to hear more about charges of to Superior Court. David said moving the cases Cox was driving an un- 29, 2009 fire that damaged the small two-story wood structure he impersonating a police officer Cox’s defense attorney Mike to Superior Court means Cox marked Town of Chadbourn said he built with funds provided by then State Sen. R.C. Soles Jr. against Stevie Cox, town man- Willis said he was “shocked” at can have a jury trial – not avail- police car when stopped on Since his arrest in the arson case, Strickland was arrested ager of Chadbourn. the news early today (Monday), able in District Court. U.S. 74 just inside Columbus for fleeing to elude arrest and several traffic charges, convicted The jury returned a “true and “can’t understand why the Cox was arrested on the County near Boardman. Chad- and sent to prison in January 2010. presentment” in the charges DA is going to such extremes impersonation charge by High- bourn Mayor Ken Waddell was Living in Durham that also include speeding, in these misdemeanor cases.” way Patrol Trooper Ronnie a front-seat passenger, and two Strickland has had several brushes with Tabor City and driving with an expired license “Because this case involves Walker after Cox presented members of Chadbourn’s ABC South Carolina law enforcement this year – some in both states and delaying a Highway Patrol a public official, I believe it’s a Chadbourn police chief’s board were in the back. involving property owned by Soles. The situation resulted in a trooper after Cox was stopped important to get community in- badge to Walker when the The group was returning recent hearing where his bond in the arson case was raised from for driving 78 in a 60-mph zone volvement, through the grand trooper asked for Cox’s ID and from a trip to Raleigh where $200,000 to $500,000. He was released from jail within 90 minutes. on March 15. jury, on whether they want driver’s license. they met with state ABC of- Thomas had a Durham address when the 2005 murders took Fred Gore, assistant district charges brought forward. The The speeding and driver’s ficials about building a new place. He is also charged with attempted murder of Terrance attorney, said it’s probable an grand jury can review the license charges were made on store along N.C. 410 north of Keith Rowell, 28, of Tabor City, on Aug. 20, 2005, in a case where indictment on the charges will evidence and decide what March 15, and the imperson- Strawberry Boulevard. Rowell survived more than 30 stab wounds in an attempted be sought by the grand jury charges, if any, are appropri- robbery. Craig Lesand Williams, 35, of the Mt. Olive community north- east of Chadbourn, was killed by pistol bullets during a robbery Jolly blocks Fire guts building at a home along Wade Smith Circle off Georgia Pacific Road on Continued from page 1-A Sept. 10, 2005, and Thomas is charged with that homicide. Less than two months later, on Nov. 5, Dennis Inman, 40, It’s against North Carolina law for a corporation to make his wife of less than two weeks, Regina, 33, and her brother, campaign contributions. where man killed Anthony “Goofy” Martin, 35, were all killed at the Inman home ‘Nothing wrong’ Fire of an undetermined origin late Sunday gutted a block along Dessie Road south of Chadbourn, again during a robbery. “My position is that I have done absolutely nothing wrong,” building just west of Chadbourn where Larry James Towns, 55, It took nearly seven weeks to select the jury to hear the cases David said, and asked the public to withhold judgment until was killed by gunshots on March 29. against Thomas, with Judge Thomas Lock presiding. The trial they are told more about the situation. Towns was shot dead by Michael Shawn Brown, 45, of Chad- can last six weeks. David said Sunday he would make a more complete statement bourn, who told sheriff’s officers he thought Towns was an today (Monday) regarding StreetSafe. “armed intruder” who entered the building used by Brown as Jolly said Sunday he knew of the DA’s plan early last week, but a Christian counseling center. No weapon was found. then became aware of the apparent conflict of interest when he There have been no charges filed against Brown in the shoot- Crime briefs ing, and officers say the case is still being investigated. was given information about Darrell’s campaign contributions by a “concerned citizen” in Brunswick County. The fire was reported at 11:45 p.m., and a sheriff’s report Wrecks Dismissed ‘Order stands’ shows the roof caved in and nothing is standing except the block Whiteville police reported A charge of driving while “There won’t be a hearing. The order stands,” Jolly firmly walls. Most windows are also shattered. 11 wrecks here Friday through impaired against Jason Ed- said Sunday. The building is owned by Malcolm Stanley Bullock of White- Sunday with only one minor ward Larrimore, 31, of Con- Jolly’s order said David was “about to institute a scheme in ville, records show. injury. Six of the wrecks were way, S.C., was dismissed in Brunswick County” where certain drivers charged with speed- on streets, and five were in DWI Court here last week ing violations were to attend a four-hour or eight-hour class to parking areas. because the arresting Tabor receive a plea to a lesser offense. City police officer is no longer The drivers assigned to the StreetSafe program would pay Tony Arthur arrested available to testify. $120, with $100 going to the company, and David was to expand Larrimore had a blood-alco- the program to Columbus and Bladen counties “in the near Shoplifers hol level of 0.08 when arrested in attempted murder future,” the order noted. Local police arrested shop- last August, records show. Tony Carey Ar- men had argued He further stated, “…The District Court of the Thirteenth lifters in two separate cases at thur, 34, of Stanley earlier that Sun- Judicial District will not be a party to the scheme of the District Walmart here April 14. Louis Circle, Whiteville, day in a Whiteville Attorney Jon David, and will not tolerate District Attorney Jon W. Cappello, 29, of Troublefield Stabbed was ar rested in store, records show. David financially profiting one of his financial contributors.” Lane, St. Pauls, was charged Wynn Dale Jackson, 35, of Chadbourn April A r t h u r i s o n ‘…inaccuracies’ with stealing a backpack, Hallsboro, was stabbed in the 14 on a charge of probation follow- David said he wasn’t aware of any problems with his Street- socks, ear plugs and hair prod- upper left arm at 7:58 p.m. Sat- attempted murder ing convictions on Safe plans until he was served with Jolly’s order late Friday. ucts valued at $159.21. urday during a domestic argu- in the April 3 shoot- Jan. 24, 2011 here “No hearing was held regarding this matter, and (Jolly’s) Asia Thornton, 19, of White- ment at a home along Westend ing of Franklin Arthur for possession of order contains a number of factual inaccuracies,” David stated. ville, was charged with steal- Drive, Whiteville, according to Meares, 36, at Meares’ home cocaine with intent to sell “StreetSafe is an established program with a proven track ing nine items of clothing, a sheriff ’s report. along Davis Avenue in the and cashing a fake check. record for success. Other district attorneys across the state have valued at $61.42, and Shaquay- Jackson was in an argument Town of Brunswick. The cocaine case originated looked to the StreetSafe program as the best option for educating la Latrice James, 20, also of with Shannon Jamala King, 31, Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. in 2006, and Arthur dis- young drivers,” David said in a statement issued Friday night. Whiteville, was charged with living in the home with four Jeff Nealey said Arthur was appeared for three years Twin brother assisting in the theft. children – one of them fathered found in the home of a fam- following his arrest. The One of the other N.C. DAs using StreetSafe is Jon David’s by Jackson – at the time of the ily member in an apartment check case was last year in twin brother Ben David, district attorney for New Hanover and incident. complex west of Brown Tabor City. Pender counties. There’s no record of any campaign contribu- King told a deputy she was Street in Chadbourn, and is Meares was still hospital- tion by Darrell or a firm associated with him to Ben David, Pills being hit by Jackson in front believed to have been hiding ized during the weekend in according to N.C. Board of Elections records. J o s e p h of the children, and didn’t re- there for several days. New Hanover Regional Med- Other StreetSafe programs are operated in Johnston, Guil- Wayne Price, member what happened. King Meares was struck by ical Center in Wilmington, ford and Wake counties through community colleges and high 27, of Bridg- was arrested for assault with a three shots in his back, and and has undergone more schools. e r s R o a d , deadly weapon inflicting serious one in a leg as he fled from than one surgery to repair “My sole motivation in engaging the StreetSafe program in C l a r k t o n , injuries by Deputy Jason Soles. his assailant in the driveway internal injuries caused by the 13th District is the protection of the public,” the DA said. was arrested of Meares’ home. The two the bullets. April 13 on He encouraged the public to learn more about StreetSafe by charges of Price Gas visiting its website. possession of prescription Two local men were ar- Assign drivers pills with intent to sell, plus rested Friday for stealing gaso- “This is a hands-on interactive driving program that is line from three lawn mowers 2 charged in forgeries maintaining his 2006 Ford designed to help youthful offenders. I am unaware of a better Michael Darrell Smith, 25, of Fayetteville, and Lindsey Aman- Thursday night in the Powell pickup truck as a place to keep driving program,” he added. da McCormick of Red Springs, have been arrested on charges Acres community near Mrs. and sell the pills. Assistant district attorneys in Columbus, Bladen and Bruns- of forgery involving checks passed last month at Walmart here. Tate’s Road west of Whiteville. Sheriff’s Drug Detective wick counties were to assign young drivers to the program, and Whiteville Police Detective Sgt. Tedd Dixon obtained the war- Hartford Talmadge Sellers Aaron Herring obtained the give them a date on which the course had to be completed. rants that show Smith is charged with three counts of forgery Jr., 44, and Shannon Linbford warrants after he was called A Columbus County attorney last week was given a “flyer” on March 6 when checks for $285, $140 and $117 were passed at McCormick, 32, were arrested by a Highway Patrol trooper about StreetSafe by an assistant district attorney in District the store. by Sheriff ’s Deputy A.C. Car- to where Price was stopped Court, and was told the attorney’s client had to attend the course. McCormick is charged with passing a check for $140 at the roll. The men went to the home on U.S. 701 near N.C. 131 north The attorney, based on the fact a client could choose the course store on March 19. of Whiteville. Price was also of Susie Dale Layes along and place they wish to attend, refused the ADA’s assignment. charged by the trooper with Powell Acres Drive Thursday driving while impaired. asking for money to buy gas. McCormick went to Layes’ Arrest in hit-and-run home Friday morning in the Mini grants available Sebrina R. Gaines, 38, was was stopped by a crowd of on- Anyone interested in applying for funds supplied by the presence of Carroll and said he seriously injured in Chad- lookers, according to a police Governor’s Crime Commission to help educate youth about “wanted to turn himself in.” bourn Thursday night when report. the dangers of drug use and membership in gangs is asked County Fatalities McCormick said he and Sellers she was struck by a car while Officer Brian Campbell to contact Elizabeth Woodburn at the Sheriff ’s Office here. were in Sellers’ pickup when it To this date she was standing outside a said Gaines was struck at Woodburn said the deadline is April 29. ran out of gas. store at the intersection of 8:40 p.m. after Davis failed to The funding is part of the second year of programs 2011 …………… 3 McCormick said they “came Brown and Institute streets. stop for a stop sign at East for residents in Columbus and Bladen counties through 2010 ..…………...13 up with the idea” to steal gas Karl Derrick Davis, 73, of Institute Street, and drove a Project Safe Neighborhood Gang Prevention grant that from Layes’ mower, and did Total 2010...... 26 New York City, was arrested across Brown Street and hit is primarily aimed at reducing the use of alcohol and the same thing to two other Total 2009...... 28 for felony hit-and-run driving the woman standing beside the drugs among teenagers, and preventing teens from being mowers at other nearby homes. after he continued to drive on Fire Up convenience store and attracted to gangs. Clark Street to where construc- gas station. Woodburn said there is $10,000 available. Part of the tion blocked the road. Davis Davis was involved in an- yearly grant total has funded programs for seventh graders Break-ins, thefs noted turned around and tried to other vehicle accident “just in schools at Acme-Delco, Chadbourn, Williams, Hallsboro, The following were victims Road, Tabor City – theft of 22 drive by the store again, but minutes” before he hit the Nakina and Tabor City. Woodburn can be reached at 642- of a break-in and/or theft re- sections of galvanized pipe; woman when he drove off a 6551. ported on date shown: some recovered from recycling street and hit a sign, Campbell s!PRILn7EST&RASER location in South Carolina. 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This charge was dis- we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. s!PRILn-ANLY/SCAR son, Smith Street, Whiteville missed in the plea deal, and he Bullock, Tucker Coleman – theft of propane tank. forfeited the firearm. 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 -- 5A Forestry and science museums sponsor state workshop here Twenty-six teachers and childcare professionals from throughout the state participated in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Whiteville Primary School April 2. Called Environmental Experiences for Early Child- hood, the six-hour workshop was sponsored by the N.C. Museum of Forestry in Whiteville and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Continuing education units and day care credits were provided to the attendees, who are now qualified for Criteria III in the N.C. EE Certification Program.

Educators peer through binoculars they made during a recent Project Learning Tree Workshop.

Alice Connor and others “dance amongst the leaves” Educators use a magnifying glass to get a closer look at during a Project Learning Tree workshop designed for Mother Earth. educators of children ages 3 to 6. Educators plant a tree during Project Learning Tree. Early College hosts Mardi Gras carnival for special ed students

Southeastern Ear- ly College High School hosted a fun-filled Mardi Gras-themed carnival for Columbus County special education students. This carnival was held in T Building of Southeastern Community College on March 25. Putting on this large- scale event was the idea of Principal Laura Davis, who conceived the idea out of concern. “I was concerned that our students didn’t have the opportunity to rub shoulders with excep- tional children on our campus,” she said. “I also knew that we needed a service learning project Gathering for the Mardi Gras carnival for the year, and I thought this project would not dents to enjoy the day. mie Worley, counselor of out a generous donation only fill a need but also The special education Southeastern Early Col- from the Columbus Home- help our students learn students played several lege High School, as the builders’ Association and compassion.” carnival games that were Mardi Gras carnival came the help of Bill Worley For the past three years, manned by members of to an end. who oversaw the con- the school-wide service the Early College’s vari- This event would not struction of the carnival learning project has been ous school organizations have been possible with- games. Relay for Life led by Don- and clubs. na Williamson. This year, Not only did special Davis decided to provide education students get a different type of volun- to have fun by playing teerism experience for the games, they also had an SECHS student body. opportunity to express The philosophy of their creativity by indi- giving back to the com- vidually contributing to munity through volun- the art exhibition, and by teerism is not a new idea participating in painting, to Early College students dancing, and getting their who participate weekly in faces painted. Friday Experience, an op- The carnival atmo- portunity to learn about sphere that SEC volun- the world around them teers created for these through volunteering and students was enjoyed job shadowing. In essence, by participants and vol- the Mardi Gras carnival unteers alike. Frankye was a large scale “Friday Boone-Newkirk, teacher Experience” for everyone assistant from Chadbourn involved. Elementary, expressed “Events like this are her appreciation by re- extremely important and A Chadbourn student likes bubbles. marking, “An event like necessary for our kids,” this is a great opportunity said Assistant Principal for them (students) to ex- Ashley Boykin. “Before press their creativity, to the carnival games began, experience and celebrate There were many games to enjoy. Principal Davis greeted the world of art while hav- the special education stu- ing fun, fun, fun!” dents with an exuberant Other adults in the stu- welcome. Afterwards, stu- dents’ lives shared that dents from Chadbourn feeling and appreciated Elementary, Cerro Gordo the day as well. Ms. Lang- Elementary, and East Co- ley, a special education lumbus High provided en- teacher from Acme-Delco, tertainment. The carnival said, “It’s very special for provided these students the students to get togeth- the platform to perform er to feel like they are part in their own version of of something bigger.” She Columbus County’s Cele- also commented that she brate the Arts. After these enjoyed seeing her stu- performances, SECHS ju- dents happy and having nior Chris Jenkins, in his fun with their peers. outlandish role as Hubert Members of SEC’s culi- Fonsworth, entertained nary club served the spe- the crowd with an engag- cial education students, ing, interactive dance their teachers and teacher performance of MC Ham- assistants a hot dog lunch mer’s “Hammer Time.” before they went back to His lively performance their respective schools. was followed by a speech “This was a very re- by Dr. Deedi Swart, Co- warding experience. It lumbus County’s excep- was a great time for ev- Bus driver Annie Gause helps students enjoy the tional children’s director eryone,” reflected Sam- Learning to bowl. day. who encouraged the stu- 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 Engagements

Tara Lyndsay Hayes James Walter Ennis III Chasity Hardwick Pamela Christine Hurdle Branden M. Wachter Hayes-Ennis David Lee Settle Hardwick- Mr. and Mrs. Claxton Hayes of Elizabethtown announce the Hurdle-Settle Wachter engagement of their daughter, Charles and Terry Hurdle of Greenville announce the Michael and Denise Worley Tara Lyndsay, of Banner Elk to engagement of their daughter, of Clarendon announce the James Walter Ennis III, also of Pamela Christine, to David Lee engagement of their daughter, Banner Elk and son of Dr. and Settle, son of Ron and Patricia Chasity Hardwick, to Branden Mrs. Jim Ennis of Banner Elk. Settle of Whiteville. M. Wachter of Whiteville, son The bride-elect graduated The bride-elect will gradu- of Dan and Angie Wachter of from N.C. State University ate from Campbell University Elizabethtown, formerly of and is a paralegal for Attorney School of Pharmacy in May. Alyson Bahr of Lake Waccamaw poses in a 1911 bathing costume to promote Picnic Cedar Lake, Ind., and Debbie Robert B. Angle Jr. in Boone. The groom-elect graduated at the Lake and Tour of Homes set for Thursday, May 5 at the Depot Museum. The an- Rustin of Euless, Texas. The groom-elect is a game from East Carolina University nual luncheon will kick off a weekend of events marking the Town of Lake Waccamaw’s The bride-elect is a regis- warden with the N.C. Wildlife and is attending Wingate Uni- 100th anniversary. The tag in the neck of the bathing costume is April 1911, the same tered nurse at Columbus Re- Resources Commission. versity School of Pharmacy. gional Healthcare. A May 7 wedding is planned month the Town of Lake Waccamaw became offcial. Tickets are on sale at the mu- A June 4 wedding is planned The groom-elect is a respi- at the Village Chapel on Bald seum, Town Hall, Whiteville Chamber of Commerce or from any board member. in Greenville. ratory therapist at Columbus Head Island. Regional Healthcare. A June 11 private ceremony Legion Post 137 to meet Tuesday is planned at Ocean Isle Beach. American Legion Post 137 will meet Tuesday, April 19 at 7 Town & Country p.m. Members are encouraged to attend. to visit gardens Each week at Daisy’s, we will be ofering a The Town and Country specifc category of gifs Garden Club will tour the Happy Birthday Pearl Fryar Topiary Gardens 20% OFF! in Bishopville, S.C. on Tues- Daddy! day, April 19. Members should meet in the parking lot of First Baptist Church at 10:15 a.m. to make travel plans. The group will have a dutch lunch at the Redbone Alley April 18 - April 23 is restaurant in Florence, S.C. and a $3 donation is requested for the tour. Hostesses are BABY WEEK Myrtle Bright and Ann Sauls. We have a huge selection Members are encouraged to of precious and unusual join this tour of an acclaimed gifts for BABY! Southern topiary garden. We ofer complimentary gif wrap High school pianists SHORT BROS. Participants in the high school division of the 33rd annual piano festival at South- RENT-A-CAR DAISY’S eastern Community College recently include, front row, left to right; Cissy Yu of Sac- Hwy. 701, South We love you to the moon 16 Whiteville Mini Mall ramento, Calif., visitor award; Whitney Ward of Chadbourn, winner; Megan Bass of $ 95 of Whiteville and back. M-F 9:30 - 6 SAT 9:30 - 4 Whiteville, 2nd runner-up; Maleah Murray of Whiteville, 1st runner-up; back row: Jie 19DAILY 642-4175 Grayson and Gage adaisygif.com Eun Ha of Fayetteville, honorable mention; Christina Palmer of Delco, Columbus County Award; and Ronald Givens of Delco, honorable mention. The group was pre- viously identifed as junior high students due to incorrect information provided for the newspaper. BELK.COM

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just in time for Easter SeniorDay Bradley & Amanda Canady of Whiteville announce the Tues., April 19 Final performances February 16th birth of a son, Customers 55 and older Daniel (Larry Smith) is checking Rev. Abernathy’s (John Linden Gage, Scott) identifcation with Luke (Mark Edge) ready to at- in Columbus Regional. tack in a scene from “Sin, Sex and the CIA,” an adult He weighed 6 lbs. 6 oz. and EXTRA % comedy that will be performed in Whiteville next week- was 18 inches long. end. Dinner theatre performances will be held at Interim Maternal grandparents are Center at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23. Ricky and Becky Edge off Tickets are $30 and must be reserved in advance. For of Whiteville. 20sale purchases* reservations call 910-642-3982, 910-640-1555, or 910- Paternal grandmother is with your 840-1782. The Interim Center is located at 305 Liberty Teresa Cartrette Belk Rewards Card Street off U.S. 701 bypass north of Whiteville. 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Cannot be redeemed for cash, credit or refund, used in combination with any other discount or coupon offer. Valid April 19, 2011. RED DOT: *Limited exclusions in Brighton, designer handbags and junior denim. Juniors total savings are 60-80% off. Fashion Accessories, www.whiteville.com Everyone is invited. Handbags, Small Leather Goods, Hosiery and Men’s Tailored Clothing total savings are 55-70%. COUPONS NOT VALID ON RED DOT The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011--7A American Girl Sandyfeld to hold Easter egg hunt The Parks and Recreation Committee for the Town of Sandy- trip to NYC field will hold a Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 from 11 Lake Waccamaw Depot Mu- a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sandyfield Town Park located at 1811 Wood- seum is planning a special yard Road, Riegelwood. American Girl Doll trip to New York City for mothers, daugh- ters and grandmothers July 24- 28. It will feature lunch at the American Doll store and each SCC TV Schedule child can take her own doll or EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time War- ner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune in borrow one from the store. weekly from 9 a.m. –midnight or view online at www.sccnc.edu The group will spend three This week on EDU-Cable: nights in the heart of Broad- Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday way at Crown Plaza Hotel and 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room the M&M store is across the 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Your Health Matters – street with the Hershey store Healthy Kids – Terrie Priest, Dr. John Wilkins and Dawn Watts-Boyd next door. 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative There will be a lot of time Extension – The Organ Wise Guys: Famer’s Market for the group to shop, cruise Fresh – Howard Wallace and Teresa Thompson around Manhattan, tour NBC 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks Studios, take in a Broadway with Harry Foley – Fiesta Chicken Chowder Funds for non-profts play or take a bus tour. Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents Representatives of local non-profts who accepted contributions from Whiteville 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - SCC G Building Renovations – The trip is geared for girls 8 Sue Hawks, Betty Jo Sanders and Dr. Kathy Women’s Civic League were, front row, left to right: Clara Baldwin, Tarni Carter, Janet and older. There will be a lot of Matlock Hinson, Vickie Pait, Kelly Lewis; back row: Patricia Edge, Sally Mann, Bridgett Jones, walking and younger children 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Sixth Annual High School Deb Tyman, Gary Faircloth, Dr. Debbie Newman, Dr. Fred Senter, Rachel Williams, are not encouraged to join the Honors Jazz Band Festival Concert tour. However, the Yankees are Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program Susan Smith, Lynn Spaulding, Terrie Priest and Janet McPherson. 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Volunteer Connection with Dr. Melody in town at that time so men are Prevatte – Disaster Preparedness and Response – welcome to take their sons. Faye Stone WWCL donates $10,000 to community The bus will leave Whiteville on Sunday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. The Whiteville Woman’s Rails, N.C. Forestry Museum, nizations, President Rosanna and will arrive in New York Civic League (WWCL) present- uniforms for Whiteville High Ezzell challenged recipients City around 7:30 p.m. and re- ed contributions to local non- School, Central Middle, Edge- to go and multiply the gift. She turn home on Thursday. profit organizations recently wood Elementary, Whiteville also thanked the organizations for girls The cost is $680 per person, at the club’s monthly meeting Primary and North Whiteville for contributions they make to double occupancy and $320 for held at the Columbus County Academy, Columbus Humane the community. an additional child. For infor- Arts Council Center. Society, Edgewood Middle Boys and Girls Home direc- mation and a participant form Approximately $10,000 was School’s music program and tor Gary Faircloth expressed send self-addressed stamped presented by treasurer Pa- Columbus County American the sentiment of the organiza- envelope to Lake Waccamaw tricia Edge to Boys and Girls Red Cross. tions by thanking members of Depot Museum, P.O. Box 386, Home of N.C., Whiteville High The WWCL’s major fund- WWCL for the club’s interest Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 28450. School’s art department, Co- raising activity, which gener- and involvement in the com- lumbus Regional Healthcare’s ates the money to give back to munity. 43 S. Whiteville Village chaplain fund, Woman’s Choic- the community, comes from After the presentations lo- Blood drive set SHOE FAIR Whiteville 642-3664 es, Families First, Columbus baking, cooking and serving. cal artist Ken A. White dis- County Arts Council, Girl During the presentation to cussed his artwork, which was at IGA April 22 Scout Troop 657, Ramps and representatives of the orga- on exhibit at the Arts Center. A blood drive for the Ameri- can Red Cross will be spon- Parks and Rec meets April 25 sored by the Whiteville IGA GED classes store on Friday, April 22, begin- The quarterly meeting for the Parks and Recreation Advisory ning at 10 a.m., and continuing Board has been changed from April 21 to Monday, April 25 at 7 set at Delco until 2:30 p.m. p.m. in the Dempsey B. Herring Annex Building on West Smith Men and Women United Prizes will be given, all Street across from N.C. Farm Bureau. for Youth and Families, Com- donors receive a Red Cross tee This meeting is open to the public. For more information munity Development Corpo- shirt, and are automatically contact the Columbus County Parks and Recreation office at ration is sponsoring a GED entered into a drawing to win 640-6624. class through Southeastern a pair of round-trip tickets on Community College. Delta Air Lines. Relay 4 Life pageant set Classes are held on Tues- Contact Jackie Shipman or Jimmy Dale Fowler day and Thursday from 6:30 Happy 16th Birthday The Greater Columbus County Relay 4 Life Pageant is ac- Kristy Batten at 642-5568 for an Gone for a year. – 9:30 p.m. in the Community cepting applications for the May 14 event at Southeastern Com- appointment to donate blood, We still miss you very much. Reece Alston Fowler Support Agency on U.S. 74-76 munity College. or for more information. Love, Mom, Dad, Son Reece, April 15, 2011 at the Acme exit. Applications are available at Sugar and Spice Dancewear, Wife Karen, Uncle Bobby Watching over you from For information call Sheri Carter’s Bridal and Tabor City Visitors Center. Anyone inter- and Aunt Cathy, Grandma Heaven. at 655-3811 or 910-655-0698 ext. ested or for more information call Mitzi Ward at 234-1742. www.whiteville.com Betty and Papa Larry Your loving Dad, Jimmy 103. #1916

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"(&4 Easter lilies to decorate CG Baptist Church for the season Cherry Grove Baptist Church’s sanctuary will be decorated The NewsDeaths Reporter, Thursday, April 18 2011, Page 8A with Easter lilies and palms during its upcoming Easter sea- MARGARET MURPHY ANNIE MAE BALDWIN DORINADA CAUSEY son beginning with Palm Sunday, April 17 through Easter Sun- DEATH NOTICE HOLLOWAY WHITEVILLE -- Annie Mae LUMBERTON -- Dorinda day, April 24. Lilies may be purchased through the church, by WHITEVILLE -- Margaret Baldwin, 72, died Saturday, Causey, 63, died Wednesday, family or individuals for $10 each, in memory or in honor of Murphy Holloway, 76, died April 9, 2011, at her residence. April 13, 2011. She was pre- families, individuals, groups or organizations. The deadline Sunday, April 10, at Columbus Final rites were held Sat- ceded in death by her par- for purchases is Wednesday, April 16. Those who wish to pur- Regional Healthcare. urday, April 16, at Love Grove ents, Dougle Chester Sykes chase a lily may call Linda Hilbourn at the church office and Final rites were held Satur- Freewill Baptist Church, 1763 and Dolly Willoughby Sykes; they may be picked up after the Easter morning worship ser- day, April 16, at Cedar Grove Millie Christine Road, White- and two brothers, Cletus and vice on Easter Sunday, April 24. Missionary Baptist Church, ville. Burial followed in Bald- Leonard Sykes. The church is located on Swamp Fox Highway (N.C. 904) be- 4604 Joe Brown Highway win Family Cemetery. Peoples Final rites wer held Satur- tween Tabor City and Fair Bluff. For more information about North, Whiteville with Dr. Funeral Home of Whiteville day, April 16, at Bladen-Gas- any upcoming events call pastor Josh Phillips at the church John Troy officiating. Burial handled the arrangements. kins Funeral Home of Eliza- office at 649-7307 or 649-7910, visit the church website at www. followed in Mt. Olive Baptist Survivors include her hus- bethtown with the Rev. Larry cherrygrovebaptist.org or e-mail any questions or comments Church Cemetery. Peoples band, Frank Baldwin; three Johnson officiating. Burial to [email protected]. Funeral Home of Whiteville daughters, Barbara Ganus of followed at Singletary Cem- handled the arrangements. Kannapolis, Alice Baldwin etery, Old Boardman Road. Survivors include two of Hope Mills, and LeShana Survivors include her two Airlie Gardens senior trip daughters, Linda F. Murphy Baldwin of Durham; a sister, sons, Garett Lamb of Lum- The Columbus County De- Gardens tour will be from 11 of the home and Bernice Betty Edwards of Richmond, berton, and John Lamb of partment of Aging senior cen- a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and lunch on MARY FAYE ‘PAT’ MOORE Bradford of Whiteville; and a Va.; and two brothers, David Conway, S.C.; her husband, ters will take a tour of Airlie your own at K&W Cafeteria. FRICK sister, Wilhelmenia Pollard of Graham of Whiteville, and Franklin Causey; stepsons, Gardens in Wilmington on Estimated return to White- CHARLOTTE -- Mary Whiteville. James Graham of Newark, Frank and Scott Causey, both Tuesday, April 26. The cost is ville will be 4 p.m. Faye “Pat” Frick, passed N.J. of Loris, S.C.; stepdaughter, $10 per person for van trans- For more information call away peacefully in her ELIZABETH ‘LIB’ COLE AMANDA JUNE WRIGHT Christy Allsbrook of Loris, portation and $5 for the tour. Jenette Long at Bug Hill at sleep, hand and hand with WHITEVILLE -- Zelma S.C.; two brothers, R.D. Sykes SUPPLY -- Amanda June Pay at the gate. 640-3791 or email djlong@ our Lord on April 17, 2011 Elizabeth “Lib” Cole, 78, of Lumberton, and Don Sykes Wright, 32, formerly of Blad- The tour will be at your own columbusco.org, Catherine at Sharon Towers Retire- died Friday, April 15, 2011, of Moscow, Tenn.; two sisters, enboro, died Saturday, April pace using a self-guided map. Spaulding at Bolton at 655- ment Community. She was at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Argie Mae Smith of Blad- 9, 2011. She was preceded in Trams are available to those 4166 or email cspaulding@ predeceased by her loving and LifeCareCenter. She was enboro, and Van Greene of death by her grandparents, who have difficulty walking. columbusco.org, Ruby Shelley husband Dewey A. Frick. born Aug. 19, 1932 in Ashe- Shallotte; five grandchildren, Mennon and Mary Wright and There are also benches and at Chadbourn at 654-4423 or Pat was born Oct.16, 1920 ville, the daughter of the late three step-grandchildren, and D.G. Pait. stops. email rshelley@columbusco. in Whiteville, to Charles Homer and Ester Pearl Ingles three great-grandchildren. Final rites were held. Fri- The van will leave the org, Lillie Young at East Co- Coatsworth Moore and Jenkins. She was preceded in day, April 15, at Bethel Em- Whiteville Senior Center at 9 lumbus at 655-4754 or email Mary Rankin Moore. Mrs. death by a daughter, Donna manuel Holiness Church. ELMORE JACKSON a.m. with pick ups in Bolton [email protected], Mi- Frick was the last living Grice. Burial will be in Bryant Fam- WHITEVILLE -- Elmore and East Columbus. The Airlie chelle Dippel at Fair Bluff at member of a large family. Cole was district manager ily Cemetery. Lewis-Bowen Jackson Jr., 68, formerly of 649-6881 or email mdippel@co- She had five half-sisters, Al- of the Worldbook Organiza- Funeral Home of Bladenboro Nakina, died Wednesday, lumbusco.org, Susan Prince at tha, Lillian, Hassie, Clara, tion for many years in Colum- handled the arrangements. April 13, 2011, at Lower Cape Tabor City at 653-3063 or email and Ferrell; brothers, bus County and in Florida. Survivors include her son, Fear Hospice and LifeCare- [email protected] or Ralph, George, Hal, Don, She was a licensed insurance Earn baby bucks Austin Monroe; father, Man- Center in Whiteville. Jean Powers at Whiteville at Robert, and Bill; sisters, agent, was formerly employed ley Wright; mother, Connie Final rites will be held at at WCPC Center 640-6602 or email jpowers@ Elizabeth and Mildred. with Another Man’s Treasur- Pait Jeffries; sister, Paula 2 p.m. Monday, April 18, at A Woman’s Choices Preg- columbusco.org. Pat moved to Charlotte in ers in Whiteville and was a Todd Edwards; three broth- Zion Plain Missionary Baptist nancy Care Center, a life-af- the late 1940’s. She worked member of First Presbyterian ers, Ricky, Joey, and Mark Church, 11040 Seven Creeks firming Christian ministry, of- in the Time Payment De- Church. Todd; and grandmother, Pau- Highway, Nakina with the Rev. fers an Earn While You Learn Veterans meet partment of Wachovia A memorial service was line Pait. James Smith officiating. Buri- program to pregnant women Vietnam Veterans of Bank until her retirement held Sunday, April 17, at First al will follow in the New Home in Columbus County. By tak- America meet the first Tues- in 1960. Presbyterian Church with MATTIE ELLIS GORDON Cemetery in Nakina. Viewing ing one-on-one classes with an day of each month at 7 p.m. In 1957, she married the Rev. Josh Bower officiat- HAMLET -- Mattie Ellis will be at the church Monday advocate, an expectant mother at 1028 S. Madison St., White- Dewey A. Frick. They were ing. Peacock Funeral Home Gordon, 73, died, Sunday, following the service. can earn baby bucks that can ville. active and very devoted of Whiteville handled the ar- April 17, 2011, at her resi- Survivors include sisters, be exchanged for a car seat, members of Carmel Pres- rangements. dence. She was born June 16, Carolyn Holmes of New York, crib, or other baby supplies. Passport Photos byterian Church. They Survivors include a son, 1937, in Columbus County, the N.Y,., Marcella Jackson of At- The Earn While You Learn The News Reporter loved traveling and were Gary Cole of Supply; a daugh- daughter of James H. Ellis lanta, Ga., and Versie Jackson program consists of eight class- only $10.00 very proud to have traveled ter, Lisa Cole Tucker of White- and Polly Ann Scoggins. of Rock Hill S.C,.; brothers, es that are tailored to the needs all over the world. She is ville; three grandchildren; six She was a member of The Daniel Jackson, Bobby Jack- of each client. Classes last ap- survived by her many niec- great-grandchildren; and a Church of God of Prophecy, son, and Thomas Jackson, all proximately an hour and are Debra Norris es, nephews, great-nieces, sister, Yvonne Cole of Swans- Rockingham and previously offered on Tuesdays and Thurs- of Nakina. 1/7/59 - 4/18/10 and great-nephews; as well boro. worked as an instructor in days between noon and 4 p.m. Friends may visit the fam- as her beloved four-legged textiles. The Pregnancy Care Center is PAULINE BROCK CLEWIS ily at the home of Daniel L. friend and companion, Final rites will be held at located at 116 Premiere Plaza, WHITEVILLE -- Pauline Jackson, 8347 Happy Home Spanky. 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at behind Waffle International Brock Clewis, 86, of the Cru- Church Road, Nakina. the Church of God of Proph- in Whiteville. For more infor- A celebration of her life soe Community of Whiteville ecy, Rockingham, with Pas- mation call Janet McPherson will be held at 1 p.m. on died Thursday, April 14, 2011 tora Steven Gilmer and Nick at 642-2677. All services of the Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Western Prong to host Jackson officiating. Burial Pregnancy Care Center are at Carmel Presbyterian Medical Center in Wilming- will follow in Gordon’s Family Xtreme Strength confidential and free of charge. Church. The family will re- ton. She was the widow of Cemetery, Springhill Church ceive friends following the the late Paul Jasper Clewis Western Prong Baptist Road. Visitation will be held service at the church. In- and the daughter of the late Church will host the Xtreme Tuesday, April 19, at Har- terment at Sharon Memo- Thomas V. and Georgia Jones Strength Team on Sunday, rington Funeral Home, from In Memoriam rial Park will be private. Brock. She was also preceded May 1, at the church’s 7 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Harrington Funeral A Year The family extends a in death a son, Willard Paul service. Home and Crematory is serv- SUMMERSETT It’s been a year since heartfelt thank you to her Clewis Sr.; five siblings, her ing the Gordon Family. that day second family, the staff twin sister, Irene B. Godwin, Survivors include her hus- God called you away and residents of Sharon Mable B. Coleman, Mildred B. WCHS Class of ’71 Towers, for their kindness band, Jessie Gordon of the Bessie Lennon A year of sorrow and grief Thompson, Roger Brock and R home; daughters, Virginia to hold reunion A year of disbelief shown to Pat while in their Willard Brock and a grandson Miller of Hamlet, Carolyn Summersett A year without you care. Willard Paul Clewis Jr. West Columbus High School Bernell of New York and Jes- April 8, 1911 - March 14, 2010 A year filled with the In lieu of flowers, do- Final rites were conducted Class of 1971 will hold its 40th sica Nicole Demercer of Ham- question why nations may be made to Sunday, April 17, at Magnolia reunion on Friday, Sept. 24 at The last of the 13 children let; sons, Jessie Carlton “Carl” A year filled with pain the Evelyn Davis Medical Baptist Church, Crusoe with the Whiteville Country Club Gordon of Hamlet and James of W. Mack Curtis and and feeling blue Assistance Fund, in care the Rev. Clayton Rivenbark of- from 7-11 p.m. The cost is $25 “Earl” Gordon of Hamlet; sis- Arie Della Lennon A year filled with of Carmel Presbyterian ficiating. Interment followed per person or $50 for a couple. ter, Jimmie Jernigan of Rock- memories of you Church, 2048 Carmel Road, in Columbus Memorial Park The deadline to purchase tick- ingham; nine grandchildren; We knew the day God Charlotte, N.C. 28226. in Whiteville. Worthington ets is Aug. 1. and eight great-grandchil- In fond and loving memory took you home Condolences may also be Funeral Home in Chadbourn For more information con- dren. of a Rbeloved individual who He had a better place expressed at www.harryan- handled the arrangements. tact Bonnie Lee at 654-5220 or Online condolences may be reached out to many - dbryantfuneralhome.com. She is survived by two email at [email protected]. for you made @www.harringtonfu- Harry & Bryant Company daughters, Virginia C. Gerga- nc.us or Danny McNeil at dan- including family members, A place without pain neralhome.com is serving the family. nous and Margaret “Cookie” [email protected]. friends and students. or sorrow C. Haney, both of Crusoe; a JAMES BRYANT You are gone, We will always remember SELINA GRACE PRICE McGOUGAN III and love you dearly SUMMERVILLE, S.C. -- Se- sister, Effie H. Robbins of Lake but not forgotten. Waccamaw; brothers, Thomas BLADENBORO -- James to the end lina Grace Price, 48, formerly Bryant McGougan III, 58, died Ida Stephens Owens, Mama, Patricia, of Clarendon, died Thursday, Brock of Hartsville, S.C., Wil- TC Elementary to a student #1903 liam Kimble Brock and Fred Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his Doris, Tonya #1920 April 14, 2011, in her home residence. hold registration after a seven year fight with Arvil Brock, both of White- ville; three grandchildren; 11 A graveside service will be Tabor City Elementary cancer. She was the daughter held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April School will hold its 2011-2012 of the late Bobby Carter. great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 19, at Whiteville Memorial kindergarten pre-registration A memorial service will Cemetery with the Rev. Wil- on April 18, 19, 20 from 9 a.m.- Card of Thanks be held Tuesday, April 19, at liam Boykin officiating. McK- 2 p.m. The family of Mother Martha A. Gause 5 p.m. in the Inman Funeral To register your child you WILLIE KING enzie Mortuary of Whiteville sincerely thanks each of you for your Home Chapel by Pastor John is handling the arrangements. must bring: child’s shot re- TABOR CITY -- Willie King expressions of love and acts of kindness. McPherson and Marty Norris. Survivors include his moth- cord, certified birth certifi- died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Thank you for being with us during this Family will receive friends er, Juanita Walters Small of cate, Social Security card, and following the service. Inman New Hanover Regional Medi- difficult time. Your thoughts, prayers cal Center in Wilmington. He Bladenboro; and a brother, proof of residency (a current Funeral Home of Tabor City John W. McGougan of White- water, cable, electric bill or and words of sympathy will always be is handling the arrangements. was the son of the late James remembered. May God bless you for and Ella Mae King. ville. lease agreement). The child She is survived by her being a blessing to us. Final rites were held Fri- must be 5 years old on or be- mother Judy Tolbert of Sum- #1918 day, April 15, at Great Grace ROSA CORNEILIA CLARK fore Aug. 31 to be in kinder- merville, S.C.; husband Way- TART garten. lon Chestnut; three sons Church in Tabor City with Elder Timothy Bowman offi- CLARKTON -- Rosa Corne- For more information call Paul Price, Skyler Chestnut, lia Clark Tart, died Sunday, Johanna Stout or Avonda Cordero Chestnut all of Sum- ciating. Burial will follow in the Columbus County Sing- April 17, 2011, at Liberty Com- Pierce at 653-3618. merville, S.C.; two grand- mons of Whiteville. daughters; one brother, Felton ing Union Cemetery in Tabor City. Westside Funeral Home Arrangements are incom- Carter of Winston-Salem; and plete and will be announced one sister, Shanta Tolbert of Chapel of Tabor City handled the arrangements. by McKenzie Mortuary of Greater MSC to Summerville, S,C. She was Whiteville.- preceded in death by her ma- Survivors include his wife, hold Harvest ternal grandmother Eunice Betty King of the home; and a Time Celebration Strickland. sister and four brothers. RSP meets Greater Morning Star TC Elementary WT accepting The Columbus County/ Church of Evergreen will School More at Four Whiteville Retired School hold its annual Harvest Time applications for Personnel will meet Tuesday, Celebration each Sunday in Tabor City Elementary is More-at-Four April 19 at 10 a.m. at Dale’s the month of April starting at now accepting applications Seafood in Whiteville. 11 a.m. Williams Township is now The member who brings




  
 
 




 
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   office to pick up your applica- years of age on or before Aug. and the Valentine bag project For more information call tion. 31. followedby entertainment. Elder Ron Curtis at 640-6056. www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

Kaylen Jasmine Gary Tanner Zimmerman Cutler George Duncan

Junior Kaylen Cutler, 16, is the daughter of Freshman Jasmine Zimmerman, 16, is Eighteen-year-old senior Gary George is the Junior Tanner Duncan is the 16-year-old son Carl and Gloria Cutler. An active member of the daughter of Audrey Zimmerman. She son of Titus and Sandra George. A regular on of Wendy and Greg Duncan. He plays school the National Honor Society and the Spanish said that because she is being raised by a the school’s principal list, he is involved with football and baseball and is active with his Club, she is also a N.C. Project SEED Schol- single mother, she doesn’t have the neces- the school’s football, basketball and baseball church’s youth group. He also assists with ar, a junior marshal and an Upward Bound sary transportation for afterschool activities. teams. George said the thing he likes best the annual Stallion baseball camp. He enjoys Tutor. She said the best things at WHS are She likes how the teachers are ECHS are about West Columbus is its sports program. hanging out with his friends and going to the the vending machine “because I love food” “involved in our education They strive to “I am really into sports.” He said his favorite beach. He said the two things he enjoys most and “having my friends around because they enhance our knowledge in what’s going on class in his four years at West Columbus has about SCHS are the teachers and the atmo- keep me sane.” Her favorite classes are AP in the world.” Her favorite class is earth sci- been precalculus. “I like math,” he said. He sphere at the school. “It’s a small, quiet place Environmental Science and precalculus be- ence. “It quenches my thirst for knowledge said that the most interesting thing people where everybody knows everybody.” He said cause she enjoys math and science. She in science.” She said the most interesting might like to learn about him is how good his that something people may not know about said the most interesting thing about her is thing about her is her passion for learning. “I work ethic is. George said that it is important him is that he “gets stressed out very easily.” that she was able to complete research in like to compare my brain to a sponge rapidly that he continue to increase his education ex- His greatest challenge is keeping up with a a scientifc lab at Duke University when she absorbing knowledge.” She loves listening perience. He said he plans to fnd a four-year busy schedule that includes AP classes. His was only 15. She loves going out to eat with to music and writing songs. She wants to at- school where he can play some type of ball proudest accomplishments include making friends. She wants to attend Wake Forest tend college and earn a degree in planetary and earn a bachelor’s degree. He’s undecid- the varsity football team as a freshman and University and major in forensic toxicology. astrophysics. ed on the school or the major. the varsity baseball team as a sophomore.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Council Tool birthday Lake approves pump specifcations nFunctional systems problem, and inform the home- was also concerned that a burn noted that while he isn’t party honors workers will be allowed to re- owner. Every effort would also private system might be con- necessarily in favor of addi- Council Tool Company of “making something that some- main until they need be made to make face-to-face demned for minor violations. tional regulations, the problem Lake Waccamaw, in the midst one wanted to buy,” Council replacement. contact with the homeowner. Currie said the key was to make of private sewage systems has of celebrating 125 years in said. Unless there were indications sure that all systems are safe to be addressed. business, gave a party for its He told of how, during the of a serious problem, he said, and functioning properly. “When there were 100 people By JEFFERSON WEAVER workers Friday afternoon, Great Depression of the 1930s, tanks wouldn’t be pumped or “The number one question is here, sewer wasn’t that much of Staff Writer complete with cake and ice there was a big reduction in pressure-tested. Soil samples whether or not the tank is leak- an issue,” he said. “But now it cream along with a gift of a demand for tools. The com- could be taken in extreme cases, ing,” he said. “A lot of common is, and it’s going to be a bigger Lake Waccamaw commis- hand ax for each worker. pany officials divided the work Currie said, if there was a ques- sense is going to be needed in issue. When the development sioners have approved a stan- Company president John force into two groups; one tion about whether a crack was each case.” starts back up, we’re going to dard set of specifications for M. Council III thanked the group worked in the factory actually leaking. As tanks and pumps wear have a lot more people here, sewage pumps and tanks. assembled workers for their for one week while the other “If we have to, we’ll contact out or need replacement, Currie and we need to have a clear set The action came at their work as he presented each tended a community garden them after hours,” Currie said, explained, the ordinance will re- of regulations if they need a April 4 meeting. employee with a hand ax, one for workers on land the com- “but that will take a lot of man quire them to be replaced with system like this.” The rules could eventually of the most popular tools made pany provided. hours.” the newer, approved systems. The specifications are avail- affect more than 400 homes that by the company. “That’s the only way they Commissioner Lynn Cain Commissioner Daniel Hil- able at town hall. have privately built and main- Each worker was called out survived,” he said. tained sewer pumps and tanks. by name, along with the year “The company was always The systems allow homes in he began working for the com- blessed with a desire to offer areas below the fall line to pump pany, during the presentation. value, and with people who their sewage into the town’s Council thanked the work- showed up and worked,” Coun- gravity wastewater system for ers for their years with the cil said. “Most of you have treatment and disposal. company. heard me say, ‘Work hard or No standards existed when “Collectively, we have 485 work somewhere else.’” most of the systems were in- years of service,” he said. “Thank you again for all stalled, Town Manager Darren The company survived by you do.” Jefferson Weaver Currie said. Some of the storage tanks leak or are below water 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] during heavy rains, and could Council Tool pose a pollution hazard to the Continued from page 1-A canal and the lake—as well as hefty fines for the homeowner bark from pine trees in order few years later. and the town. to start the flow of turpentine. The firm makes specialty Town employees began in- The high quality of the tools tools, such as a fireman’s com- specting the private systems last led producers to request Coun- bination pry bar and sledge- year, and early on discovered cil’s hacks by name, and the hammer, for the “niche” mar- problems ranging from electri- company expanded its output. ket that most manufacturers cal code violations to leaking ‘We made 90 percent of the ignore. tanks. The commissioners in- turpentine tools sold in the The company was incorpo- structed town staff to assemble United States,” retired vice rated in April 1886 in Florida, a set of specifications. president Ned Council told where many of the turpentine Currie worked with staff the group. tools were used in the industry and engineers to create the new The company ships its prod- that had left the Mid-Atlantic rules, which were approved by ucts throughout the United states for the south-Atlantic the board after extensive modi- States and Canada and to at states where the local longleaf fications and discussion. least 17 foreign countries. pines had not been “tapped Commissioner Bob Crutch- Council Tool Company be- out.” field said he was concerned gan operations in, or probably CompanyPresident John M. about the time required for prior to, 1886 at Council Sta- Council III was unable to be the inspections as well as com- tion in Bladen County where present at the celebration as he municating problems to home- founder John Pickett Council was attending a tool industry owners. began turning out turpentine meeting. Currie explained that the harvesting tools for his own inspector would document the use and for sale to his neigh- bors. To take advantage of more favorable railroad shipping conditions, the company moved to Lake Waccamaw a

Isn’t it Nifty Captain Clam Digger has turned 50! Living Word Church

Love, Your Sisters Mary, Phyllis, Frances, Janice, Linda & Johnnie #1913 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 Saturday’s tornadoes kill four in Bladen County nStorms follow same though.” path as previous deadly Throughout the communi- twister. ty – known as the Storms Road area – church buses and vans carrying food and volunteers By JEFFERSON WEAVER were on scene Sunday after- Staff Writer noon. Volunteers, family mem- bers and neighbors turned out Four people were killed as a with trucks and chainsaws, series of tornadoes swept over clearing much debris before central and Western Bladen Gov. Bev. Perdue visited the County Saturday evening. area around 1:30 p.m. Assistant Fire Marshal The capricious nature Kenneth Clark said Brain Bau- of tornadoes was evident tista, 50, was killed when the throughout Bladenboro, Oak storm crushed a trailer park Grove, and elsewhere in west- on Old Britt Road south of ern Bladen. Bladenboro. Darleen Zupo, 53; Carter’s lawnmower repair – Tony Avery, 53, and Marches- a mecca for yard tractor parts – ter Avery, 92, were killed as was untouched, while a mobile the tornadoes rolled up Old home a few hundred feet away Fayetteville Road into Cum- was torn to pieces and spread berland County. over several acres of fields and The junior Avery was woods. Bryan’s old tobacco spending the night with his barns and a former stable were elderly father when the storm destroyed, but an empty oil tank hit, according to emergency still sat on its frame, apparently officials. Tony Avery was alive untouched. A nearby brick when firefighters found him, home sustained major damage, but died at New Hanover Re- but a mobile home across N.C. gional. 242 was undamaged. Bladen County Emergency Kelly Moore of the Butters Services Director Bradley Farmer Eric Bryan looks at the damage to Red Barn Vineyards, his family farm. Saturday’s storms destroyed several community near Bladenboro Kinlaw said damage assess- barns and outbuildings, as well as his grape and blueberry crops. In the background are trees damaged as the storm said there was no storm damage ments were still underway late continued on its path toward Elizabethtown. in her area. Sunday afternoon. Property “We had nothing,” she said. damage alone is expected to directly to Chadbourn, where Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire- trees and possibly some shin- N.C. 242 east of Bladenboro. “They sure got it on this side of be in the millions. it was predicted the tornado Rescue, Whiteville Rescue, gle damage, Jernigan said Eric Bryan, owner of the Bladenboro.” Jeremy Jernigan, Emer- would set down, and followed and other stations were called Columbus County did well. farm, said his mother Emily Bryan said it will be days gency Management Director the airborne funnel cloud to out to Bladen after it was de- “We didn’t just dodge a left her home to take cover at before he knows the full extent for Columbus, said he was the Bladen County line before termined there was no threat bullet,” he said. “We dodged a the 100-year-old farmhouse of the damage to his blueber- notified of the approaching returning. remaining in Columbus. machine gun.” when tornado warnings were ries and vineyards. storms as he passed the court- Emergency personnel from Other than some broken The full fury of the storm issued. Tragedy has struck the area house in Whiteville. He went began just west of Bladen- “She should have stayed several times recently—Bryan boro, near the Columbus home,” Bryan said. mentioned a neighbor killed in County line. The vineyard sustained ma- a car crash, and another who Tornadoes Dozens of fire and res- jor damage in the deadly 2008 was killed when his tractor Continued from page 1-A cue workers brought units tornado that hit the same area. overturned. from Columbus and Robeson Saturday, the siding on “We’ll get by,” he said. counties to assist in a house the family home was broken Kinlaw said emergency man- were toppled, one blocking was moved about 15 feet. big magnolia tree. A large oak by house search of the af- by flying debris, and several agement personnel from Co- the road. Across the road, the homes tree crashed into the south fected areas. Fire and police barns and outbuildings were lumbus, Pender and elsewhere The winds came from the of Sandra Nealey and her side of an old mobile home crews were checking damaged destroyed. The original kitch- were assisting in the search southwest across a field be- father, A.Z. Thompson, were and adjoining “shop” building homes and business in Eliza- en for the home was shifted off and rescue efforts. Whiteville hind the Lebanon Church spared when the same wind behind Smith’s home. bethtown, where the storm its foundations. Rescue transported one storm Road homes of Debra and Roy toppled three large trees, one Storm photo cut a swath from the N.C. 87 Bryan was cleaning up victim Saturday. Damage as- Ward, and Chris Chester and of them snapping electrical Jeremy Jernigan, Emergen- Bypass down Cromartie Road around the farm Sunday after- sessments could take several girlfriend Amy. service. cy Management director for toward downtown. The Eliza- noon as a constant stream of days. The total number of “I was inside, and all I heard No ‘freight train’ Columbus County, said there bethtown First Baptist Church sightseers, relief volunteers injured and homeless people was wind. The wind noise was Nealey was cooking supper were reports of trees down in sustained major damage, and and emergency workers drove was not available Sunday af- so loud, along with the rain for her father, and three oth- several areas of the county, electricity and Internet ser- past the home. ternoon. hitting the side of the house ers were in her mobile home and minor roof damage, but vice were still down Sunday “The old house has tak- and roof that I didn’t hear the when she heard the wind no major damage to buildings. afternoon. en everything that’s been Jefferson Weaver trees break apart,” Chester noise and fled to a bathroom. Sue Wilson of the Cher- At least one tornado tar- through here for 100 years,” 910-642-4104 ext. 227 said. “There wasn’t a loud roar like ry Grove community photo- geted Red Barn’s Vineyard on he said. “This time was tough, [email protected] Barn disappeared a freight train. I didn’t hear graphed a large “swirling” A massive oak on the north that kind of noise, but it was cloud at 5:30 p.m. moving side of Chester’s home was loud enough,” Nealey said. toward Cerro Gordo, but the mangled by the wind, and one The wind continued north- storm apparently didn’t touch Help Us Celebrate large limb damaged an alumi- east about a half mile and the ground. num fishing boat. hit the home of Mazie Smith Ricky Bullard reported The Ward couple was not along Gore Trailer Road. Wil- dime-sized hail and heavy rain in their mobile home that liams Township firefighters for a brief period in the Cerro APRIL YOUTH MONTH sustained some damage to the responded within minutes Gordo area, but no known At Riegelwood Federal Credit Union, we’ll be celebrating rear side. A large hay barn in and used several chain saws damage. the pasture beside the Ward to hack apart a large pine that National Credit Union Youth Month in April by showing youth and home disappeared. Large sec- blocked the road. teens how much money rocks at the credit union. tions of tin from the barn were Two more large pines were Bob High scattered along the road and in toppled in Smith’s backyard, 910-642-4104 ext. 247 [email protected] First 50 NEW YOUTH ditches. A round bale of hay one being held upright by a Riegelwood Federal ACCOUNTS Opened Credit Union Youth During April Will Receive Members who make WWII vet seeks buddies a FREE Piggy Bank! a deposit to their from artillery unit here savings account Eddie B. Odom, 91 and de- Sgt. Ellery W. Britt, 1st D. Smith, Tech 3 William E. scribed by his daughter as Sgt. James M. Carey, Tech Soles, Staff Sgt. Jay D. Stocks, during April will “not in good health,” wants 5 Leamon K. Duncan, Pfc. Pfc. Alonzo D. Ward, Tech Sgt. to hear from any members of Joseph J. Floyd, Pfc. George Eugene P. Ward, Sgt. Joseph P. receive a personal the 252nd Coast Artillery unit, Eunice, Sgt. Henry E. Gibson, Ward, and Tech 5 Joe Williams. a National Guard outfit from Sgt. Max N. Greer, 1st Sgt. Odom was a staff sergeant invitation in the mail Columbus County, that served Esmond L. Harrelson Jr., Pvt. with the group that was mobi- in World War II. Elton T. Hayes, Cpl. Ezra W. lized prior to the U.S.’s involve- to our Annual Youth Sandra O. Meece, Odom’s Hammonds, Tech 4 Alfred O. ment in the war. daughter, reports he “thinks Inman, Pfc. Edgar A. Jordan, Odom can be contacted at Party at White Lake a lot about his days in White- Pfc. James M. Miller, Staff Sgt. 912/772-4031, and his address Water Park in May. ville,” and particularly “the Ellis G. Osborne, Pfc. Arnold is P.O. Box 820, Guyton, Ga., boys he served with” during W. Rhodes, Pvt. James H. Ross, 31312. Odom’s daughter can be the war. Odom thinks he may Cpl. Clarence B. Sellers, Pfc. contacted at smeece@embarq- be the only surviving member Homer Simmons, Tech 5 John mail.com or at 525-5253. of the enlisted group. Odom wants to hear from the following, or their fami- It’s time for lies: Shad Pre-K and Kindergarten Continued from page 1-A worked at recording family WELL CHECKS history and along the way be- gan collecting oral history of the region. They have compiled more than 150 hours of video and audio interviews of local residents and have collected photographs taken from the 1930s through the 1960s by During April, RFCU will ofer fun, Mack Munn, who traveled exciting gifts to each youth when they extensively through the area as an insurance agent for John make a weekly deposit. H. Shaw Funeral Home. Diferent surprise gift each week! Keaton worked in New York City as an assistant network Call today for your child’s appointment. design engineer. She is a graduate of the old East Ar- Remember, Riegelwood Federal cadia High School and holds COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS a bachelor’s degree in politi- Credit Union membership is open to cal science from Long Island & ADOLESCENT CARE all residents of Columbus County and University in New York. their families. For more information, 800 Jefferson Street • Suite 116, Whiteville 183 John Riegel Rd., Riegelwood call Elaine Williams at 251-5366. 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devastation By DAVID SCOTT NR Writers Group Columbus County dodged a bullet Saturday when the worst tornado outbreak in North Before beginning this essay, I Carolina since the early 1980s struck the will take the liberty to share some state, killing at least 21 people, four in Bladen personal information that has a County. direct bearing on and will help Columbus County reported only minor explain my feelings about war. damage with a few trees down and light In late 1969, as a college junior, property damage. A tornado was reported on I was drafted into the military dur- radar near Cerro Gordo, and it is believed to ing the Vietnam War. My beliefs be the one that strengthened and killed one about war were forced upon me person near Bladenboro. simply because I was forced to Eleven people in rural Bertie County died, fight in one. Had I been exempt including several in an assisted living facility. from this experience, I might Newspaper and television reports from today be able and willing to think around the state are eerie reminders of of war as some academic and Columbus County’s worst tornado on record – esoteric philosophical exercise. the one that killed six people in Riegelwood in You might say now that, “I have November, The point been robbed of my innocence.” 2006. To ask myself to return to a pre- Saturday, Saturday’s deadly war objectivity would not only be wide swaths tornado outbreak was impossible, to me it would also be disrespectful to my friends, my en- of trees were the worst in the state broken and emies, and others who died in that twisted and in nearly 30 years. It immoral and unnecessary war. denuded. reminds us of the devas- Pickups, poodles and Plott Hounds The same goes for the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, all wars before Numer- tation near Riegelwood ous houses and all future wars. In religious were flat- in 2006, except on a By JEFFERSON WEAVER with a way to keep the parts from amused at the admiration affected terms, to me at least, war is blas- tened. Cars much wider scale. Many Staff Writer failing to begin with? by several attractive young women, phemy – a sin against God but also I can’t yet drive Sally, my beloved all of whom were of an age to be my against man. I might add, also, were tossed people affected by the about like A number of years ago, I found old Courier, although it wasn’t due daughters (if I had any children). that any religion that condones Matchbox storm will need their fel- myself covering a story about a dog to a scheduled parts failure. Sally is Not that I was interested in their war prays to a different God than toys. Mobile low residents’ help. grooming salon, and came face to just so old and beat-up that things attention, but I have never been mine. homes were face with a glorious example of a just fall apart and occasionally considered particularly attractive If, for once, we could accept ripped to shreds, with only the steel undercar- Plott hound. land in the highway. We have a lot or charming. My skunk-striped Mohandas Gandhi’s brave procla- riage remaining. Not even massive, sturdy To begin with, I am partial to in common. beard and duct-taped glasses don’t mation: “An eye for eye only ends structures such as a Lowe’s Home Improve- Plotts, what with being a patriotic The trauma came when one of help, anymore than the persistent up making the whole world blind. ment Store in Sanford were spared. North Carolinian and a fan of big, my co-work- limp from a malfunctioning knee. I am prepared to die, but there is Columbus County was prepared had tor- sloppy hounds. The old fellow in e r s , t h e Miss Rhonda seems to find some no cause for which I am prepared nadoes touched down here. The 9-1-1 Center the salon was a refugee from the lovely Miss quality in me, but of course, she is to kill.” sent out a phone alert message to hundreds of worst of several deer seasons; he S t u a r t , a very charitable woman. However, James Hillman in his most Columbus County homes when the National lacked half of one ear, and was w a s k i n d I doubt she would ever consider insightful book, “The Terrible Weather Service issued a tornado warning tick-bitten, torn and tired. His enough to me cool. Love of War,” makes some star- for Cerro Gordo and areas to the northeast. paws had the rough, cracked pads l o a n m e Driving Jeff ’s truck, however, I tling observations related to war Columbus County rescue squads sent units to of a hardworking hound who de- her vehicle was cool. and man’s seeming addiction to assist in Bladen County. served better than to be dumped for a quick Now, this is not to say Miss it. He states that war has become The Riegelwood tragedy and Saturday’s and forgotten when his wind got trip across Stuart’s pretty little Buick isn’t “normalized” in society and uses storms remind us how quickly tornadoes can low, his teeth worn and his hips town. Don’t cool; for a lovely lady, it’s a lovely these facts to support this idea: 1) strike, and how they can devastate anything questionable. g e t m e vehicle. In 5600 years of recorded history, in their paths. People who have been through This particular hound was a wrong—it Weaver But I am by no semblance a lady. there have been 14,600 different them say it is a totally helpless and terrifying lucky one; a kind soul found him was a sweet In fact, I’m pretty sure my feminine wars, and only 29 years of peace, 2) feeling to be at the mercy of such a powerful hungry beside the road and took automobile—but I was worried to side, if I ever had one, gave up and War is not only constant through- force of nature. him straight to the salon after a death I would break something, or divorced me years ago. We haven’t out history, it is ubiquitous over Gov. Bev Perdue is urging residents who quick trip to the vet. His new owner leave behind a smell reminiscent been in touch for years, anyway. the globe, and 3) It has become an would like to help to wait until emergency was ecstatic, since the dog immedi- of the end of a successful trap- I am not ashamed to admit I felt acceptable and unavoidable part officials have finished search and rescue ately fell in love with her children. ping season, despite a more than like a little less of a man whilst not of life. operations and downed power lines and other The Plott, however, looked like adequate shower that morning. driving my truck; the other Jeff ’s In the 20th century alone, dangers have been removed. the winner in a miserable hound I somehow managed not to truck, however, meant that I was more than 43,000,000 soldiers As one would expect, local church and contest. A Peke or Pook or poodle break anything, but that kind ges- once again able, if called upon to and 62,000,000 civilians have volunteer groups are already making plans or some such creature, awaiting his ture helped me realize how much do so, haul home a fresh road-killed been killed. Untold millions have to send manpower or donations to the devas- own bath, massage, and counseling of one’s entire sense of self can be deer, move a couch, haul traps, or been physically or emotionally tated areas. session, wanted to fight with the tied up in one’s pickup. go fishing. I did not—and would maimed, their lives ruined. This type of assistance was needed and Plott. A poodle with ribbons in her Thankfully, I was able to call on not—have done any of those things Accepting war as normal does invaluable in the aftermath of the Riegelwood ears eyed him suspiciously. There a true brother, Jeff Huff, for the in someone else’s vehicle, but had not eradicate the pathologies tornado, and no doubt the people of Colum- were smells in that place that were loan of his vehicle. The only prob- an emergency occurred, I could of behavior, the enormities of bus County will respond in kind. positively unnatural, though they lem I have with his truck is that have done so, and with a certain devastation, or the unbearable might be pleasant to some noses. I commit the sin of covetousness grace, confidence, je’ ne sais quoi pain suffered. It does, however, This old warrior of the woods every time I get behind the wheel. and aplomb that come only from desensitize and rob mankind of was utterly out of place; were it It’s big, black and has more than driving a pickup. its motivation and imagination not for his manners, he could have sufficient room for Missus, a dog, Thankfully, Jerry Thompson to prevent it. It’s almost as if we eaten any of the laprugs. His new my computer bag and a gun. Since was able to get Victoria back on believe it is somehow genetic. Quotes of owner kept him on a tight lead, and I need a few of those things with the road the other day, with a mini- Then comes the parade of between the two of us, we kept him me all the time (plus it has a radio mum of time, trouble and expense. philosophers, politicians, theo- calm, but altogether he was as out I can understand and turn down or I even got to sit on a comfortable logians, and generals who can of place as a Baptist in a biker bar. off), imposing on Jeff ’s generosity porch whilst the truck was being always find a justification for any A series of events the other day can quickly become habit-forming. repaired, which was downright and all wars. I refuse to focus my the week left me with the ability to know What I really found interesting, civilized in my world view. I have intellectual energy attempting to “Some people thought it would go away.” how the old Plott felt; indeed, to if not admittedly flattering, was also since recovered from driving justify a concept that cannot be – Laura Davis, principal of Southeastern say I could relate would be an un- how many other people admired Miss Stuart’s Buick. justified. I will readily admit that Early College, now in its sixth year and no longer derstatement. said truck. On rare occasions in My dented white Ranger might my beliefs are probably laughably relies on grants for funding. Davis will also be in My beloved Ranger, Victoria, fell my driving career, I’ve had vehicles not be very cool, but she is practi- idealistic. Most would say even a charge of the new Columbus Career and College victim to a scheduled parts failure, that people thought as pretty as I cal. Victoria and I have a long, hap- waste of time. I’m the type who Academy (CCCA), which will be comprised of the one of those things the engineers thought practical. py relationship, even though she believes that if you can imagine existing Southeastern Early College and the Fair say will happen at X-number of Mileage, the aforementioned wasn’t designed to drive through world peace, then it can exist. Bluff Career-Technical Academy, being readied miles. They were off by a few cargo capacity, and the ability to the woods, haul things some folks To justify or to accept war is to for a fall opening in the newly renovated and thousand, but that didn’t make my occasionally go places vehicles would classify as biohazards, or condone it. former Fair Bluff Elementary School. situation any easier. shouldn’t go generally, top my ve- participate in experiments starting I can do none of these. What Thumper, the trash/trapping/ hicular priority list; once in a while with the word “Hey, watch this.” good is a moral code if it will allow “We need the victim present to pros- tree-pulling truck, is a bit hungry did the cool factor play a role. Thank goodness my little white you to kill innocents? What use is ecute these cases. In the old program, the as gasoline hovers at $4 per gallon. Jeff ’s truck—the other Jeff, that Ranger can take about anything I a conscience if it’s unconsciona- merchant only did some paperwork to get Then there was the little problem is—had an effect on people. My throw at her. The engineers did an ble? What worthy religion would check or checks in our hands to begin the of both tail lights going out. This cool factor suddenly shot through outstanding job in that model year, tell a gullible, young soldier, “Kill process,” failure was also right on schedule. I the roof, which is a good thing for and besides, she’s like her owner— or die trying. God is on your side.” – Assistant District Attorney Heath Nance, on admit the auto engineers are pretty a pragmatic fatalist staring hard much more of a Plott hound than To this, Martin Luther King the demise of what many people considered a very smart, but why can’t they come up at middle age. I was particularly a pekapoo. once remarked, “On some posi- successful bad check program. Now, victims of tions, Cowardice asks the ques- bad check writers have to come to court, wasting tion, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks Thumbs down valuable time, where before they merely filled out the question, ‘Is it politic?’ And paperwork and the DA’s office took it from there. Te old book vanity comes along and asks the question, ‘Is it popular?’ But “Right now, we are strong. There are By RAY LUNDY At that moment, I said loud and Lincoln turned to its pages and was conscience asks the question ‘Is some counties that have considerably NR Writers Group long: “When that Bible flew by your driven to his knees seeking God’s it right?’ And there comes a time higher fund balances but it’s tough times pew, that was the closest many of aid in our nation’s bloodiest war. when one must take a position and some legislators in Raleigh are want- About two years ago, before I re- you have been to a Bible since last It has been a companion of many that is neither safe, nor politic, ing our money, but if we were in trouble tired as pastor of Fair Bluff Baptist Sunday. Tell me I’m lying, and I’ll presidents though history. nor popular, but he must do it we couldn’t go to them and ask for money.” Church, I was preaching on modern apologize. Am I telling the truth?” And, my son, Jonathan, carried because conscience tells him it – County Manager Bill Clark, on the possibil- Christians’ neglect of Bible reading Many said, “You’re right, one of my little New Testaments as is right.” ity of the state shifting state responsibilities to and the study of the scriptures. preacher, you’re right,” and many he fought on the sands of Iraq. He Someone, somewhere, some- counties that have high fund balances. At a certain point in my sermon, others said, “Amen!” came through both wars, Iraq and how must break the silence and I took an old Bible from the pulpit I did it to prove a point: many Afghanistan, unscathed, because make the bold statement that “We will basically be told to turn off and threw it down the center aisle Christians do not read or study the God of the Bible took care of “Patriotism and war are blood the lights, the computers, the telephones, as hard as I could throw it. The their Bibles. him. brothers.” Before we can begin the cell phones, and park our government Bible went almost the length of the Too many moderns have forsak- John Wycliffe (1329-1384) trans- to seek peace, we must find a new vehicles. We’re trying to figure out how to aisle, and Sammy Nobles caught it en it as a book of fables and myths, lated the first English version of and more refined definition for the put a new message on the answering ma- on first bounce and ran it back to but those who forsake its teachings the Bible from the Latin Vulgate. term patriotism. chine, but if someone calls out here and me at the pulpit. usually end up wrecked by the side Forty-four years after his death, Until we redefine the word the shutdown occurs, no one will be here Many people drew a deep breath; of the road of life. the Pope was so enraged that he “patriotism” in this world to mean to answer the telephone.” some became mad instantly, and The old Book helped our fore- ordered Wycliffe’s bones dug up and “a pursuit of worldwide common –Coke Gray, county executiveof the U.S. De- others turned red in the faces. A fathers found this nation. It gave burned. Then, they were scattered good” instead of military superi- partment of Agriculture Farm Service Agency, few were ready to fight. I looked at guidance to kings throughout in the river. ority, we will continue down this on how his staff was prepared for a potential them, and they looked at me, and history. It provided guidance and The pages of the Bible are writ- low road to financial ruin and government shutdown averted by negotiations there was silence for 10 seconds that strength to George Washington ten with the blood of the martyrs. moral depravity. between the president and Congress last weekend. seemed to last longer. and his ragtag army of patriots. The least we can do is read it. 4HE.EWS2EPORTERs-ONDAY !PRIL  (EALTHIER#OLUMBUS A 52 Week Focus on Health Recipe Beet Walnut Salad

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Brought to The Columbus County you by: Health Department The News Reporter 14A -- The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 Girls soccer classic Lady Pack trips S. Brunswick to take huge stride toward Waccamaw Conference title The Whiteville High School girls soccer South Brunswick had four corner kicks, but team put South Brunswick on its heels early in Whiteville was quicker to the ball, and goalie a key Waccamaw Conference game Thursday Allyssa Alley made a soaring catch as the ball night and came away with a 5-0 victory in a crossed in front of the net to prevent a prime rough-and-tumble match. Cougar opportunity. This is the first time Whiteville has beaten South Brunswick had one shot that hit the perennial soccer power South Brunswick and crossbar on a free kick from 25 yards, but the the win puts the Lady Pack in the driver’s seat defense snuffed the other SBHS runs. to win the conference title with two games left. Whiteville posted two more scores in the Whiteville is now 10-0 in the conference and second half. The first occurred when Sam Mc- 13-1-1 overall. Cumbee beat her defender and exploited the In Waccamaw Conference play, the team has left baseline and made a nice cross to Ray. Ray scored 92 goals and allowed only two. settled the ball 12 yards from goal, took two “The girls believed they were going to win touches to beat two defenders, and slotted a and they refused to lose,” said WHS Coach well-placed ball into the corner of the net. Ronnie Todd. “We jumped on them early and High finished Whiteville’s scoring for the did not let up. night with a hard shot from 30 yards. “This win was big for us,” Todd added. “We “Carly’s speed and play kept them on their needed a statement game and this one was it. heels,” Todd said. “Jordan did a great job get- Lots of people have been waiting for this and ting the ball to the right person at the right the girls made it happen.” place and right time. Carly and Sam both did Whiteville used a combination of ball con- a good job moving around getting open and trol in the midfield and speed from its forwards Jenna was able to beat and bang with them. to take the early momentum. Forward Carly Center back Brooke (Lewis) did a great job of High had four early chances on passes from not just kicking the ball when under pressure midfielders Jordan Ray and Jenna Watts, but but passing it to teammates. Maleah Murray the South Brunswick goalie came up big to was everywhere.” prevent scores. The game marked the Lady Pack’s eighth But in the 25th minute, forward Sam McCum- straight shutout. Whiteville is now ranked 10th bee found space on the left side and drove a low, among the state’s 2A teams. swift shot from 25 yards past the outstretched WHS plays next at Topsail High School on SBHS goalie into the far right netting. April 27, at South Columbus May 2, and finishes Watts posted Whiteville’s second goal of conference play May 4 at South Brunswick. the half when she beat two defenders near the The Whiteville JVs lost 2-1 to the South touchline, then blistered the ball into the roof Brunswick JVs Thursday. Brooke Pittman of the net from a difficult angle. scored Whiteville’s goal. Whiteville’s third goal came when High In the varsity team’s other game last week, Lady Gators bump St. Pauls broke through on a perfectly placed ball from Whiteville defeated West Bladen 12-0 Wednes- Ray and used her speed to outrace the South day on Senior Night. Whiteville scored five Brunswick defense and slot the team’s third goals in the first five minutes, then played keep- to clinch TRC sofball title goal by halftime. away for many stretches of the game. South Brunswick, which had few threats in Carly Shaw and seniors Lauren Tyler and Sa- the first half, came out strong and put pressure vanna Elkins both scored two goals, while High, on the Whiteville defense to start the second Ray, McCumbee, Olivia Butler, and seniors half, but the defensive back line of Hali Mc- Brooke Lewis and Hali McCumbee scored one Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Whiteville defender Kayla Beverley (right) collides with a South Brunswick player while Cumbee, Brooke Lewis, Kendall Bush, Kayla each. Getting assists were Watts, High, Murray, Beverley and Julia Dail, along with holding Isabel Shelley, Ray and Meredith Thompson. heading the ball during last Thursday night’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference soccer central midfielder Maleah Murray, held tight. See more photos of the game at whiteville.com. match at the WHS feld. Whiteville won the intense, physical match 5-0 over the defend- ing conference champion to increase its lead in the conference race. Gators bounce Fairmont 8-0 to gain TRC championship By DAN BISER run first inning homer by Ben nal regular-season conference win over ECHS in their earlier made the plays behind me to- the rest of the way. Sports Editor Jenkins to an 8-0 victory over game on Tuesday at home conference meeting, managed night.” “It was a good effort,” Brac- the host Fairmont Golden against South Robeson. to advance only two runners East Columbus collected ey added. “We’ve hit a couple FA I R M O N T - Road war- Tornadoes Friday night in a East Columbus is 9-1 in con- past first base as Barnes and eight hits, including Jenkins’ of snags this season when our riors. battle of Three Rivers 1A-2A ference play and 12-4 overall. the Gator defense provided the two-out homer well over the hitting wasn’t where it needed Playing a game in Robeson Conference baseball leaders. The loss snapped a nine-game big shutout. The ECHS infield centerfield fence in the first to be, but things have really County for the second straight The win assured Coach Karl Fairmont win streak and it pulled three double plays. inning that brought in the first picked up for us lately.” evening, the East Columbus Bracey’s Gators of at least a tie marked the first time this “I rely a lot on our defense,” three runs. Jenkins, Derrick Bracey High School baseball team for the conference champion- season that the Tornadoes had said Barnes, who has signed to “That got us going early,” and Ben Connor each had two rode the five-hit pitching of ship. They can claim the title been held scoreless. play college baseball at Liberty said ECHS coach Karl Bracey, Houston Barnes and a three- outright with a win in their fi- Fairmont, which took a 6-5 University. “The guys really “and our guys did a good job See Gators on 2B

Lady Gators wrap up TRC title Stallions claim road victory over SBHS ST. PAULS - Kelsey Jacobs championship for the East a 1-1 third-inning tie to domi- BOILING SPRING LAKES - The South the bottom of the fifth inning for a 6-4 lead. pitched a one-hit shutout, Columbus team, whose record nate the final four innings. Columbus Stallions scored all their runs in the But South Columbus came back with three and Madeline Pierce, Brooke is now 16-0 overall and 9-0 in Jacobs struck out seven final three innings Thursday as they defeated more runs in the top of the sixth inning Malpass, Demaya Berry and conference. batters and walked only one host South Brunswick 8-6 in a Waccamaw 2A-3A behind a two-run single by Reno Duncan. Alina Freeman each collected The Lady Gators will try in taking the complete-game Conference baseball game. SCHS added a run in the eighth and Tanner two hits Thursday night in to complete an unbeaten reg- mound win. Her season won- Tanner Duncan got the pitching win in relief Duncan held the Cougars scoreless over the East Columbus High School’s ular-season schedule Tuesday loss record climbed to 9-0. of Grayson Bullock. Trailing 1-0 in the fifth final two innings. 9-1 softball victory over host when they play host to South Pierce hit a double for the inning, the Stallions brought across four runs Bullock, Wood, Reno Duncan and Justin St. Pauls. Robeson at 6 p.m. Lady Gators’ only extra-base with two outs behind a double by Sam Ward. The win clinched the out- Coach Larry Williamson’s hit of the evening. South Columbus answered with five runs in See Stallions on 2B right Three Rivers 1A-2A ECHS squad broke away from Cokley claims Waccamaw 2A tourney singles championship VINEGAR HILL - White- ville High sophomore Devin Cokley defeated Kyle Fowler of South Columbus, 6-0, 6-1, last Wednesday to clinch the 2A division singles title of the Waccamaw Conference tennis tournament. In the third-place round, South Columbus’ Thomas Godwin defeated Whiteville’s Ri Love, 6-4, 6-4. With their conference tour- nament finishes, Cokley, Fowl- er and Godwin earned berths in the May 6-7 East 2A Regional Tournament that will be held at the Greene Central High School courts at Snow Hill. The Whiteville doubles team of Trey Nealey and Will Canady qualified for regional tournament play after finish- ing third in the conference tournament behind the West Bladen duos of Dakota Fields Signs with Braves and Jared Allen, and Trent Whiteville High School senior athletic standout Quamain Rose signs a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at Lewis and Adam Martin. UNC-Pembroke. The 5-foot-11 Rose was a three-time All-Waccamaw Conference and All-Columbus guard for the The Whiteville squad holds Wolfpack basketball squad and was named the 2011 Columbus County Boys Basketball Player of the Year. He also the conference’s top 2A seed had outstanding senior season on the WHS football team. UNCP is a member of the Peach Belt (NCAA Division in the state dual-team playoffs, which are scheduled to open II) Conference. Pictured with Rose at last Thursday’s signing are (seated, left to right) grandmother Marie Rose, Devin Cokley on May 3. aunt Sherrill Rose and mother Latonya Rose. Back row, WHS Athletic Director David Smith, Assistant Principal Jon Bryant and Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Jerry Singletary. 2-B -The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011

Smith receives CIAA honor High school sports schedule Former Whiteville High School athletic standout Sa- SOFTBALL mantha Smith, the junior catcher for the Johnson C. MONDAY, APRIL 18 West Columbus at Red Springs, 6 Smith softball team, was named the Central Intercol- BASEBALL South Robeson at East Columbus, 6 ligiate Athletic Association Player of the Week for the South Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 West Brunswick at South Columbus, 6 week ending April 10. In four games played, she had Red Springs at West Columbus, 6 seven hits, including two home runs, nine stolen bases TRACK AND FIELD SOFTBALL East Columbus at St. Pauls, 4:30 and seven runs batted in. An All-CIAA performer last South Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 West Columbus at Red Springs, 4:30 season, she currently leads the team in home runs Red Springs at West Columbus, 6 (seven), hits (38) and runs scored (40). A health edu- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 cation and community health major at Charlotte-based BOYS TENNIS BOYS TENNIS Johnson C. Smith, she has been the Lady Golden Bulls Three Rivers Conference Tournament South Columbus at West Brunswick, 4 at Fairmont, 10 a.m. starting catcher for two seasons. Johnson C. Smith will GIRLS SOCCER enter the 2011 CIAA Tournament as the fourth seed GIRLS SOCCER South Columbus at East Columbus, 4:30 from the Southern Division. West Columbus at Red Springs, 6 Fairmont at West Columbus, 6

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 THURSDAY, APRIL 21 BASEBALL GIRLS SOCCER Southeastern Community College Baseball West Columbus at Red Springs, 6 East Columbus at Red Springs, 6 South Robeson at East Columbus, 6 Saturday’s results West Brunswick at South Columbus, 6 Southeastern Community College 5, Brunswick Community College 4 Brunswick Community College 10, Southeastern Community College 6 Warriors win two over Trinity Sunday’s result Gators Southeastern Community College 5, Brunswick Community College 4 to claim SEIC championship Continued from 1B REMAINING SCC SCHEDULE hits and Skylar Bowen belted The Waccamaw Academy On Tuesday, the two teams April 23 - at Stanly Community College (DH) a double and Demetri Anders baseball team picked up yet met again with Waccamaw another Southeastern Inde- Academy pulling out a 17-15 April 24 - at Catawba Community College (DH) added a hit. Bowen started in April 27 - Florence-Darlington Tech (DH) centerfield in place of regular pendent Conference baseball victory. Caffee again emerged starter David Bridgers, who championship last week with as the winning pitcher with April 30 - at Lenoir Community College (DH) was out of the line-up with an a pair of wins over Trinity Blake Davis leading the team May 1 - at Lenoir Community College illness. ECHS put up runs in Christian Academy of Wilm- in hitting. five of the seven innings. ington. Waccamaw Academy fin- May 13-17 - Region 10 Division II Tournament at Morehead City Barnes threw 89 pitches, Last Monday, Coach Arnold ished its conference schedule striking out five batters and Harwood’s Warriors took a with a 6-0 record. walking one. 12-2 homefield win over TCA. The Warriors have won Greg Locklear had a double Lance Caffee was the winning every SEIC baseball champi- Gators take 10-inning road thriller over St. Pauls to lead Fairmont hitters. Kyle pitcher and was also his team’s onship since 1988. ST. PAULS - The East Co- managed to tie the game when Britt was the losing pitcher. He leading hitter in the game. bottom of the seventh inning, lumbus Gators found them- Demetri Anders singled and was relieved by Alex Britt in retired the side in the bottom selves in a real battle to stay scored on a double by Derrick the seventh inning. The Tor- of the 10th to pick up the pitch- among the leaders in the Bracey, nadoes were plagued by five ing win. Three Rivers Conference base- In the top of the fifth in- errors, including two dropped Jenkins hit three doubles ball race on Wednesday. ning, Bracey led off with a balls in right field. for the Gators and Bracey hit 701 Bowling The Gators were taken into double, Hunter Smith drew On Wednesday, East Colum- Fall/Winter League two. ECHS had a total of 15 extra innings by the St. Pauls a walk. Ben Connor, Houston bus had to battle for 10 innings April 11 MEN hits. Bulldogs, and finally pulled Barnes and Ben Jenkins all in pulling out a 9-4 conference W-L Top Scratch Games: Alan Enzor, “Once the sun went down, away with five runs in the followed with doubles and road win over St. Pauls. (See Bad Boyz 18-7 252; Scott Johnson, 201; Justin Britt, we seemed to start hitting the We Think We Can 15-10 201; Jon Sweeney, 184. top of the 10th inning to get Skylar Bowen added a single related story). ball a lot better,” said Gator Alley Oops 15-10 Top Scratch Series: Justin Briott, the win. to make the score 9-4. "I was a little concerned Head Coach Karl Bracey. Castaways 14-11 401; Alan Enzor, 386; Scott Johnson, In the top of the seventh Bowen, who relieved start- about how having to come Trip’s Treasures 14-11 370; Tyler Underwood, 341. inning at 4-4, East Columbus er Smith on the mound in the back to play today after yester- Carolina Electric 13.5-11.5 day’s game would affect us, but 3 Guys & 1 Girl 11-14 WOMEN our guys did a good job of tak- 701 Strike Force 9.5-15.5 Top Scratch Games: Erin Harel- ing on the challenge,” Bradley Rolling Thunder 8-17 son, 127, Donna Williamson, 109; Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball Bad to the Bone 7-18 Nicole Storms, 108; Hannh Mills, 10. said, “Now we have to be ready APRIL 14 single. Lawson stroked a double for Top Scratch Series: Nicole for South Robeson.” MEN Storms, 212; Donna Wiliamson, 211; AAA (ages 9-10) Car City’s Will Hinson con- Southeast Primary Care. East Columbus will com- Top Scratch Games: Jim Mc- Hannah Mills, 207; Erin Harrelson, Cape Fear Propane 9 nected for a double and a triple Brooks Baldwin, Chandler pete in the April 25-27 Jiggs Coy, 248; Donald Clifton, 237; Jimmy 201. Car City 6 and Kaleb Burroughs had a Merritt and Blake Gerald also Powers Memorial Tourna- Evans, 234; Jimmy Harrelson, 228. Zach Storms drove in four double. had hits. Eli Wilson contrib- ment at South Columbus be- Top Scratch Series: Donald WEDNESDAY MORNING runs with a home run and a uted a run batted in. fore entering the May 4-6 Clifton, 632; Jim McCoy II, 628; Billy SENIORS single and winning pitcher Southeast Primary Care 11 For BB&T, Carnelius Smith Three Rivers Conference Chenier, 616; Jimmy Evans, 597. April 13 Jacob Harwood hit a two-run BB&T 8 had three hits and Austin Ken- Tournament at West Colum- double for Cape Fear Propane. Matthew Jenkins drove in yon drilled two doubles. Zach WOMEN W-L bus. Matthew Smith hit a triple five runs with a pair of hits Ivey had two hits. Top Scratch Games: Sharon Pressing On 14-2 Formyduval, 232; Sharon Formydu- Hurricanes 10-6 and Cameron Smith added a and winning pitcher Dylan E. Columbus 310 210 1 - 8 8 1 val, 210; Pat Ridgeway, 178; Sharon Roby O’s 9-7 Fairmont 000 000 0 - 0 5 5 Formyduval, 177. Two Ships 9-7 Houston Barnes and Hunter Smith; Top Scratch Series: Sharon For- Not Forgotten 5-11 Methodist Men’s Golf Tournament set Scheduling a Kyle Britt, Alex Britt (6) and Cain myduval 619; Vickie Harrelson, 500; Linda-Mac 5-11 Wilkerson. Pat Ridgeway, 488; Chaterin Clifton, Golden Girls 4-12 for May 6 at Whiteville Country Club 484. community event? The Whiteville United Proceeds from the event Methodist Men will hold their will go toward the annual proj- SCC League MEN Check out our Top scratch games: Richard annual fund-raiser golf tour- ects of teh Whitevilel Unite Stallions April 12 nament on Friday, May 6, at Methodist Men. Continued from 1B W-L Threadgill, 211; John Todd, 162; 24-hour Community The Bowlers 10-0 Mac McDowell, 155. Whiteville Country Club. For more information, con- Godwin each had two hits for Countin’ On Coach 10-0 Top scratch series: Richard The tournament will begin tact Frank Hamilton (642-2689) Calendar at: Coach Willie Gore’s Stallions, The FSU Boys 8-2 Threadgill, 530 John Todd, 452; with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. , James Robert Dew (642-5108) who put their conference re- Gutter Cats 8-2 Mac McDowell, 437, Entry fee is $50 per player. or the Whiteville United Meth- www.whiteville.com cord at 4-4. New Team 8-2 A meal will be served fol- odist Church main office (642- WOMEN Young Money 5-5 lowing tournament play. 3376). South Columbus will play Top scratch games: Pat Roby, host to West Brunswick on Red Rockets, 3-7 The High Rollers 2-8 117; Susan Prince, 113; Linda Sim- Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Wiz 2-8 mons, 103. B.O.W. 0-10 Top scratch series: Pat Roby, S. 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Central closes Cerro Gordo completes unbeaten season Cerro Gordo swept a double- defeated Chadbourn 19-5 to with 13-0 mark header from Evergreen and complete a perfect 6-0 season The Central Middle School took a win over Chadbourn and cop the B League title. baseball team closed its season during Columbus County Mid- Elliott homered in the last week with wins of 12-1 Open 7 Days A Week dle School B League play last fourth inning while Lowery Open Easter over Williams Township and week. hit a triple, double and single. 21-1 over Tabor City. On Monday, the Stingers Jenkins had three hits, includ- April Specials - Prices Good April 1-30, 2011 The Hornets finished with topped Evergreen by scores of ing a double, and Edge had a a perfect 13-0 record, and a 7-6 and 6-2. double and single. Benton had 7-0 mark in Columbus County Wise In the first game, E.J. Jen- two hits while Josh Hamilton, ICE League play. kins hit a third-inning homer Zach Graves and Steven Con- Hunter Carette, Hunter Chips and Tucker Elliott and Michael nor also had hits. 10 Lb. Bag Harwood, Zach Pait, Austin Lowery had triples. D. Young Connor and Elliott com- Reaves, Grayson Ward and and Austin Todd also had hits. bined to pitch the win. Gerardo Maggioli led the way Jenkins and Trey Benton com- for the Hornets in the two bined to pitch the win. ¢ ¢ victories. In the second game, Elliott The Central Middle School hit two more triples and Low- DEBT RELIEF softball team defeated Tabor ery tripled again, and Benton Bankruptcy City 12-1 to complete their SHORT added a double and a single. Stop Foreclosures 89 99 12 Pack season Thursday. Marvin Edge and Benton com- BROS. The Lady Hornets finished Get A Fresh Start Red Bull bined to pitch the win. Central takes win second in the league race be- 12 Oz. 16 Oz. Pepsi Products Cole Strickland had a dou- Attorney hind champion Hallsboro. RENT-A-CAR ble and Chandler Noble had a James Fund-raiser hoops single for Evergreen. Robbins$ 95 On Thursday, Cerro Gordo DAILY tourney set April 30 922 S. Madison19 St. 2/$ 2/$ 3/$ Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Men and Women United for Whiteville Youth and Family, CDC will SHORT 642-4175 sponsor a 5 on 5 Adult Basket- CALL 642-4860 5 6 ball Tournament on Saturday, 11 BROS. www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com April 30 at 9 a.m.d, at the East Arcadia gym. RENT-A-CAR Anyone interested in spon- CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Sam’s Pit Stop soring a team should contact $ 95 Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 DAILY For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday WHITEVILLE - 2 Locations: 503 Jefferson Street & 1707 South Madison Street or Ricky Graham at 669-2355. 19 For Thursday’s Paper - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday BOLTON 1128 Green Swamp Road HALLSBORO 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. Entry fee is $75 per team. 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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Columbus County Government has received a grant from the North Carolina State Energy Ofce for lighting replacement and upgrade for the purpose of energy efciency. Project will con- sist of retroft/replacement of building interior fxtures and/or lamps and ballasts according to the Scope of Work. The winning bidder will be required to conform with all of the ARRA Terms IMMEDIATE OPENING – ADVERTISING SALES and conditions which can be found at: In order to meet the needs of a changing marketplace, http://www.energync.net/wdocs/arraWebinar/Special The News Reporter is creating a new sales position in our TermsConditions_%20EECBG_Grantees.pdf advertising department. A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING/SITE VISIT for all prospec- The person chosen for this position will be responsible tive bidders will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM for building relationships with a variety of customers, and at the ofce of the Purchasing Director located at 111 Washing- working with them to meet their advertising/marketing LEAD COOK/KITCHEN SUPERVISOR ton Street, Whiteville, NC 28472. Attendance at this conference objectives through the use of the paper’s print publica- Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is accepting ap- is a prerequisite for consideration of a bidder’s proposal. tions, as well as its website – www.whiteville.com. plications for the position of Lead Cook/Kitchen Supervi- Sealed Proposals subject to the conditions made a part hereof To be well suited for this position, a person should have sor. Full time, exempt, salary position with benefts. Mini- will be received until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 5, 2011 for sales or marketing experience, think creatively; possess mum – eighth grade education; preferably a high school furnishing services described herein. Bids submitted via facsim- excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; diploma. Minimum fve (5) years in the feld of food prepa- ile (FAX) machine, telephone, and electronic means, including display maturity, self-discipline, and flexibility; and be able ration, kitchen management and kitchen personnel super- but not limited to e-mail, in response to this Request for Propos- to effectively manage one’s time in a deadline oriented en- vision. Must have a complete physical by a doctor prior to als are not acceptable and will be rejected. vironment. reporting to work. Physical health must meet all standards SEND ALL PROPOSALS DIRECTLY TO THE ISSUING AGENCY AD- Our company provides a competitive salary/commis- as established by the Department of Human Resources or DRESS AS SHOWN BELOW: sion structure for this position, along with a comprehen- other local agencies governing food handlers. Medical ex- amination shall include tests necessary to determine that POSTAL DELIVERY: 111 Washington St, Whiteville, NC 28472 sive benefits package, including: health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a 401K plan. The News Re- the individual does not have any communicable disease or DELIVERY BY OTHER MEANS: 111 Washington St, Whiteville, porter maintains a smoke and drug free environment, and condition that poses signifcant risk of transmission in the NC 28472 is an equal opportunity employer. facility. Valid drivers license. EOE Direct all inquiries this RFP to: For an interview appointment, please send a resume, You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomesnc.com, Tony Soles along with references to: by email at [email protected], or fax to 910-646-3609 Columbus County Maintenance Director Mickey Greer, Advertising Director and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – Email: [email protected] The News Reporter P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa Ph: (910) 770-2161 P.O. Box 707 Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205. April 18, 21, 2011 Whiteville, NC 28472 The News Reporter The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011 5B

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WHOLESALE WATER PUMP THOMPSON LAWN CARE - tree 2009 17FT. TRITON boat/trailer. distributor in search of outside removal, pressure wash, bushhog, Camo with 90hp Mercury Optimax sales representative to call on mobile home wash. 910-640-6316 motor, trolling motor, live well, bench new and existing customers in seats, 2 pedestal seats, side console. North and South Carolina. Salary WARD’S LAWN MOWING - Mow, 3 years left on warranty. 910-770- 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- + commission. Company vehicle, weed eat. Low prices. Call 685-3534. 3644(day) or 910-653-5546( night). way. References required. No pets. insurance, retirement. Located in 653-2790, 653-9198 and leave mes- Whiteville. WILL MOW YARDS - $25 to $50. Has own mower & gas. Call 640-1790 or 2 B R, 1 BA APT . 3 miles south of sage. Fax resumes to 2 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath house, near Walmart, refrigerator, range, micro- 207-8740. 845-279-5536 Attn: Ron Williams School. No pets. References wave, dishwasher, water & trash 2 BEDROOM & 3 BEDROOM mobile HONDA OUTBOARD 2 hp motor, required. $550/monthly. Call 910-234- pick up inc. $600/m. $600 deposit. home for rent. References & dep. req. brand new with side mount. Fits one 9273. 910-840-4734. No pets. 910-653-5169. man boat or canoe. Paid $850 for motor, $90 for side mount. Sacrifice 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for BERRY PARK APTS.: You will love 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for ARE YOU AN RN who is tired of $700 firm. For more information call rent in Whiteville. $325 monthly plus to call Berry Park Apartments home!!! rent. Stove, refrigerator & washer working weekends and nights, or just 910-840-2234 after 5 pm until 9 pm. deposit. Call 910-234-0659. Prompt maintenance and on-site included. Miller’s Mobile Home Park. need a change of scenery then we management ensures easy living 317-5259. just might have the answer to your 3 BDRM, 1 Bath, $500/month. in our apartments designed for the problems. We need an parttime RN 1992 CUTLASS SIERRA, 67,000 Deposit & references required. No elderly (55 or older) or persons with 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for to work Monday-Friday. Apply at actual miles, 4 door. Call 640-6875. pets. Call 703-258-5540. disabilities. Credit and background rent in Evergreen. $395 per month. Heartland Home Care Agency Inc., 1998 NISSAN SENTRA, 56,000 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for rent check required. Units designed for Call Clint 234-4676. 615 N. Howard St. Chadbourn, NC persons with disabilities subject to actual miles. 4 door. Like new. Call in Nakina. $400 per month, $200 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for 28431. Please call (910)654-1362 for 640-6875. deposit. Call 910-625-7224. availability. Rental Assistance avail- an appointment able. Apply today at 624 N. Wilkes St., rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- ****Publisher’s Notice**** 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 28x64 dou- Chadbourn, NC, Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 it. References required. Located on AUTUMN CARE OF SHALLOTTE 2004 BMW 330 Ci, 3.0L, 6 spd man- Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm ual, black , leather. Nav. Fully loaded. Equal Housing Opportunity blewide on private lot for rent. Rent a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or call 654-5888 is seeking full-time Nurse for 11pm- All real estate advertised herein is $575 per month. Deposit & references for more information. Equal Housing 910-653-3915. 7am position. Must be licensed in NC. 61,200 miles. 18” wheels $16,500. subject to the Federal Fair Housing 642-1100 required. Call 640-1593 or 212-8051. Opportunity. Managed by Partner- Excellent benefits: Vacation, Holiday Act, North Carolina and Columbus ship Property Management an equal 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Pay, Sick Pay and more. Please apply 3 BR, 2 1/2 BATH house. Excellent opportunity provider and employer. rent. 3 miles North of Hallsboro. No in person at 237 Mulberry Street, 2008 FORD FUSION, 4dr, alloys, gal to advertise any preference, limi- neighborhood, near hospital. No pets. pets. References required. Call 642- Shallotte, NC 28459 61k. $13,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- tation discrimination based on race, $880 per month. 642-7181. CHADWICK PLACE APTS.: Each 2 5801 or 640-9435. 649-7531 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention or 3 bedroom unit is fully-equipped DOCTOR’S OFFICE 3BR, 2 BATH home w/garage, coun- with carpet, stove, refrigerator, MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Com- Position available. Apply in person 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, to make any such preferences, limi- tations or discrimination. We will not try setting near Whiteville. References and storage room. Laundry facili- pare our features. Get a quote from with resume, Wednesday, April 20th spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff knowingly accept any advertising for & sec. dep. $850 m. 304-224-3617 ties on premises. On-site manage- us. Oakwood Homes Chadbourn, NC 6:30 pm. 620 S. Madison St., White- Ford Mercury 649-7531 real estate which is in violation of the ment. Credit and background check 910-654-4128\ ville. No phone calls please. law. All person are hereby informed 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 required. Units designed for persons 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 that all dwellings advertised are avail- IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR NA II houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes with disabilities subject to availabili- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff able on an equal opportunity basis. To for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land ty. Rental Assistance available. Apply over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. for a physician’s office in Whiteville. Mercury Ford 649-7531 complain of discrimination, call HUD Exp. necessary. Send resume to Box toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. & lots for sale. Owner financing Call today at 106A Chadwick Place Dr., 642-4049. 910-770-2227. Chadbourn, NC, Mon. and Wed. 8:30 B-407, News Reporter, Box 707, 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, auto, Whiteville, NC 28472. LAKE WACCAMAW - WATER a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call 654-6747 3 BEDROOM FURNISHED MOBILE 4dr sedan, black. 13k. $16,800. Fair FRONT PROPERTY. 3 bedrooms, 3 BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 for more information. Equal Housing HOME. Chadbourn area. Absolutely JOB OPENING / OPHTHALMIC Bluff Ford Mercury. 649-7531 bath home. Canal Cove Road. Bro- sq. ft. City. $725 month + security Opportunity. Managed by Partner- no pets. Call 654-4130. TECH. Apply to Columbus Eye Asso- kers Protected. 910-642-3582. dep. 336-870-2501. ship Property Management, an equal ciate. 910-642-2020. opportunity provider and employer. BLADENBORO - RENT TO OWN. HOUSE & MOBILE HOME FOR 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $550 per month. LOCAL FAMILY PRACTICE needs a RENT for small family on private lot 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. 910-316-9058 after 4 pm. full time CMA or LPN. Send Resume Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call 1 TON TRUCK & tractors for sale. Call in Nakina area. No pets. 642-6506 NICE 4BR 2 1/2 ba 2004 doublewide, with references to: Administrator, PO. 642-7086. 1998 76X28 4BR, windzone II. Excel- 642-4049. lent condition. Oakwood Homes 1 acre lot. $600mo. Sec. deposit. Box 326, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 to LAKE WACCAMAW, VACATION Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128 Cypress Village Apartments Evergreen area. 910-840-2845. arrive no later than April 22, 2011. For 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO XCab, 4x2 RENTAL, furnished house, water 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. further information, call 910-874-6401 leather, 106k, $11,900. Fair Bluff Ford access, canal side, 3 BR, 2 BA, no USED HOMES We need used 1 and 2 bedrooms. Mercury 649-7531 smoking, no pets. $125/night/3-day homes. Trade ins welcome. Top Dol- Free laundry room + Community THERAPISTS NEEDED!!! mininum. Short-term lease also avail- lar. Oakwood Homes. Chadbourn, NC room ****24 hour maintenance*** CAROLINA THERAPY SERVICES 2008 FORD RANGER XLT Ext cab able. 910-524-6305 call after 5pm 910-654-4128 Fulltime/PRN long bed, 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair Rental Assistance Up to 100% Seniors 62 years and older SLPs, PTs OTs, COTAs and PTAs Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 LAKE WACCAMAW: 3 BR, 1.5 bath 910-649-7971 Skilled Nursing Facility house on Lake Shore Drive. $1000 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm Whiteville NC 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre month with deposit and references. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 If you are interested in joining a great lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. Absolutely no pets or smoking! 910- ROOM FOR RENT - Kitchen privi- Equal Housing Opportunity team with competitive pay, excel- Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood 770-1560 or 910-234-1799. leges. Call 910-646-4161. lent benefits w/opportunity for pro- 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 fessional growth. Call Mark today at 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff TRAVEL NURSES - 3 bedroom, 2 ROOM FOR RENT 910.892.0027 or email your resume Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 bath house for rent in Fair Bluff. $400 Weekly or Monthly Rates. 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on [email protected] per person plus utilities. Washer, dryer Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume NEW GRADS WELCOME 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350SD, & security alarm system. Call 828- No calls after 9 pm payments. Call Oakwood Homes, XLT, 3dr, 22k. 12 passenger $18,500. 228-2773. Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 910-642-4932 Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 MADISON HILLS APT Or 770-1140 SERVICES ASK US ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, program, how you can use this while One Bedroom Apts. 4 Door SUV, 22k. $23,900. Fair Bluff you wait for Uncle Sam. Call ,AUNDRYFACILITIESs#OMMUNITY Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 OAKWOOD HOMES 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. ROOMsHOURSMAINTENANCE Child/Elderly Care CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 Furnished. Nice neighborhood. Call Rental assistance up to 100% 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Plaza. 640-8098. based on income. Will up fit to tenants needs. Call 642- LOT MODEL CLEARANCE SALE Seniors 62 years and older 5824. LICENSED HOME DAY CARE has Large selection of single wide, dou- 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH upstairs apart- 910 642-8883 openings. Located behind Wal-Mart. 2004 HD SPORTSTER. Save $5000 blewide and custom built modulars. ment. Appliances included. Referenc- Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Call 642-6596 or 770-6596. over the cost of a new one. 615 miles. Serving Columbus Co and surround- es & deposit required. Whiteville City TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. $6000 firm, 653-4819 ing areas for over 40 years. Let us Limits. Call 646-1049. Handicapped Accessible Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Low- work for you. Equal Housing Opportunity ered, 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. *** Dee Watts Backhoe 642-9830. OAKWOOD HOMES, Chadbourn Nc Service **** 910-654-4128 THOMPSON Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, MARINE USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, gift that keeps on giving. Buy your ESTATES land clearing. Also mowing & yard own home. We have homes start- APARTMENTS work. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. ing at $29,900 windzone II. Oak- wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- 103 Jones Place ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** 654-4128 Whiteville, NC Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree 15 FT. ELDOCRAFT ALUMINUM removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call Now accepting applica- Boat. Front and rear casting decks. 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Minnkota Trolling Motor. 40 hp Mari- tions. 1 bedroom units, ner outboard. Garmin Depth Finder, 2 Bobby Hinson Construction LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ handicap accessible units gas tanks; Long trailer, $2,950 OBO. Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- available. Total electric Call (910)-770-4151. ging, lots and hedge rows with mini nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. with range & refrigerator excavator. Call 640-7606. furnished. Head of house- Covey Run Apartments Carpentry Work hold must be 62 or older. PHASE II Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No job too small. Workmanship guaran- Rent based on income. End of summer 2011 teed. Call 642-4226. Office Hours Reduced rent based on Income. DOCTOR DRYWALL Having prob- Tuesday & Thursday lems with your joints? Call the doctor. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Handicap Accessible Units Available Hanging & finishing sheet rock, sten- ciled & textured ceiling & repair work. 640-3315 Pickup application at 910-499-6253 or 642-7487. Covey Run Apartments, 640-1656 LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE or download application at All types of backhoe work, lot clear- ing, sand, top soil and marl. www.norcomanagement.com Call 654-4503. Dynamic Property Management MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, pressure wash, decks staining & sealed. References. 642-5831, 770- 1108. SAW MILL APARTMENTS MOWING/LANDSCAPING/CLEAN- 332 West Hay Street, Whiteville, NC 28472s UP/Handyman Services by Contract 910-642-0434 or as needed. Call 910-234-5551. Applications accepted at the site offce Mon., Wed., & Fri., 8:00 am until 4:30 pm RICKY HELMS LAWN SERVICE 1 & 2 - BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND POWER WASH. No job too large. Call 910-918-1231. Housing for families, seniors & persons with disabilities SKEETER’S LAWN CARE & • Carpet/Stove/Refrigerator/Mini Blinds • Washer/Dryer Connections • Central Heat/Air PRESSURE CLEANING • Playground • Individual Storage • Laundry Facility on Site No job too big or too small. We can do it all! Call 910-642-3070 or 910- LIMITED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 445-9507 “The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in real estate related transactions, or in the terms of conditional of such a transaction, race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The Federal agency that is responsible for enforcing this law is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If a person believes that they have been discriminated against in violation of this law, they should contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC 20410 or call (800) 669-9777.” SWANZY ACCESSIBLE UNITS TDD RELAY # FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED: 1-800-735-2962 RIDGE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS APARTMENTS HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED Elizabethtown Apartment Complex in Elizabethtown, NC taking applications on: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Laundry center, exercise No further than . . . room, computer room Water included Housing Grants & College Grants, Berry Court Apartments Children’s and Senior’s Programs for your new home! 24 hour maintenance available. Taking applications on Call or Stop by TODAY! 910-654-4010 Tues. & Thurs. 4pm-7pm (OURS- 4U4HAMTOPMs!7TH!VE #HADBOURN .# 2ENTALASSISTANCEAVAILABLEs#REDITANDCRIMINALCHECKREQUIRED EQUAL HOUSING at the Construction OPPORTUNITY Trailer on Swanzy Street Professionally Managed by Partnership Property Management 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, April 18, 2011

Notice of Service said estate will please make immedi- the West by the Eastern edge of the THE MCGOUGAN LAW FIRM 3336 Farmers Union Rd ic Networks, FUSE, FUSE HD, The ate payment. right-of-way of N.C. Highway 904- ATTORNEYS AT LAW Clarkton, NC 28433 Golf Channel, The Golf Channel HD, of Process This the 28th day of March, 2011. 905, known as Swamp Fox Highway, 130 JEFFERSON STREET April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011 RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), Starz Robert Keith Stanley, Executor with said 14.06 acres, more or less, WHITEVILLE, N.C. 28472 Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & Fam- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA of the estate of being more particularly described as TELEPHONE: 910-640-1485 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ily, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz In IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Janie McKeel Stanley, follows: FACSIMILE: 910-640-3132 NORTH CAROLINA Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, TICE PO Box 773 BEING THAT CERTAIN 15.06 acres, April 18, 25, 2011 COLUMBUS COUNTY Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Whiteville, NC 28472 more or less, tract of land shown as The undersigned, LINDA MAE GILM- Starz On Demand, Style, truTV, truTV DISTRICT COURT DIVISION March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011. pd the “Remaining Area” on a survey for Notice of Sale ORE ROBINSON, having qualified HD, Weather Channel, CMT, CMT HD, FILE NO. 10JA65 (Christian) K&B Prince Properties, Inc., dated as Executrix of the Estate of W. Investigation and Discovery, Investi- NOTICE TO CREDITORS 10JA64 (Saniya) April 25, 1991, prepared by Soles & J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. Suc- DAVID ROBINSON, deceased, late of gation Discovery HD, Ovation, Planet Having qualified as Executrix of the 10JA66 (Tahily) Walker, P.A., R.L.S., with said sur- cessor to Chadbourn Mini Storage, Columbus County, NC, this is to notify Green and Planet Green HD. Estate of Dennis Lee Willoughby, IN RE: vey being recorded in Map Book 53, P.O. Box 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, all persons having claims against said In addition, from time to time we make deceased, late of Columbus Coun- CHRISTIAN GRAHAM, a minor child Page 11, Columbus County Registry, will hold a public sale to dispose of Estate to present them to the under- certain changes in the services that ty, North Carolina, the undersigned SANIYA GRAHAM, a minor child and with said map being incorporated various items of personal property, signed Executrix on or before July 14, we offer in order to better serve our hereby notifies all persons having TAHLIY GRAHAM, a minor child herewith by reference for a further and pursuant to the assertion of a lien for 2011 at Powell & Powell Attorneys, customers. The following changes claims against the estate of said Respondents: Shauna Clatterbuck, certain description of the 15.06 acres rental at its storage facility. PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, are planned: decedent to present them to the Respondent Mother tract, more or less. The Sale will be conducted at the or this Notice will be pled in bar of On a future date to be determined, undersigned (3) months from the date Bennie Graham, Respondent Father LESS AND EXCEPT, HOWEVER, from following Storage Facility locations: their recovery. All persons indebted Blue Highways will be added to the of the first publication, or this notice RE: JUVENILE PETITION (ABUSE/ the above-described tract of 15.06 Chadbourn Mini Storage to said Estate will please make imme- Digital Tier on Channel 470. will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. NEGLECT/DEPENDENCY) acres, more or less, that certain 1.00 325 Strawberry Blvd. diate payment to the undersigned On or about April 21st, the following All persons indebted to said estate TO: SHAUNA CLATTERBUCK acre, more or less, tract of land being Chadbourn, NC 28431 Executrix. change is planned for Digital Broad- will please make immediate payment. BENNIE GRAHAM described in Deed dated September Chadbourn Mini Storage This the 7th day of April, 2011. cast: Jewelry TV will move from Chan- This the 28th day of March, 2011. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti- 25, 1993, as executed by K&B Prince 210 7th Ave LINDA MAE GILMORE ROBINSON nel 374 to Channel 358 and will also Denise Willoughby Davis, Executrix tion has been filed by the Columbus Properties, Inc., to Luther F. Miller and Chadbourn, NC 28431 Executrix be available on Channel 85, of the estate of County Department of Social Ser- wife, Doris G. Miller, with that said DATE OF SALE: April 30, 2011 2051 North Green Swamp Road On or about April 21st, the follow- Dennis Lee Willoughby, vices for the purpose of adjudicat- Deed recorded in Deed Book 450, TIME OF SALE: Bolton, NC 28423 ing additions are planned for Digital 9602 Haynes Lennon Hwy ing the above named minor children. Page 613, Columbus County Regis- 325 Strawberry Blvd: 10 a.m. c/o J. Coburn Powell Broadcast: Gems Shopping Network Evergreen, NC 28438 The above named minor children were try, and with that certain Deed being 210 7th Ave: Immediately Powell & Powell Attorneys Channels 86 and 375, Liquidation March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011. born to you on August 1, 2008 (San- incorporated herewith by reference Following Strawberry Blvd Sale PO Box 428 Channels 87 and 386, Black Shop- iya); November 11, 2006 (Christian); for further description of the tract Unit #111 Mesheell Whaley Whiteville, NC 28472 ping Channels 88 and 377, Shop Zeal and October 27, 2004 (Tahliy). You Notice of of 1.00 acre, more or less, which is Unit #302 Taheshia Holland Telephone: (910) 642-2728 5 Channels 89 and 379, Shop Zeal must prepare and file with the Clerk of Foreclosure Sale herein excepted from the above- Unit #312 Daniel Nobles APRIL 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2011 3 Channels 90 and 380, American Superior Court of Columbus County described tract of 15.06 acres, more Unit #316 Laquisha Gerald NOTICE TO CREDITORS Auctions Channels 91 and 381, Shop a written answer to the petition with- FILE# 11-SP-43 or less, LEAVING A NET ACREAGE Unit #319 Mary Flowers STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Zeal 2 Channels 92 and Channel 382, in thirty (30) days of the first date of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FROM GRANTOR TO GRANTEE of Unit #320 Terry Benton COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Shop Zeal 1 Channels 93 and 383. publication (written below). You must COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 14.06 acres, more or less. Unit #328 Adriann Bartow 11-E-97 On or about May 3rd, History & also serve a copy of the answer on the PURSUANT to the power of sale con- Together with a 2000 MANI Model Unit #432 Sabrina Oliver The undersigned, HOMER ALEX- Nature On Demand Channels 415 and petitioner’s attorney (address below). tained in that certain Deed of Trust in MINC, VIN: MINCB90822, identified Unit #510 Jokeila Bennett ANDER MUNROE, has qualified as 1063 will change to Nature & Knowl- If you fail to file an answer, the peti- the principal amount of $105,000.00, by the Columbus County Tax Office POSTED THIS THE 8th DAY OF April Executrix of the ESTATE OF SYLVIA edge On Demand. tioner will apply to the Court for the from Erika Ehrenford, Single, to O. as Property #0085899, Account #07- 2011 JOHNSTON MUNROE, late of Colum- On or about May 9th, the following relief demanded in the petition. Richard Wright, Jr., Trustee for Dan- 04635. J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. (Suc- bus County, and this is to notify all addition is planned as part of Movie You are entitled to attend any hear- iel A. Thompson And Wife, Polly B. The RECORD OWNER of the above cessor to Chadbourn Mini Storage) persons having claims against said Pass: FearNet Channel 644. Fear- ing affecting the adjudication of your Thompson, dated December 8, 2005, described real property as of the date By: Henrietta Todd Estate to present them to the under- Net programming will be added to children. You are entitled to have an and recorded December 12, 2005, in not more than ten (10) days prior to April 18, 25, 2011 signed on or before June 23, 2011, Movie Pass On Demand Channels attorney appointed by the Court if you Book 837 at Page 103, Columbus the date of this notice is: Erika Ehren- 650 and 1026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS pursuant to North Carolina General cannot afford one, provided that you County Registry, and pursuant to the ford, and the PHYSICAL ADDRESS of On or about May 11th, TV Guide On Having qualified as Executrix of the Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall request an attorney at or before the authority vested in the undersigned the subject property is 16531 Swamp Demand Channels 344 and 1068 will ESTATE OF EVELYN WARD REAVES, be pled in bar of their recovery. All time of the hearing. You may contact as Substitute Trustee by a written Fox Highway East, Tabor City, North no longer be available and its pro- late of Columbus County, North Caro- persons indebted to said Estate will the Clerk of Superior Court immedi- instrument recorded in the Colum- Carolina 28463. gramming will move to Entertainment lina, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14- please make immediate payment to ately to request counsel. This is a bus County Registry, default having This sale is made subject to all prior On Demand Channels 340 and 1050. 1, hereby notify all persons, firms and the undersigned. new case and any attorney appoint- been made in the payment of the liens, encumbrances, taxes, assess- On or about May 18th, Bravo will corporations having claims against This the 25th day of March, 2011. ed previously will not represent you indebtedness thereby secured and ments, restrictions and easements move from channel 77 to channel 28. the decedent to present them to the HOMER ALEXANDER MUNROE in this proceeding unless ordered by the said deed of trust being by the of record. A deposit of five (5%) per- The new services listed below can- undersigned by the 28th day of June, Executor of the Estate of Sylvia John- the court. terms thereof subject to foreclosure, cent of the purchase price, or Seven not be accessed on CableCARD- 2011 or this notice will be pled in bar ston Munroe Such hearing will be conducted on and the holder of the indebtedness Hundred Fifty Dollars and No/100 equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable of their recovery. All persons indebt- 212 South Water St. the 28th day of June, 2011 at 9:00 thereby secured having demanded ($750.00), whichever is greater, will Products purchased at retail without ed to the Estate will make immediate Suite 112 a.m. in the District Court of Colum- a foreclosure thereof for the purpose be required of the successful bid- additional, two-way capable equip- payment to the undersigned. Wilmington, NC 28401 bus County, Columbus County Court- of satisfying said indebtedness, the der immediately upon completion of ment: Gems Shopping Network This the 28th day of March, 2011. C. Greg Williamson house, 100 Courthouse Circle, White- Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- the sale. The successful bidder is Channels 86 and 375, Liquidation BRENDA REAVES EDGE, EXECU- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP ville, North Carolina. If your address bus County having authorized this required to pay the entire balance of Channels 87 and 386, Black Shop- TRIX Attorneys at Law is known, the date, time and place of foreclosure, the undersigned Sub- the purchase price by cash or certi- ping Channels 88 and 377, Shop 3345 CHERRY GROVE ROAD 136 Washington St hearing of the petition will be mailed stitute Trustee will offer for sale at fied check upon tender of deed for Zeal 5 Channels 89 and 379, Shop CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 P.O. Box 1467 to you upon filing of an answer or thir- public auction to the highest bidder the property in him by the Trustee. Zeal 3 Channels 90 and 380, Ameri- DENNIS T. WORLEY Whiteville, NC 28472 ty (30) days from the date of service if for cash at the Courthouse door in This sale will remain open for ten (10) can Auctions Channels 91 and 381, WRIGHT, WORLEY, MOSS & March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011 no answer is filed. You may call the Whiteville, North Carolina, at 11:00 days for upset bids in accordance Shop Zeal 2 Channels 92 and Chan- EKSTER, PLLC Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile Court of a.m., on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, with North Carolina General Statutes. Time Warner Cable nel 382, Shop Zeal 1 Channels 93 Columbus County at (910) 641-4440 Pursuant to North Carolina law, the ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE the land conveyed in said Deed Of Time Warner Cable’s agreements with and 383, FearNet Channel 644, Blue for further information. clerk of superior court of the county in P.O. BOX 457 Trust, the same being more particu- programmers and broadcasters to Highways Channel 470. Terri Martin which the property is sold may issue TABOR CITY, NC 28463 larly described as follows: carry their services and stations rou- April 18, 2011 Attorney Representing an order for possession of the prop- (910) 653-2082 BEING A TRACT of 14.06 acres, more tinely expire from time to time. We Columbus County DSS erty pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011 or less, bounded on the North by a are usually able to obtain renewals or 111 Washington Street of the purchaser and against the party 1 acre, more or less tract of land of NOTICE TO CREDITORS extensions of such agreements, but in Whiteville, NC 28472 or parties in possession. Also pursu- Luther F. Miller and wife, Doris G. Mill- Having qualified as Administrator or order to comply with applicable regu- (910) 642-5645 ant to North Carolina law, any person er as said 1 acre tract, more or less, the Estate of Charles Thompson,Jr., lations, we must inform you when an SHORT April 18, 25, May 2, 2011 who occupies the property pursuant is described by Book 450, Page 613, deceased, late of Columbus County, agreement is about to expire. The fol- to a rental agreement entered into or NOTICE TO CREDITORS Columbus County Registry, and being the undersigned hereby notifies all lowing agreements are due to expire BROS. renewed on or after October 1, 2007, Having qualified as Executor of the also bounded on the North by Lots persons having claims against the soon, and we may be required to may, after receiving the notice of sale, Estate of Janie McKeel Stanley, 7, 8, and 9 as said lots are described estate of said decedent to present cease carriage of one or more of these terminate the rental agreement upon RENT-A-CAR deceased, late of Columbus Coun- on a Map recorded in Map Book 53, them to the undersigned within (3) services/stations in the near future. 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. ty, North Carolina, the undersigned Page 11, Columbus County Registry, months from the date of the first pub- Service: American Life, BBC Amer- The notice shall also state that upon hereby notifies all persons having being bounded on the East by lands lication, or this notice will be pleaded ica, BBC America HD, BBC Ameri- termination of a rental agreement, $ 95 claims against the estate of said of William T. Benton as said lands in bar of their recovery. All persons ca On Demand, Bandamax, Current the tenant is liable for rent due under DAILY decedent to present them to the are described in Deed Book 303, indebted to said estate will please TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula Classi- Page 88, Columbus County Regis- the rental agreement prorated to the make immediate payment. 19 undersigned within (3) months from co, E!, Encore(East), Encore(West), effective date of the termination. Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville the date of the first publication, or try, being bounded on the South by This the 4th day of April, 2011 Encore HD, Encore Action, Encore DATED: March 11, 2011 this notice will be pleaded in bar of lands of N.G. Hughes, III, and Charles Toni Blackmon, Administrator of the Love, Encore Mystery, Encore Drama, T. SCOTT SESSIONS their recovery. All persons indebted to E. Tatum, Jr., and being bounded on estate of Charles Thompson, Jr. Encore Westerns, Encore Wam, Erot- 642-4175 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

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