•Central teams sweep Hallsboro Invitational. •Pack boys get road win over Mustangs; Gator girls up league mark. •Hallsboro semis feature buckets and baked goods. See page 1-B. Sports ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, January 18, 2016 County needs

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2-A By NICOLE CARTRETTE News Editor •Commissioners expected to OK A tour of Columbus County schools in the discounted water taps western part of the county on Wednesday could include more than local officials. Tuesday. Commissioner Ricky Bullard said, after touring schools in Tabor City last week that 5-A were in desperate need of repairs, he asked •Dorman honored that representatives in the N.C. House and for decade with Senate and U.S. House get a firsthand look at the condition of the schools Wednesday when Visitor Center. officials tour schools in western Columbus County. “I was really shocked. Our needs are so great that we are going to need to have some help,” Bullard said. “We’ve got to get some money from Raleigh. If we don’t ask, we will never get it. The squeaky wheel gets the oil first ... We’ve got schools past their life expec- tancy. Columbus County is going to have to have some extra aid.” Some of the school buildings are 75 or more years old. A recent survey of capital needs for the next five years compiled by the Columbus County Schools totals nearly $180 million. A Today’s six- to 10-year needs survey totals $200 million. This year, Szotak Design is completing a American Profile fea- more detailed study and inventory of the 18 tures “Super Bowls: Score schools in the county school district. Big With These Easy Eats “Taxpayers can’t afford much more,” Bul- lard said. for Game Day.” Of 100 counties in the state, only 12 have a higher property tax rate than Columbus Coun- DIDYOB? ty based on N.C. Department of Revenue data. In 2015, commissioners budgeted an extra Did you observe ... $1.6 million more in funding for the Columbus Folks heading to the See School help, page 3-A Walmart parking lot Friday morning thinking country sing- er Keith Urban’s tour City’s crash buses had stopped there? They hadn’t. tax adjusted Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL It was someone else nSoftware can only process higher selling CDs for an- Up close and personal costs. other singer. ... Gurley Williams Township fifth-grader Lois Cartrette, 10, uses a magnifying light to take a much closer look at the exoskeletons left by cicadas once they emerge from their 17 years below ground. Cartrette By JEFFERSON WEAVER and Kitty Graves and and her classmates were visting the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville Friday morning. Staff Writer family celebrating their 50th wedding Drivers who cause vehicle crashes in White- ville will have to pay slightly more than the anniversary at the city originally planned. Southern Sizzler With city councilmen Robert Leder and Tim Resturant? ... For- ‘A day to remember’ Blackmon voting in the negative, the council approved an adjustment to the fee schedule for mer Central Middle Ground broken on Veterans Memorial Park the city’s emergency services costs recovery School band director fee at Tuesday’s regular board meeting. By JEFFERSON WEAVER The city approved the so-called “crash Xavier Cason running Staff Writer tax” in November, with Leder and Blackmon for Durham School also voting against it then, along with board Board? ... Standing in a former soybean member Sarah Thompson. Thompson wanted field on U.S. 701 South, Lloyd Mor- city residents to be excluded from the charges. gan, wearing his “dress green” Although City Manager Darren Currie and U.S. Army uniform, smiled as he Fire Chief Dave Yergeau said the system could County Deaths shook hands with a fellow veteran be adjusted to prevent charging city residents, Thursday. the council as a whole did not instruct the staff Whiteville “This has been a long time com- to make the change in the original or amended Marianna Ward Fowler ing,” he said. ordinances. Judy Floyd Peterson Morgan was one of more than The fees are paid by the insurance company Lake Waccamaw 100 veterans attending the ground- of drivers found at fault in collisions within breaking for the Columbus County the city response area. Polly Edwards Etheridge Veterans Memorial Park. He also City Manager Darren Currie explained that Tabor City serves on the board of directors for the fees adopted by the city in the previous Vonnie ‘R.D.’ Nealey the project. vote, while considered more “user friendly” Veterans of every conflict since as well as more efficient for budgeting, were World War II, along with family, rejected by Innovapad, the company that pro- Index friends and elected officials, motor- vides tablets, software and collections of the cycle clubs and others were on hand fees. Innovapad receives 25 percent of the fees. Editorials ...... 8-A as the first ceremonial spades of dirt The crash tax does not cover fire calls. were turned for the park. Lloyd Morgan greets fellow veterans Thursday at the ground- Whiteville firefighters respond to an average Obituaries ...... 7-A “I can’t believe we’re finally Sports ...... 1-B breaking. of 20 crashes per month, and spend from one here,” said Angela Norris, consid- to three hours on most calls, according to the Crime ...... 4-A ered the spearhead of the effort. “I property south of Whiteville last Norris and other volunteers then fire department. Lifestyles ...... 5-A knew we would be here someday, but Under the previous version of the fee sched- now that we’ve finally come this far fall, with a combination of dona- began hunting a more suitable tract. tions and a loan from BB&T. More Groups from across the state ule, the city charged a flat fee of $500 per hour — you just run out of words.” for crash response, plus $300 for heavy appara- Efforts to build a park memorial- than $25,000 has been raised so far, in came to Thursday’s event, including addition to other donations. County the VFW Honor Guard from Indian tus; $225 for lighter vehicles; $800 for extrica- izing all Columbus County veterans tion without tools or $2,000 with hydraulics; have been underway since 2013. Nor- commissioners have promised to Camp. Some individuals traveled provide $50,000 toward construction even further, with one Massachu- and actual replacement cost of materials used ris’ husband Randy, president of the to clean up oil, fuel and other fluids. The fire non-profit organization to build the of the park. setts woman attending with her Originally, organizers hoped to family. department budgeted an anticipated $70,000 park, told the crowd of more than in revenue for fiscal 2015-16 from car crash 200 that “some people didn’t think place the park at Southeastern Com- Angela Parks, who lives in Char- munity College, near the U.S. 74-76 lotte, took time off work to attend fees. The funding will go directly to the city’s this would happen.” general fund, not the fire department. The group began purchasing the Bypass, but state community college officials rejected the plan. Angela See Veterans Park, page 2-A See Crash tax, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016 Commissioners expected to OK discounted water taps Tuesday By ALLEN TURNER The economic incentives each year before the incentives Staff Writer would be payable over a period are paid. The project involves of five years and require the a total investment of $1.5 mil- New water customers creation of 10 to 15 new jobs lion by Sondja Textiles in plant across the county could save at the facility. Property taxes and equipment. $130 on tap fees under a county will have to have been paid Commissioners also are proposal that is part of the Co- expected to schedule another lumbus County Board of Com- public hearing on Feb. 1 on a missioners agenda Tuesday. proposal to amend the county’s Commissioners normally land use regulation ordinance meet on the first and third to change the makeup of the Monday of each month, but county board of adjustment. Monday’s meeting has been Currently, the ordinance pro- rescheduled for Tuesday in vides for five voting members recognition of the Martin “and two alternate members.” Members of the board of directors for the Veterans Memorial Park turn the first ceremo- Luther King Jr. holiday. The If the change is approved, the nial shovelfuls of dirt. meeting will start at 7 p.m. in alternate members would be commissioners’ chambers at eliminated and the board of the Dempsey Herring Court- adjustment would consist of Veterans Park house Annex. seven voting members. Continued from page 1-A The reduced tap fee is an ef- The board also will receive fort to increase participation. the annual report from chair- the groundbreaking. She be- Tap fees currently are $500, man David McPherson of the came familiar with the project plus a $50 security deposit. local emergency planning last year after the death of a The county’s water and sewer committee and approve the friend who lived in the county. advisory committee on Jan. 5 membership list. A change in “I wanted to be here for voted to recommend that the the membership list, expected those who couldn’t,” she said. fee be reduced to $370, plus to be approved, is that a repre- “We owe it to them to remem- the $50 security deposit, for sentative of the R.J. Corman ber their sacrifice, wherever a three-month period that Railroad Group will be added they are.” begins March 1 and ends May to the body. Plans for the park include 31. The recommendation came In other business, the board monuments to all branches after the commissioners asked will receive a monthly admin- of service, static displays and the advisory committee to look istrative update from Social a small museum featuring into the matter. Services director Algernon memorabilia and photographs Public utilities director McKenzie and a departmen- of every veteran from the Danny Fowler said Friday Staff photo by Nicole Cartrette tal update from emergency county. that the reduced tap fee more services manager Kay Worley. Norris and others have accurately reflects the actual Pecans The board is also expected to been travelling the county costs of adding a customer to Wanda Leggette, of Lake make routine appointments to with a smaller version of the the county’s water system. Waccamaw, gathers pe- the juvenile crime prevention council. Veterans’ Hall of Honor since Commissioners also are cans along Pine Log Road last year. expected to approve a request A closed session for “attor- from county economic devel- west of Whiteville on a cold ney-client privilege” also is on The hall will be the center- Friday morning. This is the piece of the museum when the oper Gary Lanier for a Feb. the agenda. County attorney facility is completed. 1 public hearing on a $41,309 first time the trees pro- Mike Stephens said Friday The Veterans’ Hall of Hon- economic incentives grant for duced pecans in the last that the closed session will be or will be a big one, according a Sondja Textiles/Whiteville five years, she said. The for him to update the board to Sgt. Major Kevin Whitaker. Fabrics expansion in the for- daughter of Jackie Wayne and get guidance from them “I am told that there have mer Conflandey building in Horne remembers play- on the contract with Group III, been several times Columbus Southeastern Regional Indus- the general contractor for the Randy Norris, president of the non-profit building the ing under the same pecan County supplied more people trial Park. newly-constructed Columbus park, addressed the crowd. trees on her father’s family to the military than any other County Courthouse. Stephens property when she was a could not provide further county in the state,” he said. child. “There are people in this Construction Systems Inc. to the park. Crash tax details. county whose every breath (CSI) will provide the general More than $1,000 was raised Continued from page 1-A exudes patriotism. I’m proud contracting for the park, An- at the chicken bog plate sale to have called it home.” gela Norris said, and the firm and fellowship after the The adjusted fees approved Whitaker, a 28-year vet- is working closely with park groundbreaking, Norris said. Tuesday raise the heavy equip- eran of the Army National organizers on planning the Plate sales, the $5 Columbus ment rate to $305; $2,015 for Guard, was the guest speaker facility. County Challenge, and other extraction with hydraulics; at Thursday’s event. A host of organizations and fundraisers to benefit the park and $535 for the flat hourly Special Meeting He was posted in Whiteville individuals worked to prepare are continuing. rate, which is the minimum as a recruiter in 2000, and said the site for Thursday’s event, Norris said the group has charge for crash response. he started his family here. Randy Norris said, including around $25,000 currently in The fee schedule also includes, Columbus County Whitaker noted that Colum- Duke Progress Energy and the bank, and still has a long if deployed, $47 per hour for bus County residents have others. way to go. lights and generator; helicop- consistently answered their Jim Scott of CSI directed “We’re working out the ter landing zone fees ranging Republican Party nation’s calls to arms. the ceremonial turning of dirt final plans and designs,” she from $900 (minimum) to $2,335 “I’m awed, humbled and at the event. said. “We could be looking at (including extrication with honored to be here today,” he After members of the a million, easily. It’s going to hydraulics). said. “To see this kind of pa- park’s board of directors be tough, but we can raise it.” The original plan was Planning Session for March Primary triotism, and to be surrounded shared spades and dug in, the In his opening invocation, passed after Mayor Terry Important topics on agenda by this many veterans, it’s just hand-painted shovels were Vietnam veteran Mike Clem- Mann cast a tie-breaking vote amazing.” turned over to the county com- mons, chaplain of the park in November. Tuesday’s ad- Whitaker especially missioners. organization, read from the justed schedule was approved 6:00 PM thanked the Vietnam veter- “Now it’s your turn to step Book of Isaiah, Chapter Six: on a motion by Councilman ans, who he said “inspired up,” a spectator called, elicit- “I heard the voice of the Jimmy Clarida and a second me to join the military in the ing smiles from the commis- Lord, saying, Whom shall I by councilwoman Vickie Pait, Tuesday first case. sioners and applause from send, and who will go for us? with Thompson, Pait and “It’s because of all our the crowd. Then said I, Here am I; send Clarida voting to approve. veterans that we live in the Veterans of World War II, me,’” Clemmons read. February 2nd greatest state in the greatest Korea, Vietnam, Panama, the “I think this speaks for all FRANK THEATRES country in the whole dog- Gulf War, and the War on Ter- veterans,” Clemmons said. 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Staff photo by Allen Turner Vet park chicken bog Angela Norris dishes up a plate of chicken bog Friday at the Whiteville National Guard Armory at a fundraiser for the Columbus Veterans Memorial Park. The chicken bog meal came after the groundbreaking for the park earlier in the day. Norris said the fundraiser was a huge success and a near sellout. About 10 plates of chicken bog that were left over were donated to Hospice House. Free healthcare decisions clinics offered by hospice Lower Cape Fear Hospice it. This will not only increase will host three Begin the Con- your own personal knowledge versations clinics about end- about healthcare choices and of-life and healthcare deci- importance of planning, it will sions. They will be from 10-11 encourage communication Staff photos by FULLER ROYAL a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 18, April with loved ones, caregivers 28 and Aug. 11 at Angel House and healthcare professionals Indoor and outdoor learning Hospice Care Center, 206 War- so all can share in that knowl- Fifth-graders from Williams Township School were the newest visitors to the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences rior Trail Road in Whiteville. edge.” at Whiteville Friday morning. The museum, which will soon celebrate its first anniversary as an extension of These sessions, which are The goal of Begin the Con- the main Natural Sciences Museum in Raleigh, has hosted thousands of students and visitors during 2015, free to adults 18 and older, will versation clinics is to enable providing them with real-life science labs and observation stations as well as outdoor activities such as plant provide attendees information attendees to have peace of exploration and identification expeditions on the museum campus. and resources to think about mind that their wishes are and plan for future healthcare known and their loved ones decisions. have a gift of prior planning. “At any time in your life, Attendees will receive spe- you may be unable to commu- cific strategies for initiating School help nicate your healthcare choices conversations that can sig- Continued from page 1-A as a result of an injury or nificantly reduce family stress serious illness. Having a plan and improve quality of care. County, Whiteville City and Hallsboro Artesia nearly 400 not what they want.” will make it easier for you, Advance directives, such as Southeastern Community Regional county while Hallsboro Middle has a I certainly couldn’t speak your doctor and your loved living wills and healthcare College capital outlay funds. property tax rates in little more than 200. East Co- on what we would officially ones to ensure your wishes are power of attorney forms, will About $1 million of that “one- cents per $100 value lumbus has about 700, he said. commit to do. I think we have honored,” said Jason Clamme, be supplied so healthcare time” bonus capital funding Those numbers could play just got to see. There are a lot LCFH director of community instructions can be legally went to Columbus County Brunswick 48.5 a role in options that will be of questions and at this time outreach. documented. schools. New Hanover 57.4 presented to the Columbus we are just committed to do “The first step in the ad- For more information, con- Bullard said the school Pender 68.5 County Board of Education at what we think we can in a vance care planning process tact Clamme at 796-7943 or board cannot build new Cumberland 74 the completion of the compre- reasonable manner.” is to learn what you can about [email protected]. schools without having the Robeson 77 hensive study underway. funding needed to make yearly Byrd was hesitant to dis- payments on new construc- Columbus 80.5 cuss consolidation of schools. tion. Bladen 82 “Everybody wants improve- “We did $1 million last year Sampson 83 ment and everybody is looking Optimists sponsor essay contest – they need $1 million plus,” for a way to make things better The Whiteville Optimist an Olympic style gold medal Complete information and Bullard said. “We did not see any sagging but people want to keep their Club encourages area stu- and a $100 cash prize, and applications for the contest “In Cerro Gordo students floors. If there were sagging school, especially in their com- dents to contemplate the top- advance to the district com- have been made available go to an unheated outdoor floors, none were pointed out. munities,” Byrd said. ic “Lead by Example: Reality petition. The district winner to each of the county high bathroom. It’s ridiculous that We did see a room with a pre- “The board of commission- or Fiction” as part of the Op- will receive a plaque and the school principals and coun- children are having to sit on vious problem with a leak but ers has asked the Columbus timist International Essay $2500 college scholarship. selors or can be obtained by a cold toilet seat in the win- it had been repaired,” Byrd County Board of Education to Contest for 2016. Entrants Students under the age contacting Eric Underwood ter. Our prisoners in the jail said. “There are definitely a come to us with proposals but have an opportunity to win of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2015, who at 642-7814 or via email at don’t have to --it’s against the lot of needs within our build- obviously there is no way we a $2,500 college scholarship. have not graduated from underwoode@embarqmail. law. I want better for my little ings and it is expensive to keep can pay $180 million. That’s a The Optimist Club will high school, are eligible to com. grandchild than that. It’s time them all up.” lot of money.” judge the local students’ es- participate in the 700-800 To learn more about Op- to really get serious.” Some of the schools have Byrd said he believed that says based on the theme to word essay contest. timist International visit the Columbus County Commis- dwindling student popula- the commissioners were com- determine the top winners. The deadline to enter is organizational website at sioner chairman Buddy Byrd, tions. He said one of Acme mitted to education. He said The local winner will receive Feb. 14. www.optimist.org. who toured schools in the east- Delco schools has 146 students, the schools may get what they ern portion of the county last another 300-plus students and “really, really need but maybe week along with school board officials and commissioner Edwin Russ, was pleasantly surprised. Born on Leap Year? “The buildings were in bet- ter condition than I thought Staff writer Clara Car- in sharing their story can but there is room for improve- trette is writing about county email Cartrette at claracar- JANUARY ment in a range we can af- residents who have Leap Year [email protected] or call ford,” said Byrd. He said win- birthdays. Anyone interested 642-4014 ext, 226. dows that are more energy SPECIALS efficient are needed to help decrease utility expenses. “We need to make them Prices Good easier to heat and easier to January 1-31, 2016 cool,” Byrd said. “I was really surprised. In the eastern end, the county has done an excellent job of keeping the buildings up. They Nat. Light Now In Stock really look well on the inside at all Sam’s Pit and better than expected but 18 pk Suitcase the heating and cooling ex- Stop locations penses are extremely high due to the fact windows need to be repacked and insulated.” $ 49 79¢ for a Byrd said the group was told it costs about $3,600 per pack of 2 month to heat the Hallsboro Middle School gym, which has 12 moisture problems. The gym has no air conditioning. Bud & Bud Light Newport “Whatever needs to be done Marlboro there to make that better we 12 Oz. Cans Smooth Select need to look at,” Byrd said. “That is a tough light bill.” Byrd did not voice any con- cerns about major structural $ 49 $ 67 $ 85 issues. $ 3 Pack 3 Pack 1012 Pack 14Special 14Special Sam’s Pit Stop In-home and on Location WHITEVILLE - 2 Locations: 503 Jefferson Street & 1707 South Madison Street BOLTON: 1128 Green Swamp Road • HALLSBORO: 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. 770.1834 • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post office www.fullerroyalphoto.com • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd. 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016

Sons of Confederate Veterans were well represented last Thursday at the Columbus County Veteran’s Memorial Park groundbreaking. Among the attendees were: Com- patriots T. Layton Dowless, Whiteville; Hosea Ray, Fay- etteville; Thomas Jolly, Tabor City; Mike Hollingsworth, Photos by Krystal Hawkins Lake Waccamaw; Keith Fuller, Fair Bluff; and Johnny L. Welches Creek, Hallsboro, North Whiteville and St. James fire departments responded, along with Whiteville Rescue Edwards, N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. to the fire at Union Funeral Home Saturday in the Farmers Union community. Crime briefs Funeral home destroyed in fire By JEFFERSON WEAVER Stolen Fraud ance adjuster will consider it a Staff Writer Rayquan Lamont Gore, 19, Roby Alan McPherson III, total loss.” of North 23, of Carl A rural funeral home was The cause of the fire is still Lewis Street, Stephens consumed in a fire Saturday under investigation, Blackmon Tabor City, Road, Ever- night in the Farmers Union said. No one was at the busi- has been ar- green, has community. ness at the time of the blaze. rested on been ar- County Fire Marshall Shan- The funeral home did not charges of rested on non Blackmon said firefight- have any bodies inside at the possession two charges ers were called to the Union time, he said. of a stolen of fraud on Funeral Home, located at 2895 Welches Creek, Hallsboro, vehicle, plus warrants ob- McPherson Tom Sessions Road, around 7 Gore North Whiteville and St. James possession tained by Sheriff ’s Deputy p.m. Flames were visible on fire departments responded, of stolen goods on warrants Christi Caraballo. their arrival. along with Whiteville Rescue. obtained by Tabor City Police McPherson is charged with “There was heavy fire dam- No injuries were reported. Detective Capt. Greg Sibbett. pawning a gold diamond ring age to the structure,” Black- The blaze took several hours Union Funeral Home on Tom Sessions Road burned Sat- Gore is charged with posses- on Oct. 29, 2015, at Pawn South mon said. “It’s likely the insur- to extinguish. urday night. sion on Dec. 16, 2015 of a stolen in Whiteville, and on the same 1987 Chevrolet pickup truck, day pawning a 20-inch gold and possession on Dec. 17, 2015 necklace at Murf ’s Pawn here. Lumberton man selected of $1,500 worth of items stolen Both items were stolen from Man held for forcible rape from Kathryn D. Rabon of the home of Ronald Brown, Jose Reyes Bolanos, 38, of p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in a Smith Loris, S.C. The items included according to the warrants. the 200 block of East Street home. Bolanos to head Tabor prison a TV, bath towels, toolbox and McPherson was convicted in Smith Street, White- was found in another Brad Perritt of Lumber- tools, plus a computer pad and 2013 and 2010 of larceny, re- ville, was arrested residence after inves- ton, a veteran of 21 years of USB hub. cords show. Saturday, Jan. 16, on tigators and patrol correctional work, is the new a charge of attempted officers developed in- administrator at Tabor Cor- second-degree forcible formation obtained rectional Institution in Tabor Break-ins, thefts rape, and was held from the victim. City, according to an announce- ment Jan. 14 from the North • Jan. 16 – Evergreen Grocery and Grill, Old 74, Evergreen – during the weekend The alias of Jose Carolina Department of Public theft of five propane gas tanks. without bond, ac- Demeza was discov- Safety. • Jan. 16 – Benjamin Franklin Ivey, Macedonia Church Road, cording to a report by Bolanos ered when outstand- Evergreen – break-in, theft of pressure washer, air compressor, Whiteville police. ing warrants for fail- Perritt leaves his post as couch, leather recliner. Bolanos, also known as Jose ing to appear in a previous superintendent at Lumber- • Jan. 16 – New Hope Time Saver convenience store, 5000 block Demeza, was arrested at 12:47 arrest case against “Demeza” ton Correction and assumes command at the Tabor unit, of U.S. 701 South, Whiteville – break-in, theft of propane tank. a.m. Saturday after the victim were found by investigators, it Brad Perritt • Jan. 15 – L&P Lounge, 15200 block of N.C. 214, Bolton – break- reported the incident at 9:56 was reported. which houses the state’s third in, loss not shown in report. largest prison population, 2003, and served there as a unit • Jan. 15 – Sandra Porter McCormick, Porter Road, Tabor with approximately 1,440 male manager and captain. City – break-in, damage to doors of home, shop. Bond lowered for murder defendant inmates in close and medium He served as assistant su- • Jan. 15 – Alan Bruce Troy, Sand Hole Road, Riegelwood – security, and a staff of nearly perintendent for custody and break-in, theft of three diamond rings, three diamond necklaces, By JEFFERSON WEAVER Anders was initially held 520 employees. operations at Tabor Correc- jewelry box, cash. Staff Writer without bond, but a Superior Perritt began his correc- tional in 2011 before moving to Court judge allowed him to be • Jan. 12 – William Henri Pope, East Lewis Street, Whiteville The man charged in the first tional career at Lumberton’s the superintendent’s position released on $150,000 – attempted burglary at 1 a.m. while victim asleep. local shooting death correctional unit in 1995, and in Lumberton in 2012. He is a • Jan. 8 – Derrick Jonathan Williams, South Franklin Street, secured bond on the of 2016 has been re- helped open one of the state’s resident of Lumberton and a Whiteville – break-in, theft of Ruger 9mm pistol, Beretta single charge of sec- leased on bond. newest prisons, Scotland Cor- graduate of Robeson Commu- 12-gauge shotgun, wallet. ond degree murder. Dedrick Okeith rectional at Laurinburg, in nity College. • Jan. 8 – Kelton Young, Riegelwood – break-in of vehicle at He is set to appear Anders, 50, was Whiteville High School basketball game, theft of Microsoft Xbox in court again March charged with shoot- console and Samsung TV. 1. ing a relative, Eric Teen sent to prison, man gets probation • Jan. 7 – Kiya Kirby, Kent Place Apartments, Whiteville – A motive for the Bowen, at the home Kendrick Rashaun Maynor, by Keith E. Mercure. The lar- break-in, theft of Toshiba TV. killing has not been re- of Anders’ mother-in- 18, of East ceny case • Jan. 5 – David Ray Sarvis, Hallsboro Road North, Whiteville leased, although Sher- law Jan 3. Bowen, 43, Anders Calhoun was on May – break-in, theft of Polaris Sportsman 700 four-wheeler. iff Lewis Hatcher said was later pronounced Street, 23, 2015, the detectives determined the men dead at Columbus Regional. Whiteville, same date were arguing. The shooting occurred at a was sent to as the fraud AG recovers $1.8 million Anders’ address was listed home on Pocosin Road, near prison for 20 charge. as 10596 Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Lake Waccamaw. to 36 months State re- in health care fraud cases Waccamaw. Adventist Health System, Physicians Pharmacy last week af- cords show ter he plead- Maynor Hammonds Hammonds’ Alliance to pay for Medicaid fraud ed in Supe- prior record Two health care corpora- $5 million to North Carolina rior Court here to assault with includes convictions for fraud tions will pay more than $1.8 and the federal government for State Bar admonishes Mumma a deadly weapon inflicting and credit-card theft in 2011 in million to North Carolina to allegedly violating laws that serious injuries. Craven County, and he went to settle allegations of unlawful prohibit kickbacks. The settle- for violation in Sledge’s case In another plea deal last prison in the two cases, plus business practices and Medic- ment resolves allegations that Christine Mumma, head of the North Carolina Center week, Bobby Al Hammonds Jr., several larceny cases and as- aid fraud, said A.G. Roy Cooper. between Jan. 1, 2008, and Jan. on Actual Innocence, was admonished last week by the 32, of Emily Lane, Chadbourn, sault on a female in 2007, these “Cheating Medicaid wastes 4, 2011, the company waived N.C. State Bar for a minor ethical violation for her action was placed on probation for in Pamlico County. tax dollars and harms patients patient copays and gave gift during her work to free Joseph Sledge, who spent nearly 18 months after he pleaded to in need of medical care,” Coo- cards to patients and employees four decades in prison for two Bladen County murders he a fraud charge involving get- per said. “Our investigators at doctors’ offices and commu- didn’t commit. ting cash from a pawn shop for and attorneys will continue nity health centers to entice The three-member bar panel announced the lowest level selling a stolen item on May their work to root out fraud them to enroll with PPA or refer of discipline the bar could levy on an attorney to end a two- 23, 2015. and abuse in the health care patients to PPA. year investigation of Mumma. Maynor used a pistol and a system.” The Attorney General’s Of- She told the bar she unintentionally took a bottle of water rope to assault George Edward Adventist Health System fice alleges that PPA’s unlawful Smith in December 2014, plus will pay North Carolina, Flori- from the home of a Bladen County woman whose brothers conduct led to false and/or he was charged with breaking da and the federal government had been suspects in the 1976 killings of Josephine Davis and fraudulent claims being sub- into Smith’s home in the same $118 million to resolve allega- her daughter Aileen near Elizabethtown. The water bottle mitted to government-funded month and stealing a DVD tions that it submitted false was tested for DNA, it was reported, but did not provide health care programs, includ- player. The break-in and theft claims to Medicaid and Medi- ing Medicaid. The settlement evidence that could be used in Sledge’s case. charges were dismissed in care. Between Jan. 1, 2007 and includes $867,539 for Medic- Sledge was convicted in September 1979 in Columbus Maynor’s plea deal in his first Dec. 31, 2012, Cooper contends aid efforts in the state and County after the trial was moved from Bladen. criminal conviction. that the company paid illegal $805,724.93 in civil penalties Mumma had a relationship with Bladen (plus Columbus G. Cameron Hammonds’ plea arrange- bonuses to doctors based on that benefit North Carolina and Brunswick) District Attorney Jon David that was full Byrd the number of tests and proce- public schools. of friction, and Mumma’s attorneys said she was worried ment dismissed a felony lar- dures they ordered, resulting PPA is headquartered in about court deadlines and her belief that DA David wouldn’t ceny charge involving the theft ATTORNEY AT LAW in unnecessary claims billed Cary and provides pharmacy work to free Sledge unless he had a new suspect. David of $22,580 worth of tools owned 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville to Medicaid. North Carolina’s services through home deliv- denied these claims. 642-2258 Office share of the settlement with ery to Medicare and Medicaid Sledge was freed from prison in a hearing here last year Adventist is nearly $200,000 beneficiaries. PPA’s current when a three-judge panel ruled he had been wrongfully • Criminal • Divorce including $149,391.02 for Med- owners agreed to the settle- convicted. • Wills • Custody icaid efforts in the state and Pregnant? ment following allegations of Mumma’s supporters told reporters last week they felt • Child Support $49,062.73 in civil penalties for unlawful business practices the prosecution by the state bar was to single out a defense We are here to help you. the public schools. • Traffic • Personal Injury used prior to their purchase attorney whose work had exposed flaws in the justice sys- Adventist is a non-profit Evening & Weekend of the company in 2011. PPA tem, and showed misconduct by prosecutors, according to Call us today at 642-2677. healthcare system headquar- Appointments Available cooperated to reach the agree- a story in The News & Observer. tered in Florida that operates ment with Cooper’s Medicaid Joseph Cheshire V, a member of Mumma’s defense team, hospitals and other health Investigations Division (MID), said, “I worry about the prosecutions against people like care facilities in 10 states. The the N.C. Division of Medical Chris Mumma. I worry about the impact it has on justice Reward for info leading to safe return agreement resulted from whis- Assistance, the U.S. Attorney’s and the message being sent to people who have the courage tleblower lawsuits filed by Office for the Eastern District Waylon Lost Dec 27, 2015 to do that work.” employees Melissa Church, of North Carolina, and the U.S. Michael Payne, and Gloria Department of Health and Hu- Last Seen on 701N. 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By CLARA CARTRETTE Leonard presented Dor- some telling her they didn’t Staff Writer man’s plaque for Mayor Royce need directions, they just Harper, who was unable to wanted to stop by and speak Marvella Dorman was on attend the reception. to her. duty to greet the first visitor Dorman gave Leonard a “When my children come who stopped by the Tabor City hug, stating that she has en- home they know to come Visitor Center when it opened joyed meeting people who here.” in July 2005, but she officially stopped in on their way to the Dorman said she grew up retired from her welcoming beaches. “It’s good to be able in Hattiesburg, Miss., then duties during a reception in to hear from them,” she said. moved to Atlanta until her her honor Jan. 8. “They have good stories.” daddy came to Tabor City Tabor City Town Manager Dianne Nobles Ward also to work for Georgia Pacific Al Leonard presented Dorman spoke highly of Dorman, Lumber and her brother came a plaque commemorating her stating that she has greeted to work with him. The family years of service, stating that thousands of visitors, helping moved to Tabor City and she “she’s been here since the people get to their destina- graduated from Tabor City doors opened. She has worked tions and providing informa- High School, went to Catawba for three promotions direc- tion. She said Dorman has College and earned her degree tors (who are in charge of the probably welcomed more at Campbell College where she visitor center), Steve Lynch, people to Tabor City than any roomed with Katherine Cole- Bettina Cox and now Dianne other person and made a lot man. She obtained a master’s Nobles Ward. She was instru- of friends. “She has been a degree at the University of Jessica Hammond mental in putting together the Tabor City Town Manager Al Leonard presents Marvella treasure to us. She developed South Carolina and taught Jamison Neumann the hostess program and made school for many years before duties of the visitor center Dorman with a plaque commemorating her decade with it what it is today.” retiring. hostesses.” the Tabor City Visitor Center. Leonard noted that Dor- Dorman said after she be- “A big part of my life was man’s husband, the late Billy a welcome center on U.S. 701 and worked with the town’s gan working at the Visitors spent around Tabor City, so Hammond- Dorman, was on the town’s Bypass, Leonard stated. “Sen. first promotions director, Center she wrote letters to who could love Tabor City board of adjustments and was (R.C.) Soles and the Tabor City Steve Lynch, to establish a every church in the area to ob- more than Marvella Dor- Neumann a good friend. “He taught me a Committee of 100 kept their visitors center in a renovated tain histories of the churches, man?” she asked. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith lot and I enjoyed working with antennas up until the time service station where Fifth which are kept at Tabor City Dorman thanked the crowd and Tammy Hammond Black him,” he said. was right and the money was Street connects Pireway and Baptist Church. She said she for attending and everyone announce the engagement and An unsuccessful attempt available.” Old Stake roads, and Marvella has enjoyed working and vis- enjoyed a variety of tasty forthcoming marriage of Jes- was made in the 1990s to get Marion Baxter was mayor Dorman was the first hire. iting with people who stop by, refreshments. sica Hammond and Jamison Neumann. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Scott and Ramona Smith Lower Cape Fear Hospice of Whiteville, Tammy Ham- mond Black and the late Cecil Eugene Hammond Jr. of Tabor City. She earned an associate seeking local volunteers degree at Pitt Community Hospice volunteers help 5:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and 18, Whiteville. College and is employed with patients where they live — in and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 20. Sessions will cover the BB&T as a collection repre- their homes, nursing homes An abbreviated training basics of hospice care, com- sentative. and assisted living facilities. will be 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. munication skills, spirituality The groom-elect is the son Volunteers are needed to 12. Those who attend abbrevi- at the end of life, veteran to of Elizabeth Ann Neumann assist patients and families ated training instead of the veteran volunteering, dealing and the late Joseph Eugene with lawn care, pet care, pro- full 12-hour training will have with grief, advance care plan- Neumann of Buffalo, N.Y. viding meals, helping to fulfill some limitations on types of ning and more. He is employed with Lowe’s a bucket list item, planning a volunteer opportunities, but For more information or of Whiteville as a millwork life celebration, baking a cake plenty of options are available to register contact Lisa Clark, specialist. for a special occasion or creat- for both. community outreach coordi- A Jan. 23 wedding is ing a memory board or photo All training will be at Angel nator for Bladen and Colum- planned at Barefoot Church album as a family keepsake. House Hospice Care Center, bus counties, at 910-620-2264 at 4:30 p.m. Friends and family Volunteers can also pro- 206 Warrior Trail Road in or email [email protected]. are invited. vide respite for caregivers and much-needed emotional support for families and pa- New WWCL members tients with advanced illnesses. The News Reporter’s New members of the Whiteville Women’s Civic League They serve as caring friends are Karen Gore, Lisa Greene, Debbie Boyette and Kar- to people in need. They offer en Dawsey, left to right. Not pictured is Jeannie Stana- companionship, can visit or land. read to patients, listen, hold a hand, run errands, allow caregivers to rest, and help patients tell their life stories. Wedding Planner Volunteers with specialized Coming January 28, 2016 training or certifications can also help by providing mani- cures or pedicures, hair styl- ing and other special services. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative sup- port, assist with special events and fundraising, and to share Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s message in the community. There is also a need for veter- ans who are willing to be a part of LCFH’s veteran to veteran volunteer program. Individuals of all ages, walks of life and talents, as WWCL officers well as groups, are encouraged The Whiteville Women’s Civic League held its annual to volunteer. Prospective volunteers installation and Christmas party and installation of of- Planning a wedding is ficers in December. Left to right are Elaine Lewis, chap- must complete orientation. A an exciting time in a young lain; Sally Smith, secretary; Deloris Harrison, treasur- full, 12-hour training will be er; Ruth Lanier, corresponding secretary; Hilda Ray, Publication Features couple’s life. There are so many decisions to be made about the president; Rosanna Ezzell, vice president; Mary Jean •Bride’s countdown checklist Prince, second vice president; and Judy Stankowich, Cartret elected ceremony, from the dress, to the District VII parliamentarian, who Installed the officers. •Etiquette tips flowers, to the invitations. vice president •Wedding dress ideas Local business owner Anna- •Sample Cake designs Weddings are a billion maria Cartret was elected vice •Current trends in Weddings dollar business and Columbus Theatre production president of Agent Associates Insurance (AAI) at its annual County has a lot to offer the at Teen Science Café board meeting in December. bride and groom. That’s why The North Carolina Mu- both guys and gals look their Company spokesperson The News Reporter will once seum of Natural Sciences at best for the upcoming spring Barbara Walker reported that Publication Specifics again publish the Wedding Whiteville’s Teen Science Cafe season. Cartret was also appointed will feature Whiteville High Teen Science Cafe is part of chief operations officer of the Planner. School’s Theatre teacher Ju- a nationwide program whose Raleigh Fidelity and Surety Advertsing Deadline lia Heckathorn at the Friday, Whiteville node is currently firm. Thurs. Jan. 21, 2016 Published in The News Jan. 22 program. She will dis- funded by the Friends of the AAI’s provisional team be- Reporter on Thursday, January cuss the different ingredients NC Museum of Natural Sci- gan working toward licensure Publication Date needed to present a success- ences at Whiteville. It is start- in 2013 and was subsequently 28, the Wedding Planner will be ful theater production. 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ALONZO MASON BILLY RAY RANSOM VONNIE ‘R.D.’ NEALEY DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DURHAM -- Alonzo Mason, CLARKTON -- Billy Ray TABOR CITY -- Vonnie 45, formerly of Chadbourn, Ransom, 77, of the Mt. Cal- “R.D.” Nealey, 87, died Friday, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at vary community, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Lower Cape JUDY FLOYD PETERSON his home. Jan. 15, 2016 at New Hanover Fear Hospice and LifeCare WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. Final rites were held Sun- Regional Medical Center in Center in Whiteville. He was Judy Floyd Peterson, 67, day, Jan. 17 at the Brunswick- Wilmington. He was the son the son of the late Daniel and passed away Wednesday, Waccamaw Baptist Head- of the late John George and Emaline Norris Nealey and Jan. 13, 2016 at Columbus quarters, 600 Pinelog Road, Callie Elizabeth Thompson the husband of the late, Clau- Regional Healthcare. She Whiteville. Burial was in Ransom. He was also preced- dia Milliken Nealey. He was was born Aug. 30 1948 in Belvue Cemetery. Peoples Fu- ed in death by two brothers, also preceded in death by six Robeson County. She was neral Home of Whiteville han- Donald D-Day Ransom and siblings, Dewey Norris, Lee preceded in death by her dled the arrangements. Edward Allen Ransom. Contos, Naomi Grainger, Al- parents, Alex and Mary Surviving are one daugh- He was a vet- ice Norris, Letha Norris and Andrew Floyd; and her in- ter, Valenceah Roseboro of eran of the Na- Junior Nealey. laws, Delast and Edith Pe- Whiteville; one son, Alonzo tional Guard. He was a vet- terson. Tristan Mason of Nakina; Final rites eran of the U.S. Visitation was held Sat- his mother, Pauline Dennis were held Sunday, Jan. 17 at Army serving urday, Jan. 16 at Floyd Fu- of Chadbourn; his father, Worthington Funeral Home in the Korean war. neral Services, 1549 Mari- Roger Campbell of Chad- with Revs. Jimmy McNeill Final rites will be held on Stage Road in Fairmont. bourn; four sisters, Michelle and Heath Conner officiating. at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at A graveside service was Mason and Monica Camp- Interment was in the Mt. Cal- Worthington Funeral Home held Saturday, Jan. 16 at MARY DAVIS MERCER bell, both of Durham, Ideria vary Original Freewill Bap- with Rev. Paul Lambert offi- Floyd Memorial Cemetery SOLES Mason of Chadbourn and tist Church Cemetery. ciating. Interment will be in in Fairmont with Rev. Lew- GREEN SEA, S.C. -- Shonda Parker of Evergreen; He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Green Cemetery in Ta- is Hatchell officiating. Mary Davis Mercer Soles, and six brothers, Eric Dennis Joyce Lynn Spencer Ransom bor City. She is survived by her 71, died Saturday, Jan. 16, and Ryan Campbell, both of of the home; one daughter, He is survived by three husband, James Peterson, 2016 at McLeod Loris Hos- Whiteville, Jerald Dennis of Billie Jo Ransom of Clarkton; daughters, Sobra Nealey of the home; one son, Bruce pital in Loris, S.C. Born in Chadbourn, Marcus Campbell one son, Charles Ray Ransom Watts of Tabor City, Sheila N. Elizabeth City, she was the Floyd Peterson of Lumber- MARIANNE WARD and Marlon Campbell, both of of Clarkton; siblings, John Todd and Stephanie Nealey, daughter of the late George ton; her brother and sister- FOWLER Durham and Myron Campbell George Ransom Jr. Morris both of Whiteville; half-broth- Edward and Estelle Walker in-law, Danny and Cristina WHITEVILLE -- Mari- of Raleigh. Steve Ransom, Linda Ransom, er, Jimmy Nealey of Denton; Davis. In addition to her Peterson of Charlotte; and anne Ward Fowler, 59, Friends may visit the fam- and Cathy R. Ivey, all of Clark- half-sister, Janice Harness of parents, she was preceded a special friend, Billie Jo passed away suddenly ily at the home of his mother, ton, Lloyd Ransom of Cerro Thomasville; six grandchil- in death by husband Billy Faircloth Driggers. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 Pauline Dennis in Chad- Gordo; and six grandchildren. dren; and two great-grandchil- Ray Mercer; one brother, at New Hanover Regional RANDALL FLOYD NOBLES bourn. dren. Jim Davis; and one grand- Medical Center in Wilm- THOMASVILLE -- Randall BOBBY OLIVER BROWN son, Samuel Ray Thomp- STACEY MARIE SPIVEY ington. She was born in Floyd Nobles, 50, formerly COUNCIL -- Bobby Oliver son. Fayetteville, the daughter of Chadbourn, died Tuesday, BLADENBORO -- Stacey Brown, 68, died Wednesday, POLLY EDWARDS She was a member of ETHERIDGE of the late Mary Jane and Jan. 12, 2016. He was preceded Marie Spivey, 28, died Mon- Jan. 13, 2016 at Lower Cape Emerson Original Freewill Ernest Ward. in death by a brother, James day, Jan. 11, 2016. She was Fear Hospice and LifeCare LAKE WACCAMAW -- Polly Baptist Church, where she A celebration of life will Earl Nobles. born Oct. 4, 1987 in Columbus Center in Whiteville. Edwards Etheridge, 66, died served as church treasurer be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, A graveside service was County. She was preceded in The funeral will be held at Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Caro- for 45 years. Jan. 17 at the Golden Cor- held Saturday, Jan. 16 in death by her paternal grand- 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 in the lina Medical Center in Char- Visitation will be held ral on New Centre Drive, the Ward’s Station Church mother, Emma D. Spivey, pa- East Columbus High School lotte. She was born Nov. 24, from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. Wilmington for friends and of God Cemetery with Rev. ternal grandfather, Grover Auditorium in Lake Wacca- 1949 in Columbus County, the 18 at Inman Ward Funeral family members. John McPherson officiating. Spivey, maternal grandfather, maw. Burial will be in the New daughter of the late Oscar Ed- Home in Tabor City. Final She is survived by one Worthington Funeral Home Leo Soles. Hope Community Cemetery. wards and Regina Edwards rites will be held at 2 p.m. daughter, Tiffani Gore in Chadbourn handled the ar- A memorial service will be Viewing will be held from 2-7 McNair. Tuesday, Jan. 19 in the Borgers and husband, Ted; rangements. announced by Peacock Funer- p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Peoples A memorial service will chapel of Inman Ward Fu- one son, William Bruce She is survived by two al Home. Funeral Home of Whiteville be planned by her family. Pea- neral Home. Burial will be Fowler Jr. of the home; spe- children, Crystal Gail No- She is survived by her and Monday, Jan. 18 following cock Funeral Home of White- in McPherson Cemetery, cial friend, held near and bles Lyles and Jimmy Floyd mother and step-father, San- the service at the school. ville is handling the arrange- Chadbourn. dear to her, William Bruce Nobles, both of Thomasville; dra J. Hill and Scott Hill of Surviving are his wife, Eu- ments. She is survived by her Fowler Sr.; grandchildren, one stepson, Chad Chaney of Bladenboro; her father, Ro- nice N. Brown; one son, Bobby She is survived by her hus- husband, Jackie Soles of Christopher Borgers, Des- Bartow, Fla.; his mother, Alice land Spivey of Charlotte; O. Brown Jr. of the home; two band, Royce Etheridge; one Green Sea, S.C.; one son, tiny Borgers, soon to be, Baker Nobles of Chadbourn; one brother, Frankie Lee stepsons, Roger Nichols of Ra- son, Jason Dehlin of Roanoke, Bill Mercer of Tabor City; Summer Rayne Fowler; his father, Clifford Devon Jernigan of Clarendon; three leigh and Cleo Davis of Mau- Va.; two stepdaughters, Kristy one daughter, Samantha and great-granddaughter, “Buddy” Nobles of Chad- step-brothers, Grey Spivey of ry; his mother, Annie Laura Freeman of Bladenboro, Mercer Thompson (Roy) of Emma Jean. bourn; four siblings, Debbie Charlotte, Matt Hill and Ma- Brown of Liberty Commons April Grainger of Shelby; one Whiteville; three brothers, In lieu of flowers, memo- K. Walters of Chadbourn, son Hill, both of Whiteville; in Whiteville; and three sis- brother, Grayson Edwards; Edward Davis, Alan Davis rials may be made to the Billy Devon Nobles of Lexing- one sister, Tracey Lynn Spiv- ters, Victoria Jeanette Mask one sister, Mary Beth Gilli- and Van Davis, all of White- Cape Fear American Heart ton, Clifton Devon Nobles of ey Avant of Andrews, S.C.; of Durham, Edwina Campbell and of Marion, S.C.; five step- ville; three grandchildren, Association 411 Bradley Whiteville and Charles Wayne and paternal grandmother, of Hinesville, Ga. and Katrice grandchildren; and one great- Benjamin Thompson, Caleb Creek Point Road, Wilm- Nobles of Chadbourn; step- Carol Fowler of Clarendon. Brown of Greensboro. grandchild. Thompson, Chloe Thomp- ington, N.C. 28403. siblings, Kathy Jenrette and son; two stepchildren, Jac- Online condolences may Teresa White, both of Chad- Mission Valley OFWBC fifth Sunday queline Beck (Larry) of be made at www.peacockfu- bourn, Sylvia Nobles and Pa- Mission Valley Original Freewill Baptist Church will hold its fifth Sunday sing Sunday, Jan. Nakina and Avery Soles of neralhome.net. tricia Ward, both of Claren- 31 at 6 p.m. featuring Homeward Bound. The church is located at 5634 Lebanon Church Road, Whiteville; five step-grand- don; and seven grandchildren. Clarendon in the Mollie community. children, Larymi Beck, Janna Beck, Chrystal Soles, CARLOS DUANE Tasha Grainger and Lander BALDWIN Soles; and eight step-great- BURLINGTON -- Carlos grandhildren. Duane Baldwin, 42, formerly Poll: people less trusting A guest register is avail- of Whiteville, died Friday, The recent High Point Uni- er would be better, compared to Of those people who do use percent said the same thing. Jan. 15, 2016 at Alamance Re- able at inmanfuneralhome. versity Poll compared respons- 42 percent of HPU Poll respon- the Internet, they are much North Carolinians appear gional Medical Center in Bur- com. es between North Carolinians dents who said the same thing more likely to use it to express less likely to support laws re- lington. in 2015 and a fall 1999 Carolina in 2015. their own opinions or find out stricting the sale of handguns, Arrangements will be an- Poll fielded with some of the Almost two-thirds (64 per- what other people think today but may be a bit more support- Cherry Grove BC nounced by Peoples Funeral same questions. Respondents in cent) of HPU Poll respondents than they were 16 years ago. ive of the state lottery. Forty-five Home of Whiteville. 2015 seem less optimistic about said they trust government of- About a quarter (24 percent) percent of North Carolinians movie night Friends may visit the fam- the future, more protective of ficials once in a while or never, of current HPU Poll respon- today say they would support Cherry Grove Baptist ily at 805 West Burkhead their rights and somewhat less compared to 46 percent who dents with online access said stricter laws covering the sale Church will host a free movie Street, Whiteville. trusting of other people and gave those responses in 1999. they used the Internet to ex- of handguns, compared to the event Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. government. They are much Twenty-nine percent of re- press their own opinions al- 64 percent who said in response The movie War Room will be more likely to have access to the spondents said they could trust most always or a lot of the time to the same question in 1999. Be- shown with free snacks pro- St. James AMEZ Internet, but are just as likely to other people once in a while or compared to only 8 percent of fore there was a state lottery, 62 vided. The movie is rated PG. refer to themselves as “South- never compared to 21 percent of Internet users who said so in percent of people interviewed The event will be held in the Black history erners” as 16 years ago. fall 1999 Carolina Poll respon- 1999. Thirty-eight percent of for the Carolina Poll said they Christian Fellowship Center. St. James AME Zion Church In some ways, the politics dents. Internet users responding to supported it. Today, 71 percent the HPU Poll said they use the of North Carolinians are in fa- Additional winter events will celebrate Black history of 1999 were very similar to When asked which is more those today. In 1999, there was important, rights or responsi- Internet to find out what other vor, according to the HPU Poll. planned by the church’s vari- Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. The a Democratic president in the bilities as a citizen, 35 percent people think almost always or a “Taken as a whole, I would ous departments including guest speaker will be Karen Roseboro Anderson, formerly White House finishing up an of fall 2015 respondents chose lot of the time, compared to 12 say that these comparisons regular Sunday morning Sun- rights compared to 21 percent percent of Internet users who give some important clues that of the Mt. Olive community. eventful – sometimes contro- day school at 9:45 a.m. and versial – second term in office. in 1999. Sixteen years ago, al- said so in 1999. North Carolina’s citizens may She is a 2006 graduate of worship service at 10:50 a.m.; The likely Democratic nominee most three-quarters of respon- The respondents for the be in a different mood today West Columbus High School adult prayer service, activi- for president was closely asso- dents believed that they don’t polls gave very similar answers than they were 16 years ago,” ties for TeamKids and youth and a 2010 N.C. State graduate. ciated with the president’s ad- have much to say about what for a series of questions about says Dr. Martin Kifer, director and senior adult day trips to Her husband, James Ander- ministration and the Republi- the government does compared where they lived when they of the HPU Poll and assistant various locations in the sur- son, also a N.C. State gradu- can primary field was relatively to 56 percent of people who said were younger and whether they professor of political science. rounding areas. Also, regular ate will accompany her and large. In fall 1999, however, Gov. that in response to the HPU Poll considered themselves “South- “The differences between poll weekly music and monthly will perform a praise dance George W. Bush was a clear in fall 2015. erners.” respondents in 1999 and 2015 mission programs are offered routine. She is the youngest frontrunner even though he Some of the most significant Sixty-nine percent said they suggest they are less trusting of for preschool, children, youth daughter of Thurman and later experienced a challenge changes the HPU Poll examined were Southerners, and in 1999, government and less optimis- adult and senior adults. Jacqueline Roseboro. from then Sen. John McCain. were the extent to which North 71 percent of said the same tic about the future. How that The church is located on The Blessed Girls of Mt. The HPU Poll did, however, Carolinians access the Inter- thing. When asked what state ultimately affects today’s com- Swamp Fox Hwy. (904) between Olive MBC will also be on the find some possible differences net and how they use it. In fall they lived in when they were plicated politics at the national 16, about two-thirds (63 percent) and state levels is not at all clear Tabor City and Fair Bluff. program. Rose Hill AME Zion in how North Carolinians to- 1999, 54 percent said they used day feel about themselves, their the Internet at home or at work said North Carolina while 64 right now.” For more information call Church Choir will be the musi- futures and their government compared to the overwhelming the church office at 649-7307 or cal guest. The church is located at compared to 16 years ago. majority (93 percent) of HPU 649-7910, visit the church web- Poll respondents who said they 16297 Twisted Hickory Road, In 1999, 56 percent told the site at www.cherrygrovebap- Carolina Poll that life a year lat- use the Internet today. tist.org or e-mail any questions Bladenboro. or comments to cherrygrove- Rev. Viola L. Freeman is [email protected]. the pastor. Attention Medicare Recipients! Are your Medicare Supplement rates too high? St. James AME Whiteville Apparel Plan G can offer you one of the best buys in NC! usher anniversary lunch Feb. 6 From one of the most well known (A+ Superior) rated St. James AME Church will Members from Whiteville Insurance Companies in America! For a free Company celebrate its 72nd usher anni- Apparel will eat lunch Satur- Brochure with rates, call Earle Blackmon at Carolina versary Sunday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 day, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at South- Insurance Sales and Service. Toll Free p.m. The guest speaker will ern Sizzler. be Rev. Sylvester Smith Sr., For more information call 1-800-747-0882 (No Cost or Obligation) pastor of Payne Temple AMEZ Geneva Thompson at 642-6602. 208 Memory Plaza Church of Mt. Olive. Whiteville, NC 28472 All area ushers are invited It pays to shop and compare! to participate in the annual march. Subscribe Today, Earle M. Blackmon, Agent 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 The church is located at 225 NC License # NPN 5625126 910.642.2128 W. Walter Street. NC Agent for over 30 years www.mckenziemortuary.net Rev. Dewey C. Farmer Jr. is [email protected] the pastor. Call 642-4104 Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016 Flexibility and accountability in It’s time public education

By TOM CAMPBELL to rebuild NC SPIN

You may or may not have no- crumbling ticed but North Carolina’s political leadership has undertaken a funda- mental shift schools away from unqualified When it comes to the condition of support of many of our aging school buildings in tradition- Columbus County, we all should be con- al public cerned, if not ashamed. schools to- Many of the Columbus County schools wards favor- are in disrepair. It would cost more to ing charter, private and renovate them than rebuild them. even online The reality is that the schools have schools. The been stretched well beyond their ex- merits of Tom Campbell pected life. Some are 75 years old or older. this policy Upkeep and maintenance of the build- are subject to debate, but there is ings has been a costly struggle. Mainte- no denying the trend. nance crews do what they can. Custo- It started with the demand for dians work more choice in where and how miracles The point children received the mandated to keep the A comprehensive, long- primary education, culminating, buildings range plan is needed to in the waning hours of the 1996 rebuild our schools. That Recognizing real riches clean. General Assembly, in a new law au- We still plan needs to be followed by thorizing the initiation of publicly action and a commitment By JEFFERSON WEAVER your skinny (expletive deleted).” A family I love, despite our being funded charter schools, capping have rain Staff Writer man beside the soon-to-be-wealthy spread out and at least as margin- seeping, if from our school board, their number at 100. These charters woman murmured for her to be- ally dysfunctional as all families. were granted greater flexibility in not pour- county commissioners and By the time you read this, some- have, but she continued grumbling We may not have children, but we elected officials in Raleigh. organization and implementation ing, into one will likely be a billionaire. and threatening. have the children of others whom of education in hopes that new many of I feel sorry for them. I was disgusted, and tired from we love as our own. I have others innovations would emerge; new the build- Well, to be more accurate, I working all day and into the eve- I call family as well, folks who are approaches and instruction that ings. On a rainy day there are too many guess they’ll be a multi-hundred- ning, but I kept my mouth shut. not bound by blood, but because of could be implemented in tradi- leaks at Tabor City Elementary School millionaire, since the state and fed- The cashier caught my eye and in our mutual love for those who have tional public schools. to count. eral government will be taking the a weary voice, asked if I needed passed on. There are others as well The movement gained momen- In the oldest schools, 6- and 7-year lion’s share in taxes. All I know for fuel or lottery tickets. with whom we have not shared a tum when the cap was lifted in 2011, olds are sent to cold and dungeon-like sure is that somebody who bought “He don’t need no lottery tick- major tragedy, but the connection resulting in the current 158 charter bathrooms with ice-cold water. There is a Powerball ticket will suddenly ets,” laughed the other soon-to-be- is such that a 2 a.m. phone call will schools serving approximately convenience store magnate. “Man be answered, and a cry for help no hot water in these outdoor bathrooms. find themselves in possession of 70,000 (about 5 percent) of the 1.5 wearing a coat and tie don’t need from beside a rainy road will bring Buildings have been patched again more money than the annual bud- million K-12 students in our state. gets of several smaller states, and no money.” the cavalry runnin’. and again because there is little money While data collected from char- not a few countries. And the barn door was thrown In the backyard of my new to do more. ters is sometimes not as detailed I am not going to continue to wide open. home, as well as the waterways as that from traditional district It is hard not to wonder the impact of beat the dead mule here, but I have In as close by, there are hungry catfish, these crumbling facilities on the health schools there are some significant never made any bones about my calm a sleek otters and moss-backed trends to note. For the first time, and morale of our students. feelings regarding the lottery. I manner as turtles. The woods are a veritable the number of non-white students What are we saying to our children? feel it was passed unconstitution- possible, I smorgasbord of flora and fauna in traditional schools is larger What are we saying to businesses who ally in our state; I don’t doubt the hammered designed to be eaten, worn or than white students. In contrast, might consider relocating here? Where words of some legislators who said my three enjoyed. charter enrollments contain higher do our priorities lie? they were threatened politically by points— I have watched from the tuna percentages of white students from The state may sell more than $13 folks on both sides of the aisle if that gam- tower of a fishing boat as a hump- wealthier families than their tradi- million in lottery tickets in Columbus they voted against it. I have yet to bling’s a back whale divided a shoal of spot tional counterparts. County each year but money that returns see the benefits of smaller, poorer sin, the lot- and Spanish mackerel like Moses How well are they performing? for capital outlay expenses is a fraction counties providing a subsidy for tery is a tax at the Red Sea. I have owls who The Stanford University Center designed respond when I hoot back at them, of that – less than a million. schools in larger, wealthier coun- for Research and Educational to oppress Jefferson Weaver and coyotes to challenge as the sun Funding formulas set in Raleigh need ties. Outcomes reports that charters First and foremost, though – poor people drops below the pines and the day to change. outperform district (traditional) I’m against the lottery because I with dreams of easy money, and changes hands. There are blueber- Our property taxes are already high at public schools in reading while un- consider it against God’s word. it was passed unconstitutionally. ries, blackberries, sassafras, wild derperforming in math. The Public 80.5 cents per $100 value. Gambling is a sin, and while I am Then I added that I had to question pears and forgotten apples, grapes It is more clear than ever that to reno- School Forum of North Carolina just as much of a sinner as the rest why anyone would trust politi- beyond description, and all other data shows that 11 percent of char- vate or rebuild our schools, a massive, of you, that doesn’t mean I have cians with a bunch of extra free kinds of wild things awaiting the ter schools received “A” grades, long-range capital project is needed. license to condone sin. Laugh at money. hungry man willing to get his compared to 5 percent of district Those options won’t be cheap. me if you want. I won’t condemn From the back of the line I got hands dirty, or maybe scratched schools. But 14 percent of charters A five-year capital needs survey re- folks who play the Powerball, but an “Amen” from a fellow who was a little. received “F” grades, compared to quired by the Department of Public I won’t be amongst those wasting also just trying to get home. He I have people who enjoy reading just 6 percent of district schools. Instruction and compiled by the county lunch money on getting rich quick reminded me of one of my fellow at least some of what I write, and The granting of flexibility was schools suggests $180 million in capital – but if I get the opportunity, I will lottery-opponents, a man who are willing to tell me so. always accompanied by the de- needs exist. A six to 10 year survey cites make my feelings known. drives logging trucks for a living, Despite turning a half-century mand for accountability. Charter $200 million in needs. I am afraid I angered some la- and in the evenings, does metal old this week, I’m in remarkably schools were required to earn fabrication on the side. His wife good health, considering some of Those figures give all of us more than dies in a store recently. The scene renewal through solid academic takes care of their special needs my bad habits. I live in the best heartburn, but think about the good wasn’t as dramatic as a few years performance. There is disturbing child; and their oldest girl wants state in the greatest nation in the money we are throwing after bad. The ago, when two women held up the evidence those accountability re- checkout line offering to trade to be a doctor to help people like world, despite our problems and gym at Hallsboro Middle School has quirements are being relaxed. A their food stamp cards, gasoline her sibling. the people who hate us simply for major moisture problems, as do many 2015 law made it more difficult to and sex for a few more dollars My purchase made, I wandered being Americans. refuse their renewal, at the same others, and it costs as much as $3,600 per (and prevented me from getting to back to the truck, thinking about I have salvation through Jesus month to heat it. time shifting some of the oversight church on time). what one could do with all that Christ, and the reassurance of an of them away from the Department We spend hundreds of thousands every But still—the Powerball had money, were one to win a lottery. eternal home, even when I fail him. of Public Instruction. year on expensive utility bills because reached something like a measly The night was cold and clear and And the riches there are far more But charter schools are not the of inefficient buildings and excessive half-billion dollars, and the poor the stars so sharp they hurt, and I abundant than anything one can only move away from traditional maintenance costs that could go toward clerk was harassed beyond be- realized that, even if I stay broke, purchase here on earth. public schools. In the 2014-15 school financing new schools. lief. Every time she attempted to I’m already wealthier than money I won’t go out of my way to year our state began giving vouch- The first step has been taken. Colum- help other customers, the lottery could ever provide. personally attack folks who buy ers of $4,200 to low-income parents bus County Schools has contracted with zombies would remonstrate and I have a wonderful wife, friends lottery tickets; it’s their choice, for “Opportunity Scholarships” to a design firm to assess the condition of demonstrate that they were there I can rely on when things go badly and doesn’t really affect me in the be used to enroll their children in our schools. first. This was despite the signs wrong, and a job I love. I have dogs long run, despite the annoying private schools. Many argued this who adore me, cats who toler- inconvenience of waiting behind A complete, comprehensive inven- reminding folks that lotto custom- move violated our Constitutional ate me, chickens to feed me, and the next gazillionaire who has a tory and study will lead to a number of ers came after regular customers requirement that public mon- at this particular store. horses whose stories of survival system. options. ies not be disbursed for private One of the ladies in question are the stuff of Hollywood. I just feel kind of sorry for a lot Local officials are taking the right step purposes, but our State Supreme even went so far as to say that the I have a legacy and lessons left of them – I’m already rich beyond Court, in a split decision, allowed in inviting our elected leaders in Raleigh first thing she would do when she by wonderful parents, whom I try imagination. to see the condition of our schools first- taxpayer dollars to pay private won was buy the store and “fire daily not to embarrass. I have a school tuition. hand. We should get more capital outlay It is far too early to know how funding from the state. We should be lob- well these “scholarship” students bying for it. will perform, but we are already We, also, can’t ignore how we are ‘Monsters’ rapidly expanding the program. spending our local dollars either. BY RAY LUNDY An influx of new county revenue is worry, darling, the angels are right sickness, abusive people, and yes, Continued on next page Special to The News Reporter here watching over you.” A few we are afraid of failure also. We expected from a new state sales tax –it minutes later the darkness was are afraid of cancer, heart disease, may be small in comparison to the cost There was a little song that I pierced by Hannah, “Ouch!” “What AIDS, divorce, death, God and Write us of building schools but it only makes sang to our grandchildren when is it Hannah?” the devil. We are afraid of many sense that those funds be earmarked for they were afraid of monsters under “I don’t know, mommy,” Hannah things, and anxious about most Send letters to the editor or our schools. the bed: “Monsters under the bed, said as she began to whimper. “I of them. The difference between contact editorial page editor In recent years we have been in more monsters in my head, monsters on think one of the angels just bit me.” children and adults is adults have Les High at leshigh@whiteville. of a hurry to build a new jail and court- the ground, monsters all around,” One of my seminary professors different kinds of monsters. We com, or mail them to PO Box house than to build schools. and—they are not real. told us: “All of us are children, are afraid of many things, and 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. We had pressure from the state to do it We are off to a good 2016, but afraid of the dark.” What are you sometimes life in general. Some All letters must be signed but it doesn’t change the fact we somehow some of us are still afraid of the afraid of ? Children are afraid of die and never really lived. and include a phone number, found the money for those projects. same monsters of last year. We just the monsters under the bed and in I told my grandchildren and the which will not be published. Meanwhile, a school building addition brought them with us into the New the closet, and things that go bump kids of my churches to remember here and there at a few of the schools has Year. What are you afraid of ? R.J. in the night. They are afraid of a little verse from Psalm 56:43— Letters are limited to 400 words been a sign of some progress. Morgan tells of little Hannah who mean people, bullies, and especial- “When I am afraid, I will trust in and must be signed and include Those are baby steps. It is now time for had spent the night in the country. ly failing in front of their friends. Thee.” For adults, I add: Psalm the author’s community. It was summer; the night was full They are afraid of the teacher, the 23:4. “Yea, though I walk through some giant steps. Authors are limited to one let- of the sounds of crickets, frogs, principal, and sometimes mom and the valley of the shadow of death, This study should be followed by ac- ter every 30 days. Letters about night birds, and insects buzzing dad. Monsters under the bed seem I will fear no evil: for thou art with business and personal disputes tion. We’d like to see that action from our outside the door of their cabin. to always be there. me…” We do not have to be afraid: will not be considered. Letters local and state leaders alike. The stalling “Mommy, everything buzzes, Adults are afraid of a bad Jesus said,” Don’t be afraid; it is I.” cannot continue. and I’m afraid.” Mom—“Don’t spouse, financial ruin, the boss, There now! are subject to editing. The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016 – 9-A

McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

Marvin Prisilla Logan Jonathan Gowans Jaimes Elkins Clontz

Freshman Marvin Gowans is the 15-year old East Columbus ninth grader Prisilla Jai- Senior Logan Elkins, 17, is the daughter of James SCHS senior Jonathan Clontz is the 17-year-old son son of Marcus Gowans. His favorite school mes has a big smile, and loves wear- and Laura Elkins of Chadbourn. The thing she likes of Kim Wright and Stephen Clontz. He is a senior at activity, what keeps him busy outside of ing it. The daughter of Abel Jaimes and best at WCHS is “There are so many clubs and ac- SCHS. “I like the athletic opportunities at South be- school and the activity that he’s been most Elided Carachure likes meeting new tivities that you can be involved in and the teachers cause it opens doors that lead to long friendships,” he are very supportive of your extra-curricular activities.” said. “My favorite class is weight room because I can active with is basketball. He said basketball is people, which she gets to do almost ev- Elkins enjoys all of her science classes. Because she use the class to better myself physically and men- what he does best and that most people don’t ery day in her first year as a Gator. “I like my second period class,” she said. “It’s loves writing, English is another favorite class. She is tally.” He is active in Future Farmers of America and realize he plays basketball year-round and is PE, and I get to play around and have involved in the WCHS band, the national FFA orga- plays varsity soccer. He is on the forestry team, is a very good. What he likes best about White- fun.” When she isn’t spending time with nization, competitive dance at Simply Dance, varsity South Columbus Ambassador, participates in hunter ville High is the fun atmosphere of the school her family, Jaimes says she likes visit- tennis and youth mission activities. She is proud- safety and is a certified lifeguard. “I am most proud est of her acceptance letters from different colleges of my FFA accomplishments because they present- classrooms and campus. He wishes that the ing. “I’m fun to hang out with,” she said. school would keep cell phones out of school around the state. “It is great getting to see your hard ed me with a unique challenge I had to overcome.” She likes pop music and tacos, and work pay off and it is a blessing to have choices for He won the speaking contest for the South Central to make for better school days. His favorite plans to go to college when she gradu- your future.” Shey enjoys driving and offering rides to region. He said something that most people do not class, a surprise to some, is math. He said ates high school. others, even though she says most of her friends joke know about him is that he was a lifeguard with North he’d love to get a job at Whiteville High one about her driving skills. She wants to attend college Myrtle Beach Ocean Rescue. He would one day like day and teach math but his dream is to play to major in biology and minor in music. “My dream job to become an officer in the U.S. Air Force. His favor- basketball for Duke. is to become a pediatric medical oncologist.” Carrie ite music group is Florida Georgia Line, his favorite Underwood is her favorite music performer. book is the Bible and his favorite food is pork chops.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Canal Cove Bridge to close By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer

Residents of Canal Cove Drive at Lake Waccamaw may soon find their travels a bit longer than before. According to the Depart- ment of Transportation and Town Manager Harry Foley, the bridge on Canal Cove near Flemington Avenue will close Feb. 15. The bridge will be replaced by an aluminum box culvert in Canal Cove bridge a project expected to take up to New board members for the Columbus Jobs Foundation are Bill Hollis, Ricky Benton, 45 days to complete. will take travellers from Canal ect would be put on hold until Amy Bailey-Carter, John Council and Densil Worthington. The project was delayed Cove Road along Flemington next year. last year due to concerns Drive, down N.C. 214 to Giles The contractor for the proj- over rights of way, raised by a Byrd Road, across Dupree ect is E.S. Wagner Inc., which neighboring property owner, Landing and Wooded Acres won the bid with the lowest according to the Department roads, back to Canal Cove offer of $11.6 million. Columbus Jobs kicks of Transportation. Road. The bridge, which was built The project has been re- The bridge crosses the in 1954, was the last part of scheduled twice – last spring main outlet to the lake from a resurfacing and grading and again last fall -- to avoid off fundraising campaign the canal. State officials and project on the busy stretch the busy season at the lake. the design firm had decided of road. Canal Cove is within The Columbus Jobs Foun- when they see the intense the county grow. Money raised Traffic will be detoured that if the issues couldn’t be the town limits, but is a state- dation is beginning its 2016 interest, enthusiasm and mo- will go for recruitment and during the project. The detour solved by December, the proj- maintained road. fund drive as the economic tivation that our group brings marketing efforts, as well as development group seeks to to the table,” Edwards added. upkeep of Southeast Regional grow the number of people and “We’ve already been involved Park. businesses who want to join in in helping recruit several The group also has a new a countywide effort to create potential prospects, some of website, columbusjobsfounda- more jobs. which would be big boost for tion.org, that features a virtual Lake Family Dollar store closing Chairman Rick Edwards Columbus County. I believe tour of the industrial park, said the group is focused on 2016 will be a bright year.” testimonials, and a news and By JEFFERSON WEAVER assisting Columbus County Board members are Rich- business feed. Staff Writer Economic Development to ard Wright, Les High, vice- There are several levels of bring business and industry to chair; Carl Meares, Jr., Amy giving, from individual, which A popular chain depart- the county. CJF is also respon- Bailey-Carter, Nancy Sigmon, is $150, to several corporate ment store will be closing at sible for Southeast Regional secretary-treasurer; Edwards, levels. Memberships can be Lake Waccamaw. Park west of Whiteville. Dr. Anthony Clarke, Bill Hol- submitted on the new website Bryn Winburn of Family While maintaining and lis, Jeff Etheridge, Densil by clicking on the “Join us” Dollar Inc. confirmed Friday promoting the park is a focus, Worthington, Rep. Kenneth button. that the store in Hill Plaza will Edwards said CJF wants to be Waddell, Al Leonard, Ricky “We have mostly relied on be closing. The store is one of seen as a countywide organiza- Benton, Trent Burroughs, individual contributions in the a number of stores nationwide tion. The group was actively John Council, Bill Clark, Dal- past, but we hope every busi- closing in the wake of the 2015 involved in the recruitment ton Dockery and Harry Foley. ness will join at some level,” buyout of Family Dollar by the of a new toy manufacturer to Edward said that CJF is Edwards added. “If we work Dollar Tree chain. Tabor City and hopes to push, strictly a volunteer organiza- together, we can build the type More than 370 of Family along with the EDC, plans to tion comprised of civic-mind- of strong business community Dollar’s 8,100 stores will close initiate a new industrial park ed residents who want to see we need and deserve.” or be sold in the merger, ac- in the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood cording to a media release area. CJF also has a revolving from Dollar Tree. A customer enters the Lake Waccamaw Family Dollar loan fund that can be used by Winburn said the other store Sunday. small businesses to grow. Are Santa debts piling up? Family Dollar stores in Co- The group hopes to raise lumbus County will remain ers. The five employees were not offered a new job said she $30,000. If that goal is reached, open. The chain has stores in informed of the closure last was hurt by the decision to an anonymous donor will kick Whiteville, Delco, Chadbourn week, just before a clearance close the store. in another $10,000. and Tabor City. The Family sale began. “Not going to be anything There are several levels of Dollar website’s employment T.J. Young, who on Tuesday here but air and opportunity giving, including a “Millen- section shows open positions will have worked at the Lake for someone,” she said of the nial” level for young profes- at the remaining stores in the store for four years, said he store. “I don’t know what I’m sionals. county. Positions have been has been transferred to the going to do. I need this job, “We have to get our young offered to some employees af- Riegelwood Family Dollar. He and there aren’t many around people more involved and en- fected by the closure, Winburn lives at Council. here.” gaged,” Edwards said. “There said. “I’m going to miss it here,” There are no current plans is a lot of talent and energy in The Lake store is sched- he said. “It’s a good store, but to reopen the store under the that age group we need to get uled to close by the end of the I’m glad I still have a job.” Dollar Tree name, Winburn on board.” month, according to work- Another employee who was said. Edwards explained that CJF is the citizen-led component of economic development in the See Riegelwood Federal Credit Union county. Leads are often gener- Campbell for debt consolidation today! Continued from page 8-A ated by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, What started as a $10.8 million for that matter, traditional our primary goal to provide North Carolina’s Southeast budget appropriation in 2014 district public schools. It is to each child the “sound basic and Columbus County Eco- has exploded to an authorized point out the shift occurring education” our Constitution nomic Development. $24.8 million, funding nearly in public education. requires. “We work hand-in-hand 6,000 students. We favor giving educators Tom Campbell is former with these groups to bring jobs to the county,” Edwards said. 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. 1629 S. Madison St. 183 John Riegel Rd. And we are highly skeptical flexibility and encouraging assistant North Carolina State Leland Riegelwood “Most counties have economic Whiteville of online schools. innovation; however we can- Treasurer and is creator/host 910-383-1650 910-655-2274 Our purpose here is to not permit less than total ac- of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide development departments, but 910-317-0071 we believe that new industry neither condemn nor endorse countability and excellence. television discussion of NC Visit us at: www.RiegelwoodFCU.org charters, private schools or, Let us not be distracted from issues. and business will respond 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016 Shaw receives Legacy Award from N.C. Soybean Association Chadbourn farmer Ward Shaw received the North Caro- weet lina Soybean Producers As- sociation Legacy Award at the association’s 49th annual meeting in Durham Jan. 13. S The award is a special one- time award on the occasion of the N.C. Soybean Producers Sample below alk Association’s 50th anniver- approximate size sary to recognize longstanding TSend a message to your special service to the association and someone for to soybean farmers. To our dear The award was presented to daughter, Lynn, Valentine’s Day. Show them how Shaw by Jeff Peed, president much you care, and let everyone of the N.C. Soybean Producers Ward Shaw, center, displays the North Carolina Soy- We love you. Association. Commissioner bean Producers Association Legacy Award presented to You have made our know. Messages will be published Steve Troxler of the N.C. De- him at the Association’s annual meeting in Durham last lives very special. on Thursday, February 11th in partment of Agriculture & week. At left is N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Consumer Services partici- Troxler. Jeff Peed, right, president of the state Soybean The News Reporter and online at pated in the ceremony. Association, presented Shaw the plaque. Whiteville.com. 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Middle school basketball Tyrell Kirk Whiteville guard Central teams sweep Hallsboro Invitational six. Williams Township's Briana Wideman By FRANKLIN DAVIS ended a successful tournament with a nine- Sports Writer point effort. Ali Small contributed four points. It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy, but in Competitive, chaotic, close and cold- the end, the Central Hornets prevailed in both shooting all describe the boys championship the girls and boys championship games of contest. If trying too hard was a crime, both the Hallsboro Invitational. Central defeated teams would have been arrested. Add in Cerro Williams 30-15 to take the girls title. Central Gordo's come-from-behind win over Central won the boys crown 25-22 over Cerro Gordo in on Dec. 7 and the scene was set for an exciting a game whose outcome was in doubt until the final. final buzzer. Central led 10-7 after one period of play. In the girls final, Central's defense limited William Godwin's six points provided the Williams to just two first-half points. The impetus. Cerro Gordo turned up the defense Hornets struggled getting baskets to fall as in the second quarter, limiting Central to well, but led 12-2 at halftime. Central's Alex four points. The teams were tied at 14 after Bellamy scored six points in the first 55 two periods. Points were even harder to come seconds of the second half to extend the lead by in the third quarter. Central “outscored” to 18-2. The Hornet lead remained in the 13- Cerro Gordo 4-2 and led 18-16 entering the final 16 point range as the Aggie girls continued to stanza. Staff photos by Franklin Davis play with grit and determination. However, The final quarter saw four lead changes. Central Hornets Central's defensive quickness helped them Tyquawn Johnson's basket with 2:39 maintain a comfortable lead and was the key remaining gave Cerro Gordo a 19-18 advantage. 2016 Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament champions factor in the 30-15 victory. Twenty-one seconds later, a Ty Moss basket Girls tournament MVP, Alex Bellamy led regained the lead for the Hornets at 20-19. It Central with 14 points. I'reona Johnson added didn't last long. Marquise Ratliff's basket nine seconds later put the Stingers ahead 21-20. The final lead change was the result of William Godwin's two made free throws. Ty Moss connected on a charity toss to stretch Central's lead to 23-21 with 28 seconds left. Two more Moss free throws with 14.6 seconds remaining made it 25-21. Tyquawn Johnson's free throw with 5.9 seconds left cut the lead to three, but his second made free throw was disallowed due to a lane violation. Landon Rising forced a jump ball on the inbound pass. The possession arrow favored Cerro Gordo. A final shot missed and Central celebrated the 25-22 win. William Godwin led Central with eight points Past HMS Tournament champions and Ty Moss added seven. Boys tournament MVP Tyquawn Johnson led Cerro Gordo with 10 points. Marquise Ratliff contributed five. Central captured the victory despite missing 20 of 25 free throws. Columbus Career and College Academy's Tournament MVPs video of both games can be viewed at https:// Central girls’ Alex Bellamy (left) and www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsVSIdYhxBc. Central Lady Hornets Cerro Gordo boys’ Tyquawn Johnson. 2016 Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Girls Basketball Tournament champions GIRLS GAME 2B- The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016 Three Rivers Conference

basketball standings NCSU photo BOYS GIRLS Conf. Overall Conf. Overall Fairmont 6-0 11-0 East Columbus 6-0 11-2 Whiteville 5-1 7-2 South Robeson 5-1 11-4 St. Pauls 5-1 13-2 Red Springs 5-1 9-6 Red Springs 3-3 8-7 Whiteville 3-3 4-6 South Robeson 2-4 3-10 South Columbus 2-4 2-10 East Columbus 1-5 2-14 St. Pauls 2-4 3-11 South Columbus 1-5 2-10 Fairmont 1-5 2-7 West Columbus 1-5 3-8 West Columbus 0-6 2-9

FRIDAY’S RESULTS FRIDAY’S RESULTS Whiteville 53, South Robeson 38 South Robeson 76, Whiteville 65 St. Pauls 69, West Columbus 56 St. Pauls 48, at West Columbus 42 Fairmont 78, East Columbus 41 East Columbus 52, Fairmont 37 See photos on 1B Red Springs 46, South Columbus 37 Red Springs 57, South Columbus 30

TUESDAY’S GAMES TUESDAY’S GAMES Whiteville at South Columbus Whiteville at South Columbus Fairmont at St. Pauls Fairmont at St. Pauls

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES WEDNESDAY’S GAMES East Columbus at West Columbus East Columbus at West Columbus Stallions Red Springs at South Robeson Red Springs at South Robeson Three Rivers Conference basketball round-up Pack boys get road win over Mustangs; Gator girls put league mark at 6-0

ROWLAND - Coach Jerry WHS surges to gain the win. South Columbus suffered a Singletary’s Whiteville Wolf- Carrington Mitchell joined 57-30 loss to Red Springs to fall pack boys basketball team came Quick in double figures with 15 to 2-4 and 2-10. Staff photo by Franklin Davis away with its fifth straight vic- points as the Lady Mustangs Cerro Gordo’s Tyquawn Johnson (15) scores a fourth-quarter field goal in Friday’s boys tory Friday night as it defeated improved to 5-1 in the confer- In Friday boys action, West championship game against Whiteville Central at the Hallsboro Middle School Invita- host South Robeson 53-38. ence and 11-4 overall. While Columbus fell to visiting St. tional Basketball Tournament. Whiteville claimed the championship with a 25-22 win. The Wolfpack took charge absorbing the road loss, White- Pauls 69-56. in the third quarter when it ville still managed strong scor- Deonte Bridges and Donte broke away from a 22-22 half- ing outputs. Burden led the St. Pauls scor- Hallsboro semis feature buckets and baked goods time deadlock by out-scoring Dellasia Freeman had 19 ing attack with 18 and 17 points the Mustangs 16-3 in the third points for the Lady Wolfpack, respectively. quarter. followed by Madison Hinson West Columbus, which By FRANKLIN DAVIS tween in the second semifinal scored in the second quarter Lamar Green scored 13 with 16 and Nsaia Rogers with trailed the Bulldogs 29-22 at Sports Writer game. Williams Township led as Central stretched the lead points and Germaine McNeil 15. Freeman hit five 3-point the half, got 10 points each from Chadbourn 10-7 at halftime. to 35-11 at intermission. had 12 to lead the balanced WHS baskets, Hinson had four and E.J. Miller and Ozzly Johnson. HALLSBORO - The finals The Aggies’ Makala Wright Shipman hit his fourth trey scoring attack. Rogers had two as Coach Ser- The loss dropped the WCHS were set. scored the only point in the of the game in the third period. Tyrell Kirk had nine points ena Smith’s Lady Wolfpack saw record to 1-5 in the TRC and 3-8 In girls Thursdays’s girls third period. Chadbourn tied With the score 48-22 Central and 14 rebounds while Mon- its conference record slip to 3-3 for the season. semi-final play of the Halls- the score at 11 all, with two entering the final period, both chovia Gaffney pulled down and overall record to 3-10. boro Middle School Invita- minutes remaining on Zakira teams substituted liberally 13 rebounds for the Wolfpack, Whiteville will travel to play The Fairmont boys contin- tional Basketball Tourna- Crump’s successful free throw. during the final minutes. God- which put its Three Rivers Con- South Columbus Tuesday. ued their dominating streak by ment play, Central defeated It looked like overtime until win had 13, Shipman 12, Brice ference record at 5-1 and season invading Lake Waccamaw and Nakina and Williams slipped Williams Township’s Briana Pridgen eight and Ty Moss record at 7-2. In other girls Three Rivers running to a 78-41 win over the by Chadbourn. Central’s boys Wideman hit a short jumper seven to lead the Hornets. Win- Davonta Banks again led Conference action on Friday, Gators of East Columbus. East Columbus Girls, East Columbus Christmas Tourney Champions defeated Evergreen and Cerro with less than 10 seconds re- ston Mason had eight points South Columbus with 14 points. East Columbus coasted to a Fairmont has a 6-0 record Gordo handled Acme-Delco. maining to give the Aggies a and Tayvon Tyler seven for The loss dropped the Mus- 52-37 victory over Fairmont in conference play and stand The first half of the Cen- 13-11 win. Wideman scored 12 Evergreen. tangs’ TRC record to 2-4 and to remain unbeaten in confer- at 11-0 overall. tral/Nakina contest was a points for Williams. Leondra The Cerro Gordo boys took they now hold a 3-10 season ence play. East Columbus is standing baker’s delight as turnovers Smith led Chadbourn with a 10-point lead into halftime record. Coach Candra Powell’s Lady at 1-5 in the conference and were everywhere. Nakina eight points. of their contest with Acme- now stand at 6-0 in the confer- 2-14 overall. held a 10-9 lead. The Hornets Delco. A 17-6 third quarter left In a high-scoring girls battle, ence and 11-2 overall. came out of the locker room Central’s boys exploded no doubt the Stingers would South Robeson downed the Also, the West Columbus Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s blazing in the second half. for 21 first-quarter points and play in Friday night’s cham- Lady Wolfpack 76-65 with SRHS girls came across with a good games will mark the final night Led by I’reona Johnson’s went on to defeat Evergreen pionship game. With reserves standout A’terria Quick ripping effort but fell short of St. Pauls of action in the first round eight points in the initial 53-24. Central’s 48 points after getting playing time in the the nets for 37 points. The score 48-42. West Columbus is 0-6 in of Three Rivers Conference 1:45 of the period, Central three quarters surpassed the fourth stanza, they coasted to was tied at 36-36 at halftime the conference and 2-9 for the regular-season play. quickly jumped out to a 17-10 previous high-point game to- a 47-25 win. with South Robeson gaining the season. The second round of play advantage. Alex Bellamy’s tal for any team in this year’s Cerro Gordo placed seven upper hand with a 21-11 third- West Columbus will play will open Friday. seven points helped Central Rec Department event. players in the scoring column, quarter run. The Lady Mus- host to East Columbus Wednes- to a 19-7 margin in the third Gators The Hornets’ William God- led by Tyquawn Johnson with tangs held off a couple of late d a y. accepting grant quarter and a 28-17 lead. The win took advantage of his 16 points. Marquise Ratliff had Hornets defense didn’t allow teams’ ball-hawking defense 10 points and Landon Rising applications Nakina to reduce the gap in and scored nine first-quar- contributed eight. Gabe Dick- the final period and Central ter points. Sammy Shipman son led Acme-Delco with eight through Feb. 12 prevailed 36-21. canned two three-point field points and Kobe Jacobs added goals in the period to help Cen- six on a pair of three-point Points were few and far be- tral to a 21-7 lead. Six Hornets field goals.

Photo by Nicole Hopkins Lady Pacers on the run Columbus Christian Academy girls basketball player Ashley Bullock leads a fast break during the Lady Pacers’ conference game with visiting Antioch Christian. Bullock scored eight points and pulled down 22 rebounds as Columbus Christian posted a 34-31 victory. Deadline for county rec grant applications is Feb. 12

The Columbus County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the equipment mini-grant. The grants will be awarded based on participation volume and need component. The intent of this funding source is to help Columbus County’s organized youth franchised Staff photo by Franklin Davis leagues satisfy equipment needs and help offset league expenditures. Grants are for athletic equipment only and will not exceed $1,000. If a league is interested Williams Township’s Michelle Cartrette (center) moves the ball up court while getting in submitting an application, contact Julie M. Strickland at 910-640-6624 or access an pressured by Central’s Alex Bellamy (left) and Jazmin Faison in Friday’s girls champi- electronic application at columbusco.org (recreation department link). Applications are due onship of the Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Basketball Tournament. Central won no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 12. the game 30-15 to claim its eighth championship in the tournament’s 24-year history. Pack In Monday action, East Columbus lost to Trask 3-2 at Rocky Point. Trask led at halftime 2-1.

The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016 - 3B Scoring increases in quarterfinals of HMS Invitational Tournament

By FRANKLIN DAVIS made a three-pointer for Tabor City with 4:31 left before halftime. The Mus- Sports Writer tangs led 22-3 at halftime and cruised to a 36-7 victory. Autumn Whittington HALLSBORO -Wednesday’s Day and Roxanna Bryant led Nakina with Three of the Hallsboro Invitational 11 points each. Nonchalont Heming- Middle School Basketball Tourna- way added 10 points. Tyresha Lewis ment featured the “lids” removed had four points for Tabor City. from both girls baskets for one game and a Superman versus Batman and Evergreen’s duo of Winston Mason Robin match-up in a boys contest. and Tayvon Tyler were able to more Central’s girls defeated Acme- than offset a 25-point scoring perfor- Delco 41-34. The 75 total points more mance by Nakina’s Aveon Bellamy in than doubled the output of any other Evergreen’s 45-41 victory. Mason had girls game in the tourney thus far. The 23 points and Tyler 11 for the Wild- Lady Hornets led 25-14 at halftime. cats. Evergreen stretched a two-point The Lady Trojans closed the gap to 29- halftime lead to seven by the end of 26 after three periods. Central used a the third period. This was enough to 12-8 advantage in the last quarter to hold off the Mustang comeback effort. take the victory. The Lady Hornets used a balanced Central boys dominated first- and attack for the win. I’reona Johnson led third-quarter play in route to a 37-21 with 11 points, Alex Bellamy added 10, win over Tabor City. The Hornets out- Indiya Campbell nine and Jazmine scored the Eagles a combined 24-5 in Faison six. Acme-Delco’s Symphonie the initial and penultimate periods. Greer led all scores with a dozen Seven players scored for Central. Ty Cerro Gordo Stingers points and Tamar Berry added eight. Moss led the way with 12 points and 2006 Hallsboro Middle School Boys Invitational Basketball Tournament finalists William Godwin added 10. Tabor The Nakina Mustang girls galloped City’s Zavaun Moyd led all scorers to a 16-0 lead before Christiana Wilson with 14 points.

Submitted photo Colts win title The Colts won the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Whiteville Touchdown Club Bowl football championship. Team members are, front row, left to right, Andre Britt, Miles Pollard, Channing Jones, Tristan Bunch. Middle row, Zion Wilson, Caden Bunch, Staff photos by Franklin Davis Juaquan Stanley, Tripp Thompson. Back row Head Coach Jon Butler, Austin Jordan, Williams Township Lady Aggies Wiliam Crabtree, Coach Lynn Cox, John Crabreee, Jude Stanley, Coach McLean 2006 Hallsboro Middle School Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament finalists Thompson.

Evergreen’s E.J. Tisdale (5) puts up a shot from the middle of the lane while being con- tested by Central’s Jake Bullard (12) in Thursday’s boys semi-final round of Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Basketball Tournament. Central won 53-24 to advance to Friday’s championship round. Columbus County Dixie Softball sets sign-up dates Sign-ups for Columbus County Dixie Girls and Chadbourn Town Hall. Softball will be held Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 The league is open to players of ages 4-18. from 9 until noon at the following locations: Registration fee is $50 per player. - Buckhead Store New players should bring birth certificates - Lake Waccamaw Town Hall to sign-ups. - Nakina Middle School Gym For questions, please contact the following - Riegelwood concession stand at girls fields league presidents: - Tabor City Sports Complex Conces- Willie Wilkins (Central Columbus), 640- sion stands at girls fields. 0102; Melissa Sykes (South Columbus), 625- Also, Monday through Friday, Feb. 9491; Stuart Carroll (East Columbus), 70-0499. 1-Feb. 19 at Whiteville Town Hall (Hill Plaza)

Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship applications deadline is Feb. 1

Williams’ Brianna Wideman (left) gets off a shot against a Chadbourn player in last High school seniors who and the deadline is Feb. 1. Former Whiteville Opti- Wednesday’s girls action of the Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Basketball Tourna- participated in Dixie Youth Applications are available mist players can contact Don ment. Williams took a 13-11 win with Wideman scoring 12 of her team’s points. Baseball are invited and en- on the Dixie Baseball website Harritan at 910-840-0339 or couraged to apply for a $2,000 (www.dixie.org) or from high email [email protected] Dixie Youth Baseball Scholar- school guidance counselors. for the participation verifica- CLASSIFIED DEADLINES RENT-A-CAR ship. Scholarships are also avail- tion letter or for other infor- For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday SHORT $ 95 The application is simple able for Dixie Boys Baseball. mation. For Thursday’s Paper - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Call Wanda or Hanne Hwy. 701,19 South of Whiteville 642-4104 BROS. 642-4175 www.whiteville.com The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, January 18, 2016 THURSDAY EVENING JANUARY 21, 2016 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter www.whiteville.com

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Kenmore electric dryer, telAmon corPorAtion looKing For exPerienced coAstAl vision center, OD, 350 Chevrolet motor block, & Sears niñs migrant head start, Track Hoe operator. CDL A plus. Con- PA. Part time optometry technician Craftsman mower. 642-8936. 84 A. o. inman lane tact Don Prince. 910-640-0683 3-4 days per week. Experience pre- whiteville nc. 28472 ferred. Must be trainable and able to - corBett timBer comPAny 910 642-2902 PArt-time Apartment mainte- certiFied nursing AssistAnt perform in a calm and professional (CNA) - Autumn Care of Shallotte has Buyers of land and timber. We buy The following positions are available nance person needed. Must have work environment. full-time and part-time- 3rd shift pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- at the above mentioned location: own tools & vehicle. $10 hourly, 21 Please bring resume or contact Kait- C.N.A positions. Performs patient ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- Family Service Specialist - II hours per week. Monday, Tuesday lyn Walker for more information 910- care activities and related services er. Call days 642-2909. Family Service Specialist - I & Thursday. 8 am-4 pm. Call 910- 641-0011 Education Specialist 653-9560. necessary in caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of patients. cnA Food Service Manager wAnted: exPerienced Body APArtment mAintenAnce for Pre-School Teacher - Bilingual (Eng- Please come by our facility and com- shorelAnd heAlthcAre is look- rePAir tech with tools for estab- plete an application. Autumn Care of ing to fill the position for cnA. Come apartment community located in lish/Spanish) lished Body Shop. Frame machine Chadbourn to work 15-20 hrs/wk. Infant/Toddler Teachers Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St. Shallotte, in between 8a-12 or 1p-4p. 200 Flow- experience a plus. Hourly or Com- NC 28459. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vet- ers Pridgen Circle, Whiteville 100 Pets & Animals Flexible hours. Looking for an honest Center Aides mission. 910-654-6775 Kevin hardworking individual with general Bus Monitors eran Employer knowledge as a handyman. Larger For all vacant positions, candidates chihuAhuA PuPPies For sAle, needs such as HVAC repair, electrical must be able to pass physical and dewormed. $150. Call 910-770-1211. etc. will be contracted out. Back- TB Test. No citations for child abuse NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE Parents on site. ground check required. Please mail or neglect. Positions are open until OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS germAn shePherd PuPPies, 7 resume to D. Leonard, P.O. Box filled. To view detailed job descrip- weeks old. Dewormed and first shots. 26405, Greensboro, NC 27404 or fax tions and/or apply for these positions, January 18, 2016 910-648-6965, 234-1965. to 336-387-8409 or email to dleon- please visit careers.telamon.org click Town of Fair Bluff [email protected]. Equal on JOBS, scroll down, select North Opportunity Employer. Carolina to view vacancies P. O. Box 157, Fair Bluff, NC 28439 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability 910-293-2770 cArolinAs vintAge, llc is look- ing for responsible individual to mer- Positions oPen - Painter & Body These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be taken by tAg sAle thursday-saturday Jan- chandise our wine. Requirements: man needed must have 7 years expe- the Town of Fair Bluff. uary 14-16, 9am. Sun. Jan. 17, 1pm. Over 21, Valid Drivers License, good rience, have own tools, and good Request for Release of Funds 926 S Madison St. Cash only. Glass- driving record, able to lift 40 lbs, don’t work ethics. Pay depends on perfor- ware, small appliances, kitchenware, At least one day after the end of the Comment Period, the Town of Fair Bluff will submit a request to the mind traveling during the week, ener- mance. No drugs or entitlement atti- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Infrastructure (the vintage furniture. getic and sales experience beneficial. tudes. Call 654-5256. Michael Waldrop at (910) 918-1934. Division) for the release of funds under Community Block Development Grant for Infrastructure (CDBG- I) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Activities cArPenter needed - Full time being conducted as part of the 2014 Sewer Line Extension and Inflow& Infiltration Improvements for worK. cAll 910-874-1325. rAy’s used Furniture 2.5 miles which the funds are being requested are described below. from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- driveline retAil merchAndis- ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, ing - Hiring part time merchandis- tables, chairs, & more, also buying ers in your area. For more informa- used furniture! Open 9-6pm 840-5356 tion and to apply please visit www. driveline.com immediAte oPening for a Licensed Property and Casualty Representative. If interested please coAstAl BermudA hAy for sale. call 910-642-4158 ask for manager or Round or square bales. Call 910-840- mail resume to PO Box 1010, White- 3157. ville, NC 28472 or come by the office hAy For sAle @ 312 Columbus Corners, Whiteville, round & square Bales NC 28472 to scheduled an interview sPrigging/PlAnting legAl AssistAnt. Responsible, of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- efficient individual needed for full 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. time position at local law firm. Legal oAts For sAle; also shelled & cob experience preferred; requires com- corn. Call 910-640-7806. puter proficiency and experience with Word. Email resume to legalasst910@ 230 Miscellaneous gmail.com Finding of No Significant Impact The Town of Fair Bluff has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human 1-2 mAn BoAt, medium buck stove, environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy 3 wall gas, stove/hood. Ac Welder, Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Victor torch, tanks. 642-7354 or 910- 840-1805 Review Record (ERR) on file at the Town Hall of the Town of Fair Bluff located at 1175 Main Street, Fair Bluff, NC 28439 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Mr. Billy Hammond, Employment Opportunities Mayor, the designated officer responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by February 2, 2016 will be considered by the Town of Fair Bluff prior to authorizing submission Nurse Director: Full-time, exempt position that will have of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing. responsibility for day to day operations of three nursing Release of Funds Propane Refills units; Med Surg, Telemetry and CCU. Management of The Town of Fair Bluff certifies to the Division that Billy Hammond in his capacity as Mayor consents to staff, employee engagement, budget, patient safety and accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation coordination, of patient care are the major functions of to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Division’s OR approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, SAVE MORE the position. Required: BSN (Master’s preferred), current and allows the Town of Fair Bluff to use Program funds. 20% RN license from NC or compact state, minimum of three Objections to Release of Funds From exchange prices years related nursing experience and at least one year of The Division will accept objections to its release of funds and the Responsible Entity’s certification for a management experience. Very competitive salary and period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or the actual submission date (whichever is benefit package. Candidates may submit a CV to ddal- later) only if they are on one of the following bases: [email protected]. • The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Fair Bluff; 106 Quality Street, Whiteville • The Responsible Entity has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD 910-640-FAST (640-3278) Registered Nurse: FUll-time (36hrs/wk) and PRN posi- regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; tions are available in several areas of the hospital. Various • The grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred Low Price Tire Guarantee shifts are available but all full-time involve a weekend costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by rotation. Salary and benefits are extremely competitive. the Division; or • Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the New graduates are welcome to apply. Current RN license project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. from NC or compact state required. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part Certified Nursing Assistants: There are several full-time 58) and shall be addressed to positions available. All positions are full-time, 12-hour Julie Cubeta, Supervisor shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with rotating weekends. If you have Division of Water Infrastructure applied in the last 2 months, you do not need to reapply. 1633 Mail Service Center To find more information about these and other Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 positions and to apply on line, visit our web site at or [email protected] Potential objectors should contact the Division at 919.707.9189 to verify the actual last day of the objec- www.crhealthcare.org/careers. Human Resources tion period. Phone: 910-642-1738, Fax 910-642-9329. Billy Hammond Behind Quality Ford 106 Quality Street, Whiteville CRHS is an equal opportunity employer. Mayor 910-640-FAST (640-3278) 6B - the news reporter, monday, January 18, 2016

nurses: BlAden county Hos- 2014 nissAn mAximA 3.5 S, V6, drAstic Price reduced 1989 2 Bedroom APArtment. No pets. BOOK 681, AT PAGE 162 FOR FUR- a public hearing on Tuesday, January pital-Cape Fear Valley~ Elizabeth- auto CVT, Push-Button start, 25k. Fleetwood, addition, porches, metal Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call THER REFERENCE. 26, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM in the $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 roof, storage bldgs 1/2 acre lot near town is seeking Registered Nurses 642-4049. TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT-OF- Commissioners Chambers located for the ED, Med/Surg, OR and ICU. Walmart. $55,000. 910-840-5826. 2015 nissAn AltimA 2.5 S, intelli- WAY OR EASEMENT FOR INGRESS in the Dempsey B. Herring Court- FT, PT and Per Diem, Day or Night leder APArtments - One bed- key w/push-button start, 2k. $17,900. AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE shifts positions are available. New lAnd/home. Move in ready double- room, downtown Whiteville. 115 E. house Annex at 112 W. Smith Street Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Grad Welcome. Competitive salary, wide on nice large lot. 3BR, 2 bath. Commerce St. $400 plus deposit. No PREMISES ALONG THE PRO- in Whiteville, NC. The purpose of this excellent benefits. Send resume to Call Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 pets. Call 642-3332. POSED STREET AS SHOWN ON public hearing is to receive oral and THE ATTACHED PLAT. [email protected] or by fax true FActory direct written comments from the public to GParks 910-862-1127. Custom built Modulars TOGETHER WITH A MULTIWIDE regarding the following application 1987 Ford rAnger, extended cab, Your plan or ours VA, FHA, and no MANUFACTURED HOME, which is for a Special Use permit: ultrAsound technologist 4 cyl., 5 speed; also 1996 Bonneville permanently affixed and attached to Bladen County Hospital in Elizabeth- money down programs available 2 Bedroom moBile home, East- The planned construction of a race- Pontiac, 4 door. Both in good condi- Manis Custom Builders over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. the land and is part of the Real Prop- track for vintage automobiles located town, NC is seeking a Registered tion. $1,895 each. Call 910-770-3200. Ultrasound Technologist. Must be Retail Center 910-754-2005. 642-4049. erty and which, by intention of the off State Road 1934, at 1412 Manley parties, shall constitute a part of the registered with ARDMS as a RDMS 2002 chevrolet tAhoe LT- 2 Bedroom, 2 BAth singlewide for Smith Road, Nakina, NC. (formerly or equivalent. Will consider RDMS, $5000 OBO. 4WD, 255,000m, only rent. $425 per month, plus deposit. realty and shall pass with it: 1300 Manley Smith Rd.) The applica- RVT. Two years experience preferred. one owner; 2nd row bench seat, 3rd No pets. References required. 910- Year/Make: 2001/HORTON tion is submitted by Columbus Coun- Half Time (32 hrs) Competitive Sal- row seats, leather. Call 910-640-8784 lot For sAle: Williams Township/ 840-6032 after 6 pm Model: 312LS05 ty Kartway, Inc. ary, Excellent Benefits. Send resume Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- L X W: 60 X 27 All interested citizens are invited to to [email protected] or by 2014 Ford F-150 xl reg cab 4x2 2 Br, 1 BAth mobile home. N. nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. VIN #: H 17695GL&R attend the public hearing to present fax to 910-862-1127. long bed, power pack, hitch, 12k. Hallsboro area. No pets. References $23,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 required. 910-640-9435, 642-5801 Save and except any releases, deeds oral and written comments. Please SERVICES of release or prior conveyances of contact the Columbus County Plan- record. ning Department at 910-640-6608 Said property is commonly known as regarding questions. 3680 Swamp Fox Highway East, Tabor notice - meeting cancellation. 2002, 2500 dodge worK Van. For rent Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. City, NC 28463. The Columbus County Board of Good condition. $1,500. Call 910- A cash deposit (no personal checks) 234-1663 Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. Adjustment Hearing scheduled for 1 Acre lArge 3 bedroom, 2 bath of five percent (5%) of the purchase January 19, 2016 has been cancelled. **watts Backhoe & tree service* house. Garage/workshop. Near 2013 Ford econoline 350 Super For rent/leAse - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars January 14, 18, 2016 Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land Duty XLT, loaded, keyless, 38k. room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- ($750.00), whichever is greater, will ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 1 Bedroom APt., and 1,600 sq. be required at the time of the sale. notice of service mobile 770-0534. 2014 Ford edge limited, 3.5L V6 ft. house with 2 bath. Call 910-653- new oFFice For rent, conve- Following the expiration of the statu- auto, SYNC, heated leather, chrome 2212. nient location near hospital. Call 910- tory upset bid period, all the remain- of Process *wArd’s excAvAtion* STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree wheels, 31k, $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford 640-8098 ing amounts are immediately due and 2 Br, 2 BAth Wooded Acres, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 910-649-7531 Lake Waccamaw area. References owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. required. No pets. 910-640-9435 or ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX 2014 Ford escAPe titAnium, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 401A, SYNC, auto, sunroof, MyFord 642-5801. AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR Bobby hinson construction THEIR DEED. FILE NO. 15 JT 30 Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Touch, 24k, $23,900. Fair Bluff Ford 212 w. 3rd Ave-Chadbourn; 2bd. IN RE: SIBBETT, A MINOR JUVENILE 910-649-7531 Said property to be offered pursuant ging, lots and hedge rows with mini 1ba.; W/D hookup, back yard, lawn RE: TERMINATION OF PARENTAL excavator. Call 640-7606. notice of to this Notice of Sale is being offered care incl; $650/mo. $650 security RIGHTS deposit; first month’s rent free for for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Foreclosure sale TO: John Doe, Unknown Father of lArry hinson’s BAcKhoe qualifying applicant, apply @ car- IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- tretteproperties.managebuilding. sentations of warranty relating to the Sibbett, a minor child ing, sand, top soil and marl. ****Publisher’s Notice**** com; contact: 252-756-2920 15 SP 189 title or any physical, environmental, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti- Call 654-4503. equal housing opportunity NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS tion has been filed by the Columbus All real estate advertised herein is health or safety conditions existing in, 3Br, 1 BAth house in Lake Wacca- COUNTY County Department of Social Ser- sKiP’s lAwn cAre & pressure subject to the Federal Fair Housing maw, carport & storage bldg. $700 on, at, or relating to the property being Act, North Carolina and Columbus Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale vices for the purpose of terminat- washing, utility tractor work, etc. month. References & deposit. 910- offered for sale. This sale is made Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- contained in that certain Deed of Trust ing your parental rights to the above 910-234-3418 gal to advertise any preference, limita- 640-3999 subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, executed by Ernest C. Johnson and any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- named minor child. You are entitled to tion, or discrimination based on race, vinyl rePlAcement windows color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 659 cedar Branch rd, Chadbourn Betty Johnson to William R. Echols, cial assessments, easements, rights attend a hearing affecting your rights. & Siding. Lifetime Guarantee. Com- 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- status or national origin, or intention Trustee(s), which was dated March 7, of way, deeds of release, and any Parents are entitled to have coun- petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- to make any such preferences, limi- up, private, security system, large 2011 and recorded on March 24, 2011 sel appointed to them if they can- dows & Siding 910-618-4937 other encumbrances or exceptions tation or discrimination. We will not yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. in Book RB 1005 at Page 606, Colum- not afford same. If you want a court- knowingly accept any advertising for $850 deposit; first month’s rent free of record. To the best of the knowl- bus County Registry, North Carolina. appointed attorney, you are encour- real estate which is in violation of the for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- edge and belief of the undersigned, Default having been made of the note law. All persons are hereby informed tretteproperties.managebuilding. the current owner(s) of the property aged to immediately contact Michael that all dwellings advertised are avail- com; office contact: 252-756-2920 thereby secured by the said Deed of Caviness 654-4325, who has tem- able on an equal opportunity basis. To is/are Ernest Clyde Johnson. Trust and the undersigned, Trustee An Order for possession of the prop- porarily been appointed to represent complain of discrimination, call HUD 3 Br, 2 BAth house, carport, $650 toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Services of Carolina, LLC, having erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. you. At the first hearing, the Court will month. Security deposit required. Call been substituted as Trustee in said determine whether you qualify for a 910-368-6652. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Deed of Trust, and the holder of the court-appointed attorney. If you do Limited, V6, against the party or parties in posses- 2010 Ford tAurus note evidencing said default having not qualify Attorney Caviness will be SYNC, auto, leather, sunroof, 97k. house For rent. 2 BR, 2 bath sion by the clerk of superior court of Firetower Rd., Lake Waccamaw. $700 directed that the Deed of Trust be fore- released. This is a new case and any $13,900. Fair Bluff Ford.649-7531 2001, 60x40 horton mobile home. the county in which the property is rent plus deposit. No pets, no smok- 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, large closed, the undersigned Substitute sold. Any person who occupies the previous attorney appointed to you trunk ing. Call 910-840-3820. 2013 Ford FiestA sedAn se screened in back porch & large front Trustee will offer for sale at the court- property pursuant to a rental agree- will not represent you in this matter. spoiler, moonroof, 15” alum wheels, porch. (To be moved). $40,000. Call house door of the county courthouse ment entered into or renewed on The above named minor male child 58k. $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 910-212-2883. where the property is located, or the was born to Jessica Michelle Sibbett 649-7531 or after October 1, 2007, may, after usual and customary location at the on October 13, 2014 in Greenville, Pitt 2006 windZone ii douBlewide receiving the notice of sale, termi- county courthouse for conducting the County, North Carolina. 2013 Ford Fusion se, turbo, Excellent condition. 3 BR, 2 bath 1 Bedroom APArtment $350. nate the rental agreement by provid- auto, SYNC, leather, luxury pkg, 33k. Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 No pets. First & last month deposit. sale on January 26, 2016 at 10:00AM, ing written notice of termination to You are hereby summoned and noti- $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Call 642-0404. and will sell to the highest bidder for the landlord, to be effective on a date fied to answer the petition. You must 2016 singlewide. Wind Zone II. cash the following described property prepare and file with the Clerk of 2014 Ford Focus se, 4 dr, SYNC, in stated in the notice that is at least 10 Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood Berry court APArtments situated in Columbus County, North Superior Court of Columbus Coun- reverse sensors, alloy wheels, 26k. Chadbourn is accepting applications days, but no more than 90 days, after Homes. 910-654-4128 Carolina, to wit: $13,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 for the waiting list for 1BR & 2BR the sale date contained in the notice ty, Attention: Juvenile Court Clerk, disPlAy model cleArAnce units. Designed for the elderly (62 ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN of sale, provided that the mortgagor Columbus County Courthouse, 100 2014 Ford mustAng 3.7L V6 sAle. Several beautiful homes to RECTANGULAR TRACT OR PAR- Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, or older) or persons with disabilities. has not cured the default at the time choose from. Save thousands!~ Oak- CEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT 28472 a written answer to the peti- alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. Accessible units designed for persons the tenant provides the notice of ter- wood Homes. 910-654-4128. NO. 1 ON THAT CERTAIN SURVEY 910-649-7531 with disabilities subject to availabili- mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. tion within thirty (30) days of the first ty. Visit us at 316-A W 6th Ave or call FOR CLYDE JOHNSON OF SOUTH Upon termination of a rental agree- date of publication (written below). (910) 654-4010 for more information. WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP, COLUMBUS ment, the tenant is liable for rent due You must also serve a copy of the $25 application fee, credit/criminal COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DATED answer on the petitioner’s attorney check required. Rental Assistance under the rental agreement prorated DECEMBER 27, 2001, AS PREPARED (address below). If you fail to file an Available. Equal Housing Opportu- to the effective date of the termination. BY SOLES & WALKER, P.A., P.L.S., TO nity. This institution is professionally If the trustee is unable to convey title answer your parental rights may be managed by Partnership Property WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS MADE to this property for any reason, the terminated. Your failure to respond Management, an equal opportunity FOR MORE PARTICULARITY AND sole remedy of the purchaser is the will result in the Petitioner applying provider and employer. CERTAINTY OF DESCRIPTION AND return of the deposit. Reasons of such to the Court for the relief sought. The A COPY OF WHICH PLAT IS FILED purpose of the hearing is to comply . Fully inability to convey include, but are not 1 Bedroom APArtment WITH THE REGISTER OF DEEDS with NCGS 7B-1108.1 and to termi- furnished. References & deposit limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina OF COLUMBUS COUNTY IN DEED nate your parental rights. is accepting applications for the position of a required. No pets. Call 640-8098. petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan Such hearing will be conducted on the SCIENCE TEACHER AT FLEMINGTON ACADEMY without the knowledge of the trustee. 22nd day of February, 2016 at 9:00 CHARTER SCHOOL If the validity of the sale is challenged a.m. in the District Court of Colum- by any party, the trustee, in their sole bus County, Columbus County Court- NC teaching certificate is required for the position. discretion, if they believe the chal- house, 100 Courthouse Circle, White- BS/BA from an accredited four year college/university. lenge to have merit, may request the ville, North Carolina. If your address court to declare the sale to be void is known, the date, time and place of All inquires only should be directed to Tom Sim- hearing of the petition will be mailed mons, Director, Flemington Academy at 910-646- and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. to you upon filing of an answer. You 2237. You can apply online at www.boysandg- Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juve- irlshomes.org or by email at [email protected]. Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry Substitute Trustee nile Court of Columbus County at (910) 641-4439 for further information. or by fax to 910-646-3609 and/or mail applications to facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site Brock & Scott, PLLC, Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC David S. Tedder Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or Assistant County Attorney Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 stop by today to find out about our move in specials and Wilmington, NC 28403 111 Washington Street Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager Whiteville, NC 28472 our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! PHONE: (910) 392-4988 Exempt, salary, professional full time position with FAX: (910) 392-8587 910-642-5645 January 18, 25, February 1, 2016 benefits. EOE File No.: 15-22105-FC01 Covey Run Apartments January 11, 18, 2016 notice of service 910-640-1656 notice of Public of Process by hearing Publication Covey Run II Apartments columbus county STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 910-640-2438 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Planning Board COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Office Hours are: DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Notice is hereby given, pursuant to FILE NO.: 15 CV 1181 the Columbus County Land Use Reg- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify ulation Ordinance, that the Columbus Plaintiff FOSTER CARE CONSULTANT/ County Planning Board will conduct vs RECRUITER-TRAINER LOUISE GEORGE BRYANT, Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is accepting ap- Defendant To LOUISE GEORGE BRYANT, above plications for the position of Foster Care Recruitment Coor- named Defendant: dinator for our Lake Waccamaw office in Columbus County. Take notice that a pleading seeking You will be working several counties including New Hanover. Covey Reserve Apartments relief against the Defendant LOUISE This position requires a BSW. Must be certified to teach “An Affordable Community for Seniors” GEORGE BRYANT and naming you MAPP. Experience working with DSS. Three (3) years expe- as a Defendant has been filed in the rience working with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed above entitled action. The nature of youths and their families. Experience in working with foster the relief being sought is as follows: parents. Must be able to demonstrate all the technical and Tax Foreclosure for the collection of program skills required of a foster parent. Advanced techni- past due Columbus County prop- cal writing skills, treatment planning and behavior analysis erty taxes. skills required. Will be teaching MAPP-GPS throughout the You are required to make defense year. Extended work hours are necessary on occasion. Must to such pleading not later than the 23rd day of February, 2016, said date provide 24 hours accessibility, including weekends and holi- being 40 days from the first publica- days during assigned times (pager provided). On-call respon- tion of this notice and upon your fail- sibilities may include being on-call to assigned foster parents, AVAILABLE UNITS NOW ure to do so the party seeking service other program consultants and/or colleagues during their time against you will apply to the Court for off. Exempt salaried position. We offer an excellent benefit Call for Move In Specials the relief sought. package. EOE This the 7th day of January, 2016. You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org , by Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to3:00 WILLIAM E. WOOD email at [email protected], or fax to 910-646-3609 and/or ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE For more information and applications, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Hu- contact Norco Management Company TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 man Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa Bush (910) 642-4663 or (910) 640-1460 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 at 910-646-3083 ext 205. January 11, 18, 25, 2016 the news reporter, monday, January 18, 2016 - 7B

notice of service rity agreement, or both, being fore- Also, this property is being sold free See also Book 341, Page 323, all interest in the following described Hearing before the Honorable Amy closed, nor the officers, directors, and clear of all taxes, special assess- Columbus County Registry and file real estate: W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- of Process by attorneys, employees, agents or ments, prior liens or encumbrances of #2003 E 257 Office of the Columbus Lying and being in the City of White- or Court for Columbus County, North Publication authorized representatives of either record against said property except County Clerk of Court. ville, Whiteville Township, Columbus Carolina was held in connection with the Trustee or the holder of the Note as may have priority under Federal or The property to be offered pursu- County, North Carolina, and being this foreclosure on 9th day of Decem- make any representation of warran- State Law, if any. ant to this Notice of Sale is being more particularly described as fol- ber, 2015 at which time Clerk Amy STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ty relating to the title or any physi- A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- offered for sale, transfer and convey- lows: Nance authorized this foreclosure IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE cal, environmental, health or safety chase price, or $750 whichever is ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither Two Lots #17 and #18 in Block I of sale as required by statute. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS conditions existing in, on, at or relat- greater, will be required at the time of the Commissioner nor the County of the Subdivision #1 of J.G. Thomp- This the 12th day of January, 2015. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ing to the property being offered for the sale with the balance remaining Columbus, nor the officers, direc- son Estate recorded in Plat Book 3, WILLIAM E WOOD FILE NO.: 15 CV 1060 sale, and any and all responsibili- due to be paid in full by cash or cer- tors, attorneys, employees, agents or Page 93, Columbus County Registry, COMMISSIONER COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and ties or liabilities arising out of or in tified funds at the Office of the Com- authorized representatives of either October 29, 1946. 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE TOWN OF SANDYFIELD, any way relating to any such condi- missioner within three (3) days after the Commissioner or the County of This being the same property con- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Plaintiffs, tion expressly are disclaimed. Also, the entry of the Judgment of Confir- Columbus make any representation veyed by John E. Thompson and TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 vs this property is being sold subject to mation by the Clerk of Court. of warranty relating to the title or any wife, Kathryn McLean Thompson and STATE BAR NO.: 5901 JOYCE VAN BLARCOM; BANK OF all taxes, special assessments, and Hearings before the Amy W. Nance, physical, environmental, health or B.S. Thompson and wife, Christine W. January 18, 25, 2016 AMERICA, N.A., Beneficiary (Lien- prior liens or encumbrances of record Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for safety conditions existing in, on, at, or Thompson and Gladys T. Council, to holder); F&J PROPERTIES, LLC, any recorded releases. Columbus County, North Carolina relating to the property being offered Orbina Phifer, by Deed dated March notice to creditors Beneficiary (Lienholder). That an order for possession of the were held in connection with this for sale, and any and all responsibili- 10, 1955, recorded in Deed Book 202, Having qualified as Executor of the Defendants property may be issued pursuant to foreclosure on the 1st day of Septem- ties or liabilities arising out of or in Page 330, Columbus County Registry. estate of Mildred Daniels McKoy, To JOYCE VAN BLARCOM, above G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchas- ber, 2015 and before Clerk of Court any way relating to any such condi- Orbina Phifer died September 5, deceased, late of Columbus Coun- named Defendant: er and against the party or parties in Jess Hill on January 6, 2016 at which tion expressly are disclaimed. 1977, in Columbus County, North ty, the undersigned hereby notifies Take notice that a pleading seeking possession by the clerk of superior time this foreclosure sale was autho- Also, this property is being sold free Carolina, and her Estate File bears file all persons having claims against relief against the Defendant JOYCE court of the county in which the prop- rized as required by statute. and clear of all taxes, special assess- number 77-E-185 in the Office of the the estate of said decedent to pres- VAN BLARCOM and naming you as erty is sold. This the 8th day of January, 2016. ments, prior liens or encumbrances of Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus ent them to the undersigned within a Defendant has been filed in the Any person who occupies the prop- WILLIAM E WOOD record against said property except County, North Carolina. The above three (3) months from the date of the above entitled action. The nature of erty pursuant to a rental agreement COMMISSIONER as may have priority under Federal or property was devised to her daugh- first publication, or this notice will be the relief being sought is as follows: entered into or renewed on or after 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE State Law, if any. ter, Denise P. Ward, and granddaugh- pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Tax Foreclosure for the collection October 1, 2007, may, after receiving WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- ter, Joy (Joi) Denise Ward. Denise P. persons indebted to said estate will of past due Columbus County and the notice of sale, terminate the rent- TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 chase price, or $750 whichever is Ward died intestate on March 4, 1992, please make immediate payment. Town of Sandyfield property taxes. al agreement upon 10 days’ written STATE BAR NO.: 5901 greater, will be required at the time of as a resident and citizen of Columbus This the 18th day of January, 2016. You are required to make defense notice to the landlord. Upon termina- January 18, 25, 2016 the sale with the balance remaining County, North Carolina. Gardner H. Altman, Jr., to such pleading not later than the tion of a rental agreement, the tenant due to be paid in full by cash or cer- The property to be offered pursuant to Executor of the estate of 23rd day of February, 2016, said date is liable for rent due under the rental tified funds at the Office of the Com- this Notice of Sale is being offered for Mildred Daniels McKoy being 40 days from the first publi- notice of tax agreement prorated to the effective missioner within three (3) days after sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS PO Box 234 cation of this notice and upon your date of the termination. Foreclosure sale the entry of the Judgment of Confir- IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- White Oak, NC 28399 failure to do so the party seeking A cash deposit (no personal checks) mation by the Clerk of Court. sioner nor the County of Columbus, Jan. 18, 25, 28, Feb. 1, 8, 2016 service against you will apply to the of five percent (5%) of the purchase STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Hearing before the Honorable Amy nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Court for the relief sought. notice to creditors price, or seven hundred fifty dollars COUNTY OF COLUMBUS W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- employees, agents or authorized rep- This the 6th day of January, 2016. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ($750.00), whichever is greater, will IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE or Court for Columbus County, North resentatives of either the Commis- WILLIAM E. WOOD 15-E-552 be required at the time of the sale. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Carolina was held in connection with sioner or the County of Columbus ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS COUNTY OF COLUMBUS This the 9th day of November, 2015. FILE NO.: 15 CV 1021 this foreclosure on 1st day of Decem- make any representation of warranty 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE The undersigned, James Stanley Richard R. Foust COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, ber, 2015 at which time Clerk Amy relating to the title or any physical, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Grice, Jr., has qualified as Administra- Substitute Trustee Plaintiff Nance authorized this foreclosure environmental, health or safety con- TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 tor of the Estate of JAMES STANLEY Richard R. Foust, Attorney at Law vs sale as required by statute. ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 GRICE, SR., late of Columbus Coun- 204 Muirs Chapel Road, Suite 102 EDWARD Q. HUGGINS; JERRY M. This the 5th day of January, 2016. ing to the property being offered for January 11, 18, 25, 2016 ty, and this is to notify all persons Greensboro, NC 27410 HUGGINS; WILLIAM F. HUGGINS; WILLIAM E WOOD sale, and any and all responsibilities COLUMBUS COUNTY, having claims against said Estate to Ph. No. 336-834-0510 COMMISSIONER or liabilities arising out of or in any present them to the undersigned on notice of Fax No. 336.834.0160 (Agent) for N.C. DEPARTMENT 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE way relating to any such condition OF PUBLIC SAFETY (Administra- or before April 5, 2016, pursuant to Foreclosure sale January 11, 18, 2016 WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 expressly are disclaimed. North Carolina General Statute 28A- tor) an agency of the STATE OF TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Also, this property is being sold free NORTH CAROLINA and CHAF (Cri- 14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar Under and by virtue of the power of STATE BAR NO.: 5901 and clear of all taxes, special assess- notice of tax sis Housing Assistance Fund/Hous- of their recovery. All persons indebted sale contained in a certain Deed of January 11, 18, 2016 ments, prior liens or encumbrances of ing Replacement Grant) PROGRAM, to said Estate will please make imme- Trust executed by Robert B. McDuff- Foreclosure resale record against said property except Beneficiary (Lienholder) diate payment to the undersigned at ie and Wanda H. McDuffie (PRES- as may have priority under Federal Defendants notice of tax the following address: ENT RECORD OWNERS: Wanda STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA or State Law, if any. NOTICE is hereby given that the This the 4th day of January, 2016. H. McDuffie), to James O. Buchan- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Foreclosure sale A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body JAMES STANLEY GRICE, JR. an, Trustee, dated April 1, 1980 and IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE chase price, or $750 whichever is politic incorporate of the State of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 742 BYRDVILLE FREEMAN RD. recorded in Book 184, Page 559, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION greater, will be required at the time of North Carolina, is exercising its power COUNTY OF COLUMBUS DELCO, NC 28436 Columbus County Registry, North FILE NO.: 15 CV 774 the sale with the balance remaining and authority to assess, levy and col- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE C. Greg Williamson Carolina; default having been made COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, due to be paid in full by cash or cer- lect taxes against real and personal DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP in the payment of the Note(s) thereby Plaintiff tified funds at the Office of the Com- property located within its boundar- FILE NO.: 15 CV 1043 Attorneys at Law secured by the said Deed of Trust and Vs missioner within three (3) days after ies in accordance with the laws of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS AND P.O. Box 1467 the undersigned, Richard R. Foust, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the entry of the Judgment of Confir- the State of North Carolina and the CITY OF WHITEVILLE, Whiteville, NC 28472 Attorney-at-Law, having been sub- Defendant mation by the Clerk of Court. Default Judgment and order of Sale Plaintiffs January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016. stituted as Trustee in said Deed of NOTICE is hereby given that the entered on the 1st day of December, vs Trust by an instrument duly recorded COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body 2015 and is foreclosing on the follow- JOY DENISE WARD a/k/a JOI DENISE in the office of the Register of Deeds politic incorporate of the State of ing land of EDWARD Q. HUGGINS, WARD; of Columbus County, North Carolina, North Carolina, is exercising its power JERRY M. HUGGINS and WILLIAM STATE OF NORTH CAROINA, Office and the holder of the Note(s) evi- and authority to assess, levy and col- F. HUGGINS in order to satisfy the of Indigent Defense Services, judgm- dencing said indebtedness having lect taxes against real and personal properly assessed but unpaid taxes entholder (Lienholder); directed that the Deed of Trust be property located within its boundar- upon certain lands. Pursuant to the CITY OF WHITEVILLE, Beneficiary foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- ies in accordance with the laws of Judgment entered on the 1st day of (Lienholder), stitute Trustee will offer for sale at the State of North Carolina and the December, 2015, William E. Wood Defendants the Columbus County Courthouse, Default Judgment and Order of Sale has been appointed Commission- NOTICE is hereby given that the in the city of Whiteville, North Car- entered on the 1st day of Septem- er with the authority to sell the fol- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the olina at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, ber, 2015 and the Order of Forfeiture lowing land at the Courthouse Door, CITY OF WHITEVILLE as bodies pol- January 20, 2016, and will sell to the entered January 6, 2016 by Clerk of Columbus County Courthouse in the itic incorporate of the State of North highest bidder for cash the follow- Court Jess Hill, and is foreclosing City of Whiteville, Columbus County, Carolina, are exercising their power ing real estate situated in the Coun- on the following land of JPMorgan North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon and authority to assess, levy and col- ty of Columbus, North Carolina, and Chase Bank, N.A. in order to satis- on the 26th day of January, 2016 and lect taxes against real and personal being more particularly described fy the properly assessed but unpaid will sell to the highest bidder for cash property located within their bound- as follows: taxes and/or special assessments all interest in the following described aries in accordance with the laws of LYING IN TATUM TOWNSHIP, upon certain lands. Pursuant to the real estate: the State of North Carolina and the COLUMBUS COUNTY, AND BEING Judgment entered on the 1st day of Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? Lying and being in Tatum Town- Default Judgment and order of Sale LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF September, 2015, William E. Wood We have the AFFORDABLE solution! ship, Columbus County, North Car- entered on the 9th day of December, STATE ROAD 31525 AND BEING has been appointed Commissioner olina and being more particularly 2015 and is foreclosing on the follow- BOUNDED ON THE NORTH AND with the authority to sell the follow- described as follows: ing land of JOY DENISE WARD a/k/a MENTION THIS AD FOR SOUTH BY LANDS OWNED NOW ing lands at the Courthouse Door, BEGINNING in the North Margin of JOI DENISE WARD in order to satis- OR FORMERLY BY JAC D. CARTER Columbus County Courthouse in the U.S. Highway #74 at a stake, the fy the properly assessed but unpaid * AND ON THE WEST BY STATE ROAD City of Whiteville, Columbus County, $250 OFF Southeast corner of Mabell McKen- taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! #1525 AND BEING MORE PARTICU- North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon non lot, and runs thence along the to the Judgment entered on the 9th LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: on the 2nd day of February, 2016 and East boundary of said McKennon’s day of December, 2015, William E. BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE, will sell to the highest bidder for cash lot North 6 degrees 30 minutes East Wood has been appointed Commis- SAID STAKE BEING LOCATED IN all interest in the following described 1-800-862-9614 200 feet to a stake; thence South sioner with the authority to sell the fol- THE EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY real estate: CALL NOW 77 degrees East 110 feet to a stake; lowing land at the Courthouse Door, TOLL-FREE OF STATE ROAD 1525, THE SAID All of that certain lot or parcel of land thence South 6 degrees 30 minutes Columbus County Courthouse in the BEGINNING STAKE BEING LOCAT- lying and being in Whiteville Town- *Certain restrictions apply. West with the West boundary of Mary City of Whiteville, Columbus County, ED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN COR- ship, Columbus County, North Car- Stephens land 200 feet to a stake in North Carolina at 12:15 o’clock p.m. NER OF THE LANDS HEREINAFTER olina, and being more particularly the North margin of U. S. Highway on the 2nd day of February, 2016 and DESCRIBED AND SAID BEGINNING described as follows: #74; thence with the North margin of will sell to the highest bidder for cash STAKE BEING FURTHER LOCATED Being all of a 1.57 acre, more or less, ADD said highway North 77 degrees 110 Want The Get HIGH-SPEED NORTH 23 DEG 42 MINUTES EAST tract of land and described in Plat feet to the point of Beginning, and INTERNET 401.75 FEET FROM A NAIL AND CAP for Willis Harper, recorded in Book Best Deal DISH! being the same property surveyed by promotional prices LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF STATE 617, Page 111, Columbus County starting at only ... Isaac C. Duncan, Registered Survey- $ 95 ROAD 1525, WHICH NAIL AND CAP Registry. On TV /mo. or, on September 26, 1955. $ 14. IS LOCATED NORTH 19 DEG 23 MIN This being the same property con- SHORT 99 where available BEING a portion of the premises con- & Internet? 19./mo. EAST 1,461.50 FEET FROM THE veyed by White’s Crossing, Inc., to for 12 months. veyed to The Oxford Finance Compa- INTERSECTION OF STATE ROAD Willis H. Harper and wife, LeAnn BROS. nies, Inc. by Deed dated the 28th day Call Now and Ask How! 1504 AND STATE ROAD 1525; AND G Harper, by Deed dated April 4, of September, 1979 from Valley Forge RUNS THENCE FROM THE BEGIN- 2000, recorded in Book 617, Page Corporation and duly recorded in the RENT-A-CAR NING POINT AND WITH THE EAST- 109, Columbus County Registry. 1-800-405-5081 Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. ERN MARGIN OF STATE ROAD See Quitclaim Deed from LeAnn G. Columbus County, North Carolina in Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 1525 NORTH 23 DEG 28 MIN EAST Harper a/k/a LeAnn W. Harper to Wil- $ 95 *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability O.R. Book 319, Page 305 on the 22nd 100 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; AND lis H. Harper, Jr., dated October 28, DAILY day of October, 1979. RUNS THENCE SOUTH 56 DEG 26 2004, recorded in Book 796, Page 19 UNDER AND SUBJECT to cove- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville MIN EAST 204.59 FEET TO AN IRON 678, Columbus County Registry. See nants, restrictions, reservations and STAKE; AND RUNS THENCE SOUTH also Deed in favor of Willis H. Harp- easements of record. 25 DEG 23 MIN WEST 99.46 FEET er, Jr. and wife, Christina N. Harper, 642-4175 TO AN IRON STAKE; AND RUNS by Deed dated November 22, 2005, THENCE NORTH 56 DEG 26 MIN recorded in Book 835, Page 558, WEST 201.20 FEET TO THE POINT Columbus County Registry. OF BEGINNING AND CONTAIN- Being the same property conveyed ING 0.46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. by Trustee’s Deed to JPMorgan THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION WAS Chase Bank, N.A., dated October 24, TAKEN FROM A MAP MADE FROM 2013, recorded in Book 1072, Page 2x2 NC Press Association AN ACTUAL SURVEY BY BILLY M. 33, Columbus County Registry. FREEFor Free AD! Stuff DUNCAN, REGISTERED LAND SUR- The property to be offered pursu- VEYOR ON DECEMBER 23, 1975 ant to this Notice of Sale is being Name AND THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED offered for sale, transfer and convey- Address ABOVE IS DESIGNATED AS LOT 2 ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither City State Zip ON THE AFOREMENTIONED MAP. the Commissioner nor the County of COMMONLY KNOWN AS 360 PAUL Columbus, nor the officers, direc- Ad text (up to 4 lines, approx. 15 words, typed or printed clearly) BARNES ROAD, CHADBOURN, NC tors, attorneys, employees, agents or AUCTION 28431 authorized representatives of either BEACON RIDGE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Should the property be purchased by the Commissioner or the County of WEST END, NC (near Pinehurst) a third party, that person must pay Columbus make any representation AUCTION BID DEADLINE: the tax of Forty-Five cents ($0.45) of warranty relating to the title or any Thursday, February 4th by 11 A.M. per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) physical, environmental, health or *Name, address & phone # must be completed or coupon will not be accepted. Ad will run for 3 days. required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). safety conditions existing in, on, at, or BUYER’S PREVIEW: Thur, Jan 28 11 AM - 2 PM The property to be offered pursuant relating to the property being offered The News Reporter Classifieds Work! go online for more information and terms & conditions to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, and any and all responsibili- HildaWAllen.com for sale, transfer, and conveyance ties or liabilities arising out of or in Restrictions: Applies to Lost & Found notices and items being given away for free. Private 888.324.5020 “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the any way relating to any such condi- parties only. One item per ad. Limit of 2 free ads per family per 30-day period. Ads can be Trustee nor the holder of the Note tion expressly are disclaimed. submitted via coupon OR in person in our Advertising Dept. Mail to: Free Classified, The News Reporter, PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. No phone calls please. secured by the Deed of Trust/secu- NC: AU# NCAL7856, NCFL7852; RE# 193434, C14312 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016

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