•East Carteret withstands Pack upset bid. •Wolfpack overpowers Jones Senior. •Lakewood eliminates ECHS with final-quarter takeover. Sports See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, February 29, 2016 Could create 139 jobs

Volume 125, Number 70 Deal to Whiteville, North Carolina 75 Cents reactivate Inside G-P site in 2-A •Foreclosure sale the works pending on skating By ALLEN TURNER rink property Staff Writer •No gators, but more bears. Columbus Jobs Foundation Chairman Rick Edwards told more than 100 people Monday night that efforts to reactivate economic activ- 3-A ity at the former Georgia-Pacific site west of •Chamber candidate Whiteville might be about to come to fruition. forum is Tuesday. Edwards’ remarks came at an event at the Museum of Natural Sciences that was billed 5-A as a social/membership drive function. Adley Ragan releases his arrow. Edwards told the group that an offer has •Whiteville Primary been made on the former Georgia-Pacific student wins state property. writing award. “They’re working through it, piece-by- piece,” Edwards said. “There are some tough 6-A contingencies, so keep your fingers crossed.” Nakina students aim to Edwards offered no other details because •Chadbourn may economic development matters are typically rezone residential kept under wraps until announcements are lots to business. win archery tournament made after completion of deals, but he did say that if the deal is done, it will mean 139 new By NICOLE CARTRETTE vidual competitions held locally. jobs for the county. DIDYOB? News Editor Scores are tallied for comparisons Samantha Alsup, senior administrative with other schools competing. specialist for the Columbus County Economic Did you observe ... Nakina Middle’s archery team Brian Chestnutt, a coach and Development Commission (EDC), said that took aim in a state competition physical education teacher at Monday’s meeting was a success, as seven new Columbus County Thursday without leaving the Nakina, said archery is becoming members joined the Jobs Foundation, which commissioners Trent school’s gym. more popular in the schools. was formed in 2015 from what used to be called Burroughs, Charles The school is among a few in “It’s a growing thing,” he said. the Committee of 100. Columbus County and more than “It’s our fifth year. The first year, The Columbus Jobs Foundation works with McDowell and Edwin 15 in the state participating in I think we were one of only three county government and assists the Columbus Russ attending the North Carolina’s virtual archery in the state that competed.” County Economic Development Commission tournament for the National Chestnutt said other schools funeral of Supreme Archery in the Schools Program are adding archery to their offer- See G-P site, page 11-A Court Justice Antonin (NASP), which is sponsored by the ings, such as Williams Township, Scalia in Washington, N.C. Wildlife Agency. Hallsboro Middle, Central Middle Middle school students com- and Columbus Charter School. D.C.? ... Bill Johnson’s pete at the 10- and 15-meter range, “I don’t know that they all are School heads “shaky” claim that he shoot three scoring rounds of competing in the tournament but made the chocolate five arrows from each distance, they have archery equipment,” and are scored based on shooting he said. want flexible and lemon pies that accuracy. Students try out for the Nakina we’re guessing wife The closer an arrow lands to Archery team, which is made up the bulls-eye, the higher the score. of seventh and eighth-graders. calendar Janice made after the Teams of up to 24 participate with Archery has been integrated By SHALON SMITH lenten service last the top 12 scores used for the team into the physical education curric- Contributing Writer night at Evergreen competition. At least four girls ulum at the school, and students and four boys must be included have an opportunity to perfect As time approaches for high school stu- UMC? Chadbourn in the team. their skills a few days a week in Chloe Long takes aim in an dents in the area to decide whether to enroll Wildlife representative Kevin and Evergreen Meth- archery meet at Nakina Mid- in summer school courses at Southeastern Crabtree tracks scores at indi- See Archery, page 8-A odist join together for dle Wednesday Community College, they may be faced with an lent with outstand- even bigger decision – to miss one of their final days of high school or to miss one of the first ing refreshments and days of their summer school college course. sermons. ... School districts across the state are stuck Old-fashioned four-day with mandated, statewide school calendar restrictions set by the General Assembly. State law determines school year start and County Deaths end dates, the required hours of instruction tent revival opens March 6 between those two dates, and the number of Whiteville teacher workdays allowed. Jimmy Ward Spivey nChadbourn is location of Heller, director of the Columbus Carter of New Hope Baptist in the Local school boards do not have flexibility Berlene Long McCormick tent capable of seating 991. Baptist group. Buckhead community north of to meet their localized needs, they say. Nija Ronique Lacey Special music scheduled each “We have united again across Bolton will be the featured speaker Rep. Jeffrey Elmore of North Wilkesboro, of the four nights. denominational, racial and social on Tuesday, March 8, and the Rev. a school teacher who chairs the House K-12 Lake Waccamaw lines. That’s the way the Lord made Ryan Edwards of Clarendon Baptist Education Committee, said bills introduced in Francis “Frank” A. Gault By BOB HIGH us. This year, we call the tent meet- will close the revival on March 9. the House allowing school systems flexibility Cerro Gordo Staff Writer ing ‘Revival of the Saints.’ Next Sunday’s opening features a hot- with school calendars never advanced due to Marsha Corrine Ellis year, it’ll be an evangelistic outreach dog supper beginning at 4:30 p.m. Senate opposition, according to the Wilkes Hallsboro Shades of the 1920s and 1930s. program with Dr. Jeff LaBorg of with services opening at 7 p.m. in Journal-Patriot. An old-fashioned big tent Christian Corryton, Tenn., speaking all four the large field between the Living The N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Associa- Dorothy Jean Powell nights,” Heller continued. Word and Chadbourn Pentecostal tion (NCRLA) and groups such as Save Our Tabor City revival is scheduled in Chadbourn for four consecutive nights begin- Speaker list churches along Business U.S. 74-76 Summers actively oppose any legislation that Willie G. Graham ning Sunday, March 6. The Rev. Gregory Spaulding of on the east side of Chadbourn. would shorten the length of public school sum- The event, sponsored by the the Union Baptist Church, Lake Children’s program mer vacations. They say it could negatively Columbus Baptist Association, is Waccamaw, will open this year’s “There’s plenty of parking. And, impact tourism businesses in the state. a follow-up to the Go four-night program, followed by the we’ve arranged special programs The NCRLA is a key supporter of the school Index Tell Columbus Crusade Rev. Donald Conway of Chadbourn for children ages 5 through the fifth calendar law because families traditionally Pentecostal Holiness Church on grade to be held nightly at Joel’s take vacations during the summer and a later Editorials ...... 10-A that re-energized the county last October Monday, March 7. Place in the Living Word church’s August school start produces as much as $1 Obituaries ...... 7-A with 854 people mak- The Rev. building,” Heller pointed out. billion each year in economic growth through Sports ...... 1-B ing decisions for Donald Special music and presentations increased tourism-related sales, they claim on Crime ...... 4-A Christ. include the Go Tell Crusade Choir their site. “This is the be- on Sunday, massed choirs from In response to the law, a group called Let ginning of a six- several churches on Mon- Our Calendar Authority be Local, or LOCAL, year program day and Tuesday has joined forces with groups such as the in March each nights, John Locke Foundation, the N.C. Association year that will and a of Educators, and the N.C. Parent Teacher culminate in special ap- Association to advocate for local calendar another Go pearance by flexibility. Tell Cru- Columbus Two school districts in the state – Wilkes sade in and Alleghany County school systems – are 2021,” says See currently being used as “models of success” Dr. Dave Revival, page 8-A See Calendar, page 3-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 Foreclosure sale pending on skating rink property

By JEFFERSON WEAVER ture was left intact, due to the Staff Writer logistics of removal. Records show the city had The vacant lot that was multiple problems serving once home to the Whiteville the Taylors with proper pa- skating rink may go on the perwork, leading back to 2007. auction block next month. Alice Taylor explained to The Caldis Street property the council during the quasi- was under code enforcement judicial hearing in 2013 that by the city from at least 2007 she received mail at a post of- until 2014, when the city finally fice box that was not listed in completed actions necessary the city’s database, and never to condemn and demolish the received the registered letters structure. sent to her by the city. Once a popular destination In March 2014, the city for families and teens across made an offer to settle the the area, the skating rink back tax and demolition costs closed down in the 1980s, was with the family, but the offer briefly reopened as a night was rejected, according to city Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL club and restaurant, then fell attorney Carlton Williamson. into disrepair. The city then obtained a final Smoke must go In recent years it was con- order from the court and pro- A Whiteville firefighter pulls a smoke extractor off the department’s Engine 2 earlier this week. The department sidered a haven for drug activ- ceeded with the demolition. responded to a call off Pinckney Street when a house filled with smoke. ity, prostitution, homeless peo- Under state law, munici- ple and vermin. Vandals broke pal governments may use into the boarded-up building, code enforcement to clean up prompting fears that it could properties deemed nuisances become a hazard to children or hazardous to the general or others exploring the inte- public. Most code enforcement No gators, but more bears rior. The building itself was involves clearing overgrown By JEFFERSON WEAVER could be released near non- District Four Biologist Tom local hunters, the WRC did removed from the county tax brush or grass, but the law Staff Writer processed bait as well, and Padgett said in a previous in- approve taking steps to open rolls around 2010, according allows for the demolition of bears trailed from the bait terview that while some areas a season for hunting elk in to city records, although the buildings and removal of Hunters won’t be able to piles harvested, but establish- in Columbus County and the western North Carolina. property was still listed. junked cars. chase North Carolina’s largest ing bait piles for bears was coastal region have healthy Once the largest cervid in The property was declared If the landowner refuses to aquatic predator next season, prohibited. populations, gators are rare the state, elk were wiped out a public nuisance in 2012. The remedy the problem, the local but they’ll have more time to Next season, bear hunters in other areas. in North Carolina by the late property is owned by the fam- government can then take pursue the largest mammal. will be able to shoot bears over At the same time, the WRC 1700s. A re-stocking program ily of the late Alice Taylor of steps to clean up the property, In its Feb. 12 meeting, the non-processed bait through- has seen a steep rise in com- using elk similar to the origi- Whiteville. The owners told and bill the landowner. If the Wildlife Resources Commis- out the season. The proposal plaints about nuisance ga- nal animals has seen excellent the city council in a quasi- owner does not pay the bill, sion (WRC) approved tempo- was praised by hunters at the tors in populated areas. Only results in the mountain coun- judicial hearing in 2013 that the cost is then applied to a rary rule-making measures public hearings as a positive specially licensed and trained ties, and the breeding popula- they hadn’t received notices tax bill, and the property can to extend the bear season in move, due to the confusion gator wranglers are allowed to tion there is growing every of the building’s deteriorating be foreclosed on, regardless of Columbus and Brunswick surrounding bait and bears. remove alligators. That could year, according to the WRC. condition, and did not regu- the payment of property taxes, counties to be in line with New Alligators change, according to Myers. No elk permits will be is- larly check on the property. for the exact amount owed for Hanover and Bladen. Cur- Another eagerly awaited “Because the take of al- sued until the state has co- The Taylors appealed the the demolition. rently, Columbus hunters have season, which would have ligators in some situations is ordinated efforts with other city’s condemnation order Williamson said the matter only two weeks in December allowed a limited harvest of reasonable and appropriate,” stakeholders, including the to Superior Court, and after has been turned over to the to hunt black bears. alligators, was turned down by Myers said, “the commission- Cherokee Indian tribe and numerous delays, the own- county for collection through “The rule proposal still has the WRC until further studies ers directed us to examine state and federal regulatory ers were charged with con- a tax sale. County tax collector to go to public hearings and can be made, said Gordon My- options that would utilize agencies, Myers said. tempt and the order upheld. Doug Ward said that unless the then be considered for final ers, executive director for the the skills and expertise of “Together we will work to The building was demolished family redeems the property adoption by the Commission,” commission. North Carolina sportsmen and determine sustainable har- by the city June 2, 2014, for in the coming weeks, the land said Ryan Kennemur, a spokes- “Out of an abundance of women to provide assistance vest goals and how to allocate $28,746. The cost was far less will be sold this spring. man for the commission. The caution and desire for addi- in removal of alligators un- harvest across the population than the anticipated $35,000 “We anticipate it coming proposal is expected to be ap- tional biological information, der nuisance or depredation range,” Myers said. price tag. The concrete pad up for sale in March or April,” proved. commissioners disapproved circumstances.” Elk season and foundation of the struc- he said. Extending the season has a proposed alligator hunting Task force As defined, the elk hunt- been a hot topic at WRC pub- season,” Myers said. The resolution further di- ing season will be from Oct. lic hearings for more than a Alligators are protected rected Myers to create an 1 – Nov. 1, with a bag limit of decade. Black bears have made under federal law, but states Alligator Task Force that one per permit. The manner You and your puppy are cordially invited to a huge recovery in numbers may have hunting seasons for would develop a North Caro- of take would be any legal since the 1970s, and are pres- gators if populations can jus- lina Alligator Management firearm or archery equipment. ent in nearly every county of tify harvest of some animals. Plan. The plan will include an A housekeeping measure All Creatures Great & Small the state. The popularity of television evaluation of biological infor- that has drawn a lot of scruti- Census counts and harvest programs focusing on gator mation and knowledge gaps ny and discussion was also set reports of bears in Columbus hunting in Louisiana and else- on alligators in the state, and aside for later consideration. 1st Wednesday and Brunswick indicated the where has driven a national create a framework for gather- Commissioners did not two counties had similarly trend toward alligator hunt- ing public input on the plan. vote on a proposed regulation Puppy Happy Hour healthy bear populations, in ing, especially in states with Although another provi- 3 months - 9 months part due to the bear sanctu- growing populations, like both sion won’t directly affect most See No gators, page 9-A ary zones in Green Swamp Carolinas. and elsewhere. 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Robert Braw- ern Community College. ley and Libertarian Lon Cecil Low point did not respond. Motorists on North Franklin Street slow down Wednesday for a section of the street that nearly always floods dur- The event starts at 5 p.m. with a “meet and greet” for On the lieutenant governor ing a heavy rain. chamber members, followed ticket, Democrat Ronald New- by the forum from 5:30-7 p.m. ton said he will participate. The chamber set the forum Democrat Holly Jones is Calendar unable to attend. Continued from page 1-A for this week in part due to the state’s earlier primaries. Democrats Robert Earl Wil- North Carolina’s primary son and Linda Coleman did not for allowing greater calendar was shifted to March 15 this respond, nor did incumbent flexibility at the local level. Columbus year, and early voting begins Republican Lt. Gov. Dan For- Wilkes has longer class days County Whiteville March 3. est and Libertarian J.J. Sum- each day both semesters and merell. First day of school Aug. 29 Aug. 29 All state and national seats, Alleghany has longer class except the U.S. Congress races, State senate candidates days in the first semester in Winter break Dec. 19 – Jan. 2 Dec. 20 – Jan. 2 will be on the ballot, along Danny Britt, a Republican, order to have exams before and incumbent Democrat Last day of first semester Jan. 24 Jan. 23 with several county races and Christmas break. the NC Connect Bond refer- Jane Smith will attend. House They go back to regular Teacher workday Jan. 25 Jan. 24 endum. candidate Brenden Jones, a school hours in the spring. First day of second semester Jan. 26 Jan. 25 While some state candi- Republican, and Libertarian In the upcoming 2016-2017 dates have committed to at- Thomas Howell also plan to Teacher workday - Mar. 10 school year, both Columbus tend, local races are expected attend. County Schools and White- Spring break Apr. 14 – Apr. 21 Apr. 14 – Apr. 21 to draw the most attention. Democrat candidate Tim Benton said he may partici- ville City Schools will start Last day of school June 9 June 9 In the competition for the school on Monday, Aug. 29 and county commissioner’s Dis- pate. end the school year on Friday, trict Two seat, incumbent The forum is free and the June 9. thing in instruction that we schools district) that were to do today. It’s a calendar Democrat James Prevatte and public is welcome. “If you’ll look at the pa- need to address as a weakness probably still flooded with that’s been in place so many challengers Chris Smith, Jo To submit questions for the rameters we’ve got, we’re when looking at it mid-year water,” Faulk said. “It’s hard years, yet we’re changing our Ann Bailey and Tim Blackmon candidates, call the chamber pretty much the same in with testing data, you’re go- to predict.” academics and what we’re said they will attend. Michael at 642-3171. terms of start and finish,” ing to find a difficult time “We always try to err on expecting kids to do.” Hunt Lewis did not respond. North Carolina’s Congres- Whiteville City Schools Su- trying to have a PD for that.” the side of caution but we’ve As a parent of a high All candidates in that race are sional contests are on hold perintendent Kenny Garland Other than professional got some tremendous re- school student participat- Democrats. pending a court-ordered re- said. development opportunities, straints with this calendar,” ing in the Career & College For the District Three com- districting. “For which we had no teacher workdays placed Garland said. Promise program, Garland missioner’s seat held by Buddy That primary is expected to choice,” Columbus County throughout the year also al- In order for a county to be is concerned with the mis- Byrd, the incumbent did not be held in June. Schools Superintendent Alan low time for parent-teacher granted a weather waiver for alignment of the calendars respond. Faulk said. conferences. school make-up days, eight between the community col- Former Sandyfield Mayor “We’re starting a whole Another concern of the or more full days of school lege and the public schools Perry Dixon will participate. new school year with our high school calendar law is its ef- must have been missed due for summer school. Only Democrats are signed up school students in January. fect on advanced placement to weather during four of the “We’ll be going one more for that race as well. And we’re ending a school testing for high school stu- last 10 years. day than what the start date District Four Commission- year with our first semester dents in the spring semester. Columbus County does not is for their summer calendar,” er Edwin Russ and District students,” Garland said. The national exam dates qualify for such a waiver. Garland said. Five Commissioner Trent Bur- In-home and on Location “One day is going to be a for advanced placement Garland and Faulk agreed CCCA junior Nya Patillo roughs will not attend. 770.1834 courses are May 2 – May 11. that a school calendar that Both Democrats are unchal- fast turnaround—then again, said she would rather have www.fullerroyalphoto.com with the parameters, that’s all School ends June 9. allowed the fall semester to more closely-aligned high lenged. you can do,” Faulk said. “That’s almost a full month finish before winter break school and college calendars. “We had two (teacher work- of school left. That’s a con- would be ideal. “College as a high school days between semesters) this cern as a superintendent,” Garland said a school cal- student is hard enough with- year and now we have to go Garland said. “They’re going endar that allowed for exams out the added stress of trying MARK YOUR CALENDAR with one,” Garland said. to their instructor for another before Christmas would allow to catch up on missed work “We’ve always had two,” month but they’ve already students to enjoy their holi- at the very beginning of a You are cordially invited to an Faulk said. taken their exam.” days rather than stress over semester,” she said. The school calendar legis- There are mid-year high upcoming tests. The bottom line is, flex- Appreciation Reception/Fundraiser for lation’s effect on staff profes- school graduates that move “I’d love to be able to finish ibility with state calendar sional development is another on to Southeastern Communi- the semester before Christ- requirements at the local level concern the superintendents ty College that face their own mas and start another one in could reduce the number of share. The majority of the challenges when adjusting to January,” Garland said. concerns the superintendents teacher workdays fall at the the college schedule. In the 2016-2017 school of our local districts have beginning of the school year “The programs that we of- year, the students will have with the current calendar — before students arrive on fer simultaneously are very their winter break and the legislation. Aug. 26. difficult to match up,” Gar- long Martin Luther King, Jr. “There are a lot of initia- “If you have a PD (pro- land said. holiday before exams for their tives out there to provide a fessional development) op- A point Garland wanted fall semester courses. child a 21st century educa- portunity you want to do at to make is should a weather To allow for required test tion—just give us the flexibil- mid-year or you want to do occurrence cause school to be make-up days before the end ity to make a school calendar some strategic planning—re- out, the only option for make- of the semester, fall exams work to meet the needs of our view something, make some up days are Saturdays. may have to begin the day students, first and foremost, changes or tweaks—it’s going “This year has been the immediately following the not travel and tourism or to be very difficult to get your most unusual year with the MLK holiday. whoever started this. staffs together,” Garland said. water. I’ve had roads just “It would just simplify “We’re in the business of “If we’ve noticed some- this past week (in the county matters,” Faulk said. “As fast working with our students as things are going now, I feel and trying to provide them like our calendar is not set the best education possible,” for what we are being asked Garland said. Literacy Council Prayer DaviD Breakfast slated March 5 RU.S. HouseouzeR of Representatives The annual Literacy Coun- feed those attending both phys- Re-Elect 7th Congressional District cil Prayer Breakfast will be ically and spiritually while held Saturday, March 5 at providing the opportunity to Friday March 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. in the First Baptist enjoy the fellowship of resi- JAMES Church fellowship hall at 412 dents from all over Columbus 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm N. Madison Street in White- County. All funds raised will ville. “Vickie,” a Literacy benefit the literacy council. Council student who has been The cost is $7 per person. Vineland Station Depot tutored by a volunteer will talk Payments can be made at PREVATTE 701 South Madison Street, Whiteville about how the program has the door; however, pre-regis- affected her life. trations are encouraged so COUNTY COMMISSIONER A Steak dinner prepared A bountiful breakfast will that adequate food may be District 2 be served, a brief presenta- prepared. Registration forms by Frank Horne will be served tion will be made by Literacy are available by calling the Thank you for your past support. I would Sponsors, to be recognized at the dinner, Council officials and the Rev. Columbus County Literacy appreciate your support again on March 15th. Coy Long, associate pastor of Council at (910) 642-2442 or the will be solicited Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbus Baptist Association “Government By The People” will provide music. at (910) 642-2155. For ticket information call 910-640-4982 Paid for by the Committee for James Prevatte This event is designed to Paid for by David Rouzer for Congress 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 Crime briefs Probation Assault Steven Ray Duncan, 35, Charles Lee Wright, 48, of of Hallsboro, pleaded last Whiteville, pleaded in Superior week in Superior Court here Court here last week to assault to misdemeanor larceny in on a female and was put on a felony theft case, and was probation for two years, with a placed on probation for a year, 75-day jail term suspended. He and ordered to pay restitution was convicted in the October of $1,598.82 to Bobby Ray Ellis 2014 case where Tara Simmons of Whiteville. was assaulted. Duncan pleaded in the case Wright appealed his Febru- where a 45-foot woodchip trail- ary 2015 District Court convic- er was stolen in August 2013. tion where he got probation Duncan’s prior record shows for two years and a suspended convictions for possession of 60-day jail term. marijuana with intent to sell in 2014, assaulting an officer in 2009, and assault on a female Extended in 2006. A 45-day jail term was Tinesha Luwanda Logan, suspended last week. 37, of Fort Bragg, saw her pro- bation move from a year to 18 months after she pleaded in Su- Hours perior Court here last week to Lorenzo O. Hines, 32, of driving while impaired (DWI) Bolton, in a case where she appealed pleaded in her March 2015 conviction in Superior District Court. Court here Logan’s probation is now 18 last week months instead of a year that to posses- she appealed. In addition she sion of sto- must now serve 30 days in jail len goods in on a schedule set by her pro- a February Hines bation officer. Logan’s blood- 2014 case where he had a Ya- alcohol level was 0.13 when Saturday wreck maha dirt bike stolen from arrested in one of two cases, Fire and rescue personnel work to secure this overturned pickup truck and remove its driver, David Hales of the both in June 2014. She was also Scott Joseph Hanes, and was Bladenboro area, Saturday afternoon on U.S. 701 five miles north of Whiteville. It took about 30 minutes to ex- put on probation for a year, fined $100, and another 60-day and sent to jail for 48 hours. jail term was suspended. tricate Hales from the wreckage. He was later transferred to New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The wreck Another 120-day jail term was occurred about 3 p.m. North Whiteville Fire, Whiteville Rescue and Whiteville Heavy Rescue responded. Hales is suspended. a member of the Bladenboro Fire Department. Hines was also ordered to Dog make restitution to Hanes of A Beagle-mix dog, owned by Suspects arrested $2,700. Hines’ prior record, James Brandon Fowler of N.C. Rabon, on probation, according to prison and court 242, Chadbourn, was discov- records, shows convictions for ered Feb. 25 to have been shot, caught in Chadbourn for theft, interfering shoplifting and possession of according to a sheriff ’s report. drugs in 2003, and issuing a There was no indication the worthless check in 2007. dog died. in chase by police chief with electronic item James Jeffrey Reaves, 36, Chadbourn Police Chief license tag and resisting arrest. Deputy Samantha Hickman. of the 8100 Donald Trivette chased He was also charged Coleman, Begging block of N.C. Cemetery and caught a Bladen- with breaking and who served 905, Nakina, Jonathan Matthew Place, a Someone damaged 14 gate boro man after a ve- entering, and felony a short term has been ar- 23-year-old New York native liv- brackets at the Walker Cem- hicle chase about 6:30 larceny. in prison rested for ing along Grace Street, Tabor etery in the 2100 block of Pine p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. Records show Ra- in 2015 for theft of a City, was arrested last week by Log Road, Whiteville, accord- 24, and jailed the sus- bon served a short breaking and vehicle, and Tabor City police for begging ing to a Feb. 26 sheriff ’s report. pect on several charges, prison term and then entering, Jeffrey Scott for money at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Damage to graves and head- including felony fleeing began a probation plus posses- Rabon Coleman, 42, the parking area of Maxime’s stones, if any, was not shown to elude arrest. of five years in 2013 Reaves Coleman sion of ille- of Fitzhugh Restaurant in that town. in the report. The suspect, Robert James after pleading in Bladen in gal drugs, is Williams Lane, Delco, has Rabon Jr., 27, is on proba- several felony cases, including charged with destruction of been arrested for interfering tion from a 2013 conviction in breaking and entering vehicles, the monitoring device on Feb. with his electronic monitoring Church Shot Bladen County. multiple larcenies and theft of 17, 2016, according to the war- device used to track him while The Cypress Branch Pen- Whitten Alexander Meares, The chase began on North a vehicle. rant obtained by Probation on probation. tecostal Church along Small 23, was accidentally shot in his Wilson Street when Trivette Rabon’s prior record shows Officer Tarni Carter. Reaves, put on probation Road, Fair Bluff, was the site upper body Saturday, Feb. 27, was attempting to make a traf- convictions in 2008 for theft of for a year on Jan. 26, 2016, for of a break-in, theft of several about 11:10 p.m. at his home fic stop, and continued to East a firearm, breaking and enter- Subscribe Today, misdemeanor breaking and cooking utensils and propane along McPherson Farm Lane, First Avenue then north on Elm ing vehicles, and one in 2006 entering and theft, is charged Call 642-4104 gas, according to a Feb. 26 re- Whiteville, according to a sher- Street before Rabon stopped, for assault inflicting serious with stealing on Feb. 14 a port by a sheriff ’s deputy. iff ’s report. according to the warrant. injuries. white Toyota Corolla owned Rabon was also served war- The current warrants for by Elizabeth Batchel Reaves rants charging him with reck- breaking and entering, and of Nakina, according to the less driving, using an expired larceny, were not available. Three caught with heroin warrant obtained by Sheriff ’s Crystal Lynn Williams, 32, livery of heroin to an under- of Loris, S.C., cover buyer Sindy Faulk on both Feb. Mishoe, 44, 10 and Feb. 22 of the 2200 of this year, block of N.C. possession of 904 East, Ta- heroin with bor City, and intent to sell Larry Dean on both dates, Watts, 47, of Capps Williams and posses- G. Cameron Conway, S.C., sion of hero- Byrd have been arrested on in on Feb. 23. charges involving the Mishoe is charged ATTORNEY AT LAW sale, delivery and pos- with using a green Toy- 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville session of heroin. ota Corolla as a place 642-2258 Office Sheriff ’s Detective to keep and sell heroin • Criminal • Divorce Sgt. Kevin Norris ob- on Feb. 10 and Feb. 22. tained the warrants. Capps is charged with • Wills • Custody Williams is charged delivery of heroin to Photo courtesy Chadbourn police • Child Support with the sale and de- Mishoe Williams on Feb. 22. Two men from Maryland, James Robert Selke, 35, of Baltimore, and Jason Brian • Traffic • Personal Injury Burghardt, 36, of Fort Washington, were arrested on Thursday, Feb. 25, by Chadbourn Evening & Weekend police on charges of felony possession of marijuana. The drug was in several different Appointments Available Witness intimidated containers in a vehicle, according to warrants obtained by Chadbourn Police Officer Ricky Soles. Mason Troy Nickelson, Stolen firearm Eric Matthew “Monkey” 26, of Cerro Ward, 29, of Gordo, ar- Price Road, www.whiteville.com rested last Whiteville, week with has been ar- his wife and rested on a three others charge of in a second- possession degree bur- of a stolen glary case, firearm on a was arrested Nickelson E. Ward warrant ob- Propane Refills again on Feb. 25 on a charge of tained by a sheriff ’s deputy intimidating a witness in the on Feb. 23. OR burglary incident. 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The once-a-week group Fletcher said students like gives the students time to Samuel can benefit from a learn mini-lessons on a writ- little extra time dedicated ing skill, work on a piece of to particular skills, such as their own using the newly- writing. learned skill, and work with “He has such a great per- partners to read and critique sonality and good creativity— each other’s writing before it’s just getting it to the point sharing with the teacher or of it being on paper,” she said. the larger group. The peer-centered program “My favorite part of com- is designed to empower stu- ing to the group is that we dents. share feelings and poems They are free to use the and write and share with the resources in the room for group,” 8-year old Samuel inspiration and ideas while said. they work individually and In November, Fletcher sub- perform tasks without the mitted entries from the group help of a teacher. of students to the North Caro- “Seeing him say ‘we can lina Young Authors Project, a use the poetry books to help Mr. and Mrs. Joshua William Butler contest sponsored by the N.C. us’ or ‘we can look here for Reading Association. help’ shows that he’s learning Three students of the seven to use resources—and that, to won local awards. A short me, is one of the most power- Butler-Conover vows story written by Samuel won ful tools that we can give kids at the state level. like Samuel,” Fletcher said. The son of Jerry McBride Fletcher said that for a said at Ballantyne and Deborah Colson said he student who may struggle in was “really, really happy” class, a lack of self-confidence when he found out he had won may discourage them from Country Club an award. progressing. His story will be published Samuel, in the beginning, Morgan Elizabeth Conover Charlotte with a bachelor’s in a book released by the N.C. had exhibited a lack of self- and Joshua William Butler degree in civil engineering. Reading Association and he confidence in his writing. were married Sept. 26, 2015 at He is employed by WSP Group is invited to the state celebra- “For him to win at the the Ballantyne Country Club Engineering Firm. tion at the Raleigh Convention state level is phenomenal. in Charlotte with Pastor Larry Morgan is the grand- Center in March. It says to him ‘You can do Brey of Elevation Church of- daughter of Rodney and Judy Samuel said things he has – you absolutely can – you ficiating. Conover and Mario and Eliza- learned from the writing have the capability, you don’t Morgan is the daughter of beth Alvarez, all of Tom’s group have helped him in his have to be afraid of trying be- Darren and Lizette Conover River, N.J. classes, especially math, spac- cause you’ve been victorious of Charlotte. She graduated Joshua is the grandson ing out words and working and you’ve done something from the University of North of Royce and Doris Butler with three-digit numbers and Samuel McBride great,’” Fletcher said. Carolina at Charlotte with a of Nakina, Jack Horne of multiplication. “I hope that makes it easier bachelor’s degree in commu- Richlands, and Gordon and “Free writing is easier now, for him to try the next hard nications. She is employed by Betty Lewis of North Myrtle too,” he said. thing that comes.” Kellogg’s. Beach, S.C. Samuel said the time spent Samuel’s award-winning Joshua is the son of Revice The couple enjoyed a hon- in the weekly writing group short story is below: and Lou Ann Butler of White- eymoon vacation to Punta along with the exercises they “I’ve got a fear I have had ville. Cana, Dominican Republic. do have also helped his perfor- since I was a little baby. There He graduated from the Uni- They reside in Huntersville mance on the Text and Read- was a red button. When I versity of North Carolina at with their black lab Gracie. ing Comprehension (TRC) stepped on it, a zombie pops assessment, a test primary up. I got scared. When I was 1 students take near the begin- and when I was 2, I was scared March 11 Teen Science Café ning and the end of the school a little bit. When I was 3 I year. was a tiny bit scared. When I The TRC involves reading a was growing up and I was 8, I has Lights! Camera! Action! book for a teacher, answering was not scared. It was getting The North Carolina Mu- Biology 2 class and teaching fun. Then I was keeping on seum of Natural Sciences assistant Teresa Lengner will stepping on the button until I at Whiteville’s Teen Science also be on hand, along with Democrats’ Jeans want to stop. That’s how I got Café will host Whiteville High some of their very special over my fear. Then my brother School’s theatre teacher Julia honeybee friends. and Beans Shark changed it. I stepped on it Heckathorn on Friday, March Teen Science Café is part of McBride and teacher Tonnye Fletcher again and it was a clown. I did 11. This Café will take place a nationwide program whose not act scared. I called my big Tank Social questions on a computer and include what happens in the at Bowers Auditorium on the Whiteville node is currently brother. I told HIM to step on then writing about the story beginning, middle and the end Whiteville High School cam- funded by the Friends of the The Columbus County Dem- the button! Out came a zombie they read. Their writing must of the story they read. pus, 413 N. Lee Street at 5 p.m. N.C. Museum of Natural Sci- ocratic Party will hold its and HE got scared!” It was originally scheduled for ences at Whiteville and the first “Jeans and Beans ‘Shark Jan. 22. Piedmont Natural Gas Foun- Tank’ Social” at the Columbus Heckathorn will discuss the dation. County Fairgrounds on Satur- different ingredients needed It is starting its fourth day, March 5, at 5 p.m. to present a successful theater year of free STEAM-based Chicken bog and beans production, bringing to life (Science, Technology, Engi- will be served. Organizers are topics such as lighting, sound, neering, Arts, Mathematics) encouraging three-minute costume and set design, and programs for teens. speeches focusing on what management. For more information about candidates hope to do for Co- “Up Close and Personal the Teen Science Café National lumbus County. There will be with SCC Honeybees” is the Network visit http://teen- “Sharks,” however. topic for the Friday, April sciencecafe.org. For updated Organizers believe the ex- 15 Teen Science Café. Sara information on Whiteville’s change promises to be positive, Davenport, science instructor Teen Science Cafe program fun and informative. at Southeastern Community contact Vicki DiMuzio at vicki. A suggested $10 or more College, will discuss threats to dimuzio@naturalsciences. contribution will benefit the bees, such as pests and diseas- org, call the museum at (910) local Columbus County Demo- es, and talk about bee biology, 914-4185, or visit the White- cratic Party. Call Andy An- social structure and behavior. ville Teen Science Café on derson at 840-1501 for more Students from her General Facebook. information.

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Chadbourn Town Council man Rashad Roberts said. seeking a conditional use National FFA Organization’s develop students’ leadership, com. will consider requests to re- The Kelly Youth Focus permit to place a manufac- local, state, and national levels zone five properties Tuesday. Center, a closed seafood busi- tured home at 2657 Andrew to provide funding to the youth Councilman James Green ness, the former Friendly Jackson Hwy., which is zoned organization that prepares owns one of the properties. Funeral Chapel, are among residential. students for leadership roles, “This fabulous lady is Bill Collart of Rocky the businesses on some of The Chadbourn Planning personal growth and career celebrating her Sweet 16 on Mount is seeking to have those lots, he said. Board has recommended success in agriculture. five South Brown Street lots, “It was a mistake that it that the request be approved The community is encour- February 29. If you see her please one of them owned by Green, was all (zoned) residential,” but has called for brick un- aged to purchase a $1 “I’m Sup- rezoned from Multi-Family he said. derpinning. The public hear- porting FFA” paper emblem at join me in wishing her a Residential to Central Busi- Chadbourn’s Planning ing on the zoning requests is their local Southern States to ness District. Board has recommended planned at the beginning of support the cause. “Happy Sweet 16 Birthday!” the meeting. “Every dollar collected will Action is expected later in benefit FFA members across the meeting. the area,” said Jeff Stroburg, Cheshires celebrate In other matters, the president and CEO of Southern board will consider setting States. a date on a public hearing to “Those who donate can sign 60th with family dinner consider R.J. Corman Rail- their name to the emblem or the road’s request that property name of a child or loved one Wilbur A. and Marie Cribb that they care about. Cheshire of Wilmington have west of the rail depot along Wilson Street be rezoned “We are deeply appreciative celebrated their 60th wedding of Southern States and the anniversary. They were mar- from Central Business Dis- trict to Heavy Industrial. company’s assistance to raise ried Dec. 27, 1955. financial support for FFA and A family dinner was given The Chadbourn Planning by the couple’s children on Board has recommended ap- Dec. 27 at Elijah’s to commem- proval of the request. orate the special occasion. In other business, coun- If you see this Soldier on cil will hear a presentation The Cheshires have two Tuesday March 1, 2016 from Nastasha Earle-Young, daughters, Violet C. Page and wish him a Gwendolyn C. Lanier, both of a transportation engineer Wilmington, and three grand- with the North Carolina De- Happy 40th Birthday children: partment of Transportation Sgt. Paul J. Spivey Tyler Page, 24, graduated on the Columbus County from UNC Chapel Hill and Comprehensive Transporta- Campbell University and is tion Plan. working toward his Ph.D. in The board will consider pharmacy in Madison, Wisc. sealed bids for the purchase Cameron Lanier, 26, gradu- of the former Kangaroo ated from Cape Fear Commu- Store location, which the nity College and works for a town now owns, at 424 N. Honda dealership. Wilbur and Marie Cheshire Brown St. and to declare as Granddaughter Ashley Nursing. She retired from New surplus nine police depart- Lanier, 24, is working toward Hanover Regional Hospital. ment weapons. her master’s degree in anthro- Wilbur Cheshire graduated A closed session is sched- pology at Appalachian State from Chadbourn High School uled “to discuss an individu- University. in 1955. He has retired from al employee” and to “consult Mrs. Cheshire graduated the N.C. 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Q. What other types of health Q. My ankle hurts when I walk. Q. Why should I take my child to a pediatrician? Is there a brace that can help me? problems can chiropractic A. Several reasons.1)Children are not small adults. treatment help? A. The short answer is yes. First you must see a qualified They often have different symptoms and may need medical professional to ascertain why the ankle is hurting different treatments than adults. We are trained to rec- you. Only with this diagnoses can an Orthotist provide you ognize the importance of these differences. 2)Cutting A. There are many conditions that with the proper device required to relieve pain and give edge knowledge. Pediatricians spend up to 24 times support to the limb. more training in the care of children than other physi- respond to chiropractic treatment. The There are many types of braces. Those that are elastic in cians. 3)Pediatricians only see children through age most common however, include back nature and provide compression and warmth for pain relief 21 yrs. Changes in medicine make it difficult to stay due to mild injuries, to more rigid devices designed to im- up to date. Pediatricians stay current by concentrating and neck pain, headache pain, sports mobilize the ankle for more severe conditions and injuries. our efforts on changes in medicine affecting youth.4) Some devices will be used short term for healing from sport Quality primary care. Pediatricians are trained to injuries, posture problems, carpal tun- related injuries. Others can be for long term use for condi- help you determine healthful lifestyles for your children tions such as degenerative joint disease. by advising on how to prevent injuries and illnesses. nel syndrome, fibromyalgia, whiplash With the proper evaluation, you can get the device that will We are trained to treat life-threatening conditions as help you relieve your pain and live an active lifestyle. well. Finally we can guide you in anticipating your and work related injuries to the spine. child’s needs from newborn though age 21.

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BERLENE LONG MCCORMICK WHITEVILLE -- Berlene Long McCormick, 88, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. She was born Aug. 27, 1927 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Albert R. and Lela Mae Long. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie J. MARSHA CORRINE ELLIS McCormick; two brothers, CERRO GORDO -- Marsha BEN MCCLAIN ROBINSON Coy Long and Monroe Long; Corrine Ellis, 40, died Thurs- CLARKTON -- Ben McClain and two sisters, Agnes Todd day, Feb. 25, 2016. Robinson, 69, died Friday, and Letha Parkton. LONA EVA She was a sales marketing Feb. 19, 2016 at New Hanover FRANCIS ‘FRANK’ JIMMY WARD SPIVEY Final rites were held MERRITT EDMUND consultant for Mary Kay Cos- Regional Medical Center in ALEXANDER GAULT WHITEVILLE -- Mr. Jim- Sunday, Feb. 28 in the cha- MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- metics. Wilmington. LAKE WACCAMAW -- my Ward Spivey, 74, died pel of Peacock Funeral Lona Eva Merritt Edmund, Final rites were held Sun- Final rites were held Francis “Frank” Alexan- Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 Home with Rev. Scott Lewis 82, formerly of Chadbourn, day, Feb. 28 at Porter Swamp Thursday, Feb. 25 in the cha- der Gault, 92, died Satur- at Lower Cape Fear Hos- officiating. Visitation was died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Baptist Church with Rev. Tim pel of Peoples Funeral Home day, Feb. 27, 2016 at Lower pice and LifeCare Center. held Sunday, Feb. 28 one home. She was the daughter of Moore. Interment was in the in Whiteville. Burial was in Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- Born in Columbus County, hour prior to the service at the late Eddie and Effie Estelle Nance Family Cemetery in Mitchell Field Cemetery. eCare Center in Whiteville. he was the son of the late the funeral home. Burial Bowen Merritt and the widow Evergreen. Worthington Fu- Surviving are two daugh- He was the son of the late H. Cliff Spivey and Ruby was in Columbus Memorial of Billy “Bill” Edmund. She neral Home in Chadbourn ters, Shannon Cherry and Francis Beers Gault and Hooker Spivey. He was pre- Park. was also preceded in death by handled the arrangements. Nicolette Robinson, both of Susie Bell Lamotte Gault. ceded in death by three She is survived by two an infant son, Tony Edmund; She is survived by one Charlotte; one son, Osandi He was also preceded in siblings, Doris Spivey Gay, sons, Jerry McCormick and and three siblings, Fredrick daughter, Hanna Marie Cribb; Robinson of Los Angeles, Ca- death by one son, Burlon Barbara S. Spivey and Don- wife, Sandra, of Whiteville, Merritt, Alene McKeithan one son, Marcus Wayne Cribb lif.; one sister, Versa Wilson Alexander Gault; one sis- ald D. Spivey. Jackie McCormick of Lake and Virginia Ward. II, both of Clarendon; father of Bolton; and three brothers, ter, Mary Gault; and his For 30 years Jimmy was Waccamaw; four brothers, The family received friends and stepmother, Walter James J.C. Robinson of Greensboro, brother, Charlie Gault. employed with Columbus Bill Long and wife, Linda, Friday, Feb. 26 at Worthington and Wanda P. Ellis of Cerro Jackie Robinson and Frank He served in the U.S. County Schools. Prior to and Dickie Long and wife, Funeral Home in Chadbourn. Gordo; mother and stepfa- Robinson, both of Clarkton. Navy during that, he was a N.C. proba- Ruth, all of Lake Wacca- Final rites were held Saturday, ther, Tina Nance and James I. World War II tion and parole officer. He maw, Charles Long and wife, Feb. 27 at the funeral home Beck of Tabor City; three sib- ECKDRON O’NEAL and the Kore- also enjoyed serving as Vendall, of Hallsboro, Ken- with Pastor Charles C. “Cliff” lings, Gary D. McPherson Jr. BURNEY an Conflict. the Columbus Baptist R.A. neth Long and wife, Betty, Mixon officiating. Interment of Evergreen, Kelton B. Bat- LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eck- He was an independent Sports Director for many of Whiteville; two sisters, was in Chadbourn Memorial ten of Nakina and Carrie E. dron O’Neal Burney, 43, for- insurance agent with the years. Myrtle Corbett and hus- Cemetery. Lanehart of Whiteville; one merly of Council, died Friday, Insurance Center in White- Visitation was held Sun- band, Haywood, and Lou- She is survived by one stepsister, Heather Romine Feb. 26, 2016. He was born Dec. ville for many years. He day, Feb. 28 at Inman Ward ise Brinson, all of White- son, William Darryl Edmund of Lumberton; and one step- 15, 1972. was a member of Grace Funeral Home in Tabor ville; four grandchildren, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brother, Douglas Walters of Arrangements are incom- Episcopal Church in White- City. A graveside service Jeff McCormick and wife, daughters, Mahallia Edmund Lumberton. plete and will be announced ville. was held Sunday, Feb. 28 in Amy, Mark McCormick and Williams and Lori M. Ed- by Peoples Funeral Home of A graveside service will DOROTHY JEAN POWELL Forest Lawn Cemetery in wife, Kathy, Phillip McCor- mund, both of Myrtle Beach, Whiteville. be held at 2 p.m. Monday, HALLSBORO -- Dorothy Tabor City. mick, Greg McCormick; six S.C.; one brother, Erman Mer- Friends may visit the fami- Feb, 29 at the Boys & Girls Jean Powell, 68, died Saturday, He leaves to cherish his great-grandchildren, Kelly ritt of Whiteville; eight grand- ly at 2429 Old Northeast Road, Home of N.C. Memorial Feb. 27, 2016 at Columbus Re- memory, his wife of 53 McCormick, Ariel McCor- children; and seven great- Lake Waccamaw. Cemetery at Lake Wacca- gional Healthcare in White- years, Betty Jo Peterson mick, Evan McCormick, grandchildren. maw with Gene Wayman ville. Spivey; one son, Randall Emily McCormick, Taylor NIJA RONIQUE LACEY officiating. McKenzie Mor- VERNELLE BERNICE Arrangements are incom- Kent Spivey (Sylvia) of McCormick, Kevin McCor- WHITEVILLE -- Nija Ro- tuary of Whiteville is han- GIBBS plete and will be announced Houston, Texas; one daugh- mick. nique Lacey, 16, died Sunday, dling the arrangements. CATONSVILLE, Md. -- by Peoples Funeral Home of ter, Tonya Jo Spivey School- Online condolences may Feb. 28, 2016 at her residence. Survivors include his Vernelle Bernice Gibbs, 82, Whiteville. craft (Jason) of Whiteville; be made at www.peacockfu- Arrangements are incom- wife, Gean Claire Jones formerly of Fair Bluff, died one sister, Faye S. Rozier of neralhome.net. plete and will be announced Gault of Lake Waccamaw; Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 at her Tabor City; two brothers, Blood pressure by Peoples Funeral Home of one son, Charlie Gault daughter’s home. She was Tommy Spivey of Tabor WILLIE G. GRAHAM Whiteville. (Gretchen) of Conyers, Ga.; born Sept. 11, 1933. checks March 1, 8, 15 City, Billy Spivey (Daphine) TABOR CITY -- Willie G. one sister; Miriam G. Holt Arrangements are incom- A free reversing high blood of Inman, S.C.; and two Graham, of the Iron Hill com- of Porters Neck; and six plete and will be announced pressure naturally is set for grandsons, Zachary and munity, died Saturday, Feb. 27 Pireway OFWBC grandchildren. by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville Seventh-Day Ad- Lance Spivey, both of Hous- at Loris Rehab and Nursing Memorials may be made Whiteville. ventist Church Tuesdays, revival March 6-12 ton, Texas. facility in Loris, S.C. to Grace Episcopal Church, March 1, 8 and 15. Pireway Original Free- In lieu of flowers, memo- Arrangements are incom- 105 S. Madison Street, 108th Army Reserve A soup and salad supper will Baptist Church will hold rial gifts may be given to plete and will be announced Whiteville, N.C. 28472 or to will be served with an instruc- its revival Sunday, March Lower Cape Fear Hospice by Westside Funeral Home. retirees dinner meeting Lower Cape Fear Hospice tional video at 7 p.m. by board 6-Saturday, March 12. Sunday and LifeCare Center, 206 The 108th Division Army and LifeCare Center, 206 certified internal medicine service will be held at 6 p.m. Warrior Trail, Whiteville, Reserve retirees will hold Warrior Trail, Whiteville, HomeCare MC sets specialist. and Monday-Saturday will be N.C. 28472. their quarterly dinner meet- N.C. 28472. There will be group discus- 7:30 p.m. A guest register is avail- special Olympics ing Friday, March 4 at 6 p.m. sion and blood pressure checks The speaker will be Rev. able at inmanfuneralhome. meeting at Dales Seafood Restaurant by trained medical profes- Kenny Woolwine. There will MIRIAM SPITTLER com. in Whiteville. A special Olympics com- sionals. be special singing each night. ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Miri- All members of the group Pre-register by calling 754- ANNE MOORE mittee meeting will meet the am J. Spittler died Friday, Feb. and wives are invited as well 5597. WILMINGTON -- Agnes first Thursday of each month 26, 2016. She was the wife of as anyone who served in the The church is located at Anne Barnhardt Moore died at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- the late Col. USA Ret. Charles 108th Division. 1002 N. Franklin Street. R. Spittler. Friday, Feb. 26 at New Hanover ment Corporation. The meet- Pregnant? Visitation will be held from Regional Medical Center. ing is for individuals who want Ordination service for We are here to help you. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 Visitation will be held from to help improve and grow the St. Paul AME Zion at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 at special Olympics program in Freeman March 13 family/friends day Call us today at 642-2677. 5755 Castleweallan Drive, Acme Presbyterian Church Columbus County. Apostle Tanty A. Freeman, St. Paul AME Zion Church Alexandria, Va. Final rites in Riegelwood. A memorial HomeCare MC is located at pastor of Community Prayer will celebrate its Family and will be held at Ft. Myer Old service will be held at 3 p.m. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., House, will hold the ordina- Friends Day Sunday, March Post Chapel in Arlington, Va. Wednesday, March 2 at the Whiteville. tion service of Minister Betty 13 at 3 p.m. The guest minister and interment at Arlington church. Andrews Mortuary is For more information call Freeman Sunday, March 13 at Vineland will be Rev. Charles Corbett of National Cemetery at a later handling the arrangements. Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. 4 p.m. The guest speaker will Elizabethtown. date. Memorials may be made to be Pastor Lula Webb of New The church is located at 507 Station She is survived by one Acme Presbyterian Church, Townsend Temple Ministries Available for wedding HomeCare MC Money Hole Road in the Free- daughter, Debra L. Spittler; the Delco Cemetery Fund or of Bolton. man community. receptions & other and one son, Terence R. Spit- to a charity of one’s choice. sets disabilities The church is located on Rev. Thomas Williams is events tler. Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. support group the pastor. 642-3157 In lieu of flowers, memori- Lee’s Chapel AMEZ A social support group for al contributions may be made Individuals with Develop- to INOVA Heart and Vascular revival March 2-4 mental Disabilities for ages 17 Center, INOVA Fairfax Hospi- Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion years old and older will meet tal, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church will hold its revival the second Tuesday of each Church, Va. 22042. Wednesday, March 2-Friday, month at 6 p.m. at HomeCare March 4 at 7 p.m. nightly. Management Corporation. The speaker will be Elder HomeCare MC is located at River of Life Outreach Lester Jacobs, presiding elder 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., sets two night revival of the Washington District, Whiteville. A two night revival will be Eastern N.C. Episcopal Dis- For more information call held Monday, Feb. 29 and Tues- trict and a native of Bolton. Tammy Creech-Whitlow at day, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at The church is located at 42 640-1153. River of Life Outreach Church Blacksmith Road, Bolton. in Chadbourn. The guest re- Rev. Thomasina Brailford vivalist will be Pastor Robert is the pastor. www.whiteville.com D. Williams Sr., pastor of The House of Mercy Outreach in Whiteville. Apostle Kevin Joyner Sr. is the pastor.

Central MBC sets pastoral appreciation A celebration honoring Pastor Rev. David A. Flowers Sr. 41st pastoral anniversary will be held Sunday, March 6. The guest speakers will be Rev. Richard Williams Jr., pastor of Bristol Creek Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Dothan at 11 a.m. followed by Rev. Mack Hines, pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church of Mul- 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 lins, S.C. at 4 p.m. 910.642.2128 The church is located at 443 www.mckenziemortuary.net W. Virgil Street. 8-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 Storm system skips Columbus By JEFFERSON WEAVER Hail up to 1.25 inches in November. Staff Writer diameter was also reported The Tornado Outbreak of along a line extending from 1984, which was the deadli- A powerful storm sys- Robeson through Bladen est in the state’s history, tem that swept up the east into Sampson counties, but occurred in March. coast Wednesday with torna- no hail reports came in from The Easter 2011 tornado does and high winds largely the Columbus County area. touched down briefly in skipped Columbus County. Several tornado watches the Chadbourn and Silver Schools, some businesses were issued that included Spoon areas before destroy- and the courthouse closed Columbus, Keebler said, but ing a number of homes and early here Feb. 24 due to fore- only one warning when rota- killing one person in Blad- casts of dangerous winds tion was detected on radar enboro. and possible severe weather. in the Farmers Union/Rico A storm in May 2015 de- Although flooding rains area. stroyed a single home in were reported throughout There were no confirmed Bolton, briefly trapping a the area, comparatively few reports of a touchdown. boy inside. problems were reported in Keebler cautioned that Another weather front Raelyn Jacobs and Brianna Nelson focus on the target at Nakina Middle Wednesday. Columbus County, accord- although there were no tor- will bring more rain to the ing to the National Weather nadoes in Columbus during area next week, but Keebler Service (NWS). this storm, twisters can oc- said the system shows no Archery The system spawned at cur any month of the year. signs of being as strong or Continued from page 1-A least seven tornadoes in April, May and Septem- violent as last week’s weath- Louisiana, one in Florida, ber are generally the peak ermaker. the months leading up to the several in Virginia and one months for tornadic activity For the moment, however, tournament. in Pennsylvania. in eastern North Carolina, Keebler said, “we look to be “For one thing, it is a new Warnings were issued according to the NWS. in smooth sailing for a while. thing that a lot of them don’t from Texas through Penn- By contrast, the 2006 Rie- “With the wind and some get to do at home. Not every- sylvania. gelwood tornado, which sunny skies, some of this body has a bow, arrow and At east eight deaths have killed eight and injured excess rain will dry out,” targets at home,” he said. been attributed to the out- more than 20, occurred in he said. “A lot of them are very in- break, according to the NWS, terested in it – especially the but none were in North ones that have never done it Carolina. before. I have a lot of people Despite several times LUNCH BUFFET tell me they have bought when radar indicated torna- their own bow and that they dic development, Columbus Tues. thru Fri. shoot at home now.” just saw cloudy skies, strong $ 50 Chestnutt said it is a life- winds and heavy rain. 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. time sport that appeals to “Most of the damage we 5 all ages. have seen was a little farther TUES. NITE BUFFET Several students who par- inland,” said meteorolo- Pizza, ticipated in the early Nakina gist Stephen Keebler of the Spaghetti, teams are now archers on the Wilmington NWS office. & Salad $ 50 high school level. Christa FormyDuval and Derrounce McCray. A tornado and inline 5-8 P.M. “We may have got them winds caused property dam- 6 WE HONOR LOCAL started,” he said. age in Robeson County, but It is popular with the fe- Winners of the competi- “This year I don’t know. We except for a few downed PIZZA COUPONS. male students, too. tion remain to be identified. did not have as many return- power lines, no problems “I have just as many girls The tournament is still ongo- ing archers. were reported in Columbus, ing with registration closing Keebler said. 642-5812 as guys and I brag on my “We had a big group of PIZZA girls because they usually Tuesday. eighth graders last year “A lot of tree limbs and 701 Bus. • Whiteville are my better shooters be- “We have had some good that moved up and this year branches, and some dead or “Established 1982” cause they are a little bit wins in the years prior to I have a lot of first-time ar- damaged trees came down VILLAGE more meticulous and par- this year,” Chestnutt said. chers.” across the area,” he said. ticular about what they do and that is what you need to be a good archer,” he said. Eighth-grader Katelyn Ca- nady, 13, said Chestnutt got her involved in the archery program at school. “This is my first year,” Canady said. She likes the “feeling of shooting” but “had to practice at it. “My shooting gets better and better every day,” she said. Chestnutt said it offers all participants a taste of success. “Because even hitting the target for some kids is success,” he said. Other students may be working to improve their score. “It gives them something to work for.” Through NASP, Nakina Middle received archery equipment on loan, at no cost. As long as the school continues to participate they get to keep and use the equip- ment, Chestnutt said. ‘The kids look forward to it every year,” he said. “It is something they know they are going to get to do and they get excited about it.” Revival Continued from page 1-A

County’s own “Consumed” group on Wednesday, March 9, to headline Youth Night. Youth from across the coun- ty will be fed pizza beginning at 5:30 p.m. on March 9. Join- ing the “Consumed” group Wednesday will be the sister team of Holley and Aubrey from Porter Swamp Baptist Church. The “stick team” from Piney Forest Baptist will per- form on Monday, March 7, and the “chime team” from Nakina Baptist will appear Tuesday, March 8. ‘Excitement’ “We’ve got seating for 991, plus room for a soundstage, performing groups, and our speakers under this big tent. “There was so much excite- ment across the county at the conclusion of the Go Tell Crusade that several church leaders expressed a desire to continue that excitement, and that’s how we developed this six-year program,” Heller reported. “We met, we prayed and the Lord led us to come up with this tent revival. We plan to extend the reach of the Gospel to the residents of Columbus County. We had 854 decisions for Christ last fall, and even one new person in God’s family is worth the effort,” the Baptist leader added. The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 – 9-A No gators Continued from page 2-A

to remove the Eastern cougar as a federally listed species in North Carolina. Pursuant to state law, federally listed animals must have the same designation in the state as their federal status. “The commission expected the U.S Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice to remove the Eastern cougar from the federal list,” Myers said, “but this action has been delayed.” Despite dozens of reports of sightings of cougar, (puma con- color), in the state, no physical evidence of cougars has been confirmed. The species was officially declared extirpated in North Carolina in the early 1970s. The Eastern cougar family includes the Carolina panther and Florida panther. A growing population of the Shawn Addison Florida cats is present in the Sunshine State, and several have been confirmed in Geor- gia and Alabama. Today is Addison’s The WRC also approved the seasons and bag limits for the 2016-17 period. ‘real’ birthday The effective date for the approved regulations, which By CLARA CARTRETTE on Feb. 28. So this year, Addi- are for the 2016-17 seasons, is Staff Writer son will get to celebrate on her Aug. 1. real birth date, Feb. 29. She’s To view the full text of all Shawn Addison was born in looking forward to eating at 37 proposed regulations, and 1972, but she is celebrating her Southern Sizzler, balloons, for a complete list of hunting, 11th birthday today. birthday cake and presents. trapping and fishing regula- That’s because Addison was The daughter of Glenda Ad- tions, visit the Commission’s a Leap Year baby, and her actu- dison, she says she loves her website, www.ncwildlife.org al birth date comes only once family, banana pudding, sing- and download the public hear- every four years. Although she ing, dancing, watching Good ings booklet. is 44 years old today, she has Times, listening to Michael had only 11 “real” birthdays. Jackson’s music and Miss Asked when she celebrates Rena, her caregiver through her birthday in non-Leap Home Health for the past nine Years, she said she celebrates years. Meet the Stars at Madison Lounge Meet the stars of the 2016 Dancing with the Vineland Leder, Flowers Stars at The Madison Lounge at The New Southern Kitchen on Tuesday, March 8 from 5-7 birthdays today p.m. Robert Leder and the Rev. said he was born in 1944, “and This is a fun evening where Dave Flowers are celebrating Mama said I leaped into the you can show your support for their “real” birth dates today, world and I’ve been leaping this fundraising event to sup- Feb. 29. ever since.” port Vineland Depot. Admis- The two are good friends, Leder said he and his wife sion is at least one $10 vote for having served together on the Linda plan to go to Chapel Hill your favorite star. There will be Whiteville City School Board for the UNC-Syracuse basket- complimentary hors d’oeuvres for a number of years. Leder ball game. and a cash bar. Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 It’s time for Let local doctors, patients schools boards to get off medical merry-go-round

make decisions By TOM CAMPBELL on calendar We’ve talked for decades about healthcare reform but the only significant attempt to change the State lawmakers should stop using the skyrocketing costs of health insur- one-sizes-fits-all approach to mandating ance, escalating pharmaceutical the North Carolina public school calendar. costs and deepening dissatisfac- It has been more than a decade since tion has been Obamacare. Even influential legislators seeking to protect its ardent supporters agree the Af- fordable Care Act is flawed and has the interests of the tourism industry in not yielded the hoped-for benefits. the coastal counties pushed through legis- Patients are fed up with the lation that caters to the needs of tourism impersonal treatment and mind- businesses along the coast at the expense numbing paperwork at doctors’ of all other school districts. offices. Insurance premiums and School cannot begin before the end of deductibles are rising faster than August by law. the cost of living. Patients question why our pharmaceutical prices are It makes sense for local school boards so outrageous while other coun- to decide tries costs are lower and wonder what is in The point why millions the best in- It’s time for the legisla- are spent on terests of tors in Raleigh to leave Shakespeare, social media television students. school calendar decisions ads promot- ing drugs. Some to local school boards. groups like Medicaid and the spoken word and Medi- Save Our care ranks Summers fear time for families to enjoy By JEFFERSON WEAVER the teacher. indeed.” swell every their summers will disappear if local Staff Writer Flash forward 30-plus years, to a It’s ironic, of course, that Iago month, in- control is given. We disagree. small newspaper office where Miss was in the process of destroying creasing the Local school boards are made up of It took me a few minutes be- Rhonda and I had the pleasure of Othello’s reputation, but that’s role of gov- elected officials and better understand fore I began to suspect that Steve working together. There was an- neither here nor there. ernment in wasn’t Steve. other Rhonda there, too, who was A name is indeed important, healthcare local needs than politicians in Raleigh. Tom Campbell I was working on a story that also sweet and pretty. Although but attaching a face, or better still decisions. It is important that we support the tour- required a call to the National it ain’t politically correct, I refer a voice, to said name – aye, as the Doctors, ism industry, but tourist attractions in Weather Service. Since people to many women as “love” and Bard might say, there’s the rub. especially primary care doctors, the state have just as much appeal earlier never seem to stay still for more “honey” and by similar terms of I have people whom I regularly are equally frustrated, awakening in the summer as they do in late August. than a few minutes, Weather Wiz- endearment. have to track down through three to the reality they no longer work It may make sense for coastal counties ard Steve Pfaff and I have been It became markedly confusing different social media sites and for their patients but instead are to leave their school calendars alone, but communicating mainly by email to some folks when I would say text messaging on a telephone working for insurance companies. the words, “Rhonda, love?” and because they refuse to answer a it is unfair and counterproductive for stu- for most of the past year. Neither To be economically viable our of us are proud of that fact, but two wom- telephone call. fee-for-service system requires dents and teachers in Columbus County such is often the price of commu- en would Not just from me—others have primary care docs to schedule to follow that same calendar. nicating in a modern age. reply “Yes, the same problem. I think the ul- four to five patients per hour; they The state-mandated calendar causes Steve asked me (in an email) to dear?” timate was one particular woman don’t have the time to improve pa- problems that could be avoided with local give him a call, so I did; and then Never who contacted me about some- tient wellness and are essentially flexibility. things got complex. mind when thing which was, to her, extremely relegated to treating symptoms One example is a high school student I had forgotten that Steve works the phone important – yet replied via dif- all day, filling out endless forms would ring ferent media platforms to each who wants to enroll in summer college with another Steve, technically to receive established Medicaid, a Stephen, who is also a weather and some- question. Medicare or insurance company courses. That student must decide if he or wizard. body else I’d answer one question by reimbursements. After a frantic she will miss the last days of high school Stephen just happened to be would hol- email, and she’d reply via text. I’d day seeing patients, many go home or the first days of college. at the desk where Steve’s phone ler, “Rhon- reply via text, and have to find her to complete paperwork. No wonder Students who take classes at area col- rang, and naturally, answered, and da, Line on a social media page. She’d then doctor burnout is rampant and few leges while still in high school face issues identified himself as Steve. Two.” I Jefferson Weaver reply to my answer via yet another medical students want to go into with breaks and calendars that do not I figured, what with the pas- spun in sin- method, when all she ever had primary care. cere indig- to do was punch a button on her coincide. sage of that massive storm front So the medical merry-go-round the other day, that Steve was just nation one day when a new lady phone and call me. continues. Nobody can get off, but Students in Advanced Placement distracted. said aloud, “Which Rhonda?” I It’s a strange, instant-commu- they can’t hang on much longer. courses test a month before school is over I’m bad for multi-tasking when misheard what she said, and I nicative, non-communicating There is good news, a radically for the year. I’m on the phone, too, so I figured was ready to jump to the defense world we live in. I am not old, different approach to healthcare The mandated late start of the school Steve, err Stephen, was just busy. of either my beloved wife (and merely arcane, but I well remem- called Direct Primary Care (DPC). year could also impact early acceptance I was also trying to figure out why coworker) or my friend (and co- ber writing letters to people, and Patients pay a monthly fee to at colleges and universities because of his voice didn’t sound, well, like worker). when a long distance telephone become “members” of a practice, delayed grades. Steve. Although I am taking the quote call represented an investment. usually ranging from $15 to $60 per out of context, I doubt Shake- We’ve come a far cry from the days The state has placed more emphasis on In a few minutes, though, we month, depending on the patient’s both realized that Stephen wasn’t speare would mind. After all, he when a comely young woman told age. testing yet maintains a situation where who I was looking for, even though was perfectly willing to pull his President Andrew Jackson, “I just Doctors in DPC typically sched- students are not taking end-of-course tests he had the information I needed own prose (and that of others) out came here to wait. He’ll be along ule only one patient per hour, at optimal times before Christmas break and answered to Steve. of its original place and plop it directly.” ensuring they have much longer but in January. It made for a good laugh all the in a spot where it worked for his We’re even farther from when than the 7 minutes or less previ- Having exams before holidays would way around, and a better indica- purposes. the travellers and longhunters of ously spent with a patient. Not only be best. tion of how the convenience of In the tragedy Othello – and if two centuries ago would arrive do DPC physicians treat chronic you haven’t even heard of it, much at a predetermined spot defined It’s time for the legislators in Raleigh electronic communication has or symptomatic conditions but more than its share of downfalls. less read or seen it, you should by “around that way, near a creek spend more time working with to leave school calendar decisions to local It made me feel a little sorry for send a nasty letter to your English under a big tree,” and be content patients to improve overall health school boards. a couple of my elementary school lit teacher – the hero’s former to wait for weeks. and wellness. teachers. For two, if not three friend turned nemesis, Iago, is Now we can’t even wait for the Some have onsite nutrition and years, they dealt with two Jeffreys setting Othello up for a fall. Iago phone to finish ringing before exercise consultants and frequent- and one Jefferson, all of whom tells Othello: we’re sending a text followed by ly offer an in-house pharmacy or were regularly referred to as Jeff. “Good name in man and wom- an urgent message via Facebook discounted prescription drugs by It’s hard to direct a warning an, … is the immediate jewel of and a tweet. mail. But DPC practices do not ac- against misbehavior when one of their souls. Who steals my purse We’re all in such a hurry to say cept, nor will they file insurance Quotes of the three Jeffs is behaving, another steals trash; ‘tis something, noth- something that we can’t even wait claims to the government or insur- is doing something completely un- ing; ‘Twas mine, ‘tis his, and has for an answer – much less wait- ance companies. related but equally mischievous, been slave to thousands; But he ing to find the right someone we The benefits are dramatic. and the subject of the warning is that filches from me my good needed to talk to in the first case. Patients are significantly hap- the week busy doing what he wasn’t sup- name Robs me of that which not You’re welcome to let me know pier, report greatly reduced admis- posed to be doing, and is ignoring enriches him, And makes me poor if you disagree – just give me a call. sions to hospitals, take fewer pre- “The Georgia Pacific site, folks, is under scription drugs and are healthier, contract. They’re working through it, piece restructuring their health insur- ance to cover major medical events. by piece. There are some tough contingen- Recognizing the significant overall cies, so keep your fingers crossed.” cost savings, a growing number of Rick Edwards, president of the Co- ‘The train! The train!’ employers are signing up workers lumbus Jobs Foundation, on a deal that as members. could bring 139 jobs to the county. Doctor burnout is reduced, Thumbs down BY RAY LUNDY of debris, level out the rocks on train!” Soon, they will shout the since they no longer race from one Special to The News Reporter the rail bed, replace crossties, same again thanks to the Corman patient to the next and their oper- “This is a reflection of the hard work and straighten rails, replace or repair Group. And, I express a great ating overhead is cut by as much dedication of the Whiteville Police. We have For weeks we have excitedly bridges, and all else needed to get thanks to my old friend, Dennis as 40 percent due to the reduced a department that is proud of Whiteville, watched R.J. Corman’s workmen the trains running. Worley, for his efforts with Doug paperwork. and we want our citizens to be safe.” toil feverishly on the railroad Corman’s folk are doing a tre- Wendell and Bill Henderson, vice DPC is not without problems. that runs by our house. From our mendous job. My grandchildren president of sales and marketing Police Chief Jeff Rosier on crime Only those able to afford the month- bedroom windows we have seen and I have walked the unused for R.J. Corman. You are men of being down 16.4 percent in the city in ly fee can join. If DPC is to be the them as they try to whip an old, tracks by our house dozens of vision. 2015. new model for healthcare some- rundown railroad into shape. And, times. Many crossties had rotted I am just a small voice who lives thing must be done to resolve this they are succeeding. Many of their and were covered with dirt and in a small town by a small river. situation. “When I was taking all those meds for machines pass by our house, and debris. Thanks to everyone who made it Direct primary care is a grow- blood pressure and cholesterol, I didn’t we can hear them. The bushes were close to the possible for the trains to run in ing trend across the county and in even want to get off of the couch. That has Yesterday, we watched as a large tracks, and the last owners did Columbus and Horry once again. North Carolina. Over 15 practices changed since I’ve started watching what I track hoe mounted on rail wheels little maintenance. I had observed It benefits all of us. with more than 22 physicians now eat and exercising. I feel so good, so blessed. and fitted with a powerful bush that no trains would run on the And, thanks to the rail workers operate in communities as small hog cut away brush and small trees tracks unless they were drastically who have worked in the cold, heat, It’s all about your health, and I listened to as Nashville and Williamston and from the rails. It was amazing to repaired. R.J. Corman is doing a and rain to make it happen. The what the people from the wellness program as large as Raleigh and Charlotte. watch. Linda, Ben, our grandson, splendid job doing just that. We trains will run once again because told me.” The number of providers and pa- and I were mesmerized by the skill know it first hand; we watch each of their sweat and calloused hands, Sue Potter, a Columbus County em- tients is increasing daily as this of the driver and the ability of the day from our windows. and a few folk with (here is that has promise to be the healthcare ployee, who has lost 85 pounds and big machine. When we moved into our house word again) vision. revolution that gets doctors and beat diabetes since joining the county For weeks, we have witnessed several years ago, our grandchil- I am proud to say, I live across patients off the medical merry- wellness program in 2014. the large machines clear the tracks dren would shout, “The train! the the tracks. go-round. The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 – 11-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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Sixteen year old sophomore Kwashera Chap- East Columbus High School freshman Hunter Brianna Ward, the daughter of Sabrina and Meghan Gore is the 17-year-old daughter of Jeremy man is the daughter of Deshanna Purdie. She Long loves animals.“I am very good with ani- Stephen Ward of Fair Bluff, is a 17-year-old and Catherine Gore. “South Columbus has great has been active in the school’s basketball team mals,” he said, “and have been around them junior. The thing she likes best about West teachers and offers many advanced classes for and said that practice keeps her very busy after all my life.” An avid hunter and fisherman, Columbus is that “The teachers encourage me students who want to further their studies,” she school. She said math class is her strongest Long enjoys science at ECHS. “Science classes to do my best.” Her favorite class is nursing. said. Her favorite class this semester is Spanish II. “I’ve always been interested in learning a foreign subject but health science is her favorite class. have always been my favorite,” he said. “After She is a varsity cheerleader and loves to dance. language,” she said. She is a SCHS Ambassador, and “You get to learn new stuff about the body school, I really just hang around the house She is a dancer at Amy’s Dance Academy of a piano student and is on the varsity track and field every day if you never knew about it,” she unless I am hunting, fishing or trapping.” Arts. “I’m a positive person and always try team. She is also a member of the math team, Beta said. She enjoys staying active and most people The son of Crystal and Brad Long said that to do my best,” she says. Most people don’t Club, National Honor Society, she is a marshal and don’t know she walks a three-mile trail every his favorite thing about ECHS is the teachers. know it, but she also is a member of Relay Stallionette chaplain. She volunteers at Lake Wac- Saturday. What she likes best about Whiteville “They are so kind, and always willing to help,” for Life. After high school she plans to attend camaw Fire Department. “I’m very proud of my work High is using laptops for most of the things he said. Hunter’s favorite book is “Lamb to the Southeastern Community College and pursue ethic and ability to juggle extracurricular activities. they do. The only thing she’d change is the Slaughter,” and he likes all kinds of music, a nursing degree. Her favorite musical source I am a well-rounded student who gives 110 percent number of courses offered for careers. “More “but my favorite would have to be Adele.” His is K-Love, a contemporary Christian music in everything I do,” she said. She loves animals and has adopted a pet from the Columbus County Animal classes for other careers people would want favorite food is any kind of fruit. His proudest radio programming service. Her favorite book Shelter, where she volunteers. She plans to attend to be in would be better,” she said. Her dream achievement, he said, is his academic work. is the Bible and her favorite movie is “Heaven UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall to major in linguistics. “I is to become an obstetrician and she’d like to “I’m proudest of my grades, and that I am Is For Real.” Her favorite non-school activity plan to become a speech pathologist,” she said. Her go to Wake Forest for her bachelor’s, master’s, mostly in honors classes,” he said. is serving as assistant dance teacher at Amy’s favorite music group is Coldplay and book The Fault and doctoral degrees. Dance Academy of the Arts. in our Stars. Her favorite movie is The Notebook. Her favorite food is fajitas. She enjoys spending time with

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(EDC) in recruitment and to Thompson, Robert Leder and program. I call it the wine- create local incentive pack- Tim Blackmon, along with and-dine process, and the ages for new business and City Manager Darren Cur- wine-and-dine process makes industry. rie. Edwards also recognized closing deals very easy.” The group oversees the 165- Columbus County native Bill He said that donations to acre Southeast Regional In- Rabon, who serves in the Sen- the foundation also fund im- dustrial Park near Whiteville, ate but does not represent Co- provements and maintenance which boasts water, sewer, gas, lumbus County. “Sen. Rabon is as well as maintaining and rail and high-speed Internet here, and he’s co-chair of the improving the group’s new access. U.S. 74-76 and South- DOT committee and he is 110 web site at www.columbus- eastern Community College percent behind us.” jobsfoundation.org. are adjacent to the park. The Columbus Jobs Foun- Aerial videos of Southeast Edwards said that when dation has set a fundraising Regional Park, the Tabor City asked by the EDC, the founda- goal for the year of $30,000, industrial park, and a testi- tion can move swiftly to assist Edwards said. “So far in 2016, monial by MaxPro CEO Joe in job creation. “As private we’ve raised $21,500. By June, Cobbe about the advantages leaders, we use our financial, we need to raise another $8,500 of locating new business and intellectual and political re- to meet our goal. If that $30,000 industry in Columbus County Sen. Bill Rabon, R-Brunswick, and Liberty Homecare Columbus Jobs Founda- sources to help in recruiting goal is achieved – and it will are posted on the website. industry,” he said. One tool is and Hospice’s Sandy McNeill chat at the Columbus Jobs tion Chairman Rick Ed- be – an anonymous donor Edwards concluded, “Tell making low-interest loans to Foundation meeting. wards speaks Monday has pledged another $10,000, it and sell it, Columbus. God businesses from a revolving night. which will round us up to bless Columbus County.” fund. Sooner or later – and it’s a bus County.” $40,000, but she insists that we “We can’t lend it fast matter of time – a company is He continued, “We’ve also Edwards acknowledged first raise $30,000.” enough. Our board is want- coming to Brunswick County been in contact in the last few several governmental leaders Edwards said money raised ing to lend to business owners, and benefit both Brunswick months with a tech company. in attendance including Rep. by the Foundation – all dona- Chadbourn Middle large and small, to help them and Columbus and some- That may or may not happen.” Ken Waddell and Sen. Jane tions are tax deductible – is sets March 4 dinner grow or expand their busi- thing huge is going to happen. Edwards said although that Smith, who form Columbus used for a variety of things. Please talk to your commis- in the past the Jobs Founda- ness. Money is just a phone County’s legislative delega- “Your money is used, for ex- Chadbourn Middle School sioners and ask them to put tion has stressed the indus- call away,” Edwards said. tion. ample, to send Gary Lanier will host a catfish filet/grilled an industrial park in Delco. If trial park, “but those days are He ticked off a list of ef- Also in attendance were and others to foreign coun- pork chop dinner sale Friday, we take a chance to advance, gone. Now it’s all about the forts currently underway. county commissioners Buddy tries and cities to recruit March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. we’ll be ahead of the money in whole county.” The now-vacant Tortimex Byrd, Edwin Russ, and Trent industry,” Edwards said. “For The cost is $7 and the menu Columbus County.” While Southeast Regional building, a 48,000 sq. ft. facil- Burroughs, along with County example, Germany is look- includes grilled pork chop or He said that earlier Mon- Park is the only food and ity in the Southeast Regional Manager Bill Clark and Eco- ing hard at coastal counties. catfish fillet, baked beans, slaw, day, Jobs Foundation board beverage-certified industrial Park, is “under due diligence nomic Development Director Once a prospect comes here roll and dessert. members had met with repre- park in the state, Tabor City, as we speak,” Edwards said. Gary Lanier and Alsup. and meets with some of the Deliveries will be made on sentatives of an information only 25 minutes from Myrtle “If we can get Tortimex done, Whiteville Mayor Terry individuals in this room, that orders of five or more. Call 654- technology company who Beach, Fair Bluff, Whiteville we can start that operation Mann attended, accompanied starts a relationship-building 4300 or fax orders to 654-6809. back up in full production, have expressed an interest in and Chadbourn, could also by council members Sarah and that means 25 jobs.” locating here. be poised to become a “boom- Edwards also said, “We’ve “That would be an excit- town.” got a long shot, a very long ing thing for our county,” He revealed, “We have a shot, for a manufacturing op- Edwards said. “They came lukewarm agriculture can- eration in Delco. They haven’t into town, sat down with us, didate that would hire 600 or come to see us yet, but we’re and they are excited about the 700 employees” considering hoping.” prospect of moving to Colum- locating in Columbus County. He recognized chief operat- ing officer Gina Gann of the new T-Rex Toy Company in Tabor City’s industrial park. “They’ve just come from the New York toy fair and they are getting ready to move more equipment into the Tabor City park. The CEO is still putting his management team together, and Gina told me she has a goal of having a job fair in the late spring.” Edwards said the Jobs Foundation also is in the process of assisting the R.J. Corman Railroad Co., in doing a feasibility study to extend the Corman line to the port in Wilmington. He also introduced Corman Vice President Bill Hender- son, who flew into Whiteville from Kentucky specifically for Monday’s meeting. “We’re also going to be a part of trying to form a North Caro- lina-South Carolina tax-free zone from downtown Myrtle Beach to downtown Whiteville to downtown Chadbourn to downtown Fair Bluff to down- town Marion, S.C.,” Edwards said. Edwards said the Jobs Foundation is reaching out to all ends of the county. “Let me talk a minute about Delco,” he said. “I love Delco. Delco, of course, is on our county line. 12A - The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 We re Proud of Our

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East Carteret withstands Pack upset bid Tyrell Kirk By DAN BISER But despite the Mariner comeback, Whiteville still man- Whiteville guard Sports Editor aged to hold a 45-43 lead at the end of the quarter on a bucket by Green in the closing seconds. The fourth quarter saw both BEAUFORT - It had all the markings of an upset. teams swap scores for most of the fourth quarter with East A defending state champion trying to win its 46th consecu- Carteret getting the bulk of its points on foul shots in the final tive home game against a team trying to make it past the third period. It would be a telling figure as the Mariners went to the round of the state playoffs for the first time in 13 years. foul line 29 times during the contest, connecting on 22. The Whiteville Wolfpack made the 2 1/2 hour journey to Whiteville on the other hand had only nine attempts from take on the 25-2 East Carteret basketball powerhouse in the the free throw line, making good on five. third round of the state 1A bracket Saturday evening with a East Carteret went ahead to stay with less than two minute jam-packed crowd looking on at the ECHS gym. remaining when back-to-back baskets by Garrison gave the Whiteville, this year’s runnerup in the Three Rivers Confer- Mariners a 64-62 advantate that led to a 69-62 win and a 46th ence, grabbed the game’s early tempo, rushing to a 13-5 lead straight homecourt win, with less than four minutes gone in the opening quarter. The Whiteville held a huge advantage in the rebounding depart- Wolfpack got some strong inside play from Lamarr Green and ment with 40 caroms, including 20 by Green, who also had a some timely shooting by guard Tre Davis to take a 20-11 lead team-high 23 points. East Carteret’s rebound total was 20. over the host Mariner squad of Coach Billy Anderson. Tyrell Kirk had 14 points for the Wolfpack including 10 in Whiteville managed to keep a lead throughout the second the final quarter. Davis, playing his final high school game tal- quarter even though starters Germaine McNeil and Moncho- lied 13 points. via Gaffney encountered early foul trouble. However, Cameron For East Carteret, Garrison tallied 28 points and Willis Smith, Phillip Powell and Demetrious came off the bench to knocked in 21. forward Dashawn Johnson tallied 10. The Mari- supply some good minutes. The Wolfpack was taking a huge ners will place host to Voyager Academy of Durham on Tues- advantage in the rebounding department as normally potent day in fourth-round action. Mariner shooting was enduring a cold streak Whiteville held “After losing six seniors from last year’s team, there weren’t a 31-23 halftime lead. many people who thought our team would do what we’ve been “We knew at halftime that this one was far from being over,” able to do this season,” said Singletary, whose squad closed with Photo by Grant Merritt Coach Singletary said. “We knew we would have to keep play- a 17-6 record. “I’m really proud of the effort, energy and dedi- ing hard because we were going against a team that thrives on cation this group has given our program. They can be proud Whiteville High basketball coach Jerry Singletary (right) momentum.” of what they have accomplished. Coach Anderson, whose East addresses his players during time-out in last Thursday’s And sure as shooting, the Mariners came out firing, open- Carteret team also finished runnerup in the state 1A champi- state 1A second-round playoff win over Jones Senior. On ing the second half with a 12-4 run that tied the score at 37-all onship game in 2014, said he expected to get the type challenge Saturday, the Wolfpack fell to defending state champion behind the 3-point shooting of Jack Garrison and Trevor Wil- East Carteret in third round play by a 69-62 score. As- See Pack on 2B sistant coaches are Fielding Hammond (left) and Bryan lis. Edwards. Kirk paces runaway second-round playoff win Wolfpack overpowers Jones Senior 64-31 By DAN BISER Sports Editor

Tyrell Kirk nailed two 3-point shots in the opening 72 seconds of play to spur the Whiteville Wolfpack to a 64-31 victory over the Jones Senior Trojans in Thurs- day’s second round of the state 1A boys high school basketball playoffs at the WHS gym. Kirk, who added another 3-pointer in the final min- ute of the opening quarter finished the night with 26 points along with grabbing seven rebounds and block- ing four shots. The Wolfpack led 13-4 after one quarter and built a commanding 27-11 lead at the half. Photo by Grant Merritt “We got off to a good start and stayed in control,” said WHS coach Jerry Singletary. “We got good looks at the basket and I was pleased with our rebounding effort. Lamarr Green tallied 14 points for the Wolfpack with a big night under the boards. Nine Whiteville players figured in the scoring as Coach Jerry Single- tary’s squad picked up its 17th win of the season while advancing to third-round play for the third straight year. Nine WHS players figured in the scoring Khadre Brooks tallied 11 points for the Jones Senior team, which placed runnerup in the Coastal Plains Conference this season. Coach Tod Morgan’s Trojan squad closed it season with a 19-9 record. Whiteville, which opener the state playoffs last Thursday with a 68-49 homecourt victory Perquimans has won nine of its 10 home games during the 2015-16 season.

Jones Senior 4 7 12 8 - 31 Whiteville 13 14 15 19 - 64 Photo by Grant Merritt JONES SENIOR (31): Raekwon Hatchell 5, Dewanye Bryant 9, Whiteville forward Monchovia Gaffney (14) shoots the while be- Janari Hill 2, Malik Brooks 3, Zyrek Jones 1, Khadre Brooks 11. ing guarded by Jones Senior’ Malik Black in Thursday’s second WHITEVILLE (64): Tre Davis 5, Germaine McNeil 2, Tyrell Kirk round of the state 1A high school basketball playoffs. Whiteville 26. Monchovia Gaffney 4, Lamarr Green 14, Phillip Powell 3, Cam- took a 27-11 win over the visiting Trojan squad. eron Smith 4, Demetrius Brown 2, Jatiek Martin 4.

Photo by Hannah Bullock Charity Powell (24) of East Columbus puts up a shot against a pair of Lakewood defenders to score a first- half basket in Thursday night’s second round action of the state 1A high school girls basketball playoffs at East Columbus. The visiting Lakewood team ral- lied from a 27-17 halftime deficit to defeat the Lady Gators 50-41. Lakewood eliminates ECHS with final-quarter takeover LAKE WACCAMAW - Clure was limited to five With a 27-17 halftime lead, points by a Lakewood team the East Columbus Lady Ga- that improved its season tors appeared to have much record to 21-7, including a going their way Thursday runnerup finish in the Car- night in their second-round olina 1A Conference. state 1A basketball match- Briana Evans and Cha- up with the visiting Lady nel McLellan each scored Leopards from Lakewood 11 second half points for High School. Coach Vonnie McNeil’s But the second half saw LHS squad. McLellan fin- a complete reversal of the ished with a game-high 13 came’s control at Lakewood points while Evans had 13. cut the ECHS third quarter Charity Powell scored margin to 33-30 before com- 18 to lead East Columbus pletely dominating the final while Tia Campell with 13. eight minutes to take a 50-41 the only Lady Gator victory. points in the fourth quarter Coach Candra Powell’s came on two foul shots each Three Rivers Conference by Powell and McClure as champion ECHS team ECHS failed to connect on closed their season with a a field goal during the final 21-5 record while making its period. earliest exit from the state East Columbus had ad- playoffs since 2011. vanced to the second round ECHS standout back- court player Marlena Mc- See ECHS on 2B 2B- The News Reporter - Monday, February 29, 2016

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Chadbourn Middle School’s Leondre Smith (at left in above photo) fires up a 3-pointer while Cerro See photos on 1B Gordo’s Kloey Nance (22) and Chadbourn’s Gabby Rouse battle for position in las Thursday’s final night of county middle school basketball at the Chadbourn gym. In boys game action (photo at right), Wesley Ward of Cerro Gordo shoots in field goal against Chadbourn. Also pictured are Cerro Gordo’s Justin Connor (42) and Marquise Ratliff (23) and Chadbourn’s’ Keywone Sumpter (center). Chadbourn came away with wins in both games. Middle school basketball wrap-up Stallions The final girls and boys ergreen, 4-2, split with Chad- 47. Keywone Sumpter, whose match ups of the middle bourn and also lost to Acme- play on the boards was a big school season each would de- Delco. factor in the win, hit a three- termine something about the Monday’s win by Ever- pointer to stretch the lead to “B” league championships. green over Cerro Gordo was five. The Stingers could get no Could Chadbourn’s girls and just what Chadbourn needed closer than three the remain- Cerro Gordo’s boys win out- to make Thursday’s finaleder of the game. right titles? meaningful to the Tigers. Cer- Maultsby added 14 more Losses by one or both would ro Gordo’s Marquise Ratliff second half points to total bring the Evergreen Wildcats scored 15 first half points to 28. Sumpter contributed 15. into the picture. The gym at lead the Stingers to a 29-20 Ratliff led Cerro Gordo with Chadbourn Elementary was halftime lead. 14 points by De- 23. Jagger Haynes contributed packed, not only for these an- quandon Maultsby kept Chad- 11 and Wesley Ward nine. swers, but also because the Ti- bourn in the game. Cerro Gordo, Chadbourn gers were celebrating Home- Treys by Landon Rising, and Evergreen each finished coming. Jagger Haynes and Ratliff ex- 4-2 in conference, each split The height of Chadbourn’s tended the Cerro Gordo lead against the other two, thus re- Gabby Rouse and athletic to 40-26 midway the third pe- sulting in tri-champions. play of Leondra Smith were riod. Chadbourn’s defensive For more game action too much for the Cerro Gordo pressure started paying divi- photos visit whiteville.com/ girls to overcome as Chad- dends and the Tigers closed sports. See “Sports of All bourn took a 34-7 win. Rouse the quarter with an 11-4 run to Sorts” in the Thursday print and Smith each scored 11 close to 44-37. edition for photos of the points for the Tigers. Jamesee The momentum carried championship winning teams, Lawson had three points for into the fourth quarter and including “A” league boys and Cerro Gordo. Chadbourn’s 5-1 Chadbourn took their first girls champions from White- conference record secured the lead since the first quarter 49- ville Central. conference title outright. Ev- Photos by Mary Kindschuh Pack Continued from 1B his team received from the Wolfpack. “Whiteville had a huge reputation in all sports, and we knew they would come in here ready to play,” Coach Anderson said. “They played a great first half, but our guys found a way to get back in it and make some big plays when we needed them.” Last season, Whiteville fell to Voyager in the third round of the playoffs, and in 2013, the Wolfpack dropped a third- round heart-breaker to Trask.

Whiteville 20 11 14 14 - 62 East Carteret 11 12 18 28 - 69 Gators WHITEVILLE (62) - Tre Davis 13, Germaine McNeil 2,Tyrell Kirk 14, Monchovia Gaffney 2, Lamarr Green 23, Cameron Smith 6, Demetrius Brown 2. EAST CARTERET (69): Malik Collins 5, Dashawn Johnson 10, Maceo Daniel 5, Jack Garrison 28, Trevor Willis 21 ECHS Photo by Hannah Bullock Continued from 1B Photo by Grant Merritt Chanel McLellan (25) of Lakewood puts up a shot against East Columbus defenders of the playoffs with a 55-13 Tia Campbell (10) and Marlena McClure Thursday night in the second round of the state drubbing of Kestral Heights Whiteville’s Demetrius Brown converts an offensive rebound 1A girls high school basketball playoffs at the ECHS gym. McLellan scored 19 points as of Durham in Tuesday’s into a lay-up in the Wolfpack’s 64-31 win over Jones Senior last the Lakewood squad overcame a 27-17 halftime deficit to capture a 51-40 victory over opening round of play. Thursday in the second round of the state 1A basketball playoffs. the Three Rivers Conference champion East Columbus squad. East Columbus closed its 2015-16 season with a 21-5 record. Lakewood 10 7 16 17 - 50 E. Columbus 11 16 10 4 - 41 LAKEWOOD (50): Kiyarye Bai- ley 8, Justina Henry 13, Tima Rich RBR No. 92 takes 8th in NCWTS race at Atlanta 4, Jada Moore 5, Chanel McClellan ATTENTION 19, Sha’Asia Hamilton 1. ATLANTA, Ga. - The On Feb. 19, Klingerman Tire and Wheel Distributors/ EAST COLUMBUS (41): Tia Western Columbus County Cerro Gordo-based RBR No. guided the No. 92 truck to a Goodyear Commercial Tire Campbell 13, Alexus Clark 1, Char- 92 entry, driven by Parker third-place finish. Ford 5-15, started in the 17th ity Powell 18, Sayeh Campbell 4, Dixie Youth Age Players Klingerman got its second John Nemecek won Great slot. Marlena McClure 5 Top 10 finish in as many out- Clips event after starting in the The next NCWTS race is ings Saturday as it pulled in No. 18 position while Klinger- scheduled for April 2 when Last chance to register with an eighth place in the man, in the No. 92 Ricky Ben- Martinsville, Va., Speedway Dixie Softball NASCAR Camping World ton Racing Enterprises Valvo- will host the Alpha Energy Truck Series Great Clips 200 line/Advance Auto Parts BTS Solutions 250. umpire clinic for 2016 season at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Columbus County Dixie Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Complex Softball Association, in con- junction with District 9, will co-host two softball umpire Wednesday March 2 High school baseball schedule clinics. Anyone interested in um- Today piring Dixie Softball in Co- 5 PM - 6:30 PM lumbus County must attend South Brunswick at East Columbus, 6 one of these MANDATORY Majors • Minors South Columbus at Lake View,S.C., 6 scheduled dates. Dates and locations are as follows: Sunday, March 6, at Lake • Coach Pitch • T ball Tuesday Waccamaw Brinkley Park, West Columbus at Laney, 5 2-5 p.m. For more information, contact South Columbus at West Brunswick, 5 Cost of clinic/test is $30. Kiley Hinson (512-4524), For more information, call Willie Wilkins 640-0102, Me- Rick Benton (840-5857), Kevin Bowen Wednesday lissa Sykes 625-9491 or Stuart North Brunswick at East Columbus, 6 Carroll 770-0499. (640-9626) and Kris Ward (232-7424) The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 - 3-B

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Gators and Wolves Above and left: East Columbus High School’s junior varsity cheerleading squad. Below and right, Whiteville High School’s junior varsity cheerleading squad.

Stallions and Vikings Above and left: South Columbus High School’s junior varsity cheerleading squad. Below and right, West Colum- bus High School’s junior varsity cheer- leading squad.

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Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 ment, previous clerical experience, eron St., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 WELLONTON APARTMENT is look- 2013 FORD FIESTA SEDAN SE trunk Associate Degree preferred. Excellent ing for pt maintenance/caretaker. computer skills with Microsoft Word, spoiler, moonroof, alum wheels, 58k. 25hrs week. Must have vehicle & SERVICES $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 CERRO GORDO BODY SHOP look- Excel, and Publisher, Excellent oral MUST pass criminal background ing for experienced Body men and and written communication skills, NC check. Call 910-654-3067 2013 FORD FUSION SE, turbo, auto, Painters. Must have own tools. Pay Driver’s License. SYNC, heated leather, 61k. $15,500. depends on experience. Call 910- To view the job description please Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 654-5256. visit http://fbcwhiteville.com/about/ CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY ministry-assistant-job-opening. Sal- 2014 FORD MUSTANG 3.7L V6 Buyers of land and timber. 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Job duties include supervising Assistant Manager employment. Please call 910-640- 100 Pets & Animals Full Time with Benefits li-key w/push-button start, 16k. gymnasium activity, validate member- 3535 or email info@coastalcarolina- **Watts Backhoe & Tree Service* $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 ships, assist with daily operations of Whiteville Area behavioralhealthcare.com for more Apply online at Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, the Recreation Center including open information top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land FREE KITTENS TO A GOOD HOME. and closing procedures, enforce rules www.hillsfoodstores.com Call 642-2107. LAKE POINT ASSISTED LIVING, clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or and regulations of the Recreation LAKE WACCAMAW EMS is accept- mobile 770-0534. Lake Waccamaw 350 engine, 3 FREE TO GOOD HOME Black Lab, Center, and janitorial duties includ- ing applications for Intermediate EMT. 1971 GMC PICKUP openings speed, long bed. Runs good. 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Normal work hours today 910-317-0468 Please apply in person Michelle Hurst, Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- are Saturday and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Administrator or Ashley Norris, Office ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Salary is $10.00 per hour. Manager. excavator. Call 640-7606. HUGE YARD SALE. March 5th, 12th, METAL RECYCLING Applications can be obtained by vis- 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th. SERVICES PREMIER LIVING & REHAB iting http://www.whitevillecity.com/ LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE Weather permitting. 112 W. 4th has an exciting opportunity as an CENTER - 2013 FORD EDGE SEL, 3.5L V6 auto, EmploymentOpportunities or appli- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- Ave, Chadbourn, call 640- Inspector for our Whiteville, NC facil- 106 Cameron St., SYNC, heated leather, 36k, $24,900. cants may visit the Human Resource ing, sand, top soil and marl. Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 7138 if need directions ity. Metal Recycling Services offers Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Call 654-4503. Office in City Hall located at 317 S. competitive pay, benefits and a safe- Positions available ESTATE & MOVING SALE 262 Stew- Madison Street for an application. To 2014 FORD ECONOLINE 350 Super ty bonus. For a full job description Dietary Aide and Cook 1st shift; VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, tilt art Circle in Pecan Orchard March 5th apply mail or deliver a City Applica- and to apply online, please visit our 6a-2p; 2nd shift; 1p-7:30 p. & Siding. Lifetime Guarantee. Com- 8am - until tion to: City of Whiteville, Attention: and cruise, 38k. $26,900. Fair Bluff website at Healthcare dietary experience is a petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- Ford. 910-649-7531 Human Resources, PO Box 607, www.metalrecyclingservices.com MUST for providing dietary services dows & Siding 910-618-4937 Whiteville, NC 28472. The deadline MRS is an EEO/AA employer who in food preparation and sanitation, 2015 FORD ESCAPE SE, Turbo for submitting an application is Friday, encourages females, minorities, Serv-Safe Certified preferred. Serious SYNC, auto, MyFord Touch, with March 4, 2016. The City of Whiteville veterans and disabled to apply. inquiries only apply in person. Drug- camera, 22k, $22,500. Fair Bluff Ford RAY’S USED FURNITURE 2.5 miles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- free workplace. 910-649-7531 ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, & more, also buying used furniture! Open 9 am-6 pm. Call PUBLIC NOTICE The News Reporter 910-840-5356 DOCKET NO. SP-7131, SUB 0 APPLICATION OF HCE COLUMBUS II, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE Easter Egg Hunt BALDWIN CINEMA II Theater organ AND NECESSITY w/bench and recorder. Very good NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 9, 2015, condition. $750. 910-770-8432 Classifieds Contest HCE Columbus II, LLC (Applicant), filed an application, as amended on November 16, 2015, seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to G.S. 62- COASTAL BERMUDA HAY for sale. 110.1(a) for construction of a 4-MW solar photovoltaic elec- Round or square bales. Call 910-840- tric generating facility to be located at 5353 James B White 3157. How to Play Highway S in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina. Correctly count the Easter eggs published in Prizes! HAY FOR SALE The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Round & Square Bales Progress, LLC. the classified section of The News Reporter SPRIGGING/PLANTING between Feb. 25th and March 21st, 2016. • $50 gift card presented by of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of The News Reporter 910-649-6145 or 910-770-0910. the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 1. Fill out the entry form with your egg 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, count included in the March 21st publica- North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, tion of The News Reporter in the classified • One year Subscription to North Carolina 27699-4325 or on the Commission’s website section. Return the completed form by mail at www.ncuc.net. The News Reporter or in person no later than 5 pm Monday, If a complaint is received within ten days after the last March 28th, 2016. date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will • And more! Looking to make schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certifi- OR some extra MONEY cate should be awarded, will give reasonable notice of the 2. Enter the contest online by clicking time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each on the button at Whiteville.com or go to this Summer? complaining party, and will require the Applicant to publish http://newsreporter.secondstreetapp.com/ Make Your Ad Sunset Properties is looking notice of the hearing in this newspaper. If no complaint is easteregg2016. Register and submit your for the best men & women received within the time specified above and if the Com- egg count in the online form no later than Stand Out! to join our Cleaning Team mission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, Monday, March 28th, 2016. on the Islands of Sunset the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate Take advantage of the sought by the Applicant. Egg Hunt and Beach & Ocean Isle. A random drawing for three winners will be All who apply must have Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file statements to held on Tuesday, March 29th from all get more attention. reliable transportation and that effect with the Commission. Such statements should Place an egg in your ad! reference Docket No. SP-7131, Sub 0 and be addressed as fol- entrants who match the correct “overall” be available to clean on total of Easter Eggs. Saturdays May-September. lows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Call Wanda or Hanne Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. For full contest rules, go to Please reserve a seat http://newsreporter.secondstreetapp.com/easteregg2016 at 910.642.4104 with us for March 12th Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. 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****Publisher’s Notice**** 2BR, 2 BATH brick house, carport, been substituted as Trustee in said ment entered into or renewed on Trust including, but not limited to, the sons, firms and corporations having Equal Housing fire place, storage bldg. Whiteville. Deed of Trust, and the holder of the or after October 1, 2007, may, after following: claims against the decedent to exhib- Opportunity All real estate advertised herein is $650 m, $650 dep. 910-653-2212 note evidencing said default having receiving the notice of sale, termi- All that certain real estate herein it the same to the Executrix, Mary directed that the Deed of Trust be nate the rental agreement by provid- described, together with all improve- C. Williams, of 810 Arn Ward Road, subject to the Federal Fair Housing 3 BR, 2 BATH house, carport, $650 Act, North Carolina and Columbus month. Security deposit required. Call foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- ing written notice of termination to ments thereon as defined and Whiteville, North Carolina 28472, on Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- stitute Trustee will offer for sale at the landlord, to be effective on a date described in the Deed of Trust and or before the 16th day of May, 2016, gal to advertise any preference, limita- 910-368-6652. tion, or discrimination based on race, the courthouse door of the county stated in the notice that is at least 10 being described as follows: or this notice will be pleaded in bar of color, religion, sex, handicap, familial courthouse where the property is days, but no more than 90 days after Being all of that certain 1.70 acres, their recovery. All persons, firms and status or national origin, or intention located, or the usual and customary the sale date contained in the notice more or less, as shown on that cer- corporations indebted to the estate to make any such preferences, limi- location at the county courthouse of sale, provided that the mortgagor tain Plat for Branch Banking and Trust should make immediate payment. tation or discrimination. We will not 1 BEDROOM APT in Whiteville, no for conducting the sale on March 8, has not cured the default at the time Company Blackwell Tract, prepared This 10th day of February, 2016. knowingly accept any advertising for pets. $350 month $350 dep. Stove, real estate which is in violation of the 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the the tenant provides the notice of ter- by Billy M. Duncan, P.L.S., dated /s/ MARY C. WILLIAMS, EXEC. refrigerator, w/d. Call 910-653-2212. law. All persons are hereby informed highest bidder for cash the following mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. May 17, 2005, and is duly recorded in Attorney for the Estate that all dwellings advertised are avail- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. described property situated in Colum- Upon termination of a rental agree- Deed Book 820, Page 732, Columbus J. Wesley Casteen, Esq., CPA able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call bus County, North Carolina, to wit: ment, the tenant is liable for rent due County Registry and is incorporated Saffo Law Firm, P.C. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 642-4049. Being all that certain tract, lot or par- under the rental agreement prorat- herein by reference for more particu- 5900-B Oleander Drive cel of land situated in Bug Hill Town- ed to the effective date of the ter- larity of description. Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 ship, Columbus County, North Caro- mination. The record owner of the Real Prop- Telephone (910) 256-3364 lina, and more particularly described If the trustee is unable to convey title erty, as reflected on the records of the Feb. 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2016. 5 BR, 2 1/2 bath 2 story on 6 acres as follows: to this property for any reason, the Register of Deeds as of February 16, 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- NOTICE TO CREDITORS with fish pond and small house on Beginning at an iron said point of sole remedy of the purchaser is the 2016 is Iva Callihan. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. NORTH CAROLINA premises in Cerro Gordo. Priced to 642-4049. beginning being the Northeast cor- return of the deposit. Reasons of The Property is to be sold subject to sell. Call 910-840-2991 ner of Lot Number 7 as recorded such inability to convey include, but any City-County ad valorem taxes COLUMBUS COUNTY 2 BR MOBILE HOME furnished for in Plat Book 14, Page 118, Colum- are not limited to, the filing of a bank- and any special assessments that are The undersigned, DAVID L. BOR- rent in the Chadbourn area. Call 910- DEAUX and SYLVIA B. SKIPPER, hav- 654-4130. bus County Registry and recorded in ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- a lien against the Land or any portion Deed Book 356 at Page 884, Colum- tion of the sale and reinstatement of of the Property. ing qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of SYLVIA DEW BORDEAUX, 1992 DOUBLEWIDE 44 X 24 handy- 3 BR, 2 BATH MH. Private lot, depos- bus County Registry and being a cor- the loan without the knowledge of the The Property is being offered for sale, man special. For more info call it & 1st mo. Riegelwood area. HUD ner of lands now or formerly owned trustee. If the validity of the sale is transfer and conveyance “AS IS, deceased, late of Columbus County, Oakwood Homes 910-654-4128 accepted. 910-231-2035. by the J. Lester Gore estate, said challenged by any party, the trustee, WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee nor NC, this is to notify all persons having point of beginning being also locat- in their sole discretion, if they believe the holder of the Notes secured by claims against said Estate to present 2006 WINDZONE II DOUBLEWIDE them to the undersigned Co-Execu- Excellent condition. 3 BR, 2 bath ed South 35 degrees 32 minutes 00 the challenge to have merit, may the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, tors on or before June 2, 2016 at Pow- Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 seconds West a distance of 66.30 request the court to declare the sale nor the officers, directors, attorneys, ell & Powell Attorneys, PO Box 428, Available medium offic- feet from an old iron axle which is to be void and return the deposit. The employees, agents or authorized 2015 CHAMPION - 3 br, 2 ba. Ener- FOR LEASE - Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- located in the western right of way purchaser will have no further remedy. representatives of either the Trustee gy efficient. Must be moved & must will be pled in bar of their recovery. All be preapproved. $66,950. Call 910- ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. of the Jenrette Road, and said point Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC or the holder of the Notes make any of beginning being further located in Substitute Trustee representation or warranty relating to persons indebted to said Estate will 840-0246. FOR LEASE - Small 3 room office please make immediate payment to available. Memory Plaza. Call Memory the southern right of way of North Brock & Scott, PLLC the title or any physical, environmen- 2016 SINGLEWIDE. Wind Zone II. the undersigned Co-Executors. Enterprises 910-642-5824. Carolina Highway 904; thence from Attorneys for Trustee Services of tal, health, or safety conditions exist- Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood the point of beginning and with the Carolina, LLC ing in, on, at or relating to the Prop- This the 25th day of February, 2016. Homes. 910-654-4128 FOR RENT Downtown Commercial southern margin of North Carolina 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 erty being offered for sale, and any DAVID L. BORDEAUX, Co-Executor Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. PO Box 212 3 BR, 2 BATH mobile home for rent Highway 904 South 55 degrees 08 Wilmington, NC 28403 and all responsibilities or liabilities Whiteville. $575 month. Call 910- Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. minutes 38 seconds East a chord dis- PHONE: (910) 392-4988 arising out of or in any way relating Delco, NC 28436 SYLVIA B. SKIPPER, Co-Executrix 754-5665 FOR RENT/LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 tance of 209.63 feet to a second iron FAX: (910) 392-8587 to any such conditions are expressly room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- located in the southern right of way; File No.: 13-27417-FC01 disclaimed.”“ PO Box 6560 DISPLAY MODEL CLEARANCE ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. thence a new line South 35 degrees February 22, 29, 2016 The Trustee, after sale, shall require Delco, NC 28436 SALE. Several beautiful homes to c/o J. Coburn Powell choose from. Save thousands! Oak- 32 minutes 00 seconds West and with the highest bidder immediately to NEW OFFICE FOR RENT, conve- Powell & Powell Attorneys wood Homes. 910-654-4128. nient location near hospital. Call 910- the lands of the Grantor a distance of Columbus County make a cash deposit as required 416.00 feet to an iron; thence North of 5% of the amount of the bid or PO Box 428 Move in ready double- 640-8098 LAND/HOME. 55 degrees 08 minutes 38 seconds Municipal Airport $750.00, whichever is greater. Any Whiteville, NC 28472 wide on nice large lot. 3BR, 2 bath. West a distance of 209.63 feet to an successful bidder shall be required Telephone: (910) 642-2728 Call Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 Whiteville, Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2016 iron; thence North 35 degrees 32 min- North Carolina to tender the full balance of the bid utes 00 seconds East a distance of amount in cash at the time the Trust- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Amended Notice of 416.00 feet to the place and point of Request for ee tenders a deed or attempts a STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA beginning and containing 2.00 acres, Professional tender of the deed for the Property, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS WYNDHAM TIMESHARE PRIVATE Foreclosure Sale more or less, and being shown and which shall be a date not more than The undersigned, LUTHER SAN- at a reduced price. Call 910- SALE delineated on a map entitled, “Plat for Airport Engineering thirty (30) days following the date the FORD HESTER, JR. and PRISCILLA 654-5094 14 SP 36 Crystal Danielle Stocks”, by Billy M. and Planning time for upset bids has expired; and ANN HESTER, have qualified as Co- NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS Duncan, Registered Land Surveyor, should the successful bidder fail to Executors of the Estate of JO LANE COUNTY bearing date of 14 December 1995, Services pay at that time the full balance of the M. HESTER, late of Columbus Coun- Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale a copy of which is recorded in Book bid amount, he shall remain liable on ty, and this is to notify all persons LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ contained in that certain Deed of Trust 497, Page 409, Columbus County The Columbus County Airport Author- the bid as provided in North Carolina having claims against said Estate to Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- executed by William R. Shepherd, III Registry, and to which reference is ity is requesting Statements of Quali- General Statutes Section 45-21.30(d) present them to the undersigned on nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. and Crystal S. Shepherd to F. Spen- hereby made for more clarity and par- fications from qualified Aviation con- and (e). or before May 15, 2016, pursuant to cer Cosby, Jr., Trustee(s), which was ticularity of description. sultants for engineering, planning and An order for possession of the prop- North Carolina General Statute 28A- dated February 13, 2002 and record- Being those same lands described in general consulting services related to erty may be issued pursuant to North 14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar ed on February 18, 2002 in Book 681 a Deed dated 2 January 1996 from work at the Columbus County Munici- Carolina General Statute 45-21.29 in of their recovery. All persons indebted at Page 140, Columbus County Reg- Brenda S. Stocks and husband, J. pal Airport. Work is anticipated to be favor of the purchaser and against to said Estate will please make imme- istry, North Carolina. W. Stocks to Crystal Danielle Stocks, accomplished through a combination the party or parties in possession by diate payment to the undersigned at Default having been made of the note now Crystal S. Shepherd, said instru- of Local funds, State and FAA grants. the Columbus County Clerk of Supe- the following address: thereby secured by the said Deed of ment being recorded 12 January 1996 The work includes, but is not limited rior Court. This the 15th day of February, 2016. 2 BR, 1 BATH UNFURNISHED house Trust and the undersigned, Trustee in Book 497, Page 407. to master planning, land use planning, Any person who occupies the prop- Whiteville City limits. $485 plus LUTHER SANFORD HESTER, JR., Save and except any releases, deeds erty pursuant to a rental agreement $485 deposit. 910-641-1925. Services of Carolina, LLC, having environmental analysis, and engineer- CO-EXECUTOR of release or prior conveyances of ing studies; grading, drainage, utili- entered into or renewed on or after 262 Onslow Road record. ties and paving of airfield pavement October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- Riegelwood, NC 28456 Said property is commonly known and roadway pavements; expansion ing the notice of sale, terminate the PRISCILLA ANN HESTER Beautiful Light Inn as 14496 Swamp Fox Highway East, of airfield pavements; rehabilitation rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- CO-EXECUTRIX Tabor City, NC 28463. of airfield pavements; hangars, new ten notice to the landlord. Upon such 181 Cronly Road 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 A cash deposit (no personal checks) terminal building and terminal building termination of a rental agreement, Delco, NC 28436 919-836-8888 of five percent (5%) of the purchase improvements, fueling systems, and the tenant is liable for rent due under Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Accepting applications - affordable housing for price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars storm water improvements; perim- the rental agreement prorated to the Attorneys at Law ($750.00), whichever is greater, will eter fencing; effective date of the termination. P. O. Box 1467 seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on be required at the time of the sale. obstruction analysis and removal; air- This sale shall be held open for upset Whiteville, NC 28472 each applicant’s individual income. Some income Following the expiration of the statu- field lighting, signage, and NAVAIDs; bids filed in compliance with North February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2016 tory upset bid period, all the remain- grant administration and other related Carolina General Statutes Section restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities ing amounts are immediately due and work at the Columbus County Munici- 45-21.27 Notice of Service plus water & trash. owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- pal Airport. TIME: 12:00 o’clock noon on the 8th ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX Qualifications Statements are due day of March, 2016. of Process by AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2016 at PLACE: Courthouse Door, Colum- Publication THEIR DEED. the office of Phil Edwards, Director, bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, Said property to be offered pursuant Columbus County Airport, 467 Air- North Carolina STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to this Notice of Sale is being offered port Road, Whiteville, North Caro- TERMS: Cash IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS lina 28472 or pedwards@columbus- This the 22nd day of February, 2016 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- co.org. Qualifications Statements C. MARTIN SCOTT II DISTRICT COURT DIVISION sentations of warranty relating to the received after the above time shall Trustee FILE NO.: 15 CV 1141 title or any physical, environmental, not be considered. Copies of the WILLIAMSON, WALTON & SCOTT, L.L.P. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and health or safety conditions existing in, Requests for Qualifications State- 136 Washington Street TOWN OF BOLTON, on, at, or relating to the property being ments may be obtained, by request, P.O. Box 1467 Plaintiffs Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry offered for sale. This sale is made from the above address. Whiteville, NC 28472 vs subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, 910)-642-7151 facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site February 25, 29, 2016 WANTIA FREEMAN; UNITED STATES any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- February 22, 29, 2016 OF AMERICA, U.S. Small Business management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or cial assessments, easements, rights Notice of Administration, Beneficiary (Lien- of way, deeds of release, and any NOTICE TO CREDITORS stop by today to find out about our move in specials and Having qualified as Administratrix holder), other encumbrances or exceptions Foreclosure Sale our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! of the estate of Haynes Benjamin Defendant of record. To the best of the knowl- To WANTIA FREEMAN, above named STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Dores, deceased, late of Columbus edge and belief of the undersigned, Defendant: COUNTY OF COLUMBUS County, the undersigned hereby noti- the current owner(s) of the property is/ Take notice that a pleading seeking Covey Run Apartments IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE fies all persons having claims against are Crystal Danielle Stocks. relief against the Defendant WAN- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION the estate of said decedent to pres- An Order for possession of the prop- TIA FREEMAN and naming you as a 910-640-1656 BEFORE THE CLERK ent them to the undersigned within erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Defendant has been filed in the above FILE NO.: 15-SP-201 three (3) months from the date of the 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and entitled action. The nature of the relief IN THE MATTER OF: first publication, or this notice will be Covey Run II Apartments against the party or parties in posses- being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- The Foreclosure of a Deed of Trust pleaded in bar of their recovery. All sion by the clerk of superior court of closure for the collection of past due 910-640-2438 executed by Iva Callihan, widow persons indebted to said estate will the county in which the property is Columbus County property taxes. To: please make immediate payment. Office Hours are: sold. Any person who occupies the You are required to make defense to C. Martin Scott, II, This the 15th day of February, 2016. Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm property pursuant to a rental agree- such pleading not later than the 28th Trustee Sinda Dores, day of March, 2016, said date being As recorded in Book 1006, Page Administratrix of the estate of *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify 40 days from the first publication of 103,Columbus County Registry Haynes Benjamin Dores this notice and upon your failure to do NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 227 Cardon Drive so the party seeking service against under and by virtue of the power of Whiteville, NC 28472 you will apply to the Court for the sale contained in the Deed of Trust February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2016 relief sought. executed by Iva Callihan as original NOTICE TO CREDITORS This t he 11t h d ay o f F ebruary, 2016. grantor recorded in Book 1006, Page Having qualified as Executor of the WILLIAM E. WOOD Covey Reserve Apartments 103, Columbus County Registry, the estate of Martha Watts Caldwell, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS undersigned Trustee will offer for sale “An Affordable Community for Seniors” deceased, late of Columbus Coun- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE at public auction to the highest bid- ty, the undersigned hereby notifies WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 der for cash at the courthouse door all persons having claims against TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 of the Columbus County Courthouse, the estate of said decedent to pres- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Whiteville, North Carolina, at 12:00 ent them to the undersigned within February 15, 22, 29, 2016 o’clock noon on the 8th day of March, three (3) months from the date of the 2016, all of the Property as conveyed, first publication, or this notice will be defined and described in the Deed of Public Notice pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will The North Carolina Clean Water Act please make immediate payment. of 1999 requires that each owner or SHORT This the 8th day of February, 2016. operator of any wastewater plant or AVAILABLE UNITS NOW Jimmy Lenneau Caldwell, collection system provide an annual Executor of the estate of performance report to its users and BROS. Martha Watts Caldwell customers. Call for Move In Specials 520 Trader Mill Road The Town of Fair Bluff owns its RENT-A-CAR Columbia, SC 29223 wastewater collections system and Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to3:00 February 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 the wastewater facility located Hwy 904. A copy of the Town’s 2015 per- $ 95 NOTICE TO CREDITORS formance report can be obtained at For more information and applications, DAILY Having qualified on the 14th day of the Fair Bluff Town Hall on 1175 Main 19 May, 2015, as Executrix of the Estate contact Norco Management Company Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Street or you can call and request one of JOSEPH MICHAEL WILLIAMS, at 910-649-7426. (910) 642-4663 or (910) 640-1460 Deceased, late of Columbus County, 642-4175 February 29, 2015 North Carolina, this is to notify all per- The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016 -- 7B 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, February 29, 2016

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